The best smartphones of the summer of 2019

In this segment, mid-budget smartphones based on medium and high power chips are assembled. The models described below partially duplicate the values ​​of the flagships. In particular, this concerns the quality of the cameras of some of the phones described below, the screen, and other parameters. For contrast, we tried to find and describe smartphones in several price ranges. The only thing that unites them is an adequate ratio of price and quality. Nevertheless, before buying this or that device, we strongly recommend that you look at an overview of your favorite model.

The Top 10 smartphones of the summer are opened by the Honor 9X model, equipped with the mid-budget Kirin 810 processor. Despite the loyal price tag, the device has a clear screen based on IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1080 by 2340 pixels with an aspect ratio of 19.5 by 9. The design of the phone corresponds to the “latest squeak »fashion - narrow frames are used: there are no cutouts, a selfie camera leaves the upper edge of the smartphone. The downside is that the main camera has very modest standards, given the capabilities of modern top-end smartphones. The main module works on the basis of two sensors: 48 megapixels with an aperture of f / 1.8 and an additional 2 megapixels - designed for bokeh shots. As for the software "goodies," it is worth noting the support for artificial intelligence for scene recognition. In addition, a special AIS mode is implemented, which allows you to take good photos when shaking the phone. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh, which is enough for 14 hours of battery life. The memory capacity is 4/64 GB.

The Xiaomi Mi A3 model was originally positioned as a phone for young people, and this is confirmed by both the marketing policy and the concept of the device. If a few years ago, the products of this brand represented the opportunity to rationally use each ruble, now for any target audience the Chinese brand has a corresponding smartphone model.

The novelty works on the basis of the mid-budget Snapdragon 665 chip, the technical specifications of which are as close as possible to 710. At the same time, the installed chip is much more economical, as it is built on the basis of a 12-nm process technology.

Phone cameras have two significant flaws:

1. On the monitor, the pictures look much worse than on the phone screen;
2. After pressing the virtual shutter button, the phone takes pictures when it pleases.

With the exception of software flaws, the camera accurately justifies the cost.There are no complaints about the selfie, like the video. The model shoots 4K at 30 fps, and in the afternoon it is very good.

Of course, one of the most worthy smartphones of the summer is the Honor 20. This is a frameless phone with a 6.26-inch screen based on IPS matrix. The display resolution is 2340 by 1080 pixels. The phone operates on the basis of the operating system Android 9.0. It has 128 GB of internal and 6 GB of RAM. High performance is guaranteed by the 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 980 chip paired with the Mali-G76 MP10 accelerator. The battery life, even with active use, is 12 hours, due to the presence of a 3750 mAh battery. It’s also hard to find fault with the quality of the main camera - it consists of four modules, including Sony IMX586 with 48 megapixels, an ultra-wide-angle 16 megapixel sensor, a module for macro photography and bokeh. The selfie camera received a 32 megapixel sensor - it shoots at the View 20 level.

As close as possible to the values ​​of the flagship smartphones in the summer of this year, the Xiaomi Mi 9 smartphone got close. This is probably due to the interest of users in the new product, however, do not forget that the Chinese brand’s marketers have long reinforced interest in this smartphone. The device has a beautiful 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels and a sharpness of 403 ppi. In addition, the powerful phone has an octa-core Snapdragon 855 processor based on up to 2.8 GHz. The chip is paired with an Adreno 640 video accelerator. The amount of RAM is 6 GB of type LPDDR4X. Not the last role in the popularity of the smartphone was played by the excellent main camera, which consists of three modules: 48 megapixel f / 1.75, 12 megapixel telephoto with aperture f / 2.4 and a wide-angle 16 megapixel f / 2.2 sensor with laser autofocus. The front camera received a 24 megapixel sensor. The battery capacity is only 3350 mAh, but there is a quick charge Quick Charge 4.0 (20W).

The best smartphone of the summer in terms of price / quality - Samsung Galaxy A70. This device belongs to the segment of mid-budget phones, but this cannot be said about the parameters. The novelty works on the basis of the 8-core Snapdragon 675 chip paired with the Adreno 610 graphics accelerator - it pulls any games with a bang, except perhaps for the maximum settings of some 3D. Enough for applications more than enough. The device is noticeably faster than its counterparts. Attracted by a stylish design, especially the mother-of-pearl modification. It operates on 2-4G (LTE) networks. In addition, the developers took care of the presence of a large 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels using Super AMOLED technology. The amount of RAM is 6 gigabytes. The triple camera of three sensors, including 35 megapixels, 5 megapixels and 8 megapixels, is responsible for excellent photos. The front camera is also quite high quality - it works on the basis of 32 megapixels.

The leading smartphones of the third quarter of 2019 are presented in this category. The flagships described below allow you to create the best photos, shoot videos of the highest quality, please with excellent performance indicators. In addition, they have leading technologies from different brands, including the latest chips, camera sensors and software "buns". There are no criteria to determine current standards. Therefore, compare the characteristics to determine the choice of a suitable device.

