Beginning of 2020
We continue our selection of interesting smartphones in different price categories. This time we will focus on devices from 20 thousand rubles.Apple iPhone SE
This smartphone needs no introduction. It so happened that the iPhone SE, whose design dates back to the iconic "five", still remains on store shelves and is the most affordable smartphone from Apple today. The 32 GB version can be bought for less than 20 thousand rubles, and if you try, you can find for this money a device with 128 GB on board. The filling, of course, is outdated, but this does not mean at all that it has become impossible to use a smartphone. Apple supports its devices and annually updates the operating system for those who use even such "oldies." iPhone SE is the representative of today's rare compact flagships: a 4-inch display, an Apple A9 dual-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and a relatively small battery, which nevertheless can survive until the evening - a good optimization of the system affects. The camera is single, its resolution is 12 megapixels, and the lens aperture is F2.2. The front camera is weaker - 1.2 megapixels.HONOR 8X
It is nice to meet a good acquaintance in the selection who visited us on the test and was highly rated at 7.7 points. Up to 20 thousand rubles, you can buy one of two versions of the smartphone: with 64 GB on board and even with a 128 GB drive. This smartphone fully justifies its price and is a representative of the middle class devices. Here is a large 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 19.5: 9. The Kirin 710 processor with 4 GB of RAM is responsible for the power. Note the large battery at 3750 mAh. The HONOR 8X has both a 3.5mm Audio Jack and a microUSB connector. The smartphone has a dual camera 20 + 2 megapixels, equipped with artificial intelligence. The aperture ratio of the lens is F1.8. The resolution of the front camera is 16 megapixels.Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)
Another of our last year's acquaintances is the Samsung Galaxy A7. The A-series from Samsung are representatives of the middle class devices, although recently they have been starting at a clearly overpriced price and are quickly dropping in value. Today, the Galaxy A7 with three main cameras costs less than 20 thousand rubles, which is very good for a device with a six-inch SuperAMOLED display with a resolution of 2220 by 1080 pixels, an eight-core Exynos 7885 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 64 GB expandable drive. There is an audio jack, microUSB and a 3300 mAh battery. As we noted above, the smartphone has three cameras: 24 + 8 + 5 megapixels. The main camera has an aperture of F1.7. Here are the usual and ultra-wide-angle cameras, and the third sensor is responsible for determining the depth of the scene. The resolution of the front camera is 24 megapixels.ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2)
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is a very interesting device. Like last year, the Max line of smartphones offers rich features at an affordable price. And ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is fully consistent with a given development vector. Plus, it turned out to be very beautiful. According to the characteristics, everything is also very good: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 4 GB of RAM and a 64 GB drive. The latter can be expanded using a microSD card. It is worth noting the large 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 2280 by 1080 pixels with a bang on top. And also, ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has a really big 5000 mAh battery. The smartphone has a dual camera unit with a resolution of 12 + 5 megapixels with aperture F1.8 and a front camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels.Xiaomi Mi A2
In the last issue, we talked about the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite and the A series of Xiaomi. These are devices on bare Android that many have come to love because they are a good example of the right price-performance ratio. Xiaomi Mi A2 is the second smartphone of the main line, no additional relief, only the best for the class. It was created as a kind of standard for the middle class devices. Here is a 6-inch display with an aspect ratio of 18: 9 and a resolution of 2160 by 1080 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor with 4 GB of RAM and a 64 GB drive. But here the battery is small - only 3010 mAh. But the cameras in Xiaomi Mi A2 are very good: 12 + 20 megapixels with phase autofocus and LED flash. This camera, by the way, was installed in the Pocophone F1 and it is very worthy of its work. The resolution of the front camera is 20 megapixels.HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite
HUAWEI's Mate series was created for the business as a status product. Nevertheless, it also has a Lite version of devices, which is quite affordable for many. In this case, the main feature is a recognizable appearance and a large display diagonal (6.3 inches). Inside, the Mate 20 Lite has a Kirin 710 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 64 GB drive. We also note the large battery at 3750 mAh. Unlike the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, Lite has a 20 + 2 MP dual camera unit F1.8 aperture. The front camera is also dual, 24 + 2 megapixels.Sony Xperia XA2 Dual
The Sony Xperia XA2 Dual is the representative of Sony Mobile's mid-range frameless devices. This is a relatively small smartphone with a display diagonal of only 5.2 inches and a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. Aspect ratio - already half-forgotten 16: 9. Inside is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 630 processor, 3 GB of RAM and a 32 GB drive. And again, a small battery, but for Sony smartphones this is normal: 3300 mAh, coupled with a well-optimized user interface, manage the day with confidence. The camera here is single and migrated from the flagships of previous generations: its resolution is 23 megapixels, and the aperture is F2.0. The resolution of the front camera is 8 megapixels.Nokia 8
And again, we recall the brand that rose from the ashes, so beloved in our country: Nokia is represented by HMD Global in almost all price segments. Nokia 8 has recently fallen in price by a third and literally with its feet opened the door to this guide. Nokia 8, in addition to pure Android, offers an excellent processor, although not new, but the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 4 GB of RAM and a 64 GB drive. The smartphone has a 5.3-inch IPS display with a 2560-by-1440-pixel QHD resolution. There is a USB Type-C, Audio Jack and a 3090 mAh battery. The camera here is dual (13 + 13 megapixels) with aperture F2.0, autofocus and dual LED flash. The resolution of the front camera is also 13 megapixels.Honor Play
The HONOR Play smartphone is an extremely interesting device, so it turned out to be next door to another brand smartphone in this collection. HONOR Play attracts primarily by the fact that there is a flagship processor installed, and the gadget itself is focused on games and virtual entertainment. The smartphone has an eight-core Kirin 970 processor with a clock frequency of 2.4 GHz, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal; there is a slot for microSD memory cards. Note a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels and a battery of 3750 mAh. Let's talk about cameras. Two sensors are installed here for 16 and 2 megapixels. The main camera is equipped with phase detection autofocus and LED flash. The resolution of the front camera is 16 megapixels.OPPO F7
And one more interesting smartphone in this price segment. This is our good friend again, because we tested the OPPO F7 . This smartphone has a large display with a diagonal of 6.23 inches with a resolution of 2280 by 1080 pixels. The power is controlled by the MediaTek Helio P60 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 64 GB drive. It should be noted that the battery is 3400 mAh. The OPPO F7 has a single camera unit with a resolution of 16 megapixels with aperture of F1.8, with phase detection autofocus and LED flash. And of course, OPPO F7 is a selfie camera phone, so special attention is paid to the front camera. Its resolution is 25 megapixels, plus there is a Selfie Tune function.