The most sophisticated phone in the world. The most powerful smartphones

Could anyone believe 10 years ago that mobile phones would be nearly equal in performance to desktop systems? Today we will try to choose the most powerful smartphone in the world and compare the strengths of the top ten devices according to benchmarks.

#10 - Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Price: 48200 rubles

• Screen: IPS, 5.46” 4K;
• Memory: 4/64 GB;
• Camera: main - 19 MP, front - 13 MP.

The Xperia XZ Premium has aroused huge interest among buyers primarily because of its 4K screen. Sony managed to achieve perhaps the highest pixel density among all mobile devices, which is definitely a plus against the background of the same Samsung Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8. The smartphone also has an excellent camera, which is included in the top ten best photo modules of well-known foreign ratings.

In terms of performance, the XZ Premium is not doing so well (compared to top-end flagships). At the moment, the device takes 14th place in the latest AnTuTu benchmark rating with an average score of about 170 thousand points.

Conclusion: The Sony Xperia XZ Premium will appeal to gamers who don't want to spend big on the latest Apple flagships. Minor shortcomings of the smartphone include perhaps a slight heating under prolonged load.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

#9 - Samsung Galaxy S8

Price: 47000 rubles

• Screen: SuperAMOLED, 5.8” Quad HD+;
• Memory: 4/64 GB;
• Camera: main - 12 megapixels, front - 8 megapixels.

The Galaxy S8 is available in two flavors: Snapdragon-powered in the Americas and Exynos-powered in the rest of the world. The latter is slightly faster, with the Exynos 8895 version of the S8 ranked 11th on AnTuTu. The average result of a smartphone is about 172 thousand points. A big increase in performance is also provided by the transition to UFS 2.1 RAM.

The latest generation of flagships from Samsung has revolutionized the smartphone market. The concept of a frameless mobile phone from the South Korean company was copied by many other manufacturers of mobile equipment. At the same time, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the most convenient devices with a screen diagonal of over 5.5 inches.

Conclusion: excellent design and top-level performance - it's all inGalaxyS8. The phone is practically devoid of flaws.

Samsung Galaxy S8

№8 - Xiaomi Mi6

Price: 29880 rubles

• Screen: IPS, 5.15” FullHD;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.4 GHz);
• Memory: 6/64 GB;

The top 10 of the AnTuTu ranking is opened by Xiaomi Mi6, a Chinese flagship that has managed to surpass most of the top devices on the market. Add to this the fact that solutions from competitors cost almost twice as much, and you have a smartphone formula with an ideal price-performance ratio.

Mi6 is good in almost every sense - splash-proof housing, great design, good screen and a very high level of autonomy. A couple of disappointments awaited only the first buyers who were "lucky" to get acquainted with the still raw MIUI firmware. Now there is nothing to worry about, all software jambs have already been fixed.

Conclusion: as a result, we have a perfectly balanced phone with top specifications.Mi6 is another proof thatXiaomi is almost "stepping on the heels" of its Western competitors in 2018-2019.

No. 7 - Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Price: 39990 rubles

• Screen: IPS, 5.99” QuadHD;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.4 GHz);
• Memory: 6/8 GB RAM and 64/12/256 GB internal storage;
• Camera: main - 12 MP, front - 5 MP.

From the first Mi Mix, a real boom began around frameless smartphones. Together with Samsung, the Chinese from Xiaomi were actually at the origins of the trend, so do not be surprised that the predecessor of Mi Mix 2 was a little angular, awkward and very unusual. In the second generation, the manufacturer took into account his mistakes, trying to give his best.

So, the novelty received a large 6-inch display in a compact package, a powerful processor and a huge supply of RAM. The capabilities of Mi Mix 2 are enough for anything, the list of tasks is not limited by the technical characteristics of the device.

Conclusion: the best smartphone for those who love large frameless screens.

#6 - Nokia 8

Price: 32400 rubles

• Screen: IPS, 5.3” QuadHD;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.4 GHz);
• Memory: 4/64 GB;
• Camera: main - dual module 12 + 12 Mp, front - 13 Mp.

Nokia 8 has become the flagship of the updated line of the Finnish brand, this time HMD Global took part in the production of devices. The key feature of the smartphone is the pure Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system. The absence of any third-party firmware and constant OS support guarantee regular updates to your newly purchased gadget. Nokia promises that their new flagship will soon receive an upgrade to Android Oreo.

In terms of performance, this instance takes 7th place in the AnTuTu rating. The gap from the previous nominees in the rating is insignificant, Nokia 8 outperforms them by only a couple of thousand points. In fact, the key reason to choose this particular smartphone is the fact that it has a stable OS without buggy firmware. But novice photographers need to choose with caution, as the quality of the Nokia 8 cameras is a bit below the level of other flagships.

№5 - Nubia Z17

Price: 23000 rubles

• Screen: IPS, 5.5” FullHD;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.4 GHz);
• Memory: 6/128 GB;

Z17 has a clear resemblance to the seventh generation of iPhones, but against the background of a competitor, the smartphone stands out with its signature feature - a red button rim under a 5.5-inch display. The same bezel serves as an indicator of missed notifications, such a solution is quite resourceful. The Z17 also has very thin bezels on the sides of the screen, and the smartphone looks quite modern even against the backdrop of the Samsung Galaxy S8.

The device has earned a high place in the benchmarks and performs well in games. We were able to test the Z17 in Wot: Blitz – at the maximum graphics settings, the flagship maintained a stable 60 fps even in tight battles on snowy maps. True, too long a game quickly drains the battery of the device. At maximum loads, the Z17 lasted only about four hours.

Conclusion: a stylish and powerful smartphone with almost unlimited possibilities. The weak point is autonomy.

#4 - HTC U11

Price: 35800 rubles

• Screen: Super LCD 5, 5.5” QuadHD;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.4 GHz);
• Memory: 4/64 GB;
• Camera: main -12 MP, front - 16 MP.

The U11 has one notable feature - the HTC Edge Sense feature. The smartphone is equipped with sensitive edges that respond to squeezing force. Sensitivity can be adjusted in the gadget settings. Depending on how hard you press the U11, it can perform various quick actions.

The power reserve is enough for the flagship for several more years. During this period, the device is guaranteed to receive updates to the OS and other software components. The U11 works great, you can get used to the HTC Edge Sense function very quickly.

Conclusion: a good smartphone with a few unusual features. Suitable if for some reason you did not like the rest of the flagships.

#3 - Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Price: 55000 rubles

• Screen: SuperAMOLED, 6.3” QuadHD+;
• Processor: Exynos 8895 (2.35 GHz);
• Memory: 6/64 GB;
• Camera: main - dual module 12 + 12 Mp, front - 8 Mp.

The latest flagship of the Note line breaks almost all Samsung records. It has the largest display, the most powerful processor and the most sensitive stylus. By the way, the S Pen is a separate work of art that turns Note 8 into a full-fledged mobile workstation.

The performance of a smartphone is enough to replace a laptop or tablet in the field. Also Note 8 will be an excellent gift for an artist who can use the smartphone as a full-fledged drawing tool.

Conclusion:Note 8 is a real "workhorse" with a full range of features of everything that is in the world of gadgets in 2018-2019. Phablet fell just a few thousand points in the ranking to the leadersAnTuTu.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

#2 - OnePlus 5

Price: 42500 rubles

• Screen: Optic AMOLED, 5.5” FullHD;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (2.4 GHz);
• Memory: 6/64 GB;
• Camera: main - dual module 16 + 20 Mp, front - 16 Mp.

