10 best smartphones for taxis

Most smartphone owners use their devices exclusively for entertainment. Social networks, music, video, games - these are the main tasks assigned to a modern phone. But there are people who need a smartphone for work. One of the most active users of modern devices are taxi drivers. Judge for yourself, they need to use the applications of taxi aggregators, constantly call customers, lay a route to the desired address. Yes, and having fun while waiting for an order is sometimes necessary.

Based on the above tasks, you can make a small list of necessary parameters:

• Capacious battery. Yes, you can connect a charger in the car, but it is better if the smartphone can live a working day without recharging. Therefore, the battery needs from 3000 mAh.
• Large display. At least 5 inches. Big screen is more convenient to use as a navigator. And in the breaks between orders you can relax, watch the video.
• 2 SIM cards, support 4G. Almost certainly you will have to call on different operators. To save, it is better to use the "sims" of the two operators. 4G LTE is needed to quickly download information in applications and maps.
• Accurate geo-positioning. Ideally, the smartphone should have GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS and Beidou. The more systems involved, the greater the accuracy of navigation.
• Volumes of operational and permanent memory (at least 3 and 32 GB, respectively). “RAM” is needed to hold several programs in memory and quickly switch between them. For example, between a list of orders and a map. Internal memory is needed to store applications and cache cards.
• Cost The working tool should pay back investments in itself. We selected only relatively low-cost devices worth up to 20 thousand rubles.

A sufficiently large number of smartphones fits our requirements, but we included only the best ones in the rating. Go!

Top 10 best smartphones for taxis

10 Honor 8X 4 / 128GB

Model with youth design and delicious "stuffing". Those who have chosen to work in a taxi will like the huge 6.5-inch screen with high-quality matrix and high resolution. Also, drivers will appreciate the A-GPS system, with which the launch of the navigator "on the cold" takes only a few seconds. Even under the gradient glass case, the GLONASS and Beidou modules, NFC and 4G chips are hidden.

4 GB of RAM is enough for the correct operation of the navigator in online and offline mode. Batteries with a capacity of 3750 mAh stably last for a day with intensive work. In the reviews, users write that they are satisfied with the number of built-in gigabytes for storing personal files - 128. Another nice bonus is that the phone is endowed with a triple slot, in which two SIM cards and a memory card are simultaneously put. Reviews in the “Disadvantages” section are full of the only recurring phrase: “Marked case”. This is the best stylish smartphone for a taxi.

9 HUAWEI P20 Lite

Simplified modification of the flagship with elegant photographic potential.Huawei has endowed the model with various useful things to keep information confidential. For example, pop-up notifications on the lock screen disappear when the camera recognizes an “alien”. Bonus - NFC module for contactless payment and quick pairing with other devices.

Fingerprint scanner works quickly and correctly. The screen is juicy and pleasant to the eye - for a diagonal of 5.84 inches, the resolution of 2280x1080 guarantees a detailed image without pixelation effect. Due to the 19: 9 aspect ratio, the gadget fits well in the hand. For taxis, the smartphone fits perfectly - a large high-quality display, a complete set of navigation modules and chips for wireless communication, sufficient performance for gaming in between trips. The disadvantage is that the battery life is limited by the battery capacity of 3000 mAh, but there is a fast charge.

8 Xiaomi Mi Max 3 4 / 64GB

Tablet-like phone with long battery life and high performance. The model is equipped with all the important navigation modules like GPS and GLONASS, as well as 3G and 4G, so it will become the best smartphone for working in a taxi. This gadget has the largest diagonal of all those present in our rating - 6.9 inches. The battery pleases with the number of mAh - there are 5,500 of them here. In a review, the owners share the autonomous mode duration - the smartphone lives stable for 2-3 days without a dose of electricity.

An important feature of the “third Max” is communication problems on firmware version 8.3: the phone doesn’t see the SIM card, you cannot be reached. The problem is solved by flashing or buying a PCT-certified smartphone. The rest is an ergonomic and technological version, which in many ways surpasses its predecessor - the legendary Mi Max 2.

7 Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro 4 / 64GB

Smartphone with a harmonious "filling", a large screen, a good set of wireless chips and a capacious battery. The main disadvantages are the lack of NFC and a micro-USB charging connector. But it's easy to come to terms with them, when you get a 6.25-inch diagonal with a resolution of 2280x1080, 4 GB of RAM, a 4000 mAh capacious battery and a productive Snapdragon 636 chipset for the budget price.

In the reviews, they speak positively about the capabilities of the cameras: the main and frontal modules are double and give high-quality, detailed images. GPS, GLONASS and 4G, which work stably in this phone, will certainly be useful for working in a taxi. A large screen with a huge viewing angle inherent in the IPS matrix will add comfort during operation. This is one of the best universal smartphones that will suit both taxi drivers and people of any other profession.

