In 2026, the electronics market is going through tough times. Information about why and how much smartphones will increase in price is already known, and I’ve come to a conclusion: if you’re going to buy something, do it now. But which model should you get? After scouring the entire market, I managed to find smartphones with discounts up to 72%. That means some models can now be purchased at prices 3 times lower than market value! Here’s what’s available and where.
Hurry up and stock up on these smartphones
REDMI Note 14 — Best Smartphone Under 10,000 Rubles
A budget phone with a record discount
Price: 18,990 ₽ => 9,096 ₽ (-52%)
As a rule, budget smartphones don’t drop in price much. But the REDMI Note 14 is an exception. This last year’s model, which was priced at 18,990 ₽ at launch, can now be bought for 9,000 rubles. And in the under-10K category, it has no competitors, since it features a bright AMOLED display, a large 5,500 mAh battery, and a 108 MP camera. Fully loaded!
Affordable realme 14 Pro Smartphone
A smartphone with a great camera and a huge discount
Price: 39,990 ₽ => 15,489 ₽ (-61%)
The realme 14 Pro smartphone also appeared in 2025. In Russia, it was priced at 39,990 ₽, and some people actually bought it at that price! I managed to find the realme 14 Pro for 15,489 ₽, which is a 61% discount! As a reminder, this is a top-tier mid-range device whose main highlight is an excellent camera with triple flash, plus it has a massive 6,000 mAh battery and solid hardware.
HONOR 200 — Camera Phone Under 20,000 Rubles
A real camera phone for pennies
Price: 49,990 ₽ => 18,553 ₽ (-63%)
Still, if you need an affordable camera phone, I recommend getting the HONOR 200 for 18,553 ₽. Why? First, because it dropped 63% in price. Second, because among smartphones under 20,000 rubles, it’s the only one with a telephoto lens featuring 2.5x optical and 50x digital zoom. The HONOR 200 takes beautiful portraits and zooms in excellently, plus it runs on the powerful Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor and charges in 45 minutes.
POCO X7 Pro — Most Powerful Smartphone Under 20,000 Rubles
The most powerful smartphone for the money
Price: 42,990 ₽ => 19,604 ₽ (-54%)
Among smartphones under 20,000 rubles, you should definitely check out the POCO X7 Pro. Especially if you’re a mobile gamer or simply want a device with enough performance to last 4-5 years. The POCO X7 Pro has dropped in price by half, and with its powerful Dimensity 8400-Ultra processor, it looks like an ideal purchase. Plus it has a 6,000 mAh battery and a vibrant display.
Sub-flagship realme GT 7
The most balanced smartphone on sale
Price: 59,990 ₽ => 31,066 ₽ (-48%)
The realme GT 7 has also dropped in price by half. This is a higher-tier smartphone. It has an even more powerful processor (Dimensity 9400e), an even better camera (telephoto lens added), and an even bigger battery (a whopping 7,000 mAh). I don’t know if a more balanced Android smartphone exists in 2026, but the realme GT 7 is definitely on my wishlist.
Xiaomi MIX Flip — Affordable Flip Smartphone
A flip phone at a record low price
Price: 129,990 ₽ => 36,346 ₽ (-72%)
Now sit down for this one. The Xiaomi MIX Flip has dropped 72% in price. Yes, it really costs 3 times less than at launch! Today this is one of the cheapest smartphones with a flexible display, so it’s the perfect time to experience the innovation. The hardware is solid too: powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, camera with optical zoom, and a large 4,780 mAh battery for this form factor.
Nothing Phone (3) — The Most Unusual Smartphone
A British smartphone that has significantly dropped in price
Price: 73,990 ₽ => 42,576 ₽ (-42%)
Want something unusual? Then get the Nothing Phone (3), which has dropped 42% in price. The model is fresh both in terms of design and specs. Try finding another smartphone with a similar camera layout, transparent back, and pixel display on the rear. And one that also packs a very powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor and 4 cameras at 50 MP each.
