Rating of the best smartphones. Waterproof, elegant, with a suite of important features

Famous manufacturers smartphones delight fans with beautiful and powerful flagships on a regular basis. However, as statistics show, inexpensive mid-range smartphones are in the greatest demand in the market (and constitute the bulk of companies' revenues). Not overtly ultra budget models with minimal capabilities, priced up to $ 100, and budget smartphones with a price in the region of 10-15 thousand rubles. Our TOP is called to determine the best inexpensive smartphone in 2016 under 10 thousand rubles.

Selection criteria for the TOP of the best inexpensive smartphones of 2016

Composing the TOP of the best inexpensive smartphones 2016, several important criteria were taken into account.

• Price. The sum of 10 thousand rubles was chosen as the upper mark, the psychological boundary of the budget segment. Such a price is affordable for most Russians and is not a serious blow to the wallet, therefore it is natural that it is in this price category the demand for smartphones in 2016 is very high.
• Popularity. The second criterion for placing a smartphone in the TOP 10 models up to 10 thousand is popularity among compatriots. People's trust means a decent quality of the company's products, therefore, when choosing two applicants for one line of the rating, the priority was given to the more “popular” one.
• Relevance... To get into the TOP phones in 2016, at a price of up to 10 thousand rubles, a smartphone must be released in 2016 and have relevant characteristics.

The best low-cost smartphones of 2016 - rating of 10 models under 10 thousand

The selection criteria for smartphones in the TOP are indicated above. It is important to note that the price indicated was not the lowest offer on the site (sometimes, due to a store error, a blatantly incorrect price may be indicated, for example, 990 rubles, instead of 9,900), but the most profitable, close to the average market price. To distribute places in the TOP 10 smartphones up to 10 thousand rubles, the ratio of cost and technical capabilities devices.

10th place: LG K10 K430DS, from 9,500 rubles

Opens the TOP of the best smartphones in 2016 up to 10 thousand rubles a product of the famous Korean manufacturer, LG K10 K430DS. This is an inexpensive device that is a compromise between phablets and more compact devices. Its 5.3-inch display is designed with IPS technology and has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels.

The smartphone has not that advanced parameters, but quite good. It has an eight-core MT6753 processor, a Mali T720 MP3 GPU, and 1.5GB of RAM. 16 GB of internal storage is provided for data storage, memory cards are also supported. It all works under control actual Android 6. There is a 13 MP camera at the back, a 5-megapixel matrix in front.

The only thing that spoils the picture is the battery, the capacity of which is only 2300 mAh. For such a diagonal, this is frankly not much. And although software optimization allows the smartphone to show normal autonomy, it is not outstanding at all.

9th place: Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime SM-G532F, from 7750 rubles

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is another product from a world-class brand that got into the rating of budget smartphones in 2016. This is the second smartphone in the J-series line (after the frankly budget J1), equipped with more serious characteristics. It has a PLS display with a diagonal of 5 ″ and a resolution of 960x540 pixels. A little, to be honest, but quite tolerable on such a diagonal (pixels are not striking).

This is the first Samsung smartphone built with MediaTek chips. Its work is provided by a quad-core MT6737, with graphics Mali T720 MP2. Thanks to the small screen resolution, the smartphone is very fast, and does not lag behind the mid-range eight cores. The RAM in the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is 1.5 GB, the built-in storage is 8 GB, and there is a slot for a flash drive. The OS of the device is Android 6.

The main camera of the smartphone, although it has a resolution of 8 megapixels, provides good photo quality. The 5 MP frontal matrix is ​​also sufficient for its tasks. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, while the smartphone has good battery life.

8th place: UMI Rome X, from 4,770 rubles

In the eighth meta in the TOP of the best budget smartphones in 2016 up to 10 thousand, there was a little-known Chinese UMI Rome X, and there are good reasons for this. First of all, it is a screen: it has a diagonal of 5.5 inches, with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Yes, sparsely, yes, present air gap under the touchscreen, but in the ultra-budget class, the screen is better to find hard, if not impossible. Stainless steel and fiberglass body rear panel- also decide.

