Best smartphones of 2019

This collection contains mid-range smartphones that have modern features, powerful hardware, but without fanaticism. These are not flagships, but rather productive smartphones with which you can perform most tasks.

The top 15 smartphones are opened by the Xiaomi Mi A2 model, which runs on “pure Android”. The developers of Android One worked with experts from Google. In terms of hardware specifications is a copy of the Mi 6x. The display is based on IPS technology. The diagonal is 5.99 inches, resolution FullHD +. One of the advantages is battery life. A non-removable 3000 mAh battery running a powerful operating system (without a shell) is enough for a day of operation. Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. The amount of RAM can be from 4 to 6 GB, depending on the configuration. Similarly, with internal memory: the choice of the buyer offers modifications with 32, 64 and 120 gigabytes of permanent memory. The main camera is represented by a dual module of 12 and 20 megapixels. Judging by customer reviews, it shoots and photographs excellently for its money, which cannot be said about the front camera with a 20-megapixel sensor.

Speaking about the best smartphones in the price / quality ratio, the Redmi Note 7 Pro model cannot be ignored. The premium version differs from the classic one by the presence of an improved display with an aspect ratio of 19.5 by 9. The picture is displayed in a slightly “stretched” resolution of 2340x1080 pixels. As usual, the Chinese manufacturer keeps up with trendy solutions, so I prepared a drop-shaped cutout for a selfie camera with a 13 megapixel sensor. Supports AI Face Unlock authentication. It is worth noting that inside is a more powerful Snapdragon 675 processor based on the 11-nm process technology. Accordingly, the premium model is a little faster and more economical. The main feature of the model is the main camera, which includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh.

If you are looking for a good frameless smartphone, pay attention to another model from Huawei - the Mate 20 lite with a 6.3-inch FHD + display. The device has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It works on the basis of the powerful HUAWEI Kirin 710 processor, created on the basis of 12-nm process technology. The chip minimizes battery power consumption of 3,750 mAh and improves camera efficiency. The main one has a dual 20MP and 2MP module with f / 1.8 aperture. Photos are quite expressive. AI-camera recognizes up to 22 shooting scenarios, independently optimizes settings. Another interesting feature is 3D Qmoji, which is able to recognize and mimic the user's facial expression.

A sufficiently powerful smartphone in this price category pleased Samsung. This is a model with premium features at a very loyal price. Large-format smartphone is implemented in a frameless design. Super AMOLED screen covers about 85% of the front. There is a drop-shaped neckline. For the performance of the 6.4-inch "handsome" meets the 8-core Exynos 9610 Octa chip, whose performance is enough even for demanding games. As for RAM, the volume depends on the choice of the buyer: you can buy 4 and 6 gigabytes. Similarly, with internal memory. Two modifications are offered - 64 and 128 gigabytes. The main camera consists of three modules, including 25 megapixels (f / 1.7), 8 megapixels (f / 2.2) and a 5 megapixel sensor (f / 2.2). This is enough to shoot video in a resolution of 2160p at a frequency of 30 frames per second. At the same time, the South Korean manufacturer equipped the new product with support for fast charging and the NFC module.

The best smartphone in terms of price and quality for 2019 is Honor 20. The model is implemented in a stylish design with a holographic glass panel. It is equipped with a powerful main camera, which consists of four lenses. Has a 6.26-inch All-View screen. The front camera is equipped with a powerful 32 megapixel sensor. It is worth noting that the Chinese manufacturer decided to install the flagship chip Kirin 980 with AI as a novelty. This ensures high gaming performance and fast frame rates. The main camera differs from its analogues in this price category by the presence of a 48 megapixel object and a new wide-angle lens with a viewing angle of 117 °. It's hard to find fault with the quality of the photo. However, as with the battery life. Without recharging, the device operates for 12-14 hours with intensive use.

Here are the best smartphones that are not included in the branded category. The list contains models that have the best characteristics, some of them surpass eminent brands in certain parameters: camera, processor. At the same time, all the models of the top ten will definitely please the owners in the near future, and are not inferior to each other much. Here is more a matter of taste and price!

