Sales of the new Nokia 8 Sirocco began today. On this moment the new product can only be bought in China; there is no information about sales in Russia yet, but it was stated that the phone will appear on the European market in April. We do not recommend that you buy this version in China, as it does not include Google services. However, this version of the smartphone should not be written off, because it can be considered for purchase as an albeit incomplete alternative.
Nokia made a serious impression at MWC this year, storming into the flagship race with its . This is an amazing smartphone in terms of design and technical specifications, but can it be put on the same level as Apple iPhone X?
Design and display
Undoubtedly, these two smartphones have an exquisite design. It is quite obvious that appearance The smartphone plays a big role for many, and Nokia has made serious progress in this matter. Not only is the Sirocco narrower and shorter, but it is further emphasized by its sleek, curved edges.
The iPhone X features a 5.8-inch Super Retina display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436. Meanwhile, the Nokia 8 Sirocco flaunts a 5.5-inch P-OLED with a resolution of 1440 x 2560. Both displays offer wide viewing angles, excellent detail and rich colors. However, the initial impression is that your eyes will rather prefer the Nokia 8 Sirocco's display - there's something about the way it produces colors that catches our attention when first introduced.
Camera
Another parameter that is also key when choosing a smartphone is the camera and its capabilities. On the camera front, it's no surprise that both smartphones feature the trendy dual-shooter configurations that are mostly used for portrait shots. However, from a superficial comparison, it is very difficult to understand whether the Nokia 8 Sirocco can achieve the same level of detail and sharpness that the iPhone X achieves.
Performance
The same can be said for performance. Nokia smartphone Sirocco, which received the . When first tested, it seemed quite fast. This is also explained by the presence of 6 GB here. random access memory. But who knows if it will maintain the same level of speed and performance a few months after its first use. One thing can be said about Apple: all the company’s flagships have always been distinguished by excellent performance indicators, this is one of the most strengths iOS devices.
Price
The key area where the Nokia 8 Sirocco has an advantage over the iPhone X is price. In China, the price of the smartphone is around 600 euros or 750 US dollars (although the manufacturer's recommended price was 749 euros). The Sirocco is a more affordable device than the iPhone X, with a starting price of $1,000.
Of course, this was only a superficial review, which cannot reveal all the qualities of this model. Obviously, if the Sirocco performs as well, upon closer examination, as the iPhone X in all the key parameters we mentioned above, it will strengthen its position in the market. mobile market and will allow you to collect the lion's share of clients.
If you don't constantly monitor the smartphone market, then it can be difficult for you to choose the right phone that you won't regret buying later. The site’s experts have collected for you answers to the most important questions about choosing a smartphone. Here you will learn how to choose the phone that is right for you, which phone is best to buy in 2018-2019, and how to save on your purchase.
What do you expect from a new smartphone?
Before buying a smartphone, you should decide on the set of features that you expect to receive. Do you need a powerful device or just a dialer? Do you want high-quality photos? Do you expect your smartphone to work for several days without recharging? Do you need a metal body and features like a fingerprint scanner, water resistance or bezel-less?
Today you can find a smartphone to suit every taste, but it is better to avoid some misconceptions. For example, if a phone has twice as many processor cores and RAM, the screen resolution and the number of megapixels of the camera have increased, then it will definitely be better. This is not entirely true. , obtained by our experts after testing devices in the laboratory and during daily use, clearly showed that many parameters and characteristics do not directly affect the quality of the phone. Therefore, if you have a smartphone from last year or the year before, then it is absolutely not necessary to change it precisely because of its “outdated” characteristics.
If you still decide to change your phone, pay attention to the constantly updated website compiled by experts. With it you can compare smartphones by various parameters or just find out which smartphone is the best today. This became possible due to the fact that for the first time all phones were tested using a single method. Also, every year we take stock by making selections, as we did in 2016, or by choosing best smartphones years, as, for example, they did it in and years ..
Which operating system should I choose?
