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Xiaomi has managed to quickly win a large customer base by offering high-quality smartphones to the market at an affordable price. But initially, Xiaomi’s lineup was not as diverse as that of its main competitors, and it was obvious that in the foreseeable future the Chinese manufacturer would be developing new phone models.

Today, the Xiaomi lineup has become very diverse, but at the same time, you can easily understand the features of a particular branch of smartphones, unlike, say, competitors such as Meizu or Samsung.

To make it more convenient for you to choose the right Xiaomi phone for yourself, we suggest comparing all the models released by the company at the moment, finding similarities and differences in them, and thus determining the competitive advantages of each.

If we want to compare Xiaomi based on all known models of the company’s gadgets, then we can distinguish three main lines:

1. Mi. Phones in this line have flagship hardware and are suitable for the most demanding customers. There is a large power reserve and expanded system capabilities. Qualcomm series processors provide high levels of performance. Excellent build quality and the use of metal cases guarantee the durability of the gadgets. Here are the best Xiaomi cameras, characterized by optical stabilization, the ability to shoot in manual mode, and, of course, a large number of megapixels. The most frequent firmware updates are organized specifically for models of the Mi line.
   
2. Redmi. Here are the best budget smartphone options. Since 2013, they have been equipped with MediaTek processors, and now some models receive Snapdragon, which, however, does not increase their cost. All Xiaomi Redmi phones will be an excellent choice for those who want to get a reliable gadget without making excessive demands on it. The device will not be able to handle games with extreme graphics, but in business and everyday life Xiaomi Redmi will become simply irreplaceable. The use of simpler components compared to the Mi line allows you to significantly reduce the price of Xiaomi Redmi gadgets and make them closer to the mass consumer. The design is also a little simpler than that of its flagship brother, but the body is also metal. Every year, the technical characteristics of devices in this line are improving, and therefore it is no wonder that Xiaomi Redmi is currently considered the most popular on the market.
   
3. MiPad. Comparing Xiaomi fully means remembering also the line of tablets from this company. At the moment, 3 tablets have been released in the line, and the real breakthrough was created by the appearance of the MiPad2 model - it was seriously compared to the iPad! The technical indicators are indeed competitive, and we’ll talk about the advantages of each model further.

For convenience, each of the lines can be divided into several more categories, which is what we propose to do now in order to fully compare Xiaomi across all models on the market.

Features of the Mi line

In general, we recommend considering the Mi line in three main branches. We compare them in a table to make it easier to understand.

Features of the Xiaomi Redmi line

We also propose to conduct a comparative analysis of the “state employee” based on the table:

Features of the MiPad line

It’s easier to make comparisons between tablets - there are only three models here. The Xiaomi Mi Pad was a trial version to see if the tablet would be as popular as smartphones. It turned out that everything was in perfect order, and therefore the Chinese launched Xiaomi Mi Pad 2, starting with which they firmly established themselves in this niche in the market.

The differences between the first and second models are noticeable to the naked eye. The body of the “two” is made of metal, not polycarbonate, the RAM is already 2 GB, and you can choose between Android and Windows 10 as an operating system.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 has gone even further - here you can already choose between two main configurations that differ in the amount of built-in and operating memory: 3 GB of RAM with 64 GB of built-in or 4 GB of RAM with 128 GB of built-in. The chipset has also been improved in comparison with the more budget “two” - instead of the Intel Atom X5-Z8500, the Intel Atom X7-Z8700 appeared.

Xiaomi Redmi S phones

In 2018, Xiaomi expanded the Redmi line by adding a device called Redmi S2 to the Xiaomi Redmi S2 (the company did not release the S1 phone). Who is this phone for? To get the answer to this question, it is best to compare this gadget with some other device in the Redmi series. And it will be more convenient to compare it with Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus. After all, both of these phones are equipped with a 5.99-inch display, a Snapdragon 625 processor, and have almost the same price. How are these smartphones different? Redmi 5 Plus has a higher quality screen, the resolution of which is Full HD+ (not HD+), and which produces a clearer picture. Another significant advantage of this device is that its battery capacity is 4,000 (and not 3,080 mAh), and it can work in autonomous mode from 1.5 to 2 days (Redmi S2 can only last a day) .

What then are the features of the S series phone? The first feature is that the gadget has a two-module camera. In practice, however, images from both devices have the same quality, comparable to each other. Except that Redmi S2 can take photos with background blur. The real differences between the phones are that the S2 has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and selfies from this device are sharper. This phone is also equipped with a digital stabilization function when shooting video, and also has a three-section tray for 2 SIM cards and one memory card. A budget smartphone for selfies with the ability to install dual SIM cards and a flash drive costs from 15,990 rubles in Russian retail.

