Smartphones with a diagonal of 5 inches rating. Smartphones with a small screen: an overview of models
Modern realities dictate their own standards. And according to them than bigger screen smartphone, the better. The 4-inch diagonal of the device is already considered small, you really can't see anything there. But sizes from 5 inches and above can be considered too big for some, because not every pocket will fit. From 5.5 inches - already phablets. The optimal compact solution remains on this moment 5 inch diagonal. It is on it that most manufacturers are guided so far, although others also have a place to be. When choosing a new device, it is worth considering a lot of characteristics and nuances. In addition to size, price is an important priority. Of course, flagships from top brands are not cheap, and not everyone can afford them. The most popular are still the middle and budget price segment. It is in the categories that the choice is especially huge. It is very easy to get lost and make the wrong choice. To prevent this from happening, this review was created. The best 5-inch smartphones: compact and inexpensive, optimal and balanced in all characteristics, the most popular devices at the moment are collected in one place for your convenience. Ten of the best, well-proven devices from the most famous companies were selected from hundreds of applicants. Here are presented both global brands with many years of experience Sony, HTC, and relatively young Chinese companies that have managed to gain worldwide popularity in a few years, these are Huawei, Xiaomi, Meizu. All these manufacturers were able to offer potential buyers the highest quality gadgets for a fairly small price. These smartphones are good on all fronts. The highest quality assembly, interesting design solutions, better performance, a variety of hardware platforms for every taste, two SIM cards, best cameras, the best audio chips. It remains only to choose the most suitable among them: metal or plastic, gaming or multimedia, camera phone or "long-liver". Although all of them contain the best characteristics, completely ideal phones it doesn’t happen, because everyone has their own tastes and needs, and each device has its own “trick”, and companies strive to please everyone as much as possible. This review will help you navigate the global market and choose the most optimal smartphone model that will please its owner for a long time to come.
Highscreen Tasty
Our review is opened by a “delicious” novelty from the Chinese company Highscreen. Not to say that they didn’t know her at all, but so far this company does not fit into the top sales leaders on the market mobile devices. However, young and dynamic, the company develops and improves, slowly gaining momentum. Previously, this manufacturer was in no hurry to dress its devices in metal, but the fashion trend picked it up, and now it appeared on the market new model with the intriguing name "Tasty". What kind of “delicacy” does this brand offer to purchase? In terms of design, the user will not find anything new and impressive, a fairly typical candy bar, but in metal. Simplicity, elegance, nothing more. The build quality is good. The 5-inch screen occupies almost the entire space of the phone, the frames are minimal, rounded ends - the device fits comfortably in the hand. Another fashion trend has not bypassed this model either, coupled with a metal case, there is a hybrid slot for SIM cards and memory cards (either 2 SIM or 1 + microSD). Android 5.1 Lollipop is almost clean here, with a few Amigo UI additions. More than excellent shots for its price segment are produced by the main 8-megapixel camera of the device, all the main functions are included: autofocus, LED flash, filters, retouching, professional mode. I was also impressed by the front camera, 5 megapixels with excellent aperture for the brightest selfies. The performance of this "yummy" also turned out to be more than decent, a single-chip 64-bit Mediatek processor MT6735 with 4 cores and a frequency of 1.3 GHz and as much as 3 GB random access memory. This is a rarity among competitors, gaming tests showed amazing results. And no matter how frightening the figure of 2400 mAh, when it comes to the battery, the smartphone knows a lot about reasonable power consumption, at medium loads it will live for several days without an electrical outlet.
HTC Desire 628 Dual Sim
Compact multimedia gadget with excellent sound, wonderful cameras and chic performance for absolutely ridiculous money for its indicators are offered by the Taiwanese HTC. The company has been on the global mobile device market for many years, and even though it has lost its leadership position in Lately, yet her devices always make the list of the best. If we also take into account that a branded device with a good filling is not at all “flagship-like”, then it is definitely worth paying attention to it. What can this smartphone offer the user? 5 inches of bright, rich, juicy display with high quality protective glass and S-IPS-matrix (HD-resolution), a rear rubberized Soft-touch panel for comfortable and safe use, upper and lower speakers for creating surround sound, two separate slots for SIM cards and the ability to expand your own 32 GB of memory to impressive 2TB - and this is just the beginning. Majority modern games"run" even maximum settings, because at the "heart" of the device is a 64-bit eight-core chipset MediaTek MT6753, GPU Mali-T720 and 3 GB of RAM. Yes, this is truly a flagship hardware! With sound, HTC has always been all right, a good audio chip gives an amazing sound in headphones, and clean, loud noise in speakers. The cameras are also on top, the main one has a 13-megapixel module, the front one has a 5-megapixel one, while both have a matrix with BSI technology, which means improved noise reduction, even in low light. And everything would be great if it weren’t for one “but”, namely the figure of 2200 mAh as an indicator of battery capacity, reasonable power consumption by the processor saves a little and the smartphone will live until the evening without a power outlet, even if it is in active work. This moment explains the rather low cost for such a device, although among modern devices, even flagships, centenarians are really few.
