This "Best Smartphone 2016" ranking will feature the top 10 best smartphones for summer 2016. The "Best Smartphone 2016" rating was compiled based on customer reviews of the largest online stores in Russia. The rating was received only by those smartphone models that scored at least 50% of fives, on a five-point scale. The technical characteristics of smartphones and the price / quality ratio were taken into account.

In the TOP-10 ranking of the best smartphone of 2016, Microsoft Lumia 950 XL takes the 10th place.

Lumia 950 XL is a top-end Windows smartphone from the world famous Microsoft company. The model is an enlarged modification of the 2015 flagship with a larger screen size. Lumia 950 XL is a phablet equipped with a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels, with a pixel density of 518 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protective glass and an ambient light sensor. The device is armed with a productive computing platform, which is based on an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with a frequency of 2 GHz, an Adreno 430 video chip, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, expandable using microSD memory cards. The main 20-megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, which records video in 4K resolution at 3840 × 2160 pixels, also deserves special attention. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is a high-tech Windows phablet for a wide range of modern tasks. The average price of Lumia 950 XL is 37,190 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 9th place

Apple iPhone 6s is an updated version of the iPhone 6. In this case, we can say that the changes are not only evolutionary, but also quite innovative. In addition to the standard improvements in camera quality and speed, the company has developed and implemented in the iPhone 6s a new touch screen technology that expands the possibilities for managing the device. The display has an additional touch layer - 3D Touch, which perceives the force of touch, now, depending on the force of pressing, additional functions and context menus, as well as new gestures, become available to the user. In addition to this, a Taptic Engine module is provided in the body of the device, which is responsible for feedback when you press the screen. The heart of the smartphone is now the proprietary Apple A9 processor, which allows not only to make the speed of the interface lightning-fast, but also to demonstrate excellent performance in games with increased graphics quality. The traditional strong point of the Apple iPhone line - the camera, has also been redesigned, and now the main iSight-camera is represented by a 12-megapixel sensor, with the ability to record 4K video. The body of the Apple iPhone 6s is made of durable 7000-grade aluminum. The average price of Apple iPhone 6s is 57,800 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 8th place

The design of the smartphone attracts with a monolithic metal case. The original decision of Chinese engineers was to change the Home-button - the banal round sensor-button became oval. The rear camera is the main highlight of the model. It has a resolution of 20.7 megapixels. Such a high resolution smartphone Meizu MX5 provides a new generation of photosensor Sony Exmor RS IMX230. Its uniqueness lies in the technology of laser autofocus, which allows you to take pictures even on the move. The screen of the new smartphone is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080 Full-HD and a density of 401 ppi, which undoubtedly provides high-definition images, since pixels will not be visible when it approaches. The safety of the Meizu MX5 screen is guaranteed by Gorilla Glass 3 - it protects the display from damage as much as possible. The smartphone runs on a 64-bit MediaTek Helio X10 processor with 8 cores and an oscillation frequency of 2.2 GHz. Video card in PowerVR G6200 device with 64 unified pipeline and 700 MHz GPU frequency. The battery has become a little more powerful, its capacity (3150 mAh) allows intensive use of the smartphone for quite a long time. The operating system has been updated to version 5.0 Lollipop. The average price of Meizu MX5 is 25,400 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 7th place

Everything is quite modern here: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 platform, 2 GB of RAM (there is also a 3 GB version of KIW-AL10), 16 GB of flash memory, expandable with a microSD card. The seriousness of the claims of Huawei Honor 5X is confirmed both by the materials - the front panel is covered with glass, the back is made of metal with plastic inserts at the top and bottom, and by the choice of colors. Narrow bezels around the screen allow the device with a 5.5-inch screen, LCD display with an IPS matrix and Full HD resolution, not to turn into a monster that does not fit into any pocket. A characteristic feature of the Huawei Honor 5X smartphone is quite powerful and well-placed speakers. It is impossible to block them by putting the gadget on the “back” - the call is still audible. The average price of Huawei Honor 5X is 16,990 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 6th place

The main feature of ASUS ZenFone 2 is a neat design, which houses a sufficient number of functions. The built-in ASUS TruVivid technology guarantees rich and dynamic images on the screen. The 13MP Real Tone main camera is equipped with innovative PixelMaster technology. As for the front 5-megapixel camera, you can simultaneously edit the picture while shooting, and the panorama self-portrait function will allow you to take a panorama image with an optimal viewing angle. Measuring 15.25cm high, 7.72cm wide and 1.09cm deep, the ASUS ZenFone 2 is powered by Android Mobile Technology Platform 5.0 (Lollipop) to perform well. The 1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core processor + PowerVR G6430 GPU quickly synchronizes the work of all applications, thanks to RAM - 2048 MB, internal memory is 16 GB, and by installing a memory card it can be increased up to 64 GB. Long uninterrupted offline operation is guaranteed by a 3000 mAh battery. It must be admitted that the price of the ASUS ZenFone 2 smartphone is acceptable, so the device deserves to be bought. The average price in Russia for ASUS ZenFone 2 is 19620 rubles, and in GearBest the price on 01/20/2017 is 13919 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 5th place

