How to choose a phone? Good telephone. Mobile Phones Rating

Mobile phones have become part of our life. We can no longer imagine our life without them. We don’t remember how we could communicate without mobile phones before. And manufacturers supply more and more new models to the market. It is very difficult to keep track of them. And buyers often wonder what is the best phone? What to choose? Many ratings are being created, but there is no definite answer. And this is due to the fact that for each rating, only individual indicators of gadgets are selected. Selection is based on them. Therefore, I propose to consider several ratings at once.

Rating of smartphones in terms of price-quality ratio

Smartphones are the best + high-quality ones do not always belong to expensive gadgets. After all, the price does not guarantee quality. There are many options for mobile phones that are not inferior in performance to the much-touted iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6. Let's see which are the best smartphones in terms of price and performance.

At the first place Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo. Its cost is 22 thousand rubles. Among the advantages are a waterproof stylish case, a removable battery, support for a micro-SD card. Powered by an eight-core Exynos processor. Applications open quickly, without delays or lags.

The second position is taken by LG G4, which runs on the Android 5.1 operating system. The processor is six-core. The battery capacity is enough for eight hours of talk time. It charges in just over two hours. Great design. Great sound quality even with headphones. The cost of the phone is 22 thousand rubles.

Completes the top three "Moto X Play" from renowned manufacturer Motorola. Belongs to the middle class. Its price is 29 thousand rubles. It works fast enough, but the smartphone will not become a leader in this indicator. Built-in memory 16 GB, operating - 2 GB. The 5.5-inch screen surprises with its brightness and contrast.

The best inexpensive models

Let's now see which smartphone is the best in the budget price category.

So, the list starts with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro model. The screen size is 5.5 inches. Rear camera- 16 Mp, side - 5 Mp. Six-core processor. Memory - 32 Gb. Good battery. Support - 4G.

The third place is occupied by the Highscreen Prime L of the domestic assembly. The screen is five inches. Camera - 8 megapixels. Large amount of memory that can be expanded with memory cards. Replaceable panels.

Rating of phones in 2016 for sale

Topping this list is the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb. This is the best smartphone of the year. Its cost is about 55 thousand rubles. Expensive, of course, for most users. But the phone has all the possible functions. It supports applications, software, games of any complexity. Works on the basis of "Android 6.0". The rich functionality is matched by a beautiful appearance with a unique design. To protect against dust, moisture, mechanical stress, the tempered glass, which covers the body, is treated with a special protective coating.

In second place was the smartphone of a Chinese company, which no one heard of in Russia five years ago. This is "Xiaomi MI5" worth about 35 thousand rubles. Responsible for the functionality is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 processor. Works on OS "Android 6.0". Has built-in memory of 128 GB. RAM - 4 GB. Two cameras. The main one is 16 Mp, the front one is 6 Mp. Stylish modern design. Back cover made of ceramics. The existing negative reviews point out the poor quality of the firmware. Therefore, with the purchase of this model, it is better to wait until the manufacturer has filled this gap.

The three winners are closed by the LG G4 H818 smartphone. Its price in stores in Russia is about thirty thousand rubles. The screen is 5.5 inches. The back cover is covered with leather. Indisputable advantages are the presence of two SIM cards and a collapsible case. The laser autofocus and 16-megapixel camera capture the perfect quality of your photos. The operating system is "Android 5.1". Among the shortcomings, users highlight the weak battery capacity, the quality of the motherboard.

In fourth place in the ranking Apple iPhone SE 16Gb worth 37 thousand rubles. This model is the manufacturer's attempt to fit all the functions of the iPhone 6C into the iPhone 5C body, which users love. For such a high price, the characteristics of a smartphone are not enough. Abroad, it belongs to the category of budget phones.

Top most best smartphones Last year, the sales level was completed by the "old man" Apple iPhone 6S 64Gb. But he is in no hurry to leave the ratings. Its price is 56 thousand rubles. Works on OS "IOS 9". This allows all applications, software and games to run stably. Plus, videos and photos are of excellent quality.

Buyers' opinion

The best smartphones, according to customer reviews, make up the following list.

The most powerful smartphone on "Android 6.0" is OnePlus 3T with built-in memory of 64 Gb. RAM - six gigabytes. This makes it the best in speed and power. To give an example from practice, the phone is able to work with twenty tabs on the Internet at once and keep several games in the background. The model appeared at the end of 2016. Its cost is in the region of 31 thousand rubles. The screen is 5.5 inches. Supports two SIM cards.

ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S 64Gb worth 18 thousand rubles took second place in the ranking. OS "Android 6.0". Permanent memory - 64 gigabytes, RAM - 4 gigabytes. Two SIM cards. Two cameras: 23MP and 13MP.

