Buy a budget smartphone with a good screen resolution. Best and inexpensive big screen smartphones (2017)

Trend recent years to a constant increase in the average diagonal of the screen / display in smartphones has led to the fact that once considered large screens of 5 inches have ceased to be such, passing the baton to screens from 5.5 inches. However, in 2017, a 5.5-inch display became the norm, at least for flagship models, and only screens from 5.7 inches can be called large. This is obvious when you look at the new flagships of the two South Korean giants: Samsung and LG. Both manufacturers, in pursuit of a large display diagonal, followed a similar path, reducing the bezels and giving the maximum possible space (about 80%) of the front panel to the screen. This made it possible to achieve the fact that as the screen diagonal increased, the phone itself became even slightly smaller, but not larger. For example, 5.8-inch Samsung Galaxy The S8 is smaller and lighter than the 5.5-inch Galaxy S7, and the 5.7-inch LG G6 is smaller than last year's 5.3-inch G5. There is no doubt that other manufacturers in the near future will follow by enlarging the display without enlarging the case.

Smartphones with screens from 5.7 to 6.9 inches are commonly called phablets. This name reflects their transitional status between a phone and a tablet (English phablet from "phone" phone and "tablet" tablet). In the Russian language there is a similar concept - a tablet phone. Sometimes the term smartpad is used (English smartpad from "smartphone" smartphone and "pad" tablet). Devices from 7 inches are considered to be tablets.

In this ranking, we'll take a look at the best phablets / tablet phones for 2017 from various manufacturers. The distribution of places in the top 10 took into account: screen size, technical characteristics, reviews, price-quality ratio.

Samsung Galaxy S8

Average price in Russia - 47 300 rubles. You can buy Samsung Galaxy S8 on AliExpress for 44.3 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The flagship from the leading smartphone manufacturer in South Korea and went on sale in the world at the end of April 2017 and today received 54% of the top fives according to reviews in Yandex-Market.

Fans of the South Korean brand had to wait for the new flagship for a whole year (last year's summer flagship Galaxy Note 7 does not count, since Samsung was forced to withdraw this model from sales soon after its launch due to battery problems) after its appearance in March 2016 Galaxy S7. As a result, the release of the Galaxy S8 caused an incredible excitement: in the first two days, the number of pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus (an enlarged version of the model) amounted to 550,000 pieces (for comparison: 100 thousand people ordered Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in the first 2 days) ... Of course, a one-year waiting period for a flagship in itself is not capable of causing such a stir, for example, Apple consistently releases flagships once a year, but at the same time, sales of the seventh iPhone turned out to be rather weak due to the fact that the new iPhone turned out to be mostly the same eggs. only in profile, if you compare it with the 6th iPhone. Samsung did not repeat the mistakes of a competitor and presented a truly innovative model that cannot be confused with any smartphone on the market today.

Technical samsung specifications Galaxy S8: 68 mm wide x 149 mm high, 5.8-inch QHD + screen (3840x2160), Android 7.0 operating system with Samsung Experience 8.1 proprietary shell, 64 GB permanent and 4 GB random access memory... There is a slot for memory cards up to 265 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Time autonomous work talk time 20 hours, music listening mode 67 hours. Let's dwell on these specs a bit and compare them to last year's Galaxy S7 Edge. The diagonal of the screen increased by 0.3 inches, the resolution also increased noticeably, while the phone itself, paradoxically, became even a little smaller (by 5 mm in width and 2 mm in height) and lighter. This effect was achieved due to the fact that the screen now occupies more than 80% of the front panel area: physical buttons have disappeared (they have become touch-sensitive), the Samsung inscription, there are practically no side frames, the free space and occupied the screen. The amount of permanent memory has doubled. However, there is a small step back: the battery capacity has decreased, in this regard, the battery life has become shorter, while it is about the same as, for example, the seventh iPhone. The processor is a proprietary Samsung Exynos 8895.

In terms of cameras, Samsung decided to ignore the trend of dual main camera in the flagship model, which was followed by Apple, Huawei, LG and in the old-fashioned way has a single main camera, improved over the already excellent S7 camera. The S8 has a new 12MP Sony IMX333 sensor with DualPixel technology. The front camera (8MP) has a fast lens for perfect selfies even at night, and also supports Intelligent AF with Face Detection. By the way, face recognition has become one of the interesting features of the S8: to unlock your smartphone, you no longer need to use a fingerprint scanner, just show your face to the smartphone. There is also a third method: scanning the iris of the eye (however, this method will be inconvenient because you are wearing glasses or contact lenses).