The list of flagships opens Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. According to the minimalist design with small frames, one can understand that the novelty does not differ much from the “younger brother” Mi MIX 2, with the exception of the improved chip and camera. In addition, the device runs on the latest Android 8 (Oreo) + MIUI 9.5 OS. Together with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and the Adreno 630 GPU, excellent performance is achieved even in demanding games. The resolution of the 5.99-inch screen is 1080x2160 pixels. The camera also gained serious potential to compete even with the iPhone X or ASUS ZenFone 5. A dual 12-megapixel module is responsible for high-quality photos. The first sensor is responsible for wide-angle shooting, the second for blurring the background. In addition, optical stabilization is implemented. Thanks to QuickSharge 3.0, it takes about one and a half hours to charge the flagship. The 3400 mAh battery lasts for 8-10 hours of operation.

Special attention in the ranking of smartphones in 2019 deserves the model Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. This is the personification of a truly frameless phone, whose screen occupies almost 92% of the front of the device. At the same time, there are no complaints about the brightness and clarity of the 6.39-inch screen based on AMOLED. The display has a wide viewing angle and conveys rich, contrasting colors at a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels. The new product is based on the 8-core Snapdragon 730 chip, and the Adreno 618 graphics accelerator is responsible for the graphics. In fairness it should be noted that the front camera (20 megapixels) of the new product is inferior to the main competitor One Plus 7. Probably, the manufacturer decided to compensate for this by the presence of a powerful main camera, which includes three modules: 48MP (f / 1.75), 13MP (f / 2.4) and 8MP (f / 2.4). “Cherry on the cake” at the same time is the possibility of slow motion with a frequency of 960 frames per second. There is a built-in sub-screen scanner and an NFC module. A significant battery life is guaranteed by a 4000 mAh battery.

This is one of the most equipped versions of the top line of smartphones HUAWEI. The main difference between the Phablet Pro and the regular P20 model is the presence of 3 main cameras, as well as an increased screen diagonal of up to 6.1 inches. The camera system was created with the support of the manufacturer of optics - Leica. As a result of the interaction of two large companies, it was possible to create an excellent 40-megapixel sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. High quality photos in low light are achieved by fast lenses. In addition, the updated Huawei P20 received a powerful Kirin 970 processor, providing for machine learning. For a sufficient amount of battery life, a 4000 mAh battery is used. At the same time, it was possible to maintain compact dimensions: the thickness is only 7.8 millimeters.

In our current ranking of the best smartphones, the Huawei P30 Pro model, presented in the first quarter of 2019, has confidently consolidated its position. The older version of this phone is equipped with a 6.47-inch display based on OLED technology. The frameless enclosure complies with protection class IP68. It will not be superfluous to note that before the presentation of the flagships from Samsung and Apple, this device was considered the best in terms of quality of the main camera, which consists of the following modules: 40 megapixels with aperture f / 1.8, 16 megapixels with aperture f / 2.2 and 8 megapixels (f /2.4). The phone operates on the basis of the 8-core Kirin 980 processor paired with 6 or 8 gigabytes of RAM to choose the buyer. The front camera has a 32-megapixel sensor. The battery capacity in this case is 4200 mAh. In addition, support for fast charging at 40 watts is implemented.

Among the flagships of 2019, OnePlus 7 Pro is the best, and Xiaomi's powerful anti-advertising was not able to affect this (our opinion). After the presentation of this phone in China, competitors began to post frank banter near OnePlus advertising posts. However, this did not affect the sales of new items. Perhaps it even played into the hands of the company in question. However, this is easy to understand. The fact is that the novelty has one of the clearest 6.67-inch displays, which covers almost the entire front part: there are no cutouts. The resolution in this case is 3120 by 1440 points, and the refresh rate is 90 Hz. In addition to rich color reproduction and brightness, the model is attracted by the powerful Snapdragon 855 processor. Special attention is paid to the retractable 16-megapixel camera with a sufficiently large matrix, which, in fact, is due to good selfie photos. The main camera has a 48 megapixel sensor with optical stabilization.Novelty can shoot 4K video at 60 frames per second.

This collection contains smartphones from the most famous manufacturers. This is done for those people who still doubt the quality of cheaper Chinese counterparts.

Speaking about good smartphones in terms of specifications, one cannot dispute the merits of the new products from ZTE. It's about the flagship Axon 10 Pro. The model is equipped with a flagship display with a diagonal of 6.47 inches. The resolution of the phablet is 2340 by 1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 19.5 by 9. The main camera is also at the level of competitors, and has a triple 48 MP, 20 MP module and an auxiliary telephoto lens with mousy stabilization. "Under the hood" of the new 8-core chip with a frequency of 2.84 GHz (Snapdragon 855). The battery capacity is 4000 mAh. Implemented support for fast charging Quick Charge 4+.

