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Greetings, dear readers and visitors to the Mobile Home blog! In the last article, I began publishing answers to readers’ questions about which phone is better to choose (read). Since the topic turned out to be voluminous, I decided to break it into several articles. A continuation awaits you today.

The article is structured as follows: first there is a question from the reader - then the answer to it. It's simple - don't get confused!)

If you have any questions while reading, feel free to ask them in the comments! And if you have a serious question regarding the choice of a mobile phone that has been brewing for a long time, write to! I try to answer quickly.

Questions and answers - part 2

Question:

Good day, Sergey! My husband uses 2 SIM cards Samsung phones for a long time, but somehow I have no luck with them (they break regularly). I don’t intend to give up using 2 SIM cards at the same time! Please tell me the brand and model of a high-quality, preferably shock-resistant phone. Thank you in advance! Irina.

Answer:

Hello Irina! I can recommend the following. Since your husband’s phones are constantly breaking, as you say, it is likely that they will continue to break in the future (it happens that people have powerful energy and their equipment can’t handle it). Therefore, there is no point in buying an expensive phone.

Moreover, if you only need the phone for calls, then you shouldn’t overpay more. You can buy something from inexpensive Philips (they also last a very long time) or Samsung. Even if it breaks, it won’t be such a shame... If you need a smartphone, then there is an inexpensive, high-quality model.

Decide, look, compare!

Question:

Hello, Sergey! I ask you to help. I have been using a dual-SIM Samsung GT-C3222 for a long time. In principle, I’m happy, despite the alternate activity of the SIM cards. There is only one problem - I can’t see well, I had to remember the layout QWERTY keyboards as a memory, by touch(. I use the phone mainly as a phone - for calls and SMS, rarely photos and videos. I tried to figure it out myself - I’m afraid I can’t handle it. Please advise the best option taking into account vision problems. Thank you in advance. Best regards, Hope.

Answer:

Good day, Nadezhda! You asked for advice on choosing a phone. As I understand it, you need the phone to have two SIM cards? I can advise Samsung model C3752 Duos. The advantages of this model for you:

1. You already had a Samsung, so it will be easy for you to get used to using another Samsung.

2. It has a larger screen (2.4 inches versus 2.2) and an order of magnitude higher resolution (240x320 versus 220x176).

3. It is possible to adjust the font size.

In any case, I advise you to test it first this model in the cabin cellular communication(Svyaznoy, for example, or MTS), and only then make a purchasing decision. Price - about 4000 rubles.

Question (but this question claims to be the most original):

The acute problem of choosing a life partner... a phone))) It should be:

1) SNOW-WHITE))) and also have:

2) HUGE amount of memory (100 GB of music on anyone!!!)

3) perfectly CLEAR sound

4) very BRIGHT AND CLEAR images

5) application support

6) VERY INTELLIGENT sensor (read: not annoying to the owner!)

7) more or less clear camera

8) USER-FRIENDLY interface

9) cost up to 20-25 tr.

Well, that's all! I'm waiting for a detailed answer. Irina.

Answer:

Hello Irina! With your requirements, it will not be easy for you to choose a life partner!)) But everything can be solved! I offer you the following options:

1) Buying a white iPhone 4S would be ideal for you. It meets all your requirements: it has an excellent sensor, camera, the clearest screen, high-quality sound. The cost of the 16 GB model is 22,000 rubles in the Sidex.ru online store. This is a Moscow store, verified. Prices are lower than everywhere else.

2) Next on the list. Don't want an iPhone? Don't trust online stores? Then a great choice is . The sensor is amazing, I tested it myself and liked it. The images are clear, the built-in memory is 16 GB, expandable due to microSD cards(64 GB). There is white color as you want. The price in Svyaznoy is 22,490 rubles. A month ago it cost 29,990 rubles, so the price has dropped seriously, it’s time to take it).

3) Expensive? Cumbersome? Spare money? You're right... There are options that are no less worthy. For example, white. Price - 15,790 rubles. in Svyaznoy. Excellent design. There are no complaints about the camera, sensor or performance. But there operating system not Android, as in Samsung, but Windows Phone 7. It is not as popular as Android, there are fewer applications for it. Moreover, Windows Phone 8 has now been released and it would be better to wait for phones on the new operating system.

4) Don't want to wait? Do you want everything at once? Then you should pay attention to HTC Desire C. It is also white. Price - 8490 rubles. The reviews are positive. It is even claimed that this phone is simply created for women)) Plus, it is not a shovel, like Samsung Galaxy S3, therefore, fits much more comfortably in the hand.

I suggest you pay attention to these 4 models. Don't buy right away. Come to a cell phone store and ask to see these phones. Hold it in your hand, use it, take a photo. Ask to see similar models. Perhaps your eyes will like something different. I am sure that you will choose a beautiful and good phone. I don’t advise you to splurge on expensive models, they quickly fall in price, and what’s the point... You can spend 10-12 thousand and buy a good one modern smartphone. If you like Samsung, then keep in mind that they charge a lot for the brand. And the design is a bit boring... Good luck with your choice! Write if you have any difficulties.

Question:

Sergey, good afternoon! While looking for articles on which smartphone is better to choose with two SIM cards, I came across your blog and was pleasantly surprised by your advice. Thanks for such a blog. But I still couldn’t find a definite answer to my question, and so I decided to write to you personally - asking for advice: today, what smartphone with two SIM cards would you recommend in the price category up to 15 thousand rubles? Or in other words, which one would you buy for yourself? Thanks in advance for your answer. Natalia.

