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

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

By the way, about the system - now they added exclusivity to it and endowed the newest "blank" Android Nougat with a new design, and English-speaking users can now talk with a smartphone like a person. That is, no more “inexpensive pickled cucumbers” - you can immediately address the phrase “Pixel, but where can you buy a good snack nearby?”. Nice innovations? Yes, just great! The Pixel's design is a bit odd, but smartphones are unmistakable.

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

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

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

4. Honor 8

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

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

And you can't say that Huawei saved something on customers: a good fast processor (although not as cool as your Snapdragon 820), two cool rear cameras with which you can "blur" the background in photos, high-quality display... Honor 8 is not a flagship of the "better than nothing" format - it is rather a golden mean between expensive "top models" and mid-range smartphones. Such smartphones have become an endangered species - chinese brands nowadays they are arrogant and strive to compete in price with Samsung, so it was impossible not to mark the "anti-crisis" Honor in a special order.

3. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

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

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

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

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

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

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

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

With such a preamble, the iPhone award sounds like a glorification of the best of the worst smartphone, but Apple's flagship still raises the bar with each new generation just enough to prevent iPhone users from migrating to Android phones and envy Samsung Galaxy users.

2.Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

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

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

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

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

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

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

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

2016 is coming to an end, it's time to take stock. Among mobile devices, smartphones are the most interesting. Let's talk about them now. I must say right away that each device from this collection is not just a piece of iron from the outgoing year. All smartphones are decent and have a decent margin of safety. That's why they are the best.

This collection does not claim to be the most objective and complete. Of course, I could not cover the entire market of mobile devices. Something, for one reason or another, passed me by, but some device is worthy, but it is not sold here and is not interesting to compatriots. We will also disregard such devices.

I communicated with all the devices presented here in one way or another. Therefore, I advise you to pay attention to them when choosing your mobile assistant.

We will line up all our heroes in a certain gradation. Let's break down the selection into nominations. There are expensive devices, there are mid-range ones, and there are also budget models. In each segment, we have the leader in the first place, the device in second, and then it’s clear. Go!

Tops. From 40,000 rubles

The most expensive and quality devices this year. Buying them you get full minced meat, the maximum possible. Manufacturers of such devices, as a rule, provide best service for its customers, and this also costs some money. That is why, spending 45 thousand rubles and more on a smartphone, you should not squeeze another 5-10 thousand and it is better to buy a gadget from an official delivery, with full service and a guarantee. Do not agree? Well, God is your judge.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

A truly chic smartphone with a large, curved display at the edges. I did not share the well-deserved first place with his younger brother (the usual one), because he looks somewhat cartoonish against the background of a large and serious "edge".

Samsung, as always (last 2-3 years), managed to create the most technologically advanced device. Do you want to be at the peak of progress, get better display, a camera that plugs digital cameras worth up to 20 kilo rubles in the belt, and the most sophisticated software - take the S7 Edge. An uncompromising solution from all sides, with a corresponding cost - 59,990 rubles.

iPhone 7

This device has begun another two-year cycle of the company's smartphones, which means that it offers an interesting design and characteristics of a qualitatively new level than its predecessor.

You can treat as you like Apple, endlessly scold her, call her "cake" or vice versa, worship and mindlessly buy up all the new items. But it is worth recognizing the objective reality - everyone wants an iPhone. Young people only talk about him. In the advertisement of the washing powder there is an iPhone on the housewife's table, on the advertising brochure in the passage of a bank specialist at the workplace, too, an iPhone. In the next newfangled series, your favorite hero has what? The iPhone, of course! He is everywhere and whether we want it or not, but it is a symbol of our time.

For those who did not understand. Samsung and Apple smartphones are useless and pointless to compare with each other. The first one is bought because it is a technologically perfect device, the second one because society insists on the “right” choice. And these are two different worlds: logic reigns in one, emotions, psychology and product placement in the other. Nevertheless, smartphones are iconic and unambiguously dictate the rules for the entire market.

Former A-brands

There were no more top-end, and most importantly, iconic devices for the whole year. Sony makes nice but weird smartphones. Everything seems to be good, cool, but you start comparing, you realize that they are asking for the same amount of money as for the Galaxy S7 / iPhone 7. In general, well, it is in fig.

LG is generally one big experiment that only causes bewilderment. Last year there was a very interesting G4, this one.

HTC - what kind of company is this?

