Inexpensive smartphones with 6 inch screen.

If a 5-year-old microwave oven is fundamentally no different from a new one (because there is nothing to add to it), and a 2016 computer is almost equal in power to a 2011 computer (because Intel is fooling around in the absence of competitors), then with smartphones such trick is already won't pass. Even if you find not "broken" Sony Xperia Z Ultra, the flagship phablet of 2013, in perfect condition, it will no longer cause delight in you.

Because the display in a smartphone that cost $680 (40,000 rubles at the current exchange rate) barely reaches the “buckets” worth 10,000 rubles in brightness, and in terms of speed it is equal to the models that the Chinese sell on Aliexpress for 6.5 thousand. This is if you forget that non-removable battery in an old smartphone, it’s barely alive, the case heats up, and the camera evokes despondency. At the same time, new “top-class” spade phones are no longer produced.

But huge smartphones are very popular in Asia, and progress does not stand still, so the budget “shovel phone” today will be cooler than the flagships that we dreamed of in the era of “32 dollars”. And Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the best "overgrown" budget class, and the best smartphone in terms of price / quality ratio with big screen.

Not everything in it is made with the latest technology - 1920x1080 pixels at 6.44 inches look ... tolerable, no more. And the Snapdragon 625 is the fastest of the cheap processors, below only the very “pensioner” chips.

But stereo speakers and high-quality IPS-matrix! But slim body without mass-produced plastic inserts on the back panel. But good autonomy and not bad (not the flagship one, which they are trying to advertise, but quite the level of Meizu MX6 or samsung galaxy A5 2017) camera! And the price is only 20 thousand rubles, even after “cheating” by the efforts of cellular stores.

If you properly "pick" Aliexpress, you can find a little more expensive and cool stuffing models. But for everyone who does not want to master the tricks of flashing, check whether the Russian 4G Internet models from Podbenesnaya “pull” or do not want to contact Chinese online stores at all, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the best phablet, almost without flaws.

Meizu M3 Max - the cheapest of the quality

For many Muscovites, it is vital to eat "quick response noodles" and at the same time pay off the loan for their broken iphone, but even 100 km from the capital other smartphones rule the ball. As a “reviewer”, my eyes are on my forehead when in 2017 I see in public transport owners of 7-year-old Samsung Galaxy S or 6-year-old Sony Xperia Arc. “How do you use them at all?” I ask guys and girls who are far from retirement age. "And what is wrong? WhatsApp and Viber are working, music is playing - everything is in order, ”they answer me and open mobile version"VKontakte" from the built-in browser...

And at such moments it hits me like a current - here they are, realities! While we cheerfully slander Samsung for 1.5 GB of RAM in the Galaxy A3 and are indignant that the Snapdragon 625 will not replace the 660 in new models, ordinary workers through pain and suffering use mobile phones as slow devices for texting and music on the go. No selfies, Pokemon or other perversions!

And that's why I, knowing with my mind that Helio processor P10 is outdated even in comparison with the mass-produced Snapdragon 625, and, being aware that the cameras in the Meizu M3 Max quality I'm not happy, but I still recommend it for purchase.

Because the Meizu budget phablet looks great - the “iPhone” design is even prettier than the appearance of the plump Mi Max 2. And 3 GB of RAM + 64 GB on internal storage for 12 thousand - a strong "state employee" for instant messengers, video and music.

Yes, it barely plays games, and Android 6.0 is unlikely to ever be updated in this model to new version. But the smartphone is durable, with good autonomy, hardy and inexpensive - for all non-enthusiasts, this is enough. Moreover, the choice of models with a diagonal of "6 inches or more" in the budget class, to put it mildly, is small.

Huawei P8 Max - the maximum screen size at the minimum price

It is today that manufacturers are trying not to take risks and release smartphones that fit in a trouser pocket - in the recent past it was fashionable to "bury" 7-inch tablets with models with a close display diagonal and the ability to make calls. The idea has become obsolete, mass smartphones have stalled for a long time at the “5.5-inch” mark, and only in 2017, manufacturers began to “stretch” huge displays on compact cases (see LG G6, Samsung Galaxy S8 +). So, Huawei P8 Max is one of the most famous "dinosaurs" at the junction of a smartphone and a tablet.

Two years ago, when the P8 Max was just born, it was an expensive toy - they asked for 420 euros for a novelty (almost 30 thousand rubles). For this money, the working people swept the Samsung Galaxy S6 (35 thousand rubles) and LG G4 (30 thousand rubles) off the shelves, the then unpopular "Chinese" in Russia was not needed by anyone. It hasn't even been officially sold yet.

All this is not very important in 2017 (even if the smartphone was sold, it would still not be left in cellular salons), but the important thing is that for 18 thousand rubles you get the largest of quality smartphones that you can only buy.

Many of the shortcomings of Huawei of those years "self-eliminated" in big model. Hot cpu it cools well in a huge case, the gluttony of the filling is compensated by 4360 mAh in the battery, and the “so-so camera” by the standards of the flagship of 2015, nevertheless, looks good when we talk about a smartphone for 18 thousand in 2017.

The main problem with P8 Max is software. The smartphone, which the Chinese created for the Chinese, suddenly annoys the Chinese in the firmware. That is, the Russian language and Google Play they learned how to implement it into the huge Huawei, but the Chinese origin and all sorts of 未知废话 now and then slip through the menu items and notifications.