Answer:

Natalya, good afternoon! Thanks for your interest in my blog.

You indicated a price category of up to 15 thousand rubles. But they didn’t say what you want to see in this smartphone. If you're happy with an average camera, don't big screen,Android 2.3 then good option will be Samsung Galaxy Y Duos or LG Optimus L3.

If you need an option with a higher-quality display, the latest Android 4.0, but don’t want to overpay for the brand, then there is an option - Alcatel OneTouch 993D. If long battery life is important, then choose the Philips W632. And if it is critical that when talking on one SIM card, the second one is free (that is, a phone with two radio modules), then there is no choice at all. Among smartphones, there is only one such model - Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos.

Decide, Natalya, what exactly you want from a smartphone, then it will become easier to choose. Write if you have any questions, I will try to help.

Question:

I would be very grateful for any advice on choosing a phone with 2 SIM cards. I want to give a gift to my wife. Now she has 2 phones, because... there were 2 in the family mobile operator. The requirements are just a phone (calls, SMS, sometimes photos) without any “bells and whistles” due to age. AND better keyboard than the sensor. Price - 5-10 tr. Thanks in advance. Valery.

Answer:

Good afternoon, Valery! You can choose a smartphone according to your budget) But since you need a regular phone, then pay attention to the following models:

1) Fly MC180 - inexpensive (about 2500 rubles), there is a model in white. Judging by the reviews, the device is not bad, but there are problems with the T9 function for typing. Camera 3 megapixels. Overall, it’s worth the money, but if you choose something more serious, then:

2) Philips Xenium X623, price 5 tr. Here the camera is better, and the phone is built better. The main advantage is a long operating time without recharging. Philips are famous for this. But I don’t know whether it will suit your design. Look.

3) Another option is Samsung C3322. Workhorse, good build quality, convenient switching of SIM cards. The camera is really weaker - 2 megapixels. But the price is reasonable - about 3,500 rubles.

Choose! Come to a communication salon, ask to turn on these phones and test for yourself whether it is convenient for you. Perhaps in the process of this you will look at something else.

Question:

Sergey, I work at Elite Taxi. I would like to always have a phone with a navigator at hand. Since there is not always a navigator on the on-board computer. car. Which model do you recommend? Dmitriy.

Answer:

Hello Dmitry! For a taxi, I would recommend a regular navigator. Because a phone with constantly running GPS will eat up the battery in a matter of hours. In general, GPS is now available in all smartphones. But if you take into account the long operating time, I would recommend Philips smartphones, for example, such as .

Question:

Good day. First of all, Happy New Year!!! Secondly... please help me decide on the choice of phone - I want to give myself a gift. The choice is between Samsung Galaxy Ice 2 or Philips Xenum v732 or Sony Sola. Before that there were simple phones, not sensory for sure. The priorities for me are: duration of operation, quality of speakers (communication), listening to music, Internet. WELL, SO THAT I UNDERSTAND SOMETHING after simple devices. Thank you in advance.)))) Maria.

Answer:

Hello Maria! Happy New Year to you! If your priority is the duration of work, then Philips has no equal. The Internet and listening to music will be available on all models (since Android is installed everywhere). As for the quality of the speakers, reviews of Philips note that the external speaker is not too loud. But in any case, you need to verify this yourself. As for Sony, I like the design of the phone better. But: 1) it is more expensive, 2) many people complain that it periodically loses connection (and this is the most important thing in a phone).

Mobile phones have become a part of our lives. We can no longer imagine our life without them. We don’t remember how we could communicate without mobile phones before. And manufacturers supply more and more new models to the market. It's very difficult to keep track of them. And buyers often wonder what is the best phone? What to choose? Many ratings are being created, but there is no clear answer. This is due to the fact that only individual indicators of gadgets are selected for each rating. The selection is based on them. Therefore, I propose to consider several ratings at once.

Rating of smartphones in terms of price and quality ratio

The best + high-quality smartphones are not always considered expensive gadgets. After all, price does not guarantee quality. There are many options mobile phones, not inferior in performance to the advertised iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6. Let's see what are the best smartphones in terms of price and performance.

In first place is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo. Its cost is 22 thousand rubles. The advantages include a waterproof stylish case, a replaceable battery, and support for a microSD card. Powered by an eight-core Exynos processor. Applications open quickly, without delays or stuttering.

The second position is occupied by the LG G4, running on the Android 5.1 operating system. Six-core processor. The battery capacity is enough for eight hours of talk time. It charges in just over two hours. Great design. Excellent sound quality even with headphones. The cost of the phone is 22 thousand rubles.

The top three is completed by Moto X Play from the famous manufacturer Motorola. Belongs to the middle class. Its price is 29 thousand rubles. It works quite quickly, but the smartphone will not become a leader in this indicator. Built-in memory 16 GB, operating memory - 2 GB. The 5.5-inch screen surprises with its brightness and contrast.

The best inexpensive models

Let's now see which smartphone is the best in the budget price category.

So, the list starts with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro model. Screen size - 5.5 inches. Rear camera - 16 MP, side - 5 MP. Processor with six cores. Memory - 32 Gb. Good battery. Support - 4G.

In third place is the domestically assembled Highscreen Prime L. The screen is five inches. Camera - 8 MP. Large amount of memory, which can be expanded using memory cards. Replaceable panels.

Rating of 2016 phones by sale

This list is headed by the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb. This is the best smartphone of the year. Its cost is about 55 thousand rubles. A little expensive, of course, for most users. But the phone has all possible functions. It supports applications, software, games of any complexity. Runs on Android 6.0. Rich functionality matches a beautiful appearance with a unique design. To protect against dust, moisture, and mechanical influences, the tempered glass that covers the case is treated with a special protective coating.