The smartphone can work in the operating room iOS system, Android and some others, for example, on Windows. But these two OS are the most popular.
iOS — operating system from Apple, which runs everything portable devices companies: iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The main advantages of the system are ease of learning and a high level of optimization, and at the same time stability, high speed work and excellent compatibility with applications. Another plus is the constant system updates for most of the company’s devices, but keep in mind that older gadgets may slow down after updating. The main drawback of iOS is that the system is closed; for example, you can’t just download a movie from your computer or put a song on a call. iOS is also characterized by limited support for multimedia formats, and it is also impossible to replace many basic applications and change the appearance of the system without doing a Jailbreak - the operation of opening access to file system to expand the capabilities of the device. Just keep in mind that after Jailbreak you will lose the warranty on your gadget. Over the past couple of years, Apple has been working on fixing the shortcomings. For example, they are expanding the options for setting up the phone - adding support for third-party keyboards, the ability to transfer some media files to the iPhone without iTunes help and already allow you to remove some pre-installed applications. Also keep in mind that iOS devices are, on average, significantly more expensive than their Android competitors.
Android- operating system from Google with wide customization options. Standard browser, writing utilities text messages and calls, calendar, notes, keyboard, mail client- Most of these applications can be removed and others that are convenient for you can be installed. You can even change the appearance of the interface. This system has many settings and changeable parameters, and the number of applications and games for Android is huge. Cons - not so much high degree protection against malware, like in iOS, and the simultaneous coexistence of a huge number of models on different versions systems. This can lead to difficulties with optimization and compatibility with different applications and devices. Another drawback is the limited time support for the gadget. So, most devices receive system updates within a year or two, no more. Then you have to either buy a new device or stay on the old OS.
Windows Phone - operating system from Microsoft, which has almost disappeared from the market mobile devices. Its features are the “tiled” style and high speed of operation even on frankly weak hardware. The disadvantages of the system are an unintuitive menu and a small number of applications and games in the store. Now this system is living out its last days on smartphones; you are unlikely to find a Windows phone in stores, except perhaps a budget one.
What display diagonal is right for you?
One of the main parameters of a smartphone is the diagonal and screen resolution. The dimensions and such an important point as the ease of use of a smartphone directly depend on this.
Examples of smartphones with different display diagonals.
Less than 4.6 inches — compact smartphone with a small screen that is comfortable to hold in your hand, carried in any pocket (this is an important point in the summer, when we walk around in light clothes) and on which it is comfortable to talk even for a long time due to its small dimensions. The downside is that operating a smartphone with such a screen may be inconvenient at first. If you have big fingers or are choosing a smartphone for the older generation, it is better not to consider this option. Due to the increase in device diagonals, finding a phone of this size with good characteristics not easy. These are mainly budget or old phone models, for example. Exceptions include 4-inch or 4.6-inch.
4.6 - 5.3 inches— universal screen sizes. These can be either budget or mid-segment models, or flagship smartphones (for example,). If the diagonal is closer to 4.6 inches, the device fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and is easy to operate with one hand. A smartphone with a diagonal closer to 5.3 inches is not very comfortable to hold in your hand, but on a larger screen it is easier to work with small icons, play games, watch movies, read email, and so on. In this category, you will find both small phones (like the 4.7-inch) and larger models (like the 5-inch or 5.2-inch).
Over 5.3 inches— a separate term was invented for such phones: phablet (phablet, combination PHone + tABLET). Such devices combine the capabilities of a smartphone and a tablet, so they need to be controlled using two hands: with one you hold the smartphone, with the other you touch the screen. Phablets are difficult to carry in clothing pockets; most often they simply do not fit there. A device of this type is suitable for those who are willing to put up with the huge dimensions and corresponding inconveniences of a smartphone. But it seems that today this no longer bothers anyone, and people are willing to endure it for the sake of the big screen. Typical representatives of phablets are (5.5 inches) and (5.5 inches). There are also larger models, for example (6.44 inches).
What type of screen do you need?