Pocophone smartphones

In 2018, a significant event occurred at Xiaomi. For the first time in its history, the manufacturer released a smartphone not under the already well-known brand “Xiaomi”, but under the new sub-brand “Pocophone”. The new device is Pocophone F1. Pocophone F1The main feature of the gadget is the presence of the latest high-performance Snapdragon 845 chip (the same as on the super-flagship Xiapmi Mi8). Moreover, the device became the cheapest smartphone on the market equipped with this board. If you compare the Pocophone F1 with the flagship Xiaomi model, you will immediately notice that for less money you will get a device with exactly the same performance, the same (in diagonal size) display, the ability to expand the memory by installing a flash drive, and a headphone jack 3.5 mm, stereo speakers and a more capacious battery (4,000 mAh versus 3,080).

Xiaomi Mi8 will have more premium body materials (Pocophone F1 is simply plastic), a higher quality screen matrix (Super AMOLED) and a more advanced camera. The Mi8 camera has optical stabilization, a lower focal number that allows you to take better pictures in the dark, and a higher resolution of the auxiliary (second) module of the main camera.

The cost of Pocophone F1 version 6/64 GB during the premiere sales on TMAll is 20,900 rubles. The Xiaomi Mi8 model, which has similar characteristics, costs 29,600 rubles.

What to give preference to?

Before choosing one or another Xiaomi smartphone model, decide why you need the phone. If you plan to use it at home or for business, then you can safely choose one of the “state employees,” saving money and getting a very high-quality product for your investment. If you want to follow the latest fashion trends, trying out every game that has just been released, then it is better to immediately consider one of the flagship Mi smartphones.

In addition to price, one of the parameters for assessing whether Xiaomi meets your expectations will be the screen size. There is plenty to choose from - from small and stylish business models to “shovels” with a huge monitor. If it’s “shovels” that attract you, then finding them is very easy - find a name that contains Note, Mix or Max, and after that all that remains is to decide on the preferred technical characteristics of the device.

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Take a look at your smartphone. At first glance, it seems simple and unpretentious: a screen, a body and a few buttons. It would seem that choosing a new mobile phone for yourself - what could be simpler? It turns out that a smartphone is an extremely complex device with dozens of parameters that you have to take into account when looking for your model.

The first question that a buyer asks himself is: why do I even need a smartphone? For working with documents? For games? For a social media journey? Which case to choose: plastic or metal? What diagonal should the screen be? What is IPS and how is it different from AMOLED? Which processor is enough to perform everyday tasks? And then there is the battery capacity... And of course, one of the important characteristics of smartphones is the price issue. As a result, the buyer spends several days comparing many models, trying to find the ideal combination of parameters for himself.

In our article, we will look at the main parameters of smartphones that you should pay attention to when purchasing, so as not to be disappointed with the final result.

What is a smartphone for?

The answer to this question begins a long search on sites and forums with reviews, advice and feedback from customers and experts. The main functions of the smartphone are:

• Calls and SMS sending.
• Surfing the Net
• Working with email and documents
• Reading e-books
• Taking photos and videos
• Watching films
• Listening to music
• Navigator
• Gaming applications
• Planner: calendar, notepad, organizer

You can simply note the important functions for yourself and focus on them when buying a smartphone.

Modern smartphones, despite all their versatility, have a number of negative features that must be kept in mind:

• The smartphone is extremely dependent on battery power. At one point in time, the user performs several tasks at once, increasing the load on the battery.
• Most downloaded applications require access to all the information contained in the smartphone.
• Smartphone, fragile device. When there are strong temperature changes, the battery runs out. When taking a mobile phone out of your pocket, you have to be careful not to drop it. And the cost of repairing a broken smartphone is close to the price tag of a new mobile phone.
• Modern technologies are addictive. You can often see a picture where friends get together in a cafe, but instead of communicating, they sit with their heads buried in their smartphones.

Price categories

All smartphones that are on the market can be divided into 3 large groups according to cost:

• Cheap, budget smartphone models from 3 to 10 thousand rubles.
• Mid-price smartphones up to 22-25 thousand rubles.
• Expensive models from 25 thousand rubles.

