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In the last two years or so, one word has become increasingly popular in the mobile industry: flagship.
New flagship from Samsung. What is the best flagship of 2015? Is this the new flagship of company X?

It is used everywhere, and almost every new high-quality smartphone is called a flagship. But what is a flagship smartphone really? What does this term actually mean? Are we using it correctly?

By Wikipedia, the flagship is the best on this moment a model, most importantly, produced in a specific organization.
From this it can be understood that technical characteristics do not in any way determine whether they belong to the flagships. Suppose we take the most good model from explay (Explay AIR) and with its meager characteristics, it is still a flagship, although it was not close to the same Samsung Galaxy S6.

The roots of this term go back to the navy. The word flagship originated as a naval term, used to describe the most important ship in a fleet - or the ship that carries the commander. This also explains why, especially in the mobile industry, the term has become so popular, and... abused.
If the flagship is the best and most revered vessel in the fleet at the moment, then it is natural that the company's highest-end smartphone is considered its flagship, right? In most cases, absolutely. But the term is losing its meaning, and not just because of the media.
About a month ago, everyone was expecting the release of Lumia 730 and Lumia 830. And none of them even claimed to be the flagship. If Microsoft hadn’t blurted out the slogan: “830 is the first affordable flagship.”
What does this even mean, sorry Bill, but the Lumia 935 is more like a flagship, and does it cost no less than the flagships of other companies?


Speaking in mobile phone terms, or even more specifically from Samsung's point of view, which model can we call a flagship?
Samsung releases dozens of phone models every year. Of course, only a few stand out in the endless list Samsung smartphones: Galaxy S5 and S6, Galaxy Note 4, and currently Galaxy series Alpha smartphones. Of these Galaxy, Alpha is definitely not a flagship brand.
The other two are regularly called flagships, but that can't be true, can it? There is only one flagship.

The flagship has become almost synonymous with “high class” or “premium”, it is not correct.

So how to determine such a smartphone - by specification, price, or sales volume. I think the flagship shouldn't even be absolute best phone in the company's lineup. I would say that a flagship smartphone is the one that brings the best profit and sells better than others.

Users mobile devices people often wonder what a flagship is. This term is quite often used for various consumer electronics. We often hear phrases like “flagship device,” “flagship smartphone,” and “flagship features,” but we have little understanding of what it all means. In fact, these terms do not have a clear definition, since each person may have their own understanding of the word “flagship”.

Meaning of the term

If we look at history, we can come to the conclusion that this word has nothing to do with smartphones. Initially, the flagship was the name given to the ship carrying the commander of the navy. As a rule, such a ship was marked with an officer's flag. From this we can conclude that the word “flagship” is in some sense a synonym for the word “main”. That's why flagships are usually called the most advanced mobile devices in a particular manufacturer's lineup.

If you want to better understand the meaning of a word, the first step is to turn to dictionaries to find out its official definition. It turns out that the flagship is not only a naval ship. This word can have another meaning - “the best and most important item from a system or group.”

It seems that mobile device developers have used an alternative meaning of the word to refer to their best smartphones. But the question arises whether the devices that are called flagships are really the best on the market. The problem is that mobile devices become obsolete very quickly. What's in currently considered a flagship, it may become obsolete in just a few months.

Most often, a manufacturing company uses this word to refer to a smartphone that it considers its best product at the moment. Thanks to this approach, everything immediately becomes clear. As a result, it becomes very easy to distinguish flagships from regular phones. Flagship status is automatically assigned to the company's best all-round phone and is not dependent on features or specifications. The flagship is considered the most popular device that is in demand regardless of whether it has the most advanced features. Even manufacturers of relatively cheap mobile devices have their own smartphones that also fall under this definition.

Typically, Flagship represents everything that a single company can offer within 1 phone. At the same time, the manufacturing company itself decides which device is considered the main one, effectively depriving its customers of this right. Typically, Flagship has all or most of the features that the company has developed at the time of its release. For example, samsung device Galaxy, which has 4 GB random access memory, is considered the main one, despite the fact that OnePlus 3 has 6 GB of RAM. The new flagship must have better characteristics compared to its predecessor.

Such a mobile phone will always be compared with other devices. The company is trying to make its Flagship as impressive as possible so that it looks decent against its competitors. But contrary to popular belief main phone may not always be the most expensive in the line. Recently, there has been an interesting trend where manufacturers are increasingly leaning towards so-called budget flagships. Such devices are compared not with expensive competitors’ phones, but with those devices that are in the same price range.

