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10/06/2014, Mon, 14:10, Moscow time

Various devices that make life easier modern man or provide constant communication with outside world, are met by the consumer first of all "by clothes". An eight-core processor will be a great addition to the beautiful appearance, providing high performance and speed of the device.

Design and ergonomics are important for gadgets, but at the same time, each user understands that the heart of everyone electronic device are the processor and other electronic components. Therefore, the characteristics of the processor are taken into account in terms of both the speed of the applications and the image of the device and its owner.

The consumer wants a smartphone or other device to have an affordable price with high technical performance. At first glance, this is a combination that is not feasible in practice. However, developments by MediaTek show that what you want can become possible.

MediaTek is one of the leading companies both in the processor market and in the production of semiconductor elements for multimedia digital devices and wireless communication... The company has practically become a leader in the development of systems for high-definition television, wireless communication, optical storage and other electronics. Analysts at Digitimes Research believe that by the end of 2014, MediaTek will increase its share of the processor market to 26%.

Eight cores for a smartphone

The new powerful and efficient processor for smartphones MediaTek MT6592 has 8 full cores that can work simultaneously. It is possible to continue debating whether such a number of cores is necessary for a smartphone, but such a processor already exists and copes with all tasks very successfully, overtaking other "less nuclear" options according to the test results.

The eight-core MediaTek processor is a whole range of solutions, both architectural and software. MediaTek supplies not just a powerful chip, but a complete platform for creating a smartphone. In fact, it includes everything that is needed for the device to function. It remains for the manufacturer to add a case, screen and other external elements.

MT6592 is one of the newest eight-core Mediatek processors

Interestingly, the MT6592 can be called the first processor in which all eight cores are truly present and competently used. But first things first.

Architecture is an important element of the platform

The MT6592 processor uses the architecture of the well-known ARM company, which is exclusively engaged in the development of processors. The ARM Cortex-A7 architecture has been a hit in recent seasons, and both MediaTek and other eminent chip makers use it in their designs. For multi-core processors, ARM has developed a so-called heterogeneous architecture called big.LITTLE. Its essence is that for optimal use of processor cores in the system, the so-called "heavy" and "light" cores can be used alternately. For productive tasks, for example, resource-intensive games, "heavy" kernels are turned on, and for more simple applications or background mode, when it is necessary to save energy, only the "light" kernels work.

This architecture is used by Mediatek in processors such as MT8135, where either all cores can be used at once, or required in this moment a combination of "heavy" and "light" nuclei. Unlike, for example, the Samsung platform, which actually has not 8 cores, but is built on two quad-core processors, and alternately enables and disables clusters of "heavy" and "light" cores entirely.

The new MT6592 processor has a slightly different architecture developed by Mediatek - it is built on eight absolutely identical cores that are connected, are in standby mode, or disabled in any combination. That is, the Mediatek MT6592 platform with an 8-core central processor can use any combination of cores in operation, which are connected and disconnected as needed, depending on the current load on the processor.

MediaTek processors are used in their mobile devices not only by numerous Chinese manufacturers of the so-called second and third echelons, but also by manufacturers such as Asus, Lenovo, HTC, Sony. Also uses MediaTek processor platforms Fly company... Mobile devices of this brand can be found in almost any store selling communication and communication devices. In the first half of 2014, Fly ranked second in smartphone sales in the Russian market. The availability of devices from this company at high technical capabilities is largely due to the use of chips and technologies provided by MediaTek.

Fly has developed new line premium smartphones called Fly Tornado. It will feature models that are distinguished by both exquisite design and high technical characteristics. The pioneer of this line is the elegant Fly Tornado One smartphone. This model uses an eight-core MT6592 TrueOctaCore processor with clock frequency 1.4 GHz. Theoretically, a processor for a smartphone can be made with a higher frequency, but it would rather quickly "drain" the device's battery. Therefore, a processor from Mediatek was chosen, which provides solid computing power while conserving battery power. In addition, the MT6592 processor has a function of automatic frequency control depending on the load on the processor and the current temperature regime.

