Statistical data of a large service for the repair of equipment make it possible to create a kind of anti-rating of smartphones of the outgoing 2016. Gadgets got into repair completely different reasons: software failures, failure of the camera, sensor or buttons, loss of sound, excessive fragility of the connectors or screen, sudden shutdown, inadequate battery performance, etc. Before choosing a new smartphone, it will be useful for any user to know which smartphones break down most often in order to reduce the risks of an unsuccessful purchase.
Smartphones from HTC get repaired most often, and repairing them is always difficult. For some reason, the manufacturer does not pay enough attention to ensuring that gadgets can be easily and quickly disassembled and repaired if something happens, because models often turn out to be problematic. Among all the latest smartphones of the company, one of the most unreliable and often repaired turned out to be HTC Desire 626G+.
What's wrong with this model? The gadget gets repaired for a number of reasons. Users bring their smartphone in for repair, complaining that camera glass scratches quickly, making it impossible to take pictures. Often occur battery problems, which after a few months of operation practically ceases to hold a charge, causing problems with sudden shutdown of the gadget. But that's not all. The weaknesses of the gadget are proximity and light sensors, which work slowly, and eventually begin to live their own lives. Many HTC Desire 626G+ models are experiencing navigation problems, satellites are constantly lost, and in the services it is not possible to cope with this problem. Plus, there are problems with working with SIM-cards.
For a lot of shortcomings and the difficulty of repair, users and service center masters called the smartphone an “ugly duckling”, although in terms of characteristics, the model looks like a strong middling: a 5-inch screen with HD resolution, an 8-core processor and a 13-megapixel camera.
Devices from Sony can also hardly be called the most maintainable, and a smartphone Sony Xperia XA has become a big disappointment for many users. The most common reason for calling for repairs is communication problems. The problem with many phones of this model is that the user does not hear the interlocutor. They often complain that calls simply do not reach, although the smartphone is turned on and notifies that it is catching the network.
But the biggest problem with this smartphone is battery. Many users complain that it works too little, and even stamina's proprietary power saving mode will not save, and even when working the battery gets very hot. Users also complain about the excessive soiling of the smartphone, so after a couple of months of operation, noticeable scratches remain on the case and screen.
Often, quite a stylish and functional model from a giant in the world of smartphone production also gets into repairs. The main problem with this model is battery. And it’s not even that it doesn’t hold a charge for too long, because this is rather not a problem, but even a feature of modern smartphones. The fact is that with more or less active use after a few months, the battery starts to discharge very quickly. Solving the issue of replacing the battery is not so easy - the repair is very complicated and will cost more than half the cost of a smartphone.
Another weak point screen. Often the display in these models goes blank, and even though it does not stop working, it becomes impossible to use it. Repair costs half the price of a smartphone. There is also a problem with flickering of part of the screen or the entire display, and often even after repair everything repeats again.
Apple devices are not so widespread due to their high price, and one would assume that they would get into repairs much less often, giving the impression of reliability, but something went wrong. The smartphone has a lot of problems, and often they make themselves felt a few months after the start of operation.
Frequent breakdown is refusal external speaker and full defocusing of the camera. The trouble with an apple smartphone is the fragility of the screen, so almost any fall turns into cracks on the screen, the replacement of which will result in a round sum - about a fifth of the cost of the gadget itself, and dropping the gadget is very easy, because it is very slippery.
Another problem with the device is the battery, which after a few months often begins to discharge at a record pace. The model also has one more feature, but not a single repair can fix it - at low ambient temperatures, the smartphone turns off, and the temperature can even be +3 0 C. Often there are problems with the fingerprint scanner. Repairs will be very costly anyway.
Another problematic smartphone from HTC with a bunch of flaws, which is why it regularly gets repaired at service centers. It is not surprising that in the first days after the start of sales, the price for it fell significantly. Users often complain about disgusting jobGPS Therefore, it is not recommended to use a smartphone as a navigator. Another feature of the smartphone is constant freezes, and sometimes the gadget does not react at all to anything - you have to contact the repair. If we add such problems as very poor sound and the inability to install applications on a memory card, then the model can be considered a failure.
At first glance, this is an inexpensive cute smartphone with a normal set of characteristics. It was released not so long ago and was in great demand due to the price and IP67 protection class. Today, smartphones are massively carried to service centers, but not always manufacturer's errors can be fixed. Even if we take into account that the RAM in the smartphone is 1 GB, it still should not be so buggy. Users state that he actually lives his life: often does not respond to pressure on the screen, getting through, as well as picking up the phone, does not work the first time, but only then the smartphone itself can start making calls to all the numbers that the user tried to dial. Applications can close themselves, and the smartphone itself may turn off abruptly, and since the battery is non-removable, you will need luck, and more often a trip to a service center to revive it.
