Best smartphones with stereo speakers: 2021 list

Smartphones have long ceased to perform only one function. Today it is a powerful combination, combining many functions, from calling to listening to music.

Any mobile phone can play music. However, not all of them sound so good that you can comfortably watch a movie without headphones. At a minimum, the device should have stereo speakers, and ideally a sound chip. Unfortunately, from year to year the tendency to install a DAC is leveled out and is only rarely found in high-end gadgets. However, we have prepared for you a list of smartphones with stereo speakers and, in some cases, a sound chip that will delight music lovers.

Tecno Pouvoir 4

Processor: Helio A22
Display: 6.95 inches, HD+, IPS
DAC: —
Battery: 6000 mAh
Memory: 3/32 GB

Price: 8,500 rub.

The new Tecno product is a very interesting device that will definitely find its buyer. This is an inexpensive phablet whose screen is covered with protective 2.5D Asahi glass. It has a decent processor and enough memory to run light-demanding games. At the same time, the smartphone has a game mode, and the volume button in games is illuminated and can be used for shooting.

In addition, the device has interesting body colors, a large battery with 10 W fast charging, a separate slot for a memory card and a quad-camera 13 + 2 + 2 + 0.8 MP, front sensor - 8 MP. Both cameras support AI algorithms. This model was created with an emphasis on multimedia entertainment, so the presence of stereo speakers here is a logical solution and a clear advantage. At the same time, Pouvoir 4 is practically the only smartphone under 10,000 rubles with stereo sound.

Advantages:

Game Mode.
Protective glass on the display.
High capacity battery with fast charging.
There is a separate slot for microSD.
Good cameras.
Big screen.

Flaws:

For such a large diagonal, the resolution is modest.

Choosing a smartphone with a loud speaker

For experienced audiophiles, sound quality and clarity are of paramount importance. Manufacturers are trying to convince that almost any smartphone with a good speaker is an audiophone. A digital to analog converter, or DAC, is technically present in all phones. But in musical ones, a separate audio processor is installed, which gives ideal sound.

Audio gadgets have additional characteristics:

built-in high-impedance headphone amplifier;
equalizer that corrects sound;
a battery with sufficient power to support offline playback mode;
support for wireless information codecs for wireless headphones;
3.5 connector for wired models;
extensive storage for large amounts of information.

The developer creates audio versions of smartphones that are more expensive, and always indicates the presence of a DAC or stereo speakers in technical documents and descriptions.

OPPO A5 (2020)

Processor: Snapdragon 665
Display: 6.5 inches, HD+, IPS
DAC: —
Battery: 5000 mAh
Memory: 3/64 GB

Price: 11,700 rub.

OPPO A5 (2020) is in many ways a typical budget device, but it has several distinct features: stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos support, game mode, a capacious battery with reverse charging function and a separate microSD slot. The device has a modern design and boasts a large elongated display with a waterdrop notch for an 8-megapixel camera. The rear camera has 4 sensors at the same time: 12 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP.

Advantages:

Dedicated slot for microSD memory cards.
Sufficient performance for its price.
Fast and reverse charging.
There is NFC.
Excellent autonomy.

Flaws:

Dirty plastic case.
Screen resolution is low.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 12/256GB

At the top of the Galaxy S21 lineup is the Ultra model. The smartphone is completely new, and especially in terms of design: you must agree, it looks very unusual and fresh.

The screen diagonal has decreased slightly compared to the previous generation model - 6.8 inches versus 6.9 inches. However, the reduction is negligible, and the display itself is even better. The new processor is Samsung Exynos 2100, which can be paired with 16GB of RAM.

The camera is new and consists of 4 modules: main, ultra-wide and two telephotos. It shoots very cool, there are a lot of new features. For example, all modules are capable of shooting 4K 60 fps video.

Ultra is also the first smartphone in the series that supports working with a stylus. The stylus is sold separately.

Screen diagonal: 6.8 inches

Screen resolution: 3200×1440

Weight: 228 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Samsung Exynos 2100

Memory capacity: 256 GB

RAM capacity: 12 GB

Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 108/12/10/10 MP

Front camera: 40 MP

Memory card support: no

Motorola Moto G8 Plus

Processor: Snapdragon 665
Display: 6.3 inches, FHD+, IPS
DAC: none
Battery: 4000 mAh
Memory: 4/64 GB

Price: from 16,000 rub.

