5 new budget smartphones from trusted brands

1. Huawei P40 Lite E

• Display: IPS, 6.4 inches, 1,560 × 720 pixels.
• CPU: eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 710F.
• Memory: 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 48, 8 and 2 Mp; frontal - 8 Mp.
• Battery: 4000 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 9.0.

The youngest model of the flagship P40 series is on the border between the budget and mid-range smartphone market. The P40 Lite E has a narrow bezel screen and a small hole for a selfie camera. The front camera can be used to unlock the smartphone in the face, the fingerprint scanner is located on the back cover.

The main 48 ‑ megapixel camera module takes photos with a resolution of 12 megapixels. There is a mode with a high dynamic range HDR. For shooting in the dark, a night mode is provided, which helps to take acceptable shots. Video is recorded up to 4K resolution at 30 frames per second.

The Huawei P40 Lite E isn't impressive in performance, but it can handle most everyday tasks. It can also handle games, though not all at high settings.

The smartphone runs Android 9.0 with a proprietary shell EMUI 9.1 without pre-installed Google services.

Price: 10 990 rubles.

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2. Samsung Galaxy M11

• Display: PLS, 6.4 inches, 1,560 × 720 pixels.
• CPU: eight-core Snapdragon 450.
• Memory: 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 13, 5 and 2 Mp; frontal - 8 Mp.
• Battery: 5000 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 10.0.

The device of the budget line Samsung uses a PLS ‑ screen Infinity ‑ O with a small hole for a selfie camera and enough capacious battery. The body of the smartphone is made of plastic. The main camera consists of three sensors, including a depth sensor. You can unlock the device by face and fingerprint.

In this model, an entry-class processor is installed, which will not master very heavy games, but will solve everyday tasks without problems.

The gadget is equipped with an NFC-chip and supports 15-watt fast charging via USB Type-C.

Price: 10 990 rubles.

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3. Realme C3

• Display: IPS, 6.5 inches, 1,560 × 720 pixels.
• CPU: eight-core MediaTek Helio G70.
• Memory: 2/3 GB RAM, 32/64 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 12, 2 and 2 Mp; frontal - 5 Mp.
• Battery: 5000 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 10.0.

The smartphone screen will quickly collect prints: the manufacturer saved on coating technology. For shooting, there is a main camera with three modules and a front one with one sensor. You can get enough high-quality photos on them only in good lighting. Also Realme C3 capable of recording video in Full HD resolution at 30 frames per second.

The smartphone has an NFC module and support for Google Pay. The battery can power other gadgets with the reverse charging function via USB OTG.

Price: from 9 990 rubles.

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4. Honor 9A

• Display: IPS, 6.53 inches, 1600 × 720 pixels.
• CPU: eight-core MediaTek Helio P22.
• Memory: 3/4 GB RAM, 64/128 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 13, 5 and 2 Mp; frontal - 8 Mp.
• Battery: 5000 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 10.0.

A smartphone with a capacious battery lasts from one charge for two days. The selfie camera is housed in a waterdrop notch at the top of the display. Honor 9A handles Internet surfing, video playback, resource-demanding games and other daily tasks without any complaints, but you shouldn't expect big feats from it.

The smartphone takes photos with a triple main camera (depth sensor - 2 megapixels), which is not bad for its price. The Honor 9A's video shoots at 1,080p at 30fps. The Magic UI 3.1 system shell is based on Android 10.0. The device supports unlocking via the front camera and using a fingerprint scanner.

Price: 9 490 rubles.

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5. ZTE Blade A7 2020

• Display: IPS, 6 inches, 1,560 × 720 pixels.
• CPU: MediaTek Helio P22.
• Memory: 2/3 GB RAM, 32/64 GB ROM.
• Cameras: main - 16, 8 and 2 Mp; frontal - 8 Mp.
• Battery: 4000 mAh.
• Operating system: Android 9.0.

The budget ZTE device, presented at the end of 2019, is equipped with a screen with the usual teardrop-shaped notch for the front camera lens and a basic-level processor. The device will cope with most everyday tasks, even games pulls, but at the minimum. The version of the smartphone with 2 and 32 GB of memory does not have a fingerprint scanner, but in the model with 3 and 64 GB there is a fingerprint sensor.

All versions have an NFC module and a USB Type ‑ C port. A mini-jack is useful for listening to music. The main and front cameras are capable of taking good photos, but only in good daylight.

Price: from 7 490 rubles.

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