But, if you are a fan of extreme phablets, forking out for a rare P8 Max is already worth it - Lenovo Phab Plus is much more budgetary, and ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is not as much better as it is more expensive.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro - powerful inexpensive Samsung with the most capacious battery

Samsung is sure that Russians do not like smartphones with a large diagonal. Therefore, only one large-sized Galaxy is officially sold in Russia - the flagship S8 + (review). And Samsung sells models in an all-metal case and “shovel phones” to ... guess who? That's right - the Chinese!

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

The smartphone was not designed in a Samsung style with a power reserve (I will remember Cortex-A7 and 1.5 GB of RAM in late 2015 models to the grave, Korean scoundrels!). If the battery - then the royal capacity, 5000 mAh! If the processor is an 8-core Snapdragon, which was cooler in 2016 only flagships. If a RAM- then 4 GB, which are installed in the newest Galaxy flagship S8 for example. If a front-camera- then 8 megapixels with good aperture (f / 1.9). And optical stabilization in the rear camera, as befits the older models of the A-series (2016).

And yes rear camera it doesn't impress by itself (better than in most mobile phones costing 10-15 thousand, but no more), and the processor is very voracious when working under load. But, I repeat, there are so “a lot of things” in the smartphone that you can use the A9 Pro without denying yourself anything, and not feel any damage either in autonomy or in speed.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

A smartphone is not so easy to buy, because the Chinese also liked it, but if you have been waiting for a good and inexpensive samsung with a big screen - this is it! If you don’t break it and run into a warranty case (spare parts for the Chinese model - bye-bye!) - you will be very satisfied with the purchase.

Huawei Mate 9 - the best cameras among large smartphones

Yes, yes, I also don’t like it when milk producers “steal” 100-150 grams from a liter package, and 5.9 inches of the display in a large Huawei also hurt my eyes. But, if you do not focus on the idiocy of marketers, the Mate 9 is worth buying already because it is the coolest (after the Galaxy S8 +) smartphone in the 6-inch league. Very fast, with cameras like the expensive flagships of 2017, but still at a Chinese price.

The Mate 9 has only two drawbacks: firstly, for 27-30 thousand you can buy a 5.5-inch OnePlus 5, which will big flagship Huawei absolutely in all respects, except optical stabilization in the chamber. And secondly, the display diagonal has decreased in comparison with the Mate 8, the battery has remained the same, and autonomy has become worse - the processor is rather voracious, so the battery life, although not bad, is not impressive.

If you do not dramatize, for 27 thousand you get a hardy smartphone with good cameras, 2017 flagship performance and a large screen. If you never turned on manual mode shooting photos and not a "gaming maniac", the Mate 9 will suit you in absolutely everything.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is the best, but unreasonably expensive smartphone with a diagonal of "almost 7 inches"

The first excuse of manufacturers, if they are asked “why don’t you release smartphones with a display diagonal of less than 5” / more than 6”? - "such smartphones will be too expensive, almost no one will buy them." In response, loyal journalists nod and look at each other, they say, they are hanging noodles on our ears again. And disloyal citizens shout out to manufacturers “and you first try to release such smartphones, and only then state something for sure!”. ASUS, as you can see, tried ...

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra

Is the ZenFone 3 Ultra a good smartphone? Not that word! Cooler than any "ultra" manufactured by Sony, better than Xiaomi models, LeEco and ZTE with a large diagonal. Thin, with cool sound, good autonomy and decent performance. But is it really 2 times better than Huawei P8 Max or Xiaomi Mi Max 2? Not! Is it worth paying 30+ thousand rubles for it? Not!

That is, yes - if you set a goal and choose the most cool smartphone with a diagonal of "6.8-7 inches", there is no alternative to ZenFone 3 Ultra. But the display in it is almost no different from what is installed in a cheap Xiaomi, the processor also comes from a budget class (LeEco Le 2 with the same chip costs 8 thousand rubles, for example), the camera is vaunted-overpraised in theory, but in practice even Samsung for 22 thousand (above in the text) shoots about the same. Only Samsung is also cheaper, which is generally unthinkable.

So, today we will figure out how to choose a 6-inch smartphone. This question is of great concern to many buyers. After all modern technology varied. And it can be extremely difficult to find something suitable among them. Sometimes it's just eye-opening. So, based on the advice of expert professionals and on the experience of buyers, there are several key points that can help you make your choice. Let's quickly start with you the study of our today's question.

Why exactly 6?

To begin with, it is worth understanding why such smartphones are most popular. In general, the answer is obvious: big screen attracts. And now it is believed that the more technology, the better. And it almost doesn't matter whether it's convenient to call on a phone of this size or not. A smartphone larger than 6 inches, to be honest, is already a kind of excess. You can say full tablet from which anyone can call. If you want to buy exactly 6 inches - this is the golden mean. Otherwise, just buy yourself a tablet.

Smartphones with a 6-inch display are not only large, but also of high quality. At least that's what buyers say. They are mostly convenient to use. Over time to large sizes you can get used to it. On such a phone it is convenient to surf the Internet, as well as read books, watch movies and photos, play games. Basically, just what is needed. modern users. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to several important points when you choose a 6 inch smart phone. At the end we will give a couple of ideal options for purchase.

