10 of the coolest smartphones

Currently, the smartphone industry has firmly occupied its niche in the consumer market. The future owners of the cherished flagships are offered a wide range of devices for every taste. Dozens of branded companies are engaged in the development and production of more and more functional and clever phones, which sometimes amaze with their versatility. Now a smartphone is not so much a means of communication as a kind of portable mini-computer.

With careful monitoring of the market a number of manufacturers actively stand out, producing a whole series of cool models, trying to fill the niche of the best phones in the world. One of the best-selling brands, of course, is Apple, which annually pleases its fans with cutting-edge innovations and special assembly technology. For lovers of digging inside the phone - Xiaomi with a seemingly endless universe of devices for completely different tastes. Next to such popular companies are eminent flagship companies offering their advanced smartphones. For several years in a row, Huawei has been releasing devices that occupy leading positions in the lists of camera phones - dual, triple camera phones attract photo lovers from around the world. The legendary Samsung and Nokia also do not lose their market share, and if the first has long been loved by the entire Galaxy line, then the second one only has plans for capturing its own audience.

Top 10 coolest smartphones

The smartphone market is filled with a variety of devices, dozens of reviews are published every day, in which some models are compared with others. Chinese manufacturers are not lagging behind, they are closely watching the global market trends, releasing their own budget analogs of premium brands. Smartphone presentations have become events that catch the attention of even those who have little interest in this industry, and this entire race has only one goal - to find a buyer. It’s very easy to get lost in the huge information field; our rating will help you to understand which smartphones hit the sales tops this year and are the coolest according to user feedback.

10 Lenovo K6 Note

Excellent budget smartphone from Lenovo, which includes everything you need for everyday use. The first thing users note is the high-quality K6 Note screen, with a diagonal of 5.5 inches. It is made in the best traditions of Lenovo, has a fairly high resolution. 1920x1080 pixelsand pleases the eye with rich colors.

The model is quite durable, with a battery capacity of 4000 mA / h, the device shows stable operation for 2 days without recharging. Minus one - the built-in battery, it can adversely affect after a few years of using the phone, when the battery runs out of resources. Lenovo K6 Note is built on the OC platform Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the smartest RAM, according to user feedback. The performance of the device is provided with the help of an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz, thereby eliminating the freeze when even the most heavy applications.

9 Meizu pro 7

New Meizu Pro 7, perhaps the most unusual model in the world of smartphones. A unique feature of the flagship is the second screen located on the back of the device. It does not differ in large size and has more additional function to the main display, however, users already managed to appreciate the unusual feature. This is especially pleased with Instagram bloggers who can use a more powerful rear camera for selfies and recording videos.

The main screen is quite large - 6 inches, the resolution also pleases - 2880x1440 pixels, which makes the picture on the display as realistic as possible. In general, this is a cool Chinese medium-sized smartphone, with excellent features, which include a smart MediaTek Helio P25 processor and a Cirrus Logic CS43130 Hi-Fi audio chip, which reveals the musical edges of the device.

8 Apple iPhone XS

The Apple brand never ceases to please its fans, releasing more and more cool smartphones. And each subsequent series of phones is becoming more powerful and functional. The new iPhone XS has a familiar design, almost identical to the iPhone X, the difference is absolutely insignificant - the new model is complemented by two plastic connectors for antennas.

The iPhone XS has a new, more modernized SoC - Apple A12 Bionic, which is complemented by a machine learning function. In addition, the phone can please with brisk work, thanks to the new generation Neural Engine system and a 6-core processor. The new model is also equipped with such unique gadgets characteristic of Apple - a gyroscope, a barometer, an accelerometer and a compass. The raised IP68 standard, guarantees reliable protection against moisture, even long immersions in water are not terrible to the smartphone.

The screen has a diagonal of 5.8 inches, with a resolution of 2436 × 1125, which is complemented by OLED technology. The density of the display points is 458 ppi, which is typical for top models. With regards to the high quality of the screen, mega-protection from hacking and a number of clever lotions, Apple simply has no competitors. There is only one drawback - the high cost, for many Russian users such a gadget, although desirable, is absolutely inaccessible.

7 Xiaomi Mi 8

Xiaomi Mi 8 is one of the few smartphones in our ranking that shows the perfect combination of price and top quality. In terms of assembly and functionality, it will easily compete with the most advanced models, while its price is much lower than the top brands.

The flagship has a powerful 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with the Adreno 630 graphics accelerator, which are complemented by a 6 GB RAM. Thanks to this, the smartphone can do even the heaviest graphics programs and games. Frameless AMOLED-display with a resolution of 2248x1080 pixels gives a rich, juicy picture at any angle of illumination.

The phone boasts a capacious "long-lasting" battery, which with active use will last for 10 hours. In general, this is a cool Chinese smartphone that combines everything you need for daily use.

6 HTC U11

HTC U11 is one of the few smartphones where the manufacturer really confused about the design of the device. The color of the back cover plays different colors and is directly dependent on the lighting. In addition, looking at the phone from different angles, you can see a really amazing picture.

The flagship has a screen size of 5.5 inches with a rather wide frame that looks a bit old-fashioned when compared with the fancy frameless models. The display has a rich color gamut with neutral brightness and contrast, which eliminates eye strain. In addition, the screen is securely protected with a special coating Gorilla Glass 5.

