Produces an extensive Galaxy family in several series. The lineup is associated with top-end smartphones on the Android platform. The Galaxy family unites three price segments (from budget to fashion). The series also stands out for its popularity, however, the company itself positions the gadgets as an alternative to expensive smartphones. The letter designations precisely determine belonging to a particular segment. There is a choice in the price range in each of the families.

J-series are budget versions with inexpensive materials and a simple body, but rich filling. The A-series is represented by the middle category, here the models have outstanding characteristics and good quality workmanship of every detail. And finally, S - top-end gadgets in a stylish case made of expensive materials, with excellent performance.

Samsung smartphones

Design difference

Belonging to each of the three segments is reflected in the filling of smartphones. Appearance is also of great importance. It is no less important, since “one meets people by their clothes.”

	Series J	Serie A	Series S
View	Elegant simplicity and minimalist features in appearance. The metal body plays into the hands of the series.	The materials are light metal alloy and tempered glass. Samsung has traditionally avoided sharp corners in its design. Despite this, the models in this series look strict.	The design of these devices is both defiantly catchy and respectable. The models are large in size and lack sharp edges.
			High quality materials feel to the touch. There are minimal fingerprints left on the metal case and the protected glass.
Ergonomics	Smooth surfaces feel pleasant but slip in the hand. The camera, unlike previous models, is made recessed into the body. Thanks to the location and size of the device, operating the side keys is effortless.	The devices are distinguished by well-thought-out thickness. The body is thin, but fits well in the hand and is easy to control. The camera is recessed into the body, and the speaker is located correctly - on the top right.	The devices are pleasant to hold in your hand, despite their large size.
			The camera looks organic on the back panel, there are no protruding parts. The keys and sliders on the edges are comfortable to use.
Screen	A common choice for most devices is a 5-inch screen with protective glass.	Super AMOLED display, which is distinguished by a riotous palette of colors. It has high resolution and diagonals from 4.5 to 5.7 inches.	The trump card of flagship devices is their screens. In the Edge versions it is curved, and in the rounded version it occupies the entire space of the front panel. This is a technological innovation. This move has a number of advantages: firstly, the gadget acquires a special appearance, secondly, the screen visually appears much larger (when it is already huge), creates a 3D effect, thirdly, it adds functionality, such as side bookmarks and call bar.

Smartphone stuffing

Still, the main emphasis in the differences between the series is on the technical content. Hardware characteristics affect the performance of smartphones, and additional functionality expands the capabilities. The series devices are based on the Android 6 platform.

	Series J	Serie A	Series S
CPU	The simplest J3 model is equipped with four cores, the processor produces a frequency of 1.4 gigahertz.	All three smartphones in the line are equipped with an eight-core processor, only the A3 with a frequency of 1.6 GHz, and the “older” ones with a frequency of 1.9.	As in the A series, all gadgets have eight cores:
	Both “senior” models J5 and J7 will be more powerful with their eight cores at 1.6 GHz.		at a power of 2.1 GHz.
RAM	Only the leader of the J7 series has 3 gigabytes of RAM; the rest are content with 2 GB.	The A3 model from the series is equipped with 2 gigabytes of RAM.	The sixth model is content with 3 GB of RAM, but the “big brothers” S7 and S8 are loaded with almost computer-like 4 gigabytes of RAM.
		Smartphones A5 and A7 already have 3 gigabytes.
Memory	All devices with this letter in the index have a built-in memory of 16 gigabytes. However, there is a slot for expanding memory with SD cards.	The same goes for main memory. The smallest model, A3, has 16 GB of storage, but larger models have 32 GB.	S6 s remained with 32 GB storage.
			The S8 carries as much as 64 gigabytes of internal memory.
Other characteristics	Smartphones in the series carry two SIM cards. Despite its budget, there are many options available. The matrix of the main camera is the same for all - 13 megapixels, but the front camera has a different resolution for each model.	All gadgets have support for memory cards and slots for two SIM cards. There are numerous sensors, including the popular fingerprint scanner.	Flagships carry only one SIM card. Only the S8 leader has a universal slot. Oddly enough, the most powerful 16 megapixel camera matrix is ​​carried by the “junior” S6 in the line. For the rest, 12 megapixels is enough, and the difference is not particularly noticeable.
		Cameras: the “junior” model A3 has 8 megapixels, while the others have a 16 megapixel matrix.