Screen quality

Since we have decided on the size of the display, we should also pay attention to its other characteristics. Indeed, in smartphones, the screen is often chosen not by size, but by the main components.

The first thing to pay attention to is the type of display. Now capacitive, touch models are extremely popular. Moreover, it is better that the phone responds to touch, and not to heat. To check this, it is enough to find a stylus in the package. Smartphones with a diagonal of 6 inches and responding to electric charge more common. But they have some disadvantages. For example, during frosts, you will have to warm your hands so that the phone will follow your commands. In principle, most buyers prefer to use their smartphone within a warm room. And playing in the cold is a stupid idea.

Also pay attention to the image. It should be bright, saturated and "alive". It is better if a 6-inch smartphone does not respond to sunny weather. That is, at this moment you should still see a clear picture on the display. Sometimes this is extremely useful. Look at the characteristics - now a good phone should transmit about 16 million colors and shades.

Dimensions

One more pretty important point is the size of the smartphone. Yes, they often don't care at all. But if you want to buy a phone for a woman or a child, then this factor will have to be taken into account. After all, a person should be comfortable handling the device.

It is very important that a 6 inch smartphone be thin. It is not only practical, but also extremely comfortable for storage. In principle, a thickness of 6-7 millimeters is the norm. But with the length and width of the device will have to suffer. According to buyers, the maximum allowable dimensions for comfort when making calls are approximately 16 centimeters long and 8-9 wide. In general, it turns out to be a pretty good option. Especially if you prefer to carry your cell phone in your pants pocket.

CPU

A 6 inch smartphone is usually designed to run games. And quite powerful. So, the processor and other components must be appropriate. Otherwise, you will have to look for better models.

As many experts note, on average it is better to buy a phone with 2 or 4 cores in the processor. But the clock frequency may vary. But it is worth remembering: the more it is, the better. On average, buyers are offered models from 1.5 GHz to 2.1 GHz. To be honest, it is worth choosing within 1.9-2.1. This will help ensure maximum quality and speed. This is exactly what manufacturers are trying to achieve. After all, a fast and good phone will receive very great popularity. So, it will bring income and fame.

In principle, sometimes you can choose 6-inch smartphones with 4 cores in the processor and a clock speed of 1.5 GHz. It seems that this figure is less than 2.1. Nevertheless, such models turn out to be of better quality. Indeed, in our case, 1.5 must be multiplied by 4. And smartphones with 2.1 GHz, as a rule, contain a processor with 2 cores. If you managed to find a phone 6 inches diagonally, and even with 4 cores of 2-2.1 GHz, then you should pay attention to it Special attention. Maybe this is the right option for you. But do not think that the processor is the main thing. If the rest of the components do not correspond to the "requests" of the processor, then the model will not have any power.

RAM

Next on the list is RAM. It would seem that there is nothing special in it. But only this detail helps the phone to fully activate the power of the processor. So, it should not be too small and not huge. Here the rule "the more the better" does not work.

Smartphones with a diagonal of 6 inches, as a rule, can be found with 1-2 GB of RAM. It is better to pay attention to more significant volumes. Especially if you have a gaming phone. On it, the processor usually "requests" 3-4 GB. Such models are not uncommon. So what is the best indicator for good phone. In cases where you have a processor with 2 cores and with a frequency of up to 1.8 GHz, you can purchase a model with 2 GB of RAM. This is quite enough for games, and for applications, and for personal requests. But with a 4-core processor, it is better to give preference to 3-4 GB. It's better to take more. Especially if you managed to find a processor with 4 cores and a frequency of 2.1 GHz.

True, if you are not looking for a gaming smartphone, then you can take it so that the characteristics are at a minimum. Although, according to experts, this should not be done. Over time, you still want to play on a phone with a large screen. And low power can be a real problem.

Need more space

A 5.5-6 inch smartphone, as already mentioned, is mainly a gaming model. What other metrics are important for launching games? For example, free place. Modern documents and files weigh a lot. So, the higher this indicator, the better.

According to experts and buyers, space does not affect the phone as a whole. Only on the number of files allowed for storage. Of course, everyone wants to have a lot of space. And so give preference better models with a high index of this characteristic. On average, 6-inch smartphones can be found with built-in memory of 8 GB or more. True, it would be better to choose options with 16-32 GB. Optimal - 16. It is also worth considering that about 2 GB of space will need to be taken away from the specified figure - they "go" to the operating system and system resources phone. And without it, nowhere. So try to take this factor into account when buying a phone. But be careful: if the manufacturer offers you about 64 GB of built-in space, then you may end up with a very unpleasant event. Which one? Now we will deal with this.

Memory card

If you initially think that your smartphone will lack standard memory, then you should choose models with a special card slot. For example, Lenovo 6 inches. Smartphone from this manufacturer any will do. It still has a slot to connect additional memory. But it should be taken into account that this opportunity is not present in everyone. So read carefully specifications devices. After all, it is very reluctant to notice some significant shortcomings only after the purchase.

