Those buyers who are interested in smartphones constantly hear the word “flagship”. Recently, it often sounds from TV screens, it is used in reviews mobile phones... Of course, an advanced user immediately understands what is at stake, but an ordinary person does not. Let's see what is flagship smartphone and how it differs from an ordinary gadget. The article will also provide a description of several models that occupy leading positions in the 2017 ranking.

The concept of "flagship"

If we consider this word as a term, then it was first used in the navy. The flagship was the name of the main ship from which the command was carried out. Nowadays, this term has become often used for mobile gadgets. Sometimes manufacturers even abuse this word.

If several new models are presented in the assortment range, then the most expensive one with top-end technical equipment will be considered prestigious. Its performance, term autonomous work, screen resolution, cameras, etc.

So what is a flagship smartphone? First of all, the apparatus must be unique. As a rule, developers use non-standard solutions that bring in a kind of "zest". Before the start of sales, the manufacturer organizes a large-scale advertising campaign, which increases the demand for the gadget. Prime examples are the flagships from Apple or Samsung, which make a splash.

2017 flagship rating

In order not to be unfounded and to show what a flagship smartphone is, it is necessary to consider several models of gadgets. In 2017, well-known world brands are still in the lead. This is Apple, of course. It has never happened before that the "apple" company has weakened its position in the world market. This manufacturer has a worthy competitor. It is about a fairly well-known Korean company. Samsung's flagship smartphone models have been at the top of the rankings for several years. Another well-known brand is added to them - LG. Of course, other companies regularly release attractive flagships, but the following smartphones are included in the top 3:

• iPhone 8;
• Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus;
• LG G6.

Let's take a closer look at their characteristics.

iPhone 8

The rating of flagship smartphones will open the next gadget from Apple. The company does not develop devices for the middle and budget classes, so each model can safely bear the title of "flagship". In 2017, according to experts and users, the iPhone 8 became the best. Despite some peculiarities, this model still rightfully takes the first place due to the operating iOS system own development, Apple Store and excellent technical specifications. The developers used protection that meets the international IP67 standard. The screen diagonal is small - 4.7ʺ. Type - Retina HD. The resolution is decent - 1334 × 750 px. Density - 326 ppi. This smartphone is equipped with True Tone technology, thanks to which there is automatic setting white balance depending on the lighting. The "heart" of the gadget is the A11 Bionic processor. It is based on six cores that operate on a 4x2 principle. The former are responsible for efficiency, while the remainder are responsible for performance. RAM is only two gigabytes, but all applications, even the most demanding ones, work fine. The main indicator of the work of any gadget is games. This model, when launching World of Tanks Blitz at the highest settings, simply “flies”.

The cost of the iPhone 8, of course, is also flagship. There are two modifications on the Russian market. They differ in the amount of integrated memory. For the version with 64 GB you will have to pay about 53 thousand rubles, and for the device with 256 GB - more than 65 thousand rubles.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

The flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S8 was supposed to restore the company's reputation after the failure of the Note 7. And, it should be noted, the Korean manufacturer did it. For the flagship, non-standard solutions were used, which attracted the attention of the buyer. This model presented in two versions. The “younger” one is equipped with a 5.8-inch screen, and for the “older” one with the Plus prefix, the developers chose a 6.2ʺ display. It is this element that has become the "chip" of the smartphone. In both the first and second cases, the screen is made using SuperAMOLED technology. Resolution matches Quad HD + quality. The performance of the device is provided by top-end content. The super-powerful Exynos 8895 chipset is responsible for the performance. The characteristics are supplemented with 4 gigabytes. random access memory... The developers have integrated 64 GB storage, which can be expanded up to 256 GB using a flash card. Optics are represented by 12 and 8-megapixel modules with f / 1.7 aperture. A 3000 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy (in the Plus version - 3500 mAh). In the talk mode, the device works on a single charge for 20-24 hours.

The Korean flagship went on sale in the spring of 2017. For the standard version, they ask about 55 thousand rubles, and the S8 Plus will cost about 5 thousand more.

