10 best flagship smartphones

The flagship is the perfect smartphone for those who are looking for an uncompromising gadget. And powerful, and with a good camera, and with a perfectly optimized software, and stylish. But not all flagships are equally good. In this ranking, we collected the best flagships. Painted their main chips and noted the shortcomings so that you can quickly choose the best option for yourself.

Top 10 best flagships

10 Xiaomi Mi9 6 / 64GB

The flagship of the Chinese company, inside which the most productive processor in the world is crammed together is the 855th Dragon. The Chinese are also attracting buyers with a large 6.39-inch AMOLED screen, a trendy glass case, a triple camera and Quick Charge 4+ support for fast charging. According to the camera capabilities, the flagship is right between the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and the Apple iPhone Xs Max.

Uncompromising this smartphone can not be called. In the reviews, experienced owners call a number of claims, because of which the device did not become the best flagship of 2019. This lack of water protection and stereo sound, optical stabilization in the camera, audio jack; insufficiently powerful battery (with intensive consumption of charge, it lasts a day). Someone else complains about the design, as if it is faceless and devoid of individuality. Despite these shortcomings, the device is worthy of a place in our ranking of the best flagships for a nice price and powerful hardware.

9 Google Pixel 2 XL 64GB

A smartphone that captivates with individuality. It has a design with its own twist, only one camera module, which removes at the level of steep dual sensors, constant software updates and the latest software versions. The speed of work is also pleasantly surprising. By compressing the faces, you can turn off the sound of the alarm clock and the bell. Another manufacturer has equipped his creation with an individual skill - the recognition of music, even in offline mode.

In the reviews, the owners pay attention to the sound indicators. Two speakers "Pixel" give a clean detailed and quite loud sound. Moisture is present, NFC right there. The camera can create “live” photos. Headphone jack is not, unfortunately. The main drawbacks of the model are the blue of the screen when the angle of view changes, there is no support for wireless charging, slow standard charging.

8 LG G7 ThinQ 64GB

The flagship of the South Korean company, which made a bet on the multimedia component. The smartphone is comprehensively good: the performance is in order, the cameras are removed well, the screen is excellent, the optimization and stability of the “axis” is in order. Non-standard features lie in the presence of a separate DAC - digital-to-analog converter, which allows you to listen to music from your smartphone in high quality. The effect of resonance will help to enjoy the detail and clarity of sound at high volume.

The manufacturer has designed the phone in such a way that the sound vibrations of the case are amplified using the surface on which the gadget lies. So, putting the smartphone on the table, you increase the volume and get a more surround sound. From a jacket pocket, this effect cannot be achieved unless, of course, you carry a wooden plank in it.

7 ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL 8 / 256GB

The most progressive flagship from Asus, in which the emphasis is on the camera. The dual module perfectly removes portraits, can create beautiful landscapes and records video in 4K resolution and 60 frames per second without time limit. Also, the model is pleased with three microphones that accurately capture the sounds on the video. Noise reduction works correctly. In the reviews, the owners pay attention to the excellent screen, which is protected from flickering at low brightness.

Bluetooth support AptX allows you to enjoy the sound quality of wireless headphones and discover familiar tracks again. The main complaint is the insufficiently capacious battery. In the average scenario, battery usage is enough for a day or one and a half. The shell from "Asus" pleases with the stability of work and the presence of small chips that simplify management.

6 HUAWEI Mate 20X 128GB

The flagship with the largest screen diagonal - 7.2 inches. The smartphone is able to replace the tablet, while remaining compact enough to comfortably use it with one hand and fit into the pocket of jeans. The user has the resources of a triple camera, a Kirin 980 top processor for 8 cores, a large 5000 mAh battery.

Minijack on the spot. For the front camera manufacturer has identified a small island on the top of the display, which does not attract attention and does not irritate. In the reviews, the owners note that the selfie photos are not of high quality, but the pictures taken with the main camera are quite comparable with the shots made by professional and semi-professional cameras. It is one of the best flagships with the largest display, high productive power and a good battery.