Fly Tornado One smartphone is powered by Mediatek MT6592 processor

The slim body of the smartphone has beveled edges that give originality to the shape, and the optimal aspect ratio makes it easy to use. The screen and back of the smartphone are coated with durable glass. The device is pleasant to hold in the hand, besides, the wear-resistant coating protects the screen and the entire body from scratches and damage. Screen smartphone Fly Tornado with a diagonal of 5 inches and a resolution of 1280x720 dpi is made with IPS technology, which creates a clear and rich image, clearly visible even in bright sunlight. In addition, the screen of the new smartphone has increased viewing angles, which adds comfort when using the device.

For fast image processing, it's not just processor power that matters. The MediaTek MT6592 platform contains the new Rogue Series 6 video accelerator, so the smartphone is able to easily handle the graphics of modern games, as well as quickly launch heavy web pages.

The device's 1 GB RAM helps powerful processor in operation and instantly processes requests, and 8 GB of internal memory allow you to store multimedia content and the required number of functional widgets. If necessary, you can install a memory card up to 32 GB in your smartphone.

Modern smartphones are usually equipped with 8 to 20 megapixel cameras. The Fly Tornado One model has a 13-megapixel camera on board, equipped with a special sensor that reduces the amount of noise and increases the light sensitivity of the matrix. As a result, you can get high quality footage even in low light conditions. The camera contains 5 physical lenses, which allows you to take undistorted colorful photos.

Support for two SIM cards is a common thing among mobile devices, therefore, with a Fly Tornado smartphone, you can distinguish between work and personal contacts, or optimize communication costs by using the right time card with a certain tariff plan. New smartphone equipped with gesture recognition function. For example, double-tapping wakes the device from sleep mode, and launching various applications can be carried out by certain symbols on the screen.

The Fly Tornado One smartphone uses an operating Android system 4.4 KitKat. It is known that even in the background Android mode uses many different services, but despite the constant load, thanks to the ability of the MT6592 processor to enable cores in various combinations, the operating system runs very smoothly. In addition, to correctly distribute the load between the processor cores, MediaTek has replaced the task scheduler. Usually in Android, the CFS scheduler is used, but here its own development was introduced - the HMP Scheduler and RT Schedule. As a result, tasks are correctly distributed among the cores, and priority tasks are served first.

Watching the development of smartphones, we can assume that the future belongs to powerful multi-core processors, and the difference in quality and performance between very expensive flagship smartphones and mid-range devices will cease to be noticeable. This is clearly shown by a new sample of the Fly Tornado One smartphone with an eight-core MediaTek processor.

The era of such “cool” phones began in January 2013. At that time, Samsung at CES presented its first production 8-core smartphones with an ARM processor. Immediately, we want to note that these are not completely full-fledged, constantly working kernels. In Galaxy S4, S5, Note 3, the processor, depending on the complexity of the task it performs, activates either four Cortex-A7, economical, or four ARM Cortex-A15, very powerful. These "clusters" do not know how to work in parallel.

Top flagships Samsung Galaxy S5 and another Korean - LG G3

At this point in time, 8-core smartphones represent many devices. Samsung Galaxy S5 is one of the top ones. It has a new Exynos chipset with eight cores, and finally, they all work at the same time. The dream of fans of sophisticated devices has come true. Screen - 5.25 inches, resolution - 2560x1440 (2K), display - HD Amoled.

This device has a record size of RAM - 3 GB. The battery is powerful enough - 4000 mAh, the camera is also not weak - 16 MP. So if you want a powerful high-quality smartphone, the beautiful Samsung Galaxy S5 is the way to go.

Another top South Korean model, LG G3, has approximately the same characteristics. It has a similar processor on eight cores, perhaps a chip with a different 64-bit architecture. Camera - 16 megapixels, display - Ultra-HD (2K) with a resolution of 2560x1440. The presence of a fingerprint sensor is an innovative solution.