When talking on the phone, gurgling and crackling can be heard in the dynamics, and in general the sound of the smartphone is not very good, which the manufacturer explains by the presence of water protection. Particularly "lucky" users may experience a malfunctioning sensor and the regular appearance of blue screen. And if suddenly the screen breaks, then the replacement will cost almost like a new smartphone. But the worst thing is that the device is absolutely unrepairable.
Another frequent visitor to service centers. Users buy this far from cheap model from a well-known manufacturer in the hope of getting a productive gadget, but as a result they often face a lot of problems. Its main drawback is strong heat batteries even when running the simplest applications. When using 4G, one of the corners of the smartphone heats up, and quite strongly. Often such overheating causes screen problems, and with this problem users come to the service most often. Replacing the screen does not solve the problem, soon everything starts all over again. There are many problems in the software, and the defect with Bluetooth cannot be repaired at all.
Anti-rating did not do without vindophones. Microsoft Lumia The 650 Dual Sim turned out to be quite good in terms of characteristics and design, but it did not perform very well in operation, so it constantly gets into repairs. Main disadvantage – inadequate battery consumption: up to 40% can be burned overnight. The problem is solved only by replacing the device with a new one, and it’s not a fact that an instance with similar problem. Moreover, the model often loses the network, there are problems with overheating, and if the screen breaks, then changing it is problematic and expensive.
The most unreliable and even dangerous smartphone of the year turned out to be Samsung Galaxy Note 7, but the flagship never reached the service centers, being completely withdrawn from sale and use. A production defect led to the fact that the gadgets simply exploded, threatening life and health, so against this background, the glitches of other phones can be considered quite harmless.
The best phone brand always produces high-quality equipment. But how to identify such a manufacturer? In the sea of a huge selection of the most unusual gadgets, it is difficult to choose a phone that would meet all individual requirements. The 2018 rating, compiled according to the version of the Marka.guru portal, gives a brief overview of each manufacturer.
Someone appreciates the phone for performance, someone prefers models that are mini-computers, and someone for quality and long service life. In each case, it must be remembered that there are selection criteria:
- Country of Origin- high-quality models are assembled in Japan, Korea and China. For example, Japanese specialists are recognized worldwide as the best in terms of engineering education and skill.
- Power and Performance- each brand, due to fierce competition, tries to provide maximum opportunities for its customers, for example, Apple - software protection, Samsung - best picture and image quality, and ZTE - a large battery capacity.
- Design- brands of modern gadgets are produced according to the latest trends, have streamlined shapes, compactness, or vice versa, extended screens. Individual preferences play a key role.
- Build quality- it is preferable to choose manufacturers that produce phones in a solid, impenetrable case, with protective coatings. For example, glass parts are very capricious in care and require additional costs if damaged.
- Price- is another important criterion, which can tell how the brand is fixed in the technology market. As a rule, the highest quality firms offer both budget and expensive models.
1 Apple
Opens the rating of smartphone manufacturers, of course, Apple. In the first place is the brand that dictates fashion in the field high technology. For several years in a row, she has received the palm in terms of the number of units sold in Russia and second place in terms of sales worldwide.
The difference between the brand is the style of phones and the simplicity of the main working system. In addition, the gadgets are different:
- increased system reliability;
- protected from viruses;
- have a huge selection of applications.
All this makes the brand a kind of benchmark against which all others are measured.
As for the budget segment, the company can offer the iPhone 4S. Slightly higher in cost - assemblies 5C and 5S. Their diagonal is wider, but the picture quality remains unchanged. Firstly, the differences between the models relate to the materials of manufacture and body frame. Secondly, advanced processors and the presence of a home button on the panel that scans a fingerprint. Company "for" the best and latest developments in operational support, but does not participate in the resolution upgrade race.
Flagships of the 6th and 7th generation occupy the segment of expensive models and are distinguished by enlarged screens and support for 4k quality.
And the main difference between these phones is the lack of a USB connector, instead of a Lightning connector.
The iPhone 8 and iPhone 10 have already been released.
Prices for Apple iPhone 8:
Prices for Apple iPhone 10:
2.Samsung
Samsung occupies a leading position in several indicators at once - in terms of smartphone capabilities, the number of families and model lines.
The most economical models are represented by the Ace 4 and Core 2 lines. A familiar case with a single button that returns to home page and good camera performance - these are the main differences between these phones.
In addition, regardless of the models - powerful quality indicators for the camera - this is a fundamental point for the company's developers.
Galaxy A3/A5 are represented in the middle price segment, but they do not have big differences.