7th place.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

The average price in Russia is 12,600 rubles. The model, re-released in June 2017, received 66% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 87% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 7.0 operating system, 16 GB of storage (10 GB available to the user) and 2 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. There is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. The main camera is 13 MP, the front camera is also 13 MP. Battery capacity 3000 mAh. Battery life in talk mode is 12 hours, while listening to music is 83 hours. There is a fingerprint scanner.

6th place.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

The average price is 15,200 rubles. The model received 47% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 74% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage (23.1 GB available to the user) and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, there is a slot for a memory card up to 256 GB. The main camera is 16 MP, the front camera is also 16 MP. Despite the impressive number of megapixels, it is worth considering that both cameras do not have optical stabilization, so those who want to take really high-quality photos need to take a closer look at the flagship models that come further down the ranking.

Battery capacity 3000 mAh. Operating time without recharging in talk mode is 16 hours, while listening to music is 53 hours. There is a fingerprint scanner. Protection from water and dust. There is support for Samsung Pay.

Samsung Galaxy S6 32Gb is the most popular Samsung smartphone in Russia in 2016

The average price is 18,100 rubles. You can buy a Galaxy S6 on AliExpress for 11.3 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

Samsung's spring 2015 flagship scored 50% of fives in reviews on Yandex Market and 84% of recommendations for purchase.

At the end of 2016, this model took 4th place in the world in popularity among Android smartphones. In Russia, the model took 6th place, this is the best result in the Samsung smartphone catalog. The smartphone's touch display is made of the most durable glass - Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The 5.1-inch screen has a resolution of 2560x1440. The smartphone works with any wireless charging devices. As can be understood from the model name, the built-in memory is 32 GB, and the RAM is 3 GB. Operating system - Android 6.0. Supports one SIM card. Battery capacity 2550 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

The camera deserves special praise. The resolution of the main one is 16 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels. In May 2015, the portal w3bsit3-dns.com wrote: “Both the Galaxy S6 and its brother Galaxy S6 edge are two smartphones with the best built-in camera today. Samsung gives all photography lovers pleasure - the pleasure of shooting.” Main camera features: automatic real-time HDR processing, optical image stabilization, and an infrared sensor. The camera takes excellent pictures even after sunset. Quote from a review of the w3bsit3-dns.com portal: “In the dark, the camera takes excellent pictures that you wouldn’t expect to see on a smartphone screen. Illuminated objects and the sky look very expressive, lights don’t flood the frame with blurry light, the contrast is conveyed naturally. In general, you can shoot without fear of getting a set of dark and light spots instead of a spectacular shot."

Quote from the most popular review of this model in the Svyaznoy online store: “Samsung has long learned to make excellent, if not the best, hardware. Although the screens caused controversy, they were very cool for my taste. They had their own application store and their own messenger, although they did not find popularity. Samsung’s flagship cameras are already several generations old are very good and, in comparison with the cameras of other flagships, are often superior to them in many ways. The only serious drawback was the design. Or rather, the lack of it. And finally, Samsung designers did what was expected of them!! Design appeared in the sixth generation of the flagship!! Yes ", inspired by the appearance of a competitor! But the most beautiful competitor!! And Samsung did it better!"

4th place.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb

average price in Russia - 29,000 rubles. The flagship from Samsung went on sale in the early spring of 2016 and at the end of the year became the best-selling smartphone of the South Korean company, and also entered the top three. This model became the most popular in the USA, where it took first place in sales at the end of the year. Every 10th Android smartphone sold in the US last year was a Samsung flagship. AlsoGalaxy S7 Edge took first place in sales in Germany and Hong Kong.

Today, this model has 45% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market (see. ) and 71% of recommendations for purchase.

The technical characteristics of the next model, slightly curved for user convenience, are pleasantly surprising: a 5.5-inch screen with an incredible resolution of 2560x1440, the latest Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. Those for whom 32 GB of permanent memory is not enough can use the memory card slot and expand the memory up to 200 GB (iPhones do not have a memory card slot and have to be content with the original one). If the previous flagship Samsung Galaxy S6 (like all iPhones, by the way) supported only one SIM card, then the Samsung Galaxy S7 got rid of this drawback and supports 2 SIM cards.

