This "Best Smartphone 2016" ranking will feature the top 10 best smartphones for summer 2016. The "Best Smartphone 2016" rating was compiled based on customer reviews of the largest online stores in Russia. The rating was received only by those smartphone models that scored at least 50% of fives, on a five-point scale. The technical characteristics of smartphones and the price / quality ratio were taken into account.
In the TOP-10 ranking of the best smartphone of 2016, Microsoft Lumia 950 XL takes the 10th place.
Lumia 950 XL is a top-end Windows smartphone from the world famous Microsoft company. The model is an enlarged modification of the 2015 flagship with a larger screen size. Lumia 950 XL is a phablet equipped with a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels, with a pixel density of 518 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protective glass and an ambient light sensor. The device is armed with a productive computing platform, which is based on an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with a frequency of 2 GHz, an Adreno 430 video chip, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, expandable using microSD memory cards. The main 20-megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, which records video in 4K resolution at 3840 × 2160 pixels, also deserves special attention. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is a high-tech Windows phablet for a wide range of modern tasks. The average price of Lumia 950 XL is 37,190 rubles.
In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 9th place
Apple iPhone 6s is an updated version of the iPhone 6. In this case, we can say that the changes are not only evolutionary, but also quite innovative. In addition to the standard improvements in camera quality and speed, the company has developed and implemented in the iPhone 6s a new touch screen technology that expands the possibilities for managing the device. The display has an additional touch layer - 3D Touch, which perceives the force of touch, now, depending on the force of pressing, additional functions and context menus, as well as new gestures, become available to the user. In addition to this, a Taptic Engine module is provided in the body of the device, which is responsible for feedback when you press the screen. The heart of the smartphone is now the proprietary Apple A9 processor, which allows not only to make the speed of the interface lightning-fast, but also to demonstrate excellent performance in games with increased graphics quality. The traditional strong point of the Apple iPhone line, the camera, has also been redesigned, and now the main iSight camera is represented by a 12-megapixel sensor, with the ability to record 4K video. The body of the Apple iPhone 6s is made of durable 7000-grade aluminum. The average price of the Apple iPhone 6s is 57,800 rubles.
In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 8th place
The design of the smartphone attracts with a monolithic metal case. The original decision of Chinese engineers was to change the Home-button - the banal round sensor-button became oval. The rear camera is the main highlight of the model. It has a resolution of 20.7 megapixels. Such a high resolution smartphone Meizu MX5 provides a new generation of photosensor Sony Exmor RS IMX230. Its uniqueness lies in the technology of laser autofocus, which allows you to take pictures even on the move. The screen of the new smartphone is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080 Full-HD and a density of 401 ppi, which undoubtedly provides high-definition images, since pixels will not be visible when it approaches. The safety of the Meizu MX5 screen is guaranteed by Gorilla Glass 3 - it protects the display from damage as much as possible. The smartphone runs on a 64-bit MediaTek Helio X10 processor with 8 cores and an oscillation frequency of 2.2 GHz. Video card in PowerVR G6200 device with 64 unified pipeline and 700 MHz GPU frequency. The battery has become a little more powerful, its capacity (3150 mAh) allows intensive use of the smartphone for quite a long time. The operating system has been updated to version 5.0 Lollipop. The average price of Meizu MX5 is 25,400 rubles.
In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 7th place
Everything is quite modern here: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 platform, 2 GB of RAM (there is also a 3 GB version of KIW-AL10), 16 GB of flash memory, expandable with a microSD card. The seriousness of the claims of Huawei Honor 5X is confirmed both by the materials - the front panel is covered with glass, the back is made of metal with plastic inserts at the top and bottom, and by the choice of colors. Narrow bezels around the screen allow the device with a 5.5-inch screen, LCD display with an IPS matrix and Full HD resolution, not to turn into a monster that does not fit into any pocket. A characteristic feature of the Huawei Honor 5X smartphone is quite powerful and well-placed speakers. It is impossible to block them by putting the gadget on the “back” - the call is still audible. The average price of Huawei Honor 5X is 16,990 rubles.
In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 6th place
The main feature of ASUS ZenFone 2 is a neat design, which houses a sufficient number of functions. The built-in ASUS TruVivid technology guarantees rich and dynamic images on the screen. The 13MP Real Tone main camera is equipped with innovative PixelMaster technology. As for the front 5-megapixel camera, you can simultaneously edit the picture while shooting, and the panorama self-portrait function will allow you to take a panorama image with an optimal viewing angle. Measuring 15.25cm high, 7.72cm wide and 1.09cm deep, the ASUS ZenFone 2 is powered by Android Mobile Technology Platform 5.0 (Lollipop), which handles it well. The 1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core processor + PowerVR G6430 GPU quickly synchronizes the work of all applications, thanks to 2048 MB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory, and by installing a memory card it can be increased up to 64 GB. Long uninterrupted offline operation is guaranteed by a 3000 mAh battery. It must be admitted that the price of the ASUS ZenFone 2 smartphone is acceptable, so the device deserves to be bought. The average price in Russia for ASUS ZenFone 2 is 19620 rubles, and in GearBest the price on 01/20/2017 is 13919 rubles.