ZTE Blade V7 Lite
It so happened that models with the prefix "lite" or "mini" are perceived as lighter, "stripped down" versions of older smartphones, they may have a smaller screen or worse performance. But ZTE went against the system and made a Lite version Smartphone Blade V7 is even more interesting than its predecessor. Among the features that the "lite" version received, the front camera stands out, which received a flash and a higher resolution, as well as the appearance of a fingerprint scanner. So, it can be safely considered a super-selfie smartphone, because a device with an 8-megapixel front camera and a front-facing flash simply cannot be considered anything else. The main camera has a 13-megapixel module, as well as a flash and autofocus. In general, there are no complaints about the pictures, everything is very good for its price segment. But back to the basics, or rather the appearance. The design is quite simple and unpretentious, and very difficult to modern conditions do something with a brick in which 80% of the front panel is occupied by the screen. But on the other hand, the case is metal and made of high-quality materials, the assembly is good, the frames are narrow, the size is compact, which means that the phone fits comfortably in your hand and fits in any pocket. HD 5-inch display, combo card slot (2 SIM or SIM + micro SD), optimal in this case, a 2500 mAh battery - everything is consistently good for its price. Pure Android fans will be very pleased, as Android 6.0 Marshmallow is installed here without third-party skins. With heavy games, the device will not always cope, but for most of its power, as well as for many applications, video, web-surfing and all other everyday functions. The hardware of the smartphone consists of a 4-core MediaTek MT6735P, a Mali-T720 accelerator and 2 GB of RAM. 16 GB for music, photos and more internal memory and the ability to expand them.
Sony Xperia X
Smartphones 5 inches are now the most the best choice, and therefore, almost all companies are trying to offer as many of these models as possible. The Japanese company Sony was no exception. Her gadget is the most expensive among those presented in this rating but it's worth it. The novelty is really interesting, mysterious, with great potential. Its most important and indisputable advantage is a 23-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus, optical stabilization SteadyShot and a bunch of all sorts of "gadgets". Actually, none really good camera phone will not cost less than 20 thousand, it just so happened. For what the buyer will lay out such money, it will now become clear. Everyone's design Sony smartphones classic, branded, recognizable, and Xperia X is no exception. The matte metal of the body is incredibly comfortable to the touch, and the dimensions of the device are optimal to make it comfortable to hold in one hand in any situation. The smartphone, like so many others, has a combo slot that provides a choice: two SIM cards or one, but with a memory card. The fact that you have a camera phone in your hands will also remind separate button for the photo on the right side of the device. The display, made with Triluminos technology, has a diagonal of 5 inches, FHD resolution, and special function X-Reality for mobile for superior screen clarity, saturation and contrast when viewing photos and videos. The phone is optimally balanced in terms of power consumption and performance. 6-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, Adreno 510 and a 3/32GB memory kit is one of the best combinations on the market, which means even heavy games will run smoothly, not to mention all applications, browsers and more. No, glitches, lags and freezes. In the headphones, the sound is full-fledged, clear, reliable, and the speakers are loud and also without noise and crackling. In addition to the wonderful 13-megapixel camera, it has many more interesting features and applications.
Meizu M3s
The two main competing Chinese firms Meizu and Xiaomi are almost following each other, even the names of their gadgets, which come out almost simultaneously, are similar. And it is difficult to give preference to one person, because all models are good in their own way and are very similar in many ways. Therefore, there is a huge army of fans from both one manufacturer and another, and therefore the smartphones of both companies found a place in this rating, and even several. So, Meizu's M3s, what are the advantages? At the moment, the gadget is in the budget segment, which means it is characterized by maximum availability. At the same time, it has a metal case, and this is still not so common in this segment. Hybrid card slot additional memory). Speaking of memory, this model is available in two versions: 2/16 GB and 3/32 GB, and the difference in price is insignificant, there is no difference at all in other parameters. No-frills design, rounded corners, rounded 2.5D glass on a 5-inch display, which, by the way, is very good, again for its price (less than 10 rubles). The “stuffing” of the device can be safely considered a gaming one: a 64-bit 8-core MediaTek MT6750 chipset with a frequency of 1.5 GHz and a Mali-T860 MP2 graphics processor give out very good results in all tests. As a standard for all Meizu, the Flyme shell is installed - good, interesting, with many settings. Great time battery life with a capacious 3020 mAh battery. With an emphasis on performance in tandem with autonomy, this budget model the company has slightly moved away from its main priorities - multimedia. That the sound, that the cameras of 13 megapixels and 5 megapixels are good, but nothing more. Work with communications and satellites - no complaints. In general, a great option for gamers turned out.