The model of a Taiwanese company closes the top three ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 64Gb. Its price is 26 thousand rubles. Operating system "Android 6.0". Built-in memory - 64 gigabytes. Supports memory cards up to 128 gigabytes. RAM - 4 gigabytes. The body is made of impact resistant glass.

Above are the best smartphones of the past year. Now we suggest looking at the lists of gadgets that will top the ratings in 2017.

Inexpensive but high quality 2017 models

The undisputed leader is Galaxy Note 7 Edge from the well-known company "Samsung". 5.8-inch curved flat display. RAM six gigabytes. Support for memory cards up to 256 gigabytes. High battery capacity.

Another model expected by many is the IPhone 7C. Powerful processor The A9 runs with 2GB of RAM. The display is five and a half inches. The main camera is 21 megapixels, the back is 5 megapixels. To protect against mechanical stress, scratches, the screen is covered with a protective sapphire coating. This increased the cost of the flagship to 45 thousand rubles.

The third place is taken by LG Flex 3 with a stylish design and a large screen (six inches). The twenty mega pixel camera allows you to get high-quality, clear, bright pictures with the 3D effect. The case is sturdy, reliable and waterproof. The cost will be about 29 thousand rubles.

The fourth position was taken by the model "Sony Xperia Zet 7". Its price is 42 thousand rubles. Built-in memory 64 gigabytes. It is possible to install a memory card up to 128 gigabytes. Good battery capacity, which allows more than just talking on the phone. You can surf the Internet, watch movies and videos, listen to music. I am glad about the high quality of the photos. For this, a wide-angle lens, laser autofocus and a system optical stabilization... Nice side camera with ten megapixel sensitivity. This is significantly better than previous models.

On last place rating placed a model from "Lenovo" worth 25 thousand rubles - Vibe shot Z90A4. This smartphone has already gained popularity due to its stylish design and good functionality. Supports two SIM cards. The native memory is 32 gigabytes. The battery capacity is not bad (3000 mAh). Sixteen megapixel camera.

2017 Chinese models

Chinese manufacturers continue to supply their new models to our market. Let's see what the best smartphones from China can be seen this year.

Huawei Ascend G 620S is the leader in this list. Its cost is only ten thousand rubles. This is one of the classic models with a screen size of 5.5 inches. Quad-core processor. Memory, of course, is not enough - only one megabyte. The camera is eight megapixel.

In second place is Lenovo A 936 at a price of 10.1 thousand rubles. Not a bad combination of design and functionality for the price. An eight-core processor with a frequency of 1.17 gigahertz. RAM two gigabytes, built-in - eight "gigs". Two cameras: 13 megapixels and 5 megapixels.

The Homtom HT7 phone closes the top three. One of the cheapest models (only 4.3 thousand rubles). metal carcass. Austere design in two colors (black and white). Quad-core processor. But the performance is pretty good.

The next position is occupied by the Haier W 858, which costs four and a half thousand rubles. installed operating system"Android 4.3". Suitable for those for whom performance is not the most important role. Camera - 5 megapixels.

The last place in the nomination "the best Chinese smartphone" is occupied by Oukitel U7 Pro worth 4.7 thousand rubles. Quite a good option for the money. There are only eight gigabytes of internal memory and one gigabyte of main memory.

Smartphones in 2017 up to 10 thousand rubles

The best inexpensive smartphones expected this year make up the following list.

• Microsoft Lumiya 5632 with one gigabyte random access memory and eight gigabytes of built-in. The screen size is four inches.

• LG Leon LTE H340 has one gigabyte of RAM. Built-in - 8 GB. The screen is four and a half inches.

• "Xiaomi Redmi 3" with two gigabytes of RAM, sixteen gigabytes of permanent memory. Screen with a diagonal of five inches. The thirteen megapixel camera is equipped with an LED flash.

Average price range of new products

The best smartphones of 2017 in the price range up to fifteen thousand rubles:

• Sony Xperia T3 has a stylish design. The dimensions are impressive. 5.3-inch screen. Performance is great. It is achieved through a powerful quad-core processor and 1 GB of RAM. Works on Android OS.

• "Nokia Lumiya 730", unlike the previous model, works for "Windows". Apps and games load well despite the one gigabyte of RAM. Two decent cameras. Front 5 Mp, rear 6.7 Mp.

• Acer Liquid E700 with a four-core processor, two gigabytes of RAM. Excellent quality and resolution of the five-inch screen. Eight megapixel camera.

Smartphones in the price group up to 20 thousand

Huawei Honor The 5X is the best smartphone in this price category in all respects. A processor with 8 cores and 2 gigabytes of RAM. The main memory is sixteen gigabytes. 13 megapixel camera. These figures provide good performance. The build quality is excellent. Stylish design is eye-catching.