Lg g6

In order to understand what a flagship smartphone is, it is enough to study the characteristics of the G6 model from LG. This gadget has some similarities with the Samsung Galaxy S8. The huge 5.7ʺ screen became business card smartphone. It occupies almost the entire front panel. The manufacturer has applied the IP68 protection standard. Under the case is a powerful Snapdragon 821 chipset. RAM - 4 GB, and built-in storage - 64 GB. The device copes well with all tasks. A dual 13 + 13 Mp module is used as the main camera. It will be unnecessary to talk about the quality of the photos. Such a flagship in Russia is exhibited in stores with a price tag of 52 thousand rubles.

The arms race in the smartphone market is an exciting process that leaves few people indifferent. In recent years, the presentations of such giants as Apple or Samsung have become central events in the cultural life of all mankind, and how tomorrow will look depends on their outcome.

In order to keep up with the course of history, we have collected and analyzed the most significant models of the most famous brands today and present to your judgment the flagships of smartphones of 2018-2019, which will surprise you a lot if you have not updated your mobile device for a long time.

No. 10 - Meizu Pro 7

Price: 32,000 rubles

Ever since the mobile phone market has been changed once and for all by the advent of first iPhone, the theme of design was largely removed from the agenda. No, of course, every year the gadgets became more and more perfect, they fitted an increasingly incredible screen into a compact body, experimented with colors and materials, but in general, we haven't seen anything fundamentally new for a long time. Meizu developers decided to break the calm and released a device with a second screen on the rear panel, which sparked ongoing discussions about whether this makes a practical sense or whether the Chinese engineers were just trying to stand out from the competition.

Well, it turned out to stand out, but not only by the display. Chinese flagships of smartphones in 2018-2019 ceased to look like amusing imperfections, in Meizu Pro 7 high-performance hardware is combined with stylish design and stunning ergonomics, the quality of the dual camera module does not leave you indifferent, and the sound is not inferior to many players. In general, the model is extremely interesting and worth the money.

No. 9 - Nubia Z17

Price: 28,000 rubles

An excellent device from a brand that is not yet very well-known in Russia. Working on latest version operating system Android, Z17 offers top-end hardware for quite reasonable money, namely the eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 2450 MHz with the Adreno 540 graphics accelerator, maximum settings, as well as 4 gigabytes of operational and 64 internal memory- very good.

Although the cost of the phone is less than that of the flagships of other companies, the device from Nubia has a full range of the most advanced technologies and functions, the owner of the phone has NFC at its disposal, great cameras, high-quality protection against moisture and dust and much more.

No. 8 - Xiaomi Mi6

Price: 28,000 rubles

The Xiaomi brand, which has earned incredible popularity in Russia, has so many different lines of its smartphones that it is not so easy to choose which model is the flagship. The best hardware available on the market provides the gadget with a considerable margin of safety - games will not appear soon, which will not have enough resources at the disposal of the phone. The display of the novelty deserves special attention - the Chinese engineers decided to leave experiments with the aspect ratio and framelessness for other models, and in Mi6 they implemented many unique technologies that are responsible for matching the picture to the wishes of the owner of the device.

Fast, extremely autonomous and very effective, Xiaomi Mi6 broke into the sales leaders in the domestic market as soon as it appeared in the public domain. If you are a longtime fan of the brand - you already know everything, but if you are still skeptical - it's time to try and see for yourself the quality of Xiaomi products.

# 7 - OnePlus 5T

Price: 36,000 rubles

Nicely made noise this year, the smartphone, which seriously shaken the position of the permanent market leaders in the person of Samsung and Apple. The filling is the best, the AMOLED display with a diagonal of six inches has practically no frames and looks truly impressive, the main dual camera module shows results no worse than top-end camera phones. High quality and deep sound, everything you need wireless interfaces, excellent autonomy with modest dimensions - claims to this smartphone this year were much less than to competitors.

The main and only drawback of the device is the strange policy of Russian retailers, who set the price one and a half times higher than that of Chinese and foreign stores. If online shopping isn't a dark forest for you, then purchasing the OnePlus 5T could be your best purchase this year.

# 6 - Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Price: 48,000 rubles

The Russian buyer has always had a special attitude towards Sony products, and therefore, despite the ever-inflated price, Sony smartphones Xperia has consistently had a high share of sales. With the Xperia XZ Premium, everything is not so simple, yes, if you are looking for a phone with a powerful camera, then, as before, Sony branded equipment shows impressive results, the Cyber ​​Shot camera is quite capable of replacing a camera and camcorder even if you are a very demanding photography lover, but otherwise have questions.

