The best smartphones under 15 rubles in 000

A smartphone worth up to 15 rubles is a budget segment, but sometimes the quality of a product can compete even with “advanced” and “cool” models. 

Often, the purchase decision is not dictated by personal opinion and performance requirements, but is based on the preferences of friends, talented persuasions of sellers or flashy advertising.

Such a choice will not lead to good: in the process of using it, a person begins to understand that he does not need half of the built-in “buns”, and it was not necessary to overpay for the brand either. In 2022, you can find a smartphone worth up to 15 rubles, which will have everything that the user really needs.

Things to consider when choosing a smartphone in this price segment:

• Understand which features you use the most.
• Battery – its capacity will determine how long you can use the phone. Also, pay attention to the charging method.
• The processor – it depends on what your smartphone can do.
• Operating system – if you need a specific application, then you should definitely look at what platform it is available on. For example, many professional apps are only available on the iOS platform, while many government apps are available on Android. 
• Cameras – their capabilities determine how sharp and contrast the picture will be.
• Personal preferences: gamers will want a big screen, music lovers will want a dedicated headphone jack or support for special music codecs, and so on.

The editors of Healthy Food Near Me ranked the best smartphones under 15 rubles in 000. When compiling the selection, the tasks with which the device can cope, the price-quality ratio and the opinion of an expert were taken into account.

Editor’s Choice

in vivo Y31

Without a case, the back cover looks very nice: a compact camera unit, color overflows on the case … I want to hold this one in my hand, but the manufacturer missed a little with the form factor. I made hard ribs on the sides that cut into the palm. The plastic, though matte, collects prints. So immediately put on the complete transparent case.

What’s clever about the design is the recessed lock button that integrates the fingerprint scanner. She will be comfortable to use. The screen bezels are quite thin, which is good news. However, you can put this phone in the ranking of the best smartphones under 15 rubles only because of one camera. For this price category in 000, the class result outperforms the competition. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 2022 chip. It performs well in everyday tasks, but heats up when playing 662D games.

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Top 14 best smartphones under 15000 rubles in 2022 according to KP

1.OPPO A55

The smartphone is available in two colors: anthracite black (it’s a slightly less deep black) and blue with an iridescent gradient in the corner – a play of colors. The first is strict, the second looks more youthful. True, you won’t be able to enjoy the design without a case for a long time: the manufacturer saved on the oleophobic coating of the case. It is necessary to leave less greasy prints. Therefore, by the way, a complete silicone case will come in handy here.

The cell phone has a decent camera for its price. Do not look at the 50 megapixel number – yes, formally the sensor supports such a resolution, but the photo will be wildly heavy and shooting in this mode must be set separately in the settings. By default, the quality will be around 12 megapixels, but this is enough for the eyes for social networks. The phone shoots video in Full HD, but there is no stabilization of the shooting. Although in 2022 you really need to try to find a stabilizer among smartphones under 15 rubles. The processor here Helio G000 is a good average.

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2. realme C21Y

The company produced a successful budget smartphone with the same name, but without the Y prefix. In 2022, it will no longer be found new in the communication salon. This is a slightly modified version of a successful model, which got into our rating of the best up to 15 rubles. The case is rough – for those who like to carry the phone without a case. This coating minimizes the risk of accidental slipping.

The camera is very mediocre in terms of shooting landscapes and interiors. With all this, a good portrait mode, when you need to shoot one or two people. Able to recognize not only the fingerprint, but also the face of the owner. But you shouldn’t be too deceived by technology: it simply compares the physiognomy with your photo in memory, and does not scan it like in Apple devices. 

Under the cover is a Unisoc T610 processor – one of the most budgetary eight-core solutions on the market, but at the same time extremely successful. You can play demanding games, and handles everyday applications with ease.

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3. ZTE Blade V2020 Smart

A smartphone with a boring design but good specs. Visually, only the bright power button plays here, but such a decision is not for everybody. It has a solid screen with protection against greasy fingerprints. The maximum and minimum brightness are also good. In daylight on the street and in pitch darkness, working with a mobile phone is comfortable.