The OnePlus 5 slogan speaks for itself – “flagship killer”. This is true, but only if we judge by the level of performance. In this matter, the device has only two competitors - the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. However, you should not have unnecessary hopes, since the Chinese obviously did not make their flagship for everyone.

Who will it suit? First of all, enthusiasts who need a really powerful mobile device for work. Also, the gadget may appeal to gamers, since again, in terms of power, it actually has no equal. Otherwise, the OnePlus 5 has quite a few sides in which it is inferior to the top flagships. For example, the FullHD screen here no longer looks as impressive as the fairly common QuadHD or even 4K display.

Conclusion: a must-have for gamers and fans of the highest numbers in benchmarks. The answer to the question of what is the most powerful Chinese smartphone in the world.

#1 - iPhone 8 Plus

Price: 60,000 rubles

• Screen: IPS, 5.5” FullHD;
• Processor: Apple A11 Bionic;
• Memory: 3/256 GB;
• Camera: main - dual module 12 + 12 Mp, front - 7 Mp.

However, this is not a reason to abandon the G8. The flagship retained all the brand features of the brand and acquired a new even more powerful processor. Needless to say, that at the moment it has practically no equal in terms of performance? Also, the cameras of the iPhone 8 Plus are officially recognized as the best among all mobile devices now.

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Technological progress has made it possible to fit such a “hardware” into a regular phone, easily processing graphics comparable to PC games released in 2010-2012. Now anyone can choose a gaming smartphone that allows them to enjoy explosive shooters, adrenaline races, well-developed strategies and other modern entertainment. And we are talking not only about expensive flagships, but also about budget segment models. Our rating of smartphones with a powerful processor will help you choose an excellent device for the most demanding games and applications at the best price, in which we will consider the most productive smartphones in various price segments of the market.

TOP 10 most powerful smartphones in 2020

The first smartphones were significantly superior in functionality to conventional mobile phones. Nevertheless, it was impossible to call them a full-fledged alternative to personal computers. Today, albeit with some reservations, smartphones can replace the basic PC. The large display is great for communication, Internet surfing and even working with documents. It also allows you to enjoy movies and TV shows. High-quality cameras, in turn, are able to replace even some SLR cameras.
But that's not all, because modern production allows you to place "iron" in a compact case, the equivalent of which some 10 years ago was the ultimate dream for owners of stationary systems. It is necessary not only for the needs of the system, as well as the stable operation of demanding applications, but also for modern games. Today, mobile gaming has become a multi-billion dollar industry, so even large studios are willing to release high-budget projects for owners of powerful smartphones.

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1. Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Apple has always been head and shoulders above the competition. It is the American brand that offers a smartphone with the best processor for today. As the first tests show, the Snapdragon 865, which has not yet been used in serial devices, is inferior to the A13 Bionic in most tasks. Therefore, any applications on the iPhone 11 Pro are guaranteed to be able to demonstrate high performance in the next 4-5 years at least.

In reviews, Apple's smartphone is also praised for its triple main camera. It is in no way inferior to Huawei smartphones that have been leading the DxOMark rating for several years in daylight photos. At night, the result is not very stable, but in most cases, the iPhone 11 Pro shows a luxurious result (especially with manual settings). And then there is the perfect 5.8-inch OLED screen and, of course, Face ID technology.

Advantages:

• good optical stabilization;
• night and especially day shooting;
• reference performance;
• reliability in work;
• performance margin for the next 4-5 years;
• display with a resolution of 2436 × 1125 pixels;
• impressive battery life.

Disadvantages:

• impressive official price even for the 64 GB version.

2. ASUS ROG Phone II ZS660KL 12/512GB

The next smartphone can be safely called the most powerful according to AnTuTu. ASUS ROG Phone II earned over half a million points, which is more than one and a half times higher than the result of the previous generation device. The device is second only to the new iPhone. True, it must be taken into account here that even the creators of the benchmark themselves say that it is impossible to directly compare devices based on Android and "apple" systems.

ASUS offers many branded accessories for its phone. The smartphone already comes with a cooling pad, which is connected via an additional USB-C port. Separately, you can purchase many useful devices for mobile gamers.

In ROG Phone II, everything is done at the highest level. The only exception is the two main cameras. They are not bad, but clearly do not match the device with a price of 60-70 thousand rubles. But the display here is great. Yes, it has competitors in terms of color reproduction, size, brightness and other parameters. But a frequency of 120 Hz is something amazing. Moreover, the hardware installed here will completely pull out such a frame rate, if, of course, the developers of the game initially provided for its support.

Advantages:

• first-class display;
• huge 6000 mAh battery;
• additional devices;
• the amount of RAM and built-in memory;
• better gaming performance;
• the original appearance of the smartphone.

Disadvantages:

• significant weight;
• no water protection.

3. Apple iPhone 11

Even the basic version of the iPhone 11 Pro has an impressive cost. Not many buyers can afford such a device. But if nothing but Apple products interests you, and the previous generation of “apple” smartphones does not meet the requirements, then take a closer look at the iPhone 11. The powerful A13 Bionic processor installed in this smartphone does not differ from the “stone” used in older modifications. And the amount of RAM here is similar - 4 GB, which guarantees the stable operation of any programs.

The screen in the iPhone 11 is simpler: IPS instead of OLED with a resolution reduced to 1792 × 828 pixels. Given the diagonal increased to 6.1 inches, this provides a pixel density of 324 per inch. However, it's still one of the best displays on the market and a pleasure to use. The dual camera here takes similar pictures, and you only have to give up the telephoto, which is not very critical, because the optical zoom and stabilization are in place. And the iPhone 11, like the older version of the smartphone, can record 4K video at a frame rate of 60 fps.

Advantages:

• large and colorful screen;
• perfect system optimization;
• performance in any tasks;
• sound quality of stereo speakers;
• one of the best smartphones in terms of autonomy;
• premium quality materials and workmanship.

Disadvantages:

• Weak power supply included.

4. OnePlus 7T Pro 8/256GB

The first thing you notice when you get to know the OnePlus 7T Pro is its design: it is incredibly beautiful. Together with the impeccable assembly, the clear appearance makes it clear that we are not looking at any smartphone, but a real flagship. True, its back cover turned out to be too slippery, so, alas, all the beauty has to be hidden under the cover.

If desired, users can save about 6 thousand rubles by purchasing OnePlus 7 Pro. This smartphone is similar to the older model not only in the name, but also in the screen, design, cameras and other characteristics. The only difference is that in the younger version of the Snapdragon 855 without the “Plus” prefix.

In addition to the advanced hardware platform, a 4085 mAh battery is hidden inside the device, which supports OnePlus' proprietary Warp Charge 30 fast charging technology. We were also impressed by the 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 × 1440 pixels. And there are no cutouts here, because the front camera leaves the smartphone case.

Advantages:

• impressive performance;
• excellent appearance;
• photo quality on the main camera using AI;
• excellent display without cutouts;
• battery life.

Disadvantages:

• the case is quite slippery;
• no support for wireless charging.

