15 best smartphones 4 inches
Smartphones with a screen diagonal of 4 inches are the smallest, lightest, and in many cases the most budgetary devices of our time, outwardly very reminiscent of the best representatives of early developments that entered our lives once and for all. Miniature smartphones are very practical. They fit perfectly even in a small woman's or children's hand, they fit into a trouser pocket or a clutch without any problems. It is smartphones 4 inches that are considered the optimal solution for young users and everyone who is just starting to get acquainted with modern technologies, because devices of this type, as a rule, are not overloaded with innovative, but not always necessary functions, are easy to operate and do not require complex settings at the first launch. In addition, compact models are distinguished by very attractive prices, vitality and laconic design, thanks to which many choose them as a second smartphone, and sometimes return to them, having played enough with newfangled phablets.
However, despite the numerous advantages, 4-inch devices are produced less and less today and at the same time, for the most part, they are noticeably inferior to large and expensive competitors not only in an abundance of additional functions, but also in such important parameters as performance, memory capacity, screen resolution, and camera shots, speaker volume and the presence of an NFC module. Also, compact smartphones are not equipped with the most capacious batteries, which, however, often does not prevent them from safely holding a charge no worse than a number of bulky smartphones, because thanks to the minimalism of options and a small display, energy is spent quite economically.
The best inexpensive smartphones for 4 inches: budget up to 2,500 rubles.
Most smartphones with a diagonal of 4 inches in one way or another belong to the budget category, but some of them are ultra-budget and are much cheaper than not only large-sized competitors, but also analogues of the same size. The main advantages of these devices, of course, are the lowest price and minimalism, thanks to which any beginner will master such a device in a matter of minutes. A common disadvantage for such budget models is a very mediocre processor, not designed to run heavy applications, which, however, is enough for calls, SMS, Skype and basic Internet surfing.
4 Fly FS408 Stratus 8
A review of the best compact budget smartphones reveals the sought-after British economy option, the cost of which is among the most enjoyable. Inexpensive, but high-quality enough for its price, this device received a decent battery that lasts up to two days in case of not very active use, a clear screen, connectors for two SIM cards, an FM tuner and 8 GB of permanent memory. At the same time, the Stratus 8 weighs only 109 grams, which makes it one of the lightest smartphones with a diagonal of 4 inches.
Of course, a state employee would not be a state employee without some "buts". According to numerous comments, photography and performance were not the strengths of the device. The main 2 megapixel camera is suitable only for shooting documents in good lighting, while this model does not have a front camera at all. But the smartphone copes well with Internet surfing and the simplest applications, works stably, does not scratch and fits perfectly in the hand.
3 Irbis SP402
Despite belonging to the most budget class, domestic development has something to pleasantly surprise not too demanding user. First of all, unlike the previous reviewer, this Irbis model is equipped with a front-facing camera. At the same time, it is introduced into the device not just for the sake of appearance. The 2 megapixel resolution and good aperture allow you to shoot fairly clear selfies in sufficient light, which is a fairy tale for such a budget. Also, the inexpensive device is equipped with an FM tuner, which means that fans will like to listen to the radio on the way.The presence of A-GPS significantly reduces the cold start time of the GPS receiver, which makes the smartphone quite an effective navigator.
A good set of basic functions did not prevent Irbis from becoming not only the most budgetary, but also the lightest viewing device. Its weight does not exceed 108 grams. However, the smartphone is not without its drawbacks, including a weak battery and a slow processor.
2 Digma LINX ATOM 3G
This practical Chinese model turned out to be the only 4-inch smartphone that managed to collect several dozen positive reviews, which undoubtedly speaks in its favor. At a cost only slightly higher than the most budgetary competitors, Digma pleases with the current Android 8.1 without unnecessary bells and whistles and incomprehensible chips, excellent network reception, fast 3G, a loud call, work from one charge to two days, as well as a nice and, according to reviews, surprisingly strong case ... In addition, the smartphone copes well with the work in the browser, WhatsApp and the simplest single-player games.