In terms of build quality and combination of technical characteristics, inexpensive smartphones are practically not inferior to their more expensive counterparts. It’s unlikely that you should expect technical bells and whistles in a model for 10 thousand rubles, such as a fingerprint scanner or a dual camera lens. On the other hand, you won’t get a regular “dialer” for 7-9 thousand. A budget smartphone can have a bright and contrasting screen, a fast processor with a frequency of at least 1 GHz, and even a 3-4 thousand mAh battery.

Pay attention to the LTE smartphone. This is the case when, by paying a little money, from 4.5 to 5 thousand rubles, you can get a high-quality “workhorse” for everyday tasks with a competent combination of basic parameters. The smartphone is equipped with a 4.5-inch TN display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, a 4-core processor at 1.1 GHz, a 5-megapixel camera and - attention! – high-speed LTE 4G communication module. The smartphone will become a reliable tool for both the builder and the accountant.

Cheap but fun to use models such as the Vertex Impress Wave and Archos 40 Helium 4G. Both smartphones have similar parameters: 4-inch screen, support for two SIM cards, 5-megapixel camera, 1500 mAh battery, LTE module. They differ only in price. The Vertex model can be found for 5 thousand rubles, and the Archos will cost even less - 3.5 thousand rubles.

Manufacturers of mid- and high-price smartphones allow themselves to fill their models with more technically advanced components. For example, install a 20-megapixel camera, a powerful 5,000 mAh battery, an 8-core processor, and the body itself is made of aluminum with genuine leather inserts. Expensive smartphones also become accessories that demonstrate the status of the owner.

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OS

Mobile phone models are available under three operating systems: Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Google's operating system is still the leader in terms of audience coverage. According to the portal android-magazine.ru, sales statistics at the end of 2016 look like this:

Android OS runs not only on smartphones, but also on tablets, cars and watches. Android is an open source system; a huge number of free and paid applications are written for it. Google's operating system is installed on smartphones of all price categories, is updated annually, and does not require much time to learn, configure, and customize. A noticeable disadvantage is the vulnerability of the system. Android smartphones are constantly hacked using hacker viruses, user information and even funds from bank accounts are stolen. True, antivirus developers are also not asleep.

The advantage of iOS is that the smartphone manufacturer is directly responsible for the operating system. The Apple operating system is reliable, unique applications are written for it, but you will have to pay a lot of money just to use Apple’s technical benefits.

Windows Phone is still trailing behind. Experts predict that Microsoft's operating system may completely leave the mobile technology market in 3-4 years. Users do not like the fact that there are too few convenient applications for this OS, and analogues of popular programs for Android and iOS cannot be compared with the originals. Windows Phone is recognized as the safest OS, it has an interesting and user-friendly interface, as well as close interaction between a smartphone and a computer under one operating system.

Housing material

When choosing a smartphone, an important characteristic is the material from which it is made. Nowadays, the bulk of gadgets are made of plastic or metal. There are, however, exotic models made of tempered glass, but they are unlikely to gain much popularity.

Plastic is a cheap and popular material that is used both in budget models and in top-end flagships.

• Availability.
• Ease of processing.
• Durability.
• Does not affect the quality of reception.

• Easy to damage.
• Gets dirty quickly.
• Conducts heat poorly.

Metal is used in more expensive smartphone models.

• Nice look and feel in the hand.
• Removes heat from the battery and processor.
• Wear resistance.

• Adds weight to the smartphone.
• May not transmit radio waves.
• By removing heat from the internal filling, the metal case itself becomes very hot.
• All cracks and scratches are visible on the surface.

CPU

Smartphones are equipped with 4 or 8-core processors, while the time of dual-core processors is practically gone - they are clearly not enough to complete the tasks that the user sets for the smartphone. Taking into account the optimization of the latest versions of Android and the chipset, when choosing a smartphone, you can consider models with a processor with a frequency of 1 GHz or more. Consider the 2016 model. In this case, the high performance of the smartphone on a 4-core processor with a frequency of 1 GHz is combined with the possibility of high-speed Internet operation thanks to the LTE 4G module. Let's add to this a powerful 2400 mAh processor, which will provide the smartphone with 9 hours of active operation and 200 hours of standby time.

If processor power is not important, and you don’t want to overpay, you can consider the Micromax Q409 and Huawei Y3 II LTE models.

Micromax Q409 on the sixth version of Android runs on a 4-core 1-gigahertz processor. There is a 5-megapixel camera, a 2200 mAh battery, a 5-inch screen and an LTE 4G module. The model is praised by taxi drivers who use a cheap and efficient smartphone as a navigator.