Iron UMI Rome X does not shine, but it is not good for that. Quad-core MT6580 with Mali 400 MP2 graphics is enough for basic tasks as well as 1GB of RAM. Built-in storage - only 8 GB, but there is also microSD slot hot swappable as well USB support OTG flash drives. The operating system on board is Android 5.1.

One of the main advantages of a smartphone is a camera. The author of the article could not find something better in this price range for six months. And the secret is that it uses an 8 MP matrix, previously (3-4 years ago) installed in the iPhone and other flagships. In terms of the camera, UMI Rome X can compete with devices 2-3 times more expensive. A 2MP front camera with flash is also good. The battery capacity is 2500 mAh, which is enough for a day of mixed loads.

7th place: Doogee X5 Max Pro, from 6,280 rubles

Doogee x5 Max Pro got into the rating of the best budget smartphones in 2016 for being one of the most affordable devices with a fingerprint scanner. There are also cheaper competitors, but they have weaker hardware. Display Doogee X5 Max Pro - 5 inches, IPS, 1280x720 pixels. It is imperfect, but not bad at all in its price range.

Powered by a smartphone based on the MT6737 chipset, with graphics Mali T720 MP2. The RAM on board is 2 GB, which is already decent. Built-in memory - 16 GB, there is also a flash drive and OTG support. Pleases and pure android 6 on board.

The 5MP camera is the weakest link in a smartphone. Both the front and rear matrices are here purely formally (quickly take a picture of the text, or take a selfie, but no more). But the battery is the strong point of the device, since its capacity is 4000 mAh. This is enough for 2 days of moderate mixed loads.

6th place: ZTE Blade A610, from 9880 rubles

Closing the second five best budget smartphones in 2016 is another long-liver - ZTE Blade A610. This gadget is made in a nice body and attracts many parties. It is equipped with a bright IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, with a diagonal of 5 inches.

The ZTE Blade A610 chipset uses a quad-core MT6735P. The Mali T720 MP2 accelerator is engaged in 3D graphics processing. The solution is not the most powerful, but quite economical, with normal performance. The smartphone has 2 GB of RAM, and the onboard storage has a capacity of 16 GB. There is also a slot for a memory card. OS ZTE Blade A610 - Android 6.

The smartphone's camera resolution is 13 MP, which is quite good. There is a 5MP selfie camera on the front. The battery capacity of the smartphone is 4000 mAh. The combination of such a capacity, a small diagonal and an economical processor will provide up to 3 days of moderate loads. In addition, the thickness of the case is just over 8 mm.

5th place: ZTE Blade Z10, from 9880 rubles

Another ZTE, Blade Z10, opens the TOP 5 budget smartphones up to 10 thousand rubles. This is a fashion smartphone in a thin body. In terms of size, it is universal, as it is designed to occupy a niche between compacts and phablets. Display diagonal on IPS matrix is 5.2 ″, and the resolution is 1280x720 pixels.

The ZTE Blade Z10 works, unlike its brother, on the Qualcomm chipset. Snapdragon 425 model is new budget processor characterized by high energy efficiency. RAM on board - 2 GB, built-in storage - 16 GB. A memory card slot is also present. The OS of the device is Android 6.

The ZTE Blade Z10 has a decent 13MP camera that takes good pictures. The front matrix with a resolution of 5 MP is also pleasing. The battery capacity of this device is not that large and is only 2540 mAh. However, due to the fact that Qualcomm's budget chips are slightly better optimized than MediaTek, the autonomy of the smartphone can be called good.

4th place: Meizu M3S, from 7350 rubles

Meizu M3S is compact budget smartphone with the capabilities of more expensive devices. While keeping the price low, its performance deserves attention, as well as other features. The device has a fingerprint scanner, and IPS display 5 ″ covered with 2.5D glass. Display resolution - 1280x720 pixels.