The cameras work well. And in night mode, the result surpasses the other participants in the ranking of the best smartphones up to 15 rubles. There is a wide angle lens. The “front camera” can disappoint here, or rather, its background blur and beautification mode (i.e. appearance decorations: smooth skin, big eyes, etc.) – it is too artificial. 

The MediaTek Helio P70 processor allows you to play modern games at medium settings. And everyday tasks click like nuts.

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4. TECNO Pova 2

This is a high-quality smartphone from a Hong Kong company that has features that make it noticeable and worthy of attention. What are its advantages: an incredibly large screen and a powerful battery, the charge of which is enough for several days of continuous talk time.

The body of the smartphone is made of good plastic, which will not scratch. The plastic is ribbed, which means that the device will not slip in your hand at all. In addition, a protective case is included as standard.

The device is equipped with a triple card slot, which makes it convenient for those who use the services of several operators. Supports SIM hot swap feature.

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5. Redmi Note 7

Not at all new for 2022, but today it deserves attention. Truly a people’s phone for their money. The back cover of the case is not made of plastic, but glass. On the sides of the frame made of polycarbonate, so as not to slip in the hand. The fingerprint scanner is built into the rear panel, which is outdated today, but not without convenience.

The screen is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 – a durable thing. The picture quality is many times better than the new models of the same cost. The cameras shoot well: both the front camera and the main one. The Snapdragon 660 processor is a complete gaming machine. Love 3D fighting games, tanks and other shooting games – this is your choice. It also does a good job with video editing.

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6. HUAWEI Y6p

The Chinese company has a sub-brand Honor, which focuses on the “youth” of devices. First of all, in terms of design. But the “huawei” here crossed their principles and made a rather striking model themselves. Please note that this model came out after the sanctions that the US imposed on the brand. Therefore, there is no usual Play Market app store. You need to download everything from the proprietary AppGallery. But it has a wide range of basic programs that users use, so it’s not so scary.

The phone is small and compact. Inside is a Helio P22 chip. A slow processor that sometimes thinks before opening an application. Games are generally bad for him. But it works stably, there is enough for the Internet and scrolling social networks. But its decent battery reserve of 5000 mA consumes sparingly.

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7. BQ 6430L Aurora

smartphone assembled from Chinese components. For 2022, it has very good characteristics. Let’s start with the camera – four modules at once, which is rare for the price category up to 15 rubles. “Front camera” is generally a record 000 megapixels. All shoot well.

It’s a pity the brand didn’t finish with the technical stuffing. I would like a 5000 mAh battery, and at least 6 GB of RAM. Then we would no doubt put him on the first lines of the rating. The Helio P60 processor allows you to play toys at medium graphics quality settings.

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8. Alcatel 3L 5029Y

This smartphone model has already experienced several reincarnations. We would put it in a conditional category: “cheap, cheerful, but it works well.” For tasks for every day copes with dignity. The design does not stand out, the fingerprint sensor is on the back.

The triple camera works with varying degrees of success. It is difficult to find fault with the main module (taking into account the price of the mobile phone). But the wide-angle camera did not work out. The smartphone is not bulky. On board, the Helio P22 chip is the “budget state employee”. But it saves the battery, it is enough for surfing the net and posting photos on the social network.

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9.OPPO A54

Stylish and easy to use smartphone with a large screen, good battery and camera. 

This model is a representative of the brand’s mid-budget line. Made in a beautiful steel case, equipped with splash protection – you can not worry that the phone will get wet in the rain or from accidental splashes of water and stop working.

The battery of this device is designed for almost three days of “standard” use (calls and mobile Internet) or almost 20 hours of watching videos online. At the same time, the time required to fully charge the battery is not so long: in 2,5 hours it is fully charged.

An added bonus is the beautiful appearance. The smartphone is available in two variations: black gloss and twilight blue gradient. Moreover, in the latter version, the color will change depending on the illumination, and at times the phone really “plays” with shades. 