Huawei Y3 II LTE is equipped with a 4.5-inch screen, a 1 GHz quad-core processor, a 5 megapixel camera and a 2100 mAh lithium polymer battery.

RAM

Such a characteristic for mobile phones is, of course, important, but they attach too much importance to it. To run several applications, view photos and videos, surf the Internet and other operations, 1 gigabyte of RAM is enough for your eyes. Especially if you buy a “pure” Android for little money. 2 and 3 gigabytes of RAM are offered by more expensive models, from 13-15 thousand rubles and above. Such smartphones are suitable for users who simultaneously play sophisticated games, edit photos and videos, and download large amounts of information via the Internet.

Inner memory

Considering the volume that the latest versions of Android occupy, and also that applications are installed in the internal memory of the device, the optimal amount of internal memory starts from 8 gigabytes. Modern smartphones allow you to increase the storage capacity to 16 or 32 gigabytes.

Screen

The display is, without a doubt, one of the main parts of a smartphone, the central remote control of the smartphone and display of task completion. When buying a smartphone, you should pay attention to three main screen parameters:

• Diagonal.
• Matrix type.
• Screen resolution.

When choosing a screen diagonal, you need to again take into account the tasks assigned to the smartphone. If you buy a gadget to view photos, videos and video games with many special effects, it is better to choose a phablet whose diagonal starts from 5.5 inches. Holding such a smartphone in one hand can be difficult. To view web pages, check email, and use service applications, a screen with a diagonal of 5 to 5.5 inches will be sufficient. If a smartphone is purchased for a minimum volume of tasks, a 4-inch screen will be enough.

An important parameter is the type of screen matrix. Smartphones use TN, IPS and AMOLED technologies. The first two are LCD screens, and the third type is LED technology. Liquid crystals are cheaper, although they require an additional light source to power them. AMOLED is a more expensive technology, but does not strain the battery as much. Vibrant, contrasting and realistic colors can be achieved on IPS screens. The picture on such displays remains clear, even if you look at the screen from a strong angle. AMOLED is inferior in brightness to a liquid crystal display, but is not exposed to the sun as much.

When choosing a screen resolution, there are several things to consider. The optimal screen resolution is HD, that is, 720 by 1280. Displays with this resolution are installed on high-quality budget models. With HD resolution, the picture on the screen will be clear and will not disintegrate into pixels. You can consider the option FullHD, or 1920x1080 pixels. Such screens put a lot of strain on the battery, and the price of the smartphone increases significantly.

As an optimal option for three screen parameters, you can pay close attention to a smartphone. The 5.5-inch HD screen on an IPS matrix delivers crisp, rich and pure colors with a high level of detail. On such a screen it is convenient to work with documents, surf the Internet, and watch videos. The remaining parameters also deserve praise.

The LTE 4G module will provide high-speed processing of a large amount of data, the quad-core Mediatek MT6737 processor with a clock frequency of 1.25 GHz and 1 GB of RAM supports most games that are not demanding on hardware, the 8-megapixel camera takes excellent pictures, and a capacious 2800 mAh battery is responsible for so that the user enjoys the above functions for as long as possible. This high-quality filling can be obtained for only 7 thousand rubles.

As a comparison, we can cite large-screen smartphones LG K8 K350E and Alcatel POP 4 Plus 5056D. The Korean LG smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch IPS screen with HD resolution, a fast quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz and a capacious 2125 mAh battery. The average cost of a smartphone is 9,900 rubles. The Alcatel device will be a little cheaper. For 8,390 rubles, the user will receive a 5.5-inch HD IPS display, a 4-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.1 GHz and a 2500 mAh battery.

Cameras

When studying the characteristics of smartphone cameras, users focus on the number of megapixels. Manufacturers of mobile phones increase their number to 20-23. You won't find cameras like this in budget smartphones. But determining the quality of a camera only by megapixels is a strong misconception. The quality of the final image is also influenced by the type of camera sensor, light sensitivity, and the width of the aperture through which light enters the matrix. The BSI sensor is different in that it receives more light, so the picture comes out less noisy and of higher quality.

Important camera characteristics are autofocus and digital or optical stabilization.

Even an 8-megapixel camera, which is installed on most inexpensive smartphones, is capable of producing excellent pictures with minimal flaws.

Don't ignore the front camera either. If a user takes a smartphone for a selfie, it is better to pay attention to 5-megapixel front cameras. If the smartphone is often used for video communication via Skype, a 1-2 megapixel camera will be enough.

