A powerful, stylish flagship smartphone is not only a useful device, but also part of the image. Of course, the flagship costs much more than budget smartphones 2019... But you don't have to worry about buying a phone for a couple of years.
And to make it easier for you to make a choice, we have included in rating of flagship smartphones 2019 only the best phones approved by T3 experts, Tom’s Guide, techradar and having high user ratings on Yandex.Market.
All models are listed in order of preference to avoid any confusion. And the number one on the list is the best flagship smartphone of 2019 in the top 10.
10. LG G7 ThinQ
The average price is 32,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.1 ″, resolution 3120 × 1440
- dual camera 16 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3000 mAh
- weight 163 g, WxHxT 71.90 × 153.20 × 7.90 mm
- separate DAC
This phone is an attempt by the South Korean brand to fix its mistake called the LG G6. And it has led to a good alternative to the traditional big players in the smartphone market.
The LG Super Bright screen is capable of delivering good peak brightness, can play HDR10 and Dolby Vision, and has an imposing look with a small notch that isn't distracting or annoying when reading or watching videos.
The dual camera has wide-angle optics and provides 19 scenes (child, sky, sunset, sunrise, etc.). And the smart sensor is trying to decide what is in front of you - albeit not always with great results. Even if this is not the best camera among the flagships, it shoots with a solid four out of five points.
pros: the price is not overpriced, great sound in the headphones, there is dust and moisture protection in accordance with IP68 and Military Standard 810G.
Minuses: not very large battery, performance is slightly worse than other flagships on the list, you cannot reassign the button for Google Assistant.
9. Meizu 16th
The average price is 31,900 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6 ″, resolution 2160 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 20 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3100 mAh
- weight 155 g, WxHxT 73.50x151x7.50 mm
After the release of the 15th anniversary model, the true king appeared - "Meizu the Sixteenth". As befits a royal, it shines brightly thanks to a glass case back with a mirrored backing and a side chrome frame. The blue model looks especially impressive, it shimmers beautifully.
The screen with the Super AMOLED matrix occupies 91.2% of the front side area and at the same time is devoid of "bangs", and the camera and speaker and the necessary sensors are located above the screen.
The front-facing 20 megapixel camera has a fashionable portrait mode with background blur and takes highly detailed pictures with good color reproduction and sharpness. And the rear camera offers 3x zoom, laser focusing, optical image stabilization and ArcSoft software algorithms. The latter allow you to merge several images into one, so that the photo is of the highest quality possible.
The battery, although not the most capacious possible, still supports wireless charging technology. In video viewing mode, it will last up to 10 hours.
pros: very comfortable in the hand, a fingerprint sensor is built into the screen, there is a face unlock.
Minuses: no NFC, no expandable memory, very slippery body.
8.HTC U12 Plus
The average price is 45 390 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6 ″, resolution 2880 × 1440
- dual camera 12 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3500 mAh
- weight 188 g, WxHxT 73.90 × 156.60 × 9.70 mm
By design, the HTC smartphone is one of the most attractive devices on the mobile market. The all-glass body and color finishes make it truly stunning.
The best thing about HTC U12 + is the flexible rear camera setup. It lets you take amazingly clear, rich photos. The main camera has both laser autofocus and optical stabilization and optical Zoom 2x.
And the biggest mistake developers make is the extremely pressure-sensitive buttons. The problem with them is that they are very easy to accidentally hit. During testing, users often accidentally locked the phone simply by moving the smartphone.
HTC U12 Plus has Edge Sense controls that let you interact with the device by squeezing the sides at the bottom.
pros: there is face unlocking, it fits comfortably in the hand, HTC Usonic technology provides flawless sound in the headphones that come with the kit, there is moisture protection.
Minuses: fast battery drain, no headphone jack, you have to use USB Type-C.
7. Xiaomi Mi9
The average price is 37 9650 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.39 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 16 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, without slot for memory cards
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3300 mAh
- weight 173 g, WxHxT 74.67 × 157.50 × 7.61 mm
It is the latest flagship of the famous Chinese company Xiaomi, which has high-end specifications (including the top-end Snapdragon 855), looks good, has a frameless screen and an impressive triple camera similar to the HUAWEI Mate 20X.
The large screen with Super AMOLED matrix has a large margin of brightness and good viewing angles. Even in the bright sun, you will not have problems reading the text.
The main triple camera instantly focuses on the desired subject, but lacks an optical stabilizer. In the daytime, photos are very clear and detailed, for night shooting there are several modes, including manual and automatic. Video recording is in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second.
pros: there is unlocking in the face, excellent sound in the speakers, there is a silicone case in the kit.
Minuses: no possibility to expand memory, no moisture protection, the camera unit sticks out of the case.
6. OnePlus 6T
The average price is 39,850 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- 6.41 ″ screen, 2340 × 1080 resolution
- dual camera 16 MP / 20 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, without slot for memory cards
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 3700 mAh
- weight 185 g, WxHxT 74.80 × 157.50 × 8.20 mm
Despite its affordable price, the OnePlus 6T is one of the fastest Android phones on the market and therefore deserves a spot in the top 10 flagship smartphones of 2019.
