Which smartphone to buy this year. Smartphones

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). Also taken into account specifications smartphone (volume of built-in and random access memory, quality basic and front camera, display quality) and price-quality ratio.

This list includes only flagships - 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. Main camera 20 megapixels with optical stabilization, F/1.9 aperture and triple natural LED flash, photo 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. Screen 5.5 inches resolution 3840x2160 pixels, operating Android system 5.1, 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 stated that this model- 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. U of this smartphone there is a cheaper (37 thousand rubles) version Sony Xperia Z5 with a traditional Full HD display, 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 completely 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 version in which the authors created it). 5 months later, Apple used this innovation in the 7th iPhone.

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. Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 processor.

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 of 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 external card memory 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 (launched in March 2016), last year's 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, not standard version 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 an interesting solution with 3 cameras (like iPhone variant 7 Plus). 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. Photos and videos are taken using Google apps The camera 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 went on sale in the world in March 2016 and today received 43% of fives according to 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 advantages of the camera in this smartphone: a larger aperture lens (F1.7) and enlarged matrix pixels (1.4 microns) capture much more light, which allows you to consistently obtain clear and detailed photographs even in low light conditions; smartphones support Dual Pixel technology: all matrix 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 such fast and flawless autofocus that you can capture even the sharpest movement 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 complete waterproofness (you can shoot video for 30-40 minutes at a depth of 1 meter under water). 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 Made from high strength Corning glass 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 you add to this a highly effective optical and electronic image stabilization system, as well as a color correction sensor, you can rest assured that you can get clear pictures and videos with natural, rich colors with just 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 comparison test cameras LG G5 SE and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, 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 of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and LG G5 cameras, where the quality of the images 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 unit CamPlus 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 characteristics, the price of the flagship from LG is 40 percent lower, while the percentage of rave reviews is twice as high.

In 2007, the whole world learned that the most regular phone having touch screen, may play a role full-fledged computer. Since then, smartphones have burst into our lives at incredible speed and have captivated users. But very often a person is simply not able to keep track of all the new models. This top 10 best smartphones of 2016 will help you decide and choose the right smartphone model.

10 Apple iPhone 6S Plus

This smartphone model was released by the American company Apple. The body of the smartphone is made of high-strength 7000-grade aluminum. This model, with parameters 158, 2x77, 9x7.3 mm, weighs 192 g. Technical indicators: screen - 5.5 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 pixels; operating system – iOS 9; memory – 64 GB permanent and 2 GB operating; battery capacity – 2750 mAh. The camera is 12 MP main and 5 MP front. The main camera, thanks to optical image stabilization, gives excellent results in low light. And the Full HD panel makes it possible to enjoy clear color reproduction. The display is equipped with an additional 3D-Touch layer that detects how hard you press the screen. The smartphone also has a fingerprint scanner and is equipped with a Taptic Engine module. Approximate price – 58,000 rubles.

9Huawei Honor 5X

The Chinese company introduced this model to the sales market in January 2016. This smartphone has metal case made of aircraft-grade aluminum with plastic inserts on the back panel and a glass-protected screen. Technical indicators: screen – 5.5 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 pixels; operating system – Android 5.1; memory – 16 GB permanent and 2 GB RAM; Non-removable battery capacity is 3000 mAh (the smartphone is equipped with SmartPower 3.0, which saves about 30% battery charge). The camera is 13 MP main and 5 MP front. The smartphone has a fingerprint scanner. This model supports two SIM cards and also has a slot for an external card microSD memory in 128 GB. Approximate price: 17,000 rubles.

8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 32 Gb

This model from the famous Chinese company Xiaomi appeared on the sales market in January 2016. The smartphone screen is protected by glass with an oleophobic coating. Technical indicators: screen – 5.5 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 pixels; operating system – Android 5.1 Lollipop, enhanced branded shell MIUI 7.1; memory – 32 GB permanent and 3 GB operating; non-removable battery capacity – 4050 mAh. The camera is 16 MP main and 5 MP front. It supports two SIM cards and also has a slot for one Micro-Sim and one Nano-Sim. Approximate price – 14,000 rubles.

