Rating of the best smartphones under 50,000 rubles in 2020

Users who want to emphasize their status always choose the very best - a car, accessories, watches and, of course, a phone. And today, due to the huge assortment, it is quite difficult to choose a premium smartphone.

And so that our readers do not overpay for a name or an advertisement, our experts have compared and selected the most worthy first-class flagships with excellent performance and advanced features in the rating of the best smartphones up to 50,000 rubles for 2020.

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TOP best smartphones under 50,000 rubles in 2020

OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus delights fans of high-quality smartphones with a new flagship. The cost of the device varies around 45 thousand rubles. Powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset with 8 cores at up to 2.6 GHz. The main plus is in the 7-NM process technology, which has a positive effect on the device's performance. The company still managed to reduce the power consumption of the chipset.

The display with AMOLED support and a diagonal of 6.67 inches is protected by tempered Gorilla Glass 6. The screen is one of the best, according to experts and ordinary people. The level of brightness and contrast, reflectivity and color rendering are all top notch.

A positive decision awaits in the screen resolution - 3120 × 1440 pixels, which provides 516 dpi. Let's also designate a display that can operate in 2 modes. The frame rate is 60 or 90 Hz. This allows you to play even heavy games.

The OnePlus 7 Pro has three cameras. The lens has a resolution of 48 megapixels. The sensor is equipped with 4 pixels, which are combined into a single one. The picture has a resolution of 12 megapixels. The 16MP wide-angle lens is capable of capturing more objects in the frame.

The telephoto lens is designed for 8 megapixels. There is also an optical zoom, and therefore there is no loss of quality.

The engineers of the company also took care of a decent set of memory. In a set of 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal memory. The 4000 mAh battery is able to provide the device with excellent battery life. And the plus is that there is support for fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy S10e

The TOP rating of the best smartphones continues the Samsung brand. Powered by 8 x 8-NM Exynos 9820 processor at up to 2.8 GHz. The smartphone will cope with any tasks. In the presence of a 6 GB OP and 128 GB built-in memory. You can also use microSD up to 512 GB.

The display supports AMOLED technology with a diagonal of 6.8 inches. It is also worth noting the presence of FullHD + resolution and HDR10 + format.

Overall, the smartphone is very compact. It fits perfectly in your hand. Equipped with 12 and 16 megapixel dual cameras. At the same time, there is an aperture of f / 1.5, which makes it possible to take high-quality pictures, even if the light is not very good.

You can use your smartphone offline for 24 hours using a 3100 mAh battery. It is also worth noting that the manufacturer decided to protect the case from water and dust, in accordance with the IP68 standard. So you shouldn't worry about the state of your smartphone and safety standards.

Xiaomi Mi 9

Xiaomi Mi offers an equally high-quality flagship. The cost of the model is around 28 thousand rubles. Used 7-NM Snapdragon 855 processor, supplemented by 6 GB OP and 64 GB internal memory.These indicators are enough to play heavy games even at maximum settings. He can also handle other applications.

The AMOLED screen features 6.4 inches and high resolution. There is support for HDR10, with a color gamut in DCI-P3. Brightness margin is high 620 cd / m2. The manufacturer has used Gorilla Glass 6 protective glass, which does not scratch the display.

A 3300 mAh battery will allow you to surf the Internet for 10 hours, and you can watch videos for 19 hours. In stock and support for wireless and fast charging.

There are also 3 cameras available. They are represented by 48, 16 and 12 megapixels. High-quality footage will be obtained in any lighting conditions.

Huawei P30

The TOP is continued by the Chinese smartphone from the Huawei brand, its cost varies around 40 thousand rubles. It differs from the Pro version in its truncated dimensions and a more modest display diagonal. There is also no IrDA and wireless charging options.

In the presence of protection against water, which corresponds to the IP53 standard. It should also be noted that the device uses 3 cameras at 40, 16 and 8 megapixels with an aperture of f / 1.8. The pictures are very high quality, video can be recorded even in 4K format, or slow-mo with 960 frames per second.

The OLED display has a diagonal of 6.1 inches. There is a built-in fingerprint sensor. The scanner works even faster and more accurately. In the presence of the Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset, which corresponds to the 7-NM process technology and operates at a frequency of 2.6 GHz. The OP is designed for 6 GB, internal memory is 64 GB. In this case, the battery produces 3650 mAh. You can use your smartphone all day in active mode without charging.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Brand Xiaomi introduced a slider in the line of flagships for 30 thousand rubles. The selfie camera is easy to reach at the right time to take a shot. As a result, the display has no bezel. There are no cutouts at the top that can get in the way when surfing the web.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is rated at 10 GB RAM with a Snapdragon processor. There is also an internal memory of 128 GB. The display is equipped with AMOLED technology and a diagonal of 6.39 inches with FullHD + resolution. All this allows you to give out a juicy and bright image that is not afraid of the sun's rays.