In second place was a smartphone from a Chinese company, which no one had heard of in Russia five years ago. This is a “Xiaomi MI5” worth about 35 thousand rubles. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 processor is responsible for the functionality. Runs on Android 6.0 OS. Has a built-in memory of 128 GB. RAM - 4 GB. Two cameras. Main - 16 MP, front - 6 MP. Stylish modern design. The back cover is made of ceramic. Existing negative reviews They note the poor quality of the firmware. Therefore, it is better to wait to purchase this model until the manufacturer eliminates this gap.

The top three winners are completed by the LG G4 H818 smartphone. Its price in Russian stores is approximately thirty thousand rubles. Screen - 5.5 inches. The back cover is covered with leather. The undeniable advantages are the presence of two SIM cards and a collapsible case. Thanks to laser autofocus and a 16-megapixel camera, photos are of ideal quality. Operating system - Android 5.1. Among the shortcomings, users highlight the weak battery capacity and the quality of the motherboard.

In fourth place in the ranking Apple iPhone SE 16Gb worth 37 thousand rubles. This model is an attempt by the manufacturer to place all the functions of the iPhone 6C into the iPhone 5C case, which is loved by users. For such a high price, the characteristics of the smartphone are not enough. Abroad, it belongs to the category of budget phones.

Top most best smartphones Last year's sales level was completed by the "old man" Apple iPhone 6S 64Gb. But he is in no hurry to leave the ratings. Its price is 56 thousand rubles. Runs on iOS 9. This allows all applications, software and games to work stably. Plus, the video and photos are of excellent quality.

Buyers' opinion

The best smartphones, according to customer reviews, make up the following list.

The most powerful smartphone on “Android 6.0” is OnePlus 3T with built-in memory 64 GB. RAM - six gigabytes. This makes it the best in speed and power. To give an example from practice, the phone is capable of working with twenty tabs on the Internet at once and keeping background several games. The model appeared at the end of 2016. Its cost is around 31 thousand rubles. Screen - 5.5 inches. Supports two SIM cards.

ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S 64Gb worth 18 thousand rubles took second place in the ranking. OS "Android 6.0". Permanent memory - 64 gigabytes, RAM - 4 gigabytes. Two SIM cards. Two cameras: 23MP and 13MP.

The model of the Taiwanese company closes the top three ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 64Gb. Its price is 26 thousand rubles. Operating system "Android 6.0". Built-in memory - 64 gigabytes. Supports memory cards up to 128 gigabytes. RAM - 4 gigabytes. The body is made of impact-resistant glass.

Above are the best smartphones of last year. Now we suggest looking at the lists of gadgets that will top the ratings in 2017.

Inexpensive but high-quality models of 2017

The undisputed leader is Galaxy Note 7 Edge from the well-known company Samsung. Flat curved display with a screen diagonal of 5.8 inches. RAM six gigabytes. Supports memory cards up to 256 gigabytes. High battery capacity.

Another model expected by many is the iPhone 7C. Powerful processor The A9 runs on 2GB of RAM. The display is five and a half inches. The main camera is 21 megapixels, the rear one is 5 megapixels. To protect against mechanical influences and scratches, the screen is covered with a protective sapphire coating. This increased the cost of the flagship to 45 thousand rubles.

Third place is occupied by LG Flex 3 with a stylish design and a large screen (six inches). A twenty megapixel camera allows you to get high-quality, clear, bright pictures with a 3D effect. The case is strong, reliable, waterproof. The cost will be about 29 thousand rubles.

The fourth position was taken by the Sony Xperia Zet 7 model. Its price is 42 thousand rubles. Built-in memory 64 gigabytes. It is possible to install a memory card up to 128 gigabytes. Good battery capacity, which allows you to do more than just talk on the phone. You can surf the Internet, watch movies and videos, listen to music. Pleases high quality photographs. For this purpose, a wide-angle lens, laser autofocus and a system optical stabilization. Good side camera with ten megapixel sensitivity. This is significantly better than previous models.

In last place in the rating is a model from Lenovo worth 25 thousand rubles - Vibe Shot Z90A4. This smartphone has already gained popularity due to its stylish design and good functionality. Supports two SIM cards. Native memory 32 gigabytes. The battery capacity is not bad (3 thousand mAh). Sixteen megapixel camera.

Chinese models 2017

Chinese manufacturers continue to supply their new models to our market. Let's see what the best smartphones from China can be seen this year.

Huawei Ascend G 620S is the leader in this list. Its cost is only ten thousand rubles. This is one of the classic models with a screen size of 5.5 inches. Quad-core processor. Memory, of course, is not enough - only one megabyte. Eight megapixel camera.

In second place is Lenovo A 936 at a price of 10.1 thousand rubles. A good combination of design and functionality for the price. Eight-core processor with a frequency of 1.17 gigahertz. There are two gigabytes of RAM, eight gigabytes of built-in memory. Two cameras: 13 MP and 5 MP.

The Homtom HT7 phone closes the top three. One of the cheapest models (only 4.3 thousand rubles). metal carcass. Strict design in two colors (black and white). Quad-core processor. But the performance is very good.

The next position is occupied by Haier W 858, costing four and a half thousand rubles. The Android 4.3 operating system is installed. Suitable for those for whom performance is not the most important role. Camera - 5 MP.

