Which smartphone to choose in the year reviews. Nokia X Series smartphones

A revolution in the world of smartphones, breathtaking innovative technologies that can change the usual way of human life - isn’t this what everyone who is at all interested in what is happening in the IT industry wanted? If the answer to the question is affirmative, it is worth assuming that inflated expectations have collided with objective reality.

When it seemed that there was nowhere for the sensory heirs of mobile phones to grow, manufacturers persistently continued to accustom their users to giant gadgets. If the OnePlus One presented in April with a screen of five and a half inches was considered huge, a few months later flagships with already six-inch displays ceased to cause any complaints about the dimensions. The fashion trend that Apple once set has affected almost all famous vendors this year: their top gadgets received, if not a completely metal case, then at least a frame.

Flagship of the Year: Apple iPhone 6 [ ]

In Cupertino they could no longer ignore the worldwide gigantophony and once again announce tiny smartphones. What everyone was waiting for happened. The iPhone 6 screen has grown by more than half an inch compared to its predecessor. The amazingly thin and light device has been criticized for its protruding camera and its aluminum body has been bent and filmed, but that hasn't stopped Apple's flagship from being the best of the year. If anyone needs reasons, it’s worth checking out the detailed review of the winner on the virtual pages of iGuides.

Contenders: Lenovo VIBE Z2 Pro [ ] and Lumia 930

It's no easy task to expand the smartphone market, where everything has long been divided between A-brands, but electronics giant Lenovo managed to overtake its better-known rivals at the end of this year, taking third place in terms of sales after Samsung and Apple. The company's recipe for success has been devices that impress not just with performance, but also with battery life. Therefore, VIBE Z2 Pro with top-end characteristics and a battery of four thousand milliamp-hours deserves an honorable second place.

Nokia Lumia 930 became the latest Windows Phone flagship presented under the legendary Finnish brand. Fans of the “tiled” interface and devices running on it were pleased with a real premium gadget without reservations for an undemanding platform in the form of a budget processor. The bright colors of the case, which have long become the hallmark of Lumia devices, are edged with a metal side, which distinguishes the older model from the simplest devices in the family. The Finn has an excellent camera, a colorful FullHD display with proprietary ClearBlack technology, and hardware that is more than enough for stable and smooth operation of the Microsoft operating system.

Phablet of the Year: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 [ ]

Inspired by the success of the third generation Galaxy Note, this year Samsung announced an equally successful successor to the popular phablet. The device of the latest model has been improved both outside and inside, leaving only the diagonal the same. As a result, the Korean smartphone has become the best in its class.

Contenders: Huawei Ascend Mate 7 [ ]

Ascend Mate 7 was one of the most interesting new products at IFA this year. It turned out that the company, whose name contains the word “achievement,” knows how to make not only fashion devices, but also phablets. The device, with its own highlight, a fingerprint scanner on the back cover, turned out to be almost perfect and fully consistent with its price tag.

Another phablet with a fingerprint sensor turned out to be no less attractive to its target audience than the Flagship of the Year, with an impressive lifespan on a single battery charge.

Mid-range: Lenovo VIBE X2 [ ]

In addition to winning in its category, this smartphone may well qualify for the award for the most memorable design. VIBE X2, as if created from several thin sheets of polycarbonate, charmed the editors with both its appearance and capabilities.

Contenders: Nokia Lumia 830 [ ]

Another device with Modern UI was included in the list of the best smartphones according to the editors. Lumia 830 is the golden mean in the slender Nokia/Microsoft lineup. This is a camera phone with an optical image stabilization system, optimal hardware for Windows Phone 8.1 and similar to a flagship body with a metal frame.

The use of metal in the manufacture of the body of an affordable smartphone is a distinctive feature of the updated version of the former flagship Huawei P6S. An elegant smartphone with a high-quality display deservedly found itself in the top three middle class.