In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 5th place
The Lenovo P90 Pro smartphone features a stunning 5.5-inch Full HD display. The P90 Pro quad-core processor is the perfect combination of superior performance and power efficiency. Lenovo P90 Pro works really long. This is a fully functional smartphone that does not require constant recharging - a 4000 mAh battery provides up to 45 hours of talk time and up to 27.5 hours of active standby. Effortlessly capture life's exciting moments at any time of the day or night with the excellent 13MP rear camera with autofocus and 5MP front camera. The Lenovo DOit suite of built-in apps on your device gives you a wide range of options. The P90 Pro supports high-speed LTE (4G) data networks. P90 Pro is equipped with a large storage capacity, which is enough to save a lot of photos and videos. The Android™ 4.4 operating system guarantees unrivaled performance by optimizing memory and improving touch screen responsiveness. The average price of Lenovo P90 Pro is 16,000 rubles.
In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 4th place
Thanks to the non-separable case, the Redmi Note 3 Pro smartphone feels like a monolithic device, it is almost impossible to get squeaks or backlash from individual elements from it. The smartphone uses an IPS-screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels, the matrix is covered with a protective glass with an oleophobic coating. The display shows a fairly high-quality image, with good viewing angles and natural colors. One of the main differences between the Note 3 Pro and the Note 3 is the new Snapdragon 650 chipset using a 64-bit six-core processor, the Adreno 510 GPU is responsible for video processing. The device runs Android 5.1.1, supplemented by the proprietary MIUI 7.1 shell. The firmware here is global, all interface languages and Google services are initially available in it. Redmi Note 3 Pro is a dual-SIM device, but the slot is designed for one Micro-SIM and one Nano-SIM (instead of which you can use a microSD memory card). There is only one radio module, both SIM-cards can work in 3G and 4G networks. Redmi Note 3 Pro has a 4000 mAh non-removable battery. The main camera received 16 megapixels. The price of Redmi Note 3 Pro is on average 11,290 rubles.
In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 3rd place
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the world's first smartphone with a 4K display. The fifth-generation flagship from Sony received an IPS Triluminos display with a resolution of 3840x2160, which, combined with a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches, gives an incredible pixel density of 806 dpi. To live up to its name in terms of performance, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 system-on-a-chip, complemented by an Adreno 430 graphics core. memory and 32 GB permanent, as well as the ability to expand the latter indicator using microSD memory cards. Housing Sony Xperia Z5 Premium also corresponds to the prefix "Premium" and is made of glass and metal. With the smartphone, Sony has set a new benchmark for smartphone photography. The main camera is a 23-megapixel sensor with support for 4K recording. The average price of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is 53,200 rubles.
In the TOP-10 ranking of the best smartphone in 2016, the 2nd place is occupied by LG G4
Smartphone LG G4 is the flagship of the company in 2015. The top smartphone model combines all the advanced solutions and the latest developments of the company in the field of mobile technologies. The most noticeable, at first glance, feature is a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1440, which allows you to achieve image clarity of 538 dpi. The display is made using IPS technology and, in combination with ultra-high resolution, produces a gorgeous image. The LG G4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 system-on-a-chip, which includes a six-core 2 + 4 processor, all cores of which support 64-bit computing. The powerful Adreno 418 video core is also responsible for graphics performance. 3GB of RAM will allow you to forget about heavy applications unloaded from memory and allow your smartphone to truly multitask. The software capabilities of the smartphone are represented by the Android 5.1 operating system. LG is actively focusing on the photographic capabilities of the flagship, and here the smartphone has something to brag about. The maximum resolution of images is 16 MP, there is also the possibility of optical stabilization and focusing using a laser beam. Selfie lovers will appreciate the front-facing 8-megapixel camera. The average price of LG G4 is 27,250 rubles.
In the TOP-10 ranking of the best smartphone in 2016, the 1st place is occupied by the Samsung Galaxy S7
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is an evolutionary update to the flagship smartphone with a curved display. In the generation of 2016, the smartphone received an updated system on a chip, now it is an eight-core top-end processor from Samsung - Exynos 8890, made using a 14-nanometer process technology. The latter feature should have a positive effect on heating and power consumption. The amount of RAM has increased to 4 GB, and the device received a slot for a memory card, in some markets it can be combined with a second slot for a SIM card. Photographic abilities have also been improved, the smartphone received a new camera module with a resolution of 12 MP and f/1.7 aperture. Latest Android 6.0 operating system. Fast wireless charging and fully waterproof. The average price of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is 52,950 rubles.
Every year, smartphone companies hold a presentation of their new product before the start of sales. Every company has flagships - phones that sell best and have more functionality. Every year, innovative technologies used in smartphones become more and more sophisticated to please the sophisticated user, anticipating all expectations.