"Class Н650Е" - in the second position. Produced by LG. Metal body and five-inch screen. The memory capacity is the same as in the previous smartphone model.

The last place in the list is occupied by Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with two gigabytes of RAM and 16 GB of built-in memory. The screen is five-inch.

The smartphone with the best camera

One of the most requested features of a mobile phone is the camera. Selfie is becoming more and more popular. Especially among young people. Therefore, we propose to consider another list with a smartphone. They are selected for the quality of the images that can be obtained with their help.

This rating is topped by Samsung Galaxy S7. Suitable for those who are willing to pay an additional amount for brand advertising. The camera sensitivity is twelve megapixels. It works in one second. The model of the "C7" series has other good technical characteristics. But the cost for this smartphone is significant. Therefore, as a cheaper replacement, you can choose the model of the previous series "C6", which also had a good quality camera.

The first and second generation OnePlus smartphones have very good cameras. At the same time, the cost of the phone is much less than that of other flagship models. The 13 megapixel camera is equipped with laser focus and optical stabilization.

The LG G5 SE allows you to get better pictures thanks to the dual cameras on the back of the phone. They have different purposes and characteristics. The first, with a sensitivity of 16 megapixels, has a laser focus and an optical stabilizer. The second, eight-megapixel, allows you to take wide-angle photos (135 degrees). The smartphone has another 8MP camera specifically for selfies.

As you can see, the list good smartphones very large. And it is impossible to keep up with new products. They appear too quickly. In order not to overpay for the brand, pay attention to the characteristics. Perhaps there is a cheaper counterpart to flagship models.

See the ratings of the best smartphones presented by various companies... They will allow you to keep abreast of all new products - both expensive and not so much. Thanks to the created lists, you can find out all the advantages and disadvantages of phones. After analyzing the information received, in the future you can make the right choice.

Sales started today new Nokia 8 Sirocco. At the moment, the novelty can be bought only in China, there is no information about sales in Russia yet, but it was announced that the phone will appear on the European market in April. We do not recommend that you buy this version in China, as it does not provide Google services... Nevertheless, this version of the smartphone should not be written off, because it may well be considered for purchase as an albeit incomplete alternative.

Nokia made a serious impression on the MWC this year by breaking into the flagship race with its own. It's a stunning smartphone in terms of design and specs, but is it on par with the Apple iPhone X?

Design and display

Undoubtedly, these two smartphones are distinguished by their exquisite design. It is quite clear that appearance Smartphone plays a big role for many, and Nokia has made great strides in this matter. Not only is the Sirocco narrower and shorter, but its sleek, curved edges further accentuate it.

The iPhone X has a 5.8-inch Super Retina display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436. Meanwhile, the Nokia 8 Sirocco sports a 5.5-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560. Both displays offer wide viewing angles, great detail and vibrant colors. However, the initial impression is that your eyes would rather prefer the display of the Nokia 8 Sirocco - there is something about the way it reproduces colors that grab our attention upon first acquaintance.

Camera

Another parameter that is also of key importance when choosing a smartphone is the camera and its capabilities. On the camera side, it's no surprise that both smartphones use today's trendy dual-shooter configurations, which are mostly used for portrait shots. However, on a cursory basis, it is very difficult to see if the Nokia 8 Sirocco can achieve the same level of detail and sharpness that the iPhone X achieves.

Performance

The same can be said for performance. Nokia smartphone Sirocco that received the processor. On the first test, it seemed pretty nimble. This is due to the presence of 6 GB of RAM here. But who knows if it will maintain the same level of performance and performance months after its first use. One thing can be said about Apple: all the company's flagships have always been distinguished by excellent performance indicators, this is one of the most strengths iOS devices.

Price

The key area where the Nokia 8 Sirocco has an edge over the iPhone X is price. In China, the price of the smartphone is around € 600 or $ 750 (although the manufacturer's MSRP was € 749). The Sirocco is more affordable than the iPhone X, starting at $ 1000.

Of course, this was only a superficial review, which cannot reveal all the qualities of this model. Obviously, if Sirocco is as good on a closer look as the iPhone X in all of the key parameters we mentioned above, it will strengthen its position in the mobile market and will allow it to collect the lion's share of customers.

Dozens of new models enter the mobile phone market every year. Each of them occupies a certain niche in its segment. Also phones are priced, technical specifications, features, etc. But at the end of the year, summing up, it's still worth finding out what the quality rating of phones looks like.

Classification

To make such a list, you need to immediately clarify what is meant by quality and what assessment criteria. The most important judge in this distribution is always the buyer. The technical characteristics indicated by the manufacturer do not always correspond to the real indicators. Therefore, everything the user talks about is the main reason to place the model at one stage or another.