According to experts and buyers, it is also worth paying attention to the maximum allowable size of a memory card. It is best to choose models with a large data indicator. For example, suitable smartphone 6 inches with the ability to connect an additional 64 or 128 GB. With all this, try not to completely fill the space with data. It is better to leave approximately 1-2 GB empty. This technique, according to buyers, helps to avoid problems with operating system. For example, it does not allow the device to "slow down" or react for a long time to commands sent. Once again, it's worth it to be safe.

Besides, additional card memory makes your data mobile. You can easily transfer them from one smartphone or tablet to another. So refrain from buying phone models without the ability to use a memory card on them.

Design

For many buyers important role Still plays such a thing as the design of the device. To be honest, it really doesn't matter that much. Sometimes it is for a beautiful "cover" that you have to overpay very much. But if you are interested in smartphones with a 6-inch screen, and even fashionable ones, then you will have to look for something original. And the best is the most regular phone, which suits your needs, but with the ability to change panels.

This technique is very often used by buyers. It helps to independently develop and implement the design of the device. Would you like an acid yellow phone? No problem! Want a smartphone with a print or your own photo? Nothing complicated either. All you have to do is order panels in advance and then replace them.

In terms of design, advice is not worth giving. The main thing is that in a phone with 6- inch screen It was possible to change panels. If it is, then you can show your imagination and demonstrate your own ideas the way you want it.

Working hours

Of course, a smartphone with a diagonal of 6 inches is often very actively used. So, it would not hurt if the device worked for a long time. This is where the battery plays an important role. It is best, according to experts, to choose smartphones with removable batteries and a capacity of about 3200 mAh.

Such models are able to lie in standby mode for about 2 months. And if you decide to use your phone as a device for short conversations, then you can count on a month of work without recharging. AT active mode such smartphones can last about 5 days. Quite impressive figures. So try to pay attention even to the battery.

The advantage of removable batteries is that you can quickly replace them if needed. And with all this, do not overpay a lot of money. It is recommended to pay attention to this small feature too. After all, changing the battery yourself is cheaper and more profitable than taking the device to a service center if something happens.

Camera

Quite often, buyers use the phone for more than just talking. For example, people love to take pictures and shoot videos with a camera. It's good to have these devices at hand. After all, they must be mandatory in your mobile phone. And it doesn't matter what size it is. Functionality plays a rather important role when choosing.

According to many experts, it is worth giving preference to models with two types of cameras - rear and front. It is very good if the first is equipped with autofocus and flash. In addition, the front camera should be of good quality - from 1.3 megapixels. And the rear - from 10 megapixels. These indicators are enough to take high-quality pictures and videos.

Connection

The telephone was originally created to communicate with people. And, to be honest, the supported types of communication for a smartphone are very important. According to many users, they often look at this feature.

It is very important that the selected smartphone supports 2G and 3G connectivity. Perhaps now it is available on all devices. It is good if the phone has GPS and GPRS. Also an extremely common occurrence. Pay attention to whether there Smartphone Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G support. Now it is recommended to choose models that have all this. Without a 4G network, it will be very difficult very soon. So keep this factor in mind when making a purchase.

Equipment

It is also important to look at the equipment of the purchased device. Sometimes even such a trifle as a 6-inch smartphone case can play a decisive role. Especially if it is included in the package, but for some reason is missing.

In general, regarding the standard delivery modern phones we can only say that now in the box you can find: warranty card, receipt, instruction manual, USB cable, headphones, battery and Charger. Often, many smartphone models come with a case and protective film. Of course, it is better to give preference to a complete set.

Price

The price tag for a smartphone plays an extremely important role. Especially if it doesn't fit. And this factor must be taken into account. According to buyers, you can find a good smartphone with a screen diagonal of 6 inches for about 10,000 rubles. But game models are more expensive - about 15-20 thousand. Plays a role and quantity possible use several numbers. So a smartphone - 6 inches, 2 SIM cards - will cost you about 12,000. This average cost devices with average capabilities. Thus, choose a smartphone based on your budget.

What models should everyone pay attention to? For example, here are good 6 inch smartphones:

1. Huawei Mate 7.
2. Pro (K920).
3. Samsung Galaxy Mega 2.
4. Xperia C5 Ultra.
5. Turbo X6 Z Star.

Hello dear readers, today we present you the rating best smartphones up to 6 inches for 2018-2019. Only the most famous flagships fall into this category, it is worth noting that in 2016 there were relatively few such models on the market. There are few of them in Ukraine and Russia, but there are those among them that stand out for certain indicators. We will help you make a choice if you are interested in large and good smartphones, now you will learn about the characteristics of devices, and we will also try to identify their strengths and weaknesses together.

ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL

ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL is a worthwhile smartphone at an attractive price. The "highlight" of this device was a large screen, which will not be to everyone's taste. Fans of "shovels" will be happy with an impressive diagonal of 6 inches. Smartphone regardless large display, feels amazing in the hand. Convenience provides a form back cover made in the form of a boat. The screen resolution did not let us down either - 1920x1080 pixels. The picture is crisp and clear. You can’t call the “hardware” of a smartphone today top-end, but it copes with everyday tasks without problems, and many toys are used maximum settings charts. What else can surprise a cell phone? Of course, cameras. Both the main and the front ones take good pictures that are not ashamed to be shared on social networks.