7 Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

This smartphone model is presented in Japan by Sony and is the first in the world to have a 4K display, which means 4 times the resolution of Full HD. Back panel The smartphone is made of metal, and the screen is protected by glass. Thanks to special technologies, the case of this model is completely waterproof. Technical indicators: screen – 5.5 inches; resolution – 3840x2160 pixels; operating system – Android 5.1; memory – 32 GB permanent and 3 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3430 mAh. The camera is 23 MP main (allows 4K recording) and 5 MP front. The smartphone has a fingerprint scanner. Supports one SIM card and also has a slot for an external microSD memory card. The weight of this smartphone model is 180 g. The approximate price is 48,000 rubles.

6 HTC 10 32 Gb

The Taiwanese company HTC released this model in May 2016. With parameters of 145.9x71.9x9 mm, the smartphone weighs 161 g. Technical indicators: screen - 5.2 inches; resolution – 2560x1440 pixels; operating system – Android 6.0 Marshmallow; memory – 32 GB permanent and 4 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3000 mAh. The camera is 12 MP main and 5 MP front. The camera is equipped with UltraPixel, which allows you to shoot perfectly in low light (both cameras have optical stabilization). The smartphone has a fingerprint scanner. Supports one SIM card and also has a slot for an external memory card. Approximate price – 36,000 rubles.

5 Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32 Gb

This smartphone model from the South Korean company Samsung saw the world in March 2016. Having dimensions of 150.9x72.6x7.7 mm, the smartphone weighs 150 g. The smartphone body is metal and protected tempered glass Gorilla Glass 4 with IP68 protection, protecting the model from internal damage when dropped, from dust and water. Technical indicators: screen – 5.5 inches; resolution – 2560x1440 pixels; operating system – Android 6.0 Marshmallow; memory – 32 GB permanent and 4 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3600 mAh. Camera – 12 MP main camera and 5 MP front selfie camera. The camera is equipped with Dual Pixel, which makes it possible to shoot regardless of body speed and light level. It supports two SIM cards and also has a slot for an external memory card of 200 GB. Positive nuance - very fast wireless charger. The smartphone body is completely waterproof, which allows you to shoot underwater for 35-40 minutes, albeit at a depth of about 1 meter. Approximate price – 48,000 rubles.

4 LG G5 SE H845

This smartphone model was released by the South Korean company LG in April 2016. The dimensions of the smartphone are 149.4x73.9x7.7 mm, and the weight is 159 g. Technical indicators: screen - 5.3 inches; resolution – 2560x1440 pixels; operating system – Android 6.0 Marshmallow; memory – 32 GB permanent and 3 GB RAM; removable battery capacity – 2800 mAh. Has a slot for an external memory card of 200 GB. There are three cameras – a 16 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera (has a viewing angle of 135 degrees) and an 8 MP front camera. This smartphone model is the first on the world market with a modular equipment principle (two LG Friends modules - an LG Cam Plus unit with additional opportunity control the camera and its own 1200 mAh battery, as well as an LG Hi-Fi Plus unit with an audio chip). Approximate price – 32,000 rubles.

3 OnePlus 3T 64 Gb

The Chinese company OnePlus released this model in November 2016. The smartphone measures 152.7x74.7x7.4 mm and weighs 158 g. Technical indicators: screen - 5.5 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 pixels; operating system – Android 6.0 Marshmallow; memory – 64 GB permanent and 6 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3400 mAh. The camera is 16 MP main and 16 MP front. Supports two SIM cards. But there is no slot for an external memory card. The smartphone has a fingerprint scanner. Approximate price: 28,000 rubles.