Last place in the “best” category chinese smartphone» is occupied by Oukitel U7 Pro worth 4.7 thousand rubles. Quite a good option for the money. There are only eight gigabytes of internal memory and one gigabyte of main memory.

Smartphones 2017 up to 10 thousand rubles

The best inexpensive smartphones expected this year make up the following list.

  • "Microsoft Lumiya 5632" with one gigabyte random access memory and eight gigabytes of built-in. Screen size is four inches.
  • LG Leon LTE H340 has one gigabyte of RAM. Built-in - 8 GB. The screen is four and a half inches.

  • "Xiaomi Redmi 3" with two gigabytes of RAM, sixteen gigabytes of permanent memory. Five-inch diagonal screen. The thirteen megapixel camera is equipped with an LED flash.

Average price range of new products

The best smartphones of 2017 in the price category up to fifteen thousand rubles:

  • Sony Xperia T3 has a stylish design. The dimensions are impressive. Screen 5.3 inches. Performance is top notch. It is achieved through a powerful quad-core processor and 1 GB RAM. Runs on Android OS.
  • Nokia Lumia 730, unlike the previous model, runs on Windows. Applications and games load well, despite one gigabyte of RAM. Two good cameras. Front 5 MP, rear - 6.7 MP.
  • Acer Liquid E700 with a quad-core processor and two gigabytes of RAM. Excellent quality and resolution of a five-inch screen. Eight megapixel camera.

Smartphones in the price group up to 20 thousand

Huawei Honor 5X is the best smartphone in all respects in this price category. Processor with 8 cores and 2 gigabytes of RAM. The main memory is sixteen gigabytes. Camera 13 megapixels. These indicators provide good performance. The build quality is excellent. Stylish design attracts attention.

“Class H650E” is in second position. Manufactured by LG. Metal body and five inch screen. The memory capacity is similar to the previous smartphone model.

The last place in the list is occupied by Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with two gigabytes of RAM and 16 GB of built-in memory. The screen is five inches.

Smartphone with the best camera

One of the most requested features of a mobile phone is the camera. Selfie is becoming an increasingly popular activity. Especially among young people. Therefore, we suggest considering another list of smartphones. They are selected for the quality of images that can be obtained with their help.

This rating is headed by the Samsung Galaxy S7. Suitable for those who are willing to pay an additional amount for brand advertising. The camera sensitivity is twelve megapixels. It works in one second. The model of the “C7” series also has other good technical indicators. But the cost of this smartphone is significant. Therefore, as a cheaper replacement, you can choose the model of the previous “C6” series, which also had a good quality camera.

The first and second generation OnePlus smartphones are equipped with very good cameras. At the same time, the cost of the phone is significantly less than that of other flagship models. The 13 megapixel camera is equipped with laser focus and optical stabilization.

The LG G5 SE model allows you to get better pictures due to two cameras on the back of the phone. They have different purposes and characteristics. The first, with a sensitivity of 16 megapixels, has a laser focus and an optical stabilizer. The second, eight-megapixel, allows you to take wide-angle photographs (135 degrees). The smartphone has another 8 MP camera specifically for selfies.

As you can see, the list good smartphones very big. And it’s impossible to keep up with new products. They appear too quickly. To avoid overpaying for a brand, pay attention to the characteristics. Perhaps there is a cheaper analogue to the flagship models.

See the ratings of the best smartphones presented by various companies. They will allow you to be aware of all the new products - both expensive and not so expensive. Thanks to the created lists, you can find out all the advantages and disadvantages of phones. After analyzing the information received, you will be able to make the right choice in the future.

Today it is impossible to imagine our life without mobile communications. Manufacturers of devices, which are represented in abundance both on the pages of online stores and on the shelves of regular shopping centers, invariably try to outdo each other, paying equal attention to the quality, functionality and design of their creations. That is why cases of all the colors of the rainbow are pleasing to the eyes; upon closer acquaintance with the device, the eyes run away from the abundance of functions. And that’s when the question arises: how to choose cellular telephone so that everything required functions were with him, the design was suitable, and the price was not too bad, and you could brag about your successful purchase to your friends without any shame?

It should be said that before buying you need to answer three main questions:

  • For what purposes will you use the device?
  • What kind of housing should it be in: do you want something extravagant or classic, for example?
  • How much do you expect to spend?

Based on various criteria, you can compare devices in stores, based not only on the information you get from this article, but also on your tastes regarding the manufacturer or the operating system installed on the device.

But even with a fairly accurate idea of ​​what they would like to buy, not everyone knows how to choose a phone and what parameters it must meet so that you can say with confidence and pride that you have bought the best device. Let's look into this.

Choosing a manufacturer: Nokia, Samsung

Currently, there are dozens of companies that produce cell phones, competing with each other in terms of the use of advanced technologies, the production of stylish, functional and most convenient phone models. Various research companies regularly publish ratings of mobile phones from various manufacturers, compiled based on the popularity of both the model itself and its creator. However, leadership in the Russian cell phone market belongs to a limited number of companies.

Nokia is one of the leading international companies producing mobile communications equipment. For a long time, the company accounted for almost 30% of the global mobile communications market, since it was here that the first cell phone was created. The entire line of Nokia devices is distinguished by a long service life, a wide range of functions and stylish design.

Ordinary users, when deciding how to choose a phone, give preference to this particular brand, since Nokia offers a wide range of the most different models that meet the tastes of a wide audience. In addition, the company's correct marketing strategy leads from year to year to an increase in the number of those who choose Nokia devices and become regular users of these phones.

