The highest quality smartphone of the year. Best Camera: Google Pixel

"All these years we sold Nexus at a low price, like fools, to God. But Apple doesn't cut money - you need to join the premium, "they decided the guys from Google and released the Smartphones of the Pixel family. So that the new "super-prestigious" goglophone is not confused with cheap predecessors, the developers on all presentations persistently emphasized that it was "All-New" ("Absolutely new") smartphone, which is designed not to subsidiaries (LG / Samsung / Huawei / HTC / Motorola), and Google themselves! However, it is no secret that the assembly of smartphones is still engaged in the HTC Google.

But politics and marketing are wondering to a lesser extent, let's talk about the technical component. In this regard, the new Google is pleased excellent camera (the best among smartphones in general, according to some experts), good amoled display and very powerful processor Snapdragon 821 at ideal system optimization.

By the way, the system - now she added exclusivity and put the newest "empty" Android Nougat with a new design, and the English-speaking users can now talk to the smartphone, as with a person. That is, there are no more "cucumbers marinated Moscow inexpensive" - \u200b\u200byou can immediately contact the phrase "pixel, and where you can buy a good snack nearby?". Pleasant innovations? Yes, just great! Pixel design is a bit strange, but the smartphones do not confuse with anything.

Another question is that in the model with a thickness of 8.5 mm (as Xiaomi Redmi. 3S with 4100 mAh) Yuts the ridiculous capacitance battery with 2770 mAh. However, due to the ideally optimized Android and AMOLED-matrix, Pixel will still stretch. But almost any flagship smartphone is more compact by new google phones, which even optical stabilization to the chamber did not bother to implement.

And most importantly, that such pleasure costs from 50 to 65 thousand rubles, even simply in terms of European prices (the Russians are so rich that usually smartphones are more expensive in the Russian Federation than in Europe). Would you like to fall off a thousand dollars for the "prestigious" nameplate Google? Yes, everything understands that you do not want, 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 still cool Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE for 40 thousand. And correctly do.

Pixel is an excellent model in itself and the best alternative to the great way to the terrible iPhone (for this reason the smartphone and hit the list). But for a record cool characteristics at a high price, we already have samsung, and the "unique" software of the Google can and at all make it work on cheap smartphones. That is, what would google created - the Nexus is obtained. Only this time dear, who does not have a slightly strange Nexus, who has failed to jump above its glass "head".

4. Honor 8.

In contrast to Google, Huawei knows a lot in "Color Differentiation" and for a couple of years Successfully sells almost identical smartphones under different nameplates. For paddes on the image component of citizens, mobile phones are published under the name Huawei. And to all, who does not have a case to Scarlett Johansson and the nameplate of the partner brands, the Chinese offer Honor models.

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

And after all you will not say that Huawei in something saved on buyers: a good fast processor (although not so cool, like this of your Snapdragon 820), two cool rear cameras with which you can "bother" background in photos, a quality display. Honor 8 is not the flagship of the format "Better Nowhere" - it is rather a golden mean between expensive "top models" and middle-class smartphones. Such smartphones turned into an extinct view - Chinese brands are now arrogant and strive to compete in the price with Samsung, so it was impossible to note the "anti-crisis" Honor in a special order.

3. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone has become better. Better on N percent, because it did not stick to noble donam to focus on the characteristics of mobile phones. Tunyaders-designers, apparently, are still increasingly fun with a relaxed maiden and " washing powder"(IPhone 6 with almost the same appearance appeared in September 2014). But the revolution, comrades, begins with the "bottoms", and the buyers of the iPhone design of the case still suits. Moreover, the duty "glossy black" color lovers of innovations still received - an important detail for those who want his new iPhone to come from the old.

Generally improved iphone version from former design The housings usually receive an extension index S, but the name of the iPhone 6SS would sound defiantly, and technical innovations, put the hand on the heart, has accumulated enough to change generations.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Judge for yourself: New HOME Touch Key with imitation Pressing, "Identical Natural". Water care, which is not very impressed in everyday use, but reduces the risk of "kill" a smartphone with a liquid. Stereo speakers with a very compact case and processor, which, with four cores at the ordinary frequency, took and shouted over the belt all Qualcomm and MediaTek any degree of steepness. Two-time optical zoom (a trifle, it does not always work, but still it is impressed). And this despite the fact that the iPhone, as we know, never competed with the rivals at the bottom of the principle of "who is longer"!

