Sony is one of the most renowned electronics manufacturers in the world. Although the Japanese company does not have market share of Samsung or Apple, it does offer high-quality phones that have great audio capabilities and excellent cameras.
Introducing you top 10 best Sony smartphones of 2018... The rating for price and quality was compiled based on the popularity, reviews and ratings of smartphone models on Yandex.Market.
10. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual
Price - 23 990 for the version with 64 GB.
The Sony smartphone rating opens with a solid six-inch phablet, released in early 2018. It has a recognizable design with wide bezels at the bottom and top, as well as several distinctive features: a dual wide-angle 16MP + 8MP selfie camera with flash and optical stabilization, a 23MP rear camera with electronic stabilization and macro mode, and a not quite standard battery capacity - 3580 mAh.
The Japanese manufacturer has equipped the XA2 Ultra Dual with fast charging and the latest USB Type-C connector. Didn't forget about the NFC module for contactless payments.
A nimble eight-core Snapdragon 630 chip, 4 gigabytes of RAM, coupled with 32 or 64 GB of internal storage allow the smartphone to perform any work or game task. In this case, the device does not heat up.
Pros:
- A separate slot is provided for the memory card.
- There is a headphone jack.
- Very loud and clear sound.
- Dedicated camera button.
Minuses:
- The body of the smartphone is not metal (except for the side frames), but made of polycarbonate.
- In poor lighting conditions, pictures taken with the main camera may be “noisy”.
9. Sony Xperia XZ2
Offered for RUB 53,856.
So far, this Sony smartphone is the flagship of 2018, but at the end of July it will be replaced by an improved version - XZ2 Premium with a 4K display.
The Xperia XZ2 has a 5.7-inch 18: 9 aspect ratio screen. The glass back provides wireless charging, while the Snapdragon 845, combined with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of user storage, is responsible for top-of-the-line performance. flagships of 2018.
The fingerprint sensor has been moved to the back, and the 3,180mAh battery is 17% larger than its predecessor, the Xperia XZ1.
The most interesting feature of the Xperia XZ2 is the "Dynamic Vibration System". This is an additional setting that allows the user to sense what is happening in a game, movie or video using dynamic vibration.
On the back is a 19MP f / 2.0 camera that is identical to the previous generation and still lacks optical stabilization. But it has laser autofocus, it can record 4K HDR video and super slow motion video at 960 fps and in Full HD format.
Pros:
- The memory allocated for storing information can be expanded up to 400 GB.
- There is wireless charging.
- You can make contactless payments using NFC.
Minuses:
- There is no headphone jack, but there is an adapter.
- High price.
8. Sony Xperia XA2 Dual
The average price is 25,990 rubles.
This smartphone differs from the Ultra Dual model in a reduced screen size - 5.2 inches, respectively, and a less powerful battery - 3300 mAh with fast charging.
Also, the XA2 Dual has 3GB of RAM and only 32GB of flash memory. But there is a hybrid microSD tray up to 256GB. But the processor that Ultra Dual has, that just Dual has the same - Snapdragon 630.
And, finally, the most important difference - the front camera of the XA2 Dual is one - a wide-angle 8-megapixel, and not 16MP + 8MP, as in the more advanced "brother". The rear camera with a good Sony IMX300 sensor has a resolution of 23 MP, but it cannot boast of the presence of optical image stabilization, but only electronic.
Pros:
- There is NFC.
- Surround and loud sound.
- Juicy and bright display.
- Very pleasant tactile and comfortable in the hand.
- Dedicated camera button.
Minuses:
- Little RAM for the price.
- The plastic on the back spoils the premium look of the device.
7. Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Can be purchased for 21,250 rubles in the 64 GB version.
Sony's 2018 XA range offers the sleek design and solid build that the XZ2 series is renowned for, but with weaker specs, offset by an affordable price tag.
"Tablet" XA1 Ultra has a case made of matte plastic, a six-inch display, frameless on the sides, a MediaTek Helio P20 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 to 32 GB of flash memory and a battery of surprisingly small capacity for such a screen - 2700 mAh, but with fast charging.
On the back is a 23MP camera with hybrid autofocus. The front-facing 16MP camera has optical stabilization and flash. The XA1 Ultra also has a headphone jack.
Pros:
- You can make contactless payments.
- You can install a memory card in a separate slot.
- Excellent sound quality.
Minuses:
- There is no fingerprint scanner.
6. Sony Xperia XZ1
The average cost is 44,990 rubles.
Every smartphone in Sony's lineup is different and the Sony Xperia XZ1's greatest strength is its sound.
The gadget is equipped with a 5.2-inch Full HDR display, Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, 19MP Motion Eye rear camera and hybrid autofocus for high-speed video capture.
