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The South Korean flagship of the IT industry continues to delight fans of its products with all sorts of new products. Our rating today includes the best Samsung devices of recent years, presented to the general public.

So, the models included in the TOP

On the last line rating – IP68 protected smartphone Galaxy Xcover 4 . Average hardware, a 4.99-inch display plus NFC support, a more advanced camera and the latest version of Android - and at the same time a rather hefty price of 259 euros.

Advantages of the model:

Housing protection class IP68.
High-quality 13-megapixel camera.
Work in LTE networks.
Modern operating system Android 7.0 Nougat.
Sufficient internal memory of 16 GB.

Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4:

Not very powerful Exynos 7 Quad (7570) processor.
Small battery capacity – 2800 mAh.

In 5th place rating – representative of the budget segment Galaxy J3 (2017) , completely different from its 2016 version. Updated design, a generation newer processor, more RAM. It’s a little disappointing that Android 6.0 Marshmallow is not the newest for 2017, but in the future it will be replaced by version 7.

Positive qualities of the gadget:

New Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 processor clocked at 1.4 GHz.
Enough RAM – 2 GB.
Work support.
Interesting device design.

Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017):

Low resolution of the main camera – 5 megapixels.

At 4 positions our rating - another secure gadget Galaxy A5 (2017) . However, this is a device of a slightly different class - an AMOLED screen, powerful hardware, a 16-megapixel camera and a 3000 mAh battery. Highlights also include a blue light filter for the display and NFC support, which allows the smartphone to use Samsung Pay. All this wealth costs about 28 thousand rubles.

The advantages of the device include:

High-quality Super AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 5.2 inches and a resolution of 1080x1920.
Modern Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 processor operating at 1.9 GHz.
3 GB is enough for most tasks.
High resolution front camera – 16 megapixels.
Support for LTE networks.

3rd place takes Galaxy A8 (2016) – updated version of the 2015 model. Still a metal body, Super AMOLED display and a good camera - but with more powerful hardware and increased battery capacity. The cost of this gadget is about $580.

The advantages of a smartphone include:

5.7-inch Super AMOLED display.
Powerful Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 processor operating at 2.1 GHz.
Large RAM – 3 GB.
A lot - 32 GB.
Support for LTE networks.
High-quality 16-megapixel main camera.
Solid battery capacity – 3300 mAh.
Metal body.
Availability of a fingerprint scanner.

The disadvantages of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) include:

High price – $580.
Heavy weight - 182 g.

2nd place takes the model Galaxy A7 (2017) . Version of the A5 model with a wider screen and a larger battery. A smartphone can be purchased for approximately 33 thousand rubles.

Pros of the model:

High quality Super AMOLED display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches and a resolution of 1080x1920.
High-performance Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 processor operating at 1.9 GHz.
Lots of RAM – 3 GB.
Large amount of internal memory – 32 GB.
High-quality main camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels.
High resolution front camera – 16 megapixels.
Supports 4G LTE networks.
Possibility of using NFC.

Cons of Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017):

Not the newest for the beginning of 2017 Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
The sound of the speaker is slightly worse compared to last year's model due to the moisture-proof membrane.

Tops the rating flagship of the lineup - Galaxy S7 edge . The device has a 5.5-inch high-resolution screen, truly powerful hardware - and at the same time excellent dust and moisture resistance. But this gadget is not cheap - about 50 thousand rubles.

Pros of the device:

5.5-inch Super Amoled screen of very high resolution - 1440x2560.
High-performance Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa processor.
There is a lot of RAM - 4 GB.
Large amount of internal memory – 64 GB.
Very high autonomy provided by a 3600 mAh battery.
High-quality camera, despite the reduction in resolution from 16 to 12 megapixels.
Work in LTE networks.

Cons of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge:

Not the best selfie camera – 5 megapixels.
Fragile body, prone to contamination.

In 2016-2017, it regularly releases updated versions of models that have gained success among consumers in past years. New devices are characterized by more powerful processors, increased RAM and larger batteries.

The trend in the development of the model range is the high protection of devices from dust and moisture. It is also worth noting the traditionally high prices of smartphones - here you will not find options for 4-5 thousand rubles.

In general, the company rightfully takes its place as one of the two leading manufacturers of mobile devices, and does not intend to give it up to the impudent young wolf cubs.

In this article we will talk about the best Samsung models of this year. We will help you choose your phone and tell you all the advantages of the latest new products. In total, we selected 5 smartphones, compared the price-quality ratio and characteristics. Let's find out which one is right for you.

In 5th place in Samsung 2016 is the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G531H. The model appeared on the market relatively recently and immediately became a bestseller. Produced in Vietnam and the price does not exceed 10,000 rubles. The phone is budget, but that doesn't mean it's not worthy of attention.

