Rating of the TOP 10 best flagship smartphones of 2021-2022

Any smartphone company offers its customers devices in different price segments. Cheap devices for those who do not see the point of spending a lot of money on equipment or do not have such an opportunity. Average price tag – optimal devices in terms of cost and parameters ratio. The flagships collect all the best and freshest that is on the market.

These phones always attract a lot of attention, because the expensive price tag needs to be justified somehow. Moreover, such a gadget should not only be cool in terms of performance, but also have “tricks” that will force you to buy it, and not a device from competitors. What interesting things manufacturers have prepared in 2022 is described in our article.

SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FOLD 2

• Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 12 / 256 GB
• Display: Super AMOLED, unfolded – 7.6″, resolution 2208×1768, folded – 6.2″, resolution 2260×816, HDR10
• Camera (main/front): 12+12+12 MP/10 MP
• Battery: 4500 mAh

Price: from 159,700 rubles

The innovative folding smartphone Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a flexible ultra-thin glass screen, fast performance and a battery that lasts all day. It is available in two colors - bronze and classic black.

When folded, the gadget is equipped with a 6.2-inch screen, which is quite enough for communication on social networks, games and conversations. But when opened, the phone turns into a 7.6-inch tablet: the external display covers almost the entire front surface, leaving minimal edges. The quality of the external and internal screens is excellent - the image looks bright, rich and with good viewing angles.

As for the folding/unfolding mechanism of the device, everything is perfect here - the hinge design ensures smooth and precise movements of the device, and the manufacturer promises high reliability. Thanks to the FLEX mode, the display can be fixed at the desired angle and used to your satisfaction.

The list of features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 includes the ability to take photographs and shoot videos from unusual angles that are impossible for most smartphones without the help of tripods and other equipment. The main camera consists of three modules – 12 + 12 + 12 megapixels, and the front one is equipped with a 10 megapixel module.

The foldable phone has a dual 4500mAh battery. The autonomy of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is enough for one working day, but it all depends on usage scenarios, network signal strength and other factors. The model supports USB PD, which guarantees fast charging from any charger. 16W wireless charging allows you to charge your device in 100 minutes.

The smartphone is equipped with an eight-core Snapdaron 865+ chipset, and the amount of RAM and storage is 12 GB and 256 GB. There is no memory card slot.

Among the disadvantages of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is that not all applications adapt to tablet mode. In addition, many will be stopped from purchasing the device by the high cost.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are still relevant flagships

Let's start with the top three-year-old flagships of the Korean brand, which at the time of release were quite expensive: 60,000 rubles for the Galaxy S9 and 67,000 rubles for the Galaxy S9+. Now you can buy them 3-4 times cheaper.

The flagships did not have cutouts in the screen for the camera, but the side frames of the body turned out to be thin. Due to this, smartphones do not look bulky. Both devices are powered by an Exynos 9810 processor with a frequency of 2.8 GHz and have a Mali G-72 graphics core, the performance of which is sufficient even today.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ differ in size and number of cameras. Source: mobcompany.info

The Galaxy S9 was equipped with a 5.8" Super AMOLED screen, and the older model had a 6.2" display. The amount of RAM for devices is different - 4 GB for the younger model and 6 GB for the older model. Built-in storage can be 64, 128 or 256 GB depending on the version. There is a slot for a microSD card.

The Galaxy S9 has a 12 megapixel main camera module. There is optical stabilization and variable aperture (f/1.5 or f/2.4). The Galaxy S9+ has a similar main camera, but additionally has a 12 MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture.

The battery capacity in the Galaxy S9 is 3000 mAh, and in the S9+ the battery is more powerful - 3500 mAh. On average, this is enough to operate the device for 22 hours of talk time. Both devices support fast and wireless charging.

We evaluated the older model because it looks more promising in 2022 due to a more capacious battery, a larger display and a better camera.

• Processor: 7/10
• Display: 8/10
• Camera: 7/10
• Autonomy: 7/10
• Internal memory: 6/10
• RAM: 7/10
• Value for money: 7/10
• Average score: 7

The cost of the Galaxy S9 is about 16,000 rubles for the 64 GB version, and the S9+ with the same amount of memory costs from 19,000 rubles.

APPLE IPHONE 12 PRO

• Processor : Apple A14 Bionic
• Memory (RAM/ROM): not specified / 128-256-512 GB
• Display: OLED, 6.1″, resolution 2532×1170
• Camera (main/front): 12+12+12 MP / 12 MP
• Battery: not specified

Price: from 99,990 rubles

iPhone 12 Pro looks chic in its new design. It is available in four colors - graphite, silver, Pacific blue and gold. Now the body has rectangular edges instead of rounded ones, like the iPhone 4 and 5. The frame of the smartphone is made of surgical steel, and the coatings are applied by vacuum deposition, providing a bright shine. The panels are made of glass, but this time they use a special Ceramic Shield coating, which is several times stronger than the previous generation materials. The incredible strength of the gadget protects it from dust and water - it can be immersed under water to a depth of six meters for half an hour, and everything will be fine with it.

The Apple iPhone 12 Pro looks truly new thanks to the OLED (Super Retina XDR) display, which has become larger – 6.1 inches. The image quality, as always, is at the highest level.

On the back of the smartphone there are three main cameras - ultra-wide-angle, wide-angle and telephoto, and on the front there is only one sensor, and all of them are 12 megapixels. Support of advanced technologies allows cameras to adapt to any environment and take beautiful photos. As for video recording, here it is available in 4K resolution and at a frequency of 60 frames per second.

The disadvantages of the iPhone 12 Pro include the high cost and the lack of a charger included in the package.

If you need an inexpensive smartphone with stereo speakers: Nokia 2.1

This option is missing in most flagship devices today, but this ultra-budget model for 4 thousand rubles suddenly has it. The speakers in Nokia 2.1 are located on the front panel - below and above the screen. They provide very pleasant audio playback, and video on this smartphone is very pleasant to watch - if you hold it horizontally.

Other features of the Nokia 2.1 are a 4000 mAh battery and Qualcomm hardware (albeit a very simple one). The model will also be equipped with firmware with Android 10 – and for an ultra-low-cost smartphone this is a big plus.

Nokia 2.1

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 20 ULTRA 5G

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus or Samsung Exynos 990
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8-12 / 256-512 GB + microSD 1024 GB
• Display: AMOLED, 6.9 inches, resolution 3088x1440
• Camera (main/front): 108+12+12 MP/10 MP
• Battery: 4500 mAh

Price: from 83,990 rubles

The advantages of expensive flagships are premium quality, the best processor and cameras with advanced capabilities. Such devices include the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with a 6.9-inch display and a resolution of 3088x1440 at (only) 60 Hz. The screen is bright, colorful and large. Despite its large size and angular shape, the device looks elegant and, as users say, fits comfortably in the hand. Also, due to high-quality materials, the surface of the gadget resists scratches well and retains a pleasant appearance for a long time.

The main feature of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G will be the presence of the S Pen touch pen. With its help you can control the interface, take notes, create notes and draw in graphic editors. The S Pen recognizes up to 4096 degrees of pressure and has fast response. Overall, the accessory is useful and functional.

The rear camera of the flagship is presented with three independent modules – a 108 MP wide-angle + a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle + a 12 MP telescopic lens. There is also optical stabilization and video recording in resolution up to . The camera capabilities will delight you with quality and clarity.

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is equipped with 8/12 GB of RAM and an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor, demonstrating excellent performance. The 4500 mAh battery lasts for a day with an average load, and the flagship can be recharged in wireless and wired modes with fast charging.

The best flagship smartphones of 2022. Top 20

19th place.

Samsung Galaxy S21 128GB

The average price in Russia is 60,000 rubles.

The new flagship Samsung model went on sale on February 5, 2021 and received 45% of fives in Yandex Market and 88% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics of the Galaxy S21: frameless Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen (with a hole for the camera) 6.2 inches with a resolution of 2400 × 1080 pixels, Android 11 OS, 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, without a memory card slot. 2 SIM cards. NFC. Battery capacity 4000 mAh. Supports wireless charging. Processor: Exynos 2100 with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 678 thousand points. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen. There is also a face unlock feature.

3 main cameras: 64 MP (telephoto lens, f/2.0, 3x hybrid optical zoom, 30x digital zoom, optical image stabilization) + 12 MP (f/1.8, 79°, optical image stabilization) + 12 MP (ultra-wide viewing angle 120° , f/2.2). Front camera 10 MP (f/2.2).

The camera received a Dxomark score of 124 for stills, 73 for zoom, and 101 for video. Overall score: 119.

18th place.

Xiaomi 11T Pro 256/8GB

The average price in Russia is 50,000 rubles.

The official start of sales of the latest flagship Xiaomi model in Russia is November 5, 2022.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole in the screen for the front camera) 6.67 inches diagonal, refresh rate 120 Hz, resolution 2400x1080, Android 11 operating system with MIUI 12.5 shell. Fingerprint scanner on the side. Support for two SIM cards. There is no memory card slot. Battery capacity - 5000 mAh. NFC. 5G support. 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 759 thousand points.