The combination of a high-performance Snapdragon 845 processor, a powerful Adreno 630 GPU and a whopping 8GB of RAM means the OnePlus 6T will be able to pull loads of open apps and the latest games with ease.
pros: beautiful appearance, high-quality assembly, the same functionality as more expensive models.
Minuses: not waterproof, no wireless charging.
5. Google Pixel 3 XL
The average price is 54,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- screen 6.3 ″, resolution 2960 × 1440
- 12.20 MP camera, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, without slot for memory cards
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3430 mAh
- weight 184 g, WxHxT 76.70x158x7.90 mm
One of the best flagship smartphones of 2019 in the rankings, especially if you prioritize camera quality and want to get the experience with software built directly from Google. For example Google Assistant, which is called by lightly squeezing the bottom of the device.
Pure Android 9.0 Pie out of the box paired with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage is a very beneficial combination in terms of interface speed and app performance.
The single-lens 12.2MP main camera is the star of the Pixel 3 XL show. Even with a single lens, it delivers superb detail, natural colors and crisp image clarity. It's not a significant improvement over the Google Pixel 2 XL, but the camera was already one of the best in its class in the previous version of the phone, so the new model really is something special.
pros: IP68 waterproof class, includes headphones, excellent stereo speakers.
Minuses: the camera protrudes slightly from the body, and the body itself is rather slippery. Therefore, a protective cover must be used.
4. Honor View 20
The average price is 38,490 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- 6.4 ″ screen, 2310 × 1080 resolution
- dual camera 48 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, without slot for memory cards
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
- weight 180 g, WxHxT 75.40 × 156.90 × 8.10 mm.
The beautiful iridescent design of the Aurora, the massive 6.4-inch screen and the fast 7nm Kirin 980 processor sounds tempting, right?
Add to that a powerful camera system, some cutting-edge Turbo 2.0 GPU technology that makes any Android game run like a dream come true, and the latest Android 9.0 Pie, and you've got a device that can match the performance of phones for a thousand dollars more.
pros: ideal value for money, large and bright display with excellent color reproduction, battery life up to 2 days with active use.
Minuses: No wireless charging, no dust and moisture protection, no expandable memory. Although most users will be fine with 256 GB.
3. HUAWEI Mate 20X
The average price is 52 357 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 7.2 ″, resolution 2244 × 1080
- three cameras 40 MP / 20 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 5000 mAh
- weight 232 g, WxHxT 85.40 × 174.60 × 8.15 mm
None of the best flagship smartphones of 2019 on our list boasts a screen as huge as this phablet.
Add to that one of the fastest smartphone processors in the world, the revolutionary Leica triple camera system, a super fast fingerprint scanner, a large battery, and Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. And you must agree that this phone deserves to be in the top three in terms of performance and functionality.
pros: case and protective film included, the battery lasts for two days of intensive work, there is a face unlock.
Minuses: awkward to hold in one hand, mediocre front camera for this price range.
2.Samsung Galaxy S10 +
The average price is 76,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.4 ″
- three cameras 16 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4100 mAh
- weight 175 g, WxHxT 74.10 × 157.60 × 7.80 mm
In second place in the top flagship smartphones of 2019 is the premium mobile phone with the Android operating system.
Not only is it the fastest and most feature-rich Galaxy phone, it has a stunning design that sets it apart from the iPhone and other flagship phones. While competitors rushed to clone the fringe screen design that first hit the iPhone X, Samsung has taken an entirely different approach with the Infinity-O design.
It allowed Samsung to equip the S10 Plus with an extended 6.4-inch AMOLED panel - the same size as the Galaxy Note 9 - and at the same time reduce the physical size of the smartphone compared to the Galaxy S9 Plus.
In addition to the screen, the S10 + features a rear camera with an ultra wide-angle lens that captures incredibly impressive pictures. It also has less of the unsightly distortion that ultra-wide cameras have in the past.
pros: capacious battery, the screen is perfectly visible even in the sun, there is lightning-fast unlocking in the face, users note the excellent sound from the speakers.
Minuses: The back cover is easily scratched, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is slower than the S8 +.
1. Apple iPhone XS Max
The average price is 89,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with iOS 12
- support for two SIM-cards (nano SIM + eSIM)
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2688 × 1242
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- weight 208 g, WxHxT 77.40 × 157.50 × 7.70 mm
Is the latest iPhone the best phone you can buy right now? Yes. He leads smartphones rating 2019 by price / quality... But the gap from the closest competitors - Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and Huawei Mate 20 Pro - is minimal. In terms of hardware, it is the Korean and Chinese smartphones that are two of the best phones ever made, and easily outperform Apple's best specs listings.
However, they don't boast the same hassle-free and super accessible user experience that the Apple iPhone XS Max has. Therefore, we gave this model the first place in the top flagship smartphones of 2019.
In addition to a huge Super Retina OLED screen with Dolby Vision support (the most advanced HDR), the XS Max has a powerful and very fast A12 Bionic processor, a flawless 12MP dual camera with portrait mode and Face ID.
pros: Large, bezel-less display with excellent color reproduction, loud, clear sound with good bass, smooth and fast operation of applications, the battery will last for a day during the most active use.
Minuses: high price, it is better not to use without a cover - very slippery body, because of the size of the phone it is inconvenient for them to use one hand.