Since all smartphone manufacturers designate certain devices as flagships, buyers will pay attention to them first. If a phone is assigned this status, it automatically falls into a certain category, which distinguishes it from a huge variety of less popular devices. But what are the defining characteristics that earn a phone flagship status?

It can be assumed that such a smartphone must have functions that are considered standard among competitors. For example, a device with a 1080 pixel display cannot achieve Flagship status because all companies are already moving to the Quad HD standard.

Competition in the mobile device market is incredibly fierce. To attract the attention of buyers, manufacturers need to annually release smartphones that impress with an elegant design, an excellent camera and have interesting options such as identification by the user's face.

We present to you flagship smartphones of 2018 from the most famous manufacturers. We will not rank them from worst model to best, since each new product has both its own “zest” and weaknesses, which we will talk about.

Sony Xperia XZ2

Cost - 59,990 rubles.

Sony's 2018 5.7-inch flagship smartphone has the same square shape as previous models, but features curved back and rounded edges. As a result, the design looks both modern and laconic.

This phone is capable of recording 4K HDR video thanks to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845, so you can create your own content that looks great on any HDR-capable screen.

4GB of RAM is not the absolute maximum capacity for modern phones, but most users don't need more. But 64 GB of built-in data storage will not be enough. However, you can always increase your data storage by 400 GB.

With the Xperia XZ2, Sony has updated the 3D modeling feature, allowing users to create models of people, food and other objects using the 19MP rear camera in more high resolution. In addition, using the main camera you can shoot video with a resolution of 960 frames per second.

Pros:

• You can play HDR content directly on your device.
• Excellent speakers that music lovers will surely appreciate.
• Dynamic Vibration technology creates an immersive experience by adjusting vibration intensity along with volume. This works with any content that has audio.

Minuses:

• Extremely slippery.
• Not very powerful battery 3180 mAh.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

Price - 74,990 rubles for the version with 256 GB.

The S9 Plus is equipped with a dual 12-megapixel camera with autofocus, optical stabilization, and support for two apertures - f/1.5 and f/2.4. The aperture size can change automatically depending on lighting conditions.

A welcome change is the location of the fingerprint sensor. On the Galaxy S8 and Note 8, it was in the worst place imaginable - to the right of the camera sensor. It was inconvenient and not thought through at all. The sensor in the Galaxy S9 Plus is exactly where it should be - right under the camera, in the middle.

Galaxy S9 Plus has a fantastically beautiful frameless 6.2-inch display, 6 GB of RAM and from 64 to 256 GB of user data storage. The processor installed in the smartphone - Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845, makes the smartphone the most productive today.

Pros:

• One of the most beautiful smartphones on the market.
• The display is 15 percent brighter than that of the Galaxy S8 line.
• There is a headphone jack.
• There is expandable memory storage.
• The set includes headphones with Dolby Atmos support.

Minuses:

• The phone is very fragile, the display gets scratched easily, and the glass back will catch all your fingerprints.
• Battery capacity - 3500 mAh. During intensive use (video calls, social networks, sending Email, watching videos from YouTube) The Galaxy S9 Plus will last about six hours.

According to yet unconfirmed information, in August 2018 Samsung of the Year will release a new one Galaxy flagship Note 9, with fast wireless charging Qi, and a 4000 mAh battery. Previously, there were rumors that the fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy Note 9 would be built into the screen, but this assumption was not confirmed by real facts or insider information. However, Samsung may have a pleasant surprise in store for users.

Apple iPhone X

Cost: 75,432 rubles for the 256 GB version.

The list of 2018 flagship smartphones includes models that look very similar to the 5.8-inch iPhone X. And it's not surprising, since Apple's newest gadget is a radical change from previous iPhones, and it seems to be influencing the mobile device industry in the same way. just as strong as the first iPhone.

Touch ID has been removed from the iPhone X in favor of a new one biometric system Face ID security. It uses two modules to project 30,000 infrared dots onto the user's face and then reads the data to unlock the phone.

The top-end Apple A11 Bionic processor, 128 or 256 GB of flash memory and one of the best cameras (12/12 MP) according to the DxOMark rating make Apple iPhone X is an excellent choice as an executive smartphone. Unless, of course, this year the company from Cupertino presents something more stunning.

