This ranking includes the top 15 best smartphones for December 2018. The rating is based on technical characteristics, price-quality ratio, reviews and popularity in Yandex Market. The rating includes models (mainly flagships) from the top 10 leading smartphone manufacturers in the world: the American company Apple, the South Korean Samsung and LG, the Chinese Huawei and its subsidiary brand Honor, Xiaomi, (represented by a subsidiary brand OnePlus), American Motorola, Finnish Nokia. Also on the list are the leading Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS, Japanese Sony and Chinese OUKITEL. In addition to the flagships, the top three smartphones today in the price category up to 20 thousand rubles, as well as the best smartphones up to 15 and 10 thousand rubles, were included in the rating.

15th place.

Motorola Moto G5s Plus 32GB - inexpensive smartphone with NFC and dual camera

The average price in Russia is 9,500 rubles.

The smartphone, which went on sale in Russia in September 2017, received 57% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market and 96% of recommendations for purchase (see reviews of Motorola Moto G5s Plus 32GB).

Specifications: 5.5 inch 1920x1080 pixel IPS screen, pure Android 7.1 operating system, 32GB permanent and 3GB random access memory, there is a slot for external card memory up to 128 GB. 2 sims. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Fingerprint scanner at the bottom of the front panel. 8 core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 625. There is NFC.

The main camera is dual: 13 + 13 MP. Front camera 8 MP.

Motorola Moto G5s Plus takes first place in .

14th place.

Nokia 7 Plus is Nokia's most popular smartphone

The average price in Russia is 23,000 rubles.

The Nokia model, which appeared in February 2018, received 61% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market and 82% of recommendations for purchase (see Nokia 7 Plus reviews). This is the most popular model in the Nokia smartphone catalog in Russia (Yandex-Market data).

Specifications: now fashionable narrow-frame screen 6 inches with a resolution of 2160x1080, Android 8.0 operating system, 64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 256 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity 3800 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 8-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

The main camera is dual: the main module is 12 MP with an aperture of f / 1.75, the second module is 13 MP (aperture 2.6) provides a double optical zoom and the effect of blurring the background in portrait mode. Front camera 16 MP.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro 4/64GB is the best budget smartphone

The average price in Russia is 15,000 rubles. You can buy Redmi Note 6 Pro on AliExpress for 13.2 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

Start date of sales in Russia - October 25, 2018. The new model from the budget Redmi Note family received 76% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market and 91% of recommendations for purchase (see Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro reviews).

The heir to the most popular Xiaomi model of 2018, Redmi Note 5 has not yet reached the popularity of its predecessor, but is close to it: 6,885 Redmi Note 5 and 4,305 Redmi Note 6 Pro phones have been purchased through Yandex Market over the past 2 months (data on versions from 64 GB of RAM, these models sell better than with 32 GB of RAM).

Specifications: frameless screen 6.25 inches (with a monobrow) with a resolution of 2280x1080 pixels, Android 8.1 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, a slot for a memory card up to 256 GB is combined with a slot for a second SIM card. Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor. Rear fingerprint scanner. Battery capacity - 4000 mAh. Without NFC.

The main camera is dual: the first lens is 12 MP with f / 1.9 aperture, the second lens is 5 MP with aperture f / 2.0, the front camera is also dual: the first lens is 20 + 2 MP.

What has changed compared to Redmi Note 5? The design has changed and Redmi Note 6 Pro has taken on the look of a classic frameless look with a unibrow, as a result of which the size (from 5.99 to 6.25) and the display resolution have increased. The processor and battery remain the same, but the cameras have improved: the Redmi Note 5 had a single 13 MP front camera, the new model has a double front camera of 20 + 2 MP. Redmi Note 6 Pro today costs 1750 rubles more. Of course, innovations are worth the money, although new model may not appeal to those who do not like a unibrow.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is the best compact smartphone

The average price in Russia is 37,800 rubles. A smaller version of Sony's flagship, which went on sale on April 12, 2018, scored 61% of fives in Yandex Market reviews and 80% of recommendations for purchase (see Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact reviews).

Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels, Android 8.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, support for an external memory card up to 400 GB. Two sims. Battery capacity - 2870 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 8-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

The smartphone is equipped with a main camera with a Sony IMX400 sensor at 19 megapixels and a 5-megapixel front camera. Camera motion eye capable of recording video in 4K HDR, as well as shooting in super slow motion mode (Super slow motion) at a speed of 960 frames per second in Full HD resolution.

The 4PDA portal named the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact the best compact smartphone of 2018: "Against the background of mainstream mobile phones, today's winner looks almost like a toy. But it has a flagship stuffing: Snapdragon 845, an excellent camera and a high-quality display. A powerful smartphone that is convenient to use with one hand."

OUKITEL K10

The average price in Russia is 20,000 rubles. You can buy OUKITEL K10 on AliExpress for 17.6 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The model from the Chinese manufacturer, which appeared in January 2018, received 70% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and 88% of recommendations for purchase (see reviews of OUKITEL K10).

Battery capacity - 11,000 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following time battery life: Talk time 90 hours, standby time up to 42 days. The result of the UL Benchmarks test is 28 hours 49 minutes (second place among smartphones in terms of battery life).

Here's what the reviews say:

"A powerful battery, I kept exactly 2 weeks and another 13% left."

"I'm generally delighted. Everything works, it catches satellites in 2-3 seconds, the applications that I need are flying, the memory is large, and so on. Yes, it's heavy, but so what? But with intensive video use, three days without charging" .

Other technical characteristics: 6-inch screen with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels, Android 7.1 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 6 GB of RAM, a memory card slot is combined with a slot for a second SIM card. 8 core Mediatek processor Helio P23. There is a fingerprint scanner. There is NFC.

The main camera consists of a 16MP Samsung S5K3P3 sensor (interpolated to 21MP) and an 8MP secondary sensor. Phase autofocus, double flash. The front camera is also dual 13 + 8 MP.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL 4/64GB - inexpensive smartphone with a powerful battery

The average price in Russia is 17,000 rubles.

The novelty, which went on sale in Russia on December 12, 2018, received 49% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and 88% of recommendations for purchase (see reviews of ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2).

Specifications: 6.3-inch monobrow IPS-screen with a resolution of 2280x1080 pixels, Android 8.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 2 TB, 2 SIM cards. Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor. Rear fingerprint scanner. Battery capacity - 5000 mAh. Battery life in talk mode - 45 hours, standby time 35 days. There is NFC.

