Top mobile phones of the year review. The best smartphones in terms of price-quality ratio. LG K10 LTE: a good budget phone for selfie lovers

On the market mobile devices Many new products are constantly appearing. Choosing between them can be a difficult task for an unprepared person. We have compiled a list of 10 models for you mobile phones, released in 2016, which are definitely worth paying attention to. So, we present to you the Top 10 the best smartphones of 2016. The list also includes new items Chinese manufacturers phones.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7

operating system: Android 6.0
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU: Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 (8 cores)
RAM (GB): 4
Built-in memory (GB): 32
Camera: 12 Mpx
Screen (inches): 5.1
Battery

Samsung does not stand still, continuing to develop the Galaxy line. Their new development is Galasy S7, if not the best smartphone of 2016, then the most popular in Russia for sure. The developers took into account the wishes of customers and returned the slot for memory cards in this model. The camera's resolution has been reduced, but the quality of images taken in low light has been significantly improved. Thanks to the beveled edges of the back panel, the phone now fits more comfortably in the hand.

Powerful eight-core processor and 4 gigabytes random access memory allow this smartphone to be one of the most productive mobile phones of 2016. At the same time, time battery life lasts from one to two days depending on the activity of use. The device also supports two standards wireless charging and energy saving mode. And the fans latest technologies I'll be impressed by the ability to use my phone as a screen for glasses virtual reality. Plus: the developer claims that the smartphone is reliably protected from water.

2. Xiaomi Mi5

operating system: Android 6.0
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU
RAM (GB): 3
Built-in memory (GB): 32
Camera: 16 Mpx
Screen (inches): 5.15
Battery: 3000 mAh (Quick Charge 3.0, wireless charging)

This smartphone is often compared to Samsung Galaxy S 7. They really are similar in many ways, starting with the use of glass, the quality of the coating, both sides and rounded corners. This smartphone does not have a slot for memory cards; you will have to be content with a capacity of 32, 64 or 128 GB, depending on the version. At the same time, Xiaomi Mi5 has high performance and successfully solves almost any problem. But you will have to pay for this with frequent trips to the outlet; the phone battery does not last long. But all the shortcomings fade due to the low cost of the phone. It will cost almost twice as much as its competitors, which have similar performance characteristics.

Low cost and high performance allow us to call this smartphone one of the most best phones 2016, in terms of price-quality ratio.

3. LG G5

operating system: Android 6.0
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU: Qualcomm MSM 8996 Snapdragon 820 (4 cores)
RAM (GB): 4
Built-in memory (GB): 32
Camera: 16 Mpx
Screen (inches): 5.3
Battery: 2800 mAh (Quick Charge 3.0)

LG rightfully calls this phone modular. Unlike other smartphones, it has a removable battery. In addition, you can purchase two modules, one of which increases the battery capacity and, due to the location of the zoom and flash keys, will be convenient for taking a large number of photographs. Another module will be of interest to music lovers, as it increases the quality of the reproduced sound to 32 bits. On average, the charge on the phone lasts about 10 hours. It uses a rare type of USB and does not support wireless charging, which is not very convenient.

4.

operating system: Android 6.0
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (4 cores)
RAM (GB): 4
Built-in memory (GB): 32
Camera: 12 Mpx
Screen (inches): 5.2
Battery: 3000 mAh (Quick Charge 3.0)

This model is a worthy representative among the new smartphones of 2016. In terms of performance characteristics, NTS 10 is in no way inferior to market leaders, and in some tests even beats them. The filling is protected by a metal case that will withstand many falls, but you should not drop it on purpose . 32 GB memory can be expanded using MicroSD cards. The smartphone boasts very high-quality sound. It is worth noting that HTC 10 uses UltraPixel 2 technology. Thanks to this, during testing, the smartphone camera showed the same results as the Samsung Galaxy S7. The disadvantages include the fact that the HTC 10 does not have water protection, like some flagship models from other smartphone manufacturers. The price may be a little high, but overall, the mobile phone is powerful and functional and rightfully deserves a place in the top ten best smartphones for 2016.

