The iPhone is the best smartphone that mankind has come up with, and to be precise, Steve Jobs and Apple. A strong statement that we decided to put to the test. You see, today almost a religion has formed that does not accept any electronics, except for Apple. Undoubtedly, every brand has ardent admirers, but it is the "bitten apple" that has under its wing an army of fanatics who consider Android smartphones to be underdeveloped, despite the fact that Google's OS has made a huge leap in recent years, surpassing iOS in many ways. We decided to prove to everyone that you can live without the brand new iPhone 7 by picking up a few models that are better in everything (well, almost everything).
Samsung Galaxy S8
In our ranking of smartphones that are better than the iPhone 7, this handsome man takes the lead. Yes, it is expected, yes, the device from the Korean manufacturer has its drawbacks, but, by and large, it beats the competitor from Cupertino.
Design? Well, the iPhone 7 is not bad, but it does not have anything unusual. Typical smartphone shapes, fairly wide bezels at the top and bottom, and most importantly - almost zero differences from what we saw in the iPhone 6 and subsequent models. Samaung Galaxy S8 appeared before us in a rethought design, which, you see, you also liked. Oh, that elongated glass body and the unusual ratio of the high-resolution display. Just put Samaung Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7 side by side: a completely new experience and the same look.
We go further. Cameras. Without going into technical specifications, it is safe to say that the Samaung Galaxy S8 is better. Only the lazy did not compare the cameras of these smartphones, and only Apple fans sided with the iPhone. Galaxy S8 is ahead in almost all criteria: faster focusing, better shooting in the dark, many more different chips. Moreover, in this regard, the Koreans bypass the Cupertino team for more than a year.
Let's move on to the stuffing. It is foolish to compare the processors of the two best smartphones - for a long time, large companies have been installing chips in the top lines, which will last for a year with a margin. We go to memory, but not operational, but immediately to permanent. Samaung Galaxy S8 is presented in a single version of 64 GB - optimal for today. Apple allows you to choose: 32, 128 or 256 GB. Not optimal: 32 GB is not enough; for 128 GB or more - you will have to overpay well. In addition, Samaung gives the user the opportunity to expand the memory using memory cards up to 256 GB. And yes, what the iPhone 7 still lacks is a 3.5mm headphone jack.
And what about our autonomy? The iPhone 7 has a 1960 mAh battery, the Samaung Galaxy S8 has a 3000 mAh battery. But these are just numbers, what in life? In talk mode, the first lives up to 14 hours, and the second shows all 20. In the music listening mode, the iPhone 7 will last 40 hours, and the Samaung Galaxy S8 up to 67 hours. How not to mention wireless charging, not everyone needs it, but quite an interesting thing. In the confrontation between the Galaxy S8 vs iPhone 7, only the first one can boast of it.
The advantages of the iPhone 7 can include iOS and then, if you are a big fan of this platform. Finally, regarding the price, the Samaung Galaxy S8 can be bought for an average of 46,000 rubles, according to Yandex.Makret. For last year's 32 GB iPhone 7, you will have to pay about 44,000 rubles.
Xiaomi Mi6
The recent smartphone of the Chinese company, which long before the announcement was dubbed the flagship killer, is quite ready to compete with the iPhone 7 Plus. An excellent screen, the most top-end hardware, serious amounts of memory, an advanced dual camera, a fresh version of Android, and all this is half the price of an iPhone.
Need a good screen? Xiaomi Mi6 gives you that – a 5.15-inch FullHD panel that boasts a high PPI. This is accompanied by the latest generation glass and an excellent oleophobic coating. Full order and appearance, as well as materials: premium design and excellent build quality.
Can't live without photos? A couple of cameras on the back of the smartphone, by the way, the manufacturer relied on the capabilities of the iPhone 7 Plus cameras, so there are no problems with photo quality. In some ways, they can lose to other flagships (rather from Samsung), but they won’t dare to call them bad.
It's all about performance, too, with the latest flagship Snapdragon 835 and 6GB of RAM for multitasking, delivering excellent results in synthetic benchmarks and real-world usage. Memory Xiaomi Mi6 offers a choice of 64 or 128 GB with expandable microSD. You will definitely not experience problems with the speed of the smartphone.
The key point when comparing Xiaomi Mi6 and iPhone 7 Plus (since both have a dual camera) is, of course, the price tag. No matter what anyone says, but it is the cost that often becomes the decisive argument in the confrontation, especially why pay more if the same characteristics and even “better” are offered for a smaller amount. So, the iPhone 7 Plus today will cost 53,000 rubles (for the 32 GB version), Xiaomi Mi6 64 GB can be bought for 30,000 rubles. The difference is obvious.
LG G6
The LG G6 really wanted to impress users, but the dream was destroyed by the Samsung Galaxy S8, which, with the same aspect ratio of the screen, was otherwise better. However, the smartphone from LG should not be discounted. This is one of the most unusual devices of the beginning of 2017, perfectly assembled and with the characteristics of a flagship. And in the confrontation between LG G6 and iPhone 7 Plus, we have a fight on equal terms.
The LG G6, like Samsung's S8, has an 18:9 aspect ratio screen that complements the high-density 2880 x 1440 pixel resolution. The display of the smartphone is not curved, like the Korean competitor, which many liked. In terms of design, LG G6 is not inferior to the iPhone 7 Plus, and the front end looks more modern and stylish. The assembly of the Korean is better, which is also confirmed by the protection according to the IP68 standard (for a smartphone from Apple - IP67). IP68 provides full protection against water and dust, while the iPhone is only splashproof. In addition, LG G6 is not afraid of falls from great heights. Can an iPhone do that?
Unfortunately, the processor is not from the latest Qualcomm collection, but still the current Snapdragon 821, which will provide excellent performance, with the help of 4 GB of RAM. The drive is designed for 64 GB, and expandable with 2-terabyte cards. Not bad, right?
Do you want two cameras? The LG G6 has them, and they are very worthy. By the way, we remind you that LG was the first to introduce a dual camera in its previous flagship. The quality of the photo can not be faulted - no worse than many.
Well, about the price. We have already made a reservation about the cost of the iPhone 7 Plus. At the start of sales, the LG G6 cost about the same as the iPhone - just under $800. However, in recent months, the smartphone has greatly dropped in price, and today you can buy it for only 35,000 rubles. Here's another Android smartphone that's better than the iPhone 7 Plus.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony has not often pleased with new smartphones lately, and those that come out are not capable of surprising. However, she recently introduced a trump card, which she had been carrying up her sleeve for quite some time. Sony Xperia XZ Premium will surprise us with a 4K screen - the first smartphone of its kind. But it's not just the ultra-high-definition display that will outdo the iPhone 7 Plus.
