This ranking will present the top 10 best smartphones (i.e. mobile phones, supplemented by the functionality of a pocket personal computer) as of December 2016. The rating is based on reviews in the Yandex Market (only those smartphone models that scored at least 40% of fives were included in the top 10). Also taken into account specifications smartphone (built-in and random access memory, quality of the main and front camera, display quality) and value for money.
IN this list only flagships are included - i.e. models that are positioned by each manufacturer as the newest and best smartphones in model range. But the price is not affordable for everyone and can reach up to 70 thousand rubles. However, this does not apply Chinese manufacturers. The quality of their products is often on par with smartphones from American, South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese brands, but the price is much cheaper. For example, the most cheap smartphone in this top belongs to a well-known Chinese brand and costs only 12.5 thousand rubles.
The rating includes the flagships of six of (American company Apple, South Korean Samsung and LG, Chinese Huawei, Xiaomi, ZTE). The top ten global manufacturers also include Chinese brands Oppo, Vivo, TCL and Lenovo, but the products of the first three are not represented in Russia, and as for Lenovo, this company is concentrated in last years on the budget segment, but flagship models produces under a subsidiary brand of Motorola, which is mainly focused on the US market. Instead of Oppo, Vivo, TCL and Lenovo, the ranking includes leading Taiwanese ASUS manufacturers and HTC Chinese brand OnePlus, as well as the American Google, whose Pixel smartphone, according to experts, has the best camera to date, so it cannot be ignored.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 32Gb
The average price in Russia is 10,800 rubles. Buy Redmi Note 4 32Gb on AliExpress you can for 9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). Xiaomi introduced Redmi note 4 at a presentation in Beijing on August 25, 2016. Flagshiploved by buyers of the Redmi family, whose sales in the world have long exceeded 100 million devices,scored 59% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market(cm.
Mobile phones are becoming an integral part of our lives. The phone market is huge, almost every person on the planet is a potential buyer of a mobile phone or smartphone.
With the increasing popularity of using apps, smartphones have become an indispensable tool in modern life.
The list of top mobile brands consists of Samsung, Apple, followed by Huwaei, Lenovo, Motorola and LG Xiaomi.
ZTE and TCL Alcatel are famous brands, Vivo and OPPO start to conquer the market. Below is a list of the top 10 mobile phone brands in the world in 2016, ranked based on shipment data.
10 Vivo
Vivo is one of the fastest growing mobile brands in the world with sales growth at a fast pace with aggressive market capture.
Vivo was founded in 2009 in China, the brand has become a worldwide famous name in a short period. The company was founded in Dongguan, China. The company is diversified and produces smartphones, software, peripherals and other products related to mobile phones.
BBK Electronics is the parent company of Vivo. Vivo became famous overnight by releasing the most thin smartphone in the world. By 2015, the company has become a recognizable brand, and began to gain popularity around the world. The company focuses on innovation and R&D, has a skilled workforce of 1,500 employees. The company's product portfolio consists of the following series:
X series (expensive phones)
- V series (medium priced phones)
- Y series (affordable smartphones)
The company was able to break into the market in more than 100 countries around the world. The brand has focused on extensive advertising and marketing strategies. The company invests heavily in television advertising, print advertising, online advertising campaigns, etc.,
Wen, this enhanced the brand's image, and made it possible to withstand fierce competition.
In 2016, Vivo became the title sponsor of the T20 cricket league in India.
Total sold: 44 million units
9.TCL Alcatel
TCL Alcatel was founded in 2004 by the merger of TCL and Alcatel in a joint venture, the company has become a prominent player in the mobile phone industry worldwide.
Thanks to China, TCL Alcatel has become major player in the smartphone industry. This brand is present on the stock market in Hong Kong, showing its financial stability and huge popularity of the brand among investors and consumers.
TCL Alcatel sells its products in over 170 countries around the world. TCL Alcatel claims to pay attention to customized solutions for customer needs by focusing on technological innovation. The mission of the company is to supply best products for clients.
Alcatel became a wholly owned subsidiary of TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited.