Chinese Zopo ZP998 and Huawei Honor 3X

Competitors producing 8-core Chinese smartphones are not lagging behind companies from South Korea. Let's take a look at some of them. Let's start with the Zopo ZP998, which was the first to work simultaneously with all eight cores. It happened in November 2013. It has a Full-HDZopo display, a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, a five and a half inches screen, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of memory built into the device, two SIM cards and a 14 MP camera.

The device runs on Android 4.2. There is also a fingerprint sensor. A smartphone from the Middle Kingdom may also deserve your attention Huawei Honor 3X. The RAM is the same, 2 GB, the camera is just a little weaker - 13 megapixels. Differences: the battery is more powerful - at 3000 mAh, both SIM cards can work in 3G networks, very strong front-camera, 5 megapixel, good assistant for video calls. Unfortunately, there is also a drawback: the resolution is only 1280x720 pixels with a five and a half inch display and an IPS screen.

Idol X +, THL T100s Iron Man, Meizu MX4 and Gionee Elife E7 mini

Alcatel has been selling the device for about a year One touch Idol X +, the characteristics of which are similar to the previous ones: cameras, displays and RAM are the same. But, what is very remarkable, the set includes a BOOMband, a fitness bracelet that will delight those who lead a very active lifestyle. Also, the owner of this gadget will get real pleasure from listening to music - thanks to two stereo speakers. The Chinese company Meizu has released the MX4 smartphone in two versions: a 5.5-inch, with a good resolution of 2560x1440 pixels and an Ultra-HD display, as well as a five-inch, with a smaller resolution, in 1920x1080 pixels, and a high-quality Full-HD display.

Both modifications support 4G LTE networks of the fourth generation. The T100s Iron Man has the same specs, except it has a Sony camera. Considering 8-core smartphones, one can recall the Indian flagship Gionee, which released a miniature model Elife E7 mini, which nevertheless has a 13 MP camera, 2GB of RAM and a 4.7 HD screen.

Eight-core smartphone for $ 145: Xiaomi Redmi Note

This phone is one of the first to support 4G networks for the Indian market, and it also has an affordable price. Released in two versions: Redmi Note 4G, and Redmi Note, for 3G networks. Both models are 8-core smartphones, with almost the same characteristics. The last one is equipped with a MT6592 chip, 2 GB random access memory, built-in - 8 GB and support for 32 GB microSD-cards. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, the matrix is ​​IPS, the resolution is 720p. Its OS is Android 4.2, also called Jelly Bean. The battery has a capacity of 3100 mAh.

Cameras - two: on back cover- 13 megapixels, front - 5 megapixels. Supports two standard size SIM cards. The cost is $ 145. The 4G model is almost indistinguishable from the younger model. Processor - MSM8928, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, clocked at 1.6GHz, running Android 4.4 OS called KitKat. Supports one SIM card, LTE network and 64GB microSD card.

Linshof i8 - German smartphone for 380 dollars on OS Android 5.0

This is the first flagship smartphone from the German company Linshof. It has an 8-megapixel front module and a 12-megapixel main camera with an F1.8 aperture and a 28mm lens. Clock frequency of eight nuclear processor 2.1 GHz, screen - 1920 x 1080 pixels, 3 GB - RAM. Black or coffee painted aluminum - body material.

The gadget contains LTE, GPS, NFC, USB, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI 1.4 modules, a gyroscope, an electronic compass and a large 3100 mAh battery. It operates under the fifth Android, which is called Lollipop. Until Linshof started producing 8-core smartphones, we never heard of it. The company also announced a tablet with a 10-inch Retina display and a super-powerful 9,000 mAh battery.

