When choosing the best smartphone of 2021, you can focus on different user requirements. Some people are interested in a device with record performance indicators. Others will choose the opportunity to take high-quality photos. Still others are interested in a multifunctional, inexpensive model. Our rating of smartphones was compiled, not least of all, based on sales figures from various manufacturers. But the functional characteristics of the models were also assessed. The top 10 smartphones included products that are interesting to a wide variety of consumer categories.
Nokia 6
The last position in the ranking of quality smartphones includes a product from a Finnish brand purchased by Microsoft. Nokia 6 will be convenient for a wide range of consumers. The phone doesn't offer breakthrough performance. This is not a cool smartphone, but rather a reliable and trouble-free assistant.
Built on Snapdragon430, the hardware platform will not allow you to play demanding games. But at the same time, the phone has a large battery for its 5.5-inch screen, a 16 MP camera, support for 2 SIM cards and as much as 3 GB of RAM. Without a doubt, this is the best price-quality model with an attractive price.
- screen;
- fast operation of the operating system;
- metal body;
- autonomy 2 days.
- dimensions, inconvenient for small hands;
- sound in headphones;
- no video stabilization;
- bad included headphones.
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Xiaomi Mi A1 32GB
One of the best devices in its price category. No, there is no frameless body, but there is an excellent 5.5-inch screen with Full HD resolution, a cool dual camera, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, as much as 4 GB of RAM, and all this for little money.
Among other things, Mi A1 will delight the buyer with a stylish design, good battery life, support for fast charging, as well as “naked” Android instead of the already familiar MIUI firmware.
- Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches
- Screen resolution: 1920×1080
- Weight: 165 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
- Memory capacity: 32 GB
- RAM capacity: 4 GB
- Battery capacity: 3080 mAh
- Camera: 12/12 MP
- Memory card support: yes
- Support for 4G networks: yes
HTC U11 EYES
This model is the best smartphone of 2021 under 20,000 rubles. This is exactly what consumer ratings say. The device is positioned as the best smartphone in the series, before the release of which the manufacturer did a lot of work on bugs.
The model offers an excellent functional set. This best smartphone of 2021 (consumer opinion) has a 6-inch high-quality screen, a 12 MP photosensor, a separate slot for an SD card, as much as 3 GB of RAM and a capacious 3930 mAh battery . Its popularity confirms that HTC is deservedly included in the best phone brands for a wide audience of buyers.
- autonomy up to 2 days at any load;
- very good signal reception performance;
- excellent camera;
- fast operation of the operating system;
- NTS proprietary functionality.
- slippery body;
- TypeC headphone interface;
- no radio;
- There is no separate slot for memory cards.
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Bonus track. We can't help but mention the Sony Xperia XZ3
Why he?
With tenacity worthy of better use, Sony continues to roll out original (and to some extent strange) smartphones at a completely insane price. The first Sony device with an OLED screen would be good, but a single camera and 4 GB of RAM at the start, and all this for 70,000? Guys, you're not Apple. And you can do better, we know! (However, now there is already one with 6 GB for the same 70 thousand, and the option with 4 GB has fallen in price to 60 - and this is already a little closer to the truth.)
Here it is, our hit parade of smartphones in 2021. With coming!
LG G7 ThinQ
Another model that falls into the “top smartphones” category. Its characteristics and functionality are highly appreciated by customers. The model’s hardware platform is built on a top-end (to date) processor, with enough performance for any task. It's not the most sophisticated smartphone, but its price makes it accessible not only to people with deep pockets. The model has 6 GB of RAM, 64 or 128 GB of data storage, and a separate slot for SD cards.
Important! Separately, it is worth noting that the LG G7 ThinQ can top the reliability rating. It is certified to NATO 810G standard. The phone is not afraid of vibrations, hypothermia, water, dust, shock. Only the most reliable smartphones in the world, specially protected models, can boast of this.
- bright high-quality screen;
- excellent sound in headphones;
- picture quality;
- security;
- wireless and fast wired charging.
- not very convenient location of buttons;
- autonomy;
- no branded accessories;
- The fingerprint scanner is inconveniently located.
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The best flagships of 2021: the top-end that appeared last year
The year is coming to an end, and this always means summing up the results, including in the mobile industry. The number of flagship smartphones presented in 2021 is large, and choosing a few of the most worthy among them is not an easy task.