The best phones of 2016 share similarities in display size, average performance, but each has its own “something innovative” that puts each one in the lead among 2016 flagships.
1.Samsung Galaxy S7
The difference in time between the announcement of the model and the sale was minimal - one and a half months. Samsung Galaxy S7 could be bought at the end of March 2016.
Galaxy S7 is the leader among the flagship phones of 2016 both in terms of functionality and appearance. S7 has the most complete package of functionality, exceeding the capabilities of the latest Apple 6S by several times.
The Samsung Exynos 8890 octa-core processor coupled with a powerful graphics accelerator and 4 GB of RAM allows the phone to process data with impeccable speed, whether it's gaming applications or streaming video.
- a slot for 2 Sim cards, which is quite rare for phones of this class;
- the ability to use an SD card up to 200 GB;
- extended battery capacity: 3000 mAh for S7 and 3600 mAh for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge;
- the camera, in comparison with the previous model S6, has not undergone megapixel moderation (for the main 12 and 5 megapixels for the front), but stabilization, focusing with “Dual pixel” and light sensitivity have been improved, which contributes to excellent and high-quality pictures at any time of the day;
- protection against dust and water, which gives the gadget 30 minutes of life under water without further failure;
- "always on display" is a new feature that is so often missing from the phone. All important information - time, date, weather, dollar exchange rate, etc. - constantly on the screen. This will not affect the "battery consumption", but on the contrary, it will reduce energy consumption, since there is no longer a need to activate the display to view this information;
- fast and wireless charging;
- the ability to use virtual reality glasses, a fitness bracelet, and other accessories from Samsung with your phone.
On the Samsung Galaxy S7, the price is quite high (from 47 thousand rubles), but when choosing a phone of this class and price category, you should pay special attention to the “stuffing” and functionality that make the Galaxy S7 a leader among mobile devices.
2. Apple iPhone 7
Apple iPhone 7 was presented recently and is already on sale. Powerful parameters elevate the new model to the lists of the best phones of 2016.
Apple iPhone 7, framed by its perfect body, has:
- 4.7-inch screen - iPhone 7; 5.75″ - iPhone 7 Plus/Pro;
- RAM 2 and 3 GB in 7 and 7 PRO respectively
- in addition to the standard volumes of internal memory of 32 and 128 GB, an amount of 256 GB will be added to choose from;
- cameras in phones will remain the same, with improved light sensitivity, plus a dual camera will appear, which will allow photo / video shooting with an extended viewing angle;
- A10 processor from Apple;
- iOS 10, which was also released;
- no headphone jack;
- sapphire crystal;
- phone case waterproof.
The price of an iPhone has always been within the cost of equivalent Samsung products and starts from 57 thousand rubles for 7-ku, and from 67 thousand for 7 Plus. So the eternal question of the buyer is “what to choose: iOS or Android, App store or PlayMarket, etc.?” - and will remain without a specific answer.
3. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Rounding out the top three mobile devices of 2016 is the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, a new phone from Sony with an innovative display. The screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches has not the usual Full HD resolution for almost all modern models, but a new 4K Ultra HD, which displays 3840x2160 pixels, which is a very high figure for a mobile phone.
In addition to a bright, colorful and rich display, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual is equipped with a 23 megapixel camera with 8x zoom. This is a great option for those who are looking for a phone with the best camera.
The “stuffing” of the Z5 Premium is quite powerful: 8 cores, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal memory and a slot for SD cards with a capacity of up to 200 GB, a fairly capacious 3430 mAh battery and a stylish minimalist design of a metal and glass case with additional moisture / dustproof coating.
For this phone model, the price ranges from 36,500 to 60,000 rubles.
4LG G5
LG has taken a step forward with the new G5, making it one of the best phones this year. New body materials - aluminum and fourth-generation Gorilla glass - have reduced the weight of the phone to 157 grams, despite the rather large 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 × 1140 pixels. At the same time, a slot for 2 SIM cards and an SD card with support up to 2 TB has also been preserved.
16 megapixel camera with extended viewing angle received laser autofocus and improved stabilization system. Like the Galaxy S7, the LG G5 comes with an "always on" feature.
The G5 has 3GB of RAM with a quad-core processor and 32GB of internal storage.
The new phone from LG is "stuffed" with all sorts of sensors and navigation modules. But the big minus is that the battery is only 2800 mAh, which will be no more than 12 hours of real, active use until the battery is completely discharged. But, given that the phone is "modular", it will not be difficult to replace the removable battery-accumulator and continue working.
On the LG G5, the price starts at 39,990, which can be justified by a good camera and a removable modular battery.
5. HTC One M10
The HTC One M10 is a long-awaited phone for fans of the HTC line. All the shortcomings have been removed and the inconvenient Home button is implemented differently in the new model. Under the all-metal body and 3rd generation Gorilla glass, there are 4 cores with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 processor, 32 GB of internal memory (of which, unfortunately, only 23 are available, since the rest is occupied by the system), an SD card slot up to 2048 GB and, of course, a fairly capacious battery, which is enough for 27 hours of talk time.