The main camera is dual: the first sensor is 12 MP with f / 1.8 aperture, the second sensor is 5 MP with f / 2.4 aperture. Front camera 13 MP with aperture f/2.0.

Honor 8X 4/64GB is the best mid-range smartphone

The average price in Russia is 17,700 rubles. Buy Honor 8X 64GB on AliExpress possible for 14 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free).

The start date for sales in Russia is October 15, 2018. The model received 61% of fives in Yandex Market and 88% of recommendations for purchase (see). Today it is the most popular smartphone in Russia in the Honor / Huawei catalog (see).

Specifications: frameless huge screen 6.5 inches (this is the largest screen in Honor's catalog of phones) with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, Android 8.1 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, a slot for a memory card up to 400 GB, support for 2 SIM cards . Battery capacity - 3750 mAh. HiSilicon Kirin 710 octa-core processor. Rear fingerprint scanner. There is also a face unlock feature.

The main camera is dual: the first module is 20 MP with an aperture of f / 1.8, the second module is 2 MP with an aperture of f / 2.4. Front camera 16 MP with f / 1.6 aperture.

W3bsit3-dns.com portal called Honor 8X the best mid-range smartphone of 2018: "Although Honor 8X belongs to the middle class, the smartphone looks much more expensive than its category - which is worth the design of the back cover alone. The hardware did not let us down either: a smart chipset, advanced camera settings with support neural networks, a large display and decent autonomy brought the device a well-deserved victory."

ASUS ZenFone 5 ZE620KL 4/64GB

Average price in Russia - 23,000 rubles.

The flagship Asus went on sale in April 2018 and today has received 61% of fives in reviews in Yandex Market and 90% of recommendations for purchase (see reviews of ASUS ZenFone 5).

Specifications: 6.2-inch screen with narrow bezels and monobrow with a resolution of 2246x1080 pixels, Android 8.0 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 - 3300 mAh. Battery life in talk mode in 3G networks up to 25 hours, when browsing websites on WiFi networks up to 17 hours, in standby mode in 4G networks up to 22 days. ZenFone 3 Zoom supports fast charging technology: it can be charged up to 60% in 38 minutes. Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor. Rear fingerprint scanner. There is a face unlock feature.

ZenFone 5 comes with two stereo speakers that use five magnets each and metal voice coils. The speakers are 36% larger than the ZenFone 4 and therefore provide a more powerful and richer sound experience, also aided by optimized acoustic chambers. The NXP Intelligent Dual Amplifier not only suppresses distortion, but also prevents the speakers from being damaged at high volume levels.

The main chamber is double. The first module is 12 MP Sony IMX363, aperture f/1.8, optical stabilization on 4 axis, LED flash. The second module is 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree field of view. Front camera 8 megapixels, no autofocus, f/2.0, viewing angle 84 degrees.

The Scene Type Recognition feature uses AI technology to analyze and match your subject to one of 16 templates so that the camera settings are optimal for that subject. At the same time, the algorithms used by the ZenFone 5 smartphone for this function are constantly improving, which means that photography will become more and more intelligent.

An intelligent portrait processing function has been implemented that analyzes facial features in selfie photos and makes small, but very effective and natural-looking enhancements, regardless of age, gender or skin color. Moreover, this function can work in real time when broadcasting video over the Internet.

Photo resource Dxomark gave the camera of the fifth ZenFone a total score of 90, 93 points for photography (the same as, for example, the iPhone 8) and 86 points for video.

Despite the release of the more powerful ZenFone 5Z flagship in June, the ZenFone 5 remained Asus' most popular flagship, since it has a price of 10 thousand rubles cheaper. best battery, exactly the same camera, losing the newer model only in performance. Therefore, overpaying for a new flagship is recommended only to fans mobile games.

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LG G7 ThinQ 128GB - Top Rated Flagship and Best Music Smartphone

The average price in Russia is 32,700 rubles. LG's flagship went on sale on June 1, 2018 and today has received 100% fives in Yandex Market reviews and 96% buy recommendations (see LG G7 reviews).

Specifications: frameless IPS-screen 6.1 inches (with a monobrow) with a resolution of 3120x1440, Android 8.0 operating system, 128 GB of permanent and 6 GB of RAM. There is a slot for memory cards up to 2 TB. Dual SIM support. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. The processor is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845.

The main camera is dual 16 MP with f / 1.6 aperture + wide-angle 16 MP with f / 1.9 aperture, front 8 MP with f / 1.9 aperture. The LG G7 ThinQ didn't impress dxomark.com with an 84 for photography.

Fingerprint scanner on the back.

Protected to military standard MIL-STD 810G.

The 4PDA portal called the LG G7 ThinQ the best music smartphone of 2018: "Quad DAC technology (eight DAC modules, four per channel) and a gain control system depending on the load impedance. The LG smartphone is able to pump headphones at 300 ohms without any problems - this is within its power not every Hi-Fi player".

Specifications: frameless IPS-screen with a 6.18-inch monobrow with a resolution of 2246x1080 pixels, 64 GB of permanent and 6 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Without NFC. Battery capacity 4000 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 8-core processor. In the ranking of the most productive smartphones of the Pocophone F1 resource, it ranks tenth in the world. This is the most inexpensive model in the top ten. Therefore, for fans of mobile games, Pocophone F1 will be ideal because of the excellent combination of price and quality.

Fingerprint scanner on the back. Plastic case.

The main camera is dual 12 + 5 MP, f / 1.9 aperture, the front camera is 20 MP.

5th place.

Apple iPhone Xs Max 64GB

Average price in Russia - 79 500 rubles. Sales start date - September 28, 2018. New flagship Apple received 75% of fives on reviews in Yandex Market and 83% of recommendations to buy (see reviews of the Apple iPhone Xs Max).

The Xs Max lineup also has versions with 256 and 512 GB of memory, however, the version with 64 GB was chosen for the rating, because. she has best reviews and also the most affordable.

The screen at Xs Max is the largest in the history of iPhones - 6.5 inches. Screen type - OLED. Resolution 2688x1242. OS iOS 12. 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, without a slot for a memory card. Apple A12 Bionic processor. In terms of performance, the iPhone Xs Max leaves all Android models far behind. But the question is whether such performance is needed in 2018, since, for example, Xiaomi Pocophone F1, which costs 4 times less than Apple's flagship, can confidently handle even the heaviest games (and for those who are not fond of games, even medium models will have enough performance) .