Budget: ASUS Zenfone 5 [ ]

The premiere of three Zenfone smartphones powered by Intel Atom brought ASUS the reputation of a manufacturer that knows a lot about affordable devices. The model with a five-inch display suited the largest number of users. Nice design, good price-to-feature ratio, regular system updates, which are rare for budget Android devices, are what helped Zenfone prevail over hundreds of competing gadgets.

Contenders: Fly Tornado Slim [ ]

Fly has made significant progress in the craft of smartphone manufacturing. An ultra-thin smartphone called “Slim” looks like a representative of the premium class, provides sufficient performance for solving everyday tasks and is unlikely to leave the fair sex indifferent.

A selfie smartphone from Nokia with a youthful design and a front camera that creates high-resolution self-portraits, after the rise in prices for electronics in December of this year, can offer its owners a very high level of performance for a device in the budget segment.

Best Chinese smartphone: Meizu MX4 [review forthcoming]

Chinese manufacturers have long been cramped in their homeland, so they are ready to conquer new countries. In any case, Meizu MX4 easily won the hearts of iGuides. Record performance indicators in synthetic tests, a smooth interface, a balanced appearance, an ultra-clear 2K display - how can one not give this miracle of technology first place?

Contenders: Xiaomi Mi4 and OnePlus One ( )

2014 was an extremely successful year for Meizu's main competitor, Xiaomi. Repeatedly, the press was full of headlines about how another vendor gadget was sold out in a matter of minutes. The flagship Mi4 has not yet officially reached the domestic market, but it rightfully deserves mention in this article - the smartphone has no obvious weaknesses at all.

Sometimes a bet on an aggressive promotional campaign turns out to be a winning one: a startup that a very limited number of people knew about in 2013 has managed to sell more than half a million “flagship killers.” More features for less money has become the motto of OnePlus. I would like to believe that next year this trend will continue to take over the world of electronics.

The most unusual smartphone: Samsung Galaxy Note Edge [ ]

Samsung continues to introduce flexible displays into its products. While the usefulness of the curved Galaxy Round might seem dubious, the Note Edge's curved display aims to become the new standard for next year's phablets, at least from Samsung. Large usable screen area means more possibilities. Now it's up to developers to find interesting ways to use the Touch Edge.

It takes courage to imagine a smartphone with a classic QWERTY keyboard. Especially if we are talking about a company that is losing its position year after year. However, reviews of the BlackBerry Passport with a square screen are entirely rave. When you get to know the gadget in person, the outlandish design at first glance becomes an advantage, and you absolutely don’t want to part with the BlackBerry creation, like with any passport.

In 2014, Amazon first tried its hand at producing smartphones. The Fire Phone did not gain popularity even among fans of the Kindle line, but was remembered for its sensors that track the position of the owner of the device in space. 3D effects may not have helped the creator of the “fiery” device take away laurels from Apple, but they helped one of the most unusual gadgets of the year.

In 2014, manufacturers continued the trend of producing “miniature” versions of their flagship models. This was done, for example, by Samsung, HTC and Sony, and Apple showed two iPhones at once in the fall: the large 6 Plus (5.5 inches) and a more compact one with a 4.7-inch screen. Vesti.Hitek selected the most significant representatives of this category of the outgoing of the year.

iPhone 6

Compared to last year's iPhone 5S, . Its screen size has grown from 4 to 4.7 inches, the body thickness has decreased from 7.6 to 6.9 millimeters, and the weight has increased from 112 to 129 grams. Despite the new proportions, iPhone 6 is comfortable to hold: the “smooth” design, combined with reduced thickness, ensures an excellent fit of the device in the hand.

A high-definition Retina display (1334x750 pixels), elegant appearance, a powerful 64-bit A8 chip with two cores and a high-quality camera make iPhone 6 one of the best smartphones on the market.

And yet, there is something to complain about. Firstly, compared to the 5S, the battery volume has increased from 1560 to 1810 mAh, but there is no real increase in battery life (apparently due to the larger screen and powerful hardware). At the same time, the 5.5-inch phablet 6 Plus received a much more capacious battery, as much as 2915 mAh. Secondly, the iPhone 6 camera does not have an optical image stabilization system, while the same 6 Plus has such a function. In addition, the NFC chip will be useless for Russian users, because Apple Pay only works in the US.