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10. Nokia C30

The company is currently focusing on producing pure Android phones. It is fast, stable, and fans of diversity and customization can download different launchers from the Google Play store. The mobile phone will fit a large male hand. A child or a fragile lady will not be very comfortable with this. But fans of watching videos on the phone will appreciate it: because of the capacious battery and the display diagonal is impressive.

The camera here is unpretentious, from the category of “is it okay.” Fans of selfies and photography on mobile phones, better look at other models from our ranking of the best smartphones under 15 rubles. The processor and the supply of RAM for 000 are not serious here. But we repeat once again: the operating system is clean, so what is there is enough for ordinary tasks. Games are only the most banal.

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11. Itel A48

The Itel company for a long time produced real rarities of our time – push-button telephones. And then she quickly supplemented her smartphone lines. It turned out well, so we boldly include one of the models in the ranking of the best for 2022. This is an ideal mobile phone for a child or a person who only needs instant messengers.

Its technical characteristics are rather weak. Only 2 gigs of RAM will not take out productive toys and video editing. But the clean and light Android 10 makes up for some of the omissions. It doesn’t have a bulky display by today’s standards. The tube fits well in a jeans pocket. The camera quality is acceptable.

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12.Realme C21

A budget smartphone equipped with 5G support and enhanced security features: you can set up recognition not only by fingerprints, but also by face. 

The device is equipped with a good large screen with high-quality color reproduction. The camera built into the smartphone allows you to take high-quality pictures, and the quality will not suffer from insufficient lighting.

The powerful processor of the phone allows you to install any games and applications that will work without failures and lags. The case of the device is made of plastic, which does not leave marks from the hands – you do not have to wipe the phone. 

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13.Samsung Galaxy M12

You look at this bright model from Koreans, and the eye rejoices. But you take it in your hand and optimism melts away: the mobile phone is thicker than its competitors and noticeably heavier. And also these black frames around the edges of the display … The very case when we do not recommend buying without looking on the Internet. Be sure to twist it in your palms first, try it on your pocket or bag. And only then, if everything suits, then you can order online at a bargain price.

The screen supports a screen refresh rate of 90 Hz, while 15 Hz often dominates in the segment under 000 rubles. The animation will be more detailed. But the 60 Hz function can be turned off, as it “eats” charging. 

Koreans often succeed with cameras in their best smartphones, and this model is no exception. Solid wide-angle, acceptable night mode, adequate shooting indoors. For 15 rubles, such a camera is almost a gift. The gadget is powered by the Exynos 000 processor – this is the development of Samsung. You can forget about good games and video editing. Well, or stock up on patience.

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14. Zoji Z33 

A smartphone of the middle price segment, immune to dust, moisture – the phone can “dive” to a depth of up to 1 meter and this will not affect its performance in any way. Equipped with a large screen, there is a fingerprint recognition function. The kit includes a protective case and film. The smartphone has slots for two cards

The device has a good processor, thanks to which all services, applications and games will work without freezing and crashing. And the camera that this smartphone is equipped with allows you to take pictures of decent quality in any light. 

An added bonus is the custom design. The phone belongs to the category of protected devices, so it does not require the use of covers. This is offset by an unusual appearance: a beautiful texture of the back panel and bright orange or green inserts.

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Leaders of the Past

1. Xiaomi Mi Max 3

This is a smartphone with a large screen, which is convenient to work, watch videos, surf the Internet. Supports all European and mobile networks. The case of the device is made of solid metal (aluminum), it has slots for connectors. 

The front of the phone is covered with glass for better protection. This smartphone does not have hardware control buttons (home, forward, back). The wake-up system responds to a double touch. Additional convenience – adaptive backlight: the device is equally well viewed both in the sun and in the dark. 

The device is thin and light, it fits comfortably in the hand. The appearance of the device is simple and elegant. 

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2. DOOGEE S59

Stylish phone with a futuristic design. Combines a large amount of memory and a powerful processor. A full charge of the battery is enough for two days of full use, while the charging process itself is incredibly fast: in just a couple of hours you can again enjoy communication, watching your favorite videos or listening to your favorite music tracks.