At the end of the year, we were presented with a fierce device that is not really sold anywhere yet and no one can boast of the experience of close communication with it. Hence, the 9th "mate" does not participate in our selection and, most likely, will be able to claim the title of one of the best market players in the first half of 2017.

Flagships are cheaper. 30,000 - 40,000 rubles

Quite frankly, this is the most meaningless category. Smartphones at this level are all odd. They fall short of flagship and expensive devices (read iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge) for various reasons. And in comparison with the rest of the market, they all lose in price. Take at least Htc one 10 is a boring, seemingly productive, but unforgivably expensive smartphone. For the same OnePlus 3, it is never a competitor.

Nevertheless, I still managed to find three devices that are worth paying attention to. Anyway…

Oneplus 3

The smartphone was released this summer and, unlike the previous, second generation, regained the status of the "killer" of flagships. In my opinion. He has a gorgeous build, slim, sleek design, monstrous filling (6 GB of "RAM", for a minute), great camera, but most importantly software. Perhaps, there are no devices in the world so excavated along and across, where you can install not one, not two, but several dozen quite high-quality and amusing firmware.

Disclaimer. Why am I mentioning the Letyshops service? And because, firstly, I myself have not tried anything else, and secondly, I want you to save money. This collection is not only entertaining, it should also be useful. This is my extended answer to you on the topic: "What to buy for ... rubles?" Use it to your health!

And thirdly, yes, I get a small percentage from Letyshops. So, these three reasons have successfully coincided at once.

Nubia z11

Official delivery

Smartphones from the "went and bought on the way home from work" series. Gadgets are perfect for several important criteria for many: there is a certain amount of money, I want it here and now, with a guarantee and so that there is no bullshit without the Russian language and normal firmware.

Asus Zenfone 3

The Zenfone series surprises me extremely positively. Or rather, only one model -. I have not reached the others yet, but by analogy with the previous generation, I estimate that they will not really suit me.

ZE520KL is perhaps the most balanced, powerful, beautiful and officially sold device in our company. If you take something within 25,000 rubles, then only him.

Last year I was really pleased with the Zenfone 2 ZE551ML. It was sold for 18,000 rubles and for this money it was impossible to buy something even close in quality and performance. I have recommended it to so many people. Almost everyone obeyed, bought and were satisfied. All this I mean is that this year the situation is repeating itself. So I have high hopes for the next Zenfon.

Actual cost: 23 990 rubles

Huawei Nova

If not the third Zenfone, then definitely Nova. Almost the same, with very minor differences, with the same excellent camera and a very promising Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. A thing for those who, for some reason, did not like Asus.

Price: 22 990 rubles

Top state employees. 10,000 - 18,000 rubles

Buying any device from this category, we spend little money, we get a lot of goodies. Unfortunately, we won't find anything interesting in official retail here. All smartphones will have to be ordered from China. So much the better - more savings.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Success of the year. If people order a smartphone from China, then it is XRN3 Pro, because in terms of the ratio of characteristics and cost, we have a top-end gadget. And it remains so now. It is not for nothing that many online stores continue to make various promotions on it. By the way, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor is a good start for the future. Its performance will last for a year, and there already the Note 5 will arrive in time to replace it.

Current price: 10,000 rubles

Pleasant appearance, good screen and the processor, excellent software optimization - all this creates the feeling that the device is worth more than it actually is. And the sensations are true, I must admit.

Price: 5,000 rubles

Conclusion and predictions

In 2016, a lot of smartphones came out. New names have entered the market and Huawei has become the world's third largest smart mobile device provider. Topics Apple time and Samsung have made several strategic mistakes. And if the misses of the Cupertinians will be noticeable only tomorrow, then the South Korean giant felt the negative and very serious consequences almost instantly.

All this I mean that we live in a very interesting time and are witnessing events of a truly planetary scale, albeit within the framework of one sphere of human life. In just one year, so many things have happened, so many phenomena have influenced the development of the market, which means that everything is accelerating and will continue to accelerate in 2017.

In any case, the purpose of this article is to help you do right choice... I hope this collection and our site as a whole is useful to you. In the meantime, I wish all readers a Happy New Year! Health, happiness and wellbeing!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6th place: ZTE Blade A610, from 9880 rubles

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

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

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

5th place: ZTE Blade Z10, from 9880 rubles

Another ZTE, Blade Z10, opens the TOP 5 budget smartphones up to 10 thousand rubles. This is a fashion smartphone in a thin body. In terms of size, it is universal, as it is designed to occupy a niche between compacts and phablets. The diagonal of the display on the IPS matrix is ​​5.2 ″, and the resolution is 1280x720 pixels.

