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Top smartphones. The best smartphones in terms of price-quality ratio. Waterproof, elegant, with a suite of important features

Well-known smartphone manufacturers delight fans with beautiful and powerful flagships on a regular basis. However, as statistics show, inexpensive mid-range smartphones are in the greatest demand in the market (and constitute the bulk of companies' revenues). Not frankly ultra-budget models with minimal capabilities, priced up to $ 100, but budget smartphones with a price in the region of 10-15 thousand rubles. Our TOP is called upon to determine the best inexpensive smartphone in 2016 under 10 thousand rubles.

Selection criteria for the TOP of the best inexpensive smartphones of 2016

When composing the TOP of the best inexpensive smartphones in 2016, several important criteria were taken into account.

Price. As a top mark, a psychological boundary budget segment, the amount of 10 thousand rubles was chosen. Such a price is within the reach of most Russians and is not a serious blow to the wallet, so it is only natural that the demand for smartphones in 2016 is very high in this price category.
Popularity. The second criterion for placing a smartphone in the TOP 10 models up to 10 thousand is popularity among compatriots. People's trust means a decent quality of the company's products, therefore, when choosing two applicants for one line of the rating, the priority was given to the more “popular” one.
Relevance... To get into the TOP phones in 2016, at a price of up to 10 thousand rubles, the smartphone must be released in 2016 and have relevant characteristics.

The best low-cost smartphones of 2016 - rating of 10 models under 10 thousand

The selection criteria for smartphones in the TOP are indicated above. It is important to note that the price indicated was not the lowest offer on the site (sometimes, due to a store error, a frankly incorrect price may be indicated, for example, 990 rubles instead of 9,900), but the most profitable, close to the average market price. To distribute places in the TOP 10 smartphones up to 10 thousand rubles, the ratio of the cost and technical capabilities of the devices was taken into account.

10th place: LG K10 K430DS, from 9,500 rubles

The top of the best smartphones in 2016 up to 10 thousand rubles is opened by the product of the famous Korean manufacturer, LG K10 K430DS. This is an inexpensive device that is a compromise between phablets and more compact devices. Its 5.3-inch display is based on IPS technology and has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels.

The smartphone has not that advanced parameters, but quite good. It has an eight-core MT6753 processor, a Mali T720 MP3 GPU, and 1.5GB of RAM. 16 GB of internal storage is provided for data storage, memory cards are also supported. All this works under the control of the completely current Android 6. There is a 13 MP camera at the back, a 5-megapixel matrix in front.

The only thing that spoils the picture is the battery, the capacity of which is only 2300 mAh. For such a diagonal, this is frankly not much. And although software optimization allows the smartphone to show normal autonomy, it is not at all outstanding.

9th place: Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime SM-G532F, from 7750 rubles

Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is another product from a world-class brand that got into the rating of budget smartphones in 2016. This is the second smartphone in the J-series line (after the frankly budget J1), equipped with more serious characteristics. It has a PLS display with a diagonal of 5 ″ and a resolution of 960x540 pixels. A bit, to be honest, but quite tolerable on such a diagonal (pixels are not striking).

This is the first samsung smartphonecreated using MediaTek chips. Its work is provided by a quad-core MT6737, with graphics Mali T720 MP2. Thanks to the small screen resolution, the smartphone is very fast and does not lag behind the mid-range eight cores. The RAM in the Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime is 1.5 GB, the built-in storage is 8 GB, and there is a slot for a flash drive. The OS of the device is Android 6.

The main camera of the smartphone, although it has a resolution of 8 MP, provides good photo quality. The 5MP front matrix is \u200b\u200balso sufficient for its tasks. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh, while the smartphone has good battery life.

8th place: UMI Rome X, from 4,770 rubles

The eighth meta in the TOP of the best budget smartphones in 2016 up to 10 thousand was a little-known Chinese UMI Rome X, and there are good reasons for this. First of all, it is a screen: it has a diagonal of 5.5 inches, with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Yes, sparsely, yes, there is an air gap under the touchscreen, but in the ultra-budget class, it is difficult to find a screen, if not impossible. The stainless steel body and fiberglass back panel are also decisive.

Iron UMI Rome X does not shine, but it is not good for that. The quad-core MT6580 with Mali 400 MP2 graphics is sufficient for basic tasks, as is 1GB of RAM. Built-in storage is only 8 GB, but there is also a hot-swappable microSD slot, as well as support for USB OTG flash drives. Operating system on board - Android 5.1.

One of the main advantages of a smartphone is a camera. The author of the article could not find something better in this price range for six months. And the secret is that it uses an 8 MP matrix, previously (3-4 years ago) installed in the iPhone and other flagships. In terms of the camera, UMI Rome X can compete with devices 2-3 times more expensive. A 2MP front camera with flash is also good. The battery capacity is 2500 mAh, which is enough for a day of mixed loads.

