Finding out which mobile phones can withstand water, drops and other mechanical stress, while still having excellent sound, bright display, great camera and long battery life is no easy task. And it was she who was taken up by the Russian non-profit organization Roskachestvo together with specialists from the International Consumer Research and Testing Ltd (ICRT) consortium, created to conduct joint research and testing in the interests of consumers.
Thanks to such research, consumers can get comprehensive information about the quality of a particular smartphone model. And on its basis, choose the phone you like.
Here top 10 best smartphones according to Roskachestvo in 2018.
10. Huawei Mate 10 Pro
The average price is 40,900 rubles.
Handsome smartphone from Huawei 6-inch edge-to-edge display with 18: 9 aspect ratio. Delivers superior speed and performance with the advanced Kirin 970 processor and intelligent power management.
With an energy-saving 4000mAh battery, you will enjoy a seamless smartphone experience while watching HD videos, taking photos with an artificial intelligence (AI) camera, and running multiple apps at the same time.
Advantages of the device according to Roskachestvo version:
- Dual 20 + 12MP rear camera that can recognize people and animals. However, it will take a lot of test shots to train it.
- Good signal quality.
- Excellent sound for video recording.
- Clear, loud sound through the headphones that come with your smartphone.
- Convenient solution for GPS navigation.
- Basic functions useful and easy to use.
- Convenient menu and settings.
Minuses:
- The expectation of an AI camera is higher than its performance.
9. iPhone X
The average cost for 256 GB is 72,100 rubles.
This smartphone took first place in the Camera & Video category. The second and third places went to the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, respectively.
The 12 / 12MP rear dual camera delivers superb quality photos even at high zoom levels. The quality of the photos taken by the front 7MP camera is also good. However, there are models on the list of Roskachestvo who shot better in daylight. In the images from the iPhone 10 selfie camera, the colors appear pale and unnatural. Detailed iPhone X review on our website.
Pros:
- Large 5.8-inch Super Retina display that scored the highest in the Roskachestvo survey.
- High-quality sound when recording video.
- Excellent sound quality when listening to audio tracks through the music player.
- Convenient camera.
- Lots of useful basic functions.
- Convenience of work in general.
- Useful built-in GPS software with voice guidance.
- High quality low light shooting.
Minuses:
- The battery takes a long time to charge.
- It breaks easily when dropped.
8. iPhone 8
The cost of the version with 256 GB is 63,990 rubles.
The small 4.7-inch device differs from the seventh version by an all-glass back. It has wireless charging, but among the main advantages, experts from Roskachestvo noted an innovative display that automatically adjusts to lighting conditions and the main camera. It has optical stabilization, and videos can be shot in UHD format at 60 frames per second.
The pros and cons of this model are the same as those of the iPhone X.
7.Samsung Galaxy Note 8
The average price is 56 330 rubles.
This powerful smartphone - for fans of quality phablets. It has a huge 6.3-inch Quad HD + screen that can be used with a stylus. Both the phone itself and the stylus are waterproof and dustproof. The device withstood a submersion to one and a half meter depth for half an hour, and continued to work normally. But it did not pass the strength test. The beautiful back panel shattered after 50 falls from a height of 80 cm, and the screen failed after 100 falls.
Pros:
- Good signal quality.
- Excellent quality video and photography.
- Great sound for video recording and music player.
- Convenience of working with a smartphone in general.
- There are built-in GPS navigation software. There is a function of voice guidance.
- Display excellent in brightness and contrast.
- Convenient work with data using the S-Pen.
- The camera shoots well even in poor lighting conditions.
Minuses:
- Poor location of the fingerprint scanner next to the rear camera. This will quickly get the lens dirty.
- In bright sunlight, the iris scanner "goes blind".
6. Huawei P20 Pro (CLT - L29)
The average price for the 128 GB version is 54,990 rubles.
This model has forever entered the "mobile annals" as the first mobile phone with a triple main camera (40 + 20 + 8 MP). The quality of the photos even at 5x zoom did not cause any complaints from the specialists of Roskachestvo. The P20 Pro camera is capable of switching to different modes depending on what is in front of the lens during shooting, for which DxOMark Named P20 Pro Best Camera Smartphone of 2018.
