For a person who often changes his smartphone to a newer model, such a selection criterion as reliability may not be in the first place. However, if you choose a mobile phone that should last for several years, then you will surely ask which smartphones are the most reliable in 2017.
We present the rating of the most reliable smartphones, which is based on the research of Roskachestvo, conducted in a large German test center, and data on customer satisfaction with product quality from J.D. Power. The best model was chosen from each manufacturer.
10. Nokia Lumia 1020
You can buy for 12,490 rubles.
A sturdy body, a user-friendly interface, a camera with optical stabilization, NFC, high-quality sound recording in video, a small size of 4.5 inches, making the smartphone easy to hold even for a child - these are just a small part of the Lumia 1020's advantages. Alas, it is very difficult to find a model on sale. since it was taken out of production.
During testing, the experts of Roskachestvo gave the smartphone a score of 4, it was formed from the aggregate of points obtained when studying 250 different parameters of the quality and safety of the device.
Nokia is focused on the production of smartphones in the middle and low price segment. It has developed a solid reputation as a manufacturer of "unkillable" phones, which, in terms of technical characteristics, may not reach other devices, but in terms of body strength and energy efficiency, will give odds to many eminent brands.
9. Google Pixel XL
On sale can be found for 52,314 rubles.
The XL is a larger version of the Google Pixel, with a 5.5 "screen size versus a 5" Pixel.
- A capacious 3450 mAh battery, a large memory for user data, a powerful Snapdragon 821 processor and excellent 12 megapixel and 8 megapixel cameras have allowed the device to stand in line with such mobile masterpieces as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Apple iPhone 7.
- Alas, this similarity applies to the price, it is far from budget.
- At the same time, headphones are not included in the package, and the radio signal deteriorates if you touch the back of the phone with your finger. Due to these shortcomings, experts from Roskachestvo gave Google Pixel XL an overall rating of 4 points.
Google is well known not only for its mobile phones, but also for its other devices and gadgets. It produces virtual reality glasses, smartwatches, smart home devices, etc. Pixel is a new Google brand, and HTC collects them, and the famous search engine is positioning itself as its own development. A distinctive feature of the line is a high-quality camera, for which the smartphone was awarded 2 lines smartphone camera ratings this year.
8. Alcatel IDOL 4S
The average cost is 19,990 rubles.
One of the most reliable smartphones of 2017 is the flagship model from the OneTouch line.
- The peculiarity of its configuration is the box, which, with a slight movement of the hand, turns into VR glasses.
- The 5.5 ″ display has an excellent 2560 × 1440 resolution and a 3000 mAh battery lasts two days.
- On the right side of the device there is a Boom key, which can be used to configure the desired functions.
The testers did not find any flaws in this model, in total it scored 4.2 points of reliability.
Alcatel focuses on technological innovation and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) in order to provide the best possible products to our customers.It ships around 50 million smartphones annually.
7. Lenovo Moto Z
The average price is 25,480 rubles.
Moto Z is known as one of the thinnest phones in the world, with a body thickness of 5.19 mm. Compared to it, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is "obese" with a 7.7mm thick body.
- The manufacturer did not skimp on the resolution of the 5.5-inch screen, it is 2560 x 1440. This puts the device on a par with flagships from other brands such as the Samsung Galaxy S7 or Google Pixel XL.
- The newest games on the Moto Z are flying, thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM.
- But Lenovo engineers forgot about the button illumination. Minus them for this from Roskachestvo and as a result - 4.2 points.
And if you want the most indestructible smartphone for extreme conditions, then check out the Moto Z Force. This is a top-end shockproof model in an all-metal case, with water repellent nano-coating protection.
Lenovo is a subsidiary of Motorola and has strong research and development funding. Most of the company's operations are focused on the design and manufacture of mobile phones.
6.HTC One M8
Worth - 13,990 rubles.
According to the results of research by Roskachestvo, this smartphone earned an overall rating of 4.2.
One M8 is not a new model, it has been on the market since 2014. But it can rival many of this year's innovations thanks to:
- high-quality metal body;
- ease of use;
- battery performance (2600 mAh);
- as well as the sound quality, especially at low frequencies.
The device has such useful options as NFC, GPS / Glonass and LTE 4 support.
The HTC brand stands for high build quality. This company uses good materials in their devices, which makes them comfortable to hold smartphones in the hand, gives them a great look and makes them durable. The downside to HTC-made devices is that they are overpriced, so you can get "a little more" for your money if you prefer a different brand. HTC has surpassed LG in customer satisfaction to rank 4th on J.D. Power.
5. Sony Xperia X Performance
Sold for 28,990 rubles.
In fifth place in the ranking of smartphone reliability is a sturdy device in a metal case.
- It weighs 165 grams, which is weighty enough in the hand, but not heavy enough to pull the pocket down.
- The smartphone has IP68 water resistance, a 5-inch display with good viewing angles, and a 23MP camera.
- On the side there is a dedicated button to quickly launch the camera.