Manufacturers of modern smartphones, as a rule, indicate information about the type of screen directly on the box. This can also be found in open sources (for example, on the manufacturer’s official website).
TFT/TN— screens based on this matrix are usually used in the most inexpensive smartphones. Key Features- low contrast, narrow color gamut, faded image and small viewing angles. Of course, when purchasing a budget smartphone, you should expect good quality there is no need for pictures. Owners of such a screen are extremely budget smartphones, for example, and.
IPS/S-IPS/PLS— screens based on such matrices have a natural color scheme, wide viewing angles and high level brightness Also this type The matrix has good readability in the sun - this is important if you often use your smartphone outdoors.
Some manufacturers use specific names to refer to this type. For example, HTC indicates “Super LCD” screens in its smartphones, while in reality it is the same IPS matrix. IPS matrices can be found both in inexpensive phones, like, and in flagship models, for example, in or.
AMOLED/Super AMOLED— previously, screens based on these matrices were used only in flagship smartphones Samsung, but now they can be found from other manufacturers, for example, in phones or. In addition, AMOLED matrices have spread to inexpensive models, such as . Distinctive features: very rich and contrasting colors, good viewing angles, wide color gamut, perfect black color display and energy saving. Disadvantages are the high price and “burn-out” of blue pixels over time, which is why the service life of such a display is shorter than that of screens based on IPS/S-IPS/PLS matrices. Also, some Super AMOLED screens use Pentile technology, which consumes less power, but when viewed closely, the image on them appears grainy and unnatural (with a red halo around letters, icons and other elements).
Screen resolution- another parameter that sometimes leads to confusion. It would seem that everything is simple - the higher it is, the better the image will be. But in reality, you are unlikely to see the difference in picture clarity between a 5-inch Full HD screen (1920x1080 pixels) and a 5.5-inch 4K display (3840x2160 pixels).
In our opinion, HD resolution (1280×720) is optimal for smartphones with a diagonal of up to 5 inches, and Full HD for phones with a screen larger than 5 inches. Extremely clear Quad HD, firstly, will only be useful for tablets or phones with glasses virtual reality, and secondly, this often has a bad effect on the autonomy and performance of the smartphone.
How to choose a smartphone camera?
It is believed that the more megapixels there are, the better the pictures - and this is true, but only partly. The quality of a photo depends not so much on the number of megapixels, but on the size and quality of the matrix, optics, image processing algorithms and a number of additional options. Therefore, first of all, we advise you to look at the quality of photos taken on your phone (you can test the camera yourself in a store or look at the pictures in reviews of the device). In our opinion, some of the best smartphones in terms of shooting quality are LG G6, iPhone X. Of the cheaper models, we can recommend any of last year’s flagships, for example, or. Among state employees there are also good cameras, for example, .
Photos of Huawei P10 Plus
What should the battery capacity be?
Predict time battery life smartphone based only on technical characteristics is impossible. It depends not only on capacity battery, but also on the “gluttony” of the filling, resolution, screen brightness, type of matrix, device optimization and, of course, the mode of its use. That is why we check the operating time and test the autonomy of smartphones using a single method. It would be wrong to call specific value for battery capacity and say that it is optimal. But we can still give you approximate guidelines for phones based on screen diagonal:
- for a smartphone with a display up to 4 inches, we recommend a battery capacity of at least 1400-1500 mAh;
- for a diagonal of 4-5 inches you will need a battery of 2000 mAh;
- with a screen from 5 to 5.5 inches - at least 2400 mAh;
- For displays larger than 5.5 inches, a battery of at least 3000 mAh is required.
What stands apart from other models are “long-lived smartphones” with huge-capacity batteries, such as the popular ones (5000 mAh) or (4100 mAh). There are also models with a battery capacity of 10,000 mAh, for example.
Do I need to pay attention to the case materials?
If you are buying a device based only on technical characteristics, then you can skip this point. In another case, before purchasing, you should decide what kind of smartphone you want: made of plastic, metal or glass. So, which phone should you buy? Let's figure it out in order.
