Android is an operating system for smartphones and many other devices. It was originally developed by the Californian company Android Inc., which was then bought by the American search giant Google. Android's share of the global smartphone operating system market is 82.8% (2015 data from International Data Corporation). For comparison: iOS (iPhone operating system) has 13.9%, Windows Phone only 2.6%.
Android is good because both low-end models work on it, this is its difference from iOS; only expensive ones work on this OS. Fans budget models I can also take a closer look at Windows Phone, the new generation of which is called Windows 10 Mobile, but there are few applications for this OS ( due to the small number of users and unclear prospects), while in Google Play(the official app store for Android) there are more than 2.2 million of them, which is even more than the number of applications in App Store(the official app store for iOS), where there are 2 million of them.
In this rating, we will look at the best Android phones in different price categories. The rating included only smartphones running Android versions 5.1 and 6.0, because... Android 4 is already outdated, and so is version 5.0. As for the difference between the 5th and 6th Android, then, in our opinion, the advantages of the 6th Android are not too obvious, because This version of the OS can drain the phone faster than Android version 5.
10th place.
OUKITEL U7 Plus
average price in Russia - 5,670 rubles. You can buy OUKITEL U7 Plus on Aliexpress for 4.8 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The model from the Chinese brand, which went on sale in August 2016, received 56% of five reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of storage and 2 GB random access memory, there is a slot for external card memory. Supports two SIM cards. Main camera 8 MP, front camera 2 MP. Battery capacity - 2500 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner. 4-core MediaTek processor MT6737.
Well-known smartphone manufacturers delight fans with beautiful and powerful flagships on a regular basis. However, as statistics show, they are in greatest demand on the market (and form the basis of company revenue) inexpensive smartphones middle level. Not frankly ultra-budget models with minimal capabilities, priced up to $100, but budget smartphones with a price in the region of 10-15 thousand rubles. Our TOP is called upon to determine the best inexpensive smartphone of 2016 under 10 thousand rubles.
Selection criteria for the TOP best inexpensive smartphones of 2016
When compiling the TOP of the best inexpensive smartphones of 2016, several important criteria were taken into account.
- Price. The amount of 10 thousand rubles was chosen as the upper mark, the psychological limit of the budget segment. This price is affordable for most Russians and is not a serious blow to the wallet, so it is natural that the demand for smartphones in 2016 is very high in this price category.
- Popularity. The second criterion for placing a smartphone in the TOP 10 models under 10 thousand is popularity among compatriots. People's trust means decent quality of the company's products, so when choosing two candidates for one line in the rating, priority was given to the more “popular” one.
- Relevance. To get into the TOP phones of 2016, priced up to 10 thousand rubles, a smartphone must be released in 2016 and have current specifications.
The best inexpensive smartphones of 2016 - rating of 10 models under 10 thousand
The criteria for selecting smartphones in the TOP are listed above. It is important to note that the price indicated was not the lowest offer on the site (sometimes, due to a store error, a frankly incorrect price may be indicated, for example, 990 rubles instead of 9900), but the most profitable one, close to the average market price. To distribute places in the TOP 10 smartphones up to 10 thousand rubles, the ratio of cost and technical capabilities devices.
10th place: LG K10 K430DS, from 9500 rubles
The TOP of the best smartphones of 2016 under 10 thousand rubles opens with a product from a well-known Korean manufacturer, LG K10 K430DS. This is an inexpensive device that is a compromise between phablets and more compact devices. Its 5.3-inch display is created using IPS technology and has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels.
The smartphone does not have advanced parameters, but it is quite good. It has an octa-core MT6753 processor, Mali T720 MP3 GPU, and 1.5 GB of RAM. There is 16 GB of internal storage for data storage, and memory cards are also supported. All this runs under the latest Android 6. There is a 13 MP camera on the back, and a 5 MP sensor on the front.
The only thing that spoils the picture a little is the battery, whose capacity is only 2300 mAh. For such a diagonal, this is frankly not much. And although software optimization allows the smartphone to show normal autonomy, it is not at all outstanding.
9th place: Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime SM-G532F, from 7,750 rubles
Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is another product from a world-class brand, included in the 2016 budget smartphone rating. This is the second smartphone in the J-series line (after the frankly budget J1) equipped with more serious characteristics. It has a PLS display with a diagonal of 5″ and a resolution of 960x540 pixels. Not much, to be honest, but quite tolerable at such a diagonal (the pixels are not striking). 
