The coolest smartphone in the world. The most powerful phone in the world at the moment

The largest part of both ratings is made up of smartphones of Chinese brands, but none of them have Huawei devices, which are second only to Samsung in terms of sales in the global market (IDC statistics for Q3 2019). For Apple, for obvious reasons, there was no place either, and Samsung got a total of three out of 20, though not the highest.

In fact, the new AnTuTu ranking includes exclusively smartphones from four Asian countries and from six manufacturers - China (Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo), South Korea (Samsung), Vietnam (Vsmart) and Taiwan (Asus). Many companies are represented in the ranking by their subsidiary brands.

The most powerful flagship smartphones

The first place among the most productive smartphones of the top segment, according to AnTuTu, in November 2019 is occupied by the gaming Asus ROG Phone 2, one of the first smartphones based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor. CNews announced its release in mid-summer 2019. In a configuration with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal memory, the device is gaining 496? 662 points in the AnTuTu benchmark.

Asus ROG Phone 2

The second and third place is taken by OnePlus company - the “silver” received the OnePlus 7T (482? 881 points), and the “bronze”, oddly enough, the OnePlus 7T Pro (482 532 points), although in terms of performance it slightly exceeds the usual 7T. Both OnePlus releases came out in the fall of 2019.

Xiaomi, despite the release of a significant number of productive smartphones throughout 2019, did not get into the top 5 this time, and in general, there is only one gadget in the rating. Frameless Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition (Xiaomi allocated the Redmi lineup as a separate brand in early 2019) received 452,783 points and took seventh place.

Top 10 most productive flagship smartphones

The fourth and fifth lines in the ranking went to the smartphones Realme X2 Pro (“daughter” of Oppo) and OnePlus 7 Pro, respectively. OnePlus 7, which, like the 7 Pro, was released in May 2019, is in sixth place. Asus ZenFone 6 2019 is on the eighth line, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 5G debuted in early August 2019.

The most productive mid-range smartphones

If Chinese devices took six positions in the ranking of flagship smartphones, in the middle segment they captured eight places altogether. Here, only Samsung and Vsmart are resisting them - Asus has dropped out of the race.

Top 10 most powerful mid-range smartphones

The absolute leader in this category was Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with 283,092 points. The smartphone was first shown at the end of the summer of 2019, and is currently available for purchase in Russia. Oppo Reno 2 holds the second place with a score of 260,650 points, despite the fact that this is the flagship model. Xiaomi smartphone closes the top three again, but this time it came out under the main brand, and this is Mi 9T, the older brother of the spring Mi 9. Its result is 251? 491 points.

In general, this AnTuTu rating is exactly half composed of Xiaomi smartphones - for example, the Mi 9 SE is on the fifth line, skipping ahead the Samsung A80 in a configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent memory. Sixth and seventh place was taken by Oppo with its Realme XT (released in August 2019) and Realme Q.

In eighth and ninth places, Xiaomi smartphones are again - the base flagship Mi 9 Lite and the best-selling Redmi Note 7 Pro. Finishes the rating smartphone Live Vietnamese brand Vsmart. This gadget, like other Vsmart new products, has been available in Russia since October 2019.

Future forecasts

AnTuTu rating compilers noted that according to the results of December 2019, the lists of smartphones in both categories may undergo significant changes. First of all, they will be affected by the release of new smartphones based on the most relevant chips of the Taiwanese company MediaTek, including Xiaomi Redmi K30, a direct descendant of the Redmi K20 Pro participating in the current rating.

It is possible that there will be more smartphones with 5G support in the list. Now access to the fifth generation networks among them is only for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.

Where did the iPhone go?

Apple smartphones are not present in these ratings due to the fact that they work on iOS instead of Android. Nevertheless, AnTuTu also takes into account their performance - for example, the iPhone 11 Pro Max in the version with 512 GB of memory is gaining 549 717 points. It is followed by the iPhone 11 Pro 512 GB with a score of 545 608 points, and the youngest iPhone 11 256 GB scored 513 728 points in this benchmark.