The processor is 1.2 gigahertz, the latest generation Android, so you don’t have to worry that the Samsung Grand will let you down at the most unnecessary moment. It can last for several days without recharging; its 5-inch diagonal and 8-megapixel camera are good news.

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The Samsung Galaxy S3 SS GT-I9301I is a step higher. The pricing policy is no different from the Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G531H, but the device will be more powerful. The screen is slightly smaller - 4.8 inches, the picture perfectly conveys the HD format. This model will have a better processor, 1.4 gigahertz, and 16GB of memory will be enough to store a large amount of information.

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In third place in the ranking of the best Samsung smartphones of 2016 we have the Galaxy A5 SM-A500F. The price is more expensive than the smartphones mentioned above - up to 20,000 rubles. The model is considered a market leader in terms of price-quality ratio, and customer reviews only confirm this fact.

This gadget with a 5″ diagonal shows an excellent picture in HD quality. Internet lovers will be pleased with this smartphone with 4G support, and amateur photographers with a 13 Megapixel camera and high-quality video.

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The Galaxy S6 SS receives silver in our TOP 5 best Samsung models 2016. The price of this gadget is up to 40,000 rubles, but it is worth the money. The 5.1″ screen transmits images in Ultra HD format, so now watching a movie in high quality will not be a problem. A 2.1 gigahertz processor and the fifth Android will complement the advantages of the Galaxy S6 SS. The battery is also a pleasant surprise; you don’t have to worry if you don’t have time to charge your phone. Just 10 minutes is enough to use it for another 4 hours.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + is in the TOP in first place, and it really deserves it. Plus means that the model is perfect in all respects. The real progress is the 5.7″ diagonal curved screen on both sides, and the 16 MP camera only adds to the perfection.

As with the previous model, the Galaxy S6 edge + will no longer have charging problems. The phone can be charged from 0 to 100% in 90 minutes using a standard wired charger, and in 120 minutes using a wireless charger. You can praise this model for a long time, or you can learn all the advantages from our video about the best Samsung smartphone.

The best Samsung smartphones for 2016 - from premium flagships to budget devices.

Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge

Of course, the list begins with the main Samsung flagships in 2016 - the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The devices have been repeatedly named one of the best smartphones of this year. Many experts admit that the Galaxy S7 has a great camera, which in many ways matches even the iPhone 7.

As for the characteristics, the S7 and its Edge version received an 8-core Exynos 8890 processor with a frequency of 2.3 GHz and a Mali-T880 MP12 graphics accelerator (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and Adreno 530 in the American version), a Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels , 4 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB expandable via microSD up to 256 GB, 12-megapixel main camera with a record f/1.7 aperture for a mobile device and 5-megapixel front camera. The front and back panels of the devices are covered with protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

The only differences between the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are that the display diagonal of the original S7 is 5.1 inches, and the curved screen on both sides of the S7 Edge has a diagonal of 5.5 inches, the battery capacity of the S7 is 3000 mAh, and the S7 Edge - 3600 mAh. Also, the shell of the Edge model is designed to work with curved edges.

Both smartphones support the Samsung Pay payment system, which recently launched in Russia, and work with MST technology, which imitates a magnetic stripe and will be extremely useful on older terminals. Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have a case protected from dust and moisture according to the IP68 standard.

Samsung Galaxy A9 belongs to the phablet category as it has a huge 6-inch display. The smartphone is quite bulky, but for those who appreciate a large, high-quality display, this will not be a problem.

The A9 Pro has a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor with a frequency of 1.8 GHz and an Adreno 510 graphics accelerator, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory expandable up to 256 GB, 16-megapixel main and 8-megapixel front cameras, as well as a 5000 mAh battery.

It is noteworthy that the design is made in the style of the flagship Galaxy S7 - Gorilla Glass 4 on both sides. A9 Pro supports Samsung Pay.

Another representative of the phablet family and a kind of competitor to the iPhone 6s is the Galaxy C7, which has similar plastic inserts to ensure a stable signal and is available in pink.

The device received a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with a frequency of 2 GHz and an Adreno 506 graphics adapter, 4 GB of RAM and 32/64 GB of ROM, expandable up to 256 GB , 16-megapixel main and 8-megapixel front cameras. The battery capacity is 3300 mAh.

The Galaxy C7 also has NFC and works with Samsung Pay.

The Samsung Galaxy C5, as the name suggests, is a smaller and slightly cut-down version of the C7. The device received a 5.2-inch display, a less powerful Snapdragon 617 processor and a 2600 mAh battery. Otherwise the characteristics are the same. The Galaxy C5 also features an iPhone-like design and is compatible with Samsung Pay.

In 2016, Samsung seriously updated its line of mid-range Galaxy A smartphones and made it closer to the Galaxy S7 flagships. So the Galaxy A7 received a design similar to the S7 and a glass body.