The company relies on branding and marketing strategies to gain popularity with young people around the world, thus positioning its brand as existing for young people. In addition to smartphones, the company also produces tablets that have excellent specifications.
Range popular smartphones Alcatel:
pixie
-Pop
- Idol
Another important feature brand, is its focus on activities in the field of conservation environment and the health and safety of customers.
The company encourages and supports business ethics, the right policy for workers, efficient supply chain management.
Alcatel makes smartwatches that can be linked to their phones.
Alcatel has been awarded several titles and awards for unique design and innovation.
Total Shipments: 48 million units
Oppo has become one of the leading mobile phone manufacturers in the world in a very short time, breaking into the market through the competition of existing players in the smartphone segment.
Oppo is a company founded in China in 2001. Previously, the company produced MP3 players, but in 2008, the company entered the smartphone market, thus creating a whole new world opportunities for yourself.
Oppo's slogan is "The Art of Technology" which accurately describes the brand's phenomenal growth in a very short amount of time.
Oppo sells its phones in 20 countries around the world.
Initially, the company entered the market in Asian countries: China, India, the Middle East. In addition, the company was also able to attract consumers in the US, Europe, Australia.
Some of the most popular smartphones from Oppo:
Oppo Mirror
- OPPO Neo
- OPPO Joy
- OPPO F1
- OPPO R7
Oppo phones have good performance, including a high-definition camera.
The company has taken many opportunities to market itself with TVCS, investing in online promotion, advertising in newspapers, print media, magazines.
All this improved the image of the company all over the world.
Oppo is the sponsor of the Cricket T20 league champions in India. The company is also a sponsor of one of the football teams in Barcelona.
Total sold: 50 million units
7. ZTE
ZTE is a world leader in smartphones, the company was founded in 1985 in China, and has a global presence around the world.
ZTE is experienced in smartphone manufacturing and is not only the top player in China, but also the leader in the world. The company has almost 70,000 employees.
The range of products includes phones, tablets, software, communication services.
ZTE in the smartphone segment presents a wide range of models. Some of the most popular phones manufactured by ZTE are:
blade series
-Axon series
-Nubia series
-Zmax series
-Grand series
ZTE offers phones in a wide price range, ranging from cheap - with basic features, to more advanced, ending with exclusive premium models.
ZTE is a global brand. The company has cooperation agreements with such telecommunications networks as Vodafone, China Mobile, Telstra.
Total sold: 56 million units
LG Electronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics, mobile phones, household appliances and much more.
LG Electronics, established in 1958, is not only a leading company in South Korea, but also one of the leading consumer electronics companies worldwide.
The LG Group employs more than 80,000 people worldwide who work in more than 110 countries around the world.
LG has become one of the leading manufacturers of mobile phones, smartphones, smart watches, tablets and more.
Some of the more popular smartphones made by LG are:
- LG G-series
- LG G Flex
- LG K series
- LG Nexus
LG has been a pioneer in innovation and is focused on research and development.
In addition to television advertising, online advertising, branding and reaching customers through print advertising campaigns, the brand is associated with events.
LG is associated with popular sports teams such as Formula 1, football clubs throughout Europe, cricket.
These associations have allowed the company to build a strong reputation and have given them competitive advantage over other smart phone manufacturers. LG's "Life's - Good" slogan is one of the most easily recognizable slogans in the world around the world.
The company cares about the environment.
Total sold: 59 million units
5. Xiaomi
The head office of the company is located in Beijing, China.
Xiaomi has established itself as one of the world's leading mobile phone manufacturers.
Despite its youth, the company was founded in 2010, the company with its products has penetrated the global market in the smart phone segment.
There are 8000 qualified employees in the state.
Xiaomi received an investment of 1.1 billion US dollars, and the total value of the company is estimated at 45 billion US dollars.
It has managed to tap big markets like China, The company also has a significant presence in Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Brazil, European countries. Significant presence in China and India.
The company has a unique business model to offer its distributors quality products at reduced prices.
Xiaomi also offers apps, additional products that help the brand generate more revenue.
Another feature of the company that helps keep costs down is that it only sells phones online and has no outlets.
