Rating of smartphones in the budget segment. How eight cores of a smartphone processor are better than four

Every year, smartphone developers delight consumers with high-tech innovations that combine a variety of functions, thoughtful design and high performance. Demanding users who pay special attention to the power of devices often prefer devices with multi-core processors, among which eight-core ones are especially popular. In our review, below are the TOP 5 best eight-core smartphones in spring 2017.

Octa-core Allview X4 Soul Style

The Allview X4 Soul Style smartphone was presented by a Romanian company that sells rebranded equipment. The gadget is released in the form of a monoblock with a touch screen. It works on Android OS. In terms of design and set of specifications, the device resembles the Gionee A1. We note further its features:

1. Appearance. The gadget has a body with an aluminum frame and is available in several colors. The dimensions are 154.5x76.5x8.5mm and it weighs 181g.
2. Display. The phone is equipped with a 5.5-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1080x1920. The display of the device is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Compared to the sodium-calcium counterpart, it is three times stronger and has increased resistance to shock.
3. Camera. The smartphone has two cameras: a 16MP main camera and a 13MP front camera with flash.
4. Performance. The device has an 8-core processor:
   ARM Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz and ARM Cortex-A53 1 GHz with 4 cores each. Built-in memory - 64 GB, RAM - 4 GB. The gadget has the latest version of Android OS 7.0 Nougat.
5. Battery. The phone has a non-removable Li-Ion 4010 mAh battery that provides fast charging. It does not require recharging for 14 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby time.
6. Additionally. Allview X4 Soul Style is an active noise canceling device equipped with a fingerprint scanner, supports two SIM cards. The model has an accelerometer, compass, proximity and light sensor, gyroscope.

The price of Allview X4 Soul Style in Russia is 22,990 rubles.

Smartphone 360 ​​N5

360 N5 is a productive and functional eight-core device of the middle price category, which successfully combines stylish design, high-quality assembly and high durability. Consider the main characteristics of the model.

1. Design. The gadget is made in an all-metal case. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back of the case, and the Home button is located on the front, which has the shape of an LED circle. The dimensions of the device are 76x152x8.25 mm, the device weighs 156 g.
2. Screen The device was created using IPS-OGS technology. It has 5.5 inches, has a rich picture and close to natural color reproduction.
3. Processor, memory, OS. The powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor ensures flawless gaming experience. The amount of RAM is 6 GB, and internal - 32 GB. The gadget is running Android Marshmallow.
4. Multimedia. The device has two photomodules of 13 and 8 megapixels, with the help of which good quality pictures are obtained. The gadget owes good sound to two high-quality speakers and a microphone.
5. Slots, interface. The device is equipped with two slots: one for a micro-SIM card, the second slot is for a nano-SIM or memory card. The smartphone has a Bluetooth connection and a Wi-Fi wireless Internet module.
6. Battery. The capacity of the lithium-polymer battery of the phone is 3290 mAh, which ensures its uninterrupted operation for 6-7 hours, including 4G surfing.

Smartphone 360 ​​N5 has an impressive list of advantages, which ensures genuine interest from users. The device is characterized by fast operation, excellent performance and low cost.

The price of 360 N5 in Russia is from 11,500 rubles.

Octa-core BlackBerry KEYone

BlackBerry KEYone has a classic shape. It is made in the form of a monoblock with a keyboard and is designed for the category of users who just need a working device. Most likely, the gadget was invented to meet the needs of brand lovers, and not to attract new users. What makes this smartphone stand out?

1. Design, case. In the manufacture of the smartphone used glass, metal and soft rubber. The design is placed in an aluminum frame, which ensures reliability and durability. There are no plastic parts in the smartphone. The back side of the gadget is made of textured plastic with a soft-touch coating resembling rubber, so it does not collect fingerprints, debris and dust.
2. Display The gadget is equipped with a diagonal of 4.5 inches with an aspect ratio of 2:3. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 with curved edges. The screen is flat, has a resolution of 1620x1080, under it are touch keys and a keyboard.
3. Keyboard The device has a classic design and a simplified form of rounded keys. Its dimensions and shape are reminiscent of the BlackBerry PRIV keyboard. The keys are very easy to use. This is ensured by proper weight distribution. The shape follows the profile of the case. In its manufacture, translucent glass-like plastic was used. The symbols are applied with a silvery translucent paint, and the key pad is made in black. The keyboard is soft to the touch, supports gestures. The fingerprint scanner is located on the space bar.
4. Performance. The smartphone is equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with a frequency of 2000 MHz - a processor with low power consumption, which is enough power to cope with work tasks. The amount of RAM is 3 GB, and the built-in memory is 32 GB, but it can be expanded up to 2 TB. Operating system - Android 7.1 Nougat.
5. Cameras. The main camera of the device is 12 megapixels equipped with phase detection autofocus. It also has dual LED flash and comes in f/2.0 aperture. Aperture f/2.2. installed in the front camera at 8 megapixels.
6. Battery, charger. The BlackBerry KEY has a 3505 mAh battery. Thanks to support for QC3.0 fast charging, the gadget can be charged by 56% in just over half an hour.
7. Dimensions, weight. The device has dimensions of 149.3x72.5x9.4 mm and weighs 180 g.
8. Additionally. BlackBerry KEY is a modern phablet with a huge selection of applications on which it is quite possible to accurately type text while traveling by car or on the go. The presence of a physical keyboard in this model allows you to type messages blindly. Equipping the gadget with quick keys is one of its advantages. The smartphone owner can set each key to perform a specific action by making a long or short press. This can be launching certain applications, composing messages to specific recipients, launching settings, etc. The keyboard shortcut with Ctrl + provides faster and more productive work on a smartphone. Using this combination allows you to perform the same actions as on a computer: undo actions, cut, copy, paste text, etc. In addition, passwords are easier to remember on a physical keyboard, since many have more developed motor memory than visual. The keyboard of the device was designed specifically for typing using two thumbs of both hands. At the same time, the typing speed doubles compared to touch devices, which is important when working with large texts. The BlackBerry KEY is ideal for seniors who have vision and fine motor skills problems. Thus, this model is a productive and safe gadget, made of high-quality materials and incredibly comfortable for typing. The user's long nails are also not a hindrance to character typing.