Which phone can be considered the best is always a subjective choice, but, nevertheless, there are recognized leaders on the market. We will talk about them. The best flagship smartphones of 2021 that managed to attract attention:
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is certainly the leader among most flagships, and this is not surprising. Its large and bright 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen impresses not only with realistic color reproduction, almost complete absence of frames, but also with a very wide viewing angle.
The most powerful processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Samsung Exynos 9810) and a very large amount of RAM (6 or 8 GB) combined with built-in memory of 128 or 512 GB allow you to download and run any of the most resource-intensive games and applications.
The Note 9's dual camera also deserves praise for the image quality achieved thanks to the dual aperture and the presence of a telephoto lens, and the improved S-Pen stylus with built-in Bluetooth module has become even more functional. The battery capacity has been increased from 3300 to 4000 mAh - you must agree, this sounds very encouraging.
Characteristics
- Screen: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED 2960 x 1440 (Quad HD+), 516ppi, 18.5:9
- Processor: Octa-core Samsung Exynos 9810 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- Coprocessor: ARM Mali-G72 (Exynos) or Adreno 630 (Snapdragon)
- RAM: 6 or 8 GB LPDDR4
- Internal memory: 128 or 512 GB, microSD up to 512 GB
- Cameras: main dual 12 MP wide-angle with OIS, f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures plus 12 MP telephoto; front 8 MP
- Sound: AKG stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
- Battery: 4,000 mAh, non-removable
- IP rating: IP68
- Connections: Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth v5.0, USB Type-C, NFC
- Scanners: iris, fingerprint and face
- Operating system: Android 8.1 with Samsung Experience shell
- Dimensions and weight: 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm, 201 g
Huawei P20 Pro
Huawei P20 Pro is included in the list of leading flagships for a number of parameters. This is due to the powerful Kirin 970 processor, which supports AI and machine learning for pattern recognition and image processing, and thanks to the capacious 4000 mAh battery, which can provide all this power with a long operating time without recharging.
But this device is good not only because of its power and performance. Its triple camera with Leica optics, a 40 MP main lens and 5x hybrid zoom has become a real innovation on the market. The 6.1-inch OLED screen and stylish body with a gradient color didn’t disappoint either.
Characteristics
- Screen: 6.1-inch Huawei FullView OLED, 2240 x 1080, 18.7:9
- Processor: Huawei Kirin 970 + NPU
- Coprocessor: Mali-G72
- RAM: 6GB LPDDR4
- Built-in memory: 128 GB
- Cameras: main triple 40 MP, f/1.8 + monochrome 20 MP f/1.6 + telephoto 8 MP f/2.4; front 24 MP f/2.0;
- Battery: non-removable 4000 mAh
- IP rating: IP67
- Connections: Wi-Fi 2.4 G, 802.11 with Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C, NFC
- Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.1 shell
- Dimensions and weight: 155.0 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm, 180 g
OnePlus 6T
An impressive competitor to established flagships is the OnePlus 6T - and its advantage is not only that, unlike most high-end smartphones, it does not cost around $1,000. This device also competes in performance: it has the fastest modern mobile processor - Snapdragon845, 6 or 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal memory.
The 6.41-inch display, made using Super AMOLED technology, is good in itself, and, in addition, it has a built-in on-screen fingerprint scanner, which not every flagship can boast of. The battery capacity is quite respectable - 3700 mAh, and fast charging technology allows this device to be fully charged in just 90 minutes.
Characteristics
- Screen: 6.41-inch AMOLED 2340 x 1080, 402ppi, 19.5:9
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- Coprocessor: Adreno 630
- RAM: 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X
- Internal memory: 128 GB/256 GB
- Cameras: main dual 16 MP, f/1.7 and 20 MP, f/1.7 and front 16 MP, f/2.0
- Sound: mono, Dirac Power Sound
- Connections: Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB 2.0 Type-C
- Battery: 3700 mAh, non-removable
- Operating system: OxygenOS on Android 9 Pie
- Dimensions and weight: 75.4 x 155.7 x 7.75 mm, 177 g
LG V40
How did this device manage to surprise you? Of course, a huge screen with very high resolution, a powerful processor and a significant amount of memory, capable of solving any task - from running games with complex graphics to serious voluminous applications.
The triple main camera allows you to take different types of pictures with the same quality, regardless of external conditions, and the dual front camera improves the quality of selfies. Five cameras is a very significant application for inclusion on our list.