Main characteristics:

• Android 5.0;
• Screen: 6 inches; Full HD;
• Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2;
• Video: Adreno 405;
• Battery: 3000 mAh;

Pros:

1. Big screen;
2. Excellent build;
3. Good "stuffing";
4. Good cameras;

Minuses:

1. Not best battery for such a diagonal;
2. No metal;

Huawei Mate 8

The next big guy in our rating is Mate 8. The brainchild of Huawei turned out to be a well-assembled “brick” with an attractive design. Reliable smartphone quite large, so you have to hold it with two hands, there is, however, a one-handed mode. The screen diagonal is 6 inches, the resolution is Full HD. It is difficult to find fault with the display - rich colors, sufficient brightness, anti-reflective and oleophobic coating. In general, lovers large smartphones powerful new product Chinese company will be to your liking. For other options cell phone also no claims. The smartphone of the end of 2016 with two SIM cards is equipped with a good battery, modern hardware is responsible for the performance.

Main characteristics:

• Android 6.0;
• Screen: 6 inches; Full HD;
• Main camera: 16 MP; Frontal: 8 MP;
• Processor: 8-core Kirin 950;
• Video: Mali-T880 MP4;
• ROM: 32 GB (expandable); RAM: 3 GB;
• Battery: 4000 mAh;

Pros:

1. Large, high-quality screen;
2. Metal elements;
3. New hardware;
4. Good cameras;
5. Capacious battery;

Minuses:

1. High price;

Sony Xperia XA Ultra

What kind of flagship inexpensive but good smartphone to buy if you have limited funds? The answer is obvious - Sony Xperia XA Ultra. Popular smartphone recently appeared on the shelves of electronics stores, but quickly found its buyer, surprising users with its parameters. The Sony Xperia XA Ultra is able to instantly impress anyone: a thin, elegant body, unloaded from everything superfluous, a large display that is practically devoid of frames. In terms of all characteristics, the phablet is comparable to more expensive competitors, although it is in the limit of 30,000 rubles. Xperia XA Ultra received the title of phablet for a reason. The display has a diagonal of 6 inches, Full HD-resolution is used for high-quality display. I got into the TOP of the best smartphones thanks to good sound, as well as excellent cameras.

Main characteristics:

• Android 6.0;
• Screen: 6 inches; Full HD;
• Main camera: 21.50 MP; Frontal: 16 MP;
• Video: Mali-T860 MP2;
• ROM: 16 GB (expandable); RAM: 3 GB;
• Battery: 2700 mAh;

Pros:

1. High-quality display with small frames;
2. The presence of metal;
3. Good performance;
4. Excellent cameras;

Minuses:

1. Weak battery;

Meizu M3 Max

Meizu is a company whose smartphones, judging by the reviews of many users, will be a frequent guest of various TOPs and ratings. M3 Max stopped at 2nd place, leaving behind its main competitor. What can surprise this device? Firstly, the budget novelty attracts with its affordable price. Secondly, pleases the functionality mobile phone which does not match the value. Despite the budget, this is a flagship with big battery and 4G. Meizu M3 Max is clearly out of the line of devices from the Chinese company with a screen size. Good smartphone got a 6-inch high-definition display with all the chips that are popular today: 2.5D glass, oleophobic coating, etc. But the "iron" rather repels. Meizu has not yet come to the decision to equip its smartphones with more advanced processors from Snapdragon, but in daily work there are no special bugs.

Main characteristics:

• Android 6.0;
• Screen: 6 inches; Full HD;
• Main camera: 13 MP; Frontal: 5 MP;
• Processor: 8-core Helio P10;
• Video: Mali-T860 MP2;
• ROM: 32 or 64 GB (expandable); RAM: 3 GB;
• Battery: 4100 mAh;

Pros:

1. Large and juicy screen;
2. Aluminum cover;
3. Capacious battery;
4. Medium chambers;
5. Low cost;

Minuses:

1. Not the best "stuffing";

Xiaomi Mi Max

Here we are at number 1 today's smartphones by 6 inches. Xiaomi Mi Max is the most best gadget with big screen. It is slightly out of the TOP, because the diagonal of its display is as much as 6.44 inches, which makes it one of the largest phablets on the market. The resolution is 1920x1080 pixels. Screen standing smartphone features high contrast and excellent brightness. Only false frames around the screen upset. Mobile phone cameras are unlikely to be able to compete with eminent competitors, but they take good pictures for social networks. But the performance in in perfect order. In Antutu, the powerful smartphone scored 70,000 points, a result comparable to last year's flagship Samsung S6.

Main characteristics:

• Android 6.0;
• Screen: 6.44 inches; Full HD;
• Main camera: 16 MP; Frontal: 5 MP;
• Processor: 6-core Snapdragon 650;
• Video: Adreno 510;
• ROM: 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB (expandable); RAM: 3 GB;
• Battery: 4850 mAh;

If a 5-year-old microwave oven is fundamentally no different from a new one (because there is nothing to add to it), and a 2016 computer is almost equal in power to a 2011 computer (because Intel is fooling around in the absence of competitors), then with smartphones such trick is already won't pass. Even if you find a not “broken” Sony Xperia Z Ultra, the flagship phablet of 2013, in perfect condition, it will no longer cause you delight.

