10 Best Flagship Smartphones in 2021 [October]

Apple iPhone 12 Pro 128GB

Let's start the review with a small clarification. Flagships are devices that are equipped with the most powerful hardware components at the time of release. When it comes to performance, products from Apple immediately come to mind. Despite the inflated price, Apple smartphones are sold out quite quickly, and it’s not just a matter of prestige.

The 12 Pro model became famous thanks to its camera, which consists of three 12 MP lenses. You will be surprised, but the output photos are no worse than 108 MP. In short, this is due to the peculiarity of the algorithm (as they are called) of the pixels in the lens.

Advantages:

• performance – Apple A14 Bionic + 6 GB RAM;
• autonomy – 65 hours;
• memory – 128 GB.

Flaws:

• overpriced.

Price: 80,000 rubles.

Budget flagships 2021

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.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 12/256GB

The name itself gave away at least three reasons to buy this model. Almost all phones in the Galaxy S line are positioned as flagships, the only difference is the year of release. Let's start with the proprietary Samsung Exynos 2100 processor, which produces 723,863 points in the AnTuTu benchmark. Add to this the built-in 12 GB of RAM and you get a performance giant. However, this smartphone is more loved for its 108 MP camera. Everything that the camera couldn’t handle is completed by a smart algorithm built into the system.

Advantages:

• camera;
• IP68 protection;
• screen – 6.8 inches.

Flaws:

• weight – 228 grams.

Price: 91,500 rubles.

LG G7 ThinQ

The average price is 32,990 rubles.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 8.0
• Dual SIM support
• screen 6.1″, resolution 3120×1440
• dual camera 16 MP/16 MP, autofocus
• memory 64 GB, memory card slot
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS
• RAM capacity 4 GB
• battery 3000 mAh
• weight 163 g, WxHxD 71.90×153.20×7.90 mm
• separate DAC

This phone is an attempt by the South Korean brand to correct its mistake called LG G6. And it has led to a good alternative to the traditional big players in the smartphone market.

The LG Super Bright screen is capable of good peak brightness, can handle HDR10 and Dolby Vision, and has an impressive appearance with a small notch that isn't distracting or annoying when reading or watching videos.

The dual camera has wide-angle optics and provides 19 scenes (child, sky, sunset, sunrise, etc.). And the smart sensor tries to decide what's in front of you - although not always with great results. Although this is not the best camera among flagships, it shoots a solid four out of five points.

Pros : the price is not too high, the sound in the headphones is excellent, there is dust and moisture protection according to IP68 and Military Standard 810G.

Cons : Battery is not very long, performance is a little worse than other flagships on the list, you can't remap the button for Google Assistant.

OnePlus 9 Pro 8/256GB

Unexpectedly, a Chinese manufacturer burst into our rating. If the models above were pleased with the camera, then the trick of this model is its performance. Hidden under the hood is the top-end Snapdragon 888 processor and 8 GB of RAM. The buyer will also be pleased with the price of the flagship, which was reduced due to the camera. The latter, in turn, also takes excellent pictures, but is inferior in quality to camera phones. The status of a productive gaming model is emphasized by an enlarged 6.7-inch screen.

Advantages:

• performance;
• Android 11;
• screen.

Flaws:

• middle chamber;
• glitches in software optimization.

Price: 56,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Mi9

The average price is 37,9650 rubles.

Characteristics:

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• Dual SIM support
• screen 6.39″, resolution 2340×1080
• three cameras 48 MP/16 MP/12 MP, autofocus
• memory 128 GB, without memory card slot
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• RAM capacity 6 GB
• battery 3300 mAh
• weight 173 g, WxHxD 74.67×157.50×7.61 mm

This is the latest flagship from the famous Chinese company Xiaomi, which has high-end specifications (including the top-end Snapdragon 855), looks beautiful, has an edge-to-edge screen and an impressive triple camera similar to the HUAWEI Mate 20X.