In addition, ranking cell phones in terms of quality, there are a few basic metrics that buyers tend to look at. Among them, of course, the appearance, as well as technical specifications, screen, camera and OS. The rest of all the points are just either a nice addition or an unnecessary element.

2016 year

I must say that 2016 was very fruitful. Many manufacturers have released their flagships, thereby reminding themselves or strengthening their position. As usual, the most notorious race was between Samsung and Apple. The developers tried to get ahead of each other once again and release smartphones faster.

As a result, we got a very high-quality and cool Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, also a brand new Apple iPhone 7, and a burned-out Samsung Galaxy Note 7. It's difficult to judge who won whom. Everyone has their own subjective opinion, therefore, when compiling a rating of phones by the quality of 2016, these models should be put one notch. At the moment, the main disadvantage of these flagships is the huge price.

Chinese breakthrough

It is worth mentioning separately about Chinese smartphones. In the past year, they became a real "explosion" that shook everyone and everything. People really abandoned their branded phones to buy, albeit cheap, but a very high-quality and reliable device from China.

In general, the history of Chinese gadgets has long been controversial. There are still those in the world who believe that if a thing is written Made in China, then it is unusable and will live for a couple of weeks. In fact, it turned out that the Chinese are very creative in creating new models. Gadgets became unusual, each one stood out even among his fellows. This is probably why some Chinese models even topped the rating of cell phones in terms of quality (2016 release).

Rating

Going directly to the list, I must say that it will not work to create an objective rating. There are such models that could be placed on one line at once. There are also smartphones that are very good in quality, but due to the high price they also cannot take the first places.

Therefore, you immediately need to tune in to the fact that this is a subjective rating of phones in terms of quality, which, of course, everyone has their own. This is due to the build quality and affordability, because someone can afford a smartphone for 60 thousand rubles, but for someone it is wage in a year.

Popular Phones

It's no secret that for regular user who is not chasing dual camera, 4K screens and latest processors, on average acceptable price for a smartphone - up to 15 thousand rubles. In the category, you can find good models that became popular among buyers in 2016. For this money, you can buy a phone with a Full HD display, 1-2 GB of RAM, 5-8 MP main camera, etc.

As mentioned earlier, it is difficult to make an objective rating of cell phones in terms of quality. Therefore, the following list of smartphones is conditional.

Russian hope

Highscreen Power Ice from the Russian manufacturer has become an interesting model and quite popular. Although it was assembled in China, there are no complaints about the case and materials. This is a mid-range phone. The best feature this phone has got is price / quality. It is no coincidence that he takes the rating. It has an average display of 5 inches. Not a bad resolution of 1280x720. By the way, it even has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. It is very convenient that there is support for two SIM cards, as well as capacious battery that Highscreen has always been famous for.

Chinese state employees

In this budget segment, there are two Huawei Honor: 5A and 5X. Although their price differs by almost two times, still both belong to cheap models. They got into the rating of mobile phones in terms of quality due to their reliability. In general, Huawei has long been positioning itself as a brand. Therefore, the Honor lineup came as a pleasant surprise for those watching this company.

The Honor 5A model turned out to be almost the same as the previously mentioned Russian Highscreen Power Ice. The only difference is the weak battery of the Chinese - only 2200 mAh, and its powerful main camera of 13 megapixels. Also, the difference in price is almost 4 thousand rubles.

But the second model Honor 5X is a more powerful device. It has a 5.5-inch screen, which is already becoming a "shovel". Naturally, such a display also has a good resolution - 1920x1080. With memory and cameras, everything is the same here as with the younger brother. Increased its battery up to 3000 mAh.

Series from Meizu

Next in the ranking are two very cool chinese phone- Meizu M2 Note and Meizu M3 Note. Very similar smartphones that are loved by many. Moreover, sympathy for them began precisely with the younger model. The M2 Note has a 5.5-inch display and a 1920x1080 resolution, and its specs are average. Has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. There is support for two SIM cards. The main camera received 13 megapixels, and the front camera was 5 megapixels.

But Meizu M3 Note has the best characteristics that any phone should have - "price + quality". He received a high rating due to these advantages. Its main difference from the previous model is the improved technical characteristics, which made the smartphone more powerful. And, of course, the emergence of a fingerprint scanner. In addition, there is a version with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. Also a hybrid slot and powerful battery at 4100 mAh.

Winners

Completing this budget-friendly rating of phones in terms of quality, it is worth mentioning the undisputed winners. These are Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro. The price of the first is about 9 thousand rubles, the second - up to 13 thousand rubles. In general, Xiaomi has been delighting us with their phones for several years. Their devices turn out to be very cool. It's also nice that everyone can find a model in a comfortable price segment.