5. realme X2 Pro 8/128GB

A high-quality screen with a built-in fingerprint scanner and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, Adreno 640 graphics and 8 GB of RAM. 4 main cameras at once, offering excellent photo and video quality, as well as 5x optical zoom. And also NFC, 3.5 mm jack, great design, perfect assembly and VOOC 3.0 fast charging from Oppo. How much do you think all this should cost?

If we were talking about some LG or HTC, then the price tag here would have long ago exceeded 50, or even 60 thousand rubles. But before us is the Chinese company realme, which offers the cheapest smartphone in the world with the best (at the time of the release of the review) “stuffing”. Already, the X2 Pro model can be found on sale at the official price of 32,990 rubles.

But what did the manufacturer save on, trying to achieve such a cost? In fact, there are no compromises here. The realme brand is owned by the Chinese corporation BBK, which also owns Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus. It is thanks to the existing developments of these brands that the manufacturer managed to bypass competitors in terms of price / quality ratio.

Advantages:

• one of the fastest smartphones at an affordable price on the market;
• low cost for its capabilities;
• Chinese flagship killer;
• liquid cooling;
• excellent screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz;
• the main camera consists of 4 modules;
• impressive battery charging speed;
• stable operation of wireless modules.

Disadvantages:

• no FM radio support;
• the proprietary shell is not finalized.

6. Samsung Galaxy S10+ 8/128GB (Snapdragon 855)

The review continues with one of the best smartphones according to customer reviews - Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. Traditionally for the series, the device received a protective glass with rounded edges. The IP68 certification has also been preserved, providing protection against dust and splashing water (including submerging the smartphone one and a half meters for up to 30 minutes). However, this is only in theory, because the ingress of water into the case is not considered a warranty case. But accidentally dropping the device into a puddle or rinsing it under a tap, the owner is unlikely to break it.

Smartphones from the Galaxy S10 line are also offered with Exynos branded “stones”. However, in most tasks they are not much, but inferior to Qualcomm.

The front camera of the smartphone consists of two modules. The second one here is only used to blur the background. However, the usual “ten” can do the same, so in the S10 + the dual front camera primarily acts as a design element (for example, when installing wallpapers combined with it). There are three main modules in a phone with a powerful processor at once: a telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture, a wide-angle one with a variable aperture of f/1.5 and f/2.4, and an ultra-wide-angle one with a resolution of 16 megapixels.

Advantages:

• ultrasonic fingerprint scanner;
• screen with QHD (19:9) resolution;
• chic functionality;
• great sound;
• worthy of a flagship camera;
• dust and moisture protection according to the IP68 standard;
• cool AMOLED screen 6.4 inches;
• capacious 4100 mAh battery.

Disadvantages:

• The fingerprint scanner is not very fast;
• The camera sometimes shoots mediocre.

7.Honor 20 Pro 8/256GB

What the Honor brand knows how to attract the attention of buyers is design. All smartphones of this Chinese brand look just great, especially when it comes to flagships. The Model 20 Pro uses a three-layer glass on the back, which beautifully “plays” with colors in the light. The purple version looks especially good, in our opinion.

The Chinese phone is equipped with a powerful processor and a good 4000 mAh battery. The front panel of the smartphone is occupied by a 6.26-inch IPS-matrix, in the upper left corner of which is a 32-megapixel camera. The diameter of the hole for it is only 4.5 mm, so the module hardly catches the eye.

The main camera, as befits modern flagship smartphones, is quadruple. As the main module, a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor is used, and it is complemented by a 16 MP wide-angle (117 degrees), an 80 mm telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 2-megapixel macro module.

Advantages:

• fingerprint scanner on the side;
• excellent autonomy;
• 4G signal stability;
• the main camera unit supports optical stabilization and laser autofocus;
• system optimization at a decent level;
• decent front.

Disadvantages:

• lack of a cover in a set;
• failure of the audio jack.

8.HUAWEI P30 Pro

The eighth position in the ranking is not only a smartphone with very powerful hardware, but also an excellent camera phone. In the DxOMark ranking, this smartphone is in the top ten. Moreover, it bypasses almost all the participants in our review, only slightly inferior to the iPhone 11 in the video. But the pictures on the Huawei P30 Pro are just wonderful.

In addition to the Pro-version, the P30 line also has regular and "light" models.

To date, the Huawei smartphone is not in the top ten in terms of performance. However, there is not a single task that would cause the smartphone to slow down, and taking into account other advantages and an attractive price, the P30 Pro has almost no competitors. Yes, and protection against water / dust according to the IP68 standard is not yet found in all flagships.

Advantages:

• fantastic camera;
• system speed;
• high-quality communication modules;
• gaming performance;
• autonomy and charging speed;
• design, water and dust resistant.

Disadvantages:

• mono speaker;
• there is no 3.5 mm, which is in the P30.

9. Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro 8/256GB

Stylish, comfortable, well-assembled and, importantly, inexpensive smartphone with a powerful platform. The Redmi K20 Pro may be familiar to our readers as the Mi 9T Pro. These devices are similar in terms of hardware, design, and size to the nearest millimeter. This is explained by the fact that Mi 9T Pro is a version of Redmi K20 Pro for the international market. But we offer the latter cheaper - from 25,990 rubles.

For such a nice price, Xiaomi offers customers an excellent display made using AMOLED technology. There are no cutouts in it, since the front camera extends from the top end, and the fingerprint scanner is located at the bottom. The glass back panel is offered in three original colors. However, the owner is unlikely to carry a smartphone without a case. Simple black plastic, by the way, included.

Inside one of the most interesting smartphones for Android, Snapdragon 855 is installed with Adreno 640 graphics. Their performance is enough for any games and applications. There is not a single complaint about the amount of memory: 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. But note that the latter cannot be extended. There are three main cameras in the device: 48, 8 and 13 MP. One of the modules offers a 2x optical zoom, but, alas, there is no optical stabilization here.

Advantages:

• luxury design;
• powerful hardware;
• high-quality microphone and speaker;
• cool display with thin bezels;
• scanner under the screen;
• main camera;
• There is a 3.5mm jack.

Disadvantages:

• Chinese firmware.

10. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro

And the review is completed by another popular smartphone with a powerful processor from Xiaomi. The Mi Note 10 Pro model was introduced only at the end of November last year, but it has already managed to gain incredible popularity among users. The first thing that surprises the smartphone is 5 main cameras at once. Moreover, many manufacturers should get Xiaomi to place a bunch of modules so that it does not look strange.

The hardware platform here is not top-end (Snapdragon 730G and Adreno 618), but it is enough for any games, not to mention demanding programs.

The design of the front panel of Mi Note 10 Pro, the manufacturer himself spied on a competitor. The same neat teardrop notch for the front camera, the same small chin and the same rounded screen sides as the P30 Pro. There are no problems with this, which cannot be said about the case itself: it is incredibly slippery, so a smartphone case is not only recommended, but mandatory. Yes, and the bulging camera has it.

Advantages:

• photographic opportunities;
• smoothness and stability of the OS;
• brightness and color reproduction of the screen;
• gaming performance;
• excellent battery;
• chic appearance;
• amount of RAM and permanent memory.

Disadvantages:

• the body is extremely slippery;
• no wireless charging.