The Xiaomi product range consists of popular brands:Mi Series
- Red Mi Series
In addition to smartphones, the company is increasing its RACH and sales volume in smart watches as well as tablets.
Total sold: 65 million units
Motorola became a subsidiary of Lenovo in 2011.
She acquired mobile unit Motorola Inc, which made the company one of the strongest manufacturers of mobile phones and smartphones in the world.
Lenovo Motorola- based in Illinois in the United States of America, has a global presence around the world.
The company has extensive experience in the production of smartphones, tablets, smart watches. The staff is 3400 employees.
Motorola has a strong financial backing and hence a huge amount of money has been invested in Scientific research and development.
In 2015, Lenovo and Motorola fully merged their operations with each other and collectively focused on the design, manufacture of mobile phones.
However, during the transfer of ownership of the company from one company to another, there was a phase with significant layoffs of employees.
Some brands from Motorola:
Moto G
-Moto X
- Moto E
- Moto Maxx
- Moto Razr
The company is also a leader in innovative offerings such as smartwatches like the Moto 360, which have enabled the company to increase their overall sales.
Motorola also has a unique value proposition where it allows its consumers to customize their own phones to suit their own needs and requirements. The company has continuously strived to maximize brand visibility through advertising campaigns on TV, print, online media. In addition, the sponsorship gave the brand unprecedented visibility, which led to increased sales worldwide.
Total sold: 72 million units
Founded in China in 1987, Huawei is one of the leading handset and telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the world.
The company has a strong presence in segments such as smartphones, broadband networks, tablets, computers, which makes the company a very strong and powerful brand.
The total workforce of the company exceeds 160,000 people. The company has 16 research and development centers around the world.
Huawei has strategic partnerships with brands such as TalkTalk, Vodafone, Orange, BT, Motorola.
The brand's product range includes:
honor series
- Y-series
- Enjoy series
- Mate Series
-MediaPad series
-Ascent series
Products are present in more than 160 countries around the world.
The company has been repeatedly noted by the world media as one of the most innovative companies in the world, as well as a very favorable place for people who build their careers with growing opportunities. Awards and recognition have further strengthened the brand in a dynamic, competitive industry.
Total sold: 104 million copies
2 Apple
Apple Inc was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in 1976.
Now the company is one of the most well-recognized brands in the world, especially for devices such as Mac and iPhone.
Apple is the world leader in the production of smartphones, consumer electronics, software. In terms of global reach, the company has more than 100 exclusive stores in more than 15 countries, but products are sold in more than 40 countries through online stores.
In 2007, Steve Jobs released the first iPhone, a smartphone brand that has been a pioneer in innovation and style ever since.
The iPhone 6 was released to great fanfare in 2014. It also had iPhone modifications 6S and iPhone 6S plus. The features of these phones were the presence of a main camera of 12 megapixels and a front camera of 5 megapixels.
However, new technology, known as 3D was introduced for the first time.
Most popular Apple products:
iPhone 6
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6S Plus
-iPhone SE
Released in 2016 new iPhone 6, but its worldwide sales have just begun.
The exclusivity of the iPhone is enhanced by the availability of more than a million apps in Apple store, which can be used by users for free or for a fee.
Along with the iPhone, the company is promoting smart watch, which can be compatible with all iPhones released after iPhone5.
The Apple, Inc logo is one of the most popular logos in the world. Marketing and branding is a key aspect of Apple's brand growth.
Total sold: 225 million units
Samsung mobile phones, a subsidiary of the global consumer electronics giant Samsung Electronics, is the undisputed leader in the smartphone segment around the world, accounting for almost 30% of the world's share of this company.
Samsung Electronics, founded in South Korea in 1969, is a pioneer in the field of electronics.
More than 300,000 employees work for the company worldwide. Global sales of products are carried out in about 80 countries. Samsung was one of the first companies to introduce smartphones into its product portfolio.
It helped them overthrow the once strong Nokia, which has been the leader in the mobile phone market for many years.
Since 2013, Samsung started use as operating system android only.
Each year, the company has consistently sold more than 300 million units of products, which has allowed the company to become the world leader in the smartphone segment.
