Every month, new and improved smartphones appear in the mobile markets. Manufacturers take into account the requirements of users and try to please in all respects. But which smartphone to choose so that it can quickly and smoothly cope with the tasks. After all, we all know the situation when our device starts to slow down or freeze while working with applications or during games. And all this is because we often do not notice how we load the device by opening different applications at the same time. This requires a good processor to make the phone run much faster and not keep you waiting. Taking into account the feedback and requirements of users, we decided to rank the most powerful smartphones in 2017, which boast reliability and have a good balance of performance and functionality.

Nokia 8 Dual sim

Nokia has unveiled its flagship smartphone with the latest version of Android, powerful hardware and two cameras. The model received a small 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440. Perfect for connoisseurs of compact and neat devices. The elegant smartphone received cameras (main 13 + 13 megapixels and 13 megapixels front). Selfie lovers and vloggers will definitely appreciate the dual-sided shooting function, which allows you to use the main and front cameras at the same time, displaying two photos or videos on the screen. At the heart of the smartphone is a Snapdragon 835 paired with Adreno 540 video graphics. The phone has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory.

Main characteristics:

  • Android 7.1;
  • Screen 5.3 inches, resolution 2560×1440;
  • Camera: main 13/13 MP, front 13 MP;
  • Battery 3090 mAh;

Pros:

  1. The latest version of the OS;
  2. Double-sided shooting function;
  3. Fast processor;
  4. Great cameras.

Minuses:

  1. No notification led signal.
  2. Weak battery;
  3. Difficult to find accessories.

Samsung Galaxy S8

In sixth place we all know - the best frameless phablet from Samsung. The smartphone is famous for its "infinity" display, and this is a great success in terms of design. The Galaxy S8 is the best in every way. The smartphone received a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2960x1440 pixels. Game fans will be pleased with the fast processor and powerful graphics chip. Stable performance is also supported by RAM. The main camera received 12 megapixels, front 8 megapixels, the quality of photos does not lag behind its competitors.

Main characteristics:

  • Android 7.0;
  • Screen 5.8 inches, resolution 2960×1440;
  • Camera: main 12 MP, front 8 MP;
  • Memory: operational 4 GB, built-in 64 GB;
  • Processor 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, video chip Adreno 540;
  • Battery 3000 mAh;

Pros:

  1. Beautiful design;
  2. Good cameras;
  3. Moisture protection;
  4. Loud speaker.

Minuses:

  1. Slippery;
  2. Battery would like more;
  3. Price.

HTC U11

Recently, the public was presented with a novelty - HTC U11. This is the company's best smartphone, which demonstrates excellent performance and fast performance. U11 surprised with good sound, big battery and quality cameras. The top eight-core Snapdragon 835 processor and 6 gigabytes of RAM are responsible for the stability of the work. The smartphone works with two SIM cards with 4G network support. It is worth noting that no one expected such changes from the company. However, you have to pay for good quality, the price of your whim will cost around 35 thousand rubles.

Main characteristics:

  • Android 7.1;
  • Screen 5.5 inches, resolution 2560×1440;
  • Camera: main 12 MP, front 16 MP;
  • Memory: operational 6 GB, built-in 128 GB;
  • Battery 3000 mAh;

Pros:

  1. Large amount of memory;
  2. The latest version of the OS;
  3. Quality screen;
  4. Good sound;

Minuses:

  1. Mark Corps;
  2. Slippery;
  3. Price;
  4. Difficult to find accessories;

Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual

The top three in our ranking of the most powerful smartphones for 2017-2018 was headed by a smartphone from the popular Sony company. The design turned out to be very tempting, many buyers could not take their eyes off it. Sony do not look at other competitors and do not steal ideas, they have their own task - to bring the product to their own ideal, and it is worth noting that they are good at it. The cell phone runs on a Snapdragon 835 processor running an updated version of the OS - Android 8.0, few models have such an OS yet. The smartphone boasts excellent cameras that make high-quality and juicy pictures. There is enough memory for storing files, and if 4 GB is not enough, then there is 64 GB permanent. The smartphone could not please the battery, it was installed at 2700 mAh.