For this TOP, we have selected the best smartphones with powerful processors that are suitable for the most complex tasks. For this reason, each of them, including budget devices, will be able to provide you with excellent performance in all modern projects. Preference should be given to the middle or higher price segment only in cases where you want to run all the heaviest games at maximum graphics settings or want to purchase a device with a margin for the future. Also, buying more expensive smartphones makes sense with increased requirements for the camera, screen or other components of the mobile phone.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, which have just appeared on sale, have already been tested in benchmarks, and today these are two of the most powerful smartphones in the world. The model in an enlarged body is traditionally more productive: on Antutu it scores almost 224,000 points, and just the "eight" - about 208,000 points. Simply put, the new six-core Apple A11 Bionic beats all competitors on all fronts.

Recall that this time inside the iPhone there are two productive cores that work 25% faster than in the Apple A10 Fusion, and four highly efficient ones - they are 70% faster. Graphics processing has been accelerated by 30%, and now the triple-core GPU works with ARKit augmented reality. Together with A11, a neural system and a new movement coprocessor M11 work. The iPhone 8 has 2 GB of RAM, the older version has 3 GB.

One Plus 5

The smartphone, which is very similar in appearance to the iPhone 7 Plus, is ahead of it in terms of performance - in any case, it leads in all Antutu summer rankings. The main feature of the device was a dual main camera with sensors Sony IMX398 at 16 megapixels and Sony IMX350 at 20 megapixels - the second sensor is connected only in the “depth effect” mode.

The latest Snapdragon 835 is responsible for the speed here: it has four Kryo cores with a frequency of 2.45 GHz, and four with a frequency of 1.9 GHz. The smartphone is equipped with 6 or 8 GB of memory (64 and 128 GB internal storage, respectively) and an Adreno 540 GPU. By the way, this is one of the few smartphones on the market with 8 GB of RAM: on the one hand, the need for such an amount of RAM is in doubt, the other - but the power reserve will last for a long time if the device does not fail in other respects.

HTC U11

HTC with the new flagship, as they say, shot - the U11 model left behind many current flagships with a camera, design, and performance. Metal plus glass in the case, the HTC Edge Sense edge compression feature, the best DxOMark-rated camera and the “fresh” Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4 or 6 GB of RAM - from all points of view, the numbers are more than just good.

In practice, the most powerful mobile processor of the first half of 2017 with 8 cores (4x 2.45 GHz + 4x 2.15 GHz) guarantees an instant response to user actions, Adreno 540 graphics and fast UFS 2.1 memory also speak for the smooth operation of applications and games . In addition, the drive (64/128 GB) is complemented by a MicroSD card up to 2 TB, if anyone needs it at all.

Nubia Z17

Nubia Z17 was released immediately after Z11 - ZTE decided not to bother with the serial numbers of the series, and this is now even in trend. The main thing is that the “suit fits”, that is, that everything is in order with the characteristics, and the Z17 is just very good with this. Judge for yourself: in August, he was one of the top three Antutu leaders in terms of performance and successfully replaces the previous model in all respects.

Yes, compared to the Z11, the appearance has not changed - the same frameless design with a 5.5-inch screen and a metal body, but the main camera's dual eye on the rear panel is an exception: now the smartphone has two modules with a resolution of 12 and 23 MP. But as hardware, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with 8 Kryo cores, Adreno 540 graphics and 6 or 8 GB of LPDDR4x memory sprinkled with a generous hand. The drive works according to the fast UFS 2.1 standard and can accommodate 64 or 128 GB of memory.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

At the end of August, a new and even long-awaited phablet from Samsung, and the enthusiasm for it will not subside. Recall that the smartphone received a large curved screen, this time with a diagonal of 6.3 ″, waterproof to IP68, and “by inheritance” it was transferred to the multifunctional S Pen stylus. Note 8 also has a dual camera and a not so capacious, but not explosive 3300 mAh battery.

The hardware was inherited from the Galaxy S8: the eight-core Exynos 8895 Octa works together with the ARM Mali-G71 MP20 graphics accelerator. But inside there is 6 GB of fast UFS 2.1 RAM - more than the S8, and 64, 128 or 256 GB of internal memory, expandable: a card up to 256 GB can be inserted into the microSD slot. In the Antutu benchmark, the device shows more than 176,000 points, which indicates solid performance.

Nokia 8

Another recent novelty based on the Snapdragon 835, which has already shown very good results in benchmarks: 174,674 points in Antutu and 6572 in Geekbench. Nokia 8 also has Adreno 540 graphics, and there is only one modification on the market - with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The internal memory can be increased by inserting a microSD card and for this time having lost the slot for the second SIM card.

The smartphone works seamlessly even in complex games and generally creates a good impression: a dual advanced camera from Zeiss, a “clean” Android OS, and those who are picky about design can choose between matte and glossy aluminum cases.

Samsung Galaxy S8+/S8

Against the background of the fact that manufacturers measure each other with the ratio of the body area to the screen area, the new Korean flagships definitely win - this can be seen with the naked eye: the Super AMOLED screen here is frameless, moreover, with streamlined panels curved at the edges. The devices received an iris scanner, Samsung pay contactless payment technology, a waterproof case and support for wireless charging.

Koreans also have traditionally top-end hardware: in our market it is the eight-core Exynos 8895 (4 + 4), in the American market it is the already mentioned Snapdragon 835, both made according to the 10 nm process technology. By the way, the American version does not perform very well in performance tests compared to competitors and scores about 163,000 points. But S8 + on Exynos 8895 in Antutu is gaining 172,711 “parrots”, its younger “brother” is slightly less, 172,610. The amount of RAM has not changed compared to the previous flagship and is 4 GB, and 64 GB of internal memory is expanded with microSD cards.

Xiaomi Mi6

Mi6 is another smartphone with the latest Snapdragon 835 processor, but at the same time for 30,000 rubles. For this money, the user gets a 12-megapixel dual camera with many functions and settings, a powerful 3350 mAh battery for current flagships and, of course, top performance - in addition to the new chip, the smartphone is endowed with 6 GB of RAM, which is enough even with a margin.

In principle, everything is not bad here with the speed of work, however, the newfangled USB Type-C, which the device is equipped with, shows far from the best data transfer rate - for some reason it works according to the old USB 2.0 standard. And data transfer via LTE is also not going smoothly: Mi6 does not support some bands. In particular, there is no support for band 20, which is developing in Russia, therefore, depending on the operator and the location of the user, communication will be subject to reservations.

	Average score by Antutu	Processor, RAM	Storage device	Price
iPhone 8 Plus/ iPhone 8	216 000/208 000	Apple A11 Bionic	64/256 GB	From i 64 990/56 990
One Plus 5	181 042	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	64/128 GB	From i 39 990
HTC U11	179 883	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	64/128 GB MicroSD up to 2 TB	i 44 990
Nubia Z17	177 122	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	64/128 GB MicroSD up to 128 GB	From i 37 000
Samsung Galaxy Note 8	175 600		64/128/256 GB MicroSD up to 256 GB	From i 66 990
Nokia 8	174 674	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	MicroSD up to 256 GB	i 39 990
Samsung Galaxy S8+/S8	172 711/172 610		MicroSD up to 256 GB	From i 54 990/49 990
Xiaomi Mi6	172 075	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	64 GB	i 29 990

Top 10 most powerful smartphones of 2018-2019 according to AnTuTu. Almost every month, manufacturers delight us with new top flagships. But in order to purchase a smartphone for 3 years and it is not outdated, it is advisable to purchase top models.