Chipset Meizu M3S - eight-core MT6750, with graphics accelerator Mali T860 MP2. RAM on board - 2 GB, and built-in storage - 16 GB. There is a slot for a memory card, drives with USB interface OTG. The smartphone is running Android 5.1, with the Flyme add-on.

Resolution main Meizu cameras M3S - 13 MP, phase detection autofocus is available. There is a good 5 MP matrix on the front. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, with it the device demonstrates an above average level of autonomy.

This is the most complete guide by choosing a smartphone in 2016. We will choose Top 10 best smartphones in all price segments, consider the ratings of experts and customer reviews. We define best flagships, camera phones, the best inexpensive smartphones, as well as the best smartphone firms in 2016.

For many buyers, the price comes first when choosing a smartphone, because not everyone can or wants to buy a top-end device worth 50 thousand rubles or more. But regardless of the budget, buyers always want to get the most for their money. That is why we have compiled several ratings - the best flagship smartphones, the best smartphones of the average price segment and the best low-cost smartphones.

These are the best models of smartphones according to experts - sites and magazines dealing with professional electronics testing. Professional testing implies an independent and objective assessment, as well as the availability of special equipment and extensive knowledge to conduct the relevant tests.

Rating of the best flagship smartphones of 2016

Let's start with the rating flagship models... In fact, this is just a ranking of the best smartphones in 2016, without adjusting for cost. According to most experts, the best smartphones of 2016 are recognized Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, these devices received the highest marks in the tests of TopTenReviews, CHIP, TechRadar and many other reputable sites. The smartphones have record-breaking performance, a reference screen and one of the best mobile cameras on the market. The average rating of smartphones was 93.5 and 93.1 points, respectively, this is the average rating received by the devices based on 26 ratings from various publications.

In third place goes Xperia XZ, the flagship from Sony. Apple iPhone 7 ended up in fourth place in the list of the best smartphones of 2016, and this can be regarded as a very good result, given that last year the iPhone had to be content with only the seventh place. Closes the top five Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, the leader of last year's rating, is still in high demand among buyers.

Rating of the best smartphones in 2016 up to 20,000 rubles

Now let's consider the best, according to experts, smartphones of the middle price segment, that is, costing from 10 to 20 thousand rubles. These are the best models in terms of value for money. Among the presented models there are both classic "middle peasants" and top smartphones of the past years.

What should you expect when buying a smartphone worth 10-20 thousand rubles, and what is the difference between these devices from the top flagships of 2016? First, they have more modest screens with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and below. Chipsets (processor, graphics chip) is also weaker, that is, lower performance, this will be noticeable in modern 3D games. The cameras, as a rule, contain modules of the previous generation without advanced options ( optical stabilization, dual flash, laser autofocus), and some hardware and software features that distinguish the flagships are missing. How to choose the right smartphone up to 20,000 rubles and what characteristics you should pay attention to in the first place - in our article.

Rating of the best smartphones in 2016 up to 10,000 rubles

Moving on to the most demanded segment - smartphones costing less than 10 thousand rubles. If in the ranking of expensive smartphones the leading positions are occupied by Samsung, Apple, Sony and other companies with a rich history, then among inexpensive smartphones, Chinese brands are gaining more and more popularity. And there is nothing surprising here. For the same money, the Chinese offer devices with much more advanced technical characteristics, which naturally attracts buyers who want to get the most for their money.

We have compiled two ratings of the best inexpensive smartphones of 2016 at once - based on expert ratings (it is presented below) and based on customer reviews (available). The fact is that many reputable publications limit themselves to product reviews of only A-brands, and do not even bother testing second-tier smartphones, not to mention the products of little-known ones. Chinese firms... That is why it is simply impossible to calculate the average score for such devices, as a result, they are absent in the top. best devices... However, you can find quite a lot of reviews with customer ratings (since smartphones are very popular), which we took advantage of by compiling. In this article, you will also find several useful tips how to choose the right smartphone worth less than 10 thousand rubles.