In the Apple online store, the simplest model of an “elite” smartphone (16 GB) is sold for 39,990 rubles. The option with a 64 GB drive will cost 46,990 rubles, with 128 GB – 52,990 rubles.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

It is deservedly considered one of the best compact Android smartphones. Unlike the 5.2-inch flagship Z3, its screen is smaller (4.6"), but the hardware is no less powerful. Its trump cards: 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor (2.5 GHz), Adreno 330 graphics, 2 gigabytes of RAM, support for large microSD cards (128 GB) and LTE networks.

The Z3 Compact's angular design may not be to everyone's taste. However, it has the features of the Xperia series: a glass back cover, thin frames around the screen, high build quality. Finally, the mini-flagship is not afraid of moisture and dust, that is, it can be immersed in fresh water without harm and kept there for up to half an hour.

The device runs on Android 4.4.4, and an update to 5.0 (Lollipop) is guaranteed. When we tested the Z3 Compact, we liked almost everything about it, from its performance to its long-lasting battery. Perhaps the only disappointment was the quiet speakers. It is unlikely that you will not hear an incoming call, but it is better to listen to music only with headphones.

Z3 Compact is quite acceptable in terms of price/quality ratio. You can order it in Russian online stores for 22-23 thousand rubles.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

By creating, the Koreans made an attempt to move away from the “plasticity” inherent in the Galaxy line. The most stylish Samsung smartphone has a metal frame, rounded corners, and a narrow chrome speaker grille. The back cover is covered with soft matte plastic. Taking the risk of experimenting, the company created a very attractive device, even somewhat similar to the iPhone.

The diagonal of the “alpha smartphone” is 4.7 inches. The screen matrix is ​​made using Super AMOLED technology, but its resolution is not amazing - 1280x720. The filling of the smartphone with a “premium” design is almost flagship: 8-core Chia Exynos 5, Mali-T628 graphics, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. It does not have a microSD card slot.

The device borrowed a fingerprint scanner and a heart rate sensor from the flagship Galaxy S5. The battery capacity is small: 1860 mAh, but the reduced HD display resolution and energy-efficient platform allow the device to operate for a long time. In our tests, the Galaxy Alpha was able to continuously play video at full brightness for just over 7 hours.

Galaxy Alpha will cost about the same amount as the Xperia Z3 Compact: 22-23 thousand rubles.

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini

In design, hardware and even software, the Galaxy S5 mini is almost no different from its “big brother”. It has the same 4-core processor (but the frequency is lower: 1.4 versus 2.5 GHz for the full-size S5) and a comparable amount of RAM (1.5 versus 2 GB), which is quite enough for comfortable operation of almost any application. The device is also compatible with two SIM cards and is capable of operating within LTE networks.

The mini prefix, and not for the better, affected the display, which shrank from 5.1 to 4.5 inches, and the resolution dropped from Full HD to HD 1280x720 pixels. In addition, the compact alternative to the flagship is equipped with a less capacious battery (2100 mAh versus 2800) and an 8-megapixel camera (versus the 16-megapixel sensor of the S5), which cannot shoot 4K video.

Like the Galaxy Alpha and the larger S5, the mini smartphone comes with a fingerprint sensor that can be used to unlock the device and authorize payments, as well as a heart rate monitor. In Russian online stores, the S4 mini costs approximately 17 thousand rubles.

HTC One mini 2

It inherited the “premium” appearance of the flagship model: an aluminum body (which, however, is “diluted” with plastic around the edges), rounded corners, BoomSound speakers. Compared to last year’s HTC mini-smartphone, the display of its “reissue” has grown to 4.5 inches (like the Galaxy S5 mini), but the resolution remains the same (1280x720), and the density has decreased slightly: from 341 to 326 pixels. Moreover, the 5-inch flagship has a resolution of Full HD and a ppi parameter of 441.

