Hearing what the interlocutor is saying in a noisy place, not oversleeping for work because of a quiet alarm, and not missing an important call - these are the usual requirements for a cell phone. If you don’t get into the jungle regarding the quality of the mobile gadget itself, then the most objective indicator responsible for fulfilling the above requirements is the sound pressure, which directly depends on the characteristics of the gadget’s acoustic path.
Russian standards consider 70 decibels, which is akin to a typical noisy street. In order to select a phone with good sound in the speaker, we will focus on data that exceeds this value. It should be noted right away that the concepts of “sound” and “sound” should not be confused, because the latter is responsible precisely for the quality of playback of tracks at the output with all the bits, kilohertz and newfangled technologies such as Hi-Res Audio. In our case, we will consider the top phones with good sound, not sound (although one does not interfere with the other).
Rating of models with good (loud) sound:
- "Xiaomi Mi4c".
- "Meizu MX5".
- LG X Power K220DS.
- "Samsung Galaxy J7" (2016).
- "Sony Xperia XA Ultra".
The main goal of the rating/review is to acquaint the reader with models that have good maximum volume performance, and without any cacophony at the limit levels. All gadgets can be easily bought in Russian stores for a relatively low price.
Xiaomi Mi4c
It is interesting that many manufacturers for gadgets with a similar filling, like Xiaomi, do not hesitate to ask twice as much money from their consumers. The only reason a Chinese phone with good sound falls into the budget category is because of the polycarbonate body. Although, if you look at similar devices in this segment, this element looks very decent, and the variety of the range to some extent compensates for the lack of “solidity” of the gadget.
Budget phone with good sound Mi4c from Xiaomi easily provides sound pressure of 81 decibels. Maybe not a record, but for its price and feature set - very good.
Device specifications
As for the other components of the smartphone, there is nothing to complain about: a good screen on an intelligent matrix, a smart platform and a good set of gigabytes on board. Modern gaming applications will run on the device without any problems and will not annoy the owner with friezes, subsidence in FPS and other lags (at medium graphic settings - for sure).
However, this cell phone with good sound has one, and for some critical, drawback. The gadget has only 16 GB of internal memory, and, alas, it does not support any memory cards, so video and gamers should take a closer look at the older models of the brand.
Features of the device
It is also worth noting that a new generation USB interface is used to charge the device. On the one hand, it seems to be convenient, because the plug can be attached from either side, and on the other hand, you will have to carry either an adapter or a standard charger to power the device at work or at a party.
Model benefits:
- great performance for a budget model;
- really fast wifi;
- good sound;
- intelligent screen and matrix;
- attractive price tag.
Flaws:
- not able to work with memory cards;
- the gadget does not support all LTE bands.
Estimated cost is about 8,000 rubles.
Meizu MX5
Another representative of the Celestial Empire who will help us answer the question: "Which phone has the best sound?" The model appeared on the market of mobile gadgets about a year ago and fell significantly closer to the new year, 2017. As for the indicators we are interested in, the dynamics of the device can produce a pressure of 78 decibels, which is a very good indicator for smartphones.
Regarding the other characteristics of the device, everything here is up to the mark. The company's engineers were not only able to develop phones with the best sound, but provided a high-performance gadget, due to the Helio X10 single-chip system. The capabilities of this technology are quite enough to run any demanding applications, so even the most “heavy” toys, as they say, “fly” without any lags and friezes. In addition, due to the single-chip chip, the body of the device (metal) does not heat up at all.
Features of the model
The modern AMOLED matrix from Samsung is responsible for the quality of the picture, so the output quality is appropriate: good viewing angles and “true” colors. Some owners complain about the excessive juiciness of the picture and the lack of built-in profiles for adjusting the gamma, but this point cannot be called critical, although sometimes such a display causes some inconvenience.
In addition, the MX5 series gadgets are not only phones with the best sound, but also devices with an excellent branded camera from Sony itself. The only fly in the ointment that almost all Chinese devices suffer from is partial incompatibility with the LTE bands of our mobile operators.
Pros of the model:
- juicy, contrasting and bright picture from AMOLED-matrix;
- multifunctional front end including fingerprint scanner;
- excellent front and rear cameras;
- good sound.