Budget smartphones rarely come with stereo speakers, but the Motorola model is a pleasant exception in this regard. The device has very high quality sound. Watching movies or listening to music without headphones is quite comfortable. The model’s chips don’t stop there: there is P2i splash protection, NFC, a 3.5 connector and a triple camera of 48 + 5 + 16 MP. Front camera: 25 MP.

Advantages:

There is NFC.
Fast charging.
Waterproof.
Decent performance.
Good sound.
High-quality camera and interesting shooting modes.

Flaws:

Combo slot.
Motorola smartphones have always looked different from their competitors; the G8 Plus is a typical Android device without pronounced features.
The matter has been noted.

Let's sum it up

Many buyers mistakenly believe that the more expensive the phone, the better the sound.
In practice, the differences between flagships and devices in the mid-price segment may be insignificant or absent altogether. No, this does not mean that the new smartphone will disappoint with its sound, but it will clearly not impress demanding buyers. The best choice is devices with a DAC, allowing you to get real audio pleasure. However, you need to understand that they are rarely produced today, which is why you will have to sacrifice some capabilities. Therefore, it is better for the average user without special requests to choose a good flagship or sub-flagship.

OPPO A72

Processor: Snapdragon 665
Display: 6.5 inches, FHD+, IPS
DAC: —
Battery: 5000 mAh
Memory: 4/128 GB

Price: 19,000 rub.

The OPPO A72 is a smartphone that doesn't offer the best bang for your buck on the market, but for those who aren't looking for the perfect one but just want to buy the right device, it will be there. This is a beautiful color phone with a high quality large screen. The model runs on an old, but quite good processor and offers enough memory. It has a 3.5mm jack, NFC, 18W fast charging, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a separate memory card slot.

The camera will also please you in your phone. There are four sensors on the back: 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, on the front 16 MP. The quality of photos in daylight and in the dark is good, and the device does not distort colors, but conveys them in a natural way, which will appeal to many.

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Advantages:

Nice colors.
Good camera with natural color reproduction.
Discrete autonomy.
High quality large screen.
Dedicated slot for microSD memory cards.

Flaws:

Nobody.

Oppo A53

What's good about this smartphone besides stereo speakers?

The A53 is one of the most affordable smartphones with a 90Hz screen – and this feature is its big plus. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset also seems to be a plus, although the previous model (Oppo A52) used a slightly more powerful solution. At the same time, the A53 has a 5000 mAh battery, an NFC chip, an 18 W battery charging system and a USB Type-C port.

What you have to come to terms with

It is somewhat surprising that the Oppo A53 has degraded compared to the A52. Let's say the screen resolution has decreased from Full HD to HD, the chipset has become a little weaker. The cameras are a total disaster: the width has disappeared, and the main module is complemented by useless 2-megapixel plugs for macro and bokeh.

Ulefone Armor 6S

Processor: Helio P70
Display: 6.2 inches, FHD+, IPS
DAC: Awinic FS1610S
Battery: 5000 mAh
Memory: 6/128 GB

Price: 19,000 rub.

Armor 6S is a smartphone from the Ulefone brand that is an indestructible device with a DAC, a large splash screen and a powerful battery. There is a -16 + 8 megapixel dual camera setup on the back, while the 8 megapixel front camera supports face unlock. The model is protected according to MIL STD-810G, IP69K, IP68 standards. Behind the brutal appearance lies an eight-core AI chipset, a large amount of memory, and many useful tools: a pedometer, barometer, ultraviolet radiation sensor and others. Also useful features include NFC, fast charging and wireless communication.

Advantages:

High level of protection.
Beautiful appearance.
Lots of useful tools.
Loud quality sound.
High quality camera.
There is NFC.
Decent performance.

Flaws:

There is no separate slot for cards.
No 3.5 jack.
The fingerprint scanner does not always work.

Samsung Galaxy A51

Price: from 19,200 rubles.
Pros:

fast charging;
screen brightness reserve;
high-quality sound;
Unlocking by the user's face.

Minuses:

stripped down version of the operating system;
can hang over complex tasks.

The top will be opened by a high-quality model from a famous brand. The 6.5-inch screen with FHD+ resolution allows you to immerse yourself in the content you are viewing. There are several body colors available to choose from.

The device fits very comfortably in the hand and provides comfortable access to all controls. The 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera ensures great landscape or group photos.

Pixel 4a

Processor: Snapdragon 730G
Display: 5.81 inches, FHD+, OLED
DAC: —
Battery: 3140 mAh
Memory: 6/128 GB

Price: 26,000 rub.