7th place: Doogee X5 Max Pro, from 6,280 rubles

Doogee X5 Max Pro was ranked among the best budget smartphones of 2016 for being one of the most affordable devices with a fingerprint scanner. There are also cheaper competitors, but they have weaker hardware. Display Doogee X5 Max Pro - 5 inches, IPS, 1280x720 pixels. It is imperfect, but not very bad in its price category.

Powered by a smartphone based on the MT6737 chipset, with graphics Mali T720 MP2. RAM on board is 2 GB, which is already decent. Built-in memory - 16 GB, there is also a flash drive and OTG support. Pleasing and pure Android 6 on board.

The 5MP camera is the weakest link in a smartphone. Both the front and rear matrices are here purely formally (quickly take a picture of the text, or take a selfie, but no more). But the battery - strong point the device, since its capacity is 4000 mAh. This is enough for 2 days of moderate mixed loads.

6th place: ZTE Blade A610, from 9880 rubles

Closes the second five of the best budget smartphones in 2016 by another long-liver - ZTE Blade A610. This gadget is made in a nice body and attracts many parties. It is equipped with a bright IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, with a diagonal of 5 inches.

The ZTE Blade A610 chipset uses a quad-core MT6735P. Processing 3D graphics the Mali T720 MP2 accelerator is engaged. The solution is not the most powerful, but quite economical, with normal performance. The smartphone has 2 GB of RAM, and the onboard storage has a capacity of 16 GB. There is also a slot for a memory card. OS ZTE Blade A610 - Android 6.

The smartphone's camera resolution is 13 MP, which is quite good. There is a 5MP selfie camera on the front. The battery capacity of the smartphone is 4000 mAh. The combination of such a capacity, a small diagonal and an economical processor will provide up to 3 days of moderate loads. In addition, the thickness of the case is just over 8 mm.

5th place: ZTE Blade Z10, from 9880 rubles

Another ZTE - Blade Z10 opens the TOP 5 budget smartphones up to 10 thousand rubles. This is a fashion smartphone in a thin body. In terms of size, it is universal, as it is designed to occupy a niche between compacts and phablets. The diagonal of the display on the IPS matrix is \u200b\u200b5.2 ″, and the resolution is 1280x720 pixels.

The ZTE Blade Z10 works, unlike its brother, on the Qualcomm chipset. The Snapdragon 425 is a new budget processor with high power efficiency. RAM on board - 2 GB, built-in storage - 16 GB. A memory card slot is also present. The OS of the device is Android 6.

The ZTE Blade Z10 has a decent 13MP camera that takes good pictures. The front matrix with a resolution of 5 MP also pleases. The battery capacity of this device is not that great and is only 2540 mAh. However, due to the fact that Qualcomm's budget chips are slightly better optimized than MediaTek, the autonomy of the smartphone can be called good.

4th place: Meizu M3S, from 7350 rubles

Meizu M3S is a compact budget smartphone with the capabilities of more expensive devices. While keeping the price low, its performance deserves attention, as well as other features. The device has a fingerprint scanner, and the 5 ″ IPS display is covered with 2.5D glass. Display resolution - 1280x720 pixels.

The Meizu M3S chipset is an eight-core MT6750, with a Mali T860 MP2 graphics accelerator. RAM onboard - 2 GB, and built-in storage - 16 GB. There is a slot for a memory card, drives with a USB OTG interface are supported. The smartphone is running Android 5.1, with the Flyme add-on.

Resolution main meizu cameras M3S - 13 MP, phase detection autofocus is available. There is a good 5 MP matrix on the front. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, with which the device demonstrates an above average level of autonomy.

Every year, smartphone companies hold a presentation of their new product before the start of sales. Every company has flagships - phones that sell best and have more functionality. Every year the innovative technologies used in smartphones are becoming more sophisticated to please the sophisticated user, exceeding all expectations.

The best phones of 2016 have similarities in terms of display size, performance on average, but each has its own “something innovative” that makes each one of the leaders among the flagships of 2016.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7

The time difference between the announcement of the model and the release on sale was minimal - one and a half months. Samsung Galaxy S7 could be purchased at the end of March 2016.

Galaxy S7 is the leader among 2016 flagship phones in terms of functionality and design. S7 has the most complete package of functionality, several times exceeding the capabilities of the latest Apple 6S.

Octa-core processor Samsung Exynos The 8890, coupled with an enhanced graphics accelerator and 4GB of RAM, allows the phone to process data at flawless speed, be it gaming applications or streaming video.

slot for 2 Sim cards, which is quite rare for phone models of this class;
the ability to use an SD card up to 200 GB;
increased battery capacity: 3000 mAh for S7 and 3600 mAh for samsung versions Galaxy S7 edge;
the camera, in comparison with the previous model S6, has not undergone moderation by megapixels (for the main 12 and 5 megapixels for the front one), but stabilization, focusing with "Dual pixel" and light sensitivity are improved, which contributes to excellent and high-quality pictures at any time of the day;
protection from dust and water, which gives the gadget 30 minutes of life under water without further failure;
"Always on display" - new functionwhich is often lacking in the phone. All important information - time, date, weather, dollar exchange rate, etc. - constantly on the screen. This will not affect the "battery consumption", but on the contrary, will reduce energy consumption, since there is no longer a need to activate the display to view this information;
fast and wireless charging;
the ability to use virtual reality glasses, a fitness bracelet, and other accessories from Samsung with the phone.