Redmi 3S came out this summer. Has a five-inch display with a small resolution of 1280x720. It was one of the first phones to be controlled new Android 6.0. The memory here is 2 / 16GB. Good 13MP main camera. A capacious 4100 mAh battery, especially considering the size of the display. A newfangled fingerprint scanner immediately appeared.

Redmi Note 3 Pro is a cut above. It first appeared earlier this year. More than 110 million devices have already been sold to date. The phone has a 5.5-inch screen with FullHD resolution. There is also a 4050 mAh battery, which, in principle, is enough for two days. Here, as ordered, two SIM cards, the availability of which has already become a standard. Especially nice is the 3 GB "RAM".

The best of the best

Now it's worth talking about the more expensive models that users liked the most. Again, I must say about the subjectivity of the following list. Indeed, the whole world considers some models to be the best, but there are also those who got here due to their peculiarities.

Opening

LeEco was previously unknown to few people. This company became popular in Russia in September 2016 after it showed the world Le Max2. The cost of this phone is around 20 thousand rubles. His main feature is the lack of audio output. Perhaps you will immediately tell us about the seventh iPhone. But it was in this Chinese smartphone that the analog audio output was removed for the first time. The American manufacturer later adopted this idea and implemented it in its new flagship.

Otherwise, Le Max2 is also not inferior to many branded models. It has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The screen turned out to be almost frameless and has 5.7 inches. The display resolution is high - 2560x1440. I was also surprised by the presence of a 21 megapixel camera. There is, of course, a fingerprint scanner and many other surprises.

Two fighters

It just so happened that the rating of phones in terms of quality for this year is not topped by anyone from Apple or Samsung. The new "seventh" models occupy a common step to avoid controversy and conflict. Although objectively, many believe that the Americans have lost a little to the Koreans.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus costs about 65 thousand rubles. In addition to the 32 GB version, there are also 128 and 256 GB versions. The phone itself has become a novelty in many ways. He received the new OS iOS 10. Its screen is 5.5 inches, which for many will seem standard. There is 3 GB of internal memory. The battery is too small for such dimensions - 2900 mAh. The main feature of the new model is the dual main camera, which is really impressive. Although, in fact, the lens is only the third in quality among all (the first place is taken by the main competitor - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the second place is taken by HTC 10). But the front one is perhaps the best - at 7 megapixels.

It costs a little less - 50 thousand rubles. The screen, both in the curved model and the standard one, is 5.5 inches. The resolution is 2560x1440. I was pleased with the 3600 mAh battery, although sometimes I want even more powerful. Also, the main feature was the camera, which not only received a bunch of gadgets, but has its own special technologies. Smartphone photos look very interesting. By the way, there is more RAM here than the "apple" - 4 GB. There is also a slot for a memory card. Fans were also glad that they returned support for two SIM cards.

Irreproachable

If there was a beauty rating, then unconditionally the first place would be taken by Huawei Honor 8. It is difficult to convey in words how beautiful this model is. Although, again, the concept of beauty is a subjective thing. Nevertheless, the Chinese have worked hard to release such a magnificent device into the world. In addition to its external advantages, it turned out to be quite powerful.

Its display is 5.2 inches at a resolution of 1920x1080. There are 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The battery, although it has only 3000 mAh, is paired with a special energy saving mode. There is a fingerprint scanner that can be configured for other commands. Cameras received 12 and 8 megapixels.

Rest

In general, this expensive rating can be continued for a very long time. The flagships this year really came out great amount and each of them is worthy of attention. Therefore, it is worth mentioning the LG G5, which received additional modules the very first. The smartphone has become one of the leaders in camera quality. Its technical characteristics did not yield either.

It's also important to mention the powerful Chinese leader OnePlus3. The smartphone has become a real boom. He came out this summer and immediately won the honorary high-profile title of "flagship killer". In fact, at the moment, this is the most powerful model. Its main trump card was the emphasis on technical characteristics. He quickly bypassed the famous branded devices in tests at Antutu. This is due to the presence of 6 GB of RAM, as well as latest version processor and video chipset.

And ASUS Zenfone 3 became another winner in the race for the championship. The stylish and attractive smartphone fell in love with many buyers. The manufacturer positions the model as a camera phone. But besides the advantages of the lens, the phone has excellent technical indicators.

Buttons in fashion

It would be foolish to think that with the appearance touch screens push-button telephones cease to exist. In fact, there are those people who do not want to learn or get used to the touchscreen. Some people find it much more convenient to have a phone with buttons. Therefore, such models still exist on the market and will exist as long as there is demand for them.