Characteristics
- Screen: 6.4-inch OLED FullVision, 538ppi, 3120 x 1440, 19.5:9, HDR10
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- Coprocessor: Adreno 630
- RAM: 6 GB LPDDRx4
- Internal memory: 64 or 128 GB, expandable up to 2 TB
- Cameras: triple main – 12 MP, ƒ/1.5, wide-angle 16 MP, ƒ/1.9, telephoto camera 12 MP, ƒ/2.4; front dual – 8 MP, ƒ/1.9 and wide-angle 5 MP
- Sound: Boombox speaker with 3D Surround Sound and 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC
- Battery: 3300 mAh, non-removable
- IP rating: IP68
- Connections: Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C
- Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Dimensions and weight: 75.8 x 7.7 x 158.7 mm, 169 g
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
The Mate 20 Pro model attracts attention with a stylish mirror body and a huge frameless screen that supports HDR10 technology. But its main feature is the presence of a dedicated neural processor that supports machine learning.
This allows the smartphone camera to recognize objects while shooting, and the smartphone itself to translate texts caught in the frame. A capacious 4200 mAh battery provides up to two days of battery life and charges very quickly. The triple camera with Leica optics also deserves praise - it copes with everything from portraits to night landscapes.
Characteristics
- Screen: 6.39-inch AMOLED, 1440 x 3120
- Processor: eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 980
- Coprocessor: Mali-G76
- RAM: 6 GB
- Internal Memory: 128GB 6GB RAM, expandable up to 256GB
- Cameras: triple main - 40 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle 20 MP, f/2.2 and telephoto camera 8 MP, f/2.4, Leica optics; front camera – 24 MP
- IP rating: IP68
- Sound: Dolby Atmos stereo speakers
- Connections: Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C
- Battery: 4200 mAh with support for wireless and fast charging
- Scanners: face, on-screen fingerprint scanner
- Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.0 interface
- Dimensions and weight: 157.8 × 72.3 × 8.6 g, 189 g
iPhone XS
What new did Apple developers manage to offer us in 2018? In addition to the high-performance new A12 Bionic processor with an additional neurochip responsible for machine learning, this includes a solid amount of RAM, a bright edge-to-edge screen in a stylish case, support for two SIM cards and a dual camera, which, as always, is excellent on the iPhone.
The device also received enhanced moisture protection - now it can withstand immersion under water to a depth of 2 m. Thanks to AI elements, the processor copes better and faster with image recognition and processing, which simplifies and speeds up the operation of the camera and the FaceID interface.
Characteristics
- A12 Bionic with a new generation of Neural Engine (chip responsible for machine learning)
- Screen 5.8 inches, 2436 x 1125, 463ppi, Super AMOLED, HDR10
- Processor: Apple A12 Bionic
- Coprocessor: Neural Engine
- RAM: 4 GB
- Built-in memory: 64 – 512 GB non-expandable
- Cameras: dual main with 12 MP lenses (standard with f/1.8 aperture and telephoto with f/2.4 aperture; front 7 MP f/2.2
- Battery: 2659 mAh, non-removable with fast and wireless charging mode
- IP rating: IP68
- Connections: Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC
- Scanners: FaceID
- Dimensions and weight: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm, 177 g
Sony Xperia XZ3
The first impression of this model is a very thin body and a large, almost frameless, high-resolution screen. But the multimedia capabilities of the device do not end with the screen parameters alone - it offers excellent stereo sound and excellent pictures taken by the Motion Eye smart camera, as well as high-quality selfies. Performance here is also on par - the flagship Snapdragon 845 processor provides performance worthy of being on our list.
Characteristics
- Screen: 6-inch OLED, 2880 x 1440, 18:9
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- RAM: 4 GB
- Internal memory: 64 GB, expandable up to 512 GB
- Cameras: main - 19 MP with Motion Eye sensor, f/2.0 and front 13 MP
- Sound: Front S-Force Surround stereo speakers
- Battery: 3330 mAh with fast and wireless charging
- IP rating: IP65/68
- Connections: Wi-Fi Miracast, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.1
- Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie
- Dimensions and weight: 158 x 73 x 9.9 mm, 193 g
Google Pixel 3 XL
There are no questions about the performance of this flagship - the Snapdragon 845 processor will cope with any task. Despite the fact that Google did not integrate dual or triple main cameras into the Pixel 3 family of smartphones, its 12.2 MP sensor is considered one of the best on the market. Pictures taken with this camera do not require any additional processing - their detail and color reproduction are excellent, even in very low light. And one more plus - the latest operating system in its purest form and the fastest upgrades - Google will take care of this.
