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Quality and price are the two main criteria that most smartphone buyers are guided by. Well-known and proven by years of successful competition brands such as Apple, Sony, Samsung, etc. can offer quality. We present to you ranking of the best smartphones of 2017. The top 10 includes popular models that deserve a lot of praise from Russian users.

The distribution of seats took into account data from the following sources: Yandex Market, PhoneArena, Tom’s Guide, TechRadar, Roskachestvo.

List of the best Chinese smartphones of 2017.
Smartphone rating of 2018 by price / quality.

Price segments:

The best smartphones of 2017 up to 5000 rubles
The best smartphones up to 10,000 rubles, 2017 rating
Smartphone rating 2017 up to 15,000 rubles (price / quality)
Smartphone rating 2017 up to 20,000 rubles (price / quality)
Smartphone rating 2017 up to 30,000 rubles (price / quality)

The best smartphones of 2017, rating TOP-10

10. Xiaomi Mi6

Top Chinese smartphone.

You can buy, on average, for 29,990 rubles.

Xiaomi's user confidence was somewhat undermined due to a recent scandal with the Russian distributor Smart Orange, which began to struggle with the supply of smartphones and accessories under the Xiaomi brand from abroad. However, the situation has now been resolved in favor of users. So if you want to buy Xiaomi Mi6, you can cheaper on foreign Internet sites. Is it worth buying? Judge for yourself by the characteristics:

IPS display 5.15 ″;
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core chip of the latest generation;
6 GB of memory for software and 64 GB for user applications;
3350 mAh battery;
very convenient interface;
a 12 million pixel main camera that takes great pictures even in poor lighting conditions.

We can say that for its price this is the best Chinese smartphone from Xiaomi. But not the best among all Chinese smartphones, because the case is very slippery, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack and there is no support for memory cards.

9. HTC U11

The most musical smartphone.

It costs, on average - 44,990 rubles.

This 5.5-inch smartphone can attract potential buyers:

original “glass” design (the back cover changes color depending on the angle of view);
the top filling - the 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 64 or 128 GB of memory (expandable up to 2 TB);
lack of throttling;
Superb 12 megapixel UltraPixel 3 camera with the ability to record 4K video and Slo-Mo 1080p / 120 FPS;
fingerprint scanner, body compression sensor.

But perhaps its main advantage is the stunningly clear and powerful sound from the two speakers of the BoomSound Hi-Fi Edition system. We can say that HTC U11 is the most musical smartphone among the smartphones of 2017 presented in the top. The standard headphones that come with it support the HTC USonic profile, which improves sound quality, and are equipped with active noise reduction.

Minuses:

the glass surface of HTC U11 instantly gets dirty;
the phone is very slippery;
only 3000 mAh battery;
3.5mm audio jack disappeared, instead of USB Type-C.

8. LG G6

A smartphone with good sound and an aspect ratio of 18: 9.

The average price in stores is 51,989 rubles.

This smartphone can be called the golden mean of opportunities. He has everything for long and productive work:

IP 68 enclosure protection class, this means that the smartphone can be safely immersed in water by 1.5 meters;
5.7-inch IPS screen with Gorilla Glass 5;
dual camera with a wide-angle and ordinary lens;
64 GB of memory with an extension of up to 2 TB;
A-GPS system;
Always-on Display function
chip with 4 cores Qualcomm Snapdragon 821.

But the cost of the device is not the golden mean, and this can scare away many users from buying. In addition, the LG G6 heats up when playing games and surfing the Internet, so much so that in cold weather you can bask on it.

7. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

The best 4K smartphone.

The average cost is 47,120 rubles.

This 5.5-inch flagship Sony rightfully bears the title of "best 4K smartphone of the year." According to the manufacturer, the pixel density of the gadget is ten times higher compared to Full HD TVs.

As for the other characteristics, they also deserve excellent epithets.

camera 19 million pixels;
3230 mAh battery;
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core chip;
slot for expanding memory from 64 to 256 GB.

User dissatisfaction caused: slippery and easily soiled body, as well as an inconvenient slot for SIM cards and memory cards.

