To find the most popular smartphones in Russia in 2019, you don't need expert judgment. It is enough to refer to Yandex.Market statistics, which will helpfully give out a large list of models and prices. We present the top ten to your attention.
10. ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
The average price is 42,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 48 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 5000 mAh
- weight 190 g, WxHxT 75.44 × 159.10 × 9.10 mm
No notches on the screen, a powerful battery, the flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset - these are not all the advantages of this elegant and recognized smartphone.
The most interesting feature of the Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is the rotating main camera, which is also a selfie camera.
The device comes with a main 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide sensor. DxOMark gave excellent reviews on the Zenfone 6's color rendering, white balance, and exposure.
In terms of portraits, the photos come out very natural with a realistic blur gradient that makes subjects appear more blurred the further away they are.
The swivel camera module is needed not only to switch to selfie mode, but also to create panoramic photos without the need to rotate the camera body manually or on a tripod.
pros: excellent sound from speakers, 3.5 mm jack, fast charging battery, RAW support.
Minuses: Sometimes there is not enough brightness, such as on a sunny day.
9.Samsung Galaxy A50
The average price is 24,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 25 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
- weight 166 g, WxHxT 74.70 × 158.50 × 7.70 mm
When Xiaomi, HUAWEI and other Sony, offering "the same thing, only cheaper," step on your heels, you have to constantly offer spoiled users something interesting in design and functionality. For Samsung, this "something" in the mid-price category is the Galaxy A series. And the Galaxy A50 is its most popular smartphone of 2019 in Russia.
It got into the rating not only thanks to the large screen with an excellent AMOLED matrix, not only thanks to the huge battery under the "hood", but also thanks to the presence of useful options like an NFC chip and a triple main camera.
The Galaxy A50's camera app offers features like Pro mode, Live Focus, Panorama, Slow Motion, Hyperlase, AR emojis, and a few more. Samsung has also added a smart AI-based scene optimization option. The dynamic range and contrast of photos taken with the rear camera are excellent outdoors.
The bezel is dominated by a stunning edge-to-edge display with a U-shaped notch at the top and a small chin at the bottom. The back panel appears to be made of glossy glass, but is actually made of polycarbonate. Samsung cleverly tapers the edges for good ergonomics and easy one-handed operation.
The Samsung Galaxy A50 is powered by the 10nm Exynos 9610 chipset, which allows modern games to run quickly and smoothly on "balanced" graphics at an average frame rate.
pros: retained 3.5mm audio jack, in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Minuses: Sometimes the fingerprint scanner “dulls” and slowly unlocks the device.
eight.Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
The average price is 15,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.3 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 48 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
- weight 186 g, WxHxT 75.21 × 159.21 × 8.10 mm
What smartphone is right for a person who doesn't need bells and whistles like contactless payments and a fingerprint scanner built into the screen, but needs a large, powerful smartphone with a good camera and battery? Of course - Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Thanks to the huge display with IPS-matrix, 2340 × 1080 resolution and 409 ppi, chatting and watching movies on it is a pleasure. And the Snapdragon 660 processor, while not the best in 2019, provides quite good gaming performance.
This smartphone can handle even tasks such as picture-in-picture video and split-screen multitasking.
The dual rear camera of Redmi Note 7 consists of a 48 MP lens with an f / 1.8 aperture and a 5 MP (f / 2.4) depth sensor module. The only disappointment is the lack of optical image stabilization. Regardless, the quality of the images taken with the Redmi Note 7 is really impressive, making it one of the best smartphones under $ 20,000.
pros: long-lasting battery with fast charging function, there is a 3.5 mm jack.
Minuses: mono speaker, no NFC.
7. HUAWEI P30 lite
The average price is 21,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.15 ″, resolution 2312 × 1080
- three cameras 24 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3340 mAh
- weight 159 g, WxHxT 72.70 × 152.90 × 7.40 mm
This is the first, but not the only model from the P30 family among the most popular smartphones.
Let's take a look at the main similarities and differences with the "mid-priced flagship" P30.
- The P30 lite is made of glass and has a plastic frame, while the P30 is made of glass, has an aluminum frame and is IP53 dust and water resistant.
- The screen of the P30 lite has a size of 6.15 inches, a resolution of 2312 × 1080, an IPS matrix, and does not have HDR10 support. The P30 has a 6.1-inch OLED panel, 2340 × 1080 resolution, and HDR10 support.
- The P30 lite uses the 12nm Kirin 710 as a mobile platform. The more expensive version has the flagship 7nm Kirin 980.