Battery capacity 3 174 mAh. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: 25 hours of talk time, 65 hours of music listening.

The main camera is dual 12 + 12 MP. Despite Apple's statement that "the iPhone Xs camera opens a new era in the history of photography," DxOMark photo resource specialists after testing the iPhone Xs Max put it only in third place after the two Huawei flagships. So if you want the best mobile camera, then it is worth buying at all new iphone, and the flagship of Huawei, which is also almost half the price. Front camera 7 MP. According to user reviews, selfies are too glamorous as a result of excessive automatic processing, while last year's iPhone X selfies are much more natural.

If the already mentioned iPhone X a year ago was really a new word in the world of smartphones (for example, many other manufacturers later adopted a unibrow), then the iPhone Xs Max can only surprise with a huge screen, and even then only Apple fans, because. other manufacturers already have such huge screens.

OnePlus 6T 8/128GB

The average price in Russia is 34,700 rubles.

Start date of sales in Russia - November 30, 2018. On the today, the model scored 69% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and 95% of recommendations for purchase (see.

Want to new smartphone but don't know which one is the best? Our smartphone rating 2019 by price and quality comparing top models from Apple, Samsung, Huawei and other manufacturers will help you choose best phone to date.

№	CNET	Tom's Guide	T3	PC Magazine	phonearena
1		Apple iPhone XS Max	Apple iPhone XS	Apple iPhone XS Max	Apple iPhone XS
2					Apple iPhone XS Max
3					Galaxy Note 9
4	Apple iPhone XS			Samsung Galaxy S10 E
5	Samsung Galaxy S10 E			Moto G6
6
7		Moto G6
8	Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus	Samsung Galaxy S10 E	Sony Xperia XZ3	Moto E5
9	Samsung Galaxy S9	Asus Rog Phone	Samsung Galaxy S9		Apple iPhone 8 Plus
10		Apple iPhone 7	Huawei P20 PRO

Prices for each model in the list are for the maximum configuration that can be bought on the Russian market.

10. Sony Xperia XZ3

Price: 54990 rubles.

Peculiarity: The best display.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• dual SIM support
• screen 6″, resolution 2880×1440
• 19MP camera, autofocus
• 64GB memory, memory card slot
• RAM 6GB
• battery 3330mAh
• weight 193g, WxHxD 73x158x9.90mm

The top ten smartphones of 2019 in terms of price and quality are opened by a powerful, lightweight and waterproof premium smartphone from Sony. Its OLED HDR screen features wide viewing angles and high pixel density. This is perhaps the most bright screen, which modern smartphones can have. In doing so, it adapts to what is shown on the screen, darkening dark areas locally for better black balance and best contrast with high brightness levels.

Dynamic Vibration System technology gives the effect of immersion in what is happening on the screen. This is achieved simply - by including vibration as an addition to the visual and sound range.

The large amount of RAM allows the XZ3 to handle anything from graphically intensive games to video and image editing with ease.

The phone can record 4K video. And at lower 1080p, it has two levels of electronic interference protection that Sony calls Steady Shot (the phone's accelerometer is used to smooth out the user's hand shake and jerks).

Pros: excellent call quality even in places where other smartphones “pass in”, high sound quality from the speakers even at maximum volume. Sony claims the XZ3 has the longest battery life ever flagship smartphones Android or iPhone.

Minuses: it is better not to use the screen without a protective film, there are minor scratches, a very slippery case, there is no fast charging.

Price: 44990 rubles.

Peculiarity: The most beautiful design.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• dual SIM support
• screen 6.4″, resolution 2310×1080
• dual camera 48MP, autofocus
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• 8GB RAM
• battery 4000mAh
• weight 180g, WxHxD 75.40×156.90×8.10mm

The Honor brand has made a name for itself on quality devices at an affordable price. But among them and among the best smartphones of 2019 in our ranking, the View20 stands apart due to its amazing design. Unlike previous smartphones in the line with gradient and linear overflows on the “back”, the View20 reflects light in the shape of the letter V. This looks especially impressive on a red phone.

The handset is powered by Huawei's top-end Kirin 980 processor, a huge 6.4-inch FHD+ LCD display, plenty of storage, 6GB or 8GB RAM, and a super-fast fingerprint scanner.

Pros: all applications “fly”, the battery lasts up to a day and a half at full load, excellent main and selfie cameras, albeit without optical stabilization.

Minuses: auto-brightness does not always work correctly, you have to “twist” it manually, there is only one speaker, there is no dust and moisture protection.

Price: 34990 rubles.

Peculiarity: The most frameless smartphone.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• dual SIM support
• screen 6.39″, resolution 2340×1080
• dual rear camera 12MP/12MP, autofocus
• 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• RAM 6GB
• battery 3200mAh
• weight 218g, WxHxD 74.69×157.89×8.46mm

This is the first slider in the line Xiaomi smartphones. And its appearance makes you fall in love with the phone at first sight. Uncompromising framelessness, without any cutouts or holes. Ideal for those who like to watch videos on their smartphone.

The main camera, although inferior in image quality to such recognized camera phones as Huawei Mate 20 Pro and iPhone XS Max, however, shoots for a solid "five" for its price category. In addition, it has a mode with advanced settings.

The Mi Mix 3 also has Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 845 processor and the same 6GB of RAM as most of the competition. In general, this is an ideal phone for those who have a good idea of ​​what they want from a smartphone and do not want to overpay for unnecessary options.

Pros: in terms of design, price and functionality, this model is perhaps the best in the ranking of the best smartphones in 2019. Of course, the price of Mi Mix 3 cannot be called budget, but compared to the clearly overpriced cost of the same Note 9 or XS Max, the “Chinese” is the most profitable.

Minuses: the cover collects all fingerprints, not all games and applications are optimized for the aspect ratio, because of this, a large black bar can be seen from the bottom.

Price: 59990 rubles.

Peculiarity: Photoflagman.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• dual SIM support
• screen 6.39″, resolution 3120×1440
• three cameras 40MP/20MP/8MP, auto focus
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• RAM 6GB
• battery 4200mAh
• weight 189g, WxHxD 72.30×157.80×8.60mm

The best smartphones of 2019 boast good quality photo and video filming. However, the best of the best this moment is Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

On its back is a brilliant Leica triple camera system capable of delivering 5x hybrid zoom, 3x optical zoom and 0.6x wide-angle zoom to capture as much detail as possible in photos. Superb night shots are achieved by stitching multiple shots into one, while Smart HDR identifies over 1,500 scenes from 25 shooting categories so you can capture photos with great light and dynamic range.