The camera deserves special attention, as it is one of the few phones that allows you to capture images in RAW format, with only 12 megapixels, but with laser autofocus and stabilization.
HTC One M10 has a fast charging system and a capacious 3000 mAh battery can be fully charged in minutes.
According to user reviews, although the model is not moisture resistant, it is considered “indestructible” because of its all-metal body. All these parameters make the HTC One M10 one of the best phones for 2016.
On the HTC One M10, the price ranges from 38,000 to 47,000 depending on the chosen amount of internal memory of 32 or 64 GB. If you are a fan of the RAW format, then 64 GB will be relevant, since files in this format take up a lot of space.
6 Nokia Lumia 950 XL
Nokia Lumia 950 XL is the largest phone (phabletphone) among its family. An alternative to iOS and Android is Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile. The Lumia 950 XL is the best phone this year for Microsoft lovers.
The advantage lies in the use of Windows 10 and the easy synchronization of the phone and data of the multitasking PC office software, which is not yet fully implemented in either iOS or Android.
The powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 8 cores (64 bits) and 3GB of RAM contribute to the fast operation of the phone even in multitasking mode. The 5.7″ (WQHD) touch display with 2560×1440 resolution delivers rich images that can be captured with the 20MP main camera or the 5MP front camera. The 3,340 mAh removable battery is definitely a plus, but Microsoft says the 950 XL can last up to 75 hours of talk time.
7. Xiaomi Mi 5
The seventh position in the list of the best phones for 2016 is Xiaomi Mi 5. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) processor, combined with 4 GB of RAM and an Adreno 530 GPU accelerator, give a rather powerful "stuffing" of this device.
The 16 megapixel camera has focus and optical image stabilization, plus a wide range of useful settings and presets. The front / front camera has 4 megapixels, which is also not bad for a flagship.
The 3000 mAh battery may not be quite capacious for a gadget of this class, but the “fast charge” function can return the battery to a full charge in just an hour.
The software has a proprietary shell Xiaomi MiUi, claiming its design and style for Apple's iOS.
You can buy Xiaomi Mi 5 with a different amount of internal memory (16/32/64/128 GB) and the price, accordingly, will vary depending on this parameter. In any case, the flagship from Xiaomi with 32 GB costs 2 times cheaper than its competitors, having the same functionality and, so beloved by everyone, laconic and even strict design.
8. Huawei P9
The screen with a diagonal of 5.2 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 is covered with Gorilla glass of the 4th generation. Hidden inside the Huawei P9 is an octa-core Huawei Kirin 955 processor with a graphics accelerator and 3 GB of RAM.
A rather powerful combination, but the main thing in this phone is the cameras: there are two of them 12 MP each on the front side and one front-facing 8 MP. Any Huawei P9 review demonstrates high-quality photos and videos. This phone is a photographer's dream!
Built-in memory Huawei P9 is 32 GB, but it is possible to expand the memory with an SD card up to 128 GB. Strict design, high-performance stuffing, non-standard approach to cameras - creates a pleasant impression of the phone, given the fact that the price of Huawei P9 starts from 30,000 rubles, depending on the amount of internal memory and the selected version of Huawei P9 / Huawei P9 Plus.
9. ASUS Z1 Titan
ASUS Z1 Titan is a novelty in the market of the most popular mobile phones, expected by millions! The manufacturers intended to create a smartphone that would be similar in functionality to a PC, but on Lollipop (Android 5.1).
Gaming as it's meant to be, the ASUS Z1 Titan has 4 speakers for high-quality sound and an ergonomic design to fit comfortably in the user's hands. Inside the ASUS Z1 Titan there is as much as 6 GB of RAM, coupled with 8 Snapdragon 830 cores. Photo / video materials shot on the main 16 megapixel or 5 megapixel front camera are played on a Super AMOLED screen with a size of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixel pixels . The Gorilla Glass display is already a new 5th generation. The release date of the model was scheduled for August 8, 2016.
10Lenovo P90 Pro
Price: S7 - 49,990 rubles, S7 edge - 59,990 rubles
Last year's Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge were good, but far from perfect. This year, the Koreans did a very competent job of correcting the mistakes: they returned the memory card slot, added protection against dust and water, increased the battery capacity and made the devices more convenient, while maintaining a recognizable design.
And all this is combined with a new powerful branded Exynos 8890 chip, a cool AMOLED screen with Always On function and one of the best flagship mobile cameras. A resounding success was not long in coming, even despite the high prices.
Best Camera: Google Pixel
Price: from 50,000 rubles (not officially sold in Russia)
It seems a little strange to give this title to a smartphone, in the photomodule of which there is not even an optical image stabilizer. But Google Pixel takes not hardware, but software algorithms.
The bet on the always-on HDR mode worked flawlessly: users like bright photos with rich colors and no dips in dark and bright areas. We are waiting for a similar approach in the flagships of competitors in the coming year.