A little about the screen. Before us is a 5.5-inch matrix with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels, producing 801 pixels per inch. As a result, we get an excellent picture, in which it will not be possible to discern the graininess for sure. Always find the pixels on your smartphone screens, then the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is just for you. Especially this resolution will appeal to fans of virtual reality.
Performance is provided by the latest 8-core Snapdragon 835 chip. 4 GB of RAM is responsible for multitasking - not a record, but you can open a lot of applications at the same time. To store games, photos, music and other things, 64 GB is available to the user + the ability to install a memory card.
True, there is only one camera, but in this case there is one warrior in the field. A 19-megapixel sensor with f / 2 aperture and laser autofocus will provide excellent photos, which, in principle, is not surprising. All same before us Sony. So the company also took care of selfie lovers by installing a 13-megapixel camera on the front of the screen.
As for the other specifications of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, you can believe that they are in order there too. And NFC, and a very fast fingerprint scanner, and Bluetooth 5.0. Yes, even the iPhone 7 Plus will envy! But in terms of price, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is close to today's opponent - an average of 55,000 rubles. And yet this smartphone is better than the iPhone 7 Plus.
One Plus 5
Well, at the end, the freshest. The OnePlus 5 has just rolled off the assembly line, joining other flagship killers. And this guy is also ready to take on the iPhone 7 Plus. And why, in fact, not? The dual camera is there, the top-end hardware is in place, the good screen is here, the fancy dual camera is there, the more affordable price is please, OnePlus does not require a huge overpayment for the brand.
OnePlus 5 - iPhone 7 Plus for the poor. The Chinese smartphone adopted the design of the Apple flagship, got a pair of high-quality cameras, smart hardware and a long-lasting battery. Assembly, materials and ergonomics - everything is just on top.
5.5-inch FullHD resolution provides high quality picture. The flagship chip from Qualcomm and 6 or 8 GB of RAM ensure fast application launch and perfect interface. The proprietary OxynogenOS shell also affected the speed. The standard storage capacity for Chinese flagships is 64 or 128 GB. Well, autonomy deserves praise: more than 9 hours of screen on. iPhone 7 Plus is very far from this figure.
The dual camera is not as good as we would like, but you can get a good photo with just a little effort. The settings for the cameras, by the way, are also borrowed from the iPhone 7 Plus.
In the minimum configuration, OnePlus 5 can be bought for about 32,000 rubles, which can really be called affordable when compared with the same iPhone.
As a result
So, there are more than enough competitors that can replace the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Every Chinese represented in the flagship segment strives to move smartphones from Cupertino from the royal throne, which is not surprising. And it turns out that competitors are increasingly. You could see this with us. Well, we'll say goodbye. We hope the article will generate a lot of controversy, and the discussion on whether there are smartphones better than the iPhone will be transferred to the comments.
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While the prices for the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus overcome space barriers of 55,000 rubles, and in some places all 70,000 rubles, users are increasingly looking at smartphones with a more adequate price. The Internet project site has compiled a rating of affordable, but no less functional alternatives to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Gone are the days when Apple-branded smartphones were standards of advanced technology. There are many functional devices on the market at the lowest prices. Now almost every second smartphone costing over 20,000 rubles can do the same thing as the latest iPhone 7 model.
A high-quality screen, a dual camera, a fingerprint scanner, excellent sound, a metal case and a long battery life - all this can be found among smartphones with a price three times cheaper than "apple gadgets". The question is, why pay more? So users are increasingly giving preference to affordable gadgets with maximum functionality.
Current iPhone 7 Prices
id="sub0">The Internet project site decided to simplify the selection of a new smartphone, and offers 10 alternatives that you can buy instead of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The selection includes models of 2016 with the best technical characteristics and prices from 16,000 to 30,000 rubles. All of them have been checked and tested.
1.Samsung Galaxy S6
id="sub1">Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop, TouchWiz skin
Screen: Super AMOLED, 5.1-inch diagonal with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels (557 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Chip, processor: Exynos 7420 64-bit 8-core, up to 2.1 GHz, Mali-T760 GPU
Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in flash - 32/64/128 GB of internal memory, UFS 2.0, memory cards are not supported
Camera: main 16 megapixels, f/1.9, sensor size 1/2.8, optical image stabilization, LED flash, white balance detection by IR sensor, shooting mode Pro, video resolution 3840 x 2160, front camera - 5 megapixels
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (LTE Cat. 6), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, IR port for household appliances control, 3 .5 mm audio jack, USB 2.0, two nano-SIM slots
Battery: 2550 mAh, 1 hour fast charge support, wireless charging
Dimensions, weight: 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm, weight - 138 grams
A year later, the flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S6 has not lost its relevance. But the price fell below 30,000 rubles, which made this device a very interesting purchase compared to other models.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 looks great. The body is made of steel and glass. The device has a compact size, low weight and at the same time works for about 3 days from charge to charge. In extreme mode, the battery lasts stably for 1.5 and even 2 days of work.
The smartphone from Samsung has a 5.1-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 × 1440. In our selection, in addition to the Galaxy S6, only Alcatel IDOL 4S 6070K, which will be discussed below, has such high performance. Higher resolution, and hence the pixel density, makes the picture much clearer, and reading from the screen is taken to a whole new level.
The hardware of the smartphone is also on top. The Galaxy S6 can play 4K videos and play the most graphically advanced games. 32/64/128 GB of flash memory is allocated for storage. The device works with two nano SIM cards. Of the communication services, it is worth noting LTE Cat. 6 with support for all Russian frequencies, dual-band Wi-Fi, infrared, NFC, support for the Samsung Pay payment service, a fingerprint scanner that works like a clock, and much more. All in all, a great feature set for the money.
2. Meizu Pro 6
id="sub2">Screen: Super AMOLED, diagonal 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (424 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Chip, processor: MediaTek Helio X25 64-bit 10-core, up to 2.5GHz, Mali T880 GPU
Memory: operational - 4 GB, built-in flash - 32 GB built-in (26 GB available to the user) or 64 GB, memory cards are not supported
Camera: main 21 Mpix, f/2.2, sensor size 1/2.4", 6-element lens, optical image stabilization), LED flash, Front camera - 5 Mpix
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two nano-SIM slot
Battery: 2560 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 147.7x70.8x7.25 mm, weight - 160 grams
Body materials: aluminium, glass, plastic inserts
The appearance of the Meizu Pro 6 seems to hint that we have an iPhone 7 in front of us. A thin metal case, rounded corners, the location of the main controls - all this creates the illusion that you have a real apple smartphone in front of you. Yes, and this device is two times cheaper than the original.