The quality rating is as subjective as the list of the best touchscreen flagships. But still there are a couple of models that stood out from the crowd and were recognized by buyers. Among them there are very expensive ones, there are also budget ones.

By the way, if we make a rating of phones by the quality of communication, then, most likely, it is the push-button ones that would take the first place. Nevertheless, among them there are not only those who are distinguished by an excellent communication module, there are also long-livers, owners of excellent displays, "clamshells" and two-SIM models.

As this year has shown, BQ BQM was able to lead the rating of push-button cell phones in terms of quality. The company has created a range of very high quality devices. For example, BQ BQM-2000 Baden - Baden is a cute compact "clamshell", which has a stylish design, comfortable keys, useful modes and clear notifications. Such a phone costs about 2.5 thousand rubles.

The BQ BQM-3200 Berlin boasts an excellent screen. Its size is 3.2 inches, which is quite a lot for models in this segment. Most of all, this device is suitable for men, as it has a rough appearance and large size. Its cost is about 2.5 thousand rubles. The company also has a good model that supports several BQ BQM-2408 Mexico SIM cards. And this is not as usual - two, but as many as four "sim cards". That is, the phone is a real monster. mobile communications... It costs about 2 thousand rubles.

In addition to the BQ BQM, push-button phones continue to be produced by Samsung, which stood out this year with its robust Metro B350E model. The popular BlackBerry with the Q10 model also works in this segment. A special feature is the presence of a QWERTY keyboard. But the disadvantage is a very high price - 12 thousand rubles. Continues to produce push-button phones and Fly.

South Koreans

This year has been a tough one for Samsung. Here is the story of the closure of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Although objectively the phone would become a leader in quality. But the income was able to bring the updated and improved Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.

In general, it is easy to make a rating of Samsung phones in terms of quality this year. Phones appeared as if the price increased and the technical characteristics improved. First came the budget one. It has a 4.5-inch screen, low resolution, average camera quality. In general, it is a good branded "dialer". It costs about 7 thousand rubles.

After it, the older model appeared. It has increased in size, and the technical characteristics have become many times better. Samsung Galaxy Note 5 continues its excellent series. Has become very stylish, attractive, powerful. The screen turned out to be 5.7 inches with high resolution 2560x1440. There is even 4 GB of RAM and a choice of 32 or 64 GB of built-in memory. An excellent camera, a capacious battery and an efficient stylus.

Outcome

The top smartphones of 2016 turned out to be very impressive. Thanks to them, you can even make a rating of phone companies in terms of quality. Thus, it turns out that in the first / second place we have two leaders - Samsung and Apple. Again, we won't bump their heads together, so let's just assume that we have two winners.

Next, we have Huawei, which this year took an even greater percentage of the world market - 9.3. For comparison: back in 2012, it occupied only 3%. Next comes Lenovo. A company that is always in the top five. Sometimes higher, sometimes lower, but always stable afloat. Well, Xiaomi and LG conclude this rating, which this year also showed their competitive flagships. Moreover, if the Koreans have been on the market for a long time, then the Chinese have taken a leading position in just a few years.

The phone today is the most personal gadget we spend the most time with. Tell us what functions please you the most in your device.

I have been using Samsung Galaxy S6 for 2 years now. This is my main phone. LG G4 and Huawei are also nearby. The phone is foreign, but I really wanted the color Crystal Topaz, which was not supplied to Russia. I had to overpay 4 thousand for aesthetics compared to the official retail price.

For all the time, the device did not cause any complaints from me, but I want to change it to something new. It's fair to say that even now the S6 suits me completely. Despite the time, it still works as fast as in the beginning. Of the minuses, I can single out a mediocre battery, lack of water resistance, and I also want a stylus, as I like to draw. I was going to buy Note 7, but it didn't work out. Although for me it was the perfect machine. The same Note 8 raises doubts about the absence of a physical button and a fingerprint scanner is not clear where. I often work with the phone when it lies on the table in front of me. And here you have to take the device in your hands or look into it every time to unlock it for the IRIS scanner to work.

I have little experience with smartphones: I read reviews and go to large retail chains where you can play with the devices at the stand. Recently, for example, I was preparing material about LG, I had to go to MediaMarkt, where I studied the entire line of the company's phones for more than an hour. At some point, a girl-consultant even approached me: “Are you interested in something? Do you want me to tell you? " I replied that I would tell her everything myself, and gave out the entire history of the company, from the chaebols and the Korean economic miracle to the current marketing and financial flaws. About halfway through the story, the girl was trying to leave, but I said that the fun was about to begin, and she politely stayed. I would like to invite you to talk about how you like your phone, what functions and features you consider the most important, pleasant and would like your next phone to support them.