Matte plastic is a commonly used material and is usually smooth. Plastic is inexpensive and practical, it does not leave marks or fingerprints, and if scratches appear, they are almost invisible. This material is used in .
Glossy plastic is a shiny plastic, usually plain, but sometimes with graphic effects on the surface. Such smartphones look impressive at first (especially on a store shelf). However, the “gloss” quickly loses its original appearance - the body becomes covered with fingerprints, greasy stains and scratches, which are clearly visible. Popular smartphones with a glossy plastic body - and.
Polycarbonate- one of the plastic options, externally something between smooth and glossy plastic. A universal material used in most Microsoft smartphones or any others, for example, an old or .
Coated plastic Soft-touch— plastic with a special elastic rubber-like coating that feels like a rubberized surface. Pros - a smartphone with a soft-touch coating is comfortable to hold in your hand; it will not slip out, even if you take it with wet palms. Disadvantages - after six months to a year of active use, the case begins to wear out: the “soft-touch” coating peels off and a surface with simple plastic is exposed. As an example of a device with such a coating, we give.
Metal- usually an aluminum alloy is used, less often - stainless steel. A smartphone in a metal case looks and feels more expensive in the hand than any plastic one. This effect is difficult to describe in words; it is much easier to understand it by simply holding such a phone in your hand. In addition, people always think that such a smartphone is more reliable. There are also disadvantages: painted metal wears out over time - the paint peels off, scratches and dents appear. The most popular smartphones using metal in the body - and .
Glass- hardened or simply with increased resistance to scratches and impacts. Used to protect the screen from damage and sometimes as an anti-glare layer. This material is used in almost all modern devices, usually glass Gorilla Glass from the American company Corning, DragonTail Glass from the Japanese Asahi Glass or others. There are smartphones on the market that are covered with glass on both sides, for example, and. It looks beautiful, but such surfaces get dirty and slip easily, and you are unlikely to be happy if you suddenly drop such a “glass” phone.
How productive should a smartphone be?
The performance of a smartphone depends on the processor, the amount of RAM, as well as its firmware and optimization. As a rule, everything modern phones are powerful enough for basic tasks and simple applications. And when buying a mid-level device (for example), you can reasonably expect that it will run any applications and heavy games, perhaps sometimes with graphics limitations.
If you need maximum performance, then take any modern flagship, for example, or. But a noticeable difference with the same “average level” will be noticeable only in the heaviest applications and games. Therefore, when choosing a smartphone, it is not at all necessary to focus only on top-end hardware. By overpaying for the flagship filling, you are most likely buying a supply for several years in advance. But during this time, the smartphone may well break down, or it will become outdated for some other reason (for example, the manufacturer will stop updating the operating system).
Some limitations and performance problems can only be noticed in the budget segment. Here we would advise focusing on at least 2 GB of RAM and at least four cores in the processor, with operating frequencies from 1.3 GHz, for example, like or. Going lower, you risk experiencing delays in the daily operation of the device.
How much memory should a smartphone have?
Any smartphone has a certain amount of built-in memory for storing user data: music, videos, photos and more. Cheap memory models may have 4 or 8 GB, but we would advise targeting at least 16 or 32 GB. Although today there are models with 64, 128 GB and so on. As additional option You may be offered a slot for a microSD memory card, but not all smartphones have it.
How many photos, applications and hours of music will “fit” in a smartphone?
Important: in any smartphone, part of the built-in memory is occupied system files and is not available to the user. The amount of such memory depends on specific model and manufacturer. If the smartphone's characteristics indicate 8 GB of memory, approximately 3-6 GB will be available to the user; if 16 GB is specified, about 10-13 gigabytes will be available. Before you buy a phone, consider how much memory you need.
16 GB— if you buy a smartphone mainly for calls, checking mail and the Internet, version will do with a built-in memory of 16 GB or even less. The presence of a slot for a memory card will allow you to expand this volume and store additional photos, audio and video.