Luxury models are S and Note. They have superb displays and a powerful operating assembly that is even a little over the top. The only drawback of the brand is the Pentile matrix system. Note models are designed for stylus, so the diagonal is extended to 5.7 inches. However, according to reviews, the fifth row of models is not popular.
The Galaxy is equipped with a 5.1-inch screen and is capable of playing full HD. The S6 Edge+ has a curved screen and is generally great, but only before active use of the phone begins: it is difficult to view photos and turn on full screen when playing a video.
Prices on samsung galaxy S8 :
3.Sony
Although Sony offers an extensive prayer range, its market sales are only declining every year. The brand is trying to return attention to its developments, modernizing new lines of smartphones.
AT Xperia models The Z5 Premium, for example, has 4k playback and support on a 5.5-inch diagonal. But this figure only affected photos and videos, otherwise full HD is turned on.
Due to the fact that the company has its own department for the production of touch software and optics, all Z5 models are equipped with 23-megapixel cameras and powerful zooms.
Medium and budget segment models at a high level, but it is premium models that make a significant share of the budget turnover. Another "trick" from the company is the presence of models of dust-repellent coating and water protection.
Prices for Sony Xperia XA1 Dual :
4. LG
The Korean company LG is distinguished by the fact that it tries to apply the latest technology to budget models, albeit in a lighter version. The best lg smartphones have got curved screens and panel buttons, which are located on the back side. There are plenty to choose from - Magna, Spirit and Leon. The Max lineup received a unique flash with a glow in different directions.
In the middle price segment, models are presented from an all-metal body - a very worthy edging that protects the screen from damage.
The G3 and G4 phone lines, although they give a little autonomy and heating, are loved by buyers. Hereby portable device is Flex 2 – compact and long charge Batteries are its main pluses. But the temperature increase during system boot remained the same.
The price range is from 4840 to 41700 rubles.
Prices for LG V30+ :
5. Xiaomi
The company, which was founded just a few years ago, is already well established in the global market, ranking third in sales last year.
The main advantage of the company is the budget price for high quality comparable to Samsung and iPhone.
In order to keep the cost of the entire line of smartphones low, the company began to sell only through its own website. The excitement is also fueled by a marketing ploy - updates are released every week. operating system to the line of unique Mi.
The best model from the company with great features is Xiaomi Mi Note Pro. Quad HD display, fast 4-way operation nuclear processor and 3 GB of RAM are only minor indicators. The company is developing steadily and the proof of this is Xiaomi flagship Mi Note 2, which has 8 GB of "RAM" and program memory for 16 GB. According to leading experts, Note 2 is the main competitor Samsung Note 5 and iPhone 6s+.
The price range is 5400 to 25490 rubles.
Prices for Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 4/64GB :
6 Huawei
Thanks to the best Huawei smartphones, the company ranked 3rd in terms of units sold last year in the global market. On the domestic platform, it does not have a large selection, but it is included in the ranking of the best manufacturers and manufactured smartphones.
In the economy class, Huawei presents the Ascend Y series - very productive, standard models. In the middle segment, Mate S models are presented, however, they are based on outdated modules of the working platform.
Nexus under the designation 6P is characterized by high performance and is included in the top of the best smartphones in terms of quality.
Distinctive features of the brand in the high price segment:
- the presence of a fingerprint scanner and excellent working functions;
- patented program control with a "knock";
- clear voice transmission during a conversation;
- fast charging and non-removable battery.
Price range: 6950 - 42450 rubles.
Prices for Huawei P20 Lite :
7. ZTE
ZTE produces high-quality gadgets. Each new model is designated by the slogan "the best phone", but, of course, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
Flagships from ZTE are equipped with powerful processor, a robust and large HD display, and a camera with HD video recording.
Phones from ZTE are especially popular among young people, as they have a relatively low cost and excellent specifications.
The price range is 2480 rubles to 16500 rubles.
Prices for ZTE Blade A6:
8 Lenovo
Lenovo has long been known to the Russian buyer. Phones have gradually gained popularity and are no longer associated with cheap Chinese products. Having bought the rights to the Motorola brand, the company finally secured its place in the market.
An inexpensive niche is represented by A-series smartphones, which have standard, but productive capacities.
The S and P series occupy the middle and high price class, respectively, you can choose from models endlessly - huge diagonals, video playback in HD, a high-performance processor and a large battery capacity.
Some phone models are already optimized for selfies and are as autonomous as possible.
The price range is 4200 to 25300 rubles.
Prices for Lenovo Phab 2 Pro:
9.Micromax
The Indian brand, which appeared on the domestic market quite recently, but has already established itself on the good side, which is why it is included in the smartphone rating and represents one of the world's electronics manufacturers.