Characteristics
- Screen: 6.3-inch flexible OLED, 1440 x 2960, 523ppi, 18.5:9
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
- Coprocessor: Adreno 630
- RAM: 4 GB
- Internal memory: 64 GB, 128 GB without microSD slot
- Cameras: main – 12.2 MP f/1.8, front dual 8 MP (standard and wide-angle)
- Battery: 3430 mAh
- IP rating: IP68
- Sound: front speakers.
- Connections: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + 5GHz 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, NFC
- Operating system: Android 9 Pie
- Dimensions and weight: 76.7 x 158.0 x 7.9 mm, 184 g
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Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
This model is included in the “most popular smartphones” category. It has an affordable price and has an optimal set of characteristics. As a manufacturer of truly high-quality smartphones, Xiaomi provides prompt software updates and offers the most sophisticated solutions.
The phone has a large 5.99-inch display, a 12 MP camera, 4 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage. It is included in popular models, not least due to the presence of a separate slot for memory cards. The device also supports connecting wired headphones.
- design;
- speed of work;
- price;
- autonomy.
- no headphones included;
- poor sound recording when shooting video;
- a sharp drop in photo quality when lighting decreases;
- no NFC.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus on Yandex Market
Huawei Nova 2i
Huawei's lineup includes a new inexpensive frameless smartphone with a very interesting body design that can safely be called unique. The device looks really cool.
The screen here is large - 5.9 inches diagonal. The processor is HiSilicon Kirin 659, the memory capacity is 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. The battery capacity reaches 3340 mAh.
One of the main features of the device is dual cameras installed both on the front and back of the body.
- Screen diagonal: 5.9 inches
- Resolution: 2160x1080
- Weight: 164 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 659
- Memory capacity: 64 GB
- RAM capacity: 4 GB
- Battery capacity: 3340 mAh
- Main camera: dual 16/2 MP
- Memory card support: yes
- Support for 4G networks: yes
OnePlus 6 128GB
OnePlus 6 128GB is positioned as the number 1 smartphone in the world, a real smartphone killer. However, the price of the model is quite high with ambiguous characteristics.
Important! Among the disadvantages, this super smartphone has an extremely slippery body, poor camera performance, and an inconvenient fingerprint scanner.
But if you need the most functional smartphone, you simply can’t find a better OnePlus 6. This device will solve any problem. One of the best smartphones in the world, OnePlus 6 128GB has a 6.28-inch AMOLED display, a 16+20MP dual camera, 6GB of RAM and the latest version of the Android 9.0 operating system.
- performance, model from the top ten smartphones;
- there is an interface for wired headphones;
- proprietary mode switch (mechanical);
- loud sound from speakers.
- no possibility to use SD;
- autonomy;
- glass body;
- The fingerprint scanner is inconveniently located.
OnePlus 6 128GB on Yandex Market
⇡#Meizu M6s
- Operating system: Android 7.1.2 Nougat (proprietary Flyme OS shell).
- Display: 5.7 inches, IPS, 1440 × 720.
- Platform: Samsung Exynos 7872 (two ARM Cortex-A73 cores at 2.0 GHz, four ARM Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz).
- RAM: 3 GB.
- Flash memory: 32 GB.
- Camera: 16 MP.
- Dual SIM cards, memory card slot.
- Fingerprint's scanner.
- Average price: from 9,600 rubles (unofficial deliveries). 13,900 rubles (official deliveries).
Why you should buy: Excellent performance, metal body.
What can stop it: there is no NFC, for less than ten thousand you can only find smartphones supplied through unofficial channels.
In the current family of inexpensive Meizu models, the devil himself will break his leg - there are a lot of M6 variations: Note, T, just M6. Here we will focus on perhaps the most competitive version s. It attracts primarily with its hardware platform: Samsung Exynos 7872 is a serious thing. If you like to play something demanding, then you should seriously pay attention to the Meizu M6s, especially since the RAM is not bad here either.
And what can stop you is already stated above. Alas, the “official” M6s is noticeably more expensive. The story is the same as with Redmi 5 Plus, with which it can compete in terms of performance and design (the blue version is good), but to which it is inferior in terms of screen (both diagonal and resolution are smaller). The cameras are approximately equal.