On the Samsung Galaxy S7, the price is quite high (from 47 thousand rubles), but choosing a phone of this class and price category is worth special attention to devote the "stuffing" and functionality that make the Galaxy S7 a leader among mobile devices.

2. Apple iPhone 7

Apple iPhone 7 was presented recently and has already gone on sale. Powerful parameters erect a new model on the lists best phones 2016 year.

Apple iPhone 7, framed by its ideal body, has:

4.7-inch screen - iPhone 7; 5.75 ″ - iPhone 7 Plus / Pro;
RAM 2 and 3 GB in 7 and 7 PRO respectively
in addition to the standard volumes of internal memory of 32 and 128 GB, a volume of 256 GB will be added to choose from;
cameras in phones will remain the same, with improved light sensitivity, plus a dual camera will appear, which will allow photo / video shooting with an extended viewing angle;
apple A 10 processor;
iOS 10, which was also released;
lack of a headphone jack;
sapphire crystal;
water resistance of the phone case.

The price for an iPhone has always been within the cost of an equivalent Samsung product and starts from 57 thousand rubles for a 7-ku, and from 67 thousand for a 7 Plus. So the eternal question of the buyer is “what to choose: iOS or Android, App store or PlayMarket, etc.? " - will remain without a specific answer.

3. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

Closes the top three of the best mobile devices in 2016 Sony Xperia The Z5 Premium is a new phone from Sony with an innovative display. The 5.5-inch screen has a resolution that is not usual for almost all modern models, but the new 4K Ultra HD, which displays 3840x2160 pixels, which is a very high indicator for a mobile phone.

In addition to a bright, colorful and rich display, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual is equipped with a 23 megapixel camera and 8x zoom. This is a great option for those looking for a phone with best camera.

The "filling" of the Z5 Premium is quite powerful: 8 cores, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory and there is a slot for SD cards with a capacity of up to 200 GB, a rather capacious 3430 mAh battery and a stylish minimalist design of the metal and glass case with additional moisture. / dustproof cover.

The price for this phone model ranges from 36,500 to 60,000 rubles.

4. LG G5

LG has taken a step further with the new G5, making it one of the best phones this year. New body materials - aluminum and Gorilla glass fourth generation - reduced the weight of the phone to 157 grams, despite the rather large 5.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 × 1140 pixels. At the same time, there is also a slot for 2 SIM cards and SD cards with support up to 2 TB.

The 16 megapixel camera with an extended viewing angle has received laser autofocus and improved stabilization system. Like the Galaxy S7, the LG G5 has an "always on" function.

The G5 has 3GB of RAM with a quad-core processor and 32GB of storage.

The new phone from LG is packed with all kinds of sensors and navigation modules. But the big minus is that the battery is only 2800 mAh, which will be no more than 12 hours of real, active use up to complete discharge batteries. But, given that the phone is "modular", it will not be difficult to replace the removable battery and continue working further.

The LG G5 starts at 39,990, which can be justified by a good camera and a removable modular battery.

5.HTC One M10

The HTC One M10 is a long-awaited phone for HTC enthusiasts. All flaws have been removed and the inconvenient Home button is implemented differently in the new model. 4 cores with a processor are hidden under the all-metal body and Gorilla glass of the 3rd generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, 32 GB of internal memory (of which, unfortunately, only 23 are available, since the rest is occupied by the system), a slot for an SD card up to 2048 GB and, of course, a fairly capacious battery that will last 27 hours of talk time ...

The camera deserves special attention, as this is one of the few phones that allows you to capture images in RAW format, having only 12 megapixels, but at the same time laser autofocus and stabilization.

HTC One M10 has a fast charging system and a capacious 3000 mAh battery can be fully charged in a matter of minutes.

According to user reviews, although the model is not moisture resistant, it is considered "indestructible" because of its all-metal body. All these parameters make the HTC One M10 one of the best phones for 2016.

On HTC One M10 the price varies from 38,000 to 47,000 depending on the selected volume internal memory 32 or 64 GB. If you are a fan of RAW format, then 64 GB will be relevant, since files in this format take up a lot of space.

6. Nokia Lumia 950 XL

Nokia Lumia 950 XL is the largest phone (phabletphone) among its family. An alternative to iOS and Android - Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile. The Lumia 950 XL was the best phone this year for Microsoft lovers.

The benefits are using Windows 10 and easy synchronization of the phone and data of multitasking office software on a PC, which has not yet been fully implemented in either iOS or Android.

The powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 8 cores (64 bits) and 3GB of RAM contributes to quick work phone even in multitasking mode. A 5.7 ″ (WQHD) touchscreen display with a 2560 × 1440 resolution produces rich images that can be captured with the 20 megapixel main camera or the 5 megapixel front camera. Removable battery 3340 mAh capacity is definitely a plus, but Microsoft claims that the 950 XL can work up to 75 hours of talk time.

7.Xiaomi Mi 5

On the seventh position of the list of the best phones for 2016 is the Xiaomi Mi 5. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) processor, combined with 4 GB of RAM and the GPU Adreno 530 accelerator, give this device a rather powerful "stuffing".

The 16-megapixel camera has focusing and optical image stabilization, plus a wide range of useful settings and presets. The front / front camera has 4 megapixels, which is also not bad for a flagship.

The 3000 mAh battery may not be quite capacious for a gadget of this class, but the "fast charge" function is able to return the battery to full charge in just an hour.

The software has a proprietary shell Xiaomi MiUi, claiming its design and style for Apple's iOS.

You can buy Xiomi Mi 5 with a different amount of internal memory (16/32/64/128 GB) and the price, respectively, will differ depending on this parameter. In any case, the flagship from Xiaomi with 32 GB costs 2 times cheaper than its competitors, having the same functionality and, so beloved by everyone, a laconic and even strict design.

8. Huawei P9

The 5.2-inch 1920 × 1080 resolution screen is covered with 4th generation Gorilla glass. Hidden inside the Huawei P9 is an eight-core Huawei Kirin 955 processor with a graphics accelerator and 3 GB of RAM.

Quite a powerful combination, but the main thing in this phone is the cameras: there are two 12 MP on the front side and one front 8 MP. Any Huawei P9 review demonstrates high quality photosgraphics and video. This phone is a photographer's dream!

The built-in memory of Huawei P9 is 32 GB, but it is possible to expand the memory with an SD card up to 128 GB. Strict design, high-performance filling, non-standard approach to cameras - creates a pleasant impression of the phone, taking into account the fact that the price of Huawei P9 starts from 30,000 rubles, depending on the amount of internal memory and the selected huawei version P9 / Huawei P9 Plus.

9. ASUS Z1 Titan

ASUS Z1 Titan is a novelty on the market of the most popular mobile phonesexpected by millions! The manufacturers decided to create a smartphone that would be close to a PC in functionality, but on Lollipop (Android 5.1).

Gaming, as it was conceived, the ASUS Z1 Titan smartphone has 4 speakers for high-quality sound and an ergonomic design for a comfortable position in the user's hands. Inside the ASUS Z1 Titan, as much as 6 GB of RAM, coupled with 8 cores Snapdragon 830. Photo / video materials shot on the main 16 megapixel or 5 megapixel front camera are reproduced on a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels ... The 5th generation Gorilla Glass display. The model's release date was scheduled for August 8, 2016.

10. Lenovo P90 Pro

“All these years we've been selling the Nexus at a low price, like fools, by God. But Apple is cutting money - we also need to join the premium, ”decided the guys from Google and released smartphones of the Pixel family. To prevent the new "super-prestigious" Googlephone from being confused with its cheap predecessors, the developers at all presentations insistently emphasized that this is an "all-new" ("completely new") smartphone, which was developed by non-subsidiary brands (LG / Samsung / Huawei / HTC / Motorola), and Google itself! However, it's not a secret for anyone that the assembly of smartphones is still handled by the respected Google HTC.

But politics and marketing are of less interest to us, let's better talk about the technical component. In this regard, the new Googlephone pleases with an excellent camera (the best among smartphones in general, according to some experts), a good AMOLED display and a very powerful Snapdragon 821 processor with perfect system optimization.

By the way, about the system - now they have added exclusivity to it and endowed the newest "blank" Android Nougat with a new design, and English-speaking users can now talk with a smartphone like a person. That is, no more “inexpensive pickled cucumbers” - you can immediately address the phrase “Pixel, but where can you buy a good snack nearby?”. Nice innovations? Yes, just great! The Pixel's design is a little odd, but smartphones are not to be confused with anything else.

Another question is that the 8.5 mm thick model (like the Xiaomi Redmi 3S with 4100 mAh) has a ridiculous 2770 mAh battery. However, due to the perfectly optimized Android and AMOLED matrix, the Pixel will still last a day. But almost any flagship smartphone more compact than new Googlephones, in which they did not even bother to introduce optical stabilization into the camera.

And most importantly, such a pleasure costs from 50 to 65 thousand rubles, even simply in terms of European prices (Russians are so rich that usually smartphones in Russia are more expensive than in Europe). Would you like to pay a thousand dollars for a "prestigious" Google nameplate? Yes, everyone already understands that you do not want to, and therefore Pixel is not sold in Russia. And for 65 thousand in Russia, smart guys buy an iPhone 7 Plus with 128 GB of memory from gray suppliers or the still cool Samsung Galaxy S7 edge for 40 thousand. And rightly so.