The newest and cheapest smartphone from Google. It is not for sale in Russia at the time of writing, but, according to user reviews, it is worth the money. The compact model is one of the smallest phones of 2021 with good parameters; the body is traditionally made of polycarbonate. The device demonstrates high performance, has good battery life and fast charging of 18 W. On the back there is a 3.5mm jack, stereo speakers, a noise-canceling microphone, NFC and a fingerprint reader. The strongest part of the device is the camera. With a modest 12.2MP sensor on the back and 8MP sensor on the front, the Pixel 4a offers some of the best photography capabilities on the market.

Advantages:

One of the best cameras.
Small size.
Discrete autonomy with fast charging.
Good performance.
Fresh operating system with guaranteed updates for 2 years.
Availability 3.5.

Flaws:

The memory card cannot be inserted.
There is no support for a second physical SIM card.
I only shoot videos in FHD, but the quality of the videos is excellent.

What to look for when buying a music smartphone with a DAC

3.5 mm jack

It's not common, but smartphones with a built-in DAC can do without a mini-jack. If you prefer to listen to music through wired headphones, then you need to pay attention to this feature. However, the lack of a 3.5 mm jack is not always a problem. In this case, you can connect to the phone via the USB-C port. You can use either an adapter (usually such an accessory is included in the package) or headphones that were initially equipped with the appropriate plug.

Stereo speakers

Even if you plan to listen to music exclusively on headphones, then multimedia speakers are important for watching YouTube videos, movies and modern games. Models with stereo sound can provide better immersion. Moreover, not only the quality of the speakers is important, but also their location. If the buyer is into mobile games, then cool speakers that overlap with the arms in a horizontal orientation will be of little use.

Sometimes the manufacturer uses a conversational speaker to provide a stereo effect. In general, this approach allows you to achieve the desired result. But usually the earpiece speaker plays a little quieter and not as high quality as the main one.

aptX support

If you prefer wireless headphones, then your smartphone must be able to work with this codec. It is this that allows you to ensure consistently high quality sound transmission via Bluetooth. There is also a modification of this codec from Qualcomm – aptX HD. Its main difference is its support for higher bitrates (up to 576 Kbps instead of the standard 352 Kbps).

Please note that for successful operation, support for the specified codec must be present not only on the smartphone, but also on the wireless headphones used.

Autonomy

When listening to music, almost any modern smartphone can last at least several days on a single charge. But phones are used not only as players, but also for other tasks. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate their battery life as a whole. It is advisable that with a mixed load the battery does not ask for charging until the end of the day. But it's even better to have a small supply.

Realme X7 Pro

Processor: Size 1000+
Display: 6.55 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
DAC: —
Battery: 4500 mAh
Memory: 6/8 GB, 128/256 GB

Price: 27,500 rub.

Realme continues mass production of models, but not all of them are available on the Russian market. However, there are no problems with purchasing on AliExpress. For a sum of money that is not the largest by modern standards, users receive a smartphone with a large AMOLED screen with an image refresh rate of 120 Hz, a full set of wireless interfaces, including NFC and 5G.

The device is built on the basis of a new powerful processor from MediaTek, has a large amount of memory, a capacious battery with support for fast charging up to 65 W. Of course, there is stereo sound here, which allowed the device to enter the rating, and the cameras will also please you. There are four sensors on the back: 64 + 8 + 2 + 2 megapixels, on the front there is a 32 megapixel sensor.

Advantages:

Fast charging.
Excellent performance.
Nice appearance.
Good cameras.
Bright screen 120 Hz.

Flaws:

MicroSD is not supported.
There is no headphone jack (but an adapter is included).

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#3 – Google Pixel 3

Price: 63,900 rubles

The front stereo speakers in Google Pixel 3 are located in frames below and above the screen. They are not the loudest, but due to the fact that they are aimed directly at the user, there are no problems with audibility. Therefore, when watching movies or playing games, there are no complaints about their sound. It's strange that when you turn the volume up to full while playing music, the body begins to resonate.

The flagship comes with Pixel USB-C Earbuds. They have special ergonomics, so they are not suitable for everyone. However, in terms of sound, they outperform most third-party headsets, although they are far from top-end audiophile solutions from Sennheiser or similar companies. This manifests itself in a shift in balance in favor of mid and low frequencies. Nobody bothers you to buy more expensive headphones, just like connecting them to the Google Pixel 3 using the included adapter. The gadget also pleases with the fact that during a conversation both parties can hear each other clearly. Largely thanks to the noise reduction system, which cuts out extraneous noise.

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IQOO Z1 5G

Processor: Size 1000+
Display: 6.57 inches, FHD+, IPS
DAC: —
Battery: 4500 mAh
Memory: 6/8 GB, 128/256 GB

Price: 35,500 rub.

