The choice of smartphones up to 6 thousand rubles has slightly decreased, and all due to the fact that the cost of gadgets has grown. So if there is an opportunity, it is better to add a thousand or two and buy a much more interesting smartphone in terms of functionality. This review also contains the most interesting options on the market in the budget indicated in the title.
Samsung Galaxy A01 Core 16GB
Samsung recently launched the Samsung Galaxy A01 Core, a simple budget device that is sure to be popular.
Of the features, we can only note that it is small in size – thanks to the 5.3-inch matrix, the case width is only 67.5 mm.
What is there? Support for 4G networks, MediaTek MT6739 processor, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of main memory, two single cameras, a 3000 mAh battery.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.3 inches / 1480 × 720
- Device weight: 150g
- Processor: MediaTek MT6739
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 3000mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 8 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
BQ 5535L Strike Power Plus
BQ is well known for its budget smartphones.
The BQ 5535L Strike Power Plus came out interesting, especially for its price. The fact is that he received not only a fingerprint scanner, which is far from so often found in smartphones costing up to 6 thousand rubles, but also an NFC module! We also note a powerful 5000 mAh battery.
The chipset is far from the most powerful Unisoc SC9863A, the memory capacity is 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM. Single cameras.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.45 inches / 1440 × 720
- Device weight: 180g
- Processor: Unisoc SC9863A
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 2 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 5000mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 13 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
ZTE Blade A3 (2020) NFC
I am glad that more and more inexpensive smartphones are equipped with an NFC sensor, which, among other things, can be used to pay for purchases. ZTE Blade A3 (2020) NFC is no exception, the presence of a sensor is indicated directly in the model name.
The smartphone works on the basis of the Unisoc SC9832E chip, the memory capacity is 1 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM. There is a slot for a memory card, and the battery capacity is 2600 mAh.
As for the cameras, they are single and shoot fine for their class.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.45 inches / 1440 × 720
- Device weight: 160g
- Processor: Unisoc SC9832E
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 32 GB
- Battery capacity: 2600mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 8 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
Samsung Galaxy A01
It is difficult to buy a Samsung Galaxy A01 for 6 thousand rubles, although it is possible – its average cost is about 1-1.5 thousand rubles higher. And if you manage to find a discount, consider yourself lucky – for 6,000 rubles, this is an excellent offer.
There is some kind of case design, a good 5.7-inch matrix, a dual main camera, albeit a simple one, a good platform based on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor and 2 GB of RAM.
The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, there is no scanner, but there is support for face unlocking.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.7 inches / 1520 × 720
- Device weight: 149g
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 2 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 3000mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 13/2 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
Nokia C1 Plus
Expansion of the model line of Nokia – a fresh device under the name C1 Plus.
Don’t expect revelations, everything is pretty standard here. And yet, one cannot fail to note the stock version of the Android 10 Go edition firmware.
The diagonal of the screen is 5.45 inches, the resolution is solid – 1440 × 720 pixels. The chip is Spreadtrum SC9832E, the amount of memory is 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of the main one. Front and back – on a single camera. The battery capacity is normal for this price class – 2500 mAh.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.45 inches / 1440 × 720
- Device weight: 146g
- Processor: Spreadtrum SC9832E
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 2500mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 5 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
BQ 6030G Practical
A budget option to buy from BQ.
What is there? Nice body design, 5.99-inch IPS screen, albeit with a small resolution of 960 × 480 pixels, a fingerprint reader on the back and even a dual camera.
The processor is MediaTek MT6580M. The amount of memory is 1 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM.
Please note that the smartphone does not support 4G – 3G or lower networks.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.99 inches / 960 × 480
- Device weight: 192g
- Processor: MediaTek MT6580M
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 32 GB
- Battery capacity: 3000mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 2 MP / 8 / 0.8 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
Nokia 1.3 1/16GB Dual Sim
The characteristics of this smartphone will hardly impress you either, but some users will surely like the operating system Android 10 Go edition, which is almost a stock version of Android. We also note a good case design and bright colors.
The smartphone received a 5.71-inch display with a resolution of 1520 × 720, two single cameras, a Qualcomm 215 chip, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, support for memory cards, a 3000 mAh battery.
