Choosing a phone up to 15,000 rubles with NFC, the best models

Coolest – Oppo A5 (2020)

This is subjective, of course, but the Oppo A5 (2020) offers something that no other phone under 15 thousand offers: stereo speakers and reverse charging via OTG. Of course, NFC is also present here, but this is not the main thing.

Inside the phone there is a 5000 mAh battery, which, together with an HD resolution screen and a Snapdragon 665 processor, provides 3-4 days of operation in moderate use. It is difficult to plant a smartphone in a day; it remains stable for 2 days, even when operating in active mode. NFC is just a bonus for an excellent inexpensive phone that can replace a power bank (you need a 100-ruble OTG cable or adapter).

The disadvantage is the HD screen, but let's be honest: there is no pixelation on the matrix, you can only see the “grain” through a magnifying glass... or when a drop of water hits the screen.

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What is an NFC module and its capabilities

Near Field Communication is a special technology that allows you to use a mobile device to transmit various data. The chip works at close range. Using a phone in which the NFS module is activated, you can:

• pay in the store;
• transfer contacts, web links, etc.;
• control your smartphone (turn off or turn on music, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.);
• open locks;
• pay for travel on public transport;
• program household appliances, etc.

This can only be achieved with NFS support from a second device.

Redmi Note 8T

Of course, we can’t do without the most popular model in Russia – Redmi Note 8T. In the 3/32 GB modification, you can buy it for 12 thousand rubles from white sellers. On Ali there were even offers for 16 thousand, but, of course, without ROSTEST and a guarantee in Russia.

Inside there is the same Snapdragon 665 processor, a 4000 mAh battery, NFC, and on the front there is an IPS screen with FHD+ resolution. And if your conscience does not allow you to take the Oppo A5 with its HD matrix, then look towards the Redmi Note 8T. But keep in mind (what follows is subjective): Xiaomi is seriously inferior in quality to Oppo in terms of build, reliability and software.

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Motorola G7 Power

• Display: 6.2 inches, IPS, 1570*720
• Processor: Snapdragon 632
• Memory: 4/64 GB
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• Operating system: Android 9.0

Price: from 12,990 rub.

The G7 Power is a model with excellent battery life, high-quality build, NFC and the ability to shoot high-quality videos in 4K. Single camera - 12 MP. It takes decent photos, but there are a lot of competitors with better photo capabilities. Front camera – 8 MP, can unlock by face. The phone allows you to use two SIM and microSD simultaneously.

Advantages:

• Shooting video in 4K.
• Separate slot for SIM cards and memory.
• The battery lasts a long time.
• Charges quickly.
• Minimum amount of pre-installed software from the manufacturer.

Flaws:

• The processor is rather weak for its price tag, but overall everything works smoothly and quickly.
• A modest camera.
• A screen with an eyebrow - many believe that this is the worst option for a cutout for the camera.

realme 6i

Realme belongs to the same brand as Oppo - BBK Electronics, respectively, the build quality and components are no worse than Oppo A5 (2020). Moreover, Realme 6i is a new model that comes with Android 10 out of the box and will most likely be updated to Android 11.

The main feature is a 5000 mAh battery , which, with an HD screen and MediaTek Helio G80 processor, provides high autonomy: 35 hours of calls, 30 hours of web surfing or 20:55 hours of video. NFC included.

The disadvantages include the same HD screen and hot hardware from MediaTek. Still, Qualcomm chips show better stability. Plus, Realme 6i doesn’t have stereo speakers or reverse charging like Oppo A5 (2020), so it’s only in third place for now.

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Honor 30i (4/128)

• Screen 6.3″, AMOLED, 2400×1080, 417 ppi, 20:9, 60 Hz, AOD.
• Processor HiSilicon (Huawei) Kirin 710F, 12 nm.
• CPU – 8 Cortex cores, A73 (4×2.2 GHz) + A53 (4×1.7 GHz).
• GPU – ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 1000 MHz.
• Android 10 (Q) OS, Magic UI 3.1 interface.
• Huawei AppGallery, without Google services.
• RAM 4 GB (LPDDR4x), ROM 128 GB (UFS 2.1).
• Double slot, nanoSIM + nanoSIM/nanoSD up to 256 GB.
• Main triple AI camera 48 MP (f/1.8, PDAF, 78°).
• Add. sensors 8 MP (f/2.4, 120°) + 2 MP (f/2.4).
• Video recording – up to 1080p/30fps, 6x digital zoom, slow-mo.
• Front AI camera 16 MP (f/2.0, FF).
• Built-in 4000 mAh battery.
• Charging – standard 10 W + reverse.
• USB Type-C 2.0, 3.5 mm minijack, USB OTG.
• Conversational + 1 music speakers, 2 microphones.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, 4G LTE, FM radio.
• NFC (SberPay and Wallet application).
• In-screen fingerprint + face unlock.
• Tempered 2.5D glass on both sides.
• 3 colors, side frame – glossy plastic.
• H×W×D – 157.2×73.2×7.7 mm; weight – 171.5 g.