The Pixel is a great model in its own right and the best alternative to the great and terrible iPhone (which is why the smartphone made it to the list). But for record-breaking performance at a high price, we already have Samsung, and Google's "unique" software can even be made to work on cheap smartphones. That is, whatever Google creates, it turns out to be Nexus. Only this time, the expensive Nexus, which does not dispose to re-flashing, failed to leap above its glass "head".

4. Honor 8

In contrast to Google, Huawei knows a lot about "color differentiation" and has been successfully selling almost identical smartphones under different nameplates for a couple of years. For citizens who are greedy for the image component, mobile phones come out under the name Huawei. And to everyone who does not care about Scarlett Johansson and the nameplate of partner brands, the Chinese offer Honor models.

So in 2016, engineers "rebuilt" the expensive Huawei P9 into a glass case, dismantled the Leica logo and began to sell such a model 40% cheaper than the flagship. Even by Russian standards, Honor 8, worth 28 thousand rubles, looks very cool - of the models of similar quality, only the "gray" versions of Xiaomi and Meizu are cheaper.

And you can't say that Huawei has saved something on customers: a good fast processor (though not as cool as your Snapdragon 820), two cool rear cameras with which you can "blur" the background in photos, a high-quality display. Honor 8 is not a flagship of the “better than anywhere” format - it is rather a golden mean between expensive “top models” and mid-range smartphones. Such smartphones have become an endangered species - Chinese brands are now arrogant and strive to compete in price with Samsung, so it was impossible not to mention the "anti-crisis" Honor in a special order.

3. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone just got better. Better by N percent, because noble donors should not focus on the characteristics of mobile phones. Parasites-designers, apparently, are still going into unrestrained fun with relaxed girls and "washing powder" (iPhone 6 with almost the same appearance appeared in September 2014). But the revolution, comrades, starts from the "bottom", and buyers of iPhones are still satisfied with the case design. Moreover, the fans of innovations still received the duty "glossy black" color - an important detail for those who want their new iPhone to be immediately distinguished from the old one.

In general, improved versions of the iPhone with the previous design of the case usually receive an additional index S, but the name iPhone 6SS would sound defiant, and, in all honesty, technical innovations have accumulated enough to change generations.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Judge for yourself: new touch key Home with imitation pressing, "identical to natural". Waterproof, which is not very useful in everyday use, but reduces the risk of "killing" the smartphone with liquid. Stereo speakers with a very compact case and a processor that, with four cores at an ordinary frequency, took and plugged all Qualcomm and MediaTek of any degree of steepness into the belt. 2x optical zoom (a trifle, it does not always work, but still comes in handy). And this despite the fact that the iPhone, as we know, has never competed with rivals for show on the principle of "who is longer"!

The disadvantages of the iPhone 7 Plus are still full: ridiculous strap fit, no support for fast charging, rather dull shooting quality compared to Android flagships, amputated "for fun" or out of Apple's greed, the headphone jack.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

But in order to criticize, you need to offer something in return. Google Pixel is not sold in Russia, and it can no longer boast of the slogan “Android smartphones are always cooler for the same price”. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has reached the "retirement" age on the assembly line, but is still too expensive, has the most modest 32 gigabytes of internal memory (a little more than 20 GB is available for games and applications), easily soiled and fragile. It is, of course, very technological in itself, but has changed little since the breakthrough S6 edge. And already high-quality and cheaper flagships on android base enough without that.

With this preamble, the iPhone award sounds like a glorification of the best of the worst smartphone, but Apple's flagship still “raises the bar” with each new generation just enough to iPhone users didn't migrate to android phones and didn't envy Samsung Galaxy users.

2.Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

They did not expect? But I think that budget Xiaomi such honors are well deserved. Because Redmi has become a symbol and the most desirable budget smartphone during the crisis period, not only in Russia, but also in other post-Soviet republics. To be honest, in 2016 Xiaomi made two "revolutions" at once - first, in January, the Redmi 3 was born, which brought an unprecedented 8-core processor (not cheap, Kwalkom's filling!) And a metal case in the budget ranks. And at the end of the year, when Huawei and Meizu released retaliatory smartphones, Xiaomi finished off all competitors with the release of Redmi 4 Prime.

Bright Full HD display in a smartphone for 8-9 thousand rubles! The coolest Snapdragon 625 - before that it was found in models at least 3 times more expensive! And a capacious battery that pulls all this stuffing in a thin case for a long time.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Why not Xiaomi Mi Mix? Because now it is a very expensive and not very practical smartphone prototype with a flagship processor, but a mediocre camera. Why not Redmi Note 3? Because there is nothing breakthrough in it - Note 3 has become a "restyling" of Redmi Note 2, and Note 3 Pro just got a slightly faster and more intelligent processor. Xiaomi Mi5 over time also looks like "just" another inexpensive Chinese flagship, but "compact" Redmi is developing much more rapidly.

