Which phone to choose so that it has good equipment and high rate price quality? Everything is very simple: we analyzed the most popular user requests and their purchases on Yandex.Market and selected for you popular phones by price and quality in 2019. This rating includes devices with modern filling and excellent workmanship. And, as it turned out, phones from the budget and middle price segment are in the greatest demand.
What was taken into account when choosing a particular model, in addition to high popularity? First of all, it's price, then ease of use, modern design, a set of the most requested features, performance, image quality and battery life. All smartphones selected in this rating have no problems with this, and you can safely rely on them in these categories.
As expected, the top manufacturers included Xiaomi, Samsung, but there are also devices from Huawei and Asus. To make it easier for you to navigate your budget, we divided the devices into 3 groups by cost: up to 10,000 rubles, up to 20,000 rubles and up to 40,000 rubles. And we will start, according to tradition, with relatively expensive, but the most equipped phones, and then we will talk about the most popular devices from the middle and budget segment.
The most popular phones under 40,000 rubles
This category includes smartphones with the best performance, but at the same time having a very high demand in the domestic market. However, we note that if it were not for the price restrictions, then the iPhone X would have been included in it due to its price (its price is from 60,000 rubles), because. almost twice as many people bought it (according to data for the last 2 months) than the Samsung Galaxy S8 + 64GB (about 40,000 rubles). And we'll start with the last one.
Samsung Galaxy S8+ 64GB
The smartphone has become especially attractive in the last six months, when the price for it has fallen by almost half from the starting one. Most stores sell it for more than 40,000 rubles, but there are offers for less than 30,000. Top-end stuffing, a chic camera, excellent workmanship, a frameless screen rounded at the edges - this is what gives this model high popularity. Separately, we emphasize the presence on board huge amount sensors, including a gyroscope, compass, barometer, fingerprint and iris scanners.
Advantages
large AMOLED screen 6.2 inches with a resolution of 2K (2960x1440)
high-quality dual camera with f / 1.7 and the ability to shoot video in 4K
rich equipment, including included AKG headphones
Flaws
Not a very durable battery for such a screen
There are complaints about the work of HDR in the camera
Xiaomi Mi8 6/64GB
This device immediately after the announcement in Russia became a bestseller thanks to the successful combination of rich filling and a fairly affordable price at the start of sales. is the most inexpensive smartphone with top-end hardware (it can be found on the Web at a price of about 25,000 rubles). It will provide the owner with high performance due to the most powerful to date Snapdragon processor 845 and the presence of all kinds of sensors, including a dual GPS module, a pressure sensor, a gyroscope, etc. The Xiaomi Mi8 has a well-proven dual camera with an artificial intelligence function.
Advantages
Powerful processor
High-quality AMOLED screen 6.2 inches
Rich stuffing, including pressure sensor, dual GPS, NFC
Flaws
Not very durable battery
No IK sensor
The face scanner is currently only available for Asian countries.
ASUS ZenFone 5 ZE620KL 4/64GB
This device received a modern appearance, including a frameless Full HD + screen with a notch, a dual camera with F / 1.8 and the ability to shoot video with support for 60 frames.
It is worth noting that in this model, although the Snapdragon 636 processor is installed, it provides the smartphone with a smooth and fast work in the interface and applications.
The battery is able to power the phone at medium loads up to 3 days.
The most popular phone models under 20,000 rubles
The best-selling smartphones in Russia 2019 were out of the average price category- from Xiaomi, Samsung and Huawei. Of course, phones from Honor, Sony, Nokia and other well-known brands could also be included in this list. they fit perfectly in this price range. But we have selected only models with the highest demand according to Yandex.Market data.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 4/64GB
Top popular phones 2019 in the middle price category tops Redmi smartphone Note 5, above all for the excellent combination of price / quality. In it, the company managed to realize a wonderful design with slim body and quite an acceptable screen size of 5.99 inches with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 corresponds to the fashion for framelessness and, at the same time, quite classic - there is a narrow area above the screen for a speaker with sensors and a front camera, as well as a small chin at the bottom.
There is also a dual camera 12/5 MP with f / 1.9, which takes pictures at a very good level. In addition, in addition to two SIM cards, one of the slots can be used for a microSD memory card. The manufacturer did not stint on the battery - 4000 mAh, which can be called the most capacious among the devices of this class. And the legendary Snapdragon 636 processor will ensure fast and smooth operation in the interface and applications.