The price of BlackBerry KEY in Russia is approximately 32,000 rubles. A video review of the gadget is presented below:

Smartphone HTC U Play

The new HTC U Play smartphone was presented to a wide audience in January this year. The gadget differs from the manufacturer's previously released devices in appearance and technical parameters, which we will discuss in more detail below.

1. Design. The device is available in several color options. It has a stylish glossy body. The front side of the gadget is reserved for the display, camera and Home key. The back of the case is occupied by a flash and the brand logo. There are no more inscriptions and elements on it.
2. Display. The HTC U Play has a 5.2-inch screen protected by Gorilla Glass.
3. Performance The device is provided with an eight-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor built on a 64-bit architecture. The smartphone is presented in two trim levels: with RAM and internal memory of 3 and 32 GB, respectively, as well as with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. The device comes with a slot for a memory card that allows you to expand it up to 2 TB. Management is carried out through OS Android 6.0.
4. Camera and autonomy. The resolution of the main camera is 16 megapixels. It is equipped with a dual-tone LED flash. It also provides phase detection autofocus and optical stabilization system. The resolution of the front camera is 16 megapixels, which makes the gadget a real selfie phone. Autonomous operation is provided by a 2500 mAh battery.
5. Dimensions, weight. Device dimensions - 145.99x72.9x3.5 mm. The device weighs 145 g.

The smartphone of this model will be available in black, white, blue and pink colors. The cost of HTC U Play in Russia is 25,600 rubles.

Smartphone Huawei Nova

Huawei Nova is a compact, stylish smartphone that is a pleasure to use. The device has a sleek metal body and a capacious battery, and narrow bezels are located on either side of its screen. What other characteristics and arsenal of possibilities does this gadget have?

1. Design. The Nova case is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy, which was sandblasted at one of the manufacturing stages, making its coating pleasant to the touch. The display of the smartphone is surrounded by frames, the width of which is 1.8 mm. The gadget comes in three basic colors: gray, gold and silver.
2. Screen treated with an oleophobic coating, the reliability of which has been tested in practice by numerous users of other devices. Under the glass is a 5-inch IPS-matrix, the brightness of which is quite enough even for reading content in sunlight.
3. Processor, memory, OS. The model is equipped with a Snapdragon 625 eight-core processor, has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 6.0 OS with EMUI 4.1 shell installed.
4. Camera and sound. The smartphone has a 12 megapixel camera, the pictures from which even at dusk are of good quality. Good selfies even in the evening are provided thanks to the 8 MP front camera. The surround sound of the gadget is provided by the built-in DTS software, and the built-in player plays Flac files, which makes it possible not to be limited when choosing a format.
5. Wireless modules and autonomous mode. The phone comes with support for wireless Internet, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC. The battery capacity of the device is 3020 mAh.
6. Dimensions, weight. The dimensions of the gadget are 141.2x69.1 mm. The device weighs 146g.

The Huawei Nova smartphone is housed in a slim body with a cute design. It will certainly please users who do not like phablets, but appreciate good displays and cameras.

The price of Huawei Nova in Russia is 23,300 rubles. A video review will help you get even more information about this smartphone.

We hope that our review of the TOP 5 best eight-core smartphones in spring 2017 will help you choose the best model. Each of the devices has its own characteristics, but all of them are without a doubt productive and functional.

“The more cores in the processor, the better and more powerful it is” is a persistent myth spread by marketers and sellers of mobile equipment. However, it has nothing to do with reality.

For example, the performance leader of 2016 iPhone 7 runs on a 4-core Apple A10 processor, the top chips from Snapdragon - 820 and 825 also have 4 cores, while among MediaTek processors, whose gaming performance is traditionally not the best, already solutions for 10 cores appeared (Helio X30) and 12-core chips will soon appear.

Who is who in the processor market?