Technological advances made it possible to fit such hardware into a regular telephone, which easily processes graphics comparable to PC games released in 2010-2012. Now anyone can choose a gaming smartphone that allows them to enjoy explosive shooters, adrenaline races, sophisticated strategies and other modern entertainment. And we are talking not only about expensive flagships, but also about models of the budget segment. Choosing an excellent device for the most demanding games and applications at the best price will help our rating of smartphones with a powerful processor in which we consider the most productive smartphones in various price segments of the market.

TOP 10 most powerful smartphones in 2020

The first smartphones significantly outperformed conventional mobile phones. Nevertheless, to call them a full-fledged alternative to personal computers was impossible. Today, albeit with some reservations, smartphones can replace the base PC. The large display is great for communicating, surfing the Internet and even working with documents. It also allows you to enjoy movies and TV shows. High-quality cameras, in turn, are able to replace even some SLR cameras.
  But this is not all, because modern production allows you to place “iron” in a compact case, the equivalent of which some 10 years ago was the ultimate dream for owners of stationary systems. It is necessary not only for the needs of the system, as well as the stable operation of demanding applications, but also for modern games. Today, mobile gaming has become a multi-billion dollar industry, so even large studios are willing to release high-budget projects for owners of powerful smartphones.

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1. Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Apple has always been ahead of the competition. It is the American brand that offers a smartphone with the best processor for today. As the first tests show, the Snapdragon 865, which has not yet been used in serial devices, is inferior to the A13 Bionic in most tasks. Therefore, any application on the iPhone 11 Pro is guaranteed to be able to demonstrate high performance in the next 4-5 years at least.

In reviews, Apple's smartphone is also touted for its triple main camera. It is in no way inferior to Huawei smartphones with DxOMark ratings for daytime photos for more than a year. At night, the result is not very stable, but in most cases, the iPhone 11 Pro shows a luxurious result (especially with manual settings). And here is the perfect 5.8-inch OLED screen and, of course, Face ID technology.

Advantages:

• good optical stabilization;
• night and, especially, daytime shooting;
• reference performance;
• reliability in work;
• performance margin for the next 4-5 years;
• display with a resolution of 2436 × 1125 pixels;
• impressive battery life.

Disadvantages:

• impressive official cost even for the 64 GB version.

2. ASUS ROG Phone II ZS660KL 12 / 512GB

The next smartphone can be safely called the most powerful version of AnTuTu. ASUS ROG Phone II earned over half a million points, which is more than one and a half times higher than the result of the previous generation device. The device is only inferior to the new iPhone. True, it must be borne in mind that even the creators of the benchmark themselves say that it is impossible to directly compare Android devices and "apple" systems.

ASUS offers many branded accessories for its phone. Complete with a smartphone there is already a cooling pad, which is connected via an additional USB-C port. Separately, you can purchase many useful devices for mobile gamers.

In ROG Phone II, everything is done at the highest level. An exception are, perhaps, two main cameras. They are not bad, but obviously do not correspond to a device with a price of 60-70 thousand rubles. But the display here is gorgeous. Yes, it has competitors in terms of color reproduction, size, brightness and other parameters. But a frequency of 120 Hz is something amazing. Moreover, the hardware installed here will completely pull out such a frame rate if, of course, the developers of the game initially provided for its support.

Advantages:

• first-class display;
• huge 6000 mAh battery;
• additional devices;
• amount of RAM and internal memory;
• better gaming performance
• the original appearance of the smartphone.

Disadvantages:

• significant weight;
• no protection against water.

3. Apple iPhone 11

Even the basic version of the iPhone 11 Pro has an impressive cost. Afford such a device can not many buyers. But if you are not interested in anything but Apple products, and the previous generation of “apple” smartphones does not meet the requirements, then take a look at iPhone 11. The powerful A13 Bionic processor installed in this smartphone is no different from the “stone” used in older versions. Yes, and the amount of RAM here is similar - 4 GB, which guarantees the stable operation of any programs.