6. Honor 9

One of the most beautiful modern smartphones.

Price, on average - 24,490 rubles.

The slogan of this elegant device is “Catcher of the Light”. It comes in three colors: sapphire blue, midnight black and ice gray. When light falls on the lid, it plays very beautifully with colors and shines thanks to the use of 3D glass of 15 layers.

But not only the appearance is good Honor 9. It is worth choosing for:

bright 5.15-inch screen with excellent color reproduction;
excellent dual (20 MP black and white and 12 MP RGB) rear camera with hybrid zoom and portrait mode;
the presence of a fingerprint sensor that acts as the Home key;
high-end HiSilicon Kirin 960 chip with 8 cores and a clock frequency of 2.4 GHz;
sufficient for comfortable work and games, the amount of RAM and internal memory (4 GB and 64 GB, respectively);
the ability to install a microSD card (by sacrificing a second SIM card);
the presence of an NFC module.

The battery capacity is 3200 mAh, and this is enough to continuously rotate video and take pictures for 10 hours.

There are Honor 9 and the "dark side". It will be very difficult to choose a protective glass for it because of the beveled edges of the screen. And on the chic case, fingerprints are absolutely not chic. Therefore, it is better to hide such beauty in a durable case.

5. OnePlus 5

The most productive smartphone (Antutu).

The average price is 37 860 rubles.

If you need the most productive smartphone, but there is no desire to overpay for an advertised brand, then pay attention to OnePlus 5. Why choose it:

very thin body;
5.5 inch AMOLED display Gorilla Glass 5;
16 million pixel camera with optical Zoom 2x;
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, 8 cores;
3300 mAh battery;
optimized system, and games and applications "fly".

Among the problematic issues, one can note the lack of dust and moisture protection of the case and the difficulty in acquiring accessories for this smartphone in Russia.

4. Google Pixel 2

A smartphone with the best camera at the moment according to DxOMark.

Cost, on average - 57 990 rubles.

With an impressive screen size (5-inch) or a super-beautiful cover (aluminum with a glass insert), this model cannot boast. Her strength is in a very good camera that can compete with the best camera phones of 2017.

Like last year’s models, the Pixel 2 and its “big brother” Pixel 2 XL, with a slightly larger screen size and increased battery capacity, have a single-lens camera. A lot of options are “attached” to it, which are available in the latest iPhone 8 Plus / iPhone X, for example, bokeh effect.
In addition, the smartphone is equipped with a separate Pixel Visual Core coprocessor, whose task is to process photos in HDR + mode and improve image quality. However, this chip is not yet active, and will work after the next system updates.
Pixel 2 is the first Google device that fully supports object recognition on demand. This technology called Google Lens is implemented in the camera application and allows you to recognize various attractions, as well as popular places and find descriptions for them (as well as hours of operation and rating) on the Internet. In addition, Google Lens can work with business cards and even movie posters.
Perhaps the strangest, but also the most promising, new “feature” of the novelty is the activation function of the intelligent assistant from Google (analogous to Siri). To do this, just slightly press on the sides of the phone.

However, so far there are very few accessories for this camera phone, and the price is quite high.

3. Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

Best Apple iOS smartphone.

You can buy, on average, for 64,990 rubles.

The difference of the seventh version without the Plus prefix is:

smaller display (4.7-inch vs 5.5-inch on 7 Plus);
12 MP main camera without a dual lens;
less capacious battery, which is designed for 40 hours of audio playback (7 Plus - 60 hours).

The remaining characteristics of the devices are the same.

“Apple” representatives in the ranking of smartphones 2017 in terms of price and quality. They have a lot of Chinese and European competitors. But such a 12-megapixel camera with optical zoom and portrait mode, which makes pictures of almost professional quality, loud and high-quality stereo speakers, 128 GB memory, the presence of the A-GPS system and a very fast processor, not every flagship can boast. It is worth mentioning the Taptic Engine, which allows you to tactilely sense the boundaries of the interface and gives a signal about the completion of the action.

And do not forget that the presence of an Apple smartphone has long been an indicator of prestige.

2. Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

The best Samsung smartphone of 2017.