However, the model is not designed for more, like any compact budget employee. 0.5 GB of RAM and a simple 1300 MHz processor make the smartphone almost useless when it is necessary to run several medium-resource-intensive programs in parallel. Therefore, this smartphone is only good for work calls or school.
1 Itel A14
While a number of budget smartphones have mid-range memory in their specs, at the moment, only the development of the fast-growing company Itel, which became the winner of the Globe Platinum Awards "Fast Growing Brand", offers a really good headroom for its price. And it is really close to the declared indicator. According to reviews, out of the promised 8 GB, at least 5 GB is available to the user, which is quite good in comparison with analogues. Another plus of the smartphone is economy. The 1500 mAh battery easily lasts all day, even with relatively heavy use.
Itel is also worth praising for its loud speaker, stable operation with the browser, most of the popular online cards and even banking applications. At the same time, the manufacturer did not skimp on the package bundle. In the box with the smartphone, the buyer will find not only the device itself, but also headphones, a case and even a protective film.
Best 4-inch smartphones with a powerful battery
A really capacious battery is an extremely rare occurrence for any miniature device, especially a budget one. Nevertheless, among smartphones with a 4-inch screen, you can find several successful models that can retain a charge for a relatively long time.
Even in the most autonomous representatives of small devices, the battery capacity rarely exceeds 1600 mAh, but within the framework of this review, this figure can be called the best. After all, most 4-inch smartphones are equipped with a weaker battery. In addition, phones with such a diagonal use up the charge very economically due to the small screen and modest functionality, which allows them to stretch even such a battery for a couple of days.
3 BQ 4077 Shark Mini
The rugged BQ Shark Mini smartphone is the best solution for those who are afraid to break or wet the device dear to their hearts. A one-of-a-kind 4-inch device with reliable protection from dust, moisture and damage when dropped, dressed in a solid shell in the spirit of transformers, a little weighty, but very durable. This design prevents water from entering vital parts of the smartphone, while also providing shock absorption to cushion shocks and help prevent chipping. At the same time, the Shark Mini model boasts a battery with a record capacity - 2800 mAh lasts up to several days. All this makes this hero of the review the best compact option for extreme hiking and use during sports.
In addition, buyers separately note the excellent ringer volume, stable operation of the system in not too multitasking mode, and good assembly.However, the camera and the charging time are considered by many to be the weak points of the smartphone.
2 VERTEX Impress Funk
The Russian development with a nice design and a juicy screen with a diagonal of almost 4 inches is ideal for those who want to get the maximum functionality for a budget smartphone and a decent battery in the most compact and extremely lightweight body. The weight of this Vertex model does not exceed 110 grams, and the thickness of the case is only 10.1 millimeters, which allows you to comfortably use the device with both hands and one. However, the convenience did not prevent the smartphone from getting a decent built-in memory of 8 GB, support for two SIM cards, a separate slot for a memory card and even a 1600 mAh battery, which is just excellent for a 4-inch device, which is easily enough for a day, and with economical use, even longer.
Also, users note a good work with the network, an up-to-date operating system, miniature size, good navigation on the ground. However, the mediocre processor and the small size of the RAM do not allow us to call this smartphone the best.
1 Digma HIT Q401 3G
The best in terms of battery capacity and some other parameters, surprisingly enough, was a purely Chinese smartphone with 7 Android, built-in 8 GB memory, good RAM, a nimble quad-core processor and a juicy screen. With average loads, the 1600 mAh battery is enough for a whole day of use, which is quite a decent indicator for a miniature device. In addition, the smartphone supports FM radio and the alternating operation of two SIM cards.
One of the most beloved features of Digma is the display, which renders images well even in bright sunlight. The laconism of the system and a minimum of unnecessary pre-installed applications are also commendable. In combination with 1 GB of RAM and good hardware, this minimalism ensures good performance and stable operation of the smartphone. In addition, the device is well assembled, copes well with GPS, quickly finds Wi-Fi.