The Lenovo P90 Pro smartphone features a stunning 5.5-inch Full HD display. The P90 Pro quad-core processor is the perfect combination of superior performance and power efficiency. Lenovo P90 Pro works really long. This is a full-featured smartphone that does not require constant recharging - a 4000 mAh battery provides up to 45 hours of talk time and up to 27.5 hours of active standby. Effortlessly capture life's exciting moments at any time of the day or night with the excellent 13MP rear camera with autofocus and 5MP front camera. The Lenovo DOit suite of built-in apps on your device gives you a wide range of options. The P90 Pro supports high-speed LTE (4G) data networks. P90 Pro is equipped with a large storage capacity, which is enough to save a lot of photos and videos. The Android™ 4.4 operating system guarantees unrivaled performance by optimizing memory and improving touch screen responsiveness. The average price of Lenovo P90 Pro is 16,000 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 4th place

Thanks to the non-separable case, the Redmi Note 3 Pro smartphone feels like a monolithic device, it is almost impossible to get squeaks or backlash from individual elements from it. The smartphone uses an IPS-screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1080 × 1920 pixels, the matrix is ​​covered with a protective glass with an oleophobic coating. The display shows a fairly high-quality image, with good viewing angles and natural colors. One of the main differences between Note 3 Pro and Note 3 is the new Snapdragon 650 chipset using a 64-bit six-core processor, Adreno 510 GPU is responsible for video processing. The device runs Android 5.1.1, supplemented by a proprietary MIUI 7.1 shell. The firmware here is global, all interface languages ​​​​and Google services are initially available in it. Redmi Note 3 Pro is a dual-SIM device, but the slot is designed for one Micro-SIM and one Nano-SIM (instead of which you can use a microSD memory card). There is only one radio module, both SIM-cards can work in 3G and 4G networks. Redmi Note 3 Pro has a 4000 mAh non-removable battery. The main camera received 16 megapixels. The price of Redmi Note 3 Pro is on average 11,290 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 takes 3rd place

The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the world's first smartphone with a 4K display. The fifth-generation flagship from Sony received an IPS Triluminos display with a resolution of 3840x2160, which, combined with a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches, gives an incredible pixel density of 806 dpi. To live up to its name in terms of performance, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium features a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 system-on-a-chip, complemented by an Adreno 430 graphics core. memory and 32 GB permanent, as well as the ability to expand the latter indicator using microSD memory cards. Housing Sony Xperia Z5 Premium also corresponds to the prefix "Premium" and is made of glass and metal. With the smartphone, Sony has set a new benchmark for smartphone photography. The main camera is a 23-megapixel sensor with support for 4K recording. The average price of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is 53,200 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking, the best smartphone of 2016 is 2nd place LG G4

Smartphone LG G4 - the flagship of the company in 2015. The top smartphone model combines all the advanced solutions and the latest developments of the company in the field of mobile technologies. The most noticeable, at first glance, feature is a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1440, which allows you to achieve image clarity of 538 dpi. The display is made using IPS technology and, in combination with ultra-high resolution, produces a gorgeous image. The LG G4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 system-on-a-chip, which includes a six-core 2 + 4 processor, all cores of which support 64-bit computing. The powerful Adreno 418 video core is also responsible for graphics performance. 3GB of RAM will allow you to forget about heavy applications unloaded from memory and allow your smartphone to become truly multitasking. The software capabilities of the smartphone are represented by the Android 5.1 operating system. LG is actively focusing on the photographic capabilities of the flagship, and here the smartphone has something to brag about. The maximum resolution of images is 16 MP, there is also the possibility of optical stabilization and focusing using a laser beam. Selfie lovers will appreciate the 8-megapixel front camera. The average price of LG G4 is 27,250 rubles.

In the TOP-10 ranking of the best smartphone in 2016, the 1st place is occupied by the Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is an evolutionary update of the flagship smartphone with a curved display. In the generation of 2016, the smartphone received an updated system on a chip, now it is an eight-core top-end processor from Samsung - Exynos 8890, made using a 14-nanometer process technology. The latter feature should have a positive effect on heating and power consumption. The amount of RAM has increased to 4 GB, and the device received a slot for a memory card, in some markets it can be combined with a second slot for a SIM card. Photographic abilities have also been improved, the smartphone received a new camera module with a resolution of 12 MP and f/1.7 aperture. Latest Android 6.0 operating system. Fast wireless charging and fully waterproof. The average price of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is 52,950 rubles.

To compile this list, we've spent an awful amount of time gathering information and taking into account: performance, design, and value for money. We got a list of the best of the best, regardless of platform and manufacturer. Meet.

10. Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Advantages:

• Compact design
• Impressive camera

Disadvantages:

• Screen resolution is only 720
• No wireless charging

The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is yet another in a line of small handsets from the Japanese manufacturer, whose relatively small body is crammed full of hardware.
It has similar specs to the Xperia Z5 and Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, but with better handling as a bonus. This phone is for those who want a compact yet powerful phone.

