8 core phone is the cheapest. How are eight smartphone processor cores better than four?

In 2017, all software installed on a smartphone requires serious resources. For stable operation of the latest versions of the Android OS and a variety of system and third-party applications, powerful hardware is required. This means that the best option would be 8 cores in the processor.

Modern technical realities are such that high numbers in the performance of gadgets do not always mean a high price. Of course, there are 8-core smartphones with a large amount of RAM for several tens of thousands of rubles. But at the same time, it’s easy to find cheaper models on the market in which the manufacturer will not skimp on power.

In our review, we will look at several notable models of eight-core smartphones from different price categories and figure out how cost correlates with high performance.

Main characteristics:

RAM: 3 GB;
Screen: 5 inches, IPS Full Lamination HD;
Battery: 2,700 mAh, Li-pol;
LTE;NFC, Fingerprint;
Quick Charge 3.0;
Price: 11,990 rubles.

The young British company Wileyfox has been on the market only since 2015, but during this time it has been able to loudly declare itself more than once. Thanks to inexpensive, yet powerful and productive smartphones, the brand regularly takes first place in various specialized ratings. Swift series smartphones occupy a special place in the company's line of gadgets. It is the latest models in this series that embodies all the technical excellence of Wileyfox smartphones combined with an affordable price.

A striking example of such a combination is an 8-core smartphone with a 1.4 GHz processor frequency and 3 GB of RAM. Such highly-pumped hardware allows even the most voluminous applications to run easily and stably, and also ensures smooth operation of system interfaces.

For example, having taken a memorable photo with a high-quality 16-megapixel camera, you can refine it using one of the mobile multifunctional graphic editors, which, as you know, require significant smartphone resources.

Main characteristics:

Operating system: Android 7.0;
Processor: 8-core, 1.4 GHz;
RAM: 3 GB;
Screen: 5.2 inches, IPS Oncell Full Lamination, 2.5 D with support for 10 clicks;
Battery: 3,010 mAh, Li-pol;
NFC, Fingerprint;
Quick Charge 3.0;
Price: 12,990 rubles.

If, looking at the parameters of Swift 2 Plus, you want to try out even more impressive characteristics, then your option is Wileyfox Swift 2 X. Having received a time-tested, powerful 8-core Qualcomm 430 processor, this model has grown significantly in terms of screen and battery characteristics.

The smartphone has an incredibly bright and contrasting 5.2-inch screen with FullHD resolution, on which realistic and rich colors are displayed thanks to Oncell Full Lamination technology. During the manufacturing process, the air gap between the layers of the display is removed, making the image literally felt by your fingertips.

Installing a compact 3,010 mAh lithium-polymer battery allowed us to achieve not only impressive battery life (24 hours of talk time, 7 hours of Wi-Fi Internet, 10 hours of video). The smartphone body is thin and light: 8.2 mm thick and weighing only 155 grams.

In addition, the model received modern high-tech components: oleophobic coating, impact-resistant protective glass Gorilla Glass 3, a fingerprint scanner and an NFC wireless communication module.

Main characteristics:

Operating system: Android 7.0;
Processor: 8-core, 1.9 GHz;
RAM: 3 GB;
Screen: 5.7 inches, SuperAMOLED, FullHD;
Battery: 3,600 mAh, Li-Ion;
Price: 29,990 rubles.

Buyers pay attention to this model for three main reasons: an 8-core processor, IP68 water protection and a large 5.7-inch screen. True, some experts complain that due to its impressive dimensions and the smooth surface of the back panel, a smartphone can be quite difficult to hold in your hand.

But what’s really disappointing is the lack of optical stabilization and the lack of settings for the 16-megapixel camera. For a smartphone costing almost 30 thousand, this is a blatant drawback. Otherwise, the Samsung Galaxy A7 is a fairly productive and reliable smartphone that can easily find its buyer.

Main characteristics:

Operating system: Android 7.0;
Processor: 8-core, 1.7 GHz;
RAM: 3 GB;
Screen: 5.2 inches, IPS FullHD;
Battery: 3,000 mAh;
Price: 14,500 rubles.