I'll tell you about myself. Highlighted the main points.

1. Screen.

I really like the screens on Samsung's. In my opinion, this is the standard. Especially in behavior in the sun. We won't talk much here.

2. Branded application store from Samsung.

In general, of course, such a store is not particularly needed. But he has a nice bonus. Samsung regularly adds interesting gifts there. For 2 years it was a subscription to 6 months of Google Music, a version of Shazam without ads, which I still use, subscriptions to The Economist, The New York Times, a subscription to Bookmate, now a subscription to Scribd has appeared. I am glad that all subscriptions are not given for a month, but for at least 2-3, or even half a year. There are all sorts of bonuses to toys, sports apps with training programs, offline maps, but it somehow passes me by.

3. I really like the proprietary browser from Samsung.

I often read in English, so the built-in dictionary is especially helpful. It's better implemented than Chrome. Check out the screenshots. If desired, a full-fledged dictionary entry pops up. It is definitely cooler than Google Translate. Although it can be called. I use Google Translate if I can't understand a phrase in its entirety.

I also like that the browser has a couple of extensions. The first is a built-in QR code scanner. It was always too lazy to download such a program separately, so when I came across a QR code in a transport or a museum, I just sighed in disappointment.

The second extension is a video player. A handy thing for watching videos embedded in the body of the page. Allows you to immediately display the video in full screen. You can also download the recommended ad blocker, but I am against such software. We need to give people the opportunity to earn.

4. Windows, actively eating up space on the hard drive, deeply rooted in me the need to look for software to clean the system. I have been using MacBooks for a long time, they do not eat memory, but all the same, until I found a specialized program, I felt uncomfortable. When I used the poppy cleaner for the first time, I managed to accidentally delete important files (lincesia in Microsoft Office, Photoshop refused to start), but my mind immediately became calmer. At Samsung, I think, they decided that it was better for people like me to immediately make a built-in program, otherwise they will start doing nonsense again. Together with Clean master made great app, which not only allows you to clean the phone from garbage, but also monitors how programs consume energy, and suggests dimming the most active ones as needed. There is also a built-in antivirus.

5. Separately, it must be said about Samsung Pay. This is a super handy thing, much better implemented than Android Pay. If I choose a smartphone of another brand, then I will miss Samsung Pay very much. It is convenient that the program can be called from any screen of the system, even if you make a swipe on the screen off, the application will start. The choice of cards for payment is well implemented. And with latest update now it is possible to add loyalty cards. It's very nice when you don't even need to take a wallet to go to the store, everything is on the phone. Unfortunately, loyalty cards are not accepted at all checkouts, but only where there are hand-held scanners. The explanation is that the cashier is prohibited from picking up the phone.

6. The last point is to put together a bunch of software chips that make me happy.

Built-in infrared port for technology. I didn't like the program from Samsung, I downloaded AnyMote. I don't watch TV often, the remote control is constantly lost. The phone is very helpful here. And somehow I used the remote control at the airport when there was a transfer at 4 o'clock. But here, as they say, fate. In the hall there was a sample from Samsung with 4K resolution, and I just had movies, a remote control and a smart view in my phone.

It is a pity that from infrared port refused later.

I love the built-in tricks that allow you to use the phone with one hand and resize the app. In transport, when there is a crush, it can be useful.

Of the little things, the built-in video editor pleases. Before, you had to use Instagram.

And, of course, the weather forecast, which is also displayed along the way in the calendar and clock. It seems like a trifle, but so convenient.

One of my favorite features are screenshots. Before S6 I almost never used screenshots, as I constantly forgot how to take them. Swiping your palm across the screen is very convenient. The ability to take an elongated screenshot is also good news. On the screenshot, you can immediately draw something. However, in my opinion, everyone has such a function. In the same LG G6, it is more conveniently implemented: you can draw right away, but in Samsung you need to go to the submenu.

Here are my top favorite features that I'll miss when changing phones. In my opinion, it doesn't matter what hardware characteristics the phone has, how much RAM and virtual parrots there is, the main thing is that everything works smoothly and without brakes, so I missed the technical component. I also did not write anything about the camera, because they are now about the same plus or minus for all flagships. The camera on the S6, by the way, at one time impressed me so much that I even started Instagram and went to photograph a bumblebee with butterflies.

Write what you like best about your phones. Or which of the features I listed are much better implemented by other manufacturers. Let's share your opinions.

Review of phones for girls

Most of the companies produce smartphones that can suit both men and women.

The quality of these phones and their design is not satisfactory, but most girls do not dream of them.

They love the graceful designs that are made for ladies' hands. These smartphones are lightweight and stand out from the mass of black phones with unusual color shades.

Requirements

What do girls want from phones?

