12 best samsung smartphones

Without a doubt, a smartphone with a stylus is a really cool thing, although not everyone needs it. Especially at the price Samsung is asking for its latest Note. If your professional activity is connected with the need to quickly make a lot of notes, carry out sketches and other “fine” work in the field, and the cost does not play a decisive role - then of course the new South Korean flagship has no alternative.

Obviously, a large screen for such tasks is better than a small one, and in this respect, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone is at its best. Moreover, thanks to the trend for framelessness, the device with a 6.3-inch display diagonal is quite ergonomic and comfortable. Of the other features of the device, it makes sense to mention the presence of optical stabilization in each module of the dual main camera.

It is noteworthy that the third version of the model, retaining all the advantages of its predecessors, has become even more powerful and more perfect in technical terms. The novelty has acquired support for the 802.11ac specification, has received a front camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels instead of 5, and there is no need to talk about “little things” like a more productive platform, increased memory capacity, protection of the IP68 class.

No, after all a couple of moments select. Galaxy A5 (2017) has a personal memory card slot, which for many users will be a real advantage. The lattice of the main speaker here is located on the side face. An unusual solution, but at least the sound will not be drowned out, which side of the smartphone does not put on the table. A very useful feature called Always On Display has appeared, thanks to which the current time, information about events and other important things are displayed on the locked screen.

The ambiguous leader of the line, functionally inferior to the model J7 of the previous year. For example, Samsung has decided that its coolest smartphones from the budget segment will completely do without automatic adjustment of the screen brightness. True, they then realized it and tried to use a front camera for this purpose. In theory, at the moments when the screen is turned on, it takes test shots from which the required backlight level is programmatically calculated and set. In any case, such a “crutch” was available in one autumn firmware update.The smartphone does not have any means of visual notification of events, it does not know how to work with contactless payment terminals and understands only one range of Wi-Fi. At the same time, the novelty shoots well enough and acquired an energy efficient processor.

Samsung is preparing the ground for the next restructuring of its model series, as a result of which its image smartphones, introduced in 2018, have become noticeably simplified both in terms of filling and in terms of “exterior”. At least, this is true for the "younger" new A-series - Galaxy A6. The smartphone has a practical aluminum case, which can be attributed to both advantages and disadvantages. Unfortunately, the moisture protection of the former image line is now not relied upon. Contactless payment methods are possible, but there is no support for outdated terminals. The cameras are being filmed decently, only the electronic stabilization was “not delivered”. The display is made on the AMOLED matrix, but its resolution is not impressive, and the lack of AOD is simply surprising. There is not even a banal LED indicator for informing about events that have remained outside your attention! Well, the price for this model, the South Koreans asked for inadequate (at the start of sales).

Talking about the Samsung Galaxy J6 as a mid-level smartphone allows only its price. On the other hand, calling him a state employee is also not entirely correct, since it is a lightweight version of the Galaxy A6 - made on the same hardware platform, but in a plastic case, with display and camera parts simpler, without auto-brightness and support for contactless payment technology. In other words, the performance of the "younger brother" is the same - enough for any everyday tasks except for demanding games, but the performance and additional functionality is noticeably more modest. Recall that the slots of the "relatives" are separate, the main speaker is conveniently located on the side - these are pluses. But the main disadvantage we consider the absence of any tools for informing the owner about missed calls and incoming messages. There is neither Always-On-Display mode nor a banal LED indicator.

This model will be of interest to unassuming users for whom the Galaxy J1 screen is too small. And J2 (2018) is significantly larger than its last year’s predecessor. In addition, the novelty has increased the amount of memory, received a more decent front camera and learned how to shoot video in Full HD resolution. I would also like a more selective screen, but Samsung believes that 960 × 540 pixels on Super AMOLED for the budget category is just right. Of the nice features of the display, you can mention the touch for 5 touches. Poor at the smartphone with automatic brightness control. No event indicator. But this device is the owner of separate slots for two SIM cards and a memory card, as well as a removable battery. Unfortunately, in order to put / change any card, the battery has to be pulled out every time.

The youngest model of the current budget line of Samsung also boasts AMOLED-screen, which is not afraid of bright sunlight. But, if J5 has a sufficiently large pixel density and relatively correct color rendition, then with J1 this is all much sadder. The colors on its screen look somewhat oversaturated, even when choosing a main profile, and the rest is better not to use at all. This smartphone can’t be called gaming, but it’s quite suitable for internet and video viewing. The device supports 4G networks, and for separate slots for the second SIM card and memory card, a special thank you to its developers. Given only 8 GB of its own memory, this solution is more than appropriate. In the merits of the model should be recorded and the duration of work on one battery charge.