Combined with a solid camera software, the Mate 20 Pro is the best all-round photo flagship smartphone on the market.

In addition to the triple main camera, the device is equipped with Huawei's top-notch Kirin 980 processor, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It also has a battery that is said to last for two days of heavy use, as well as fast charging 40W via cable and 15W fast wireless charging. And like a cherry on a huge cake - Mate 20 Pro can wirelessly charge another Qi-compatible device.

Pros: triple main camera, top performance, lower price compared to main competitors, long battery life.

Minuses: very slippery, often there is a marriage of the screen - after a while it "turns green" (this can be seen at low brightness settings).

Price: 91990 rubles.

Peculiarity: The best big screen smartphone

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 8.1
• dual SIM support
• screen 6.4″, resolution 2960×1440
• 512GB memory, memory card slot
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• 8GB RAM
• battery 4000mAh
• weight 201g, WxHxD 76.40×161.90×8.80mm

The king of big and powerful phones is equipped with a 6.4-inch screen - 0.1 inches more than previous version. It has bright and juicy colors, impeccable black balance and great viewing angles.

Like the Galaxy S9, the Note 9 has a different processor depending on where you buy it. The European model is powered by Samsung's Exynos 9810 chip, while the North American model uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor found in the OnePlus 6 and other top phones released in 2018.

The dual camera system on the back is the same as the Galaxy S9+. This is a dual 12 MP camera, one wide-angle with a double aperture and the other with a 2x telephoto lens. New to the Note 9 is an AI system that optimizes image quality by recognizing a range of subjects even when the image is blurry.

Another new addition is the Bluetooth-enabled S Pen. In addition to normal screen recording with a stylus, you can use the S Pen to trigger actions on your phone, such as taking a photo in the camera app, pausing music, or presenting the next slide in PowerPoint.

Pros: excellent performance, fits comfortably in a large hand, excellent photo and video quality.

Minuses: the battery barely lasts a day under heavy use, no wireless headphones included, overpriced.

Price: 58990 rubles.

Peculiarity: The best Chinese smartphone.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• dual SIM support
• screen 6.41″, resolution 2340×1080
• dual camera 16MP/20MP, auto focus
• memory 256GB, without slot for memory cards
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• 8GB RAM
• battery 3700mAh
• weight 185g, WxHxD 74.80×157.50×8.20mm

OnePlus is the best smartphone of 2019 from China when it comes to performance. In the Geekbench 4 overall performance test, it was only beaten by the last three Apple models. Business Insider named 6T.

And the 6T's screen is comparable in brightness and color accuracy to the Pixel 3, which costs about $200 more.

OnePlus isn't the first phone maker to put an in-display fingerprint sensor, but it's less demanding on this model and works instantly.

Like the OnePlus 6T, the new model features a 16MP and 20MP dual rear camera and a 20MP front camera. However, the manufacturer has made some improvements to the 6T's software to improve photo quality, especially in portraits and at night.

Pros: lightning fast face scanner, user-friendly interface, prompt release of updates, smoothness and speed of processes.

Minuses: average mono speaker sound quality, no notification light, no headphone jack, lacks wireless charging.

Price: 64990 rubles.

Peculiarity: Best Apple smartphone.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with iOS 12
• screen 6.1″, resolution 1792×828
• 12MP camera, autofocus
• memory 128GB, no slot for memory cards
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• weight 194g, WxHxD 75.70×150.90×8.30mm

This model has several advantages over its more expensive counterparts. Its screen is larger than that of the XS (6.1 inches vs. 5.8 inches), it comes in a wide range of colors and has best time battery life from all iPhones.

Apple put the same 12-megapixel wide-angle camera on the iPhone XR as on the XS and XS Max, but without the 2x zoom. Despite this, photos are obtained with excellent dynamic range, color and detail, as well as good low-light performance. The selfie camera on the XR is identical to the one on the iPhone XS.

Pros: has most of the features of the iPhone X and XS, including productivity, Face ID, and wireless charging. It is, however, cheaper.

Minuses: The rear camera does not have optical zoom. The LCD screen is large and bright, but the contrast level is inferior to the OLED screen of the iPhone XS.

Price: 76990 rubles.

Peculiarity: The best novelty of 2019.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• dual SIM support
• screen 6.4″
• three cameras 16MP/12MP/12MP, autofocus
• memory 128GB, slot for memory card
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• 8GB RAM
• battery 4100mAh
• weight 175g, WxHxD 74.10×157.60×7.80mm

The top three in the top 10 best smartphones of 2019 opens the flagship from Samsung with a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen, a battery that will last all day with the most active use, and a combination of three rear cameras.

So far, the S10 Plus is the only one of Samsung's four new Galaxy S10 phones with up to 1TB of built-in storage and a ceramic finish for the 512GB and 1TB models.

It's a small thing, but it's nice that after two years of complaints, Samsung has listened to users and released software that will allow you to remap the Bixby button to open another application.

Pros: Bright and high-contrast AMOLED screen, long battery life and plenty of useful tools cameras. Ability to wirelessly charge from another device.

Minuses: at night and in low light, pictures taken with the Galaxy S10 Plus are not as detailed as when using the Pixel 3's night mode. The ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is not always fast and accurate. Tends to slip out of hands and surfaces, especially if they are not perfectly smooth.

Price: 46490 rubles.

Peculiarity: The best Android smartphone.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• screen 5.5″, resolution 2160×1080
• camera 12.20MP, auto focus
• 64GB memory, no memory card slot
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• 4GB RAM
• battery 2915mAh
• weight 148g, WxHxD 68.20×145.60×7.90mm

Why we chose Pixel as the best Android smartphone at the moment? Thanks to the excellent software Google. The main feature of the Pixel 3 is the Google Assistant, which can be integrated with other services such as Gmail and Calendar. This is usually useful - especially the Assistant's new ability to answer calls on your behalf. (Yes, it sounds crazy, but it actually helps fight spam calls). On the other hand, the constant notifications, tips and tricks are annoying, but luckily you can disable these features.

