The best smartphones in Russia for fall 2025 by budget

Autumn 2025 has brought Russians a wave of new smartphones, from budget-friendly options to top-tier flagships. This selection spotlights five timely models across different price ranges—each worth attention. We split them by budget so you can zero in on a phone that fits both your taste and your wallet.

Up to 20,000 rubles

Infinix HOT 60 Pro is an ultra-thin entry-level smartphone with impressive specs for modest money. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate for crisp, fluid visuals. An octa-core MediaTek Helio G200 paired with 8 GB of RAM handles everyday tasks and games on medium settings. The 5,160 mAh battery supports 45 W fast charging, so it lasts long and powers back up quickly.

The design deserves a nod: at just 6.6 mm thick, the HOT 60 Pro ranks among the slimmest in its class. A 50 MP main camera with AI algorithms captures sharp shots, while a 13 MP front camera suits selfies and video calls. Factoring in the price ceiling, it’s an easy pick if you’re keeping to a tight budget.

20,000–30,000 rubles

Realme 15 is a fresh mid-ranger that nudges into near-flagship territory for under 30,000 rubles. It carries a large 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with high resolution and a smooth 144 Hz refresh rate, delivering bright, clear visuals. A standout is the 7,000 mAh battery—enough for up to two days of use—while 80 W fast charging helps refill in short order.

The phone is rated IP69 for water and dust resistance, a rarity in this bracket. Performance comes from an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300, scoring around 700,000 in AnTuTu—sufficient for demanding apps and high-settings gaming. The camera setup is well thought out: a dual rear system with a 50 MP main module (Sony IMX882 with OIS) and an 8 MP ultra-wide covers varied scenarios, and a 50 MP front camera caters to selfie fans. In Russia, Realme 15 arrived in fall 2025, priced up to 30,000 rubles depending on memory. Overall, it reads like one of the more pragmatic choices in the mid-range.

30,000–50,000 rubles

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the fan edition that brings many premium traits at a more approachable price. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel runs at 120 Hz for smooth gameplay and animations. The design is thinner and lighter than before, yet the body remains IP68-rated against water and dust, so accidental exposure shouldn’t be a problem.

An Exynos 2400 powers the phone, keeping apps responsive. Battery capacity rises to 4,900 mAh with accelerated charging: 45 W wired and 25 W wireless. The triple rear camera covers wide, ultra-wide, and depth/telephoto duties for versatile shooting. Taken together, the S25 FE feels like a textbook modern sub-flagship. In Russia, the 8/256 GB version goes for about 49,000 rubles, while 8/512 GB is around 60,000—paying for full water resistance and wireless charging from an A-brand will make sense to many.

50,000–70,000 rubles

Xiaomi 15T Pro is a new fall flagship that blends cutting-edge features with a comparatively attainable price for its class. The 6.83-inch AMOLED display offers high resolution and an adaptive refresh rate up to 144 Hz for top-tier clarity and fluidity. At its core sits the latest flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9400, powerful enough for any workload. The 5,500 mAh battery supports 90 W wired and 50 W wireless charging, enabling a full charge in roughly 30–60 minutes.

The camera system, co-engineered with Leica, includes a Light Fusion 900 main sensor with improved color, a periscope telephoto delivering 5x optical zoom, and an ultra-wide module. The build feels premium, and IP68 protection keeps out water and dust. Extras include eSIM support and the ability to send messages or place calls over Bluetooth when there’s no network—handy for hikes or outages. At retail, the 12/256 GB 15T Pro is about 70,000 rubles (the base 15T starts from 50,000), making it an accessible late-2025 flagship.

Over 70,000 rubles

Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the company’s 2025 flagship aimed at users who want the most. It debuts the Apple A19 Pro chip for standout performance and advanced AI features. The camera system is a major overhaul: three 48 MP units, including a new telephoto with 4x optical zoom, open broad creative options for photo and video.

A bright 6.3-inch OLED display supports LTPO with an adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh rate and is 20% brighter than before, reaching 3,000 nits in sunlight. Inside sits the largest iPhone battery yet, rated for up to 33 hours of video playback on a single charge—Apple’s autonomy record.

Apple reworked the internals with a vapor chamber to keep the chip from overheating under sustained load, such as long 4K video shoots or games. The phone also caters to creators with ProRes RAW recording and camera-sync features. In Russia, the model is available via various stores and online platforms from 100,000 rubles for 256 GB. While Apple does not officially sell devices in the country, parallel import makes the iPhone 17 Pro attainable—one of the priciest and most capable smartphones on the market for those seeking maximum performance, top-tier cameras, and the Apple ecosystem without compromises.