Because the display in a smartphone that cost $680 (40,000 rubles at the current exchange rate) barely reaches the “buckets” worth 10,000 rubles in brightness, and in terms of speed it is equal to the models that the Chinese sell on Aliexpress for 6.5 thousand. This is if you forget that the non-removable battery in the old smartphone is barely alive, the case heats up, and the camera brings despondency. At the same time, new “top-class” spade phones are no longer produced.

But huge smartphones are very popular in Asia, and progress does not stand still, so the budget “shovel phone” today will be cooler than the flagships that we dreamed about in the era of “32 dollars”. And Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the best "overgrown" budget class, and the best smartphone with a large screen in terms of price / quality.

Not everything in it is made with the latest technology - 1920x1080 pixels at 6.44 inches look ... tolerable, no more. And the Snapdragon 625 is the fastest of the cheap processors, below only the very “pensioner” chips.

But stereo speakers and high-quality IPS-matrix! On the other hand, a thin body without mass-produced plastic inserts on the rear panel. But good autonomy and a good (not a flagship, which they are trying to advertise, but quite at the level of Meizu MX6 or Samsung Galaxy A5 2017) camera! And the price is only 20 thousand rubles, even after “cheating” by the efforts of cellular stores.

If you properly "pick" Aliexpress, you can find a little more expensive and cool stuffing models. But for everyone who does not want to master the tricks of flashing, check whether the Russian 4G Internet models from Podbenesnaya “pull” or do not want to contact Chinese online stores at all, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the best phablet, almost without flaws.

Meizu M3 Max - the cheapest of the quality

For many Muscovites, it is vital to eat “quick response noodles” and at the same time pay off a loan for your broken iPhone, but even 100 km from the capital, other smartphones rule the roost. As a “reviewer”, my eyes are on my forehead when in 2017 I see the owners of a 7-year-old Samsung Galaxy S or a 6-year-old Sony Xperia Arc on public transport. “How do you use them at all?” I ask guys and girls who are far from retirement age. "And what is wrong? WhatsApp and Viber are working, music is playing - everything is in order, ”they answer me and open the mobile version of VKontakte from the built-in browser ...

And at such moments it hits me like a current - here they are, realities! While we cheerfully slander Samsung for 1.5 GB of RAM in the Galaxy A3 and are indignant that the Snapdragon 625 will not replace the 660 in new models, ordinary workers through pain and suffering use mobile phones as slow devices for texting and music on the go. No selfies, Pokemon or other perversions!

And that's why I, understanding with my mind that the Helio P10 processor is outdated even in comparison with the consumer Snapdragon 625, and, being aware that the cameras in the Meizu M3 Max are not pleasing with quality, I still recommend it for purchase.

Because the budget Meizu phablet looks great - the "iPhone" design is even prettier than the appearance of the chubby Mi Max 2. And 3 GB of RAM + 64 GB on the internal drive for 12 thousand is a strong "state employee" for instant messengers, video and music.

Yes, it barely plays games, and Android 6.0 is unlikely to ever be updated in this model to a new version. But the smartphone is durable, with good autonomy, hardy and inexpensive - for all non-enthusiasts, this is enough. Moreover, the choice of models with a diagonal of "6 inches or more" in the budget class, to put it mildly, is small.

Huawei P8 Max - the maximum screen size at the minimum price

It is today that manufacturers are trying not to take risks and release smartphones that fit in a trouser pocket - in the recent past it was fashionable to "bury" 7-inch tablets with models with a close display diagonal and the ability to make calls. The idea has become obsolete, mass smartphones have stalled for a long time at the “5.5-inch” mark, and only in 2017, manufacturers began to “stretch” huge displays on compact cases (see LG G6, Samsung Galaxy S8 +). So, Huawei P8 Max is one of the most famous "dinosaurs" at the junction of a smartphone and a tablet.

Two years ago, when the P8 Max was just born, it was an expensive toy - they asked for 420 euros for a novelty (almost 30 thousand rubles). For this money, the working people swept the Samsung Galaxy S6 (35 thousand rubles) and LG G4 (30 thousand rubles) off the shelves, the then unpopular "Chinese" in Russia was not needed by anyone. It hasn't even been officially sold yet.

All this is not very important in 2017 (even if a smartphone was sold, it would still not be left in cell stores), but the important thing is that for 18 thousand rubles you get the largest of the high-quality smartphones that you can buy.

Many of Huawei's shortcomings of those years "self-eliminated" in a large model. The hot processor is well cooled in a huge case, the gluttony of the filling is compensated by 4360 mAh in the battery, and the “so-so camera” by the standards of the flagship of 2015 still looks good when we talk about a smartphone for 18 thousand in 2017.

The main problem with P8 Max is software. The smartphone, which the Chinese created for the Chinese, suddenly annoys the Chinese in the firmware. That is, they learned how to integrate the Russian language and Google Play into the huge Huawei, but the Chinese origin and all kinds of 未知废话 slip through menu items and notifications every now and then.

But, if you are a lover of extreme phablets, forking out for the rare P8 Max is already worth it - the Lenovo Phab Plus is much more budgetary, and the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is not as much better as it is more expensive.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro - powerful inexpensive Samsung with the most capacious battery

Samsung is sure that Russians do not like smartphones with a large diagonal. Therefore, only one large-sized Galaxy is officially sold in Russia - the flagship S8 + (review). And Samsung sells models in an all-metal case and “shovel phones” to ... guess who? That's right - the Chinese!