Advantages
Excellent ergonomics, fast operation
High-quality Full-HD screen
Good dual camera
Capacious durable battery
Flaws
The big screen won't suit everyone
Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB
In terms of equipment, this device could be attributed to budget models. However, the price of the Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB at about 13-16,000 rubles forces us to place it in the middle price segment.
The smartphone has a modern design and a very high-quality dual 16/5 MP camera with F/1.7, which allows you to take good pictures in dark conditions. At the same time, the manufacturer installed here only a 720 × 1480 HD screen, though with an AMOLED matrix, which produces a juicy picture even under direct sunlight.
The heart of the Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) is a rather old but quite powerful Snapdragon 450 processor, which is equipped with Chinese phones for 5-6 thousand rubles. The type of connector for charging here is still micro-USB, but the battery is quite capacious - 3500 mAh. And it's worth considering that Wi-Fi in this model is only supported up to 802.11n.
Advantages
Quality camera
Enduring battery
Flaws
Not very powerful processor
HD screen
Huawei P20 Lite
This representative Huawei phones has a fashionable design of the case made of aluminum and boasts excellent filling. The Full HD screen has a comfortable 5.84-inch diagonal, which, combined with framelessness, provides it with very compact dimensions of 148 × 71x7.4 mm.
The side faces have a matte finish and this prevents the smartphone from slipping out of the fingers and provides a pleasant tactile sensation. Users note clear sound when talking and a very long, up to 5 days, battery life with average use.
It should be noted that along with the port USB Type-C, the manufacturer left a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the bottom. By the way, they come with a smartphone, as well as a silicone case. The phone has an advanced dual camera 16/2 MP, but with an aperture of F/2.2, which is not very good for pictures in the evening.
Advantages
Great design
Metal body with brushed sides
Availability of NFC
face recognition
fast charging
Flaws
Medium capacity battery
Low aperture at the main camera
Huawei P smart 32GB
Along with the attractive appearance, one of the biggest strengths is the display. The 5.6-inch Full-HD screen (2160 x 1080 pixels) is really bright, delivering almost 575 cd/m2. The only thing to criticize is the colors that do not look as saturated on the screen as some of the competitors. This model has 32 GB of internal memory, of which about 23 GB are available to the user. But the smartphone has a separate slot for installing memory cards. The body is made of aluminum, as is the back cover, which houses the fingerprint scanner and dual camera.
Advantages
Good quality performance
Modern display
High operating speed
Flaws
Poor image quality in low light
Average battery life
The most popular phone models under 10,000 rubles
As expected, in this section selected smartphones from one manufacturer - Xiaomi. One could also talk about devices from other manufacturers, but, alas, in this price segment they usually have terrible stuffing, and therefore are not very popular with buyers. Of course, there are exceptions, for example, very high-quality and suitable models with a low price tag are made by BQ Mobile, Prestigio, etc. But, according to Yandex.Market, Xiaomi devices are still the most popular and three models became the leaders in the rating.
Xiaomi Redmi 6 3/32GB
This smartphone can be called an ideal option for people who care about convenience, reliability and functionality for very little money. That is why the Redmi 6 model is very popular not only on Russian market.
The phone has a very fast eight-core processor MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) clocked at 2 GHz and can be equipped with 3 or 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of internal flash drive.
The device has a quite high-quality dual main camera with 12 and 5 megapixel sensors, which is very rare for devices in this price segment. Last but not least, the smartphone comes with a modern Android 8.1 Oreo operating system with a proprietary add-on MIUI 9, which are regularly updated by the manufacturer.
Advantages
Modern design
Sufficiently powerful processor
Enduring battery
Decent camera
Flaws
Plastic body
Speaker on the back
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, supports the latest iOS version 12 and runs 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. New items have become more powerful than previous models and received one additional camera- 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. The smartphone also supports wireless charging and itself can 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 random access memory! 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. Only a small amount of battery is not impressive - 3200 mAh seems too small for such big 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 one 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.
Published a rating of the 20 best smartphones in 2019, taking into account the ratio of price and functionality of devices. The first place was taken by the OnePlus 7T Android smartphone. The recently presented iPhone 11 took second place. In third place is the OnePlus 7 Pro.