9. Nexus 6P

Pros:

• Lots of internal storage at a good price
• Front stereo speakers

Minuses:

• Posterior chamber bulge
• No wireless charging

The Nexus 6P is a big phone (in terms of size and quality). Huawei has put a lot of effort into making it as user-friendly as possible.

It has a very bright display with high resolution and excellent viewing angles, which you will not find in any other smartphone from Huawei. The rear-mounted fingerprint scanner allows you to easily unlock your phone with one hand, and it's much more secure than a pin code.

Of course, it's not super cheap like other Nexus smartphones, but with such characteristics it is one of the best candidates among phablets thanks to an improved camera and great battery life.

It is worth noting that the large amount of memory, the smallest configuration of 32 GB, is an attempt to balance the lack of an SD slot. In my opinion, a very good attempt, you don’t need to buy anything, and 32 GB is enough for a lot

8. iPhone 6S Plus and iPhone 6S

Advantages:

• 3D Touch
• Great screen

Minuses:

• Big and heavy
• Very expensive

Apple is always on trend. Any release immediately gets into the lists of the best of this year. These smartphones are similar to many, but there are slight differences. We discussed them in more detail in this article.

6.Sony Xperia Z5

Advantages:

• Good fingerprint sensor
• Good battery life

Disadvantages:

• heated up
• high cost

This is the best phone ever made by Sony. It happens that the new version differs little from the previous one, but this is not the case.

The large 5.2-inch screen looks great thanks to Bravia technology. Despite the presence of open connectors, the case is waterproofed. At the very least, don't be afraid to take it into the bath with you.

Fast autofocus on a 23 megapixel camera, coupled with a Snapdragon 810 processor and 3 GB of RAM, will not make you wait long for a response. Photos can be taken very quickly.

5LG G5

Advantages:

• Great performance
• Wide camera angle

Minuses:

• The battery is not the best for a top phone

LG c G5 tried to revolutionize and create something completely new. To some extent, they succeeded.
G5 is modular in structure. This means that you can change certain functions. Of course, the number of modules and their functions are limited and not as overwhelming in terms of functionality. At the moment it is possible to connect:

• LG Cam Plus - Attachment for more convenient control of the camera with additional power.
• LG Hi-Fi Plus is an audio module for connoisseurs of high-quality sound.

4. One Plus 3

Weight: 158g | Dimensions: 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4 mm | OS: Android Marshmallow | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | Processor: Snapdragon 820 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3000mAh | rear camera: 16MP | front camera: 8MP

Advantages:

• Premium design
• Affordable price

Minuses:

• No microSD slot
• Camera could be better

The Chinese firm, dubbed the flagship killer, is holding its own. It retains the excellent design and body materials, powerful hardware and a fairly low price. Here we also find an AMOLED screen, an improved fingerprint scanner.

The lack of a memory card and the battery, which lasts no more than a day, overshadows the whole picture. But for the price, it's fantastic value for money.

3. HTC 10

Weight: 161g | Dimensions: 145.9 x 71.9 x 9 mm | OS: Android Marshmallow | Screen size: 5.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 | Processor: Snapdragon 820 | RAM: 4 GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3000mAh | rear camera: 12MP | front camera: 5MP

Pros:

• High quality audio
• Great design

Minuses:

• The camera is not impressive
• Minor bugs still in the system

The best model after the unsuccessful One M9 and One A9. The Taiwanese did a good job: HTC 10 got a new design, but don't worry if you're an HTC fan, it retains many of the features of older models. Many of the shortcomings that accompanied previous models have been eliminated:

• Optimized Android (or rather, its add-on).
• Significantly increased battery life, the three-fold increase announced by the company did not work, but the shifts are obvious.

One of the biggest issues with the M9 One is the camera. Here, the 12MP UltraPixel takes sharp and high-quality photos, but still, competitors at this level are better.

2. Samsung Galaxy S7

Weight: 152g | Dimensions: 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm | OS: Android Marshmallow | Screen size: 5.1-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 | Processor: Exynos 8890 | RAM: 4 GB | Memory: 32GB / 64GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP

Pros:

• Improved, waterproof design;
• Fantastic screen and power;

Minuses

• High price;

At first glance, the design seems to be the same as the S6 until you pick it up.

• in the hands lies much nicer, thanks to the curved back;
• now water resistant;
• support SD card;

The camera is just great. There are fewer megapixels, but the quality has improved.

Weight: 157g | Dimensions: 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm | OS: Android Marshmallow | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 | Processor: Exynos 8890 | RAM: 4 GB | Memory capacity: 32GB / 64GB | Battery: 3600mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP

Advantages:

• fantastic screen
• Excellent camera

• High price

Everything you'd expect from a Samsung flagship is the S7 Edge.
The camera is simply magnificent, the combination of metal and glass is very successful, it feels good in the hand. Almost every feature can be said in superlatives, however, as well as the price.