And again, a smartphone from China, which offers an excellent set of top-end parameters for its money. Cool and powerful chipset with 5G support, large memory capacity and a large high-resolution IPS screen. The device is packaged in a beautiful case, it has all the necessary interfaces for 2021: NFC, 3.5, memory card slot. It has a fairly large battery with support for 44W fast charging. The fingerprint scanner is installed on the side. The camera is represented by three sensors on the back side: 48 + 8 + 2 MP and a 16 MP front lens.

Advantages:

High autonomy and fast charging.
Good camera.
High performance on the new chipset.
Screen with a refresh rate of 144 Hz.
Full set of interfaces.

Flaws:

There are nuances in translating the interface into Russian.

Buy

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 8/256GB

How to recognize the top version of Galaxy Note 20? First of all, look at its name - it received the Ultra prefix.

As before, here you will find a proprietary stylus (it works much faster than in the Galaxy Note 10), excellent stereo sound, IP68 water protection, wireless and fast charging.

This generation is powered by a Samsung Exynos 990 processor, memory capacity is 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM. The main camera has 3 modules: main, ultra-wide-angle and telephoto. The image quality level is flagship. However, as always.

Screen diagonal: 6.9 inches

Screen resolution: 3088×1440

Weight: 208 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Samsung Exynos 990

Memory capacity: 256 GB

RAM capacity: 8 GB

Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

Rear camera: triple 108/12/12 MP

Front camera: 10 MP

Memory card support: yes

iPhone SE (2020)

Processor: Apple A13 Bionic
Display: 4.7 inches, 1334 * 750, IPS
DAC: —
Battery: 1821 mAh
Memory: 3 GB, 64/128/256 GB

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Price: 35,000 rub.

Apple's long-awaited budget smartphone is a return to the classic design with a compact body, large bezels and an under-display fingerprint sensor. Otherwise, this is an adequate device with a flagship processor and a single 12 MP camera, which takes more than decent pictures. Front module - 7 MP. The model has IP67 waterproofing, wireless and fast charging, and stereo speakers.

Advantages:

Good photo opportunities.
Classic Apple design.
Compact size.
Excellent performance.
Fast and wireless charging.
Good sound.

Flaws:

Weak autonomy.

Poco M3

What's good about this smartphone besides stereo speakers?

There are tons of advantages here: from a Full HD screen to a 6000 mAh battery, from a decent Snapdragon 662 chipset to 18-watt fast charging, from a 48-megapixel main camera to a very cool design. It’s cool primarily because the Poco M3 is unlike any other device. That is, the model turned out to be very original, which is a rarity in our time of monkeying with each other.

What you have to come to terms with

With the absence of an NFC chip - okay. With useless additional cameras - two. The Poco M3, like the Oppo A53, lacks a wide-angle module, but there are sensors for bokeh and macro, which, in all honesty, you can do without. It would be better if they put it in “shirik”.

AGM X3

Processor: Snapdragon 845
Display: 6 inches, FHD+, IPS
DAC: Texas Instruments SmartPA TAS2557
Battery: 4100 mAh
Memory: 6/8 and 64/128/256 GB

Price: from 37,600 rub.

Music smartphones with stereo speakers and a sound chip are rare today, and a worthy device among them is the AGM X3 with a high protection class, perfectly tuned JBL speakers and a dedicated DAC. Reviews say the X3 sounds like a high-quality, loud, and clear Bluetooth speaker. The rest of the parameters are also impressive: excellent performance, classic appearance, NFC, fast charging, dual main camera 24 + 12MP, front camera 20MP.

Advantages:

High quality camera.
Full set of wireless interfaces.
Fast charging.
Excellent performance.
Classic look.
Autonomy - 3 days under load.
Excellent and strong sound.

Flaws:

Combo slot.
No 3.5 jack.
This is not the latest operating system: Android 8.1.
High price for a fairly old model.

Apple iPhone 12

Price: from 83,900 rubles.
Pros:

stereo speakers;
excellent camera;
attractive appearance;
performance.

Minuses:

high price;
not a very capacious battery.

A heavy-duty device from the world's leading digital technology brand. The design uses the latest generation A14 Bionic processor, as well as a large frameless Super Retina XDR display.

The cameras allow you to take high-quality pictures even in low light conditions. A special speaker arrangement system provides stereo sound even when playing music directly from a smartphone.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

Processor: Snapdragon 855
Display: 6.47 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
DAC: WCD 9340
Battery: 4000 mAh
Memory: 6/128 GB

Price: from 33,400 rub.