The cheapest Chinese smartphone: K Touch Nibiru Mars One H1 with 8 cores

And that's not all of the 8-core smartphones currently available. The list for today is completed by K Touch Nibiru Mars One H1. Everyone knows that the production of smartphones in China is flourishing, for which all conditions have been created here. Why is this happening? Because their products are almost not inferior to the world's leading manufacturers, and prices are much lower. Another record promises to deliver the phone we named, which should go on sale by April 2015. It will be the cheapest eight-core smartphone with a Full HD display. Platform - clock speed - 1.7 GHz, standard 2 GB of RAM, built-in 16 GB storage, two good cameras: 13-megapixel on the back, five-megapixel front. In addition, the front camera should receive wide-angle optics, and now, no matter how many people took part in the video meeting, everyone will get into the frame. Also, K Touch Nibiru Mars One H1 has a magnificent Full-HD five-inch display, has all, except for LTE, wireless modules. What else are 8-core smartphones characterized by?

Android is the operating system that is installed on them. In our case it is Google android 4.2.2 named Jelly Bean and Nibiru interface. The cost of this magnificent model is approximately 6,000 rubles.

conclusions

Buyers often wonder if there is any point in buying an 8-core smartphone. How will applications, games work on it, how long will the battery last? This problem already existed in the transition to two and four cores. Manufacturers have long found solutions to all emerging issues. Firstly, OS optimized to run on more cores. Secondly, in order not to decrease the battery life, Huawei and Samsung are mastering special technologies to prevent this, for example ARM big.LITTLE. Thirdly, the performance of phones will noticeably increase, especially in the case when all eight cores are forced to work simultaneously. So it's up to you to buy or not.

What are the differences between quad-core and eight-core smartphone processors? The explanation is quite simple. Eight-core chips have twice as much processor cores than in quad cores. At first glance, an eight-core processor seems twice as powerful, doesn't it? In fact, nothing like this happens. To understand why an eight-core processor does not double the performance of a smartphone by half, some clarification is required. has already arrived. Octa-core processors, which only recently could only be dreamed of, are becoming more widespread. But it turns out that their job is not to improve the performance of the device.

Quad- and eight-core processors. Performance

The terms "eight-core" and "quad-core" themselves reflect the number of cores in the CPU.

But the key difference between the two types of processors - at least as of 2015 - is the way the processor cores are installed.

With a quad-core processor, all cores can run simultaneously, enabling fast and flexible multitasking, smoother 3D gaming, faster camera performance, and more.

Modern eight-core chips, in turn, simply consist of two quad-core processors that distribute different tasks among themselves depending on their type. More often than not, an eight-core chip has a set of four cores with a lower clock speed than the second set. When a complex task needs to be done, of course, a faster processor is taken over.

A more accurate term than "eight core" would be "dual quad". But it doesn't sound so pretty and is not suitable for marketing purposes. Therefore, these processors are called eight-core processors.

Why are there two sets of processor cores?

What is the reason for combining two sets of processor cores transferring tasks to one another in one device? To ensure energy efficiency.

More powerful CPU consumes more power and the battery needs to be recharged more often. BUT rechargeable batteries a much weaker link in a smartphone than processors. As a result, the more powerful the smartphone processor, the more capacious battery it needs.

At the same time, for most tasks of a smartphone, you will not need as high computing performance as a modern processor can provide. Moving between home screens, checking messages, and even web navigation are less CPU-intensive tasks.

But HD video, gaming and photo manipulation are such tasks. Therefore, eight-core processors are quite practical, although this solution can hardly be called elegant. A weaker processor handles less resource-intensive tasks. More powerful - more resource intensive. As a result, the overall power consumption is reduced compared to a situation where only a processor with a high clock speed would handle all tasks. Thus, the dual processor primarily solves the problem of improving energy efficiency, not performance.

Technological features

All modern eight-core processors are based on the ARM architecture, the so-called big.LITTLE.

This eight-core big.LITTLE architecture was announced in October 2011 and allowed four low-performance Cortex-A7 cores to work together with four high-performance Cortex-A15 cores. ARM has since repeated this approach every year, offering more capable chips for both sets of processor cores on the eight-core chip.