And I understand those who believe that such portions of praise are addressed to budget smartphone unnecessary. Still, you will have to bring it to mind and Russify it yourself, the cameras in Redmi 4 are still mediocre, fast charging again not supported due to cost savings.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

But there was nothing cooler in the budget class, there is, and in the foreseeable future there will not be - in exchange for 8-10 thousand you can "taste" disgusting in terms of speed and quality of quad-core models from slightly more impudent vendors or, at best, buy a plastic Meise for the base of the "deformed" old MediaTek processor. Moreover, if there have never been any problems in choosing good and expensive smartphones, then Redmi almost single-handedly defends the honor of really cool budget models, for which it receives "silver" in our today's rating.

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The rating of the best smartphones is compiled taking into account their main parameters. In order to make 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 real price, and smartphones, which, at a relatively low price, have powerful parameters. Device owners cannot be ignored, since they will be able to assess the advantages and disadvantages of smartphones best of all, their opinion is also taken into account.

10 Place -Apple iPhone 7 Plus 128 Gb

Why is the leading company so low in honor? - 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 got about 73% of excellent reviews, which is pretty good.

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

Alas, the iPhone 7 was unable to lead the top of the best smartphones of 2016 due to the lack of advanced solutions that it should crush competitors. As a result, we got a slightly upgraded iPhone 6. So, what's different about it:

12MP dual camera. In fact, a very new solution that was used a year ago in Huawei Honor 6 Plus. Not a bad idea, but in practice it didn't turn out the best solution, since due to several camera sensors, some elements of the frames are blurred, but there is a post focus function, when you can set it after shooting. The improved aperture allows you to capture 50% more light output.

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

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

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

9th Place - Huawei Nexus 6P 64Gb

The cost of a smartphone is 30 thousand. rub. Not too cheap, but the companies have done well. The characteristics are not inferior to competitors and allow you to occupy a 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 external up to 200GB;
RAM - 3GB;
Battery - 3450 mAh;
Support for two SIM cards;
Cameras - 12.3MP main and 8MP 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 saw the world through the collaboration of Huawei and Google, so some of the smartphone controls will look very familiar.

8 Place - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

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

The main feature is a very high-quality camera, which ranks second in the world after the 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 external up to 200GB;
RAM - 4GB;
Battery - 3600 mAh;
Support for two SIM cards;
Cameras - 12MP rear and 5MP front. 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 body speed and level of light penetration. The sensor has a zoom of up to 1.4μm, it captures a lot of light and therefore high quality photos are taken in any lighting level. Unprecedented motion capture function in animated panorama;
The smartphone is waterproof and allows you to shoot underwater.

7th Place - Micromax Canvas 5 E481

The average price range (15 thousand rubles) of the device and high quality are also able to make up for the question of which smartphone is better to choose.

Combines:

OS Android1.1;
2 inch screen 1920 x 1080, safety 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 16GB memory with 64GB expandability.

6 A 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 a powerful battery in the opinion of 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 in the world and occupies one of the leading positions.

So inside flagship Xiaomi 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 4050 mAh battery.

5th Place - Lenovo Vibe X3

If you are still undecided which smartphone to choose, then think about this option. At a cost of 19 thousand rubles. combines a 5.5-inch FullHD screen, Android 5.1 Lollipop, 32GB of memory and 3GB of RAM. The main camera is 21MP, and the front camera is 8MP. A standout feature of the smartphone is the Sony IMX230 Exmor RS sensor with phase detection autofocus. Using the technology of stereo speakers, high quality and loud sound is transmitted. The battery is very capacious 3500mAh.

4 Place -Lg G5 SE H845

The main novelty of this device is modular equipment, so you can change modules and make a full-fledged camera from a smartphone 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 maximum ratings to a smartphone 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 permanent memory expandable up to 200GB;
3GB of RAM;
It contains as many as 3 cameras: the main 16MP, 8MP wide-angle and 8MP front. Two shots are taken simultaneously, the main one and the wide-angle one, from which you can choose. When compared with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the experts found approximately the same quality in total, 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

Best smartphones ASUS Zenfone 3 opens the rating in 2016, 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 an excellent combination of price (26 thousand rubles) with one of best sets characteristics, leaves no chance not to make it to the top.

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

Two cameras 16MP and 8MP respectively. It is presented as a camera phone and really feels good in this niche, perfect for a budget option. The only one of its kind has triple autofocus TriTech, also incorporates a fast f / 2.0 lens. All possible types of focusing are applied in this solution, which makes it stand out from its competitors. Focusing is accurate and lightning-fast 0.03s, almost imperceptible to the eye. The system also combines optical and electronic stabilization. There is a color correction sensor, and all this adds up to make photos incredibly realistic and clear. The stabilization is very advanced, it allows you to shoot even on the go without significant loss of quality, and this became possible thanks to 4-axis optical and 3-axis electronic stabilization.

Also a nice bonus - gorgeous sound in 24-bit / 192 kHz format, which is 4 times better than audio discs.