Other Decent Phones

There are a lot of phone models and it is not right to cut only to the top 10, many worthy smartphones remain without deserved attention. Of course, the first 10 do all the others, but look for good phones that can meet your needs.

Huawei Mate 8

This phablet is equipped with a fast fingerprint scanner on the back, the display is good quality, although inferior in resolution to the tops, but Full HD is still not so bad, even for 6 inches. The battery life deserves special attention, in this it will overcome most of our list.

However, Huawei's Emotion UI (Huawei's interface add-on for Android) is difficult to manage and understand.

Nexus 5X

The most important plus is that the Nexus 5X (like any other Nexus, for that matter) will always be updated to the latest Android. With an excellent camera and hardware, especially if you are not a fan of bulky phones.

Tired of iPhone and Android? Maybe just curious to try something different? Windows 10 on Lumia 950 will intrigue you. On a smartphone, you can run the same thing as on a computer. Plus, you can connect a mouse, keyboard and monitor and use it just like a regular computer.
One drawback still exists - a small number of applications for Windows Phone.

BlackBerry Prive

BlackBerry + Android = more impressive than expected. BlackBerry bends its line by continuing . But this time they decided to ride Android, abandoning their OS. It turned out really interesting, besides a very good screen and powerful stuffing.

The HTC One M9 didn't make it to our top phone list, but that doesn't mean it's a bad phone:

• On the one hand, it is still one of the best in terms of case: jewelry assembly and beautiful design. It's hard to disagree with this. The screen is bright and clear.
• On the other hand, the rear camera is clearly inferior to competitors. At such a high price, you will not find anything here that cannot be found in competitors in the class.

After the release of the 6S, everyone forgot about this model, as if it did not exist. But it is largely identical to the 6S. It can be an ideal smartphone for Apple lovers and not bulky smartphones.

2015 gave us a lot of new and interesting models of smartphones. Among them were very successful models, but there were also phones that disappointed their fans. The mobile phone market is now very diverse, you can pick up a phone in almost any price category.

But which of today's phones performed well? How not to miscalculate when choosing a phone based on bright tempting promotional materials? Companies are so actively using the whole range of advertising technologies to attract customers that it is quite difficult to decide which phone will be really good.

*** - We indicate the average cost of models in stores in the Russian Federation at the time of publication.

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This is the best phone from Google. And also the largest.

Characteristics:

Operating system: Android 5
Screen size: 5.96 inch
Permission: 2560 x 1440
RAM: 3GB
Inner memory: 32GB / 64GB
Battery capacity: 3220mAh
Rear View Camera: 13 megapixel
Front camera: 2 megapixel
Price: about 31000 * rubles

This is the flagship from Google and Motorola. Its feature is a very large display. In addition, by purchasing this new product, you will use the latest top version of the Android OS, which is significantly different from the basic version.

Of course, the price of this device is quite high, but its features and large screen are worth the money.

If you are used to always holding the phone with one hand, then this model is not for you.

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OnePlus 2 due to its relatively low price is rightfully called the "flagship killer".

Characteristics:

Operating system: Android 5.1
Screen size: 5.5 inch
Permission: 1920 x 1080
RAM: 3GB / 4GB
Inner memory: 16GB / 64GB
Battery capacity: 33000mAh
Rear View Camera: 13 megapixel
Front camera: 5 megapixel
Price: from 25500 * rubles

OnePlus was one of the best phones in 2014, gaining a large share of the market with its features and low price.

OnePlus 2 repeated the brilliant triumph of its predecessor a year later, updating the hardware, but at the same time maintaining a relatively low price.

The best phone is very difficult to determine. To do this, you should compare a variety of characteristics, compare one and the other model, see what it costs and take into account a considerable amount of data. But we have time, so let's do it!

It is important to bear in mind that we will not choose the most expensive or most powerful phone, we will focus on the one that combines all the qualities of an ideal phone in all characteristics. It is worth noting that the best mobile phone is far from the most expensive today. The most expensive, as we already wrote in the previous article, is the iPhone 5 Black Diamond, the price of which is due to the presence of a huge amount of diamonds and gold. But in terms of practicality, this model will be located, perhaps, in the second or third place from the bottom.

Performance

The easiest way to judge the real level of performance of a mobile phone is by the assessment given by the world-famous AnTuTu Benckmark program. The fact is that one or another brand of phone manufacturers can write that they “insert” the best processors in the world into their models and add some other features that allegedly help the device work faster and more productively. But when the user picks up their vaunted device and starts using it, he realizes that everything works very slowly and no technology helps. AnTuTu Benckmark is an ideal criterion, one might say, a measure of the quality of modern devices. So, the last rating from the official website of this program is dated the end of March 2016. It can be seen in Figure 2.