The vast majority of smartphones are produced on processors from Qualcomm and MediaTek. The giants of the industry - Apple, Samsung and Huawei, develop and use their own chips, but they can only be found in the smartphones of these companies. Also, ultra-budget gadgets sometimes use Spreadtrum processors, but, for obvious reasons, they cannot compete with chips from leading manufacturers.

If we compare Qualcomm and MediaTek chips, then the latter lose in terms of the totality of characteristics. The weak point of the MTK has always been mediocre graphics performance due to the use of Mali video accelerators. So, even smartphones with top-end chips like the Helio P20 often pull 3D toys worse (graphic rendering, micro-freezes and FPS drops) than devices running on mid-range Snapdragon 625 and 652.

However, the key advantage of MediaTek products is lower cost. It is to MTK chips that we owe the fact that even budget smartphones have now turned into bug-free devices that can be comfortably used. MKT processors are not gaming, but in terms of smoothness and speed of the smartphone, power consumption, multimedia and wireless functions, they are no worse. And if you don’t play heavy 3D games on your phone, then you probably won’t notice the difference between Snapdragon and MediaTek processors.

8-core smartphones with Snapdragon processors

All the 8-core processors presented in the rating are based on the 28 nm process technology and have the ARMv8 architecture; these are mid-range chips used in the respective smartphones. There are no flagship devices in this collection, top devices work on 820 and 821 dragons.

Snapdragon 430 - Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Nokia 6

Redmi 3S- one of the best-selling smartphones of last year. This is an excellent state employee that will not lose its relevance in the near future, even though it was replaced by the 4th generation of Redmi. The gadget is equipped with 16/2 GB of expandable memory, a high-quality 5-inch screen and a capacious 4100 mAh battery, from which the smartphone lives 2-3 days without any problems. In Antutu Benchmark 3S is gaining 42 thousand parrots. Price - from 8000 rubles.

Nokia 6- the first smartphone of the once cult manufacturer on the Android platform. It was the use of the 430-dragon in a device for $ 250 that many did not like, but Nokia 6 takes others: it has a flagship design and very high-quality assembly, a cool main camera and a good amount of memory - 64/4 GB + microSD slot. The result in Antutu is 44 thousand parrots. Nokia 6 deliveries to Russia are not carried out and you can buy a smartphone only in Chinese online stores.

Snapdragon 617 - Moto G4 and Alcatel Idol 4

Moto G4- a middle peasant with a large high-quality screen (IPS 5.5 '' FHD), 16/2 GB of expandable memory, 13/5 MP cameras and a 3000 mAh battery. The specs are nothing spectacular, but Motorola's attention to detail does the trick, and the G4 is one of the most enjoyable smartphones in its price range to use. The result in the Benchmark is 45 thousand parrots. Price - from 15 thousand rubles.

Alcatel Idol 4- a flagship at an adequate price, in which the main emphasis is not on performance (16/3 GB of memory + Micro-SD), but on multimedia capabilities. Idol 4 boasts an excellent 5.2” FHD IPS screen (the older version 4S comes with a VR headset), high-quality stereo speakers with an amplifier and a dedicated audio chip, which ensures high-quality music playback in headphones. The weak point of the smartphone is the battery, it is only 2610 mAh here. The result in the Benchmark is 46 thousand parrots. Price - from 14 thousand rubles.

Snapdragon 625 - Huawei Nova and Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Huawei Nova- one of the few Huawei smartphones that runs on a Snapdragon chip, and not on a proprietary HiSilicon Kirin processor. This is a compact model with a 5'' FHD IPS screen and 32/3 GB of memory, the main features of which are a cool design and a good 13 MP camera, one of the best in its price category. The result in the Benchmark is 64 thousand parrots. The cost is from 20 thousand rubles.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime– the heir to the popular Redmi 3S came out immediately in 3 modifications, the most interesting of which is the Prime version with a 625 dragon, 32/3 GB of memory and a 5’’ FHD screen. This is one of the best in terms of price / quality ratio of middle peasants with good gaming performance (benchmark - 65 thousand) and impressive autonomy (sure 2-3 days from a single charge). The cost is from 10 thousand rubles.

Snapdragon 652 - Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra, LG G5 SE

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra- the flagship tablet phone for those who are not chasing record performance. Running on a fresh 652-dragon ZF3 Ultra has a lot of memory - 64/3 or 128/4 GB with card expansion up to 1 TB, a cool 23 MP camera with optical stabilization and laser autofocus, as well as a thick 4600 mAh battery. However, the main advantage of the smartphone is a huge 6.8’’ FHD IPS screen, ideal for consuming any media content. The result in the benchmark is 78 thousand parrots. Price - from 37 thousand rubles.

LG G5 SE- the younger version of the flagship from LG, which differs from the G5 only in the use of the 652-dragon instead of the 820th. This is an unusual modular smartphone with the ability to connect additional accessories, including a dedicated DAC, a photo module with optical zoom and an additional battery. The G5 SE is also interesting in terms of characteristics - 2K 5.3 '' IPS screen, 32/3 GB of memory + flash drives up to 2 TB, a dual camera 18 + 8 MP and an 8 MP front module, a removable 2800 mAh battery. Benchmark - 79 thousand parrots. Price - from 24 thousand rubles.