Optimal balance: Honor 8
Price: from 27,990 rubles
For the second year in a row, Huawei has managed to produce the most balanced smartphone in the price category “up to 30,000 rubles”. Honor 8 is such a golden mean between affordable "mid-range" with weak cameras and uncompromising flagships.
The gadget has a glass case beautifully shimmering in direct rays of light, a powerful and stable processor and, most importantly, a cool dual camera. It is the latter, combined with regular discounts in the manufacturer's official online store, that makes the device a very attractive purchase.
The most original flagship: Xiaomi Mi Mix
Price: from 49,000 rubles (not officially sold in Russia)
The most unusual smartphone this year was presented not by famous brands with a long history, but by the Chinese from Xiaomi. The virtually frameless 6.4-inch Mi Mix shovel with ceramic body impresses at first sight.
The sound instead of the conversational speaker is emitted by the display. It vibrates at a certain frequency and it really works! It’s even a little pity that in pursuit of the wow effect and record performance, the developers completely forgot about the cameras and good autonomy.
Android for demanding and economical: OnePlus 3
Price: 31 990 rubles
The noble Chinese OnePlus 3 has a powerful Qualcomm chipset (Snapdragon 820), 6 GB of fast LPDDR4 RAM, an AMOLED display, two good cameras (16 MP main and 8 MP front) and 64 or 128 GB of permanent memory.
And all this, together with a 3000 mAh battery, is packaged in a neat and thin metal case. A real dream of the most demanding and thrifty - a gadget costs less than 30,000 rubles from gray suppliers.
Recently, an improved version of the gadget was released - OnePlus 3T with Snapdragon 821, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, 128 GB of memory in the base and a larger 3400 mAh battery. It is intriguing, but there is no question of saving here: in Russia, such a device costs under 40,000 rubles.
Best compact: iPhone SE
Price: from 34 990 rubles
Apple's gadget is also becoming the best among compact smartphones of the year. We are talking, of course, about the small iPhone SE, in which the Americans managed to fit the powerful stuffing from last year's iPhone 6S. If this fact suddenly outrages you, then try to find at least one 4-inch Android smartphone with a decent camera and high performance.
Big smartphones of the year: Huawei Mate 9 and iPhone 7 Plus
Price: Huawei Mate 9 – from 45,000 rubles (not officially sold in Russia), iPhone 7 Plus – from 67,990 rubles
In August, it seemed that the title of the best smartphone of the year with a large diagonal was assigned by default to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. But it didn’t grow together - battery problems led to fires, recalls of the model around the world and a halt in production.
Now the only alternative in the premium class is the 5.9-inch Huawei Mate 9, which is not yet officially sold in Russia, with a very worthy Leica dual camera and a brand new Kirin 960 proprietary chip, which is not much inferior to the Snapdragon 821.
Apple's small but highly coveted line of smartphones also has its own super-shovel, the iPhone 7 Plus. This time, it differs much more from the usual "seven": the camera is equipped with a double "zoom" and can programmatically blur the background when shooting portraits.
The only pity is that since the iPhone 6 Plus (2013, by the way), the Americans have not bothered to improve ergonomics. As a result, the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus is almost identical in size to the 5.9-inch Huawei Mate 9.
Best Power Optimization: Moto Z Play
Price: 34 990 rubles
It would be logical to note in this paragraph some plump and faceless smartphone with a 5000-10000 mAh battery, but Moto Z Play looks much more appropriate here. Yes, it is expensive (35 thousand rubles in Russia). Yes, strange design. Yes, not the best performance and camera.
The rating is based on reviews in the Yandex Market (only those smartphone models that scored at least 40% of fives were included in the top 10). The technical characteristics of the smartphone (the amount of built-in and RAM, the quality of the main and front cameras, the quality of the display) and the price-quality ratio were also taken into account.
This list includes only flagships - i.e. models that are positioned by each manufacturer as the newest and best smartphones in the lineup. But the price is not affordable for everyone and can reach up to 60 thousand rubles. However, this does not apply to Chinese manufacturers. The quality of their products is often on par with smartphones from American, South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese brands, but the price is much cheaper. For example, the cheapest smartphone in this top belongs to a well-known Chinese brand and costs a little less than 14 thousand rubles.
The rating includes the flagships of 6 leading smartphone manufacturers in the world (Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, Lenovo, LG), as well as models from the leading Japanese manufacturer Sony, the leading Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS, the well-known American brand Microsoft and not yet very well-known, but rapidly gaining momentum, the Chinese manufacturer LeEco, which made a splash by releasing the world's first smartphone without an analog audio output.
10th place. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM
The average price is 34,260 rubles. The flagship from an American company and the only representative of this rating that runs on Windows received 46% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market. The main camera is 20 MP with optical stabilization, aperture F / 1.9 and triple natural LED flash, photo resolution 4992x3744, video recording in 4K format, front camera 5 MP. Other features: 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, the latest Windows operating system for smartphones - Windows 10 Mobile, 32 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM, support for 2 SIM cards.