Huawei Honor 5A
Huawei and its subsidiary brand Honor are now conquering the middle price segment with their cool flagships, but they have not forgotten about state employees, because they started with them. The Honor 5A, the most affordable device in this line now, can be purchased for less than 10 thousand rubles, and at the same time get quite premium features. Yes, his appearance cannot be called original, and he is dressed in high-quality, but still plastic, and with a glossy surface. True, the pattern on the rear panel refreshes the look a bit and the build quality is very good. And here are separate slots for SIM cards and memory cards, for which many will say “thank you”. The model has a removable 2200 mAh battery, and for many it will also be useful property, because now all devices without exception are solid monoblocks. Honor 5, a smartphone with the A prefix, boasts a 5-inch screen with a decent margin of brightness, good color reproduction and a decent oleophobic coating. In the "heart" of this compact state employee, not the fastest, but well-optimized 4-core MediaTek MT6735P is hidden, 2 GB of RAM help to "think", and 16 GB store photos, music and other files external drive, which can be easily expanded with an additional memory card. Everyone wants to distinguish their devices internally, with similar characteristics and appearance, software This is an area where there is still room for creativity. In 5A, like in any other smartphone from Huawei, the proprietary EMUI shell on Android Lollipop is installed. Multimedia cannot be called the strength of the device, but this Honor still stands out from many competitors in its price. The main camera is equipped with a 13-megapixel module, and the front camera is equipped with a 5-megapixel one.
Xiaomi Redmi 3
One of the best manufacturers inexpensive devices - definitely Xiaomi. Some believe that the Redmi budget line is even more successful than their flagship Mi series. But be that as it may, these state employees are selling like hot cakes, the demand for them does not dry out. It was Redmi 3 that gave impetus to a whole series of devices with various prefixes, such as S, Note, Pro and so on, but the “founder” himself has not left the stage, but continues to be one of the most sought after. What does this “troika” give the user for rather modest means? You won’t really surprise anyone with metal anymore, but for a metal back to also have a pattern, a unique, pretty diamond-shaped one, this has not yet been offered. Rounded corners, smooth shapes provide a comfortable grip. The device has an excellent 5-inch display for its class, with HD resolution, excellent brightness, contrast, color reproduction and oleophobic coating. Smartphones from Xiaomi are ideal for those who love to dig into their device, configure, and study all its functions. The MIUI shell provides maximum opportunities for this. By the way, the presence of an IR transmitter has recently become popular again, it is very convenient for controlling home appliances, and this model has one. The 13-megapixel main camera is pleasantly different from many budget cameras, especially in macro mode. And the 13-megapixel front camera also deserves praise. Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 octa-core chipset, Adreno 405 and 2 GB of RAM provide decent performance and speed. To save all important data, there is 16 GB in stock, but if you put a memory card in the combined slot instead of the second SIM, then the limits expand many times over. And a chic bonus to this cool gadget became a 4100 mAh battery.
Meizu M3
It is sometimes not easy for a non-Chinese buyer to understand Chinese phones, especially when you consider that, in particular, Meizu smartphones in the Celestial Empire itself they are called somewhat differently than they are called here. However, if you carefully understand, then everything will become clear, in this case, the rating will do it for you. The M3 model was incredibly expected in the Russian and European markets, by analogy with the previous models of the company, it was supposed to receive the prefix "mini". As a result, the Chinese left this device for themselves, instead giving the rest of the world the M3 with the prefix "max", and in the average price category. But the first device has gained such popularity that it is ordered from China no matter what. Why is he on our list? At first glance, the plastic panel is no longer interesting, but it has as many as five color options, and there are both gloss and matte versions for every taste. 2.5D glass with a good oleophobic coating protects the 5-inch HD screen. It shows itself perfectly in operation, smoothly, quickly, without freezing, thanks to the MediaTek MT6750 chipset for 8 cores and the Mali-T860 MP2 graphics accelerator. The set of memory is also good, 2/16 GB, and if desired, the storage capacity is increased by microSD, if there is no need for a second SIM card (yes, there is also a combined slot here). The improved 13-megapixel main camera is equipped with wide-angle optics, the pictures are correct in color reproduction, good in detail, small noises appear at night (well, everyone “sins” with this budget cameras, and this happens with flagships). Front-camera at 5 MP also has optics with wide angle. The sound, like the vast majority of Meizu devices, has no complaints on all fronts. In terms of autonomy, the limit is also above average, because the battery capacity is as much as 2870 mAh.
