TOP 13 best smartphones of 2019

Smartphones have taken their strong place in our lives, few today can imagine their life without gadgets. Indeed, how many new and unique features this device offers, replacing the telephone, video, camera, and much more. Every year, manufacturers release more and more functional and attractive models of smartphones, leaving the choice to the consumer. However, such an abundance of varieties of phones, it is not uncommon to catch even technology-savvy people by surprise.

How to choose a smartphone?

When buying a smartphone, they most often take into account the correspondence of price, quality, technical characteristics, and of course, customer reviews. The year of manufacture of the device, the operating system, etc. is also important. If you decide to purchase a smartphone and have not made a choice, then our material, which reveals in detail the features of the most top-end smartphones, is for you. So, we present to your attention the Top 13 best smartphones of 2019.

List of the best smartphone models

10. Huawei Nova 2

The best budget smartphone, one of the most successful and cutest models of 2017, Huawei Nova 2 pleases with its rich color scheme and technical specifications.

The version of OC with which this Android 7.0 model is presented. A 5-inch metal case fits comfortably in one hand. The main camera is 12 + 8 megapixels, the front camera is 20 megapixels, optical stabilization, autofocus. The device is equipped with an eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor, which ensures efficient operation without braking. The amount of internal memory is 64GB, in addition, there is a slot for a memory card with support for microSD format up to 64 GB. RAM - 4 GB, which allows you to work even with demanding applications. Battery capacity 2950 mAh.

Benefits:

• Dual main camera;
• Value for money;
• Support dual sim;
• A-GPS system;
• Fingerprint reading;
• Affordable price;
• Quick charge function.

Disadvantages:

• Lack of NFC;
• When shooting at night, the quality decreases;
• Combined card slot.

9. HTC U11

HTC’s new flagship is the ideal price-performance ratio. The diagonal of the screen is 5.5 inches, allows you to watch movies and play without much eye strain, the display is presented with rich color gamut. The operating system is Android 7.1, the resolution of the main camera is 12 megapixels, and the front one is 16 megapixels, which allows you to take excellent selfies, Gorilla Glass 5 display protection.

The smartphone has an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform processor with a clock frequency of up to 2.45 GHz. Based on the configurations of the service provider and the region, two options are distinguished: 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal memory, and 6 GB RAM, 128 GB shared memory, in both cases the memory can be increased using a MicroSD memory card. Battery 3000 mAh.

Benefits:

• The case is protected from moisture and dust;
• Great shots;
• Technology for compressing the faces of the apparatus;
• Value for money;
• Display Protection Gorilla Glass 5;
• Autonomy.

Disadvantages:

• Glass and slippery back panel;
• Price.

8. Xiaomi Mi 6

The Chinese smartphone-novelty has rather priority technical characteristics, we will consider in more detail: the main camera is dual 12MP + 12MP, the resolution of the front camera is 8 megapixels + effects, 10x digital zoom.There is support for multi-touch, anti-glare display, a diagonal of 5.15 inches FullHD.

The model comes with 64 GB and 128 GB of internal memory, 6 GB of RAM. 2.45 GHz octa-core processor, runs Android 7.1 Nougat OS (MIUI8). This model is the ratio of the latest technology, performance and current trends. The battery capacity is 3350 mAh, thereby ensuring the operation of the device throughout the day. Hermetically sealed connectors protect the smartphone from splashes.

Benefits:

• Support for two SIM cards;
• Protection of the internal system from splashes and rain;
• A large amount of RAM;
• Fast charge;
• Convenient design;
• Four axis optical stabilization;
• Value for money.

Disadvantages:

• Slippery body;
• Lack of a slot for a memory card;
• Lack of a standard headphone jack (3.5mm.)

7. Lenovo K6 Note

New from the manufacturer Lenovo - a good inexpensive smartphone, an optimal device, with an excellent display, which includes all the necessary functions of a modern smartphone. The screen size is 5.5 inches, OC Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz provides a quick change of applications, etc.

RAM 3 GB, internal memory 32 GB, there is a slot for a memory card. Photo quality is very high, the main camera shoots with autofocus, a resolution of 16 megapixels, and the front 8 MP. Battery capacity 4000 mAh.

Benefits:

• High-quality display;
• High-quality front camera;
• Affordable price;
• Hardy, good battery;
• Autonomy.

Disadvantages:

• Built-in battery;
• Combined slot for the 2nd SIM card;
• Weak processor;
• Weak sound in the headphones.