The Taiwanese company had to sacrifice not only the screen. If the flagship received an “ultra-pixel” camera, then the mini 2 got a regular 13-megapixel photo module. The flagship RAM capacity has been reduced by half (to 1 GB), and in this parameter the HTC One mini 2 is inferior to almost all of its classmates, including the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (1.5 GB) and Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (2 GB).

Despite some concessions, One mini 2 turned out to be a pretty good compact device, with an impressive design and powerful sound. You can buy it for 17-19 thousand rubles.

Huawei Ascend P6S

At an affordable price - approximately 13 thousand rubles. The smartphone's hardware is quite average. The “Chinese” is equipped with a 4.7-inch screen (720x1280), an 8-megapixel camera, a 4-core (Cortex-A9) HiSilicon chip and Mali 450-MP4 graphics. The amount of RAM is 2 GB.

The smartphone's assets include its small thickness (6.5 mm), support for two active SIM cards (that is, you can, for example, receive two calls at once and switch between them) and the ability to work with gloves, which is especially important in the winter months.

Among the disadvantages: a small amount of built-in memory (16 GB, in fact about 12 GB is available), and you cannot connect microSD cards to it. I would also like a larger battery capacity. The built-in (and non-removable) 2000 mAh battery is enough to watch HD video for about 5.5 hours.

Fly Tornado Slim

It will appeal to people who love very thin and at the same time inexpensive smartphones. Officially, this model is the thinnest (5.15 millimeters) among those currently officially sold in the world. Moreover, such a case could accommodate an 8-core MediaTek chip with a frequency of 1.7 GHz, ensuring stable operation of games and resource-intensive applications.

But we had to save on support for two SIM cards, RAM (1 GB) and flash memory: the Tornado Slim has a 16 GB drive, of which 11 GB are available to the user. For obvious reasons, the Fly Tornado Slim’s battery is not the most capacious - 2050 mAh; more would not fit into such a thin body.

The new product costs 13 thousand rubles, like the Ascend P6S. The Huawei device beats the Fly in some characteristics, without being inferior in price, but it is one and a half millimeters thicker than the new product.

The review was prepared by Oleg Ilyukhin with the participation of Andrey Borzenko and Nikolay Belkin

How to choose the best smartphone? IPhone continues to offer the most intuitive interface and strives to be the first to have the most anticipated apps. But the largest screens and the most variety in settings are typical for Android devices. And Windows Phones smartphones will be of interest to novice photographers (Lumia series from Nokia).

The Galaxy S5 is loaded with exciting features, including an in-display fingerprint sensor and a heart rate monitor that works with the improved S Health app. But those specifications aren't what make it a favorite. The S5 has an improved camera with fast focusing and real-time HDR mode. The display has become larger and even more beautiful, and the battery life has been significantly extended. All this was packed into a case protected from water and dust. Overall, the S5 became the best smartphone in our ranking.

With its excellent metal construction, Sense UI interface, loud speakers, 5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel display, HTC One (M8) is among the best smartphones and promises a vivid viewing experience for photo and video files. The updated BlinkFeed interface turns your phone screen into a colorful hub for all your news and social updates. To the advantages of the M8 we add the Duo Camera system and long-lasting battery life.

IPhone 5S, which received a 64-bit A7 processor from Apple, occupies a leading position in smartphone ratings. The improved chip gives it twice the overall efficiency and graphics power of the previous iPhone. In addition, the camera in the iPhone 5S has undergone significant improvements; it has larger pixels and a dual flash, and shoots up to 10 fps in continuous shooting mode.

The new Touch ID feature allows you to unlock your device via the built-in fingerprint sensor and purchase apps. Battery capacity has also increased, and you can choose the device in several colors, including space gray and gold.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 phablet features a vibrant Full HD display and a super-fast Snapdragon 800 processor that lasts for over 11 hours. The manufacturer has significantly improved the functionality of the electronic pen (stylus). Connoisseurs of multitasking mode will be pleased with the ability to run applications simultaneously in two windows and the ability to drag content from one window to another. You'll need both hands to operate the Galaxy Note 3, but if you want a phone that doubles as a tablet, it's your best choice today.