Best 4-inch smartphones with minimum weight
Devices with a diagonal of 4 inches remain very popular, even despite the lack of the best innovative features and low operating speed. After all, their distinctive feature is attractive to many. All representatives of this species are much lighter and less than the newfangled "shovels" that will not fit in every hand. However, even among them there are both relatively weighty and the lightest models.
The weight of the most weightless devices ranges from 100 to 111 grams, which today is the best indicator not only for this diagonal, but for all smartphones. Moreover, they are noticeably thinner than others, but are not inferior to them in many aspects.
3 Prestigio Wize Y3
Prestigio Wize Y3 is the most talked about and popular 4-inch lightweight smartphone. While most low-cost compact phones are little known, many have liked this device. The main advantage of a smartphone is considered to be a whole gigabyte of RAM, 8 GB of built-in memory and a normal processor. Thanks to these features, Prestigio reacts quickly enough to user actions and can even be used to launch several applications at once, provided that they are not too resource-intensive. Another advantage of the smartphone is the package, which even includes a protective film.
Also, this reviewer, according to reviews, has a very pleasant, thoughtful and intuitive interface, wide screen brightness settings, full control over applications. However, like many budget gadgets, this smartphone is short-lived, does not hold the battery too long, and its cameras shoot very mediocre.
2 Digma LINX ALFA 3G
Despite the fact that the closest neighbor in the review as a whole has slightly more ratings, it was the Linx Alfa model that became the record holder for positive reviews.Moreover, many are ready to recommend this smartphone to friends, because it is made much better than most competitors. One of the most weighty reasons to choose a Digma creation, buyers consider a screen with excellent color reproduction for a budget price segment and reasonable viewing angles. Also, the smartphone boasts a fairly responsive and fast touchpad, a good download speed of applications and a modern Android 8.1 system.
At the same time, the budget model is assembled very decently. The case does not play, does not slip, the quality of materials is at a good level. However, the company saved on the battery, which is why the device will have to be charged every day. Also among the disadvantages of the Chinese smartphone are cameras that do not correspond to the already modest declared parameters.
1 Nobby A200
Appearing on sale in the summer of 2019, this smartphone with a neat laconic design has become the thinnest and one of the lightest budget devices with a minimum diagonal. Nobby's creation is extremely compact. Its thickness was exactly 9 millimeters, which can be called a real record for the economy class. Also, this smartphone has become the narrowest and lowest product in the review. Its height does not exceed 120 millimeters, and its width is 60 millimeters. At the same time, it weighs only 109 grams, thanks to which it is convenient to use them even for a small child.
Among other things, the advantages of a smartphone include the best for such a budget stock of RAM, reaching 1 GB, a colorful screen with graceful thin bezels and a stable well-thought-out system without much brakes and malfunctions. However, in terms of other parameters, the Nobby A200 differs little from other cheap phones with a display of about 4 inches.
The best 4-inch smartphones with a good camera
Modern smartphones not only perfectly cope with such basic tasks as calls, mail, instant messengers and searching for useful information, but are also quite capable of replacing some other devices, for example, a camera and a camera. Of course, they are still far from professional mirror technology, but even miniature 4-inch devices can successfully compete with an ordinary soap box. Although there are no outstanding camera phones among inexpensive small-diagonal smartphones that can compare with such mobile photography gurus as Apple or Samsung, among them you can find models with a 5 megapixel camera and good color reproduction.
3 BQ 4001G Cool
Although in terms of iron, strength and dimensions, this 2019 development is almost identical to the earlier BQ models and even many smartphones of the same diagonal from other manufacturers, the Cool model attracted the attention of the public, especially children and their parents. After all, the lack of functional and system chips pays off at an affordable price and ultra-fashionable design of the case. Smooth, but not too slippery, this smartphone has a slightly convex shape, which makes it comfortable to hold in your hand. A nice bonus is the appearance of the main camera, which is very reminiscent of the camera of the latest Apple developments. That being said, the BQ takes decent 5MP photos when shot in sufficient light.