On paper, there's no denying that the XZ1's hardware specs are generally impressive, but in the real world, SmartAmp stereo recording and S-Force front surround sound are where the device beats its competitors. Combine that with DSEE-HX technology, which brings the sound closer to high-definition audio quality and digital noise reduction, and you know that the XZ1 is the ideal smartphone for listening to music and watching movies.
Pros:
- There is a 3.5 mm jack.
- There is fast charging.
- You can make contactless payments.
- Expandable memory storage.
Minuses:
- The battery is only 2700 mAh.
- You can only insert one SIM card.
5. Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual
The cost is 44,990 rubles.
This smartphone differs from the model without the “Dual” prefix in the support of two SIM cards. The rest of the capabilities of the models are identical.
4. Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Dual
It costs 20,990 rubles.
This is the classic workhorse of the smartphone world: surprisingly cute and hardy enough when it comes to heavy apps and games.
XA1 Plus Dual differs from XA1 Plus in support of two SIM cards of the nano SIM format. Plus, you can also install a MicroSD card to expand the main memory (its 32 GB).
The MediaTek Helio P20 processor is average performance and comes with 4GB of RAM. Not bad when you consider the price / functionality ratio.
The large 5.5-inch display is perfect for reading and gaming, and the 3430mAh battery with fast charging ensures you don't see a black screen from a dead phone in the middle of watching a movie.
The XA1 Plus Dual has an impressive 23MP sensor on the back and an 8MP camera on the front. In practice, however, the phone is slow to capture the image, so if you want to take a photo of something moving quickly (like a cat), the photo may be blurry.
Pros:
- Classic austere design.
- There is a 3.5 mm jack.
- There is an NFC module.
Minuses:
- Not the best fingerprint scanner. May not work if your finger is wet or scratched.
3. Sony Xperia L2
You can buy it for 11,990 rubles.
The problem faced by many well-known smartphone manufacturers sounds like this: how to create a budget phone that is really attractive in terms of characteristics and appearance? “Here's how,” says Sony and launches the Xperia L2.
A smartphone with a 5.5-inch display, a MediaTek MT6737T processor, 3GB of RAM and a 3300mAh battery has an average of 32GB of flash memory. But it is possible to install a microSD card up to 256 GB.
In terms of cameras, you'll find a 13MP sensor on the back and an 8MP camera on the front. The 120-degree wide-angle selfie camera offers a much wider view when capturing your own shots than many other budget shooters.
The L2 has a fingerprint sensor and NFC support just like the XA2 and XA2 Ultra, but unlike those phones, the L2 comes with an older version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat.
Pros:
- There is a modern USB Type-C port.
- Vivid colors and excellent screen color rendering.
Minuses:
- The fingerprint scanner does not always work the first time.
- Plenty of free space on the front chin. However, wide frames at the top and bottom have long become a corporate identity for Sony smartphones.
2. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
The average cost is 49,989 rubles.
This smartphone, which appeared among the new products of Sony smartphones in 2018, offers all the functions you would expect from a flagship. Its five-inch screen has an aspect ratio of 18: 9, and inside is the top-end Snapdragon 845 chipset, four gigabytes of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory.
And the Xperia XZ2 Compact, like its "big brother" (in terms of screen size), the XZ2, can shoot videos in 4K and HDR. Its 19MP rear camera can also record slow-motion videos in Full HD.
The battery for such a small screen is quite suitable - 2870 mAh, and can be charged in fast mode.
Pros:
- You can make contactless payments.
- It lies very comfortably in the hand, although somewhat heavy.
- Loud, clear, surround sound.
Minuses:
- No headphone input.
- Heats up in "heavy" games.
1. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
The average price is 6 590 rubles.
Topping the list of the best Sony smartphones is the compact 4.3-inch model. In terms of its capabilities, it is no different, and in some ways more attractive than the XZ1 mobile phone on which it is based.
For a small price, you get IP55 / IP58 dust and water resistance, a very bright and juicy IPS screen, a Snapdragon 800 chipset and a rather large 20.7 MP camera with Social live function for uploading pictures to Facebook, as well as an application for creating effects augmented reality AR effect.
The fact that the device belongs to the budget class is evidenced by the amount of RAM and internal memory - 2 GB and 16 GB, respectively. Those who do not have enough built-in memory can install a microSD card up to 64 GB.
I am glad that the smartphone has an NFC module. But you can only dream of a fingerprint sensor or fast charging of a 2300 mAh battery.
Pros:
- There is a headphone jack.
- The phone is perfect for most everyday tasks, but don't expect new games or many open applications to run smoothly and without lags.
- Excellent energy saving.
Minuses:
- The main camera has a weak flash, which does not really help in low light.
- Legacy micro-USB port.