2 ASUS Zenfon 3 ZE552KL 64 Gb

This smartphone model from the Taiwanese company ASUS appeared on the sales market in June 2016. The body is made of highly durable Corning Gorilla Glass. The screen is designed using 2.5D technology and has curved edges that wrap around the sides of the smartphone. It weighs 155 g. Technical indicators: screen – 5.5 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 pixels; operating system – Android 6.0 Marshmallow; memory – 64 GB permanent and 4 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3000 mAh. The camera is 16 MP main and 8 MP front. The camera is equipped with a color correction sensor, a fast f/2.0 lens and TriTech triple tracking autofocus, combining laser, phase and tracking focusing technologies. Focusing duration is almost instantaneous - 0.03 seconds. The smartphone has a slot for an external memory card of 128 GB. Approximate price – 24,000 rubles.

1 Samsung Galaxy S7

In February 2016, the South Korean company Samsung released this new smartphone model. The case is designed in such a way that there is no frame on the front panel, since the screen on the sides is curved. Technical indicators: screen – 5.1 inches; resolution – 2560x1440 pixels; operating system – Android 7.0 Nougat; memory – 32 GB permanent and 4 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3000 mAh. The camera is 12 MP main with f/1.7 aperture and 5 MP front camera. The camera is equipped with infrared focusing and optical stabilization, and also supports Real-Time HDR mode. The smartphone is equipped with dust and water protection according to the IP68 standard. Thanks to this, its body is completely waterproof, which allows you to film video underwater at a depth of about 1.5 meters for 30 minutes (the touchscreen function does not work). The smartphone has a fingerprint scanner and a heart rate sensor. This model supports fast wireless charging. There is a slot for an external memory card of 200 GB. Approximate price – 53,000 rubles.

The modern generation can no longer imagine itself without smartphones. Among the variety of smartphone models existing on this moment on sale, hard to decide on the best option, because each user has his own requirements for the perfect smartphone. We hope that thanks to our top it will be easier for you to choose for yourself the only smartphone option that will suit you both in price and in terms of technical indicators.

Recently, more and more new electronics and technology products have been coming into the world, therefore, it is becoming increasingly difficult for users to decide on the choice of the one that will truly be worthy. We decided to make your task easier by preparing a ranking of the TOP 10 most popular phones of 2016. Let's get started.

This device does all its work exclusively in the sensor. The QNX operating system is the basis for the Blackberry Z10. It is impossible not to note the interface, which is designed to be controlled using gestures, an active keyboard that can predict what the user wants to type.

The notification panel is also worthy of special attention. The uniqueness of this smartphone was the fully touch operation of the device, although at the same time an addition was released in the form QWERTY keyboards, but it is not in demand and appeared in sales much later.

The price of this device is from 10,300 rubles.

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In ninth place is another decent smartphone- Samsung I8190 Galaxy S III Mini.

It's quite a noteworthy phone that presents itself very modestly. However, it is very reliable and the cost is quite affordable. This smartphone runs on Android with a dual-core processor. Equipped with a display that displays a huge range of colors.

Unfortunately, the battery is not as strong as we would like. Equipped with all necessary communications.

The cost of this phone is 4390 rubles.

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In eighth place is the flagship Apple iPhone 6/6S.

Most users recognize this model as one of the best predecessors. Of course, it's hard to argue. However, when this smartphone was first released, many complained about the large size of the gadget.

Of course, every user has adapted to it over time. this phone and is completely delighted. Live photos, excellent quality of photos and videos, extensive memory capacity - all this fits into one phone, the price of which is currently 32,990 rubles. Of course, the price depends on the volume you choose.

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In seventh place is Sony Xperia E/E Dual
A very simple and inexpensive gadget with two SIM cards. Perhaps two SIM cards are no longer something that attracts users.

However, there are those who are interested in this kind of gadgets. This smartphone has the ability to use two SIM cards.

In the phone settings everything is the same as in Sony lines, however, there are some nuances that we will pay attention to.
1. SMS counter
2. Possibility of using two SIM cards
3. Only 2 GB is available to the user.
4. Standby mode can save your smartphone's charge for a long time
A small-sized gadget with best characteristics will be a great friend for you.