OnePlus One definitely deserves a place on our list. For just $300, you get a large 5.5-inch Full HD screen, a fast Snapdragon 801 processor, and excellent battery life. The CyanogenMod 11S firmware, running on top of the Android 4.4 KitKat platform, gives you additional control and security options, and you can also customize shortcuts on the lock screen.

He is not afraid of dust, water and sand. Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is a reliable smartphone for all occasions. This Android device can survive being submerged in water up to one meter deep for 30 minutes and being dropped from a height of 120cm. Moreover, you can even take pictures using the 16MP camera underwater. As for the rest of the specs, you get all the best from the flagship S5, including a bright and vibrant AMOLED display, long battery life and a built-in heart rate monitor. The only thing missing is a fingerprint scanner.

Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the Lumia 1020 from Nokia. The presence of a 41-megapixel sensor, a fast Carl Zeiss lens with six lenses and an optical stabilization system, the ability to zoom after shooting and a host of other functions provide the Lumia 1020 with a stable leadership position in the ranking of camera phones. Advanced camera apps let you adjust exposure, focus, and more through easy-to-use controls. Nokia Lumia 1020 easily becomes the best Windows Phone smartphone.

On the best phones of 2014 Many mobile new products from well-known companies are competing. After all, which phone is better, everyone decides for themselves, based on the characteristics and quality of the device. Let's see what best mobile phones 2014 year, according to experts from leading sites, entered the top ten in popularity.

Opens Top n an inexpensive phone with 7 colors of case covers, a 4-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM. memory and 8/16 GB built-in, 5MP camera and 2070 mAh battery.

An excellent flagship with a modified screen, a leather-like body design, a built-in stylus in the phablet and a set of software for easy use.

The new flagship is a continuation of the Nokia 808, based on the Microsoft platform with an improved camera and the ability to record FullHD video with stereo sound.

A more compact copy of the Z1, with a 4.3″ HD display, an excellent camera, waterproof, with 2 GB of RAM. memory.

A popular model that is not losing ground from LG. With 2GB oper. memory, with FullHD screen resolution, wireless charging, memory 16 and 32 GB.

Smartphone 64 bits with fingerprint identification. A7 processor, iSight camera, ultra-fast wireless connectivity.

External changes in the new flagship include a matte metal body, key design, screen diagonal, photo processing chip and 5 MP camera.

3.LG G3

A new smartphone model with a metal-look finish and a polycarbonate body. 5.5-inch display, 13 megapixel camera, laser autofocus, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory and other innovations.

An improved model that has retained its water resistance, body quality and colors, with an improved camera, stereo sound and opera. memory 3 GB.

The best phone of 2014 from company Samsung rightfully takes the leading first place. What's new is the larger body and screen, the presence of a fingerprint scanner and a heart rate sensor. Downloading the best games to your phone and playing on such a screen is a pleasure.

The fact that nothing under the sun lasts forever is an indisputable fact; the obsolescence of things is a natural process in the world of rapidly developing technologies and there is no escape from it. It's just that some things are retired faster than others.

Mobile devices are the most susceptible to obsolescence. What was presented almost as an innovation a year ago today does not evoke any special emotions and rests peacefully on the shelves of stores whose owners turned out to be not so successful in trading matters.

However, among mobile phones there are also models that, even after a decent period of time, remain in demand. It is precisely to such long-livers that we dedicate this review.

HTC One

HTC devices have always been distinguished by their original, recognizable design, and HTC One is no exception. The phone is available in two colors – black and silver. The main body material is aluminum. Dimensions of HTC One are 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm, weight – 143 grams. The assembly is excellent, one can note the resistance to deformation.