In addition, bright and clear photos taken with just one rear camera are impressive in this phone. That being said, Pixel rivals, including the OnePlus 6T, iPhone XS, and Galaxy Note 9, need two cameras (and sometimes more) to capture the same quality shots.

Pros: takes great photos even in very low light, can shoot widescreen selfies. The device is waterproof and has wireless charging.

Minuses: there is no possibility to expand the memory and headphone jack.

1. Apple iPhone XS Max

Price: 106990 rubles.

Peculiarity: The best smartphone of the year.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with iOS 12
• dual SIM support (nano SIM+eSIM)
• screen 5.8″, resolution 2436×1125
• dual camera 12MP/12MP, autofocus
• memory 512GB, no slot for memory cards
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• weight 177g, WxHxD 70.90×143.60×7.70mm

And because of its 6.5-inch screen, this unit looks like a mini-cinema that you carry in your pocket.

XS Max is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. That is, the device can withstand immersion to a depth of two meters for up to 30 minutes.

The XS Max Dual Rear Camera delivers superb photos even in low light, with an aperture that lets in up to 50 percent more light without sacrificing sharpness. In addition, you can manually adjust the depth of field after shooting.

Another small and pleasant fact: face recognition is faster on the iPhone XS Max than on the iPhone X. This is due to improved algorithms in iOS 12.

Pros: Big and beautiful OLED display, ultra-fast A12 Bionic processor, longer battery life than iPhone XS, superior cameras with Smart HDR and better bokeh.

Minuses: lack of fast USB-C charging from the box.

Updated 10/12/19. Added Samsung Galaxy A50 and OPPO Reno 2.

Xiaomi Mi 9

• three cameras 48 / 16 / 12 MP
• memory up to 8/128 (or 12/256) GB, no slot for memory cards
• battery 3300 mAh

The updated flagship Xiaomi Mi 9 became the company's first gadget with a triple camera. He shoots perfectly - you can see examples of photos in ours. AI-powered smart features not only help you take cool shots, but also monitor optimal power consumption, so even with a 3300 mAh battery, the gadget lasts up to two days without recharging.

Another new addition is the bezel-less design with a drop instead of a bang and the return of the wireless charging function. The back here is made of mirror glass with an unusual iridescent effect and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Black, blue and pink models will appear on sale.

With over 370,000 points on AnTuTu, the new Xiaimi Mi 9 has become one of the most powerful Android smartphones. And this is not surprising, because it runs on the top-end 7-nm Snapdragon 855 processor. In the maximum configuration, the gadget will receive 8/128 GB of memory, it will be possible to buy a model in March 2019. Also on sale will be a separate model with 12/256 GB, but its price and release date are still unknown.

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+

• 6.2″ or 6.4″ screen, QHD+ resolution (2960×1440)
• triple camera 16 MP F/2.2 + 12 MP F/1.5-F/2.4 + 12 MP F/2.4
• 8/128 GB memory, memory card slot
• battery 3400 mAh or 4100 mAh

February 20 Samsung introduced new line, which includes three smartphones: the affordable S10e, S10 and S10+. We included the S10/10+ in our rating, but the S10e is also a flagship, albeit with reduced specs. But the two older models are not much different: except that the plus version has a larger screen, two front cameras and a more capacious battery.

The novelties received large AMOLED screens with cutouts for the front cameras. Both smartphones are powered by an octa-core Exynos 9820 processor, equipped with a triple camera with support for artificial intelligence and 8/128 GB of memory. In the top configuration, S10 + received as many as 12 gigs of RAM and 1 TB of storage! Another feature of the S10 is that the smartphone can serve as a wireless charging station. From it you can recharge smart watches, headphones and even other smartphones.

The main feature of the iPhone Xs Max has become a large frameless screen - this is the first large smartphone among those released by Apple (in September 2019, the iPhone 11 Pro Max was also released with a similar 6.5-inch diagonal). The Xs Max model got the opportunity to use two SIM cards, one of which - eSIM - has recently begun to work in Russia. While communication from virtual operators is quite expensive, but in the future the situation may change.

iPhone takes great selfies latest version iOS 12 and running on a powerful processor Apple A12 Bionic. Unlocking through face recognition on the model has become faster, and the camera now allows you to adjust the sharpness of pictures after shooting.

Nevertheless, the previous iPhone X remains relevant in 2019 - the gadget still has excellent cameras and powerful stuffing. In addition, after the release of the Xs line, prices for the "tens" became lower - you can buy an iPhone X already from 55,000 rubles.

iPhone 11 Pro

In 2019, Apple delighted fans of brand fans with new smartphones: iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. The novelties have become more powerful than previous models and received one additional camera each - the base 11th model has two of them, and the firmware has three. Given that previous iPhones are also quite productive and shoot well, we will not include the iPhone 11 Pro in the overall top 10 smartphones of 2019 - nevertheless, there is not much new in the new products.

In 2020, the company will release another line of iPhones - and here we are waiting for interesting innovations in them that will compensate for the lack of those in the 11th models.

Huawei P30 Pro

• OLED screen 6.5", resolution 2340x1080
• triple camera 40 MP (f/1.6) + 20 MP (f/2.2) + 8 MP (f/3.4), TOF sensor
• memory up to 8/256 GB, slot for HUAWEI NM memory card
• battery 4200 mAh

One of the best camera phones of 2019 will certainly be relevant in 2020. The AI-enabled triple camera takes some really cool shots - you'll find plenty of examples in our review. The model received a large OLED display with curved edges, a teardrop cutout and an under-display fingerprint sensor. As a processor, the top-end Huawei Kirin 980 based on the 7nm process technology. The model comes in 8/256 GB modification and supports manufacturer's branded memory cards.

The model has good autonomy and is quickly charged - by 55% in the first 30 minutes. Also, the smartphone supports wireless charging and can itself act as a charging station. The equipment list of the novelty also includes WLAN-ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, IP68 - in general, everything is as it should be for a flagship. The price is the same flagship - about 60,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

• screen 6.39″, resolution 2340×1080
• dual camera 12/12 MP
• memory up to 10/128 GB, without slot for memory cards
• battery 3200 mAh

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is the long-awaited novelty of 2019. In the top configuration, the gadget will receive 10 GB of RAM! Why a smartphone has such a large amount of RAM is not yet clear, but on paper such characteristics look impressive. The frameless screen of the gadget also attracts attention: the front camera and all the sensors are hidden in a retractable block. The only thing that is not impressive is the small amount of the battery - 3200 mAh seems too small for such a large screen. However, fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 promises to save the day.