6. LG G7

The model has a design quite standard for most smartphones, the corners of the body are rounded, the side frame has a slight bulge. The back panel of the case is glass, made of carefully tempered Gorilla Glass 5 glass, mirrored underneath, which gives the appearance of the device an additional appeal. However, this material is sensitive to physical exertion and to scratches, so it is better to immediately place the gadget in the case. This is especially due to the fact that the side frames are made of polished metal, which are quite slippery, therefore, the likelihood that the device pops out of your hands and falls to the floor increases significantly. On the rear panel, all elements are located almost flush with the plane of the body, they protrude only a few tenths of a millimeter. There is a dual camera, a bright and powerful LED flash, the platform of the fingerprint scanner is somewhat recessed, but this only adds convenience, as it allows you to find it very quickly.

The frames on the front panel are narrow, there are no buttons at the bottom, so the display occupies almost the entire surface. The power and volume buttons are located on the side, quite rigid. The phone has connectors for connecting two SIM cards of nano-SIM format and one microSD, moreover, one of the sockets is hybrid - either a SIM card or a memory card are installed. The model is equipped with an IPS display covered with 2.5D glass. The brightness is adjusted both automatically and manually. Multi-touch sensor - supports up to 10 simultaneous touches. The front camera is installed single, its resolution is 8 megapixels, such an indicator for high-quality selfies will be quite enough. The operating system is Android 8.0, which is equipped with a proprietary shell manufacturer. The processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip, whose frequency reaches 2.8 GHz. The amount of RAM is 4 GB, the drive holds up to 64 GB of data, the maximum capacity of a memory card is 256 GB.

Benefits:

• High-speed interface;
• High quality speaker sound, rich bass;
• Powerful and productive processor;
• Fairly bright screen.

Disadvantages:

• Face recognition is done only with the front camera;
• Expensive;
• Not very high battery capacity.

5. Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung Galaxy S8, is rightfully considered the best Samsung smartphone of last year. The world's first, incredibly powerful 10nm processor provides instant gadget operation with minimal power consumption. A special advantage is 100% protection against water and dust, the smartphone can withstand half an hour immersion in fresh water at a depth of one and a half meters.

The type of color screen is Super Amoled, protects it from scratches and gives saturated colors, the protective optics of Gorilla Glass 5. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat OS, and the eight-core processor with a maximum frequency of 2.5 GHz. The main camera 12 MP F1.7 fast lens allows you to take professional pictures in ULTRA HD format, the front camera is 8 megapixels with autofocus and FullHD resolution. The amount of internal memory is 64 GB, there is a slot for a memory card with a maximum resolution of 256 GB, RAM 4 GB.

Benefits:

• The convenience of use;
• Multimedia features;
• Perfect selfies
• Dual Pixel Technology;
• Multi-shot;
• 3D screen;
• A decent selection of colors;
• Fast charge;
• Protection of Gorilla Glass 5;
• Performance.

Disadvantages:

• Combined card slot;
• Price.

4. Huawei Honor 9

A worthy flagship, a novelty from Huawei, characterized by natural color reproduction, with ideal viewing angles and a protected glass case. The technical specifications of the smartphone are also pleasing, the processor of 8 cores Kirin 960 of its own design with a clock frequency of 2.4 GHz, the operating system Android 7.1 Nougat (EMUI 5.1).

The dual main camera takes pictures with a resolution of 20MP + 12MP, and the front 8 megapixels, it is worth noting that the Huawei brand has the best camera among Chinese smartphones. The Huawei Honor 9 model comes in two configurations: operating memory - 6 GB or 4 GB, internal memory 64 GB or 128 GB, a microSD card slot, with a maximum memory expansion size of up to 256 GB, and a battery capacity of 3200 mAh.

Benefits:

• The presence of an infrared port;
• Fast charge;
• The best camera;
• Wireless output to TV;
• A decent selection of colors;
• 4G LTE;
• Value for money.

Disadvantages:

• No optical stabilization;
• Combined slot for the 2nd sim.

3. Apple iPhone X

Convenient design, unlimited camera capabilities, an incredibly fast sensor and other indisputable advantages make the smartphone one of the leaders among the flagship models. OLED Multi Touch is a 5.8-inch full-screen display. Protection against water, splashes and dust IP67 degree of protection. iPhone X operates on the basis of the A11 Bionic processor with 64-bit architecture. The main 12-megapixel built-in camera with a wide-angle lens f / 1.8 aperture and f / 2.4 telephoto lens with 10x digital zoom makes professional photos and videos of the highest quality. The flagship iPhone X has dual image stabilization when shooting movies.