The price of such a phone is 5650 rubles.

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Indeed, the size of the phone has grown quite a bit. What could be better? The video accelerator operates at higher frequencies. In view of high performance Unfortunately, every user will want a decent battery. The producers didn’t deprive you of it.

With reasonable use, the gadget will work all day and maintain its charge level. The user receives videos and photos on top level. Even in bright light, the photos are very bright and the image is clearly visible.

The price of this gadget starts from 10,099 rubles.

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Fifth place belongs to Sony smartphone Xperia ZL.

And again we return to the Sony brand.
The main disadvantages include: the gadget’s non-removable battery, bad quality cameras, body thickness, and aesthetics.
Many people complain about the case, as well as the design of the phone itself. However, this is not a reason for frustration. The plastic looks just as good as any other material on the panel would look. In addition, nowadays cases for cell phones. If you categorically do not like the design of the phone, then there is a way out.

The smartphone is quite compact in size and has a five-inch Full HD screen. If we make a comparison with the Xperia Z, then in the gadget in question the panels located on the top and bottom panels have been reduced. It may be unusual for some to see a camera in the bottom corner. In this smartphone, the camera is located in the lower right corner. Compared to other smartphones, this is a little strange and unusual.

However, Sony is not the first phone to place the camera in such a strange place.
One cannot fail to note the build quality. In general, according to tests, the state of the assembly is assessed as positive.

The starting price of this smartphone is 27,490 rubles.

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In fourth place HTC phone One SV.

HTC position their products as premium gadgets. Creating new smartphone, the HTC ONE SV is based on the same shapes as the Desire SV. This smartphone is exactly the same size as Apple Iphone 5.5s. The base of the case consists of a matte material, which is painted in the original color.

The display is not as big as many expected. The smartphone has a proximity sensor and a sensor that allows you to automatically adjust the brightness; the display is protected by glass. The reserve that is available for the lighting operation is quite sufficient and is enough for the room. On the street, a problem may arise only in bright light. In sunny weather, the phone operates as usual, and the ability to read data is not lost.

The price will be 8990 rubles.

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In third place is the Apple gadget - iPhone 7.

There were all sorts of jokes about the iPhone 7. Everyone expected it to be different: big and long and shovel-shaped. Of course, there were a lot of jokes on the Internet. The seventh iPhone has finally come out. Is it worth it? Many fans and iPhone lovers were very disappointed. After all, if you compare the sixth model and the six S, you will understand that the seventh model and the seven S are absolutely identical. Now you can hear “Why do I need a seventh, if my sixth is exactly the same.”
The design remained virtually unchanged and minor changes were made that did not please Apple fans.

One good thing is that in size this gadget fully corresponds to the 6 and 6S models. The seventh model is also available in three well-known colors - silver, pink gold and gold. The model is also available in matte black and black onyx. These colors look very stylish. One of the advantages can be noted - protection from dust and moisture. Also, the new line of the seventh iPhone offers much more memory than was offered on the sixth series of iPhones. Users can also use wireless headphones. Whether this is an advantage or a disadvantage is up to you to decide as you use it.

The price for this gadget is 74,990 rubles.

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In second place is samsung phone I9500 Galaxy S4.

Very often there are disputes between Samsung and Apple fans about which phone has the best characteristics. It would be stupid to ask in this case. After all, Samsung works on the basis operating system Android. Those who have had the opportunity to use phones whose operation is based on IOS, as well as on Android, will understand that there is no point in arguing. Indeed, these two operating systems are completely different and have nothing in common.

Samsung Galaxy S4 is the most anticipated new product among fans not only of Samsung, but also of other leading brands. This model gained popularity primarily due to decent marketing advertising. However, Galaxy is good even without advertising. This gadget has already caught up with Apple in size, and it is possible that it has already surpassed it.