Battery capacity 3600 mAh. Operating time without recharging in talk mode is 27 hours, while listening to music is 74 hours. There is a fingerprint scanner. There is support for Samsung Pay.

As for the camera, here we see the same matrix characteristics as the 6th iPhone: a 12-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. Samsung cites the following advantages of the camera in this smartphone: a larger aperture lens (F1.7) and enlarged matrix pixels (1.4 microns) capture much more light, which allows you to consistently obtain clear and detailed photographs even in low light conditions; smartphones support Dual Pixel technology: all matrix pixels have two photodiodes, not one, which allows the sensor to focus as quickly and clearly as the human eye, and Dual Pixel technology ensures such fast and flawless autofocus that you can capture even the sharpest movement in low light conditions; For the first time, you can capture movement in animated panorama mode.

The portal 4pda.ru in its review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb writes: “Samsung took an interesting step, completely changing the camera after the success of the previous generation. Only after trying the new device in action, you understand that this did not happen by chance, and no one in the Korean company would accept "The decision to replace an excellent module with one that is worse. In the opinion of ordinary people, four megapixels (the Samsung Galaxy S6 had 16) were really lost, but an experienced amateur photographer will tell you that happiness is not in the number of megapixels." “The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge sets a new quality standard for smartphone cameras for at least the next year. For excellent photos both day and night, spectacular videos, optical stabilization and many shooting modes, the editors of w3bsit3-dns.com award the SGS7 edge the “Nice Shot” badge.”

You can also note the possibility of very fast wireless charging and complete waterproofness (you can shoot video for 30-40 minutes at a depth of 1 meter under water). The always-on screen will display useful information on a locked device. This feature is advanced enough to automatically turn off when the smartphone is in a pocket or bag, face down, or when the smartphone is almost empty.

Samsung Galaxy S8- the most popular Samsung smartphone

average price in Russia - 41,900 rubles. The flagship from the leading smartphone manufacturer in South Korea and the world went on sale at the end of April 2017 and today has received 50% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 75% of recommendations for purchase. Today this is the best-selling model in the Samsung catalog (according to Yandex Market).

Fans of the South Korean brand had to wait a whole year for the new flagship (last year's summer flagship Galaxy Note 7 does not count, since Samsung was forced to withdraw this model from sales soon after they began due to problems with the battery) after its appearance in March 2016 Galaxy S7. As a result, the release of the Galaxy S8 caused an incredible stir: in the first two days, the number of pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus (an enlarged version of the model) amounted to 550,000 units (for comparison: the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge were ordered by 100 thousand people in the first 2 days) . Of course, a year-long wait for a flagship in itself is not capable of causing such a stir; for example, Apple consistently releases flagships once a year, but at the same time, sales of the seventh iPhone turned out to be quite weak due to the fact that the new iPhone for the most part turned out to be the same eggs, only in profile, if you compare it with the 6th iPhone. Samsung did not repeat the mistakes of its competitor and presented a truly innovative model that cannot be confused with any smartphone on the market today.

Technical characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8: 5.8-inch screen with QHD+ resolution (3840x2160), Android 7.0 operating system with Samsung Experience 8.1 proprietary shell, 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. There is a slot for memory cards up to 265 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Battery life in talk mode is 20 hours, while listening to music is 67 hours. Let's dwell a little on these characteristics and compare them with last year's Galaxy S7 Edge. The screen diagonal has increased by 0.3 inches, the resolution has also noticeably increased, while the phone itself, paradoxically, has become even a little smaller and lighter. This effect was achieved due to the fact that the screen now occupies more than 80% of the area of ​​the front panel: the physical buttons disappeared (they became touch-sensitive), the Samsung inscription, there are practically no side frames, the free space was taken up by the screen. The amount of permanent memory has doubled. However, there is a small step back: the battery capacity has decreased, and therefore the battery life has become shorter, while it is approximately the same as, for example, the seventh iPhone. The processor is Samsung branded Exynos 8895.