Several of the major mobile chip makers are focusing their efforts on this 8-core big.LITTLE prototype. One of the first and most notable was Samsung's own chip, the famous Exynos. Its eight-core model has been used since the Samsung Galaxy S4, at least in some versions of the company's devices.

More recently, Qualcomm has also started implementing big.LITTLE in its eight-core Snapdragon 810 CPU chips. It is on this processor that such well-known novelties of the smartphone market are based, like the G Flex 2, which has become LG.

In early 2015, NVIDIA introduced Tegra X1, a new super-performance mobile processor which the company is targeting for car computers. X1's main function is its console-challenging graphics processor which also builds on the big.LITTLE architecture. That is, it will also become eight-core.

Is it a big difference for the average user?

Is the difference between a four- and eight-core smartphone processor big for the average user? No, in fact it is very small, says Yon Mandi.

The term "eight-core" is somewhat confusing, but in reality it means duplication of quad-core processors. The end result is two independent quad-core kits that work together on a single chip to improve energy efficiency.

Do you need an eight-core processor in each modern smartphone... There is no such need, says Yon Mundy, and cites the example of Apple providing decent energy efficiency to their iPhones with just a dual-core processor.

Thus, the eight-core ARM big.LITTLE architecture is one of the possible solutions one of the most important tasks for smartphones is battery life. According to Jon Mundy, as soon as another solution to this problem is found, the trend of installing two quad-core sets in one chip, and similar solutions, will stop.

Do you know other advantages of eight-core smartphone processors?

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

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

Who's Who in the Processor Market?

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

If we compare the chips Qualcomm and MediaTek, then the latter are inferior in terms of their characteristics. The weak point of MTK has always been mediocre graphics performance due to the use of Mali video accelerators. So, even smartphones with top-end chips like Helio P20 often pull 3D toys worse (drawing graphics, micro-freezes and FPS sagging) than devices running on mid-range Snapdragon 625 and 652.

However, the key advantage of MediaTek products is the lower cost. It is to MTK chips that we owe the fact that even budget smartphones have now turned into bug-free devices that you can comfortably use. MKT processors are not gaming, but in terms of the smoothness and speed of a smartphone, power consumption, multimedia and wireless functions, they are no worse. And if you do not play heavy 3D toys on your phone, then most likely you will not notice the difference between Snapdragon and MediaTek processors.

8-core smartphones with Snapdragon processors

All 8-core processors presented in the rating are created according to the 28 nm process technology and have the ARMv8 architecture, these are mid-range chips used in respective smartphones. There are no flagship devices in this collection, top-end devices work on 820 and 821 dragons.

Snapdragon 430 - Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Nokia 6

Redmi 3S Is one of the best-selling smartphones of the last year. This is an excellent state employee who will not lose its relevance in the near future, although the 4th has come to replace him generation Redmi... The gadget is equipped with 16/2 GB of expandable memory, a high-quality 5-inch screen and a capacious 4100 mAh battery, from which the smartphone lives for 2-3 days without any problems. In Antutu Benchmark 3S is gaining 42 thousand parrots. Price - from 8000 rubles.

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

Snapdragon 617 - Moto G4 and Alcatel Idol 4

Moto g4- mid-range with a large high-quality screen (IPS 5.5 '' FHD), 16/2 GB of expandable memory, 13/5 MP cameras and a 3000 mAh battery. The specs are nothing outstanding, but Motorola's attention to detail does its job and the G4 can be called one of the most enjoyable smartphones in its price range. The result in the Benchmark is 45 thousand parrots. Price - from 15 thousand rubles.

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

Snapdragon 625 - Huawei Nova and Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

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

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

Snapdragon 652 - Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra, LG G5 SE

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

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

Snapdragon 810 - Nexus 6P and Moto X Force

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

Moto x force- a unique smartphone, the screen of which (according to the manufacturer's statement) cannot be broken. Able to survive any falls and merciless exploitation, the X Force does not pump up even in terms of hardware - a 2K 5.4 '' AMOLED screen, 32/3 GB of memory, a 21 MP camera and a 3760 mAh battery. This is a balanced device, which is slightly inferior in characteristics to the current flagships, which is considered one of the best smartphones issued by the MOTO brand for Lately... Benchmark - 75 thousand parrots. Price - from 37 thousand rubles.