Rating spring 2018

With the release of the latest version of Qualcomm's top processor - Snapdragon 835, the first positions in the ranking of the most powerful smartphones have changed. The palm was taken by the novelties equipped with it, and the previously leading iPhone based on the Fusion A10 chipset was pushed aside.

The fact that the flagship smartphone with top-end hardware is purchased for more than one year is evidenced by the presence in the rating of a device equipped with a previous generation processor - Snapdragon 825. It was One Plus 3T, equipped with a monstrous 6 GB of RAM.

As usual, smartphones based on Kirin, Exynos and MediaTek processors remained outside of this rating.

One Plus 5

In the last edition of this rating, OnePlus 3 occupied the first line, and its successor, OnePlus 5, is not losing ground. The novelty also received the top-end hardware, which has no analogues on the market - 8 GB of RAM (6 GB in the younger version) and 64/128 GB of internal memory are added to the Snapdragon 835 processor.

The OnePlus 5 is a lightning-fast smartphone that achieves record-breaking results in synthetic benchmarks. But, despite the top-end performance, cool screen and cool camera, it is not without flaws. This is the lack of dust and moisture protection, USB 2.0, secondary design and non-expandable memory. However, when it comes to power, the OnePlus 5 is unmatched. Read the full review.

Nubia Z17

The specifications of the latest flagship from ZTE are identical to those of the leader of the rating - OnePlus 5. Here the same processor - Snapdragon 835, 6/8 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of internal memory, which provides almost the same results in synthetics - Nubia lags behind 1 + 5 by only 2 thousand parrots.

There are no special changes in the Z17 compared to its predecessor, the Z11. The same frameless design, emphasis on photography and good autonomy. However, you can find fault with the new product because of mediocre optimization, the proprietary Nubia UI shell is extremely damp.

HTC U11

U11 is a lifeline for HTC, thrown in an attempt to maintain at least some position in the market. The popularity of Taiwanese products has recently declined significantly, and now no one considers them as a serious competitor even to second-tier Chinese brands.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

After the premiere of Apple in September 2016, their two models, they took first place in the ranking, but were pushed out by a new generation of devices on the Snapdragon 835. The iPhone 7 Plus scored 170644 points. Powered by A10 64-bit quad-core ARM microprocessor manufactured in 16nm FinFET process technology by TSMC Foundry. The two processors provide high performance for heavy applications and games. And two are energy efficient for more simple programs like instant messengers, surfing the Internet, etc. This is the case when the number of cores is not an advantage.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

XZ Premium became the first mass-produced smartphone to receive Snapdragon 835. And despite the fact that 4/64 GB of memory, which is modest by flagship standards, does not allow it to rise to the first lines of the performance rating, this is a very cool smartphone with a revolutionary camera (primarily for due to the ability to record crazy slow-mo), chic sound, premium housing with dust and moisture protection, and a bunch of other characteristics.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Apple iPhone 7

The next top model is the junior model iPhone 7, which scored 160589 points. The difference between the two models is not so significant and is absolutely imperceptible in everyday use. The processor here is still the same Fusion A10, with the same characteristics as the older model.

Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung Galaxy S8

One Plus 3T

The updated model of the almost perfect 1 + 3 was doomed to success, which was reflected not only in getting into all sorts of performance ratings, but also in high consumer demand. The top-end Snapdragon 821 chipset was installed in the device, the resolution of the front camera was increased to 16 MP and the battery capacity was increased by 400 units. Also, 1+3T began to be produced in a version with 128 GB of ROM and received a new body color.

Specifications 1 + 3T look like this - 5.5 '' IPS FHD screen, Snapdragon 821, 6 GB RAM + 64/128 GB ROM, 16/16 MP cameras (with optical stabilization and laser autofocus), 3400 mAh battery. All this can be obtained for 25 thousand rubles when ordering from China. Note that One Plus 3T has already been updated to the latest version of Android 7.0 Nougat.

findings

Often, when testing, in order to overestimate the result, manufacturers come to tricks by disabling some processes. Therefore, you should not completely rely on the results of the rating. Yet in this test, only performance is taken, and smartphones have many other features and unique characteristics. This rating will be updated monthly, stay tuned.

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Despite the fact that the bulk of smartphone sales in the world falls on models of the budget and mid-price segment, the main focus is usually on the release of the so-called flagships - the best and most expensive smartphones in the model range of various manufacturers. Flagships are interesting because they primarily implement technical innovations, which then migrate to cheaper devices. The price of flagships from the world's leading brands at the start of sales can exceed a thousand dollars. Those who can't afford to pay that kind of money but want to get their hands on a flagship smartphone can either wait for the price to go down a few months later or buy last year's flagship, which usually drops in price after a replacement comes to market.

This ranking presents the top 10 best flagship smartphones for spring 2019. The rating is based on technical characteristics, price-quality ratio and reviews in the Yandex market (this rule does not apply to new items that have not yet received reviews). The rating includes the flagships of six of the top 10 leading smartphone manufacturers in the world (US 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 top Taiwanese manufacturers ASUS and HTC and the Chinese brand OnePlus are represented in the ranking.

10 Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 32Gb

The average price in Russia is 10,000 rubles. You can buy Redmi Note 4X on Aliexpress for 8.7 thousand rubles. Introduced at the end of January 2019, the flagship of the mega-popular Redmi Note family of the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi scored 72% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market (see Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X reviews). Last year's flagship of this family, Redmi Note 3 Pro, became the most popular Android smartphone in the world, Russia, India and some other countries in 2017 (see Most popular smartphones in Russia in 2017).

Specifications Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X: 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card ). Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 octa-core processor, 2000 MHz. Video processor Adreno 506. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case with plastic inserts on the top and bottom of the rear panel.

If we compare this model with last year's flagships of the family (winter Redmi Note 3 Pro and summer Redmi Note 4), then thanks to the new processor and graphics chip, Redmi Note 4X added autonomy and performance, and thanks to the new Sony IMX258 camera module, the quality of shooting has noticeably improved. Apparently, Redmi Note 4X will become one of the most popular models of 2019 (and the most popular phone in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X catalog has already become), which is facilitated by the excellent price-quality combination that Xiaomi is famous for.

9 Apple iPhone 7 Plus 32Gb

The average price is 48,900 rubles. The flagship from the iconic American company went on sale at the end of September 2017. 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.

iPhone 7 Plus 32gb scored 50% fives in reviews in Yandex Market (see reviews of Apple iPhone 7 Plus).

Characteristics of Apple iPhone 7 Plus 32Gb: the latest operating system iOS 10 (the sixth iPhones had iOS 9), a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 32 GB of internal memory 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. Battery capacity - 2900 mAh. Talk time - 21 hours, standby time - 384 hours, music listening - 60 hours. There is water protection.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus ranks second in performance (after HTC U11) in June 2019 AnTuTu survey.

iPhone 7 Plus has a dual main camera (2 modules of 12 megapixels). 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. At the same time, both professional reviews and blind tests show that in 2019 Apple's flagship camera is inferior to at least a dozen Android smartphones. For example, in the Dxomark ranking, the iPhone 7's camera is tied for 12th place with the 2016 Samsung S6 Edge. Already on the basis of this fact, it can be understood that in terms of the quality of cameras, Apple lags behind Samsung by 2 years. Blind tests also show that the 2019 iPhone 7's camera doesn't hold up to the competition. In April 2019, the blind test of the flagship cameras conducted by the portal hi-tech.mail.ru, the seventh iPhone took the penultimate place. The editors of the portal agreed with the opinion of their readers: “Yellowish and dark photos from the iPhone 7 Plus were not liked by many. The camera suffers from incorrect determination of the white balance, which affected the result. Android is no longer up to the mark."