Snapdragon 810 - Nexus 6P and Moto X Force

Nexus 6P- The last Nexus released, after which the corporation concentrated on the development of its Google Pixel. The device is notable for pure Android, stereo speakers, long battery life and excellent hardware - 5.7 '' FHD AMOLED screen, 34/64/128 GB of memory and 3 GB of RAM, 3540 mAh battery, 12 and 8 MP cameras. The result in the benchmark is 85 thousand parrots. Price - from 30 thousand rubles.

Moto X Force- a unique smartphone, the screen of which (according to the manufacturer) cannot be broken. Able to survive any falls and merciless exploitation, X Force does not disappoint in hardware either - 2K 5.4 '' AMOLED screen, 32/3 GB of memory, 21 MP camera and 3760 mAh battery. This is a balanced device, slightly inferior in characteristics to the current flagships, which is considered one of the best smartphones released by the MOTO brand in recent times. Benchmark - 75 thousand parrots. Price - from 37 thousand rubles.

8-core smartphones with MediaTek processors

It was MediaTek who launched the first 8-core processor for smartphones, the MT6592, in 2013. To date, the most popular eights are MT6753, MT6750 and Helio P10, made using 28 nm process technology. Consider the most successful smartphones with 8-core MediTek processors.

MediaTek MT6753 - Lenovo Vibe X3 Lite and Ulefone Power

Vibe X3 Lite- the younger version of the flagship X3 from Lenovo, which is distinguished by balanced characteristics and an affordable price. On board the gadget is 32/2 GB of memory + a slot for Micro-SD, 5.5 '' FHD IPS screen, 13/8 MP cameras and a 3300 mAh battery. The device is notable primarily for its powerful stereo speakers, but its gaming performance is not the best, in the Benchmark X3 Lite is gaining only 37 thousand parrots. Price - from 11 thousand rubles.

Ulefone Power- Chinese with a huge 6050 mAh battery, 5.5 '' FHD IPS screen, 16/3 GB of memory and 13/5 MP cameras. At first glance, nothing outstanding, but on a single charge, this gadget is able to work for 3-4 days, which makes it an excellent choice for those who do not want to depend on the outlet. Benchmark - 32 thousand parrots. Price - 9 thousand rubles on AliExpress.

MediaTek MT6750 - Meizu M3s and Bluboo Maya MAX

Meizu M3s is a popular state employee with ideal build quality traditional for Meizu and good characteristics for its price (7 thousand rubles): 5 '' HD IPS screen, 16/2 GB of memory, 13/5 MP cameras, battery 3020 mAh. The smartphone is made in a metal case, it is compact, sits comfortably in the hand and pleases with nimble work due to the well-optimized Flyme shell. Benchmark - 37 thousand parrots.

Bluboo Maya Max- the older version of the popular ultra-budget from Bluboo, notable for its metal case, the presence of a fingerprint scanner and very good hardware. On board the smartphone is a 6-inch HD IPS screen, 32/3 GB of memory, 13/8 MP cameras and a 4200 mAh battery. Among the pleasant things - support for USB-C and moisture protection according to the IP63 standard. Benchmark - 41 thousand parrots. Price - from 9 thousand rubles on AliExpress.

MediaTek Helio P10 - Meizu M5 Note and SONY Xperia XA

Meizu M5 Note- one of the most attractive smartphones from Meizu in terms of price / quality ratio. For a little over 10 thousand rubles, you get a device with a 5.5'' FHD IPS screen, 16/32 + 3 GB of memory and a slot for a flash drive, a cool camera and a 4000 mAh battery. In the Benchmark, the gadget is gaining 47 thousand parrots, you can play even the most demanding 3D toys on it at medium graphics settings.

SONY Xperia XA is a smart looking smartphone with a frameless screen that you can fall in love with at first sight. Specifications – 5’’ HD IPS screen, 16/2 GB memory + Micro-SD, 16/8 MP cameras and 2300 mAh battery. Advantages - the presence of an NFC module and good photo quality. The disadvantages are the lack of an oleophobic coating on the screen and the ridiculous battery capacity. Benchmark - 47 thousand parrots. Price - from 16 thousand rubles.

8-core smartphones with Exynos processors

The latest generation of Exynos chipsets from Samsung can be considered the most technologically advanced 8-core processors on the market. The Korean company makes its chips according to the 14 nm process and uses them only in the production of its own devices. The exception is Meizu Pro 6 Plus, which came out on a processor similar to that used in the Galaxy S7.

Exynos 7880 - Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2017)

Smartphones of the Galaxy A line of 2017 are outwardly as close as possible to the flagship Galaxy S7. These are beautiful devices in a ceramic case with moisture protection according to the IP68 standard. Smartphones run on the same chipsets but differ in some characteristics.

Galaxy A5 has a 5.2'' FHD Super AMOLED screen, 32/3 GB of memory with support for flash drives up to 256 GB, a 16 MP camera (both main and front), and a 3000 mAh battery. In the older version of the Galaxy A7, the screen diagonal is larger - 5.7 '' and the battery is thicker - 3600 mAh. Both devices have an NFC chip and full Samsung Pay support.