The iPhone X's 2,716mAh battery may seem small compared to other flagships, but Apple has optimized its hardware and software excellently.

Pros:

• Frameless design.
• Convenient and fast interface.

Minuses:

• No expandable memory storage.
• Face ID may have errors, although it provides facial recognition 99% of the time.

Xiaomi Mi 8

Price - from 420 dollars.

The newest Xiaomi phone comes in three variants.

1. “Regular” Xiaomi Mi 8 with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.
2. Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, which is very similar to the Mi 8, but comes with a transparent body, an in-display fingerprint scanner and 3D scanning for unlocking the user's face.
3. Mi 8 SE is a cheaper variant with a 5.88-inch screen and Snapdragon processor 710 against a 6.21-inch screen and Snapdragon 845 in the “older” versions of Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer.

On board the Mi 8 there is 6 GB of RAM and from 64 to 256 GB of flash memory. And the Mi 8 Explorer Edition comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. All three versions will not have a slot for memory expansion.

On the back there is a camera with two 12-megapixel sensors. It has optical stabilization, dual-pole autofocus and portrait mode. Among the Chinese flagship smartphones of 2018, Mi 8 has one of the best final DxOMark results for photo and video shooting - 99 points. The Korean Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus scored the same number.

The phone uses AI to detect scenes and apply best settings, as well as for portrait photography. On the front panel there is a 20-megapixel front-camera with an f/2.0 aperture that takes very bright and clear selfies.

It’s too early to talk about the pros and cons of all three Mi 8 models. They have not yet gone on sale in Russia.

Huawei P20 Pro

The average cost is 48,750 rubles.

This 6.1-inch frameless chinese smartphone is a 2018 flagship killer, both in its design and camera capabilities. The P20 Pro comes in multiple colors, including a unique "Twilight" design with a glossy blue-violet gradient that changes color depending on lighting conditions.

The model is equipped with three Leica cameras on the back side: 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP.

• The main 40-megapixel color sensor provides rich color photos.
• An additional 20-megapixel monochrome sensor captures additional detail.
• And a third 8-megapixel telephoto lens is used for additional focal length.

The 20- and 40-megapixel sensors do not have optical stabilization, but Huawei says that AI (artificial intelligence) stabilization will compensate for users' shaky hands. The smartphone also offers the world's first 5X Hybrid Zoom, which combines 3x optical zoom from the 8MP telephoto lens with additional detail from the main sensor.

The 24MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture allows you to apply various lighting effects to your photos. It also supports AI-based 3D facial modeling technology.

For photo and video shooting, Huawei P20 Pro scored 109 points in the DxOMark rating. So far this is the best result of all.

The P20 Pro comes with the hardware we've come to expect from a flagship Huawei devices. It is equipped with a fast and powerful eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset with a neural network module, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash memory, as well as a Mali-G72 MP12 video processor, which copes well with most tasks.

The new product from Huawei supports both a fingerprint sensor and face unlock function.

Pros:

• Large and very bright screen - maximum brightness of 600 nits.
• Powerful 4000 mAh battery.

Minuses:

• There is no 3.5mm headphone jack, but an adapter is included.
• Does not have expandable memory storage.

Honor 10

Price - 29,990 in the maximum configuration.

This is one of three inexpensive models in the top 10 flagship smartphones of 2018. The rating unfortunately doesn't capture the beauty of the Honor 10's shimmering back panel. The Phantom Blue version shimmers in different shades of blue and purple from different angles, while the Phantom Green was made to showcase blue and green hues reminiscent of the Northern Lights . If bright colors aren't your thing, there are Midnight Black and Glacier Gray options.

Honor 10 features a Full HD+ 5.84-inch display with a resolution of 2280x1080 and an aspect ratio of 19:9. It comes with the same HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset that powers the Honor View 10. Be it the latest games, or intense multitasking, Honor 10 will not let you down. This is partly due to the 4GB of RAM and GPU Mali-G72 MP12. Flash memory capacity ranges from 64 to 128 GB.

The device has a 16MP f/1.8 RGB primary lens and a 24MP f/1.8 monochrome sensor for added clarity and detail in images. The biggest change this year is the camera functionality (artificial intelligence - AI). To switch the camera to AI mode you need to press the corresponding button in the camera application. When activated, Honor 10 automatically changes camera settings to best capture the subject in real time. However, you cannot control this process manually.