Rating of smartphones 2016 with the best camera

Camera. This component manufacturers modern smartphones pay more and more attention. Smartphones with a good camera are proudly called camera phones, and this does not mean that such smartphones are somehow inferior in other aspects.

Every year we see flagships compete for the title of the best mobile camera. According to the DxOMark website, best camera phone 2016 is Google pixel (89 points in the rating), which by only one point bypassed three smartphones at once: HTC 10, Samsung Galaxy S7 and Sony Xperia X Performance.

Best Camera Phones 2016 by DxOMark

However, the ratings of this rating agency often differ from those of other sites. Summing up the ratings of various publications, we have compiled our own (other characteristics of smartphones were not taken into account when calculating the rating). You will also find smartphone camera comparison reviews on this page.

Best smartphone firms 2016

Which smartphones are the best? A separate study was devoted to this issue - we will not retell it completely, we will only designate summary conclusions... Experts love the products of A-brands like Samsung, Apple, Sony, LG and HTC most of all, just look at the ratings of the best smartphones above. This is especially true of expensive flagship smartphones. However, smartphones from firms such as Huawei, Asus and OnePlus sometimes also receive very high peer reviews.

As for the buyers, they have their own opinion on this matter. We conducted a vote in which any site visitor could vote for or against any brand. At the moment, more than 15 thousand people have voted, the votes were distributed as follows:

We also analyzed customer ratings on Yandex Market, calculating an average rating for each brand using a 5-point system. The results were quite unexpected, four first places were taken by the Chinese at once:

From this we can conclude that buyers are often dissatisfied with the quality of products of many large firms(the so-called A-brands), having inflated expectations for it. And, conversely, they remain pleasantly surprised by the smartphones of individual Chinese stamps initially focused on budget segment and offering more "tasty" features for a lower price.

And you are wrong if you think that any little-known brands in the extra budget category look better. Because alternatives to mediocre ones technical point view of mobile phones are also presented by the "horsemen of the Apocalypse", but with other jokes - with a good "on paper" filling, but unpredictable build quality. It is very sad to state this, but even without regard to the brand it is cheaper than 6 thousand rubles in Russian cell stores you can only buy phones of the level "Lord, even if it does not fall apart by itself" or obsolete trash. Therefore, excuse me, the concept of "budget" today for us will extend at a price of 5.5 thousand rubles in Chinese retail and from 8-9 thousand in Russian retailers. Anything that is cheaper - options from the category "Serves you right!", To our great regret.

Superbudget class - models cheaper than 6 thousand rubles

Which dish is prettier to you - a dish made from rotten food, but beautifully decorated in a restaurant, or a fresh shawarma / burger that a dirty kid makes in a tent? Because it is precisely between this that you will have to choose when you compare the structurally failed “thoroughbred” budget models and the cooler, from a technical point of view, but fucking blunders designed “china phones”.

And we, perhaps, will be optimists - there is always a chance not to get poisoned with fresh "shawarma" in a dubious kiosk, but the reception of deliberately rotten food certainly does not bring anything good. In a word, here is a little Chinese for you, which, there are chances, will work well for its 4-6 thousand rubles.

HomTom HT17

Perhaps this is the first time you see such a brand and wonder how “this here” can get into the lists of the best? For those who are not in the know, HomTom is a “junior janitor’s senior assistant,” that is, a subsidiary brand of Doogee, a Chinese phone manufacturer. The cameras in this model are of very sad quality, the performance is average (only 1 GB of RAM), the speaker is not very loud. But for 4000-5000 rubles, which the Chinese ask for such a smartphone, in Russia you will buy only something cruelly wretched with an old quad-core processor and a dull grainy display. But HomTom HT17 is budget phone, which is not “cheap” from a constructive point of view.