Some of the more popular Samsung phones are:
- samsung galaxy S series
-Samsung Galaxy J series
-Samsung Galaxy A series
- Samsung Galaxy Note series
- Samsung Galaxy Grand series
Samsung is in a strong financial position thanks to product diversification. The company is an aggressive marketer and spends over $14 billion on advertising.
In addition to advertising, the brand is a sponsor of major events such as the Olympic Games. It is also a sponsor of many sports teams. In 2016 Samsung Galaxy S7 occasionally exploded with users, which led to the need for a recall of these smartphones. How much this will affect sales can be judged by the results of 2017.
Total sold: 320 million units
Thinking about upgrading your smartphone, but confused by the variety of models, we are happy to make the task easier and offer the best smartphones of 2016. The rating (Top-10) takes into account the feedback from Yandex.Market users and the scores obtained from official tests and reviews of authoritative world publications: TopTenReviews, CHIP, TechRadar and PhoneArena. The list contains the most productive and optimal phone models in terms of price-quality ratio.
10. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
RUB 54,990
Android 5.1
What do owners get for this price? 5.5-inch screen, 23 megapixel camera to be the envy of all selfies (hybrid autofocus and digital noise reduction are included), three GB of RAM and 32 ROM memory, a 3430 mAh battery. Disadvantages: heats up during video playback, bulky.
37 826 rubles.
Android Marshmallow 6.0
This is the first all-metal flagship smartphone from the Nexus line. It is thin, sleek and looks very stylish. Battery - built-in (3450 mAh) and with an official charger equipped with USB-C port, charging from 15% to 90% occurs in 30 minutes. Screen 5.7-inch, memory - three GB RAM and 32/64 / 128 GB ROM, two cameras - 12.3 (with laser autofocus) and 8 MP. Perhaps, optimal ratio price/quality in smartphone rankings 2016.
8. Apple iPhone 6S
RUB 51,890
OS - iOS 9
The new 4.7-inch iPhone 6S handles games and apps faster than its predecessor and boasts a feature that Apple likens to the introduction of multi-touch. It is called 3D Touch and allows you to perform a variety of actions, taking into account the force of pressing the screen. Built-in memory - 16, 64 or 128 GB, operational - 2. Disadvantages: large size, the camera protrudes slightly from the case, expensive accessories.
7. HTC 10
39 990 rubles.
Android 6.0
5.2 inch smartphone with 3000 mAh battery and strong metal case. Users praise the sound from both speakers and headphones. Octa-core processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976. The native 32 GB memory can be expanded up to 2048 GB. year, its characteristics and appearance so far unknown.
Disadvantage: the smartphone is quite thick and heavy, but some users will like it.
6LG G5
40 498 rubles.
Android 6.0.1
Rating newcomer, 5.3-inch model upgraded to 7 android versions, delights users thanks to the top "stuffing" (four nuclear processor Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820), removable battery (2800 mAh), and excellent cameras (16 MP + 8 MP) with laser focus. 32 GB of memory can be converted to 128 GB by purchasing a memory card.
The downside is slow Wi-Fi.
5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
12 990 rubles.
Android 5.1
If you need a rebuttal to the “cheap but bad Chinese” stereotype, then buy this smartphone with a 5.5-inch display, a powerful (4050 mAh) battery and a 6-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 processor. It will serve you no worse than advertised European brands, and in a few years it will be possible to pass it on to grown children. Memory (32 and 3 GB, built-in and operational, respectively) is enough for games and programs. And if not enough, then you can expand up to 128 GB.
4. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
59 990 rubles.
Android 6.0
A more capacious (3600 mAh) battery, a large 5.5-inch screen - these are the differences between this device and the number three of the top 10 smartphones.
3. Samsung Galaxy S7
48 450 rubles.
Android 6.0
The Samsung Galaxy S6 was last season's best smartphone, and the iPhone 7 topped the smartphone rankings in 2016. Samsung has taken into account what users want: longer battery life, water resistance, and a memory card slot. Advantages of the smartphone: 4 gigabytes of RAM and 32 gigabytes of ROM, expandable up to 200 memory cards, 3000 mAh battery, 5.1-inch screen, 12 MP camera with LED flash. Cons: glass is not very scratch resistant, battery is not removable.