In our final top of the best smartphones of the current year, you can not ignore the Samsung Galaxy A70. The model attracts with its stylish design: frameless design, 6.7-inch screen, ergonomic design. The 6.7-inch screen based on AMOLED technology has a resolution of 2400 by 1080 pixels. Below it is a fingerprint scanner. The only thing to complain about is the mid-range Snapdragon 665 processor, supplemented by the Adreno 610 graphics accelerator. Paired with it is 6 GB of RAM. The internal memory is 128 gigabytes. The camera consists of three modules: 32 megapixels (f / 1.7), 8 megapixels (f / 2.2) and 5 megapixels (f / 2.2). This is enough to record video in the resolution of 3840 by 2160 pixels at a frequency of 40 frames per second. Battery capacity is 4500 mAh.

Another premium smartphone that differs from its analogues is the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max, which won first place according to Consumer Reports. At the same time, DxOMark, like us, has its own opinion on this. At the moment, this unit has one of the clearest 6.5-inch 458 ppi displays based on Super AMOLED. Installed the latest Apple A13 Bionic processor processor based on 6 cores. The main camera includes 12, 12 and 12 megapixels with an aperture of ƒ / 1.8 + ƒ / 2.0 + ƒ / 2.4, respectively. Implemented LED flash, phase detection autofocus and 5-axis stabilization. The downside is that the front 12-megapixel camera never received autofocus and flash.

The ex-leader in the ranking of branded smartphones is the Samsung Galaxy S10 +. Comparing with the previous “premium”, I immediately want to focus on the presence of a 6.4-inch screen, the clarity of which is 522 ppi. This is significantly higher. Actually, the video shooting quality is second only to the other flagship of the South Korean brand. It's also difficult to find fault with performance: the Exynos 9820 Octa chip has two Mongoose M4 cores with a frequency of 2.73 GHz, two Cortex-A75 cores with a frequency of 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores - 1.95 GHz. In this case, the front camera consists of two modules of 10 and 8 megapixels with an aperture of ƒ / 1.9 and ƒ / 2.2. Implemented autofocus.

The best branded smartphone of 2019 is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. Of course, you can blame us for the fact that there are revolutionary solutions like Xiaomi Alpha or Galaxy Fold, but so far they are only at the stage of improvements. Recall that the last flexible flagship was far from perfect in terms of maintainability tests (the cost of repairing a display is estimated as the new One Plus 7). Therefore, we have tried to create an objective rating for you. As for the favorite of our top, everything is obvious here. The model has the best camera according to most respected publications.The model received a 6.3-inch screen based on Dynamic AMOLED, the quality and clarity of which there is no doubt. The situation is similar with the performance, which is justified by the support of the Exynos 9825 chip (the latest flagship processor of the brand). Given the balance, you can’t complain about the battery life, although it would seem that not the most capacious battery is installed - 3500 mAh.

Perhaps we start with the fact that there is no perfect phone, and it cannot be. If you do not know how to choose a high-quality smartphone, then you need to decide which parameters are key for you:

1. Body material. Glass and ceramics look stylish, but are expensive. Plastic is used to reduce the cost. The metal is reliable and has a long service life;
2. Type of matrix. Liquid crystal ones (IPS, PLS) are cheaper, but display black worse. Organic matrices (AMOLED, OLED, SUPER AMOLED) on the LEDs do not have an inversion, but a more saturated black color;
3. Screen resolution. For modern phablets (from 5.5-inches), the minimum is considered to support Full HD (1920 by 1080 pixels);
4. Battery capacity. In this matter, it is important to consider not only the capacity, but also the processor power. It is no secret that Apple and Huawei smartphones have a longer battery life, since they work on the native operating system and chip - this helps to reduce power consumption.

As for the processor, video accelerator and a number of other parameters - we propose to consider these issues separately, as there are many nuances!

The phone is the user's calling card. Therefore, if you do not know which smartphone to buy in the current year of 2019, it is necessary to take responsibility for the purchase of very expensive equipment: look at reviews, read comments, compare models. Finally, to summarize the best flagships:

• in terms of price / quality - Huawei Honor 20;
• with the best camera - Huawei P30 Pro, Samsung Note 10+;
• the most optimized - Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max;
• the most powerful is the OnePlus 7 Pro.

Friends, if you have your own views on the rating of modern phones - share your opinion. Your feedback is extremely important for users who have not yet had time to make a choice!