The large screen with Super AMOLED matrix has a large brightness reserve and good viewing angles. Even in bright sunshine you will have no problems reading the text.

The main triple camera instantly focuses on the desired subject, but lacks an optical stabilizer. In the daytime, the photos are very clear and detailed; for night shooting there are several modes, including manual and automatic. Video recording is in 4K resolution and at a speed of 60 frames per second.

Pros : there is face unlocking, excellent sound from the speakers, a silicone case is included.

Cons : there is no way to expand the memory, there is no moisture protection, the camera block protrudes from the body.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 8/256GB

This model is much cheaper when compared to the Ultra version, but at the same time it is only slightly inferior in characteristics. The first thing that catches your eye is the resolution of the main camera, reduced to 64 MP. There are only three lenses on the back panel. The screen diagonal is also smaller here, namely 6.2 inches. This and the Ultra version, by the way, uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X matrix. Performance is affected by the 8GB of RAM. At the same time, both models invariably use the best Samsung processor Exynos 2100. A 4000 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy.

Advantages:

• price;
• degree of protection: IP68;
• 256 GB ROM.

Flaws:

• low autonomy.

Price: 58,500 rubles.

HONOR 30 8/128GB

The HONOR 30 is half a step below the 30 Pro+, but it costs much less. Is it worse? Rather, it is intended for different categories of users.

Thus, the HONOR 30 uses a simpler Hisilicon Kirin 985 5G processor, and the screen diagonal has decreased slightly - to 6.53 inches. At the front there is a single front camera instead of a double one. There are no stereo speakers, no wireless charging, and the main camera module has a resolution of 40 MP, not 50 MP. In fact, the module shoots simpler, but these are still very high quality photos.

But the battery capacity is the same - 4000 mAh.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.53 inches / 2400×1080

• Device weight: 185 g

• Processor: Hisilicon Kirin 985 5G

• RAM / internal memory: 8 GB / 128 GB

• Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 32 MP / 40/8/8/2 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

ASUS Zenfone 8 ZS590KS 16/256GB

ASUS rarely deals with budget or mid-range phones. This manufacturer constantly shares the gaming flagship market with Sony. It is noteworthy that in this model the company decided to reduce the usual diagonal from 6.5 to 5.9 inches. The eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and 16 GB of RAM are responsible for performance. Internal memory is only 256 GB. Those who are constantly busy will be pleased with the Power Deliver technology, with which the 4000 mAh battery is charged in 50 minutes.

Advantages:

• Android 11;
• performance;
• amount of memory.

Flaws:

• autonomy.

Price: 64,500 rubles.

Smartphones with powerful processors

The advanced platform responsible for the operation of the smartphone guarantees the launch of new games, work with massive databases, recording, and viewing videos in 4K, 8K formats.

realme X3 Superzoom – a powerful budget camera phone

A camera with a top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor, capable of not only providing fast post-processing of pictures and videos, but also running resource-intensive applications. The realme X3 Superzoom feature is a 64-megapixel periscope photo module with 60x zoom. The optical stabilization system allows you to get stable, detailed images without the “shaky hands” effect.

Advantages:

• processor with liquid cooling system;
• camera with 60x zoom;
• large display with 120 Hz refresh rate;
• telephoto lens;
• dual front camera of 32+105 megapixels, built into the screen.

Flaws:

• design.

HONOR 30 Pro+ is powerful, with a top camera

The top model in the flagship line of Honor, a sub-brand of Huawei. Externally, the 30 Pro+ is similar to the Huawei P40 Pro, which corresponds to the company’s concept. The phone operates on the flagship Kirin 990 platform, which can easily run any mobile game at top settings. There is support for 5G networks and new generation artificial intelligence.

A 6.57-inch OLED screen with FHD+ resolution is capable of supporting the capabilities of the processor, demonstrating ultra-clear images.

Advantages:

• dual selfie camera built into the display;
• IR port;
• quad camera with phenomenal capabilities, led by 50 megapixel optics;
• frameless OLED screen.