Cons:
- partial supportdomestic LTE bands;
- non-removable battery;
- cannot increase memory;
- missing any screen profiles to work with colors;
- too slippery case.
Estimated cost is about 17,000 rubles.
LG X Power K220DS
The Power line has two main advantages. First, as you probably already understood, these are phones with the best sound: the speaker easily produces a volume of 83 decibels. And the second, no less important quality is indicated in the very name of the line - it is a capacious and powerful battery, which provides the gadget with an extremely enviable autonomy for competitors.
In addition, relatively weak (by today's standards) filling and a modest screen resolution on an average matrix help to extend the "life" of a smartphone. The latter, as it turned out, greatly affects the comfortable work on a sunny day - the maximum brightness of the display is clearly not enough. However, the viewing angles are quite acceptable, as is the color reproduction.
Distinctive features of the gadget
If you want to choose a phone with good sound, then the K220DS model is a good option, but keep in mind that you won't be able to comfortably play modern toys, you will have to reduce the graphics quality to a minimum. As for the performance of other tasks, the capabilities of the current chipset are quite enough. In addition, the owner of the smartphone becomes the owner of some branded features of the company, such as original selfie shots and various modes forwatching videos and reading books (blue spectrum reduction, rotation, etc.).
Model benefits:
- capacious and powerful battery;
- perfect for selfie aficionados;
- eyes do not get tired when working with a gadget for a long time (reading books).
Flaws:
- it is not clear why the combined memory card and SIM card slots;
- body of non-separable type;
- Insufficient display brightness;
- medium chipset set.
Estimated price is about 16,000 rubles.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
The J7 series is not only a phone with the best sound, but also a real paradise for selfie lovers. Nevertheless, the gadget also has enough other advantages. First of all, it is, of course, the sound - about 78 decibels at the output. The next obvious advantage can be called an expensive appearance, which appealed to many smartphone owners.
In addition, the device received a good screen on a modern AMOLED matrix. It is not clear why, but the manufacturer has deprived the gadget of the light sensor with all the above heap of advantages. This was done, apparently, in order to emphasize that the device belongs to the budget segment, so the user will have to manually adjust the brightness of the backlight.
Features of the device
It is also worth noting that the brand's engineers have succeeded well in terms of energy efficiency of the gadget. Even if we take into account the not-so-gluttonous platform, coupled with the average screen resolution,The battery life of the device on a 3300 mAh battery is very impressive.
Pros of the model:
- very good battery life for an Android device;
- high-quality and rich picture with a good margin of brightness;
- support for absolutely all frequencies relevant for Russia in 4G networks;
- presence of NFC-interface;
- a separate slot for a third-party memory card.
Cons:
no light sensor and notifications
Estimated cost is about 18,000 rubles.
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Surely many will answer the question of which phone has the best sound without hesitation: "Of course, Sony has it!" Xperia models have always been distinguished not only by high-quality sound, but also by an enviable maximum volume. In our case, it is about 83 decibels.
In addition, the model can be called extremely successful for selfie lovers. In general, it would be strange to expect otherwise from a device where the manufacturer did a great job on the front camera, giving it a lot of bells and whistles and enviable characteristics. Optical stabilization, improved autofocus and 16 megapixel resolution allow you to work wonders even in the most difficult conditions.
The only real disappointment with this model is the battery life. You don’t even need to be an expert here to understand that a capacity of 2700 mAh is clearly not enough for a six-inch screen, and even more so with a non-removablebattery.
Features of the model
The next, maybe not such a critical moment, is connected with extremely thin frames. Of course, the design in this case clearly wins, but only such a design practically guarantees constant accidental touches of the screen, as well as false positives of the display. It is due to these two unpleasant moments that the model could not get to the top of our rating, even if it is noticeably ahead of the rest of the respondents in terms of volume.
Gadget benefits:
- front camera has many bells and whistles;
- separate space for memory card slot;
- good stuffing as well as overall performance;
- excellent screen with rich, bright and contrasting picture.
Flaws:
- too weak battery for all the above bells and whistles;
- missing fingerprint sensor;
- non-removable type battery;
- not a good speaker placement for gamers;
- price is a little high.
Estimated price is about 28,000 rubles.