Three cameras: 108 MP sensor (f/1.75); wide-angle unit 8 MP (f/2.2); module with a 5-megapixel sensor for macro photography (f/2.4). Front camera 16 MP (f/2.45).

17th place.

OnePlus 9 256GB

The average price in Russia is 40,000 rubles.

The new model went on sale in Russia in May 2022 and received 90% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 100% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole for the camera) 6.55 inches, resolution 2400x1080. Android 11 OS, support for two SIM cards, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. 256 GB of permanent memory and 12 GB of RAM. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 783.2 thousand points (6th place among models that are on sale in Russia).

The battery capacity is 4500 mAh. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. There is NFC. 5G support.

Three cameras. Main sensor Sony IMX689 48 megapixel (f/1.8), wide-angle 50-megapixel module Sony IMX766 (f/2.2), as well as monochrome sensor 2 megapixel. There is no optical image stabilization, instead there is digital stabilization. Front camera 16 MP (Sony IMX471, f/2.4 aperture). Dxomark gave the OnePlus 9's main camera a score of 123 for photography, 46 for zoom, and 104 for video. Average score: 115.

What's changed compared to OnePlus 8T? The processor has become more powerful, and the camera unit has also improved. Compared to the OnePlus 8 Pro, the new product has a more powerful processor, but is inferior in photography quality (there is no optical stabilization and a telephoto lens).

16th place.

Xiaomi Mi 11 256/8GB

The average price in Russia is 50,000 rubles.

Official sales in Russia of the new Xiaomi flagship started on May 14, 2022. As of today, the new product has received 91% of fives from reviews in Yandex Market and 90% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole in the screen for the front camera) with a huge diagonal of 6.81 inches (a larger diagonal, namely 6.9 inches, only the 2018 model Xiaomi Mi Max 3 had in the Xiaomi catalog) with a resolution of 3200 × 1440 pixels, Android 11 operating system. In-screen fingerprint scanner. Support for two SIM cards. There is no memory card slot. Battery capacity - 4600 mAh. The result of the UL Benchmarks battery life test is 9 hours 8 minutes. NFC. 5G support. 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 793.4 thousand points.

Three cameras: Samsung ISOCELL HMX sensor (S5KHMX) 108 megapixel (f/1.8) with optical stabilization; wide-angle unit 13 MP (f/2.4); module with a 5-megapixel sensor for macro photography (f/2.4). Front camera 20 MP (f/2.2). The Mi 11 camera received a Dxomark score of 127 for photography, 59 for zoom and 107 for video. Total score: 120.

15th place.

Honor 30 Pro Plus 256/8GB - Honor smartphone with the best camera

The average price in Russia is 43,000 rubles.

The new flagship Honor went on sale in Russia on June 5, 2022 and received 80% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 90% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: frameless OLED screen (with a cutout for two front cameras) 6.57 inches with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels, Magic UI 3.1.0 based on Android 10 without Google services, but with its own AppGallery application store, 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, two SIM cards, slot for memory card (NM Card) up to 256 GB. Battery capacity 4000 mAh. Battery life up to 17.5 hours in video playback mode. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 9 hours 46 minutes. Fast charging. There is NFC. Octa-core Kirin 990 processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 483.4 thousand points. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. There is a face scanner.

Main camera with three lenses: main Sony IMX700 50 MP (f/1.9 aperture, autofocus) + 8 MP (f/3.4 aperture, autofocus) for five times optical zoom + 16 MP wide-angle (f/2.2 aperture, autofocus) with AI. Front camera 32 MP (f/2.0 aperture, fixed focus) + 8 MP (f/2.2 aperture, fixed focus).

Dxomark gave the Honor 30 Pro+ camera 136 points for photos (3rd place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022) and 104 for video.

see Best Honor Smartphones

14th place.

OnePlus 8 Pro 256GB

The average price in Russia is 49,000 rubles.

The OnePlus flagship went on sale in Russia in May 2022. As of today, the model has received 82% of fives from reviews in Yandex Market and 92% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole for the camera) 6.78 inches, resolution 3168x1440. Android 10.0 OS, support for two SIM cards, 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. 256 GB of permanent memory and 12 GB of RAM. AnTuTu performance test result - 671.6 thousand points

The battery capacity has increased compared to OnePlus 7 Pro and is now 4510 mAh. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 9 hours 48 minutes. There is support for wireless charging. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. There is NFC. There is 5G support.

If the camera in OnePlus 8 has not received any improvements, the camera in OnePlus 8 Pro has been noticeably improved: a 48-megapixel main module with a Sony IMX689 sensor (f/1.78), a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera with a Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x hybrid zoom and 5 megapixel color filter. Front camera 16 MP (Sony IMX471, f/2.45 aperture).

Dxomark gave the main camera of OnePlus 8 Pro 120 points for photography, 71 points for zoom and 106 points for video shooting (10th place in the ranking of the best camera phones of 2022). The selfie camera received a score of 97 for photos and 87 for video.

13th place.

Huawei P40 Pro

The average price in Russia is 63,000 rubles.

The Huawei flagship went on sale in Russia in April 2022 and received 79% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 85% of recommendations for purchase.

Since US sanctions against Huawei have not gone away, the P40 Pro has the same problem as the Mate 30 Pro - the lack of Google services, including the Google Play application store. However, Huawei has its own app store, AppGallery, through which you can install most of the apps. You can also download applications through the 4PDA portal or through the resources APKPure, APKMirror and APKCombo. You can install popular applications in one click using the Installer tool.

Technical characteristics: frameless OLED screen (with a cutout for two front cameras and with rounded edges on four sides) 6.58 inches with a resolution of 2640 × 1200 pixels, EMUI 10.1 OS based on Android 10, 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM , two SIM cards, slot for memory card (NM Card) up to 256 GB. Battery capacity 4200 mAh. Battery life up to 16.5 hours in video playback mode. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 12 hours 10 minutes. Fast charging: It takes 40 minutes to recharge the battery from zero to 100%. There is NFC. Octa-core Kirin 990 processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 492 thousand points. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. There is a face scanner.

The main camera has four modules. 50MP Ultra Vision Camera (Wide Angle, f/1.9 aperture, OIS) + 40MP Cine Lens (Ultra Wide Angle, f/1.8 aperture) + 12MP Super Sensitive Telephoto Lens (f/2.4 aperture, OIS) + 3D Measurement Lens depth of field. The telephoto lens has 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x maximum zoom. However, if 5x and even 10x zoom give a very clear picture, then it is better not to use 50x zoom without a tripod. It is worth noting the Huawei Golden Snap technology: artificial intelligence removes passers-by (maximum two) from the frame or allows you to remove glare from the photo. Double front camera: 32 megapixel (f/2.2) + lens for measuring depth of field.

The Huawei P40 Pro camera received 137 points for photography, 86 points for zoom and 113 points for video from Dxomark. The overall score is 132. The selfie camera received a score of 108 for photos and 95 for video from Dxomark.

12th place.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G 256GB

The average price is 60,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is August 21, 2022. Samsung's flagship today received 85% of fives in Yandex Market and 94% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: Super AMOLED Plus display (with a hole for the front camera) 6.7 inches with a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels, Android 10.0 OS, 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, 2 SIM cards. There is NFC. Battery capacity 4300 mAh. Battery life on the Internet is up to 16 hours, in video mode up to 19 hours, in talk mode up to 24 hours, in audio mode up to 75 hours. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 12 hours 1 minute.

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 595 thousand points. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen. Stylus included.

3 main cameras: 64 MP telephoto lens (f/2.0, 3x hybrid optical zoom, 30x digital zoom, optical image stabilization), 12 MP wide-angle camera (f/1.8), 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera (f/2.2). Optical stabilization. Front camera 10 MP (f/2.2). The Galaxy Note 20's camera scores 123 for photography, 74 for zoom, and 105 for video on Dxomark. The overall score is 120. Surprisingly, the Galaxy Note 20, whose price is 19 thousand less than the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, slightly outperformed the more expensive model in photography - 123 points versus 122. At the same time, the Ultra wins in zoom and video. The average score for both models is the same. The Galaxy Note 20 also outperforms the Ultra version in battery life (12 hours 15 minutes versus 8:31 according to UL Benchmarks tests). Considering that the processor, amount of permanent memory and RAM of the Galaxy Note 20 and the Ultra version are the same, it is completely unclear why buy a more expensive version (that’s why it was not included in our rating). If we compare the Galaxy Note 20 with the S21, then at the same price, the Note 20 has twice as much permanent memory, stylus support (which the S21 lacks), and cameras of the same quality, although it is inferior in processor power (the same picture when compared with the S21+, which also loses in autonomy, according to UL Benchmarks tests).

Galaxy Note 20 is among the top five smartphones for 2022 in terms of price-quality ratio.

11th place.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 128GB

The average price in Russia is 70,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is March 13, 2022. The representative of Samsung's flagship line received 45% of fives in Yandex Market and 67% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 6.9-inch frameless AMOLED screen with a resolution of 3200×1440 pixels, Android 10.0 OS, 128 GB of permanent memory and 12 GB of RAM, slot for a memory card up to 1 TB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). There is NFC. Battery capacity 5000 mAh. Battery life in Internet surfing mode is up to 18 hours, talk time up to 25 hours. The result of the UL Benchmarks battery life test is 9 hours 12 minutes. Supports wireless charging. Processor - Exynos 990. AnTuTu Benchmark performance test result - 515 thousand points. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen.