8-core smartphones with MediaTek processors

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

MediaTek MT6753 - Lenovo Vibe X3 Lite and Ulefone Power

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

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

MediaTek MT6750 - Meizu M3s and Bluboo Maya MAX

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

Bluboo maya max- the older version of the popular ultra-budget phone from Bluboo, notable for its metal body, the presence of a fingerprint scanner and very good hardware. On board the smartphone is a 6-inch HD IPS screen, 32/3 GB of memory, 13/8 MP cameras and a 4200 mAh battery. Nice touches include USB-C support and IP63 waterproof rating. Benchmark - 41 thousand parrots. Price - from 9 thousand rubles on AliExpress.

MediaTek Helio P10 - Meizu M5 Note and SONY Xperia XA

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

SONY Xperia XA- a smart-looking smartphone with a frameless screen that you can love at first sight. Specifications - 5 '' HD IPS screen, 16/2 GB memory + Micro-SD, 16/8 MP cameras and a 2300 mAh battery. Benefits - Availability NFC module and good photo quality. Disadvantages - the lack of an oleophobic coating on the screen and a ridiculous battery capacity. Benchmark - 47 thousand parrots. Price - from 16 thousand rubles.

8-core smartphones with Exynos processors

The latest generation of Samsung's Exynos chipsets can be considered the most technologically advanced 8-core processors on the market. The Korean company makes its chips using the 14 nm technology and uses them only in the production of its own devices. An exception - Meizu Pro 6 Plus, which came out with a processor similar to the one used in the Galaxy S7.

Exynos 7880 - Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2017)

Smartphones Galaxy line A 2017-year looks as close as possible to the flagship Galaxy S7. These are beautiful devices in a ceramic case with waterproof IP68 standard. Smartphones run on the same chipsets but differ in some characteristics.

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

Smartphones have an attractive design, cool cameras, good battery life, but they do not impress with gaming performance. In the benchmark, both devices are gaining 60 thousand parrots. The price is 33 and 28 thousand rubles for the A7 and A5, respectively.

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

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

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

8-core smartphones with HiSilicon Kirin processors

Kirin chipsets are developed by Huawei and are used exclusively in the company's smartphones.

Honor 8 with Kirin 950

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

Huawei Mate 9 with Kirin 960

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

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In addition to external beauty, many are also interested in the possibilities mobile device: different games, multitasking, heavy applications - all this is the desires of the modern user. They provide the necessary performance, making smartphone control pleasant and without unnecessary "freezes".

What gives such a number of cores and how does it affect the operation of the device? The processor controls the operation of all applications and tasks, the load is distributed to all cores. This allows the gadget to handle demanding applications without sacrificing performance. This also affects the operation of the battery itself: the user can use the gadget for a long time without recharging.

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Xiaomi Redmi 4X

The first thing that catches your eye is the design. As in other modern devices of this company, the external appearance does not leave anyone indifferent - thin side edges, big screen, metal body, the whole structure is one-piece, without a single squeak when pressed. Only at the top and bottom there are plastic inserts. This is done for better reception of Internet networks and mobile communications.

Display - 5 ″ (1280 x 720 pixels). All ten finger touches are supported by the screen.

The phone of this model has an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435(1.4 GHz) and Adreno 505... There are three versions of the smartphone on the market: 2, 3 or 4 GB of RAM.

The AnTuTu results speak for themselves - 42,900 points. The downside is only a slight heating of the back panel, which is observed under significant loads, but this is easily eliminated - the phone itself prompts and the user is only required to confirm the actions aimed at cooling the gadget.

The highlight of the smartphone is the battery - 4100 mAh is just a dream for anyone who wants to be less addicted to frequent recharging of the phone.