32/64/128 GB- if you plan to use your smartphone as an MP3 player, store captured photos, play like on game console or make a DVR out of it, it is advisable to choose a phone with a memory capacity of at least 32 GB.
Smartphones with a memory card slot offer another 32 to 200 gigabytes of memory. Moreover budget models, as a rule, support microSD cards with a capacity of 32-64 GB, and more expensive devices - up to 200 GB. The expanded memory capacity will allow you to use your smartphone to the fullest: play games on it, listen to music, download and watch movies and TV series. But keep in mind that memory cards do not last very long and break easily, that is, one day you can suddenly lose data from it.
Greetings, dear readers and visitors to the Mobile Home blog! In the last article, I began publishing answers to readers’ questions about which phone is better to choose (read). Since the topic turned out to be voluminous, I decided to break it into several articles. A continuation awaits you today.
The article is structured as follows: first there is a question from the reader - then the answer to it. It's simple - don't get confused!)
If you have any questions while reading, feel free to ask them in the comments! And if you have a serious question regarding the choice of a mobile phone that has been brewing for a long time, write to! I try to answer quickly.
Questions and answers - part 2
Question:
Good day, Sergey! My husband uses 2 SIM cards Samsung phones for a long time, but somehow I have no luck with them (they break regularly). I don’t intend to give up using 2 SIM cards at the same time! Please tell me the brand and model of a quality one, preferably shockproof phone. Thank you in advance! Irina.
Answer:
Hello Irina! I can recommend the following. Since your husband’s phones are constantly breaking, as you say, it is likely that they will continue to break in the future (it happens that people have powerful energy and their equipment can’t handle it). Therefore, there is no point in buying an expensive phone.
Moreover, if you only need the phone for calls, then you shouldn’t overpay more. You can buy something from inexpensive Philips (they also last a very long time) or Samsung. Even if it breaks, it won’t be such a shame... If you need a smartphone, then there is an inexpensive one high quality model.
Decide, look, compare!
Question:
Hello, Sergey! I ask you to help. I have been using a dual-SIM Samsung GT-C3222 for a long time. In principle, I’m happy, despite the alternate activity of the SIM cards. There is only one problem - I can’t see well, I had to memorize the QWERTY keyboard layout by memory, by touch(. I use the phone mainly as a phone - for calls and SMS, rarely photos and videos. I tried to figure it out myself - I’m afraid I can’t handle it. Please advise the best option with taking into account vision problems. Thank you in advance. Best regards, Nadezhda.
Answer:
Good day, Nadezhda! You asked for advice on choosing a phone. As I understand it, you need the phone to have two SIM cards? I can recommend the Samsung C3752 Duos model. The advantages of this model for you:
1. You already had a Samsung, so it will be easy for you to get used to using another Samsung.
2. It has a larger screen (2.4 inches versus 2.2) and an order of magnitude higher resolution (240x320 versus 220x176).
3. It is possible to adjust the font size.
In any case, I advise you to test it first this model in the cabin cellular communication(Svyaznoy, for example, or MTS), and only then make a purchasing decision. Price - about 4000 rubles.
Question (but this question claims to be the most original):
The acute problem of choosing a life partner... a phone))) It should be:
1) SNOW-WHITE))) and also have:
2) HUGE amount of memory (100 GB of music on anyone!!!)
3) perfect Clear sound
4) very BRIGHT AND CLEAR images
5) application support
6) VERY INTELLIGENT sensor (read: not annoying to the owner!)
7) more or less clear camera
8) USER-FRIENDLY interface
9) cost up to 20-25 tr.
Well, that's all! I'm waiting for a detailed answer. Irina.
Answer:
Hello Irina! With your requirements, it will not be easy for you to choose a life partner!)) But everything can be solved! I offer you the following options:
1) Buying a white iPhone 4S would be ideal for you. It meets all your requirements: it has an excellent sensor, camera, the clearest screen, high quality sound. The cost of the 16 GB model is 22,000 rubles in the Sidex.ru online store. This is a Moscow store, verified. Prices are lower than everywhere else.