5.

operating system: Android 5.0
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU: Qualcomm MSM 8916 Snapdragon 410 (4 cores)
RAM (GB): 2
Built-in memory (GB): 16
Camera: 13 Mpx
Screen (inches): 5.5
Battery: 5000 mAh

This device stands out primarily for its long operating time and low cost. That's why this model The phone is one of the best smartphones of 2016 in terms of price-quality ratio. The ability to charge a smartphone once every few days will surprise many, because most manufacturers are chasing performance, forgetting that sockets are not found at every step. The processor is not the latest model and only 2 GB of RAM will not allow you to play games with advanced graphics or get high scores in performance tests. But they are quite enough to solve everyday problems. Phone does not support fast charging, does not have a super clear screen or high quality sound. But it is well suited for a person who wants to stay in touch.

6.

operating system: Android 6.0
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU: Huawei Kirin 955 (8 cores)
RAM (GB): 3
Built-in memory (GB): 32
Camera: 12 Mpx
Screen (inches): 5.2
Battery: 3000 mAh

A distinctive feature of this smartphone is the presence of two main cameras at once, with optics from the legendary camera manufacturer Leica. This allows you to achieve high quality photographs, despite the low resolution of the matrices. In addition, a large number of settings and shooting modes are available, making this device an excellent choice for the avid photographer. Huawei P9 handles modern games well, and the 32 GB memory can be expanded using MicroSD cards. The special coating allows you to quickly clean your phone from greasy fingerprints. The battery lasts on average for a day of work, and a full charge is carried out in 1.5 hours.

7.

operating system: Android 6.0
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 (6 cores)
RAM (GB): 3
Built-in memory (GB): 32
Camera: 23 Mpx
Screen (inches): 5.2
Battery: 2620 mAh

This smartphone will be good choice for a person who wants to get good performance and many available features without overpaying for a well-promoted brand. Without a doubt it can be said that Sony Xperia X is one of the best smartphones of 2016. The body is made of metal, unlike many modern smartphones, where glass is used on both sides. The performance is at the level of models in the price category from 30 thousand rubles, it is quite enough to solve everyday problems. The camera is high-resolution and differs from others by the presence of tracking autofocus, which predicts where the subject will be. Perhaps the main drawback is that the battery is not very powerful, which affects autonomy.

8.

operating system: Android 6.0
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU: MediaTek Helio X25 (10 cores)
RAM (GB): 4
Built-in memory (GB): 32
Camera: 21.16 Mpx
Screen (inches): 5.2
Battery: 2560 mAh (mCharge 3.0)

Since Meizu began its history with the production of MP3 players, the sound in this smartphone is better than that of the rest of the list. The screen has good viewing angles, which allows you to watch videos with a large group. Performance is at a decent level. Meizu Pro 6 performs well both in games and when performing ordinary tasks, and there are no stutters. This is not surprising, because here the ten-core processor works with 4 GB of RAM. Such power, coupled with a small-capacity battery, affects autonomy. IN normal mode The smartphone will last about a day of use. Meizu phone Pro 6, thanks to its technical characteristics and relatively low cost, is one of the best smartphones of 2016.

9.

operating system:Windows 10 Mobile
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 (4 cores)
RAM (GB): 1
Built-in memory (GB): 16
Camera: 8 Mpx
Screen (inches): 5
Battery: 2000 mAh

The only member of our list who uses it as an operating room Windows systems 10. It may be intimidating by its small battery capacity, only 2000 mAh. But in this smartphone not the most used powerful processor, plus operating system well optimized. So it lasts for 2 days with not very active use. And if desired, this period can be extended twice. The phone copes with everyday tasks and watching videos without any lag, as long as you don’t run several applications at the same time. Its camera allows you to take good pictures. The quality of the reproduced sound is also excellent.

10. Apple iPhone SE

operating system: iOS 9
Number of SIM cards: 2
CPU: Apple A9 (2 cores)
RAM (GB): 2
Built-in memory (GB): 16
Camera: 12 Mpx
Screen (inches): 4
Battery: 1624 mAh

List of the most best models phones for 2016 would be incomplete without a smartphone from Apple. Its body is very similar to the body iPhone models 5s, but the filling has changed significantly. Its modest dimensions make it easy to fit in your pocket, but not everyone will like the small four-inch screen. A dual-core processor combined with 2 GB of RAM easily solves all everyday tasks. You can safely browse the Internet with a variety of open tabs, play the latest games and watch videos. Models with 16 and 64 GB of memory are available; there is no slot for memory cards.

