Last - smartphone HTC U Ultra , announced in January 2017. The device belongs to the top price segment: its cost in the minimum configuration is about $ 750. Powerful processor, a lot of memory, excellent sound reproduction and the Sense Companion application, which can "train" the gadget, adjusting it to a specific owner.
Pros of the model:
Powerful Qualcomm processor MSM8996 Snapdragon 821, clocked at 2.35 GHz.
- Safety glass Gorilla Glass 5.
- High-quality stereo sound reproduction.
- Ability to control the device through voice and hand movements.
- Large amount of built-in memory - from 64 GB.
- Modern Android 7.0 Nougat.
- Ability to use two SIM cards.
- Fingerprint scanner.
Cons of HTC U Ultra:
There is no mini-jack for connecting a headset.
- Random access memory the top device could have more - 4 GB.
- Not the highest resolution of the main camera in comparison with competitors - 12 megapixels.
- The 3000mAh battery capacity is not enough for such a device.
5th place takes a smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Pro , the price of which is in the region of 20 thousand rubles. At the same time, we have an almost top-end device with a 5.5-inch display, a dual 13-megapixel camera and good autonomy, provided by a good battery capacity.
Advantages of the device:
Nice 5.5-inch display with 1080x1920 resolution.
- Productive MediaTek processor Helio X25 MTK6797T.
- a lot - 4 GB.
- Large amount of built-in memory - 128 GB.
- Dual-module main camera with a resolution of 13 megapixel modules.
- Good autonomy thanks to the high battery capacity (4050 mAh).
- Low price for such parameters - 20 thousand rubles.
- The metal body of the gadget.
Disadvantages of Xiaomi Redmi Pro:
No NFC support.
- Battery takes too long to charge - no fast charging.
4 positions - flagship model Meizu PRO 6 Plus . High-quality screen with AMOLED matrix, luxurious camera - and slightly odious Samsung processor Exynos 8 Octa 8890. However, testing shows more than acceptable results for a smartphone. The price of the device is about 34 thousand rubles.
Pros of the device:
High quality AMOLED display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches.
- Lots of RAM - 4 GB.
- Excellent 12MP camera with powerful equipment.
- 128 GB internal memory enough for any task.
- It is possible to quickly charge the battery.
- There is a 4G module.
- Good sound reproduction.
Cons of Meizu PRO 6 Plus:
The capacity of the 3400 mAh battery is still not enough.
- Not the best.
Top 3 best Chinese 5-inch gadgets
3rd place takes Lenovo P2 presented to the public in September 2016. Thin metal case with AMOLED-screen, powerful hardware and large capacity the battery fully justifies its price - about 17 thousand rubles.
Pros of the model:
Excellent 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen.
- Powerful processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953, operating at 2 GHz.
- Enough RAM 4 GB.
- Large amount of built-in memory - 32 GB.
- Good autonomy due to the 5000 mAh battery capacity.
- work support.
Cons of Lenovo P2:
Boring design.
- The camera is not very good.
- Accidental pressing of the power button.
2nd place rating new from the Zenfone line - ASUS ZenFone AR ... In addition to good equipment in terms of hardware, this model has support for Google Tango - a project that transforms real objects into elements of virtual space.
Advantages of the device:
A powerful Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 processor clocked at 2.35 GHz.
- High quality Super AMOLED display, 5.7 inches with a resolution of 1440x2560.
- A lot of RAM - 6 GB.
- Actual operating system Android 7.0 Nougat.
- High quality 23MP camera.
- Support for Tango technology, working with augmented reality.
Disadvantages of ASUS ZenFone AR:
Tango technology has not yet been brought to the stage of comfortable use.
Tops the rating smartphone Huawei P10 Plus ... This is a version of the base model P10 with a wider 5.5-inch display and more RAM. As in the main model - a high quality main camera with anti-reflective coating. The price of the gadget is about 45 thousand rubles.
Advantages of the model:
Excellent cameras: a dual-module main camera with a resolution of 20 megapixels and a front one with a resolution of 12 megapixels.
- There is a lot of RAM - 6 GB.
- Wide 5.5-inch display with 1080x1920 resolution.
- Gorilla Glass 5.
- Current OS Android 7.0 Nougat.
Disadvantages Huawei P10 Plus:
Insufficient battery capacity of 3750 mAh does not provide acceptable autonomy.
Per recent times many models of Chinese smartphones with a screen of about 5 inches have appeared on the market, not inferior to recognized leaders such as or. 4 GB of operating memory is not the limit for a long time, the resolution of cameras has steadily exceeded 13 megapixels, and the SuperHD resolution for displays has become almost the norm. At the same time, prices for this category of gadgets are usually in the region of 20 thousand rubles, which is significantly lower than American and South Korean competitors. Apparently, while Apple and Samsung were sorting out the relationship over the rights to the shape of the body of the next iPhone, they did not notice how new players, aggressive and ambitious, crept right up to the top.