Phones from the company are distinguished by a design that is resistant to damage, high-quality software system and low cost.
The Quad Dual and Fire lines have standard performance indicators. Such smartphones are perfect for games, video recording, long work. Memory and built-in functions allow for caching and software updates.
The difference between the brand is the design. Many models resemble small sticks in shape and are quite compact. In general, the brand can be associated with quality, low cost and long service life. However, you cannot get first-class processing speed and high resolution from Micromax models.
Price range - 1990 to 9100 rubles.
Prices for Micromax Q465:
10. HTC
HTC has good prospects development. But these are only perspectives. It has a market share of 2%, in particular, due to Desire and One phones.
For example, the Desire range is presented in the economy segment and has only a basic set of functions and average characteristics. The second series of One occupies a high price segment. If we compare both lines, we can conclude that they do not differ much in terms of operational performance, except that the latter have large amounts of memory and screen sizes.
The cost of One is slightly overpriced, but the positive differences between smartphones and other brands are almost complete autonomy and exceptional design.
The price range is from 5670 to 60200 rubles.
Prices for HTC U11 128GB :
11.ASUS
ASUS is best known for producing laptops and tablets, and recently decided to master the niche of smartphones. For the most part, ASUS is pushing the performance and processing side, and the core series ZenFone smartphones has such advantages as:
- economic cost;
- unique design (most models are made in an iron case);
- application of unique technologies.
It is noteworthy that each phone has its own feature, for example, AR - support for AR and VR technologies, and Ultra - high-definition pictures and high-quality sound.
Prices on ASUS ZenFone 4 Max ZC520KL 16Gb:
In conclusion, it is worth adding that each brand has its own distinctive features. Understanding the main directions of each company, choose the best manufacturer smartphones is not difficult.
There are no smartphones in the world ideal solutions. No matter how hard the manufacturer tries and no matter how much experience he has in this area, finding a perfect balance without flaw is impossible (or, more likely, simply unprofitable). Usually we are used to dividing smartphones into successful and unsuccessful models - this is the easiest way. And if about great smartphones they talk often and a lot, then the “losers” are rarely remembered.
The editors of Treshbox decided to fix this and talk about the most disastrous Android smartphones released over the past decade: why they failed and how they became part of history. Get ready to be sad and nostalgic for the old days.
Motorola CLIQ
- Release date: October, 2009
Be that as it may, the same distinctive features did not raise the smartphone to the pinnacle of success, but did exactly the opposite. Users criticized small case, an uncomfortable keyboard, a heaped interface with a bunch of widgets and rather weak technical characteristics. Subsequently, all these cons sent the Motorola CLIQ to the grave. Well, as they say - the first pancake is lumpy!
Failing Qualities:
- No flash for main camera.
- single core processor.
- MOTOBLUR is one of the worst user interfaces for android.
Motorola Backflip
- Release date: March, 2010
With the Backflip, the company has outdone itself with an even more clumsy design that combines a QWERTY keyboard. To use it, it was necessary to turn the smartphone upside down or twist the keyboard unit itself to the most convenient position. Buyers did not appreciate this, so the idea did not work. Motorola didn't give up on MOTOBLUR either, and user suffering continued for another year.
Failing Qualities:
- Bulky dimensions.
- Strange implementation of a QWERTY keyboard with a rotary mechanism.
- Lack of a front camera.
- Single core processor.
- And again MOTOBLUR.
Samsung Galaxy Continuum
- Release date: November, 2010
home distinguishing feature The Samsung Galaxy Continuum was an additional 1.8-inch screen at the bottom of the front panel - right below the block of then common touch keys navigation. The panel was really useful, offering a functional load without the need for additional actions. But the closed API for developers did not allow key idea smartphone to develop to its level. That's where it all ended.
Failing Qualities:
- Pointless second AMOLED screen with a closed API for developers.
HTC Thunderbolt 4G
- Release date: March, 2011
The only and most significant, simply unforgivable drawback of the HTC Thunderbolt was the time battery life. Neither lightning-fast data transfer could be enjoyed, nor even the smartphone itself could be used without an outlet at hand. The situation with autonomy turned out so bad that the HTC representative had to publicly apologize to customers. Ultimately, history will remember the world's first LTE smartphone.
Failing Qualities:
- Unsuccessful launch of 4G LTE.
- 3 hours of work on one charge.
LG Double Play
- Release date: October, 2011
The fact is that the secondary display divided the QWERTY keyboard layout into two separate blocks. In addition to the obvious inconvenience when working in a horizontal position, two screens and separate keys did not allow you to comfortably control your smartphone without focusing on something specific. You either look at the screen, or at the second screen, or run your eyes over the keys from side to side in order to type without errors.