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? A 4.7-inch standard iPhone with a very modest 1334x750 resolution looks like an anachronism in 2017, 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. In addition, the Plus version outperforms the standard version in terms of performance. 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 of 2015 and earlier should switch to the 7th.

8 Huawei P10 64Gb - flagship with the best reviews

The average price in Russia is 34,000 rubles. You can buy Huawei P10 64Gb on AliExpress for 30.3 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The P10 is Huawei's new flagship, unveiled at the Mobile World Congress at the end of February 2019. To date, the model has scored 80% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market (see reviews of Huawei P10), this is the best result in our rating.

Technical characteristics of the model: 5.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 7.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, the slot for the second SIM card is combined with the slot for a memory card. Battery 3200 mAh. Kirin 960 octa-core processor with Mali-G71 MP8 graphics accelerator. The fingerprint scanner is built into the touch button on the front panel, which is slightly recessed into the body. Huawei P10 is made from a single piece of aluminum.

The cameras on smartphones of the leading Chinese manufacturer Huawei are developing by leaps and bounds: in 2016, the company introduced the world's first smartphone with two main cameras (now this technique is used by Apple and other manufacturers), in 2017, Huawei began cooperation with the famous German camera company Leica ( a Leica camera worth 5 million rubles is used, for example, by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev), and in 2019 Huawei did everything to make the cameras on their smartphones the best in the world, namely, they connected Leica not only to work on the dual module of the main camera, but also to work on the front camera. But that's not all: starting with the P10, Huawei has partnered with iconic American camcorder maker GoPro. As part of the collaboration, GoPro will release an exclusive Quik mobile application for quick video processing for Huawei P10. The video editor will be built into the standard gallery of the EMUI shell. The essence of the Quik application is to combine photos and videos with music in the background to create a beautiful memorable video. It is worth noting that GoPro has not previously released applications for either Android or iOS.

What happened in the end? The Huawei P10 uses a combination of two sensors with an f/2.2 aperture: a monochrome sensor that captures light information and an RGB color sensor. Color resolution is 12 mp, monochrome - 20 mp. This combination provides the following advantages: the Huawei P10 camera has a 2x zoom without loss of quality, it also allows you to take pictures with a blurry background - the so-called bokeh effect. There is a special mode developed by Leica specialists, in which you can take high-quality portrait photos using a monochrome sensor. Leica and Huawei collaborated on the P10's front-facing camera with an 8MP sensor that makes selfies twice as bright and with a wider dynamic range, even in low-light conditions.

The Huawei P10 achieved a Dxomark score of 87, down 3 points from the leader HTC U11, in 7th place. At the same time, in a blind test by hi-tech.mail.ru in April 2019, the Huawei P10 camera took first place, beating models that scored higher in Dxomark, such as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Google Pixel. The editors of hi-tech.mail.ru commented on the readers' choice as follows: "The majority appreciated bright and contrasting pictures, not paying attention to details" and put Huawei P10 in 4th place after Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 (however, the difference Huawei P10 and LG G6 accounted for only one point).

7 Xiaomi Mi 6 64GB is the most powerful Chinese smartphone

The average price in Russia is 28,000 rubles. You can buy Mi 6 64Gb on AliExpress for 24.9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The official start of sales of the new Xiaomi flagship took place on July 4, 2019. As of today, Mi 6 64Gb scored 60% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market (see reviews of Xiaomi Mi6).

Specifications: IPS screen 5.15 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 7.1 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 6 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. There is no support for an external memory card, although 64 GB is more than enough for the average smartphone user. Battery capacity 3350 mAh. Battery life in video mode - 9.7 hours, in game mode - 7 hours. In terms of battery life, Mi 6 is about one and a half times superior to such flagships as the iPhone 7 Plus or Huawei P10. The octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 processor, together with the already mentioned 6 GB of RAM, gives excellent performance: Mi 6 is the third most powerful smartphone in the world (and the second of Android smartphones), it is second only to HTC U11 and iPhone 7 Plus (antutu rating results). .com). There is a fingerprint scanner. There is water protection.

Xiaomi smartphones have always been distinguished by excellent technical characteristics, but they could not boast of an ideal camera. The camera of the new flagship in Xiaomi is positioned as a real alternative to the iPhone 7 Plus. The main camera of Mi 6 is equipped with two lenses, a wide-angle and a telephoto lens, both with a resolution of 12 megapixels, as well as a 4-axis optical stabilization system. Working together, these cameras allow you to take beautiful and clear pictures in any conditions. Portrait mode allows you to take clear and high-quality photos. The Mi 6 has a portrait lens with a focal length of 52mm. The 2x optical zoom camera captures stunning landscape shots, while the 10x digital zoom captures even the smallest details from a distance. Mi 6 with 4-axis optical image stabilization technology captures sharp images, capturing even the smallest vibrations. The built-in accelerometer and gyroscope allow you to stabilize the slopes and movements of the smartphone during shooting.

The front camera received 8 megapixels and a new firmware. The Beautify 3.0 beautiful filter technology reacts differently to men and women - it changes the appearance of men a little less. For women, the cheeks are reduced, the skin is smoothed, and the eyes are slightly enlarged to a greater extent.

The portal hi-tech.mail.ru in the June comparison of flagship cameras in 2019 gave the Xiaomi flagship camera the same points as the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. At the same time, Mi 6 was able to bypass the flagship of ASUS - ZenFone 3 Zoom, which is positioned as a camera phone.

So, the new Xiaomi flagship has a good camera and autonomy, as well as excellent performance. All this at a price half that of the flagships of Samsung or Apple. At the same time, this model will not work for fans of large screens - the display diagonal is only 5.15 inches.

6 ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S 64Gb

The average price in Russia is 17,600 rubles. You can buy Nubia Z11 Mini S on Aliexpress for 16.1 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). Slightly reduced in size and the most technically advanced version of the flagship of the ZTE Nubia family, released in October 2017, received 72% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market. Specifications: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card. Support for two SIM cards. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner, which, in addition to unlocking the smartphone, can be used to control the camera, take screenshots, and make mobile payments using NFC.

Main camera 23 MP, front camera 13 MP. The main camera uses the Sony IMX318 module, as in the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe.

5 OnePlus 3T 64Gb

The average price in Russia is 26,500 rubles. You can buy OnePlus 3T 64Gb on Aliexpress for 25.7 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). Launched in mid-November 2017, this model is an upgraded version of the OnePlus 3 that launched in June 2017 and has been named the "flagship killer" for its superior specs and affordable price, as well as being ranked among the top 6 best-selling smartphones in the world. at the end of the year. Today, the updated version of OnePlus 3T has 76% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market (see reviews of OnePlus 3T). Specifications: Android 6.0 OS, 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 64 GB of permanent memory. OnePlus3T has 6 GB of RAM, which allowed it to enter the top five most powerful Android smartphones for June 2019 (AnTuTu resource data). In practice, this performance means that you can keep open two dozen tabs in Chrome and a couple of games in the background.