This ranking "Best Smartphone 2016" will feature the top 10 best smartphones for the summer of 2016. The rating "Best Smartphone 2016" was compiled according to the reviews of buyers of the largest online stores in Russia. Only those smartphone models that scored at least 50% of the fives, on a five-point scale, received an assessment. The technical characteristics of smartphones and the price / quality ratio were taken into account.

In the TOP-10 rating of the best smartphone of 2016, the 10th place is taken by Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Lumia 950 XL is a top Windows smartphone from the world famous company Microsoft. The model is an enlarged modification of the 2015 flagship with a larger screen diagonal. Lumia 950 XL is a phablet equipped with a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels, a pixel density of 518 ppi, and Corning protective glass Gorilla Glass 3 and light sensor. The device is armed with a productive computing platform, which is based on an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with a frequency of 2 GHz, an Adreno 430 video chip, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB internal memory expandable with microSD cards. The main 20-megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, recording video in 4K resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels, also deserves special attention. Microsoft Lumia The 950 XL is a high-tech Windows phablet for a wide range of modern tasks. Average Lumia price 950 XL - 37 190 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 9th place

Apple iPhone 6s - updated version iPhone models 6.In in this case we can say that the changes are not only evolutionary, but also quite innovative. In addition to standard improvements camera quality and speed, the company has developed and implemented in the iPhone 6s new technology touch screen, expanding the possibilities for device management. An additional touch layer is implemented in the display - 3D Touch, which perceives the force of touch, now, depending on the force of pressing, additional functions become available to the user and context menus, as well as new gestures. In addition to this, the device has a Taptic Engine module, which is responsible for feedback when you tap the screen. The heart of the smartphone is now a proprietary Apple processor A9, which allows not only to make the interface speed lightning fast, but also to demonstrate excellent performance in games with increased graphics quality. Traditional forte Apple line The iPhone camera has also been redesigned, and now the main iSight camera is a 12-megapixel sensor, with the ability to record 4K video. Apple case iPhone 6s is made from durable 7000-grade aluminum. Average Apple price iPhone 6s - 57 800 rubles.

In the TOP-10 rating, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 8th place

Smartphone design attracts monolithic metal case... The original decision of the Chinese engineers was to change the Home-button - the banal round sensor-button became oval. The rear camera is the main highlight of the model. Its resolution is 20.7 megapixels. Such a high resolution the Meizu MX5 smartphone is provided with a new generation Sony Exmor RS IMX230 photosensor. Its uniqueness lies in its laser autofocus technology, which allows it to photograph even on the move. The screen of the new 5.5-inch smartphone with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 Full-HD and a density of 401 ppi, which undoubtedly provides a high-definition image, since the pixels will not be visible when it approaches. The safety of the Meizu MX5 screen is guaranteed by Gorilla Glass 3 - it protects the display from damage as much as possible. The smartphone runs on 64-bit MediaTek processor Helio X10 with 8 cores and a frequency of 2.2 GHz. Graphics Card in PowerVR G6200 Appliance with 64 Unified Pipeline and Frequency GPU 700 MHz. The battery has become a little more powerful, its capacity (3150 mAh) allows you to use your smartphone intensively enough long time... The operating system has been updated to version 5.0 Lollipop. The average price of Meizu MX5 is 25,400 rubles.

In the TOP-10 rating, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 7th place

Everything here is quite modern: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 platform, 2 GB of RAM (there is also a KIW-AL10 version with 3 GB), 16 GB of flash memory expandable with a microSD card. The seriousness of the claims of Huawei Honor 5X is confirmed both by the materials - the front panel is covered with glass, the back is made of metal with plastic inserts at the top and bottom, and the choice of colors. Narrow bezels around the screen allow the device with a 5.5-inch screen, LCD display with IPS-matrix and Full HD-resolution, not to turn into a monster that does not fit into any pocket. Salient feature Huawei smartphone The Honor 5X are quite powerful and well-placed speakers. It is impossible to overlap them by putting the gadget on the "back" - you can still hear the call. The average price of Huawei Honor 5X is 16,990 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 6th place