Failing Qualities:
- An inconvenient additional TFT-screen dividing the QWERTY-keyboard into two separate blocks of keys.
- Lack of a front camera.
- Single core processor.
HTC First
- Release date: April, 2013
The main complaints about HTC First were the quality of the main camera, as well as the branded Facebook Home interface. In the first case, it is too terrible even for posting on Facebook, in the second case, it is crude and very limited. software. The reluctance of Facebook users to narrow the world around them to the size of a social network led HTC First to.
Failing Qualities:
Amazon Fire Phone
- Release date: July, 2014
The Amazon Fire Phone had an indefinite target audience, features that the average user absolutely does not need, as well as . Buyers didn't see the point standard smartphone"Amazon flavored". Even the unusual 3D parallax interface effect, powered by four cameras and so actively advertised by the company, did not take off.
Failing Qualities:
- Unreasonably high cost.
- Lots of unnecessary functions.
- The 3D parallax effect of the interface, which was not appreciated.
- Amazon software.
Freedom 251
- Release date: missing.
First, Ringing Bells was unable to mass-produce a loss-making smartphone, even with the support of the Indian state. Secondly, the design and specifications of the Freedom 251 changed so many times during the production stage that users suspected something was wrong. Thirdly, the doubts were fully confirmed - after 30 million pre-orders, the company's website was closed, and the founder, Mohit Goel, for financial fraud and fraudulent activities.
Failing Qualities:
- Loss value.
- Unconfirmed specifications and design.
- Failed release.
- Unjustified hopes.
LG G5
- Release date: April, 2016
The fault was the modular design, which was based on the battery - of course, there was no possibility of hot-swap accessories. There were few modules, and their price did not correspond to public opinion. In the end, LG officially admitted that the G5 did not live up to expectations: sales fell through, fame passed by the modules, and the concept lost $ 67 million.
Failing Qualities:
- Strange modular design.
- Undeveloped line of modules.
- High cost of modular accessories.
- Stripped down versions for different markets.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
- Release date: September, 2016
Engineers from South Korea did not look after the quality of the case construction in the run for Apple so much that the battery in the Galaxy Note 7 did not get the proper amount of space. With chemistry, jokes are bad, so the sad outcome was inevitable - smartphones began to literally explode in the hands, trousers and homes of users around the world. Samsung tried to fix the flaw, but in vain, and then resigned itself to its failure. The end of the Galaxy Note 7 came with the official closure of production and sales and further recall of defective smartphones.
Despite the fiasco, a special edition of the Galaxy Note 7 for fans was released in 2017 -. The company decided to work off the losses and take advantage of the fans' love for the brand, forgetting about possible risks again lose reputation and harm the health of customers.
Failing Qualities.
We continue to sum up the results of 2016. You have already chosen, and now you have a more interesting task - to decide which smartphones were the best and worst this year. We also invite you to choose the most disruptive smartphone and the smartphone that disappointed you the most.
Expensive smartphones
Competition in the flagship smartphone market this year has been very strong. New top devices were presented by all class A brands, but devices from second-tier Chinese companies competed with them on an equal footing. After a long break, smartphones that are not similar to each other began to appear on sale again.Mid-range smartphones
In the middle segment price category the competition was even tougher. Manufacturers of Android smartphones every month released dozens and hundreds of new models to the market. Microsoft left the game at the beginning of the year immediately after the announcement of the only model - Lumia 650. Apple had a similar strategy - the company decided that inexpensive iPhone SE will be enough for the whole year.Inexpensive smartphones
The market for inexpensive smartphones has its own atmosphere. It is replenished with devices of class A brands with frankly weak parameters, good smartphones from Chinese companies, as well as numerous models from vendors that specialize only in this segment. Such smartphones are sold in tens of millions of units, although, as statistics show, manufacturers earn almost nothing from them.Breakthrough of the Year
The iPhone is still regarded by many as the standard of excellence, this year it received an updated design, dual camera and lost the analog audio port, which can be regarded as a small revolution that had an impact on the entire market. Samsung Galaxy S7 became the first smartphone with Samsung Pay payment system, which works even with old terminals that do not support contactless card payments. Xiaomi has pleased us with the Mi Mix smartphone with a ceramic case and a huge frameless screen. Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe was the first metal smartphone without plastic antenna inserts, while Lenovo Phab 2 Pro was the first device to support Google technologies Tango.Disappointment of the year
Unfortunately, not all manufacturers pleased us this year. Many ambitious projects failed miserably. HTC has not changed the flagship design for years, LG mistakenly decided that users need modular devices, a similar idea came to Motorola engineers. Samsung caused serious trouble for fans of the Galaxy Note brand, actually ruined this line of smartphones and lost several billion dollars, and the promising long-term project Project Ara seemed unpromising to Google. Which of these smartphones do you consider the most failed?The computer has long been a reliable companion of man. With its help, an ordinary person can get access to a huge database of information and media files, simplify work, and professionals, scientists can quickly and efficiently carry out calculations and simulations. Ten years ago, compact computers - smartphones - came to the masses. By the end of 2017, they appeared in almost every pocket. And it so happened that the average life span modern phone- a year and a half, after which the once-perfect apparatus is sent to a distant box.