Smartphones have an attractive design, cool cameras, good autonomy, but they do not impress with gaming performance. In the benchmark, both devices are gaining 60 thousand parrots. The price is 33 and 28 thousand rubles for A7 and A5, respectively.

Exynos 8890 - Galasy S7 and S7 Edge, Meizu Pro 6 Plus

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge- the flagships of 2016 from Samsung are successful, no matter which way you look at it, confirmation of this can be found in the huge demand for both smartphone models. The technical specifications of the regular and Edge versions are identical - 5.1'' SuperAMOLED screen with 2K resolution, covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 32/64 GB of internal and 4 GB of RAM with support for flash drives up to 200 GB, 3000 mAh battery with fast charging, and cameras at 12 and 5 MP, which are among the best on the market. The result in the benchmark is 131 thousand parrots. The price is from 44 thousand rubles for S7 and from 54 thousand for S7 Edge.

Meizu Pro 6 Plus- the only flagship of the Chinese company on the Exynos 8890 chip. The main trump cards of the Pro 6 Plus are the chic sound in headphones (there is a dedicated DAC and amplifier) ​​and a cool camera that can compete with A-brands. The device is good in terms of hardware (2K Super AMOLED screen, 64/4 GB of memory, 3400 mAh battery), has a chic build quality and excellent performance. The only disappointment is the lack of a slot for a memory card. The result in the benchmark is 113 thousand parrots. Price - from 35 thousand rubles.

8-core smartphones with HiSilicon Kirin processors

Kirin chipsets are developed by Huawei and are used exclusively in Huawei smartphones.

Honor 8 with Kirin 950

Honor 8 is one of the most beautiful smartphones of 2016. The ceramic body of the device is impressive visually, but disappoints in practice due to increased susceptibility to scratches. According to the characteristics, Honor 8 is on the step between the middle peasants and the flagships - 5.2'' FHD IPS screen, 32/64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of expandable RAM, dual 12 MP camera and 5 MP front camera, 3000 mAh battery, NFC . Among the shortcomings, we note only mediocre autonomy and a quiet main speaker, in all other respects the Honor 8 is extremely good. The result in the benchmark is 95 thousand parrots. Price - from 27 thousand rubles.

Huawei Mate 9 with Kirin 960

Mate 9 is Huawei's flagship, the company's most expensive and most powerful smartphone. The characteristics of the device speak for themselves - a reference 5.9'' FHD IPS screen, a 20 + 12 MP dual camera with 2x optical zoom, optical stabilization and phase detection autofocus, 64 + 4 GB of memory with a slot for a flash drive and a 4000 mAh battery . The result in the benchmark is 128 thousand parrots. Price - from 47 thousand rubles.

For those who are interested in luxury 8-core smartphones , we recommend paying attention to Huawei Mate 9 Porshe Design. This gadget costs 1400 euros, for this money you get a device in a unique design with a 2K AMOLED screen, 256 GB of main memory and 6 GB of RAM and cameras developed by Leica. There are simply no alternatives to this model in the assortment of other A-brands.

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2014 has become very rich in the latest developments of mobile phones with extraordinary power. The 8-core smartphone has now been introduced by several major companies, among which it is especially necessary to consider:

• Samsung. This company presented to the attention of its admirers new phones with extraordinary performance. Their only drawback is that the processor nominally has 8 cores, but in fact they are divided into two separate clusters. This technique is able to surprise with its reliability, has a capacious battery and a high-quality camera with auto focus function. At the same time, it is possible to simultaneously perform several jobs, since this unit will not be able to slow down.
• LG. This technology is still new for this company, but it has already been adopted. So, some models of this company can already boast of the above characteristics and will suit absolutely all consumers. They have a thoughtful design, which not only reduced the weight of the device, but can also become an undoubted basis for creating the desired style and image of any person. Choosing a smartphone with 8 cores from this company means buying a really high-quality product. This unit is also equipped with a powerful camera that guarantees clear pictures taken regardless of the environmental conditions. The special coating of the case cannot be excessively dirty and protects the device from possible deformations or unforeseen defects.
• Huawei. This company annually pleases with the latest modifications of the models of equipment already on sale, increasing their power and facilitating direct operation. Their unique communication devices can be very surprising, since the price of this 8-core smartphone is kept at a consistently affordable level. A high-quality case is able to withstand relatively very large loads, while not deforming or causing problems. The touch console will show an optimum level of reliability and can function for a long period of time. The absence of an additional keyboard significantly reduces the available weight of the device.

The acquisition of such masterpieces of technology is currently available to absolutely everyone. Now you can simply order the device without leaving your home, and it will be transported directly to the consumer.

In addition to external beauty, many are also interested in the capabilities of a mobile device: different games, multitasking, heavy applications - all this is the desire of a modern user. They provide the necessary performance, making the management of the smartphone pleasant and without unnecessary “freezes”.

What gives such a number of cores and how does this affect the operation of the device? The processor controls the operation of all applications and tasks, the load is distributed to all cores. This allows the gadget to cope with demanding applications without losing speed. This also affects the battery life itself: the user can use the gadget for a long time without recharging.