The main camera is 13 MP and the front camera is 5 MP take quite good pictures in sufficient lighting.

So the pros:

• Price;
• Display;
• Battery.

Minuses:

• Not good enough camera shots at dusk;

Cost - 10,000 rubles.

Meizu M5 Note

The gadget is presented in 4 colors (black, gray, gold and blue). Appearance expressed in the aluminum cover of the body with plastic seams at the top and bottom of the back on the body. Gorilla Glass 3 is one of the features of the smartphone, and together with the 2.5D rounded screen, it gives a unique look.

Display 5.5 ″ (Full HD). Contrast on high level, viewing angles give a clear picture. Helio P10 octa-core processor, video accelerator is presented by Mali T860. When daily work there will be no difficulties with applications, but work with demanding games will be difficult.

The 13 MP autofocus camera takes pretty good pictures. The front one at 5 MP does not disappoint either - the photos are clear with high color rendering.

The 4000 mAh battery allows you to enjoy your smartphone for a long time.

Pros:

Price quality;
Optics;
Battery;
Screen.

Minuses:

Performance (comparatively).

Cost - 9,500 rubles.

Meizu U10

Thin and metal frames, rounded scratch-resistant glass all combine to create a stunning look.

Display 5-inch (1280/720). The image is bright, contrasting, with excellent color rendition.

The 8-core MediaTek 6750 processor and the Mali-T860 chip do all the work of the smartphone. This "hardware" allows you to use your smartphone and not think about overheating of the case or freezing of programs due to the excessive load of the gadget.
The battery (2760 mAh) is one of the drawbacks of this smartphone. Autonomous work enough for a day, but in modern conditions, where more powerful batteries, this capacity seems quite modest.

The 13-megapixel camera with dual-tone flash will present the user with high-quality images. The front camera takes good quality photos under normal lighting conditions.

Advantages:

• Design;
• Display;
• Performance;
• Camera.

Disadvantages:

• Combo slot.

Cost - 8,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

According to numerous users, the design of this model is one of the best in the line from the manufacturer. One-piece metal body (the only exceptions are the upper and lower plastic inserts, which are already typical for the latest models of gadgets from Xiaomi). The touch buttons, unlike the aforementioned representative of Xiaomi gadgets, have a white backlight.

Display - 5.5 ″ (1080/1920). When tilted, the viewing angles convey the image perfectly.

The processor is represented by 10 cores from MediaTek and Mali-T880 - a graphics accelerator. 2/3 GB of RAM is available to the user, depending on the choice of model modification.

Result AnTuTu - 84527 points... This is a good result for this phone model.

The camera is 13 MP, which surprised a little - the smartphone does its job quite well, but for Xiaomi RedMI Note 4, stronger optics could be used. Frontal - 5 MR. The camera does an excellent job with color reproduction, but if the lighting deteriorates, you should not expect high-quality images.

The battery is 4100 mAh, which makes it possible to use smartphones for a long time without frequent recharging.

Advantages:

• Metal body;
• Autonomy of work;
• Screen quality.

Disadvantages:

• Optics.

Cost - 9,000 rubles.

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Asus Zenfone Selfie ZD551KL

The appearance is very worthy - even fashionable, if I may say so. The front panel is always presented in black, regardless of the overall color of the phone. A removable battery is available under the plastic cover. Above the screen there is a front camera of rather big size and a flash with a speaker on either side of it. The rounded corners of the body make the smartphone comfortable to use.

Screen - 5.5 ″ (1920/1080). The picture is quite clear and the pixels are invisible even when looking closely at the screen.
The Snapdragon 515 series processor (1.7 GHz) and the Adreno 405 are just such "stuffing" of the Asus Zenfone. It copes quite easily with the tasks that are assigned to it, numerous user reviews about the operation of the smartphone are mostly positive.

The front camera is the highlight of this phone (it can be understood by the model name). 13 MP, 140 degrees of view, flash - all this makes it possible to take high-quality pictures of yourself and your friends without losing image quality in any light and in different conditions.

