The best smartphone for 3000 hryvnia

Budget smartphones are getting better and better, although if we talk about the very initial level, for the last

year of some dramatic changes in the segment"Up to 3000 hryvnia" did not happen. In new models, the screens are stretched to a height, but the cameras are still bearably removed only during the day, and it will only be possible to play the most difficult games. However, for undemanding users no longer needed. In this article we will talk about good cheap smartphones that are officially sold in Ukraine.

The content of the article:

Meizu m6t
Xiaomi Redmi 6A
TP-Link Neffos X1 Lite
Samsung Galaxy J2 2018
ZTE Blade A522

Meizu m6t

Beautiful smartphone with dual camera

Meizu M6T with 5.7-inch screen and a good hardware filling looks more expensive than its price, despite the all-plastic case. The smartphone did not become a breakthrough in the budget segment, but it surely leads in the aggregate of characteristics. He would have a fresher version of Android, but we are already finding fault with that.

Buy at Comfy (3/32 GB)

Buy at TTT (3/32 GB)

the best choice

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Inexpensive smartphone without design claims

Xiaomi has turned out a good state employee, whoIt does not slow down at every turn, removes and holds the charge well for at least a day. In Redmi 6A, the screen has reached the height of a modern fashion, the developers have added the unlock function on the face, but the fingerprint scanner has not appeared.

Buy in Rosette

Buy in Socket (2/32 GB)

Buy at Comfy

Buy in Foxtrot

Buy at Eldorado

Buy at TTT

alternative

TP-Link Neffos X1 Lite

When an old smartphone is better than a new one

Neffos X1 Lite - a vigorous 5-inch smartphonea screen of classic proportions, a non-shy camera and a nice shell that is not overloaded with unnecessary functions and in many ways resembles a “pure” Android. A good option for those who do not chase thin frames.

Buy at MOYO

Buy at TTT

Buy at Eldorado

Buy in Funduk.ua

you can take

Samsung Galaxy J2 2018

Brand smartphone for simple tasks

Samsung's most interesting state employee in the bottomprice segment. There are cheaper options, but it’s better not to look at them, and more advanced models will cost at least a thousand more. Galaxy J2 2018 looks a bit old-fashioned, but if you need a non-Chinese smartphone, the manufacturer has no other for you.

Buy at MOYO

Buy in Foxtrot

Buy at TTT

Buy in Rosette

Buy at Comfy

if “chinese” is not yours

ZTE Blade A522

Maximum cheap and with contactless payment

NFC - a rarity for a smartphone costingup to $ 100, so we could not get past the ZTE Blade A522. Judging by the old version of Android, the device reached our market with a big delay. For its price budget is very well equipped, and that the glossy back panel is not scratched, it is recommended to use a cover.

Buy in Rosette

Buy at Eldorado

Buy at MTA

Buy in Allo

NFC for the people

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Best Choice: Meizu M6T

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Traditionally, Chinese manufacturers offerThe best ratio of price and quality. The Meizu M6T has almost everything that a modern smartphone needs. It is equipped with a "high" 5.7-inch IPS-screen with HD-resolution. Inside is used no longer young, but not quite dead eight core processor Mediatek MT6750. It even draws Tanks at low graphics settings, but PUBG Mobile will have strong FPS drawdowns. Our budget fits only the basic configuration with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory - it will cost 3000 hryvnia. The 3/32 GB option costs 500 hryvnia more. There is a microSD slot, a memory card takes the place of the second SIM.

In our collection, this is the only smartphone withdual rear camera. The main 13-megapixel module is paired with a 2-megapixel module, which is responsible for blurring the background. In the afternoon, the Meizu M6T takes good shots, in low light the detail drops as expected. 8 megapixel selfie camera is ordinary. On the back is a fingerprint scanner. NFC is not delivered.

Meizu M6T looks more expensive than it costs. The case is completely plastic, but four colors are immediately available: black, blue, gold and red. The device is controlled by the Flyme 6 shell based on Android 7.0 Nougat, and do not wait for updates to the new OS versions. A battery with a capacity of 3300 mAh is enough for a standard day of work. Supports Wi-Fi 5 GHz.

3 reasons to buy:
3 reasons not to buy:

nice design
good camera with bokeh
Four colors to choose

microSD / Nano-SIM hybrid slot
shoots normally only in good light
old version of android

Accessories: case, protective glass

Alternative: Xiaomi Redmi 6A

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Xiaomi Redmi 6A supplied “high” 5.45-inch HD display with an aspect ratio of 18: 9 and HD-resolution. The company has installed a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 chip. It is produced on a more modern 12-nanometer process technology and added to the performance compared to the Snapdragon 425 in the Redmi 5A. This will give a small increase in FPS in games. On sale are two modifications of the device: with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory for 2700 hryvnia, as well as a 2/32 GB option for 3200 hryvnia. There is a triple tray for microSD card and two Nano-SIM, in contrast to the models for the Chinese market, where the slot is hybrid.

