Redmi Note 12 Pro
The Redmi Note 12 Pro smartphone is one of the most balanced devices in its category. The device offers a 6.67-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.
It uses the highly productive and also energy-efficient MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chip and can run most modern games at medium-high graphics settings. Moreover, unlike flagship solutions, this chip does not heat up, which distinguishes devices with Dimensity 1080 from its competitors.
Redmi Note 12 Pro received a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera with optical stabilization, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2-megapixel macro module. There is a 16MP selfie camera on the front.
The smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging support. Among other features, it is worth highlighting the presence of NFC and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Among the shortcomings are mediocre auxiliary cameras (considered the norm for this segment) and lack of support for memory cards.
You can buy Redmi Note 12 Pro in Russia for an average of 25 to 30 thousand rubles. depending on the seller. It is important not to confuse the Redmi Note 12 Pro with another model of the same name. Having a 108 MP camera and Snapdragon 732G chip, it is inferior in many ways to the version with the MediaTek chip.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Redmi Note 12 Pro + is a nearly identical smartphone to the above model with some improvements. They have the same screens, processors and design but Redmi Note 12 Pro + has a 200MP main camera with optical stabilization due to the fact that the pictures are more detailed.
Also this version has slightly more RAM. If a smartphone is bought for use for several years, it makes sense to take a closer look at the Note 12 Pro + – this model will last longer than the base model.
The third difference is the support of 120W fast charging, with which the smartphone charges in 19-20 minutes.
The cost of Redmi Note 12 Pro + in Russia averages 30 thousand rubles.
realme 10 pro+
Realme launched the tenth series of smartphones in Russia in February. Realme 10 Pro +, which received a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, became its flagship.
The smartphone stands out from the competition by having a curved screen, which is often used in more expensive devices.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chip is responsible for the performance inside Realme 10 Pro +, equipped with a three-camera system – a 108 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle module and a 2 MP macro module. On the front, there is a 16MP front sensor.
5000mAh battery supports 67W fast charging. The smartphone also has an NFC module, but does not provide the ability to connect MicroSD cards and wired headphones.
The official cost of Realme 10 Pro + in Russia is 33 thousand rubles.
Poco X5
Poco X5 is a representative of the budget series of the Xiaomi sub-brand. First off, it’s interesting as it offers pretty decent specs for a modest price tag. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
The device is based on the Snapdragon 695 chip. This solution will “shoot” all everyday tasks and even allow you to play modern mobile games.
The cameras in the Poco X5 are very modest – the main sensor is 48 megapixels, 8 megapixels with ultra-wide angle and a macro module with a resolution of 2 megapixels. The selfie camera is represented by a 13 MP module.
5000mAh battery supports 33W fast charging. The Poco X5 also has a headphone jack and an NFC module that lets you make contactless payments.
The cost of Poco X5 in Russia starts from 16 thousand rubles.
Nothing Phone
Nothing Phone (1) is the smartphone of the young Nothing brand. The device received a special design with a transparent back panel that allows you to see all the hardware. Special attention was paid to the backlight of the smartphone, which is called the Glyph Interface.
Nothing Phone (1) has a 6.55-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset – this is a very old mid-budget solution that still performs well. The smartphone also stands out from the competition with the faster UFS 3.1 memory type (other models use a slower UFS 2.2 type).
There are only two cameras on the back of the device, each of 50 megapixels – the main camera and the ultra-wide-angle camera. There is also a 16MP sensor on the front. After numerous patches and updates, the smartphone shows a good result in terms of photo and video shooting, but at the beginning of sales, users were complaining about the shooting quality.
The 4500mAh battery supports 33W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
In Russia, Nothing Phone (1) is sold for an average of 28 thousand rubles, but it is recommended to look at the 8/256 GB version, which can be found for 30-32 thousand rubles.
Pixel 6
Now Google is gearing up to launch the Pixel 8 generation, which will most likely launch in the fall of 2023, but that doesn’t stop it from recommending the Pixel 6, which launches in 2021, to buy. The smartphone has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The Google Tensor chipset is responsible for the performance, coping with all the tasks in it. However, it is worth noting that with “heavy” games, the smartphone gets quite hot during long gaming sessions.
The device is saved by the fact that it was developed by Google, which optimizes Android for its devices better than other manufacturers, so Google Pixel smartphones work smoothly regardless of hardware.
Pixel 6 has a dual camera setup with a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. The front camera received an 8-megapixel sensor.
The 4614mAh battery can be charged with 30W wired charging as well as 21W wireless charging.
It is worth noting that, among other features, there is full protection against water and dust according to the IP68 standard, as well as an NFC module.
In Russia, Pixel 6 is currently available at a price of about 35 thousand rubles.
iPhone 11
Another smartphone you can look at with a budget of up to 35 thousand rubles is the iPhone, which was launched on 11. 2019, but it is still an up-to-date smartphone that can handle all daily tasks.
The iPhone 11 has a 6.1-inch 60Hz IPS display. Against the background of modern budget competitors, the smartphone also stands out with rather wide bezels around the screen.
The Apple A13 Bionic chip is responsible for the performance in the iPhone 11. This type of iron is enough for a few more years of basic tasks. The smartphone is also guaranteed to receive the iOS 17 update, which is expected in September 2023, so the “old man” will remain valid for a long time.
The iPhone 11 has two 12-megapixel cameras – main and ultra-wide-angle. On the front, there is a 12MP front sensor. This set is sufficient to meet the basic needs of the user. Even when compared to modern devices in this category, the iPhone 11 still performs very well, especially when it comes to video recording.
The smartphone uses a 3110 mAh battery that supports 18W wired charging. The iPhone 11 also features Qi wireless charging.
It is no longer possible to find a new iPhone 11 at retail, but sellers in gray shops and marketplaces have preserved such devices. On average, the new iPhone 11 will now cost 28-30 thousand rubles. For 64GB version.