The largest South Korean concern Samsung produces telecommunications equipment, as well as audio, video and household appliances. On the market mobile technologies this company appeared more than 20 years ago and won the love of users thanks to the high-quality displays of its devices and the high sound quality that a Samsung device provides during a call. Both men and women of different ages and social status When deciding which phone to choose, they often choose this particular brand because of the universal style in which most Samsung models are made.

We continue to choose a manufacturer: LG, Apple, Sony Ericsson

The devices of another major manufacturer from South Korea - LG - are distinguished, first of all, by excellent multimedia capabilities. The company uses the most advanced technologies that are successfully used in the production of mobile communications equipment. It was here that the world's first smartphone with a 3D display, LG Optimus 3D, and a device equipped with a dual-core processor, LG Optimus 2X, were born. The models of this company are distinguished by an easily recognizable ergonomic design, making them pleasant to use and incredibly stylish.

In 2007, the first device from the mobile company appeared on the mobile communications market. Apple phones, which became a bestseller from the first days after its release. Since then, the company has not lowered the bar raised so high and produces models that combine three gadgets: a multimedia player, a pocket Personal Computer and mobile phone. Apple smartphones have a huge number of both built-in functions and special applications designed for work and entertainment. In addition, if necessary, you can download the necessary content, such as new applications or updates to already installed ones, by going to the special application store AppStore. The only significant disadvantage of the phones is that, despite the high quality and wide range of functionality, they are sold at a fairly high price for a mobile device. For this reason, those who want to purchase such mobile phones, the prices of gadgets may force them to look for more budget options with an identical set of basic functions.

In addition to all the companies already listed above, the company received the title of one of the best manufacturers Sony Ericsson, whose models are undoubtedly distinguished competitive advantage in the field of multimedia. It was this company that launched the first cell phones on the market, which had a modern music media player and a high-quality camera built into them. In addition to extensive multimedia capabilities, the manufacturer’s devices are distinguished by a powerful battery and a recognizable, stylish appearance. If you are in doubt about which phone is better to choose as a means of listening to music or viewing videos and photos, then a cell phone Sony phone Ericsson is ideal for these tasks.

About functionality: the whole world is in your pocket

Development modern technologies turned the phone from a simple device for communicating via SMS and making calls into a device for storing files and accessing the Internet, a camera, and a multimedia player. Every buyer, thinking about how to choose a phone, prioritizes a variety of selection criteria. Let's look at some of the most common options.

Apparatus shape

Without a doubt, the first thing potential buyers notice is the shape of the phone. Here, human preference plays a major role. Some people like a candy bar, others are a fan of clamshells, and the dream of someone's life is sliders.

Monoblock (classic design)

This is the most common form that can be seen in any category of mobile devices. Recognized as the simplest and most reliable. In front are the display, keyboard and speakers. On the sides there are connectors for different purposes or one that combines the functions of several. If you remove the back cover, you can see the slot for SD and SIM cards, the battery. As a rule, budget models, business devices with a solid, strict design, and sometimes smartphones are produced in such a case. This design is popular among those who suddenly faced the question: “How to choose a mobile phone?”

Cot

Having once been a very popular form of device, it has been slowly going out of fashion lately, as companies are increasingly releasing new models in this case.

These are drop-down panels, on one of which the keyboard is located, on the other - the display, speaker and camera. Now almost every clamshell is equipped with an additional display. Just like in a monoblock, under back cover At the back are the battery, memory card and SIM card slots. Ideal for girls and women, but men also prefer it if the folding bed is made in a strict design.

The main disadvantage of the model, which is characterized rather as a good phone, is considered to be fragility, however, each such device is tested for the number of closings and openings it can withstand, the number of which reaches hundreds of thousands.

Slider

It is known for the fact that the front of the phone, mounted on a special sled, moves relative to the back and reveals the keyboard. There are two types of sliders - with and without a mechanical spring. To open the first phone you only need to move the panel a little with your finger, while to open the second one you need to apply some force. Considered unreliable, the most expensive to produce and overpriced compared to other models.

Size and weight

In addition to the shape, the size and weight parameters of the device are important for many. Experts say that there is no need to purchase ultra-thin and ultra-light phones. If you are thinking about how to choose a phone that is suitable in size and weight, focus primarily on convenience and making sure that the device is right for you. If you are a respectable man, then give preference to a massive model; if you are a fragile girl, then your choice is a miniature phone.

Battery

This parameter is the main one for many buyers. Nowadays, mobile phones with lithium-ion batteries are selling well, since their charge lasts much longer than others, and charging is possible even if the battery is not completely discharged. When choosing a device, pay attention to the battery capacity in mAh (milliampere/hour). In this case, you need to remember such a parameter as energy consumption, in the case of each specific model phone. If it is quite high, then a battery with a higher capacity will last less time without recharging than a battery with a lower capacity on a regular phone.

Display/Screen

In the production of modern displays mobile devices Today they use three main technologies, which are very important to know about if you are faced with the question of how to choose a mobile phone that will not harm the health of your eyes:

  • TFT (Thin Film Transistor) - such a display has earned the quite fair title of the highest quality, but at the same time expensive to produce. Conveys a clear, rich and colorful image. Among the disadvantages is that the battery drains quickly and the screen fades in the sun.
  • CSTN (Color Super-Twist Nematic) - otherwise called a passive matrix. Used in budget models and for external displays of clamshells. The disadvantage is the low image quality, but in bright sunlight it is possible to see something on the screen.
  • UFB (Ultra-Fine and Bright) is an analogue of CSTN.