The screen in the iPhone 11 is simpler: IPS instead of OLED with a resolution reduced to 1792 × 828 pixels. With the diagonal increased to 6.1 inches, this provides a pixel density of 324 per inch. However, this is still one of the best displays on the market, which is extremely pleasant to use. The dual camera here takes similar pictures, and you have to abandon only the telephoto, which is not very critical, because optical zoom and stabilization are in place. And the iPhone 11, like the older version of the smartphone, can write 4K video with a frame rate of 60 fps.

Advantages:

• large and colorful screen;
• perfect system optimization;
• performance in any tasks;
• sound quality stereo speakers;
• one of the best smartphones in autonomy;
• premium quality materials and workmanship.

Disadvantages:

• weak power supply included.

4. OnePlus 7T Pro 8 / 256GB

The first thing you pay attention to when you get acquainted with the OnePlus 7T Pro is its design: it is incredibly beautiful. Together with impeccable assembly, the clear appearance makes it clear that this is not just any smartphone, but a real flagship. True, its back cover turned out to be too slippery, so all the beauty, alas, have to be hidden under the cover.

If desired, users can save about 6 thousand rubles by purchasing the OnePlus 7 Pro. This smartphone is similar to the older model, not only the name, but also the screen, design, cameras and other characteristics. The only difference is that in the younger version of the Snapdragon 855 without the "Plus" prefix.

In addition to an advanced hardware platform, the device also hides a 4085 mAh battery that supports proprietary OnePlus Warp Charge 30 fast charging technology. We were also impressed by the 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 × 1440 pixels. And yet there are no cutouts, because the front camera leaves the smartphone case.

Advantages:

• impressive performance;
• excellent appearance;
• the quality of the photo on the main camera using AI;
• excellent display without cutouts;
• battery life.

Disadvantages:

• the case is quite slippery;
• no support for wireless charging.

5.realme X2 Pro 8 / 128GB

Quality screen with integrated fingerprint scanner and 20: 9 aspect ratio. Processor Snapdragon 855 Plus, Adreno 640 graphics and 8 GB of RAM. Immediately 4 main cameras offering excellent photo and video quality, as well as 5x optical zoom. And also NFC, 3.5 mm jack, excellent design, perfect assembly and fast charging VOOC 3.0 from Oppo. How much do you think all this should cost?

If we were talking about any LG or HTC, then the price tag here would have long exceeded 50, or even 60 thousand rubles. But before us is the Chinese company realme, offering the cheapest smartphone in the world with the best (at the time of the review) “stuffing”. Already, the X2 Pro model can be found on sale at an official price of 32,990 rubles.

But what did the manufacturer save by trying to achieve such a cost? In fact, there are no compromises. The realme brand is owned by the Chinese BBK corporation, which also owns Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus. It is thanks to the existing developments of these brands that the manufacturer managed to outperform competitors in terms of price / quality ratio.

Advantages:

• one of the fastest smartphones at an affordable price in the market;
• low cost for its capabilities;
• chinese flagship killer;
• liquid cooling;
• excellent screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz;
• the main camera consists of 4 modules;
• impressive battery charging speed;
• stable operation of wireless modules.

Disadvantages:

• lack of support for FM radio;
• branded shell is not finalized.

6. Samsung Galaxy S10 + 8 / 128GB (Snapdragon 855)

The review continues one of the best smartphones by customer reviews - Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. Traditionally for the series, the device received a protective glass with rounded edges. IP68 certification has also been preserved, which provides protection against dust and water splashes (including immersing the smartphone by one and a half meters for up to 30 minutes). However, this is only in theory, because water entering the enclosure is not considered a warranty case. But accidentally dropping the device into a puddle or rinsing it under the tap, the owner is unlikely to break it.

Smartphones from the Galaxy S10 line are also offered with Exynos branded stones. However, in most tasks, they are not inferior, but inferior to Qualcomm.