Main characteristics:

  • Android 8.0;
  • Screen 5.2 inches, resolution 1920×1080;
  • Camera: main 19 MP, front 13 MP;
  • Memory: operational 4 GB, built-in 64 GB;
  • Processor 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, video chip Adreno 540;
  • Battery 2700 mAh;

Pros:

  1. The latest OS version;
  2. Beautiful design;
  3. Quality build.

Minuses:

  1. Cameras are weak in low light;
  2. The battery holds weakly;
  3. The network and the Internet are lost;
  4. Poor quality GPS.

Despite the fact that the model was introduced recently, it has already managed to gain popularity among the public. On the forums, the device has only positive reviews, and for good reason. After all, this is the best smartphone that copes with the tasks as quickly as possible. The smartphone is well-assembled, has a large juicy 5.5-inch screen covered with protective glass Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone copes well with multitasking, the eight-core Snapdragon 835 processor is responsible for smooth operation. 6 gigabytes of RAM. A capacious battery ensures a long working time.

Main characteristics:

  • Android 7.0;
  • Screen 5.5 inches, resolution 1920×1080;
  • Camera: main 16/16 MP, front 16 MP;
  • Memory: operational 6 GB, built-in 64 GB;
  • Processor 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, 2450 MHz, Adreno 540 video chip;
  • Battery 3300 mAh;

Pros:

  1. Loud speaker;
  2. Nimble fingerprint scanner;
  3. Excellent cameras;
  4. There is fast charging.

Minuses:

  1. No moisture protection;
  2. Applications often crash and restart;
  3. Price.

A stylish and convenient smartphone is in second place in our TOP. For the umpteenth time, Xiaomi manages to surprise users with its high-quality mobile phones. The smartphone is assembled quite qualitatively, the case received moisture protection. The model flaunts a 5.15-inch screen with an oleophobic coating. The cameras (12 +12 MP and 8 MP) will take care of the quality of your photos. At the heart of the smartphone is a top-end Snapdragon 835 processor. Fast performance is supported by Adreno 540 video graphics, as well as 4 gigabytes of RAM for the full operation of any applications.

Main characteristics:

  • Android 7.1;
  • Screen 5.15 inches, resolution 1920×1080;
  • Camera: main 12/12 MP, front 8 MP;
  • Memory: operational 4 GB, built-in 64 GB;
  • Processor 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, video chip Adreno 540;
  • Battery 3350 mAh;

Pros:

  1. Good and juicy screen;
  2. Beautiful design;
  3. Stereo sound;
  4. Holds a charge for a long time.

Minuses:

  1. Weak front camera;
  2. No audio jack;
  3. Heavy.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

At first glance, the iPhone 8 Plus is nothing special. The design was not particularly worked on, it is no different from its younger brothers except for the rear window. With dimensions (78.1 × 158.4 × 7.5 mm) in the hand, the smartphone looks just huge, and it definitely won’t fit in your pocket. However, not everything is so bad, thanks to the 5.5-inch screen, you can comfortably watch movies, read books, play games and surf the Internet. The smartphone runs on an Apple A11 Bionic processor with 6 GB of RAM, which is enough for you to store files and documents. According to reviews of real owners, the battery lasts for a long time. As of October 2017, iPhone 8 Plus was recognized as the most powerful smartphone according to Antutu.

Until recently, no one could have imagined that in 2018 the most powerful smartphone in terms of performance is almost comparable to a full-fledged computer. It can be used not only for calls, but also for any other tasks, including games with colorful graphics. Our rating includes only the most powerful phones that occupy the leading positions in Antutu, which makes them the most powerful in the world today. Buying such a smartphone, you can be sure that its filling will remain relevant for at least a few more years.

Top 10 most powerful smartphones for 2020

Antutu: 478212

Price: 36,700 rubles for OnePlus 7T and 43,000 rubles for OnePlus 7T Pro

The most productive smartphone to date, according to the results of testing in Antutu, is the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro. Modified versions of the flagship are cheaper than most of the competitors, but surpass them in their power. They changed the design of the back, on which there was a place for a triple camera. It has incorporated the main, wide-angle and telephoto lenses. The glass from which the case is assembled is frosted, due to which it does not slip.

The OnePlus 7T has a few big highlights - a 90Hz refresh rate display, stereo speakers, and a new vibration motor. The world's most powerful smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor coupled with 8GB/256GB of storage.