The deficiencies of the iPhone 7 Plus are still full: ridiculous belt receptionity, there is no quick charge support, a rather dull quality of shooting in comparison with Android flagships, amputated "on joke" or from Apple's headphone connector.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

But in order to criticize, you need to offer something in return. Google Pixel. In Russia, they do not sell, and even boast the slogan "Android-smartphones is always steeper for the same price" it can no longer. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge reached the "pension" age on the conveyor, but still too expensive, there is a modest 32 gigabytes of the built-in memory (for games and applications a little more than 20 GB are available), non-alternatively brand and fragile. He, of course, is very technological in itself, but has changed poorly since the "breakthrough" S6 EDGE. And already high-quality and cheaper flagships based on Android grabbing already.

With such a preamble award, the iPhone sounds like the glorification of the best of the worst smartphone, but Apple flagship still "raises the bar" with each new generation for a sufficient value so that the iPhone users do not migrate to android and did not proceed with envy to the Samsung Galaxy users.

2. Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

They did not expect? And I think that budget Xiaomi, such honors deserve it. Because Redmi has become a symbol and the most welcome budget smartphone in the crisis period not only in Russia, but also in other post-Soviet republics. Starting, for 2016, Xiaomi immediately made two "revolutions" at once - first in January, REDMI 3 appeared in January, which brought the unprecedented 8-core processor (the forefed, Kwalkomovsky bottling!) And the metal case into budgetary rows. And at the end of the year, when Huawei and Meizu released retaliatory smartphones, Xiaomi "finished" all competitors with the release of Redmi 4 Prime.

Bright Full HD-display in a smartphone for 8-9 thousand rubles! Cool Snapdragon 625 - before that, he met in models at least 3 times more expensive! And the capacious battery that pulls all this stuffing in thin housing long time.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Why not xiaomi mi mix? Because now he is very expensive and not a very practical prototype smartphone with the flagship processor, but by the mediocre camera. Why not Redmi Note 3? Because there is nothing breakthrough - Note 3 became "restyling" Redmi Note 2, and Note 3 Pro just got a slightly faster and sensible processor. Xiaomi Mi5, after time, also looks like "simple" another inexpensive Chinese flagship, but the "compact" Redmi develops much more sharp.

And I understand those who believe that such portions praise budget smartphone unnecessary. Still, bring it to mind and Russify it will have to own himself, cameras in Redmi 4 are still mediocre, fast charging again Not supported due to savings on components.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

But there was nothing more steep in the budgetary class, there will be no and in the foreseeable future - in return for 8-10 thousand you can "taste" the fruitful on speed and quality of four-core models a little more arrogant vendors or, at best, buy a plastic mease on The database of the "deformed" old MediaTek processor. Moreover, if there were never problems in the choice of good and expensive smartphones, the Redmi almost alolibly protects the honor of truly cool budget models, for which he receives "silver" in our rating.

The past year turned out to be rich in new telephony in the world. The long-awaited updates of versions, unexpected premieres, the appearance of newcomers - the manufacturers struck, as they could. Among the abundance of released gadgets it is easy to get confused, each brand is trying to bypass competitors, creating powerful advertising campaigns.
- The task is not from the lungs. We have created the rating of the best smartphones of 2016, which has enchanting the most productive and popular models.

Top 10 Best Smartphones 2016

10th place - HTC 10

Opens a list of best smartphones on all characteristics HTC 10.
Taiwanese company made a huge step forward, releasing the last HTC. His main feature is a gorgeous camera. 12 million pixels create realistic photos. Thanks to the laser focus, the image retains natural depth of color.
Another feature of Taiwan is the newest version of Sense and Platform - Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. The powerful filling allows you to play improved settings.
A 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 perfectly transmits color at any angle.
The 3-amp battery with the active use of the device holds a charge of 10 hours, in sleep mode - up to 4 days.
Price in russian stores Starts with 26,000 rubles.

Main characteristics:

1. Android 6.0;
2. camera 12 mp.;
3. RAM 4GB.;
4. 3000 MAY;
5. weight 161g.;
6. 4 kernels.

Pros:

• build quality;
• time autonomous work;
• good camera;
• swing screen;
• appearance.

Minuses:

• no waterfrost;
• putting the camera.

9th place - LG G5 SE

The stage below is the device of the South Korean firm.
LG is famous for its cardinal change. The telephones of the ruler G each time go to the new configuration. LG G5 SE has not exceeded. The gadget was updated with a fingerprint scanner, appearance and functionality.