2) Next on the list. Don't want an iPhone? Don't trust online stores? Then a great choice is . The sensor is amazing, I tested it myself and liked it. The images are clear, the built-in memory is 16 GB, expandable due to microSD cards(64 GB). There is white color as you want. The price in Svyaznoy is 22,490 rubles. A month ago it cost 29,990 rubles, so the price has dropped seriously, it’s time to take it).
3) Expensive? Cumbersome? Spare money? You're right... There are options that are no less worthy. For example, white. Price - 15,790 rubles. in Svyaznoy. Excellent design. There are no complaints about the camera, sensor or performance. But the operating system there is not Android, as in Samsung, but Windows Phone 7. It is not as popular as Android, there are fewer applications for it. Moreover, Windows Phone 8 has now been released and it would be better to wait for phones on the new operating system.
4) Don't want to wait? Do you want everything at once? Then you should pay attention to HTC Desire C. It is also white. Price - 8490 rubles. The reviews are positive. It is even claimed that this phone is simply created for women)) Plus, it is not a shovel, like Samsung Galaxy S3, therefore, fits much more comfortably in the hand.
I suggest you pay attention to these 4 models. Don't buy right away. Come to a cell phone store and ask to see these phones. Hold it in your hand, use it, take a photo. Ask to see similar models. Perhaps your eyes will like something different. I am sure that you will choose a beautiful and good phone. I don’t advise you to splurge on expensive models, they quickly fall in price, and what’s the point... You can spend 10-12 thousand and buy a good one modern smartphone. If you like Samsung, then keep in mind that they charge a lot for the brand. And the design is a bit boring... Good luck with your choice! Write if you have any difficulties.
Question:
Sergey, good afternoon! While looking for articles on which smartphone is better to choose with two SIM cards, I came across your blog and was pleasantly surprised by your advice. Thanks for such a blog. But I still couldn’t find a definite answer to my question, and so I decided to write to you personally - asking for advice: today, what smartphone with two SIM cards would you recommend in the price category up to 15 thousand rubles? Or in other words, which one would you buy for yourself? Thanks in advance for your answer. Natalia.
Answer:
Natalya, good afternoon! Thanks for your interest in my blog.
You specified price category up to 15 thousand rubles. But they didn’t say what you want to see in this smartphone. If you're happy with an average camera, don't big screen,Android 2.3 then good option will be Samsung Galaxy Y Duos or LG Optimus L3.
If you need an option with a higher quality display, latest Android 4.0, but you don’t want to overpay for the brand, that is, the option is Alcatel OneTouch 993D. If important long work batteries, then choose Philips W632. And if it is critical that when talking on one SIM card, the second one is free (that is, a phone with two radio modules), then there is no choice at all. Among smartphones, there is only one such model - Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos.
Decide, Natalya, what exactly you want from a smartphone, then it will become easier to choose. Write if you have any questions, I will try to help.
Question:
I would be very grateful for any advice on choosing a phone with 2 SIM cards. I want to give a gift to my wife. Now she has 2 phones, because... there were 2 in the family mobile operator. The requirements are just a phone (calls, SMS, sometimes photos) without any “bells and whistles” due to age. AND better keyboard than the sensor. Price - 5-10 tr. Thanks in advance. Valery.
Answer:
Good afternoon, Valery! You can choose a smartphone according to your budget) But since you need a regular phone, then pay attention to the following models:
1) Fly MC180 - inexpensive (about 2500 rubles), there is a model in white. Judging by the reviews, the device is not bad, but there are problems with the T9 function for typing. Camera 3 megapixels. Overall, it’s worth the money, but if you choose something more serious, then:
2) Philips Xenium X623, price 5 tr. Here the camera is better, and the phone is built better. The main advantage is a long operating time without recharging. Philips are famous for this. But I don’t know whether it will suit your design. Look.
3) Another option is Samsung C3322. Workhorse, good build quality, convenient switching of SIM cards. The camera is really weaker - 2 megapixels. But the price is reasonable - about 3,500 rubles.