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

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

4th place: Meizu M3S, from 7350 rubles

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

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

The resolution of the main camera of Meizu M3S is 13 MP, there is phase autofocus. There is a good 5 MP matrix on the front. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, with it the device demonstrates an above average level of autonomy.

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

10th place: Xiaomi Mi5S

Xiaomi continues to release two at a time flagship smartphone in year. The rather good Mi5 of the first half of 2016 was replaced by the more advanced Mi5S.

There is an all-metal case, maximum filling (with the most powerful Snapdragon 821), an excellent Sony photo module, a large battery and a traditionally low price for its characteristics.

The main disadvantage can be called the non-ergonomic body - due to the large rounding, the smartphone lies worse in the hand and strives to slip out of it, while the narrow ends dig into the palm. In addition, the touch-sensitive Home key (with the sometimes malfunctioning fingerprint scanner) did not seem very convenient to us.

9th place: Meizu Pro 6

Another Chinese man has settled on the 9th line of our rating. And although after it the updated Pro version 6s, which eliminated the main disadvantages of the Pro 6 - not the most outstanding camera and timing autonomous work, however, it is still difficult to buy it in Belarus.

The smartphone itself is very balanced and is somewhat reminiscent of the iPhone 7. Moreover, its good assembly, comfortable, high-quality translated shell, excellent screen and reference sound makes Meizu Pro 6 worthy Android replacement for Apple's flagship (at half the price). We mentioned the disadvantages above.

8th place: OnePlus 3

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

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 little more powerful processor(Snapdragon 821 vs. 820), 16 MP front camera (instead of 8) and a larger battery.

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

OnePlus 3 Buyers Can Still Look For Build Quality, 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM, an excellent 16MP main camera and decent battery life.

7th place: Moto Z

Moto Z is, one might say, the first smartphone that fully mixed the "blood" of Motorola and Lenovo.

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

Modules here are "fastened" to the back cover. In addition to the extra battery (the most useful addition), there could be, for example, a projector, a powerful speaker, and even a Hasselblad camera.

The undoubted advantages of the Moto Z include an ultra-clear and bright 5.5-inch Quad HD display and powerful hardware. The main disadvantage is the short battery life.

6th place: Apple iPhone SE

One of the biggest surprises of this year is in our top - the compact and powerful iPhone SE.

The smartphone has combined a body and a 4-inch iPhone screen 5s, as well as the hardware and main camera of last year's iPhone 6s. As a result, we have before us - the most powerful compact gadget of 2016.

If you want a flagship but don't like shovels and have no prejudice about iOS, then the iPhone SE is the perfect option.

5th place: Google Pixel and Pixel XL

This year Google unveiled its very first "branded" smartphones (Motorola's gadgets at the time Google owned the company do not count).

5-inch Pixel and 5.5-inch Pixel XL got the maximum on this moment technical characteristics and the best, according to the Internet giant, a mobile camera (with which, however, not all observers agree). In addition, buyers of Google phones can traditionally rely on pure Android and its prompt updates.

With all this, Google gadgets rather controversial two-tone design and high cost (on par with the iPhone 7/7 Plus).

4th place: LG G5

LG continues to “search for itself” in the smartphone market. Having abandoned the volume rocker on the back cover, the company came up with a modular design - the lower part of the smartphone snaps off and allows, due to replaceable modules, to turn the gadget into a compact camera or an advanced music player.

However, users were not enthusiastic about this idea, given the low practical value of "friends" (as LG called replaceable modules) and their high cost.

But the LG G5 and its simplified version of the G5 SE (it differs only in a weaker processor and less RAM) have another very big plus - this is its dual camera. Unlike cameras in Huawei P9 and iPhone 7 Plus cameras work independently of each other.

The former takes good wide-angle shots, which is very useful when traveling, the latter is simply one of the best mobile cameras of 2016, comparable to that of the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Google Pixel.

In addition, the LG G5 boasts powerful hardware, good sound and eye-catching design - with a rounded top above the display and a "futuristic" back cover... And the biggest disadvantage of the device is its short battery life.

3rd place: Huawei P9

Huawei has equipped its flagship for the first time this year dual camera, also developed in conjunction with the renowned Leica. However, the smartphone received the high third line of the rating not only because of it.

Huawei P9 is one of the most balanced gadgets in the ranking. Here is an excellent design and body materials, an optimal screen size for many (5.2 inches) with an optimal resolution (Full HD), a smart filling, a convenient shell, good battery and great sound.