Pros:

• Dazzling design.
• The Kirin 970 processor guarantees top performance.
• Excellent characteristics for its price.
• The camera AI really improves the photos.

Minuses:

• Slippery back cover.
• There is no OIS for the main camera.
• Battery 3400 mAh.
• There is no possibility to expand the memory.

Price: 51,990 rubles for the version with 128 GB of memory.

The new flagship of the South Korean company is a combination of the best features of the V30 and G6, plus a little from iPhone X. It features a tall and narrow 6.1-inch 19.5:9 screen with thin bezels and a notch that houses the earpiece, front camera, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.

The LG G7 ThinQ comes with the most powerful specifications available for the best flagship smartphones of 2018. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 845 processor with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory or 6/128 GB respectively.

LG phones have always been distinguished by high-quality sound and the G7 ThinQ is no exception to this rule. It boasts 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC support and DTS:X 3D Surround Sound technology. For now, this is more of a feature for the future, as the content you watch or listen to needs DTS:X support, which is not yet available.

The new product from LG now has an 8-megapixel front camera that takes selfies with good color reproduction and natural skin tones. The phone also has a portrait mode.

The main camera consists of two 16/16 MP modules. The main sensor has an f/1.6 aperture, compared to f/1.9 for the second, wide-angle sensor, as well as optical stabilization. The camera's AI can analyze the scene and the objects within it and automatically provide filters that will make the photo look better.

Pros:

• The screen brightness can be increased to 1000 nits, which is useful when reading text in direct sunlight.
• 3.5 mm headphone jack.
• Expandable memory storage.

Minuses:

• The battery capacity is only 3000 mAh. With it, the phone will work from morning to evening, but will need recharging at night.

It costs 27,980 rubles for the 128 GB version.

In April 2018, Meizu announced its new smartphone, Meizu 15. This release is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the manufacturer. The white version of the device has a luxurious ceramic lid. Other versions are content with polished aluminum.

The smartphone is equipped with a 5.46-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1080. This means it retains the 16:9 aspect ratio, but has minimal bezels, and the screen takes up 79.8% of the body.

Fingerprint sensor - no the only way unlock Meizu 15. The company also added unlocking by the owner’s face, although it does not work as fast as the 10th version of the iPhone.

Inside the device there are: a 3000 mAh battery, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and from 64 to 128 GB of internal storage without expandability.

Meizu 15 is equipped with one of the best rear cameras in its price category. The primary 12-megapixel sensor has an f/1.8 aperture, while the secondary sensor is a 20-megapixel black-and-white sensor with an f/2.6 aperture. The camera has four-axis optical image stabilization, laser autofocus, 3x hybrid zoom, and a dual-color flash with six LEDs.

There are few reviews about the smartphone yet. One of the obvious disadvantages is the lack of NFC. One of the advantages is the presence of a headphone jack.

Can be purchased for 35,990 rubles.

Soon, a version of the 6.2-inch ASUS flagship with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of flash memory will arrive in Russian stores. For now, users will have to be content with the 6/64 GB option, respectively.

By appearance ZenFone 5Z strongly resembles the iPhone X. It has a “bang” above the screen at the top, although not as large as the Apple gadget.

The smartphone is equipped with a dual rear camera (12/8 MP, main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, second - wide-angle, 120 degrees) with optical stabilization, macro photography and autofocus, card slot microSD memory, and has a headphone jack. The main camera can record 4K UHD video at 60fps.

Pros:

• Brilliant performance with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.
• Large, bright screen with rich colors.
• Excellent sound quality.

Minuses:

• Not very powerful battery with a capacity of 3300 mAh.
• No wireless charging.

Nokia 8

Price - 29,990 rubles.

The company's current favorite is the Nokia 8, which is shiny and rugged. It is clad in a metal body, has a 5.3-inch screen with a traditional aspect ratio (16:9), a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4/64 GB of RAM and ROM, respectively.

The battery capacity is quite sufficient for a small screen and a not too power-hungry processor - 3090 mAh. In addition, Nokia carried out Good work on energy consumption optimization.

Like most other flagships, Nokia 8 has a dual 13/13 MP main camera. Both the rear and front (also 13 MP) cameras are licensed by Carl Zeiss. This means that after taking a photo, the user will be pleasantly surprised by the result.