2. OnePlus 7 and Pro

Antutu: 477166

Price: 36,590 for the Pro version

The list continues with another phone from OnePlus, released six months earlier. We are offered a frameless body with a retractable selfie camera, due to which we did not have to make cutouts in the screen. This is an important plus, thanks to which nothing distracts from working with content. The most important change has been made to the display, which now runs at a refresh rate of 90Hz. The margin of brightness is simply huge - 1000 cd / m2, and on top of that, the screen supports the HDR10 + format. Responsible for performance is the Snapdragon 855 processor coupled with 6/128 GB of memory. This is the best powerful Chinese Android smartphone according to the Antutu rating of 2020, which is second only to OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro in its performance.

3. Samsung Galaxy Note10+

Antutu: 449659

Price: 89 990 rubles

The model differs primarily in its design. She looks expensive, prestigious and spectacular. The image is displayed on a bright 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 3040 × 1440 pixels.

The company produces the Exynos 9825 processor in-house, and its capabilities are complemented by 12 GB of RAM combined with 256 GB of internal memory. To ensure that all this “goodness” does not run out quickly, a powerful 4300 mAh battery is used, which supports both fast and wireless charging. The selfie camera is one with a resolution of 10 megapixels, and the rear one includes a 12 megapixel main module, a 16 megapixel wide-angle lens and a 12 megapixel telephoto lens. There is also a fourth sensor - a 3D ToF camera that creates a three-dimensional image of an object. Among the most productive Antutu smartphones, the Samsung smartphone stands out for its IP68 waterproofing, excellent autonomy, sound and a stylus that opens up new possibilities for interacting with the device.

Antutu: 437682

Price: 25 950 rubles

The device received a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, which makes it the best flagship with a price of up to 30,000 rubles. The phone supports ultra-fast charging, has received an improved camera and support for DC dimming technology for AMOLED display. The screen is frameless. The front camera is now hidden inside and extends at the right time. It is unusual that an indicator of missed events is attached to it. If you want the best value for your money, then feel free to take the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro.

Antutu: 395619

Price: 51 819 rubles

The top adds to the best flagship Huawei has ever made. It occupies a leading position in terms of photo and video shooting in the DXOMARK rating, allowing you to get good photos under any conditions. To do this, the manufacturer equipped the novelty with a triple camera, in addition to which comes TOF.

Other advantages include support for fast and wireless charging, a capacious 4200 mAh battery, a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor and 8 GB of RAM.

Antutu: 380329

Price: 29 490 rubles

Honor's most powerful gaming smartphone it looks beautiful and incorporates all the top technologies, despite the fact that its cost is very budgetary. The holographic effect of the back of the device makes its appearance original and unforgettable. The edge-to-edge IPS display delivers crisp, clear images. The performance is provided by the proprietary HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor with 8-core architecture, assisted by 8 GB of RAM.

The main camera incorporates 4 lenses at once - 48 + 16 + 8 + 2 MP, which allows you to capture the most beautiful landscapes, conduct macro photography and get photos of excellent quality under any conditions. For storing games, music and photos, 256 GB of internal storage is intended.

7. Huawei Mate 20 - 357,000

This is the latest flagship of our rating, which was presented the other day. The novelty from Huawei received a new processor - Kirin 980, which gave a huge performance boost and allowed the smartphone to score the coveted 357,000 points. The manufacturer worked on this chip for a very long time and the result justified itself. This is the first processor among the entire Android segment, built on a 7-nm process technology. this alone gives a 20% increase in productivity and a 40% improvement in energy efficiency.

The chip structure contains 8 Cortex-A76 cores, which were also released recently and provide an increase of 70% compared to the previous generation. All this makes the Kirin 980 a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 killer, because it beat it in literally everything. The difference is very clear in synthetic benchmarks, as the Asus ROG Phone, which is now in second place in the ranking of the most powerful smartphones of 2018, is almost 60,000 points behind.

Huawei Mate 20 has everything that the best flagship should have - a 4000 mAh battery, top-end cameras with artificial intelligence and high-quality algorithms, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. All this was placed in a stylish glass case, which provides the ability to connect wireless charging. The Mate 20 is the most powerful smartphone to date and one you're sure to enjoy.

Pros of Huawei Mate 20:

  • 7nm processor, which is the best in performance and energy efficiency in the world;
  • Great design;
  • Fingerprint scanner built into the screen;
  • Top triple camera;
  • Good screen with almost no bezels;
  • Autonomy.

Minuses:

  • High price at launch.