The rear 13 megapixel camera shoots veryThumbs up for state employees. Even with insufficient lighting, you can get a good photo, although there are often smears - it is better to take several shots at once. The 5 megapixel selfie camera is average in quality, there is a built-in beautifier for “improving the face” (it works so-so). Much more useful would be the unlock function on the face, since there is no fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A with quite standardA 3000 mAh battery will last a day with normal use. In a more benign mode, the charge can be stretched to a half to two days. The upgrade to MIUI 10 with Android 8.1 Oreo was released in the fall. The body is plastic, although visually similar to metal. The main speaker was left on the back panel, which is not very convenient - when the device is on the table with the screen facing up, the sound is noticeably muffled.

3 reasons to buy:
2 reasons not to buy:

high-quality screen
good shot during the day
microSD slot

plastic looks cheap
no fingerprint scanner

Accessories: case, "armor", glass

Classic smartphone: TP-Link Neffos X1 Lite

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Models are still in demand, although shewill soon be two years old. TP-Link Neffos X1 Lite did not manage to get into the “frameless” trend, but instead of the primitive MediaTek MTK6739 chip, as in the more recent Neffos C9a, it received an eight-core MT6750. The gadget is equipped with a bright and contrasting 5-inch HD-format display, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in expandable (hybrid slot).

With good lighting, the rear 13-megapixelthe camera takes good pictures with the correct color, however, because of the budget optics, it “soaps” a little around the edges of the frame. Above the screen is a 5 megapixel selfie camera. With a battery with a capacity of 2550 m · Ah, the device does not set record-breaking autonomy, although if you don’t get involved in games, the Neffos X1 Lite lives quietly until evening. The body is completely plastic, although it feels like metal to the touch. The operating system is Android 7.0 Nougat with the NFUI 2.1 shell, which does not slow down and offers a couple of useful functions like call recording.

The smartphone can still be found in some stores for about 2500 hryvnia.

See also: TP-Link Neffos X1 Lite review

3 reasons to buy:
2 reasons not to buy:

looks more expensive than it costs
decent photos in good light
Fingerprint's scanner

average autonomy
microSD / Nano-SIM hybrid slot

Accessories: silicone case, protective glass

If you want A-brand: Samsung Galaxy J2 2018

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We allowed ourselves to slightly exceed the budget,because no 200 hryvnia worth the torment with a smartphone, which has only 8 GB of internal memory (downloaded a couple of games and instant messengers from Google Play - there is no more space). The Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 for 3200 hryvnia 16 GB drive, so it is quite possible to deal with it. If you do not mind the outdated design and the most simple "iron".

The device received a 5-inch AMOLED-screen, but withlow resolution of 960 × 540 pixels. Responsible for speed is the time-tested four-core Snapdragon 425 chipset, 1.5 GB of RAM. The main 8-megapixel camera shoots no better than the competition, but because of the not-high-resolution landscape photos, there will be less detail. The front camera is 5 MP equipped with its own flash.

Samsung Galaxy J2 2018 battery capacity is notimpressive - 2600 mAh, but it is removable. One charge is enough for a day. Under the back cover are separate slots for two SIM cards and microSD. The Android 7.1 Nougat operating system is covered with a proprietary shell, and there will be no upgrade to Oreo.

Sometimes a case or a memory card is given to a smartphone as a gift, and in the process of price comparison, we noticed that in some stores the black and gold versions dropped to 3000 hryvnia.

3 reasons to buy:
3 reasons not to buy:

you do not trust Chinese brands
removable battery
separate slot for microSD

competitors have more interesting characteristics
screen resolution
no always on display

Accessories: case, glass

With NFC for cheap: ZTE Blade A522

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Contactless payment support is not often metin the ultra budget device, the ZTE Blade A522 is more the exception to the rule. The device was equipped with a 5-inch HD-screen with a classic 16: 9 aspect ratio and a rather thick frame. In the characteristics, the panel is simply referred to as TFT, with color deviations are distorted, but not everything is so bad. More critical may not be the highest brightness. The model is built on a quad-core Snapdragon 425 chipset, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage plus a combined slot for a microSD card or a second SIM card.

Behind is a 13-megapixel camera withflash 8 megapixel front-facing module. The quality of shooting is average here and there, but it’s worth noting that today you can buy ZTE Blade A522 for only 2000 hryvnia. This is the cheapest smartphone in our collection.

Gloss plastic body quickly assemblesscratches. In addition to the black version in some stores there is a white version. With a battery of 2730 mAh, you can count on the day of normal use. There is no fingerprint scanner, and for NFC-payment through the Google Pay service you will have to set up a digital PIN or unlock pattern.

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