Flagship smartphones of 2017
The review of the TOP-15 flagship models of the year is dedicated to devices from eminent, and only beginning to gain popularity, manufacturers.
As you can see from the list of devices, most of them are Chinese gadgets.
If 10 years ago Chinese phone associated with a fake of a popular original or a faceless device up to 2-3 thousand rubles, today it is a high-tech and individual device that not only does not resemble popular models, but is also largely considered their killer in terms of power and design.
In this review, you will learn about 15 models that can be safely called the best on the market that were presented in 2017.
The flagship smartphone killer of 2018, which broke in the second half of this year, is rightfully recognized as the Honor 9 phone model.
Since summer sales, this phone has received more than 80% of user approvals. The device is produced by the already famous Huawei brand.
It includes not only a stylish ceramic case with a special protective coating, but also a flagship filling, which, according to the test results, is far ahead of other devices.
Specifications
In addition, the device has 2 main cameras instead of one..
Summing up, therefore, the gadget can be concluded that the company diligently developed the device, as evidenced by a powerful processor of its own design, as well as a ceramic case and 18 layers of tempered glass.
For the price segment up to 30 thousand rubles, it is rare to find an android device that would not only look attractive and unusual, but also have powerful hardware and a high-quality camera.
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The flagship smartphones of 2018 are also complemented today by a brand that traces its history of mobile gadgets back to the early 2000s.
And today, Asus never ceases to amaze users with its technological innovations.
The brand went down in history as the first company that at the beginning of the 2000s was ready to launch budget model tablet and smartphone with Acer.
As a result, after a new appearance on the market, this brand decided to continue its history of innovator and experimenter and created a model that, in addition to good performance and unusual design, has a number of innovations that you will not find in other flagship smartphones, which ensured the place of this mobile phone in the review.
Specifications
Motorola is the first flagship that uses systems such as the presence of three microphones.
Thanks to this, the conversation on the phone is very clear.
The company also decided to introduce more rear panel change systems. The body of the model is completely made of durable aluminum alloy.
However, the 1 mm thick back cover can be changed using a special mount. Model covers are also included.
Instead, there may be additional components in the form of a projector or a second battery for the device.
Such innovations significantly distinguish the model from the monitored ones.
Another Chinese flagship killer smartphone of 2018 is the Meizu model.
For many years now, the company has been presenting many interesting new products that have repeatedly become leaders in the sales market.
The latest model surprises with its innovations. So the company decided to make changes to the back panel and make it more functional for use.
Inspired by the results of Yota, Meise introduced not a monochrome, but a liquid crystal display with a touch control sensor.
Such a screen allows users to not only display notifications and scroll through tracks while listening to the playlist, but also take high-quality selfies in portrait mode.
Specifications
- Support for Android systems version 7 - x;
- Eight-core processor with a clock frequency of 1.6 to 2.4 GHz;
- Duplicated GPU;
- Volume random access memory in 4 gigabytes;
- High-quality screen from Samsung company with a diagonal of 5.2 inches;
- Protective glass;
- Active fingerprint scanner;
- Two main cameras of 12 megapixels;
- 16 megapixel front camera;
- Battery capacity 3500 mAh.
The model is available in three colors - red, black, gold. It is made from a special aluminum alloy.
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An interesting model that was purposefully designed to bypass such world hits as iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7.
Therefore, the model has many external and internal similar features, which in many respects are even higher than those of the device developers themselves.
The model is attractive with its metal on the back side and ceramic on the front side of the cases.
The screen of the device is completely covered with a protective layer.
There are no active control buttons on the front panel. Instead, they are replaced by touch.
The fingerprint scanner is located on the rear panel, right below the camera.
Many users at first could not get used to such an exotic location of the reading sensor, but over time it was noted that such an arrangement was even more comfortable.
Specifications
- Protective screen 5.5 inches;
- Ten-core processor with a clock speed of 2.1 GHz per core;
- Powerful graphics accelerator;
- Support for Android systems of the latest generation;
- 64 gigabytes of own memory.
With such a serious filling in terms of performance, the model weighs only 175 grams. P
users are provided with a large color palette and many various devices and gadgets that can be easily synchronized with this model.
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Continuation of the stylish flagship series.