This is the first samsung smartphone, created using MediaTek chips. It is powered by a quad-core MT6737 with Mali T720 MP2 graphics. Thanks to the low screen resolution, the smartphone is very fast and keeps up with mid-range eight-core processors. The Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime has 1.5 GB of RAM, 8 GB of built-in storage, and a slot for a flash drive. The device OS is Android 6.
The main camera of the smartphone, although it has a resolution of 8 MP, provides good photo quality. A 5 MP front matrix is also sufficient for its tasks. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, and the smartphone has good battery life.
8th place: UMI Rome X, from 4770 rubles
The eighth place in the TOP of the best budget smartphones of 2016 under 10 thousand is the little-known Chinese UMI Rome X, and there are good reasons for this. First of all, this is the screen: it has a diagonal of 5.5 inches, with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Yes, it’s sparse, yes, there is an air gap under the touchscreen, but in the ultra-budget class it’s difficult, if not impossible, to find a better screen. Stainless steel and fiberglass body back panel- they also decide. 
UMI Rome X doesn't shine with hardware, but that's not what makes it good. The quad-core MT6580 with Mali 400 MP2 graphics is enough for basic tasks, as is 1 GB of RAM. The built-in storage is only 8 GB, but there is also a MicroSD slot with hot-swap capability, as well as support for USB OTG flash drives. The operating system on board is Android 5.1.
One of the main advantages of a smartphone is its camera. The author of the article was unable to find something better in this price range for six months. And the secret is that it uses an 8 MP matrix, which was previously (3-4 years ago) installed in the iPhone and other flagships. In terms of camera, UMI Rome X can compete with devices 2-3 times more expensive. The 2 MP front camera with flash is also quite good. The battery capacity is 2500 mAh, which is quite enough for a day of mixed loads.
7th place: Doogee X5 Max Pro, from 6280 rubles
Doogee X5 Max Pro was included in the ranking of the best budget smartphones of 2016 for being one of the most affordable devices with a fingerprint scanner. There are cheaper competitors, but they have weaker hardware. Display Doogee X5 Max Pro - 5 inches, IPS, 1280x720 pixels. It's not perfect, but it's not bad at all in its price range. 
The smartphone is based on the MT6737 chipset, with Mali T720 MP2 graphics. There is 2 GB of RAM on board, which is already decent. Built-in memory is 16 GB, there is also a flash drive and OTG support. Pure Android 6 on board is also pleasing.
The 5 MP camera is the most weak link smartphone. Both the front and rear matrices are present here purely formally (quickly take a photo of text, or take a selfie, but nothing more). But the battery is the strong point of the device, as its capacity is 4000 mAh. This is enough for 2 days of moderate mixed loads.
6th place: ZTE Blade A610, from 9880 rubles
Rounding out the second five best budget smartphones of 2016 is another long-liver - ZTE Blade A610. This gadget is made in a nice case and attracts many sides. It is equipped with a bright IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels and a diagonal of 5 inches.
The ZTE Blade A610 chipset uses quad-core MT6735P. Three-dimensional graphics are processed by the Mali T720 MP2 accelerator. The solution is not the most powerful, but quite economical with normal performance. The smartphone has 2 GB of RAM, and the on-board storage has a capacity of 16 GB. There is also a slot for a memory card. OS ZTE Blade A610 - Android 6.
The smartphone camera resolution is 13 MP, which is quite good. There is a 5MP selfie camera on the front. The battery capacity of the smartphone is 4000 mAh. The combination of such capacity, a small diagonal and an economical processor will provide up to 3 days of moderate loads. In addition, the thickness of the case is only slightly more than 8 mm.
5th place: ZTE Blade Z10, from 9880 rubles
The TOP 5 budget smartphones under 10 thousand rubles opens with another ZTE - Blade Z10. This is a fashion smartphone in a thin body. It is universal in size, as it is designed to occupy a niche between compacts and phablets. The display diagonal on an IPS matrix is 5.2″ and the resolution is 1280x720 pixels. 
The ZTE Blade Z10, unlike its brother, runs on a Qualcomm chipset. The Snapdragon 425 is a new budget processor that is highly energy efficient. RAM on board - 2 GB, built-in storage - 16 GB. A memory card slot is also present. The device OS is Android 6.