But many people do not intend to change devices so often. In addition, the performance of smartphones is enough for a couple of years. The only problem is the quality of devices - after a few months of use, many models begin to "crumble": the screen turns yellow, the battery capacity is lost, the case is scratched. But there are also real centenarians who will delight the user for several years.
AT this review you will find, in our opinion, one of the best phones in terms of quality and reliability. For us, these indicators are important mobile phone(smartphone) as:
- Affordable price. The phone should not cost too much, because a high price is not always an indicator of quality. And the fact that the device should be affordable is extremely important.
- The absence of a large number of negative reviews on the reliability of work, warranty claims, poor assembly.
- Specifications. The rating includes phones that can compete in terms of their technical characteristics with other models in the same price segment.
The highest quality inexpensive phones: budget up to 10,000 rubles.
3 LG K8 K350E
operating room android system 6.1
Country: South Korea (manufactured in China)
Average price: 9 290 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6
The top three smartphones worth up to 10,000 rubles are closed by the LG K8 K350E. The popular model of the Korean brand of the K series is in great demand among buyers - they fell in love with it for a capacious battery, stylish design and excellent performance. The device is powered by a 4-core MediaTek MT6735 chipset clocked at 1300 MHz. Multitasking is ensured by an impressive amount of RAM for a smartphone in this price category - 1 GB. Capacious battery 2125 mAh allows the smartphone to work for a long time with intensive use.
The operating system in the device is Android 6.1 with a convenient and functional shell from LG. Unlike previous version OS, this one has the ability to transfer applications to a memory card (optionally up to 32 GB) and unload the main memory of the smartphone. The gadget is of high quality and stable GPS reception signal that travel lovers will appreciate. In numerous positive reviews, users note a pleasant appearance, a large set of functions and quality screen. The disadvantages include poor equipment and insufficient quality camera.
2 Samsung Galaxy J1
Basic functionality at an affordable price
Country: Korea
Average price: 7,990 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.5
The second place in the ranking is given to such a popular manufacturer from Korea. An excellent choice for those who are ready to spend from 7,000 to 8,000 rubles on a phone. Samsung is already one hundred percent build quality. Diagonal size of 4.5 inches - for those who do not like a huge phone. Beautiful design. Remarkable battery capacity of 2050 mAh. for not so large display will give more time for use without recharging, according to reviews, the battery holds more than two days.
The Amoled screen is unconditional image quality and energy saving. Very fast internet with 4G LTE support. This is facilitated by the technical stuffing of the device: Common memory in 8 and 1 GB - operational, quad-core processor with modern version Android 5.1 makes the smartphone trouble-free. Quality camera in 5 MP, front 2 MP and the possibility of video shooting gives a full opportunity to communicate in social networks and in life. It's hard to find something better for this budget price. According to consumer feedback, one of the best models for 2016.
User Reviews
Pros: Acceptable price. Screen. Build quality and specifications. Nimble and reliable. The presence of GLONASS in combination with GPS gives an accurate geolocation. Camera with video function. Processor with 4 cores. Excellent sound when talking and as speakers. Design.
Cons: The camera shoots decently only in good lighting. Poor equipment: no USB cable. No oleophobic coating
1 Xiaomi Redmi 4X 32GB
Best Features
Country: China
Average price: 9 490 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8
The leader in the ranking of the highest quality budget smartphones becomes a model of the well-known company Xiaomi. The Redmi 4X has become a real bestseller. Great amount positive feedback and advice on buying this particular device speaks for itself - the device is worth it. First of all, reliability is ensured by a durable metal case. The assembly is of high quality, it withstands twisting and bending tests without problems, resists scratches and bumps well. The wide support of the fan community is also of no small importance - even if there is some kind of malfunction, you can almost certainly find a solution on the dedicated forum.
Also, do not forget about a good filling. Modern processor installed entry level from the industry leader - Qualcomm - a greater number of applications are optimized for it, which means there will be somewhat fewer "crashes". And the performance of undemanding users is enough for two years without much compromise.
The highest quality phones: budget up to 20,000 rubles.