When it comes to cameras, Samsung has decided to ignore the trend of dual main cameras in the flagship model, which has been followed by Apple, Huawei, LG and, in the old fashioned way, has a single main camera, an improvement over the already excellent camera of the S7. The S8 camera received a new 12 megapixel Sony IMX333 sensor with DualPixel technology. The front camera (8 MP) is equipped with a fast lens for perfect selfies even at night, and also supports intelligent autofocus with face detection. By the way, face recognition has become one of the interesting features of the S8: to unlock your smartphone, you no longer have to use a fingerprint scanner; you just need to show your face to the smartphone. There is a third method: scanning the iris (however, this method will be inconvenient if you wear glasses or contact lenses).

2nd place.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 64GB

The average price in Russia is 44,540 rubles. The older version of last year's Samsung flagship went on sale on April 21, 2017 and today has received 54% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 77% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: narrow-frame Super AMOLED screen 6.2 inches with a resolution of 2960x1440 pixels, Android 7.0 operating system, 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. Samsung Exynos 8895 processor. There is a slot for a memory card up to 256 GB (combined for a slot for a second SIM card). The main camera is dual 12 MP, front camera is 8 MP. Battery capacity 3500 mAh. Battery life in talk mode is 24 hours, while listening to music is 78 hours. There is a fingerprint scanner.

What are the differences between the plus version and the standard Galaxy S8? This is a larger screen (6.2 inches versus 5.8), with a lower resolution (2960x1440 versus 3840x2160), a more powerful battery (3500 mAh versus 3000), even taking into account the larger screen, the battery life is noticeably longer, for example, in mode The S8+ will last 4 hours longer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 64GB - Samsung smartphone with the largest screen

Average price in Russia - 54,450 rubles.

Samsung's autumn flagship went on sale on September 15, 2017 and today has scored 70% of the five stars according to reviews in Yandex Market. The number of recommendations in Yandex Market is 83%.

Samsung has made it a rule to release two flagships a year: in the spring, the flagship of the Galaxy S family, and closer to the fall, a more advanced flagship of the Galaxy Note family with a stylus. However, last year the Galaxy Note 7 was withdrawn from sales shortly after they began due to battery problems, so the new flagship Galaxy Note 8 was actually the first in its class in two years.

Samsung in its new flagship follows the recent trend towards large screens, while being one step ahead of its competitors. While Apple in the 10th iPhone came to the need to increase the diagonal to 5.8 inches (as in the spring Galaxy S8), the Galaxy Note 8 received a fantastic diagonal of 6.3 inches (the resolution is also impressive: 2960x1440). It has become slightly larger in body size than the Galaxy S8: width 7.5 cm versus 6.8, height 16.2 cm versus 14.9, but due to the competent use of screen area (it is frameless, like in the Galaxy S8) the dimensions and the weight of the glass-metal body are comparable to the classic 5.5-inch models of competitors. For example, the Apple iPhone 8 Plus with a 5.5-inch screen is 0.3 cm wider and 7 grams heavier than the Galaxy Note 8, although the latter is 0.4 cm longer. The quality of the AMOLED display itself deserves all praise: the authoritative resource DisplayMate claims that the Galaxy Note 8 has "the most innovative and high-performance screen the site has ever tested."

If from the front the Galaxy Note 8 differs from the Galaxy S8 only in the size of the body, then when looking at the back panel these models definitely cannot be confused. Samsung followed another trend in the new flagship: it used a dual main camera for the first time (the Galaxy S8 still had one main camera). The first camera is wide-angle, with a focal length of 26 mm and an aperture of f/1.7. The second is a narrow TV camera with 52 mm. This roughly corresponds to the viewing angle of the human eye, so it is also suitable for taking portraits without distorting perspective. Both modules have a resolution of 12 megapixels. Both modules have optical stabilization (the same technique was later repeated by the iPhone X). Now you can shoot smooth videos and sharp photos not only in normal mode, but also with 2x optical zoom. The Dxomark resource named the Galaxy Note 8 the best smartphone for zoom (enlarging the image when shooting). For example, according to this indicator, it received 66 points versus 58 for the iPhone X. Samsung added a “dynamic focus” function for the second camera. By turning it on, you can adjust the amount of background blur before and after releasing the shutter. In this case, the smartphone saves photos from both cameras. The front camera of the Galaxy Note 8 has the same aperture as the main one - f/1.7, resolution 8 megapixels.