In terms of technical parameters, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is today recognized as one of the most advanced smartphones. It's very nice that the manufacturers took care of the battery of this phone. Despite everything, everything in this model was kept in a new fashion. The slot for the camera, as well as the battery itself - all this is very cleverly located and stored in at its best this model. It is impossible not to pay special attention to the fact that the screen has become much larger, but the body has become much lighter and thinner.

The big advantage of this model is that even with the screen enlarged, the dimensions of the phone have been maintained and even improved. The improvement, of course, is that the phone is lighter and thinner. Thanks to this design, holding the device in your hands is a pleasure. The phone now has an infrared port on top. Probably many have forgotten about this miracle, which has been in demand on all phones for a very long time. Thanks to IR, you can control your home electronics the way you want.

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This smartphone, released by Sony in a completely new Z line under a brand such as Xperia, gained its popularity immediately. Most users, who already had a special love for Sony, gave their preference to this particular model. Sales started in 2013. I was attracted to this smartphone not only by its design, but also by its 4-core processor. In addition, this smartphone has received certification and is officially recognized as a dustproof and waterproof smartphone. Such a phone is not afraid of dust, moisture, and is also capable of being immersed in water for a short time to a depth of one meter without losing its ability to function as before.

In fact, this smartphone was quite a competition to other leading smartphones. So let's start taking this phone apart from its appearance. Opening the box with a completely new phone, you will see: the smartphone itself, USB cable, headphones, an adapter for charging your phone, and a memory card. The gadget is easy to recognize from the outside thanks to the design of the phone itself. The shape of the gadget is angular. Front and rear end the panels are covered with glass, the sides are made of plastic, the edge lines are protected by rubber.
As you can see, the phone is made of fairly reliable materials that will protect the phone from shock.

What makes the phone resistant to moisture and dust? Everything is very easy and simple. This phone comes with two panels that provide this level of protection. Of course, we can already say with confidence that the materials are durable and do not give cause for concern. However, there are disadvantages. The glass on the screen quickly loses its brightness due to fingerprints remaining on it. Of course, wiping the screen one more time is not a problem, but it still causes some inconvenience. This device runs on the Android operating system.

One cannot help but note the advantage - Full HD quality. You will understand the advantage immediately, but the differences are not as big as many thought. If you want to play back video recordings, as well as when viewing images, BRAVIA technology will help. With this system, your smartphone will work better even in bright sunlight.
However, no matter what innovations were introduced, the screen still did not reach the ideal. Unfortunately, the viewing angle wasn't all that great. Of course, we still need to work on this. In addition, one cannot fail to note the high contrast and brightness of the display.

27989 rubles - the price of this smartphone

Well, at the end of the article, a short video review of top-end phones.

These are the worthy phones that made up our TOP rating of the most popular phones of 2016. Of course, it’s up to you to choose, the main thing is not to make a mistake with your choice!

This ranking will present the top 10 best smartphones (i.e. mobile phones, complemented by the functionality of a pocket personal computer) as of December 2016. 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.
This list includes only flagships - i.e. models that are positioned by each manufacturer as the newest and best smartphones in the lineup. But the price is not affordable for everyone and can reach up to 70 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 cheapest smartphone in this top belongs to a well-known Chinese brand and costs only 12.5 thousand rubles.

The rating includes the flagships of six of (American company Apple, South Korean Samsung and LG, Chinese Huawei, Xiaomi, ZTE). The top ten global manufacturers also include Chinese brands Oppo, Vivo, TCL and Lenovo, but the products of the first three are not represented in Russia, and as for Lenovo, this company has been focusing on the budget segment in recent years, and produces flagship models under its subsidiary Motorola brand, which is mainly aimed at the American market. Instead of Oppo, Vivo, TCL and Lenovo, the ranking includes leading Taiwanese manufacturers ASUS and HTC, the Chinese brand OnePlus, and the American Google company, whose Pixel smartphone, according to experts, has the best camera today, so it cannot be ignored.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 32Gb

The average price in Russia is 10,800 rubles. Buy Redmi Note 4 32Gb on AliExpress possible for 9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). Xiaomi presented Redmi Note 4 at a presentation in Beijing on August 25, 2016. Flagshipthe Redmi family, beloved by customers, whose worldwide sales have long exceeded 100 million devices,scored 59% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market(cm.