The design is made in a classic style, so fans of the brand will not be disappointed, but for the rest the model may seem seriously outdated. The hardware is top-notch, but many competitors show better performance on the same hardware. The sound is traditionally good, but the volume could have been increased, but the screen did not disappoint. A masterpiece for Sony fans and a controversial flagship for the rest.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

# 5 - HTC U11

Price: 36,000 rubles

This manufacturer has once lost its leading position and the reason for this is clear on the example of this flagship. Everything in it is made at a solid solid level, they did not save on hardware either, but the smartphone does not have a single one that distinguishes it from competitors strong point... Is iron the strongest and well optimized? Yes, but all representatives have the same of this list, and some squeeze more out of it. Is the display high-quality and shows a wonderful picture? Yes, but against the background of huge diagonals and full framelessness HTC U11 looks modest.

The camera pleases, not having its own unique hardware HTC were able to achieve excellent results thanks to software improvements, but many still shoot just as well. In other words, we have in front of us an excellent smartphone, but it is unlikely that someone other than long-term fans of the brand will decide to buy it.

No. 4 - LG V30

Price: 48,000 rubles

The new flagship from the South Korean manufacturer was really able to encroach on the seemingly unshakable domination of Samsung and Apple, the phone has already spent a lot of time in the public domain and has not caused any complaints until now. The screen looks the best on the market, and the minimal bezels and picture quality amaze even advanced users. The performance is quite competitive with the same iPhone X, which costs almost 30,000 rubles more, and besides, it has a lot of complaints from buyers.

Another aspect where the V30 is arguably the best device on the market today is sound. No one else has such depth and quality today, and all thanks to a separate sound processor, which has no analogues among mobile devices. A very strong model that will remain a priority for many buyers until the release of the next generation from Samsung.

No. 3 - Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Price: 39,000 rubles

The new flagship from Huawei amazed the community not only with the highest characteristics of the filling and even more advanced functionality of the proprietary shell, but also relied on the development of neural networks, which other manufacturers still handle very carefully. Artificial intelligence in the description of the gadget is not mentioned for a catchphrase, its activity invisibly accompanies you while using the smartphone constantly, it is especially successful in coping with tasks related to photo and video shooting.

The device not only surprises with its innovative designs, but also with dignity withstands comparisons with flagships from other giants, the performance shown in various benchmarks is not inferior to either Samsung or Apple.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

# 2 - Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Price: 54,000 rubles

Despite the fact that almost a year has passed since the release of this model, it has not lost its relevance and to this day leads various tops of sales. Of course, this is not the least due to the popularity of the brand, but the technical relevance of the smartphone is striking - for a whole year we have not seen anything superior in performance Galaxy Note 8 devices, and there is no need to talk about the design - every second Chinese company sees it as their duty to release a model that exactly copies this flagship.

Of course, this device has only a few weeks to live as a flagship, at the end of January the South Korean company promises to present a new generation of mobile devices, but we have probably not had such a long dominance of one model until now.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

# 1 - iPhone X

Price: 79,000 rubles

At the end of our rating of the best flagships of smartphones in 2018-2019, a new product from Apple that made a lot of noise in the fall. This year, the company presented two new models at once, and the iPhone X went on sale a little later, and therefore the excitement around was unthinkable. Whether the expectations were justified is difficult to judge, the amount of technical defects unusual for the manufacturer caused a wave of indignation among buyers around the world, who stood in queues for several days to purchase the device.

If we close our eyes to this, then the iPhone once again amazed everyone with its ability to squeeze the maximum out of not the most perfect hardware, another innovative ideas implemented on the basis of a proprietary shell, as well as pricing - we have never seen such expensive mass-produced smartphones. Almost a year remains before the release of the next generation, and therefore all the main tests for the brand are still ahead, the fate of the mobile device market will largely depend on how it will withstand them.

