Users are buying flagships less and less, because a smartphone that is good in all respects can be purchased
The content of the article:
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
- Samsung Galaxy M20
- Honor 8x
- Sigma mobile X-treme PQ53
- Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
- Nokia 6.1
Redmi Note 7
A beautiful smartphone with a good camera
Xiaomi once again set the bar high. Big screen, powerful processor, capacious battery, high-quality camera and nice design - Redmi Note 7 is good in almost everything. If the company was not too lazy to add an NFC chip to the international version, it would be a great option for everyone. In the meantime, some buyers will take their money to competitors.
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the best choice
Samsung Galaxy M20
Balanced budget with a powerful battery
Budget line of Koreans built a very long time.according to the “take what they give” principle, but when Chinese manufacturers began to attack on all fronts, Samsung changed its mind and issued a symmetrical answer - the Galaxy M20. It has a large Infinity-V display with thin frames, good hardware and a main camera, and a powerful 5000 mAh battery provides several days of work without recharging. NFC for contactless payment is also available. For a smartphone, it is better to immediately buy a case that protects the glossy plastic case.
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alternative
Honor 8X
Good smartphone from glass and metal
Universal machine with a large screen,sufficient performance and housing made of quality materials. Thanks to the optimized proprietary shell, the Honor 8X is energy saving and can be charged every other day. This unit has everything that a practical user needs.
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you can take it
Sigma mobile X-treme PQ53
Modern "SUV"
A good option for a holiday away from civilization.or dirty work. As a Sigma mobile X-treme PQ53 smartphone, there are not enough stars from the sky, iron is as simple as possible. But he works for a long time on a single charge due to the 5000 mAh battery, and the price gradually dropped to a more acceptable level. Model with official support in Ukraine, which is also a plus.
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durable and hardy
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
Autonomy first
The smartphone will easily last two or three days withoutrecharging. At the same time, it does not look like a brick, and the processor performance reserve is enough for smooth operation of applications and games. A great option for those who are not very concerned about the quality of the cameras, because it shoots ZenFone Max Pro (M1) medium.
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long-playing
Nokia 6.1
Classic smartphone on Android One
The second generation of Nokia 6 has fixed somedisadvantages of the original model. The smartphone has a more powerful chipset and supports fast charging technology. In terms of shooting quality, it is inferior to its closest competitors, but now Nokia 6.1 can be bought at an interesting “farewell” price.
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take it while it lasts
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Optimal choice: Redmi Note 7
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Xiaomi again turned out the best in terms ofprice / quality average budget smartphone. Redmi Note 7 offers a powerful “iron”, bypasses its competitors in the quality of shooting and looks more expensive than its price. The heart of the device was the eight-core Snapdragon 660 processor, whose performance is enough for any games and applications. Although the MIUI developers still need to work on the stability of the system - on the first firmware there were problems with the Pro-mode of the camera and a couple of minor points. The 6.3-inch Full HD + screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5: 9 has replaced the “mono-brow” with a neater, drop-like cutout. On sale are models with 3/4 GB of RAM and 32/64/128 GB of internal memory. The best option is 4/64 GB. MicroSD hybrid slot, and if you need more memory when using two SIM-cards, you will have to spend money on an older version with 4/128 GB of memory. She also fits into our budget.
There is a double camera at the back with the main module.48 megapixels and f / 1.8 optics. In most cases, it works in 12 MP mode, when four pixels are combined into one, and there is no noticeable difference in detail between it and full resolution (at least for now). The second 5-megapixel sensor is needed to blur the background in portrait mode. In general, Redmi Note 7 makes great shots both during the day and in low light. And you can also download the unofficial Google Camera application port with the cool Night Sight night mode. The front 13-megapixel camera is also good, plus there is a function to unlock the smartphone in the face.