The device has an excellent 5.2-inch screen and extremely high performance. The device runs on a new 10-core Helio X25 processor with a frequency of 2.5 GHz. Cortex-A72 cores and Mali-T880 GPU in tandem provide excellent performance and give out more than 100,000 points in Antutu. With 4 GB of RAM, Meizu PRO 6 has enough performance even for heavy video games. 32 or 64 GB are allotted for file storage, depending on the version. This volume cannot be expanded. User interface - Meizu Flyme 5.6. This is a proprietary shell developed on the basis of Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Despite the thin body of 7.25 mm thick, the smartphone has an excellent camera with a resolution of 21 megapixels. The unique ring flash has improved the performance of the Meizu PRO 6 camera in low light conditions.
The screen of Meizu PRO 6 allows you to recognize the pressing force in real time and launch the corresponding functions and applications. This technology has not only improved the efficiency of the system, but also made possible a closer connection between the person and the device.
The Cirrus Logic CS43L36 DAC is responsible for processing the sound in the smartphone. The advanced circuit design provides excellent dynamic performance. The sound is clear and powerful. The audio processor helps reproduce music the way it should sound.
The shortcomings of Meizu Pro 6 can only be attributed to the lack of support for LTE800 and the average battery capacity. The rest of the device is good.
3. Xiaomi Mi5
id="sub3">Screen: IPS, 5.15 inches diagonal with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (428 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Chip, processor: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 64-bit Quad-Core, up to 1.8GHz, Adreno 530 GPU
Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in flash - 32 GB or 64 GB, memory cards are not supported
Camera: main 16 megapixels, f/2.0, sensor size 1/2.8, optical image stabilization, LED flash, video resolution 3840 x 2160, front camera - 5 megapixels
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two nano-SIM slot
Battery: 3000 mAh, support for fast charging Quick Charge 3.0
Dimensions, weight: 144.6x69.2x7.3 mm, weight - 129 grams
Body materials: aluminium, glass
Experts call Xiaomi Mi5 one of the most stylish smartphones of the year. This is largely due to the small dimensions of the device and the materials used - metal and glass. The gadget feels like a cross between the Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7, but it costs half the price.
The slim metal and tempered glass body with elegantly rounded edges not only looks good, it also feels great in the hand. At the same time, the device with a 5.15-inch screen weighs only 129 g. The main thing is to handle the device carefully - it is not difficult to break it. It's time to stock up on an elastic case, a protective screen or a transparent case.
A powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 3 gigabytes of RAM, the latest graphics core - all this allows the smartphone to seamlessly play FullHD video, run productive games and applications.
Also worth noting is a 16-megapixel camera from Sony, a set of 6 optical lenses and a sapphire protective glass lens. Such a set allows Xiaomi Mi5 to take clear, bright, beautiful photos and videos in any conditions. The smartphone's camera also uses a 4-axis optical image stabilizer to improve picture quality.
The device supports the Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging function, which allows you to quickly replenish the energy reserve in the battery in order to always be in touch. On average, the battery charge of Xiaomi Mi5 is enough for 2 days of work. Under extreme load - one day. It is worth noting the lack of support for LTE800. Otherwise, the gadget has no problems - dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G (frequencies 1800 and 2600 MHz), support for two nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, USB Type C port.
4. Huawei Honor 8
id="sub4">Screen: IPS, diagonal 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (423 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Chip, processor: HiSilicon Kirin 950 64-bit 8-core, up to 2.3GHz, Mali T880 GPU
Memory: operational - 4 GB, built-in flash - 32 GB or 64 GB, support for microSD memory cards
Camera: main 12 + 12 (double), f / 2.2, optical image stabilization, LED flash, video recording resolution 60 frames per second, front camera - 8 megapixels
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (LTE Cat. 6), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two nano-SIM slots (one shared with a microSD card slot)
Battery: 3000 mAh, fast charge support
Dimensions, weight: 145.5x71x7.45 mm, weight - 153 grams
Housing materials: metal, glass, plastic inserts
Huawei Honor 8 has a special place in our selection. We tried to make the device as interesting as possible for all categories of consumers. The novelty looks great, has flagship functionality, supports all the most advanced features and costs adequate money.
The developers made a special emphasis on the appearance of new items. The body of the smartphone is metal with smooth contours. The front and back surfaces are decorated with 2.5D glass (the glass is rounded on the sides). This technique is used in the iPhone 7. The frame is made of brushed aluminum, which has the same color as the main body.
In technical terms, Honor 8 is a representative of the middle class. There is a 64-bit eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 clocked at 2.3 GHz, 4 gigabytes of RAM, a capacious battery, a Type C USB port, and a fingerprint scanner.
Huawei Honor 8 uses a dual camera. Image resolution - 12 megapixels. One camera captures the colors of the captured image, and the second reads the monochrome information. The resulting data is then programmatically combined and written to the resulting files. The main camera lenses have an equivalent focal length of 27mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.2. Paired with the main camera is a dual LED flash that can illuminate the subject in both pulsed and continuous glow modes. The front camera uses an 8 megapixel sensor and a fixed focus lens.
The pluses include support for LTE of all Russian bands, the presence of two radio modules for SIM cards. Battery life is comparable to iPhone 7.
5. Alcatel IDOL 4S 6070K
id="sub5">Screen: IPS, diagonal 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1440x2560 pixels (534 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with 2.5D effect
Chip, processor: Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 64-bit 8-core, up to 1.8GHz, Adreno 510 GPU
Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in flash - 32 GB built-in, support for microSD memory cards up to 512 GB
Camera: main 16 megapixel, f/2.0, LED flash, optical image stabilization, front camera - 8 megapixels
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks, GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB connector, one nano-SIM slot
Battery: 3000 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 153.9x75.4x6.99 mm, weight - 149 grams
Body materials: metal, plastic, glass
In our selection of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus replacement smartphones, we included the Alcatel IDOL 4S 6070K. This smartphone has an ultra-clear 5.5-inch screen and a resolution of 1440x2560 pixels (534 ppi), which makes it stand out from the competition. Thanks to the position sensor, the screen of the device automatically expands the picture of the smartphone even if you took the device upside down. The left and right audio channels are easily swapped when you rotate the device around its axis. And even if you put the IDOL 4S with the display down, the sound will still remain impeccably clear and loud.
The body of the device is made of metal, glass and plastic inserts. The whole thing looks very organic and stylish. Alcatel IDOL 4S is equipped with a high-quality sound system, which consists of two powerful stereo speakers, a JBL Hi-Fi headset and Waves professional audio technology. With the Onetouch Music app - an integrated music ecosystem - IDOL 4S offers a unique audio experience.
The phablet is equipped with a high-quality 16 megapixel camera, which is able to take detailed photos even in difficult lighting conditions. Super-fast focusing for instant photos, interactive images, natural color reproduction with dual-tone flash, bright nighttime selfies with front flash - all this applies to Alcatel IDOL 4S.