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

The smartphone was not designed in a Samsung style with a power reserve (I will remember Cortex-A7 and 1.5 GB of RAM in late 2015 models to the grave, Korean scoundrels!). If the battery - then the royal capacity, 5000 mAh! If the processor is an 8-core Snapdragon, which was cooler in 2016 only flagships. If the RAM is 4 GB, which are installed in the latest flagship Galaxy S8, for example. If the front camera is 8 megapixels with good aperture (f / 1.9). And optical stabilization in the rear camera, as befits the older models of the A-series (2016).

And yes, the rear camera itself does not impress (better than in most mobile phones costing 10-15 thousand, but no more), and the processor is very voracious when working under load. But, I repeat, there are so “a lot of things” in the smartphone that you can use the A9 Pro without denying yourself anything, and not feel any damage either in autonomy or in speed.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

A smartphone is not so easy to buy, because the Chinese also liked it, but if you have been waiting for a good and inexpensive Samsung with a large screen for a long time, this is it! If you don’t break it and run into a warranty case (spare parts for the Chinese model - bye-bye!) - you will be very satisfied with the purchase.

Huawei Mate 9 - the best cameras among large smartphones

Yes, yes, I also don’t like it when milk producers “steal” 100-150 grams from a liter package, and 5.9 inches of the display in a large Huawei also hurt my eyes. But, if you do not focus on the idiocy of marketers, the Mate 9 is worth buying already because it is the coolest (after the Galaxy S8 +) smartphone in the 6-inch league. Very fast, with cameras like the expensive flagships of 2017, but still at a Chinese price.

The Mate 9 has only two drawbacks: firstly, for 27-30 thousand you can buy a 5.5-inch OnePlus 5, which will make the big Huawei flagship absolutely in all respects, except for optical stabilization in the camera. And secondly, the display diagonal has decreased in comparison with the Mate 8, the battery has remained the same, and autonomy has become worse - the processor is rather voracious, so the battery life, although not bad, is not impressive.

If you don’t dramatize, for 27 thousand you get a hardy smartphone with good cameras, 2017 flagship-level performance and a large screen. If you have never turned on the manual photo mode and are not a "gaming maniac", the Mate 9 will suit you in absolutely everything.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is the best, but unreasonably expensive smartphone with a diagonal of "almost 7 inches"

The first excuse of manufacturers, if they are asked “why don’t you release smartphones with a display diagonal of less than 5” / more than 6”? - "such smartphones will be too expensive, almost no one will buy them." In response, loyal journalists nod and look at each other, they say, they are hanging noodles on our ears again. And disloyal citizens shout out to manufacturers “and you first try to release such smartphones, and only then state something for sure!”. ASUS, as you can see, tried ...

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra

Is the ZenFone 3 Ultra a good smartphone? Not that word! Cooler than any "ultra" produced by Sony, better than the models of Xiaomi, LeEco and ZTE with a large diagonal. Thin, with cool sound, good autonomy and decent performance. But is it really 2 times better than Huawei P8 Max or Xiaomi Mi Max 2? Not! Is it worth paying 30+ thousand rubles for it? Not!

That is, yes - if you set a goal and choose the coolest smartphone with a diagonal of "6.8-7 inches", there is no alternative to ZenFone 3 Ultra. But the display in it is almost no different from what is installed in a cheap Xiaomi, the processor also comes from a budget class (LeEco Le 2 with the same chip costs 8 thousand rubles, for example), the camera is vaunted-overpraised in theory, but in practice even Samsung for 22 thousand (above in the text) shoots about the same. Only Samsung is also cheaper, which is generally unthinkable.

Each smartphone has its own (sometimes unique) characteristics, in particular, the size and screen resolution of the iPhone 6 play an important role when choosing a device. This is the first thing that the buyer pays attention to.

In Russia, the most common models are iPhone and Samsung. Both smartphones undoubtedly have their advantages and disadvantages, and each consumer has the opportunity to evaluate them in practice. But, using the example of the screen of the sixth iPhone, you can sort out quite important issues in order to make a more informed choice in the future.

It should be noted right away that the six did not make a special revolution, and it has certain disadvantages. No, there are advantages, so the apple brand has plenty of fans. Developers do not forget to improve their product - what surprised you this time? Is it worth taking the seventh model - maybe the previous version will be enough for now?

The consumer is presented with two models: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The main differences are, in fact, in size. The first (more practical) screen diagonal is 4.7 inches and a resolution of 1334 × 750 pixels, and the second is 5.5 inches, which has a more serious screen resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels.

But to be honest, this whole race for pixels is exaggerated ... Does it really matter how many inches the iPhone has a screen and how many pixels it has? The question is: will the human eye be able to distinguish all these pixels? Even 300 pixels on one side is quite enough, and everything else is unnecessary bells and whistles that consume great amount energy. But there is an opportunity to boast of a mega-capacity battery. The ill-fated seventh Samsung has already burned itself on this, releasing a batch with explosive batteries. Maybe the phone should still be designed for calls, and not watching movies in HD quality? One does not interfere? By no means...