The IPS display is protected by oleophobic coating. Cameras 16 MPs make bright clear snapshots with a resolution of 2560 × 1440.
The battery at 2800 mAh is holding at work 6-8 hours, offline - two days.
The LG G5 SE is equipped with a powerful processor, and the Antutu performance test produces an indicator of 78250.
The cost of the device in Yandex Market fluctuates from 20 to 27 thousand.

Characteristics:

1. Android 6.0;
2. 5.3 "resolution 2560 × 1440
3. chamber 16 Mp.;
4. RAM 3GB.;
5. 2800 MAH;
6. weight 156;
7. 73.90 × 149.40 × 7.30 mm.

Pros:

• modern design;
• convenient menu;
• good camera;
• build quality.

Minuses:

• non-standard charging connector.

8th place - Honor 8

Device manufacturers as a engine applied Hisilicon Kirin 950 branded platform. Antutu data is shown 95030. Fast device pulls 3D games at high fps.

FullHD screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels transmits the quality of photos on summit.
A dual camera 12 + 12 MP perfectly adjusts white balance, no noise and blur. Front lens has wide viewing angles.
The battery, despite the average 3000 Mah, works up to 18 hours of use. You can continuously play for 4 hours, sleeping lasts about 3 days.
The cost varies within 28-30 thousand.

Main characteristics:

1. Android 6.0;
2. 5.2 ", resolution of 1920 × 1080;
3. camera 12 mp.;
4. RAM 4GB.;
5. 3000 MAY;
6. weight 153g;

Pros:

• beautiful design;
• bright and clear screen;
• excellent camera;
• two active sim-cutters;
• battery.

Minuses:

• very slippery;

7th place - Lumia 950 DS

Seven Top of the High-quality Smartphones 2016 receives a smartphone on windows database.
A high-quality device with a 5.2 inches display transmits an image of 2560 × 1440 points. The system itself adjusts the brightness. The coating has weak protection, which requires the mandatory use of the film.

The camera is allocated among other devices - 20 meters. The quality of the pictures is excellent, the color transmission is accurate and natural.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor provides good performance and performance.
The time of work of the smartphone with active use is 9 hours, during conversations 20, in sleep mode - up to 9 days.
The cost of Lumia 950 DS begins from 30000 rubles.

Main characteristics:

1. MS Windows 10 Mobile;
2. screen 5.2 ", resolution 2560 × 1440;
3. camera 20 mp.;
4. RAM 3GB.;
5. 3000 MAY;
6. weight 150g;

Pros:

• excellent screen;
• fast;
• good camera;
• battery;
• unlock on the retina eye.

Minuses:

• price.

6th place - ZTE Nubia Z11

Next to the top 10 of the best smartphones of 2016 settled unique ZTE Nubia. Z11.
The gadget is equipped with Nubia UI branded firmware on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 platform. The original shell provides additional features:

• the division of the screen into two parts, each of which works separately;
• reduced menu for convenience of using one hand;
• control using the dispersion movements.

The curious inches with a large brightness range reproduces clear pictures without visible pixels.
The capacitance battery keeps the charge for almost a day at an average operation.
The price of the smartphone in Russia varies within 25,000.

Main characteristics:

1. Android 6.0;
2. screen 5.5 ", resolution 1920 × 1080;
3. chamber 16 Mp.;
4. RAM 4GB.;
5. 3000 MAY;
6. weight 162g;
7. support for two SIM cards.

Pros:

• connection quality;
• sound;
• speed;
• beautiful design;
• screen.

Minuses:

• battery capacity is not enough;
• flamened NFC.

5th place - ASUS ZENFONE 3

The middle of the rating belongs to another Taiwan phone.
The device is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The phone has unique quality - Superwar FullHD screen, perfectly showing data even with the sun.

Antutu performance test gives 62430, this is the average level. Powerful games go on high settings.
Asus makes high-quality pictures, there is noise reduction system. The only minus - the night shooting does not allow full color transmission. At the same time, the clarity is preserved.
The average price of the gadget is 24 thousand.

Main characteristics:

1. Android 6.0;
2. 5.2 ", resolution of 1920 × 1080;
3. chamber 16 Mp.;
4. RAM 3GB.;
5. 2650 MAY;
6. weight 144g;
7. support for two SIM cards.

Pros:

• excellent screen;
• chic design;
• fast processor;
• loud cyns;
• appearance.

Minuses:

• no NFC;
• slippery.