Choose! Come to a communication salon, ask to turn on these phones and test for yourself whether it is convenient for you. Perhaps in the process of this you will look at something else.
Question:
Sergey, I work at Elite Taxi. I would like to always have a phone with a navigator at hand. Since there is not always a navigator on the on-board computer. car. Which model do you recommend? Dmitriy.
Answer:
Hello Dmitry! For a taxi, I would recommend a regular navigator. Because a phone with constantly running GPS will eat up the battery in a matter of hours. In general, GPS is now available in all smartphones. But if you take into account the long operating time, I would advise Philips smartphones, for example, such as .
Question:
Good day. First of all, Happy New Year!!! Secondly... please help me decide on the choice of phone - I want to give myself a gift. The choice is between Samsung Galaxy Ice 2 or Philips Xenum v732 or Sony Sola. Before that there were simple phones, not sensory for sure. The priorities for me are: duration of operation, quality of speakers (communication), listening to music, Internet. WELL, SO THAT I UNDERSTAND SOMETHING after simple devices. Thank you in advance.)))) Maria.
Answer:
Hello Maria! Happy New Year to you! If your priority is the duration of work, then Philips has no equal. The Internet and listening to music will be available on all models (since Android is installed everywhere). As for the quality of the speakers, reviews of Philips note that the external speaker is not too loud. But in any case, you need to verify this yourself. As for Sony, I like the design of the phone better. But: 1) it is more expensive, 2) many people complain that it periodically loses connection (and this is the most important thing in a phone).
Review of phones for girls
Most companies produce smartphones that can be suitable for both men and women.
The quality of these phones and their design are not satisfactory, but most girls do not dream of them.
They like elegant models that are designed for women's hands. Such smartphones are lightweight and stand out from the mass of black phones with unusual color shades.
Requirements
What do girls want from phones?
A modern phone performs a lot of additional functions, so you need to choose it carefully. Female models also have a number of criteria by which they need to be selected:
Screen size
Smartphones are often used to watch videos, so the screen size should be at least 5 inches.
This is inconvenient to do on smaller screens. Despite the large screen, the phone should fit comfortably in a woman's hand, have rounded edges and be light in weight.
Camera
A smartphone must have an excellent camera, at least 8 megapixels, in order for the pictures to be of good quality.
The resolution of the internal camera is also of great importance, because with its help the girl will have to take selfies.
For the internal camera, 5 MP is enough. A camera with a lower resolution will not provide the desired quality of images.
Color
The design of the case is often no less important than the “filling” of the phone.
After all, every girl wants to stand out from the gray mass, to be special and unique.
If among regular phones While you can find models in all sorts of colors, smartphones with colored bodies are very rare.
Review of the best models
We have selected for you the most popular smartphones for girls in 2017 that meet all the stated parameters and, for convenience, we have divided these models into 3 categories:
Premium smartphones. These include devices costing more than 30 thousand rubles.
The best mid-priced phones. These are smartphones costing 15-30 thousand rubles.
High-quality inexpensive phone models for girls. They cost up to 15 thousand rubles.
| Category | Name | Cost, rub. | |
| The best premium phones for girls | 42 500 | ||
| 30 000 | |||
| 41 990 | |||
| The best smartphones in the mid-price category | 15 990 | ||
| 21 490 | |||
| 28 200 | |||
| The best cheap phones for girls | 6 400 | ||
| 10 375 | |||
| 12 770 |
Premium smartphones
Applications and games launch instantly. The phone screen has an oleophobic coating that prevents scratches on the glass.
The device body is made of aluminum. The phone has .
Characteristics
- Communication: 1 SIM
- Screen diagonal: 4.7″
- Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm
- Weight: 143 g
- Memory: internal 32 GB; RAM 2 GB
- Camera: main 12 MP; front 5 MP.
- Can work for a long time without recharging;
- It has good cameras for pictures;
- Durable body and scratch-resistant glass.
- No slot for additional card memory.