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Features of flagship devices

• The flagship smartphone is a kind of presentation of all the innovative developments of a particular company.
• That is why the device becomes a kind of reflection of all the most fashionable novelties and the latest technologies, including a clear expressive design.
• However, it is worth noticing that the most profitable and necessary developments are then necessarily transferred to all other smartphones from the company's line.
• Every lover of modern gadgets will be happy to discover the so-called flagship smartphone. The current market offers several such models, of which particular attention is drawn Apple iPhone 5S.
• Exactly this device for the first time in the history of the development of this area, it was equipped with a processor, the power of which is equal to 64 bits.
• The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a different flagship smartphone that benefits from an incredibly wide variety of games and programs, even when compared to the same iPhone.
• In addition, this device is complemented by a powerful camera. However, it is fair to say that this smartphone can hardly be called ideal, even for its fabulous price.
• The plastic case of the model does not at all fit into the framework of an elite telephone device.

Examples of flagship models

• It is worth mentioning another model as an example. This is Sony Xperia. An excellent screen in terms of sensitivity, and decent parameters of RAM, reaching 3GB, make this smartphone in fact, not just fashionable, but also practical and easy to use.

  Perhaps the combination of these characteristics is not something definitely innovative in the mobile phone market, but this company has released this kind of smartphone for the first time.

• The flagships are offered in a different design. They are all different, but claim to be a kind of presentation of the merits of a particular company, such as LG G2.
• Among the devices operating on the basis of OS Window, it is worth highlighting Nokia Lumia 925. However, despite the fact that the company itself presents it as a flagship phone, one can doubt this.

  Even the previous 920 was rated at 32GB of storage. The novelty also allows you to work with only 16 GB. That is why, having heard a resounding advertising name, you should not immediately acquire a new product without analyzing the main characteristics.

The competition in the mobile market is incredibly tough. To grab the attention of buyers, manufacturers need to release smartphones every year that impress with their sleek design, superior camera, and interesting features like facial recognition.

Introducing you flagships of smartphones in 2018 from the most famous manufacturers... We will not rank them from the worst model to the best, since each new product has both its own "zest" and weaknesses, which we will tell you about.

Sony Xperia XZ2

The cost is 59,990 rubles.

Sony's 2018 5.7-inch flagship smartphone has the same square shape as previous models, but with a curved back and rounded edges. As a result, the design looks both modern and concise.

This phone is capable of 4K HDR video recording thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845, so you can create your own content that looks great on any HDR-capable screen.

4GB of RAM is not absolute maximum capacity for modern phones, but most users don't need it anymore. But 64 GB of built-in data storage will not be enough. However, you can always increase your data storage by 400 GB.

In the Xperia XZ2, Sony has updated its 3D modeling function, allowing users to model people, food, and other objects using the 19MP rear camera in more high definition... In addition, using the main camera, you can shoot video at a resolution of 960 frames per second.

Pros:

• You can play HDR content right on your device.
• Excellent speakers that music lovers will surely appreciate.
• Dynamic Vibration technology creates an immersive experience by adjusting vibration intensity along with volume. This works with any content that has sound.

Minuses:

• Extremely slippery.
• Not too much powerful battery 3180 mAh.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

Price - 74,990 rubles for the version with 256 GB.

The S9 Plus is equipped with a dual 12MP camera with autofocus, optical stabilization, as well as support for two apertures - f / 1.5 and f / 2.4. The aperture size can be changed automatically depending on the lighting conditions.

A welcome change is the location of the fingerprint sensor. On the Galaxy S8 and Note 8, it was in the worst place imaginable - to the right of the camera sensor. It was inconvenient and not thought out at all. The sensor in the Galaxy S9 Plus is exactly where it should be - right below the camera, in the middle.

The Galaxy S9 Plus has a fantastically beautiful 6.2-inch bezel-less display, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB to 256GB of user storage. The processor, which is installed in the smartphone - Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845, makes the smartphone the most productive to date.

Pros:

• One of the nicest smartphones on the market.
• Display 15 percent brighter than representatives Galaxy line S8.
• There is a headphone jack.
• There is an expandable memory storage.
• Includes headphones with Dolby Atmos support.

Minuses:

• The phone is very fragile, scratches easily appear on the display, and the glass rear panel will collect all your fingerprints.
• The battery capacity is 3500 mAh. With heavy use (video calls, social networks, sending Email, watching YouTube videos) Galaxy S9 Plus lasts about six hours.