4th place - LEECO LE MAX 2

Almost hit the top three Chinese Leeco Le Max leaders.
The flagship of the Chinese brand is equipped with a unique shell EUI 5.8, which has a functional Russified menu and combined applications with a desktop.

The darling camera 21 MP creates almost perfect pictures. Night shooting is impressive frame with clarity. Possible video recording in 4K format.
A large 5.7-inch display is equipped with QHD system and oleophobic protective coating.
The battery with a power of 3100 mAh is able to operate up to 8 hours of reinforced load and up to 20 - medium.
The price of flagship is 25,000-30000 rubles.

Main characteristics:

1. Android 6.0;
2. 5.7 "screen, resolution 2560 × 1440;
3. camera 21 meters.;
4. RAM 4GB.;
5. 3100 MAH;
6. weight 185g;
7. two SIM cards.

Pros:

• excellent camera;
• smart processor;
• good sound;
• swing screen;
• fast charging.

Minuses:

• no memory card slot;
• no NFC;
• no connector 3.5 on headphones.

3 place - One Plus 3T

Bronze of our Top got a productive model One Plus. 3t. It occupies an honorable third place among the best smartphones of 2016 according to experts.
Powerful function flagship in the Antutu test scored 148801 score. However, the remaining tests also give the highest ratings - 3D graphics, speed of work, games.

Sony camera 16 megapixels has a range of 2.0. Photos are obtained clear, butka, contrasting.
AMOLED display 1080 × 1960 displays a high-quality picture without blurring.
The battery holds a charge with active use to 9 and passive up to 14 hours.
You can buy a gadget from 30 thousand.

Characteristics:

1. Android 6.0;
2. 5.5 ", resolution 1920 × 1080;
3. chamber 16 Mp.;
4. RAM 6GB.;
5. 3000 MAY;
6. weight 158g;
7. two SIM cards.

Pros:

• design;
• build quality;
• case material;
• work speed;
• perfectly lies in hand;
• fast charging;
• excellent sound;
• responsive fingerprint scanner.

Minuses:

• discovering camera;

2nd place - Google Pixel

The silver medal of the rating receives a newcomer of the Russian market.
Google Company It has long been producing high-quality devices under your brand, but from plants of other famous firms, such as LG, HTC, Samsung. This time a new model was released - Pixel - without binding someone else's name.

Optimized NOUGAT 7.1 platform allows the device to be high-performance. The capacious battery saves the battery in working condition for almost a day, in sleep mode - up to three weeks.
The five-year 2,5d-screen, coated with oleophobic protection, has a resolution of 1920 × 1080 points.

Special attention is caught by the camera. Famous developer software And the equipment has created an international dxomark rating, testing photos and camcorders. In 2016, Dxomark awarded the first place to go Google Pixel. Photos are really fantastic, without one noise, clear and bright.
The cost of Google Pixel in Russia is from 40 thousand rubles.

Price: S7 - 49 990 rubles, S7 EDGE - 59 990 rubles

Last year Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge were good, but not perfect. This year, the Koreans conducted very competent work on errors: returned the memory card slot, added protection against dust and water, increased the battery capacity and made the devices more comfortable, retaining the recognizable design.

And all this in combination with the new powerful branded EXYNOS 8890 chip, a cool amoled screen with the Always ON function and one of the best flagship mobile cameras. Listening success did not make himself wait even despite the high prices.

Best Camera: Google Pixel

Price: from 50,000 rubles (officially not sold in Russia)

It seems that it is a little strange to give up this title of smartphone, in a photo module which is not even an optical image stabilizer. But Google Pixel is not "iron", but software algorithms.

The rate on constantly active HDR mode worked flawlessly: users like bright photos with saturated colors and without failures in dark and light areas. We are waiting for a similar approach in the flagships of competitors in the coming year.

Optimal Balance: Honor 8

Price: from 27 990 rubles

For the second year in a row, Huawei managed to produce the most balanced smartphone in price category "Up to 30 000 rubles." Honor 8 is such a golden middle between accessible "middling" with weak chambers and uncompromising flagships.

The gadget is beautifully overflowing a glass case, a powerful and stable processor and the main thing - a cool double camera. It is the last one in combination with regular discounts in the official online store of the manufacturer and makes the device a very attractive purchase.

The most original flagship: Xiaomi Mi Mix

Price: from 49,000 rubles (officially not sold in Russia)

Most unusual smartphone This year presented not famous brands with many years of history, and the Chinese from Xiaomi. Practically curious "shovel" MI MIX with a diagonal of 6.4 inches and a ceramic corps is impressive at a glance.