The modern phone does the mass additional functions, therefore, its choice must be approached thoroughly. Female models also have a number of criteria by which to choose them:

Screen size

Smartphones are often used to watch videos, so the screen size should be at least 5 inches.

It is inconvenient to do this on smaller screens. Despite the large screen, the phone should fit comfortably in a woman's handle, have rounded body edges and light weight.

Camera

The smartphone must have an excellent camera, at least 8 megapixels, in order for the pictures to be of good quality.

Permission inner chamber is also of great importance, because with her help the girl will have to take a selfie.

For the internal camera, 5 megapixels are enough. A camera with a lower resolution will not give the desired image quality.

Colour

The design of the case is often no less important than the "stuffing" of the phone.

After all, every girl wants to stand out from the gray mass, to be special and unique.

If among ordinary phones you can find models of all kinds of shades, then smartphones with a colored body are very rare.

Review of the best models

We have selected for you the most popular smartphones for girls in 2017 that meet all the stated parameters and, for convenience, have divided these models into 3 categories:

Premium smartphones. These include devices with a price of more than 30 thousand rubles.

The best mid-range phones. These are smartphones costing 15-30 thousand rubles.

High-quality inexpensive phone models for girls. They cost up to 15 thousand rubles.

Premium smartphones

Apps and games launch instantly. The phone screen has an oleophobic coating to prevent scratches on the glass.

The body of the device is made of aluminum. The phone has.

Specifications

• Communication: 1 SIM
• Screen diagonal: 4.7 ″
• Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm
• Weight: 143g
• Memory: internal 32 GB; operational 2 GB
• Camera: main 12 MP; frontal 5 Mp.

• It can work for a long time without recharging;
• It has good cameras for pictures;
• Durable body and scratch resistant glass.

• There is no slot for an additional memory card.

The best mid-range phones

Huawei P9 Lite is the younger version of the company's main flagship.

This 5.2-inch smartphone is very similar to the Huawei P8, both in appearance and in technical specifications, but the P9 is cheaper and has a fingerprint scanner.

Girls will love the huge screen, the crisp and bright display, the fast processor speed, and the good cameras for taking pictures. The body of the phone is made of aluminum.

The screen is glass. There is an FM radio.

Specifications

• Screen 5.2 ″
• Communication: 2 SIM
• Size 72.6 X146.8 X7.5 mm
• Weight 147g
• Memory: operational 3 GB; built-in 16 GB, memory card up to 128 GB supported
• Camera: main 13 MP; frontal 8MP.

• Fast processor;
• Fingerprint scanner;
• Huge screen.

• No scratch protection for glass.

The phone is fast, high performance, low battery consumption thanks to the latest processor Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625.

Elegant and slim metal case even the most demanding girls will like it.

Controlling your phone is easy and comfortable, and a huge number of various applications available for Android OS will help you turn it into a universal pocket computer.

With this device, you will easily carry out any office or daily tasks.

You can not only play games, enjoy music and watch videos, but also actively use the Internet, as well as shoot high-quality video.

Excellent sound and vivid realistic images will appeal to all users. Available in several colors.

Specifications

• Communication: 2 SIM
• Screen 5.2 ″
• Camera: 16 MP
• Battery: 2650 mAh
• Memory: operational 3 GB, internal 32 GB.
• Weight 144 g,
• Size: 73.98 × 146.87 × 7.69mm

• Large screen;
• Long battery life.

The modern version of the Galaxy has a stylish body with beautiful curved lines. The gadget has an IP68 degree of protection.

It comes with a high-capacity battery and comes pre-loaded with Android 6.0. The screen is protected by durable Gorilla Glass 4.

Added convenient function called "Screen On". It helps you find out the time or see a missed message notification without unlocking your smartphone.

Games on this device start instantly. Shooting high-quality video helps Dual Pixel - technology that makes the camera instantly focus on the selected subject.

You can shoot at dusk or at night - thanks to its high aperture lens (F1.7), the camera can capture just the right amount of light to take a clear shot.

You can bring your pictures to life by taking 3-second animated photos.

The phone takes high quality selfies because the front camera has a flash.

The smartphone is reliably protected from dust and moisture. It will not fail even if it gets into water for a couple of minutes. The phone can work offline for a long time.

It can be charged up to 50% in half an hour. There is a fingerprint scanner. The case is not afraid of falls. It is made of aluminum.

Specifications

• Communication: 2 SIM
• Screen: 5.1 ″
• Memory: internal 32 GB, operational 4 GB, supports a memory card up to 256 GB
• Camera: main 12 MP, front 5 MP
• Size 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm
• Weight 152 g

• Robust case;
• Front camera with flash;
• The fingerprint scanner;
• Waterproof.