9th place.

LG G6 64GB

average price in Russia - 35,000 rubles.Buy LG G6 on AliExpress it is possible for 33.4 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The Korean flagship went on sale at the end of March 2017 and has received 76% of the top fives in Yandex-Market reviews.

Like Samsung, LG has revealed a heavily updated flagship to the world when compared to last year's G5. The South Korean company decided to abandon the modularity of the G5, which amazed everyone, while offering a new interesting solution: the screen in the LG G6 is the world's first IPS-display with a QHD + resolution (2880x1440) with a non-standard aspect ratio of 18: 9 (2: 1). The ratio of the screen to the total area of \u200b\u200bthe front panel is almost the same as the Samsung Galaxy S8, and the LG G6 case with a 5.7-inch screen is smaller (cabinet width 72 mm, height 149 mm)than last year's 5.2-inch G5 (74mm wide x 149mm high). At the same time, LG did not remove the brand name from the front panel, there was a place for it. The buttons on the front, like in the Galaxy S8, are touch-sensitive rather than physical.

Other characteristics: operating system Android 7.0 with proprietary shell LG UX 6.0, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM. There is a slot for memory cards with support for a fantastic volume - 2 TB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity - 3300 mAh. The processor is a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821. At first glance, it is surprising that the processor is not the newest, but it can handle any applications and games for Android available today without any problems, therefore, apparently, LG did not consider it necessary to reinvent the wheel and raise the price of your flagship with the latest processor. The fingerprint scanner is located on the back.

The LG G6 follows the trend of dual rear cameras, but offers probably the best solution out there. If usually the main cameras are not the same in quality, and the second main camera is needed only to simulate the program effect of a strong background blur (bokeh), the LG G6 developers have abandoned this effect altogether. Here, both main cameras are of equal quality (13-megapixel Sony IMX258 sensor), but they have different lenses: one standard with a 71 ° field of view, and the other ultra-wide-angle with a 125 ° viewing angle and f / 2.4 aperture. Due to this, the lens is able to capture as much space as possible in the frame where it is needed. Switching between the two cameras takes place instantly and without delay. To do this, just click on the special icon in the viewfinder.

The 5 megapixel front camera also has an increased (up to 100 °) angle of view, due to which you can take selfies with a good capture of the surrounding area even without using a selfie stick. It will also allow more friends to be captured in a group selfie.

The editors of the w3bsit3-dns.com portal awarded the LG G6 a victory in the "Best Look" nomination for excellent design and ergonomics, noting at the same time: "LG engineers managed to make one of the most user-friendly smartphones with a large display, which combines aesthetics and certified resistance to external effects of the design ".

If we compare the LG G6 and the Samsung Galaxy S8, then the difference in price of a little more than 5 thousand rubles in favor of the LG G6 is striking. At the same time, reviews ofLG G6 is better ... Both models have an innovative huge display in a standard housing. The LG G6 at the same time has a dual main camera with a useful wide-angle function, as well as a front camera with a wide viewing angle, which the flagship from Samsung cannot boast.

Huawei Mate 8 32Gb

The average price in Russia is 33,000 rubles. You can buy Huawei Mate 8 32Gb on AliExpress for 19.8 thousand rubles (shipping to Russia is free). This tablet is currently the model with the most big screen from Huawei, as well as the most popular Huawei model in China in 2016 (data from antutu.com). The model has scored 72% of the top fives in Yandex-Market reviews. Specifications: body width 81 mm, height 157 mm, 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, support for memory cards up to 128 GB. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh. The main camera is 16 megapixels, the front camera is 8 megapixels. 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra Dual

The average price is 22,850 rubles. This phablet scored 45% of fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: body width 79 mm, height 164 mm, 6-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of constant and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards and an external memory card up to 200 GB. The battery capacity is 2700 mAh. MediaTek Helio P10 processor (MT6755).