The frame of the mobile device is made of a special stainless alloy, which is used to produce surgical instruments. The device is available in two colors - white and black. It has a face recognition feature of the owner, and it works much faster compared to a fingerprint scanner, perfectly shows itself even in complete darkness. There is wireless charging, and the battery itself is gaining energy quite quickly.
Benefits:

• Lens protection with sapphire crystal;
• HD video recording;
• 4K video;
• Noise suppression;
• Convenient design.

Disadvantages:

• Price.

2. One Plus 6

In second place of our review was another model from a well-known Chinese manufacturer. The appearance of the device is original, it is difficult to confuse it with products of other brands. The width of the side frames is only 2 mm, which gives the smartphone even more elegance. Like all modern models, it has a fingerprint scanner. It comes in three colors - black, silver and red. The diagonal of the display is 6.4 inches, it has anti-reflective coatings - it is convenient to use even in bright sunlight. Display resolution 3040x1440 pixels.

In terms of memory, the gadget also has variations - 6 operational and 64 built-in, 8 operational and 128 built-in, or 8 operational and 256 built-in. There is a Snapdragon 845 processor, it is well suited for fairly demanding games, even powerful applications will not slow down due to the Adreno 630 graphics accelerator. The main camera is triple - each of them has a resolution of 16 megapixels, a front camera of 8 megapixels. The device is equipped with a battery, the capacity of which is 3840 mAh with the possibility of wireless charging (the station will have to be purchased separately).
Benefits:

• Original and attractive design;
• The latest version of the Android operating system;
• Good performance;
• Provides protection against dust and moisture;
• The battery charges very fast.

Disadvantages:

• For a Chinese device is quite expensive;
• No memory card slot provided.

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 9

The leader in our rating of the best smartphones in 2019 was the model, which should be attributed to phablets rather than smartphones in the classical sense, largely due to the decent overall dimensions of the product. The design of the smartphone is characteristic of the products of this manufacturer - the side frame is made of polished metal, it narrows on the sides, the glass front and back panels are almost flat, they are also rounded on the sides. The device is convenient to hold in your hand, despite the significant overall dimensions. The case looks monolithic, with compression there are no hints of backlash or creaks. It is worth noting that the surfaces are slippery, so you should immediately protect the gadget from damage by purchasing a cover. The main camera is dual, practically does not stand out from the case, the LED flash is very bright. The fingerprint scanner is slightly recessed inland. On the front side, the upper and lower frames are almost the same size - not a single button is provided below, but a speaker, a set of necessary sensors, a front camera are installed on top.
The device is designed to use two SIM cards in micro-SIM format, however, one of them can be replaced with a microSD memory card, it is worth noting that you can change them even with a working smartphone. The gadget can be used even under water, as it is protected against moisture according to the international standard IP68. The model is based on a single-chip processor Exynos 9 Series 9810, which accelerates to 2.7 GHz. RAM, depending on the configuration, can be 6 or 8 GB, the storage holds 128 or 512 GB. The smartphone perfectly interacts with demanding applications, and the battery load is not too big.

Benefits:

• Excellent battery life;
• Installed top iron;
• Very bright screen;
• The interface is fast and intuitive;
• High resolution main camera module;
• Made in a simple style.

Disadvantages:

• Except for the high cost not found.

Promising New 2019

3. Samsung Galaxy S10

The latest model from the Korean manufacturer, characterized by the minimum weight of the gadget, which is only 57 g with overall dimensions of 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm. The device went on sale on March 8, people who made a preliminary order of the device received original wireless headphones as a gift. The display here is the newest, almost completely devoid of various distractions. The only thing that can take the user's attention, in addition to what is happening on the screen, is associated with a cutout in the upper right corner. The diagonal of the display is 6.1 inches. It is an OLED-type panel that is capable of supporting QHD + resolution, the edges are rounded off the end sections, which gives the product additional solidity and attractiveness. There is support for HDR10 +, due to which it is possible to achieve maximum clarity and realistic images. The screen brightness is excellent, so it’s convenient to use the device even in direct sunlight. Like most smartphones, a light sensor is installed here, which will adjust the brightness settings in automatic mode.

The design is quite familiar and familiar to people who have already used devices from this manufacturer. The rear panel is made of tempered glass, at the bottom end is a USB-C connector. The thickness is negligible, the phone is very comfortable to hold. The RAM of the device is as much as 8 GB - not every personal computer or laptop can boast of such high parameters. Depending on the configuration of the built-in memory device, there is either 128 or 512 GB, there is also support for microSD memory cards, Qi wireless charging. It is worth noting that the smartphone is impervious in accordance with IP68 class. The battery capacity here is 3400 mAh - not too much, but enough for a reasonable use of the device. The product works on the basis of the Android 9 Pie platform, which in terms of interface differs significantly from competitors for the better. The main camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels with good photosensitivity, it is triple here - there is also a module for shooting video at 12 megapixels and a wide-angle camera with 16 megapixels.