Nova 2 has become an interesting device that has a large number of color styles and a more elaborate design compared to the previous model.
Specifications
- Housing material aluminum alloy and protective glass;
- Support for operating systems Android 7 generation and above;
- Support for all modern networks and types of communication;
- Eight-core processor with a clock frequency of cores from 1.4 to 2.3 gigahertz;
- 4 gigabytes of RAM;
- Own memory 64 gigabytes;
- Latest generation graphics accelerator;
- Screen size 5 inches;
- Special oleophobic coating;
- Front camera 8 megapixels;
- The battery capacity of the gadget is 2950 mAh.
The powerful filling of the model allows it to work in multitasking mode.
With its lightness and thinness, the smartphone can hold a battery charge up to 48 hours.
For a low price, the user gets a stylish gadget with performance for several years to come.
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This year, competition to already established companies in the market mobile devices decided to make a young Wileyfox.
If a few years ago its devices could not be called flagships by any parameters, today it is not just a full-fledged modern smartphone, but a gadget with excellent performance and high quality.
Specifications
- Operating system Android 6.1;
- Eight-core processor at 1.6 GHz clock speed;
- 2 gigabytes of RAM;
- Screen diagonal 5 inches;
- Screen protector;
- Main camera 12 megapixels;
- Front camera 8 megapixels;
- Support for micro memory cards;
- Fingerprint scanner;
- Battery 2700 mAh.
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Chinese flagship smartphones of 2018, which have become popular all over the world and have a large number of positive feedback, complements the model from the company.
The device, especially in black, vaguely resembles a mobile phone Apple iPhone 7 plus.
However, this is only externally, inside there are cardinal differences that are much better than the popular American brand.
Specifications
- The body is made of laminated glass;
- Installed system Android 7.1;
- Support for 2 SIM cards;
- Eight-core processor at 2.2 GHz per core;
- Built-in memory 128 gigabytes;
- RAM 6 gigabytes;
- Screen diagonal 5.5 inches;
- Front camera 8 MP;
- Rear camera 12 MP;
- Battery 3350 mAh.
The model comes in a large color palette. The elaborate design makes it attractive for both boys and girls.
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Recently went on sale, and the first batch sold out in just 3 minutes.
The excitement caused a new breakthrough in face identification and completely, which, in addition, does not have any keys on the front panel, even touch ones.
Specifications
- Quad-core processor with a clock frequency of 2.4 GHz;
- Own graphics processor;
- The amount of RAM is 3 gigabytes;
- Own memory up to 256 gigabytes;
- operating room iOS system 11;
- Display diagonal 5.8 inches
- Main camera 12 megapixels;
- Front camera 7 megapixels;
- Fingerprint scanner;
- Battery 2990 mAh.
Everything is perfect in this mobile phone, except for one thing - this is its price. In many technologies used in the gadget, it is ahead of its competitors by a whole year.
The facial recognition system will appear in them not earlier than in a year, and maybe longer.
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Unboxing the iPhone X
Distinguishes the model from all previous unusual cases and a limited series.
The device was released at the end of September and proved to be excellent on the market.
Specifications technical
- Android version 7.1;
- Display diagonal 5.5 inches;
- RAM 8GB;
- Built-in memory 128 gigabytes;
- Eight-core processor with a clock frequency of up to 2.45 gigahertz;
- Slot for 2 SIM cards;
- Main and front camera 16 megapixels;
- The battery capacity is 3300 mAh.
Although there is a slight overlap with the design of the iPhone series, the OnePlus 5 has many individual advantages.
Its high performance and excellent quality materials eliminate quite a few competitors in the flagship market.
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LG G6
Another interesting novelty from the Korean manufacturer in 2017.
The model is made in a stylish ceramic case and has excellent technical data allowing it to be considered in this top.
Specifications
- Product materials metal frame ceramics glass;
- OS Android 7.0;
- Four core processors at 2.4 GHz per core;
- 4 gigabytes of RAM;
- 64 gigabytes of own memory;
- Slot for memory cards up to 2 terabytes;
- 13 megapixel main camera;
- 8 megapixels front camera;
- The battery capacity is 3300 mAh.