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

The average price is 21,500 rubles. The phablet from the South Korean manufacturer received 73% of the fives in reviews in Yandex-Market.Specifications: body width 81 mm, height 162 mm, 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of constant (23.40 GB available to the user) and 4 GB of RAM, with two SIM cards. The main camera is 16 megapixels, the front camera is 8 megapixels.The battery capacity is 5,000 mAh (this is the best result in our rating). The manufacturer indicated the following battery life: talk time - 33 hours, music listening mode - 109 hours.

Meizu M3 Max

The average price in Russia is 13,440 rubles. You can buy Meizu M3 Max 64Gb on AliExpress for 11.1 thousand rubles (shipping to Russia is free). The tablet phone, released in September 2016, received 58% of the top fives in reviews in the Yandex Market. Specifications: body width 82 mm, height 163 mm, 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). The main camera is 13 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels. The battery capacity is 4100 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

The average price is 54,900 rubles. An enlarged version of the new flagship from Samsung went on sale at the end of April 2017 and today has received 61% of the top fives in reviews in the Yandex Market.

Specifications: body width 73 mm, height 159 mm, 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 2960x1440 pixels, Android 7.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent memory and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 256 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM -cards). The battery capacity is 3500 mAh. The battery life is 24 hours of talk time, 78 hours of music listening. The main camera is 12 megapixels, the front camera is 8 megapixels. 8-core processor Samsung Exynos 8895. There is a fingerprint scanner. As we can see, compared to the standard Galaxy S8, the Plus version only differs in screen size, body, screen resolution, and the Plus version has a more powerful battery.

Galaxy S8 Plus vs. Galaxy S8:

3rd place.

Xiaomi Mi Max 64Gb

The average price in Russia is 17,600 rubles. You can buy Mi Max 128Gb on AliExpress for 16.9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). This tablet, which appeared in May 2016, scored 74% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. Specifications: body width 88 mm, height 173 mm, 6.44-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of built-in and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM -maps), the main camera is 16 megapixels, the front camera is 5 megapixels. Battery capacity 4850 mAh. 6-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) 64GB

The average price is 40,200 rubles. The largest model in the Zenfone 3 line from the Taiwanese manufacturer went on sale in May 2016 and has received 54% of the top fives in Yandex-Market reviews.

Specifications: body width 94 mm, height 186 mm, 6.8-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent memory and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 200 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM -cards). The battery capacity is 4600 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 34 hours. The main camera is 23 MP, the front camera is 8 MP. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

ASUS Zenfone Go (ZB690KG) 8GB

The average price is 8,200 rubles. The Taiwanese manufacturer's smartpad went on sale in December 2016 and has received 75% of the top fives in Yandex-Market reviews.

Specifications: body width 101 mm, height 188 mm, 6.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels, Android 5.1 operating system, 8 GB of permanent and 1 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB, support for two SIM cards. The battery capacity is 3480 mAh. Battery life in talk mode 20 hours, in standby mode 735 hours. The main camera is 5/8 megapixels (depending on the set), the front one is 2 megapixels. As we can see, most technical characteristics this model has the weakest in our rating, but at the same time the cheapest price and the largest screen. Therefore, for those who want the screen as large as possible, but at the same time are limited in funds, ASUS Zenfone Go will be the best choice.

There is a category of consumers of modern gadgets for whom a large screen is one of the main priorities when choosing a smartphone. This is very convenient for watching videos, reading books, and spending leisure time playing exciting games. For business people, smartphones with large screens will to some extent replace a tablet, computer or laptop. We have prepared for you a rating of the best smartphones with a large screen for 2017, in which we have collected only those models that are worth paying attention to.

The gadget is the first smartphone from the company with 6 GB of RAM. The model is presented in gold and pink colors. Mobile phone with an all-metal housing features an unusual antenna strip design. The bright, rich, almost frameless six-inch screen received a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels. , works on the basis of the operating room android systems 6.0, has a fresh eight-core Snapdragon 653 chipset. File storage capacity is 64 GB, there is a slot for expanding memory up to 256 GB. The 4000 mAh battery, combined with a slim display and fast charging function, make the smartphone even more competitive. The sixteen megapixel module of the main and front cameras will delight those who like to take pictures and be photographed with sufficiently high-quality images and videos.

Benefits:

great design;
large amount of RAM;
smartphone with good sound.

Minuses:

lack of optical stabilization;
the heating.