At the same time, the researchers noted that the quality of the camera is significantly inferior to other top Sony models, and scratches easily remain on the metal cover. They did not find any other shortcomings in the device. In terms of reliability, he earned 4.28 points.
Sony is one of leading mobile brandsfocused on technological innovation in order to provide the very best products to its customers. This allows the corporation to ship about 30 million smartphones per year.
4. Huawei mate 9 pro
Price - 35,752 rubles.
This is a 5.5-inch smartphone with curved edges and a physical home button. It is only available in white or silver, with the latter having excellent fingerprints.
- Equipped with a Kirin 960 quad-core processor (2.4GHz), a Mali-G71 GPU and a 4000mAh battery.
- As part of its collaboration with Leica, Huawei has equipped the device with a dual camera system. This means it has one 12MP color camera and one 20MP black and white camera with f / 2.2 aperture and 27mm equivalent focal length.
The testers had no complaints about the usability of the camera, touchscreen and phone menu. However, they noticed a weak radio signal from the model. The overall reliability score was 4.29 points.
Huawei has a strong presence in segments such as smartphones, computers, tablets and broadband. At the corporation, 75,000 people are exclusively engaged in scientific research, which helps to understand why the company produces such good devices. Huawei sells about 100 million units of smartphones a year.
3. Apple iPhone 6S Plus
You can buy it for 47,799 rubles.
The iPhone 6 Plus has challenged many of the rules of the mobile market.
- It's almost identical to the iPhone 6 Plus in terms of styling and proportions, but thicker due to its 3D Touch layer and weighs more (190g vs. 172g). And it is significantly larger than the iPhone 5s and absolutely dominates the dimensions of the 4S and earlier.
- Many competitors from the Android space have switched to minimal screen bezels, their idea is that all attention should be focused on the display. But the iPhone 6S Plus is not the case, it has a lot of space at the top and bottom of the screen, as well as a physical Home button with an integrated Touch ID sensor.
- The curved aluminum sides and rounded corners are a departure from the iPhone 5 and 4 Series, and a neat solution that feels like a glove in your hand.
- There is an NFC function, but it can only be used for Apple Pay.
- Apple continues to stubbornly ignore the possibility of expanding memory. And if you buy a 16GB model, you will be limited in terms of applications, games, music, movies, photos and videos. We'll have to shell out more money for the 64GB onboard model, although it's still not a lot by modern standards.
High expert ratings were awarded: a good 8 megapixel camera with image stabilization, a bright display with a high resolution of 1920 × 1080 and sound quality when recording video and through the supplied headphones. The total score is 4.44.
And unpleasantly surprised by the lack of button illumination.
In the mobile world, Apple sets the standard for usability, looks, camera quality and smartphone performance. This brand ranks first in satisfaction with product quality (according to J.D. Power statistics).
2. LG G6
Cost - 35,790 rubles.
The successor to the ill-fated G5 looks very solid with its glass panels on the front and back, metal sides and a large 5.7-inch 2880 × 1400 display. Add to appearance:
- long-lasting 3300 mAh battery;
- fast Snapdragon 821 chipset;
- and a 13MP dual camera system with a standard 71mm lens and a 125mm wide-angle lens that capture stunning photos in virtually any lighting condition.
The result will be a device about which German experts can say "will give ist fiction". The only thing they could find fault with was the inability to use it with one hand, due to its large size. The final score of the LG G6 is 4.45 points lower than the winner of the rating.
LG is known for its innovations in the smartphone segment (it developed the world's first flexible mobile phone and modular phone), as well as inexpensive devices with very good batteries. It ranks fifth in the customer satisfaction rating, which is a very decent result, given the abundance of competing companies.
1. Samsung Galaxy S8
You can buy for 43,990 rubles.
This is the most reliable smartphone (overall score - 4.5), according to German experts who tested the devices on behalf of Roskachestvo. S8 also tops the rating best smartphones of 2017 for the price / quality.
It has a long list of benefits:
- premium design;
- a pair of gorgeous 12MP and 8MP cameras;
- long battery life with a capacity of 3000 mAh;
- waterproof and dustproof according to the IP68 class, which means half an hour of the phone's work when immersed in water to a depth of 1.5 meters;
- powerful Snapdragon 835 processor and the latest Android version;
- full package of useful options, including an iris scanner, wireless and fast charging functions.
What the testers were unhappy with: because of the huge 5.8-inch display with a resolution of 2960 × 1440, the phone is not very comfortable in the palm of your hand and for some it may feel like a shovel.
Samsung has a solid reputation for making phones with great cameras and great features. Although this is mainly due to devices from the top segment. Whenever Samsung announces a new flagship device, you know it will be a smartphone with more RAM, better processor, and one of the largest screens on the mobile market.However, in design and build quality, Samsung lags slightly behind HTC, Apple and even Nokia. According to J.D. Power. Samsung products scored 839 points of satisfaction out of 1000 possible and is only 1 point behind Apple.