It would be easier to rank smartphones based solely on specs and the number of features each offers, but that would mean that the most expensive smartphones will always be in the top three - and these are not the first phones we usually recommend.
For us, one of the main factors in ranking and recommending a phone is its value in terms of its features. This is usually what drives people to recommend phones that may have fewer features or less sleek designs than ultra-premium models with six-figure price tags.
Here is a list of the top 20 smartphones in 2019:
Apple iPhone X
Advantages:
- Powerful A11 chip.
- 5.8" Super Retina OLED display.
- IP68 water resistance.
- The high price of the device.
- There is no headphone jack.
Price: 56580 rubles
LG V40
Advantages:
- System with three lenses and a camera.
- IP68 water resistance.
- 6.4-inch 1440p OLED screen.
What you might not like:
- The price is too high for a 2019 smartphone.
- Smartphone design.
Price: 34430 rubles
LG G8
Advantages:
- One of the lightest smartphones on this list.
- IP68 water resistance.
- 6.1 inch 1440p OLED screen.
- Nice dual lens system (one regular, one extra wide).
- Headphone jack with HiFi DAC.
- Rear fingerprint sensor.
What you might not like:
- Boring design.
- The hand gesture functions are useless and don't work well.
Price: 23990 rubles
Moto G7
Advantages:
- Among the best smartphones on this list.
- Premium design and materials.
- Good quality.
- Runs clean and simple version Android.
What you might not like:
- The secondary camera is solely for depth sensing.
Price: 15510 rubles
Razer Phone 2
Advantages:
- Profitable price.
- Incredibly smooth and fast 5.7" 120Hz 1440p display.
- Giant speakers.
- Unique design.
- IP67 water resistance.
- Wireless charger.
What you might not like:
- Giant frames.
- The camera does not compete with other phones on this list.
Price: 14560 rubles
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus
Advantages:
- Excellent quality.
- Narrow frames.
- Excellent battery life.
- Good camera.
- IP68 water resistance.
- 5.8" and 6.2" AMOLED screens with sharp 1440p resolution.
- Good quality.
- Rear fingerprint sensor.
What you might not like:
- The camera overprocesses photos.
Galaxy S9 price: 45990 rubles
Galaxy S9 Plus price: 48950 rubles
Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
Advantages:
- Device price.
- Powerful A11 chip.
- The iOS operating system is simple and intuitive.
- Great features and connectivity to the Apple ecosystem (Mac computers, Apple Watch, AirPods).
- Some apps tend to be higher quality in the Apple App Store.
- 4.7" and 5.5" Retina displays.
- Great camera. The iPhone 8 Plus has a dual lens system (one normal, one zoom).
- Touch ID, fingerprint sensor.
- Excellent battery life.
- IP67 water resistance.
- Wireless charger.
What you might not like:
- Old iPhone design 6 eras with large frames.
- There is no headphone jack.
iPhone 8 price: 37950 rubles
Price iPhone 8 Plus: 43610 rubles
Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
Advantages:
- Powerful A12 chip.
- The iOS operating system is simple and intuitive.
- Great features and connectivity to the Apple ecosystem (Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods).
- Some apps tend to be higher quality in the Apple App Store.
- Face recognition by face ID.
- 5.8 and 6.5 inch Super Retina OLED displays.
- Excellent system with two lenses (one normal, one enlarged).
- Excellent battery life.
- IP68 water resistance.
- Wireless charger.
What you might not like:
- High price.
- Face ID instead of fingerprint sensor.
- There is no headphone jack.
- Comes with a 5W slow charger.
Price iPhone XS: 66300 rubles
Price iPhone XS Max: 70200 rubles
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
Advantages:
- Profitable price.
- Good camera.
- Receives updates the moment Google releases them.
- IP68 water resistance.
- Selective camera with two lenses, one of which is an ultra-wide lens.
- Rear fingerprint sensor.
What you might not like:
- Short battery life.
- Not impressive design. The Pixel 3 XL has a massive notch.
- Single rear camera lens.
PriceGoogle Pixel 3: 30490 rubles
PriceGoogle Pixel 3XL: 41490 rubles
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Advantages:
- Smaller 6.3-inch AMOLED screen.
- Excellent battery life.