Sound instead of a conversational speaker here makes a display. It vibrates at a certain frequency, and it really works! Even a little sorry that in pursuit of WW effect and record productivity, the developers completely forgot about cameras and good autonomy.

Android for demanding and economical: oneplus 3

Price: 31 990 rubles

The noble Chinese OnePlus 3 has a powerful chipset of Qualcomm (Snapdragon 820), 6 GB of Quick random access memory LPDDR4, AMOLED display, two good chambers (16 MP - the main and 8 MP - frontal) and 64 or 128 GB of permanent memory.

And all this together with a 3000 mAh battery is packed in a neat and thin metal case. The real dream of the most demanding and frightened - gray suppliers gadget costs less than 30,000 rubles.

Recently, an improved version of the gadget is onePlus 3T with Snapdragon 821, a 16-megapixel self-chamber, 128 GB of memory in the database and more capacious battery with 3400 mAh. Intriguing, but about savings there are no longer coming here: in Russia such an apparatus is worth 40,000 rubles.

The best among compact: iPhone SE

Price: from 34 990 rubles

Apple gadgets also becomes the best among compact smartphones. We are talking Of course, about a small iPhone Se, in which the Americans managed to fit a powerful stuffing from last year's iPhone 6s. If this fact suddenly perturbs you, then try to find at least one 4-inch android smartphone with a decent camera and high performance.

Large smartphones: Huawei Mate 9 and iPhone 7 Plus

Price: Huawei Mate. 9 - from 45 000 rubles (officially not sold in Russia), iPhone 7 Plus - from 67,990 rubles

In August, it seemed that the title of the best smartphone of the year with a large diagonal by default was fixed for Samsung Galaxy Note. 7. But "did not come around" - problems with the battery led to fires, the review of the model around the world and stopped production.

Now the only alternative in the premium class is still not officially sold in Russia with a 5.9-inch Huawei Mate 9 with a very worthy double camera Leica and a new KIRIN 960 branded chip, which is little inferior to Snapdragon 821.

In a small, but very welcome line of Apple smartphones, too, has its own super-shovel - iPhone 7 Plus. This time, it differs from the usual "seven" much more: the camera is equipped with a two-fold "zoom" and can programmatically blur background when shooting portraits.

It is a pity that since the IPhone 6 Plus (2013, by the way) the Ergonomics of Americans improved and did not bother. As a result, the size of the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus is almost identical to 5.9 inch Huawei Mate 9.

Best Energy Optimization: Moto Z Play

Price: 34 990 rubles

It would be logical to note in this point some thick and faceless smartphone with a battery of 5000-10000 mAh, but much more appropriate here Moto Z Play looks. Yes, expensive (35 thousand rubles in Russia). Yes, strange design. Yes, not the best performance and camera.

2016, and now it's time to choose the most worthy smartphones.

10th place: Xiaomi Mi5s

Xiaomi continues to release two flagship smartphone in year. A good MI5 of the first half of 2016 changed a more advanced MI5S.

Here is the all-metal case, the maximum stuffing (with the most powerful Snapdragon 821), the beautiful Sony photo module, big battery And traditionally low for their characteristics price.

The main minus can be called a non-ergonomic case - due to a large rounding, the smartphone lies worse in his hand and strives to slip out of it, and the narrow ends are absorbed into the palm. In addition, it seemed not to be a very convenient HOME touch key (with a non-flashing fingerprint scanner).

9th place: Meizu Pro 6

Another Chinese entrenched on the 9th line of our rating. And although after it, the updated version of Pro 6S has already been released, eliminating the main cons of Pro 6 - not the most outstanding chamber and battery life, but it is still complicated in Belarus.

The smartphone itself is very balanced and reminds of the iPhone 7. And its good assembly, a comfortable, high-quality translated shell, a great screen and a reference sound makes Meizu Pro 6 worthy android-replacement of the Apple flagship (two times lower price). We mentioned the minuses above.

8th place: oneplus 3

This year, the "flagship killer" OnePlus 3 was named by observers one of the best smartphones of 2016.

However, for some reason, the manufacturer decided to speed up the annual update cycle and a few months later released its updated version. She has a slightly more powerful processor (Snapdragon 821 against 820), 16 megapixel front camera (instead of 8) and a more capacious battery.

However, this did not greatly improved the original, which after the release of the new device also lost in price.