Glass Gorilla Glass 5 covers and front, andthe back. The frame of the case is plastic, although it feels like metal. The 4000 mAh battery provides a day and a half of active use. Quick Charge 4 is supported through the USB Type-C port, but it comes with a standard 5V / 2A power supply. In the box for Redmi Note 7 put a simple silicone case. It does not close the strongly bulging camera module, but the Chinese stores have already stamped a bunch of accessories with full backrest protection.
At the top of the smartphone - 3.5mm audio jack and infrared for home appliances control. Xiaomi refuses to add an NFC-module to European devices, and for someone it is enough to refuse to buy a otherwise very good smartphone. A choice of three colors: boring black, blue with a gradient and red-violet.
Basic Redmi Note 7 3/32 GB rated at5500 hryvnia, but it’s better to immediately buy the 4/64 GB version for6000 hryvnia. The 4/128 GB model will cost7000 hryvnia.
4 reasons to buy:
2 reasons not to buy:
- best camera in this segment
- productive processor
- beautiful body
- good autonomy
- flaws in early firmware
- no nfc
Alternative: Samsung Galaxy M20
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Aggressive expansion of Chinese smartphonesforced Samsung to reconsider its approach to creating budget phones. The result was the Samsung Galaxy M20 - a very interesting specimen with a powerful 5000 mAh battery. Almost the entire front part of the device is occupied by an elongated 6.3-inch PLS display (analogous to IPS) with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and a waterdrop notch on top. Inside, the company's own 14nm octa-core Exynos 7904 processor is used. It is quite fast, but in demanding games you will have to limit yourself to medium graphics settings. There is a decent amount of memory on board - 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. You can insert a memory card, slots for microSD and two nano-SIM are separate.
Rear camera double. The main 13 megapixel module with f / 1.9 optics makes good photos in good light, but some competitors shoot better. The second 5-megapixel “width” of the viewing angle is 120 degrees, for a good result you need a lot of light. The front camera is 8 MP average, it can be used to unlock. The Galaxy M20 has a software background blur; it works only on photos with people's faces.
The body of the Samsung Galaxy M20 is made of glossyplastic that collects fingerprints and scratches. It is better to hide your smartphone in a case, which will make it easier to find the fingerprint scanner (it is practically not recessed and does not stand out tactilely). On one charge, the M20 lasts one and a half to two days with active use. The package includes 15W fast charging and a USB Type-C port. There is an NFC chip for contactless payment. They just forgot to add support for 5 GHz Wi-Fi. A Korean state employee will cost6200 hryvnia.
3 reasons to buy:
2 reasons not to buy:
- large screen quality
- excellent autonomy
- NFC
- simple body materials
- no wifi 5 GHz
Glass and Metal Alternative: Honor 8X
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Another interesting smartphone from the “goldenmiddle" Honor 8X offers a large 6.5-inch display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. Inside, Huawei uses an eight-core Kirin 710 processor. The performance is enough for most games, but sometimes you will have to lower the graphics settings for smoother gameplay. But PUBG Mobile runs at almost maximum speed - this is one of the few projects that supports GPU Turbo acceleration technology. The device has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, expandable. The microSD slot is separate, so you don’t have to give up a second SIM card.
The Honor 8X has a dual main camera:A 20-megapixel module with f/1.8 optics is paired with a 2-megapixel module to collect information about the depth of the frame. In the finished photo, you can change the focus point and blur the background. Artificial intelligence most often simply turns up the color saturation. Some people like it even better. If you prefer a more natural picture, simply turn off AI. During the day, the quality of the images is good. For night photography, a special mode is provided when the smartphone needs to be held in one position for a few seconds. The front 16-megapixel camera is also quite good.
The 3750 mAh battery provides bothat least a day of battery life. With not very active use, the smartphone will easily last 2 days. Charging via microUSB port, although it's time to switch to USB Type-C. But the 3.5 mm jack is in place. NFC available for contactless payments. The frame of the case is metal, and the back glass panel plays great in the light. But we must warn you: Honor 8X turned out to be quite slippery. Is he worth it?6000 hryvnia.
