What smartphone to buy in 2019

Best cheap smartphones

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Redmi 6A can be safely advise all who want a compact and the most affordable smartphone with LTE. For its price had good characteristics: a processor 12 nm from MediaTek, 2 or 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB, 32 GB, ROM, memory card support, the chamber 13 and 5 Mn.

built-in battery capacity was 3000 mAh, which is good, considering the presence of an energy-efficient chip and IPS-display with a diagonal of 5.45 inches and a resolution of 1440 × 720 pixels.

Price: 6067 rubles.

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alcatel 3L

Another model is available with support for LTE and HD-screen format 18: 9. The smartphone features an attractive design for state employees, 2.5D-glass and the function of recognition of persons. It works on the basis of Android 8.1 Oreo.

Screen - 5.5 inches c IPS-matrix. battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Responsible for the performance quad-core processor from MediaTek, complemented by 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal.

Price: 6990 rubles.

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nokia 3.1

Compact smartphone from Nokia with an aluminum frame and casing glass Gorilla Glass on top of a 5.2-inch display. Its main feature is the support NFC, allowing the use of contactless payments through

google Pay.

Among other advantages worth mentioning front camera of 8 MP with a viewing angle of 84.6 degrees and a pure Android, which in the second quarter of 2019 must be updated to version 9.0 Pie. All this allows the model does not lose relevance.

Price: 8990 rubles.

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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)

This smartphone release in 2017, which in view of falling prices much still can be recommended to buy. He is suitable for those who are not chasing trends, and looking for a simple balanced machine for little money.

Galaxy J5 (2017) offer a streamlined metal body, the screen is Super AMOLED, two cameras 13 Megapixel, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, NFC support and a fingerprint scanner on the button below display.

Plus smartphone has received an update to Android 8.1 Oreo.

Price: 9990 rubles.

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Meizu M8 Lite

This distinguishes the classy Meizu novelty and slim body of high quality polycarbonate. The model is aimed at those who are the most important design. The smartphone is available in glossy white and matte black colors.

In addition to appearance, Meizu M8 Lite to offer a 5.7-inch display with a rather narrow for state framework, 3 GB of RAM, a fingerprint scanner and a good selfie camera with recognition function person.

Price: 10 990 rubles.

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Best Smartphones of the middle class

Xiaomi Mi A2

Despite the lack of NFC and a slot for memory card, Mi A2 remains one of the best deals in the price range up to 15 000 rubles. It is equipped with a powerful processor Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM and a high-quality dual camera sensors 12 and 20 Mn.

The battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh and supports accelerated charging Quick Charge 3.0 via USB Type-C. With all this running on pure smartphone Android, has been updated to version 9.0 Pie.

Price: from 12 725 rubles.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

more recent model Xiaomi, which in comparison to Mi A2 got a large display with a "bang", the battery on the 4000 mAh and a set of cameras. Behind - sensors 12 and Mn is 5, and in front - at the 20 and 2 Mn. An additional sensor, in both cases is to get a good background blur.

The smartphone supports dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac and even Bluetooth 5.0, but is devoid of NFC-chip. Responsible for the performance in relation to fresh Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 636, supplemented by 3 or 4 GB of RAM.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is much like its predecessor. So that those who have not got used to the cuts in displays can buy Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Price: 13 386 rubles.

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Honor 8X

Perfectly balanced model with a larger screen and a stylish design. It has advanced 12 nm processor 4 GB RAM, accumulator to 3750 mAh, a good camera main sensor 20 and selfie Mn-Mn module 16 with face recognition. NFC-enabled Google Pay too attached.

Critical deficiencies in this smartphone not. The price is quite objective, and in 2019 it is likely to fall, making the device even more attractive.

Price: 18 490 rubles.

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ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2)

This December's novelty It has all chances to become the hit of the beginning of 2019. Its main advantage was the battery at 5000 mAh, able to provide two days of full use of the device without recharging or 22 hours of continuous video playback.

C all other characteristics too, in perfect order: a 6.3-inch display with a resolution of Full HD + and glass Gorilla Glass 6, an eight Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM, 64 GB internal memory, NFC and dual chamber at 12 + 5MP. The device operates on the basis of a clean version of Android.

Price: 17 990 rubles.

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Meizu X8

This new Meizu get a screen with the minimum scope and a faint "bang". Inside it - modern and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, which is quite suitable even for top games. Complementing its 4 GB RAM and a 64 GB internal memory.

Another advantage of the smartphone is a set of chambers: double the basic 12 + 5 megapixel with DualPixel technology and front 20 megapixel. For stand-alone device responds to the battery 3210 mAh full charge which takes just 75 minutes.

Of the critical disadvantages - only the lack of NFC.

Price: 19 990 rubles.

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Xiaomi Pocophone F1

This smartphone has been and remains the best choice for those who need a top performance for minimum money. At a price of about 20 000 Pocophone F1 equipped flagship Snapdragon processor 845, which even in the most accessible version is supplemented with 6 GB of RAM.

Among other advantages should include a good sound and battery at 4000 mAh with support for fast charging Quick Charge 3.0 via USB Type-C. Oust Pocophone F1 with his position can only Pocophone F2, but the announcement is expected in the summer already.

Price: 21 119 rubles.