Now about the stylus, which comes included and distinguishes the Galaxy Note 8 from other flagships. What is it for? Draw, write down reminders, make notes on photos. You don't even need to unlock the screen to write and edit notes. In addition, by pressing with the stylus, you can translate words in a foreign language text. Of course, most people will rarely need a stylus, but for creative people it will be a real boon.

Galaxy Note 8 has 64 GB of internal memory, as well as support for an external memory card up to 256 GB (iPhone X does not support memory cards), but you will have to choose what to insert into the tray: a second SIM card or a memory card. The 8-core Samsung Exynos 9 8895 processor, coupled with 6 GB of RAM, makes the Note 8 the second most powerful Android smartphone in the world (the first is OnePlus 5).

After the failure with the batteries of the Galaxy Note 7 in the new flagship, Samsung decided not to experiment with this component and equipped the phone with a standard 3300 mAh battery, this allows the Note 8 to work 22 hours in talk mode and 74 hours in music listening mode. There is a fast charging function. Half an hour at the outlet, and the battery will last for 3-4 hours. Charging from 0 to 100% will take 1 hour 41 minutes.

There are three types of unlocking: the usual fingerprint scanner, face scanning and iris scanning. At the same time, the fingerprint scanner located on the rear panel will be more convenient for men, because... It will not be very convenient for women to reach it due to the size of the case.

This model ranks first in .

We all know Samsung as a very large manufacturer of household and consumer electronics. TVs, laptops, air conditioners – the South Korean company has all this in its product range. But one of the main areas of Samsung production is smartphones, which are popular, including in our country. The reasons for the mass popularity are quite simple - the company was one of the first to produce “smart” phones, while ensuring fairly affordable prices and good quality. Of course, at the moment, many Chinese companies sometimes offer even more powerful and high-quality models at a lower price, but high loyalty to Samsung allows it to hold a significant market segment by the beginning of 2017.

Just a couple of years ago, the company was criticized for the so-called “remnants” – smartphones of the same type that were released almost every week, and even a fan of the brand could get confused in the naming of them. Now the situation has become much better - Samsung’s assortment has only three main lines: J - budget devices; A – middle class and S – flagships. Also, recently the Note line, resurrected from the ashes (pardon the pun), has recently returned to the market, having temporarily ceased to exist after problems with the Galaxy Note 7. Thus, we now have before us a huge model range in which there is a smartphone for almost every taste and budget .

So, let's finally get straight to our ranking of the best Samsung smartphones.

The best inexpensive Samsung smartphones: budget up to 15,000 rubles

Here we have collected the best inexpensive phones from Samsung. These are representatives of the “J” and “A” lines. The models compete with the creations of Chinese companies not only thanks to the “Samsung” inscription on the body, but also due to their stylish design, the presence of NFC, good batteries, a comfortable shell, cameras with decent characteristics and AMOLED matrices.

5 Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) SM-J120F/DS

This smartphone is one of the simplest in the J line. Only the J1 Mini has even weaker characteristics and a lower price. However, you can’t call the Galaxy J1 weak or powerful, because its performance is not enough for some resource-intensive tasks, but you won’t notice any slowdowns in the interface. In general, see the full specifications:

• The 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels is the most compact in the rating.
• 4-core processor operating at 1.3 GHz.

The disadvantages include:

• The amount of RAM is only 1 GB. This is not enough for a modern Android device.

4 Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime SM-G532F

Improved performance
A country:
Average price: 6990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Before moving on to the device itself, it’s worth clarifying that the J2 Prime is only partially part of the J line. In the international market, this model is called Grand Prime +. What is special about this “hermit”?

• The presence of a front flash allows you to take high-quality selfies even in low light conditions.
• Quad-core MediaTek MT6737T processor.
• A more modern version of the operating system – Android 6.1
• 1.5 GB of RAM.

3 Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)

Aluminum body for little money
A country: South Korea (made in China)
Average price: 7990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

The top three is opened by the Galaxy J2 2018 model year. The first thing that catches your eye is the design - it looks a little more expensive than its cost. The nicely smooth body is made of aluminum. They even touched the touch buttons under the screen - from now on they are in the style of those of the company’s flagships. The advantages, of course, do not end there:

• The rear camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels can shoot FullHD video. There is also autofocus, which many colleagues in the shop cannot boast of.
• Modern communication modules. More cellular frequencies are supported, allowing you to travel around the world without any problems. The new version of Bluetooth - 4.2 - provides higher transmission speeds with less power consumption.
• The amount of built-in memory is sufficient for comfortable use. 16 GB is enough to install all the necessary applications and store files.