Responsible for the hardware is an 8-core Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652, 3 gigabytes of RAM. Built-in memory 32 GB, which can be expanded with microSD memory cards. The smartphone supports all modern wireless technologies, including dual-band Wi-Fi and 4G on Russian frequencies, as well as GPS and GLONASS navigation.
6. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
id="sub6">Operating system: Android 7.0, TouchWiz shell
Screen: Super AMOLED, diagonal 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (424 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 4 with 2.5D effect
Chip, processor: Exynos 7880 octa-core, up to 1.9 GHz, Mali-T830MP3 GPU
Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in flash - 32 GB of internal memory, support for microSD memory cards
Camera: main 16 megapixels (f/1.9) with autofocus, flash, Full HD video, front camera 16 megapixels (f/1.9)
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (LTE Cat. 6), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two nano-SIM slots
Battery: 3000 mAh, support fast charge in 1 hour
Dimensions, weight: 146.1x71.4x7.9 mm, 159 grams
Body materials: metal, glass
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) belongs to the middle class smartphones. Outwardly, it is similar to the Samsung Galaxy S7: the same body materials, the same screen size, fingerprint scanner, controls. The hardware is different.
The device is powered by Samsung's 64-bit Exynos 7880 chip with an octa-core processor clocked at 1.9 GHz per core. Used graphics Mali-T830MP3. RAM 3 GB. Built-in memory in the device is 32 GB (26.7 GB available to the user), removable media microSD up to 128 GB are supported. The performance of the smartphone is good. The interface works smoothly, the browser works without jamming even when opening a dozen pages.
The smartphone supports all modern communication networks: 2G/3G and 4G cat. 6 on Russian frequencies, confidently receives a signal and does not lose it for no apparent reason. The device can use 2 SIM cards at once.
Galaxy A5 (2017) is able to work on battery power from 2 to 3 days. In terms of autonomy, the device differs from the vast majority of Android smartphones for the better.
7. Meizu MX6
id="sub7">Screen: TDDI, 5.5" diagonal, 1080x1920 resolution (403 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with 2.5D effect
Chip, processor: MediaTek Helio X20 64-bit 10-core, up to 2.3GHz, Mali T880 GPU
Memory: operational - 4 GB, built-in flash - 16/32 GB built-in, memory cards are not supported
Camera: main 12 Mpix, f/2.0, 6-element lens, optical image stabilization, LED flash, Front camera - 5 Mpix
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks (no support for LTE800), GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two nano-SIM slot
Battery: 3060 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 153.6x75.2x7.25 mm, weight - 155 grams
Housing materials: aluminum, glass, plastic inserts
The next representative of our selection is the Meizu MX6 with a 5.5-inch screen. It belongs to the class of tablet phones (phablets) and is a quality alternative to the iPhone 7 Plus. The device received a thin body made of cast aluminum. The front is protected by 2.5D effect glass.
Meizu MX6 received two slots for SIM-cards (no microSD). There is support for LTE Cat.6, but the smartphone will not work with LTE800. The hardware of the smartphone is a ten-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of ROM and a 3060 mAh battery. A charge lasts an average of 2 days. Thanks to mCharge technology, the battery is charged much faster: 65% in half an hour. It takes 75 minutes to fully charge.
The smartphone also has a fingerprint scanner built into the mTouch touch-mechanical key. In addition, the gadget received a 12 megapixel IMX386 camera with a pixel size of 1.25 microns, f / 2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and six-lens optics.
The Meizu MX6 is controlled by the proprietary Meizu Flyme shell, built on the basis of Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
8. Sony Xperia M5
id="sub8">Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Screen: IPS, diagonal 5 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (424 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with 2.5D effect
Chip, processor: MediaTek Helio X10 64-bit 8-core, up to 2.0 GHz, IMG Rogue G6200 GPU
Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in flash - 16 GB built-in, support for microSD memory cards up to 512 GB
Camera: main 21.5 megapixels, f/2.0, LED flash, optical image stabilization, front camera - 13 megapixels
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks, GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB connector, two nano-SIM slots
Battery: 2600 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 145x72x7.6 mm, weight - 143 grams
Body materials: metal, plastic, glass, dust and water resistant IP68, IP65
Among the best smartphones to buy is the Sony Xperia M5. This model boasts compact dimensions, excellent assembly and appearance. The undoubted advantages include protection of the case from dust and water.
In technical terms, the device is also strong. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. The powerful 8-core MediaTek Helio X10 chip is responsible for the hardware. RAM is 3 GB, built-in flash memory 16 GB, which can be expanded through the use of microSD memory cards up to 512 GB.
Separate words deserve a high-quality 5-inch screen. The picture on it looks juicy and bright. Thanks to Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 technology, the image looks amazingly clear and sharp. The Sony Xperia M5 features a built-in 21 megapixel camera with hybrid autofocus, 5x Clear Image zoom, automatic recognition of shooting conditions and support for 4K video.
Sony Xperia M5 has support for dual-band Wi-Fi, fourth-generation networks with data transfer rates up to 150 Mbps. On sale there are versions with one or two SIM cards. The 2600 mAh battery is enough for 1.5 days of active work.
9. ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL
id="sub9">Screen: IPS+, 5.2-inch diagonal with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels (424 ppi), Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with 2.5D effect
Chip, processor: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 64-bit 8-core, up to 2.0 GHz, Adreno 506 GPU
Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in flash - 32 GB built-in, support for memory cards up to 2 TB
Camera:
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks, GPS/GLONASS navigation, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, two slots: microSIM, nano -SIM combined with microSD card slot
Battery: 2650 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 147x74x7.7 mm, weight - 144 grams
Body materials: metal, glass
ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE520KL is a stylish and functional smartphone, the body of which is finished with protective glass on both sides. On the back side of the device, one can notice an original pattern of concentric circles, the pattern is also on the metal buttons. Looks interesting. The assembly of ZenFone 3, by the way, is very high quality.
The device has a 5.2-inch display with Full HD resolution, increased brightness up to 500 cd / m2 and wide viewing angles, which provides high-quality images even in bright sunlight. Moreover, thanks to the ultra-thin frame (2.1 mm) and a large area (more than 77% of the size of the front panel), the screen does not affect the compactness of the smartphone.
ZenFone 3 features a 16-megapixel main camera with a fast f/2.0 lens and triple-servo autofocus. There is a system of optical and electronic image stabilization, as well as a color correction sensor. Video smartphone records in FullHD 30 frames per second.
Responsible for the performance is an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 3 GB of RAM. For data storage, 32 GB of flash memory is allocated, which can be expanded using microSD memory cards up to 2 TB. The device supports 4G/LTE mobile standard with data transfer rates up to 300 Mbps and uses a reversible USB Type-C connector.