In addition to production technology, you should pay attention to:

  • Color - oddly enough, the human eye will not notice the difference between 16 million colors and 262 thousand. However, for large quantity colors on the display will have to overpay.
  • Resolution - the higher this parameter, the better the quality of the picture on the display. Everything is simple here, and there are no tricks.

A separate category is touch or capacitive displays. They respond to the touch of your fingertips or a special stylus. In winter, gloves are removed to use the device. In general, these screens are characterized by convenience and reliability.

Sensor versus buttons: which to choose?

Recently touch screen Only smartphones were equipped. Today, ordinary touchscreen devices have confidently entered the ranking of mobile phones and taken leading positions. Each manufacturing company presented a similar phone, both as the latest functional device and as a budget model.

If you choose a sensor, remember that it will be easier for younger people to understand, while more mature ones will experience difficulties. Also, those who have never dealt with such devices will experience inconvenience.

Advantages touch phones can be considered a high-quality large screen with which the device is controlled. This is an ideal solution for viewing photos, Internet pages, and email.

The disadvantage is that it is sometimes impossible to operate the phone with one hand. However, for those who like experimenting and those who are tired of push-button devices, the sensor will be a good solution to the problem that faces us all: how to choose a good phone with a high-quality picture and an interesting design, while paying a reasonable amount of money?

Memory

Due to the fact that a modern mobile phone must have room for music, pictures, games, photos, an appropriate amount of memory is required. It is important to have a slot for a memory card, and then music or games placed there will not allow you to get bored in any situation. There are three types of memory cards:

  • RS-MMC.
  • Mini SD.
  • MS Duo.

When buying a phone, you should check how much memory card capacity it can recognize, since some models “do not see” cards whose capacity exceeds 1 GB.

Infrared/Bluetooth

Now almost all phones are equipped with these protocols designed for data transfer. While infrared has fallen out of fashion, Bluetooth is actively used to exchange data between mobile phone owners. Moreover, using Bluetooth 1.2 series and higher, it is possible to broadcast stereo sound to wireless headphones. It is also convenient to synchronize phone data with a PC, and for those who value this function, it will not be difficult to decide which phone to choose.

Camera

Alas, even the highest quality phone camera cannot replace a full-fledged camera or video camera. But it can serve well when you need to capture something important, but you have nothing at hand except your phone. A 2 MP camera with mandatory autofocus is suitable for this. If you need a more powerful camera, you should take a closer look at smartphones, where it is much better than that of regular phones.

Two SIM cards instead of one

This functionality will be useful for very busy and business people who spend a lot of time on telephone conversations and who need such mobile phones for work. 2 SIM cards from different operators or even more is a common thing for such people, and it is important for them that at least two numbers are active.

Working on the Internet

99% of all devices have the ability to access the Internet, but for constant and full use of the World Wide Web you need a phone with a large screen, preferably a touchscreen, a QWERTY keyboard or a virtual one. The first should be convenient, and the second responsive. The main thing is support for 3G, and even better Wi-Fi.

Full keypad phone

If you need to type large, voluminous text on your phone, but you can’t get along with the T9 mode, a device with a QWERTY keyboard will come to the rescue, which is actively used by young people to communicate on social networks.

Phone for music

For music lovers who want their phone to turn into a player, it is important to choose models with a 3.5 headphone jack and dedicated buttons for controlling the player.

You shouldn't expect high-quality sound from regular phones - you need to buy special models. Which ones exactly, you can consult with the seller in the communication store.

Reading phone

Book lovers will want a device that supports the most popular document formats, in which you can adjust color saturation and backlighting. It is important that the phone supports Java applications (MIDP 2.1), which will allow you to open books and reading programs such as Picsel Viewer or Foliant, which recognize many existing document formats.

What are the conclusions?

To summarize all that has been said, it should be said that the purchase of a phone should be made in a specialized store. The device will be more expensive, but there is also a chance to purchase quality goods higher. When buying a phone online, you should look for information about the store and customer reviews about its work.

You shouldn’t chase branded gadgets or buy a device with the proud title “ Best phone year,” for example, or the first one that caught your eye.

Look on the Internet, select several suitable models, compare them. The most important thing is to take your time and make an informed choice, knowing exactly what you expect from your future assistant. Only then will the purchase bring true joy, and the phone will fully meet all your expectations.

Review of phones for girls

Most companies produce smartphones that can be suitable for both men and women.

The quality of these phones and their design are not satisfactory, but most girls do not dream of them.

They like elegant models that are designed for women's hands. Such smartphones are lightweight and stand out from the mass of black phones with unusual color shades.

Requirements

What do girls want from phones?

A modern phone performs a lot of additional functions, so you need to choose it carefully. Female models also have a number of criteria by which they need to be selected:

Screen size

Smartphones are often used to watch videos, so the screen size should be at least 5 inches.

On screens smaller size this is inconvenient to do. Despite the large screen, the phone should fit comfortably in a woman's hand, have rounded edges and be light in weight.

Camera

A smartphone must have an excellent camera, at least 8 megapixels, in order for the pictures to be of good quality.

The resolution of the internal camera is also of great importance, because with its help the girl will have to take selfies.

For the internal camera, 5 MP is enough. A camera with a lower resolution will not provide the desired quality of images.

Color

The design of the case is often no less important than the “filling” of the phone.

After all, every girl wants to stand out from the gray mass, to be special and unique.

If among ordinary phones you can find models of various shades, then smartphones with colored bodies are very rare.

Review of the best models

We have selected for you the most popular smartphones for girls in 2017 that meet all the stated parameters and, for convenience, we have divided these models into 3 categories:

Premium smartphones. These include devices costing more than 30 thousand rubles.