Alternative: Meizu M6 Note . A smartphone that meets our price conditions with even greater difficulty - and stands out primarily for its camera, Full HD display and very good battery life. The combination of a 5.5-inch panel and a 4000 mAh battery is excellent!
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
The list of the best smartphones includes a reliable and durable phone from Huawei with unique functionality. The model is equipped with a neural coprocessor, this allows the system to take photos with automatic image recognition and adjusting quality parameters. Therefore, Huawei Mate 10 Pro can be called the best smartphone of the year for a wide audience of consumers.
The model received a 6-inch screen, 6 GB of RAM, a capacious 4000 mAh battery, a 20+12 MP dual camera with fast laser autofocus. And at the same time, this coolest smartphone for a photographer is more affordable than premium segment models.
- excellent screen;
- pictures;
- performance;
- autonomy;
- simultaneous operation of 2 SIM.
- in the version for Russia - 1 SIM;
- no possibility to use SD cards;
- the body is easily soiled;
- Headphones are TypeC only.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro on Yandex Market
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 2/16GB
The budget device from Xiaomi is one of the company's least expensive smartphones on the market.
This model received a 5.5-inch display with HD resolution, a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of ROM + memory card support.
Since the device is budget, there is no metal case, no fingerprint sensor, no dual camera. However, speaking in general, the smartphone turned out to be very successful in literally all respects - of course, taking into account its price class.
- Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches
- Screen resolution: 1280×720
- Weight: 150 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
- Memory capacity: 16 GB
- RAM capacity: 2 GB
- Battery capacity: 3080 mAh
- Camera: 13 MP
- Memory card support: yes
- Support for 4G networks: yes
Huawei P20 Pro
This 2021 flagship can be assessed in several categories at once. This model is the fastest smartphone built on the proprietary Kirin 970 CPU. It is stylish and recognizable. At the same time, it confidently topped the world ranking of smartphones in terms of the quality of photographs that can be taken with its help. The proprietary technology of neural computing is used.
Huawei P20 Pro has surpassed other popular brands in the premium segment in terms of sales volumes in a matter of months and received the title of “customer choice.” The device has a 6.1-inch screen, a dual camera with record characteristics of 40+20 megapixels, 6 GB of RAM. The model supports the operation of 2 SIM cards simultaneously in LTE networks.
- camera and its functionality;
- video stabilization;
- autonomy;
- performance.
- narrow earpiece;
- low quality oleophobic coating;
- no separate camera button;
- no support for memory cards.
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ASUS ZenFone 4 Max ZC554KL 2/16GB
An inexpensive device from ASUS, whose line of smartphones is huge. ZenFone 4 Max ZC554KL is an inexpensive model, but at the same time very interesting.
Thus, the smartphone received a 5.5-inch display with HD resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. The body is metal, but there are plastic inserts on the back. What is unusual is that here, on an inexpensive smartphone, a dual rear camera is used.
Yet the main feature of the ZenFone 4 Max ZC554KL is its very powerful battery, whose capacity reaches an impressive 5000 mAh. In addition, the smartphone uses the Asus PowerMaster power management system, which allows you to get excellent results in terms of device autonomy.
- Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches
- Screen resolution: 1280×720
- Weight: 181 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
- Memory capacity: 16 GB
- RAM capacity: 2 GB
- Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 13 MP
- Memory card support: yes
- Support for 4G networks: yes
Apple iPhone X
iPhone X rightfully belongs to the category of premium smartphones. This is evidenced by both its characteristics and cost. The model offers a laconic interface, unconditional reliability, and the ability to take sharp, detailed photos using a 12+12MP camera.
On a note! The rather modest characteristics of the camera do not in any way characterize the final parameters of the photographs. The Apple iPhone X uses sensors with larger pixel sizes. The phone takes good pictures in low light.
The model runs on the Apple 11 Bionic chip and is protected from dust and moisture. This is the longest-living smartphone in the ranking, capable of 21 hours of talk time and the ability to listen to music for 60 hours.
- cameras;
- design;
- reliability;
- screen;
- autonomy.
- price tag;
- weight;
- no possibility to use SD cards;
- To unlock using FaceID, you need to raise the device to eye level.