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Xiaomi Redmi 4X

The first thing that catches your eye is the design. As in other modern devices of this company, the appearance does not leave anyone indifferent - thin side edges, a large screen, a metal case, the whole structure is solid, without a single squeak when pressed. Only at the top and bottom there are plastic inserts. This is done for better reception of Internet networks and mobile communications.

Display - 5 ″ (1280 x 720 pixels). All ten finger touch screen supports.

The phone of this model has an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435(1.4 GHz) and Adreno 505. There are three versions of the smartphone on the market: 2, 3 or 4 GB of RAM.

AnTuTu results speak for themselves - 42900 points. The downside is only a slight heating of the back panel, which is observed under significant loads, but this is easily eliminated - the phone itself prompts and the user only needs to confirm the actions aimed at cooling the gadget.

The highlight of the smartphone is the battery - 4100 mAh is just a dream for anyone who wants to be less dependent on frequent recharging of the phone.

The main camera - 13 MP and front 5MP take quite good pictures in sufficient light.

So the pros:

• Price;
• Display;
• Battery.

Minuses:

• Not good enough camera shots at dusk;

The cost is 10,000 rubles.

Meizu M5 Note

The gadget is presented in 4 color colors (black, gray, gold and blue). The appearance is expressed in the aluminum coating of the case with plastic seams on the top and bottom of the back of the case. Gorilla Glass 3 is one of the features of the smartphone, and together with the 2.5D rounded screen, it gives a unique look.

Display 5.5″ (Full HD). Contrast at a high level, viewing angles give a clear picture. The processor is eight-core Helio P10, the video accelerator is presented by Mali T860. In everyday work with applications, no difficulties will arise, but working with demanding games will be difficult.

The 13MP autofocus camera takes pretty good pictures. The 5 MP front camera does not disappoint either - the photos are clear with high color reproduction.

The 4000 mAh battery allows you to enjoy your smartphone for a long time.

Pros:

Price quality;
Optics;
Battery;
Screen.

Minuses:

Performance (comparatively).

The cost is 9,500 rubles.

Meizu U10

Thin and metal frames, rounded scratch-resistant glass - all this together creates a stunning appearance.

Display 5 inch (1280/720). The image is bright, contrasting, with excellent color reproduction.

The 8-core MediaTek 6750 processor and the Mali-T860 chip do all the work of the smartphone. This "hardware" allows you to use your smartphone and not think about overheating of the case or freezing programs due to excessive load on the gadget.
The battery (2760 mAh) is one of the shortcomings of this smartphone. Battery life is enough for a day, but in modern conditions, where more powerful batteries are on the market, this capacity seems quite modest.

A 13-megapixel camera with a dual-tone flash will give the user pictures of high detail. The front camera in normal lighting takes good quality photos.

Advantages:

• Design;
• Display;
• Performance;
• Camera.

Flaws:

• Combined slot.

The cost is 8,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

According to numerous users, the design of this model is one of the best in the line from the manufacturer. One-piece metal case (the only exceptions are the upper and lower plastic inserts, which are already typical for the latest models of gadgets from Xiaomi). Touch buttons, unlike the aforementioned representative of Xiaomi gadgets, have a white backlight.

Display - 5.5″ (1080/1920). When tilted, the viewing angles perfectly convey the image.

The processor is represented by 10 cores from MediaTek and Mali-T880 - a graphics accelerator. 2/3 GB of RAM is available to the user, depending on the choice of model modification.

Result AnTuTu - 84527 points. This is a good result for this phone model.

The camera is 13 MP, which is a bit surprising - the smartphone performs its duties quite well, but for Xiaomi RedMI Note 4, stronger optics could be used. Frontal - 5 MP. The camera does an excellent job with color reproduction, but when the lighting deteriorates, quality pictures are not worth the wait.

The battery is 4100 mAh, which makes it possible to use smartphones for a long time without frequent recharging.

Advantages:

• Metal case;
• Autonomy of work;
• Screen quality.

Flaws:

• Optics.

The cost is 9,000 rubles.

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Asus Zenfone Selfie ZD551KL

The appearance is very worthy - even fashionable, if you can say so. The front panel is always presented in black, regardless of the overall color of the phone. A removable battery is available under the plastic cover. Above the screen there is a rather large front camera and a flash with a speaker on either side of it. The rounded corners of the case make the smartphone comfortable to use.

Screen - 5.5″ (1920/1080). The picture is quite clear and the pixels are imperceptible even upon close examination of the screen.
The Snapdragon 515 series processor (1.7 GHz) and Adreno 405 are just such a “stuffing” of Asus Zenfone. It copes with the tasks that are assigned to it quite easily, numerous user reviews about the operation of the smartphone are mostly positive.

The front camera is the highlight of this phone (this can be understood from the name of the model). 13 MP, 140 degrees of view, flash - all this makes it possible to take high-quality pictures of yourself and friends without loss of image quality in any lighting and different conditions.

Battery life is average - 3000 mAh gives enough time for uninterrupted use, but the model is clearly inferior in this category to Xiaomi smartphones.