A chic smartphone for lovers of large screens with an excellent appearance.

The presented smartphone is an excellent combination of a large chic screen with a diagonal of 6.44 inches and an expansion of 1920 * 1080 pixels, a non-removable powerful 4850 mAh battery in a thin metal case. A combination of the main characteristics: Android 6.0, six-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor with Adreno 510 video accelerator, 3 GB of RAM was enough for the smartphone to become the fastest existing phablet with a diagonal of more than six inches. The file storage capacity is 32 GB and can always be expanded up to 128 GB. The 16-megapixel main camera of the smartphone gives excellent results only when good lighting... The five megapixel selfie camera has a rich selection of features and settings.

Pros:

high-quality assembly;
large battery;
instantly triggered fingerprint scanner;
thin bezels around the screen.

Minuses:

huge size, which is not always convenient;
using one hand is almost impossible.

The gadget is perfect for those consumers who want to get two in one - a tablet and a smartphone.

Smartphone 6.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 * 1080 and showing three-dimensional images. At first glance, the device can be mistaken for a small tablet. A smartphone based on Android 6.0, received a not too fast eight-core MediaTek MT6750 processor with a graphics editor Mali-T860, but it is great phone in terms of price-quality ratio. A capacious 4300 mAh battery will provide a long battery life of the device. The 13-megapixel main camera with phase detection autofocus technology can capture photos with enhanced detail and clarity. The five-megapixel front camera will provide volumetric selfies, and the Beauty mode will automatically recognize the subject and make the portrait more attractive.

Pros:

fast charging function;
powerful battery.

Minuses:

Medium processor.

Inexpensive but good smartphone for office work, reading books, watching videos and spending time playing exciting games.

The most tenacious smartphone on the market with a screen of more than six inches. The rest of the specs are also pretty good: Android 6.0, Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Non-removable powerful battery 5000 mAh provides a day of autonomous operation with active use. And with the help of fast charging, the smartphone is fully restored in just an hour and a half. The 16MP camera's stabilization and focusing speed will leave a good impression. The front camera of 8 megapixels is of good enough quality for a representative of this price segment.

Pros:

powerful battery;
excellent bright, six-inch saturated screen with a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels.

Minuses:

no notification indicator;
quite cumbersome.

An inexpensive, but good and reliable smartphone that will provide the maximum possible battery life.

This is a 6.8-inch smartphone or tablet with the functions of a phone in a metal case and excellent performance. The model is available in silver, gray and pink. The screen has a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels. The main camera of 23 megapixels and the front camera of 8 megapixels are of sufficient quality, but they are inferior to other top solutions. The battery capacity of 4600 mAh is an excellent indicator, but given the huge screen of the smartphone, it will last a day or two depending on the intensity of use. Support for fast charging will allow you to charge the device up to two hours before the maximum mark. The Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor, Android 6.0, Adreno 510 and 4GB of RAM guarantee decent performance for daily use.

Benefits:

excellent multimedia: excellent sound and picture;
excellent autonomy;
use of a comfortable keyboard with a wide range of possibilities.

Disadvantages:

weight and large size;
average productivity;
high price.

Lovely and video viewing.

Premium high-end smartphone made from high quality materials. This is one of the most expensive smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer. The 6.4-inch rich screen has a high resolution of 2040 * 1080. The specs of the phablet are great: Android 6.0, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor, Adreno 530 graphics editor, and 4GB of RAM. The volume of the drive is 128 GB. The 4400 mAh battery will make it possible to watch videos at maximum brightness for nine hours. Weak point of the smartphone are cameras: the main one is 16 megapixels and the front one is 5 megapixels, from which I would like to wish for better quality.

Pros:

unusual appearance;
compactness due to thin display bezels;
beautiful screen;
powerful filling.

Minuses:

the presence of only one speaker;
middle chamber;
there is no way to expand the built-in memory.

The gadget is one of the best on the market and one of the leaders in our top of the best big screen smartphones for 2017, so you can safely offer it to customers.