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Samsung Galaxy A8

Galaxy A8 was introduced at the beginning of 2018. But even after a year, he will be an attractive solution, especially considering the lower the price. In addition, it is now almost the only "middling" in the market with protection against moisture and dust to IP68 standard.

Among other features worth noting 5.6 inch AMOLED-screen signature eight-chip, double selfie camera, unlock feature in the face and all the modern communication, including NFC and Bluetooth 5.0.

Price: 23 490 rubles.

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Google Pixel 3 Lite / Pixel 3 XL Lite

Google in the spring should provide lightweight versions of flagships Pixel 3, Assured the foreign sources. Both new products will have screens without "bangs", their diagonal was 5.5 and 6 inches, respectively. Snapdragon The Snapdragon 670 or 710 may be used as the processor.

The main camera is the same as that used in the Pixel, Pixel 3 3 XL. This is a 12 megapixel sensor with optical image stabilization and a plurality of program counters. For selfie should be designed on the 8 megapixel camera. Novelty is also credited with a 3.5 mm audio jack, which in Google flagship refused.

Officially Pixel smartphones are not sold in Russia, but some online retailers will offer versions of the devices issued to markets in Europe or the United States.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

This is one of the most successful flagship Xiaomi in 2018. He received uzkoramochny FHD-display, ceramic housing, a powerful Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB of RAM, and also qualitative dual chamber sensors 12 Mn, stabilization and optical zoom double lossless quality.

Given the significantly reduce prices Mi Mix 2S looks much more attractive rather controversial slider Mi Mix 3.

Price: 25 144 rubles.

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Xiaomi Mi9

Those who wish to receive the latest flagship Xiaomi Mi should wait for the announcement of 9, to be held in the first quarter of 2019. Smartphones credited with a 6.4-inch AMOLED-display with a built-in fingerprint reader, and of course, fresh Snapdragon processor 855.

The camera may be a triple with 48 Megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor headed. Two additional sensor will target shooting with a wide angle, and optical zoom without loss of quality. Battery capacity should reach 3,700 mAh.

There are also rumors about a wireless charging, moisture protection and a price tag of around $ 550 (about 38 000).

Huawei P20 Pro

This smartphone received truly Flagship chamber with sensors 40, 20 and 8 Mn. The possibility of such a trio allowed him to become one of the best on the market fotoresheny. The most strong point here was the night mode, as well as three-time optical zoom and a ten-fold hybrid.

In addition to the camera, P20 Pro can offer quality AMOLED-display 6 GB and 128 GB of internal memory and the battery to 4000 mAh, which is only half an hour can be charged by 58%.

Price: 39 990 rubles.

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Huawei P30 / P30 Pro

In the first quarter of 2019 will present new flagship Huawei P30 and P30 Pro. If you believe the rumors, the latter got the camera with four sensors, among which will ToF-sensor (Time of Flight), used for the construction of 3D-models in the virtual and augmented reality.

The design as a whole remain unchanged, but the cut-out in the top of the screen becomes smaller and the fingerprint with the lower frame will move directly under the AMOLED-display.

About prices unavailable information. But it is hoped that the availability will be one of the main advantages of the new products.

Huawei Mate 20

Mate 20 is now the most autonomous and the most balanced flagship Huawei. He's got a big screen with a minimal framework, teardrop-shaped cut-out, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB of internal memory and a battery with 4000 mAh. The heart of it was the new 7-nanometer processor Kirin 980, which is received and referred to above P30 and P30 Pro.

Mate main camera 20 is composed of sensors 12, 16 and 8 Mn. The first is for standard shooting, the second - to a wide-angle, and the third - the optical zoom.

Price: 47 770 rubles.

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Meizu 16s

The most anticipated new product is Meizu flagship 16s, which will be corrected actual main disadvantage Meizu 16th: NFC will last. This will allow him to compete with counterparts from Xiaomi and Huawei.

Among other improvements mentioned Snapdragon processor 855 and triple main camera. Imagine Meizu 16s have already at the beginning of 2019.

iPhone X

Despite output iPhone Xs and Xs Max, Namely iPhone X is now the flagship of the best Apple in terms of price and performance. He got a cool frameless screen, excellent camera with advanced shooting mode portrait and, of course, Face ID Face recognition system.

Furthermore, iPhone X is protected from moisture and dust supports wireless charging and has stereo speakers. The price for all that is significantly lower than that of the updated model.

Price: 65 990 rubles.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Galaxy Note 9 - one of the best champions on Android, which is before the release of the 10th version of its relevance definitely not lose. Its main difference from most of its competitors - built into the barrel. But even if you do not like to make sketches on the go, the smartphone has something to offer you.

Flagship 12 is equipped with a top-end megapixel cameras with optical stabilization powerful stuffing based on proprietary chip Exynos 9810, capacious with wireless battery charging and certainly AMOLED-quality display with a resolution of 2960 × 1440 pixels.

Price: 71 490 rubles.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10 +

If you aim to buy Galaxy Note 9, you may want to wait for the announcement of the flagship Galaxy S10 and S10 +. They must be submitted by the end of February. New items may surprise even more advanced cameras with two or three sensors, respectively.

Rumor has it that both models can get screens with an even more narrow frame and holes for the front camera. Also significantly upgraded the filling and will poddispleyny fingerprint scanner. Most likely, Galaxy S10 and S10 + will be more expensive than Galaxy Note 9, but cheaper iPhone Xs and Xs Max.

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