The technical specifications of the smartphone are at a fairly good level - 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 or Samsung Exynos 7580 processor, 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded up to 256 GB, 13- MP main camera and 5 MP front camera, as well as a 3300 mAh battery.

All 2016 Galaxy A series devices are compatible with Samsung Pay.

The Galaxy J7 is a representative of the more budget class of smartphones with a stylish design and even some flagship features.

The smartphone received a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720, an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 with an Adreno 405 graphics accelerator or an 8-core Samsung Exynos 7870 with Mali-T830MP2 graphics, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of expandable ROM, 13 -MP main and 5MP front cameras with flashes and a removable 3300 mAh battery. Galaxy J7 (2016) does not have a fingerprint scanner and does not support contactless payments.

Samsung Galaxy J5 is an even more budget device than the J7, but thanks to its elegant design and clear picture on the screen, it looks much more expensive.

The resolution of the 5.2-inch AMOLED display is 1280 x 720, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with Adreno 306 graphics, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory expandable up to 256 GB, a 13-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front camera with flash, removable battery with a capacity of 3100 mAh.

The Galaxy J5 also lacks a biometric sensor and NFC for Samsung Pay.

The Galaxy J3 Pro is a representative of the budget class, although it also has an S7-style design and a good OLED screen, which is rare for cheap devices.

The J3 Pro received a 5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720, a 4-core Spreadtrum SC8830 processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, expandable up to 256 GB, a mediocre 8 MP main camera and a front-facing 5 MP, as well as a battery quite capacious for such a device - 2600 mAh.

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The South Korean giant Samsung releases new smartphones almost every season, covering all price segments. To prevent the buyer from getting confused by the variety of models and their characteristics, gadgets are divided into lines: J, A, S and Note. What are the distinctive features of each series - in our material.

J Series – Economy Class Smartphones

This line includes entry-level gadgets costing from six to 10 thousand rubles. These are modest and practical workhorses in plastic cases.

The processors are 4-core, with 1 or 2 GB of RAM, suitable for performing everyday tasks and running games that are not demanding on hardware. There is not much pre-installed memory - around 16 GB, but the storage in many models can be overclocked to 256 or 512 GB.

Screens use inexpensive IPS or TN matrices with HD or HD+ resolution. Considering the budget models, you can’t count on frameless displays.

In order for the Super AMOLED display to occupy the maximum area of the front panel, a hole was drilled directly in the screen for the front camera (and in the S10 Plus it is double). In addition, the engineers removed the external speaker, making it under-screen. The S10 and S10 Plus models also have a fingerprint scanner under the screen.

Dual and triple cameras of gadgets not only recognize the scene, but also indicate to the user frame defects such as a blocked horizon. The proprietary 8-core chipset is responsible for high performance in gadgets. And the battery supports reverse wireless charging: smartphones are not only charged in Wireless mode, but also transmit energy themselves through their cases.

Note series – stylus included

The flagship Note line stands apart among letter series. Its key feature is the presence of an electronic Bluetooth pen, the S Pen. The stylus significantly expands the control capabilities of your smartphone in terms of work and creativity.

Thus, in the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, you can use the stylus to control photography and video playback, write notes, switch slides and draw colorful illustrations. And if a 6.4-inch diagonal is not enough, the smartphone can be connected to a TV or computer screen.

The filling in the model is, naturally, top-notch. The gadget runs on a powerful 8-core Samsung Exynos 9810 chipset, there is support for memory cards up to 1 TB, the dual main camera has a variable aperture, and the 4000 mAh battery capacity is enough for about a day of work in mixed mode. In addition to durable Gorilla Glass 5, the smartphone boasts an IP68 standard - it does not tolerate dust or immersion in water.

Let's summarize. In order not to get confused in the letter designations of the series, just remember:

J are entry-level budget models. Suitable for the first acquaintance with the world of mobile technologies, without being confusing with the abundance of advanced functions.

S – premium gadgets. They use the very best – from case materials to intelligent algorithms.

Note is for creative people who need a powerful device with a large display and a stylus.

The South Korean company Samsung is the absolute leader in smartphone sales in the world: in the first quarter of 2016, Samsung accounted for 27.8% of global sales, which is almost twice as much as its closest competitor, the American company Apple, which accounted for 14.4%. global market (data from the research company TrendForce). This gap between Samsung and Apple is explained by the fact that the American company produces only premium smartphones (), while Samsung produces smartphones in all price categories: budget, mid-priced and expensive. In our rating, we will look at the best Samsung smartphones in all three price categories for 2016. The rating is based on reviews in Yandex Market, as well as technical characteristics and price-quality ratio. All smartphones belong to the iconic Galaxy family.