According to unconfirmed information so far, in August 2018 of the year Samsung will release a new flagship Galaxy Note 9, with fast wireless charging Qi, and a 4000mAh battery. Previously, there were rumors that the Galaxy Note 9's fingerprint sensor would be built into the screen, but this assumption has not been confirmed by real facts or inside information. However, Samsung can prepare a pleasant surprise for users.

Apple iPhone X

Cost - 75,432 rubles for the version with 256 GB.

In the 2018 flagship smartphone ranking, there are models that look very similar to the 5.8-inch iPhone X. And not surprisingly, the latest Apple gadget is a radical change from previous iPhones, and it seems to be affecting the mobile industry as well. as strong as the first iPhone.

Touch ID has been removed from the iPhone X in favor of the new Face ID biometric security system. It uses two modules to project 30,000 infrared dots onto the user's face and then reads the data to unlock the phone.

Apple's top A11 Bionic processor, 128GB or 256GB of flash memory, and one of the best 12/12MP cameras by DxOMark make the Apple iPhone X an excellent choice as an executive smartphone. Unless, of course, this year the Cupertino-based company presents something more stunning.

The iPhone X's 2,716mAh battery may seem a little too small compared to other flagships, but Apple has done an excellent job of optimizing its hardware and software.

Pros:

• Frameless design.
• Convenient and fast interface.

Minuses:

• No expandable memory storage.
• Face ID can malfunction, although it does provide facial recognition 99% of the time.

Xiaomi Mi 8

Price - from 420 dollars.

The newest Xiaomi phone comes in three versions.

1. "Regular" Xiaomi Mi 8 with a fingerprint sensor on the back.
2. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, which is very similar to Mi 8, but comes with a transparent body, an under-screen fingerprint scanner and 3D scanning to unlock the user's face.
3. Mi 8 SE is a cheaper variant with a 5.88-inch screen and Snapdragon processor 710 against a 6.21-inch screen and Snapdragon 845 in the "older" versions of Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer.

Onboard Mi 8 has 6 GB of RAM and 64 to 256 GB of flash memory. And the Mi 8 Explorer Edition comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. All three versions will not have a slot for expanding memory.

On the back is a camera with two 12MP sensors. It has optical image stabilization, dual-pole autofocus and portrait mode. Among the Chinese flagship smartphones of 2018, the Mi 8 has one of the best final results on DxOMark for photography and video shooting - 99 points. The Korean Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus scored the same number.

The phone uses AI for scene detection and application best settings as well as for portrait photography. On the front, there is a 20MP front-facing camera with f / 2.0 aperture, which takes very bright and clear selfies.

It's too early to talk about the pros and cons of all three Mi 8 models. They have not yet gone on sale in Russia.

Huawei P20 Pro

The average cost is 48,750 rubles.

This 6.1-inch bezel-less chinese smartphone Is the flagship killer of 2018, both in design and in camera capabilities. The P20 Pro is available in several colors, including a unique "Twilight" design with a glossy blue-violet gradient that changes color based on lighting conditions.

The model is equipped with three Leica cameras on the back side: 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP.

• The main 40-megapixel color sensor provides rich color for photos.
• An optional 20MP monochrome sensor captures additional detail.
• And a third 8MP telephoto lens is used for extra focal length.

The 20- and 40-megapixel sensors lack OIS, but Huawei says AI (artificial intelligence) stabilization will compensate for users' shaky hands. The smartphone also offers the world's first 5X Hybrid Zoom, which combines 3x optical zoom from an 8MP telephoto lens with additional detail from the main sensor.

The 24MP f / 2.0 selfie camera lets you apply a variety of lighting effects to your shots. And also supports AI-based 3D facial modeling technology.

For photography and video shooting, the Huawei P20 Pro scored 109 points in the DxOMark rating. So far, this is the best result of all.

The P20 Pro comes with the hardware we expect from a flagship Huawei devices... It is equipped with a fast and powerful eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset with neural network module, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of flash memory, as well as a Mali-G72 MP12 video processor, which copes with most tasks.

The new product from Huawei supports both a fingerprint sensor and a face unlock function.

Pros:

• Big and very bright screen- maximum brightness 600 nits.
• Powerful 4000mAh battery.