The front camera of the smartphone consists of two modules. The second here is used only to blur the background. However, the usual “ten” can do the same, so in S10 +, the dual front camera is primarily a design element (for example, when installing wallpapers that combine with it). There are three main modules in a phone with a powerful processor: a telephoto with f / 2.4 aperture, wide-angle with a changing aperture of f / 1.5 and f / 2.4, as well as an ultra-wide with a resolution of 16 megapixels.

Advantages:

• ultrasound fingerprint scanner;
• screen with a resolution of QHD (19: 9);
• chic functionality;
• great sound;
• decent flagship cameras;
• dust and water protection according to the IP68 standard;
• cool AMOLED screen 6.4 inches;
• 4100 mAh capacious battery.

Disadvantages:

• fingerprint scanner is not very fast;
• the camera sometimes shoots mediocre.

7. Honor 20 Pro 8 / 256GB

What Honor brand is able to attract the attention of customers, so it's design. All smartphones of this Chinese brand look just fine, especially when it comes to flagships. The model 20 Pro uses a three-layer glass on the rear panel, beautifully "playing" with colors in the light. Especially successful, in our opinion, is the purple version.

The Chinese phone is equipped with a powerful processor and a good 4000 mAh battery. The front panel of the smartphone is a 6.26-inch IPS-matrix, in the upper left corner of which is a 32-megapixel camera. The diameter of the hole for it is only 4.5 mm, so the module almost does not rush into the eyes.

The main camera, as befits modern flagship smartphones, is a quad. The Sony IMX586 sensor at 48 MP is used as the main module, and 16 MP wide-angle (117 degrees), a 80 mm telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 2-megapixel module for macro shooting complement it.

Advantages:

• fingerprint scanner on the side;
• excellent autonomy;
• 4G signal stability;
• the main camera unit supports optical stabilization and laser autofocus;
• system optimization at a decent level;
• worthy frontalka.

Disadvantages:

• lack of a cover in the kit;
• rejection of the audio jack.

8. HUAWEI P30 Pro

In the eighth position of the rating is placed not only a smartphone with very powerful hardware, but also an excellent camera phone. In the DxOMark rating, this smartphone is in the top ten. Moreover, it bypasses almost all the participants in our review, only slightly inferior to the iPhone 11 in the video. But the pictures on the Huawei P30 Pro are just wonderful.

In addition to the Pro version, the P30 line also has a regular and “lightweight” model.

Today, the Huawei smartphone is not among the top ten in terms of performance. However, there is not a single task that would make the smartphone slow down, and taking into account other advantages and attractive prices, the P30 Pro has almost no competitors. Yes, and protection against water / dust according to the IP68 standard so far is not found in all flagships.

Advantages:

• fantastic camera;
• system performance;
• high-quality communication modules;
• gaming performance;
• autonomy and charging speed;
• design, protection against water and dust.

Disadvantages:

• monaural speaker;
• no 3.5 mm, which is in the P30.

9. Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro 8 / 256GB

Stylish, convenient, high-quality assembled and, importantly, inexpensive smartphone with a powerful platform. For our readers, the Redmi K20 Pro may be familiar with the name Mi 9T Pro. These devices are similar in terms of hardware, design, and size to the nearest millimeter. This is explained by the fact that the Mi 9T Pro is a version of the Redmi K20 Pro for the international market. But the latter is offered cheaper here - from 25,990 rubles.

For such a pleasant price, Xiaomi offers its customers an excellent display made using AMOLED technology. There are no cutouts in it, since the front camera extends from the upper end, and the fingerprint scanner is located at the bottom. The glass back panel is offered in three original colors. However, the owner is unlikely to wear a smartphone without a case. Simple of black plastic, by the way, in the kit.