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) SM-J120F/DS

5th place.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) SM-J510F/DS

average price in Russia - 13,000 rubles. Buy Galaxy J5 (2016) from the official Samsung store on AliExpress possible for 11.7 thousand rubles (free delivery from a warehouse in Russia from 2 days, guarantee).

Another model re-released in 2016 also received 64% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 5.1 operating system, 16 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. As we can see, with a two-fold superiority in price over the previous model, the parameters of permanent memory and RAM are also 2 times better, the same applies to cameras.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 32Gb

The average price is 33,800 rubles. Last year's autumn flagship of Samsung scored 42% of the A's according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.7-inch screen with a resolution of 2560x1440, Android 5.1 operating system, 32 GB of internal and 4 GB of RAM, support for one SIM card. The kit includes a stylus with which you can draw or write on the screen.
Like all flagships from Samsung, this model is distinguished by a high-quality camera. The Phone Arena resource, having compared cameras from the main flagship models of 2015, put the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in first place, which this model shared with the iPhone 6S Plus and Nexus 6P. In a blind camera test among visitors to the Android Authority resource, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 scored 34% of the votes, slightly behind the iPhone 6S (38%). Camera matrix parameters: main 16 MP, front 5 MP.
This model does not have a slot for a memory card, so those for whom 32 GB of internal memory is not enough can turn their attention to the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 64Gb model with the same characteristics, except for the amount of memory. It costs an average of 48,000 rubles and scored 55% of the five stars according to reviews in Yandex Market.

Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F 32Gb

The average price is 32,940 rubles. Last year's spring flagship Samsung scored 52% of the A's according to reviews in Yandex Market. The smartphone's touch display is made of the most durable glass - Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The 5.1-inch screen has a resolution of 2560x1440. The smartphone works with any wireless charging devices. As can be understood from the model name, the built-in memory is 32 GB, and the RAM is 3 GB. Operating system - Android 5.0 Lollipop. Supports one SIM card. The camera deserves special praise. The resolution of the main one is 16 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels. In May 2015, the portal w3bsit3-dns.com wrote: “Both the Galaxy S6 and its brother Galaxy S6 edge are two smartphones with the best built-in camera today. Samsung gives all photography lovers pleasure - the pleasure of shooting.” Main camera features include automatic real-time HDR processing, optical image stabilization, and an infrared sensor. The camera takes excellent pictures even after sunset. Quote from a review of the w3bsit3-dns.com portal: “In the dark, the camera takes excellent pictures that you wouldn’t expect to see on a smartphone screen. Illuminated objects and the sky look very expressive, lights don’t flood the frame with blurry light, the contrast is conveyed naturally. In general, you can shoot without fear of getting a set of dark and light spots instead of a spectacular shot."
Quote from the most popular review of this model in the Svyaznoy online store: “Samsung has long learned to make excellent, if not the best hardware. The screens, although controversial, were very cool for my taste. There was both its own application store and its own messenger, however, did not find popularity. The cameras of Samsung's flagships have been very good for several generations and, in comparison with the cameras of other flagships, are often superior to them in many ways. The only serious drawback was the design. Or rather, the lack of it. And finally, Samsung designers did it , what was expected from them!! In the sixth generation of the flagship, a design appeared!! Yes, inspired by the appearance of a competitor! But the most beautiful competitor!! And Samsung did it better!"

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge 32Gb

The average price is 37,990 rubles. The more expensive and advanced brother of the previous model scored 40% of the fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. This model is the world's first smartphone with a screen curved on both sides. The device is available in a wide selection of luxurious colors: white pearl, black sapphire, dazzling platinum and noble emerald. In order to produce such a model, Samsung used first-of-its-kind glass processing technology. The smartphone works with any wireless charging devices. The internal memory is 32 GB and the RAM is 3 GB. Operating system - Android 5.0 Lollipop. The main and front cameras are the same as the previous model (16 MP and 5 MP). Perhaps the only drawback of this model is that it only supports one SIM card.
Quote from the most useful, from the point of view of Svyaznoy buyers, review of this model: “I was able to test it and I’m very glad! It’s beautiful, comfortable, grippy, doesn’t slip and doesn’t fall out of your hands, although the camera itself is, of course, big. The camera - fire. Very high-quality pictures, we took a photo of a soft fabric toy - when you get closer, each thread is visible separately! A separate plus is that very folding screen. In real life it looks as if water was poured onto a flat screen "heaped up". That is, it protrudes slightly upward , also shines and gives a pleasant roundness)) The display itself is pleasing to the eye, everything is very clear - it even seemed to me that my vision had improved dramatically."

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32Gb

average price in Russia - 40,500 rubles. Buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge on AliExpress possible for 31.9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The flagship from Samsung went on sale in early spring 2016. Today, this model has 42% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market (see.