Specifications
- Housing material aluminum alloy;
- Operating system Android version 6;
- Quad core processor;
- Powerful video accelerator;
- RAM 4 gigabytes;
- Own memory 64 gigabytes;
- Screen with a diagonal of 5.15 inches;
- Rear camera 12 megapixels;
- Front camera 4 megapixels;
- Battery capacity 3200 mAh.
If you need an inexpensive and powerful phone in terms of performance, then this model will be an excellent solution for many users.
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Xiaomi Mi5s - 2 months of use
In addition to products from the smartphone company, the flagships of 2018 were also visited by a model from the company.
Surely each of us, studying information about a particular mobile phone, met the phrase “smartphone flagship”. Lenovo K900, Apple iPhone 6S and many other models often refer to this term. At the same time, ordinary users do not always understand how such a mobile phone differs from others, what they should expect when purchasing categories.
In this article we will tell and analyze how it differs from simple devices. We will also give examples of phones that can definitely be called “flagships” and explain why.
The concept of "flagship"
The term itself, to which the article is devoted, comes from the phrase “flagship”. So characterize one of the ships that exercises command.
By analogy, this term, transferred to the mobile market, can refer to one - the most prestigious, productive, expensive device. Thus, the developer company claims: “This phone is a flagship. It is more powerful, faster and more convenient than all the others.” Buyers, in turn, can focus on such a model and make their choice either in favor of it, or another, cheaper device.
A review of smartphones shows that the flagship, as a rule, is released in the form of some kind of unique technological solution and appears as a novelty. Due to this, an artificial demand for this device is created. The tools for promoting such a phone include a massive advertising campaign. How to find out what a flagship smartphone is in each specific line of devices, read on.
Criteria for evaluation
In fact, with the search criteria for the flagship model, everything is quite simple. Most often, the price set by the manufacturer can serve as a hint. After all, it is logical that the most advanced and powerful phone will also be the most expensive.
In addition to the price, attention should be paid to the technical parameters. This concept includes such indicators as the performance of the processor device, the amount of RAM, the number of cores and their type), its life (this is affected by battery capacity), the operating system and a number of other options. All this is indicated in the description for each phone - and according to these indicators, you can confidently identify the best flagship smartphones.
You can guess which model is the flagship, and by the date of its release and presentation of the device. Of course, the most advanced, powerful and expensive phones- always new. Smartphone flagships are constantly updated in order to diversify the range and, in addition, stimulate additional sales. You don't need to look far for an example - look at Apple, which releases a new model every six months, creating a real sensation.
Who is cooler?
In fact, it is difficult to compare flagship smartphones and say which one is cooler. And the thing is that almost any of the most advanced phones is equipped with the most high-tech stuffing - a new processor, a colorful display, a strong battery and an advanced durable casing. Due to this, each such device is “the best”. Therefore, the difference between those that are released in one period of time (say, in a period of 1-2 months) lies solely in the company that developed it, and in its vision of the “ideal smartphone”. In all other respects, almost all flagships are the same.
Marketing
True, there is another point of view on this issue. Some analysts of the mobile device market argue that the concept itself, which we are talking about in the article, does not exist. They explain what a flagship smartphone is by saying that it is a marketing decision to “promote” one specific model in all sorts of ways. In fact, a phone with strong characteristics and high-quality (according to the developers) design is taken and actively advertised. For this, of course, it is called the “flagship” to show: this is the best that a user can get.
If you look at this category of phones from this point of view, then you really should review the flagships - smartphones positioned as the “coolest” by their manufacturer.
Characteristic
In order for the user to understand more about the flagships, in the framework of the article we will short review some of the more famous models. All of them are widely advertised in the media and various reviews, and some have been heard for more than a year. Thus, a review of smartphones in this category will give us the opportunity to compare them and perhaps even choose the best one.
Apple iPhone 6S
Of course, we will start with the world famous iPhone. It is considered that this phone is the best in the world in all categories, and it is the embodiment of simply the most advanced technologies available to mankind.
But it's not. The device is certainly good, but it is also “just a phone”. The device works on the A9 processor, consisting of two cores. Despite their small number (as it may seem to users of Android gadgets), the phone shows simply miracles of performance. In addition to speed, it also gives you the opportunity to enjoy a flawless design (smooth shapes, brushed metal, iOS 9 graphics) and useful options like unlocking the screen using Touch ID.