The ZTE Blade Z10 has a decent 13MP camera that takes decent pictures. The front matrix with a resolution of 5 MP is also pleasing. The battery capacity of this device is not so large and is only 2540 mAh. However, due to the fact that Qualcomm's budget chips are slightly better optimized than MediaTek's, the battery life of the smartphone can be called good.
4th place: Meizu M3S, from 7350 rubles
Meizu M3S is a compact budget smartphone with the capabilities of more expensive devices. While keeping the price low, its performance is noteworthy, as are its other features. The device has a fingerprint scanner, and the 5″ IPS display is covered with 2.5D glass. Display resolution - 1280x720 pixels. 
The Meizu M3S chipset is eight-core MT6750, with a Mali T860 MP2 graphics accelerator. Onboard RAM is 2 GB, and built-in storage is 16 GB. There is a slot for a memory card, drives with a USB OTG interface are supported. The smartphone runs Android 5.1 OS with the Flyme add-on.
Primary resolution Meizu cameras M3S - 13 MP, has phase detection autofocus. On the front there is a good 5 MP matrix. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, with which the device demonstrates an above-average level of autonomy.
AndroidAuthority named the best Android smartphone of 2016. Who topped the objective ranking of the best Android smartphones? Who did users vote for?
If you are into smartphones, you often have to answer questions from relatives, friends and work colleagues about which phone to choose, which device has the fastest processor, best camera or the most durable battery. AndroidAuthority has identified the best Android smartphone of 2016 and offered its own answers to all these questions.
All title contenders "Best Android smartphone of 2016"- the latest flagships of eminent and young manufacturers - were subjected to a series of tests. During testing, the key characteristics of each phone were assessed: picture quality on the display, battery autonomy and charging speed, photo quality, sound in headphones and from speakers. To identify the winner in the “Performance” category, applicants were tested in all popular benchmarks.
The list of the best Android smartphones of 2016 that participated in the championship race looks like this:
How was the best Android smartphone determined?
To determine the best Android smartphone, AndroidAuthority specialists compiled an intermediate rating after each testing stage ( best display, best camera, performance, sound, battery). The category winner received 10 points, the silver medalist received 9, and then down the list. Then the points scored by smartphones were summed up and displayed average rating. The owner of the maximum average score and received the title “Best Android Smartphone of 2016”!
The best Android smartphone of 2016... OnePlus 3T!
After the not-so-successful OnePlus 2, the developers worked thoroughly on the bugs and created the excellent OnePlus 3. Then they took another step forward: they installed the best chipset available today, pumped up the battery a little, thanks to which they improved an already cool phone.
The OnePlus 3T performed outstandingly in benchmarks and battery tests. In the “Display”, “Sound” and “Camera” categories, the best Android smartphone of 2016 failed to take first place, but it confidently remained in the top five. As a result, the final first place, and this at a cost that is approximately 30% lower prices of the closest competitors!
So, OnePlus 3T fully justified its nickname “flagship killer”. The most powerful processor in tandem with 6 GB of RAM did their job: if performance and battery life are important to you, you won’t find a better Android smartphone. Especially in terms of price/quality ratio!
TOP best Android smartphones: incentive prizes
The OnePlus 3T is a real winner, but that doesn't mean it's time to write off other phones. Each model from the TOP best Android smartphones has strengths, which allow you to lead in one category or another.
Google Pixel XL
The first "made by Google" phone is guaranteed to get everything Latest updates Android is among the first, and without any add-ons or “branded” shells. It's also worth noting the excellent low-light image quality, which earns the Pixel XL an honorable mention.
Huawei Mate 9
The latest flagship of the company from the Middle Kingdom is equipped with an excellent Kirin 960 processor, which, in combination with a 4000 mAh battery and Full HD display, provides Mate 9 with an unconditional victory in the “Battery” category and a confident second place in the “Performance” rating. Without any pretense there Huawei Mate 9 can be called one of the best Android smartphones of 2016.
ZTE Axon 7
Ranked fourth in Performance, second in Battery, and consistently good in display tests, the Axon 7 proves you don't have to pay top dollar for Snapdragon processor 820, QHD screen and powerful battery. And since the cost of the ZTE Axon 7 differs little from the champion OnePlus 3T, it can be called one of the best Android smartphones of 2016 in terms of price/quality ratio.