It is the world's first smartphone to support Tango, Google's technology that enables augmented reality in games and services. Smartphone based operating system Android 6.0, introduced to the market in Creamy Gold and Metallic Gray. The 6.4-inch screen with 2560 * 1440 high resolution will ensure accurate color and clear images even in the blinding sun. The 4050 mAh battery guarantees 312 hours of standby time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor with the Adreno 510 graphics editor is pretty modest. 4GB of RAM allows you to handle multitasking without a hitch. The 64GB storage can be easily expanded to 128GB if needed. The 16-megapixel main camera of the smartphone takes clear, but mediocre photos. The 8-megapixel front camera, like the main one, loses its quality in low light.

Pros:

playback and recording of surround sound using Dolby technologies;
powerful battery and fast charging mode;
high-quality assembly;
huge saturated screen.

Minuses:

average processor;
weak cameras.

A high-quality, unique smartphone for those who like to watch videos and listen to high-quality music.

A reliable smartphone with a thin metal body, excellent technical characteristics, as well as water and dust resistance. The 6.2-inch screen has a resolution of 2960 * 1440 pixels and is covered with a fifth generation Gorilla Glass. The operating system version is Android 7.0. A capacious 3500 mAh battery will ensure reliable autonomous operation of the smartphone - 24 hours of talk time, 78 hours of listening to music. The Snapdragon 835 octa-core along with the Adreno 540 and 4GB of RAM are among the best on the market. The 64 GB drive can be expanded up to 256 GB. The cameras are of sufficient quality: 12-megapixel main and 8-megapixel front.

Benefits:

iris scanner;
fast charging function and wireless support;
excellent design;
excellent performance;
the best display among smartphones in 2017;
protection from water and dust.

Disadvantages:

high price;
slippery and heavy body.

An excellent smartphone for today in all respects.

It is the first six-inch tablet phone from a Chinese manufacturer that attracts consumers with its affordable price. The positive aspects of the smartphone include: Android 6.0, metal body, high-quality assembly, a powerful 4160 mAh battery, which guarantees an autonomy of up to three days in standby mode. The six-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels and an oleophobic coating is very good for a budget option. The Helio P10 octa-core processor is already obsolete for smartphones, but is still pretty good for inexpensive smartphones. 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are absolutely acceptable indicators for a gadget in the mid-price segment. The main camera with a 13 megapixel sensor is nothing outstanding and guarantees tolerable photos only in good lighting. A 5-megapixel front camera almost always produces a pretty good picture.

Pros:

good autonomy;
great sound in headphones;
eye protection mode.

Minuses:

outdated processor;
heavy weight;
weak cameras.

Recently, more and more smartphone manufacturers are acting on the principle "the bigger the better." This trend has led to the fact that our devices take up more space in your pocket or bag, and you need to use both hands to work with them. However, no one will deny the benefits of phablets. The large displays are ideal for playing games and watching videos and are comfortable for people with poor eyesight or long fingers.

Those looking for a new phablet and don't want to sell a kidney for the Google Pixel XL or iPhone 7 Plus are in luck, as there are many cheaper alternatives on the market right now. Finding a smartphone with a large diagonal and good quality is not such an easy task, so to help you, we have compiled a list of the big average ones. All models shown are under $ 470 and have a screen with a diagonal of at least 5.5 inches.

The Alcatel Idol 4S is an excellent mid-range smartphone. While it is one of the more expensive options reviewed here, it features a stunning 5.5 "Quad-HD display, an amazing Snapdragon 652 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 3000mAh battery that lasts up to 7 hours in user tests. work of the included screen.

As for the cameras, the 16 MP main camera is quite enough, moreover, it is capable of recording video with a resolution of 4K, and 8 MP front-camera comes with its own LED flash. Other features include a fingerprint scanner and a Boom key (a universal key for calling several software functions). To top it off, Alcatel has added a virtual reality (VR) headset and JBL headphones to the package.

Benefits:

The display has a pixel density of 534 ppi;
lightweight and thin smartphone;
good battery life and fast charging batteries;
the package includes a VR headset and JBL headphones.

Disadvantages:

one of the most expensive smartphones among the selected options;
the fingerprint sensor often messes up;
the Boom key has too many uses.

Samsung Galaxy A9 2016 ($ 405)

The Galaxy A9 is a huge yet elegant smartphone. Overall, it has no glaring flaws, making it a decent choice for its current price. The A9 differs from the rest of the models with a huge 6-inch Super AMOLED display and a 4000 mAh battery. In tests, the battery life was just over 10 hours. One drawback is nevertheless noted: the smartphone old version operating system Android 5.1, but Samsung has already released a firmware based on Marshmallow.