8. Asus ROG Phone - 304,000

We continue to choose the most powerful gaming smartphone according to Antutu and it becomes Asus ROG Phone. The gaming focus can be seen in everything, starting with the design of the phone. The front flaunts a 6-inch AMOLED display with a ratio of 18: 9, along the perimeter of which they left minimal bezels. Above and below it are the speakers, which gives a full stereo effect.

The screen compares favorably with competitors in that it works with a refresh rate of 90 Hz, due to which we get the smoothest image possible. This is especially important in shooters during action scenes.


There is not only a dual camera with flash on the back, but also a large ROG logo with bright LED backlight. The novelty was also able to enter the top of the most productive smartphones in 2018 due to the fact that it has an efficient cooling system. To do this, two meshes were left on the back side, from which cold air enters the heat pipes, which guarantees effective cooling of the processor and other elements of the system.

Another feature of the Asus ROG Phone is that you can connect an external AeroActive Cooler to it, which connects to the side via a USB-C port and becomes active in X Mode.

Pros of Asus ROG Phone:

  • Futuristic design;
  • Good body ergonomics;
  • There are additional touch keys on the sides of the smartphone, which is useful in games and is a kind of feature;
  • Efficient cooling system;
  • First-class screen and cameras;
  • Good sound.

Minuses:

  • Outrageous price tag;
  • The battery, though 4000 mAh, but this is not felt. Visible poor optimization of the system.

9 Meizu 16 Plus - 291,000

If we talk about the most powerful phone in the world 2018-2019, then Meizu 16 Plus got very close to the leaders of the Antutu list. It uses the Snapdragon 845 processor - a 10nm chip with a frequency of up to 2.8GHz. It is paired with the Adreno 630 graphics accelerator. This gives a high level of performance that cannot be compared with the Kirin 980, but it will last at least the next few years to run games on the highest graphics. RAM 6 or 8 GB, depending on the chosen modification. This ensures good system performance and multitasking.

Pros of Meizu 16 Plus:

  • Excellent, and most importantly original design;
  • Good dual camera;
  • Minimum frames;
  • Lots of built-in and RAM;
  • An in-screen scanner that performs at a level above the competition.

Minuses:

  • Not outstanding autonomy results;
  • Lack of a slot for a memory card.

10. OnePlus 6 - 277,000

Understanding which is the most powerful Chinese phone released in 2018, one cannot fail to mention OnePlus 6. No wonder it was called the flagship killer - the smartphone is cheap, but it works faster than most competitors. Snapdragon 845 is responsible for performance, like many other representatives of our rating. 6 or 8 GB of RAM completes the picture perfectly, providing good performance even when running multiple applications at the same time.


Pros of One Plus 6:

  • The cameras just got better;
  • Beautiful high-resolution AMOLED display;
  • Price;
  • Fast interface;
  • Autonomy.

Minuses:

  • No support for wireless charging.

11. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 - 276 543

Mi Mix 3 is in the top 10 most powerful smartphones thanks to the same Snapdragon 845 processor, good amount of RAM and system optimization. This gives an impressive result and allows you to cope with any tasks today. On top of that, it also looks stylish. There is a large screen at the front, which occupies almost the entire area of ​​the front panel due to minimal bezels. The upper one is completely absent, and all the sensors are in the retractable mechanism.


Pros of Xiaomi Mi Mix 3:

  • Excellent screen without a cutout on top;
  • Slider design, which allowed to achieve maximum framelessness;
  • Stylish design;
  • Two cameras on each side - two front and two main.

Minuses:

  • Slippery body.

12. ZTE Nubia Z18 - 265,000

Speaking about the most powerful Android phones of 2018-2019, we must not forget about this successful model. It is cheap but offers great features and performance. Like the competitors described above, the Snapdragon 845 is the heart of the smartphone, which gives good performance under any conditions. There is a dual camera, a good battery and a display, but the interface will be a moot point, which is not to everyone's taste.

Pros of ZTE Nubia Z18:

  • Nice design;
  • Good cameras and autonomy;
  • Bright display with good detail.

Minuses:

  • A controversial interface that not everyone will like.

13. Vivo NEX S - 258 099

Vivo NEX S is included in the top of the most powerful smartphones, but its characteristics are the same as those of the models described above, so we’ll better analyze the features of the frameless novelty. The first feature that has become one of the main trends of 2018 is the scanner built into the screen. In theory, it should be very convenient, but the solution still needs to be improved. The accuracy of operation is inferior to the traditional fingerprint scanner.