Rating of the best Android smartphones: Audience Award
The ranking of the best smartphones from Android Authority is based on an objective assessment of key characteristics, but each user has personal preferences and likes, specific wishes and requirements. Therefore, AndroidAuthority specialists decided to go further and invited people to choose best phone by open voting method.
Interestingly, the voting results differ from the “official” results, but the winner of the ranking of the best Android smartphones is the same - OnePlus 3T. More than 1,000 users voted for it, and the full “audience rating” is as follows:
| Smartphone | Total votes | % | |
| 1 | OnePlus 3T | 1207 | 30% |
| 2 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | 1088 | 27% |
| 3 | Google Pixel XL | 474 | 12% |
| 4 | Sony Xperia XZ | 224 | 6% |
| 5 | LG V20 | 206 | 5% |
| 6 | HTC 10 | 202 | 5% |
| 6 | ZTE Axon 7 | 202 | 5% |
| 8 | Huawei Mate 9 | 193 | 5% |
| 9 | Xiaomi Mi 5 | 169 | 4% |
| 10 | Lenovo Moto Z Force Droid | 92 | 2% |
If you agree or disagree with the proposed ratings, please express your opinion. Leave comments under the article, join the discussion in the group
The rating was compiled based on reviews in Yandex Market (only those smartphone models that scored at least 40% of the fives were included in the top 10). The technical characteristics of the smartphone (the amount of built-in and RAM memory, the quality of the main and front cameras, the quality of the display) and the price-quality ratio were also taken into account.
IN this list Only flagships are included - i.e. models that are positioned by each manufacturer as the newest and best smartphones in model range. But the price is not affordable for everyone and can reach up to 60 thousand rubles. However, this does not apply to Chinese manufacturers. The quality of their products is often not inferior to smartphones from American, South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese brands, but the price is much cheaper. For example, the most cheap smartphone in this top it belongs to a well-known Chinese brand and costs just under 14 thousand rubles.
The rating includes the flagships of the 6 leading smartphone manufacturers in the world (Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi, Lenovo, LG), as well as models from the leading Japanese manufacturer Sony, the leading Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS, the famous American brand Microsoft and the not yet very well-known but the rapidly growing Chinese manufacturer LeEco, which made a splash by being the first in the world to release a smartphone without an analog audio output.
10th place. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM
The average price is 34,260 rubles. The flagship from an American company and the only representative of this rating running on Windows received 46% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. 20 MP main camera with optical stabilization, F/1.9 aperture and triple natural LED flash, photographic resolution 4992x3744, video recording in 4K format, front camera 5 megapixels. Other characteristics: 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, the newest of the generation Windows operating system system for smartphones - Windows 10 Mobile, 32 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, support for 2 SIM cards.
9th place. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
The average price is 47,500 rubles. The flagship from the leading Japanese smartphone manufacturer scored 62% of the top five reviews in Yandex Market. 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, Android 5.1 operating system, 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM, support for only one SIM card (there is a slightly more expensive Premium Dual model that supports 2 SIM cards). This model is recommended for those who need not just a smartphone, but also an excellent camera. Sony has stated that this model is the world's first 4K smartphone (4K means four times the resolution of Full HD). Every inch of the display is divided into 806 pixels, which makes the image extremely clear. The pixel density is 10 times higher than Full HD TVs and twice as high as most smartphones. The characteristics of the main camera matrix are amazing - 23 megapixels (the front one has 5 megapixels). You can capture frames from video: from videos shot in 4K format, you can select valuable frames and take high-quality 8-megapixel photos. Other advantages of the smartphone include a fingerprint scanner and water resistance. This smartphone has a cheaper (37 thousand rubles) version of the Sony Xperia Z5 with a traditional Full HD display; the Sony Xperia Z5 also has single-SIM and dual-SIM versions.
8th place. LeEco (LeTV) Le Max 2 32Gb
The average price is 19,800 rubles. Flagship smartphone from the Chinese company LeEco (formerly known as LeTV) was introduced in China back in April 2016, but in Russia the company officially introduced LeEco Le Max 2 only 5 months later, in September 2016. As of today, the model has scored 57% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. This model is notable for the fact that it became the first smartphone to lose an analog audio output, because LeEco decided to switch to the all-digital standard CDLA or Continual Digital Lossless Audio (a new standard for broadcasting digital audio content that avoids unnecessary compression and provides the consumer with music in the form in which the authors created it). After 5 months this innovation Apple company I used it on iPhone 7.