The dual camera allows you to take very high quality pictures, including when poor lighting... And all this is emphasized by a very affordable price.

2nd place: Apple iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7

Apple's Sevens came out as rather controversial gadgets. On the one hand, they have the most powerful hardware in the world of smartphones, beautiful screens, protection from water and dust (for the first time at Apple), good cameras(and the Plus version also has a double with 2x optical zoom), an excellent fingerprint scanner and polished iOS 10.

But on the other hand, there is a very controversial rejection of the 3.5 mm jack, the touch-sensitive Home button (not understanding gloves) and the same slow charging.

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

1st place: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy S7

I would like to put on the first position Galaxy Note 7, however, for the whole of 2016, the Galaxy S7 edge and its "little brother" Galaxy S7 had to take the rap.

Ultra-clear (Quad HD) curved 5.5-inch screen, glass and metal body, powerful filling, a large battery, water and dust resistance and one of the best mobile cameras in the world - all this allows the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge to become the leader of our rating.

We decided not to separate from him more compact Galaxy S7 with a flat panel - after all, it has the same style and the same advanced features as the edge. By the way, there are rumors that the Galaxy S8 will not have a flat screen at all - users liked the curved options so much.

What other smartphones deserve to be in the top 10 of the outgoing year? Let us know in the comments!

The best phone was chosen in terms of price-quality ratio

Best mobile devices rating: smartphone

Let's take a look at 10 of the best and most proven phones in terms of basic options and features. When we say the word "best", we assume value for money.

Place # 10: Sony XPeria Z5 Premium

You will have to pay about $ 750 for the unit. This is the first gadget in the world equipped with a screen capable of supporting 4K picture format, having impressive technical characteristics in addition. With this sharpness on the market, there are no other models equipped with the additional density of 806 pixels. Excellent working camera, waterproof housing, good sound, big battery. All these advantages allow you to use the device quite comfortably and feel that you are holding a miracle of technology.

Specifications:

• Screen - 5.5 inches;
• Memory - 3 GB;
• The front and rear cameras are 23 MP, 5.1 MP, respectively.

For lovers of practicality and innovation, it is ideal.

Place # 9 HTC One M9

The cost of the model is $ 500. According to experts, the phone falls short of the standard 5 * variant; nevertheless, the company has pleased consumers with one of the most proven phones that are recommended on the market.

Statistics show that in recent years, HTC phones have strengthened their positions in the market and entered the top lines of world rankings. And this variety is no exception. It is on the market best quality assembly and optimal technical characteristics, combining the optimal functions of past models and capturing new options.

The system works with improved powerful sound, and the convenience user interface allows you to use the device without any problems. The in-camera resolution has also increased to 20MP, and the handset design confirms the fact that the phone is one of the best on the market.

Model characteristics:

• The screen is 5 inches in size;
• RAM - 3 GB;
• The rear and front cameras are respectively 20 MP, 4 MP.

For advanced users who love and appreciate practicality, the model will be the best option.

Seat # 8 Nexus 6P

To become the proud owner of the model, you will have to say goodbye to the amount of $ 750. The Nexus 6P has managed to entice many users. The first thing that "catches your eye" is a bright display, which has become more compact than competing models. The clarity of the image is at the level, you can safely watch movies and study the pages of friends in social networks.

On the back of the Nexus 6P is a handy scanner. The Nexus 6P is not a budget model, but well worth the money. The power of the battery allows you to create what you need - masterpieces of photos. The processor of the device is Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810, there is a rear and front camera, dimensions - 12.3 megapixels, 8 megapixels.

Place # 7 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +

The cost of a mobile device is $ 700. The model is significantly ahead of its time in terms of functionality, and promises to become one of the favorites among many users. It is a phone that can combine several charms from the old models, combining them with new functional features. Perfectly working camera, well-made screen, perfect sound. The device looks different from others, which makes it more sophisticated.

Specifications:

• Screen - 5.7 inches;
• Non-removable battery.

Place # 6 IPhone 6S Plus

You will have to pay $ 750, but in return you will get a perfect device. This copy, like its older brothers, has a small size, but there is nothing wrong with that, because the device is one of the best on the market. This is the second model that contains elements that make it 100% complete and validated.

In the area of ​​the rear panel there is a camera in which there is optical image stabilization, as a result, even in low light, there is high quality videos and photos. In the new generation of the gadget, the user is presented with an excellent battery and practicality. I Phone 6S Plus is one of the most expensive in the market modern technology and it's worth it.