The second feature is the speaker, which is the screen itself. Almost the most powerful Chinese smartphone received a unique Screen SoundCasting technology, due to which the screen itself emits sound. The sound quality is good, but again inferior to a traditional speaker. The model was endowed with a retractable selfie camera design. When it is not needed, it is hidden in the case, but when you open the camera application, the mechanism works and the camera quickly leaves to be able to take a photo.

Pros of Vivo NEX S:

  • A number of revolutionary technologies - a retractable camera, a scanner in the screen and sound that comes from the display itself;
  • Good autonomy;
  • Large display with virtually no bezels.

Minuses:

  • No NFC
  • The scanner on the screen is not working as smoothly as we would like..

14. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S - 257 837

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is a bright representative of the top of the most productive smartphones of 2018, which can be considered as a gaming one. This is facilitated by the flagship Snapdragon 845 processor, 6 GB of RAM and a borderless display, which is a pleasure to use. But the main thing is that this is the most powerful Xiaomi phone, where they also improved the camera, which for a long time remained among the shortcomings of the entire line.

Pros of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S:

  • Significantly improved camera;
  • Fast memory standard UFS 2.1;
  • Support fast and wireless charging;
  • Stylish design with minimal bezels.

Minuses:

  • No 3.5mm jack.

15. Xiaomi Mi8 - 257579

The list of the most powerful smartphones would be incomplete without Xiaomi Mi8 - a smart flagship on Snapdragon 845, which pleases with its price and performance. We are offered powerful hardware, which is enough for any purpose, suitable cameras and autonomy. The only thing is that the design is unremarkable, but this is more like an amateur.


Pros of Xiaomi Mi8:

  • AMOLED display with high resolution;
  • Good camera with AI;
  • Convenient and functional shell MIUI 10;
  • Price.

Minuses:

  • The case is slippery and gets dirty quickly;
  • No support for MicroSD and 3.5mm jack.

16. Xiaomi Black Shark - 257579

Xiaomi Black Shark is the first gaming smartphone from Xiaomi, which at one time was the first in the list of the most powerful phones according to Antutu. The device was designed specifically for gaming, for which it was equipped with a top-end processor, 8 GB of RAM and a liquid cooling system, which eliminates throttling even at peak loads. You can connect a joystick to your Xiaomi smartphone and play for your own pleasure.

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 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 casing.

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 gains 172,711 "parrots", its younger "brother" - a little 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 are 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 user's location, 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

The names of the fastest smartphone in 2018 deserve models that receive tests from 250 to 300 thousand points.

In August 2018, the list did not change much compared to the previous month, however, software updates led to a reshuffling of places.

TOP 10 fastest and most productive smartphones

Tab. 1. Comparative parameters of models.
ModelScreenMemory, GBCameras, MP

main/front

CPU/AnTuTu scoresBattery, mAhPrices, thousand rubles
Xiaomi Black Shark 5.99"6/64 (12+12)/20 Snapdragon 8454000 34
8/128 38
OPPO Find X 6.4"8/256 (16+20)/25 Snapdragon 8453730 74
Vivo Nex S 6.59"8/128 (12+5)/8 Snapdragon 8454000 44
8/256 49
One Plus 6 6.28"6/64 (16+20)/16 Snapdragon 8453300 45
8/128 49
8/256 55
Smartisan R1 6.17"6/64 (12+20)/24 Snapdragon 8453600 34
6/128 39
8/128 44
8/1024 87
Xiaomi Mi 8 6.21"6/64 (12+12)/20 Snapdragon 8453400 26
6/128 29
6/256 32
8/128 36
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S 5.99"6/64 (12+12)/5 Snapdragon 8453400 32
6/128 35
8/256 38
Samsung Galaxy S9+ 6.2"6/64 (12+12)/8 Exynos 98103000 66
6/128 70
6/256 75
Galaxy S9 5.8"4/64 12/8 Exynos 981059
4/128 62
Sony Xperia XZ2 5.7"4/64 19/5 Snapdragon 8453180 60

Xiaomi Black Shark

But the smartphone is not as expensive as most.

A feature of the device can be called the possibility of buying a special controller that turns the phone almost into a game console.

  • first place in the ranking of the most powerful smartphones AnTuTu;
  • better indicators of the amount of RAM (although the ROM is slightly inferior to the flagships of other brands);
  • long operating time without recharging, due to a decent battery;
  • relatively affordable cost of the model;
  • good quality selfies.

