Everything in the photo I either already use or ordered after long comparisons — not a single impulse purchase
I often hear the phrase “everything on AliExpress is cheap junk.” And every time I want to respond: show me where else you’ll find a night light for 400 rubles that works for six months without complaints? Or Li-Ning running shoes that cost twice as much in the official store? Today I’ve gathered several items I’m genuinely not ashamed of — each one has either already stood the test of time in my home or is so good in terms of specs that not buying it would be foolish.
Motion Sensor Night Light You Don’t Need to Turn On Manually
I’ve had one of these in my hallway since January — changed the battery exactly zero times
You get up at night for water, shuffle down the hallway in the dark, stub your pinky toe on the corner — sound familiar? A motion sensor night light solves this problem once and for all. It lights up on its own when you walk by and turns off 15-20 seconds after you’ve passed. It runs on a built-in rechargeable battery and charges via USB — no wires to the outlet and no batteries needed.
I’ve had one hanging in my hallway since January, and I still can’t believe I managed without it before. The light is soft, warm, and doesn’t strain your eyes. You can stick it with double-sided tape anywhere — under a kitchen cabinet, in a storage closet, in the bathroom. My daughter put one by her bed so she doesn’t have to turn on the overhead light. Honestly, I didn’t expect this level of autonomy from something that costs four hundred rubles.
Price: 400 rubles
OnePlus 15: A Snapdragon Flagship Instead of Overpaying for an iPhone
Global version with all frequency bands — you can buy it without worrying about compatibility
If you’ve been eyeing a top-tier Android smartphone but aren’t ready to pay Samsung or Apple astronomical prices — the OnePlus 15 deserves serious consideration. Inside is the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is currently the most powerful mobile chip on the market. The screen, cameras, charging — everything is at flagship level, but the price tag is noticeably lower than its direct competitors.
That said, the price depends on your specific account — some users see a “NOW CHEAPER” badge next to the price, and then you can grab a configuration at a much better deal. It’s worth checking — the spread can be significant. In terms of hardware, the OnePlus 15 competes with devices costing 80-90 thousand, yet here you get a global version with a full set of frequency bands. If you live on Android and don’t want to overpay for a logo — take a look.
Price: 57,200 rubles
OnePlus Nord CE 6: 144 Hz Screen and Two-Day Battery Life
6.78-inch AMOLED, 144 Hz, and a 7000 mAh battery — for the mid-range segment, this is very serious
The main pain point of mid-budget smartphones — they either lag or die by lunchtime. The OnePlus Nord CE 6 solves both problems at once. It features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a monstrous 7,000 mAh battery — under normal usage, this lasts almost two full days. And when it does finally die, the 80W SuperVOOC fast charging brings it back to life in just over an hour.
Right now this smartphone has a 38% discount, and this is one of those cases where “new product with a discount” isn’t a marketing trick but real savings. The screen is bright, colors are vivid, and you feel the 144 Hz immediately after coming from a 60 Hz phone. It’s not a flagship, but it doesn’t try to be one — for its price, this is one of the most balanced devices I’ve seen this year.
Price: 23,950 rubles
HONOR 600 for Those Who Need a Good Smartphone Without Overpaying
7000 mAh and 80W fast charging — roughly the same as the Nord CE 6, but under a different brand
Another representative of the new generation of smartphones with giant batteries. The HONOR 600 features a 7,000 mAh battery and 80W fast charging — the charge lasts one and a half to two days even with active use on 5G. The key thing here is not to confuse it with HONOR flagships: this is a solid mid-range device aimed at battery life and stable performance, not benchmark records.
On the product page, pay attention to coupons — with them, the price drops noticeably. The device itself supports 5G, which for this price category is still not standard. If you need a workhorse phone that won’t die in the middle of the day and won’t lag in messaging apps — the HONOR 600 gets the job done. The original in Russian retail will have a noticeably higher price tag, so it makes sense to catch the moment.
Price: 35,200 rubles