Of course, this is not the only advantage of the smartphone; just look at its technical characteristics and it becomes clear that this model can compete with the flagships of the leading smartphone manufacturers in the world: 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, the latest Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage space and 4 GB of RAM (no memory card support), support for two SIM cards. The main camera, using a Sony matrix, has a fantastic resolution of 21 megapixels, and the front one is also impressive with its 8 megapixels. As befits a flagship, the model has a fingerprint scanner. Battery capacity 3100 mAh. 4-core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 820 MSM8996.
7th place. Lenovo Vibe X3
The average price is 15,400 rubles. Vibe X3 is Lenovo's flagship (this company is one of the top three smartphone manufacturers in China and one of the top five in the world). This model went on sale at the end of February 2016 and today has received 71% of five reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. Main camera 21 MP, front camera 8 MP. The main camera has a Sony IMX230 Exmor RS sensor with phase detection autofocus. This model also features stereo speakers, thanks to which the smartphone can be a home theater.
6th place. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 32Gb
The average price is 12,700 rubles. This smartphone from the Chinese brand Xiaomi, which is one of the top 5 smartphone manufacturers in the world, received 77% of the five reviews in Yandex Market (see reviews about Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro). Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is the flagship version of the Redmi family, beloved by customers, whose sales in the world have already exceeded 110 million devices. This model went on sale in January 2016. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system, 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. Main camera 16 MP, front camera 5 MP. This model is the most popular Android smartphone in Russia, China, Hong Kong, India, Vietnam and Malaysia in the first half of 2016 (data from antutu.com).
5th place. Apple iPhone 7 Plus 32Gb
The average price is 70,800 rubles. The flagship from the iconic American company went on sale at the end of September 2016 and has so far received few reviews, so when determining its place in the rating, let’s take a look at its technical characteristics and price-quality ratio. Features: Newest operating room iOS system 10 (the sixth iPhone had iOS 9), 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM. Like all iPhones, there is no support for an external memory card and no support for a second SIM card. Talk time is 21 hours, standby time is 384 hours, music listening time is 60 hours. There is protection against water.
IPhone 7 Plus has a dual main camera (2 modules of 12 megapixels each). This sounds impressive, but it was used last year at Huawei smartphone Honor 6 Plus turned out to be not so impressive in reality, because... When analyzing an object with two sensors at once, blur occurs in those areas of the frame where this does not happen with standard focusing. Compared to the sixth iPhone, the aperture has been improved to f/1.8 (previously f/2.2), which allows 50% more light to pass through; six-lens lens; optical image stabilization (OIS) for photo and video shooting; Slo-Mo shooting in resolution up to 1080p; a special processor for processing information from the camera (Image signal processor), which does this 60% faster than before. Can the iPhone 7 camera be considered the best in the world today? Unfortunately for iPhone fans, this is not the case. The resource keddr.com conducted a blind comparison of cameras among its readers (when people compare only the quality of photos and videos, without knowing which model they were made of) of three flagships: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (which went on sale in March 2016), last year Apple iPhone 6s and Apple iPhone 7 Plus. As a result, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge camera won with a huge advantage; it won all 6 photo tests and one of two video tests, slightly inferior to the iPhone 7 in the quality of 4k video shooting. The seventh iPhone took second place, losing to the sixth iPhone in one photo test and one video test. The blind voting on the portal phonearena.com had the same results, where the 7th iPhone also lost to the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Therefore, we have to admit that today the iPhone 7 has only the second best quality camera in the world. As for the front camera of the 7th iPhone, it has a 7 megapixel matrix (the 6th iPhone has 5 megapixels, the Galaxy S7 Edge also has 5 megapixels, the LG G5 has 8 megapixels).
The creators of the 7th iPhone decided to abandon the analog audio output in their smartphones in order to switch to the fully digital standard CDLA or Continual Digital Lossless Audio. However, this is not a revolution at all, because... Back in the spring, the Chinese used this in the flagship LeEco Le Max 2. In practice, this means that standard headphones for the iPhone 7 will not work: either an adapter is needed, or wireless headphones from Apple, which are not cheap, namely $159, which at the current exchange rate is about 10 thousand rubles.