The OPPO Reno 10x Zoom model with a frankly inflated price tag, but with an incomparable design and excellent parameters, replenishes the rating of the best smartphones in the summer of 2019. The model works on the basis of the top Snapdragon 855 chip, has a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen. The main highlight of the novelty is the retractable front camera.The main camera in this case consists of three sensors, one of which affects with a huge zoom for a mobile device. The pictures are gorgeous. The front camera is equipped with a less productive 16-megapixel sensor with an aperture of ƒ / 2.0. The advantages of the device also include a capacious non-removable battery with a capacity of 4065 mAh. As the OS, Android 9.0 Pie is installed with the ColorOS proprietary shell.

One of the most powerful smartphones of the summer still includes the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, powered by the 8-core Exynos 9820 processor. It is worth saying that this is the largest smartphone in the line, if you do not take into account the S10 5G. The model has a 6.4-inch screen with a built-in front camera of two sensors. The cutout is made directly in the matrix itself using a special laser. The main camera consists of three modules, and is among the best at the moment. The camera includes a wide-angle lens with a variable aperture, a telephoto lens, as well as a wide-angle sensor. The battery capacity is 4100 mAh.

The HUAWEI P30 Pro model is still in the top of smartphones with the best camera, attracting with an extravagant design and advanced technical equipment. The housing complies with protection class IP68. The model has a bright and clear OLED screen, the size of which is 6.47-inches. The display covers almost the entire area of ​​the device. Resolution is 2340 by 1080 pixels. In addition, the model has the latest flagship Kirin 980 chip paired with 6 or 8 gigabytes of RAM. The battery capacity is 4200 mAh, which is enough for 12-16 hours of operation of the device. Special attention, as you already understood, is deserved by the main camera, which consists of the following sensors: 40 megapixels (f / 1.8), 16 megapixels (f / 2.2), 8 megapixels (f / 2.4). The front camera has a 32-megapixel sensor. The model supports NFC with advanced features.

Redmi K20 Pro this year has drunk a lot of “blood” on Redmi K20 Pro, and advertising confrontations are proof of this. And this only confirms the fact that the indicated summer flagship deserves its place in the list of the best smartphones. The device has a unique design - a completely frameless case. It is equipped with a 6.67-inch display, which covers the entire front of the device. There are no cutouts. The resolution of the AMOLED screen is 3120 by 1440 pixels with a refresh rate of 90 Hz. Such parameters guarantee the deepest and brightest colors at the moment. In addition, the accuracy and smoothness of the image are impressive. The novelty operates on the basis of the Snapdragon 855 processor, there is a fingerprint scanner, face unlocking, which is carried out due to a 16 megapixel front-facing camera. The main camera consists of a 48-megapixel sensor with dual stabilization. You can shoot video in 4K at 60 fps. In addition to this, Super Slow Motion recording is available at 240 fps.

The best smartphone of the summer of 2019, in our opinion, is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. Based on the results of the DxOMark resource, the novelty has the best camera in the world at the moment in terms of a combination of indicators: the quality of the selfie, video and photo of the main camera. In addition, the manufacturer equipped the new product with a new flagship chip, which was presented on the day of the presentation and smartphone - Exynos 9825. In addition, the leader smartphone rating from Samsung Attracts with an improved stylus with support for fast charging. The screen (Cinematic Infinity Edge) with a resolution of 3040x1440 pixels gives a sharpness of 403 ppi. The display size is 6.3 inches. The battery capacity is 4300 mAh, which is enough for 10-12 hours of operation in active mode. No cons found.

Trends are changing rapidly. It would seem that not so long ago the format of frameless smartphones appeared, as a new form factor of folding phones has already appeared. But while this standard is still at the testing stage, and no one is in a hurry to launch the first models from Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei and other brands for sale for objective reasons. Accordingly, today models with a screen occupying 80% of the front part continue to be in demand.

As for power, it is worth noting that Huawei recently introduced the Kirin 980 processor, and Samsung shortly before the premiere of Note 10 showed a new mobile processor based on the 7-nm process technology - Exynos 9825. These are the most powerful chips at the moment.

If you do not know how to choose a good smartphone that meets the latest trends in the world of electronics, then you need to pay due attention to cameras. The capabilities of modern camera phones are slowly but surely crowding out the demand for video cameras, and there is an explanation for this. So, for example, the South Korean brand along with Xiaomi introduced a new 108-megapixel sensor this summer, and this is a real breakthrough. As for the up-to-date data, the undisputed leader in terms of shooting quality is the 4-module cameras of Huawei and the flagship smartphones of Samsung. Separate attention in the price / quality ratio deserves class A models that have received a retractable front camera.

As for the battery capacity, it all depends on the screen size, power and optimization of smartphones of different brands, so it makes no sense to call certain numbers.

This is no longer a rhetorical question, and it would be dishonest for our users to highlight models of a particular brand. The answer to the question: which smartphone to buy in 2019 - only you know! Of course, Samsung is the leader today as a photo and video, but the closest competitors of the flagships of this brand have not gone far, and it is impossible to determine the best photo quality with the naked eye. Accordingly, the choice depends on your preferences, trust in a particular brand and producer price policy. The best smartphone in all respects does not exist. In turn, Huawei models are better optimized, because they work on the native processor and OS. The quality of the display this year pleased One Plus. We, in turn, can only summarize, given the different parameters:

• in price / quality ratio - Samsung Galaxy A70;
• with the best camera - Samsung Galaxy Note 10+;
• the most functional - OnePlus 7 PRO.

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