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The rating of the best smartphones is compiled taking into account their basic parameters. In order to create a reliable rating of the “10 best smartphones of 2016,” you need to take into account all the characteristics, and also pay attention to such an indicator as the price/quality ratio.

In the rating, we will look at the flagships of the leading companies in the world, which were able to achieve a high combination of product quality at a realistic price, and smartphones that, at a relatively low price, included powerful parameters. Device owners cannot be ignored, since they will be able to best assess the advantages and disadvantages of smartphones, and their opinion is also taken into account.

10th place -Apple iPhone 7 Plus 128 Gb

Why is the leading company held in such low esteem? – Yes, it’s all about the price category and the quality of the filling. Such a smartphone costs $1100-1300, which is several times higher than the cost of other lesser-known manufacturers.

On Yandex Market, this model received about 73% excellent reviews, which is not bad.

Relatively iPhone specifications 7 Plus - contains the new iOS 10 operating system, one step higher than its predecessor. Includes a 5.5-inch screen and a resolution of 1920/1080 (FullHD). Depending on the model, in our case 128GB of memory and 3GB of RAM. The disadvantage of the smartphone is that the memory is not expandable and there is only one SIM. Made in a waterproof case. Battery capacity 2900 mAh. On average, under load it can work for 21 hours, in an inactive position for 384 hours.

Alas, the iPhone 7 could not top the top of the best smartphones of 2016 due to the lack of advanced solutions with which it should crush its competitors. As a result, we got a slightly upgraded iPhone 6. So, what's distinctive about it:

Dual 12MP camera. In fact, a very new solution, which a year ago was used in Huawei Honor 6 Plus. It's a good idea, but it didn't work out in practice. the best solution, since due to several camera sensors, blurring of some frame elements occurs, but there is a post-focus function when you can set it after shooting. Improved aperture allows you to capture 50% more luminous flux.

Many experts agree that the iPhone 7 does not lead the niche even in terms of the best cameras, and takes an honorable 3rd place after HTC 10 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Front camera 7MP

Removed analog output. Now regular headphones will not work for iPhone 7. This technique has already been used before and is also not an innovation. But you'll have to buy wireless headphones for $159, you can also use an adapter;

Since there is no special hardware in the smartphone, and the price is very high, we only gave it 10th place. However, it remains quite powerful due to optimization, and is expensive due to its iconic name.

9th Place - Huawei Nexus 6P 64Gb

The cost of the smartphone is 30 thousand. rub. It’s not too cheap, but the companies got good results. The characteristics are not inferior to competitors and allow them to occupy their proper position in the top:

System – Android 6.0;
Screen – 5.7 inches, with a resolution of 2560x1440;
Memory – 64 GB native and you can insert an external one up to 200 GB;
RAM – 3GB;
Battery – 3450 mAh;
Support for two SIM cards;
Cameras - 12.3 MP main and 8 MP front. When evaluating with the iPhone 6S Plus, we did not notice a significant difference; they are approximately equal. Includes laser autofocus with dual LED flash.

The device was released to the world as a result of cooperation between Huawei and Google, so some of the smartphone’s controls will look very familiar.

8th Place - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

A modest position for the flagship of one of the leaders in the world. Users also agree with us, giving only 42% of the highest ratings. Despite the fact that the characteristics are really good, the price reduces the achievements too much; it is 51 thousand. rub.

The main feature is a very high-quality camera, ranking second in the world after HTC 10. Standard Features:

System – Android 6.0;
Screen – 5.5 inches, with a resolution of 2560x1440;
Memory – 32 GB native and you can insert an external one up to 200 GB;
RAM – 4GB;
Battery – 3600 mAh;
Support for two SIM cards;
Cameras – 12MP rear and front 5MP. Includes support for Dual Pixel, which means the capacity of 2 photodiodes, and this leads to fast focusing and allows you to capture all the details of movement, regardless of the speed of the body and the level of light penetration. The matrix zooms up to 1.4 microns, it captures a lot of light and therefore produces high-quality photos at any lighting level. Unprecedented function of capturing motion in an animated panorama;
The smartphone is waterproof and allows you to shoot underwater.

7 Place - Micromax Canvas 5 E481

The average price range (15 thousand rubles) of the device and high quality can also answer the question of which smartphone is better to choose.