The built-in battery with a capacity of 2650 mAh is enough for a full day in extreme mode. Well, with an average load, ASUS ZenFone 3 will have to be charged every 2-2.5 days.
10. ZTE Axon 7 mini
id="sub10">Screen: IPS, diagonal 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels, protective glass with 2.5D effect
Chip, processor: Qualcomm MSM8952 Snapdragon 617 64-bit 8-core, up to 1.5GHz, Adreno 405 GPU
Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in flash - 32 GB built-in, support for memory cards up to 200 GB
Camera: main 16 megapixel, f/2.0, optical image stabilization, LED flash, front camera - 8 megapixels
Communications: 2G/3G/4G mobile networks, GPS/GLONASS navigation, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, 3.5 mm audio jack, USB Type C, NFC, two nano-SIM slots, one co-located microSD card slot
Battery: 2800 mAh
Dimensions, weight: 147.5x71x7.8 mm, weight - 153 grams
Body materials: aluminium, glass, plastic inserts
The ZTE Axon 7 mini is the most affordable iPhone 7 replacement smartphone in our roundup. The model has an aluminum frame. Thanks to the rounded corners, the device does not seem bulky and fits comfortably in the hand. The smartphone is equipped with an eight-core processor with high-speed and energy-saving crystals, 3 GB RAM and a modern graphics accelerator. Thanks to this, the device boasts a high system performance.
The device is equipped with a 4G module, which provides high bandwidth and does not require connection with fixed equipment. The use of the NFC module provides instant synchronization with various gadgets and allows you to make fast, secure payments.
ZTE Axon 7 mini shoots well. The device has a 16 megapixel Sony Exmor photosensitive matrix, autofocus and large aperture optics. The sapphire lens prevents scratches and other defects from appearing on the lens. The front-facing 8-megapixel camera is able to create high-quality selfies in any light level.
The ZTE Axon 7 mini battery ensures uninterrupted operation of the smartphone throughout the day. If you use your smartphone not so actively, the operating time can increase up to 2 days.
I would like to draw the attention of the readers of our resource that the above smartphones are suitable as a cheaper replacement not only for the iPhone 7, but also for the Samsung Galaxy S7, the cost of which also cannot be called low. Explore our selections, share your impressions and make rational purchases! Buying a quality smartphone is easy!
id="sub12">Before making the final choice in favor of a particular smartphone, we strongly recommend that you go to an offline store and try to “play” with the device. It is better if there are not one, but several. In this case, you will be able to evaluate whether a particular device suits you, how it meets your expectations and whether it is worth buying. Only then should you make a purchase.
The world's most hyped smartphone, the Apple iPhone 6, and its upgraded version, the Apple iPhone 6s, are very expensive. The minimum price in Russian retail for the 16 GB version is 33,990 rubles. It's time to get a replacement..
Due to the depreciation of the ruble against the US dollar, Apple sells all its products on the Russian market for much more than in the US or, for example, in Hong Kong. So, the version of the iPhone 6 with 16 GB of internal memory now costs 33,990 rubles, and the iPhone 6s - 39,990 rubles. The price for the 32 GB version of the iPhone 6s is 43,990 rubles, for the 64 GB version of the iPhone 6 - 37,990 rubles, for the 64 GB version of the iPhone 6s - 47,990 rubles. Complete set of iPhone 6s with 128 GB - from 56,000 rubles. An Apple phablet with a 5.5-inch screen will cost a potential buyer 35,000 rubles for the minimum memory version and 65,000 rubles for the maximum. Needless to say, it's very expensive!
After talking with network users, the site found out that no one is going to buy apple smartphones at expensive prices. Of the 250 people polled in recent days, 95% said so. Another 5% noted that the cost of apple smartphones and phablets is very high and they are unlikely to dare to buy. The most common answer among the interlocutors was also: "why should I overpay if there are a bunch of analogues and substitutes in stores at prices twice as low?".
And indeed, the world did not converge on Apple like a wedge! After a little reflection and evaluating alternative devices, we have compiled our rating of smartphones-substitutes for the apple corporation. Here are our recommendations...
1. Xiaomi Mi5
id="sub0">Xiaomi Mi5 is one of the most stylish smartphones of 2016 and 2017. The device looks amazing. No flimsiness, no plastic - just metal and glass. This gives the user a sense of security.
The body is a single sheet of aluminium. In modern models, this is a rarity, so each such model looks fresh against the background of faceless plastic "twins". The aluminum used here has a polished finish. It is smooth and slippery.
The main characteristics of the model: a larger screen (5.15 inches), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with a frequency of 2.3 GHz and integrated 4G LTE network support, the use of nano-SIM, support for microSD cards.
2. Huawei Honor 8
id="sub1">A serious competitor to the iPhone 6/7 is the Huawei Honor 8 smartphone, which went on sale in 2016. The device combines the design of apple products. It looks and feels great in the hand. It feels like a flagship device.
The aluminum body and the 2.5D effect protective glass are perceived very well. The device has a productive iron, a sufficient amount of RAM and takes very high-quality photos. The screen is bright, the picture on it is very lively and contrasting.
The pluses include support for LTE of all Russian bands, the presence of two radio modules for SIM cards. The battery life here is comparable to the iPhone 6s.
The disadvantages of Honor 8 are few. First of all, this is the low quality of the video received from the main camera. The second point is the external speaker, which is relatively weak in volume. I also note the tendency to scratches on the glass of the back surface of the device. Here is the time to immediately buy a protective case.
The features of this model include the use of a USB Type C port for charging. This standard is still very rare. Therefore, you will have to carry a cable with you. This is worth remembering.
3. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
id="sub2">In addition to the flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones, Samsung has the Galaxy A line, which presents gadgets with an excellent price-quality ratio. Our rating of iPhone 6 replacement smartphones included two models at once. The first is the Galaxy A5 of the 2017 model range.
The smartphone is light (159 grams), compact (146.1x71.4x7.9 mm, display diagonal - 5.2 inches), with a good camera (16 MP with proprietary optics), productive (Exynos 7880, 8 cores, 1.9 GHz, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM, microSD slot up to 128 GB) with a long battery life (3000 mAh battery), and water and dust resistant (IP65 and IP68 standard). Among all the available alternatives, and the iPhone 6 also does not have such happiness, this is the only smartphone that can not drown in the sea, but also take a lot of beautiful photos. It turns out that the replacement is more than complete.
4. Meizu M6 Note
id="sub3">Price: from 19,990 rubles for the 16 GB version.
The Samsung Galaxy A5 came out as an extremely nice and neat smartphone, which only benefited from the sheen of real metal on the sides. The most important thing is that in the hands the device feels exactly the same as / : reliable, monolithic, expensive and rich. Of the pluses, it is worth noting the rather high performance of the hardware stuffing, a very decent camera, display, as well as unexpectedly long battery life for such a thin case.