The camera is equipped with two resolutions of 24 and 2 megapixels. The bokeh is very effective. The camera takes pictures well and also shoots videos in slow motion at 960 FPS. And its plus is that the smartphone is equipped with 5G technology.

Samsung Galaxy S9

Equipped with a smartphone with a fingerprint sensor, which is located under the main camera area. The cost of the device is around 30 thousand rubles. The gadget is also equipped with an intelligent scanner that easily recognizes the iris of the eye to identify its owner.

Equipped with model and slow motion option and AR Emoji. He can create GIF stickers. In the presence of 6 GB of RAM and a built-in resource of 128 GB. The AMOLED display has a resolution of 2960 × 1440 pixels and 5.8 inches diagonally. The picture is juicy and bright. The housing is water and dust resistant, which meets the IP68 standard. The battery puts out 3000 mAh. The main camera operates at 12 megapixels with an aperture of f / 1.5. but the front camera is a little more modest at 8 megapixels.

ZTE Nubia X

This smartphone can be safely called the most unusual in the ranking. There are 2 displays available at once. The first is made with support for IPS technology with a diagonal of 6.26-inches. There is also a 5.1-inch OLED matrix. The second display receives SMS and other information. This makes it possible to remove the selfie camera and use the main one instead. The photos are very high quality.

It is also worth noting that there are also several fingerprint recognition sensors. They also allow you to switch between screens. Built-in Snapdragon 845 chip with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal memory.

Due to the 3800 mAh battery, good battery life is provided. It turns out to take high-quality pictures. The dual camera is provided with 16 and 23 megapixels.

The best smartphones under 50,000 rubles 2018 - 2020

Premium devices are a solution for users who are ready to spend a lot of money on a smartphone, including the best practices of the manufacturer.Each company can boast of its advantages over its competitors: some brands focus on sound, others try to outstrip everyone in photographic capabilities, and for the third it is important to be the first on the market to present a device with a new flagship hardware.

Of course, for the consumer, a device that combines all these advantages is much more attractive. But, as practice shows, even the burning desire of manufacturers to create an unconditional ideal has not yet helped them achieve success. We have collected in the TOP those smartphone models that are closest to such an honorary title.

LG G7 ThinQ 128GB

If you need a stylish flagship with high-quality protection, but not covered with rubber on all sides? In any of these cases, pay attention to the LG G7 ThinQ. It is a first-class device, not only protected from splashes, water and dust according to the IP68 standard, but also from shock and all possible impacts on a smartphone in non-field conditions (810G military certification). Of course, the most advanced hardware represented by Snapdragon 845 and Adreno 630 is used here.

The RAM and ROM in the G7 ThinQ smartphone are installed 6 and 128 GB, respectively. If the latter is not enough for you, then it can always be expanded using microSD memory cards. An important advantage of this model is the large smartphone screen (6.1 inches), the excellent resolution of which is 3120 x 1440 pixels. This provides an excellent pixel density of 563 ppi. As for the sound, a dedicated DAC is responsible for it, and a 3.5 mm input is provided for connecting headphones.

Advantages:

• Military Standard 810G and IP68 water, dust and drop resistant
• First-class screen and flawless sound
• Availability of 3.5 mm jack and NFC module
• Productive filling
• Storage volume
• Decent main camera
• System speed
• Wireless charger

Disadvantages:

• Not found

Huawei P20 Pro

If you choose the best popular smartphone with a great camera, then it will definitely be the Huawei P20 Pro. This is confirmed by the results of the DxOMark rating, in which this device outperforms its closest competitor from HTC by 6 points at once. If we compare it with the current flagships from Apple, Samsung and Google, the leader becomes even more obvious. The manufacturer has done a tremendous job, thanks to which the P20 Pro can easily replace an amateur camera.

The premium smartphone has not 2, but 3 modules at once with resolutions of 8, 40 and 20 MP. The first one is responsible for 3x optical zoom and is equipped with optical stabilization. The second module is the main one, and the third one is monochrome, which is necessary for expanding the dynamic range, colorful b / w images and more effective "bokeh".

Advantages:

• Best camera quality in smartphones
• Powerful hardware platform
• Capacious 4000 mAh battery
• Excellent video stabilization
• Water protection
• High-quality front camera
• Excellent display
• OS works without lags

Disadvantages:

• Slippery like most smartphones
• Lots of unnecessary apps out of the box

Samsung Galaxy S8

Many readers will rightly point out that the reliable and high-quality Galaxy S8 smartphone was released last spring and is no longer the actual flagship of Samsung. This is true, but it is worth noting that the updated device in the popular line has not received too many changes, so last year's leader is still relevant.