3 reasons to buy:
3 reasons not to buy:
- not boring design
- separate slot for microSD and two SIM cards
- NFC
- non gaming chipset
- quality of shooting at night (in automatic mode)
- no USB Type-C
Protected alternative: Sigma mobile X-treme PQ53
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When moisture protection alone is not enough, and needrobust smartphone with increased resistance to falls, you should look at the Sigma mobile X-treme PQ53. The IP68 standard is also declared here - the hull withstands a 30-minute dive to a depth of 1.5 meters. The plastic case with rubber-coated ends withstands shocks better, and the 5.7-inch HD screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. Budget hardware: a quad-core MediaTek MT6739 at 1.5 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, and an integrated 16 GB with expandable capability. Both 8 megapixel cameras and shoot so-so.
Smartphone with 5000 mAh batterywill last two to three days without an outlet. The USB Type-C port is used for charging. There is a fingerprint scanner and even an NFC chip for paying for purchases, but the manufacturer should have removed the 3.5 mm headphone jack. At the start the price was 6100 hryvnia, but over time it increased4900 hryvnia.
3 reasons to buy:
3 reasons not to buy:
- good degree of protection
- excellent autonomy
- NFC
- weak processor
- mediocre cameras
- no mini jack
None of these options came up? In the price category up to 7000 hryvnia, there are some more interesting devices that are also worth mentioning:
</ p>People's long-liver: Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
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A good camera in a smartphone is always a plus.But if you rarely take photos and put battery life first, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) with a 5000 mAh battery is perfect. The smartphone is equipped with a 6-inch Full HD screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9, and the eight-core Snapdragon 636 chipset is responsible for the performance, which even runs demanding games like PUBG Mobile and “Tanks” at medium graphics settings. Depending on the modification, the amount of RAM is 3 or 4 gigabytes, and the storage capacity is from 32 to 128 gigabytes. Now you need to take the older version with 4/128 GB, in some places it has fallen in price to6000 hryvnia. The device has a separate slot for microSD cards and two SIM cards.
13 + 5 megapixel primary dual cameraremoves worse than its main competitors. Otherwise, it is a good device on the "pure" Android 8.1 Oreo. The front 8-megapixel camera supports unlocking in the face. There is a fingerprint scanner. The case back is metallic. The design is not the most original, but with a powerful battery you can forget about charging for a few days. I did not forget about the manufacturer and NFC.
3 reasons to buy:
2 reasons not to buy:
- good performance
- better class autonomy
- separate memory card slot
- NFC
- faceless design
- average quality cameras
Always new Android: Nokia 6.1
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The top version of last season's hit Nokia 6.1 can be snatched today for5555 hryvnia. Mighty machine with 5.The 5-inch Full HD-screen of the classic 16: 9 format is equipped with a Snapdragon 630 core processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory that can be expanded with microSD cards, but due to the hybrid slot you will have to sacrifice the second SIM card.
The cameras in the Nokia 6.1 "average". On the main 16-megapixel module with Zeiss optics, good shots are obtained during the daytime, and in case of insufficient lighting, the picture becomes noisy, and the detailing drops. Yes, you can experiment with the amateur ports of the Google Camera application, only the stability of their work is lame. The front camera on 8 megapixels supports unlocking the face (fingerprint scanner is still more reliable). The device is released on the program Android One and is guaranteed to receive an update to Android Q after the official release of the system.
Despite the modest capacity by today's standardsThe battery is 3000 mAh; in normal use, the smartphone easily lasts for a day and a half. Fast charging via the USB Type-C port is also supported. The all-metal body looks reliable, but there is one problem - the edges cut into the palm a little. The smartphone supports Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC.
4 reasons to buy:
3 reasons not to buy:
- do you like the "pure" Android
- productive processor
- NFC
- interesting price goodbye
- large frames at the top and bottom of the screen
- rough sides of the hull
- combined microSD / SIM slot
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