The requirements for modern smartphones are changing by leaps and bounds. Not so long ago, frameless phones entered the trend, as smartphones and tablets have already appeared. While we are waiting for their presentation, we propose to consider the rating of the most powerful smartphones of 2019 on Android. As you know, we are talking about flagships, which include models with top cameras, screens and functionality.
On the basis of what was the performance of the gadgets described below determined? The starting point was the results of the AnTuTu benchmark for March 2019. The company presented its global list, evaluating the power of leading devices.
The 10 most powerful smartphones for March 2019
A place | Name | Price |
---|---|---|
10 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 | 33 000 ₽ |
9 | Huawei P30 Pro | 70 000 ₽ |
8 | Huawei Mate 20X | 53 000 ₽ |
7 | Honor V20 | 38 000 ₽ |
6 | Samsung Galaxy S10e | 51 000 ₽ |
5 | Samsung S10 | 60 000 ₽ |
4 | Samsung S10 Plus | 68 000 ₽ |
3 | Vivo iQOO Monster | 37 000 ₽ |
2 | Samsung S10 (SDM855) | 70 000 ₽ |
1 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | 40 000 ₽ |
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
296 972 points.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 model opens the Top 10 powerful smartphones. Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip paired with 8 GB of RAM is responsible for high performance. There is a simpler configuration - with 6 GB of RAM. The maximum frequency of each core is 2.8 GHz. The device operates on the basis of a high-quality display with a diagonal of 6.39 inches and a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels. The response resource of the moving mechanism is 300 thousand, according to the developers. The front camera is based on a 24-megapixel sensor from Sony IMX576. The main camera consists of two 12-megapixel sensors. There is phase detection autofocus. Thanks to AI, the camera recognizes up to 200 scenes. The camera supports shooting in 4K format. Battery capacity 3200 mAh. Wireless charging is standard Qi. The phone runs on Android 9.0 (Pie).
- loyal value;
- main camera settings;
- image quality of both cameras;
- good screen.
- protection against moisture and dust.
Huawei P30 Pro
298 572 points.
Among the most powerful models, the novelty deserves special attention - Huawei P30 Pro. The indisputable advantage of this phone is the quality of shooting photos. In any case, in the first quarter of 2019, this device has no analogues in terms of the main camera: 40, 20, 8 megapixels and TOF with an aperture of f / 1.6, f / 2.2, f / 3.4. The downside is that video recording is available in a maximum format of 3840 by 2160 pixels, while analogs already support 4K. The front camera allows you to take great selfies, but worse than the S10 Plus. As for high performance, it is achieved due to the 8-core HUAWEI Kirin 980 chip (two based on the Cortex A76 with a frequency of 2.6 GHz, two Cortex A76 cores with a frequency of 1.92 GHz and four Cortex A55 at 1.8 GHz). Another plus of the model is the 6.47-inch OLED display with support for almost 17 million colors and FHD + resolution.
According to the test results, the phone scored almost three hundred thousand points. The operating system uses Android 9.0.
- currently the best camera;
- clear and bright screen;
- functionality;
- protection class.
- no support for 4K video.
Huawei Mate 20X
300,700 points.
The HUAWEI Mate 20X model stands out from other smartphones in a stylish design, a huge 7.2-inch OLED display and good photo quality. The model received a triple camera: 40 (f / 1.8), 20 (f / 2.2) and 8 (f / 2.4) MP. The device operates on the basis of the high-performance 8-core HUAWEI Kirin 980 processor, 6 GB of RAM and the latest version of Android. The battery capacity is 5000 mAh. At the same time, the battery supports fast charging. The battery life is more than 12 hours with active use. This is a pretty good result, considering the dimensions of the screen with a resolution of 2244x1080 pixels. Judging by user reviews, the phone has an optimal price / quality ratio.
- huge display;
- capacious battery;
- main camera;
- stereo sound.
- dimensions and weight.
Honor V20
301003 points.
It is worth saying that this is the first smartphone from Honor to receive the Kirin 980 processor. And based on the benchmark results, it still surpasses newer phones on the specified chip. This is confirmed by the indicator in the benchmark. One of the advantages of this apparatus is a copper tube for heat dissipation. The increase in terms of CPU is declared at the level of 75%, 120% in terms of artificial intelligence. At the same time, a stylish design and an All-View screen with support for 2310 by 1080 pixels deserve special attention. On the front side there is a hole for the front camera with a 25-touch. The screen occupies about 92% of the front of the phone. In addition, the dual camera in the form of a 48-megapixel sensor and an additional TOF module should be attributed to the advantages of the device. The 6-inch screen provides users with a high-quality picture (398 ppi) and a resolution of 2310 x 1080 pixels. Battery capacity 4000 mAh.
- front-camera;
- low cost;
- screen quality;
- heat dissipation tube.
- electronic stabilization.
Samsung Galaxy S10e
327 205 points.
As you understand, in the ranking of the most powerful smartphones was the entire line of S10 phones. And even the initial model did an excellent job with the benchmark. This device works on the basis of the productive 8-core Exynos 9820 chip. The tested configuration has 6 GB of RAM and 128 gigabytes of permanent memory. This phone differs from more expensive flagships in more compact sizes, since the screen diagonal is 5.8-inches. This allowed developers to establish a wider scope. Another significant difference from older brothers is the lack of a third module of the main camera. However, even the unit used allows you to take great pictures. This is largely due to a variable aperture from f / 1.5 to f / 2.4 and the presence of a wide-angle module. The battery capacity is 3100 mAh. Pretty modest value, and according to users.