Flaws:

• You cannot expand the internal memory using a MicroSD card;
• There is no notification LED.

Xiaomi Mi 11 8/256GB

Relatively recently, Xiaomi was an unknown company, but today it produces its own flagships. It's hard to describe this model without mentioning its design. The body is made in a minimalist style, and the front camera is a small camera located in the corner of the screen. In terms of performance, everything is perfect, because the system is powered by Snapdragon 888 and 8 GB of RAM. The screen display is quite large – 6.81 inches. Unfortunately, the 4600 mAh battery barely lasts for a day, but this is compensated for by 50 W of charging power.

Advantages:

• wireless charger;
• design;
• optical stabilization.

Flaws:

• autonomy.

Price: 61,500 rubles.

HUAWEI P40

Younger version of P40 Pro. Externally, smartphones are easy to confuse, but the P40 is at least smaller in size and weight - it uses a smaller 6.1-inch diagonal matrix.

The Kirin 990 processor is the same, but the amount of main memory is smaller - 128 GB. The degree of protection against water is lower (IP53), the battery capacity is lower, and there is no wireless charging. The camera is also simpler, for example, the wide-angle module has a resolution of 16 MP versus 40 MP.

And yet this is a very advanced camera phone that takes pictures only slightly worse than the older version. Overall an excellent smartphone.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.1 inches / 2340×1080

• Device weight: 175 g

• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G

• RAM / internal memory: 8 GB / 128 GB

• Battery capacity: 3800 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 32 MP / 50/16/8 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

Samsung Galaxy S20FE (Fan Edition) 128GB

A real all-rounder and for a ridiculous amount. Not to say that there is any dominant characteristic in this model. On the contrary, all parameters were aligned by quality and price segment. Consequently, this model is made for those who can’t decide on a smartphone. Want a gaming gadget? The Exynos 990 processor coupled with 6 GB of RAM will ensure this. Photography fans will love this model for its three cameras of 12, 12 and 8 MP. And for those who like to hang out on social networks, a Super AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 6.5 inches is installed.

Advantages:

• camera;
• performance;
• Super AMOLED screen.

Flaws:

• not noticed.

Price: 36,000 rubles.

Models with a powerful battery

Battery life is an important indicator when there is no access to an outlet, or there is no time to be distracted from work to charge. In the current rhythm of life, a smartphone, with

Xiaomi Mi 10 – the people's flagship

Externally, the smartphone does not offer revolutionary solutions - it looks in accordance with the brand book of the Chinese manufacturer. The designers abandoned the protruding camera block, hiding the optics in a compact vertical module. There is a 108-megapixel main sensor, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, macro optics, and a depth sensor. The main camera has PDAF autofocus and optical stabilization. The intelligent pixel stitching system ensures decent photo quality. It is possible to shoot video in 8K format.

Xiaomi Mi 10 is equipped with an AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a diagonal of 6.67 inches. The width of the side frames of 2 mm makes the screen visually limitless, which has a positive effect on the multimedia entertainment experience. The display is controlled by two light sensors, providing precise automatic brightness adjustment. On top, the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with a 3D effect.

The smartphone is equipped with a 4780 mAh battery, which is enough for a whole day of intensive use. The battery supports reverse charging, which will help replenish the charge of smart watches and headphones in emergency situations. The standard charging unit completely replenishes the energy reserve in just 60 minutes.

Advantages:

• screen with Always On technology;
• photo capabilities using artificial intelligence;
• Bluetooth 5.1 LE with aptX codec support;
• MIUI firmware supporting gesture control;
• infrared port for controlling household appliances;
• stereo sound;
• 27 W charging included;
• powerful flagship platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 865;
• minimal cutout in the display for the front camera.