The best mid-priced phones. These are smartphones costing 15-30 thousand rubles.

Quality inexpensive models phones for girls. They cost up to 15 thousand rubles.

Category NameCost, rub.
The best premium phones for girls 42 500
30 000
41 990
The best smartphones in the mid-price category 15 990
21 490
28 200
The best cheap phones for girls 6 400
10 375
12 770

Premium smartphones

Applications and games launch instantly. The phone screen has an oleophobic coating that prevents scratches on the glass.

The device body is made of aluminum. The phone has .

Characteristics

  • Communication: 1 SIM
  • Screen diagonal: 4.7″
  • Dimensions: 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm
  • Weight: 143 g
  • Memory: internal 32 GB; RAM 2 GB
  • Camera: main 12 MP; front 5 MP.
  • Can work for a long time without recharging;
  • It has good cameras for pictures;
  • Durable body and scratch-resistant glass.
  • There is no slot for an additional memory card.

Best Mid-Range Phones

Huawei P9 Lite is the junior version of the company's main flagship.

This 5.2-inch smartphone is very similar to the Huawei P8, both in appearance and in technical specifications, but the P9 is cheaper and has a fingerprint scanner.

Girls will love the huge screen, clear and bright display image, high speed processor and good cameras for pictures. The phone body is made of aluminum.

The screen is glass. There is FM radio.

Characteristics

  • Screen 5.2″
  • Communication: 2 SIM
  • Size 72.6 X146.8 X7.5 mm
  • Weight 147g
  • Memory: RAM 3 GB; built-in 16 GB, memory card supported up to 128 GB
  • Camera: main 13 MP; front 8MP.
  • Fast processor;
  • Fingerprint scanner;
  • Huge screen.
  • There is no protection for glass from scratches.

The phone is fast, high performance, low battery consumption, thanks to the latest Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor.

The elegant and thin metal body will appeal to even the most demanding girls.

Operating your phone is easy and comfortable, and a huge number of various applications available for the Android OS will help turn it into a universal pocket computer.

You can easily perform any office or everyday tasks on this device.

You can not only play games, enjoy music and watch videos, but also actively use the Internet, as well as shoot high-quality videos.

Excellent sound and bright, realistic images will appeal to all users. Available in several colors.

Characteristics

  • Communication: 2 SIM
  • Screen 5.2″
  • Camera: 16 MP
  • Battery: 2650 mAh
  • Memory: 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal.
  • Weight 144 g,
  • Size: 73.98×146.87×7.69 mm
  • Large screen;
  • Long battery life.

Modern Galaxy version features a stylish body with beautiful curved lines. The gadget has a protection degree of IP68.

It is equipped with a high-capacity battery and is sold with Android 6.0 pre-installed. The screen is protected by durable Gorilla Glass 4.

A convenient feature has been added called “On Screen”. It helps you find out the time or see a notification about a missed message without unlocking your smartphone.

Games on this device launch instantly. Dual Pixel helps you shoot high-quality video, a technology that makes the camera instantly focus on the selected object.

Whether you're shooting at dusk or at night, the camera's high aperture (F1.7) lens allows it to capture just the right amount of light to capture a clear shot.

You can bring your photos to life by taking 3-second animated photos.

The phone takes high-quality selfies because front-camera has a flash.

The smartphone is reliably protected from dust and moisture. It will not fail even if it gets into water for a couple of minutes. The phone can work offline for a long time.

You can charge it to 50% in half an hour. There is a fingerprint scanner. The case is not afraid of falls. It is made of aluminum.

Characteristics

  • Communication: 2 SIM
  • Screen: 5.1″
  • Memory: internal 32 GB, RAM 4 GB, supports memory card up to 256 GB
  • Camera: main 12 MP, front 5 MP
  • Size 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm
  • Weight 152 g
  • Durable housing;
  • Front camera with flash;
  • Fingerprint's scanner;
  • Waterproof.
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The best inexpensive smartphones

Meizu M5 will suit true connoisseurs of style and functionality. The slim body is elegant and lightweight. The smartphone has 3D 2.5D glass and an excellent camera.

The powerful processor guarantees fast access to all applications and good support when the phone is multitasking.

The smartphone has a multifunctional touch-mechanical button with a built-in scanner for fingerprint identification.

To create excellent photographs, the gadget is equipped with a main 13 megapixel camera. LED flash helps you take photos in the dark. All girls will like the beautiful caramel shades of the body.

Characteristics

  • Communication: 2 SIM
  • Screen: 5.2″;
  • Camera: main 13 MP; front 8MP
  • Memory: RAM 2 GB; internal16 GB;
  • Battery 3070 mAh;
  • Weight 138 g;
  • Size 72.80×147.20×8 mm

Which phone to buy

All the models presented in this review of smartphones for girls deserve attention. If your budget is not limited, then choose the iPhone 7.

Among budget smartphones, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 can be considered the best. This model has good cameras, as well as the most durable screen and body.

The phone today is the most personal gadget with which we spend the most time. Tell us what functions you are most pleased with in your device.

I've been using Samsung Galaxy S6 for 2 years now. This is my main phone. LG G4 and Huawei also flash nearby. The phone is foreign, but I really wanted the Crystal Topaz color, which was not supplied to Russia. I had to overpay 4 thousand for the sake of aesthetics compared to the official retail price.