- The front camera is the same for both models - 32 MP with an aperture of f / 2.
- The P30 lite has a triple camera without optical stabilization and telephoto. But the P30 has the main camera "pumped" up to 40 MP plus a wide-angle 16 MP and 8 MP telephoto, as well as optical stabilization. But don't think HUAWEI has deprived photography enthusiasts of the ability to take quality pictures. Model P30 lite will delight you with bright, juicy shots with a good dynamic range. And if you turn on the AI cameras, the colors in the photo will be even more saturated, sometimes even a little unnatural.
- The P30 lite does not have the fingerprint sensor built into the screen like the P30 does.
- The cheaper model has less memory - 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. The P30 has 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.
- And finally, the most important difference for many users. The P30 lite smartphone costs almost 30 thousand less than the P30.
pros: Supports fast charging, battery easily lasts for a day of active work.
Minuses: mediocre display contrast, not as pretty as the P30.
6. Motorola Moto G7
The average price is 19,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- screen 6.2 ″, resolution 2270 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3000 mAh
- weight 172 g, WxHxT 75.30x157x8 mm
In order to reach the lower price points, the Motorola G7 series had to make some sacrifices. One such victim is the lack of IP certification. This means that the phone is not officially waterproof. However, it has a "nano-coating" that Motorola claims provides splash resistance.
Moto G7 has an excellent screen resolution - FHD + (2270 x 1080). Colors look good, as do viewing angles. But the brightness is not enough, which is why on a sunny day the text on the display is difficult to read.
The Moto G7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor. Don't expect it to maximize your gaming experience. It is not the most powerful mobile chipset.
The front and rear cameras in this model are as good as a smartphone. Provided you are in normal lighting conditions, the images are detailed and bright enough to share on social media without feeling embarrassed.
pros: Modern design, 3.5mm headphone jack, clean software, 15W TurboPower fast charging.
Minuses: No NFC, non-waterproof.
5. HUAWEI P30
The average price is 49,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.1 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 40 MP / 16 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3650 mAh
- weight 165 g, WxHxT 71.36 × 149.10 × 7.57 mm
The top five of the rating of the most popular smartphones in 2019 is opened by an excellent model both in terms of characteristics and appearance. It is devoid of the curved edges of the screen, like the P30 Pro, and this will save you from false presses.
The Huawei P30 uses a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 19.5: 9 aspect ratio and teardrop notch. The smartphone does not seem small, but it is comfortable to hold and operate with one hand.
The manufacturer has moved the fingerprint sensor to the display. Nice to see this feature included in the “non-professional” lineup.
There is a triple camera in the upper left corner of the back of the phone. As with the Pro, there are three lenses, although there is no TOF sensor (aka time of flight sensor).
The main lens is a Leica certified 40MP SuperSpectrum. In it, the company used an innovative RYYB sensor, which allows 40% more light to pass into the camera.
There are two more sensors, one for ultra-wide shots and one for 3x magnification.
The aperture on the main sensor is slightly smaller on the P30 compared to the Pro (f / 1.8 instead of f / 1.6). While this means the low-light performance isn't as good as the Pro model, it still competes with other camera phones.
pros: 3.5mm headphone jack, flagship Kirin 980 processor, Huawei SuperCharge fast charging.
Minuses: No wireless charging, Kirin 980 does not support 4K 60fps video capture.
4. HUAWEI P30 Pro
The average price is 69,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.47 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 40 MP / 20 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4200 mAh
- weight 192 g, WxHxT 73.40x158x8.41 mm
This is how one of the best-selling smartphones in Russia in 2019 differs from the version without the Pro prefix.
- The popular P30 smartphone is waterproof and dustproof to IP53. That is, it has almost complete protection against dust particles, and protection against rain drops. The Pro has an IP68 standard. This means that the smartphone is completely protected from dust penetration and will work for up to half an hour even if it falls into water to a depth of 1 meter.
- The P30 version has a 6.1-inch flat OLED display with a resolution of 2340 × 1080, and the Pro has a 6.47-inch curved screen, also with an OLED matrix with a resolution of 2340 × 1080.
- The P30 has three rear cameras with 3x optical zoom, while the Pro has four cameras with 5x optical zoom.
- The P30 Pro version is 27 grams heavier.
- The P30 has up to 128GB of flash, up to 6GB of RAM, and unlike the P30 Pro, there is no wireless charging. The P30 Pro has 2GB more RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
- The battery of the P30 Pro is larger (4200 mAh versus 3650 mAh).