6 ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL 3 / 32GB

Neat monoblock in a metal case. The screen is six inches with a resolution of 2160x1080 due to the aspect ratio of 18 to 9, it sits comfortably in your hand. It also has GPS, GLONASS and NFC chip. The battery surprises with a capacity of 5000 mAh. The device is charged via micro USB, but the manufacturer eliminates this conditional flaw by supporting fast charging. Autonomy exceeds two days in the mode of Internet calls-games.

Worthy of attention is the ability to connect two SIM-cards and flash drives simultaneously. In the reviews admire the sound quality in the headphones, a loud main speaker, high-quality screen and a clean Android without a third-party shell. Disadvantages - the camera lags behind the capabilities of competitors from the same price group, there is no support for Wi-Fi 5 GHz, a micro-USB connector, rare software bugs (the manufacturer treats with updates).

5 LG Q6a M700

The next smartphone has the most unusual design. Attention is attracted to the widescreen (18: 9 aspect ratio) IPS display with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. Judging by the numerous reviews and reviews, the quality is excellent. The color rendition is natural, the brightness is sufficient for comfortable work even in direct sunlight. The frame of the case is made of aluminum and holds a good punch.Even when falling from a couple of meters on the asphalt, the smartphone will survive without any special scratches.

Inside, everything is not so rosy. An entry-level processor installed, paired with 2 GB of RAM. The amount of internal storage is only 16 GB. In general, the device works quite quickly. Android 7.1 with a moderate load does not slow down at all. There are no complaints to the communication modules - even 4G LTE-A cat.6 is supported, which provides high-speed mobile Internet. From the navigation systems there is only Beidou. The claimed battery life in talk time from a 3000 mAh battery is 16 hours. In reality, the phone lives full-time with a moderate load.

4 Sony Xperia XA2 Plus 32GB

Cool smartphone that is ideal for taxi drivers who love the angular shape of "Sony." “Iron” under the stylish case is slightly inferior to Chinese competitors, but the phone takes an excellent 6-inch display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, worthy of photographic abilities and (finally, Sony) autonomy. There is GPS / GLONASS and even NFC for contactless payment onboard, fifth-generation Bluetooth, 4G and a USB Type-C charging connector.

Bonus for music lovers - the device supports many different codecs for wireless transmission of sound, so you can enjoy your favorite music in your bluetooth headphones without loss of quality. The screen pleases with the largest (as far as possible with IPS) viewing angles, high contrast and pleasant color reproduction. This is the best smartphone from Sony for taxis and those who appreciate the multimedia component in devices.

3 HUAWEI P Smart (2019) 3 / 32GB

Smartphone with a diagonal of 6.21 inches, which fits well in the hands. The reason for good ergonomics - the most compact drop-shaped notch under the front camera and the aspect ratio as much as 19.5: 9. Thanks to him, the screen occupies almost the entire area of ​​the front surface. Those who work in a taxi will appreciate the elegant screen resolution for a state employee - this is 2340x1080. Cherry on the cake was Android 9.0 from the box.

GPS and GLONASS are in place, and, surprisingly, even NFC. Headphone jack is present - standard 3.5 mm. The battery has a capacity of 3.4 Ah, which is enough for 1.5-2 days with active use. In the reviews, users are delighted with the function of face recognition and excellent optimization of software. This is one of the best inexpensive smartphones for taxi drivers and not only.

2 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 4 / 64GB

One of the best smartphones to work in a taxi. The large diagonal - almost 6 inches - allows you to comfortably use the device as a tablet. The processor from the “Snapdragon” 636 provides a speedy response of the device to any user requests, including the launch of the navigator. GPS on cold starts in a couple of seconds.

An important factor - autonomy - also plays into the hands of this most popular state-owned "Xiaomi". Here is a 4000 mAh battery that withstands a stable two days with intensive use. A more careful consumption of the cherished interest will allow you to hold out without an outlet for up to 65 hours. Experienced owners don’t write anything bad about Redmi Note 5, and we, too, didn’t notice any serious flaws during the long testing (six months). Minor nuances: when you update MIUI to version 10 in the menu of branded applications, you will be met by advertising; do not install two SIM cards and a USB flash drive; The camera is cool, but the software sometimes slows down.

1 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64GB

We finish the rating with a large and powerful class smartphone. Mi Max 2 is a huge aluminum device with a 6.44-inch screen, Full HD resolution.It can be safely used instead of a tablet and a navigator - on a large display it is comfortable to use maps and other applications.

Performance is quite high in class. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and 4 GB of RAM provide fast work in any mode of use. Built-in memory already 64 GB. This is enough even for a few films in addition to all the necessary applications. In terms of communication modules and navigation systems, everything is great - there are 4G LTE and all navigation systems, which is important for taxis. Also pleased with the most capacious battery rating - 5300 mAh. A couple of days of battery life is enough. In addition, there is support for fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.

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