The 8-core Huawei P8 Lite smartphone can be praised for its high-quality 12-megapixel camera, sensitive fingerprint scanner and capacious battery. According to technical experts, the design of the gadget is a couple of years out of date, however, this is a matter of personal taste.

But Huawei has never been able to solve the problem with most of its smartphones: low power. In theory, smartphones with an 8-core processor should handle any task effortlessly. However, the hardware of Huawei P8 Lite stumbles already at the stage of working with FullHD resolution. And modern games run reliably only on medium and low settings.

Main characteristics:

Operating system: Android 6.0;
Processor: 8-core, 2 GHz;
RAM: 3 GB;
Screen: 5.5 inches, IPS FullHD;
Battery: 4,100 mAh;
Price: 14,990 rubles.

The main advantage of the 8-core smartphone from Xiaomi is its powerful 4100 mAh battery. At maximum loads (3D game, web surfing, watching videos), the battery capacity is more than enough for a full day. You can also praise the smartphone for its decent 13 megapixel camera with fast autofocus (the manufacturer places special emphasis on this).

The cost of a smartphone is quite consistent with the performance of the hardware. Heavy games can be launched easily on the smartphone, the interface switches smoothly, and the picture in FullHD resolution does not slow down. However, as can be seen from our review, similar characteristics can be easily found in smartphones for less money.

As can be seen from our review, a modern buyer can easily find a powerful 8-core smartphone on the market at an affordable price. However, we cannot yet expect that smartphones with an octa-core processor will displace the usual quad-core processors in the near future.

How quickly technology develops. A few years ago, 4 cores in a mobile phone was something incredible, but in 2017 every smartphone manufacturer is trying to install an eight-core chip. In addition to the obvious increase in performance, such processors are superior to their weaker brothers in some other indicators. First of all, 8-core chips are less energy-consuming due to the efficient separation of cores (4 of them perform undemanding tasks at lower frequencies). We invite you to familiarize yourself with the rating of the best eight-core smartphones in 2017 so that you can find a high-quality smartphone that suits your requirements.

DOOGEE Y6

Inexpensive but good smartphone with a large tap from Doogee. The rich and responsive screen responds to even a light touch (even with a pre-applied protective film) and recognizes up to 5 touches while touching the screen at the same time. To completely shrink part of the 5.5-inch display, Doogee opted for physical buttons on the bottom half of the device. These buttons are very responsive and operate with quick tactile feedback. At first impressions, the smartphone seems quite heavy, in general it is, because it weighs 199 grams, but the manufacturer claims that they built the body from lightweight aluminum. Available colors of the smartphone in stores: black, gold, blue and silver.

Main characteristics:

Processor: MediaTek Helio P10 and Mali-T860 MP2 video accelerator;
Android 6.0;
Camera: main 13 MP, front 8 MP;
Battery: 3200 mAh;

Pros:

Excellent sensor response;
Copes with all applications;

Minuses:

Heavyweight;

LG X power 2 M320

An excellent smartphone from the popular company LG, offering long battery life, good sound and an attractive design. There's an interesting metallic effect on the back of the smartphone that makes it feel weird to the touch, but it reflects when you hold it up to the light. You can buy the smartphone in four colors: black, silver, gold and dark blue. The battery is the key point of the cell phone - it has a capacity of 4500 mAh, which, according to the manufacturer, will last a whole weekend without recharging. A smartphone can be purchased for around 11 thousand rubles - a very good price for such a stylish device.

Main characteristics:

Screen: 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels;
Memory: 16 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM;
Android 6.0;
Battery: 4500 mAh;

Pros:

Large battery;
Interesting design;

Minuses:

No Full HD screen;
Limited Storers;

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

This rugged smartphone looks good and the screen is large due to the slightly raised edges around it. Users like the fact that the camera protrudes from the body, but is even slightly recessed, which protects the glass from scratches. Samsung doesn't say anything about the glass on the front, but you can clearly see how it blends into the metal design. Connectors and antennas fit perfectly into the smartphone body. Although the material changes are blatantly obvious, they are cleanly constructed and the gaps are small and even. The small card tray accepts a Nano-SIM card and a wider second SIM card, as well as a microSD card. The smartphone with two SIM cards is available to users in black, gold and blue colors.