Battery

Smartphone manufacturers try to optimize battery capacity taking into account other characteristics. There is no point in installing a weak battery with a capacity of up to 2000 mAh in a smartphone with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a high resolution. The screen is the main energy-consuming component of a smartphone.

For calls, one-time checking of mail and some applications, a small capacity of around 1700-190 mAh is enough. And if a smartphone is a personal assistant in operational work, as well as a multimedia entertainment center, no compromises are allowed - the most powerful battery is needed. It is worth considering that battery capacity can seriously affect the weight of the smartphone and the cost.

You should pay attention to the model. Its price ranges from 5,200 to 6,100 rubles, and its weight is comfortable – 177 grams. The smartphone belongs to the Xlife category. This is a distinctive sign that denotes a device specially designed for long-term operation without additional recharging. The Nimbus 12's lithium-ion battery capacity is an impressive 4,000 mAh. This power is designed to deliver great images for a very long time on a large 5-inch IPS display with excellent color reproduction and HD resolution.

Long surfing the Internet and simultaneous work with several applications also do not cause problems thanks to the 4-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz. In active mode, the device will work for up to 15 hours. And in quiet mode the battery charge will last for 350 hours!

Among similar long-lasting smartphones are Highscreen Power Rage and DOOGEE X5 Max Pro. With similar characteristics, the only difference will be in price. The cost of DOOGEE starts at 6,900 rubles, but the Russian smartphone will be more expensive – for 9,900 rubles.

Degrees of protection

Smartphones are vulnerable devices. It is difficult to protect the device from exposure to dust and moisture. Thus, according to statistics, in 2016, users drowned 4 million smartphones in public toilets.

To protect the handsets, manufacturers equip them with mechanisms and components that increase the durability and endurance of the gadgets. The degree of protection, in this case, is marked with the abbreviation IP (Ingress Protection) and a numerical value, where the first digit is protection from dust and the second from moisture. There are 4 markers in total:

• The housing is not completely sealed against fine dust.
• Solid particles will not get inside and will not disrupt the operation of the technical filling.
• The smartphone is not afraid of rain and splashes.
• The smartphone is not designed to be submerged in water.

• The housing allows fine dust to pass through.
• Significantly increased protection against water.
• Short-term immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter is allowed.

• Maximum dust protection.
• Average moisture protection.

• Maximum level of dust protection.
• Absolute protection from moisture.
• The smartphone can be immersed to a depth of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes or more.

Choosing a smartphone is a meaningful process of comparing dozens of characteristics. You shouldn’t rush and rush with your wallet to the first model you like, as subsequent use can be very disappointing. Before purchasing, it would be a good idea to read or watch reviews of smartphones, as well as study the opinions of technical experts.

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Dimensions: 74.67 x 155.06 x 9.55 mm
Weight: 174 g
SoC
CPU Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 770 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 1600 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: 5.93 in, IPS, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 24 bit
Battery
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera

Dimensions: 243.68 x 173.14 x 6.9 mm
Weight: 496 g
SoC: MediaTek MT8176
CPU: 2x 2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A72, 4x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Number of Cores: 6
GPU: PowerVR GX6250, 650 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 933 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: 10.5 in, Super AMOLED, 2560 x 1600 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 8000 mAh, Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 74.3 x 156.9 x 8.8 mm
Weight: 186 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio P60 (MT6771V)
CPU Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 800 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 1800 MHz
Built-in memory: 128 GB
Screen
Battery: 5150 mAh, Li-polymer
Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie
Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 75.21 x 159.21 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 186 g
SoC
CPU Number of Cores: 8
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 512
RAM: 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 1866 MHz
Built-in memory: 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
Screen: 6.3 in, IPS, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 4000 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system
Camera

Dimensions: 83 x 166 x 13.3 mm
Weight: 265 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio P60 (MT6771)
CPU: 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A73, 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 800 MHz
RAM: 6 GB, 1600 MHz
Built-in memory: 128 GB
Screen
Battery: 5000 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 215 x 122.9 x 8.48 mm
Weight: 345 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio X27 (MT6797X)
CPU: 2x 2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A72, 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
GPU: ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 875 MHz
RAM: 3 GB, 800 MHz
Built-in memory: 32 GB
Screen: 8 in, IPS, 1920 x 1200 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 5500 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 8.0 Oreo
Camera: 2592 x 1944 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 15 fps