9th place. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
The average price is 47,500 rubles. The flagship from the leading Japanese smartphone manufacturer scored 62% of fives according to reviews in the Yandex market. Screen 5.5 inches with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, Android 5.1 operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM, support for only one SIM card (there is a slightly more expensive Premium Dual model that supports 2 SIM cards). This model is recommended for those who need not just a smartphone, but also a great camera. Sony said the model is the world's first 4K smartphone (4K means four times the resolution of Full HD). Each inch of the display is divided into 806 pixels, which makes the image extremely clear. The pixel density is 10 times higher than on Full HD TVs and twice as high as on most smartphones. The characteristics of the matrix of the main camera are amazing - 23 megapixels (the front camera has 5 megapixels). Capture frames from video: From 4K videos, you can select valuable frames and take high-quality 8-megapixel photos. Other advantages of the smartphone include a fingerprint scanner and water resistance. This smartphone has a cheaper (37 thousand rubles) version of the Sony Xperia Z5 with a traditional Full HD display, the Sony Xperia Z5 also has a single-SIM and dual-SIM versions.
8th place. LeEco (LeTV) Le Max 2 32Gb
The average price is 19,800 rubles. The flagship smartphone from the Chinese company LeEco (formerly known as LeTV) was introduced in China back in April 2016, but in Russia the company officially introduced the LeEco Le Max 2 only 5 months later, in September 2016. To date, the model has scored 57% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. This model is notable for being the first smartphone to lose its analog audio output. LeEco decided to switch to the all-digital CDLA or Continual Digital Lossless Audio standard (a new standard for broadcasting digital audio content that avoids excessive compression and provides the consumer with music in the version in which the authors created it). After 5 months, Apple applied this innovation in the 7th iPhone.
Of course, this is not the only advantage of a smartphone, just look at its technical characteristics and it becomes clear that this model can compete with the flagships of the leading smartphone manufacturers in the world: a 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, the latest Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM (no memory card support), support for two SIM cards. The main camera, using a Sony matrix, has a fantastic resolution of 21 megapixels, the front one also impresses with its 8 megapixels. As befits a flagship, the model has a fingerprint scanner. Battery capacity 3100 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 quad-core processor.
7th place. Lenovo Vibe X3
The average price is 15,400 rubles. Vibe X3 is Lenovo's flagship (this company is one of the top three smartphone manufacturers in China and the top five in the world). This model went on sale at the end of February 2016 and today has scored 71% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. Main camera 21 MP, front camera 8 MP. The main camera has a Sony IMX230 Exmor RS sensor with phase detection autofocus. This model is also distinguished by stereo speakers, thanks to which the smartphone can be a home theater.
6th place. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 32Gb
The average price is 12,700 rubles. This smartphone from the Chinese brand Xiaomi, which is one of the top 5 smartphone manufacturers in the world, received 77% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market (see Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro reviews). Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is the flagship version in the beloved Redmi family, whose sales in the world have already exceeded 110 million devices. This model went on sale in January 2016. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. Main camera 16 MP, front camera 5 MP. This model is the most popular android smartphone in Russia, China, Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and Malaysia in the first half of 2016 (antutu.com data).
5th place. Apple iPhone 7 Plus 32Gb
The average price is 70,800 rubles. The flagship from the cult American company went on sale at the end of September 2016 and has received few reviews so far, so when determining a place in the ranking, let's take a look at its technical characteristics and price-quality ratio. Characteristics: the latest iOS 10 operating system (the sixth iPhones had iOS 9), a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 32 GB of internal and 3 GB of RAM. Like all iPhones, there is no support for an external memory card and no support for a second SIM card. Talk time - 21 hours, standby time - 384 hours, music listening - 60 hours. There is water protection.
The iPhone 7 Plus has a dual main camera (2 modules of 12 MP each). Sounds impressive, but this was applied last year on the Huawei Honor 6 Plus smartphone and in reality turned out to be not so impressive, because. when analyzing an object with two sensors at once, blurring occurs in those areas of the frame where this does not occur with standard focusing. Compared to the sixth iPhone, the aperture ratio has been improved to f / 1.8 (in the past f / 2.2), which allowed 50% more light to pass through; lens of six lenses; optical image stabilization (OIS) for stills and video; shooting Slo-Mo in resolution up to 1080p; a special processor for processing information from the camera (Image signal processor), which does this 60% faster than before. Can the camera of the 7th iPhone be considered the best in the world today? Unfortunately for iPhone fans, this is not the case. The keddr.com resource conducted among its readers a blind comparison of cameras (when people compare only the quality of photos and videos, not knowing which model they are made of) of three flagships: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (which went on sale in March 2016), last year's Apple iPhone 6s and Apple iPhone 7 Plus. As a result, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge camera won with a huge advantage, it won all 6 tests for photos and one of two for video, slightly losing to the 7th iPhone in the quality of shooting 4k video. The seventh iPhone took second place, while losing to the sixth iPhone in one photo test and one video test. The blind vote on phonearena.com also had the same results, where the iPhone 7 also lost to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Therefore, we have to admit that today the iPhone 7 has only the second highest quality camera in the world. As for the front camera of the iPhone 7, it has a 7 MP matrix (the iPhone 6 has 5 MP, the Galaxy S7 Edge also has 5 MP, and the LG G5 has 8 MP).