Flaws:

• simple design;
• dimensions, weight;
• there is no protection from moisture, dust;
• non-ultrasonic fingerprint scanner;
• slot for one card;
• no slot for memory cards;
• There is no LED indicator.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra – ultra-capabilities

One of the most expensive, yet technically equipped phones, worthy of leading the top 10 flagship smartphones of 2020. Externally, the device is quite bulky. This is due to the 6.9-inch SAMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a high-capacity battery, and the presence of a number of cutting-edge technologies that dictate the fashion of phones that will be released in the coming year. The case looks solid and is protected from dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard. The screen is protected by the new generation of tempered glass Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

The phone has a classic Samsung set of cameras: 108 MP, 48 MP telephoto, 12 MP wide-angle, TOF 3D. The application, offered in proprietary firmware, has a pleasant, concise interface that offers a wide range of settings for expressing creative photographic capabilities. Video shooting in 8K format is available.

The smartphone is powered by an 8-core Exynos 990 processor. This is a top platform, developed using a 7nm process technology, which can easily handle the most resource-intensive application available in the Play Market.

To satisfy the appetites of a powerful processor, a huge screen with QHD resolution, the S20 Ultra has a 5000 mAh battery. In case of intense loads, you will need to charge the phone daily.

Advantages:

• the flagship fits comfortably in the hand;
• the ability to install a high-tech cover that expands functionality;
• support for fifth generation networks;
• Wi-fi 6;
• You can save the pictures you take in RAW format;
• reverse QI charging of external devices;
• energy efficient Always On display;
• ultrasonic fingerprint scanner integrated into the screen;
• anti-glare properties of the front glass plate.

Flaws:

• easily soiled back panel;
• hybrid SIM card tray;
• insufficiently powerful standard stereo acoustics;
• Samsung's standard image processing reduces the detail of the photo.

OnePlus 9 12/256GB

Above we described the Pro version in detail. It is clear that it is an order of magnitude better than the main model, and therefore for the main model we will tell only the key differences. Let's start with the screen. Both models use limitless AMOLED, but the diagonal of the main version is only 6.55 inches. This smartphone has only three lenses and no optical stabilization. There is also no wireless charging technology. Otherwise, the model is completely identical to the 9 Pro.

Advantages:

• Android 11;
• usual display size;
• protection

Flaws:

• no wireless charging.

Price: 41,500 rubles.

HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+

Price : RUR 89,999

The joy of customers from HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+ knows no bounds! This flagship has everything to make working with it a pleasure: excellent sound, a great camera, screen, IP68 protection. In addition, the smartphone can quickly unlock your face even in the dark.

66 W charging allows you to charge your smartphone in 40-45 minutes from 0 to 100%. The latest generation processor allows you to install apps instantly, and the bright screen makes your work easier, even if you're sitting under the sun's rays. Leica optics from Huawei is something fantastic!

Xiaomi Mi 11i 8/256GB

Another model from a Chinese manufacturer. If all previous phones in the top met the IP68 protection standard, here this standard has dropped only to IP53. That is, ordinary splashes are safe for a smartphone, but immersion in water or a regular stream will result in a sad outcome. The device supports 5G communication protocol. In principle, almost all top participants have this feature, but the benefits of 5G in the CIS are zero. The same Snapdragon 888 and 8 GB of RAM are responsible for performance.

Advantages:

• performance;
• 256 GB memory;
• optimized OS.

Flaws:

• autonomy (apparently this is the burden of all top flagships).

Price: 39,500 rubles.

Apple iPhone 12 128GB

You save 15,000 rubles and don’t buy the Pro version, and in return Apple takes away some RAM, replaces the body parts with aluminum (instead of steel) and “cuts out” one rear lens. A little strange, but a successful marketing move that made everyone buy the Pro versions en masse. In fact, the main model is no different, except for a few of the above characteristics. Even the same Apple Bionic A14 remains in place.

Advantages:

• camera: 12 + 12 MP;
• design;
• performance.

Flaws:

• 4 GB RAM.

Price: 65,000 rubles.

Dear flagships of 2021

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 12/128 GB - a powerful smartphone for professional photo and video shooting

Average price - 69,000 rubles.