Main characteristics:

Processor: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 and Mali-T830 MP2 video accelerator;
Memory: 16 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM;
Android 7.0;
Camera: main 13 MP, front 13 MP;
Battery: 3000 mAh;

Pros:

New metal case;
Clear screen;

Minuses:

Hybrid SIM slot;

Meizu M5

Meizu recently announced another powerful budget-level phone, which made it into our ranking of the best eight-core smartphones in 2017. The M5 is a quality smartphone with a small 5.2-inch 720p screen that has more features than the M3 launched earlier this year. Like the M3, the M5 is powered by a MediaTek MT6750 processor with 2 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The smartphone has a 13-megapixel camera on the back, which the firm says focuses in just 0.2 seconds thanks to fast phase detection AF and has an aperture of 2.2.

Main characteristics:

Screen: 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels;
Processor: MediaTek MT6750 and Mali-T860 MP2 video accelerator;
Memory: 16 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM;
Android 6.0;
Camera: main 13 MP, front 5 MP;
Battery: 3070 mAh;

Pros:

Improved screen;
Excellent performance;
Attractive design;

Minuses:

Not the best screen resolution;

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

If you are familiar with Redmi Note 4, it will be easier for you to notice the changes in the new Note 4X smartphone. The two small screws on either side of the MicroUSB charging port have been removed for a cleaner look, and the antenna strips have been kept to a minimum and replaced with shiny strips rather than just cheap white plastic. It doesn't seem like anything major, but enough to make the Note 4X a modern and sleek looking smartphone. A beautiful and rich screen will make your time with your smartphone unforgettable, because it has a good screen resolution today, despite its budget price. The smartphone will also certainly please you with a large 4100 mAh battery.

Main characteristics:

Screen: 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels;
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 and Adreno 506 video accelerator;
Memory: 32 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM;
Android 6.0;
Camera: main 13 MP, front 5 MP;
Battery: 4100 mAh;

Pros:

Good display properties;
Excellent battery;

Minuses:

Average memory;

Every year, smartphone developers delight consumers with ultra-technological new products that combine a variety of functions, thoughtful design and high performance. Demanding users who pay special attention to the power of their devices often prefer devices with multi-core processors, among which eight-core processors are especially popular. In our review below are the TOP 5 best eight-core smartphones of spring 2017.

Octa-core Allview X4 Soul Style

The Allview X4 Soul Style smartphone was presented by a Romanian company that sells rebranded equipment. The gadget is released in the form of a candy bar with a touch screen. It runs on Android OS. In terms of design and set of specifications, the device resembles the Gionee A1. Let us note further its features:

Appearance. The gadget has a body with an aluminum frame and is available in several colors. The dimensions are 154.5x76.5x8.5 mm and its weight is 181 g.
Display. The phone is equipped with a 5.5-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1080x1920. The display of the device is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Compared to its sodium-calcium counterpart, it is three times stronger and has increased shock resistance.
Camera. The smartphone has two cameras: a 16 MP main camera and a 13 MP front camera with flash.
Performance. The device has an 8-core processor:
ARM Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz and ARM Cortex-A53 1 GHz with 4 cores each. Built-in memory - 64 GB, RAM - 4 GB. The gadget has the latest version of Android OS 7.0 Nougat.
Battery. The phone has a 4010 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery that provides fast charging. It does not require recharging for 14 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby time.
Additionally. Allview X4 Soul Style - a device with active noise reduction, equipped with a fingerprint scanner, supports two SIM cards. The model has an accelerometer, compass, proximity and light sensor, and gyroscope.

The price of Allview X4 Soul Style in Russia is 22,990 rubles.

Smartphone 360 N5

The 360 N5 is a productive and functional eight-core device in the mid-price category, which successfully combines stylish design, high-quality build and high durability. Let's consider the main characteristics of the model.