The smartphone went on sale on February 7, and DxOMark experts have already evaluated its shooting quality and placed the model in fifth place in their camera phone rating. The main camera here is double - 12 + 12 Mp, the front one is also equipped with two matrices - 24 + 2 Mp. Also at MWC 2019, a special version of the gadget was presented - .

Oppo Reno 2

• screen 6.5″, resolution 2400×1080
• four cameras 48 / 8 / 13 / 2 MP
• memory 8/256 GB, slots for memory cards
• battery 4000 mAh

The OPPO smartphone features incredibly fast charging: the gadget supports VOOC Flash Charge technology and charges up to 40% in just 10 minutes! However, fast charging is not the only advantage of the model. First of all, this is a camera phone that can take great pictures. There are four main cameras, and the front one is hidden in a fin module that slides out of the case.

The gadget received a record amount of built-in memory for the manufacturer - 256 GB. At the same time, memory cards can be used with a smartphone. The processor here is not a flagship, but a rather powerful Snapdragon 730. And, of course, there is support for the current Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC interfaces.

LG V40 ThinQ

• screen 6.4″, resolution 3120×1440
• triple camera 12 / 16 / 12 MP
• battery 3300 mAh

One of LG's latest flagships is the V40 ThinQ. Its main feature is as many as five cameras: three main and two front. Like all devices in the line, the smartphone supports a lot of smart features and settings for mobile shooting. The screen of the new model has grown to 6.4 inches, and the frames have become narrower. The back is made of frosted glass, not glossy, like most "dirty" ones.

The gadget is powered by the powerful Snapdragon 845 coupled with 6 GB of RAM. Another feature of the model is an advanced musical filling in the form of a 32-bit DAC and Boombox speaker. By the way, at MWC 2019, LG showed the updated V50 ThinQ with 5G support. We wrote more about the new product.

LG also has a similar but less expensive model that came out in early 2018. The smartphone is also powered by Snapdragon 845 and comes with smart features that help you take good pictures in any lighting conditions. However, it only has two main cameras and a slightly smaller screen - 6.1 instead of 6.4 inches.

HTC U12 Plus

• screen 6″, resolution 2880×1440
• dual camera 12/16 MP
• memory up to 6/128 GB, memory card slot
• battery 3500 mAh

HTC U12 Plus became the first smartphone with a "transparent" back. In the color "Transparent blue" on the cover of the gadget you can see the battery, antennas and cables of components. HTC calls its design "Liquid Surface" or "fluid surface". We will not argue about the practicality of such a solution, but the design looks great.

DxOMark praised the image quality of the HTC U12 Plus and put the smartphone in third place in their rating (as of the end of 2018). The gadget is equipped with a dual camera 12 + 16 megapixels with a telephoto lens and optical stabilizer. To create cool photos in low light, the smartphone uses HDR Boost technology, in which the U12 Plus takes several shots with different exposures and combines them into one frame.

Samsung Galaxy A50

• screen 6.4″, resolution 2340×1080
• camera 25 / 8 / 5 MP
• memory up to 6/128 GB, memory card slot
• battery 4000 mAh

In the category “best smartphone under 20,000 rubles”, the Galaxy A50 is confidently leading. In the official Samsung store, a model with 64 GB of internal memory can be bought for 17,990 rubles. The device is equipped big battery at 4000 mAh. The gadget will definitely be able to last one and a half to two days without recharging. By the way, there are some more interesting models in the 2019 Galaxy A line - you can find an overview of the A50 and A30.

This model uses a separate slot for memory cards (up to 512 GB) and two slots for SIM cards. The device runs on the proprietary Samsng Exynos 9610 processor and pulls all popular 3D games. There is also support here Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC is a great set for a smartphone for 18,000 rubles. Plus, in the Galaxy A50 three cameras are installed, which promise decent picture quality. The only drawback of the model is the plastic case, which, in general, can be protected with a case.

Honor 8X

• screen 6.5″, resolution 2340×1080
• dual camera 20/2 MP
• memory up to 4/128 GB, memory card slot
• battery 3750 mAh

Another inexpensive but powerful smartphone - Honor 8X - has become a bright novelty in 2018. In addition to the attractive design, the smartphone received a good dual camera with support for artificial intelligence functions that help optimize shooting settings.

Each user has individual requirements for a mobile phone. Some buyers value high-quality cameras, others want great sound, and others need a large display that is convenient for watching videos. But in all cases, a person wants to enjoy the fast and stable operation of a smartphone, in which there is no place for freezes, brakes, slow interface and similar things. To do this, you need to choose a phone with a productive hardware that can handle any application. Our rating of the best smartphones with powerful processor.

The best inexpensive smartphones with a powerful processor (up to 10,000-15,000 rubles)

If you do not expect to use your phone for many years, or if you are not primarily interested in games, but stable work demanding applications, then for this it is completely pointless to take a smartphone with top-end “stuffing”. Already for 15 thousand smartphones are offered that can cope with almost all games at low graphics settings, and any software for their hardware is child's play. By the way, such smartphones will be an excellent choice for schoolchildren who need a good, but not too expensive phone. They will make the students happy. Yes and ordinary users, whose budget is in the range of 10-15 thousand, the trinity presented below will appeal to you.

1. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 4/64GB

The first smartphone in the ranking is represented by a solution from the popular Chinese brand Xiaomi. The Redmi 5 Plus model is in many ways reminiscent of the popular state employee Redmi Note 4X, launched on the market in 2017. The novelty has a similar design and similar characteristics:

1. Snapdragon 625 processor;
2. graphics chip Adreno 506;
3. 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM.

However, the Full HD display installed in Redmi 5 Plus received a 2: 1 aspect ratio and rounded corners, and the Menu, Home and Back touch buttons located under the screen migrated to the system interface.

The battery capacity of the new product has become slightly smaller and now amounts to 4000 mAh. But, judging by the reviews of the smartphone, the autonomy of this has not deteriorated at all. Moreover, the updated version of MIUI has made the power consumption even better.

Advantages:

• attractive appearance;
• actual aspect ratio;
• excellent level of autonomy and performance;
• price-quality ratio;
• "Iron" is enough for any tasks;
• better camera than Redmi Note 4X;
• support fast charging function.