ZTE devices launched under the Axon series are mostly smartphones with stereo speakers. In this direction, the company, among other things, focuses on sound. The brand's new product is no exception. It has a sound chip, stereo speakers and a whole range of technologies and codecs to enhance the sound. Experts and users are unanimous - this is a very interesting gadget in terms of sound quality.

The rest of the device also feels safe: a powerful chipset, an excellent memory set, a triple camera with optical zoom, a capacious battery with fast and wireless charging, and an on-screen fingerprint scanner.

Advantages:

Fast and wireless charging.
Good battery life.
Good photographic quality.
Full set of wireless interfaces.
There is moisture protection - IP53.
High performance.
Good sound.

Flaws:

No headphone jack.
Slippery.
There is no optical stabilizer - the video is blurry.

HUAWEI P40 Lite

Price: from 17,900 rubles.
Pros:

good camera;
convenient location of the fingerprint scanner;
support for fast charging technologies;
stylish design;
relatively low cost.

Cons: no Google services.

A smartphone with a truly impressive camera capable of capturing images in 48 MP resolution. The processes are controlled using artificial intelligence, which automatically frames the frame and takes great photos.

Inside there is a 4200 mAh battery, which is enough for long-term listening to music in high quality.

Xiaomi Mi 10

Processor: Snapdragon 865
Display: 6.67 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
DAC: —
Battery: 4780 mAh
Memory: 8/12 GB, 128/256 GB

Price: 40,000 rub.

The Xiaomi flagship has a large AMOLED screen with a frequency of 90 Hz, two powerful speakers, a large battery with fast and wireless charging, 8K video recording and maximum performance based on one of the most powerful chipsets of 2021. The model will be pleased with its strict design, improved cooling system and one of the best cameras on the market. The main one received a 108-megapixel lens with an additional 2 + 2 + 13 megapixels, including optical stabilization. The front camera has a resolution of 20 megapixels.

Advantages:

High quality sound.
Great camera.
A complete set of modern wireless modules.
Strict appearance.
Fast and wireless charging.
Highest performance.

Flaws:

No protection against moisture.
No audio output.
No microSD support.
SIM card.

Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC 6/128GB

Many call the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC a real hit of recent times - and for good reason, because the smartphone boasts features that are unusual for its price category.

For example, here you will find excellent stereo speakers, a cool 6.67-inch diagonal IPS screen with high resolution and support for 120 Hz, splash protection (IP53), an LED indicator, which most manufacturers have abandoned, a very powerful platform based on a Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 732G and 6 GB of RAM, a capacious 5160 mAh battery with fast charging, excellent body design.

The camera has 4 sensors: main, ultra-wide-angle, macro and depth sensor. The smartphone takes pictures very well with the main module considering the cost.

Screen diagonal: 6.67 inches

Screen resolution: 2400×1080

Weight: 215 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 8 GB

Battery capacity: 5160 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 64/13/2/2 MP

Front camera: 20 MP

Memory card support: yes

Honor 30 Pro+

Processor: Kirin 990
Display: 6.57 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
DAC:—
Battery: 4000 mAh
Memory: 8/256 GB

Price: 49,000 rub.

Honor's flagships usually get the best of Huawei's big brother, but they're much more affordable. In 2021, the older device in the top line turned out to be expensive, but it also has serious capabilities.

The screen here has rounded edges, is made using AMOLED technology, has an under-screen sensor, a refresh rate of 90 Hz and a dual front camera of 32 + 8 megapixels. Main – 50 MP + 8 MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom + 16 MP wide-angle. As before, the quality of the photographs is top notch. In addition, the device is equipped with a high-end proprietary chipset with 5G support and has fast, fast and reversible wireless charging. A pleasant fact is that it is, albeit modest, still waterproof up to IP54.

Advantages:

Big screen.
Good photo opportunities.
Moisture protection.
Fast and wireless charging.
Top filling.

Flaws:

Combined slot and support only branded memory cards.
N. 3.5.

More recently, there were many smartphones for audiophiles. Where did they go?

The latest smartphone for music lovers is the LG V30+. Now the company is almost dead; in 2021, its smartphone fully competed with the Samsung Galaxy S8. While Samsung offered a stylish design, a screen with curved edges and high-quality pictures, the V30+ lured the audience with its speakers.

First of all, LG talked about speakers at every turn from B&O, a reputable manufacturer of audio devices, and the package included flagship wired headphones.

