The best smartphones under 35,000 rubles 2021

Hello everyone. We all want to buy a smartphone at a profit, and that's why many people buy them from abroad. But this can sometimes be risky or inconvenient. Therefore, in this article I will tell you about the five best smartphones under 35,000 rubles on the Russian market, albeit partially on the “gray” market.

Unfortunately, prices for smartphones are now rising, and those smartphones that used to be in the articles of the best smartphones up to 30,000 or 25,000 rubles are now more expensive.

In this article I will tell you about the main features and disadvantages of smartphones, and at the end of the description I will tell you what the advantages and disadvantages of the smartphone are. And at the end of the article I will present more smartphones that I can recommend for purchase. It is important to note that prices for gadgets are presented in Moscow.

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Oneplus Nord is a wonderful smartphone. It has cool cameras (there are four on the back, but in fact there are two – the main one and the wide-angle one), a 90 Hz screen, and the proprietary Oxygen OS shell. He can shoot video with the front camera at 4k 60fps, but with the main camera a maximum of 4k 30fps. It has a powerful 765G chipset, which is enough for all your needs and a 4115 mAh battery. No headphone jack. But, some people sometimes complain about it on the forums for various reasons, so be sure to read all the reviews about it. And so, the phone is fire.

Realme x3 SuperZoom is a pocket telescope. Thanks to the periscope module, it has 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid and 60x digital zoom. In general, this smartphone takes great pictures. There are 4 modules on the back - main, wide-angle, zoom, macro and wide-angle. And another feature of this smartphone is its 120 hertz screen, which is very cool for its price. It has a 4200 mAh battery and a recent top-end processor – Snapdragon 855 Plus, but there is no Mini Jack connector. In general, I can recommend this smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is Xiaomi's 2019 flagship slider. It differs from the Mi Mix 3 only with 5G support, a slightly larger battery, a slightly lower display brightness and a slightly thinner body. Smartphones take great pictures and videos. It has a cool display, the flagship chipset of that time - Snapdragon 855, one speaker, no Mini Jack connector, no water protection. The back panel of the smartphone is made of ceramics, according to some reviewers, it emanates a premium feel.

Realme X3 Superzoom 8/128GB – 120Hz screen and 60x zoom camera

Realme X3 Superzoom is the best choice for those who value cutting-edge specifications and an advanced camera. The first feature of the smartphone is the long-range camera. It contains a combination of four modules, which are endowed with a resolution of 64, 8, 8 and 2 megapixels. They are able to take a rich and detailed picture not only close up, but also at a considerable distance. This is facilitated by 5x optical and 60x digital zoom. Another definite plus is the advanced Nightscape 4.0 night mode, which improves the results of shooting in low light.

Technical characteristics of Realme X3 Superzoom are at the same level as the best flagships. The Snapdragon 855+ processor is combined with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 128 GB of internal storage is provided to store all data. Moreover, it is fast - UFS 3.0 class. But there was no room for a MicroSD slot. The phone is ideal for games, and even more so with everything else it copes perfectly and is on par with more expensive flagships like the Galaxy S20 Plus.

The crowning feature of the Realme X3 Superzoom is a 6.6-inch IPS display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and FullHD+ resolution. This is a huge advantage, thanks to which the picture turns out smoother in moments of dynamic scenes. The fingerprint scanner is built into the power key - a very convenient solution. Alas, there are no stereo speakers, although they were present in the Realme X2 Pro. But there is NFC and a 4200 mAh battery with 30 W charging.

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Pros:

Display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz;
Cost taking into account all parameters;
Memory capacity;
Advanced processor;
Excellent cameras with AI mode;
5x optical and 60x digital zoom;
Performance;
Runs games at maximum speed without freezing;
Very fast charging;
NFC, which works at a decent distance from the terminal;
Liquid cooling;
Nice design;
Takes good video.

Minuses:

The autonomy is only enough for a day of active use, but fast charging saves the day.

The best smartphones under 35,000 rubles according to customer reviews

Xiaomi Mi8 Pro 8/128GB

The ranking of the best smartphones under 35,000 opens with a smartphone from the Chinese brand Xiaomi. It has a 6.21-inch frameless AMOLED display with a resolution of 2248 x 1080 pixels. The case is made of high-quality glass and has rounded edges; the smartphone fits comfortably in the hand and evokes a pleasant feeling.

Mi8 Pro is powered by a 10nm Snapdragon 845 processor. The amount of RAM is 6 GB, internal memory is 128 GB. There will be enough performance for any task in 2021. The highlight of the model is the fingerprint scanner built into the screen, which responds quite quickly. Dual-frequency GPS is used, it will find the route even from the most confusing corner.

The main camera has two modules and is based on the SONY IMX363 sensor. The resolution of both is 12 megapixels, there is optical stabilization and noise reduction. Photos taken in the evening and at night are high-quality and real. The 20 MP front camera is suitable for selfies and automatically corrects your appearance. A 3000 mAh battery guarantees high autonomy; support for Quick Charge 4+ technology allows you to charge from 0 to 50% in 20 minutes.

Honor View 20 6/128GB

Another top-end smartphone from the Chinese brand, made in a glass case with a metal frame. Received a 6.4-inch display with a resolution of 2310 x 1080 pixels. The front camera is located in the corner of the screen; it does not spoil the appearance at all, but rather complements it. At the bottom there is a Type C port, and at the top there is a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The model received an 8-core Kirin 980 processor and 6 GB of RAM. Such internals open up great possibilities for use; the smartphone does not slow down in multitasking mode and complex applications. The operating system is Android 9.0.