Design. The gadget is manufactured in an all-metal case. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back of the case, and on the front there is a Home button shaped like a circle LED. The dimensions of the device are 76x152x8.25 mm, the device weighs 156 g.
Screen The device is created using IPS-OGS technology. It has 5.5 inches, has a rich picture and close to natural color rendition.
Processor, memory, OS. The powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor ensures flawless gaming experience. The amount of RAM is 6 GB, and the internal memory is 32 GB. The gadget is equipped with Android Marshmallow OS.
Multimedia. The device has two photo modules of 13 and 8 megapixels, with the help of which good quality pictures are obtained. The gadget owes its good sound to two high-quality speakers and a microphone.
Slots, interface. The device is equipped with two slots: one for a micro-SIM card, the second slot is for a nano-SIM card or memory card. The smartphone has a Bluetooth connection and a Wi-Fi wireless Internet module.
Battery. The power of the phone's lithium-polymer battery is 3290 mAh, which ensures uninterrupted operation for 6-7 hours, including 4G surfing.

The 360 N5 smartphone has an impressive list of advantages, which ensures genuine interest from users. The device is characterized by fast operation, excellent performance and low cost.

Price 360 N5 in Russia - from 11,500 rubles.

Eight-core BlackBerry KEYone

BlackBerry KEYone has a classic shape. It is made in the form of a candy bar with a keyboard and is designed for the category of users who just need a working device. Most likely, the gadget was invented to satisfy the needs of brand lovers, and not to attract new users. What makes this smartphone model stand out?

Design, body. Glass, metal and soft rubber were used to make the smartphone. The design is placed in an aluminum frame, which ensures reliability and durability. There are no plastic parts in the smartphone. The back of the gadget is made of textured plastic with a soft-touch coating reminiscent of rubber, so it does not collect fingerprints, debris and dust.
Display The gadget is equipped with a diagonal of 4.5 inches with an aspect ratio of 2:3. It is protected by Gorilla Glass 4, which has curved edges. The screen is flat, has an extension of 1620x1080, under it there are touch keys and a keyboard.
Keyboard The device is distinguished by its classic design and simplified shape of rounded keys. Its size and shape resemble the BlackBerry PRIV keyboard. The keys are very convenient to use. This is ensured by proper weight distribution. The shape follows the profile of the body. In its manufacture, translucent glass-like plastic was used. The symbols are painted with silver translucent paint, and the backing of the keys is made in black. The keyboard is soft to the touch and supports gestures. The fingerprint scanner is located on the space bar.
Performance. The smartphone is equipped with an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with a frequency of 2000 MHz - a processor with low power consumption, which is enough power to cope with work tasks. The amount of RAM is 3 GB, and the built-in memory is 32 GB, but it can be expanded up to 2 TB. Operating system - Android 7.1 Nougat.
Cameras. The main camera of the device is 12 megapixels and equipped with phase detection autofocus. It also has dual LED flash and comes with an f/2.0 aperture. Aperture f/2.2. installed in the front camera at 8 megapixels.
Battery, charging. The BlackBerry KEY has a 3505 mAh battery. Thanks to support for QC3.0 fast charging, the gadget can be charged to 56% in just over half an hour.
Dimensions, weight. The device has dimensions of 149.3x72.5x9.4 mm and weighs 180 g.
Additionally. BlackBerry KEY is a modern phablet with a huge selection of applications, on which it is quite possible to type text accurately while moving in a car or on the go. The presence of a physical keyboard in this model allows you to touch-type messages. The gadget's availability of shortcut keys is one of its advantages. The owner of the smartphone can set each key to perform a specific action by making a long or short press. This could be launching certain applications, composing messages to specific recipients, launching settings, etc. The keyboard shortcut with Ctrl + ensures faster and more productive work on your smartphone. Using this combination allows you to perform the same actions as on a computer: undo actions, cut, copy, paste text, etc. In addition, passwords are easier to remember on a physical keyboard, since many people have more developed motor memory than visual memory. The device's keyboard was designed specifically for typing using the two thumbs of both hands. At the same time, the typing speed doubles compared to touch devices, which is important when working with large texts. BlackBerry KEY is ideal for older people who have problems with vision and fine motor skills. Thus, this model is a productive and safe gadget, made of high-quality materials and incredibly convenient for typing. The user's long nails are also not a hindrance to typing characters.

The price of BlackBerry KEY in Russia is approximately 32,000 rubles. A video review of the gadget is presented below:

HTC U Play smartphone

The new HTC U Play smartphone was presented to a wide audience in January of this year. The gadget differs from previously released devices by the manufacturer in appearance and technical parameters, which we will consider further in more detail.