Inside one of the most interesting Android smartphones, the Snapdragon 855 with Adreno 640 graphics is installed. Their performance is enough for any games and applications. There is not a single complaint about the memory size: 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. But keep in mind that the latter cannot be expanded. There are three main cameras in the device: 48, 8 and 13 MP. One of the modules offers 2x optical zoom, but optical stabilization, alas, is not here.

Advantages:

• luxurious design;
• powerful "iron";
• high-quality microphone and speaker;
• cool display with sophisticated frames;
• scanner under the screen;
• main camera;
• there is a 3.5 mm jack.

Disadvantages:

• chinese firmware.

10. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro

And the review completes another popular smartphone with a powerful processor from Xiaomi. Model Mi Note 10 Pro was introduced only at the end of November last year, but it has already managed to gain incredible popularity among users. The first thing that surprises the smartphone is 5 main cameras at once. Moreover, many manufacturers should get Xiaomi to place a bunch of modules so that it does not look strange.

The hardware platform here is not top-end (Snapdragon 730G and Adreno 618), however it is enough for any games, not to mention demanding programs.

The design of the front panel of the Mi Note 10 Pro, the manufacturer himself spied on a competitor. The same neat teardrop-shaped cutout for the front, the same small chin and the same rounded screen sides as the P30 Pro. There are no problems with this, which cannot be said about the case itself: it is incredibly slippery, so the cover on the smartphone is not just recommended, but required. Yes, and the bulging camera has to it.

Advantages:

• photographic opportunities;
• smoothness and stability of the OS;
• brightness and color rendition of the screen;
• gaming performance;
• excellent battery;
• chic appearance;
• rAM and read-only memory.

Disadvantages:

• the body is extremely slippery;
• no wireless charging.

For this TOP, we selected the best smartphones with powerful processors that are suitable for the most complex tasks. For this reason, each of them, including budget devices, can provide you with excellent performance in all modern projects. Preference should be given to the middle or highest price segment only if you want to run all the heaviest games at maximum graphic settings or want to purchase a device with a margin for the future. Also, the purchase of more expensive models of smartphones makes sense with increased demands on the camera, screen or other components of a mobile phone.

Every month, new and improved smartphones appear on the mobile markets. Manufacturers take into account the requirements of users and try to please in all respects. But how to choose a smartphone so that it quickly and without fail copes with the tasks. After all, we are all familiar with the situation when our device starts to slow down or freeze while working with applications or during games. And all this is because we often do not notice how we load the device while opening different applications at the same time. To do this, you need a good processor to make the phone work much faster and not make you wait. Given the feedback and user requirements, we decided to make a rating of the most powerful smartphones in 2017, which boast of reliability and have a good ratio of performance and functionality.

Nokia 8 Dual sim

Nokia has introduced its flagship smartphone with the latest version of Android, powerful hardware and two cameras. The model received a small 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440. Perfect for lovers of compact and neat devices. The elegant smartphone received cameras (the main 13 + 13 megapixels and 13 megapixels front). Fans of selfies and video bloggers will definitely appreciate the function with two-way shooting, which allows you to simultaneously use the main and front cameras, displaying two photos or videos on the screen. In the heart of the smartphone is installed Snapdragon 835 paired with Adreno 540 video graphics. The phone has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory.

Main characteristics:

• Android 7.1;
• Screen 5.3 inches, resolution 2560 × 1440;
• Camera: main 13/13 MP, front 13 MP;
• Battery 3090 mAh;

Pros:

1. Fresh OS version;
2. Two-way shooting function;
3. Nimble processor;
4. Great cameras.

Minuses:

1. Lack of led notification signal.
2. Weak battery;
3. Difficult to find accessories.

Samsung Galaxy S8

In sixth place, we all know - the best frameless phablet from Samsung. The smartphone is famous for its “endless” display, and this is a great success in terms of design. Galaxy S8 is the best in all respects. The smartphone received a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2960 × 1440 pixels. Fans of games will be satisfied with a fast processor and a powerful graphics chip. Stable performance also supports RAM. The main camera received 12 megapixels, the front 8 megapixels, the quality of photos does not lag behind its competitors.