Pros:

• It is possible to expand the memory storage.
• There is a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
• Clean and modern Android interface.

Minuses:

• Poor set of camera settings. For example, you cannot adjust the exposure.
• No wireless charging.

We advise you to wait a little while purchasing Nokia 8. The fact is that, according to information from various foreign sites, the flagship Nokia 9 will be released in September this year. It will be equipped with a 5.7-inch display, the latest processor Snapdragon 845 and triple camera— 41 MP + 20 MP with an RGB sensor + 9.7 MP monochrome sensor, which allows you to increase the sharpness of the image. The front camera will have a resolution of 21 MP. Nothing is known yet about the price of the new product.

Flagship smartphones of 2017

The review of the TOP 15 flagship models of the year is dedicated to devices from famous manufacturers who are just beginning to gain popularity.

As you can see from the list of devices, most of them are Chinese gadgets.

If 10 years ago chinese phone was associated with a counterfeit 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 has no resemblance to popular models, but is also in many ways considered their killers in terms of power and design.

In this review, you will learn about 15 models that can easily be called the best on the market that were presented in 2017.

The killer smartphone flagship of 2018, which burst into 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% approval from users. The device is produced from the already famous Huawei brand.

It contains not only a stylish ceramic case with a special protective coating, but also flagship hardware, which, according to testing results, is significantly ahead of other devices.

Specifications

In addition, the device has 2 main cameras instead of one.

To summarize, therefore, the gadget can be concluded that the company diligently developed the device, as evidenced by powerful processor own design, as well as a ceramic body and 18 layers of tempered glass.

In the price segment of up to 30 thousand rubles, you can rarely find an Android device that not only looks attractive and unusual, but also has powerful hardware and a high-quality camera.

Price

The flagship smartphones of 2018 are also complemented today by the brand, which traces its history of mobile gadgets back to the early 2000s.

And today the Asus company never ceases to amaze users with its technological innovations.

The brand went down in history as the first company that, in the early 2000s, launched a budget tablet and smartphone model on the market together with the Acer company.

As a result, after reappearing 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 cannot be found in other flagship smartphones, which ensured the place of this mobile phone in the review.

Specifications

Motorola is the first flagship to use systems such as having three microphones.

Thanks to this, telephone conversations are very clear.

The company also decided to introduce systems for changing rear panels. The body of the model itself is entirely made of durable aluminum alloy.

However, the back cover, which is 1 millimeter thick, can be replaced 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 those being reviewed.

Another Chinese flagship killer smartphone of 2018 is the Meizu model.

For many years now, the company has been presenting many interesting new products, which have more than once become market leaders in sales.

The latest model surprises with its innovations. So the company decided to make changes to back panel and make it more functional for use.

Inspired by the results of Yota, Meiza introduced not a monochrome, but a liquid crystal display with a touch control sensor.

This screen allows users to not only display notifications and flip through tracks while listening to a playlist, but also take high-quality selfies in portrait mode.

Specifications

• Support for Android systems version 7 – x;
• Eight-core processor with clock speeds from 1.6 to 2.4 GHz;
• Duplicate GPU;
• The amount of RAM is 4 gigabytes;
• High-quality screen from Samsung 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.

Price

An interesting model that was designed to deliberately outperform such global hits as the 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 casing on the back and ceramic casing on the front.

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 with touch ones.

The fingerprint scanner is located on the back panel, directly below the camera.

At first, many users could not get used to such an exotic location of the reading sensor, but over time it was noted that this arrangement was even more comfortable.

Specifications

• 5.5 inch protective screen;
• Ten-core processor with a clock frequency of each core of 2.1 gigahertz;
• Powerful graphics accelerator;
• Support for latest generation Android systems;
• 64 gigabytes of own memory.

With such a serious performance filling, 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.

Price

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

• Case material: aluminum alloy and protective glass;
• Support operating systems Android 7th generation and above;
• Supports all modern networks and types of communication;
• Eight-core processor with core clock speeds 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 gadget's battery capacity is 2950 mAh.

The powerful filling of the model allows it to work in multitasking mode.

Given its lightness and thinness, the smartphone can hold a battery charge for up to 48 hours.

For a low price, the user receives a stylish gadget with performance for several years to come.

Price

This year, the young Wileyfox decided to compete with established companies in the mobile device market.