Dimensions: 75.6 x 156.8 x 8.35 mm
Weight: 205 g
SoC
CPU Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 1600 MHz
Built-in memory: 128 GB
Screen: 6.3 in, IPS, 720 x 1520 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 4150 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera: 3968 x 2976 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 15 fps

Dimensions: 76.1 x 160.4 x 9.4 mm
Weight: 191 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757CD)
CPU: 4x 2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-T880 MP2, 900 MHz
RAM: 6 GB, 1600 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen
Battery: 5080 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 8.0 Oreo
Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 75.76 x 154.8 x 7.97 mm
Weight: 178 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
CPU Number of Cores: 8
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 616, 500 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 6 GB, 1866 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB, 128 GB
Screen: 6.18 in, IPS, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 24 bit
Battery
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera: 4032 x 3024 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 75.8 x 153.75 x 9.3 mm
Weight: 202 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763V)
CPU: 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700 MHz
RAM: 6 GB, 1600 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: 6.18 in, IPS, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3500 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera: 4576 x 3432 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 80.2 x 169.4 x 15.8 mm
Weight: 330 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763V)
CPU: 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 1600 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: 6 in, IPS, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 13000 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera

Dimensions: 79.2 x 164.8 x 18.15 mm
Weight: 364 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763T)
CPU: 4x 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.65 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 770 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 1600 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: 5.7 in, IPS, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 10300 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera: 5312 x 3984 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 74.69 x 157.89 x 8.46 mm
Weight: 218 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
CPU: 4x 2.8 GHz Kryo 385, 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 385, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 630, 710 MHz
RAM: 6 GB, 8 GB, 10 GB, 1866 MHz
Built-in memory: 128 GB, 256 GB
Screen: 6.39 in, AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3200 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
Camera

Dimensions: 74.4 x 153.4 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 165 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763V)
CPU: 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 1600 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: 6.2 in, IPS, 1080 x 2246 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3850 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera: 4672 x 3504 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 71.4 x 148.4 x 8.3 mm
Weight: 180 g
SoC: MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763V)
CPU: 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 700 MHz
RAM: 4 GB, 1600 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: 5.9 in, IPS, 720 x 1520 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3250 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera

Dimensions: 70.2 x 147.2 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 186 g
SoC: MediaTek MT6739
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 1500 MHz, Number of Cores: 4
GPU: PowerVR GE8100, 570 MHz
RAM: 2 GB, 667 MHz
Built-in memory: 16 GB
Screen: 5.5 in, IPS, 720 x 1440 pixels, 24 bit
Battery
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera: 3968 x 2976 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 30 fps

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SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 640
RAM: 12 GB, 2133 MHz
Built-in memory: 512 GB
Screen: 7.3 in, Dynamic AMOLED, 1536 x 2152 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 4380 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie
Camera: 4032 x 3024 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 fps

Dimensions: 77.1 x 162.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 198 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU: 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 485
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 640
RAM: 8 GB, 2133 MHz
Built-in memory: 256 GB
Screen: 6.7 in, Dynamic AMOLED, 1440 x 3040 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 4500 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie
Camera: 4032 x 3024 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 fps

Dimensions: 70.5 x 147.5 x 7.45 mm
Weight: 155 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
CPU: 2x 2.2 GHz Kryo 360, 6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 360, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 616
RAM: 6 GB, 1866 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB, 128 GB
Screen: 5.97 in, Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2280 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3070 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: MIUI V10 (Android 9.0 Pie)
Camera

Dimensions: 74.67 x 157.5 x 7.61 mm
Weight: 173 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU: 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 485
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 640
RAM: 12 GB, 2133 MHz
Built-in memory: 256 GB
Screen: 6.39 in, Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2280 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3300 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: MIUI V10 (Android 9.0 Pie)
Camera: 8000 x 6000 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 fps

Dimensions: 74.71 x 157.25 x 8.21 mm
Weight: 185 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
CPU: 2x 2.0 GHz Kryo 460, 6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 460, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 612
RAM: 6 GB, 1866 MHz
Built-in memory: 128 GB
Screen: 6.39 in, Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3700 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Funtouch 9.0 OS (Android 9.0 Pie)
Camera: 8000 x 6000 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight: 175 g
SoC: Samsung Exynos 9 9820
CPU: 2x 2.73 GHz Exynos M4, 2x 2.31 GHz ARM Cortex-A75, 4x 1.95 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
GPU: ARM Mali-G76 MP12, 720 MHz
RAM: 8 GB, 12 GB
Built-in memory: 128 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
Screen: 6.3 in, Dynamic AMOLED, 1440 x 3040 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 4100 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie
Camera: 4032 x 3024 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 fps