The creators of the 7th iPhone decided to abandon the analog audio output in their smartphones in order to switch to the all-digital CDLA or Continual Digital Lossless Audio standard. However, this is not a revolution at all, because. back in the spring, the Chinese used this in the flagship LeEco Le Max 2. In practice, this means that standard headphones for the 7th iPhone will not work: either you need an adapter or wireless headphones from Apple, which are expensive, namely $ 159, which is the current rate of about 10 thousand rubles.
Why is the Apple iPhone 7 Plus model chosen for the rating, and not the standard version of the Apple iPhone 7, which has a resolution of 4.7 inches? In my opinion, a 4.7-inch iPhone with a very modest 1334x750 resolution looks like an anachronism in 2016, when tablet phones (i.e. smartphones with a screen of at least 5.5 inches and a resolution of at least 1920x1080) finally captured the world market. But this is not even the point, but the fact that, according to the technical characteristics, the 7th iPhone is a completely ordinary model with only 2 GB of RAM, while even Chinese flagships within 15 thousand rubles have 3 GB of RAM. The standard iPhone 7 does not even have an interesting solution with 3 cameras (like the iPhone 7 Plus variant). In general, the owners of the 7th iPhone note that it has not stepped forward much compared to the iPhone 6s model, so only owners of iPhones from 2014 and earlier should switch to the 7th.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus has two more varieties: with 128 GB of internal memory and with 256 GB. But for the rating, a model with 32 GB was chosen. this amount of memory is quite enough for the average user, besides, this variety is the most affordable, although 70 thousand is still a lot compared to the flagships of other manufacturers, therefore, in terms of price-quality ratio, the iPhone 7 Plus is clearly not in the lead, which prevents him from claiming first place in this ranking.
4th place. Huawei Nexus 6P 64Gb
The average price is 32,560 rubles. Nexus 6P is a joint development of the largest Chinese smartphone manufacturer (and the third in the world) and Google, which owns the Android operating system. The collaboration between the two tech giants has produced an excellent result. This model scored 70% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. The cameras deserve special praise. Phone Arena experts compared the Nexus 6P and iPhone 6S Plus cameras and gave them the same scores. The main camera of the Nexus 6P is 12.3 megapixels equipped with laser autofocus and dual LED flash. The 8-megapixel front camera also has autofocus. Capturing photos and videos is done with the Google Camera app, which is very easy to learn and use. At the top of the screen, you can select scene modes, turn on the flash and HDR function, and set up timer shooting. Below - shutter release, switching between cameras and entering the gallery of pictures.
3rd place. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb
The average price is 52,950 rubles. The flagship from the leading smartphone manufacturer in South Korea and in the world went on sale in March 2016 and today has received 43% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM. There is a slot for memory cards up to 200 GB. Battery capacity - 3600 mAh. If the previous flagship Samsung Galaxy S6 (as, by the way, all iPhones) supported only one SIM card, then the Samsung Galaxy S7 got rid of this drawback and supports 2 SIM cards. 12MP main camera and 5MP front camera. Samsung cites the following advantages of the camera in this smartphone: a larger aperture lens (F1.7) and larger sensor pixels (1.4 microns) capture much more light, which allows you to consistently get clear and detailed photos even in low light conditions; smartphones support Dual Pixel technology: all sensor pixels have two photodiodes instead of one, which allows the sensor to focus as quickly and accurately as the human eye, and Dual Pixel technology ensures autofocus is so fast and flawless that you can capture even the sharpest movement in low light conditions; For the first time, you can capture motion in Animated Panorama mode. Comparative tests show that the Samsung Galaxy S7 camera is the best smartphone camera in the world today, even after the release of the 7th iPhone.
You can also note the possibility of very fast wireless charging and complete water resistance (you can shoot video for 30-40 minutes at a depth of 1 meter under water). The always-on screen will display useful information on a locked device. This feature is advanced enough to automatically turn off when the smartphone is in your pocket or bag, face down, or when the smartphone is almost empty.
2nd place. ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 64Gb
The average price is 25,690 rubles. The flagship from the leading Taiwanese manufacturer, released in June 2016, was so liked by users that today it scored 100% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: Android 6.0 OS, 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. Battery capacity 3000 mAh. The case of ASUS Zenfone 3 is made of high-strength Corning Gorilla Glass with rounded edges (2.5D technology).