The lack of expandable memory (the built-in memory is 32 GB), the low screen resolution are, of course, disadvantages, but the Apple iPhone 6 has the same disadvantages, which are bought up by millions. Another thing is how it will be perceived in the market if it is Samsung?
6 Huawei Nova
id="sub5">In this phone, as in the ones presented above, aluminum and glass are used in the manufacture of the case, the combination of which makes the appearance of the device more stylish and expensive. Externally, Huawei Nova is very similar to Huawei Honor 8, although the thickness of the device has increased slightly - up to 7.5 mm. But the processor can please a very fast work, it has an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with a frequency of 1.7 GHz.
Like many Chinese flagship smartphones, Huawei Nova has 3GB of RAM and a 12MP camera with 1080p video recording (1920 x 1080 pixels). All this works on the operating system from Android version 6 with its own UI Emotion shell, thereby adding some individuality and ease of use of the device.
A high-quality 5″ screen with an oleophobic coating, a stylish body made of natural materials, the ability to use microSD cards up to 64 GB and a 3020mAh battery make this phone a very attractive offer.
7. Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro
id="sub6">Despite the fact that Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro is a typical mid-range smartphone, it has a very interesting design. It is completely different from the standard devices of Asian brands. It is also worth mentioning the quality of the materials from which the device is assembled. Even the battery life here, despite all the diminutiveness, is decent.
Of the minuses, we note only the absence of LTE 800. Otherwise, the shortcomings are not so critical and are quite appropriate for a model of the middle price category.
To some extent, Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro is an excellent replacement for iPhones and Samsungs, which our youth are chasing. In our opinion, the white version of Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro can be perfect for students and young girls. The black version is more of a masculine theme.
8. Apple iPhone 5s
id="sub7">Despite the time that has passed since the announcement, the iPhone 5s remains the best-selling Apple smartphone in Russia. We simply could not not include it in our rating. The phone is available in 16GB and 64GB versions. The device works quickly, the picture on the 4-inch screen is ultra-clear and bright. The iPhone 5s camera does an excellent job of taking high-quality photos with both the main and front cameras.
In terms of communication, the device has everything you need: support for LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Operating time in the mode of continuous telephone conversations is 3.5 hours. With a standard load, the smartphone works from 1 to 1.5 days.
9. Xiaomi Redmi 5A
id="sub8">Price: 8,500 rubles (16 GB), 12,990 rubles (32 GB version).
Many call this model especially cool among Chinese second-tier smartphones. The device lies comfortably in the hand, the 5-inch display diagonal is not embarrassing, and it is quite possible to control it with one hand.
The main and almost the only bug of the device is the glossy back cover, although it is also an amateur. It is easy to replace it with another branded one or cover it with a more tenacious case. But under this cover is hidden a productive unit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 with a frequency of 1.4 GHz and Adreno 308 graphics. Built-in memory to choose from 16 or 64 GB, operational - 2 GB. It also has a 3000 mAh battery. The smartphone has to be charged once every two days. And as a bonus, the main camera is 13 megapixels and the front camera is already 5 megapixels.
10. Xiaomi Redmi 5A
id="sub9">Xiaomi Redmi 5A is the cheapest analogue and replacement for the iPhone 6. The smartphone has a bright industrial design that distinguishes it from others on the shelves with a kind of novelty. In addition, the flagship of 2016 and 2017 received the latest version of the operating system - Android 7.1, where they tried to bring to mind most of the interfaces and functions.
In terms of hardware, Xiaomi Redmi 5A is not the most advanced gadget, but the specifications are impressive. There is an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 1.4 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory, support for LTE, NFC, GLONASS / GPS, an excellent camera with ZEISS pure view optics, a large 5-inch screen with Full HD resolution and a capacious battery.
Of the obvious and indisputable advantages of the model, we note a long battery life, a very high-quality camera, an excellent screen and an extremely attractive appearance.
Conclusion
id="sub10">As you can see, there is a rather big choice. To date, there is a sufficient number of highly competitive manufacturers, the number of which is growing every day. Judging by the characteristics of many devices, most of them are even more powerful than the new smartphones from Apple, and the workmanship and materials are no worse. We have presented only the most interesting options, the price of which is even lower than the one declared for the iPhone 6. Note that almost all of the presented smartphones have fairly good batteries and screens with a diagonal of at least 4.7 inches.
What phone would you buy? Share your opinions in the comments.
All top devices inevitably become objects for imitation and copying. The sowing bowl and the iPhone of the sixth series from Apple did not pass. Such a commercially successful product has not been released by the Cupertinos before, although they have long firmly established themselves as one of the leading companies in the field of computer and mobile technologies.
Shortly after the release of the original, numerous, surprisingly similar versions rained down from a cornucopia. Some phones looked like an iPhone only externally, masterfully imitating even the interface of a proprietary software shell, while functioning on Android. Others did not strive for a clear similarity, and in some technical parameters even surpassed the "original source".
However, often excessive "stuffing" adversely affected the performance of the device. Still, Apple products are rightfully considered one of the most stable.
Say what you like, but the company pays a lot of attention to the coherence of the software and hardware parts of the smartphone.
iX-maxiteXet
Surprisingly similar to the "apple" smartphone turned out to be iX-maxi, from the Russian company teXet. The same aluminum body, protruding peephole 8-megapixel camera, button imitation Home (without a built-in sensor that reads the owner's fingerprints), the same notorious plastic strips above the antennas. From the outside, you can't tell right away. 
Almost all ports and connectors are exactly “licked” from the iPhone 6. The reverse side could even pass for the “six”, if not for the replacement of the “bitten” logo with the inscription of the manufacturer's brand - teXet. 
The main technical characteristics of the domestic smartphone are as follows: 
As you can see, iX-maxi has a potentially more powerful 4-core processor, but in fact it is far from the capabilities of a dual-core iPhone. Not the last role in this is played by Android, used as an embedded operating system. And he has never been stable.
The 4.7-inch iX-maxi is equipped with an IPS-display, qHD type, with a resolution inferior to the iPhone (with a matrix of 960 by 540 pixels).
The camera capabilities are also nominally similar: the same 8 MP is the main one, and the front one is even better - 2 MP (against the 1.2 MP of the iPhone). However, numerous optimizations of hardware and software were not in vain - the camera of the Apple smartphone produces photos, the quality is a cut above that of the iX-maxi.
Autofocus on the teXet is slow, especially noticeable when shooting in the evening, image stabilization also leaves much to be desired, and the video quality is completely mediocre.
Also, as for such a large display, the battery is obviously rather weak - 1600 mAh, against 1810 mAh in the iPhone. That is, you will hardly have enough charge until the end of the day.