ONEPLUS 3 buyers can still count on high-quality assembly, 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display, 6 GB RAM, excellent 16 MP main chamber and decent battery life.

7th place: Moto Z

Moto Z is, it can be said, the first smartphone that fully mixed in himself "blood" Motorola and Lenovo.

Unlike last year's flagships There is an absolutely different design, an ultra-thin case (5.2 mm), as well as the ability to attach modules that extend the functionality of the device.

The modules here are "fastened" to the back cover. In addition to the additional battery (the most useful additive), it may be here, for example, a projector, a powerful speaker and even the HASSELBLAD camera.

To unconditional pros Moto. Z You need to take the superchard and bright 5.5-inch Quad HD display and powerful stuffing. The main minus is a small battery life.

6th place: Apple iPhone SE

One of the main surprises of this year came to our top - a compact and powerful iPhone SE.

Smartphone combined the housing and 4-inch screen iPhone 5S, as well as filling and main chamber of last year's iPhone 6S. As a result, we are the most powerful compact gadget of 2016.

If you want the flagship, but do not like "shovels" and you have no prejudice about iOS, then the iPhone SE will be the perfect option.

5th place: Google Pixel and Pixel XL

This year, Google presented its very first "branded" smartphones (Motorola's gadgets at the time when Google owned this company, does not count).

5-inch Pixel and 5.5-inch Pixel XL got the maximum at the moment specifications And the best, according to the Internet giant, the mobile chamber (with which, however, not all observers agree. In addition, the buyers of googlofones will be able to traditionally count on clean Android And its operational update.

With all this, Google gadgets have a rather controversial two-color design and high cost (at the iPhone 7/7 Plus level).

4th place: LG G5

LG continues to "look for yourself" in the smartphone market. Refusing to the volume of the volume on the back cover, the company came up with a modular design - the lower part of the smartphone is declined and allows you to turn the gadget to the compact camera or an advanced music player at the expense of replaceable modules.

However, users without enthusiasm perceived this idea, given the small practical value of "friends" (so in LG they called shift modules) and their high cost.

But the LG G5 and its simplified version of the G5 SE (differs only by a weaker processor and fewer operations) there is another very large plus - this is its double camera. Unlike cameras in Huawei P9 and iPhone 7 Plus Camera Work independently of each other.

The first one makes good wide-angle pictures, which is very useful in travel, the second is just one of the best mobile chambers of 2016, comparable to such in Samsung Galaxy S7 or Google Pixel.

In addition, LG G5 can boast a powerful stuffing, good sound and outcomed design - with rounded top Above the display and "futuristic" rear lid. And the biggest minus device is a small battery life.

3rd place: Huawei P9

This year, Huawei for the first time equipped its flagship with a double camera developed, besides, together with the famite Leica. However, the high third line of the rating of the smartphone received not only because of it.

Huawei P9 is one of the most balanced gadgets in the ranking. There are excellent design and case materials, optimal for many screen size (5.2 inches) with an optimal resolution for it (Full HD), filling, comfortable shell, good battery and excellent sound.

The double camera allows you to make very high-quality pictures, including with poor lighting. And all this is emphasized by a fairly affordable price.

2nd place: Apple iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7

Apple's "seven" came out with pretty contradictory gadgets. On the one hand, they have the most powerful smartphones in the world of filling, beautiful screens, water and dust protection (for the first time Apple), good cameras (and the Plus version also double with double optical zoom), excellent fingerprint scanner and polished IOS 10 shine.

But on the other hand, there is a very controversial refusal from the 3.5mm connector, sensory hOME button (not understanding gloves) and all the same slow charging.

This year, Apple for the first time did not report on record sales for the first weekend, and analysts predict a further drop in demand for "apple" gadgets. Nevertheless, the American company still keeps the second place to implement smartphones in the world, selling only a few models.

1st place: samsung galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7

I would like to put the Galaxy Note 7 for the first position, however, for the whole of 2016 I had to fade from Galaxy S7 Edge and his "younger brother" Galaxy S7.

Superchild (Quad HD) curved 5.5-inch screen, glass and metal housing, powerful stuffing, large battery, protection from water and dust and one of the best mobile cameras in the world - All this allows Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge to become the leader of our rating .

We decided not to separate the more compact Galaxy S7 with a flat screen, because here the same style and the same advanced characteristics like EDGE. By the way, there are rumors that in Galaxy S8 and there will be no flat screen at all - such users liked curved options.