Michael V.: An excellent and very convenient gadget that can even be used as a game console. The speed and duration of work is impressive. The image quality is also decent, although the main camera could be better.

OPPO Find X

The OPPO Find X smartphone received 286589 points in the well-known benchmark test after updating the firmware, thanks to which it took the second place in the ranking.

The model received a good selfie camera with a resolution of 25 megapixels, and a fast-acting fingerprint sensor.

Although its price is considered one of the highest in the segment, which reduces the number of potential buyers.

  • stylish design with a large and high-quality screen with a resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels;
  • top hardware - especially in the version with 256 GB of ROM;
  • excellent quality of selfie shooting;
  • face recognition system.

Alice L.: Impressive performance model, with huge memory and diagonal. However, there are a lot of disadvantages, because of which I’m only thinking of buying a smartphone so far - a relatively small screen resolution, lack of protection against moisture and entering for headphones. Not quite satisfied with the price, which can only be profitable when compared with Samsung.

Vivo Nex S

In third place is the flagship Vivo Nex S, which scored 283877 points, with the same CPU as most other smartphones in the ranking.

When considering the parameters of the gadget, the dimensions of the “older” version of the drive (256 GB) and good cameras are impressive.

Among the features of the phone are a retractable selfie camera and a relatively high level of autonomy.

  • fast fingerprint sensor;
  • disguised front camera;
  • high speed battery charging;
  • huge screen size.

Maxim R.: For such parameters - quite an adequate price. If you look at the screen size - it's almost a tablet. It’s convenient to play, especially since it launches and, I think, will launch the most modern games for another 2-3 years. I also liked the fast charging speed. And the lack of a memory slot does not bother at all - why increase it even more if the RAM and ROM are here, like an average laptop.

One Plus 6

With an AnTuTu score of 282,644, the smartphone ranked fourth in terms of performance.

The model is distinguished by a fashionable display form factor (19:9) and a rather favorable cost for its capabilities.

The best option in terms of cost to performance ratio is the version with 128 GB of ROM - usually this amount is enough to solve the problems of most users.

  • not very high quality.
  • despite the relatively large number of megapixels, the photos come out worse than even better-priced models.
  • despite the fact that the smartphone is not too cheap - the cost of the "older" version is comparable to Samsung and Apple models.

Catherine V.: Very satisfied with my new phone - thin body, well-functioning software. I never rebooted due to freezes, as was the case with the previous Lenovo phone. Cameras are not perfect, but enough for me.

Smartisan R1

In AnTuTu, the smartphone of the little-known Smartisan brand in the domestic market receives 274729 points in August, which allows it to enter the top five.

The CPU of the model is standard for the TOP-10 - Snapdragon 845 (only equipped with a different processor).

And one of the main features is the ability to buy a modification with 1024 GB of permanent memory - the best indicator on the market for 2018.

  • slippery case, because of which the owner of the gadget should immediately purchase a suitable case;
  • easily scratched glass of the main chamber;
  • too high cost of a model with 1 TB of memory - given the fact that not every owner will need such a huge drive, it costs twice as much as versions with less ROM.

Nikita L.: Impressed by the phone's powerful hardware and fast performance in tests, it also performs well in games. There are advantages and firmware with, and the price category of the phone. The model with 128 GB of memory has one of the best ratios of cost to features.

Xiaomi Mi 8

For everyone else, both flagships may seem too expensive for their capabilities.

In those cases when a mobile gadget is bought to store a large amount of information, and the cost is almost irrelevant, it is unlikely that you will be able to find a more suitable option than Smartisan R1.

The fastest smartphone of 2018 is a gadget whose performance in the AnTuTu test exceeds 250,000 points. Most of the other parameters of these phones are also top-notch.

Technological progress has made it possible to fit into a regular phone such a “hardware”, which easily processes 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 major 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.

Flaws:

  • 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, here it is necessary to take into account 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.

Flaws:

  • 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 will 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.

Flaws:

  • 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.

Flaws:

  • 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.

Flaws:

  • 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 that match 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.

Flaws:

  • 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.

Flaws:

  • 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.

Flaws:

  • 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, most 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 the 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 a 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 Android smartphones, 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.

Flaws:

  • 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.

Flaws:

  • 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.