2016 is coming to an end, it's time to take stock. Among mobile devices I'm primarily interested in smartphones. Let's talk about them now. I’ll say right away that each device from this selection is not just a piece of hardware from the past year. All smartphones are decent and have a decent margin of safety. That's why they are the best.

This selection does not claim to be the most objective and complete. Of course, I couldn’t cover the entire mobile device market. Something, for one reason or another, passed me by, and some device is worthy, but is not sold here and is not interesting to my compatriots. We will also ignore such devices.

I have communicated with all the devices presented here in one way or another. Therefore, I advise you to pay attention to them when choosing your mobile assistant.

Let's line up all our heroes in a certain gradation. Let's break the selection down into nominations. There are expensive devices, there are average ones, and there are also budget models. In each segment, our leader is in first place, the device behind him is in second place, and then it’s clear. Go!

Tops. From 40,000 rubles

The most expensive and high-quality devices of this year. When you buy them, you get complete mince, the maximum possible. Manufacturers of such devices usually provide best service for their customers, and this also costs some money. That’s why, when spending 45 thousand rubles or more on a smartphone, you shouldn’t spend another 5-10 thousand and it’s better to buy a gadget from an official supply, with full service and a guarantee. Do not agree? Well, God is your judge.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

A truly chic smartphone with a large, curved display at the edges. I did not share the well-deserved first place with its younger brother (regular), because it looks somewhat cartoonish against the backdrop of a large and serious “edge”.

Samsung, as always (the last 2-3 years), has managed to create the most technologically advanced device. If you want to be at the peak of progress, get best display, a camera that fits into the belt of a digital camera costing up to 20 kilo rubles, and the most sophisticated software - take the S7 Edge. An uncompromising solution from all sides, with a corresponding cost - 59,990 rubles.

iPhone 7

This device began the next two-year cycle of the company’s smartphones, which means it offers an interesting design and characteristics of a qualitatively new level than its predecessor.

You can treat Apple in any way you like, endlessly scold it, call it a “cake” or vice versa, worship it and thoughtlessly buy all the new products. But it’s worth recognizing the objective reality - everyone wants an iPhone. Young people only talk about him. In an advertisement for washing powder, there is an iPhone on the housewife’s desk, and in an advertising brochure, in the passage of a bank specialist at work, there is also an iPhone. In the next newfangled series, what does your favorite hero have? Of course, iPhone! It is everywhere and whether we want it or not, it is a symbol of our time.

For those who don't understand. Samsung smartphones and Apple are useless and pointless to compare with each other. The first is bought because it is a technologically advanced device, the second - because society insists on the “right” choice. And these are two different worlds: logic reigns in one, emotions, psychology and product placement reign in the other. However, smartphones are iconic and clearly set the rules for the entire market.

Former A-brands

There were no more top-end, and most importantly, iconic devices for the entire year. Sony produces nice, but very strange smartphones. Everything seems to be good and cool, but when you start comparing, you realize that they are asking for the same amount of money as for a Galaxy S7 / iPhone 7. In general, well, don’t give a damn.

LG is generally one big experiment that only causes bewilderment. Last year there was a very interesting G4, this year.

HTC – what kind of company is this?

At the end of the year, we were presented with a terrible device that is not yet really sold anywhere and no one can boast of experience in close communication with it. Hence, the 9th “mate” is not included in our selection and, most likely, will be able to claim the title of one of the best market players in the first half of 2017.