Why was it chosen for the rating? Apple model iPhone 7 Plus and not the standard Apple iPhone 7, which has a resolution of 4.7 inches? In my opinion, a 4.7-inch iPhone with a very modest resolution of 1334x750 looks anachronistic in 2016, when tablet phones (that is, smartphones with a screen of at least 5.5 inches and a resolution of at least 1920x1080) finally captured the world market. But the point is not even that, but the fact that in terms of technical characteristics, the 7th iPhone is a completely ordinary model with only 2 GB of RAM, while even Chinese flagships within 15 thousand rubles have 3 GB of RAM. The standard iPhone 7 doesn't even have interesting solution with 3 cameras (like the iPhone 7 Plus version). In general, owners of the 7th iPhone note that it has not made much progress compared to the iPhone 6s model, so only owners of iPhones produced in 2014 and earlier should switch to the 7th.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus has two more varieties: with 128 GB of internal memory and with 256 GB. But for the rating, the model with 32 GB was chosen because... This amount of memory is quite enough for the average user, and besides, this type is the most affordable, although 70 thousand is still a lot compared to the flagships of other manufacturers, so in terms of price-quality ratio, the iPhone 7 Plus is clearly not a leader, which prevents him from claiming first place in this ranking.
4th place. Huawei Nexus 6P 64Gb
The average price is 32,560 rubles. Nexus 6P is a joint development of the largest Chinese smartphone manufacturer (and third in the world) and Google, which owns the Android operating system. The collaboration between the two technology giants has produced excellent results. This model scored 70% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. The cameras deserve special praise. Specialists from the Phone Arena resource compared the cameras of the Nexus 6P and iPhone 6S Plus and gave them the same scores. The Nexus 6P's 12.3 megapixel main camera is equipped with laser autofocus and dual LED flash. The 8-megapixel front camera also has autofocus. Taking photos and videos is done using the Google Camera application, which is very easy to learn and use. At the top of the screen you can select scene modes, turn on the flash and HDR function, and set up timer shooting. At the bottom is the shutter release, switching between cameras and entering the image gallery.
3rd place. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb
The average price is 52,950 rubles. The flagship from the leading smartphone manufacturer in South Korea and the world went on sale in March 2016 and today received 43% of the five reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. There is a slot for memory cards up to 200 GB. Battery capacity - 3600 mAh. If the previous flagship Samsung Galaxy S6 (like all iPhones, by the way) supported only one SIM card, then the Samsung Galaxy S7 got rid of this drawback and supports 2 SIM cards. 12 megapixel main camera and 5 megapixel front camera. Samsung cites the following camera advantages as: this smartphone: Larger aperture lens (F1.7) and larger sensor pixels (1.4 microns) capture much more light, resulting in consistently clear, detailed photos even in low-light conditions; smartphones support technology Dual Pixel: All sensor pixels have two photodiodes, not one, which allows the sensor to focus as quickly and clearly as the human eye, and Dual Pixel technology ensures autofocus is so fast and flawless that you can capture even the sharpest movements in low-light conditions ; For the first time, you can capture movement in animated panorama mode. Comparative tests show that the Samsung Galaxy S7 camera is the best smartphone camera in the world today, even after the release of the 7th iPhone.
You can also note the possibility of very fast wireless charging and completely waterproof (you can shoot video for 30-40 minutes at a depth of 1 meter underwater). The always active screen will display useful information on a locked device. This feature is advanced enough to automatically turn off when the smartphone is in a pocket or bag, face down, or when the smartphone is almost empty.
2nd place. ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 64Gb
The average price is 25,690 rubles. The flagship from the leading Taiwanese manufacturer, released in June 2016, was so popular with users that it currently has 100% “A” reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: Android 6.0 OS, 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 64 GB of internal and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. Battery capacity 3000 mAh. Frame ASUS Zenfone 3 is made of highly durable Corning Gorilla Glass with rounded edges (2.5D technology).