Apple iPhone X on Yandex Market
LG V30+
A very tempting new product has appeared on the market from LG. The unconditional flagship with the easy name V30+.
Again, the beautiful silver casing and the large, high-resolution, infinity-edge screen are very attractive.
The phone is well equipped: waterproof, high-speed wireless charging. The base is a proven Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with a large amount of memory.
The feature of the model is contained in a dedicated audio chip and headset from Bang&Olufsen.
Technical specifications:
- Diagonal – 6.
- Resolution – 2880x1440.
- The weight of the device is 158 grams.
- Using two SIM cards.
- Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 835.
- Memory – 128 GB.
- RAM – 4 GB.
- Battery – 3300 mAh. A good option for such a mobile phone.
- One camera – 13 MP.
- Supports additional memory card.
- Support for high-speed Internet connection 4G.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
This phone knows its worth. Every ruble paid for it more than pays off. The 2021 flagship offers record-breaking performance and a beautiful display that truly has no equal. Running Android 8, the phone runs on Samsung's proprietary Exynos Octa processor and has 6 GB of RAM.
A 3500 mAh (non-removable) battery with an economical hardware platform provides good autonomy for any operating scheme. The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus offers one of the best cameras for great photos even in low light conditions compared to other smartphones.
- protection from water and dust;
- SuperAMOLED display;
- 5 mm minijack for wired headphones;
- performance and stability;
- autonomy.
- no IR port;
- fragile and quite slippery;
- The built-in assistant does not turn off;
- heavy weight.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus on Yandex Market
⇡#HOMTOM S8
- Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat.
- Display: 5.7 inches, 1440 × 720.
- Platform: Mediatek MT6750T (eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores [4 × 1.5 GHz + 4 × 1.0 GHz]).
- RAM: 4 GB.
- Flash memory: 64 GB.
- Camera: 16 + 5 MP.
- Two SIM cards (nano-SIM + micro-SIM), memory card slot.
- Fingerprint's scanner.
- Average price: 9,500 rubles.
Why it’s worth buying: the design is almost like the Samsung Galaxy S8, full of memory, dual camera.
What can stop you: unstable quality, mediocre performance, unofficial supplies, no NFC.
What kind of rating is this without a noname brand offering an “inexpensive copy of the flagship.” In this case, the Samsung Galaxy S8 was a carbon copy, only without the bent edges. Yes, we are absolutely sure that there are no edges. No, don’t pay attention to the renderings - these are Chinese. But the screen is really large, and there’s really a lot of memory - 4/64 GB.
If you love this kind of stuff and don’t disdain unofficial supplies and unknown brands, you’re welcome.
Alternative : Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime and Ulefone Mix . There are two alternatives here. Another Redmi, simple and weak, but with a ton of memory. And another smartphone from a well-known brand in narrow circles - with a design like Mi MIX and the same amount of memory. Game, yes, but game worthy of attention.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 tops the list of best smartphones. This is a business class device in which every detail is thought out. This most functional smartphone offers its owner literally everything. It is comfortable to hold in your hands; the hardware platform is built on a top-end processor manufactured by Samsung. For ease of use, a stylus is offered, and good autonomy is guaranteed by a 4000 mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has 6 GB of RAM, you can buy a version with as much as 512 GB of storage . The model has a 6.4-inch screen with record performance and the highest image quality. Unlike other flagships on the market, the user is offered support for 2 SIM cards and a separate slot for memory cards.
- HDR support for video;
- performance;
- proprietary software;
- stereo speakers and sound;
- autonomy;
- screen.
- not everyone likes to control the device in the included case;
- insufficiently rounded corners of the body;
- The auto brightness adjustment functionality does not always work correctly;
- glare on the curved edges of the screen.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 on Yandex Market
Meizu M6 Note 3/32GB
Before you is the new generation of Note from the M6. There are several important changes and one of them is that the M6 Note is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor.
The display diagonal has not changed and remains the same - the same 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The body remains metal, but its design has changed somewhat, including due to the rear dual camera. The flash for the rear camera is very interestingly integrated into the body.
It uses a powerful 4000 mAh battery and has a fast charging function.
- Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches
- Screen resolution: 1920×1080
- Weight: 173 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
- Memory capacity: 32 GB
- RAM capacity: 3 GB
- Battery capacity: 4000 mAh
- Camera: 12/5 MP
- Memory card support: yes
- Support for 4G networks: yes