What certainly attracts this phone, so it's a nice price. It is four times lower than the cost of the iPhone itself. So, on the manufacturer's website - texet, the device is offered for 11,600 rubles (against 44,990 rubles). Quite a weighty argument in favor of this model.
In general, the smartphone turned out "a la our answer to the Americans." But in fact, the Russian apparatus is inferior in technical terms, but there is something to strive for.
Meizu MX4
A much more interesting "six-like" phone - MX4, is the Chinese developer Meizu. For a successful performance, he even gained the fame of the Chinese iPhone. 
The same three types of colors familiar to Apple are produced: golden, light and dark gray. The first two with a white front panel, the last one with a black one. 
This 5.3-inch smartphone has something to please the buyer. Yes, it is equipped with a powerful 8 core MediaTek - MT6595 platform, and two gigabytes of RAM. The magnificent capacitive screen - IPS 5.36 "gives a clear and juicy picture, all thanks to a resolution of 1152 by 1920 pixels. Special praise deserve especially thin bezels framing the display. Because of this, the phone looks lighter, and it seems that the image has no borders. 
It also has "in the arsenal" 16, 32 or 64 GB - to choose from, built-in memory. And given the excellent 20.7 MP camera - SonyExmor RS, in conjunction with the front 2 MP - IMX208, it is the 64 GB version that will be the most suitable to accommodate all high-quality photos. Although the 64 GB model is still not presented on the Russian website of the company. It's a pity, because traditionally Meizu (as well as Apple) does not make slots for memory cards, so there is no other way to expand the amount of memory.
The MX4 battery is quite capacious - as much as 3100 mAh (against 1810 - in the "six", or 2915 mAh - in 6 Plus.) Although, in fact, it can withstand a day of active use, like iPhones.
The system is controlled by Android. Perhaps it is precisely because of this that energy is so inefficiently spent, and, in general, a powerful battery runs out quickly.
And again, the price is pleasantly pleasing, almost half as much as that of the "American". So on the Russian website meizu.ru, this phone in the minimum configuration is offered for 23,990 rubles.
So this handsome man can safely "compete" with the prototype. And it is likely that in many respects the comparison will not be in favor of the latter.
Lenovo Sisley S90
The Sisley S90 phone from Lenovo turned out to be very similar to the iPhone. It can be seen that the developers of the Celestial Empire company decided to get their share, from the hitherto unprecedented glory of the "sixes". 
Judge for yourself: the same smooth rounded lines, wide frames, button layout and camera. 
Placed between the "sixes" of both sizes, the five-inch Sisley S90 looks like a kind of intermediate model of a medium size, and by no means a device from another manufacturer. If it were not for the inscription "Lenovo" - in the center, you would not immediately say that this is not an iPhone. 
Of the differences, the first detail that "strikes" is a plastic overlay on the upper end of the smartphone. Thanks to her, the manufacturer managed to avoid frames in the camera area on an all-metal body. 
The second pleasant moment is that the camera itself does not rise above the surface of the smooth body.
And the third - two SIM cards are supported.
The phone is also based on Android. However, it is complemented by its own interface developed by the company - LenovoVibe UI. Her "image" on the desktop immediately suggests the imitation of iOS. 
As for the hardware, the brain of the model is a quad-core Snapdragon MSM 8916 chip from Qualcomm, with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. It provides quite a decent level of device performance. True, not without freezes, typical for all devices running Android (KitKat).
The Vibe UI has twice as much RAM as the iPhone - 2 GB. Built-in memory - 16 GB / 32 GB, there is no possibility of using external cards.
The camera is also decent: the main one is designed for 13 MP, and the front one has as much as 8 MP. Both are equipped with their own flashes.
The battery has an optimal capacity - 2300 mAh. Again, barely survive a day of active use.
If we talk about colors, the typical three colors for smartphones were again offered. 
The price tags for the model start from 10460 rubles for the minimum 16 GB version.
ZTE Blade S6
In the winter of 2015, another "apple substitute" was introduced by the Chinese company ZTE. The product received a modest name - Blade S6, and a typical "iPhone" design .
The dimensions of the imitator slightly exceed those of the iPhone 144 × 70.7 × 7.7 mm, versus 138.1 × 67 × 6.9 mm. 
Behind the streamlined 5-inch aluminum chassis is Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor. It is based on ARM® Cortex™ A53. RAM capabilities are also quite good - 2 GB is enough. Built-in memory starts at 16 GB, for further expansion there is a corresponding port for a micro SD card. 
The Blade S6 runs on the Android system, with an adapted user software interface - MiFavor.
The display of the device is quite good, 5-inch HD, created using InCell technology, type IPS (resolution 1280 by 720 pixels). The battery capacity of the S6 is 2400 mAh, so it will last a day, like all smartphones of this class.
The cameras have the most common characteristics at the moment: the main one is manufactured by Sony (IMX214) at 13 megapixels, and the front one is at 5 megapixels. The picture quality is acceptable.
The device is designed to use two SIM cards at once, nano format. It has a GPS receiver, supports LTE, Bluetooth 4.0., and Wi-Fi.
It is especially worth noting that the ZTE Blade S6 produces very high-quality sound. To achieve such high results, the manufacturer had to endow his offspring with a separate audio chip. So music lovers are advised to pay attention to the model.
The Blade S6 is priced at $250.
HTC One (M8)
Some similarity of features can be traced in last year's flagship HTC-One (M8). This is a spectacular smartphone, the very embodiment of "hi-tech".
It is equipped with a high-quality FullHD display (at 1080 × 1920 pixels), and a density of 468 PPI, (versus 1334 × 750, 326 ppi in the iPhone). A sensitive capacitive sensor is responsible for the fast response. 
If we consider the design, then HTC OneM8 is the most beautiful all-metal gadget. Looks very stylish and expensive. In this sense, the similarity lies not so much in the external image, but in the characteristics and how the device works.
Although in many ways the M8 is superior to its competitor from Apple. So, HTC is equipped with a more powerfulquad-core processor from Qualcomm-Snapdragon801,2,3
GHz. (against the dual-core A8 - in the iPhone). And he has more "RAM" - 2 GB, compared to 1 GB. The basic parameters of the built-in memory are 16/32 GB. Of these, 10/26 GB remain free after installing the shell. The device has a slot for micro SD-card, you can increase the capacity up to 128 GB. 
The camera, with HTC's proprietary UltraPixel technology, has a lot of interesting features that not all competitors can be proud of:
Firstly, it is a duo of two main cameras (aka DuoCamera) to capture the "depth" of the object being filmed.
Secondly, a massive lens with a diameter of 28 mm.
Thirdly, there is a photomodule with matrix backlight.
Front camera, with a wide-angle HDR lens - 5 megapixels.