Main camera 16 MP, front camera 8 MP. The slogan of this model is “Created for photography,” thereby positioning it as a camera phone. The main camera sensor is the same as in last year's flagship Samsung Galaxy S6, which became the best camera phone in 2015, beating even the 6th iPhone. ZenFone 3 is equipped with a fast f/2.0 lens and a TriTech triple-servo autofocus system with speeds starting from 0.03 sec. If we add to this a highly effective optical and electronic image stabilization system, as well as a color correction sensor, then there is no doubt: clear pictures and videos with natural, rich colors can be obtained literally with one touch. When shooting photos, 4-axis optical stabilization detects camera shake and compensates for blur, while 3-axis electronic stabilization helps you record smooth videos even when shooting handheld or on the move.
Using 5 magnet drivers, a metal frame voice coil and a specially designed resonance chamber, it produces rich and clear sound. Plus, by connecting headphones to ZenFone 3, you can enjoy audiophile sound in 24-bit/192 kHz format - 4 times better than the quality of conventional audio discs.
Of course, this model implements Asus' proprietary ZenUI user interface, this time latest version 3.0.
1 place. LG G5 SE H845
The average price is 36,900 rubles. The flagship of the South Korean manufacturer, released in April 2016, received 83% of the five reviews in Yandex Market. Characteristics: 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440, 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for memory cards up to 200 GB. Operating system Android 6.0. Battery capacity - 2800 mAh. And as many as three cameras: a 16-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera (viewing angle - 135 degrees) and an 8-megapixel front camera. The wide-angle camera is located in the same place as the main one - on the rear panel. Unlike the dual camera of the iPhone 7, where the image is analyzed by two sensors at once, which can have a detrimental effect on the quality of the frame, because While image blur may occur in some areas, the LG G5 takes a different route: it takes two pictures at once with two different cameras: wide-angle and main, from which you can choose the best one.
The resource hi-tech.mail.ru conducted a comparative test of the LG G5 SE and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge cameras, the results were as follows: “The flagship Samsung still shoot better, which is especially noticeable at night. However, when shooting self-portraits, LG is in the lead, which has another important advantage: the ability to take wide-angle shots with a viewing angle of 135 degrees." The portal phonearena.com conducted several comparisons Samsung cameras Galaxy S7 Edge and LG G5, where the quality of the pictures was assessed by both visitors by blind voting and experts. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge won the blind vote, but experts attributed this victory to the brighter unnatural colors in the Samsung camera and gave preference to the LG G5. So it's fair to say that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and LG G5 have similar main cameras, with the LG G5 having the advantage of a front-facing camera and the added benefit of a wide-angle camera.
This model is the world's first smartphone with a modular equipment principle. The user can replace the battery in a few seconds or install one of the LG Friends modules: a special LG Cam Plus unit with additional camera control buttons or LG Hi-Fi Plus with an audio chip. With the first module, the smartphone becomes a full-fledged compact camera with a comfortable grip, and with the second it turns into a real audio player. The LG Cam Plus module has its own 1200 mAh battery. But you shouldn’t just add up the capacities, everything is a little different: as soon as the smartphone’s battery runs out, it is immediately recharged from the battery in the LG Cam Plus unit. So, in essence, we have an additional external battery.
LG G5 SE H845 can easily be called the best smartphone on the market today Russian market(there is a slightly more advanced model LG G5 H860N, but it is not supplied to Russia) in terms of price-quality ratio. If we compare this model with another Korean Samsung flagship Galaxy S7 Edge, then with similar technical specifications the price of LG's flagship is 40 percent lower, while the percentage of rave reviews is twice as high.
These best smartphones of 2016 deserve your attention.
When planning to buy a smartphone these days, it is almost impossible to make a mistake - their development has reached such heights that all manufacturers have learned to produce excellent devices for everyday use. To verify this, the best smartphones of 2016 will be presented below with a description. operating systems Android, iOS and Windows 10. There has never been a better time to buy a new device!
17 best smartphones of 2016
1. Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
A powerful combination from Samsung - Galaxy S7 (price about $611) and (about $735) - many consider them the best smartphones on this moment. Each model has a waterproof case with excellent design, cameras and screens, support for a number of accessories and services, such as a payment system Samsung Pay and device virtual reality Gear VR.
2. LG G5 smartphone
The LG G5 (around $650) pushes the boundaries of what smartphones can do with modular components and a dual-camera setup on the back. Experienced users will appreciate the removable battery. The LG G5 has a top-quality display, a fast processor and a convenient fingerprint sensor.
3. Apple iPhone SE
Loading...