Benefits:

large display;
lightweight and thin smartphone;
good mid-range processor;
capacious battery.

Disadvantages:

the color reproduction of the screen could be more natural;
the TouchWiz interface lacks fluidity;
sold with Android 5.1, not version 6.

Asus Zenfone Zoom ($ 225)

For those looking for an affordable 5.5-inch big screen smartphone with good shooting quality, Asus' Zenfone Zoom will certainly not disappoint. Some might wry their noses at the fact that this is an old 2015 model and the camera-based device lacks 4K video recording, but the Zenfone Zoom has a number of advantages worth buying. For $ 230, the smartphone offers a convenient 3x optical zoom, which allows you to get closer to objects without degrading the details of the shot.

Benefits:

3x optical zoom brings subjects closer;
wide range of shooting modes and camera control;
4 GB of RAM;
one of our cheapest options.

Disadvantages:

no 4K UHD video recording function;
video stabilization only works in 720p mode;
there is no continuous autofocus;
the screen does not look very good;
average battery life.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra ($ 325)

If you are thinking about buying a 6-inch monster, then be sure to take a closer look at the Sony Xperia XA Ultra. Compared to the Galaxy A9, the Sony model in question has a weak battery and a screen with an extremely cold color temperature. However, the display is brighter than Samsung, and the Xperia XA Ultra's camera stack outperforms the A9 in shooting quality. An additional small advantage of the smartphone is its lower price.

Benefits:

large, bright display with super thin bezels on the sides;
wonderful rear camera;
cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A9;
supports LTE networks.

Disadvantages:

no video recording function in 4K UHD format;
battery life is shorter than that of the Samsung Galaxy A9;
too cold display with average color accuracy;
fancy selfie camera, but controversial.

Honor 6X ($ 225)

The Honor 6X is incredible. The smartphone is relatively inexpensive, but doesn't look cheap. It's great in many ways: a large 5.5-inch display with vibrant and pleasing colors, great grip, powerful performance, and excellent battery life (as good as the Galaxy A9). The device has a dual camera, but it does not work like the iPhone 7 Plus. But the quality of the camera cannot be called unsatisfactory either, since it is capable of a lot with moderate demands.

The only thing that worries us is that the Honor 6X is enough new smartphone and should ship with EMUI 5.0 based on Nougat, and for now only EMUI 4.1 is available. The new firmware is expected to arrive in the second half of 2017.

Benefits:

great opportunities for such a price;
the dual camera is useless, but still a nice bonus;
excellent performance;
excellent battery life;
fast and accurate fingerprint sensor.

Among the current shortcomings, only work with EMUI 4.1., Not quite a solid case and poor protective glass.

Moto Z Droid ($ 470)

We've already hit flagship territory, with Moto Z Droid prices ranging from $ 470 to $ 650. However, the device is really impressive. It has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with Quad-HD resolution. Its pixel density is 535 dpi. Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip and 4GB of RAM to keep the system running smoothly and quickly. On the back there is a 13MP camera capable of taking great pictures.

The Z Droid is a modular smartphone and various Moto Mods (if you can afford them) will help you stand out from the rest. Another notable feature of the smartphone is its extremely small thickness, but due to this design, the manufacturer was forced to install a smaller battery and remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Benefits:

display with high resolution and pixel density;
outstanding performance;
incredibly thin and lightweight;
it is the most successful modular smartphone today;
small dimensions (153.3 x 75.3 x 5.19 mm);
cameras focus quickly and take a photo at the right time;
fingerprint's scanner;
fast charging supported.

Disadvantages:

the most expensive smartphone on our list;
moto Mods' modular components are also expensive;
small battery due to the thin body;
no audio jack.

Moto G4 ($ 200) and Moto G4 Plus ($ 230)

And finally, there was the Moto G4. This is the most budget-friendly option on our list. The simplest version of the smartphone now sells for $ 200, while the version with 32 GB of permanent memory or the Moto G4 Plus model with 16 GB will cost about $ 30 more. Despite the low cost, the G4 is equipped with a large 5.5-inch screen, a quite nimble processor and enough RAM for relatively smooth application launch.

Benefits:

the cheapest model;
battery capacity is enough to use the device to its fullest all day;
quality, updates to the base model appear.