Dimensions: 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8 mm
Weight: 157 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
CPU: 1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 485
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 640
RAM: 8 GB, 2133 MHz
Built-in memory: 128 GB, 512 GB
Screen: 6.1 in, Dynamic AMOLED, 1440 x 3040 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3400 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie
Camera: 4032 x 3024 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 60 fps

Dimensions: 75.3 x 157 x 8.27 mm
Weight: 172 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU: 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260, 4x 1.6 GHz Kryo 260, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 509
RAM: 4 GB, 1333 MHz
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: 6.24 in, IPS, 1080 x 2270 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 3000 mAh, Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
Operating system: Android 9.0 Pie
Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels, 3840 x 2160 pixels, 30 fps

Dimensions: 75.21 x 159.21 x 8.1 mm
Weight: 186 g
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus
CPU: 4x 2.2 GHz Kryo 260, 4x 1.84 GHz Kryo 260, Number of Cores: 8
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno 512
RAM: 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 1866 MHz
Built-in memory: 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
Screen: 6.3 in, IPS, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 24 bit
Battery: 4000 mAh, Li-polymer (Lithium-polymer)
Operating system: MIUI V10.2 (Android 9.0 Pie)
Camera: 8000 x 6000 pixels, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60 fps

Choosing the best phone of 2017 is very difficult, because there are a large number of characteristics, and each manufacturer tries to focus on the strengths of their model.

But it is best to choose based on all the characteristics combined.

Let's say right away that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was recognized as the best model to date. Why? Let's find out further.

Parameter No. 1. Phone performance

At the same time, the most objective characteristic of power is the rating in the AnTuTu Benchmark program.

At the beginning of March 2017, a study was conducted in which a rating of the most powerful processors was compiled. First place there was taken by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820.

In AnTuTu Benchmark, any phone model with such a processor will score at least 130,000 marks. That's why you need to look at phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820.

So, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor has 141,000 marks in AnTuTu Benchmark.

It is competing with the LG G5, which scores 143,000 marks. Both phones have 4 GB of RAM, and a 2.2 GHz processor with 8 cores.

Yes, there is also Xiaomi Mi5 Plus with 142,000 marks in AnTuTu Benchmark, but later we will see that due to other characteristics, Samsung is still better.

In addition, so far there are simply no programs or games for which 131,000 marks would not be enough.

Moreover, today's heaviest games, such as Nova 3, run smoothly on phones with 41,000 marks.

So the truth is that there is absolutely no point in having that kind of CPU power yet.

But it’s still worth buying a powerful device so that in the future it will be ready for the heaviest loads.

Parameter No. 2. Battery

To service such a powerful processor you need a good battery. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a capacity of 3600 mAh, which is good news.

Its standby time is 119 hours.

In music player mode it will work for 76 hours. Its only drawback is that the battery is not removable.

The aforementioned LG G5 has only 2800 mAh, which provides 96 hours of standby time and 61 hours of player mode.

Xiaomi Mi5 Plus 3500 mAh – 116 hours in standby mode.

Again, there are models with larger batteries, but all other characteristics, including processor power and RAM, are much smaller.

In general, Samsung clearly wins in the processor to battery ratio.

Parameter No. 3. Screen

Here the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge looks like a clear leader. Its resolution is 1440x2560 pixels, like the LG G5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus.

However, almost all modern powerful devices have this resolution.

But Samsung has a proprietary Super AMOLED screen, while the other two have IPS. This means that its saturation, brightness and, ultimately, viewing angles are many times better.

Let's not deviate from comparing the same three phones. This is how the user will look at the side of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

This is how he will look at the LG G5.

Xiaomi Mi5 Plus looks like an absolute outsider in this comparison.

In general, even if a model with a Super AMOLED screen had a lower resolution, the picture would still be much clearer and more saturated than phones with IPS screens and higher resolution.

In addition, Samsung has its own proprietary technology that makes even Super AMOLED screens better. We can safely say that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge wins by this criterion, and it is twice as good as its closest competitors.

Parameter No. 4. Camera

Clue: The most objective criterion for evaluating a camera is the size of the aperture - the smaller the designation “f/...", the larger the aperture and, accordingly, the better.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has an aperture size of 1.7, the LG G5 has 1.8, and the Xiaomi Mi5 Plus generally loses in this comparison with an aperture size of 2.0.