Combines:

OS Android1.1;
2 inch screen 1920x1080, protective glass Gorilla Glass 3;
8-core 64-bit processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz;
The central camera is 13MP, and the front camera is 5MP f/1.9;
RAM – 3GB;
Built-in memory 16GB expandable to 64GB.

6 Place – Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro 32Gb

The popularity of the smartphone is given by the tempting price of 12.5 thousand. rub. And it can be called the best smartphone of 2016 with powerful battery according to the people. Of course, there are more advanced models, but the attractive price and high-performance device leaves no chance for competitors. More than 120 million devices have already been sold worldwide and occupies one of the leading positions.

So inside Xiaomi flagship Redmi Note 3 Pro contains:

OS Android 5.1 Lollipop;
5.5 inches screen with FullHD resolution;
Memory – 32GB;
RAM – 3GB;
Main camera 16MP, front camera 5MP;
Huge capacity battery 4050 mAh.

5 Place - Lenovo Vibe X3

If you still haven’t decided which smartphone to choose, then think about this option. At a cost of 19 thousand rubles. combines a 5.5-inch FullHD resolution screen, Android 5.1 Lollipop, 32GB of memory and 3GB of RAM. The main camera is 21MP, and the front camera is 8MP. The standout feature of the smartphone is the Sony IMX230 Exmor RS sensor with phase detection autofocus. Using stereo speaker technology, high-quality and loud sound is transmitted. The battery is very capacious 3500mAh.

4 Place -LG G5 S.E. H845

The main novelty of this device can be called modular equipment, in this way you can change modules and turn your smartphone into a full-fledged camera using a special LG Cam Plus unit or a full-fledged professional player with LG Hi-Fi Plus.

More than 83% of users gave the smartphone maximum ratings on Yandex Market.

Also, the characteristics are not inferior to competitors, since it contains:

OS Android 6.0;
3 inch screen with 2560x1440 (QHD) format;
32GB of permanent memory expandable up to 200GB;
3GB RAM;
Contains as many as 3 cameras: main 16MP, 8MP wide-angle and 8MP front. Two pictures are taken simultaneously, main and wide-angle, from which you can choose. When compared with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, experts found approximately the same overall quality, since each has strengths and weaknesses.

Considering that the price is significantly lower (about 37 thousand) than that of the leading corporations Samsung and Apple, and the quality is not inferior to them, you can safely choose the LG G5 SE H845.

3rd Place - ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE552KL

The best smartphones The 2016 ranking opens with ASUS Zenfone 3, as it is in the top three. If you are wondering which smartphone is better in 2016, then do not ignore this device. It is not the most powerful, but the excellent combination of price (26 thousand rubles) with one of the best sets of characteristics leaves no chance of not including it in the top.

Equipped with ASUS Zenfone 3 Android 6.0, 5.5-inch screen and FullHD (1920x1080) resolution, 64GB of memory (can be expanded by 128GB) and 4 RAM. Standard battery 3000mAh. Stylish body made of high-strength glass using Gorilla Glass.

Two cameras 16MP and 8MP respectively. Presented as a camera phone and it really does well in this niche, perfect for a budget option. The only one of its kind, it has TriTech triple autofocus and also includes a fast f/2.0 lens. All possible types of focusing are used in this decision, which sets it apart from its competitors. Focusing occurs accurately and lightning fast in 0.03s, almost imperceptibly to the eye. The system also combines optical and electronic stabilization. There is a color correction sensor, and all this together makes the photos incredibly realistic and clear. The stabilization is very advanced, allowing you to shoot even on the go without significant loss of quality, and this was made possible thanks to 4-axis optical and 3-axis electronic stabilization.

Also a nice bonus is the amazing sound in 24-bit/192 kHz format, which is 4 times higher quality than audio CDs.

2nd Place - HTC 10 – the best camera

Which smartphone to choose in 2016? - HTC 10 is the undoubted leader among the entire niche and if you choose it, you won’t go wrong. High specifications for an affordable price - this is clearly about the HTC 10. It is positioned as a camera phone and deservedly so, because so far better camera it didn't work out. Its cost is 35 thousand. rub.

Runs on Android 6.0, with AMOLED protection 5.2 inch screen. A high resolution 2560x1440, 32GB of memory and 4GB of RAM. There is support for an external flash drive and a 3000 mAh battery. Has a fingerprint scanner.