What is there to describe - the iPhone is the most popular device, despite its high cost in relation to other phones. Obviously, for a reason.
Sony Xperia Z3+DS
Not only Apple has its cool phones. Take, for example, Sony. The flagship smartphone in its line is the Xperia Z3+ DS. Although the device is built on Android and does not have an “apple” logo on the back cover, it costs a little less than the iPhone. Ask why so?
Well, we won't talk about the design for a long time - and it's clear that the device is presented in a beautiful, framed metal case, which is pleasant to hold in your hand. In addition, there is a powerful eight-core processor (each 4 cores have a clock speed of 1.5 GHz and 2 GHz). This device will definitely not hang, slow down or fail, you can be sure!
Further, we can mention the complete waterproofness of the case - if you drop your Sony into a puddle, you should not panic. There is also a powerful 20-megapixel camera and a colorful Triluminos Display for viewing photos in the best quality.
Again, since this is a flagship, the price goes up to $800.
LG G4
Another interesting Android model was developed by LG. It sells for the same price as the previous phone and costs around $800. At the same time, the phone has its advantages, the most obvious of which is the design. It can be seen that the developers have done a good job of creating the concept of a “phone for the successful”. In particular, the leather insert on the rear panel looks interesting, and even pleasant to the touch.
In addition to it, you can point to a high-quality screen with a display with a density of 543 pixels per inch. This is a lot - the quality of the image on the device corresponds to the quality of the picture on the leaflets that are handed out to you near the metro.
The performance of the model is also on the level - 6 cores with a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz allow you not to worry about system requirements before launching another colorful game.
Still, according to customer reviews, the phone has an excellent body build, a high-performance camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels and a laser autofocus function. Rest assured that the gadget takes the best pictures that you can imagine on a device of this class. Look at the LG G4 and you will understand
Samsung
Of course, the Korean corporation Samsung also has a flagship device. We are talking about a model that was presented shortly before the article was written. What is remarkable in Samsung phones- this is the positioning of each of the presented versions of devices as the “best” in a particular class. For example, the A7 is currently the best in the “budget flagship smartphone” category (because it only costs about $400).
There is also the Galaxy S6 (it was already mentioned by us at the very beginning of the article). This device will cost almost $ 1,100, because it is even better equipped than the same iPhone 6S. Let's say it has a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a high-quality picture and a pixel density of 577 ppi.
There is also a super-powerful eight-core processor (4 cores with a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz and 2.1 GHz). In addition, the developers have paid special attention to the design of the device, the materials from which the phone is made.
Finally, another flagship device from the Koreans is the Samsung Note Edge. It also has strong performance, but is presented in a different class of gadgets - with a 5.6-inch display (like the A7, but more expensive).
In fact, the Korean giant is trying to occupy all niches at once, presenting phones in different classes. We can judge this at least by the number of devices produced by the company on a regular basis. Samsung has several dozen models that are constantly being updated and replaced by other, newer ones. There is a constant rotation, in which flagships can also be seen.
Lenovo P90
Not all "top" devices are offered at the highest possible price. There is, for example, the Chinese flagship of smartphones, which was released by Lenovo. This is the P90 model, priced at $400. The device is equipped with powerful cameras (13 and 5 megapixels), a quad-core processor from Intel, a colorful display that operates on Full HD technology.
Together with a 4000 mAh battery, the phone offers the user exactly the set that is needed to perform basic tasks. Both the functionality and the speed of the model make it an indispensable assistant in any situation.
HTC One M9
HTC has also recently unveiled its flagship, the One M9. It will cost the buyer more than the previously presented phone - $ 900. But the device has an even more powerful “heart” (4 cores at 2 GHz, and 4 at 1.5 GHz), a high-quality 20-megapixel camera, a memory card slot, and a 2840 mAh battery. These technical parameters make the device very convenient and “nimble” in everyday use.
As for additional options, they include an attractive metal case (built according to the “tiered” principle), a camera lens, a magnetic sensor, and more.
However, as for this flagship, the reviews about it are not the most flattering. There are a lot of comments that the device is heating up, or that the lens glass is glued crookedly on it. Of course, such defects should not be on the best device in the lineup.