An equally important plus for some users, especially young ones, was the ability to choose from a wide range of shades. The smartphone is available not only in classic black, but also in blue, red and olive.
2 BQ 4072 Strike Mini
The basic smartphone of domestic production stands out favorably against the background of other budget devices with the fresh Android 7 operating system and normal quality for little money. Since Strike Mini is ultra-economy class, miracles like 4G and NFC should not be expected from it. Nevertheless, a smartphone with a diagonal of 4 inches was loved by many users with a decent battery, a battery saving function, 1 GB of RAM and the best rear and front cameras at 5 and 2 megapixels, respectively, for the budget category.
Especially often in the reviews they praise the main camera, which allows you to take very good photos for such a profitable and compact device. Of course, in terms of pictures, BQ is inferior to large expensive smartphones and good cameras, but among miniature state employees it really has no equal. At the same time, despite the average battery capacity, with a small load, the device holds a charge for a couple of days.
1 ZTE Blade L130
Throughout its history, the famous Chinese brand ZTE has presented the world with many successful economy-class technology, including the latest smartphone with a 4-inch diagonal. Although, unlike the larger developments of this company, the Blade L130 model cannot boast of the best battery reserve, it has many advantages, including not only quite clear cameras, but also 8 GB of internal memory, as well as the most current operating system. After all, this smartphone is equipped with the latest version of Android 9 called Go edition. This system was developed specifically for budget models and helps to optimize and significantly improve device performance. At the same time, being a recent invention, Android 9 will be regularly updated, which compares favorably with the outdated versions often found on cheap gadgets.
Also, ZTE stood out for the presence of a special coating on the back of the smartphone. Slightly rough to the touch, the mesh is designed not only to give the device an interesting look, but also to prevent slipping.
Best 4-inch premium smartphones
Sooner or later, any successful person wants to emphasize their status and just pamper themselves with elite apartments, a luxury car or at least a premium smartphone. Moreover, the latter can be done within the framework of a convenient 4-inch format, because even among such seemingly simple and practical devices, there are real legends that amaze the imagination with exquisite design, the highest quality materials, a large memory size, a gorgeous camera, the best features, and sometimes hand-assembled and limited edition.
2 Mobiado Grand Touch
An overview of the best premium developments opens the most elite and rare smartphone. A small functionality for such a high price prevented him from taking a higher position in the review. The device has relatively few capabilities, but they are all implemented at a very good level. A 5 megapixel camera, 16 GB of permanent memory, a 1500 mAh battery and a sleek design make the device a tempting purchase. The smartphone will especially appeal to those for whom the quality of materials and workmanship matters. Made from genuine aircraft grade aluminum and solid sapphire crystal, it is durable and reliable. Also, the smartphone stands out for its excellent assembly, because this is one of the few models that is not assembled in China, but manually in Canada.
Not surprisingly, this Canadian device is one of the most talked about devices. Connoisseurs of simple, but thoughtful smartphones consider the model to be very successful. However, many criticize Mobiado for its modest functionality and mediocre battery.
1 Apple iPhone SE 32GB
Highly popular, yet eye-catching and elite, the iPhone SE strikes the perfect balance between the best premium features and value for money. Standing just above average, this smartphone outperforms its closest competitors in all aspects. The stylish aluminum body is only 7.6 millimeters thick and gives the feeling of a really expensive device in the hand, but at the same time it weighs only 113 grams. The screen with the best resolution and rich colors is eye-catching.
The powerful hardware is also the strongest point of the SE. Unlike most 4-inch smartphones, the best premium reviewer received 32 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM, as well as a powerful Apple A9 processor with a frequency of 1840 MHz, becoming the fastest, most reliable and multitasking device with a small diagonal. Also, users do not get tired of praising the iPhone for an amazing 12 megapixel camera, a 1624 mAh battery, 4G and NFC support, a fingerprint scanner and a light sensor.