And what other smartphones are worth getting into the top 10 of the outgoing year? Write to us about it in the comments!

Modern life is difficult to imagine without such a device as a smartphone. The international market is sisit of thousands of brands and millions of models of such aggregates. But how to choose from all the variety of smartphones high-quality and really "smart" device?

By careful market research, we picked up the top 10 best smartphones of 2016. The opinions of buyers, technical specifications and the number of sales over the past year were checked. Go to the list of our leaders!

10 SAMSUNG GALAXY A9 (2016) SM-A9000

It has one of the largest screens among models of this series - 6 inches. Thin, but durable housing, very comfortable lies in the hand. The smartphone has a slight weight, but greater for such devices height.

In addition to its size, the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) display of SM-A9000 can boast excellent color reproduction and brightness. On such a lush screen, it's nice to watch photos and videos, and thanks to a good chamber on 13 megapixels with autofocus just as nice to shoot them.

A quick eight-core processor provides an immediate response to the smartphone. In addition, during the use of the device does not heat up. In the unit two slots for SIM cards and one for SD cards with a volume of up to 128 GB. Cards cellular communication Work constantly, there is no need for additional switching.

Pros:

• Big screen.
• Good camera.
• Fast charging.
• Juicy and bright display.
• Comfortable shape and beautiful design.

Minuses:

• The chip and the screen on which fingerprints remain constantly.
• Non-removable battery.
• No indicators of missed calls or messages.

9 Meizu Pro 6 32GB

This model chinese manufacturer Once again, it proved that his presence in all topics of sales is no longer surrender. This is a powerful, multifunctional device with excellent parameters. No wonder it is called "Chinese iPhone". In addition to external similarity (similar design, shape and location of the buttons), it has similar characteristics.

Meizu Pro 6, the camera from which is 21.16 mp, can compete with mirror cameras. It has a laser focus (there is also autofocus), high-resolution photos and more than eight shooting modes. With this smartphone you will forget about the fear of a broken phone. Here the screen is protected by stroyed glass, and the housing is made of metal and plastic.

Pros:

• 10-core processor.
• Does not hang, quickly reacts.
• Function fast charging.
• Good camera.
• Convenient in operation.
• Durable case.

Minuses:

• The battery in the mode of constant work is withstanding no more than 4-6 hours.
• Weak vibration in silent mode.

8 ASUS ZENFONE ZOOM ZX551ML 32GB

The sensational model appeared in the Russian markets in the second half of 2016. GOOD DESIGN AWARD Prize winner is the 201 stage of preparation to get on store shelves.

The front side of the device is protected by durable glass, the manufacturer placed natural skin on the rear plastic lid. The camera is 13 megapored, the quality of shooting in the night mode is much better than that of other models of this series. There is autofocus, powerful flash, stabilizer and embedded image editor.

The main advantage of ASUS ZenFone Zoom ZX551ML is a huge amount of built-in memory. 128 GB of space for your favorite songs, videos and photos.

Pros:

• Understandable interface.
• There is a brightness setting.
• Quality photos in night shooting mode.
• Powerful battery.
• Fast reaction.
• Screen 5.5 inches.
• Protected housing and screen.

Minuses:

• Built-in battery.
• In the process of operation, the skin on the back wall is erased.

7 LG G5 SE H845

The following model has become an example of a really high-quality unit. The metal base covered with a plastic case will ensure the operation of the device even after the fall.

In LG G5 SE H845 three cameras. One - frontal on 8 megapixel and two more on the back of the smartphone. Excellent shooting quality provides various modes, autofocus and LED flash. Removes video at speeds up to 30 k / s.

The model is equipped with a multitude of sensors: from light to reading fingerprints. Ergonomic shape and practical design make it convenient to use. The volume of the built-in memory is 32 GB.

Pros:

• Fast battery charging.
• Good screen viewing angle.
• Gorgeous photos Thanks to various features that can be set up and multiple cameras.
• Powerful battery Holds up to 8 hours.
• Contrast display.
• Supports SD cards up to 2000 GB.

Minuses:

• Expensive accessories.
• Selection between the second SIM card or memory card.
• It is difficult to find a suitable charger.

6 HTC 10 32GB

The next unit got into our top thanks positive reviews Buyers. HTC 10 users mark in it a strong metal case and protective glass, fast charging and a powerful battery (up to two days offline). What else distinguished this smartphone?