Surprisingly, there is a separate button for calling the Google voice assistant here – on one of the younger models from Nokia.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.71 inches / 1520 × 720
- Device weight: 155g
- Processor: Qualcomm 215
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 3000mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 8 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
HUAWEI Y5 Lite
This model was first shown a few years ago, but is still available for purchase. For the ultra-budget segment, smartphones that do not change generations for several seasons are normal.
HUAWEI Y5 Lite is in many ways similar to competitors, but in some ways a little better. It works on the basis of the MediaTek MT6739 processor and 1 GB of RAM, the matrix diagonal is 5.45 inches at a resolution of 1440 × 720 pixels.
There is no fingerprint sensor, both cameras – front and rear – are single.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.45 inches / 1440 × 720
- Device weight: 142g
- Processor: MediaTek MT6739
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 3020mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 8 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
BQ 5514L Strike Power 4G
The advantages of this smartphone are the presence of a fingerprint scanner and a powerful battery with a capacity of as much as 5000 mAh. Of course, this is not a record figure, but only such batteries are usually found on smartphones in a couple of classes higher.
Other characteristics are quite ordinary: a 5.45-inch screen, two cameras with a resolution of 8 MP and 13 MP (front and rear), a MediaTek MT6739 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM.
And the smartphone will delight you with a large number of body colors.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.45 inches / 1440 × 720
- Device weight: 175g
- Processor: MediaTek MT6739
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity: 5000mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 8 MP / 13 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
BQ 5033 Shark
For 6 thousand rubles, you can become the owner of a smartphone with an impact-resistant body, which is proved by the BQ 5033 Shark. In addition, it has an IP65 rating.
But the rest of the smartphone does not stand out: a 5-inch screen with HD resolution, two simple cameras, a MediaTek MT6580 chip, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM. The battery capacity is also unremarkable – 3200 mAh.
One of the main disadvantages of the BQ 5033 Shark, we consider the lack of support for 4G networks. On the other hand, is high-speed internet really necessary when fishing?
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5 inches / 1280 × 720
- Device weight: 224g
- Processor: MediaTek MT6580
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity: 3200mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 8 MP / 8 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
HONOR 7A
Although the HONOR 7A is not a new smartphone, it is still available for sale. By the way, this model, unlike the latest HUAWEI / HONOR, is endowed with support for Google services.
The smartphone received a MediaTek MT6739 chipset, the amount of memory is 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. Camera resolution – 5 MP and 13 MP. There is a face unlock function.
At the time of this writing, the HONOR 7A is available in the following colors: Gold, Blue and Black.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.45 inches / 1440 × 720
- Device weight: 150g
- Processor: MediaTek MT6739
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 2 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 3020mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 13 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
Nokia 1
The Nokia 1 is one of the smallest smartphones on the market, which comes as no surprise at just 4.5 inches. By the way, the same iPhone 7 has a 4.7-inch display, but that is a smartphone of a completely different level …
In addition to the compact body, Nokia 1 can offer a MediaTek MT6737M processor, a 2150 mAh battery, and two simple cameras. But there is support for 4G.
There is no choice of colors – the smartphone is offered in a single bright shade.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 4.5 inches / 854 × 480
- Device weight: 131g
- Processor: MediaTek MT6737M
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity: 2150mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 2 MP / 5 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
BQ 5528L Strike Forward
The BQ 5528L Strike Forward offers decent specs for its price.
So, there is a fingerprint sensor located on the lid, there is also the main camera with two modules. The diagonal of the screen is typical for this segment, 5.45 inches.
The platform consists of a Unisoc SC9863A processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 5.45 inches / 1440 × 720
- Device weight: 148g
- Processor: Unisoc SC9863A
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 2 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 3000mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 13 / 0.3 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
DOOGEE X90
DOOGEE X90 has been sold for several years and captivates with its characteristics.
We highlight the large 6.1-inch display and the presence of a dual camera. But what may not please you – the lack of support for 4G networks.
The device is powered by the MediaTek MT6580 chipset, the memory capacity is 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM. The battery capacity is 3400 mAh.
- Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.1 inches / 1280 × 600
- Device weight: 150g
- Processor: MediaTek MT6580
- The amount of RAM / built-in memory: 1 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 3400mAh
- Camera resolution front / rear: 5 MP / 8/5 MP
- Memory card slot: yes