2 Samsung Galaxy A20

Best price
Country: South Korea
Average price: 12,600 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

One of the most budget and harmonious phones from Samsung. Inside you will find 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of built-in memory, a module for contactless payment, a dual 13/5 MP camera, a capacious 4000 mAh battery, which, judging by reviews, easily lasts two days away from a power outlet.

The model also has disadvantages - the screen resolution is insufficient for such a diagonal. Users have to be content with a resolution of 1560x720 with a 6.4-inch matrix. They also complain about the strength of the screen surface and advise immediately sticking on a protective glass. The camera does not reach the flagship level (which is expected), but it works out its megapixels honestly. This is one of the best alternative options to models from Xiaomi and Huawei if it is important for you to admire the Samsung lettering on the device.

1 Samsung Galaxy A30 SM-A305F 32GB

Best Selling
Country: South Korea
Average price: 14090 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

A budget smartphone from Samsung that is very surprising. In Russia, this fresh model is extremely popular, and all because for a modest amount of money the manufacturer offers an expensive-looking device with a frameless design, non-trivial colors, a dual camera with a wide-angle lens, and even NFC and Samsung Pay on board.

There is 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of built-in memory. The battery boasts a capacity of 4000 mAh, and the screen has a gorgeous AMOLED matrix. Bonuses – 3 card slots (2 for SIM, 1 for flash drive), USB Type-C connector and face unlock. And the main advantage of the model is the price. Objectively, this is the best budget smartphone with the Samsung logo on the body. The reviews only complain about the small viewing angles of the matrix, the slow processor, and the difficulty of finding inexpensive accessories.

The best Samsung smartphones in the mid-price category: budget up to 25,000 rubles

In the price category up to 25 thousand rubles, another line of devices rules – A. Although all the models here belong to the conventional “middle” class, the characteristics are very impressive. The update carried out earlier this year brought many useful and interesting details to smartphones. In particular, it is worth noting the appearance of USB Type-C, a fingerprint scanner and water resistance. And these are just the most obvious innovations! In addition, it is worth noting the refreshed design, now made in the spirit of flagship devices. Of course, there is no curved screen, but the 2.5D glass leaves only positive impressions from using the smartphone.

3 Samsung Galaxy A8+ SM-A730F/DS

Gorgeous screen
Country: South Korea
Average price: 23,490 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

An excellent balanced mid-ranger that deserves the title of the best among Samsung's mid-budget creations. The reviews strongly praise the screen: there is Always On Display - when the clock screen is always on the screen, and large viewing angles, and the absence of a tendency to inversions, and an excellent size - 6 inches, and a resolution of 2220x1080. The aspect ratio of 18.5:9 made it possible to maintain the compact dimensions of the device with the overall diagonal of the screen.

The camera is single-module, and it takes excellent shots with a high-quality 16 MP sensor with autofocus and f/1.7 aperture. The front camera also received a 16-megapixel module. The headphone jack is in place, NFC too. A 3500 mAh battery does not always last for a day, but fast charging evens out the situation.

2 Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) 6/128GB

Four-module camera
Country: South Korea
Average price: 26,070 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6

A cool smartphone with the Samsung logo, which cannot be called budget, but every ruble of its cost is justified by its wide functionality and high performance. This 2018 model has become one of the best-selling devices with a price of up to 25,000 rubles. The main advantage of the phone lies in the four camera eyes. Sensors of 25 / 5 / 10 / 8 megapixels create worthy photo masterpieces. Artificial intelligence improves photographs, bringing them to an aesthetically pleasing state.

The good thing here is a 6.3-inch diagonal screen with a resolution of 2280x1080, 6 GB of RAM, NFC and a 3800 mAh battery. The latter lasts for a day of work, and in super-economical mode the battery life can actually be extended to up to a day and a half. Reviews are full of admiration and positive emotions, although some users were disappointed in the cameras: they expected flagship shooting quality.