Pros:
- Durable case withstands 50 and 100 drops test.
- Good signal quality.
- Large, bright, high-resolution display.
- Great sound from stereo speakers.
- A convenient solution for GPS navigation.
- Good basic functionality.
- Convenience of using the camera, menus and device settings.
- Shots are detailed and clear even in poor lighting conditions
Minuses:
- Average battery life.
5. iPhone 8 Plus
The average cost for the 256 GB version is 65,989 rubles.
Compared to the eighth version of the iPhone, the Plus model received an increased screen size - 5.5 inches, 3 instead of 2 GB of RAM and a dual 12/12 MP rear camera. The battery capacity has also increased - 2675 mAh versus 1821 mAh in the iPhone 8. This has affected the weight, the device has become heavier by 54 grams.
As for the chip (Apple A11 Bionic), it is the same for the two models. Other specifications are similar too.
Like the usual "eight", and before it the tenth version of the "iPhone", the iPhone 8 Plus failed the strength test. When it was placed in a special drum tube, where the device fell from a height of 80 cm, the screen cracked after 50 turns. And after a hundred - broke.
Pros:
- Quality screen with Super Retina display.
- High-quality sound when recording video and listening to audio tracks using the music player.
- Convenient camera.
- Lots of convenient basic functions.
- Convenience of work in general.
- Useful built-in GPS software with voice guidance.
- High quality low light shooting.
Minuses:
- The battery takes a long time to charge.
4. Samsung Galaxy S8 +
You can buy for 49,990 rubles in the 128 GB version.
Slim, lightweight, and waterproof phone with a 6.2-inch screen. Excellent sound quality, speed of operation, excellent photos taken with the rear 12 MP camera, as well as a "long-playing" battery earned high marks from experts of Roskachestvo.
Pros:
- High quality sound when listening to music with headphones that come with your smartphone.
- Ease of use of the device as a whole.
- Useful external and internal GPS solutions.
- High-quality display with high resolution.
- Convenient touchscreen.
- Photo quality is not lost even in low light.
Minuses:
- Galaxy S8 + durability test failed.
3. Samsung Galaxy S8
It is offered, on average, for 39,999 rubles.
Smaller screen size (5.8 ″), less storage space (64GB), RAM (4GB) - these are the main differences between the Galaxy S8 and S8 +.The battery in this version is also slightly cut compared to the "plus" - 3000 mAh versus 3500 mAh, but this is one of the best Samsung smartphones of 2018.
But the pros and cons of the models are the same. The disadvantages also include the somewhat inconvenient size of the smartphone.
2.Samsung Galaxy S9 +
You can purchase a 256 GB version for 70,780 rubles.
The second and first places in the ranking of the best phones of 2018 according to Roskachestvo were shared by Galaxy S9 + and Galaxy S9. Why did the testers like them so much?
- First, these are rugged smartphones. They are not easy to scratch, and even after a hundred drops in the drum test, they only show minor scratches.
- Secondly, these models are waterproof.
- Third, they quickly charge up to one hundred percent. The S9 + will take 110 minutes to do this, while the S9 will take 105 minutes. The charge is enough for 24 hours and 22 hours of work, respectively.
- Fourthly, the photos taken with the main 12/12 MP camera are distinguished by high detail and flawless color reproduction.
- Fifth, the stereo speakers delight you with clear and powerful sound.
- Sixth, the touchscreen responds very quickly to touch.
- Seventh, it is convenient to use the phone book, SMS dialing and call list.
The only complaint is the bright red color when using the iris scanner.
1. Samsung Galaxy S9
The average price is 56,532 rubles.
And here is the leader in the list of the highest quality 2018 flagship smartphones... Unlike the S9 +, the S9 has only 64GB of flash memory, 4GB of RAM, not 6GB of RAM, a smaller screen size (5.8 "instead of 6.2") and only one rear camera with a resolution of 12MP. But the price is lower, and the advantages are the same as those of the “senior friend”.