The average price is 54,990 rubles.

With the S8 Plus version, the manufacturer increased the screen size to 6.2 inches, and the pixel density - up to 529 PPI.

The battery capacity has also increased - up to 3500 mAh.

Due to the size of the S8 Plus, it’s a bit heavier than the “no plus” version, but you are unlikely to feel this difference as something significant.

S8 is ideal if you are willing to pay a high price for the highest features. And here is just a short list of the positive “qualities” of this phablet:

enclosure with protection class IP68;
5.8-inch curved AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass 5;
12 million pixels DualPixel camera with Burst Mode, its own memory and a huge number of settings;
64 GB of internal memory with an extension of up to 256 GB;
face, iris and fingerprint scanner;
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core chipset.

And only to the battery capacity can you make a claim, 3000 mAh by modern standards - it will not be enough. But the smartphone is recognized as the highest quality according to Roskachestvo in 2017.

1. Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

The most anticipated smartphone of 2017.

Available at a price of 49,990 rubles.

The new items in 2017 and the best smartphone from the famous "apple" manufacturer have several differences from version 7. This glossy glass on the back, a faster six-core A11 Bionic chip and a 4.7-inch display with True Tone technology, which adjusts the color rendering to suit the environment.

The characteristics of the camera also changed slightly, it received a new function for shooting with Slow Sync flash. Video recording has become possible with frequencies of 30 or 60 frames / s, and slow motion video is recorded at a speed of 240 frames / s with a resolution of 1080P.

If you need the option “portrait light” to change the lighting of the background and people's faces, then it is implemented in version 8 Plus. She has "grown up" and the size of the display is up to 5.5 inches.

The battery capacity of the eighth model is 1821 mAh, while the “plus” - 2675 mAh.

And now for the shortcomings. The iPhone 8 Plus is the heaviest 5.5-inch smartphone in the world. It weighs over 200 grams, and this is without a case. Add to this the lack of a 3.5 mm audio jack and the old IP67 water protection for both new products (many cheaper competitors have IP68) and consider whether the advertised devices are worth taking.

0. Apple iPhone X

The main novelty has entered the market recently, so it has not received enough reviews to get on the list, but it will definitely go into the ranking of smartphones in 2018. In the meantime, you can read our review of the iPhone X.

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OnePlus 3T

Powerful and affordable.

Price, on average - 31,629 rubles.

Opening the top smartphones for 2017 was a powerful and affordable device, with a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen, 64 or 128 GB of memory (plus 6 GB of RAM), a 16-megapixel camera and a 3400 mAh battery.

Here's what OnePlus 3T users like:

thoughtful and attractive design;
all the latest games "fly" at maximum settings;
the battery lasts two days with heavy use;
The camera has good color rendering and detail.

What you don't like:

smartphone case is slippery and easily soiled;
There is no slot for a memory card.

Cat s60

Reliable phone.

Cost, on average - 41,990 rubles.

In the ranking of smartphones in 2017, its distinctive feature is a shockproof case that reliably protects the device not only from shock, but also from sand, dirt, water and temperature extremes. This 4.7-inch device with Gorilla Glass 4 millimeter glass, mechanical buttons and a Flir thermal camera is designed for people who work or travel in extreme conditions.

The main disadvantage of a smartphone is its price, but its Cat S60 fulfills with interest. It can withstand even an hour-long dive to two and five meter depth.

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom

A smartphone with a powerful battery and long battery life.

Sold, on average, for 27,300 rubles.

This 5.5-inch smartphone with a powerful battery (5000 mAh) and long battery life (up to 3 days) is equipped with an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, an Adreno 506 video accelerator and a dual camera with different focal lengths. Among its advantages:

optical zoom function (2.3x magnification);
loud speaker without wheezing and extraneous noise;
convenient proprietary ZenUI shell with many interface settings;
large amount of internal memory (64 or 128 GB).

Of the shortcomings, users note:

average performance (some games slightly “slow down”, although applications work without problems);
lack of Wi-fi support at 5 GHz.

HTC 10

The average cost is 42,990 rubles.