Benefits:

• Almost completely there are no frames around the display;
• A significant amount of RAM and physical memory;
• Good processor performance;
• The latest version of the operating system.

Disadvantages:

• High price.

2. Huawei Mate X

The presentation of the smartphone took place on February 24, 2019. This is the first bending device, which is equipped with a display with a large diagonal and the most modern iron. In terms of appearance, a significant number of innovative opportunities were reflected. The case is somewhat angular, made of metal and plastic. If necessary, the device can be decomposed, thereby turning it into a full-fledged tablet, which is used not only for games or surfing the Internet, but also for work. In the process of developing the folding mechanism, it was decided to use more than a hundred different parts. The front panel is almost completely occupied by a screen, the three frames of which are almost invisible. All buttons responsible for navigation are virtual. The back side is equipped not only with an additional display element, but also with a rather thick side panel. Here you can find a huge number of elements - a triple camera, a double flash of an LED type, a fingerprint scanner and so on. At the bottom there are several microphones, a speaker, there was also a place for a USB Type-C connector. There are also several microphones on the top side.

If necessary, the rear display can be used separately, which gives the device even more originality. The mass of the product is 295 grams with overall dimensions of 161.3x78.3 (146.2 in the unfolded state) x11 (5.4 in the unfolded form) mm. The diagonal of the display is impressive - it is as much as 8 inches with a resolution of 2480x2200 pixels. The main element here is the eight-core Kirin 980 processor, whose maximum clock frequency can reach 2.6 GHz, which, together with the Mali-G76 MP10 graphics accelerator, gives excellent performance and instant response of the device. The RAM in the smartphone is 8 GB with 512 physical memory, and it is possible to install memory cards of the latest generation NM, the volume of which can reach 256 GB. The battery capacity is 4500 mAh, there is a function for supporting fast charging. The model operates on the basis of the operating system Android 9.0.

Benefits:

• Unique appearance;
• Foldable in half display;
• Universality is both a smartphone and a full-fledged tablet;
• Triple camera from Leica;
• Superior performance and speed;
• Very large screen size.

Disadvantages:

• There is no classic headphone jack;
• Very high cost of the device.

1. Xiaomi Mi 9

This is the first flagship smartphone that was introduced this year. It is significantly different from its predecessors released by this Chinese company. First of all, users note the very attractive appearance of the gadget, its slim body, the metal frame in which it is placed, as well as the front and rear panels made of high-quality and carefully tempered glass. The body of the device is as ergonomic as possible, due to which it comfortably fits in your hand and does not slip out of it. On the rear panel you can find a triple main camera, which is additionally decorated with LED backlighting, which distinguishes this model from competitors. At the bottom of the device is a single speaker and a USB-C type connector. The buttons are traditionally located for the models of this company: on the right side, you can easily feel the volume rocker, under which the power on and off button is built-in, on the left there is a tray for installing a nano-SIM format SIM card, there is also a voice assistant call button.

The diagonal of the display is 6.3 inches, the resolution is FHD +, which is equivalent to 2340x1080 pixels. The ratio of the screen to the area of ​​the front panel is 90.7%, which is one of the highest rates today. The cutout for the front camera is made minimal, so it will practically not cause discomfort when using full-screen games or when viewing photos or videos. The display is reliably protected with the latest generation of tempered glass Gorilla Glass 6, which perfectly protects the product from all kinds of physical damage, and the glass is glued to the back panel a little worse - Gorilla Glass 5. The processor uses a high-speed Snapdragon 855 microchip, which in terms of performance outperforms almost all smartphones on sale today. RAM here is enough to install full-fledged mobile emulators Wii, PPSSPP. All running applications run smoothly, the frame rate is high, no freezes were noticed. The design works on the basis of the Android Pie operating system, which is characterized by the fastest interface. The fingerprint scanner is simply built into the display, so it’s enough to touch the screen and the smartphone is activated, unlocking takes place in a few fractions of a second. The battery capacity is 3300 mAh, so you will have to charge the gadget quite often.

Benefits:

• High speed;
• Reliability and durability;
• Attractive appearance;
• There is everything you need for comfortable use.

Disadvantages:

• Low battery capacity.

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