Screen . The image is displayed on a Dynamic AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 6.9 inches and a resolution of 3200×1440. It differs from a standard OLED screen in that it has an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and more detailed shades of black and white.

CPU. Top new products from Samsung come with a self-produced Exynos 990 processor. It supports a display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz for smoother picture changes and menu scrolling, and can process data from 3 displays. The Mali-G77 MP11 GPU accelerator is responsible for the graphics. Users appreciated the quick launch of “heavy” applications and almost imperceptible switching between tabs.

Memory - 12 GB of RAM can handle any modern applications. 128 GB of main memory can store 750,000 photos. The microSD slot supports up to 1TB of additional memory.

Camera . The frame is built by 4 cameras with a maximum resolution of 108 megapixels, optical zoom up to 10X and f/1.8 aperture. The 40 MP front camera with image stabilization is responsible for selfies. The maximum video resolution from the rear camera is 7680x4320 UHD 8K at 30 fps - smooth frame changes and high image sharpness.

Battery capacity - 5000 mAh. Enough to play and watch videos all day. The phone supports fast charging in 30 minutes. The intelligent system regulates lighting and background programs, adapting to the user's mode.

Dimensions - weight 220 g, 76 × 166.90 × 8.80 mm.

Operating system . S20 Ultra came out with the latest version of Android 10.

Peculiarities. The smartphone's enlarged sensor is designed for night and dynamic photography. Photos can be cut directly from videos.

Huawei P40 Pro - a smartphone with a large zoom and four lenses

Average price - 65,000 rubles.

Screen. The 6.58-inch OLED screen with wraparound edges displays 16.78 million colors at a resolution of 2640×1200.

Processor . The Kirin 990 5G processor is responsible for performance. In terms of performance and core efficiency, the chip is slightly ahead of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855. But the energy efficiency of the chipset is 35% higher than that of its competitor.

Memory - 8 GB. Enough to freely switch between browser tabs and run games at maximum settings. 256 GB of internal memory is enough to store movies directly on the phone.

Camera. Ultra camera with 4 lenses: a 50 MP main lens, a 40 MP wide-angle cine lens, a camera with a 3D sensor that recognizes faces and calculates the distance to an object, and a 12 MP telephoto lens. The photograph is taken from all lenses at once.

The camera comes pre-installed with automatic and professional shooting modes. The modules are equipped with 5x optical and 10x hybrid zoom. The built-in stabilizer smoothes out hand shake and footsteps during dynamic shooting.

Battery capacity - 4200 mAh is enough for 10 hours in game mode and up to 30 hours in standard operation mode. SuperCharge wireless fast charging charges your smartphone by 50% in 20 minutes.

Dimensions - weight 209 g, 72.60 × 158.20 × 8.95 mm.

The operating system is Android 10 with an external shell EMUI 10.1, which was created specifically for the menu of Huawei smartphones, but does not affect third-party applications.

Peculiarities . Since 2021, Huawei smartphones do not have Google services and YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram applications. Instead of the usual Play Market, the flagship has an AppGallery application store with most popular programs.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 64 GB - an energy-efficient smartphone in a new case

Average price - 89,500 rubles.

Screen . Color OLED screen 6.5 inches Super Retina XDR, 2688x1242, under protective glass. Refresh rate 60 Hz. The smaller version of the iPhone 11 is available with a 5.9 and 6.1 inch screen.

Processor . Apple's 6-core A13 Bionic processor leads 2021 in key performance tests. Its energy efficiency is 30% lower than that of the previous model.

Memory . RAM – 4 GB, internal memory – 64 GB without memory card support. The parameters lag behind top competitors, but Apple's built-in optimization allocates resources to work even with “heavy” games and applications.

Camera. The 11 Pro Max has 3 lenses with different viewing angles. The 120° ultra-wide-angle camera captures a large image area, the 26mm wide-angle lens is responsible for optical stabilization, and the 52mm telephoto camera with f/2.0 aperture provides 2x optical zoom.