Main characteristics:

• Android 7.0;
• Screen 5.8 inches, resolution 2960 × 1440;
• Camera: main 12 MP, front 8 MP;
• Memory: operational 4 GB, built-in 64 GB;
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 octa-core processor, Adreno 540 video chip;
• 3000 mAh battery;

Pros:

1. Beautiful design;
2. Good cameras;
3. Moisture protection;
4. Loud speaker.

Minuses:

1. Slippery;
2. I would like the battery more;
3. Price.

HTC U11

Recently, the public was presented a novelty - HTC U11. This is the best smartphone of the company, which demonstrates excellent features and fast performance. U11 surprised with good sound, a large battery and quality cameras. For stability, the top-end eight-core Snapdragon 835 processor and 6 gigabytes of RAM are responsible. The smartphone works with two SIM cards with 4G network support. It is worth noting that no one expected such changes from the company. However, you need to pay for good quality, the price of your whim will cost around 35 thousand rubles.

Main characteristics:

• Android 7.1;
• 5.5 inches screen, resolution 2560 × 1440;
• Camera: main 12 MP, front 16 MP;
• Memory: operational 6 GB, built-in 128 GB;
• 3000 mAh battery;

Pros:

1. Large amount of memory;
2. Fresh OS version;
3. High-quality screen;
4. Good sound;

Minuses:

1. Easily soiled body;
2. Slippery;
3. Price;
4. It is difficult to find accessories;

Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual

The three leaders in our rating of the most powerful smartphones for 2017-2018 were headed by a smartphone from the popular Sony company. The design turned out to be very tempting, many buyers could not take their eyes off it. Sony do not look at other competitors and do not steal ideas, they have their own task - to bring the product to their own ideal, and it is worth noting that they do it well. The cell phone runs on a Snapdragon 835 processor running an updated version of the OS - Android 8.0, so few models have such an OS. The smartphone boasts excellent cameras that make high-quality and rich pictures. There is enough memory to store files, and if 4 GB is not enough, then there is 64 GB of constant memory. The smartphone could not please the battery, it was installed at 2700 mAh.

Main characteristics:

• Android 8.0;
• Screen 5.2 inches, resolution 1920 × 1080;
• Camera: main 19 megapixels, front 13 megapixels;
• Memory: operational 4 GB, built-in 64 GB;
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 octa-core processor, Adreno 540 video chip;
• Battery 2700 mAh;

Pros:

1. The latest version of the OS;
2. Beautiful design;
3. High-quality assembly.

Minuses:

1. Cameras in poor lighting weakly shoot;
2. The battery holds weakly;
3. The network and the Internet disappear;
4. Not quality GPS work.

Despite the fact that the model was introduced recently, it has already managed to gain popularity among the public. On the forums, the device has only positive reviews, and for good reason. After all, this is the best smartphone that copes with the tasks as quickly as possible. The smartphone is well-assembled, received a large, juicy 5.5-inch screen, covered with Gorilla Glass 5 protective glass. The smartphone copes with multitasking, the eight-core Snapdragon 835 processor is responsible for the smooth operation. Adreno 540 video graphics can cope with modern toys, and you are provided with personal files to store 6 gigabytes of RAM. The capacious battery takes care of a long operating time.

Main characteristics:

• Android 7.0;
• 5.5-inch screen, resolution 1920 × 1080;
• Camera: main 16/16 MP, front 16 MP;
• Memory: operational 6 GB, built-in 64 GB;
• Processor 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, 2450 MHz, Adreno 540 video chip;
• 3300 mAh battery;

Pros:

1. Loud speaker;
2. Smart fingerprint scanner;
3. Superior cameras;
4. There is a quick charge.

Minuses:

1. No moisture protection;
2. Applications often crash and restart;
3. Price.

Stylish and convenient smartphone is located in second place of our TOP. For the umpteenth time, Xiaomi manages to surprise users with its high-quality mobile phones. The smartphone is assembled quite high quality, the housing received moisture protection. The model flaunts a 5.15-inch screen with an oleophobic coating. The quality of your photos will be taken care of by cameras (12 + 12 megapixels and 8 megapixels). The top-end Snapdragon 835 processor is installed in the heart of the smartphone. Adreno 540 video graphics support fast performance, as well as 4 gigabytes of RAM for full-fledged operation of any applications.