From unusual lotions - the presence of touch sensors on the faces of the phone, which respond to touch.Thanks to the unique Edge Sense function, it became possible to launch various applications with one or several finger presses on the outer edges of the device, which speaks only in favor of the device.

5 ASUS ZenFone 5

ZenFone 5 from the Taiwanese company Asus is one of the coolest smartphones according to many reviews. The smart phone has an 8-core Snapdragon 636 processor, which is used by many well-known companies because of its incredible performance.

The phone has a large screen of 6.2 inches, made by a special technology. The model is equipped with a dual camera with 12 Mp (f / 1.8) and 8 Mp (f2.2) modules, the environment recognition function is responsible for shooting, which can adjust the camera parameters based on the surrounding environment. This technology ensures high quality images at a panoramic shot.

A distinctive feature of the smartphone is an unusually deep sound - two stereo speakers and metal voice coils in each of them provide deep bass frequencies, and the optimization of acoustic cameras together with the NXP dual amplifier makes this model a real boon for music lovers.

Battery capacity - 3300 mA / h, which, with active use, will last for a whole day. In a pinch, the fast charge function will always be in touch - just 40 minutes and the device is charged up to 60%.

4 Nokia 7 Plus

The smartphone from a truly legendary company Nokia, though it did not create a sensation in the industry, and did not become the best in the world, but firmly took its place on the shelves of stores. Due to its ergonomics, it did not get lost among Chinese models and market leaders, significantly raising the rating of the once popular brand.

The phone has a narrow, fairly large screen of 6 inches, which, with a ratio of 18: 9 and a resolution of 2160x1080, gives a juicy and bright picture. Responsible for performance, well-proven, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 paired with 4 GB of RAM, thanks to which the device pulls even the most whimsical applications and games. The internal storage capacity is 64 GB, for those who do not have such a volume, the possibility of expanding memory is provided - the SIM card slot supports the installation of SD cards up to 256 GB.

Smartphone optics are something worth paying attention to. The dual camera on the back of the gadget is a combination of the main 12 megapixel module and an additional 13 megapixel (f / 1.75 aperture and f / 2.6, respectively). Phone copes with photos in daylight, and dual optical zoom allows you to take clear pictures in the dark.

3 Huawei P20 Pro

Huawei breaks the framework and presents the most interesting Chinese smartphone of 2018, the P20 Pro model, to the attention of users. The manufacturer introduces a new trend, because instead of the usual two cameras, the phone is equipped with a triple camera, which is already recognized as the best. The combined operation of a 8 megapixel telephoto lens (f / 2.4 aperture), a 40 megapixel main camera (f / 1.8 aperture), and a 20 megapixel monochrome module (a f / 1.6 aperture) provides amazing, realistic images.

Performance is also not the last value for a modern smartphone. The new Huawei is equipped with an 8-core processor and an optimized version of Android 8.1, which eliminates the bugs and hangs that are typical for this OS. The graphics accelerator Mali-G72 MP12 - the company's own development - is responsible for working with graphics.

Unfortunately, there were no problems; the fly in the ointment is the absence of a 3.5 mm linear output on the phone's case, which causes a storm of disturbances among music lovers. However, a small adapter that plugs into the charging connector can save the day.

2 Samsung Galaxy S9 Duos

Galaxy S9 - a novelty in the most popular line of Samsung. The model was released not so long ago, but has already become a sales leader. This is not surprising - the smartphone has high functionality and excellent build quality.

The phone boasts a wide display with a resolution of 2960x1440, a dual high-resolution camera and 64 GB of internal memory on board. In addition, Samsung invariably pleases its customers with premium elements in the design of the device, such as the eye shell scanner and the wireless charging function. 5.8-inch screen is made by technology SuperAMOLED striking realistic image transmission. The 3000 mAh battery allows you to enjoy uninterrupted operation of the device throughout the day.

Samsung paid special attention to the camera - it has a double aperture that allows you to change the aperture in f / 1.5 and f / 2.4 modes. Now, even with the dimmest of light, the pictures are sharp, like on a bright day. The camera is also able to shoot video in Slow-Motion mode (960 frames per second), which will always please fans to slow down time on their dynamic video.

1 Sony Xperia X Z2

The new flagship premium from Sony, is the coolest smartphone, according to users. Despite the high cost, the gadget beats all sales records. Buyers have appreciated the excellent performance and reliability of the model.

In the new model Xperia X Z2, the manufacturer has focused on high graphics and power, providing the device with a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and an Adreno 630 graphics accelerator, which made the device a real monster of the industry.

The smartphone has a 5.7-inch IPS-screen with a high resolution of 2160x1080 pixels, the Gorilla Glass 5-Gen coating complements the picture, which reliably guards a fairly large display from damage. The undoubted advantage of the device is a photosensitive camera. A 19 megapixel module with a f / 2.0 aperture, which is added in the premium model with another 12 megapixel - is the benchmark of the camera, the first to start shooting in 4K HDR. And the highlight on the cake was the function of moisture protection, standard IP65 / 68. The manufacturer declared the possibility of immersion to a depth of one and a half meters without consequences for the work.

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