The processor is the same for both versions - the top-end Kirin 980.
pros: HUAWEI P30 Pro ranks first in DxOMark rating of the best camera phones.
Minuses: no standard audio jack, USB-C instead.
3. Samsung Galaxy S10
The average price is 68,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.1 ″, resolution 3040 × 1440
- 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 3400 mAh
- weight 157 g, WxHxT 70.40 × 149.90 × 7.80 mm
Samsung's current flagship entered the top three the best smartphones of 2019 according to Roskachestvo... But if this is not an argument for you, then let's consider the capabilities of the device in detail.
The smartphone is equipped with a 6.1-inch dynamic AMOLED display Quad HD +.This is a brand new panel for Samsung, capable of peaking at 1200 nits and supporting HDR 10+ content. In theory, this provides more dynamic contrast and richer blacks. I'm talking in theory because there isn't much HDR 10+ content out there at the moment, so it's not easy to check.
The Galaxy S10 comes to Russia with the Samsung Exynos 9820 chipset - the flagship of 2019. It has no problem multitasking or running the latest games.
A useful feature of the Galaxy S10 is reverse wireless charging. It allows you to charge other compatible devices, including phones from other manufacturers.
On the back of the phone, you'll find a horizontally positioned triple camera. It consists of a 12MP dual-aperture sensor, a 16MP wide-angle lens with 123-degree field of view (the only lens that does not have optical stabilization), and a 12MP camera with a 2x telephoto lens.
All of this allows Samsung's flagship to capture more detail, especially with notoriously difficult objects such as tree foliage and intricate brickwork.
pros: IP68 waterproof housing, the battery remains 15-20% charge after a day of use, there is a 3.5 mm jack.
Minuses: Screen fingerprint scanner takes a long time to work.
2. Samsung Galaxy S10e
The average price is 49,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.8 ″, resolution 3040 × 1440
- dual camera 16 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3100 mAh
- weight 150 g, WxHxT 69.90 × 142.20 × 7.90 mm
New to Samsung smartphones is the perforated Infinity-O display, and it looks great even on the smaller S10e display.
This model is slightly thicker than the standard S10 (measuring 7.9mm, not 7.8mm), but you will hardly notice this difference unless you test these smartphones in the laboratory. In addition, while the edges of the device are rounded, the display remains flat rather than curved like on the more expensive S10 phones.
Some users may not like this, but personally I like it as it makes it easier to see the edges of the screen and avoids accidental clicks.
The S10e has a 5.8-inch screen size compared to the S10's 6.1-inch and the S10 Plus's 6.4-inches. This gives you less space for apps, but means the S10e is more comfortable to use with one hand. That being said, the S10e's display has deep and vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent brightness and contrast.
Under the hood is the same processor found in the S10 or S10 Plus - the Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820, depending on your region. Try to find a faster mobile phone in 2019 and you are unlikely to succeed.
The camera system is one area where the Samsung Galaxy S10e gives you less than the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10 Plus. You get a dual-lens rear camera instead of the triple camera found on the older models. It is still capable of capturing impressive pictures, but lacks advanced features like the 2x optical zoom available on other S10 models.
Although, you may not have anything to worry about. if you do not plan to show your pictures at the exhibition.
pros: waterproof case, there is a 3.5 mm jack, Dynamic AMOLED screen is one of the best smartphones on the market, you can charge the device using wireless or fast charging.
Minuses: you have to reach for the fingerprint scanner, it gets warm during prolonged work or in "heavy" applications.
1. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
The average price is 27,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- popular smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.97 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 13 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 3070 mAh
- weight 155 g, WxHxT 70.50 × 147.50 × 7.45 mm
One of the best things about the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is its looks. The best-selling smartphone of 2019 has beautiful rounded corners and is made of smooth, durable metal, glass on the back and Gorilla Glass 5 on the front.
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is quite small compared to most modern mobile devices, which is a pleasant surprise considering the trend towards gigantic mania in the smartphone market.
The second advantage of the device is the Snapdragon 712 chipset.It is the second best Qualcomm mobile processor after the Snapdragon 855, and arguably a hair better than the Snapdragon 675.
The rear camera of the Mi 9 SE has a 2x telephoto lens and an ultra wide-angle lens, which is already standard on the most popular smartphones in 2019. Photos look natural - there is no oversaturation of colors or blurred details.
pros: can be charged by fast charging, bright AMOLED screen with Always-On-Display, beautiful appearance.
Minuses: no 3.5 mm jack, battery life is not the best, it is impossible to increase the amount of memory.