2. Google Pixel XL
124 970 rubles.
Android 7.1
Top-end, high-status, expensive - and that's all about the smartphone "size XL" (in regular version the screen is smaller and the battery is weaker). Pros: very bright 5.5-inch display, 12.30 MP camera with laser autofocus, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM 8996 Pro chip, 3450 mAh battery. But it is only sold in a small number of Russian stores, so the price is very high.
1. Apple iPhone 7 (7 Plus)
74,500 rubles.
One of the most beautiful and in the ranking. It has a 4.7-inch display (5.5 in Apple iPhone 7 Plus), taking into account the force of pressing, different size built-in storage (32, 128 or 256 GB), fast A10 Fusion quad-core processor and new touch button instead of the old Home. And also a great camera (12 MP) with optical stabilization. But there is no headphone jack, for some this is a "trick", while for others it is an unfortunate innovation.
The best smartphones of 2016, the ranking of authoritative publications
Smartphone rating 2016, TopTenReviews version
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Smartphone rating 2016, PhoneArena version
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Since there are no more high-profile flagship announcements for 2016, this list of the best smartphones of 2016 can be considered final.
The presented rating will save time spent on independent search for the most popular models in 2016 . Detailed information is described here , including the power , characteristics , design and cost of the best smartphones .
Apple iPhone 6
iPhone 6 has a lot of power, but it is also economical. The smooth metal surface blends into the glass of the new HD Retina display to complete the look of the device. The hardware part works great with software. Camera received the new kind autofocus, the ability to shoot panoramas, a barometer appeared, thanks to which you can count the number of mastered steps.
Samsung Galaxy S7
This South Korean flagship has a cost of 53 thousand dollars. rubles. The phone has rave reviews. The characteristics of the model are a screen of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 2560 × 1440, Android 6.0, 32 GB of permanent memory and 4 GB of RAM. It is possible to increase the memory up to 200 GB, which even the 6th iPhone does not have. Galaxy S7 has 2 sim cards. The main camera is 12 megapixel and front 5 megapixel. The advantages are in the lens, which has a large aperture, enlarged pixels of the matrix. Also introduced is Dual Pixel technology, which means two photodiodes.
There is the possibility of wireless charging, as well as shooting underwater.
LG G5
Third place in the ranking is occupied by LG G5. It is equipped with two SIM cards , an eight - core processor , a 5.3 - inch screen and Android 6 system , a 16 megapixel camera and a powerful 2800 mAh battery . Thanks to the latest quality, you can be in active mode for a long time. It does not hang when running a large number of applications. High screen resolution allows you to take great pictures.
4) HTC One M10
Such popularity of the model is due to cost reduction. But at the same time, the phone is considered worthy, because in it OS Android 4.0 , screen 4.3 inches , covered with tempered glass , shooting function is carried out in Full HD quality . The cost of the phone is 15 thousand rubles. rubles.
Xiaomi Mi 5
For the first time, the Xiaomi brand got into the ranking of the best phones. Previously, this brand was successful only in China. The flagship Mi 5 is already known throughout Russia today. At the same time, the price of about 300 dollars is especially attractive.
Microsoft Lumia 950
The device supports 2 SIM cards, is equipped with an eight-core processor that runs on Windows 10. Screen 5.7 inches. Durable glass guarantees the safety of the display , it is scratch - resistant and impact resistant . In talk mode, the phone can withstand two days, as a result of a powerful battery. It's pretty high performance a model that does not slow down when running multiple applications. Thanks to the infrared sensor, you can unlock your phone by looking at it.
Huawei P9
The main advantage of the model is a very powerful 8-core processor. Together with the memory of 4 GB, the phone is the most powerful model in the entire ranking.
Sony Xperia Z5
Specifications are not inferior even to the giants Apple or Samsung. Case Sony waterproof and elegant. The Xperia Z5 has a fingerprint sensor as well as the latest Snapdragon 810 processor with 3 gigabytes of memory. The 5.2-inch screen has a great look as a result of Bravia technology. The camera has a 23 megapixel sensor and improved autofocus.