At the hardware level, the smartphone's speakers were truly top-end. It had a built-in Quad Hi-Fi Audio digital-to-analog converter (DAC) - ESS SABER ES9218P. Its features were two features: digital filters (changing the sound picture, like in expensive digital players) and sound presets. Thus, the company released one of the most unusual smartphones of its generation.

OnePlus 8 Pro

Processor: Snapdragon 865
Display: 6.78 inches, QHD+, AMOLED
DAC: —
Battery: 4510 mAh
Memory: 8/256 GB

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Price: 54,000 rub.

OnePlus 8 Pro is one of the best smartphones in the higher price range. It has a very beautiful 120Hz display and a lot of proprietary technologies to enhance the image. It features high performance, stylish appearance, IP68 water resistance, stereo speakers and a full set of wireless interfaces. In the new product, the company added fast and wireless charging, and also implemented reversible wireless charging.

The cameras perform well, although many agree that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, which is the main competitor of this device, takes better pictures. However, if you don't compare, the pictures will please you. On the back panel there is a quad camera 48 + 48 + 8 + 5 megapixels, the front module is 16 megapixels.

Advantages:

Moisture protection.
One of the best screens.
Fast and wireless charging.
Peak performance.
Quite good autonomy.

Flaws:

Only proprietary wireless charging is supported.
No headphone jack.
The cameras don't shoot as well as many competitors in this price range.

#9 – HUAWEI P Smart Z

Price: 14,990 rubles

For its price, the inexpensive model demonstrates good results despite the fact that it has only one speaker. The sound is quite clear, without distortion at high volumes. Yes, sometimes there is a noticeable lack of depth, but do not forget about the cost of the smartphone. The main feature of the model is its frameless design. At this price, you won't find another device like this without any cutouts. It's all about the retractable front-facing module, which is no different from those that until recently could only be seen in premium class representatives.

The model is also surprising in terms of performance. The Kirin 710 is sufficient for most tasks, including games; even the most demanding ones can be safely set to medium graphics settings. The downside is the weight - as much as 200 grams.

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Asus ZenFone 7 Pro

Processor: Snapdragon 865+
Display: 6.67 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
DAC: —
Battery: 5000 mAh
Memory: 8/256 GB

Price: 69,000 rub.

ZenFone 7 Pro is the flagship of Asus 2021. At the time of writing, it could only be bought on AliExpress, but the device will definitely appear on official sale outside of China.

The model received a large AMOLED screen with a frequency of 90 Hz without cutouts or bezels. There is only one camera here; it consists of three sensors and has a rotating mechanism, which allows it to be used as a front camera. Thanks to this, the user gets excellent opportunities for both selfies and standard shooting. The lenses here are 64 megapixels (wide-angle with optical stabilization, 8K video), 12 megapixels (ultra-wide-angle and macro), 8 megapixels (optical stabilization and 3x optical zoom).

In addition, the device has the best processor of the year, a lot of memory, supports memory cards through a separate slot, has NFC, stereo speakers and NXP TFA9874 amplifiers. A large battery with fast charging completes the picture. Among the interesting features: a triple microphone for high-quality sound recording in strong winds and for focusing on the object from which the sound comes. The phone also comes with a smart button that can be customized according to your needs.

Advantages:

Good photographic skills with optical stabilization.
Excellent sound quality.
Dedicated slot for microSD memory cards.
High quality screen.
Flagship chipset.

Flaws:

No headphone jack.
No protection against moisture.
No wireless charging.
Considering the price, I would like to see a screen with a frequency of 120 Hz.

Buy

The best smartphones with a good speaker and microphone - Rating 2021

The high-quality sound of the speaker will allow you to enjoy the volume of your device in music and conversations. To avoid disappointment when buying a new smartphone, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with models that have excellent sound, as well as high performance and other important advantages.

Apple iPhone XR 64 Gb

The rating opens with an excellent smartphone from Apple. Reviews say that the device has a really high-quality and loud speaker. Compared to other modern smartphones, the iPhone XR is at a fairly high level. A good smartphone speaker works flawlessly; low frequencies are reproduced in more detail.

The earpiece is also clear and loud. Although the microphone transmits speech perfectly, it can sometimes pick up extraneous sounds. To use regular headphones with a smartphone, you will have to purchase an adapter.

From reviews of the camera: “The new matrix and Smart HDR take excellent pictures, an order of magnitude better than the seven and eight.”