1 Samsung Galaxy A50 128GB

6 GB of RAM. Triple camera
Country: South Korea
Average price: 21990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The latest Samsung model with Android 9 on board, a 6.4-inch diagonal screen, a triple camera of 25 + 8 + 5 megapixels. Built-in memory is limited to 128 GB, RAM reaches 6 GB. NFC chip for contactless payment on site. This is the most popular current Samsung smartphone from the mid-price segment.

In reviews, users note the design: it is stylish and looks chic, ordinary people recognize it as a flagship. Among the shortcomings are the slippery body, a slow fingerprint scanner (Samsung promised to fix this with a firmware update), and the slowness of the processor. They praise the autonomy, photo capabilities, the ability to install 2 SIMs and a flash drive, the presence of fast charging and a USB Type-C port. Despite the large diagonal to match the phablet, the gadget fits perfectly in the hand and feels compact and convenient.

The best Samsung smartphones in the premium segment: budget from 30,000 rubles

So we got to the top devices from Samsung. Without a doubt, the Eskies rule here. These are precisely the devices that are more powerful not only than their brand neighbors, but also the vast majority of smartphones from other brands. Let’s take, for example, the popular AnTuTu benchmark, in which one of the rating participants scores a simply mind-blowing 265 thousand “parrots”. In addition, one cannot help but pay attention to the design - after all, it was the Samsung flagships that introduced the fashion for the most frameless displays. Finally, a lot of useful or simply interesting features. Where else should they be introduced, if not on flagships? Among the top-end S-series smartphones, a representative of another class has crept in. Are they worse? Not a bit.

4 Samsung Galaxy S10 8/128GB

Best selfie camera according to DxOMark
Country: South Korea
Average price: 57,500 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

A fresh flagship that won the title of best in the ranking of smartphones with the best front camera. The main camera didn’t disappoint either – the device shared first place with the Huawei P30 Pro camera phone. The gadget looks gorgeous - frameless design, the screen occupies maximum of the front surface, and the front camera eyes are neatly fitted into the island on the screen itself. No bangs or teardrop cutouts.

Under the body there were 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in memory, the obligatory NFC, a fast 8-core Samsung processor, stereo speakers that produce loud, deep sound, and even a headphone jack. The scope of delivery is not poor - they even provide headphones, and a protective film is glued to the screen from the factory. Useful information: a modification with an Exynos 9820 processor is supplied to the Russian market. If you want more performance, buy a model from Hong Kong with a Snapdragon 855 - the most powerful chip in the world at the moment.

3 Samsung Galaxy Note8 64GB

The most suitable Samsung smartphone for work and creativity
A country: South Korea (made in China)
Average price: 40,499 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

After the infamous Galaxy Note 7 (some copies, remember, exploded), the company simply could not release a bad Note, because its reputation depended on it. And the engineers did not save. Note 8 turned out to be an excellent device. The huge 6.3-inch Infinity display fits into a relatively compact and slightly more “square” body than the “esque” one, which immediately made it a favorite of many reviewers and ordinary users. The model is in many ways reminiscent of the well-known Galaxy S8, but it also has plenty of unique features.

• The stylus is the main distinguishing feature of the line. No other smartphone in the world offers such functionality. With it, you can take text notes, draw, edit photos and videos, and much, much more.
• Dual rear camera. The resolution of both modules is 12 megapixels. Apertures f/1.7 and f/2.4. The second module is designed for shooting with 2x optical zoom. I'm glad that optical stabilization is available on both matrices.
• The largest amount of RAM is 6 GB. The figure is unlikely to surprise owners of Chinese flagships, but for Samsung it’s a lot.

The model has only one drawback – cost. Even after many months, the price of the Note 8 shows no signs of falling.

2 Samsung Galaxy S9 64GB

Variable aperture camera
A country: South Korea (made in China)
Average price: 43,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Flagship smartphones from large companies are waiting like manna from heaven. Rumors about the Galaxy S9 began to circulate almost immediately after the presentation of the previous generation. And, it’s worth saying, we didn’t wait in vain. Here we have one of the most powerful, most innovative and most desirable smartphones in the world. The appearance and main elements were carried over directly from the Galaxy S8, but there are plenty of changes inside:

• Performance. The smartphone arrived in Russia with Exynos 9810 on board - a processor that is in the top 10 most powerful chips.
• Great cameras. The 12 megapixel module has a variable (!) aperture – from f/1.5 to f/2.4. This allows you to get the clearest and brightest pictures possible, regardless of external lighting. A Super Slow-mo shooting mode with a frame rate of 960/sec has also appeared.
• Great sound. AKG engineers helped Samsung create amazing stereo speakers. Yes, and the 3.5mm headphone jack remains (hello, Apple).