- IP68 water resistance.
- One of the most beautiful smartphones.
- Comes with a 25W fast charger.
What you might not like:
- No microSD card slot for expandable storage.
- Screen resolution 1080p.
- 8GB of RAM compared to 12GB as standard on the Note 10 Plus.
- No support for Samsung Super Fast (Optional) 45W Charger.
Price: 63870 rubles
iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
Advantages:
- New frosted textured glass.
- The iOS operating system is simple and intuitive.
- Great features and connectivity to the Apple ecosystem (Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods).
- Some apps tend to be higher quality in the Apple App Store.
- Powerful A13 chip.
- Face recognition by face ID.
- 5.8 or 6.5 inch Super Retina XDR OLED screens which are very bright.
- IP68 water resistance.
- Excellent battery life.
- Tri-lens system with excellent performance.
- Wireless charger.
What you might not like:
- High price.
- The base capacity of 64 GB is relatively small.
- Face ID instead of fingerprint sensor.
- There is no headphone jack.
- Not everyone likes the look of the triple camera system.
- iPhone 11 Pro Max is heavy.
- No 90Hz display.
PriceiPhone 11 Pro: 89990 rubles
PriceiPhone 11 Pro Max: 113990 rubles
Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus
Advantages:
- One of the most beautiful smartphones.
- Screen front with narrow bezels and no notch.
- Excellent battery life.
- Good system with three lenses.
- IP68 water resistance.
- MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
- 6.1" and 6.4" AMOLED screens with sharp 1440p resolution.
- Excellent quality.
What you might not like:
- The in-display fingerprint sensor is slow and inaccurate too often.
- The camera may overprocess photos.
PriceSamsung Galaxy S10: 55990 rubles
Price Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus : 58350 rubles
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
Advantages:
- Galaxy Note 10 with S Pen is a smartphone with maximum performance.
- Large 6.8-inch 1440p AMOLED screen.
- Excellent battery life.
- IP68 water resistance.
- One of the most beautiful smartphones.
- Screen front with narrow bezels and no notch.
- Good system with three lenses.
- MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.
- Comes with 25W fast charger and supports new charger Samsung device at 45 watts.
What you might not like:
- Too big.
- The in-display fingerprint sensor is slow and inaccurate too often.
- The camera may overprocess photos.
Price: 74990 rubles
Apple iPhone XR
Advantages:
- Good quality at a bargain price.
- Powerful A12 chip, same as in iPhones XS.
- The iOS operating system is simple and intuitive.
- Great features and connectivity to the Apple ecosystem (Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods).
- Some apps tend to be higher quality in the Apple App Store.
- Face recognition by face ID.
- Available in several colors.
- Same rear camera and selfie camera as the iPhone XS.
- 6.1" Retina LCD display.
- Wireless charger.
What you might not like:
- A single lens system that cannot take photos of pets or objects in portrait mode.
- Relatively low resolution 828p.
- There is no headphone jack.
- Face ID instead of fingerprint sensor.
- Comes with a 5W slow charger.
Price: 47990 rubles
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Advantages:
- Among the best value.
- Snapdragon 855, same as Galaxy S10.
- Smaller 5.8" AMOLED screen.
- IP68 water resistance.
- Dual lens system (one regular, one extra wide).
- Standard capacitive fingerprint sensor on the edge of the device.
- Slot for microSD memory cards.
- Excellent battery life.
- Has a headphone jack.
What you might not like:
- Simple design.
- Screen resolution 1080p.
- The camera may overprocess photos.
Price: 44490 rubles
OnePlus 6T
Advantages:
- Superior performance.
- Highly customizable.
- Excellent battery life.
- 6.41 inch AMOLED display.
- OnePlus revealed what it's launching android updates faster.
- super fast Charger included.
What you might not like:
What you might not like:
- No wireless charging.
- There is no official water resistance rating.
- The 6.67-inch display might be too big for some.
- There is no headphone jack.
- The curved edges of the screen are not to everyone's liking.
Price: 36790 rubles
The best Android smartphones of 2019 are selected from among the already compiled ratings of this year. We have collected different models, both in terms of size, functionality and price, based on consumer ratings, reviews and tests of reputable publications. Choose any phone you like from the list, because they are all good in their own way.