The rear camera module has a resolution of 48 megapixels; it does not have optical zoom or stabilizer, but with straight hands you can get excellent quality pictures. The 25 MP front camera with f2.0 aperture takes good selfies, and the software automatically improves their quality. The battery with a capacity of 4000 mah can withstand a day of active use, the fast charging function can save your time and effort.

Realme X2 Pro

The phone is from the Chinese brand Realme, which has been on the Russian market for only a short time. It’s up to you to trust Realme or not, but purely technically, the X2 Pro model is great for the money.

✅What's good:

The 90Hz OLED screen is the only one in this price segment. Increased refresh rate will provide smoother content scrolling
Powerful Snapdragon 855+ processor, fast UFS 3.0 memory +8 GB RAM
Stereo speakers + 2 dedicated amplifiers
4000 mAh battery + 50 W fast charging – gives 100% charge in 35 minutes. In terms of autonomy, the smartphone is also good - it can withstand 17:23 hours of video or 27+ hours of calls
NFC, under-screen fingerprint scanner, 3.5 mm jack

⛔Cons:

No water protection
The 64 MP camera is far from flagship level. Most competitors take better photos. Examples of photos – in the review of Realme X2 Pro
No wireless charging
No memory card slot
Small cutout in the screen

It's up to you to decide whether to take it or not. But reviews about the model are mostly positive.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S10:

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus still also has a price below 35,000 rubles. But it's worth it. The sleek design is modern and fresh, the display is great and performance is good.

Samsung Galaxy S10

If it's important to you to have the latest generation Galaxy, then the Galaxy S10e is a cheap alternative, and the Galaxy S10, which is also quite suitable, still costs less than 35,000 rubles.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite

This smartphone from reliable sellers costs 40 thousand rubles, but it is quite possible to find it for 35 thousand. Therefore, we put it in this TOP.

✅What's good:

There is a Bluetooth stylus, so the Note 10 Lite is the cheapest phone with this feature
One of the best Amoled screens with HDR
10nm Exynos 9810 processor, which will handle games. But we have to admit that this is not the most powerful processor in the segment.
Cool 12 MP camera with stabilized optics and f/1.7 aperture + 12 MP telephoto camera + 12 MP wide-angle camera. Examples of photos – in the review of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
4500 mAh battery with 15.5 hours of video playback or 27 hours of talk time
Fast charging out of the box with 25W power, accurate and fast under-screen fingerprint scanner, headphone jack

⛔What's bad:

No water protection
No wireless charging
The processor is the flagship Exynos 9810, but it was also used in the 2021 Samsung S9.
There are no stereo speakers or autofocus on the front camera, which is what Samsung phones were so prized for

However, Galaxy Note 10 Lite is an A-brand product that can always be trusted.

OnePlus Nord 8/128GB – 90 Hz AMOLED display and top specifications

OnePlus Nord was launched as an alternative to the brand's flagships, which are currently the best in the Android segment. The manufacturer decided to consolidate its position in a more affordable segment and it succeeded. Gamers will love the AMOLED display, which not only runs at a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels, but also features an increased refresh rate of 90 Hz. It also plays HDR10+ content. Tempered Gorilla Glass 5 is used to protect against scratches.

But the screen alone would not allow the OnePlus Nord to succeed. It has a high-performance Snapdragon 765G chipset that accelerates to 2.4 GHz and supports 5G. The memory capacity cannot be increased, but it is already enough - 8/128 GB. There is also a 12/256 Gb version. There is NFC, an under-screen scanner, and energy reserves are stored in a battery with a capacity of 4115 mAh. It charges up to 70% in 30 minutes thanks to the included 30W Dash Charge.

Cameras - 6. Two in front - 32 and 8 megapixels, which are neatly built into the upper left corner. They not only take good photographs, but also record video in 4K 60 fps. The main camera is no worse. It includes 48, 8, 5 and 2 megapixel lenses. If you choose the best smartphones under 35,000 rubles in 2021, then OnePlus Nord is the clear winner.

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Pros:

Top screen 90 Hz;
Tactile sensations;
Photo and video quality;
Interface close to pure Android;
Stylish design;
Price/Performance;
Support 5G and HDR10+;
8 or 12 GB RAM;
Excellent selfie quality;
30 W charging;
Scanner under the screen.

Minuses:

Plastic cover.

Which smartphone under 35,000 rubles should you choose in 2020-2021?

The best ratio of price and quality
. There are three winners in this category - Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC, OnePlus Nord and Samsung Galaxy A71. They offer maximum capabilities for little money and serve as an excellent alternative to expensive flagships;
What to choose for photo and video shooting
? There are several excellent options in the rating - Huawei P30, Realme X3 Superzoom and Honor 30. Other smartphones also take good photographs, but these models offer much more opportunities for photography and allow you to get impeccable results;
Phone up to 35K that will last longer on a single charge
- Xiaomi Mi 10, Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A71;
With the fastest charging
- Realme 7 Pro, which charges up to 100% in 34 minutes;
With fast UFS 3.1 memory
- Poco F2 Pro, Mi 10T;
With high frame refresh rate
- Poco X3 NFC, Realme X3 Superzoom, Mi 10T, OnePlus Nord.

This concludes our rating, and if you own or have used any of these models, then share your opinion in the comments. Your reviews will help other users make their choice. You can also offer your smartphones, which in your opinion deserve the title of the best in this budget.

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