Yes, LG has more megapixels - 16 megapixels while Samsung has only 12 megapixels.

Xiaomi has as many as 13 of them. But the front camera of the representative of the progressive Chinese brand is only 4 megapixels, the eternal classic LG has 8 megapixels, and Samsung has everything as standard - 5 megapixels.

But all Xiaomi phones take pictures very poorly in low light - you can’t make out almost anything.

Therefore, in terms of camera, the Mi5 Plus is not even a rival to the other two models.

In the photo below you can see that the photo taken on Samsung looks brighter and better than the photo from LG.

Sony phones are also famous for their good cameras. But recently, experts from the world-famous resource DxOMark recognized the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge as the best on the market.

Below you can see another confirmation of this fact - the detailing of this phone is at the highest level.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has the best camera in the world today, so this phone is clearly leading the race for the title of “best phone brand”.

When choosing a new smartphone, we are accustomed to paying attention to key parameters: processor speed, memory capacity, battery capacity, number of camera megapixels. However, in reality, comparing features is increasingly becoming a waste of time.

CPU

If just a few years ago flagships on Android could differ greatly in processors, today comparison by this criterion has practically lost its validity. Top smartphones use the same or almost identical chips. We no longer look at the specs to find out how fast the new flagship is.

Of course, benchmarks like AnTuTu allow you to highlight the most powerful of the flagships, but such tests may not reflect the real picture and the speed of the device when performing everyday tasks. The largest chipmaker Qualcomm compared choosing a smartphone based on processor performance with choosing a car based on its tires. And this comparison perfectly describes the fact that installing a powerful CPU is not enough for the gadget to work quickly.

In 2018, it is much more important to become familiar not with the number of cores and benchmark results, but with the capabilities that the chip offers. This could include support for high-speed LTE networks, the fastest charging, and high-quality 4K video recording.

RAM

Some modern flagships are equipped with 8 GB of RAM, which allows them to store much more data in memory. However, it is not at all necessary that such a smartphone will provide faster access to games and programs in the background than, for example, with 3 GB of RAM. The efficiency of RAM management plays a big role.

In the case of Apple, laughing at 2 or 3 GB of RAM is quite stupid. If applications for Android must be developed for a huge number of devices with completely different equipment, then software for iOS is tailored only for a few iPhone models, which differ slightly in the amount of RAM. Developers always know exactly the only possible hardware configurations, which allows them to better optimize the code and reduce the load on RAM.

Camera

Over the past few years, smartphone manufacturers have switched from constantly chasing megapixels to optimizing more important details. The sizes of the pixels themselves are changing, auxiliary sensors appear, focusing and stabilization technologies are improving. All this, of course, is great, but the list of photo module characteristics still won’t give you an overall picture of how this smartphone shoots.

A striking example of the fact that you shouldn’t rely on bare characteristics is the Google Pixel 2 with the Visual Core chip. The latter was created specifically for processing photos from a 12-megapixel camera. It is responsible for the incredible HDR+ effect and portrait blur mode, for which competitors use a second camera.

Even if you don’t take into account Google’s flagships, which are not officially sold in Russia, you should understand that a camera with top specifications does not guarantee you the best shooting quality. Record aperture and larger pixels only reflect the potential that photo processing software algorithms must reveal. They are the ones who squeeze everything possible out of the camera.

Battery

The capacity of smartphone batteries is measured in mAh (milliamp-hours). It is this parameter that allows you to characterize the energy charge that the battery can hold. It would be logical to say that the more the better. However, bare numbers in this case also do not guarantee anything.

How the smartphone will manage this charge depends on the technical equipment and software algorithms. The power and efficiency of the processor, the size and resolution of the display, the number of built-in sensors and even the sound settings - all this affects.

Some manufacturers, to increase the operating time of smartphones, resort to tricks such as temporarily disabling sensors or forcing applications to unload from the background. Moreover, this is often done by default. Such moments should definitely be checked in the battery and performance settings.

Bottom line

But still, you shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the technical characteristics. The main thing is not to exaggerate their importance, but to use them only as a guide. Sometimes some manufacturers get the maximum from hardware that is less impressive on paper, while the top specifications of another gadget in practice may turn out to be completely imperceptible.

When choosing, it is very important to study as many reviews as possible, read the reviews and comparisons of the resources you trust. It is field tests and experience from other customers that can be much more useful than a list of characteristics.