The smartphone has a 4.7-inch capacitive touch screen with FullHD 1080p resolution and a density of 468 PPI. The device is equipped with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 with a clock frequency of 1.7 GHz. The smartphone has a built-in 2300 mAh lithium polymer battery that provides up to 18 hours of talk time and up to 500 hours of standby time. The smartphone's flash memory capacity is 32 GB and 64 GB, and its RAM capacity is 2 GB. HTC One features improved audio.

You can note studio quality with Beats Audio, Sense Voice noise reduction system, as well as two front-facing stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers. The smartphone is equipped with a 4 MP rear camera with the ability to shoot video in 1080p, as well as a 2 MP front camera.

Apple iPhone 5S

The model has a widescreen Multi-Touch display with a diagonal of 4 inches and a resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels. The resolution of the main camera of the device was 8 megapixels, and the front one was 1.2 megapixels.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Combines all the functions of a premium smartphone. The smartphone is available in four colors: black, white, pink and lime. The dimensions of the device were 127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm and weight 135 grams. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact has a 4.3-inch capacitive screen with Multitouch support. The display resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels, the number of supported colors is 16 million. In accordance with protection classes IP55/IP58, the phone is resistant to moisture and dust.

With the water-resistant Xperia Z1 Compact, you can take photos in fresh water up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes. Naturally, provided that all ports and covers are closed. The heart of the smartphone is a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz. The 20.7-megapixel matrix of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is not inferior in shooting quality to compact digital cameras. The device is also equipped with a 2 MP front camera with the ability to shoot video in Full HD.

LG G2

The LG G2 is a great option for users who love big screens and studio-quality sound. The smartphone is made in black color. Its dimensions were 138.5 x 70.9 x 9.1 mm, and its weight was 143 grams. LG G2 has a 5.2 inch screen. The device has a Full HD IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.

The LG G2 has a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clocked at 2.26 GHz. There is also support for the new generation 4G LTE network. The smartphone runs on the Android 4.2.2 operating system. The device is equipped with a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh, made using “Step design” technology. LG G2 has a 13 MP Full HD camera with autofocus, face detection, LED flash, etc. There is also a 2.1 MP Full HD front camera. The internal memory was 32 GB.

Thanks to the new Guest Mode feature, your confidential information will always be protected. Those who have access to your device will only be able to use the features you grant access to.

Samsung GALAXY Note 3

Compared to its predecessor, this model has become thinner and lighter. The smartphone is available in two colors: black and white. Its dimensions are 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm and its weight is 168 grams. The design of Samsung GALAXY Note 3 combines all the best features of the Samsung GALAXY Note line.

The smartphone has a 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a color depth of 16 million colors. GALAXY Note 3 is available in LTE and 3G versions. The first option is equipped with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with a frequency of 2.3 GHz, and the second has an eight-core Samsung Exynos Octa 5420 chip with four cores clocked at 1.9 GHz and four at 1.3 GHz.

RAM 3 GB, and built-in from 16 to 32 GB. GALAXY Note 3 has a 3200 mAh battery. Internet browsing time in 3G mode reaches up to 11 hours, and in Wi-Fi mode up to 13 hours. The smartphone is equipped with a main 13 MP camera with auto focus and Power HCRI LED flash, as well as a 2 MP front camera. The main feature of GALAXY Note 3 is the electronic S Pen for quickly executing contextual commands and more.

Nokia Lumia 925

A smartphone comes with a wide range of great features. The design is interesting: the sides are framed by a wide metal frame, the screen is covered with protective glass, and the back is made of smooth plastic. The device dimensions are 129 x 70.6 x 8.5 mm and weighs 139 grams.

Nokia Lumia 925 has a 4.5-inch capacitive screen with a resolution of 1280 x 768 and a pixel density of 334 ppi. The screen of this model is highly sensitive - frame refresh rate is 60 Hz. The heart of the smartphone is a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 processor with a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz. The volume of internal memory is 16 GB, and RAM is 1 GB. Unfortunately, there is no memory card slot. The Nokia Lumia 925 has a 2000 mAh battery. The maximum talk time on a 3G network is 12.8 hours, and the Internet browsing time via a Wi-Fi connection is 7.2 hours.