Design. The device is available in several color options. It has a stylish glossy body. The front side of the gadget is reserved for the display, camera and Home key. The back of the case is occupied by a flash and the brand logo. There are no more inscriptions or elements on it.
Display. HTC U Play has a 5.2-inch screen protected by Gorilla Glass.
Performance The device is powered by an eight-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor built on a 64-bit architecture. The smartphone is available in two trim levels: with RAM and built-in memory of 3 and 32 GB, respectively, as well as with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in memory. The device comes with a memory card slot that allows you to expand it up to 2 TB. Control is carried out via Android 6.0 OS.
Camera and autonomy. The resolution of the main camera is 16 megapixels. It is equipped with a dual-tone LED flash. It also has phase detection autofocus and an optical stabilization system. The front camera resolution is 16 megapixels, which makes the gadget a real selfie phone. Autonomous operation is provided by a 2500 mAh battery.
Dimensions, weight. Device dimensions - 145.99x72.9x3.5 mm. The device weighs 145 g.

The smartphone of this model will be available in black, white, blue and pink colors. The cost of HTC U Play in Russia is 25,600 rubles.

Huawei Nova smartphone

Huawei Nova is a compact, stylish smartphone that is a pleasure to use. The device has an elegant metal body and a capacious battery, and there are narrow frames on both sides of its screen. What other characteristics and arsenal of capabilities does this gadget have?

Design. The Nova case is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy, which was sandblasted at one of the manufacturing stages, making its coating pleasant to the touch. The smartphone display is surrounded by frames whose width is 1.8 mm. The gadget comes in three basic colors: gray, gold and silver.
Screen treated with an oleophobic coating, the reliability of which has been tested in practice by numerous users of other devices. Under the glass there is a 5-inch IPS matrix, the brightness of which is quite sufficient even for reading content in sunlight.
Processor, memory, OS. The model is equipped with an eight-core Snapdragon 625 processor, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. It runs on Android 6.0 OS with EMUI 4.1 shell installed.
Camera and sound. The smartphone has a 12 megapixel camera, the pictures from which are of good quality even at dusk. Good selfies even in the evening are ensured thanks to the 8 MP front camera. The gadget's surround sound is provided by built-in DTS software, and the built-in player plays Flac files, which makes it possible not to be limited when choosing a format.
Wireless modules and offline mode. The phone is available with support for wireless Internet, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC. The battery capacity of the device is 3020 mAh.
Dimensions, weight. The dimensions of the gadget are 141.2x69.1 mm. The device weighs 146 g.

The Huawei Nova smartphone is housed in a slim body with a nice design. It will certainly please users who don't like phablets but appreciate good displays and cameras.

The price of Huawei Nova in Russia is 23,300 rubles. A video review will help you get even more information about this smartphone.

We hope that our review of the TOP 5 best eight-core smartphones of spring 2017 will help you choose the optimal model. Each of the devices has its own characteristics, but all of them are undoubtedly productive and functional.

“The more cores in a processor, the better and more powerful it is” is a persistent myth spread by marketers and sellers of mobile equipment. However, it has nothing to do with reality.

For example, the 2016 performance leader iPhone 7 runs on a 4-core Apple A10 processor, the top chips from Snapdragon - 820 and 825, also have 4 cores, while among MediaTek processors, whose gaming performance is traditionally not the best, already 10-core solutions have appeared (Helio X30) and 12-core chips will appear soon.

Who's who in the processor market?

The vast majority of smartphones are produced on processors from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Industry giants – Apple, Samsung and Huawei – develop and use their own chips, but they can only be found in smartphones from these companies. Also, ultra-budget gadgets sometimes use Spreadtrum processors, but, for obvious reasons, they cannot compete with chips from leading manufacturers.

If we compare Qualcomm and MediaTek chips, the latter are inferior in terms of their overall characteristics. The weak point of MTK has always been its mediocre graphics performance due to the use of Mali video accelerators. Thus, even smartphones with top chips like Helio P20 often perform worse in 3D games (graphics rendering, micro-freezes and FPS drops) than devices running on middling Snapdragon 625 and 652.