ASUS Z1 Titan
The model has amazing characteristics. These are 4 speakers, 6 GB memory, tempered glass on the screen and Android 7.0 OS. which will create the impression that a person is looking not to the side, but into the eyes. This is real thanks to the dual lens camera located on 2 sides of the display in the center.
The developers also introduced sound transmission technology using screen glass.
The innovation lies in the solar battery , which looks like a special film applied to the screen . The main disadvantage of such a function will be a decrease in the quality of the image on the screen.
Each smartphone rating has its own unique development, which includes extensive functionality. At the same time, many models have a low cost, which is very important for modern buyers.
Thanks to the rating you will be able to choose a suitable model for yourself among numerous options so that the phone will please you with proper operation. Good luck with your choice!
2016 is coming to an end, it's time to take stock. Among mobile devices primarily interested in smartphones. Let's talk about them now. I must say right away that each device from this collection is not just a piece of iron from the outgoing year. All smartphones are worthy and have a decent margin of safety. That's why they are the best.
This selection does not claim to be the most objective and complete. Of course, I could not cover the entire market of mobile devices. Something for one reason or another passed me by, and some device is worthy, but we are not for sale and are not interested in compatriots. We will also ignore such devices.
With all the devices presented here, I somehow communicated. Therefore, I advise you to pay attention to them when choosing your mobile assistant.
Let's line up all our heroes in a certain gradation. Let's break it down into categories. There are expensive devices, there are medium ones, and there are also budget models. In each segment, we have a leader in the first place, a device that conceded to it in the second, and then it’s clear. Go!
Tops. From 40 000 rubles
The most expensive and high-quality devices of this year. Buying them, you get a full stuffing, the maximum possible. Manufacturers of such devices usually provide best service for their customers, and this also costs some money. That is why, spending 45 thousand rubles and more on a smartphone, you should not clamp another 5-10 thousand and it is better to buy a gadget from the official delivery, with full service and a guarantee. Do not agree? Well, God is your judge.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
For real smart smartphone with a large curved display. I didn’t share the well-deserved first place with his younger brother (usual), because he looks somewhat cartoonish against the background of a large and serious “edge”.
Samsung, as always (the last 2-3 years), managed to create the most technologically advanced device. Do you want to be at the peak of progress, get best display, a camera that plugs digital cameras worth up to 20 kilorubles into your belt, and the most sophisticated software - take the S7 Edge. An uncompromising solution from all sides, with a corresponding cost - 59,990 rubles.
iPhone 7
This device started another two-year cycle of the company's smartphones, which means it offers an interesting design and characteristics of a qualitatively new level than its predecessor.
You can treat it however you like. Apple, endlessly scold her, call her "cake" or vice versa, worship and thoughtlessly buy all the new items. But it is worth recognizing the objective reality - everyone wants an iPhone. Young people only talk about him. In an advertisement for washing powder, there is an iPhone on the housewife's desk, and on the advertising brochure in the passage of a bank specialist at the workplace, there is also an iPhone. In the next newfangled series, your favorite hero has what? Of course iPhone! He is everywhere and whether we want it or not, but it is a symbol of our time.
For those who don't understand. Samsung smartphones and Apple is useless and pointless to compare with each other. The first is bought because it is a technologically advanced device, the second because society insists on the “right” choice. And that's two around the world: logic reigns in one, emotions, psychology and product placement in the other. Nevertheless, smartphones are iconic and unambiguously dictate the rules for the entire market.
Former A-brands
There were no more top-end, and most importantly, iconic devices for the whole year. Sony releases pleasant, but very strange smartphones. Everything seems to be fine, cool, but you start to compare, you understand that they are asking for the same amount of money as for the Galaxy S7 / iPhone 7. In general, well, it’s in fig.
LG is generally one big experiment that only causes bewilderment. Last year there was a very interesting G4, this year.
HTC - what kind of company is this anyway?