OnePlus3 does not support an external memory card, although with 64 GB of memory it is not particularly needed. Battery capacity - 3400 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner. Support for two SIM cards.

The advantages of the model include incredible strength. The tempered glass Gorilla Glass 4 that protects the screen coped with the scratch resistance test (similar tests are carried out by well-known YouTube blogger Zach Nilson). Representatives of OnePlus, in order to prove the strength of their flagship, took a bold step and dropped OnePlus3 from a flying plane at an altitude of about 230 meters (for comparison: the main building of Moscow State University has a height of 240 meters). The smartphone fell to the ground screen down, but this did not affect its appearance or performance.

The OnePlus 3T has a 16-megapixel Sony IMX298 sensor with f/2.0 aperture, OIS, PDAF, and a 1.12µm pixel size. The front camera has a 16-megapixel sensor. The Phonearena resource in July 2017 conducted a comparative test of flagship cameras, as a result, Phonearena gave OnePlus 3 (OnePlus 3T has the same main camera) fourth place, it lost to HTC 10, LG G5, iPhone 6s and surpassed Samsung Galaxy S7 and Sony Xperia X performance. However, if we compare the cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and OnePlus 3, then OnePlus 3 clearly wins only as a front camera, the pictures from it are better than most main smartphone cameras. As for the main camera of the Samsung Galaxy S7, visually, the pictures from it are better than the main camera of the OnePlus 3.

OnePlus 3T, without a doubt, has no competitors among Chinese smartphones due to its excellent performance, good autonomy and high-quality camera, as well as durability.

4 Samsung Galaxy S8

The average price is 50,000 rubles. The flagship from the leading smartphone manufacturer in South Korea and in the world went on sale at the end of April 2019 and today has received 57% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market.

Fans of the South Korean brand had to wait a whole year for a new flagship (last year's summer flagship Galaxy Note 7 does not count, because Samsung was forced to withdraw this model from sales shortly after they started due to battery problems) after the introduction in March 2017 Galaxy S7. As a result, the release of the Galaxy S8 caused an incredible stir: in the first two days, the number of pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus (larger version of the model) amounted to 550,000 pieces (for comparison: Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge were ordered by 100 thousand people in the first 2 days) . Of course, the flagship waiting period of a year alone is not capable of causing such a stir, for example, Apple consistently releases flagships once a year, but at the same time, sales of the seventh iPhone turned out to be rather weak due to the fact that the new iPhone turned out to be the same eggs for the most part. only in profile when compared with the 6th iPhone. Samsung did not repeat the mistakes of a competitor and presented a truly innovative model that cannot be confused with any smartphone on the market today.

Specifications Samsung Galaxy S8: 5.8-inch screen with a resolution of QHD + (3840x2160), Android 7.0 operating system with Samsung Experience 8.1 proprietary shell, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM. There is a slot for memory cards up to 265 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 20 hours, in music listening mode 67 hours. Let's dwell on these characteristics a bit and compare them with last year's Galaxy S7 Edge. The screen diagonal has increased by 0.3 inches, the resolution has also noticeably increased, while the phone itself, paradoxically, has become even a little smaller and lighter. This effect was achieved due to the fact that the screen now occupies more than 80% of the front panel area: the physical buttons have disappeared (they have become touch-sensitive), the Samsung inscription, there are practically no side frames, the vacated space and the screen has occupied. The amount of permanent memory has doubled. However, there is a small step back: the battery capacity has decreased, in connection with this, the battery life has become shorter, while it is about the same as, for example, the seventh iPhone. The processor is a branded Samsung Exynos 8895.

In terms of cameras, Samsung chose to ignore the dual main camera trend in its flagship model, followed by Apple, Huawei, LG and the old fashioned way has a single main camera upgraded from the already excellent S7 camera. The S8 camera received a new 12MP Sony IMX333 sensor with DualPixel technology. The front camera (8 MP) is equipped with a fast lens for perfect selfies even at night, and also supports intelligent autofocus with face detection. By the way, face recognition has become one of the interesting features of the S8: it is no longer necessary to use a fingerprint scanner to unlock the smartphone, it is enough to show your face to the smartphone. There is a third way: scanning the iris (however, this method will be inconvenient for those who wear glasses or contact lenses).

Of course, in terms of technical innovations, the Galaxy S8 has no competitors today. However, in terms of price-quality ratio, the Galaxy S8, in our opinion, is still slightly inferior to another Korean flagship in the spring of 2019 - LG G6.

3 LG G6 64GB

The average price is 42,300 rubles. The Korean flagship went on sale at the end of March 2019 and today has received 76% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market.

Like Samsung, LG has shown the world a heavily updated flagship compared to last year's G5. The South Korean company decided to abandon the modularity of the G5, which struck everyone, and at the same time proposed a new interesting solution: the screen in the LG G6 is the world's first IPS display with a resolution of QHD + (2880x1440) with a non-standard aspect ratio of 18:9 (2:1). The screen-to-body ratio is almost the same as the Samsung Galaxy S8, and the LG G6's 5.7-inch chassis is smaller than last year's 5.3-inch G5. At the same time, LG did not remove the brand name from the front panel, there was a place for it. The buttons on the front, like in the Galaxy S8, are touch-sensitive, not physical.

Other characteristics: Android 7.0 operating system with LG UX 6.0 proprietary shell, 64 GB of permanent memory and 4 GB of RAM. There is a slot for memory cards with support for a fantastic amount - 2 TB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity - 3300 mAh. The processor is a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821. At first glance, it is surprising that the processor is not the latest, but it can easily cope with any applications and games for Android available today, so, apparently, LG did not consider it necessary to reinvent the wheel and increase the cost of your flagship with the latest processor. The fingerprint scanner is located on the back panel.

The LG G6 follows the dual rear camera trend, but offers perhaps the best solution available. If usually the main cameras are not the same in quality, and the second main camera is needed only to simulate the software effect of a strong background blur (bokeh), then the LG G6 developers abandoned this effect altogether. Here, both main cameras are equal in quality (13-megapixel Sony IMX258 sensor), but have different lenses: one standard with a 71 ° field of view, and the other is an ultra-wide angle with a 125 ° field of view and f / 2.4 aperture. Due to this, the lens is able to capture as much space as possible in the frame where it is needed. Switching between the two cameras is instantaneous and without delay. To do this, just click on the special icon in the viewfinder.

The LG G6 took part in two blind camera tests conducted among hi-tech.mail.ru readers in 2019. In the April test, the Korean flagship took third place behind Huawei P10 and Samsung Galaxy S8. The editors of the portal also gave bronze to the LG G6 in a professional assessment, and the first two places were taken by Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S8. In the June blind test, the LG G6 took third place again, this time behind the Honor 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S8. The editors gave the first place to the Samsung Galaxy S8, and the LG G6 shared the second place with the HTC U11 and Honor 8 Pro. In the ranking of the best camera phones (smartphones with a good camera), LG G6 is in 10th place.

The 5 MP front camera also has an increased (up to 100 °) viewing angle, due to which you can take selfies with a good capture of the surrounding space even without using a selfie stick. It will also allow more friends to get into the frame when taking a group selfie.

The editors of the portal w3bsit3-dns.com awarded the LG G6 the "Best Look" award for its excellent design and ergonomics, while noting: "LG engineers managed to make one of the most convenient smartphones in use with a large display that combines aesthetics and certified environmental resistance. influences of the structure.