To date, very little, if anything, has changed. Since the end of March, there simply has not been a phone that could blow up the market and oust the leaders from their positions. As you can see, Xiaomi Mi5, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and iPhone 6S. But it is worth saying that the power of 130,000 "parrots" from AnTuTu is not just enough, but a lot to complete all modern tasks. One of the most demanding games on Android, GTA 5 runs quite smoothly on 70,000 parrots. This means that any of the phones that are listed in the rating fits the criterion of the most productive. Therefore, from them we will choose the model that today can be considered the best in the world.

But what about the iPhone 6Plus? See the specifications of this Apple model

This state of affairs is due to the fact that today Samsung is really the most advanced brand in the world. In Russia and in the expanses of the former USSR, by the way, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, released in early 2016, gained immense popularity. It costs, of course, cheaper than the same productive phones from Samsung, but loses to its competitors in other characteristics. One of them is the quality of the shooting. It is worth dwelling on this in more detail.

Camera

Today, a really good phone should have a good camera. The main parameter in this case is the clarity of the image. This, in turn, depends on the combination of the number of megapixels and the size of the matrix. Although, no matter how you evaluate the phone on all the characteristics of its camera, it's better to take a look at the pictures it takes once. Therefore, further comparative photos of the same landscapes on different models of smartphones will be given. For comparison, we will take those models that are listed in the ranking of the best in performance from AnTuTu Benckmark.

Here, for example, is a comparison of the cameras of the leaders in the above ranking, Xiaomi Mi5 (left) and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (right).

As you can see, the Samsung camera shoots much brighter and clearer than Xiaomi's (although there are a lot of opinions about Xiaomi's pronunciation).

High quality laser focus camera from LG G Flex 2 - see how the shots come out

And here is a comparison of the same Samsung Galaxy S7 edge with the iPhone 6s. You can also see that the picture from Samsung turned out to be brighter and clearer. In the picture from the famous iPhone, the picture turned out to be much dimmer and blurry in some parts.

Thus, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is so far the clear leader in terms of shooting quality. Here, by the way, is another photo that clearly confirms the leadership of the flagship from Samsung in this race. Here, phones such as Samsung Galaxy S6 edge +, Google Nexus 6P, Sony Xperia Z5 Dual generally look like obvious outsiders. It is quite obvious that in poor lighting they cannot shoot in principle. As for the picture taken on the iPhone 6s Plus, there is a lot of noise on it and the flash is so bright that it literally blinds people in the photo. If you look closely, it becomes clear that the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge camera was able to most clearly convey all facial features and make the photo as smooth as possible. It is also useful to try to enlarge all the photos from Figure 6. At 3x magnification, all pictures, except for the one taken on the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, simply blur.

Here is a comparison of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (bottom) with Huawei Mate 8 (top). Another confirmation that the camera of the Samsung representative is many times better.

So, we see that the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge camera is many times better than the rest of the representatives of the AnTuTu performance rating. But there is no surprise in this. If you take at least 10 ratings of the best cameras on smartphones from different sites, 8 of them will recognize the one that is in this Samsung model as the best. Anyway, Samsung specialists know how to create really good cameras. So Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is in the clear leader for now! Let's move on to the next feature.

41 MP camera from Nokia Lumia 1020 - can it compete for a place in the ranking?

The convenience of use

This is a very broad characteristic, which is affected by several parameters at once. We will analyze each of them separately.

Battery

In general, battery capacity is measured in milliamps per hour - the more, the better. Therefore, we will not reinvent the wheel and give how many mAh each of the models listed in the rating in Figure No. 2 has.

1. Xiaomi Mi5 - 3000.
2. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge - 3600.
3. iPhone 6s - 1715.
4. Huawei Mate 8-4000.
5. Meizu Pro 5-30
6. Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - 4000.
7. LETV Max - 3400.
8. iPhone 6 - 1810.
9. Vivo Xplay 5 - 3600.
10. Samsung Galaxy S6 - 2600.

Thus, the best in terms of battery capacity are Vivo Xplay 5, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge with 3600 mAh and Huawei Mate 8 with Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (4000 mAh). In third place is LETV Max with a 3400 mAh battery. The performance rating leader Xiaomi Mi5 did not make it into the top three. In practice, all these phones are really enough for one working day - social networks, a few games, surfing the Internet. None of them will last longer, especially given the amount of computing power that needs to be provided.

Strength

Strength characteristics are determined by what kind of glass is installed on a particular phone, as well as the strength of the case itself. The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has Gorilla Glass protective glass, which is also on the Xiaomi Mi5. In addition, the same Samsung has IP68 protection. This means that the device is not afraid of falling from a height of human growth to the ground and falling into water. To date, very few phones can boast a combination of these characteristics. So, in this parameter, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is again in the lead.

Waterproof phone from Samsung - see all the cool features of the Galaxy S5

In general, any phone will have good protection if you put it in a reinforced case and stick an additional protective glass on the screen. On the other hand, I want the phone to have everything at once, already at the stage of purchase. No one wants to buy something extra. Therefore, if the device initially has a protective glass Gorilla Glass and protection of the IP68 level case, this is very good. Our current leader meets this criterion.