Flagships are cheaper. 30,000 – 40,000 rubles

Frankly, this is the most pointless category. Smartphones at this level are all strange. They are not up to par with flagship and expensive devices (read iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge) for various reasons. And in comparison with the rest of the market, they all lose in price. Take at least HTC One 10 is a boring, seemingly productive, but unforgivably expensive smartphone. Moreover, it is never a competitor to OnePlus 3.

Nevertheless, I still managed to find three devices that are worth paying attention to. Anyway…

OnePlus 3

The smartphone was released in the summer of this year and, unlike the previous, second generation, it has regained its status as a flagship killer. In my opinion. It has a chic build, a thin, elegant design, monstrous hardware (6 GB of RAM, just a minute), an excellent camera, but most importantly, software. Perhaps there is no device in the world that has been so extensively excavated that you can install not one, not two, but several dozen quite high-quality and interesting firmware.

Disclaimer. Why do I mention the Letyshops service? But because, firstly, I myself have not tried anything else, and secondly, I want you to save money. This collection is not only entertaining, it should also be useful. This is my extended answer to the topic: “What can you buy for ... rubles?” Enjoy it for your health!

And thirdly, yes, I get a small percentage from Letyshops. So these three reasons coincided successfully at once.

Nubia Z11

Official delivery

Smartphones from the “I went and bought them on the way home from work” series. Gadgets perfectly fit several criteria that are important for many: you have a certain amount of money, you want it here and now, with a guarantee, and so that it’s not some kind of bullshit without the Russian language and normal firmware.

Asus Zenfone 3

The Zenfone series surprises me extremely positively. Or rather, only one model - . I haven’t gotten around to the others yet, but by analogy with the previous generation, I figure that they won’t suit me very well.

ZE520KL is perhaps the most balanced, powerful, beautiful and officially sold device in our country. If you take something within 25,000 rubles, then only this.

Last year I was sincerely pleased with Zenfone 2 ZE551ML. It was sold for 18,000 rubles and for that money it was impossible to buy something even close in quality and performance. I have recommended it to so many people. Almost everyone obeyed, bought and were satisfied. All I mean is that this year the situation is repeating itself. So I have high hopes for the next Zenfon.

Current price: 23,990 rubles

Huawei Nova

If not the third Zenfone, then definitely Nova. Almost the same thing, with very minor differences, with the same excellent camera and a very promising Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. A thing for those who for some reason did not like Asus.

Price: 22,990 rubles

Top budget employees. 10,000 – 18,000 rubles

When buying a device from this category, we spend little money and get a lot of goodies. Unfortunately, we won’t find anything interesting in official retail here. All smartphones will have to be ordered from China. The better - the savings are greater.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Success of the year. If people order any smartphone from China, it is the XRN3 Pro, because in terms of characteristics and cost we have a top-end gadget. And he remains so now. It’s not for nothing that many online stores continue to offer various promotions on it. By the way, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor is a good foundation for the future. Its performance will be enough for a year, and then the Note 5 will arrive in time to replace it.

Current price: 10,000 rubles

Pleasant appearance, good screen and the processor, excellent software optimization - all this creates the feeling that the device costs more than it actually does. And the feelings are true, I must admit.

Price: 5,000 rubles

Conclusion and forecasts

In 2016, a lot of smartphones were released. New names appeared on the market, and Huawei became the world's third-largest supplier of smart mobile devices. Them Apple time and Samsung made several strategic mistakes. And if the mistakes of the Cupertino team will be noticeable only tomorrow, then the South Korean giant felt the negative and very serious consequences almost instantly.

All this means that we live in very interesting times and are witnessing events on a truly planetary scale, albeit within one sphere of human life. In just one year, so much has happened, so many phenomena have influenced the development of the market, which means that everything is accelerating and will continue to accelerate in 2017.

In any case, the purpose of this article is to help you make the right choice. I hope this collection and our site as a whole is useful to you. Well, in the meantime, I congratulate all readers on the upcoming New Year! Health, happiness and prosperity!