The battery life is average - 3000 mAh give enough time for continuous use, but the model is clearly inferior in this category to Xiaomi smartphones.

Pros:

• Unique appearance;
• Front-camera.

Minuses:

• Mediocre battery power;
• The screen dims in the sun.

Cost - 8,000 rubles.

Oukitel U16 Max

An octa-core smartphone that has proven itself well. The exterior is impressive - a large screen made of metal and plastic, 2.5D glass. The resolution is 1280/720. Brightness and color rendition are not affected and the display does an excellent job even in sunlight.

There is an eight-core MT6753 processor from Mediatek (1.3 GHz) and a Mali-T720. The smartphone copes with everyday tasks perfectly, but games with high requirements are launched at low settings.

The 13 MP camera takes good photos. Frontalka, with its 5 MR, also does not raise unnecessary questions.

The 4000 mAh battery, together with the low-resolution display, makes it possible to use the smartphone for a long time without recharging.

Pros:

• Autonomy;
• Display.

Minuses:

• Localization issues.

Cost - 8,000 rubles.

Ulefone power 2

The appearance is pleasing to the eye, but without any special frills. The package includes a cover, which is nice bonus... The weight of the device is impressive - 210 grams.

As for the screen, it is from 5.5 ″ (1920/1080).

MT6750T processor with 8 cores does not allow the device to slow down. Games run smoothly, only in the most demanding games you need to compromise by lowering the quality to medium.

The 13 MP main camera and the 8 MP front camera take high-quality pictures, and the flash allows you to increase the level of photography in low light.

Battery - 6050 mAh. These are very high indicators of autonomy, which allow you to forget about charging for several days.

Pros:

• Camera;
• Battery.

Minuses:

• Thickness.

Cost - 10,500 rubles.

Oukitel K6000 Plus

The exterior is represented by a metal body, small bezels around the screen and a 2.5D display. Screen 5.5 ″ (1280/720). The presence of a bright image with excellent color gamut calibration is characteristic.

The MediaTek MT6750T processor allows you to demonstrate high performance and versatility.
The main camera is 16 MP, the front camera is 8 MP. The images are of high quality, with high detail.

The battery has a capacity of 6080 mAh, which allows the owner to use the device autonomously for more than two days with an average intensity of use.

Pros:

• Camera;
• Performance;
• Battery.

Minus:

• Thickness and weight.

Cost - 11,000 rubles.

Vernee Thor

The smartphone has a plastic case with a 5-inch capacitive screen (1280/720). Processor - MediaTek MT6753. It copes with multitasking perfectly, no "freezes" were observed during use (based on customer reviews).

Camera - 13 MP main and 5 MP front camera. The pictures are good enough and delight in their detail. The 2800mAh battery is a bit disappointing, especially when compared to the aforementioned smartphones.

Pros:

• Display;
• Camera.

Minus:

• Autonomy.

Cost - 6 800 rubles.

Samsung Galaxy A5

The design is very nice. Screen - 5.2 ″ (Full HD). The active display function allows you to see important data in standby mode.

Exynos 7880 and Mali-T830 - just such "hardware", together with 8 cores Cortex-A53 (1.9 GHz) allow the device to work quickly not only in everyday use, but also with 3D games.

Both cameras - 16 MP, which allows the user to enjoy photos High Quality.
The battery has 3000 mAh - 16 hours of talk time is quite within the power of this gadget.

Pros:

• Camera;
• Display.

Minuses:

• Practically absent.

Cost - 14,000 rubles.

Thus, there are many types on the market. eight-core smartphones... Their diversity is surprising. When choosing a smartphone, you need to decide what characteristics you want to see in your future gadget: screen quality, cameras, display size - all this is important. And for high-speed performance and high-quality performance of all tasks, 8 cores of a smartphone will allow the owner of the gadget to feel what it is like - when, at times, the response of the smartphone is ahead of the movements of the fingers.