At the end of the year, we were presented with a fierce device, which so far is not really sold anywhere and no one can boast of the experience of close communication with it. Hence, the 9th "mate" is not included in our selection and, most likely, will be able to claim the title of one of the best players in the market in the first half of 2017.
Flagships are cheaper. 30,000 - 40,000 rubles
Frankly, this is the most meaningless category. Smartphones at this level are all weird. to flagship and expensive devices(read iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7/S7 Edge) they fall short in terms of different reasons. And in comparison with the rest of the market, they all lose in price. Take at least HTC One 10 is a boring, seemingly productive, but unforgivably expensive smartphone. Besides, OnePlus 3 is never a competitor.
And yet, I still managed to find three devices that are worth paying attention to. Anyway…
One Plus 3
The smartphone was released this summer and, unlike the previous, second generation, regained the status of the “killer” of flagships. In my opinion. It has a chic build, a thin, elegant design, a monstrous filling (6 GB of RAM, for a minute), great camera, but most importantly software. Perhaps there are no devices in the world so dug up and down where you can install not one, not two, but several dozen quite high-quality and entertaining firmware.
Disclaimer. Why am I mentioning the Letyshops service? And because, firstly, I myself have not tried any other, and secondly, I want you to save money. This compilation is not only entertaining, it should also be useful. This is my extended answer to you on the topic: “What to buy for ... rubles?”. Use on health!
And thirdly, yes, I get a small percentage with Letyshops. Well, these three reasons fit right together.
Nubia Z11
Official supply
Smartphones from the “went and bought on the way home from work” series. Gadgets perfectly fit several criteria that are important for many: there is a certain amount of money, you want it here and now, with a guarantee, and so as not to be some bullshit without the Russian language and normal firmware.
Asus Zenfone 3
The Zenfone series surprises me extremely positively. Or rather, only one model -. I have not reached the others yet, but by analogy with the previous generation, I estimate that they will not really come to me.
ZE520KL is perhaps the most balanced, powerful, beautiful and officially sold device in our country. If you take something within 25,000 rubles, then only him.
Last year, I was genuinely pleased with the Zenfone 2 ZE551ML. It was sold for 18,000 rubles, and for this money it was impossible to buy something at least close in quality and performance. I have recommended it to so many people. Almost everyone listened, bought and were satisfied. All this I mean is that this year the situation is repeating itself. So I lay great expectations and to the next "zenfon".
Actual cost: 23,990 rubles
Huawei Nova
If not the third Zenfone, then definitely Nova. Almost the same, with very minor differences, with the same excellent camera and a very promising Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. A thing for those who for some reason did not like Asus.
Price: 22 990 rubles
Top budget employees. 10,000 - 18,000 rubles
When buying any device from this category, we spend little money, we get a lot of goodies. Unfortunately, we will not find anything interesting in official retail here. All smartphones will have to be ordered from China. The better, the more savings.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Success of the year. If people order some kind of smartphone from China, then this is the XRN3 Pro, because in terms of the ratio of characteristics and cost, we have a top-end gadget. And he remains so to this day. No wonder many online stores continue to make various promotions on it. By the way, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor is a good start for the future. Its performance will last for a year, and then the Note 5 will arrive in time to replace it.
Current price: 10 000 rubles
Pleasant appearance, good screen and the processor, excellent software optimization - all this creates the feeling that the device costs more than it really is. And the feelings are true, I must admit.
Price: 5,000 rubles
Conclusion and predictions
In 2016, a lot of smartphones were released. New names have entered the market, and Huawei has become the world's third-largest supplier of smart mobile devices. Meanwhile, Apple and Samsung have made several strategic mistakes. And if the mistakes of the Cupertino team will be noticeable only tomorrow, then the South Korean giant felt the negative and very serious consequences almost instantly.
All this I mean that we live in a very interesting time and become witnesses of events on a truly planetary scale, albeit within the same sphere human life. So much has happened in just one year, so many things have shaped the market, so things are accelerating and will continue to accelerate in 2017.
Either way, the purpose of this article is to help you make the right choice. I hope this collection and our site as a whole is useful to you. In the meantime, Happy New Year to all readers! Health, happiness and prosperity!