However, the key advantage of MediaTek products is their lower cost. We owe it to MTK chips that even budget smartphones have now turned into glitch-free devices that can be used comfortably. MKT processors are not gaming, but in terms of smoothness and speed of smartphone operation, power consumption, multimedia and wireless functions, they are no worse. And if you don’t play heavy 3D games on your phone, then you most likely won’t notice the difference between the Snapdragon and MediaTek processors.

Octa-core smartphones with Snapdragon processors

All 8-core processors presented in the rating are created using the 28 nm process technology and have ARMv8 architecture; these are mid-class chips used in the corresponding smartphones. There are no flagship devices in this selection; top devices run on 820 and 821 dragons.

Snapdragon 430 – Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Nokia 6

Redmi 3S– one of the best-selling smartphones of last year. This is an excellent budget phone that will not lose its relevance in the near future, even though it has been replaced by the 4th generation of Redmi. The gadget is equipped with 16/2 GB of expandable memory, a high-quality 5-inch screen and a capacious 4100 mAh battery, from which the smartphone can last 2-3 days without any problems. In Antutu, Benchmark 3S scores 42 thousand parrots. Price – from 8000 rubles.

Nokia 6– the first smartphone of the once cult manufacturer on the Android platform. It was the use of the 430-dragon in a device for $250 that many did not like, but Nokia 6 takes the cake: it has a flagship design and very high-quality build, a cool main camera and a good amount of memory - 64/4 GB + MicroSD slot. The result in Antutu is 44 thousand parrots. Nokia 6 is not supplied to Russia and the smartphone can only be purchased in Chinese online stores.

Snapdragon 617 – Moto G4 and Alcatel Idol 4

Moto G4– a mid-range model with a large high-quality screen (IPS 5.5’’ FHD), 16/2 GB of expandable memory, 13/5 MP cameras and a 3000 mAh battery. In terms of characteristics, there is nothing outstanding, but Motorola’s attention to detail does its job and the G4 can be called one of the most pleasant smartphones to use in its price category. The result in Benchmark is 45 thousand parrots. Price – from 15 thousand rubles.

Alcatel Idol 4- a flagship at an adequate price, in which the main emphasis is not on performance (16/3 GB of memory + Micro-SD), but on multimedia capabilities. Idol 4 boasts an excellent 5.2’’ FHD IPS screen (the older version 4S comes with a virtual reality helmet), high-quality stereo speakers with an amplifier and a dedicated audio chip, which ensures high-quality music playback in headphones. The weak point of the smartphone is the battery, it is only 2610 mAh. The result in Benchmark is 46 thousand parrots. Price – from 14 thousand rubles.

Snapdragon 625 – Huawei Nova and Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Huawei Nova– one of the few Huawei smartphones running on a Snapdragon chip, and not on a proprietary HiSilicon Kirin processor. This is a compact model with a 5’’ FHD IPS screen and 32/3 GB of memory, the main features of which are a cool design and a good 13 MP camera, one of the best in its price category. The result in Benchmark is 64 thousand parrots. Cost – from 20 thousand rubles.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime– the successor to the popular Redmi 3S came out in 3 modifications at once, the most interesting of which is the Prime version with a 625-dragon, 32/3 GB of memory and a 5’’ FHD screen. This is one of the best mid-rangers in terms of price/quality ratio with good gaming performance (benchmark - 65 thousand) and impressive battery life (a confident 2-3 days on a single charge). Cost – from 10 thousand rubles.

Snapdragon 652 – Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra, LG G5 SE

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra– a flagship tablet phone for those who are not chasing record performance. Powered by a fresh 652-dragon, the ZF3 Ultra has a lot of memory - 64/3 or 128/4 GB with expandable cards up to 1 TB, a cool 23 MP camera with optical stabilization and laser autofocus, as well as a thick 4600 mAh battery. However, the main advantage of the smartphone is its huge 6.8’’ FHD IPS screen, ideal for consuming any media content. The result in the benchmark is 78 thousand parrots. Price – from 37 thousand rubles.