The average price is 27,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 5.97″, resolution 2340×1080
- three cameras 48MP/8MP/13MP, auto focus
- memory 128GB, no slot for memory cards
- RAM 6GB
- battery 3070mAh
- weight 155g, WxHxD 70.50×147.50×7.45mm
This smartphone offers best performance, which are in Android flagships 2019. And it looks very stylish at the same time - thin edges and a drop-shaped recess emphasize the bright screen with an AMOLED matrix.
Main Xiaomi camera The Mi 9 has a wide-angle lens and performed well in most conditions, putting the cheaper smartphone in competition with Google and Samsung models.
There are some annoying little things worth mentioning. including lack of waterproofing and software MIUI, which Xiaomi puts on top of Android. However, these shortcomings can be forgiven for the excellent value for money.
Pros: fits comfortably in the hands, fast Snapdragon 712 processor, there is fast charging.
Cons: the case slips in the hands, the average battery capacity is enough for a day of active use, there is no 3.5 mm Audio Jack.
The average price is 19990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- screen 6.2″, resolution 2270×1080
- dual camera 12MP/5MP, autofocus
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 4GB RAM
- battery 3000mAh
- weight 172g, WxHxD 75.30x157x8mm
Its 6.2-inch Full HD+ display has an 81 percent screen-to-body ratio. Not the most best result, but given the price of the Moto G7, it's impressive.
Inside the phone is a 3000 mAh battery that is well optimized and will easily last a whole day.
The rear camera is a combination of a 12MP lens and a 5MP depth sensor lens. The front camera is a single 8-megapixel lens. In good light, the pictures taken by the cameras contain a lot of detail, although they are far from the dynamic range of the Google Pixel 3.
Games like PUBG and Fortnite will only run on the Moto G7 at low to medium settings due to the not-too-powerful Snapdragon 632 processor. However, this smartphone is capable of running all the apps and games you want.
Pros: there is water protection (from splashes, not from immersion in water), there is a 3.5 mm jack, there is fast charging.
Cons: plastic case, not aluminum, no NFC.
The average price is 49,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6″, resolution 2880×1440
- 19MP camera, autofocus
- 64GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6GB
- battery 3330mAh
- weight 193g, WxHxD 73x158x9.90mm
This is one of the best Sony smartphones currently available. He works on a powerful mobile platform The Snapdragon 845 with 4GB of RAM has a medium capacity 3330mAh battery and a single 19MP rear camera.
The highlight of the XZ3 is a 6-inch OLED display with an impressive 537 ppi. That being said, the Xperia XZ3 doesn't have the weird 21:9 aspect ratio of the new ones. Sony models, sticking to the more traditional 18:9 ratio.
The Xperia XZ3 also does away with Sony's boxy design language, its thin bezels and nice rounded corners more reminiscent of the design of Samsung. The back panel is made of curved glass, so it fits well in the palm of your hand.
Pros: 3.5mm audio jack, looks better than the previous ones Sony phones, supports wireless and fast charging, waterproof case (IP65/68).
Cons: single rear camera.
The average price is 44,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.39″, resolution 3120×1440
- three cameras 40MP/20MP/8MP, auto focus
- memory 128GB, slot for memory card
- 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 Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is powerful enough to compete with the best gaming smartphones thanks to its top-notch specs. In the US, it comes with Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 855 chip, while in most other countries around the world, it comes with Samsung's own Exynos 9820 chip.
Pros: Samsung remains one of the few phone makers that hasn't abandoned the 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone is water resistant. It has an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 93.1%.
Minuses: high price for the version with 12 GB of RAM.
Android OS 9.0 (Pie) 2019 - what's new
The vast majority of smartphones in 2019 are equipped with Android 9.0 (Pie). Here are a few major differences from Android 8.0 and some older versions:
- Support for devices with a cutout on the screen (monobrow, drop).
- Improved notifications with reply options and hints.
- Updated interface and icon design, inherited from android oreo– Material Design 2.0.
- System support for 2 or more smartphone cameras.
- The volume control is now on the right and by default changes the volume of media, not calls.
- Ability to connect up to 5 Bluetooth devices.
- Improved speed, optimized power consumption.
- Phone overuse alert.
Already presented android version 10 Q, the first devices based on it will appear by the end of 2019, traditionally it will be the new Google Pixel.