Battery capacity - 3969 mAh. According to customer reviews, the iPhone lasts more than three days even in active mode. Supports fast and wireless charging.

Dimensions - weight 226 g, 77.80x158x8.10 mm.

The operating system is the latest version at the time of iOS 13 sales.

Peculiarities . Users often noted that previous models lacked moisture protection. Now the smartphone can be taken into the shower and immersed 4 meters under water.

The material of the iPhone 11 case has changed - stainless aluminum and frosted glass.

Honor 30 Pro+ 8/256 GB - mid-budget smartphone with large memory capacity

Average price - 45,000 rubles.

Screen . Large OLED screen 6.57 inches, size 2340x1080, with curved edges and an increased refresh rate of 90 Hz. Switching between menus and between screens has become smoother. To save energy, the frequency can be lowered in the settings.

The processor is the latest generation 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G. Energy efficiency is increased due to low heating.

Memory. 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory are enough to never worry about your memory being full.

Camera. The 32 MP dual front camera is seamlessly integrated into the screen. A wide-angle camera for large companies has been added to the standard module. The rear camera has 3 lenses for different tasks. The main ultra-sensitive 50 MP lens shoots video in 4K resolution.

Battery capacity . Lithium polymer battery 4000 mAh with fast charging function. Enough to watch movies all day without interruption.

Dimensions - weight 190 g, 73.61 × 160.32 × 8.38 mm.

Android 10 operating system Most standard applications can be downloaded from the AppGallery program.

Peculiarities. In addition to the standard shooting speed of 60 fps, the camera has a slow motion function for video in super slow motion with a frequency of 1920 fps.

The smartphone does not have a headphone audio jack on the side. But the good old IR port has been added for remote control of household appliances.

ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip ZS672KS 8/256GB

Another gaming flagship with a rectangular angular design. You might think that this is a serious flaw, but in reality it is a design decision. The rectangular screen allows you to better immerse yourself in the gameplay. Moreover, this device will run any game, because it is equipped with a Snapdragon 888 5G processor and 8 GB of RAM. The problem of autonomy was partially solved by a 5000 mAh battery.

Advantages:

• retractable camera;
• performance;
• autonomy.

Flaws:

• not noticed.

Price: 56,500 rubles.

Motorola Edge S

The Motorola Edge S smartphone, although it cannot be called a completely flagship model, is nevertheless not worth ignoring this smartphone, since it is the world’s first device built on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. The announcement of the device took place on January 26, 2021.

The new product is equipped with a 6.7-inch IPS display providing a resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels. The matrix refresh rate is 90 Hz. The smartphone received a dual selfie camera with 16 MP and 8 MP sensors and a rear quad camera with 64 MP, 16 MP, 2 MP and 3D-ToF optical sensors. Power is supplied by a powerful 5000 mAh battery.

The Motorola Edge S is available in 6GB/128GB configuration for $310. A device with a memory kit of 8 GB/128 GB is priced at $370, 8 GB/256 GB – at $433.

Apple iPhone 12 mini 128GB

We all know about Apple's indescribable love for creating multiple versions of one model. If in the smartphones described above the characteristics only grew, then here everything is quite the opposite. The screen diagonal is 5.4 inches, which also affects the weight of 135 grams. This is one of the lightest smartphones in the top. The RAM in the gadget is only 4 GB. The battery of the main model did not fit in the mini, and therefore it was reduced to 2227 mAh. This is enough for 50 hours of listening to music.

Advantages:

• size;
• weight;
• optimized OS.

Flaws:

• autonomy.

Price: 55,700 rubles.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 8/256GB

An excellent choice for those who cannot decide between a tablet and a smartphone. All smartphones in the Galaxy Note line have an angular design and a wide screen. Of course, such a gadget is inconvenient to hold in one hand, but how exciting it is to launch shooters on it. By the way, they will start easily, thanks to the Exynos 990 processor and 8 GB of RAM.