Flaws:

• no NFC support.

2. Honor 8C 3/32GB

If you have a budget of 12-13 thousand rubles, we recommend choosing an inexpensive smartphone with a powerful Honor 8C processor. It has a large 6.26-inch display with a resolution of 1520x720 pixels (19:9 ratio) and a dual main camera (13 and 2 MP). Also, the smartphone boasts a smart fingerprint scanner and a capacious 4000 mAh battery.

If 32 GB of internal storage is not enough for you, then you can install a memory card up to 256 gigabytes in a slot separated from a pair of SIM cards.

As for hardware, it is represented by a productive but energy-efficient Snapdragon 632 chip, an Adreno 506 graphics chip, and 3 GB of RAM. The body of the smartphone is made of plastic, available in three colors. For its price, its quality is not good, but if you always carry your phones in a case, then you can ignore this minus. But without a case, the device will be scratched pretty quickly.

Advantages:

• recognizable appearance;
• high-quality large screen;
• excellent performance;
• comes with a cover;
• convenient system shell;
• nice price tag
• autonomy about 2 days;
• separate microSD slot.

Flaws:

• plastic case;
• mediocre camera.

3. Meizu M6 Note 16GB

If your budget is minimal, but you want to get hardware at the level of the Redmi 5 Plus described above, then pay attention to the Meizu M6 Note. At one time, it was the first device from a Chinese manufacturer based on a Qualcomm chip. The display of this smartphone has the usual aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels (diagonal 5.5 inches). The phone is not only equipped with a powerful processor and a good 4000 mAh battery, but also 3 GB of RAM. And all this for a modest 8 thousand rubles! True, there is only 16 GB of permanent memory, and in order to expand it, you will have to sacrifice one of the SIM cards. The main camera is also unimpressive, especially its second module, which is installed more for trend following than for real use.

Advantages:

• productive "stuffing";
• metal case;
• affordable cost;
• well calibrated display;
• touch-mechanical button mTouch;
• Attractive Meizu style design.

Flaws:

• little built-in storage;
• not the best main camera.

The best phones with a powerful mid-range processor

The smartphone market is constantly changing, thanks to which today it is possible to get a powerful hardware platform suitable for any applications and demanding games even in relatively inexpensive devices. Moreover, for about 20 thousand, manufacturers offer not sub-flagship, but top-end processors installed in smartphones worth 50,000 rubles and more. However, a good “stuffing” is not the only thing that smartphones from the middle class can boast of. price segment. We will talk in more detail about all the advantages of such smartphones using the example of three models from leading Chinese companies.

1. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6/64GB

Opens the second category practically perfect smartphone With good processor and a large battery - Pocophone F1. For a reasonable price, it offers an excellent design, a high-quality polycarbonate body (there is a carbon version), two main cameras of 12 and 5 MP (IMX363 and S5K5E8), only slightly inferior to the flagship Mi 8, as well as a capacious 4000 mAh battery and even 3 .5 mm connector.

The only drawback of the smartphone is the lack of an NFC module in it. However, this is quite logical, because otherwise the Pocophone F1 would create direct competition with the top-end Mi 8. In addition, not everyone uses contactless payment even if it is possible, but otherwise this smartphone is perfect.

As for the hardware, it is enough for any task. The device received a powerful Snapdragon 845 processor, Adreno 630 mobile graphics accelerator, 6 GB of fast RAM and 64 gigabytes of permanent storage, which is expandable through a tray combined with a pair of SIM. The display is great too! It is made using IPS technology, has a diagonal of 6.18 inches, a resolution of 2246x1080 pixels and amazingly accurate color reproduction.

Advantages:

• beautiful design;
• high performance;
• excellent autonomy;
• affordable cost;
• stunning display;
• good cameras;
• RAM and ROM sizes.

Flaws:

• no NFC;
• no video stabilization.

2. Huawei Mate 20 lite

The second place is occupied by a popular smartphone with a powerful processor from Huawei. The Mate 20 Lite has a bright and saturated 6.3-inch display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio (2340x1080 pixels) that is different from most competitors. The cost of the monitored device starts from 18 thousand, but most sellers offer a smartphone for 20,500 rubles, being a direct competitor to the Pocophone F1. For such an amount, the device offers very worthy characteristics:

1. proprietary processor Kirin 710 (8 cores, maximum frequency 2.2 GHz);
2. productive graphics core Mali-G51;
3. 4 gigabytes of RAM;
4. 64 GB storage.

The latter can be expanded with microSD memory cards up to 512 GB. However, for this you have to sacrifice one of the Sims. It's nice that the manufacturer has not forgotten about NFC, so you can pay for purchases with your phone through Google Play.

Advantages:

• battery life;
• balanced filling;
• nimble operation of the system;
• attractive design;
• large and bright display;
• there is an NFC module;

Flaws:

• slippery and easily soiled case;
• the notification indicator is hard to see.

3. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S 6/64GB

If you are satisfied with the characteristics of the Pocophone F1, but you cannot do without NFC, then choose the Mi Mix 2S smartphone, which is also manufactured by Xiaomi. The hardware platform of this model is similar to the device described above. But its appearance is noticeably different not only from its “brother”, but also from other competitors.

Firstly, there is no cutout here, although the Mi Mix 2S's 5.99-inch display occupies exactly the same front panel area (82%). This is achieved due to identically thin frames on three sides. The chin is larger here and the front camera is hidden in it. Secondly, the body of the smartphone is made not of polycarbonate, but of ceramics. It is very beautiful and quite durable, which adds to the premium device.

One of the key advantages of the Mi Mix 2S smartphone, in addition to a powerful platform, is an excellent camera. 12-megapixel cameras are installed here Sony modules(IMX363) and Samsung (S5K3M3) with apertures of f/1.8 and f/2.4, respectively. According to the DxOMark rating, the phone is a direct competitor to the iPhone X, only a point behind it in video quality.

Advantages:

• current frameless design;
• advanced hardware platform;
• availability of wireless charging;
• NFC for contactless payment;
• good main cameras;
• quality speakers;
• stylish ceramic case.

Flaws:

• there is no moisture protection;
• frontalka placed not very convenient;
• there is no 3.5 mm jack (there is an adapter).