The bright screen exceeds the image. You can adjust the picture for yourself. In the smartphone, two cameras, more than 10 shooting modes, including slow motion and macro. An understandable interface, the absence of unnecessary system programs and the backlight of the main control buttons - one of the few advantages of this instrument.

Pros:

• Protected screen and durable housing.
• High quality assembly.
• Clean I. loud noiseThanks to two speakers.
• Design.
• Support SD up to 2048 GB.
• One of the best front camera with smartphones of this manufacturer.
• Fast reaction.

Minuses:

• Due to the repellent camera, the phone should not be worn without a cover.
• Heats with long-term operation.

5 Huawei P9 Plus 64GB Dual SIM

Another Chinese smartphone was in our top. Its appearance in the first places in sales rankings he is obliged high quality assembly, big and bright display. Its front camera 8 MP, 12 megapixel rear and many photo modes - the main collateral of great pictures and video. In addition to 64 GB of own memory, the unit supports flash cards up to 128 GB. Working hours offline - about 30 hours.

The device saves energy during a conversation - due to the approximation sensor, it disables the display for this period. Also on the front side of the Huawei P9 Plus 64GB Dual SIM there is a call indicator, messages and battery charges.

Pros:

• 64 GB of internal memory.
• Protective 2D glass.
• Double LED flash.
• High quality photo and video.
• Metal shock-resistant case.
• There is a sensor approximation and lighting.

Minuses:

• High price in relation to other models of a number.
• There are only two slots for memory cards and sims.

4 Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

Smartphone with excellent sound and unique design. On the contrast screen is clearly visible under any conditions. A feature is shooting with poor lighting or at night. Thanks to the bright outbreak, all photos are clear, and the built-in photo editor allows you to remove any disadvantages from the pictures.

Stereo speakers exceed the sound perfectly, but also in the headphones songs are great. Also powerful battery Allows you to use the phone during the day offline.

Pros:

• Bright screen.
• Very beautiful and stylish design.
• Programs "fly".
• Fast response.
• Powerful battery.
• Clear and clean sound.

Minuses:

• The edges of photographs are a little blurred.
• One cellular card.
• Heats during charging.

3 SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE 32GB

One of the best smartphones of this manufacturer. First of all, I would like to note the camera on 12 MP with autofocus and optical stabilization system. Thanks to 32 GB of integrated memory, you can remove more than 20-hour video and over 100,000 photos.

Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE has an ergonomic shape - easily falls into the hand, does not fall out. A powerful battery is charged less than 3 hours, and in the autonomous mode of operation withstands about a day.

The eight-core processor provides a quick response of the device and the uninterrupted operation of all applications.

Pros:

• Fast processor.
• Good build quality.
• Water resistance.
• Stylish design and comfortable shape.
• Flash card support up to 200 GB.
• On one battery charge spends from 10 to 20 hours.
• Two cellular cards work continuously.
• Excellent camera.

Minuses:

• Fragile screen.
• The rear panel is made of glass, so it is necessary to buy a cover.

2 Apple iPhone 7 32GB

If in the description of other models it was a solid metal case, then this iPhone distinguished the waterproof. Now it is protected not only from mechanical damage, and from dust or moisture.

Apple iPhone 7 exceeded all other models of the line of camera parameters. Optical stabilizer, improved night shooting mode and powerful flash - That is why the photo made by this device is difficult to distinguish from professional images from mirror cameras. By the way, the camera removes HD video.

Pros:

• Brand high-quality unit.
• Excellent camera, many effects and shooting modes.
• Special applications are available.
• Waterproof case.
• Bright display with good colors.
• Fast reaction.
• 128 GB of internal memory.
• Equipped with the most powerful processor for smartphones.
• Speed \u200b\u200bresponse.

Minuses:

• High price of both smartphone and accessories.

1 Apple iPhone 7 Plus 32GB

This smartphone is the youngest among the models of our Top, and perhaps the most functional. Is it worth saying that he broke all records of sales?

Apple iPhone 7 Plus has the brightest and juicy screen among other goods of this series. Like the previous smartphone series, it has a waterproof case, thanks to which is one of the most resistant phones.

The camera of this unit has become even better than it was possible for half a year before it is released. Excellent zoom, stabilizer, autofocus, improved shooting in the dark, various effects and modes - not to list all its advantages. The quality of the appearance of the iPhone 7 plus material admires.

Pros:

• Fast processor.
• Powerful battery.
• Unique stylish design.
• Durable shock-resistant and waterproof case.
• Gorgeous camera.

Minuses:

• Refusal of wired headphones.
• High price.