4 main cameras: 108 MP (f/1.8), 48 MP telescopic lens (responsible for 10x optical and 100x digital zoom) with f/3.5 aperture, ultra-wide-angle camera with a resolution of 12 MP and a viewing angle of 123 degrees with aperture f/2.2 and an additional ToF (Time-of-Flight) lens designed for long-distance portrait photography. There is optical stabilization. Dxomark gave the Galaxy S20 Ultra a camera score of 128 for photography, 88 for zoom (best alongside the Huawei Mate 40 Pro), and 106 for video. Overall score: 126 (5th place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022). Front camera 40 MP (f/2.2). Dxomark gave the Samsung flagship selfie camera 104 points for photos and 95 for video (4th place in the ranking of the best smartphones for selfies).

10th place.

OnePlus 9 Pro 256/12GB

The average price in Russia is 60,000 rubles.

The new OnePlus flagship went on sale in Russia in May 2021 and today has received 85% of fives in Yandex Market and 93% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole for the camera) 6.7 inches, resolution 3216 × 1440. Android 11 OS, support for two SIM cards, 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. 256 GB of permanent memory and 12 GB of RAM. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 807.4 thousand points (4th place among models that are on sale in Russia).

Battery capacity - 4500 mAh. There is support for wireless charging. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. There is NFC. There is 5G support.

The quad-camera unit of OnePlus 9 Pro was created in collaboration with the famous Swedish brand Hasselblad with a 180-year history. Main sensor Sony IMX789 48 MP with optical stabilization, wide-angle 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 module (f/2.2), telephoto lens 8 MP (f/2.4) with optical stabilization, as well as a monochrome sensor 2 MP. Front camera 16 MP (Sony IMX471, f/2.4 aperture).

The OnePlus 9 Pro camera scores 129 for photography, 68 for zoom, and 108 for video on Dxomark. The overall score is 124 (8th place in the ranking of the best camera phones of 2022 and ahead of models such as the iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra).

see Best OnePlus smartphones

9th place.

Asus ROG Phone 5s 256/12GB - gaming smartphone

The average price in Russia is 60,000 rubles.

The gaming smartphone, which is a new version of ROG Phone 5 with a more powerful processor, went on sale in Russia in September 2021.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen made by Samsung with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, refresh rate 144 Hz, resolution 2448x1080, Android 11 OS, support for two SIM cards, 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus processor. 256 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 838.9 thousand points. Without memory card slot. There is NFC. 5G support.

The battery capacity is 6000 mAh.

The main camera is triple: the first sensor is the same as in ZenFone 8, namely Sony IMX686 64 MP (f/1.8), the second sensor is an ultra-wide-angle lens 13 MP (f/2.4), the third sensor is for macro photography 5 MP. Front camera 24 MP.

8th place.

Apple iPhone 13 128GB

The average price in Russia is 70,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.

Specifications: 6.1-inch OLED screen with unibrow. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 839.7 thousand points. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 75 hours, playing videos up to 19 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 15 hours.

Rated IP68 according to IEC 60529 (submersible in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). However, damage resulting from contact with liquid is not covered by the warranty, so it is unlikely that anyone would think of testing an iPhone at a depth of 6 meters.

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.

Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.

As in the 12th and 11th iPhones, there are two 12-megapixel main cameras, one of which is ultra-wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/2.4 and a viewing angle of 120°, and the other is wide-angle with an aperture of ƒ/1.6. Optical stabilization system. The iPhone 13 camera scores 138 for photography, 55 for zoom, and 117 for video on Dxomark. Overall score - 130 (5th place today).

The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).

Let's look at the differences between the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 12. New processor and new OS, improved cameras and battery life (for example, the iPhone 12 had 17 hours of battery life while watching videos, and the iPhone 13 had 19 hours), which still does not reach the level of the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

7th place.

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip 256GB - the best smartphone with a pop-up camera

The average price in Russia is 60,000 rubles.

The new Asus flagship went on sale in Russia on June 9, 2021.

Technical characteristics: 6.67-inch AMOLED display (made by Samsung) with a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels on almost the entire surface of the front panel without any cutouts on the screen, since the camera is hidden inside the retractable mechanism.

Android 11 OS, support for two SIM cards, a separate slot for a memory card up to 2 TB. Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. 256 GB of permanent memory and 8 GB of RAM. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 809.6 thousand points (second place among smartphones available for sale in Russia after the gaming Asus ROG Phone 5). NFC. 5G support.

The battery capacity is 5000 mAh. Fast charging support. The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: up to 19 hours in video viewing mode, up to 10 hours in Internet browsing mode on 5G networks, up to 12 days in standby mode on 5G networks.

In-screen fingerprint scanner.

Two front stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound technology.

Zenfone 8 Flip repeats the technical solution of last year's flagship Zenfone 7 Pro. The three cameras are housed in a unique rotating module driven by a high-precision stepper motor. This solution allows you to use one set of high-quality cameras for both regular photo and video shooting and selfies. Asus is the only manufacturer to release a flagship with a pop-up camera in 2022,

Main camera with Sony IMX686 64 megapixel matrix with f/1.8 aperture. The second camera is an ultra-wide-angle Sony IMX363 12 MP (f/2.2) sensor, with this camera you can take macro photos from a distance of only 4 cm to the subject to capture it in the smallest detail. The third camera is an 8 MP telephoto lens with 12x total and 3x optical zoom. 3-axis electronic image stabilization. The Zenfone 8 Flip camera scores 125 for photography, 50 for zoom, and 108 for video on Dxomark. The overall score is 118 (for comparison: the new flagship Samsung Galaxy S21 has 116 points, and the Apple iPhone 11 has 119 points).

Zenfone 8 Flip takes first place in the ranking of the best bezel-less smartphones without a notch on the screen.

Zenfone 8 Flip, with the same price and the same processor as the OnePlus 9 Pro 256/12GB, has the advantage of no notch on the screen, the presence of a memory card, autonomy (in GSMArena tests 98 hours versus 86), a better front camera, but loses in the amount of RAM .

see Best Asus smartphones

6th place.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB

The average price in Russia is 85,000 rubles.

The latest flagship Samsung model went on sale on February 5, 2022 and received 62% of fives in Yandex Market and 92% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: frameless Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen (with a hole for the camera) 6.8 inches with a resolution of 3200×1440 pixels, Android 11 OS, 128 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM, without memory card slot. 2 SIM cards. NFC. Battery capacity 5000 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 114 hours. Processor: Exynos 2100 with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 678 thousand points. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen. There is also a face unlock feature. For the first time in the Galaxy S family, support for the S Pen stylus (sold separately).

4 main cameras. The first lens is 108 MP (f/1.8) with a viewing angle of 83 degrees. According to the words, extract “several separate images from one frame.” Galaxy S21 Ultra features a 100x Space Zoom with Samsung's world-first dual telephoto lens system - one 3x optical and one 10x optical, both with dual photodiode. The first telephoto lens for triple zoom is 10 megapixels (f/2.4), the second (for tenfold zoom) is also 10 megapixels (f/4.9). The fourth lens is 12 MP (ultra-wide viewing angle 120°, f/2.2). The Galaxy S21 Ultra camera scores 128 for stills, 76 for zoom, and 98 for video from Dxomark. Overall score - 121. Front camera 40 MP (f/2.2). The selfie camera received a score of 105 for photos and 93 for video from Dxomark. Average score: 100 (4th place in the ranking of the best selfie cameras).

Unlike the S21 and S21+, which weren't exactly innovative compared to their similar models from last year, the S21 Ultra is a major upgrade over the S20 Ultra. There is a different camera system (instead of one telephoto lens there are now two), support for the S Pen stylus has appeared, the display diagonal has decreased slightly (the S20 Ultra stylus had a diagonal of 6.9 inches), and a new processor has appeared (the same as the S21 and S21+). At the same time, support for the memory card disappeared.

see Best Samsung smartphones for 2022

5th place.

Google Pixel 6 Pro

The average price in Russia is 85,000 rubles.

The new flagship from Google will go on sale in Russia in November 2022.

Technical characteristics: OLED screen (with a hole for the front camera) 6.7 inches with a resolution of 3120×1440, Android 12 operating system (pure Android, as in all Google smartphones), 128 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM, support for standard SIM -cards + eSIM, without memory card slot. Battery capacity 5003 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 84 hours. Google Tensor processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 735.3 thousand points. NFC. In-screen fingerprint scanner.

The main camera is triple. The main sensor is 50 MP (f/1.85) with optical stabilization, a wide-angle sensor is 12 MP (f/2.2) and a telephoto lens is 48 MP (f/3.5) with optical stabilization and four times optical zoom. The Pixel 6 Pro's camera scores 143 for photography, 71 for zoom, and 115 for video on Dxomark. Average score: 135. Front camera: 11 megapixels (f/2.2). The selfie camera received a score of 107 for photos and 95 for video. Average score: 102.