Screen

Any user wants the screen of his phone to transmit the image as clearly and vividly as possible, and from any viewing angle. All this, first of all, is affected by the screen resolution, that is, how many pixels are placed at each of its points. This depends on the detail. Our current leader, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, has a resolution of 1440x2560 with 576 ppi (pixels per inch). You can compare it with Meizu Pro 5 ( 1080x1920- 386 ppi), Apple iPhone 6 (750x1334 - 326 ppi) and Xiaomi Mi 5 (1080x1920 - 428 ppi). The vaunted iPhone in this respect generally looks like an absolute outsider.

Smartphone with excellent screen characteristics - read the description of the One E8 model from HTC

As for the other phones in the performance rating, we couldn't find another phone with 576 ppi. Therefore, in this parameter, Samsung is ahead of its competitors. In addition to the above, it is worth noting that almost all models of this brand have branded Super AMOLED screens, which at times increases the degree of detail, clarity and saturation of the picture on the screen. This also affects how well the image will be seen from different viewing angles. In general, today it is the best technology for the production of screens for phones. Most other phones have screens with IPS matrix. In the figure below you can see a small comparison of these two types of screens.

There is nothing to say about the review from different angles - the picture on phones with Super AMOLED screens will be visible from a distance, and what is written on the neighbor's IPS will be very problematic to see. Below you can see a small comparison of viewing angles - on the right is a phone with Super AMOLED, and on the left with IPS.

Considering that the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is the best Samsung to date, it can easily be called the phone with the best screen.

Memory

A good phone should also have enough physical and RAM memory. This is true for both Android devices and phones that run on other operating systems. So, as for the built-in memory, almost all of the phones listed in the performance rating have 32 GB. There are, of course, unique devices with 16 GB, which looks a little ridiculous, given the full power of the described models. Here, the sixth iPhone was especially distinguished, in which just 16 GB built-in memory.

But in terms of RAM, the above devices have some differences. Let's list how many OP each of the phones in the rating has.

1. Xiaomi Mi5 - 3 GB.
2. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge - 4 GB.
3. iPhone 6s - 1 GB.
4. Huawei Mate 8 - 4 GB.
5. Meizu Pro 5 - 3 GB.
6. Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - 4 GB.
7. LETV Max - 4 GB.
8. iPhone 6 - 1 GB.
9. Vivo Xplay 5 - 4 GB.
10. Samsung Galaxy S6- 4 GB.

As for the Vivo Xplay 5, there is a variant with 6 GB of RAM. And this is the absolute leader in the ranking of phones in terms of RAM. Before the release of LETV Max, they wrote that this model would also have 6 GB, but in the end this information was not confirmed. Thus, it is Vivo Xplay 5 that turns out to be the best in this parameter. Moreover, he has 128 GB built-in memory. Although on most other models it is possible to use memory cards, which are now not so expensive. Therefore, although the Vivo Xplay 5 came out on top in the memory comparison, it still cannot claim to lead our overall rating today.

In general, it is not really clear why the Vivo Xplay 5 scores so little in AnTuTu. The fact is that it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, which, according to the same AnTuTu, is the best processor to date. More RAM than the rest. The leader Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has Exynos 8890, which, according to experts, is slightly worse than Snapdragon 820. And yet, Samsung is still better in performance.

Extra options

Different manufacturers are trying to “shove” (you can’t say it differently) into their creations as many additional programs and functions as possible. But for us, ordinary users, this is only better. For example, it can be different sensors. Below you can see a comparison table of sensors on phones that hold leading positions in terms of performance today.

As you can see, most of them are on the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Who would doubt that! If we compare this model with other phones, then the opinion that it has the most sensors installed on it will be confirmed. Therefore, in this parameter, the leader is again the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.

From everything said in this section, one simple conclusion can be drawn - using the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is much more convenient than any other modern phone. Of course, the differences are small, but they still exist and they are very significant.

The reasons for this statement are that the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge:

• The screen is best seen from different viewing angles;
• Holds the battery well (although not better than the same Huawei Mate 8);
• High degree of strength and glass has good protective characteristics;
• There are many additional programs.

To be fair, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge isn't the best when it comes to storage. There the absolute leader is Vivo Xplay 5.

Outcome

In addition to the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is the most convenient to use, the camera of this phone is the most rich and vivid picture. From the photographs shown in Figures 4-7, this can be seen very clearly. In terms of performance, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is inferior to Xiaomi Mi5, although the gap is insignificant - only 2000 "parrots". But in all other respects, Samsung looks much better, so we can conclude that as of the summer of 2016, the best mobile phone in the world is the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge!

An overview of our today's winner can be seen in the video below.

Progress has come a long way in recent years. There are so many modern “smart” phones on the gadget market that every time it seems to us that it’s definitely impossible to come up with a better one! But manufacturers from year to year prove that what could only be dreamed of before will become a reality tomorrow. Some 10 years ago, we were delighted with children's color displays and polyphony. Today, neither extraordinary clarity, nor high screen resolution, nor a mega-fast processor will surprise anyone. Despite the fact that earlier these phrases themselves seemed fantastic! In order to make it easier for you to navigate in a rich choice, we have compiled the TOP of new phones in 2016. A review compiled by our experts will help you not to get lost in the wealth of choice.