3 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64GB
The highest quality phablet
Country: China
Average price: 15,790 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7
Opens the smartphone category already known to you Chinese company Xiaomi. To rise above the third place of the model did not allow low quality, and specificity - a screen diagonal of 6.44 inches, which will not appeal to everyone. But connoisseurs will be satisfied, because this model fully contains all the branded features that ensure high reliability: metal body, functional firmware, a large number of fans to help those in need.
From others interesting features attention should be paid to the previously mentioned giant FullHD screen. The quality is simply excellent: the colors are juicy, the viewing angles are maximum, and the brightness is enough even for use on a sunny day outside. Responsible for performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is a mid-range chip, which is enough even for demanding games, not to mention everyday tasks. Also pleased with a large set of wireless modules, including LTE-A, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and the traditional Xiaomi infrared port. Separately, we note a very capacious battery - 5300 mAh - and the presence of fast charging. Judging by user reviews, the reliability of the device is simply excellent - the average score on Yandex.Market is 5.0!
2 ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL
Best price
Country: China
Average price: 12,280 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7
The stylish and practical smartphone ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL 16Gb is in second place in the ranking among devices whose price is below 20,000 rubles. Android 6.0 pre-installed on the device is great for everyday use. The device is adapted for convenient surfing the Internet, playing multimedia files and playing games. Thanks to the special shape of the case, the device is comfortable to hold in your hands, and weighing only 148 grams, it will not cause discomfort when worn. Among all representatives of the TOP-3, the gadget is sold cheaper than others, but its characteristics are in no way inferior to competitors.
The capacitive multi-touch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 transmits the picture well, but its viewing angles are not so good. The rear camera module with a resolution of 13 megapixels takes high-quality pictures even in rooms with a lack of light. A special feature of the smartphone is the fingerprint sensor located on the reverse side. The advantages of the smartphone in the reviews of buyers include a capacious battery, a high-quality screen and a pleasant appearance. The main disadvantages are poor front-camera and a combo slot (either memory card or SIM) for a SIM card.
1 Samsung Galaxy J5
Best Screen (AMOLED)
Country: South Korea (manufactured in Vietnam)
Average price: 14,990 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9
Korean Samsung smartphone Galaxy J5- the best choice in the budget up to 20,000 rubles. This is not just a stylish, but also a very high-quality device - according to customer reviews, the gadget has been working flawlessly for several years. The main advantage of the smartphone is the proprietary AMOLED matrix, which, with an HD resolution of 1280x720 pixels, surpasses screens with large quantity pixels. Truth, samsung camera The Galaxy J5 cannot boast good quality pictures - they can only be obtained with enough light.
The device, with a screen resolution of 5.2 ”, has small dimensions - a thickness of only 8.1 mm, and a weight of 159 grams. Such dimensions of the smartphone are convenient if it should always be at hand. A 4-core chipset with operating frequency 1200 MHz, and RAM, which is 2 GB, allows you to run several resource-intensive applications at the same time. A capacious 3100 mAh battery holds a charge well and allows the smartphone to work for two days without recharging.
The highest quality phones: budget up to 50,000 rubles.
3 Huawei P9 32Gb Dual sim
Best price
Country: China
Average price: 28,900 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7
A smartphone that has recently appeared on the market, Huawei P9 32Gb Dual sim takes third place in the ranking of the best devices costing up to 50,000 rubles. Chinese manufacturer once again pleased his fans with an inexpensive, but at the same time productive and functional gadget. At the heart of the smartphone is the latest HiSilicon Kirin 955 chipset with 8 cores, which can handle any load without any problems.
The device boasts high-quality camera modules - rear 12 megapixel and front 8 megapixel, which will pleasantly surprise selfie lovers. Huawei P9 has 32 GB of internal memory, in addition to which a microSD card with a capacity of up to 128 GB can be installed. The device supports 4G LTE networks, making it a pleasure to use it for surfing the Internet. In general, this is a quality gadget with good functionality at an affordable price.
2 Samsung Galaxy S7 32Gb
AMOLED display with 4K resolution
Country: South Korea (produced in Vietnam)
Average price: 41,000 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7
Korean flagship Samsung Galaxy S7 32Gb is perfect for those who appreciate functionality and performance. The device has a high-quality main camera module with a resolution of 12 megapixels, and thanks to optical stabilization and laser autofocus good shots obtained even in motion. One of the main advantages of the gadget is high-quality AMOLED screen with 4K resolution 3840x2160. He has not only good brightness and contrast, but also decent viewing angles.