In addition, it is offered in stores from 30 thousand rubles, which makes it the most affordable premium device in this rating. For this amount, the Galaxy S8 smartphone offers a powerful bundle of Snapdragon 835 and Adreno 540 (or, depending on the version, Exynos 8895 and Mali-G71). The best in price-quality ratio smartphone is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard and is equipped with headphones from AKG. The Galaxy S8 uses a 5.8-inch AMOLED matrix with a resolution of 2960 x 1440 pixels (18.5: 9 ratio) as a display.

Advantages:

• High quality AMOLED display
• Good headphones included
• Water and scratch resistant
• Light indication of events
• Lightning fast fingerprint scanner
• Great performance for any task
• Optically stabilized camera
• Fast charging

Disadvantages:

• The back panel is very easily soiled
• Poor location of the fingerprint sensor
• The Bixby button cannot be reassigned by standard means

OnePlus 6 8 / 128GB

The OnePlus brand journey began as a flagship killer. In fact, the manufacturer offered users well-assembled and stylish smartphones with excellent hardware and affordable prices. With the latest OnePlus models, the situation has changed, and now the "killer" of flagships offers devices that are almost comparable to them in price. However, the OnePlus 6 is still an interesting solution and arguably the best Android smartphone of 2018.

Reviews of the smartphone with a powerful 3300 mAh battery say that the device is perfectly assembled and looks great, and the 6.28-inch matrix used in it with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 deserves the title of one of the best. The excellent "stuffing" of the device allows it to easily run any games at high settings, and the built-in NFC allows you to pay for purchases through contactless payment.

Advantages:

• Powerful hardware platform
• Gorgeous camera resolution
• Supports OnePlus proprietary fast charging Dash Charge
• High-quality camera with the ability to record UHD video at 60 fps
• Great screen and good sound quality
• Scratch-resistant glass
• Capacious storage with 128 GB

Disadvantages:

• Not found

Apple iPhone 8 64GB

If you don't have enough money for a top-end iPhone X, but you want to buy a smartphone within 45,000-50,000 rubles from Apple, then the best solution would be 8. It is an optimal size device with a screen diagonal of 4.7 inches and a resolution of 1334 x 750 pixels. For taking photos and videos, the device has a good 12-megapixel camera (f / 1.8, optical stabilization), and the user can take selfies on the front-facing camera with a resolution of 7 MP.

The iPhone 8 uses the advanced Apple A11 Bionic as a processor, which is powerful enough for the stable operation of any games and applications. For the first time in this iPhone model, fast and wireless charging appeared, but you can use them only after purchasing additional accessories.

Advantages:

• Fast operation of the fingerprint sensor
• Flawless software optimization and fast operating system
• Perfect smartphone screen calibration
• Sound quality in speakers and headphones
• Supports fast and wireless charging
• IP68 water and dust resistant

Disadvantages:

• No PSU included for fast phone charging

Samsung Galaxy S9 64GB

The best smartphone in 2018 in the premium segment is considered by users and experts to be the Galaxy S9 from the South Korean giant Samsung. It finally has stereo sound, even if for this the company went for a trick, using the spoken speaker as the second speaker. As for the screen, it is exactly the same here as in the previous generation.

But the change in the location of the fingerprint scanner went to the advantage of the device: now it is more convenient to reach for it, and it has become more difficult to accidentally slap the camera. The hardware platform also differs between versions for different regions, but in Russia you can find both options. However, according to reviews, the Galaxy S9 smartphone works great with any hardware, so you won't see a significant difference between the devices, both smartphones are excellent in terms of performance.

Advantages:

• Design, assembly, "filling" - everything is at the highest level
• IP68 splash, water and dust resistant housing
• Top-notch main camera that beats most of the competition
• Stereo speaker sound quality and headphone sound (included from AKG)
• Fortunately, the manufacturer still leaves a 3.5 mm jack in the phones.
• Choose from fingerprint, iris and face unlock
• Smart phone screen resolution

Disadvantages:

• There is still a useless Bixby button
• It's better to buy a cover right away, otherwise the phone will get dirty and scratched

Which phone is better to buy up to 50,000 rubles

The above review of top-end smartphones worth up to 50,000 rubles cannot be strictly divided by places. Each of the devices has its own advantages, thanks to which it deserves leadership in the TOP of smartphones. So, with a relatively modest budget, we recommend looking closely at the Galaxy S8 model.

If your finances are better and the South Korean brand's solution suits you, then choose the current flagship Galaxy S9. For Apple fans, we have added to the review one of the best devices from the company - iPhone 8. But in terms of cameras, no one has managed to bypass the Huawei P20 Pro smartphone, which makes it the best choice for mobile photography.