“Hot” novelty from Apple.

One of the most anticipated new phones in 2016 is, of course, the Apple iPhone7. How exactly they will call the “hot” new product is still kept secret, as is the release date. But the gadget is likely to go on sale next fall, according to experts. It's hard to believe, but the next generation of iPhone should be even thinner. Streamlined features and smooth lines, which become more and more clear with each model, will remain. Obviously, the appearance of the smartphone will be modified, but what exactly the designers will come up with remains to be thought out. According to experts, the size of the phone will not change much. Screens, apparently, will continue to be presented in two versions - with a diagonal of 4.7 inches and 5.5 (in models of the Plus category).

Emphasis on the image

Every year, Apple pays more and more attention to the quality of photos, videos and work with images in general. It can be assumed that fans of these phones will appreciate the innovative technology for creating images that will be implemented in the seventh model. What specific surprises will delight photo lovers? Improved camera. It is already known that one of the most anticipated novelties of cell phones in 2016 will receive a TOP new camera on the smartphone market in 2016 from Linximaging. After that, consumers are promised the quality of shooting that is available to owners of professional SLR cameras. It is expected that the main camera of the "seven" will have 21 megapixels, the front one - 5. This is a serious bid to force out bulky cameras and replace them with pocket phones.

Technological innovations from the "Yabloko"

To the existing functions, the manufacturer promises to add the option of transforming a smartphone into a TV remote control. For this, the iPhone 7 will be equipped with an IR sensor, which will also improve the synchronization of the model with other “apple” gadgets. Experts believe that the quality of communication will be improved and the new phone will be equipped with LTE chips that work with all types of networks. It is still unclear which of the industry giants the company will work with in this direction. But according to unconfirmed information, negotiations have begun with Intel. In the event that agreements are reached, we can expect an improvement in the quality of the mobile Internet. In terms of power, the newest phone of 2016, the iPhone7, will be even better. There are also rumors that on the "seven" it is possible to replace the A9 processor with one manufactured by Intel.

"Remix" of the popular model from LG.

The Flex 3 from LG is another model that will be new in 2016 phones. Reviews of the most anticipated smartphones have already dubbed it one of Apple's competitors. This phone will be an upgraded version of LG's flexible model that was launched in 2014. Fans of unusual gadgets appreciated the discovery of the company. Many liked the unconventional curved design of the phone. Together with high functionality, this allowed him to occupy his niche in this price segment.

Distinctive features

So how are LG's development engineers planning to surprise their fans this time? The screen of the novelty of smartphones in 2016 will be the same as before - 6-inch. The beauty is that they promise to make it not only curved, but also folding. It is clear that this is not an innovative development of the company, but still this pleasant surprise will surely please fans of the model. In general, the design of the smartphone is promised to be more ergonomic. The protective layer that will cover the back panel will delight fans. It is assumed that the material from which it will be made will tighten minor scratches. The possibility of the retina. The list of new mobile phones in 2016 would not be complete without LG's Flex 3, especially considering that the smartphone may have a retinal scanning system. This feature will be available in conjunction with the ability to scan a finger. Improved quality of photography, clear and colorful pictures are promised to buyers. The main camera, most likely, will have a resolution of 17-20 megapixels, front - 5 megapixels. Of particular interest is the possibility of creating a 3D photo, as well as a picture stabilization system, which they promise to equip the smartphone with.

"All-terrain" model

The gadget must be waterproof, shock and dust resistant. How far the promises will be kept is not yet clear, but if LG does the job, it will seriously improve the life of the phone and its visual appeal. The phone, by the way, will have its own memory of 4 GB, the work of the processor promises to be operational and uninterrupted. It is reported that it will consume a quarter less energy, which means that the battery will last longer.

Dual-screen surprise from LG - model V10.

Another novelty of cell phones in 2016, which came out at the very end of the current year, is a newfangled stylish gadget from LG V10. A smartphone with two screens will appear in Russia very soon. The main screen of the phone is 5.7 inches, has a resolution of 2560X1440 pixels. The small screen (2.09 inches) is secondary. Its resolution is much smaller - only 160X215 pixels. It is designed to show notifications, information about incoming calls, etc. An additional screen is located above the main one, but it works completely independently. Perhaps this is the main distinguishing feature of this phone model from all other new phones in 2016.

What is V10 from LG, you ask? We answer:

Metal case. LG V10 should be durable thanks to the new body. The gadget is based on Android. It has a large amount of RAM - 4 GB and 64 GB of external memory. Those who are used to storing a lot of information on their cell phone will like that the phone is equipped with the ability to use micro-sd cards, due to which the memory can be expanded. Two cameras provide high quality photos and videos. The main one is 16 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels. With this phone, you will surely be able to take unforgettable selfies and shoot picturesque panoramic photos.