Huawei Ascend Mate7
Another Chinese manufacturer, Huawei, also has a flagship. The company is releasing the Ascend Mate7, a business smartphone priced at $550-600. The device, like those described above, is offered with an 8-core processor capable of switching between cores in the process of performing tasks. This ensures maximum performance.
As for additional options, it is available, for example, the ability to unlock the screen by touching the back cover of the device. The thing is that it has a special sensor that can accurately read the user's fingerprint data. A decent response to the sensor on the Home button (like the iPhone and Samsung).
conclusions
In the article, we have described some of the most common top models of devices on the market. As you can see, they all have advanced technical stuffing, presented in the form powerful processor, high-quality camera and display, capacious battery. Also, which is typical, in the “flagships” they also rely on additional options. For example, this is the design of the device, its ergonomics, interface, some functions that make everyday operations that we carry out with a smartphone easier and more accessible.
In fact, the flagship differs from the usual device only in the set of these very “additions” and, of course, in the level of performance. If you need a phone for some more mundane purposes - communication and banal surfing the net, then it is not necessary to purchase a “top-end” model. And, on the contrary, if you want to get the best copy of those that are present in the manufacturer's lineup in order to work with the most productive and stylish device, take the “flagship” - you will not regret it.
Most smartphone manufacturers highlight top-end devices in their product line that they pin their hopes on. Such devices are usually called flagships. The flagship is a smartphone that is distinguished by advanced functionality and equipment that surpasses other models of the manufacturer. The term has migrated from the navy, where the flagship is the most powerful ship in the squadron, on board of which the command is located.
The flagship does not necessarily combine all the best of the mobile world. If the manufacturer is engaged in the production of budget handsets (like many Chinese companies), then the flagship can also correspond to the middle class. This state of affairs can be observed, for example, in Philips or Fly. Their tops can only compete with the "average" Samsung or LG. Nevertheless, these are full-fledged flagships against the backdrop of the most massive low-cost smartphones for 100-300 dollars.
In their advanced smartphones, manufacturers strive to embody all the achievements and new technologies that are ready for practical use. If the company has its own powerful research base, then the latest developments are used. Companies that use components from third party developers do not have access to them. In this case, the best parts that are freely available are used. Processor suppliers are companies such as Qualcomm or MediaTek, memory is purchased from Samsung, Hynix or Elpida, and displays are purchased from Sharp, Samsung, JDI or LG.
Samsung flagship series
Samsung is the number one flagship manufacturer in the smartphone world. Top-end devices of the company are such not only in the model range of the manufacturer, but also in the whole market. This is possible thanks to the concentration of huge resources, the presence of its own divisions for the development and production of components, as well as large-scale financing.
In their flagships, Samsung installs the fastest RAM and permanent memory, the latest Exynos Octa processors, Super AMOLED screens of ultra-high (2.5K) resolution and high-quality cameras. All these details of smartphones are made by Samsung independently and are not available to other companies until the jackpot is hit with sales of new products.
Samsung flagship series from Galaxy S (2010) to Galaxy S6 (2015)
Samsung's flagship is the Galaxy S line of smartphones. The top phablets belong to the series Galaxy Note. It is in these smartphones that the main achievements are concentrated.
Flagships from Apple
Apple has a different approach in terms of releasing flagships. Unlike the same Samsung, the company does not have its own production facilities. Components are supplied by third-party contractors, they are also involved in the assembly. As a result, Apple does not have the opportunity to put the most advanced parts. Yes and the lineup, against the background of competitors, looks more modest. Therefore, there are no obvious flagships among the iPhone. Almost every iPhone (with the exception of models positioned as budget, like 5C or SE) can be called a flagship.
Not having the opportunity (and even a special desire) to implement new technologies “in the forefront”, Apple prefers to work on the quality of implementation. The company's policy is that it is better to deliberately implement a proven technology than to experiment with a new one and "catch" bugs in it. Therefore, the iPhone is the flagship, despite the fact that “on paper” its characteristics can be attributed to the middle class at most.
Other flagship smartphones
LG launches flagship smartphones in the G line, where it also embodies cutting-edge developments in the field of screens and cameras. Until 2016, Sony promoted the Xperia Z series, which also installed the best displays (up to 4K) and cameras (up to 22 MP) of its own production. The Xperia X series is now flagship.
