Before buying a new mobile phone, the question always arises: “What brand of phone is best today?”. After all, such a device is bought not for a year or two. Therefore, you need to choose it so that it lasts as long as possible, but at the same time meets the requirements of its owner. Within the framework of this material, the flagship models of the main manufacturers of such devices will be considered. Based on a comparison of their technical specifications and cost, the best among them will be selected.
Main producers
The leading positions in the segment of mobile devices today are occupied by the following companies:
- Apple.
- Samsung.
- HTC.
- ASUS.
- BlackBerry.
- Motorola.
- Nokia.
- Sony.
- Meizu.
They each have their own flagship phone brand that combines phenomenal specs with a high price tag to match its status. Comparing these indicators, as well as taking into account personal wishes, you can choose exactly the device that will best suit your requirements.
Apple
New brands of touchApple phones are becoming a landmark event for the entire industry of mobile gadgets. All other manufacturers rely on them. But the iPhone 5S did not. He did not bring much innovation in himself. Essentially, there are two of them: a 64-bit processor architecture and data protection with a fingerprint scanner. The first one is not used yet. We need new software, which is not so much yet. And the second is a really useful thing, but, as practice shows, this protection can still be deceived if desired. Otherwise, this is a well-equipped smartphone, which, according to its technical specifications, looks good against the background of competitors. Its weaknesses are as follows: a small screen diagonal (only 4 inches is not enough today), low display resolution (640 by 1136 pixels) and a small battery capacity (1570 mAh). In this case, we do not affect hardware resources, since they are the best for iOS today. But the listed shortcomings allow us to say that this is no longer the iPhone that was before. It is well suited for adherents of the products of the "apple" company. But for other potential buyers, the purchase of such a device is impractical.
Samsung
The cell phone brands of the Korean giant Samsung are direct competitors to Apple products. Their main advantages include lower cost and open architecture. If we compare the iPhone 5S (902 USD) and Galaxy S5 (668 USD) in the maximum configuration, then the choice becomesobvious. At the same time, technical specifications are not in favor of the first of them. The diagonal is 5.1 inches versus 4, the resolution is 1920x1080 versus 640x1136, the battery is 2800 mAh versus 1570. You can continue this comparison further, but the S5 is ahead in most parameters. It loses only by the amount of built-in memory (16 MB versus 64 MB). But this problem can be easily solved by installing a memory card up to 128 GB. In addition, its software part is made on Android. It is the main operating system for mobile devices today. So it would be reasonable to compare all other smartphones with the Galaxy S5, and not with the iPhone 5S.
HTC
Until recently, the leading brands of mobile phones HTC were direct competitors of the previous two manufacturers. But now the situation has changed. The position of this company was shaken. But still, she makes high-quality smartphones. So far, its flagship is the HTC One M7, but the M8 is not far off. But even this "outdated" phone looks worthy against the background of competitors. It has a slightly smaller diagonal than the S5 - 4.7 inches, but the resolution is similar. The amount of built-in memory is 2 times more - 32 GB, and it is possible to install memory cards up to 64 GB. The battery is slightly smaller - 2300 mAh. Here it is worth noting the autonomy of work. The S5 will have more, although it has a larger diagonal. The problem is that the M7 has two SIM cards, while the Korean device has one. Therefore, the gadget from HTC is perfect for those who need a device for 2 SIM cards. In other cases it is betterbuy Galaxy S5. At the same time, their price is almost the same.
ASUS
It would be difficult to include ASUS' PadFone mini on this list in terms of technical specifications, if not for one "but". Its processor is weaker than that of the previous two devices, the battery is also smaller, as is its resolution. The situation is similar with memory. But there is one "but". Included with this smartphone is PadFone Station, with which it can turn into a 7-inch tablet. The original solution, which is now irrelevant in most cases. Buying PadFone mini is justified only if you need a smartphone and tablet in one person. In other cases, it is not a competitor to the Galaxy S5.
BlackBerry
Just some 5 years ago, if you ask the question: “What is the best brand of phone in North America?”, The answer to it was unequivocal. This is BlackBerry. Now the situation has changed. The rapid development of Android and its community has put this Canadian company on the brink of extinction. Its flagship unit today is the P'9982, codenamed "Porsche Design". It is based on the Z10. Their hardware is identical, but the exterior finish is significantly different. But the price of 2500 USD is clearly too high. At the same time, its filling is not the best, and the software part is incompatible with most software. In general, the purchase of R'9982 is justified only in two cases. The first one is if you are a fan of this brand. And the second - if you need an iconic and stylish thing that will perfectly complement your image. Sothat it certainly does not claim to be the best smartphone today.
Motorola
Motorola is another once-popular manufacturer of mobile gadgets. But now he is going through far from the best of times. This is confirmed by his main smartphone RAZR MAXX HD. This is a device whose cost is comparable to the Galaxy S5. At the same time, the phone is equipped with a 2-core processor, its diagonal is smaller and the resolution is only 1280 by 720 pixels. Among the pluses, one can only note the increased battery capacity, which in the RAZR MAXX HD is 3300 mAh. According to this indicator, he is unrivaled. It can be a reasonable purchase only for fans of this brand. In other cases, it is better to still pay attention to the S5. Its technical specifications are much better, and the price is the same.
Nokia
The best phone brand for Europe 5 years ago was Nokia, as for North America - BlackBerry. Now the situation has changed dramatically. The old "Symbian" platform has gone into oblivion, and the new "Windows Phone" has not yet gained much popularity. This led to the fact that the Finnish manufacturer lost a significant part of the market and was absorbed by Microsoft. Now the leading smartphone model from this manufacturer is the Lumia 1020. In terms of technical resources, it is far behind its competitors. The diagonal is 4.7 inches and its resolution is only 1280 by 768. The processor is 2-core. Built-in memory 32 GB, but there is no expansion slot. For platform"Windows Phone" is a great device, but against the backdrop of "Android" devices, it looks really bad. It only makes sense to consider buying it if you need a smartphone running on a Microsoft platform.
Sony
The flagship phone brand from Sony today is the C6902 model of the Xperia Z1 line. In terms of technical characteristics, this is a direct competitor to the Galaxy S5. But its price is almost 100 USD less. $564 vs. $669. The 0.1 inch difference on the diagonal is not significant. The battery is 200 mAh more. Also, the processor part in the S5 is focused on energy saving, but the C6902 comes to the fore performance. In general, whatever one may say, the flagship device from the Korean giant loses to the leading smartphone from Sony. Therefore, the Galaxy S5 moves to second place, and the C6902 of the Xperia Z1 line from Sony becomes the leader of the review.
Meizu
The MX phone brand from a Chinese manufacturer looks like a whipping boy compared to other Android devices. The price is clearly too high, the 2-core processor, which is weaker than the competition, it has less memory, and the battery is modest. At the same time, the diagonal is the smallest - 4 inches with a resolution of 640 by 960 pixels. As a summary, for MX we can draw the following conclusion: it's good that Chinese manufacturers are trying to penetrate this niche, but it's too early for them. If they manage to keep the cost (it is now 60 USD lower than the Galaxy S5) with equal technical characteristics, then there will be a worthy alternative. Well, now it's not a competitor. Except for the price.
Results
So let's summarize. Although devices from Samsung and Apple are promoted and popular, their purchase is not entirely justified. A high price with a poor technical base does not allow us to say that they are the best. In this regard, the approach of the Japanese company Sony is really justified. At a lower price (about $100 less), you get a more powerful machine. It is from the standpoint of price-quality ratio that 6902 is the best phone brand today. It is recommended to buy it.