- front-camera;
- compact sizes;
- wireless charger;
- video quality.
- battery capacity.
Samsung S10
328 446 points.
The model of Samsung S10 replenishes the rating of powerful smartphones in 2019. The model is based on the Dynamic AMOLED matrix. At the same time, the 6.1-inch screen occupies almost the entire front of the phone. Resolution is 2040 by 1440 pixels. The phone operates on the basis of an 8-core processor with a frequency of 2.8 GHz. At the moment, "pulls" any software and demanding games at maximum settings. Video recording supports Ultra HD (4K). Presented value is stated for the configuration with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. The battery capacity is 3400 mAh. Fortunately, the flagship supports Qi wireless two-way charging.
- two-way charging Qi;
- Dynamic AMOLED screen quality
- best front camera;
- feature set.
- fingerprint scanner.
Samsung S10 Plus
332 118 points.
Samsung S10 Plus - a high-performance smartphone on Android 9 with One UI shell, unlike the more affordable counterparts, received an Exynos 9 9820 processor with a frequency of 8 cores up to 2.8 GHz. At the time of the presentation, this chip was the most powerful in the company. However, like the graphics accelerator Mali-G76 MP12. Given the larger screen, high performance, the manufacturer had to install a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. As you know, the battery is non-removable. The key feature of the phone is the triple camera: 12 megapixels (f / 2.4), 12 megapixels (f / 1.5-2.4) and 16 (f / 2.2) megapixels. Video recording supports up to 2160p at 60k / s. There are no analogs to the 12 MP dual front camera with HDR + support yet.
- large display;
- main camera;
- front-camera;
- battery capacity.
- high price.
Vivo iQOO Monster
356 004 points.
Vivo decided to surprise this year with a powerful gaming smartphone by introducing a Monster phone under its new iQOO brand. Apparently, this is already accepted. A heat pipe is installed for gamers, so you won’t have to worry about overheating. You can choose from a modification with 6 and 12 GB of RAM. The SoC uses a high-performance Snapdragon 855 chip. The camera is triple, but the main sensor does not meet current standards - instead of 48 megapixels, only 12 megapixels are installed.Nevertheless, the quality of the photo is quite suitable. The pluses include a capacious 4000 mAh battery and a good 6.4-inch display on AMOLED.
- not heated;
- convenient buttons;
- capacious battery;
- great display.
- not the best front camera.
Samsung S10 (SDM855)
358 845 points.
This modification of the S10 is based on the Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 chip, built on the basis of the 7-nm process technology. If until recently, most users would desperately dispute the fact of a significant difference in performance, then after AnTuTu tests any doubts are dispelled. In the benchmark, one of the most powerful Android phones scored nearly 360 thousand points. This is an amazing result. It is worth noting that the new processor was launched into mass production relatively recently. One of its indisputable advantages is a reduced level of energy consumption, which is due to production technology. As for the other characteristics, they do not stand out from the classic S10 phone. The device has a leading front camera, allows you to create stunning videos and attracts extensive functionality.
- chip on a 7-nm process technology;
- quality of both cameras;
- excellent video shooting;
- class of protection against dust and moisture.
- high price.
Xiaomi Mi 9
371 423 points
The most powerful smartphone in March 2019 is the Xiaomi Mi 9 model. The flagship operates on the basis of an 8-core chip, built on a 7-nm process technology. The frequency is 2.84 GHz. Accordingly, the performance will be enough in the literal sense for any tasks that can only be performed using the phone. The device pulls even the most demanding games at maximum settings, without a noticeable load. There is Always On mode. For more accurate positioning, Dual-GPS technology has been introduced. It is worth adding that the phone has a good triple camera, a clear AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2280 by 1080 pixels and HDR10 technology. The battery capacity is 3300 mAh.
- price / performance;
- there is Always On mode;
- HDR10 technology;
- Dual-GPS positioning.
- Battery capacity.
How to choose a powerful smartphone?
When answering a question, it is most advisable to build on existing standards and AnTuTu results. Accordingly, the minimum threshold in 2019 is 295,000 points. As for the processor, the minimum Snapdragon 845 is better than 855. The latest Samsung flagships are based on the ninth generation Exynos. Huawei's top smartphones are Kirin 980. Accordingly, the chip should have 8 cores, with a maximum frequency of up to 2.6 GHz. Given this performance, it is important to pay due attention to battery capacity. Mandatory support for fast charging. Another important factor is the operating system. Today, Android 9 is relevant. As for the proprietary shell, it all depends on the brand.
Which smartphone is better to buy in 2019?
It is worth immediately clarifying that each of the presented devices has performance with a margin. That is, the characteristics will be relevant for a long time, and it makes no sense to buy one or another model due to an insignificant difference in AnTuTu. This is a subjective opinion. It is more expedient to take into account a number of other parameters, on the basis of which we concluded:
- inexpensive but powerful - Xiaomi Mi Mix 3;
- with the best camera - Huawei P30 Pro;
- Gaming - Vivo iQOO Monster.
Share your findings, friends. We, like other users, are interested in which of the presented devices you consider the best!