Pros:

• Unique appearance;
• Front-camera.

Minuses:

• Mediocre battery power;
• The screen dims in sunlight.

The cost is 8,000 rubles.

Oukitel U16 Max

An octa-core smartphone that performs well. The appearance is impressive - a large screen, made of metal and plastic, 2.5D glass. Resolution - 1280/720. Brightness and color rendition do not suffer and the display copes with its functions perfectly even in sunlight.

There is an eight-core processor MT6753 from Mediatek (1.3 GHz) and Mali-T720. The smartphone copes with everyday tasks perfectly, but high-demand games run at low settings.

13 MP camera takes good photos. The front camera, with its 5 MP, also does not raise any questions.

A 4000 mAh battery, along with a low resolution display, makes it possible to use the smartphone for a long time without recharging.

Pros:

• autonomy;
• Display.

Minuses:

• Problems with localization.

The cost is 8,000 rubles.

Ulefone Power 2

Appearance pleases the eye, but without any frills. It comes with a carrying case, which is a nice bonus. The weight of the device is impressive - 210 grams.

As for the screen, it's from 5.5″ (1920/1080).

The MT6750T processor with 8 cores does not allow the device to “slow down”. Games run smoothly, only in the most demanding ones you need to compromise, reducing the quality to average.

The 13 MP main camera and the 8 MP front camera take high-quality pictures, and the flash allows you to increase the level of photography in low light.

Battery - 6050 mAh. These are very high indicators of autonomy, which allow you to forget about charging for several days.

Pros:

• Camera;
• Battery.

Minuses:

• Thickness.

The cost is 10,500 rubles.

Oukitel K6000 Plus

The appearance is represented by a metal case, small frames around the screen and a 2.5D display. Screen 5.5″ (1280/720). The presence of a bright image with excellent color gamut calibration is characteristic.

The MediaTek MT6750T processor allows you to demonstrate high performance and versatility.
The main camera is 16 MP, the front camera is 8 MP. Images are high quality, with high detail.

The battery has a capacity of 6080 mAh, which allows the owner to use the device autonomously for more than two days with an average intensity of use.

Pros:

• Camera;
• Performance;
• Battery.

Minus:

• thickness and weight.

The cost is 11,000 rubles.

Verne Thor

The smartphone has a plastic case with a capacitive screen of 5 inches (1280/720). Processor -MediaTek MT6753. It copes with multitasking perfectly well, no “freezes” were observed during use (based on customer reviews).

Camera - 13 MP main and 5 MP front camera. The pictures are quite good and please with their detail. The 2800 mAh battery is a little disappointing, especially when compared to the aforementioned smartphones.

Pros:

• Display;
• Camera.

Minus:

• Autonomy.

The cost is 6,800 rubles.

Samsung Galaxy A5

The design is very pleasant. Screen — 5.2″ (Full HD). The active display feature allows you to see important data in standby mode.

Exynos 7880 and Mali-T830 are just such hardware, together with 8 Cortex-A53 cores (1.9 GHz) allow the device to work quickly not only in everyday use, but also with 3D games.

Both cameras are 16 MP, which allows the user to enjoy high quality photos.
The battery has 3000 mAh - 16 hours of talk time is quite within the power of this gadget.

Pros:

• Camera;
• Display.

Minuses:

• Practically absent.

The cost is 14,000 rubles.

Thus, there are many types on the market. octa-core smartphones. Their diversity is amazing. When choosing a smartphone, you need to decide what characteristics you want to see in your future gadget: screen quality, cameras, display sizes - all this is important. And for speed and high-quality performance of all tasks, 8 cores of the smartphone will allow the owner of the gadget to feel how it is - when, at times, the response of the smartphone is ahead of the movements of the fingers.

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Various devices that make life easier for a modern person or provide him with a constant connection with the outside world are found by the consumer first of all “by clothes”. A perfect addition to the beautiful appearance will be an eight-core processor that provides high performance and speed of the device.

Design and ergonomics are important for gadgets, but at the same time, every user understands that the heart of any electronic device is the processor and other electronic components. Therefore, the characteristics of the processor are taken into account in terms of both the speed of applications and the image of the device and its owner.

The consumer wants a smartphone or other device to have an affordable price with high technical performance. At first glance, this is an impossible combination in practice. However, MediaTek's developments show that the desired can become possible.

MediaTek is one of the leading companies both in the processor market and in the production of semiconductor elements for digital multimedia devices and wireless communications. The company has practically become a leader in the development of systems for high-definition television, wireless communications, optical storage and other electronics. Digitimes Research analysts believe that by the end of 2014 MediaTek will increase its share of the processor market to 26%.

Eight cores for a smartphone

The new powerful and productive processor for smartphones MediaTek MT6592 has 8 full-fledged cores that can work simultaneously. You can continue to argue whether such a number of cores is necessary for a smartphone, but such a processor already exists and very successfully copes with all tasks, overtaking other "less nuclear" options according to the test results.

The eight-core MediaTek processor is a whole range of solutions, both architectural and software. MediaTek delivers not just a powerful chip, but a complete platform for creating a smartphone. In fact, it includes everything that is needed for the operation of the device. The manufacturer is left to add the body, screen and other external elements.