During all this time, the device has not caused any complaints from me, but I want to change it to something new. To be fair, it should be said that even now I am completely satisfied with the S6. Despite the time, it still works as quickly as it did in the beginning. Among the minuses, I can highlight the mediocre battery, lack of water resistance, and I also want a stylus, since I like to draw. I was going to buy a Note 7, but it didn't work out. Although for me it was the ideal device. The same Note 8 raises doubts due to the lack of a physical button and a fingerprint scanner in an unclear location. I often work with my phone when it lies on the table in front of me. And here you will have to pick up the device each time to unlock it or look into it so that the IRIS scanner works.

I have little experience with smartphones: I read reviews and go to large retail chains where I can play with the devices on the stand. Recently, for example, I was preparing an article about LG, and I had to go to MediaMarkt, where I studied the company’s entire line of phones for more than an hour. At some point, a girl consultant even came up to me: “Are you interested in something? Do you want me to tell you?” I replied that now I would tell her everything myself, and told her the whole history of the company, from the chaebols and the Korean economic miracle to the current marketing and financial flaws. About halfway through the story, the girl tried to leave, but I said that now the fun would begin, and she politely remained. I would like to invite you to talk about what you like about your phone, what functions and features you consider the most important, pleasant, and would like your next phone to support them.

I'll tell you about myself. I highlighted the main points.

1. Screen.

I really like the screens on Samsungs. In my opinion, this is the standard. Especially in behavior in the sun. We won't say much here.

2. Samsung branded application store.

In general, of course, such a store is not particularly needed. But it has a nice bonus. Samsung regularly adds interesting gifts there. For 2 years it was a 6 month subscription Google Music, a version of Shazam without ads, which I still use, subscriptions to The Economist, The New York Times magazines, a subscription to Bookmate, and now a subscription to Scribd has appeared. I’m glad that all subscriptions are given not for a month, but for at least 2-3, or even six months. There are all sorts of bonuses for toys, sports apps with training programs, offline maps, but this somehow passes me by.

3. I really like Samsung's proprietary browser.

I often read in English, so the built-in dictionary is especially useful. It is implemented better than in Chrome. Look at the screenshots. If desired, a full-fledged dictionary entry pops up. This is definitely cooler than Google Translate. Although it can be called. I use Google Translate when I can’t understand a phrase in its entirety.

I also like that the browser has a couple of extensions. The first is a built-in QR code scanner. I was always too lazy to download such a program separately, so when I came across a QR code in transport or a museum, I just sighed sadly.

The second extension is a video player. A handy thing for watching videos embedded in the body of the page. Allows you to immediately display the video in full screen. You can also download the recommended ad blocker, but I am against such software. We need to give people the opportunity to earn money.

4. Windows, actively eating up space on the hard drive, firmly ingrained in me the need to look for software to clean the system. I’ve been using MacBooks for a long time, they don’t eat up memory, but still, until I found a specialized program, I felt out of place. When I used a poppy cleaner for the first time, I managed to accidentally delete important files (the license flew off in Microsoft Office, Photoshop refused to launch), but my soul immediately became calmer. Samsung, I think, decided that it was better for people like me to immediately make a built-in program, otherwise they would start doing nonsense again. Together with Clean Master They made an excellent application that not only allows you to clean your phone of junk, but also monitors how programs consume energy and offers to turn off the most active ones as needed. There is also a built-in antivirus.

5. Separately, it should be said about Samsung Pay. This is a super convenient thing, implemented much better than Android Pay. If I choose a smartphone from another brand, I will really miss Samsung Pay. It’s convenient that the program can be called up from any screen of the system, even if you swipe on the switched off screen, the application will launch. The choice of cards for payment is well implemented. And with latest update It became possible to add loyalty cards. It’s very nice when you don’t even need to take your wallet to go to the store, everything is in your phone. Unfortunately, loyalty cards are not accepted at all cash registers, but only where there are hand-held scanners. They explain why the cashier is prohibited from picking up the phone.

6. As the last point, I’ll put together a bunch of software features that make me happy.

Built-in infrared port for equipment. I didn’t like the program from Samsung, so I downloaded AnyMote. I don’t watch TV often, the remote control is always lost. Here the phone is very helpful. And once I used the remote control at the airport when there was a 4-hour layover. But here, as they say, fate. In the room there was a sample from Samsung with 4K resolution, and I just had movies, a remote control and smart view on my phone.

It’s a shame that the infrared port was abandoned later.

I like the built-in features that allow you to use the phone with one hand and change the size of the application. In transport, when there is a crowd, it can be useful.

Of the little things, the built-in video editor is pleasing. Previously, you had to use Instagram.

And, of course, the weather forecast, which is also displayed in the calendar and clock. It seems like a small thing, but so convenient.

One of my favorite features is screenshots. Before S6, I hardly used screenshots because I always forgot how to take them. Swiping with your palm on the screen is very convenient. The ability to take an elongated screenshot is also good news. You can immediately draw something on the screenshot. However, in my opinion, everyone has such a function. In the same LG G6 it is more conveniently implemented: you can draw right away, but in Samsung you need to go to a submenu.

Here are my top favorite features that I will miss when I change phones. In my opinion, it doesn’t matter what hardware specifications the phone has, how much RAM and virtual parrots it has, the main thing is that everything works smoothly and without brakes, so I skipped the technical component. I also didn’t write anything about the camera, because they are now about the same, plus or minus, for all flagships. By the way, the camera on the S6 impressed me so much at one time that I even started Instagram and went to photograph a bumblebee with butterflies.

Write what you like most about your phones. Or which of the functions I listed are implemented much better by other manufacturers. Let's share our opinions.