Advantages:

• memory – 256 GB;
• Screen size;
• quality of photographs.

Flaws:

• Doesn't hold much charge.

Price: 100,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Poco F3 6/128GB

Poco F3 is a kind of mid-range phone with the makings of a flagship. Hidden under the hood is a weaker (compared to the rest) Snapdragon 870 5G processor and only 6 GB of RAM. However, this does not affect performance in any way. Experience shows that it is difficult to find a toy that could load even this processor, not to mention more powerful options. But the battery autonomy has increased by 4520 mAh.

Advantages:

• autonomy;
• limitless screen;
• optimized OS.

Flaws:

• middle chamber.

Price: 26,290 rubles.

Apple iPhone 11 64GB

Another “Apple” representative. Despite its obsolescence, the smartphone is still popular due to the A13 Bionic processor. There is only 4 GB of RAM, but this is enough for most routine tasks. The battery capacity is 3110 mAh, which is enough for a whole day of active work. There is support for fast and wireless charging.

Advantages:

• autonomy;
• screen;
• camera.

Flaws:

• becomes obsolete.

Price: 44,000 rubles.

HUAWEI P40 Pro

The flagship in the HUAWEI line. The P20 Pro also set a very high bar for photo shooting, the P30 Pro became almost a revolutionary smartphone (its camera is still considered one of the best mobile phones in the world), and the P40 Pro became even a little better. The resolution of the main module is increased to 50 MP, and the resolution of the wide-angle is increased to 50 MP. The numbers themselves don’t mean anything, so we can say the following: HUAWEI has once again created a top-end camera. The video quality has also been significantly improved.

The P40 Pro received everything a flagship needs besides a camera: a magnificent OLED display with an on-screen fingerprint scanner, a powerful platform based on the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G processor and 8 GB of RAM, a 4200 mAh battery with fast and wireless charging, and support for reverse charging.

It should be noted that the new body colors are also available. Water protection - IP68.

• Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.58 inches / 2640×1200

• Device weight: 209 g

• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G

• RAM / internal memory: 8 GB / 256 GB

• Battery capacity: 4200 mAh

• Camera resolution front / rear: 32 MP / 50/40/12 MP

• Memory card slot: yes

ASUS ROG Phone 5 16/256GB

A model with an extremely unusual design. The fact is that this smartphone has two type-c instead of one. The second connector is located near the programmable additional button. In fact, two 3000 mAh batteries are hidden inside the case, which is why there are also two connectors. Performance, as befits a gaming flagship, is excellent. The processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.

Advantages:

• autonomy;
• performance;
• design.

Flaws:

• weak camera.

Price: 80,600 rubles.

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.

Sony Xperia 1 II

As mentioned above, Sony only deals with gaming models. For example, this smartphone has 256 GB of ROM for installing games, 8 GB for running games, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and an Adreno 650 video processor for running these same games. Other parameters, such as the camera, perform slightly poorly.

Advantages:

• screen;
• memory;
• performance.

Flaws:

• camera.

Price: 80,000 rubles.

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.

ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro ZS671KS 256GB

A special feature of this model is the rotating retractable camera. Now the black point of the lens will not stand out on the screen, and the shooting quality of the main and front cameras will be identical, because the same lens is used. Under the hood is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor and 8 GB of RAM.

Advantages:

• PTZ camera;
• design;
• Memory;

Flaws:

• not noticed.

Price: 58,000 rubles.

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.

Sony Xperia 1 III

Another model with a wide rectangular screen. It is not particularly attractive to ordinary users, because it is equipped with a weak camera and battery. But for gamers, this phone is in first place, and all because of the Snapdragon 888 5G CPU and 12 GB of RAM. Despite the wide screen, the screen diagonal remains 6.5 inches.

Advantages:

• memory;
• screen;
• design.

Flaws:

• camera;
• autonomy.

Price: 100,000 rubles.