The smartphone is equipped with an audio output amplifier – even the hearing impaired can use this device. In addition, thanks to this bonus, the phone can even replace the player – you can listen to your favorite music. 

The device is equipped with a powerful processor that fans of games and entertainment will appreciate. There will be no “slowdowns” when using.

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3. Alcatel 3L 2018

A compact phone with a good screen, which transmits a high-quality image, and at the same time it is convenient to operate the device with one hand. There is a face unlock feature. 

The device is equipped with a good battery, which will allow you to always stay in touch – it can withstand up to 25 hours of talk time. 

The device has a powerful processor – most non-gaming applications run smoothly on this phone. The device provides the possibility of installing a memory card or an additional card of another mobile operator. 

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4. Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125)

A stylish smartphone that can be bought in three colors: black, red, blue. The case is made of high-quality plastic of two types: the bottom is matte, the upper part is ribbed – so that the device fits comfortably in the hand and does not slip.

The phone is equipped with a large display, which makes it convenient for watching videos, movies, browsing the Internet, turning pages. An additional bonus is that the screen of this smartphone does not glare in the sun, but is well read. 

On the rear panel there is a module of 4 cameras – the quality of the pictures taken by this smartphone is high, the image is clear. The battery is powerful, holds a charge well – it lasts almost 20 hours in video mode.

A nice bonus: the presence of a contactless payment module. 

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5. HUAWEI P smart 2021

This is a smartphone that does not have to be expensive to pay for, but at the same time it offers all the basic functions that a modern person requires. This is an elegant device made of high quality plastic. Available in two colors – black and green. The body of the device is shiny, pleasant to the touch.

The device has a triple slot for cards – convenient for those who use cards from different operators. The smartphone is equipped with cameras that transmit a clear image due to fast focusing and color reproduction.

The phone has a large screen, and the display transmits a high-quality image with good brightness and contrast – the user’s eyes will not get tired even after several hours of working with the device.

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6. Xiaomi Redmi 9T NFC

The smartphone is made of high quality plastic. The back cover of the device has a textured “pattern”, which makes using the device safe and convenient even without a case – the owner may not worry that the phone will slip out of his hands. An additional bonus is a neatly designed block of cameras that practically do not protrude from the body. This is convenient because you don’t have to worry about the cameras being damaged.

This is a device with a good screen – the picture it transmits is clear, rich in color. In this case, the user can choose one of the three color rendering profiles – one that will be better perceived by the eyes. 

The smartphone is equipped with high-quality stereo speakers, which makes it possible to listen to your favorite tracks not only with headphones, but also without them. 

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7. Vivo Y20

A balanced economical version of a smartphone. Made of high quality plastic with a gradient color. There is a small cutout on the front panel of the phone for the front camera.

The display of the device has a good supply of brightness. The kit includes a protective film, which is immediately glued to the screen of the smartphone. The device’s screen itself is large – it is convenient to watch videos, surf the Internet.

The smartphone has a high-capacity battery, which makes it possible to use the device without recharging for a long time – up to two days. The device has a slightly unusual location of the fingerprint scanner – it is built into the power button.  

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How to choose a smartphone under 15000 rubles

For help in choosing a smartphone up to 15 rubles, we turned to an expert – Alexander Romanyuk, head of mobile division of Lenovo in Our Country.

Thanks to the constant development of technology, even in smartphones up to 15 rubles, you can get a very solid set of features. 

There are standard parameters that can make the device universal for 90% of the buyer’s tasks. These include: 

• large screen, suitable for watching videos and TV shows; 
• the presence of an NFC module for contactless payments; 
• good set of cameras. 

In order to more accurately say what other characteristics are important for budget devices, you need to build on the final needs of the buyer, says Alexander Romanyuk. 

For example, for many users it is extremely important that the smartphone works as long as possible. To do this, first of all, you need a large battery capacity, for example 6000 mAh. There is a clear trend in the smartphone industry to increase battery capacity. 

Most manufacturers are trying to offer a large (5000 mAh) and very large (from 6000 mAh) battery capacity so that consumers do not have to worry about recharging their smartphone.

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