Minuses:

• There is no 3.5mm headphone jack, but an adapter is included.
• Doesn't have expandable storage.

Honor 10

Price - 29,990 in the maximum configuration.

This is one of three low-cost models in the top 10 flagship smartphones of 2018. The rating, alas, cannot convey all the beauty of the shimmering back panel of Honor 10. The Phantom Blue version shimmers in different shades of blue and purple from different angles, while Phantom Green has been designed to exhibit blues and greens reminiscent of the northern lights. If vibrant colors aren't your thing, there are Midnight Black and Glacier Gray options.

The Honor 10 features a Full HD + 5.84-inch display with 2280 × 1080 resolution and a 19: 9 aspect ratio. It comes with the same HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset that powers the Honor View 10. Be it latest games, or heavy multitasking, the Honor 10 won't let you down. This is partly due to the 4GB of RAM and GPU Mali-G72 MP12. Flash memory capacity ranges from 64GB to 128GB.

The device has a primary 16MP f / 1.8 RGB lens and a 24MP f / 1.8 monochrome sensor for extra clarity and detail. The biggest change this year is the camera functionality ( artificial intelligence- AI). To switch the camera to AI mode, you need to press the corresponding button in the camera app. When activated, the Honor 10 will automatically adjust its camera settings to best capture the subject in real time. However, it will not be possible to control this process manually.

Pros:

• Dazzling design.
• The Kirin 970 processor guarantees top-of-the-line performance.
• Excellent performance for its price.
• The AI ​​camera really enhances your shots.

Minuses:

• Slippery back cover.
• The main camera has no OIS.
• Battery 3400 mAh.
• There is no way to expand the memory.

Price - 51,990 rubles for the version with 128 GB of memory.

The new flagship of the South Korean company is an amalgamation of the best features of the V30 and G6, plus a little from iPhone X. It features a tall and narrow 6.1-inch screen with a 19.5: 9 aspect ratio with thin bezels and a notch containing: speaker, front camera, proximity sensor and light sensor.

The LG G7 ThinQ comes with the most powerful specs available for the best flagship smartphones of 2018. It is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage or 6/128 GB respectively.

LG phones have always excelled in sound quality and the G7 ThinQ is no exception to this rule. It boasts 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC support and DTS: X 3D Surround Sound technology. On this moment it is more of a feature for the future, as the content you are watching or listening to needs DTS: X support, which is not yet available.

LG's new product now has an 8MP front-facing camera that captures selfies with good color reproduction and natural skin tones. The phone also has a portrait mode.

The main camera consists of two 16/16 MP modules. The main sensor has an aperture of f / 1.6 compared to f / 1.9 for the second, wide-angle sensor, as well as optical stabilization. The camera's AI is able to analyze the scene and the objects inside it, and automatically provide filters, as a result of which the photo will look better.

Pros:

• The screen brightness can be increased to 1000 nits, which is useful when reading text in direct sunlight.
• 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Expandable memory storage.

Minuses:

• Battery with a capacity of only 3000mAh. With it, the phone will work from morning to evening, but it will need to be recharged at night.

It costs 27,980 rubles for the version with 128 GB.

In April 2018, Meizu announced its new smartphone, Meizu 15. This release is timed to coincide with the manufacturer's 15th anniversary. The white version of the device has a luxurious ceramic cover... The rest of the versions are content with polished aluminum.

The smartphone is equipped with a 5.46-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. This means it retains the 16: 9 aspect ratio but has minimal bezels and the screen takes up 79.8% of the body.

The fingerprint sensor isn't the only way to unlock the Meizu 15. The company has also added face unlocking, although it's not as fast as the iPhone 10.

Inside the device are: a 3000 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 to 128 GB of internal storage without expansion options.

Meizu 15 is equipped with one of the best rear cameras in its price range. The main 12MP sensor has an f / 1.8 aperture, while the secondary sensor is a 20MP black and white sensor with an f / 2.6 aperture. The camera has 4-axis optical image stabilization, laser autofocus, 3x hybrid zoom, and a two-color flash with six LEDs.

So far, there are few reviews about the smartphone. The lack of NFC can be distinguished from the obvious disadvantages. On the plus side, there is a headphone jack.