4th place.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro 128GB

The average price in Russia is 90,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.

Technical characteristics: OLED screen with a frequency of up to 120 Hz, 6.1 inches diagonal with a unibrow. Resolution - 2532x1170. OS - iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 839.7 thousand points. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 75 hours, playing videos up to 22 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 20 hours. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 85 hours.

Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.

Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.

3 main cameras of 12 megapixels: ultra-wide-angle with ƒ/1.8 aperture and a viewing angle of 120°, wide-angle with ƒ/1.5 aperture with optical stabilization, telephoto (ƒ/2.8) with 3x optical zoom and optical stabilization. The iPhone 13 Pro camera scores 144 for photography, 76 for zoom, and 119 for video on Dxomark. Overall score: 137 (2nd place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022).

The front camera is also 12 megapixels (ƒ/2.2).

If we compare the iPhone 13 Pro with the iPhone 13 Pro, the new version has a better processor, battery life and cameras.

What are the differences between the Pro version and the standard iPhone 13? The Pro version has three cameras instead of the standard version's two and a more powerful battery.

3rd place.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro

The average price in Russia is 90,000 rubles.

The Huawei flagship went on sale in Russia in November 2022 and received 83% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 100% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: frameless OLED screen (with a cutout for two front cameras and with rounded edges on four sides) 6.76 inches with a resolution of 2772 × 1344 pixels, EMUI 11.0 OS based on Android 10, 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, two SIM cards, slot for memory card (NM Card) up to 256 GB. Battery capacity 4400 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 97 hours. Fast charging: It takes 23 minutes to recharge the battery from zero to 50%. There is NFC. 8-core Kirin 9000 processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 686.8 thousand points. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. There is a face scanner.

This model does not have Google services, including the Google Play application store. However, Huawei has its own app store, AppGallery, through which you can install most of the apps. You can also download applications through the 4PDA portal or through the resources APKPure, APKMirror and APKCombo. You can install popular applications in one click using the Installer tool.

The main camera has four modules. Ultra Vision 50 MP (wide-angle lens, f/1.9 aperture) + 20 MP cine lens (ultra-wide-angle, f/1.8 aperture) + 12 MP ultra-sensitive telephoto lens (f/3.4 aperture, optical image stabilization) + 3D depth-of-field lens. The telephoto lens has 10x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x maximum zoom. However, if a 10x zoom gives a very clear picture, then it is better not to use a 50x zoom without a tripod. The front camera is double: a 13 MP wide-angle lens (f/2.4) + a lens for measuring depth of field.

The Mate 40 Pro camera received from Dxomark according to the 4th testing protocol 140 points for photography, 88 points for zoom and 116 points for video shooting and takes 3rd place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022, losing only 1 point to the new iPhone 13 Pro (at the same time Mate 40 Pro beats iPhone 13 Pro in terms of zoom).

The Mate 40 Pro ranks first among the best selfie cameras today, scoring 110 for photos and 96 for video from Dxomark (compared to the iPhone 13 Pro's 102 for photos and 95 for video).

see Best Huawei Smartphones

2nd place.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB

The average price in Russia is 110,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is September 24, 2022.

Technical characteristics: OLED screen with a frequency of up to 120 Hz, 6.7 inches diagonal with a unibrow. Resolution - 2778x1284. OS - iOS 15. 128 permanent memory (the amount of RAM is not specified by the manufacturer), without a slot for a memory card. 6-core Apple A15 Bionic processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 839.7 thousand points. The manufacturer did not indicate the battery capacity, but indicated the battery life in different modes: listening to music up to 95 hours, playing videos up to 28 hours, watching videos in streaming mode up to 25 hours. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 121 hours.

Waterproof rating IP68 according to IEC 60529 (allows immersion in water up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes).

There is no fingerprint scanner, instead there is facial recognition using the TrueDepth camera.

Supports two SIM cards, one of which is standard and the other is eSIM.

3 main cameras of 12 megapixels: ultra-wide-angle with ƒ/1.8 aperture and a viewing angle of 120°, wide-angle with ƒ/1.5 aperture with optical stabilization, telephoto (ƒ/2.8) with 3x optical zoom and optical stabilization. The iPhone 13 Pro camera scores 144 for photography, 76 for zoom, and 119 for video on Dxomark. Total score: 137.

The Pro Max version differs from the Pro version in a larger screen (with higher resolution) and better battery life. The cameras for both versions are identical.

see Best iPhone models

1 place.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 512GB - the best camera phone

The average price in Russia is 90,000 rubles.

The Xiaomi flagship went on sale in Europe on May 20, 2022.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole in the screen for the front camera) with a huge diagonal of 6.81 inches with a resolution of 3200x1440 pixels, Android 11 operating system. In-screen fingerprint scanner. Support for two SIM cards. There is no memory card slot. Battery capacity - 5000 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 95 hours. NFC. 5G support. 512 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 808.8 thousand points.

Three cameras: Samsung ISOCELL 50 MP sensor (f/1.95) with optical stabilization; wide-angle unit 48 MP (f/2.2); 48 MP telephoto lens with optical stabilization (5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid and 120x digital). Front camera 20 MP (f/2.2). The Mi 11 Ultra camera received 148 points for photo quality, 100 points for zoom quality and 117 points for video shooting on Dxomark. Overall score: 143 (1st place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2022).

see Best Xiaomi Smartphones for 2022

ASUS ROG PHONE 3

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 12-16 / 128-512 GB
• Display : AMOLED, 6.59 inches, resolution 2340×1080, HDR10+
• Camera (main/front): 64+13+5 MP/24 MP
• Battery: 6000 mAh

Price: from 73,750 rubles

The gaming flagship ASUS Rog Phone 3 is presented in a stylish, unique design and boasts exceptional performance. The 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 features excellent detail and color reproduction, and support for HDR10+ high dynamic range ensures a clear picture in the brightest and darkest scenes.

The gadget is equipped with an advanced cooling system GameCool 3, which ensures maximum performance of the device even during prolonged workloads. It includes a large vapor chamber, an enlarged radiator and heat-dissipating ventilation holes in the case. In addition, a compact proprietary external cooler AeroActive 3 connected to the case cools the smartphone by an additional four degrees. Therefore, this flagship will be an ideal option for gamers.

Rog Phone 3 will not disappoint its owner in other respects either. The gadget is powered by a powerful eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor and has sufficient RAM and internal memory to ensure stable operation in performing various tasks. And the 6000 mAh battery will last for many hours without recharging. It is also worth noting that the phone has a number of interesting energy saving features that extend the life cycle of the device.

The triple camera with 64 MP + 13 MP + 5 MP modules shows good results, but it is worth noting that the gadget does not position itself as a camera phone. Other disadvantages of the gaming flagship include the lack of a memory card slot, wireless charging and moisture protection.

How to choose the best flagship smartphone in terms of price-quality ratio in 2021-2022?

New products 2021-2022 are characterized by a powerful processor, an excellent camera, a bright wide screen and high battery life. Above we have listed the most popular models with excellent characteristics.

If you are looking for a quality camera phone, this is the new iPhone 13 Pro Max. It provides the best pictures at any time of the day. Who needs a model that combines the concept of price and quality - order the X3 Superzoom or Mate 40 Pro+.

Gamers will love the multitasking Rog Phone 3. Style connoisseurs prefer the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Each of the models on the list has its own advantages and a minimum of disadvantages. These are high-quality new flagships that will help you cope with your tasks.

HUAWEI P40 PRO PLUS

• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8 / 256-512 GB + microSD
• Display : OLED, 6.58″, resolution 2640×1200, HDR
• Camera (main/front): 50+40+8+8 MP + ToF/32 MP + TOF camera
• Battery: 4200 mAh

Price: from 85,800 rubles

The HUAWEI P40 Pro Plus super camera with a 6.58-inch edge-to-edge display looks simply amazing. Its back panel is made of ceramic and comes in white and black colors. However, this makes the device slippery; This problem can be solved with the help of a case, which, in turn, will hide the spectacular shine of the device.

HUAWEI P40 Pro Plus is equipped with a rear camera of five modules - these include a wide-angle lens with a 50 MP sensor, a 40 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, an 8 MP zoom camera, an 8 MP telephoto lens and an auxiliary depth sensor. The gadget creates stunning photos and videos even in poor lighting. The front camera consists of 32 MP and a ToF camera for depth sensing. Taken together, the HUAWEI P40 Pro Plus' cameras provide the best experience among the competition.

The “heart” of the smartphone is HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G. Its performance does not cause problems: games load at maximum settings, communication is not lost, cameras are activated and filmed instantly.

The 4200 mAh battery lasts for a day with an average load of the flagship. The USB Type-C port is used for charging. There are also two charging options – wired or wireless; both 40 watts.

As for the disadvantages of the P40 Pro Plus, these include the lack of Google services, a slippery body and a high price.