The M8 is running Android, with an adapted HTC Sense 6. 
Particular attention was paid to the manufacturer's sound quality. This applies not only to crystal-clear playback of tracks, but also to excellent noise reduction during calls. Moreover, it works in both directions - both to you and from you comes a sound freed from extraneous noise.
The 2600 mAh battery will be able to ensure the “life” of the smartphone until the end of the day. And in the standby mode and rare calls, it will surely last two days.
The color scheme of HTC does not please with variety and is quite traditional: silver, graphite and "gold". However, it makes no sense to “paint over” stylish metal. 
And again, a much more pleasant price tag awaits you than in the case of an iPhone - 28,690 rubles.
Goophone i6
Another unconditionally similar appearance is demonstrated by the GooPhone i6. In this case, the wording "clone" is even more applicable than just a similar model. It's funny that she came out in the summer of 2014, ahead of the "original source". As you can see, Apple can't do anything about information leakage. 
Stick a steel bitten apple instead of a branded bee, and who's to say that this is not an iPhone? All buttons, ports, plastic above the antennas - exactly repeats the outlines of the "sixes" 
For greater persuasiveness, even the image of the “apple” shell, iOS, has been recreated. Although in fact the device operates on the basis of Android. 
The base package includes a 4-core MediaTek 6582 chip, in conjunction with 1 GB of RAM. Built-in, of course, is clearly not enough - only 8 GB, but you can expand its volume by inserting a regular MicroSD card up to 32 GB. You should not take a larger one to avoid endless lags and system freezes (this is not an iPhone for you, after all).
Spark, hello! My name is Dmitry and I am the founder of a small niche portal about Chinese technology Galagram.com. This is a site where news and reviews of Chinese gadgets are published. Today I would like to tell you about 7 Chinese smartphones that can compete with new products from Apple - iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
In this article, we will omit the debate about which is better than iOS and Android, we will consider smartphones with their own Android shells. And so, let's go!
1Xiaomi Mi5S Plus
- two main cameras
- beautiful MIUI 8 skin
- affordable price
It's no secret that the Apple iPhone 7 Plus was the first smartphone with two main cameras. But the Chinese made a fuss and just recently released the Xiaomi Mi5S Plus phablet, which also has two main Sony cameras of 13 megapixels each and a large display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches. both in terms of color reproduction and contrast.
As for other characteristics of the smartphone, it runs on a Snapdragon 821 processor (exactly the same as in the new Google Pixel phones) and has 6/128 GB of RAM and flash memory in the top modification. At the same time, Mi5S Plus costs only - $389 in the underworld.
2 LeEco Le Pro 3
- lack of 3.5 mm audio output
- big battery
- powerful stuffing
Another worthy alternative to the Apple iPhone 7/7 Plus from the Chinese company LeEco (formerly LeTV). This device is also equipped with a Snapdragon 821 chipset with a clock speed of 2.35 GHz per core and does not have a 3.5 mm audio output, like the latest flagship from Apple. Headphones in LeEco Le Pro 3 are connected directly to the universal double-sided USB Type-C connector.
The thickness of the smartphone is only 7.5 mm, while a 4070 mAh battery is housed inside. The diagonal of the display is the same as that of the older iPhone 7 Plus - 5.5" inches with Full HD resolution and a density of dots per square inch of 401 ppi. LeEco Le Pro 3 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EUI 5.8 shell. Chinese price for the top version of the smartphone is - $450.
3 Huawei P9/P9 Plus
- two main cameras with Leica optics
- premium case
- fast fingerprint scanner
The main feature of the smartphone Huawei P9 and its older version P9 Plus is the presence of two main cameras with Leica optics. Their principle of operation is the same as that of Xiaomi Mi5S Plus. The phone is equipped with a beautiful metal body, only 7 mm thick, as well as all the fancy features like a fingerprint scanner, a modern USB Type-C port and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. The Huawei P9 is powered by its own HiSilicon Kirin 955 processor. The cost of the device in China is about $400.
4 Meizu Pro 6
- 3D Press pressure sensitive display
- own proprietary shell Flyme 6
- body like the iPhone 7
Meizu Pro 6 cannot be called a top flagship, it is rather a balanced mid-ranger with a beautiful design. The device was released earlier than the iPhone 7/7 Plus, but the body of Meizu Pro 6 has the same shape of antennas as in Apple smartphones.
The display here is of the Super AMOLED type with a diagonal of 5.2 inches, something between a 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and a 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus. The screen is also the main feature of the smartphone, it is pressure sensitive. Meizu called this technology 3D Press, the naming is somewhat reminiscent of the Apple Force Touch.The cost of a smartphone in stores is approximately 310-340 dollars.
5 xiaomi mi5s
- 3D Touch pressure sensitive display
- ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
- own shell MIUI 8
This is the youngest version in the line of new flagships, which received a 5.15-inch Full HD resolution touch-sensitive display, like the iPhone 7. The heart of the smartphone is Qualcomm's most advanced Snapdragon 821 processor to date. RAM in the top modification is available 4 gigabytes of LPDDR4 type, and flash - 128 GB. The main feature of the device was an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, which is located directly on the glass under the display.
The smartphone is running MIUI 8 OS, which is based on Android M. The shell is so similar to iOS that users hardly notice the difference. At the same time, a smartphone costs as much as half of the iPhone 7 - $345 in China.
6 One Plus 3
- convenient Oxygen OS shell
- incredible 6 GB of RAM
- balanced characteristics
OnePlus is loved by geeks around the world. Their latest flagship OnePlus 3 is aimed at a wider audience than all previous smartphones from the manufacturer. The phone received a nice design, a metal body and a 5.5-inch Full HD display.
The OnePlus 3 runs on its proprietary air OS, Oxygen OS 3.2.4, which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Qualcomm's well-established Snapdragon 820 chipset is at the heart of the device, and 6/64 GB of memory is available. The OnePlus 3 is currently priced at approximately - $399.
7 Vivo X7/X7 Plus
- 16 MP front and front cameras
- 5.2/5/7 inch display for choice
- There is a microSD slot for memory cards
Vivo is often referred to as the Chinese Apple because of its wild popularity in China. The latest flagships X7 and X7 Plus received excellent cameras that can compete on an equal footing with the iPhone 7. 16 megapixel sensors are used, both in the main camera and in the front one. Vivo X7/X7 Plus is definitely one of the best selfie backgrounds to date.
The screen of the younger model has a diagonal of 5.2 inches, while the older model has a diagonal of 5.7 inches. Both devices work on Snadpragon 652 processors and have slots for microSD memory cards. Asking price - $400 for the junior version.
We hope you enjoyed the collection. Perhaps someone already uses the listed models, do you think this is a worthy alternative to the iPhone 7 - tell us in the comments!