If just a few years ago its devices could not be called flagships, by any parameters, then today it is not just a full-fledged modern smartphone, and a gadget with excellent performance and high quality.

Specifications

• Operating system Android 6.1;
• Eight-core processor with a 1.6 gigahertz clock speed;
• 2 gigabytes of RAM;
• Screen diagonal 5 inches;
• Protective screen coating;
• Main camera 12 megapixels;
• Front camera 8 megapixels;
• Supports micro memory cards;
• Fingerprint scanner;
• Battery 2700 mAh.

Price

The Chinese flagship smartphones of 2018, which have become popular all over the world and have a large number of positive reviews, are complemented by a model from the company.

The device, especially in black, vaguely resembles the Apple iPhone 7 Plus mobile phone.

However, this is only externally; inside there are fundamental differences, which are in many ways even 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 gigahertz 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 sophisticated design makes it attractive to both boys and girls.

Price

Recently went on sale, and the first batch sold out in just 3 minutes.

The excitement was caused by 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 gigahertz;
• Own graphics processor;
• RAM capacity 3 gigabytes;
• Own memory up to 256 gigabytes;
• Operating system iOS 11;
• Display diagonal 5.8 inches
• Main camera 12 megapixels;
• Front camera 7 megapixels;
• Fingerprint scanner;
• Battery 2990 mAh.

In that mobile phone Everything is great, except for one thing - its price. In many of the technologies used in the gadget, it is a whole year ahead of its competitors.

They will have a facial recognition system no earlier than a year later, and maybe longer.

Price

iPhone X Unboxing

What distinguishes the model from all previous ones is its unusual cases and limited edition.

The device was released at the end of September and has proven itself on the market.

Technical characteristics

• Android version 7.1;
• Display diagonal 5.5 inches;
• RAM 8GB;
• Built-in memory 128 gigabytes;
• Eight-core processor with clock speeds up to 2.45 gigahertz;
• Slot for 2 SIM cards;
• The main and front cameras are 16 megapixels each;
• Battery capacity 3300 mAh.

Although there is slight overlap with the design of the iPhone series, OnePlus 5 has many individual advantages.

Its high performance and excellent quality materials eliminate quite a few competitors in the flagship market.

Price

OnePlus 5 review: sound, performance, battery life, network and camera again

LG G6

Another interesting new product 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 processor at 2.4 gigahertz per core;
• 4 gigabytes of RAM;
• 64 gigabytes of own memory;
• Slot for memory cards up to 2 terabytes;
• 13 megapixel main camera;
• 8 megapixel front camera;
• Battery capacity 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 diagonal 5.15 inches;
• Rear camera 12 megapixels;
• Front camera 4 megapixels;
• Battery capacity 3200 mAh.

If you need an inexpensive and powerful phone, then this model will be an excellent solution for many users.

Price

Xiaomi Mi5s - 2 months of use

In addition to products from the company, the 2018 flagship smartphones were also visited by a model from the company.

IN model range For any manufacturer, a special place belongs to flagships - devices that combine all the best that a particular company can offer. We have made for you a selection of the top flagships for the beginning of 2018, which will feature the coolest and most uncompromising smartphones on the market.

New flagships of 2018

Samsung – Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

Few releases have made as much noise lately as the Galaxy S8 from the Koreans at Samsung. Everyone was waiting for this flagship, because the public understood that the company would need to present something non-standard and 100% successful in order to rehabilitate itself for the failure with Note 7. And the expectations were justified.

The S8 was released in two versions - standard and Plus; they differ in screen diagonal: 5.8 and 6.2 inches, respectively, as well as battery capacity. And it is the screen that is the main trump card of the smartphone; the “infinite” SuperAMOLED display with Quad HD+ resolution occupies almost the entire front part of the S8, and it looks very cool.

Other characteristics do not let you down: on board the S8 there is a top-end Exynos 8895 processor, 64/4 GB of memory with support for cards up to 256 GB, a 12/8 (f/1.7) MP camera and a 3000/3500 mAh battery (depending on modifications). In terms of its totality of qualities, the S8 is superior to any other flagship on the market - this smartphone is truly the best that you can buy now.

Samsung - Galaxy S8

LG G6

The LG G6 is made in the same concept as the S8; in appearance, these smartphones are even a little similar. LG's flagship was presented earlier; it was the first device on the market with an 18:9 display ratio.