Advantages:

Excellent sound quality
Performance
High quality cameras
Waterproof design
Optical stabilization
Has NFC
Large 6.1-inch IPS screen

Flaws:

No standard headphone input

Samsung Galaxy S10e 6/128 Gb

According to reviews, this smartphone model from Samsung is the best in sound. The speakers do their job perfectly. The earpiece helps the main speaker while playing music, resulting in stereo sound. The model has a large volume reserve, but at the highest level unpleasant distortion can be heard. Just reduce the level slightly and the problem will disappear.

To enjoy high-quality sound without various distortions, it is recommended to play music at a medium volume level.

In the settings you can use the equalizer, as well as Dolby Atmos effects. A loud smartphone provides high-quality sound in any headphones.

Advantages:

High quality sound
There is a standard mini jack headphone input
The case is protected from moisture according to IP68 standard
Rich display colors
Good camera

Flaws:

The fingerprint scanner is inconveniently located

Xiaomi Mi9 SE 6/64 Gb

One of the best smartphones with a good speaker from Xiaomi, a powerful processor and a high-quality display. The volume of the phone is high, but the quality is not much different from previous models in the mid-price category. Overall, music, movies and games are played with amazing sound. The sound quality is not lost even in wireless headphones, thanks to the aptX HD codec. In addition to sound, the device is equipped with a powerful 8-core processor, a three-module camera with a resolution of 48 + 8 + 13 megapixels, a 3070 mAh battery, incredibly fast charging and other advantages. The smartphone's 5.97-inch Amoled display has good color reproduction and saturation.

According to the developers, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ fast charging works much faster than previous versions and will fill the battery up to 50% in 15 minutes!

Advantages:

Loud noise
Wide angle camera
Glass is scratch resistant
Autonomy
Rich display color
NFC

Flaws:

Slippery glass body
No optical stabilization

Samsung Galaxy A50 64 Gb

In the ranking of the best smartphones with a good speaker is a mid-budget model from Samsung. You can listen to music comfortably at a medium volume level. All frequencies will be detailed. But if you make the sound too loud, detail is lost, the low frequencies become less pronounced when the high ones stand out too much. But the speaker is great!

It is better to immediately replace the headphones included in the kit with others. Excellent sound will be provided by your smartphone's wireless headphones, as the device supports aptX, SBC, LDAC, AAC codecs.

Advantages:

Great sound from wireless headphones
High quality Amoled display
Separate slot for flash drive and SIM cards
High quality optical modules
Profitable price

Flaws:

No moisture protection

Sony Xperia XZ3 4/64 Gb

An inexpensive smartphone with a good speaker, microphone and 6-inch screen. The device sounds better than its predecessors. Despite the fact that the case is moisture-proof and the speakers are covered with special membranes, the sound is rich and voluminous. The sound is excellent during calls. You can listen to music in the built-in audio player, which has a large number of settings. You can also adjust the sound of the Sony Xperia XZ3 smartphone in the equalizer. It has numerous presets, but you can create your own.

A phone with a good speaker also has excellent hardware. It has an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, a 19 megapixel main optical module, a 13 megapixel front camera, and a 3330 mAh battery that supports fast charging.

Advantages:

Best speakers
Performance
Impact-resistant glass and IP65/68 protection
Long battery life
Thin bezels around the screen

Flaws:

Controversial work of SideSense technology

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 3/32 Gb

Choosing a smartphone with a good speaker and microphone is not so easy, but the device from Xiaomi offers another model with excellent sound quality. As for the earpiece speaker, its quality is at the highest level. Such a smartphone with a loud speaker will delight its owners not only with excellent sound, but also with an affordable price tag.

Despite the high quality of the speakers, it is not recommended to turn the volume up to the highest level, as the sound may be slightly distorted.

When listening to music through wireless headphones, the user will be able to fully enjoy the sound. Things are a little different with wired headphones. To ensure maximum clarity of all frequencies, you will have to use the equalizer settings.

Advantages:

Loud speaker
Screen is scratch resistant
Main camera
Bright display
Excellent autonomy
Fast charging
Camera quality is up to par

Flaws:

No NFC chip

LG G7 ThinQ 64 Gb

If you have not yet decided which smartphone to buy with a good speaker and microphone, then the model from LG may be the best for you. The sound from the speakers is very good, and tracks can be played through the built-in player. Here you can adjust the sound using a ten-band equalizer and many other settings.

Also, many users prefer this smartphone for its speed, powerful processor and excellent pictures. The rear camera, with a resolution of 16+16 megapixels, provides excellent photo quality in any conditions with natural color reproduction. Users will definitely be pleased with the large screen with a resolution of 3120 by 1440 pixels with natural shades. And this is as much as 563 PPI per inch! A sufficiently capacious amount of memory will also not leave indifferent users of this smartphone who are accustomed to storing large amounts of information on their phone.