Specifications:

• Screen - 5.5;
• Resolution - 1080 x 1920 pixels;
• Camera 12 Mp, front - 5 Mp.

If you are looking for new sensations and love the technique of this company, then the model is exactly what you need.

Place # 5 Sony Xperia Z5

To become the owner of this mobile device, you will have to pay $ 580. By the way, in comparison with other rating models, this amount does not seem stunning. The device is waterproof and its elegant design allows you to use the device as you need it. A set of features provides enhanced functionality and increased usability of the phone.

Despite the fact that the company is not very fond of introducing new phones, this model has filled the previous options with its capabilities. Many modifications and the emergence of new options have made the device progressive. Rear panel the device is made of matte material, which gives it an original design. There are fewer open spaces in the device than in previous models. The camera has also undergone several changes and is equipped with a 23 megapixel sensor. The auto focus function allows you to take high quality photos.

Specifications:

• Screen - 5.2 inches;
• Resolution - 1080 x 1920 pixels.

For users who value practicality, this option is ideal.

Seat # 4 iPhone 6S

For the model, you will have to pay $ 650. Compared to other models of the competitor and its older brothers, the device has become even larger, more practical and even better. Huge power, perfect camera, well-thought-out interfaces, new time technologies in terms of camera, screen and other features. All these features and properties can rightfully be considered very useful. It is noticeable that the unit is made to last.

Specifications:

• Screen - 4.7 inches;
• Battery - non-removable;
• 2 cameras - back and front.

Each user decides for himself whether he will purchase a model, and even before it appears on the market. If you are a connoisseur of this product, then the model is right for you.

Place # 3 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

The cost of the model is $ 600. Agree, this is less than the models standing in the lower places of the rating. The phone impresses with its technical specifications in terms of power, sound and picture quality. Amazing camera and amazing sound make this model the market leader and give it amazing power characteristics. Stylish design in the form of curved edges gives the device a special charm and new notes of all the most beautiful.

Specifications:

• RAM - 3 GB;
• Screen - 5.1 inches;
• The resolution is 1440 x 2560 pixels.

If you are looking for a model that differs from the rest of the options and at the same time has a rich set of technical characteristics, then this is exactly what you need.

Place # 2 LG G4

You will have to set aside $ 550 to buy this device, which is very reasonable. The smartphone has a leather case that can delight every user with its originality. LG has worked hard to anticipate user preferences and create what he needs. The phone is equipped with a wide screen, which makes it competitive and sophisticated. There is a list of optimal options, and all this for a very modest cost.

Key Features:

• Screen - 5.5 inches;
• Resolution - 1440 x 2560 pixels;
• RAM - 3 GB.

Place # 1 Samsung Galaxy S6

This $ 550 device can rightfully be considered a winner in every sense of the word. Its first and most important advantage is the price / quality ratio. The device has the qualities for market leadership. Decent display sharpness, optimal audio and video quality, a wide range of parameters - all this makes the model the best of its kind and proven.

The perfect design creates an opportunity for pleasure when you hold the model in your hands. And the low price makes the model accessible to any average user. The screen size of the model is 5.1 inches, there are rear and front cameras, respectively, measuring 16 megapixels and 5 megapixels.

2016 push-button phone: best model

Despite the fact that now there are many touchscreen phones (they represent 90% of the technology market), there are users who prefer to choose push-button phones.

Best Model push-button telephone in 2016 - Nokia 515... Its OS was created using the well-known Series 10 platform, the model weighs 100 grams, and is 114.2 x 48.2 x 11.2 mm in size. Taking into account the fact that the phone is push-button, and the possibilities of creating an original design are less than in touchscreen models, the body of the model is surprisingly stylish and unusual.

The screen of the device is also not deprived of powerful and practical protection, there is a tempered high-quality glass. The indicator of RAM is 64 MB, the screen size is 2.4 inches. You can use two SIM cards at the same time, and there is also support for 3G technology, which allows you to watch videos without problems. The average cost of the model on the market is about $ 100.

The functionality is designed so that each owner was given the opportunity to use high-quality communication.

Basic functions:

• Access to the Internet from any convenient browser;
• The ability to support the display of social. networks;
• Email sync settings.

Thus, each of the above models has decent functionality to occupy the first positions in the rating. And the affordable cost of products allows even people with an average income to become their happy owners. Each of the presented devices is made conscientiously and has decent characteristics in terms of design and quality.