1 Samsung Galaxy S8

Best price/performance ratio
A country: South Korea (made in China)
Average price: 32,600 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

“The main advantage of the Galaxy S9 is that after its release the Galaxy S8 will become cheaper.” We agree with this statement 100%. The old man, despite the release of more modern flagships, has not lost any of his relevance. Now its cost has dropped to an average of 40 thousand rubles. At the same time, the characteristics can hardly be called outdated. The Samsung Exynos 8895 processor will ensure the fast operation of everything for another couple of years. The camera does not have any unnecessary problems, but it takes pictures better than the vast majority of smartphones. Modern communication modules, fast wireless charging, stylish design (almost no different from the Galaxy S9). Complaining about anything is extremely difficult. So it turns out that the 2017 flagship, sold at a very attractive price, is an excellent choice in 2019.

Samsung has announced three new Galaxy A family smartphones - Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017). These devices replace the Galaxy A 2016 models, which were released just over a year ago. New products of the 2017 model will be demonstrated at the CES 2017 exhibition, which is scheduled to begin on January 4, which is why our news has this title.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)

The Galaxy A 2017 family is made in the image and likeness of the 2016 flagship -. The new products have the same curved glass cases with a metal frame around the perimeter. There are fingerprint scanners with support for the Samsung Pay payment service and water protection according to the IP68 standard. But the role of the interface connector is played by USB Type-C; Let us recall that for the first time such a port was used in, which, alas, was discontinued after.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) are almost identical in terms of specifications. But the first device has a 5.7-inch screen, and the second one has a 5.2-inch screen (the resolution in both cases is 1920 x 1080 pixels, matrix technology is Super AMOLED). The older model received a 3,600 mAh battery, the younger - 3,000 mAh. Fast charging is available both there and there.

Samsung Electronics has released updated Galaxy J series smartphones. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017), J5 (2017) and J3 (2017) have high performance, include high-resolution cameras and have thin and stylish metal bodies. Traditionally affordable price is another advantage of Samsung Galaxy J (2017) smartphones.

The cases of Samsung Galaxy J (2017) smartphones are made of durable modern aluminum alloy. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is available in black, blue and gold, older versions are also available in pink.

The resolution of the main camera of all smartphone models in the updated line is 13 MP. The cameras have been enhanced to make it easy for users to create exceptional photos and videos. The resolution of the front camera of smartphones is also 13 MP. Like the main camera, it comes with an LED flash that will enhance selfies in dark or dimly lit environments.

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is the junior model of the line. The smartphone received 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. The storage capacity can be increased using microSD cards up to 256 GB. A capacious battery provides good autonomy, and the energy saving mode allows you to increase the operating time of your smartphone by several hours.

Decent performance of the Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) is guaranteed by a processor with a frequency of up to 1.6 GHz. New smartphones successfully run resource-intensive games, not to mention the browser, instant messengers and other useful applications.

The Galaxy J5 (2017) has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels and a 3000 mAh battery. The top-end Galaxy J7 (2017) received a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, and a battery capacity of 3600 mAh.

In addition, the Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J7 (2017) support the Samsung Pay contactless payment service, with which you can pay for purchases both in new terminals with an NFC chip and in previously installed terminals for cards with a magnetic stripe. You can confirm payment using your fingerprint - the scanner is highly sensitive and has excellent operating speed.

Seif El Hakim, head of marketing at Samsung Mobile in Russia, noted: “Samsung Galaxy J series smartphones have always been bestsellers. New products for 2017 are stylish and practical smartphones at an affordable price. We are confident that the updated design, incredible camera capabilities and powerful performance of the Samsung Galaxy J (2017) will appeal to Galaxy smartphone users.”

Sales of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) will start until the end of June. The price of the smartphone is only 9,990 rubles. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) will be available for purchase in mid-June, price – 17,990 rubles. And the Galaxy J7 (2017) will go on sale in July at a price of 19,990 rubles.