MOTOROLA EDGE+

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 12 / 256 GB
• Display: OLED, 6.7″, resolution 2340×1080, HDR10+
• Camera (main/front): 108+16+8 MP+ TOF sensor/ 25 MP
• Battery: 5000 mAh

Price: from 79,990 rubles

The stylish 2022 flagship Motorola Edge+ has a huge number of advantages that make it worth purchasing. The front panel of the smartphone is made of curved glass, which turns into an aluminum frame. The glass on the back is also slightly curved.

Motorola Edge+ is one of the best full-screen models. The extremely thin bezels are barely noticeable, and the 6.7-inch display with curved edges and HDR10+ support shows an excellent color gamut.

Smartphone cameras allow you to take really good videos and photos. On the back there is a 108 MP main sensor, a 16 MP ultra-wide-angle module, an 8 MP telephoto lens and a TOF sensor. Users have access to a convenient and simple shooting application with many modes. The photo quality is excellent in most cases; slight noise occurs only in frames with poor lighting. As for the front camera, it is equipped with a 25 megapixel sensor.

Edge+ runs on an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. In practice, the device turns out to be very fast, and even copes well with demanding games.

The flagship's battery life is also okay - the 5000 mAh battery will last longer than many devices with lower battery capacity. The gadget supports wired and wireless charging with a power of 15 W.

Criteria for selecting powerful smartphones from previous years

To compile the top 10 flagships that have remained relevant even 2-3 years after their release, we considered them according to the following criteria:

Processor power.

At the time of release, each of the smartphones presented below was equipped with one of the best chips. Over time, the technical stuff has become expectedly outdated, but the power is enough for everyday tasks and even games.

Display quality.

Almost all of the flagships reviewed have AMOLED screens that produce rich images and deep blacks. Cheaper IPS matrices are not capable of this. The AMOLED screens in the smartphones in our rating differ only in diagonal.

Autonomy.

When buying a used flagship from previous years, you need to be prepared for the fact that the battery will not hold a charge as well as when the phone was released. We will not take into account possible battery wear, but will evaluate the capacity and autonomy declared by the manufacturer.

Camera.

The picture quality of flagships has always been and remains high. Even several years after their release, the smartphones we reviewed can pleasantly surprise you with good shots and videos.

Amount of RAM.

An important parameter for any smartphone. It determines how quickly the device will multitask and how well it will cope with demanding games or applications.

Internal memory capacity.

This indicator affects the amount of data that can be stored in the phone's storage. Please note that not every smartphone has a slot for a microSD card.

Value for money.

We have collected flagships of different brands and years of manufacture. Their prices vary greatly, so it would be more correct to take into account the ratio of cost to technical characteristics.

ASUS ZENFONE 7 PRO

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8 / 256 GB + microSD 2048 GB
• Display: AMOLED, 6.67″, resolution 2400×1080, HDR10+
• Camera (main/front): 64+12+8 MP
• Battery: 5000 mAh

Price: from 79,670 rubles

The main feature of the stylish ZenFone 7 Pro from ASUS is a triple rotating camera, which can act as the main and front ones for photography and video calling. It is equipped with a 64 MP main sensor and auxiliary sensors – a 12 MP wide-angle lens and an 8 MP 3x optical telephoto lens. The camera can be positioned at different angles to capture bright and interesting shots, and in terms of image and video quality, the smartphone really lives up to its price.

ZenFone 7 Pro runs on an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G processor with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Thanks to its good hardware, the flagship's performance is excellent - it handles any application effortlessly.

The phone's autonomy is supported by a 5000 mAh battery. The battery life lasts for about two days with regular use of the smartphone. Plus, the battery can be topped up quickly with a 30W charger. Unfortunately, it’s wired: the device does not provide a wireless charging function.

The disadvantages of ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro include weight - 230 grams, as well as the lack of a headphone port.

OnePlus 9 12/256GB

Is OnePlus 9 so much simpler and how much cheaper is the Pro version? Not at all.

For example, if you need a flagship camera phone, the OnePlus 9 could be a great buy: yes, it lacks a telephoto camera, and the main module is the one we saw in the case of the OnePlus 8 Pro, but overall the camera here is very decent.

There will also be ultra-fast charging, although wireless fast charging is no longer available. The display is different - simpler: it is a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen. There is also no protection against water.

But the processor is the same: the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and 8/12 GB of RAM. So the performance margin is huge.

• Screen diagonal: 6.55 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 192 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

• Memory capacity: 256 GB

• RAM capacity: 12 GB

• Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

• Rear camera: three modules 48/50/2 MP

• Front camera: 16 MP

• Memory card support: no

SAMSUNG GALAXY Z FLIP

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8 / 256 GB
• Display : AMOLED, 6.7″, resolution 2636×1080, HDR10+
• Camera (main/front): 12+12 MP / 10 MP
• Battery: 3300 mAh

Price: from 75,590 rubles

The new flagship clamshell Samsung Galaxy Z Flip will certainly interest most fans of non-standard gadgets with its design. The smartphone is available in purple and black colors. Both sides of the device are covered with tempered glass, and the frames between them are metallic and glossy.

A two-axis hinge is responsible for the smooth unfolding of the Z Flip. The developers claim that it can withstand 200,000 closing and opening cycles without breakdowns. Inside the mechanism there are special FreeStop fibers that protect components from dust penetration: this solution really helps, but the device itself does not have standard protection against dust and moisture. And it’s better to protect it from falls.

The cameras of the new model take good pictures, but in poor lighting the quality of the images deteriorates. In general, both the main and selfie cameras cannot be called the best in the price category of the device.

The flagship clamshell is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset. The device performs everyday tasks quickly and without slowdown. As for games, here too the cute device does not give up, demonstrating excellent performance even in the most demanding projects.

The autonomy of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is ensured by a 3300 mAh battery. The battery reserve is enough for a day with full use of the gadget. In addition, the smartphone supports wireless charging, which slightly compensates for the small battery capacity.

Pixel 3 - Google's camera phone

Compact by the standards of flagship models, the smartphone has a 5.5” diagonal screen. The Pixel 3 has an OLED display with a resolution of 2160x1080. It is distinguished by a large reserve of brightness and good color rendition, but the frames around the screen are quite thick. The heart of the smartphone was the Snapdragon 845 chip, which at the time of the phone's release in 2022 coped with the most difficult tasks. And even in 2022, its power is enough for comfortable use of the gadget.

Google smartphones have always had a sleek design. Source: ixbt.com

The smartphone was equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. The storage volume is small by the standards of camera phones from three years ago, and there is no slot for installing a memory card. It is this feature that scares many away from this otherwise good gadget.

The smartphone has a single camera with smart software algorithms and HDR+, which eliminates noise without compromising detail, improves color reproduction and expands dynamic range. Google Pixel 3 once became famous for its good night mode, which was noted by all reviewers.

When the smartphone first appeared on the market, it was criticized for the camera’s incorrect operation, but all the failures were software. They were fixed with firmware updates.

The operating system is pure Android, which receives all the latest updates in a timely manner.

The battery capacity of 2915 mAh is enough for two days if you switch the device to economy mode. The battery lasts 21 hours in talk mode.

Among the nice features are an NFC chip for contactless payments, a fingerprint scanner, a metal case, high protection against moisture and dust IP68 and fast charging.

• Processor: 8/10
• Display: 6/10
• Camera: 7/10
• Autonomy: 7/10
• Internal memory: 5/10
• RAM: 7/10
• Value for money: 6/10
• GPA: 6.6

The current price for Google Pixel 3 is about 20,000 rubles.

XIAOMI MI 10 PRO

• Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
• Memory (RAM / ROM ): 8-12 / 256-512 GB
• Display : AMOLED, 6.67″, resolution 2340×1080, HDR10+
• Camera (main/front): 108+20+12+8 MP / 20 MP
• Battery: 4500 mAh

Price: from 43,990 rubles

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro looks like a modern flagship - it has a 6.67-inch bright display, the back and front surfaces are covered with high-quality Gorilla Glass 5, and there is a thin aluminum frame between them. The front camera with a 20 MP sensor is located in the cutout in the upper left corner of the screen, and it does not interfere with enjoying content on the large display. The device is available in two colors – dark gray with a blue tint and white with gold-plated side frames.

As for the rear camera modules, they protrude noticeably beyond the rear side. In addition, the phone itself is quite slippery, so you should immediately think about purchasing a case to protect all this “beauty”

The main sensor of the camera is 108 MP, the ultra-wide module has a resolution of 20 MP, two telephoto lenses are equipped with 12 MP modules with 2x zoom and 8 MP with 5x zoom. Thanks to a simple camera application, you can achieve high-quality, clear photos. Automatic modes do not allow errors and work out details, however, in poor lighting, photos may have slight errors.

Mi 10 Pro uses the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, which quickly copes with all tasks. The amount of RAM is 8 or 12 GB, and the internal memory is 256 or 512 GB, but microSD is not supported here.

The 4500 mAh battery provides good autonomy in everyday tasks. In addition, the flagship has fast cable charging at 50 W and a wireless charger at 30 W.

Disadvantages include heavy weight (208 g) and lack of moisture protection.

HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro8/256GB

A modern flagship with excellent characteristics corresponding to the price.
Display 6.76″. The 4400 mAh battery holds a charge for 1.5-2 days with active use. This is a model with a good camera, including 3 sensors: 50 MP, 20 MP, 12 MP. The processor is fast, productive Huawei Kirin 9000, Android 10 OS. There are basic wireless modules: NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. 8 GB RAM is enough to perform complex tasks and modern games. The storage capacity is 256 GB; if this is not enough, there is a slot for a flash drive. Price 82 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• combination of price and quality;
• powerful processor;
• bright screen;
• speed of work;
• fast battery charging in 45-50 minutes.

Cons: no Google services.

ONEPLUS 8 PRO

• Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
• Memory (RAM /ROM ): 12/256GB
• Display : AMOLED, 6.78″, 3168×1440, HDR10+
• Camera (main/front): 48+8+48+5 MP / 16 MP
• Battery: 4510 mAh

Price: from 55,090 rubles

The flagship OnePlus 8 Pro is available in three colors – matte Glacial Green and Ultramarine Blue, as well as glossy Onyx Black. The last color may seem boring, but the first two look very nice. The device is also protected from dust and water according to the IP68 standard, which is very pleasing.

The phone is large in size due to its 6.78-inch display. However, a large screen has more advantages than disadvantages, so you can get used to the size of the device in a few days.

The OnePlus 8 Pro is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with 12GB of RAM. Applications and games launch instantly on the flagship and run without lag.

On the back of the smartphone there are four sensors – a 48-megapixel wide-angle, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x zoom, and a 5-megapixel Color Filter. Despite this, the OnePlus 8 Pro is not the best when it comes to photography: it is able to provide good detail and color rendition of images in good lighting, but in other scenarios it can not do without minor errors.

A 4510 mAh battery is responsible for the autonomous operation of the device. The gadget can last about a day without recharging under average load. In addition, the new flagship supports 30W wireless charging, making life easier and saving time for those who are constantly on the move.

If we talk about the disadvantages, there is no support for memory cards, and the fingerprint scanner does not always work quickly.

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OPPO FIND X2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8-12 / 128-256 GB
• Display : AMOLED, 6.7″, resolution 3168×1440, HDR10+
• Camera (main/front): 48+12+13 MP / 32 MP
• Battery: 4200 mAh

Price: from 65,990 rubles

The OPPO Find X2 does not have a unique design, and looks like most other Chinese flagships, combining curved glass on the sides and a small hole for the front camera in the upper left corner of the screen. But it is quite comfortable to hold in your hand, despite its size. However, please note that the device is slippery, and it is better to pack it in a case.

OPPO Find X2 uses the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 platform and has 8/12 GB of RAM, as well as 128/256 GB of internal memory. This is quite enough for high performance applications and games.

On the back of the smartphone there are three cameras – a 48 MP wide-angle, a 13 MP telephoto and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle. They produce nice, colorful images during the day and also perform acceptably in low light, retaining most details. With the front 32 megapixel camera everything is much simpler - it demonstrates good quality portrait shots with normal viewing angles.

OPPO Find X2 has a dual battery with a total capacity of 4200 mAh. The gadget will not surprise you with its autonomy: it works like most mobile devices: no more than a day when performing everyday tasks - telephone conversations, correspondence in instant messengers and photography.

Among the disadvantages of the gadget, it is worth noting the lack of wireless charging, protection from dust and water, as well as the high cost.

Galaxy s10e - Samsung's compact flagship

The youngest model of Samsung's flagship line, released in 2019. It fits comfortably even in a small hand, has a stylish glossy frame around the perimeter and a glass back panel. Even in 2022, the smartphone looks modern.

The back panel of the Galaxy s10e is glass - it gives the smartphone a more noble look. Source: androidinsider.ru

The phone has a 5.8" AMOLED display. The smartphone was equipped with an 8-core Snapdragon 855 processor, which is still relevant. The internal memory capacity is 128 GB, but there is a slot for a microSD card up to 512 GB. The amount of RAM depends on the version - 6 or 8 GB. Samsung engineers built into the Galaxy s10e one 10 megapixel front camera and two rear ones:

• main module 12 MP;
• 16 MP wide-angle.

In terms of image quality, the younger model is inferior to the flagship Galaxy s10, but impresses with its price.

A battery with a capacity of 3100 mAh is enough for good autonomy, taking into account the small size of the screen. The battery lasts 25 hours in talk mode. The charge is enough for two days of using smartphones in normal mode, without launching games or constantly watching videos.

• Processor: 8/10
• Display: 7/10
• Camera: 8/10
• Autonomy: 8/10
• Internal memory: 7/10
• RAM: 7/10
• Value for money: 7/10
• GPA: 7.4

Galaxy s10e is sold at a price of 22,000 rubles for the 6/128 GB version.

VIVO X50 PRO

• Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G
• Memory (RAM / ROM ): 8 / 256 GB
• Display : AMOLED, 6.56″, resolution 2376×1080, HDR10+
• Camera (main/front): 48+13+8+8 MP / 32 MP
• Battery: 4315 mAh

Price: from 64,990 rubles

Vivo X50 Pro is another modern flagship with a number of advantages and disadvantages. It uses two types of glass - satin on the back and protective on the front, metal side frames, a large camera block, and a screen with curved corners.

The display diagonal is 6.56 inches. It reproduces the entire color gamut well and has large viewing angles; the screen is bright enough and easily adjustable.

On the back there are four cameras – a 48 MP main camera, a 13 MP portrait camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera and an 8 MP telephoto camera. The main advantage of the main wide-format camera is that it is mounted on a double-hinged joint: this mechanism allows you to change its tilt angle, which ensures effective stabilization.

Vivo X50 Pro is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G processor, which is quite enough for any task. Of course, this is not a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, but even under load the gadget practically does not heat up, does not slow down and demonstrates good stability.

A smartphone can hardly surprise you with its autonomy. It uses a 4315 mAh battery, which will provide about a day without recharging. In addition, the flagship supports 33W fast charging, but it still takes quite a long time to charge – about an hour.

Budget flagships 2022

Nokia 5.3.4 4/64 GB - a reliable smartphone with a large screen

Inexpensive smartphones

Average price - 14,300 rubles.

Screen . The small size of the 1600x720 IPS screen is compensated by an impressive 6.55 diagonal, which is great for games and videos.

Processor . The smartphone has a 2019 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with an Adreno 610 video processor.

Memory . 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory are standard for the budget series and will handle most applications with medium graphics settings.

Camera . Four lenses are arranged in a circle. All lenses work during shooting: the main 13 MP with an f/1.8 aperture is responsible for a wide image format, the 2 MP camera has a depth sensor, the 5 MP module with an ultra-wide sensor, the 2 MP module with a macro sensor. The lack of pixels is compensated by artificial intelligence technology, which smoothes out photo grain and restores detail in low light.

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Battery capacity - 4000 mAh. with adaptive battery function. It collects information about applications that are rarely used and stops them from running in the background. The battery charge lasts up to 3 days.

Dimensions - weight 185 g, 76.60 × 164.30 × 8.50 mm.

Operating system - Android 10. Android One program monitors current system and security updates.

Peculiarities . The smartphone has built-in artificial intelligence: it saves battery power, distributes processor resources, and adjusts camera settings.

Oppo A72 - a productive smartphone with high sound quality

Average price - 22,900 rubles.

The screen is 6.5 inches with an ultra-high resolution FHD+ matrix (2400×1080). The function of protecting eyes from harmful blue radiation works in automatic mode. Blue has a short wavelength and high vibrational frequency, which can cause headaches and eye fatigue. The program removes the blue spectrum in the evening and changes it to darker tones so as not to disrupt the body's circadian rhythms.

Processor . Qualcomm SM6125(SDM 665) 8-core CPU with Hyper Boost technology for faster loading and smoother gaming experience.

Memory . 4 GB LPDDR4x RAM supports applications running in multi-screen mode. 128 GB of internal memory holds 50,000 images or 40 hours of music.

AI-powered camera The main lens is 48 megapixels with a 1/2-inch sensor and three additional modules for zooming in photos and shooting at dusk.

The battery capacity is 4000 mAh and can withstand 30 hours of continuous operation. There is a fast charging function.

Dimensions - weight 188 g, 75.50x162x8.90 mm.

Operating system : Android 10 with ColorOS 7.1 interface. - This is the appearance of the desktop and menu, which was created specifically for Nokia smartphones. It is practically no different from classic Android and is optimized for all programs from the Play Market.

Peculiarities . Dirac 2.0 sound technology detects whether the user is watching a movie, playing or listening to music and automatically changes settings for comfortable sound.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 6/64 GB - the best smartphone in the budget category

Average price - 18,000 rubles.

Screen . Large IPS screen with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a resolution of 2400×1080 with protective glass Gorilla Glass v5. The official store claims a brightness level of 450 nits, but in automatic mode the figure increases to 610 nits. This means that even on a sunny day, the colors on the screen will be displayed in contrast.

Processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G in performance tests shows results 15% higher than more modern Snapdragon 730 models, but has better energy efficiency. This means that a Xiaomi smartphone will work longer and faster for a lower price.

Memory . 6 GB of RAM for stable operation of any games and applications, 64 GB for storing files.