The main feature of ASUS ZenFone 2 is its neat design, which houses a sufficient number of functions. Built-in ASUS TruVivid technology ensures rich, dynamic on-screen images. The main camera with Real Tone flash and a resolution of 13 MP is equipped with innovative technology PixelMaster. As for the front 5-megapixel camera, you can simultaneously edit the picture while shooting, and the panoramic self-portrait function allows you to take a panorama image from optimal angle review. The ASUS ZenFone 2 delivers productive performance at 15.25 cm high, 7.72 cm wide and 1.09 cm deep, guaranteed by the operating system. Android Mobile Technology Platform 5.0 (Lollipop), which handles this very productively. 4-core Intel processor Atom Z3560 1.8 GHz + GPU PowerVR G6430 quickly synchronizes the work of all applications, thanks to RAM - 2048 MB, built-in memory is 16 GB, and by installing a memory card it can be increased to 64 GB. Long uninterrupted work in autonomous mode is guaranteed by a 3000 mAh battery. We must admit that the price of the ASUS ZenFone 2 smartphone is acceptable, so the device deserves to buy it. The average price in Russia for ASUS ZenFone 2 is 19,620 rubles, and in GearBest the price for 01/20/2017 is 13919 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 5th place

The Lenovo P90 Pro smartphone features a superb 5.5-inch Full HD display. The P90 Pro quad-core processor is the perfect combination highest performance and energy efficiency. Lenovo P90 Pro works really long. This is a fully functional smartphone that does not require constant recharging - a 4000 mAh battery provides up to 45 hours of talk time and up to 27.5 hours of active standby. You can easily capture all the exciting moments of life at any time of the day or night with the excellent 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels. The set of built-in Lenovo DOit applications on your device opens up a wide range of possibilities for you. The P90 Pro smartphone supports high-speed LTE (4G) data networks. The P90 Pro is equipped with a large storage capacity to store many photos and videos. Operating room Android system™ 4.4 delivers unmatched performance with memory optimizations and improved touchscreen responsiveness. The average price of the Lenovo P90 Pro is 16,000 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 4th place

Thanks to the non-separable body, the smartphone Redmi note 3 Pro feels like a monolithic device, make it squeak or loose individual elements almost impossible. The smartphone uses an IPS screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels, the matrix is ​​covered with a protective glass with an oleophobic coating. The display shows a fairly high-quality image, with good angles overview and natural colors. One of the main differences Note 3 Pro from Note 3 - a new Snapdragon 650 chipset using a 64-bit six-core processor, GPU Adreno 510 is responsible for video processing. The device runs Android 5.1.1, supplemented by a proprietary MIUI shell 7.1. The firmware here is global, all interface languages ​​and Google services are initially available in it. Redmi Note 3 Pro is a dual SIM device, but the slot is designed for one Micro-SIM and one Nano-SIM (instead of which you can use a microSD memory card). There is only one radio module, both SIM-cards can work in 3G and 4G networks. Redmi Note 3 Pro has non-removable battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. The main camera received 16 megapixels. The average price of Redmi Note 3 Pro is 11,290 rubles.

In the TOP-10 rating, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 3rd place

The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the world's first 4K smartphone. The fifth generation flagship from Sony has received an IPS Triluminos display with a resolution of 3840x2160, which, combined with a 5.5-inch screen diagonal, gives an incredible 806 dpi. In order to live up to its name and in terms of performance, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is equipped with a powerful system-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, complemented by an Adreno 430 graphics core. memory and 32 GB of constant, as well as the ability to expand the latter figure using microSD memory cards. The body of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium also matches the “Premium” prefix and is made of glass and metal. In a smartphone, Sony asked new bar for photographic opportunities among smartphones. The main camera is a 23-megapixel sensor with 4K recording support. The average price of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is 53,200 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking of the best smartphone of 2016, the 2nd place is taken by LG G4