Smartphones with the most powerful processor

We note right away that smartphones with Snapdragon 855 were not included in this list. Devices based on this processor have only recently begun to be presented by manufacturers, but even those that were demonstrated to the public at the recent CES 2019 exhibition have not yet reached Russia and Europe. However, the cost of such smartphones promises to be quite high, so we recommend taking a closer look at solutions based on Snapdragon 845. Devices with it can be found for less than 30 thousand, and the performance of this “stone” will last for many years.

1.OnePlus 6 8/128GB

All you need to know about the great OnePlus 6 is that it is the choice of customers who want a stylish, productive and reliable device for any task. If this fact is not a weighty argument for you, then just take a look at what a phone with a good processor from a well-known Chinese brand offers for 29 thousand rubles:

1. Great screen. The "six" has a 6.28-inch display (19:9 aspect ratio, resolution 2280x1080 pixels), made using AMOLED technology.
2. Lots of memory. Users will have enough RAM, which is 8 GB, and permanent memory in the amount of 128 gigabytes. True, the latter cannot be expanded.
3. Flawless design. The OnePlus 6 is completely made of glass and looks amazing. True, due to the chosen material, it will turn out to be slippery and rather easily soiled, so it’s better to buy a case right away.
4. Excellent cameras. The main modules at 16 and 20 MP shoot perfectly in any conditions. The same applies to the front camera, which will appeal to selfie lovers.

As for the battery, its capacity is 3300 mAh. This is a good indicator, but with active use of the battery, it will still last strictly until the evening. With a moderate load, users can safely count on one and a half to two days.

Advantages:

• the speed of the operating system;
• the manufacturer retained the headphone input;
• no unnecessary software in the shell;
• lever to select the mode (sound / vibration / silent);
• phone operating time on a single charge;
• stunning Samsung display.

Flaws:

• not everyone will like the glass case;
• despite the AMOLED screen, Always On does not work here;
• there is no full protection against water and dust and optical zoom x2.

2. Xiaomi Mi8 6/64GB

In reviews, Xiaomi smartphones regularly receive positive ratings. Users are attracted by the excellent design, high-quality assembly and high performance of the devices of the Chinese manufacturer, which it offers at a very affordable price. So, for the Mi 8, the buyer will have to pay from 24 thousand rubles, and taking into account the chosen hardware, this cost is extremely attractive.
Outwardly, the phone resembles new iPhones, so an inexperienced user from afar may well confuse them. The display of the monitored solution is made using AMOLED technology, and its resolution is 2248x1080 pixels. The smartphone is equipped with a large 3400 mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 4+ (from the bundled charger from 10 to 100%, the device charges in an hour and a half).

Except appearance Xiaomi's current flagship borrowed face unlock from Apple. The reliability of this function in the devices of the Chinese brand is slightly lower, but it is still higher than a conventional fingerprint scanner.

Mi 8 also deserves praise for its excellent rear camera, containing a pair of 12 MP modules. In terms of image quality, it is comparable to Samsung's Galaxy S9 Plus and outperforms the Pixel 2, OnePlus 6T, and iPhone X (according to DxOMark).

Advantages:

• high performance hardware
• excellent cameras;
• first-class main cameras;
• finger or face unlock;
• autonomy and charging speed;
• luxurious appearance;
• build quality.

Flaws:

• no wireless charging;
• easily soiled and slippery back cover;
• the manufacturer abandoned the 3.5 mm jack.

3. Apple iPhone Xr 128GB

“Wait, but you didn’t take a top-end iPhone,” many of you will say, and they will be right. But we focused on the processor, and in all new Apple devices it is similar - A12 Bionic. This mobile "stone" was the first in the world to be produced using a 7-nanometer process technology, bypassing even desktop counterparts. It includes 6 cores, including 2 high-performance ones that are involved in difficult tasks, while 4 are energy efficient and are required for simple applications. This made it possible to increase the speed of applications by 15%, and energy efficiency by one and a half times at once, as demonstrated by the A11 Bionic.

The diagonal of the screen of the novelty is between the top Xs and Xs Max, amounting to 6.1 inches. But its resolution is slightly lower than that of both devices - 1792x828 pixels (324 ppi). The display production technology is also different for the “budget” iPhone, it is IPS. From this, the picture practically did not lose, but the manufacturer failed to make equally thin frames (the screen occupies 80.3% of the front panel area versus 85.4% for the Max version). The autonomy of the younger modification is the best in the line and is equal to 11.5 hours of continuous surfing the Internet when using 4G networks and a brightness of 150 nits (Xs Max has almost an hour less).

Advantages:

• Face ID unlock speed;
• one of the most powerful processors today;
• large display with good calibration;
• the best autonomy among the new iPhones;
• first-class main camera (12 MP, f/1.8).

Flaws:

• The kit does not include a PSU for fast charging;
• The device does not come with a 3.5 mm adapter.

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 128GB

The next smartphone the best processor for today - Galaxy Note 9 from the Samsung brand. This is a great choice for business and creative people, as well as for users who want the most advanced Android smartphone available on the market today. Depending on the region mobile phone can be equipped Snapdragon processor or Exynos, and memory in any of the versions is available 6 and 128 GB.

The main difference between the Galaxy Note 9 and its competitors is the stylus. It allows you not only to draw and take notes on the phone screen, but also to take photos remotely, switch tracks and presentation slides, play videos, and so on. If necessary, the stylus can be used to capture an arbitrary part of the screen, saving the result as a picture or video, and perform other tasks.

The smartphone is equipped with a capacious 4000 mAh battery that supports fast and wireless charging. At the same time, despite the huge 6.4-inch screen with Quad HD resolution and a ratio of 18.5: 9, such a battery is enough to compete on an equal footing with the iPhone Xr described above.

Advantages:

• great display with high ppi;
• hardware platform power;
• impressive amounts of memory;
• good battery life;
• dual main camera;
• multifunctional stylus;
• dust and moisture protection according to the IP68 standard.

Flaws:

• useless Bixby button;
• high price of the phone and accessories.

What is the most powerful and fastest smartphone to choose

We have reviewed the most best models powerful smartphones for 2019 in different price categories. The performance of budget phones is roughly comparable, because they are based on similar or similar characteristics. Among the top phones, the clear leader is the iPhone Xr, built on the basis of the modern A12 Bionic, but Android competitors with the Snapdragon 845 are not far behind the leader. The same chip is offered in two mid-range devices manufactured by Xiaomi. However, the solution from Huawei is not too far behind the competitor and deserves you to spend 18-20 thousand rubles on it.