Camera . 64 MP main camera with ƒ/1.89 aperture - objects in the picture will be sharp even when shooting in the evening, 8 MP ultra-wide-angle with a viewing angle of 119° for panoramic shots, 5 MP macro camera and 2 MP depth sensor.

The battery capacity of 5020 mAh is enough to listen to music for 147 hours, play for 13 hours and talk on the phone for 33 hours. Ultra-fast charging 30W - 50% in 15 minutes.

Dimensions - weight 209 g, 76.68 x 165.75 x 8.80 mm.

Operating system - Androin 10.

Peculiarities . Redmi Note implements multi-tone vibration technology - a total of 150 options. Now, for almost every notification, you can select different types of vibration and already by the buzzing you can understand from which service or person the message came.

Samsung Galaxy A31 128 GB - a budget smartphone for games with a high-quality screen

Average price - 16,000 rubles.

The screen is a proprietary Super AMOLED technology, 6.4 inches with a resolution of 2400×1080 (FHD+) and supports 16.78 million colors.

CPU. The mid-range MediaTek Helio P65 chip with the Mali-G52 video processor ensures stable performance with standard media applications and provides stable frame rates in games at low and medium settings.

Memory . 4 GB RAM will not cope with simultaneous work on multiple screens. Built-in memory 128 GB with microSD card support.

Camera. The main 48MP wide-angle module with f/2.0 aperture provides good daytime sharpness, supported by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a depth camera and a 5MP macro camera each.

Battery capacity . The 5000 mAh battery capacity is enough for 3 days of normal operation or 15 hours of continuous video viewing.

Dimensions - weight 185 g, 73.10 x 159.30 x 8.60 mm.

The operating system is the latest version of Android 10 at the time of the smartphone’s release.

Peculiarities. For gamers, there is a Game Booster application on your smartphone. It controls the smoothness of graphics, loading games and optimizes battery consumption.

Vivo Y30 is a reliable phone with a full range of useful applications

Average price - 17,000 rubles.

Screen . Capacitive LSD screen with multi-sensor that responds to 10 simultaneous touches, 6.47-inch diagonal 1560 × 720 (HD+), protected from shock by Panda Glass.

The processor is an 8-core MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) with a PowerVR GE8320 graphics processor that copes with everyday tasks, but has difficulty playing games with high graphics settings.

Memory . 4 GB of RAM supports most games at medium settings and all applications in single window mode. 64 GB is enough to save all your photos. There is a slot for an additional memory card up to 256 GB.

Camera . Four cameras with a 13 megapixel main module, f/2.2 aperture - average sharpness, and phase detection autofocus.

The screen has a small 8 megapixel front module built into it with a bokeh function - a background blur effect.

Battery capacity. The 5000 mAh battery is enough for 12 hours of video, 9 hours of movies and 137 hours of music listening.

Dimensions - weight 197 g, 76.46 × 162.04 × 9.11 mm.

The operating system is Android 10 in the Funtouch OS 10 shell, which slightly changes the standard interface for all Vivo smartphones. This does not affect the appearance of downloaded programs.

Features - This model does not have a color event indicator, which usually flashes in the upper right corner of the screen when a message arrives on the phone.

HONOR 30 PRO+

• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8 / 256 GB + microSD 256 GB
• Display: OLED, 6.57″ screen, resolution 2340×1080
• Camera (main/front): 50+8+16+2 MP / 32+8 MP
• Battery: 4000 mAh

Price: from 44,140 rubles

The flagship HONOR 30 Pro+ looks stylish, but without any unique features. It boasts high-quality glass on the front and back surfaces, as well as a metal frame between them. The smartphone is available in three colors – blue-gray, black and green.

HONOR 30 Pro+ is the first flagship of the brand to receive an OLED matrix. The 6.57-inch display has good viewing angles, high brightness, excellent color reproduction and HDR support.

On the back of the gadget there is a camera with four sensors: 50 MP, 8 MP, 16 MP, as well as a 2 MP depth sensor. The quality of photographs is acceptable. Each module performs its function well, and the camera's simple interface and intuitive modes ensure better results. At the front of the screen there is a neatly placed front camera with two sensors – 32 MP and 8 MP.

The hardware platform is SoC HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G with 8 GB of RAM. The flagship processor is slightly inferior in power to its competitors, but in practice its performance is enough for the device to work quickly and without lag, and for all games to run at maximum settings.

A 4000 mAh battery will provide more than a day of autonomy. Of course, it all depends on the usage scenarios, but HONOR 30 Pro+ is equipped with 40 W fast charging, as well as 27 W wireless charging, which makes life much easier for its owners.

The disadvantages include the lack of Google services, moisture and dust protection.

Criterias of choice

Screen - display size, image resolution and quality of the built-in matrix.

Processor - the speed and overall performance of the smartphone.

Memory —size of RAM and internal memory.

Camera - number of lenses, resolution and quality of shooting.

Battery capacity, mAh - operating time, fast or wireless charging.

Dimensions - weight and size of the phone.

Operating system - Android or iOS, version at the beginning of sales.

Features - the difference between the model and other flagships.

REALME X3 SUPERZOOM

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8-12 / 128-256 GB
• Display: IPS, 6.6″, resolution 2400×1080
• Camera (main/front): 64+8+8+2 MP / 32+8 MP
• Battery: 4200 mAh

Price: from 30,490 rubles

The design of the realme X3 Superzoom is not much different from many modern smartphones. In addition, the gadget visually resembles realme 6 Pro. The front and back of the device is covered with tempered Gorilla Glass 5, and the frames are made of plastic.

realme X3 Superzoom is equipped with an IPS matrix with a diagonal of 6.6 inches and FullHD+ resolution. Colors on the screen look natural and viewing angles are wide, but the contrast is a little lacking. The settings include a dark theme, as well as eye protection, two color display profiles and a color temperature slider.

The main feature of the phone is a periscope telephoto module with a resolution of 8 megapixels, five-fold zoom and an equivalent focal length of 124 mm, allowing you to achieve a magnification of 60x. There are also three more modules – a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultra-wide angle and a 2 MP macro. In turn, the front camera with a 32 MP wide-angle lens and an 8 MP auxiliary ultra-wide-angle sensor will delight you with good quality portrait shots with excellent stabilization and color reproduction.

realme X3 Superzoom received a 4200 mAh battery, which will last more than a day without recharging. It all depends on the intensity of use of the smartphone, but thanks to the presence of 30 W fast charging, the device can be quickly returned to service.

The disadvantages of the realme X3 Superzoom include the lack of wireless charging and a memory card slot, as well as an insufficiently bright screen.

Xiaomi X3 GT 8/128Gb

Xiaomi X3 GT is, if you like, a budget version of the flagship. It is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 processor, which can easily be considered a flagship processor. In games, the X3 GT shows itself only from the best side, while in the AnTutu test it scores a huge 660 thousand points.

Apparently, to save money, an IPS screen is used instead of the more popular AMOLED. But it should be noted that the display itself is excellent, and also supports 120 Hz. It is impossible not to note the cool design of the case, stereo sound, and high memory capacity.

And the camera is also quite good. It has three modules: main, ultra-wide-angle and macro. The main module allows you to take very good photos. Not flagship level, but high.

• Screen diagonal: 6.6 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 193 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 8 GB

• Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

• Rear camera: three 64/8/2 MP modules

• Front camera: 16 MP

• Memory card support: no

Samsung S10+ Ceramic

• Processor: Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 855
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 12 GB/1 TB + microSD 512 GB
• Display: AMOLED, 6.4 inches, 19:9, AoD, HDR10, 800 Nits
• Camera (main/front): 16+12+12 MP/10+8 MP
• Battery: 4100 mAh

Price: from 54,990 rubles

The top device in Samsung's anniversary line received a completely frameless display - the front camera is located in the screen. The smartphone is ergonomic - regular users of Samsung flagships say that this phone is the most successful of all. The display is covered with Gorilla Glass, the generation is not specified, but it can be called the 7th - it is almost impossible to scratch or break. There is IP68 protection. The headphone jack remains in place.

Among the features are an under-screen ultrasonic finger scanner, a face scanner, a new night mode (adjusts screen settings to the type of activity), adaptive battery consumption mode, fast wireless charging Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 with the ability to charge other devices, a triple main camera with an ultra-wide-angle module of 127 degrees, double frontal. The camera now has real-time hints that will help you compose your shot and choose the best settings for shooting. According to reviews, they are really useful, but you can turn them off if you wish.

The device received a full set of wireless modules and sensors (there is even a heart rate scanner). The sound is also worth mentioning - in the S10 series it was completely entrusted to Harman Kardon specialists - they selected the speakers and configured them themselves. The sound quality is stunning - the phone plays not only loudly, but even at maximum it plays clearly.

The downside is that the position of the main camera is not the best - it is pushed forward in the center of the body. The edging is traditionally painted, but as experience from using previous models shows, it always peels off.