2nd Place - HTC 10 - Best Camera

Which smartphone to choose in 2016? - HTC 10 is the undisputed leader among the entire niche and having made a choice in favor of it, you can't go wrong. High performance for reasonable price - this is clearly about HTC 10. It is positioned as a camera phone and deservedly so, because so far better camera didn't work out. Its cost is 35 thousand. rub.

Powered by Android 6.0, with 5.2 inch AMOLED protection. 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 the light, and this also allows it to have high definition. The camera lens and aperture ƒ / 1.8 ", in a smartphone, the front camera is practically not inferior to the main one, with all functions. Excellent 4K quality is combined for the first time with Hi-Res 24bit stereo sound recording. This audio recording contains 256 times more detailed sounds and supports 2 times more wide range The camera is triggered in 0.6s.

Which manufacturers became innovators in 2016?

Every year, a huge number of smartphone manufacturers appear on the market, but only a few of them are able to offer the world truly new technologies, and not just produce analogs of popular models, these include: Apple, Samsung, LG, Huawei, Lenovo, ASUS, HTC, LeEco and Xiaomi. Among the listed brands, there are also Chinese manufacturers, some may be confused, but now Chinese smartphones are not inferior to their more popular American or South Korean counterparts, they are of high quality and affordable in price. Below will be presented a ranking of 15 smartphones, broken down into price categories.

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Now let's get to the fun part. In this collection, you will find the best-selling and therefore popular smartphones. Let's start with expensive models (from 32 to 70 thousand rubles):

Apple iPhone 7

The average price reaches 70 thousand rubles.

The Apple iPhone 7 is a new product from Apple this year. The smartphone was released in two versions: Apple iPhone 7 (standard model) and 7 Plus (larger model with additional camera). The advantages of a smartphone include:

the latest iOS 10;
the battery capacity reaches 2900 mAh, which allows the battery to keep a charge all day with active use;
models are protected from water ingress;
availability additional camera (7 Plus), which is equipped with an optical specialization and built-in lenses, they allow you to create a photo video in 4K resolution;
excellent quality of the front camera (7 MP, more than the main counterparts);
wide range of built-in memory from 16 to 256 GB;
wide enough screen with a resolution of 4.7 and 5.5 inches.

The disadvantages include the lack of support for a memory card and an additional SIM card, as well as the inability to use standard headphones (7 Plus), now you need to purchase an adapter or expensive wireless headphones for the model. In the standard model, the amount of RAM reaches only 2 GB, while even the budget Chinese counterparts have 3 GB.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Average price - 52.5 thousand rubles.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a new generation South Korean smartphone, the advantages of which include:

the smartphone has a 5.5-inch wide display, runs on the latest OS (Android 6.0);
the camera takes the highest quality pictures (even underwater) due to the presence of autofocus and a lens with a large aperture, which captures more light and contributes to obtaining clearer and brighter photos, the camera copes well even if the room is poorly lit or the movements are too sharp;
the smartphone is equipped with a wireless charging system, while it is waterproof;
there is a slot for 2 SIM cards and a memory card;
the RAM of the gadget is 4 GB;
the smartphone runs on the "active screen" system, which saves battery power, it automatically turns off when the battery is low or if the device is placed with the screen down.

The disadvantages include non-removable battery and a small fingerprint scanner.

HTC 10

Average price - 37.4thousand rubles

HTC 10 is the smartphone with the best camera, and its advantages include:

the latest OS Android 6.0;
rAM reaches 4 GB, and built-in 32 GB, while there is a hole for a memory card
the model has a fairly wide 5.2-inch screen and a fingerprint sensor;
the smartphone has unique cameras (12 and 5 MP), each of which is equipped with optical stabilization, the main camera starts instantly (less than a second) and is great for shooting in low light conditions, because it has a good fast lens, while this is the first camera that Equipped with Hi-Res recording when recording 4K video.

The disadvantages of the gadget include the lack of a slot for a second SIM card.

LG G5 SE H845

Average price - 36.6thousand rubles

LG G5 SE H845 - this novelty is the first modular device, the advantages of which include:

the smartphone has a 5.3-inch screen and runs on the latest Android 6.0;
rAM is 3 GB, and the main memory is 32 GB, it is possible to install an additional memory card (up to 200 GB);
the presence of three cameras at once in one device (the main one - 16 MP, the front one - 8 MP and wide-angle (135 degrees) - 8PM, using which you can create high-quality wide-angle photos);
it is possible to instantly replace the battery or install a special unit that allows you to control the camera and audio chip;
the model has a 1200 mAh LG Cam Plus module, which will allow you to recharge the battery when it is low.

Of the minuses, it can be noted that the battery capacity is quite low (2800 mAh), which cannot guarantee a long operation of the device.

OnePlus 3

Average price - 32thousand rubles

OnePlus 3 is one of the most powerful modern smartphonesissued by a Chinese manufacturer, it has several positive features:

the device is equipped with Android 6.0 OS and a 5.5-inch screen;
the amount of RAM reaches 6 GB, and the built-in 64, which allows you to do without a memory card;
there is a hole for a second SIM card and a fingerprint scanner;
the model is extremely durable, because it is equipped with a special glass Gorilla Glass 4, which well protects against damage and scratches;
the camera is equipped with optical stabilization and excellent autofocus, the front camera is rated at 8 MP, and the main camera is 16.