The LG G4 smartphone is the company's flagship in 2015. V top model smartphone combines all the advanced solutions and the latest developments of the company in the field of mobile technologies. At first glance, the most noticeable feature is the 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1440, which achieves an image clarity of 538 dpi. The display is made using IPS technology and, in combination with an ultra-high resolution, produces a gorgeous image. The LG G4 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 System-On-Chip, which includes a 6-core 2 + 4 processor with all cores supporting 64-bit computing. Per graphics performance the powerful video core Adreno 418 is also responsible. 3GB of RAM will allow you to forget about heavy applications unloaded from memory and allow your smartphone to become truly multitasking. The software capabilities of the smartphone are represented by the Android 5.1 operating system. LG is actively focusing on the photographic capabilities of the flagship, and here the smartphone has something to brag about. The maximum image resolution is 16 MP, there is also the possibility of optical stabilization and focusing using laser beam... Selfie lovers will appreciate the 8MP front-facing camera. The average price of the LG G4 is 27,250 rubles.

In the TOP-10 rating of the best smartphone of 2016, the 1st place is taken by Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge - evolutionary update flagship smartphone with curved display. In the generation of 2016, the smartphone received an updated system on a chip, now it is an eight-core top processor from Samsung - Exynos 8890, made on a 14 nanometer process technology. The last feature should have a positive effect on heating and energy consumption. The amount of RAM increased to 4 GB, and the device received a slot for a memory card, in some markets it can be combined with a second slot for a SIM card. Photographic abilities have also been improved, the smartphone has received new module cameras with a resolution of 12 MP and an aperture of f / 1.7. Newest operating system Android 6.0. Fast wireless charger and full water resistance. The average price of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is 52,950 rubles.

2016 is coming to an end, it's time to take stock. Among mobile devices first of all, smartphones are of interest. Let's talk about them now. I must say right away that each device from this collection is not just a piece of hardware from the outgoing year. All smartphones are decent and have a decent margin of safety. That's why they are the best.

This collection 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, but some device is worthy, but it is not sold here and is not interesting to compatriots. We will also disregard such devices.

I communicated with all the devices presented here in one way or another. Therefore, I advise you to pay attention to them when choosing your mobile assistant.

We will line up all our heroes in a certain gradation. Let's break down the selection into nominations. There are expensive devices, there are mid-range ones, and there are also budget models. In each segment, we have the leader in the first place, the device in 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 minced meat, the maximum possible. Manufacturers of such devices, as a rule, provide best service for its customers, and this also costs some money. That is why, spending 45 thousand rubles and more on a smartphone, you should not squeeze another 5-10 thousand and it is better to buy a gadget from an 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 at the edges. I did not share the well-deserved first place with his younger brother (the usual one), because he looks somewhat cartoonish against the background of a large and serious "edge".

Samsung, as always (last 2-3 years), managed to create the most technologically advanced device. Do you want to be at the peak of progress, get better display, a camera that plugs digital cameras worth up to 20 kilo rubles in the belt, and the most sophisticated software - take the S7 Edge. An uncompromising solution from all sides, with the corresponding cost - 59,990 rubles.

iPhone 7

This device has begun another two-year cycle of the company's smartphones, which means that it offers an interesting design and characteristics of a qualitatively new level than its predecessor.

You can treat Apple as you like, scold it endlessly, call it “cake” or vice versa, worship and mindlessly buy up all the new items. But we have to admit the objective reality - everyone wants an iPhone. Young people only talk about him. In the advertisement of the washing powder there is an iPhone on the housewife's table, on the advertising brochure in the passage of a bank specialist at the workplace, too, an iPhone. In the next newfangled series, your favorite hero has what? The iPhone, of course! He is everywhere and whether we want it or not, but it is a symbol of our time.