MT6592 is one of Mediatek's latest octa-core processors

Interestingly, the MT6592 can be called the first processor in which all eight cores are truly present and competently used. But first things first.

Architecture is an important element of the platform

The MT6592 processor uses the architecture of the well-known company ARM, which is exclusively engaged in the development of processors. The ARM Cortex-A7 architecture is a hit of recent seasons, and both MediaTek and other eminent chipmakers use it in their developments. For multi-core processors, ARM has developed a so-called heterogeneous architecture called big.LITTLE. Its essence is that for the optimal use of processor cores in the system, alternating use of the so-called "heavy" and "light" cores can be used. For productive tasks, such as resource-intensive games, "heavy" cores are turned on, and for simpler applications or in the background, when it is necessary to save energy, only "light" cores work.

This architecture is used by Mediatek in processors such as the MT8135, where either all cores can be used at once, or the combination of "heavy" and "light" cores that is currently required. Unlike, for example, the Samsung platform, which actually does not have 8 cores, but is built on two quad-core processors, and alternately turns on and off clusters of “heavy” and “light” cores entirely.

The new MT6592 processor has a slightly different Mediatek development architecture - it is built on eight absolutely identical cores that are connected, idle or disconnected in any combination. That is, the Mediatek MT6592 platform with an 8-core CPU can use any combination of cores in operation, which are connected and disconnected as needed, depending on the current load on the processor.

MediaTek processors are used in their mobile devices not only by numerous Chinese manufacturers of the so-called second and third tiers, but also by such manufacturers as Asus, Lenovo, HTC, Sony. Fly also uses MediaTek processor platforms. Mobile devices of this brand can be found in almost any store selling communication and communication devices. According to the results of the first half of 2014, Fly ranked second in smartphone sales in the Russian market. The availability of devices from this company with high technical capabilities is largely due to the use of chips and technologies provided by MediaTek.

Fly has developed a new line of premium smartphones called Fly Tornado. It will feature models that are distinguished by both exquisite design and high technical characteristics. The elegant smartphone Fly Tornado One is the pioneer of this line. This model just uses the eight-core MT6592 TrueOctaCore processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz. Theoretically, a processor for a smartphone can be made with a higher frequency, but it would quickly “put down” the battery of the device. Therefore, a processor from Mediatek was chosen, which provides solid processing power and at the same time saves battery power. In addition, the MT6592 processor has an automatic frequency control function depending on the load on the processor and the current temperature.

Fly Tornado One smartphone is controlled by Mediatek MT6592 processor

The thin body of the smartphone has bevelled edges that give the shape originality, and the optimal aspect ratio creates ease of use. The screen and the back surface of the smartphone are covered with durable glass. The device is pleasant to hold in hand, besides the wear-resistant coating protects the screen and the entire body from scratches and damage. The screen of the Fly Tornado smartphone with a diagonal of 5 inches and a resolution of 1280x720 dpi is made using IPS technology, which creates a clear and rich image that is clearly visible even in bright sunlight. In addition, the screen of the new smartphone has increased viewing angles, which adds comfort when using the device.

For fast image processing, not only processor power is important. The MediaTek MT6592 platform contains the new Rogue Series 6 video accelerator, so the smartphone is able to easily handle the graphics of modern games, as well as quickly launch heavy web pages.

The device's 1 GB of RAM helps the powerful processor work and processes requests instantly, while 8 GB of internal memory allows you to store multimedia content and the required number of functional widgets. If necessary, you can install a memory card up to 32 GB in your smartphone.

Modern smartphones are usually equipped with cameras from 8 to 20 megapixels. The Fly Tornado One model has a 13-megapixel camera on board, equipped with a special sensor that reduces the amount of noise and increases the light sensitivity of the matrix. As a result, you can get high-quality shots even in low light conditions. The camera contains 5 physical lenses, which allows you to take undistorted colorful photos.

Support for two SIM cards is a common thing among mobile devices, so with a Fly Tornado smartphone you can distinguish between work and personal contacts, or optimize communication costs by using a card with a certain tariff plan at the right time. The new smartphone is equipped with a gesture recognition function. For example, double-tapping wakes the device from sleep mode, and launching various applications can be done by certain characters on the screen.

The Fly Tornado One smartphone uses the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. It is known that even in the background, Android uses many different services, but despite the constant load, thanks to the ability of the MT6592 processor to turn on the cores in various combinations, the “OS” runs very smoothly. In addition, MediaTek replaced the task scheduler to properly distribute the load between the processor cores. Typically, Android uses the CFS scheduler, but here its own development was introduced - the HMP Scheduler and RT Schedule schedulers. As a result, tasks are correctly distributed between the cores, and priority tasks are serviced first.

Watching the development of smartphones, we can assume that the future belongs to powerful multi-core processors, and the difference in quality and performance between very expensive flagship smartphones and mid-range devices will no longer be noticeable. This is clearly demonstrated by the new sample of the Fly Tornado One smartphone with an eight-core MediaTek processor.