If you need an inexpensive smartphone in a folding form factor: ZTE Axon M

Samsung Galaxy Fold costs 160 thousand rubles, Huawei Mate Xs – 200 thousand... It is unlikely that every first, every second and even every ten thousandth can afford them today. However, their form factor is very interesting and also very convenient. Well, we advise you to pay attention to the ZTE Axon M. This is also a “clamshell”, albeit not with a flexible screen, but with two displays that form one.

Yes, it all doesn’t look as nice as Samsung or Huawei. But it’s also ten times cheaper! After all, ZTE Axon M today can be purchased for 15 thousand. Having received the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, 64 GB of internal memory and a single 20-megapixel camera in addition to the form factor.

ZTE Axon M

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

• Processor: A13 Bionic
• Memory (RAM/ROM): not specified/128-512 GB
• Display: Super Retina XDR (OLED), 6.5 inches, 2688×1242, 19.5:9, HDR, True Tone
• Camera (main/front): 12+12+12 MP/12 MP
• Battery: not specified

Price: from 78,700 rubles

iPhone 11 Pro Max has the largest screen in the line at 6.5 inches, a triple camera module (ultra-wide-angle 120 degrees, wide-angle and telephoto). It is made in four shades (dark green has been added to the standard colors).

Visually, the phone has changed slightly - the display still has the same bangs, the body is frosted glass. The differences concern the sound mode switch – it moves vertically and the shape has changed. The triple camera is located on the left side in the form of a square, the lenses are placed in a checkerboard pattern. The device has IP68 protection, the body is covered with durable glass (manufacturer not specified). There is no headphone output.

Apple calls the new camera professional level - there is support for HDR, a new portrait mode, night mode, and background blur. An interesting feature is shooting with three lenses at the same time - in this case you can see what is happening in separate windows and smoothly switch between them. The front camera is 12 MP with HDR, 4K shooting and proprietary Slothies slow motion.

The device has a full set of wireless modules, including Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Gigabit Class LTE up to 1.6 Gbps, face authentication (more angles, increased distance to the camera, 30% faster), Dolby Atmos support, wireless and fast charging.

The disadvantages include the design - in fact, it does not offer anything new; the camera module has already been severely criticized. The company left the Lightning connector, although there were rumors about a transition to Type-C. Weighing 226 grams, this is one of the heaviest flagships on the market.

Apple iPhone X - an old but relevant flagship

iPhone X was released at the end of 2022. The ex-flagship attracts those who want an Apple smartphone, but do not want to spend a lot on buying it. The strict design of the device looks relevant even in 2022.

The conservative design of the Apple iPhone X looks relevant even now. Source: akket.com

The iPhone X is equipped with a 5.8” display with a wide cutout at the top. The body was made of metal and glass. The hardware is powered by a 6-core A11 Bionic processor. The smartphone has 3 GB of RAM, the internal capacity depends on the version: 64 or 256 GB.

On the back there are two 12 megapixel cameras with optical stabilization. 2x optical zoom is provided. There is a function for shooting video in 4K format. The front camera has a resolution of 7 megapixels. Battery capacity - 2716 mAh. This is enough for talk time for 21 hours. Supports wireless and fast charging. The built-in NFC module only works for the Apple Pay payment system.

• Processor: 6/10
• Display: 7/10
• Camera: 7/10
• Autonomy: 8/10
• Internal memory: 6/10
• RAM: 6/10
• Value for money: 8/10
• GPA: 6.9

The cost of an iPhone X with 64 GB starts at 21,000 rubles, and for the 256 GB version you will have to pay from 27,000 rubles. After the release of the 13th generation, this model was officially stopped being sold, so the only “white” option to buy it is to buy it second-hand, but this is always risky.

OnePlus 7 Pro

• Processor: Snapdragon 855
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 6-12/128-256 GB
• Display: Fluid AMOLED, 6.67 inches, QHD+, 19.5:9, HDR10+, 90 Hz, Always On, 800 Nits
• Camera (main/front): 48+8+16 MP/16 MP
• Battery: 4000 mAh

Price: from 39,990 rubles

OnePlus has been making the best flagships since its inception. From year to year, the brand offers, if not the most top-end devices among competitors, then close to it. OnePlus 7 Pro was called one of the best smartphones of 2022. The company itself called its device a standard and promised that it was a breakthrough in the industry.

The model is available in three colors, has a glass body with a matte finish (you can forget about fingerprints) and has a new display called Fluid AMOLED. Despite the fact that it was purchased from Samsung, OnePlus calls it its own development and, at the same time, the best on the market - high brightness, no frames, Always On with side lighting, ultra-fast under-screen fingerprint sensor - 0.21 seconds, 90 Hz. Whether this makes it the best is hard to say, but it is really good, and the refresh rate will be a gift for gamers.

Camera – triple module: 48 MP, 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 117-degree ultra-wide-angle lens. All sensors support optical stabilization. In addition to the hardware of the camera, the software was updated - the proprietary night mode received the 2.0 prefix and became better. The 16 megapixel front camera comes out of the body and is capable of doing this 300 thousand times (an advertising video was shot to prove it). If it falls, it will hide itself in the body.

There is no need to talk about performance - everything is very cool, the maximum possible. To keep it all from boiling, liquid cooling is provided. The 4000 mAh battery boasts fast charging, so fast that even in games the device will replenish the battery. In 20 minutes, 48% will become available. The set of wireless modules is standard for any flagship. Sound with Dolby Atmos support.

Among the disadvantages are the lack of moisture protection, there is no headphone jack (as well as an adapter included), and the design is too simple.

Xiaomi Poco F3 6/128GB

If you look closely at the Poco F3, you will see a familiar smartphone. You're right, it uses exactly the same body as the Mi 11i model. However, the Poco F3 is cheaper, and for good reason.

The screen here is probably the same, but the processor is simpler - Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. This is also a flagship chip and the performance margin is in perfect order. The camera has also changed: it is still triple, but the modules are different. The same main module has a resolution of 48 MP, which, although not bad, is still clearly not up to par with the flagship.

ABK capacity is 4520 mAh, fast charging is claimed.

• Screen diagonal: 6.67 inches

• Screen resolution: 2400×1080

• Weight: 196 g

• Number of SIM cards: 2

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G

• Memory capacity: 128 GB

• RAM capacity: 6 GB

• Battery capacity: 4520 mAh

• Rear camera: three 48/8/5 MP modules

• Front camera: 20 MP

• Memory card support: no

HUAWEI P30 Pro

• Processor: Kirin 980
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8/256-512 GB + ND 256 GB
• Display: AMOLED, 6.47 inches, FHD+, 19.5:9
• Camera (main/front): 40+20+8 MP/32 MP
• Battery: 4200 mAh

Price: from 45,800 rubles

Huawei has been making the best flagships for several years now, at least in terms of camera. The device again became the best photo smartphone according to DxOMark and this is its main feature. In order not to go into details for a long time, it is worth saying that this has the largest matrix, a ToF lens, the world’s only 5x optical zoom (at the time the model entered the market) and a new RYYB light capture technology, which brings the ISO value to cosmic levels. level.

The design of the phone is quite familiar - a metal base, protected glass on the front and back. The device is released in several colors, but there are restrictions in each market. The device has IP68 protection and does not have a headphone jack. The SIM slot is combined, but there is no support for MicroSD, but a new ND format is used, which is less common. The fingerprint sensor is mounted in the display. The speaker is also located there. On the front panel there is a drop-shaped cutout for the front camera with face unlocking. There was no place in the phone for a notification indicator.

The device received fast charging - the native 40 W unit was certified by TUV - no overheating or voltage surges can occur. The P30 Pro fully charges in 65 minutes. The model also has reverse wireless charging. There’s not much point in talking about performance - a top-end chipset + a large amount of memory cope perfectly with any task. The situation is similar with wireless sensors - they have everything and even an infrared port. The P30 Pro has Dolby Atmos support, but you can only experience the beauty of the sound with headphones.

We mentioned above the speakers located under the screen and their main drawback is that they are not stereo, which means listening to music or watching movies through them is uncomfortable. Disadvantages also include the simple design and low screen resolution.

OnePlus 6T - a smartphone with an under-screen scanner

The phone was released in 2022, and then the presence of a fingerprint scanner built into the screen was considered a rarity. The manufacturer installed a 6.41” AMOLED display with a drop-shaped cutout for the front camera. Even by modern standards, the smartphone looks stylish.

The smooth back panel has a glossy surface. Source: gadgetsnow.com

The device is equipped with a Snapdragon 845 processor. The amount of RAM varies - 6 or 8 GB, and the internal memory can be 128 or 256 GB. It is impossible to expand it with a memory card.

The OnePlus 6T smartphone has two cameras on the back wall:

• main module Sony IMX519 16 MP;
• auxiliary Sony IMX376K 20 MP.

There is optical stabilization. Even three years after its release, the smartphone pleasantly surprises with the quality of the images it takes. The battery capacity of 3700 mAh is enough for 29 hours of talk time. A fast charging function is provided.

• Processor: 8/10
• Display: 7/10
• Camera: 7/10
• Autonomy: 7/10
• Internal memory: 7/10
• RAM: 7/10
• Value for money: 8/10
• GPA: 7.3

The cost of OnePlus 6T starts from 19,000 rubles for the 6/128 GB version.