The smartphone runs an operating system. With live icons, you can instantly receive updates from friends right on your home screen. Nokia Lumia 925 has a main 8.7 megapixel camera with optical image stabilization, as well as a 1.3 megapixel front camera. The smartphone is equipped with PureView technology, Carl Zeiss optics, and optical image stabilization, thanks to which the user can take excellent photos and videos in shaking conditions.

Nokia Lumia 1520

is a stylish smartphone running on the Windows Phone platform. The device dimensions are 8.7 x 162.8 x 85.4 mm and weighs 209 grams. The smartphone is equipped with a 6-inch capacitive screen with a resolution of 1920x1080. This highly sensitive touchscreen display uses ClearBlack technology and displays 16 million colors.

The display has wide viewing angles, as well as additional functions that allow you to work in bright conditions. The Nokia Lumia 1520 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2 Hz. The device is equipped with a 3400 mAh battery, thanks to which the maximum standby time can reach 32 days, and the talk time in 3G mode up to 25.1 hours.

The camera in the device is excellent – ​​20 megapixels. The optical system consists of 6 lenses, there is also optical image stabilization, and a dual LED flash. The front camera has a resolution of 1.2 megapixels. With built-in Microsoft Office, you can work with Word, PowerPoint and Excel documents. The volume of built-in memory is 32 GB. Of these, about 29 GB are available to the user, but you can also install a memory card up to 64 GB.

Sony Xperia Z1

The stylish design of the smartphone immediately attracts the buyer's attention; the device is always pleasant to hold in your hands. The front and back panels of the smartphone are made of durable tempered glass, the rim of the device is made of cast aluminum. The device dimensions are 144.4 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm and weighs 169 grams.

The device is equipped with a 5-inch TRILUMINOS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and 16 million colors. The heart of the smartphone is a quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2 GHz. Sony Xperia Z1 is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery. Sony Xperia Z1 can last up to 36 days in standby mode, and talk time is up to 14 hours.

The device runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Additionally, the Sony Xperia Z1 has an excellent 20.7-megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus. The front camera has a resolution of 2 megapixels.

Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S4 will make communication with loved ones and friends much easier, and will also preserve all the joyful moments of your life. This model can easily be called one of the most anticipated new products.

The device is made of polycarbonate, which makes the surface glossy and pleasant to the touch. Samsung Galaxy S4 is made in classic colors – “Rime White” and “Black Fog”. The smartphone dimensions are 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm and weighs 130 grams. The Full HD Super AMOLED display has a diagonal of 5 inches and a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The smartphone is available in two versions.

The former is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, while the latter is powered by an eight-core Samsung Exynos 5 Octa processor. The battery has a capacity of 2600 mAh. Internet browsing time in Wi-Fi mode was 10 hours, and talk time was 17 hours. The resolution of the main camera is 13 megapixels, and the front one is 2 megapixels. A nice addition for photography enthusiasts is double-sided shooting.

Now you can capture any moment of your life simultaneously using two cameras, and then edit the photo using various templates. It is also possible to take photographs with sound. With the Story Album feature, you can create albums and then edit them to your liking.

Nexus 5

Flagship smartphone from the Google Nexus line in 2013. The device body is made of polycarbonate. The dimensions of the smartphone are 69.17 x 137.84 x 8.59 mm and weighs 130 grams. You can purchase the device in three colors: black, white and red. The 4.95-inch capacitive display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The Nexus 5 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with a clock speed of 2.3 Hz. The device has a 2300 mAh battery. The smartphone has the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The gadget is equipped with 2 GB of RAM and 16 or 32 permanent flash memory.

The resolution of the main camera was 8 megapixels, and the front one was 1.3 megapixels. There is an LED flash, a panoramic shot function and other features. The camera is also equipped with the Photo Sphere function, which allows you to take spherical pictures. Nexus 5 comes pre-installed with the latest Google apps like Google Now, Google Maps and Street View and Indoor Maps.