Best Mid-Range Phones
Huawei P9 Lite is the junior version of the company's main flagship.
This 5.2-inch smartphone is very similar to the Huawei P8, both in appearance and in technical specifications, but the P9 is cheaper and has a fingerprint scanner.
Girls will love the huge screen, clear and bright display image, high processor speed and good cameras for taking pictures. The phone body is made of aluminum.
The screen is glass. There is FM radio.
Characteristics
- Screen 5.2″
- Communication: 2 SIM
- Size 72.6 X146.8 X7.5 mm
- Weight 147g
- Memory: RAM 3 GB; built-in 16 GB, memory card supported up to 128 GB
- Camera: main 13 MP; front 8MP.
- Fast processor;
- Fingerprint scanner;
- Huge screen.
- There is no protection for glass from scratches.
The phone is fast, high performance, low battery consumption, thanks to the latest Qualcomm processor MSM8953 Snapdragon 625.
The elegant and thin metal body will appeal to even the most demanding girls.
Operating your phone is easy and comfortable, and a huge number of various applications available for the Android OS will help turn it into a universal pocket computer.
You can easily perform any office or everyday tasks on this device.
You can not only play games, enjoy music and watch videos, but also actively use the Internet, as well as shoot high-quality videos.
Excellent sound and bright, realistic images will appeal to all users. Available in several colors.
Characteristics
- Communication: 2 SIM
- Screen 5.2″
- Camera: 16 MP
- Battery: 2650 mAh
- Memory: 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal.
- Weight 144 g,
- Size: 73.98×146.87×7.69mm
- Large screen;
- Long battery life.
The modern version of Galaxy has a stylish body with beautiful curved lines. The gadget has a protection degree of IP68.
It is equipped with a high-capacity battery and is sold with pre-installed Android 6.0. The screen is protected by durable Gorilla Glass 4.
A convenient feature has been added called “On Screen”. It helps you find out the time or see a notification about a missed message without unlocking your smartphone.
Games on this device launch instantly. Helps you make high-quality videos Dual Pixel– a technology that causes the camera to instantly focus on the selected object.
Whether you're shooting at dusk or at night, the camera's high aperture (F1.7) lens allows it to capture just the right amount of light to capture a clear shot.
You can bring your photos to life by taking 3-second animated photos.
The phone takes high-quality selfies because front-camera has a flash.
The smartphone is reliably protected from dust and moisture. It will not fail even if it gets into water for a couple of minutes. The phone can work offline for a long time.
You can charge it to 50% in half an hour. There is a fingerprint scanner. The case is not afraid of falls. It is made of aluminum.
Characteristics
- Communication: 2 SIM
- Screen: 5.1″
- Memory: internal 32 GB, RAM 4 GB, supports memory card up to 256 GB
- Camera: main 12 MP, front 5 MP
- Size 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm
- Weight 152 g
- Durable housing;
- Front camera with flash;
- Fingerprint's scanner;
- Waterproof.
The best inexpensive smartphones
Meizu M5 will suit true connoisseurs of style and functionality. The slim body is elegant and lightweight. The smartphone has 3D 2.5D glass and an excellent camera.
The powerful processor guarantees fast access to all applications and good support when the phone is multitasking.
The smartphone has a multifunctional touch-mechanical button with a built-in scanner for fingerprint identification.
To create excellent photographs, the gadget is equipped with a main 13 megapixel camera. LED flash helps you take photos in the dark. All girls will like the beautiful caramel shades of the body.
Characteristics
- Communication: 2 SIM
- Screen: 5.2″;
- Camera: main 13 MP; front 8MP
- Memory: RAM 2 GB; internal16 GB;
- Battery 3070 mAh;
- Weight 138 g;
- Size 72.80×147.20×8 mm
Which phone to buy
All the models presented in this review of smartphones for girls deserve attention. If your budget is not limited, then choose the iPhone 7.
Among budget smartphones, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 can be considered the best. This model has good cameras, as well as the most durable screen and body.
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