Samsung Galaxy S7 32Gb is based on an 8-core processor that provides fast work gadget and the absence of freezes. In addition, thanks to 8 GB of RAM, if desired, the smartphone can be used for work - it will pull any office applications without problems. In numerous reviews, buyers highlight the pleasant appearance, fast charging and water protection as positive aspects. The disadvantages include overpriced and expensive accessories.
1 Apple iPhone SE 16Gb
Best performance and high reliability
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 30,900 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8
Apple iPhone SE 16Gb - one of the flagship smartphones of the American corporation, occupies the first line of the rating the best devices worth up to 50,000 rubles. The device is based on the popular Apple models iPhone 5S, from which the case was borrowed, but the stuffing inside is more modern. The proprietary iOS OS is both an advantage and a disadvantage of a smartphone. She is loved for high performance, lack of "brakes" and simplicity. But the inability to download music, applications and other files from the computer spoils the whole picture.
The classic case is made of aircraft-grade aluminum, due to which the gadget is not only lightweight (only 113 grams), but also highly durable. into a mechanical key front panel built-in high-speed fingerprint scanner. The display is small - only 4 ", but thanks to the proprietary IPS matrix and high ppi, it will give odds to its competitors with big screens in terms of image quality. Non-failure operation and excellent reliability make Apple iPhone SE 16Gb the best device for every day.
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Top quality premium smartphones
Which phone will stay relevant the most time? Of course, top devices. Their filling allows you not to think about slowdowns for at least 2 years, and a comfortable speed will be provided even longer. In this category, we have tried to select for you the highest quality premium smartphones so that the reason for changing it is the user's own desire, and not technical problems.
3 Samsung Galaxy S8
The most proven premium smartphone
Country: South Korea
Average price: 44,720 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8
Finally, the leader in the ranking of high-quality premium smartphones is the Galaxy S8. The model was introduced at the beginning of 2017. In almost a year of being on the counter, all possible shortcomings were identified, the firmware was updated several times, and now we have a very high-quality phone with a minimum percentage of defects and high reliability. And yes, you can rest easy - Samsung batteries don't explode anymore!
In terms of filling, we have a typical flagship of 2017. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is installed inside, paired with 4 GB of RAM - the figures are not record-breaking, but for the vast majority of users this bundle will last for several years of trouble-free operation. In addition to the filling, attention is drawn to the chic frameless 5.8-inch display. The diagonal is large, but due to the minimal horizontal and completely absent vertical frames (the display goes to the side edges), the dimensions of the device remain relatively compact. It is also worth praising the Galaxy S8 for one of the best cameras on the market, the presence of dust and moisture protection and fast wireless charging. The only complaint about the phone is that the fingerprint scanner is not very well located, which is why many users turn it off.
2 LG V30+
The best cameras and sound. Impact-resistant housing
Country: South Korea
Average price: 51,990 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8
The second line of the rating is occupied by the brand new LG V30+. The model was introduced quite recently, but it has already become clear that everything is in order with reliability. Firstly, the shock resistance and dust and moisture protection according to the IP68 standard are declared. The first tests confirm this. The V30+ really takes a hit on the asphalt without serious consequences. Secondly, since the launch (for 3 months), not a single complaint about a manufacturing defect has appeared on the Web, as happened, for example, with new iPhone X. This directly speaks of the high reliability and quality of the smartphone.
In addition to reliability in the flagship, we will be interested in performance. It is provided by the top Snapdragon 835. About its power, communication modules, etc. let's not talk - all on highest level. The amazing 6-inch 18:9 aspect ratio screen, which was named one of the best in 2017, deserves attention; the highest quality dual-module camera with a record f/1.6 aperture and a dedicated DAC that enhances sound quality to unrealistic heights, which can be appreciated with the world-famous Bang & Olufsen bundled headphones.
1 Apple iPhone 8 Plus 256GB
Largest built-in storage capacity (256GB)
Country: USA (made in China)
Average price: 65,450 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7
The rating opens with the iPhone 8 presented in the fall of 2017. The novelty has received a large number of innovations, among which the most noticeable was the change in the case material - from now on it is glass. But do not think that the smartphone has become more fragile. On the contrary, judging by the many "crash tests", resistance to drops and scratches has increased significantly. When falling from a height of human height, the smartphone can get off with only a couple of scratches on the metal frame. This solution also made it possible to install a wireless charging module.
The filling has also changed. A brand new Apple A11 Bionic is installed inside, the performance of which is not even worth talking about - enough for years to come. The latest communication modules are Bluetooth 5.0, which supports connection with several devices at once, LTE-A and other delights modern world. Dust and moisture protection, which first appeared in the iPhone 7, has remained in place - you can not worry even while swimming with a smartphone. Otherwise, we have before us the already familiar "seven", all the problems of which have long been studied and corrected.