Left the top 10 smartphones for 2017, a luxury gadget with a metal case, a 5.2 ″ display with curved Gorilla Glass and splash protection, a quick interface, a 3000 mAh battery and 12 and 5 megapixel cameras. RAM and internal memory - 4 and 32 gigabytes, respectively, the latter can be expanded to 2048 GB. Like most flagships, the tenth HTC has a fingerprint sensor. Charging the device takes less than an hour.

Disadvantages: there is no way to configure the notification curtain; when charging and working, the phone heats up significantly.

LG G5 SE H845

The average price is 36 538 rubles.

This smartphone has a 5.3-inch screen with the Always On Display function - slightly larger than the previous rating number of smartphones in 2017, but the battery capacity is slightly less - 2800 mAh. At the same time, the battery is removable, which will please many. The internal memory (3 GB) is also smaller, but there are not two cameras, but three as many - 8 megapixels on the front panel and 16 and 8 megapixels on the back. The latter is needed to increase the viewing angle and is turned on manually. There is an infrared port for remote use of electronics, in addition, the smartphone supports the aptX HD protocol (needed to transmit a signal in the Hi-Res-audio format via bluetooth).

Cons: a hybrid slot for a memory card, additional accessories are expensive.

Sony Xperia X Compact

The average price is 29 990 rubles.

An excellent option for those who prefer a small smartphone that is conveniently in their hands (4.6 inch screen). Equipped with a 23-megapixel camera, a 2700 mAh battery, a memory card slot, a fingerprint scanner and a Qualcomm smart six-core Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 processor.

He earned negative reviews for: the graininess of the camera, despite its impressive size, small typing keyboard, inconvenient location of the volume rocker (it is located on the bottom right side, pressing with one hand is inconvenient).

ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE552KL

Cost, on average - 27,990 rubles.

In the top smartphones of 2017 at the beginning of the year, the device has earned praise for its beautiful design, build quality, clarity and brightness of a 5.5-inch display, honest 16 megapixels of the camera, a very convenient and functional ZenUI shell and long battery life (3000 mAh).

What users didn’t like: slippery case, SIM2 slot combined with a memory card slot, lack of NFC and infrared port.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (New 2017)

On average, sold for 27 990 rubles.

The elegant golden case of this 5.2-inch smartphone immediately attracts attention. But even if characteristics are more important to you than a beautiful design, you will not be disappointed. He has: a 3000 mAh battery, 3 GB of memory for programs and 32 GB for user applications (can be expanded with a microSD card), an eight-core processor, a fingerprint sensor. What else is required from one of the best smartphones of 2017?

Why is this not the best smartphone presented: the case slides in your hand like soap, there is no infrared port, some users complain about a weak wi-fi signal.

Sony Xperia XA

You can buy, on average, for 16 529 rubles.

The average price and size of the display (5 inches), battery capacity (2300 mAh), camera (13 MP) and RAM (2 GB). The frameless display looks very attractive, the build quality is not satisfactory, there is an NFC chip that not all models can boast of and an update to the latest, seventh version of Android.

Cons: scratches appear on the case very quickly, there is no fingerprint scanner, poor oleophobic coating on the screen.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The average cost is 54,990 rubles.

This is a premium smartphone with beveled edges of the case, a 5.5-inch display with the Always-On Display function, the most capacious battery (3600 mAh) presented on this chart, 32 GB of memory for games and programs (plus a slot for its expansion) and 4 GB of RAM and a great main 12 MP camera. It has protection against water and dust, is equipped not only with a fingerprint sensor, but also with a heart rate sensor.

In one of the reviews, the user scolds the poor moisture protection of the smartphone. In addition, the case is easily soiled and there is no infrared port.

Samsung Galaxy S7

The average cost is 44,989 rubles.

This model has a smaller screen than the Edge version, not 5.5 but 5.1 inches. And the battery is less capacious - 3000 mAh. Moreover, the price is lower than that of the "elder brother." And both devices look equally stylish, they work quickly, both have wireless charging and the possibility of contactless payments. Which model to choose depends solely on your preference for the size of the display and your willingness to overpay for the battery.