Other companies do not have such a powerful production and research base, therefore they are forced to use third-party developments. The only exception is Huawei, which makes Kirin processors themselves. HTC until 2016 produced top smartphones in the One M series, but the latest flagship of 2016 is called the HTC 10, without additional letters.
The most difficult thing is to determine the flagships of the Chinese. If Xiaomi and Meizu are still easy with this (Mi and MX series, respectively), then Lenovo, ZTE, Huawei, Oppo do not release special series, which include only pronounced flagships. And a wide range of models does not allow unequivocally to single out the “most-most” smartphone of the company.
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The arms race in the smartphone market is an exciting process that leaves few indifferent. Presentations of such giants as Apple or Samsung in recent years have become central events in the cultural life of all mankind, and how tomorrow will look depends on their outcome.
In order to keep up with the course of history, we have collected and analyzed the most significant models of the most famous brands for today and present the flagship smartphones of 2018-2019 to your court, which will surprise you a lot if you have not updated your mobile device for a long time.
No. 10 - Meizu Pro 7
Price: 32,000 rubles 
Ever since the mobile phone market has been changed once and for all by the advent of first iPhone, the topic of design was by and large removed from the agenda. No, of course, every year gadgets become more and more perfect, fit an increasingly incredible screen into a compact body, experimented with colors and materials, but in general, we haven’t seen anything radically new for a long time. Meizu developers decided to break the peace and released a device with a second screen on the rear panel, which caused discussions that have not subsided so far about whether this makes practical sense or whether Chinese engineers were just trying to stand out from the competition.
Well, it turned out to stand out, but not only by the display. Chinese flagship smartphones in 2018-2019 have ceased to look like amusing imperfections, Meizu Pro 7 combines high-performance hardware with stylish design and amazing ergonomics, the quality of the dual camera module does not leave you indifferent, and the sound is not inferior to many players. In general, the model is extremely interesting and worth the money.
№9 - Nubia Z17
Price: 28,000 rubles 
An excellent device from a brand that is not yet too well-known in Russia. Working for latest version operating system Android, Z17 for quite reasonable money offers top-end hardware, namely the eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 2450 MHz with graphics accelerator Adreno 540, which can easily cope with the novelties of the gaming industry on maximum settings, as well as 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 internal memory - very good.
Although the cost of the phone is less than that of the flagships of other companies, the Nubia device has a full range of the most advanced technologies and functions, the owner of the phone has NFC, excellent cameras, high-quality protection against moisture and dust, and much more.
#8 – Xiaomi Mi6
Price: 28,000 rubles
The Xiaomi brand, which has earned incredible popularity in Russia, has so many different lines of its smartphones that it is not so easy to choose which model is the flagship. The best hardware available on the market provides the gadget with a considerable margin of safety - there will not be games soon that will not have enough resources at the disposal of the phone. The display of the novelty deserves special attention - Chinese engineers decided to leave experiments with aspect ratio and framelessness for other models, and in Mi6 they implemented many unique technologies that are responsible for matching the picture to the wishes of the owner of the device.
Fast, extremely autonomous and very effective, Xiaomi Mi6 broke into the leaders of sales in the domestic market as soon as it appeared in the public domain. If you are a longtime fan of the brand - you already know everything, but if you are still skeptical - it's time to try and see for yourself the quality of Xiaomi products.
#7 - OnePlus 5T
Price: 36,000 rubles 
Gloriously noisy this year, the smartphone, which seriously shook the position of the permanent market leaders in the face of Samsung and Apple. The filling is the best, the six-inch AMOLED display has almost no bezels and looks truly impressive, the main dual camera module shows results no worse than top-end camera phones. High-quality and deep sound, all the necessary wireless interfaces, excellent autonomy with modest dimensions - this year there were much fewer claims to this smartphone than to competitors.
The main and only disadvantage of the device is the strange policy of Russian retailers, who set the price one and a half times higher than Chinese and foreign stores. If online shopping isn't a dark forest for you, then getting the OnePlus 5T could be your best buy of the year.