Main characteristics:

• Android 7.1;
• Screen 5.15 inches, resolution 1920 × 1080;
• Camera: main 12/12 MP, front 8 MP;
• Memory: operational 4 GB, built-in 64 GB;
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 octa-core processor, Adreno 540 video chip;
• 3350 mAh battery

Pros:

1. Nice and juicy screen;
2. Beautiful design;
3. Stereo sound;
4. Holds charging for a long time.

Minuses:

1. Weak front camera;
2. Lack of audio jack;
3. Heavy.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

At first glance, the iPhone 8 Plus does not stand out. They didn’t particularly work on the design, it is no different from its younger brothers except the rear window. With dimensions (78.1 × 158.4 × 7.5 mm) in the hand, the smartphone looks simply huge, and it certainly cannot fit in your pocket. However, not everything is so bad, thanks to the 5, 5-inch screen, you can comfortably watch movies, read books, play games and surf the Internet. The smartphone runs on an Apple A11 Bionic processor with 6 GB of RAM, which is enough for you to store files and documents. According to reviews of real owners, the battery lasts for a long time. In October 2017, the iPhone 8 Plus was recognized as the most powerful smartphone according to Antutu.

There were times when computers worked using the simplest single-core processor. But gradually, the power of components began to grow. Then something similar began to happen with smartphones. Now many models cope with various tasks better and faster than a desktop computer, not to mention a laptop! In today's selection, we will consider the most powerful smartphones. We will focus on AnTuTu, since it is he who best estimates the performance of portable equipment. Data are current as of February 2019.

What does power depend on?

A variety of components affect the benchmark results:

• CPU  - It is he who is the key to power, with a weak chipset, no other component can provide high speed;
• RAM  - the number of simultaneously running applications depends on its volume, its throughput also affects the functionality;
• Persistent memory - if it is slow, then the programs will work very slowly;
• Graphics Accelerator  - it affects the playback of videos and the launch of three-dimensional games.

The remaining components are likely to affect not the performance, but the width of the functional.

Huawei Mate 20

• CPU: Kirin 970, 8 cores, 2 * 2.6 GHz, 2 * 1.92 GHz, 4 * 1.8 GHz
• Graphics Accelerator:Mali-g76
• RAM:
• AnTuTu benchmark rating:303903

Price: 37 990 rub.

The fastest device as of February 2019 remains Mate 20. The device received a chipset of its own design from the Huawei brand and, as tests show, this solution is the most effective, overtaking the top-end Snapdragon 845 processor. The model is interesting not only for performance, but also for the new case cover, which is designed to improve the aesthetic impression and successfully prevents the appearance of prints. The device received an excellent camera with three matrices - 8 + 12 + 16 megapixels, SuperCharge, a good level of autonomy and high-quality sound with Dolby Atmos.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

•   Are absent.

Honor Magic 2

• CPU:
• Graphics Accelerator:Mali-g76
• RAM:6 GB
• AnTuTu benchmark rating:298628

Price - from 37 000 rubles.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

•   The case is quickly covered with fingerprints, which significantly spoils the impression.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

• CPU:Kirin 980, 8 cores, 2 * 2.6 GHz, 2 * 1.92 GHz, 4 * 1.58 GHz
• Graphics Accelerator:Mali-g76
• RAM:6 GB
• AnTuTu benchmark rating:297294

Price: from 55,490 rubles.