Immediately about the important: is the screen of the iPhone 6 inferior to the more advanced seven? Undoubtedly! Some sources call iPhone display 7 the best of the existing ones, referring to the report of specialists from DisplayMate, which, of course, is an unnecessarily pretentious statement. True, it is worth noting that the contrast, color reproduction and image volume are really better than those of previous models and it reflects light, not so intensely, which is important in high light conditions. Probably, many are close to the moment when you walk down the street during the day and nervously peer into the display, covering it with your palm. But if the seventh iPhone is not yet affordable, you can take previous version, people use it ... Although product prices Apple latest time has dropped significantly.

iPhone 6 screen features

To start with the good:

1 The screen is protected by a smooth-polished glass panel and a grease-repellent layer that prevents scratches and fingerprints; 2 Under any lighting conditions, you can take a good picture by adjusting the brightness settings. It also allows you to make reading and viewing content as comfortable as possible at any time of the day. Although similar function no one will be surprised anymore. But the fact that the brightness itself is adjusted depending on the lighting is already an important advantage of a smart smartphone; 3 When taking pictures or viewing content, you can rotate the device both vertically and horizontally - the image will automatically rotate in the desired direction. The main thing is not to forget to unblock this function; 4 While the smartphone is peacefully resting on a shelf or in your pocket, you can turn off the backlight of the screen so as not to waste battery power in vain. SMS and calls will come in normal mode. This feature has been available on most models for a long time, but in fairness, it was worth noting.

Doubtful fact

Apple claims that the case, along with the display, can be curved, which allows the smartphone to fit more snugly to the ear. Useful, especially when talking in noisy environments. Other smartphones made before this did not have such bends. True, there are enough cases when an attempt to bend the six ended in failure ...

The disadvantages of the screen of the sixth iPhone include:

• The oversized iPhone 6 Plus is awkward to carry in your pocket;
• The finger does not always reach the desired part of the screen, and even the function of zooming in on the top of the Reachability image does not always help. But this again applies to the 6 Plus variant.
• And here's something that is relevant to both models: the internal architecture of the screen allows you to safely view images on it even in strong light conditions, but replacing such a display will cost much more than other models that do not have this difference.

Big vs small: advantages and disadvantages

Disputes between supporters of the “big” and adherents of the “small” have not subsided since the advent of the first smartphones, which barely fit in the hand and are affectionately called the “shovel” among the people.

Apple initially took the side of the "small", mainly due to the position of the practical Steve Jobs, who believed that no one would buy smartphones that had too much large diagonal screen, because of their inconvenience and absurdity. But then he succumbed to the spirit of the times and did not lose. Despite everything, the “big ones” have occupied a considerable segment in the Apple market, especially in their native States.

But if you conduct a survey among the population, it will probably become clear that the opinion here is divided in two. Therefore, the wise Apple did not bother and simply released two versions of the sixth smartphone with different diagonal screen.

So in whose favor to make a choice? What is more important: practicality or entertainment? And it depends on who the buyer is, and for what purposes he is going to use the device.

It is better for a businessman, teacher, doctor, security officer and other representatives of pragmatic professions to get a phone that is compact in size, which will be comfortable to hold in your hand, carry in your pocket and quickly get it, immediately answering calls.

But bloggers, gamers and just fans of watching a movie from a smartphone are recommended to take an iPhone six model of a more solid size. And for calls, use an additional conventional model with an ascetic design and minimum set functions. You won't surprise anyone with two phones for a long time.

Therefore, the argument about which is better: large or small, does not make sense at all.

Is it worth doing the repair yourself?

But this is an extremely ambiguous question! It all depends on whether the hands grow from the shoulders and whether there is sufficient experience. Most frequent breakdown is broken display, and for its replacement, even in the cheapest workshop, they can ask up to 3,000 rubles, not counting the cost of the spare part. Therefore, such repairs can fly into half the cost of the gadget itself. Isn't it easier to buy a screen and change it yourself? For many, it is not easier and better to contact a specialist.

Well, if you have the desire and the opportunity to buy new smartphone(in which case) - you can risk repairing the display on the affected iPhone 6 yourself. What does the person get?

1. Gaining experience.
2. Saving money.
3. Self respect.
4. An opportunity to have fun and have fun.

1. Hopelessly damaged smartphone.
2. Lost time and nerves.

To be honest, the cons weigh more, but that doesn't mean that a workshop repair guarantees that everything will be done right. What is dangerous unfortunate master? He can:

• Burn the device when connected to a computer or special equipment;
• Put a low-quality display, which will be screwed up in a month. In the worst case, together with a smartphone;
• Carelessly replace the screen / protective glass or damage something while carrying out repairs.

Conclusion

Let everyone draw their own conclusions. Here much depends on the financial situation and the propensity for adventurism.

A small afterword

As a result, it is worth noting that you have to pay for any bells and whistles. high quality image iPhone screen 6 Plus means a lot of power consumption, which means that the battery will have to be changed more often. It is more capacious and much more expensive. Repair of such a screen will also cost a round sum. Well, in principle, for those who are used to changing a smartphone model for 40,000 rubles every six months, these are trifles. And those who buy a thing for 2-3 years can be advised to take gadgets with more practical and economical screens.