#6 - Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Price: 48,000 rubles 
The Russian buyer has always had a special attitude towards Sony products, and therefore, despite the ever-inflated price, smartphones Sony Xperia consistently had a high share of sales. With Xperia XZ Premium, everything is not so simple, yes, if you are looking for a phone with a powerful camera, then as before Sony branded equipment shows impressive results, the Cyber Shot camera is quite capable of replacing a camera and a camcorder even if you are a very demanding photography lover, but otherwise have questions.
The design is made in a classic style, so fans of the brand will not be disappointed, but for the rest, the model may seem seriously outdated. Top-end hardware, but on the same filling, many competitors show better performance. The sound is traditionally good, but the volume could have been increased, but the screen did not disappoint. A masterpiece for Sony fans and a controversial flagship for the rest.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
#5 - HTC U11
Price: 36,000 rubles 
This manufacturer has lost its once leading position, and on the example of this flagship, the reason for this is clear. Everything in it is made at a solid solid level, they didn’t save on hardware either, but the smartphone does not have a single one that distinguishes it from competitors strong point. Iron is the strongest and well optimized? Yes, but all the representatives of this list have the same, and some squeeze more out of it. The display is of high quality and shows a wonderful picture? Yes, but against the backdrop of huge diagonals and complete framelessness, the HTC U11 looks modest.
Happy with the camera, not having their own unique hardware HTC has been able to achieve great results thanks to software improvements, but many still shoot just as well. In other words, we have an excellent smartphone, but it is unlikely that anyone other than long-term fans of the brand will decide to buy it.
#4 - LG V30
Price: 48,000 rubles 
The new flagship from the South Korean manufacturer was really able to encroach on the seemingly unshakable dominance of Samsung and Apple, the phone has already spent enough time in public access and hasn't raised any complaints so far. The screen looks the best on the market, the minimal bezels and image quality impress even advanced users. The performance is quite competitive with the same iPhone X, which costs almost 30,000 rubles more, and besides, it has a lot of complaints from buyers.
Another aspect where the V30 is quite possibly the best device on the market today is sound. No one has such depth and quality today, and all thanks to a separate sound processor that has no analogues among mobile devices. A very strong model that will remain a priority for many buyers until the release of the new generation from Samsung.
#3 – Huawei Mate 10 Pro
Price: 39,000 rubles 
The new flagship from Huawei impressed the community not only with the highest characteristics of the filling and even more advanced functionality of the proprietary shell, but also relied on the development of neural networks, which other manufacturers are still handling very carefully. Artificial intelligence in the description of the gadget is not mentioned for a red word, its activity invisibly accompanies you while using your smartphone all the time, it is especially successful in coping with tasks related to photo and video shooting.
The device not only surprises with its innovative developments, but also with dignity withstands comparisons with flagships from other giants, the performance shown in various benchmarks is not inferior to either Samsung or Apple.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
#2 – Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Price: 54 000 rubles 
Despite the fact that almost a year has passed since the release of this model, it has not lost its relevance and to this day leads various sales tops. Of course, to no small extent this is due to the popularity of the brand, but the technical relevance of the smartphone is amazing - for a whole year we have not seen a device that is even slightly superior in performance to the Galaxy Note 8, and there is no need to talk about design - every second Chinese company sees its debt to release a model exactly copying this flagship.
Of course, only a few weeks remain for this device as a flagship, at the end of January the South Korean company promises to introduce a new generation of mobile devices, but we have never had such a long dominance of one model before.
samsung galaxy Note 8
#1 - iPhone X
Price: 79,000 rubles 
Our ranking of the best flagship smartphones 2018-2019 is completed by a new product from Apple that made a lot of noise in the fall. This year, the company presented two new models at once, and the iPhone X went on sale a little later, and therefore the excitement around was unthinkable. Whether the expectations were justified is difficult to judge, the amount of technical marriage, unusual for a manufacturer, caused a wave of indignation among buyers around the world, who stood in queues for several days in order to purchase the device.
If we close our eyes to this, then the iPhone once again amazed everyone with the ability to squeeze the maximum out of not the most perfect hardware, with new innovative ideas implemented on the basis of a proprietary shell, as well as pricing - we have not seen such expensive mass smartphones yet. There is still almost a year left before the release of the next generation, and therefore all the main tests for the brand are yet to come, the fate of the mobile device market will largely depend on how it withstands them.
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