Another interesting smart phone from Honor is the 30i model, which also lacks Google services. Its arsenal includes a 6.3-inch diagonal AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution, cool for a smart phone with an affordable price tag, AOD function, a 16 MP front camera in a U-shaped notch and a built-in optical fingerprint sensor, as well as an NFC chip with support for contactless payment via SberPay and the application Wallet. The advantages of the gadget also include the main camera with AI, represented by 3 modules - a main 48 MP wide with PDAF and a viewing angle of 78°, an ultra-wide 8 MP with a viewing angle of 120° and a 2 MP depth sensor. The camera supports FHD and slow-mo video recording, and is equipped with 6x digital zoom.

The model is the smallest of the smart phones included in the selection. 157 mm in length, thickness - less than 8 mm, and weight - a little more than 170 g. The relative compactness of the gadget is due not only to the screen diagonal, but also to the moderate “bulge” of the battery. The capacity of the built-in battery is 4000 mAh. There is support for reverse charging via wire.

The smart phone is powered by a mid-performance 12nm Kirin 710F processor with a clock speed of up to 2.2 GHz and good graphics processing. There is one memory configuration – 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. There is support for nanoSD up to 256 GB, but you will have to choose between installing a flash drive and a second SIM card - the slot is dual hybrid. There is a minijack and FM radio, Bluetooth version 5.1 and a USB Type-C connector. The smart body is a sandwich of 2 glass 2.5D panels connected by a side frame made of glossy plastic.

Redmi Note 9

The new Xiaomi phone turned out to be a good option for the money. The main thing is not to be confused with Redmi Note 9S, since it does not have NFC.

What's good about Redmi Note 9:

• Screen with FHD+ resolution
• Has splash protection
• 48 MP camera + 8 MP wide-angle, shooting quality is generally good
• There is NFC, a tray for 2 SIM and flash drives
• 5020 mAh battery that can withstand 34:52 hours of calls or 18 hours of web surfing via Wi-Fi
• Fast and reverse charging like Oppo A5

The disadvantage is the MediaTek Helio G85 processor . In general, the hardware is not bad, but this is MediaTek.

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BQ 5541L Shark Rush

• Display: 5.45 inches, IPS, 1440*720
• Processor: Helio P22
• Memory: 4/64 GB
• Battery: 3900 mAh
• Operating system: Android 9.0

Price: from 11,200 rub.

The 5541L Shark Rush is an affordable smartphone with NFC, a rugged design and IP68 certification. The device is not the most powerful, but overall it works comfortably. For a small diagonal of 5.45 inches, the battery seems capacious, but according to reviews, active loads drain the device within a day. Main camera – 13+0.3 MP, front camera – 8 MP. You shouldn't expect miracles from them.

Advantages:

• Protected housing.
• Good performance.
• Holds the net well in hard-to-reach places.
• There is a notification indicator.

Flaws:

• Combination slot.
• No headphone jack.
• Weak cameras.

Samsung Galaxy A40

Compact Korean mid-ranger, one of the few A-brand phones in this price segment. The main feature is an Amoled screen with FHD+ resolution and a diagonal of 5.9 inches. This means that the phone fits comfortably in your hand and weighs only 140 grams.

Inside there is a weak 14-nm Exynos 7904 processor, a small battery - 3100 mAh, and fast charging. In terms of power and autonomy, the device is far from the TOP, but it’s Samsung, which means you can take it.

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ZTE Blade V20 Smart

• Display: 6.49 inches, IPS, 1560*720
• Processor: Helio P60
• Memory: 4/128 GB
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• Operating system: Android 9.0

Price: from 10,990 rub.

A good alternative to the previous model is the ZTE Blade V20 Smart. The device will provide similar performance, has an excellent memory reserve and a capacious battery with the ability to charge other gadgets. ZTE also offers a large HD display with a 13MP camera drop. Main camera – 16+8+2 MP. Reviews say that it shoots very well. Overall, this is a pleasant device with comfortable operation and no serious drawbacks.

Advantages:

• Takes great photos.
• The battery lasts a long time.
• Powerful chipset.
• Large memory reserve.
• There is fast charging.

Flaws:

• MicroSD is installed instead of the second SIM.
• Slippery and easily soiled body.

Vivo Y19

A device from a Chinese manufacturer that offers an extremely attractive ratio of fillings and stated cost.

In terms of performance, camera functionality, autonomy and display clarity, the vivo Y19 is head and shoulders above the Samsung smartphone. And it may seem that this model has no drawbacks. But some compromises expressed in image quality are still important to note.

Pros:

• three camera sensors;
• built-in battery capacity;
• stable solution of assigned tasks.

Minuses:

• Not impressive photo quality.

HUAWEI P30 lite

In technical terms, this smartphone is slightly different from the previously reviewed Honor, with a couple of exceptions.

A 48 megapixel camera is already used here. This resolution is enough to take high-quality pictures even in poor lighting. But otherwise, we still have the same device in front of us.

Pros:

• camera resolution;
• weighs 159 grams;
• there are all the necessary interfaces.

Minuses:

• autonomy is problematic.