Another "bomb" from Samsung.

Another novelty of phones in 2016, without which the review would be incomplete, is a smartphone from Apple's main competitor, Samsung. This time, the company that creates “smart” cell phones on the Android platform promises to surprise its fans not only with the appearance of the phone, but also with its functional characteristics. The Galaxy S7 is still in development, and it is already predicted to be an unprecedented success. This new phone in 2016 promises to be the best-selling in the Samsung lineup.

New options from Samsung

Metal case. From the seventh attempt, the manufacturer promises to make Galaxy smartphones completely metal. Thus, they hope to prolong its life in the most severe operating conditions. Visually, this will bring the smartphone closer to business-class phones. Big screen. This time, the Galaxy S7 display will be larger than all the latest models. Its resolution will be 3840 x 2200 and will make the phone a unique model in its segment. High speed processor. Samsung has promised that Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 will be even faster. The memory increased to 5 GB will allow you not to “hang” from the activation of a large number of applications. The camera will also be improved. Capabilities of shooting in 3D mode, image stabilization system and auto quality enhancement will allow you to achieve new heights in using the camera. The ability to shoot video in Full HD mode at 1080p quality. The novelty of 2016 cell phones will be available in two variants - Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. The second model, according to experts, will be in a higher price segment than the first.

Updated gadget Sony Xperia Z5

The start of sales of another new phone from Sony is scheduled for 2016. Judging by the announcements, the manufacturing company is interested in becoming a serious competitor to all other market participants, and therefore surprises are expected from the new model of its smartphone. It is already known that when developing new phones in 2016, Sony engineers focused on the appearance of the phone, without forgetting about the functionality. The rectangular body of the device will have smoothed, but not completely rounded edges. Unlike all other market participants, Sony in 2016 is going to release 3 Xperia Z models at once - Compact, Standard and Ultra. In the first modification, the display will be 5.1 inches in size, in the next - 5.5 inches, and in the maximum - 5.9 inches. They promise to make the quality of the picture so high that even connoisseurs of deep and clear pictures will be delighted.

Technological and design surprises from Sony:

Sony Xperia Z5 boasts high performance and fast data transfer. A powerful battery should guarantee trouble-free operation of the smartphone in any conditions. Its battery will allegedly last up to 36 hours with active use. An improved quality camera will become a multimedia feature of the gadget. The main one will be 28 megapixels, the front one will be 5 megapixels. Lighting effects and stabilizing filters will help to make each photo a small masterpiece, close to the quality of a professional image. This time the manufacturer makes a separate emphasis on the strength of the phone. They promise that he survives a short stay in the water and a blow when falling from a height of human growth. Protect from dust should be a modern design with a minimum of connectors and cavities.

HTC One M10: under the guise of a business class.

Another mobile novelty of 2016 is a “remix” of a popular model from HTC. The appearance of the phone will be like that of modern business-class models. Smooth lines, ergonomic design will distinguish it from the general background of similar gadgets. Manufacturers expect this thin and light phone to appeal to demanding entrepreneurs and young trendy teenagers alike. Eye Scanning and Rugged Body Like many other manufacturers, HTC plans to focus on the phone's durability with the new One. Despite the fact that it is promised to be equipped with a thin body, it should be harder than all previous versions. To do this, it will be covered with a two-layer high-strength composite material, which should protect against damage when dropped. From pleasant lotions: new phones 2016 HTC One M10 will be equipped with the option of scanning the retina. To do this, it will install a high-precision Retina scanner. By the way, this opportunity will appear in the models of this manufacturer for the first time. But it remains to be seen if the finger-scan option that distinguishes many other 2016 models will be available to customers.

The concept of the updated One.

This new 2016 phone that we've reviewed just for you will have: A faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 812 processor. A powerful new battery. According to unofficial information, the phone will be equipped with a new wireless charging function. This option is a hallmark of expensive gadgets. Fast charging capability. For busy people, this feature can be called indispensable. High definition camera. Main - 27 MP, frontal - 10 MP. According to experts, both of them are likely to have several special modes, an image stabilization option. The phone is also said to have laser autofocus, a feature that helps keep photos sharp.

HTC Desire 728G Dual SIM

this year, it can be safely called a novelty of 2016 phones. Manufacturers promise that the gadget will work fast enough - the amount of RAM is 1.5 GB, the user memory is 8 GB. The high quality of the picture should please fans of beautiful photos and unusual videos. The screen resolution on which they can be viewed is 1280x720 pixels. And the cameras (main 13MP, front 8MP) will allow you to create high-definition images.

Features of smartphone from Taiwan:

The phone is distinguished by the presence of two SIM cards that work simultaneously. Those who have already tried the phone note good acoustics, which means that listening to music and watching clips will be a real pleasure for the owners of this gadget. Consumers are promised the quality of shooting that is available to owners of professional SLR cameras. It is expected that the main camera of the "seven" will have 21 megapixels, the front one - 5.