You can buy it for 35,990 rubles.

A version of the 6.2-inch ASUS flagship with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of flash memory will soon arrive in Russian stores. For now, users will have to settle for an option with 6/64 GB, respectively.

By appearance ZenFone 5Z strongly resembles the iPhone X. Above the screen in the upper part, it has a "bang", although not as big as the "apple" gadget.

The smartphone is equipped with a dual rear camera (12/8 MP, main sensor with f / 1.8 aperture, the second - wide-angle, 120 degrees) with optical stabilization, macro shooting and autofocus, a slot for microSD memory cards, and has a headphone jack. The main camera can record 4K UHD video at 60fps.

Pros:

• Superior performance with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.
• Large, bright screen with vibrant colors.
• Great sound quality.

Minuses:

• Not a very powerful 3300 mAh battery.
• No wireless charging.

Nokia 8

Price - 29,990 rubles.

The company's current favorite is the Nokia 8, which is shiny and durable. He is dressed in metal case, has 5.3 inch screen with traditional aspect ratio (16: 9), Snapdragon 835 processor, 4/64 GB of RAM and ROM, respectively.

The battery capacity is quite sufficient for a small screen and not too "gluttonous" processor - 3090 mAh. In addition, Nokia conducted Good work to optimize energy consumption.

Like most other flagships, the Nokia 8 has a 13/13 MP dual main camera. Both the rear and front (also 13MP) cameras are licensed by Carl Zeiss. This means that after taking a photo, the user will be pleasantly surprised by the result.

Pros:

• There is the possibility of expanding the storage of memory.
• There is a 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Clean and modern Android interface.

Minuses:

• A poor set of camera settings. For example, exposure cannot be corrected.
• No wireless charging.

We advise you to wait a little with the purchase of Nokia 8. The fact is that according to information from various foreign sites, this September will be released Nokia flagship 9. It will be equipped with a 5.7-inch display, the latest processor Snapdragon 845 and triple chamber- 41MP + 20MP RGB + 9.7MP monochrome sensor for sharper shots. Front-camera will receive a resolution of 21 MP. Nothing is known about the price of the new item.

In the past two years or so, one word has become increasingly popular in the mobile industry: flagship.
The new flagship from Samsung. Which best flagship 2015? Is this the new flagship of Company X?

It is used everywhere, and almost every new high-quality smartphone is called a flagship. But what is a flagship smartphone really? What does this term actually mean? Are we using it correctly?

By Wikipedia, the flagship is the best model at the moment, and most importantly, produced in a particular organization.
From this it can be understood that specifications do not define belonging to the flagships in any way. Let's say we take the best model from explay (Explay AIR) and with its meager characteristics, it is still a flagship, although it did not stand next to the same Samsung Galaxy S6.

The roots of this term go back to the navy. The word flagship originated as a naval term used to describe the most important ship in the fleet - or a ship carrying a commanding officer. It also explains why, especially in the mobile industry, the term has become so popular, and ... overused.
If the flagship is the nicest and most revered ship in the fleet at the moment, then naturally the highest-end smartphone in the company is considered its flagship, right? In most cases, absolutely. But the term is losing its meaning, and not only because of the media.
About a month ago, everyone was expecting the release of the Lumia 730 and Lumia 830. And none of them even claimed the title of flagship. If Microsoft hadn't blurted out the slogan: “830 is the first affordable flagship”.
What does this even mean, I'm sorry Bill, but the Lumia 935 is more like a flagship, and it costs no less than the flagships of other companies?


Speaking in terms of mobile phones, or even more specifically from Samsung's point of view, which model can we call a flagship?
Samsung releases dozens of phone models every year. Of course, only a few stand out in the never-ending list. Samsung smartphones: Galaxy S5 and S6, Galaxy Note4, and currently Galaxy series Alpha smartphones. Of these, Galaxy Alpha is definitely not a flagship brand.
The other two are regularly referred to as flagships, but that can't be, can it? There is only one flagship.

The flagship has become almost synonymous with "high class" or "premium", it is not right.

So how to define such a smartphone - by specification, price, or sales volume. I think the flagship doesn't even have to be absolute best phone in the company's lineup. I would say a flagship smartphone is the one that brings the best profit, sells better than others.