As for the shortcomings, the device is not protected from water and quickly discharges in standby mode.

Top budget smartphones

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

The average cost is 10 thousand rubles.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is a Chinese smartphone that is very popular both in Russia and in China. The advantages include:

the smartphone has a 5.5-inch screen, while it has a hole for an additional SIM card;
the amount of RAM is 3 GB, and the built-in 32, which is enough for the average user;
the device has a record battery capacity of 4050 mAh, which contributes to long work without recharging.

The disadvantages include not the most new version Android 5.1 software

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Lenovo Vibe X3

The average price is 12 thousand rubles.

Lenovo Vibe X3 is a smartphone with the most democratic price, which has the following advantages:

smartphone is equipped with enough big screen 5.5 inches;
both cameras, having 21 and 8 megapixels, respectively, are capable of creating very high-quality photos, while the gadget can be used as a home theater;
battery capacity is 3500 mAh, while there is a fingerprint sensor;
the memory size is 3 and 32 GB, respectively.

The disadvantage, as in the previous version, is not the most current version android firmware 5.1

The average price is 11 thousand rubles.

Huawei P8 lite is a smartphone with all new technologies and an affordable price

OS - Android 6.0;
the ability to use two SIM cards at the same time;
the diagonal of the screen is 5 inches, and the RAM is 2 GB with the built-in 16 GB.

Of the minuses, they only note that the slot for the flash card is combined with the hole for an additional SIM card.

Top mid-priced smartphones

Huawei Nexus 6P

The average price is 32 thousand rubles.

Huawei Nexus 6P is a new product created in collaboration between Google and the Chinese manufacturer
smartphone is equipped with:

android 6.0 system;
battery capacity is 3450 mAh with rAM 3 GB;
the gadget supports a second SIM card;
the camera is equipped with stable autofocus (main and front) and dual flash.

The only drawback is the lack of a slot for a flash card.

ASUS Zenfone 3

The average price is 25.5 thousand rubles.

ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE552KL - the device operates on android system 6.0 with 4 GB RAM
the body is made of durable glass that protects from cracks and scratches, the main camera has 16 MP, and the front camera is 8 MP, the focusing time does not exceed a second, which will allow the camera to fire before a person has time to blink, while there is a color correction sensor that makes rich and clear pictures ... As for the shortcomings, the smartphone has a rather weak battery - 3000 mAh

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual

The average price is 30 thousand rubles.

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual is a new generation smartphone that is famous for its good camera and water-repellent properties. You can also add to the pluses:

battery capacity is 3430 mAh;
a very high-quality 23 MP camera, which is equipped with autofocus and excellent stabilization, it allows you to take pictures of the highest quality;
it is possible to use two SIM cards.

A significant disadvantage is Android 5.1, irrelevant for 2016

Leeco le max 2

The average price is 19.5 thousand rubles.

LeEco Le Max 2 is a novelty that has become a symbol of the transition to the digital audio standard, which means that the user will listen to music without compression, the advantages include:

the smartphone has a fairly wide display - 5.7 inches;
the camera of the gadget is made with a high resolution of 21 MP - the main one and 8 MP - the front one;
smartphone runs on the latest system Android 6.0 with 4 GB of RAM;
the battery capacity is 3100 mAh.

The downside is the lack of a hole for a flash card.

Meizu M3 Note

Average price - 16.5 thousand rubles.

Meizu M3 Note is an LTE smartphone that has the following positive qualities:

the battery is rated at 4100 mAh, which is quite good for this price;
rAM is 3 GB, and the main memory is 32, while there is a hole for an additional memory card;
the screen of the device is 5.5 inches, which is protected by high quality glass.

As for the shortcomings, this is not the most current version of the OS - Android 5.1 and not the best camera.

Lenovo P90 Pro

The average price is 14 thousand rubles.

Lenovo P90 Pro is a smartphone that is great for viewing photos and videos, as well as for playing games, its advantages are:

the smartphone runs on 3 GB of RAM, while it has 64 GB of internal memory
there is a very powerful 4000 mAh battery
the screen is 5.5 inches, which allows you to take beautiful and clear pictures using the 13 MP camera.

The disadvantages include the absence of an additional slot for a SIM card and a small range of colors.

ZTE Blade V7

Average price - 16.5 thousand rubles.

Concluding our selection is the ZTE Blade V7 smartphone. The main advantages are:

OS is the most recent android version 6.0;
the diagonal of the screen is 5.2 inches, it is equipped with automatic system backlight and oleophobic coating;
the battery has a capacity of 2540 mAh.

The disadvantage of the model is that it works with 2GB of RAM, while the built-in memory is 16 GB, which is not enough for this price.

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