5 Apple iPhone Xs Max 64GB

Top smartphone from Apple. The model boasts the support of two SIM-cards (one physical, and the second electronic), a large screen, a powerful Bionic A12 processor and increased autonomy. In the reviews, users write that the flagship can withstand up to two days without a socket - for Apple products, this is an atypically long battery life.

The camera is good. In terms of performance, the main camera lags slightly behind the best camera phones, but average users will not notice the difference. But the main advantage of this iPhone is in its ergonomics. He is wildly comfortable, fits perfectly in his hand, and the tactile sensations of touching him cause ecstasy. As a gift this manufacturer offers its own operating system iOS, which has become synonymous with stable smooth operation without failures. The main disadvantages are high cost, no 3.5 mm jack, weak complete power adapter.

4 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 128GB

The “squeezed out” to the ideal Samsung flagship. The main advantage of the model lies in the electronic pen S Pen, which the manufacturer completes the smartphone. Thin tip, thousands of gradations of pressure and communication via Blutooth make the stylus incredibly functional and convenient. Its use starts from creating sketches, freehand notes, drawings, and ends with controlling the camera and presentations without having to touch the screen of the phone.

And with the camera, and with the performance of Note 9, everything is in order. Users have a claim on the time of work on one charge - with a fairly large capacity of 4000 mAh, the battery can hardly withstand two days with an economical consumption of the cherished percent. The manufacturer covers this drawback with a smart screen, good sound in the headphones and from the speakers, the presence of a 3.5 mm port. This is the best flagship of people of creative professions and those who need to make notes by hand.

3 HUAWEI P30 Pro

New from the Chinese manufacturer, which topped the list of the best camera phones in an independent rating from DxOMark. The main camera is a triple module with optics from Leica - a German company specializing in the creation of optical systems for professional cameras.

According to the unspoken tradition of flagships, there is 8 GB of RAM and a top processor. It is played by the eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 980. In a review, the first owners share their impressions: the camera pleased even professional photographers, performance at height, and minor software bugs are quickly eliminated by updates from Android and Huawei. Bonuses - support for wireless charging, a large OLED display at 6.47 inches and headphones with USB Type-C connector included. Minijack here, alas, no.

2 Samsung Galaxy S10 + 8 / 128GB

The acclaimed flagship of the "Samsung", a self-camera which won the highest score in the independent DxOMark rating. The camera itself consists of two modules: "Dual Pixel Selfie" with double pixels and RGB Depth, which recognizes the depth of the picture. The main camera is triple and the quality of the pictures taken is comparable to the camera phone Huawei P20 Pro.

The Exynos 9820 processor in conjunction with 8 GB of RAM provides amazing performance. The battery is also pleased with the number of ampere hours - 4100. This is one of the best flagships of 2019, which is good in everything - in photo capabilities, in performance, and in ease of operation, and in design. In the reviews, the owners focus on unlocking the face, which works from any position and almost instantly. Some users complain about the scratching case and peeling paint from the rear window camera trim.

1 Oneplus 6T 8 / 128GB

The most balanced flagship in which it is difficult to find flaws. The speed is gorgeous, the performance is excellent. The model works on Android 9, covered with a proprietary shell Oxygen OS. The latter implies a wide range of settings, a user-friendly interface, and even the ability to simultaneously use the navigation keys and gestures to control.

The screen is a chic AMOLED, protected by Gorilla Glass 6, with a diagonal of 6.4 inches and a resolution of 2340x1080. The dual-module main camera, the powerful Snapdragon 845 processor and support for fast charging all create the image of the most harmonious flagship with Chinese roots. Disadvantages: in the smartphone there is no water protection and minijack, and the capabilities of the camera lag behind the skills of the best camera phones. Despite this, the gadget is worthy of the title of the best among the flagships, especially given its loyal price.

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