The camera is 12MP, and the front one is 5MP. For the first time, both cameras have optical stabilization. Thanks to UltraPixel technology, the camera is able to receive up to 136% of light, which also allows it to have high clarity. The camera lens and aperture are ƒ/1.8", in a smartphone the front camera is almost as good as the main one, with all the functions. Excellent 4K quality is combined for the first time with Hi-Res 24-bit stereo sound recording. This audio recording contains 256 times more detailed sounds and supports 2 times more wide range.The camera starts in 0.6s.

Ultra-budget class - models cheaper than 6 thousand rubles

What do you prefer - a dish made from rotten ingredients, but beautifully presented in a restaurant, or a fresh shawarma/burger that an unscrupulous guy makes in a tent? Because this is exactly what you have to choose between when you compare the structurally failed “thoroughbred” budget models and the cooler from a technical point of view, but poorly designed “Chinese phones”.

And we, perhaps, will be optimistic - there is always a chance of not getting poisoned by fresh “shawarma” at a dubious kiosk, but eating obviously rotten food certainly does not bring anything good. In a word, here’s some Chinese stuff, which, chances are, will work well for its 4-6 thousand rubles.

HomTom HT17

You may be seeing such a brand for the first time and wondering how “this is it” can get on the best lists? For those who are not in the know, HomTom is a “senior assistant to a junior janitor,” that is, a subsidiary brand of the Chinese phone manufacturer Doogee. The cameras in this model are of very poor quality, the performance is average (only 1 GB of RAM), the speaker is not very loud. But for the 4000-5000 rubles that the Chinese ask for such a smartphone, in Russia you will only buy something extremely poor with an old quad-core processor and a dull grainy display. But HomTom HT17 is a budget phone, which is not “cheap” from a design point of view.

This rating will present the top 10 best smartphones (i.e. mobile phones enhanced with the functionality of a pocket personal computer) as of December 2016. The rating was compiled based on reviews in Yandex Market (only those smartphone models that scored at least 40% of the fives were included in the top 10). Also taken into account specifications smartphone (amount of built-in and RAM memory, quality of main and front camera, display quality) and price-quality ratio.
IN this list Only flagships are included - i.e. models that are positioned by each manufacturer as the newest and best smartphones in model range. But the price is not affordable for everyone and can reach up to 70 thousand rubles. However, this does not apply to Chinese manufacturers. The quality of their products is often not inferior to smartphones from American, South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese brands, but the price is much cheaper. For example, the most cheap smartphone V this top belongs to a famous Chinese brand and costs only 12.5 thousand rubles.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 32Gb

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

2015 gave us many new and interesting smartphone models. Among them were very successful models, but there were also phones that disappointed their fans. The mobile phone market is now very diverse; you can choose a phone in almost any price category.

But which of the modern phones performed well? How not to make a mistake when choosing a phone based on bright, tempting advertising materials? Companies are so actively using the entire range of advertising technologies to attract customers that it is quite difficult to decide which phone will be truly good.

*** — We indicate the average cost of models in Russian stores at the time of publication.

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This is Google's best phone. And also the largest.

Characteristics:

Operating system: Android 5
Screen size: 5.96-inch
Permission: 2560 x 1440
RAM: 3GB
Inner memory: 32GB/64GB
Battery capacity: 3220mAh
Rear View Camera: 13 megapixel
Front camera: 2 megapixel
Price: about 31000 * rubles

This is the flagship from Google and Motorola. Its special feature is its very large display. In addition, by purchasing this new product, you will be using the latest top version of the Android OS, which differs significantly from the basic version.

Of course, the price of this device is quite high, but its characteristics and large screen are worth the money.

If you are used to always holding your phone with one hand, then this model is not for you.

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OnePlus 2, due to its relatively low price, is rightly called the “flagship killer”.

Characteristics:

Operating system: Android 5.1
Screen size: 5.5-inch
Permission: 1920 x 1080
RAM: 3GB/4GB
Inner memory: 16GB/64GB
Battery capacity: 33000mAh
Rear View Camera: 13 megapixel
Front camera: 5 megapixel
Price: from 25500 * rubles

OnePlus was one of the best phones in 2014, capturing a large market share with its features and low price.

OnePlus 2, a year later, repeated the brilliant triumph of its predecessor, updating the hardware, but maintaining a relatively low price.