For those who did not understand. Samsung and Apple smartphones are useless and pointless to compare with each other. The first one is bought because it is a technologically perfect device, the second one because society insists on the “correct” choice. And that's two different worlds: 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 makes some nice but weird smartphones. Everything seems to be good, cool, but you start comparing, you realize that they are asking for the same amount of money as for the Galaxy S7 / iPhone 7. In general, well, in fig.

LG is generally one big experiment that only causes bewilderment. Last year there was a very interesting G4, this one.

HTC - what kind of company is this?

At the end of the year, we were presented with a fierce device that is not really sold anywhere yet and no one can boast of the experience of close communication with it. Hence, the 9th "mate" does not participate in our selection and, most likely, will be able to claim the title of one of the best market players in the first half of 2017.

Flagships are cheaper. 30,000 - 40,000 rubles

Quite frankly, this is the most meaningless category. Smartphones at this level are all odd. Prior to flagship and expensive devices(read iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge) they fall short on 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. For the same OnePlus 3, it is never a competitor.

Nevertheless, I still managed to find three devices that are worth paying attention to. Anyway…

Oneplus 3

The smartphone was released this summer and, unlike the previous, second generation, regained the status of the "killer" of flagships. In my opinion. He has a gorgeous build, slim, sleek design, monstrous filling (6 GB of "RAM", for a minute), great camera, but most importantly software. Perhaps there are no devices in the world that have been so excavated along and across, where you can install not one, not two, but several dozen quite high-quality and amusing firmware.

Disclaimer. Why am I mentioning the Letyshops service? And because, firstly, I myself have not tried anything else, and secondly, I want you to save money. This collection 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 it to your health!

And thirdly, yes, I get a small percentage from Letyshops. So, these three reasons have successfully coincided at once.

Nubia z11

Official delivery

Smartphones from the "went and bought on the way home from work" series. Gadgets are perfect for several important criteria for many: there is a certain amount of money, I want it here and now, with a guarantee and so that there is no 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 suit me.

ZE520KL is perhaps the most balanced, powerful, beautiful and officially sold device in our company. If you take something within 25,000 rubles, then only him.

Last year, I was truly pleased with the Zenfone 2 ZE551ML. It was sold for 18,000 rubles and for this money it was impossible to buy something even close in quality and performance. I have recommended it to so many people. Almost everyone obeyed, bought and were satisfied. All this I mean is that this year the situation is repeating itself. So I lay down great expectations and the next Zenfon.

Actual cost: 23,990 rubles

Huawei Nova

If not the third Zenfone, then definitely the 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 state employees. 10,000 - 18,000 rubles

Buying any device from this category, we spend little money, we get a lot of goodies. Unfortunately, we will not find anything interesting here in the official retail. All smartphones will have to be ordered from China. So much the better - more savings.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Success of the year. If people order a smartphone from China, then it is XRN3 Pro, because in terms of the ratio of characteristics and cost, we have a top-end gadget. And it remains so now. It is not for nothing that 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 there already the Note 5 will arrive in time to replace it.

Current price: 10,000 rubles

Nice appearance, good screen and processor, excellent software optimization - all this creates the feeling that the device is worth more than it actually is. And the sensations are true, I must admit.

Price: 5,000 rubles

Conclusion and predictions

In 2016, a lot of smartphones came out. New names have entered the market and Huawei has become the world's third largest smart mobile device provider. Topics Apple time and Samsung have made several strategic mistakes. And if the misses of the Cupertinians 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 are witnessing events of a truly planetary scale, albeit within the same sphere human life... In just one year, so much has happened, so many phenomena have influenced the development of the market, which means that everything is accelerating and will continue to accelerate in 2017.

In any case, the purpose of this article is to help you do right choice... I hope this collection and our site as a whole is useful to you. In the meantime, I wish all readers a Happy New Year! Health, happiness and wellbeing!