LG G5 SE– a junior version of the flagship from LG, differing from the G5 solely by the use of a 652-dragon instead of an 820. This is an unusual modular smartphone with the ability to connect additional accessories, including a dedicated DAC, a photo module with optical zoom and an additional battery. The G5 SE is also interesting in terms of characteristics - 2K 5.3’’ IPS screen, 32/3 GB of memory + flash drives up to 2 TB, dual camera 18+8 MP and front module 8 MP, removable battery 2800 mAh. Benchmark – 79 thousand parrots. Price – from 24 thousand rubles.

Snapdragon 810 – Nexus 6P and Moto X Force

Nexus 6P- the last of the Nexuses released, after which the corporation concentrated on developing its Google Pixel. The device is notable for its pure Android, stereo speakers, long battery life and excellent hardware - 5.7’’ FHD AMOLED screen, 34/64/128 GB of memory and 3 GB of RAM, 3540 mAh battery, 12 and 8 MP cameras. The result in the benchmark is 85 thousand parrots. Price – from 30 thousand rubles.

Moto X Force- a unique smartphone whose screen (according to the manufacturer) cannot be broken. Able to survive any falls and merciless use, the X Force does not disappoint in terms of hardware either - 2K 5.4’’ AMOLED screen, 32/3 GB of memory, 21 MP camera and 3760 mAh battery. This is a balanced device, with characteristics slightly inferior to current flagships, which is considered one of the best smartphones released by the MOTO brand in recent times. Benchmark – 75 thousand parrots. Price – from 37 thousand rubles.

8-core smartphones with MediaTek processors

It was MediaTek that launched the first 8-core processor for smartphones on the market in 2013 - MT6592. Today, the most popular eights are MT6753, MT6750 and Helio P10, made using a 28 nm process technology. Let's look at the most successful smartphones with 8 core MediTek processors.

MediaTek MT6753 – Lenovo Vibe X3 Lite and Ulefone Power

Vibe X3 Lite– the junior version of the flagship X3 from Lenovo, characterized by balanced characteristics and an affordable price. On board the gadget is 32/2 GB of memory + a slot for Micro-SD, a 5.5’’ FHD IPS screen, 13/8 MP cameras and a 3300 mAh battery. The device is notable primarily for its powerful stereo speakers, but its gaming performance is not the best; in the X3 Lite Benchmark it scores only 37 thousand parrots. Price – from 11 thousand rubles.

Ulefone Power– Chinese with a huge 6050 mAh battery, 5.5’’ FHD IPS screen, 16/3 GB of memory and 13/5 MP cameras. At first glance, nothing outstanding, but on one charge this gadget can work for 3-4 days, which makes it an excellent choice for those who do not want to depend on an outlet. Benchmark – 32 thousand parrots. Price – 9 thousand rubles on AliExpress.

MediaTek MT6750 – Meizu M3s and Bluboo Maya MAX

Meizu M3s is a popular budget phone with Meizu’s traditional ideal build quality and good characteristics for its price (7 thousand rubles): 5’’ HD IPS screen, 16/2 GB of memory, 13/5 MP cameras, 3020 mAh battery. The smartphone is made in a metal case, it is compact, fits comfortably in the hand and pleases with fast operation due to the well-optimized Flyme shell. Benchmark – 37 thousand parrots.

Bluboo Maya MAX– the older version of the popular ultra-budget phone from Bluboo, notable for its metal body, the presence of a fingerprint scanner and very good hardware. On board the smartphone is a 6-inch HD IPS screen, 32/3 GB of memory, 13/8 MP cameras and a 4200 mAh battery. Among the nice little things are USB-C support and IP63 waterproofing. Benchmark – 41 thousand parrots. Price – from 9 thousand rubles on AliExpress.

MediaTek Helio P10 – Meizu M5 Note and SONY Xperia XA

Meizu M5 Note– one of the most attractive smartphones from Meizu in terms of price/quality ratio. For a little over 10 thousand rubles you get a device with a 5.5’’ FHD IPS screen, 16/32 + 3 GB of memory and a slot for a flash drive, a cool camera and a 4000 mAh battery. In the Benchmark, the gadget scores 47 thousand parrots; you can play even the most demanding 3D games on it at medium graphics settings.

SONY Xperia XA– an elegant smartphone with a frameless screen that you can fall in love with at first sight. Characteristics – 5’’ HD IPS screen, 16/2 GB memory + Micro-SD, 16/8 MP cameras and 2300 mAh battery. Advantages: the presence of an NFC module and good photo quality. Disadvantages are the lack of oleophobic coating on the screen and the ridiculous battery capacity. Benchmark – 47 thousand parrots. Price – from 16 thousand rubles.