Main camera 16 MP, front camera 8 MP. The slogan of this model is "Created for photography", thus it is positioned as a camera phone. The main camera sensor is the same sensor as in last year's flagship Samsung Galaxy S6, which became the best camera phone in 2015, beating even the 6th iPhone. ZenFone 3 features a fast f/2.0 lens and TriTech TriTech Servo AF with 0.03s. Add to this a highly effective system of optical and electronic image stabilization, as well as a color correction sensor, then there is no doubt: clear pictures and videos with natural, rich colors can be obtained with just one touch. When shooting still images, 4-axis optical stabilization detects camera shake and compensates for image blur, while 3-axis electronic stabilization helps you record smooth movies even when shooting handheld or on the move.
Using 5-magnet drivers, a metal-framed voice coil and a specially designed resonant chamber, it produces a rich and clear sound. In addition, by connecting headphones to ZenFone 3, you can enjoy audiophile sound in 24-bit/192 kHz - 4 times better than the quality of conventional audio CDs.
Of course, this model implements the proprietary Asus user interface ZenUI, this time the latest version 3.0.
1st place. LG G5 SE H845
The average price is 36,900 rubles. The flagship of the South Korean manufacturer, released in April 2016, received 83% of fives in reviews in the Yandex market. Characteristics: 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440, 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for memory cards up to 200 GB. Operating system Android 6.0. Battery capacity - 2800 mAh. And as many as three cameras: a 16-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera (viewing angle - 135 degrees) and an 8-megapixel front camera. The wide-angle camera is located in the same place as the main one - on the rear panel. Unlike the dual camera of the 7th iPhone, where the image is analyzed by two sensors at once, which can affect the quality of the frame for the worse, because. blurring may occur in some areas, the LG G5 takes a different path: it takes two pictures at once with two different cameras: wide-angle and main, from which you can choose the best one.
The hi-tech.mail.ru resource conducted a comparative test of the LG G5 SE and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge cameras, the results were as follows: “Samsung flagships still shoot better, which is especially noticeable at night. advantage: the ability to take wide-angle shots with a viewing angle of 135 degrees. The phonearena.com portal conducted several comparisons between the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and LG G5 cameras, where the quality of the images was assessed by both visitors by blind voting and experts. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge won in the blind vote, but the experts attributed this victory to brighter unnatural colors in the Samsung camera and gave preference to the LG G5. Therefore, it is fair to say that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and LG G5 have the main cameras of about the same level, while the LG G5 has an advantage in shooting with the front camera, as well as an additional plus in the form of a wide-angle camera.
This model is the world's first smartphone with a modular principle of equipment. The user can replace the battery in a few seconds or install one of the LG Friends modules: a special LG Cam Plus unit with additional camera control buttons or LG Hi-Fi Plus with an audio chip. With the first module, the smartphone becomes a full-fledged compact camera with a comfortable grip, and with the second module it turns into a real audio player. The LG Cam Plus module has its own 1200 mAh battery. But you should not just sum up the capacities, everything is a little different: as soon as the smartphone battery runs out, it is immediately recharged from the battery in the LG Cam Plus unit. So, in fact, we have an additional external battery.
LG G5 SE H845 can be safely called the best smartphone on the Russian market today (there is a slightly more advanced model LG G5 H860N, but it is not delivered to Russia) in terms of price-quality ratio. If we compare this model with another Korean flagship Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, then with similar technical characteristics, the price of the flagship from LG is 40 percent lower, while the percentage of rave reviews is twice as high.
This ranking will present the top 10 best smartphones (i.e. mobile phones enhanced with PDA functionality) for December 2016. The rating is based on reviews in the Yandex Market (only those smartphone models that scored at least 40% of fives were included in the top 10). The technical characteristics of the smartphone (the amount of built-in and RAM, the quality of the main and front cameras, the quality of the display) and the price-quality ratio were also taken into account.
This list includes only flagships - i.e. models that are positioned by each manufacturer as the newest and best smartphones in the lineup. But the price is not affordable for everyone and can reach up to 70 thousand rubles. However, this does not apply to Chinese manufacturers. The quality of their products is often on par with smartphones from American, South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese brands, but the price is much cheaper. For example, the cheapest smartphone in this top belongs to a well-known Chinese brand and costs only 12.5 thousand rubles.
The rating includes the flagships of six of (American company Apple, South Korean Samsung and LG, Chinese Huawei, Xiaomi, ZTE). The top ten global manufacturers also include Chinese brands Oppo, Vivo, TCL and Lenovo, but the products of the first three are not represented in Russia, and as for Lenovo, this company has been focusing on the budget segment in recent years, and releases flagship models under the Motorola subsidiary brand, which is focused mainly on the American market. Instead of Oppo, Vivo, TCL and Lenovo, the ranking includes leading Taiwanese manufacturers ASUS and HTC, the Chinese brand OnePlus, as well as the American company Google, whose Pixel smartphone, according to experts, has the best camera today, so it cannot be ignored.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 32Gb
The average price in Russia is 10,800 rubles. Buy Redmi Note 4 32Gb on AliExpress you can for 9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). Xiaomi introduced Redmi Note 4 at a presentation in Beijing on August 25, 2016. Flagshiploved by buyers of the Redmi family, whose sales in the world have long exceeded 100 million devices,scored 59% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market(cm.