If we compare the LG G6 and Samsung Galaxy S8, then the price difference of about 8 thousand rubles in favor of the LG G6 immediately catches the eye. At the same time, reviews about the LG flagship are noticeably better than those of the Samsung flagship. Both models have an innovative huge display in a standard housing. The LG G6 at the same time has a dual main camera with a useful wide-angle function, as well as a front-facing camera with a wide viewing angle, which the flagship from Samsung cannot boast of.

2 HTC U11 64Gb - smartphone with the best camera in the world and also the most powerful smartphone in the world

The average price is 45,000 rubles. You can buy HTC U11 64Gb on AliExpress for 43.2 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The new flagship from the Taiwanese manufacturer went on sale in June 2019 and has not yet had time to receive customer reviews. At the same time, already at the start of sales, it is obvious that, unexpectedly for everyone, HTC released the brightest flagship of the first half of 2019, which surpassed its competitors in camera quality and performance. The superb camera quality of the HTC U11 was to be expected, given that last year's flagship HTC 10 held the rank of best camera of 2017 for most of the year before losing that spot to the Google Pixel in October. Now, the Google Pixel camera has moved to second place in the Dxomark ranking, and the HTC U11 topped the ranking with a record 90 points (Google Pixel has 1 point less).

The main module has a 12-megapixel UltraPixel 3 sensor with a pixel size of 1.4 microns, optics with f / 1.7 aperture and optical stabilization. The UltraSpeed ​​Autofocus system is responsible for focusing, in which every pixel is involved.

The review on the portal hi-tech.mail.ru says about the camera of this model:

"U11 aims at the target instantly, without a miss, even in low light.

Impressed with the software. You take 10 frames in a row - and all 10 will be the same. That is, the exposure, shutter speed, ISO settings do not go astray at the slightest movement of the phone, and the built-in algorithms do not recognize this as a change in composition. This is common in Chinese smartphones, and even in some flagships, such as Google Pixel or LG G6. There, two photographs may differ in brightness or graininess - as the automation wishes.

When shooting against the sun or bright skies, HDR Boost pulls out detail even in the darkest areas. The dynamic range is as wide as in the Google Pixel shots. There is logic in this: the companies collaborated in the development of Pixel. Perhaps HTC provided the capacity of their factories, and in return, Google shared secret HDR + algorithms.

The resolution of the front camera is incredible 16 megapixels, f2.0 aperture, video is recorded in 1080p.

In a blind test comparing the cameras of flagship smartphones and the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR, conducted among hi-tech.mail.ru readers, the HTC U11 took the penultimate place, scoring 1 point less than the DSLR. The editors of the portal explained it this way: "HTC U11 fell into the same trap as the camera: excellent detail, correct exposure, but looks too simple against the background of bright competitors." At the same time, not the final sample was used in the test, but a test one, which could affect the quality of the shooting.

Other specs: Android 7.1 OS, 5.5-inch Super LCD screen with 2560x1440 resolution, 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM. Support for external memory card up to 2TB. Support for two SIM cards. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Talk time - 24.5 hours, standby time - 336 hours. There is a fingerprint scanner on the front. The HTC U11 has pressure-sensitive edges, which means that simply by squeezing the smartphone in your hand, you can take a photo with the camera, launch applications, turn on the flashlight.

HTC U11 is IP67 rated and can be submerged in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes and sprinkled with sand.

It is also worth noting the beautiful glossy case.

At the moment, HTC U11 takes the first place in terms of performance in the study of the AnTuTu resource, beating not only all Android smartphones, but also the seventh iPhone, which has long held the first place.

1 ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL 64Gb - the flagship with the most powerful battery

The average price in Russia is 28,000 rubles. You can buy ZenFone 3 Zoom ZE553KL 64Gb on AliExpress for 24.6 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The new flagship in the ZenFone 3 line of the leading Taiwanese manufacturer went on sale in March 2019 and today has received 66% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market (see ZenFone 3 Zoom reviews).

Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent memory and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 2 TB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity - 5000 mAh. Battery life in talk mode in 3G networks is up to 48 hours, when browsing websites over Wi-Fi up to 25 hours, in standby mode up to 42 days. ZenFone 3 Zoom supports fast charging technology (10 minutes of charging will be enough for an additional 5 hours of talk time). Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 octa-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

ZenFone 3 Zoom comes with two high quality rear cameras. The first is based on the latest Sony IMX362 sensor with large pixels (1.4 microns), has a wide-angle lens with a large aperture (f / 1.7) and a 12 megapixel matrix with support for ASUS SuperPixel technology. It is designed for shooting everyday scenes, including in low light. SuperPixel technology achieves a 2.5x advantage in light sensitivity compared to iPhone 7 Plus. In addition, the camera supports optical and electronic image stabilization to minimize blur when shooting photos and videos, uses a color correction sensor to improve color reproduction, and can record 4K/Ultra-HD video. The second of the main cameras - with the same resolution of 12 megapixels and optical zoom of 2.3 times - is used to capture high-quality close-up shots. In addition to optical zoom, you can use the digital zoom function, which gives a total image magnification of 12 times. Switching between cameras is instant, and the combination of the two produces amazing depth of field—and professional-looking photos. In manual camera mode, ZenFone 3 Zoom allows you to adjust many different photo settings, such as white balance, exposure value, focal length, ISO level, and shutter speed.

ZenFone 3 Zoom is equipped with ASUS TriTech+ Triple AF System, which includes dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus technology similar to that used in SLR cameras. Phase sensors for focusing are contained in each pixel of the photosensitive matrix, which ensures the fastest and most accurate focusing even for moving objects. In addition, the ASUS TriTech+ system includes Servo AF (for both stills and video) and laser AF in as little as 0.03 seconds.

ASUS posted comparison photos of ZenFone 3 Zoom and iPhone 7 Plus on its official website, which shows that ZenFone 3 Zoom demonstrates better shooting in panorama mode, better color reproduction, better night shooting and macro photography.

In a blind test comparing the cameras of flagship smartphones and the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR, conducted in June 2019 among hi-tech.mail.ru readers, ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom took 4th place, and bypassed the SLR camera, as well as the best in the world ( according to the authoritative resource Dxomark) the HTC U11 smartphone camera. The editors of hi-tech.mail.ru commented on this: "ZenFone 3 Zoom surprised. The smartphone does not belong to the premium category, but readers liked its bright photos."

ZenFone 3 Zoom features a high-quality front camera with a 13-megapixel Sony IMX214 sensor and ASUS SuperPixel technology for an additional 2x light sensitivity. When shooting in low light conditions, the smartphone screen turns bright white, acting as a flash. Combined with software features such as Portrait Enhancement and 140-degree Panoramic Selfies, this camera allows you to capture highly detailed self-portraits in excellent quality - and with all your friends in the frame.

Listening to music with ZenFone 3 Zoom, you will experience sounds that ordinary smartphones simply cannot reproduce - because only ZenFone 3 Zoom supports SonicMaster 3 technology and is certified for high-resolution audio playback.

As we can see, this smartphone has no weaknesses at all. While flagships tend to have a very average battery, the ZenFone 3 Zoom's powerful battery lasts twice as long on a single charge as an iPhone 7 or Samsung Galaxy S8 at half the price.