Advantages:

Superb 6.1 inch IPS display
Great speakers
High performance
Body assembly at the highest level
There is an LED indication

Flaws:

Battery life is not long enough

HUAWEI Mate 20 6/128 Gb

The rating ends with an excellent smartphone with a loud speaker and a lot of other useful advantages. The device supports the LDAC wireless codec, which provides high-quality sound in headphones over a Bluetooth connection.

If you listen to music through stereo speakers, you can enjoy exceptionally high-quality sound from your favorite music tracks. A good speaker and microphone will ensure comfortable talking on a smartphone, listening to music and playing movies. We can’t help but mention the excellent hardware inside the smartphone. A large amount of RAM, which is 6 GB, will ensure maximum performance in any task. There is 128 GB of built-in memory, which is also a lot for storing personal data. The HiSilicon Kirin 980 mobile chipset is responsible for high performance. Autonomous operation will not let you down either, since the battery capacity is 4000 mAh.

Advantages:

Good sound in headphones and through speaker
Powerful battery
Glass is protected from scratches
6.53" IPS display with rich colors
There are no frames around the display
Gorgeous triple camera

Flaws:

The quality of the front camera is not high enough

Realme X2 Pro

Processor: Snapdragon 855 Plus
Display: 6.5 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
DAC: —
Battery: 4000 mAh
Memory: 6/8/12 GB and 64/128/256 GB

Price: from 32,990 rub.

The best smartphones with stereo speakers include the flagship of the Realme brand. The model offers users top-notch performance on one of the best chipsets of the year, a large amount of RAM and storage, a full range of wireless interfaces, an AMOLED matrix with a refresh rate of 90 Hz and an under-display fingerprint scanner. The 16 MP front module is installed in a drop-shaped notch. It comes with a new mode to improve selfies in low light conditions. The main camera consists of four modules: 48 + 8 + 13 + 2 MP. The layout is standard: the additional three are represented by a wide-angle (119 degrees), a telephoto lens (2x) and a depth sensor. The device has stereo speakers, a 3.5 jack and supports Dolby Atmos.

Advantages:

Availability 3.5.
Great sound.
Discrete autonomy.
Fast charging.
High quality screen.
High performance.

Flaws:

Memory cards are not supported.
The price is quite high for a young brand, but given its contents this is understandable.

Samsung Galaxy A71

Price: from 27,900 rubles.
Pros:

convenient OS;
long work without recharging;
high-quality screen with rich and natural shades;
large amount of memory.

Cons: fragile back panel.

A well-thought-out device that fits perfectly in the hand and offers all the necessary functionality for comfortable use of modern applications. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display ensures that all colors are displayed as naturally and vividly as possible.

A powerful processor and 6 GB of RAM will ensure stable operation even with the most demanding programs. The model is perfect for listening to music, as it is equipped with all the necessary codecs.

OnePlus 7 Pro 8 smartphone – autonomy

A loud phone with a powerful speaker - OnePlus 7 Pro 8. In addition to a sound system with many fine-tuning settings, it has a Fluid AMOLED display, which differs from Super AMOLED and Dynamic AMOLED. The speaker accurately transmits sound, the interlocutor can be heard clearly and legibly.

The smartphone also has dual-lane UFS 3.0 flash memory, which, combined with top-end hardware and pure Android 9.0 Pie, gives the fastest application performance.

The main distinguishing feature of this device is the pop-up selfie camera, which sets the device apart from other flagships.

Unfortunately, at the moment, OnePlus smartphones are not officially supplied to the territory of the Russian Federation, but it is possible to get it from “gray” suppliers or order it from China. We hope that this ban will be lifted soon.

Pros:

Battery life;
Price-quality ratio;
Practical design;
Functional.

Minuses:

Mobile phone dimensions;
Curved screen.

No. 5 – Meizu 16th

Price: 24,000 rubles

Meizu 16th is equipped with a dedicated Qualcomm Aqstic DAC (WCD9341), which is also complemented by a CS35L41 amplifier. The duet is able to please any user, including the whimsical music lover. The sound is juicy, bright with clear bass and no rattling in the highs.

Reviews also praise the appearance of the model. The Meizu company is one of the few that does not like “unibrows” and other cutouts, so Meizu 16th does not have them. Instead, the screen has symmetrical and thin margins at the top and bottom. It looks very cool and original. The only downside of the solution is the battery size - only 3010 mAh.

Meizu 16th