8-core smartphones with Exynos processors

The latest generation of Exynos chipsets from Samsung can be considered the most technologically advanced 8-core processors on the market. The Korean company makes its chips using the 14 nm process and uses them only in the production of its own devices. The exception is Meizu Pro 6 Plus, which was released on a processor similar to that used in the Galaxy S7.

Exynos 7880 – Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2017)

The 2017 Galaxy A line smartphones look as close as possible to the flagship Galaxy S7. These are beautiful devices in a ceramic case with moisture protection according to the IP68 standard. Smartphones run on the same chipsets but differ in some characteristics.

Galaxy A5 has a 5.2’’ FHD Super AMOLED screen, 32/3 GB of memory with support for flash drives up to 256 GB, cameras with a resolution of 16 MP (both main and front), and a 3000 mAh battery. The older version of the Galaxy A7 has a larger screen diagonal – 5.7’’ and a thicker battery – 3600 mAh. Both devices have an NFC chip and full Samsung Pay support.

Smartphones have an attractive design, cool cameras, good battery life, but at the same time they do not impress with gaming performance. In the benchmark, both devices score 60 thousand parrots. Price – 33 and 28 thousand rubles for A7 and A5, respectively.

Exynos 8890 – Galasy S7 and S7 Edge, Meizu Pro 6 Plus

Galasy S7 and S7 Edge– the 2016 flagships from Samsung are successful, no matter how you look at them, confirmation of this can be found in the huge demand for both smartphone models. The technical characteristics of the regular and Edge versions are identical - 5.1'' SuperAMOLED screen with 2K resolution, covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 32/64 GB of internal and 4 GB of RAM with support for flash drives up to 200 GB, 3000 mAh battery with fast charging, and camera at 12 and 5 MP, which are among the best on the market. The result in the benchmark is 131 thousand parrots. Price – from 44 thousand rubles for S7 and from 54 thousand for S7 Edge.

Meizu Pro 6 Plus is the only flagship of the Chinese company on the Exynos 8890 chip. The main trump cards of the Pro 6 Plus are great sound in headphones (there is a dedicated DAC and amplifier) and a cool camera that can compete with A-brands. The device is good in terms of hardware (2K Super AMOLED screen, 64/4 GB of memory, 3400 mAh battery), has excellent build quality and excellent performance. The only disappointment is the lack of a slot for a memory card. The result in the benchmark is 113 thousand parrots. Price – from 35 thousand rubles.

Octa-core smartphones with HiSilicon Kirin processors

Kirin chipsets are developed by Huawei and are used exclusively in smartphones from this company.

Honor 8 with Kirin 950

Honor 8 is one of the most beautiful smartphones of 2016. The ceramic body of the device is visually impressive, but disappointing in practice due to its increased susceptibility to scratches. According to the characteristics, Honor 8 stands at the level between mid-rangers and flagships - 5.2'' FHD IPS screen, 32/64 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM with expandability, dual 12 MP camera and 5 MP front camera, 3000 mAh battery, NFC . Among the shortcomings, we note only mediocre battery life and a quiet main speaker; in all other respects, Honor 8 is extremely good. The result in the benchmark is 95 thousand parrots. Price – from 27 thousand rubles.

Huawei Mate 9 with Kirin 960

Mate 9 is the flagship from Huawei, the company’s most expensive and most powerful smartphone. The characteristics of the device speak for themselves - standard 5.9'' FHD IPS screen, dual 20+12 MP camera with 2x optical zoom, optical stabilization and phase detection autofocus, 64+4 GB of memory with a slot for a flash drive and a 4000 mAh battery . The result in the benchmark is 128 thousand parrots. Price – from 47 thousand rubles.

For those who are interested in luxury 8-core smartphones , We recommend paying attention to Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design. This gadget costs 1,400 euros, for this money you get a device in a unique design with a 2K AMOLED screen, 256 GB of main and 6 GB of RAM and cameras developed by Leica. There are simply no alternatives to this model in the range of other A-brands.

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