The third place in the ranking is occupied by the older version of the Mate 20 marked Pro. The device is distinguished by a more recent chipset, received an AMOLED matrix against the previous device, and also has a cutout - “eyebrow” versus “drop”. The device features an increased battery capacity of 4200 mAh, as well as support for fast and wireless charging technology. Mate 20 Pro may become a power bank for another smartphone. The device has IP68 moisture protection, which makes it more interesting, but the most important advantage is the powerful camera, recognized as one of the best in the world in 2018. It consists of three modules - 40 + 20 + 8 megapixels. The device has a full set of interfaces, including NFC. Responsible for sound with Dolby Atmos.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

•   Type-C does not always correctly accept external media.

OnePlus 6T

• CPU: Snapdragon 845, 8 cores, 4 * 2.8 GHz, 4 * 1.7 GHz
• Graphics Accelerator:Adreno 630
• RAM:6/8 GB
• AnTuTu benchmark rating:296010

Price: from 34 000 rubles.

Xiaomi Mi5S

• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM 8996 Pro
• Graphics Accelerator:Adreno 530
• RAM:4 GB
• AnTuTu benchmark rating:144 135 points

Price: 25 400 rub.

This Chinese smartphone has not only a powerful processor, but also a large number of wireless modules. In particular, the device transmits data via LTE-A of the twelfth category. The 12-megapixel resolution of the camera may not seem enough to someone, but in practice this is enough to get a high-quality picture. In addition, the main camera is supplemented with an optical image stabilizer, and its aperture is opened to f / 2. Nothing like this can be said only about the "frontal" - it really raises questions.

Advantages

•   Many wireless modules (including Wi-Fi 802.11ac);
•   Good main camera;
•   There is a version with 128 GB of read-only memory;
•   Good IPS display;
•   You can install two SIM cards;
•   There is a fingerprint scanner.

disadvantages

•   The simplest front camera (4 megapixels);
•   There is no slot for a memory card;
•   Not the best quality and sound volume.

OnePlus OnePlus3

• CPU:  MSM8996
• Graphics Accelerator:Adreno 530
• RAM:6 GB
• AnTuTu benchmark rating:140 288 points

Price: 34 700 rub.

This is not the most expensive device, especially if you order it outside of Russia. At the same time, he has very powerful components, albeit one generation behind the devices released in 2016. On the front panel of the smartphone is a 5.5-inch screen, created using AMOLED technology and having a resolution of Full HD. However, many buyers note that even despite such an LCD panel, the device cannot provide long-term autonomous operation. But then it supports a large number of wireless standards

Advantages

•   The maximum amount of RAM;
•   Very good cameras (16 and 8 megapixels);
•   AMOLED screen with high pixel density;
•   It is possible to install two SIM-cards.

disadvantages

•   There is no memory card slot;
•   Not the longest running time;
•   Not the best software.

Vivo Xplay5

• CPU:Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976
• Graphics Accelerator:Adreno 510
• RAM:4 GB
• AnTuTu benchmark rating:138 706 points

Price: 29 700 rub.

Many android smartphones are distributed worldwide. But some models are sold only in certain countries. For example, Xplay5 found in Russia, if possible, then with great difficulty. Most often, this device is ordered in Chinese online stores. The phone is relatively inexpensive and deservedly falls into the rating of the most powerful devices. At the same time, the smartphone offers high-speed Internet access via Wi-Fi 802.11ac or LTE. But its main advantage is the AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels - until some time only Samsung could integrate such screens into its products.

Advantages

•   There is a version with 128 GB of memory;
•   The screen is created using AMOLED technology and has a high resolution;
•   Good cameras (16 and 8 megapixels);
•   Many wireless modules;
•   Decent battery life.

disadvantages

•   There is no microSD card slot;
•   Old Android 5.1.

Conclusion

Attentive readers may have noticed that the market leaders Samsung and Apple did not get into the top of the most productive smartphones. This confirms that the companies have very serious competitors. If the trend does not change, then both brands may lose their market share, because in other indicators, China and other countries have long been looking no worse.