Disadvantages:

snapdragon 617 performance may drop under high load;
cameras without much wisdom.

The understanding of the optimal smartphone size has changed over the years. When Apple released the first iPhone in 2007, the 3.5-inch display was considered optimal. At that time, even 4-inch screens seemed to be something unnecessarily bulky. Today, a 5-inch screen is considered a kind of gold standard, and a 5.5-inch display is considered large. But even these definitions are relative. I know from my own experience that after several years of using a 6-inch smartphone, gadgets with 5.5-inch displays start to feel small and uncomfortable. With this in mind, we decided to choose best smartphones with truly large screens. We are talking here about models from 5.7 inches and more.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Display: 5.7 inches
Processor: Exynos 7420
RAM: 4 GB
Memory: 32/64 GB
Battery: 3000mAh

The 2015 Samsung Galaxy Note 5 could have been last year's Galaxy Note 7, but as we know, the new model was withdrawn and discontinued due to frequent spontaneous combustion. But even though the smartphone turns two this summer, the Galaxy Note 5 remains a very reliable and productive gadget. At the moment, the price of the device is hovering around $ 570.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

Display: 6 inches
Processor: Snapdragon 652
RAM: 4 GB
Memory: 32 GB
Battery: 5000mAh

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro was released last spring. This is one of the biggest samsung smartphones... Its main advantage is a six-inch display protected by Gorilla Glass 4 and a huge 5000 mAh battery. A great choice for those looking for something big and long lasting. The Snapdragon 652 processor does not allow the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro to be classified as a flagship device. The price of the smartphone is about $ 540.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)

Display: 5.7 inches
Resolution: 1080 × 1920 pixels
Processor: Exynos 7880
RAM: 3 GB
Memory: 32 GB
Battery: 3600mAh

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) is a novelty presented just a few days ago. We have already mentioned this gadget in the list ... As you can see from the specs, this is not a flagship device at all, so the price is around $ 430.

Google Nexus 6P

Display: 5.7 inches
Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Processor: Snapdragon 810
RAM: 3 GB
Memory: 32 GB
Battery: 3450mAh

The Google Nexus 6P is last year's flagship of the Google Nexus series manufactured by Huawei. It is possible that this is the last gadget in the Google Nexus line, because at the end of 2016 Google released its own production of Google Pixel for the first time. Unfortunately, neither the Google Pixel nor the Google Pixel XL have big displays. So if you want to own a Google smartphone with a large screen, the Google Nexus 6P is the best option. The cost of the device is about $ 470.

Xiaomi Mi Mix

Display: 6.4 inches
Resolution: 2040 x 1080 pixels
Processor: Snapdragon 821
RAM: 6 GB
Memory: 256GB
Battery: 4400mAh

Xiaomi Mi Mix is \u200b\u200ba gadget for lovers of truly large screens. The display diagonal of this giant is as much as 6.4 inches! The smartphone is completely unique in that it has virtually no side frames. Including - on top, where, as a rule, the speaker and light sensors are located. With such a unique display, Xiaomi has made a small revolution in the smartphone market. Mi Mix is \u200b\u200babsolutely gorgeous in its gigantism. Alas, this magnificence will have to pay as much as $ 960. It's incredibly expensive, especially for Xiaomi. Nevertheless, knowing the company's pricing policy, we can assume that soon cheaper models with the same huge screen will appear on the market.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Display: 5.7 inches
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor: Snapdragon 821
RAM: 4 GB
Memory: 64 GB
Battery: 4000mAh

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 was positioned as the main competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. But when the Korean withdrew from the market, there was especially no one to compete with. Now many people call Xiaomi Mi Note 2 one of the best 5.7-inch smartphones. This is partly due to the $ 570 price tag, which is not that high for the claimed specs of this damn stylish smartphone.

Leeco le max 2

Display: 5.7 inches
Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Processor: Snapdragon 820
RAM: 4/6 GB
Memory: 32/64 GB
Battery: 3100mAh

To those who are looking for big smartphone cheaper, you should pay attention to the LeEco Le Max 2. This gadget has a very high-quality display and a very good price-performance ratio. So, the younger model with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal space can be purchased for only $ 250. The older one with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal space will cost $ 400, which still looks good against the background of famous brands.