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro 3GB
The improved modification of Redmi 3 still managed to squeeze into budget segment. Perhaps in the original, someone lacked a fingerprint scanner, but this new “trick” is a very convenient feature. In general, the model was slightly upgraded, given the Pro prefix and released to the market as a separate device. As mentioned above, all Redmi 3 series smartphones remain successful and in demand, because the developers have taken into account all the wishes. What has been improved in this device and why is it also in our rating? The case remained in the same realm of metal and glass, but the diamond-shaped “grille” pattern disappeared from the rear panel, it had many supporters, but many opponents, it became smooth and acquired an accurate and fast fingerprint scanner. The screen is exactly the same as the very first version, without changes. 5 inches, tempered glass, HD, and even an anti-reflective filter is in place. The processor and graphics accelerator have also not changed, the same 8 Cortex-A53 cores of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 chipset are working on performance, but the memory has been significantly expanded to 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. The combined slot for SIM cards and microSD remains in place. Alas, the fashion for this decision remains unchanged and is not going to go anywhere yet. Capacious battery, fortunately, also did not suffer, 4100 mAh is still at the service of the user. Camera modules also remained 13 megapixels and 5 megapixels, and did not undergo any changes. Videos can be recorded in FullHD resolution with stereo sound. The impressive speaker on the rear panel has a good volume margin and is not muffled even if the smartphone is placed with the screen up. The sound is clear both with the headset and from the speaker. The user still has access to many shooting modes, settings, convenient and useful features. Supported work in LTE networks, there is an infrared port, but no NFC.
Xiaomi Mi4s
The mobile device market is rapidly replenished with new representatives, and yesterday's flagships are giving way to more modern models. Some are removed from sale, and some are getting cheaper, moving into the category already budget devices. This hero of our review is one of the modifications of the former Xiaomi flagship Mi4. And by the way, not the only one. The former leader from the company itself did not have a fingerprint scanner and was made of plastic. In accordance with the new realities and the release of the already flagship Mi5, the release of Mi4s has become in some way an intermediate stage, more advanced, but inexpensive. He received a case made of glass and metal, a fingerprint sensor and a number of other innovations. This smartphone remains at the peak of popularity, thanks to the price and balance. The case deserves special attention thanks to the magnesium alloy frame girded with an aluminum frame, as well as tempered glass in the front and in the back. The scanner is fast, accurate, and the design is very beautiful. 5 inch screen with IPS matrix has Full HD resolution, very cool for its price. Glass on the outside and very “iron” inside, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset (4 Cortex-A53 cores, 2 Cortex-A57 cores, and Adreno 418 video). For fast and smooth work, it has 3 GB of RAM and a whopping 64 GB of flash storage. This is enough, but just in case, the combo slot provides for the possibility of using micro SD, well, or two SIM cards, who really needs more. Good autonomy provides a 3260 mAh battery. This is a flagship, although not the newest, which means that the camera is very good. A 13-megapixel module, a five-component lens, a dual LED flash create excellent shots even in low light conditions. The 5MP front camera will give you amazing selfies.
Over the past couple of years, manufacturers have literally thrown out a whole mass of phablets (a device with a screen from 5 to 7 inches) into the mobile gadget market. For many companies, the release of this type of smartphone has become a kind of competition: thinner, bigger, faster, better and cheaper. But many users, whom mother nature has deprived of wide palms and fingers of a pianist, look at all these phablets without much joy and enthusiasm.
Against the backdrop of the dominance of all these "tablet phones", finding smart smartphones with a screen of less than 5 inches, moreover, released at the turn of 2015, has become a real problem.
Let's try to figure out whether it is possible to find a really high-quality and modern gadget from this, as it is called, "children's" group. Let's analyze the most popular and successful models of this segment (smartphones with a small screen size). And although the list does not differ in the variety of manufacturers and OEM brands, there are still plenty to choose from.
Philips S307
In September last year, the Philips brand introduced the compact S307 model with a quite affordable price tag (about $60). This budget device is endowed with a modest, but more or less modern filling.
Smartphones with a small screen from Philips in this series have a small diagonal of 4 inches and a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels. Responsible for performance is the Spreadtrum SC7731 chipset, which runs on four cores which is very good for a budget model.
The weaknesses of the gadget are RAM (only 512 MB), built-in memory (less than 2 GB for the user) and a mediocre 2 megapixel camera. If the file storage space can still be somehow expanded with the help of CD-cards (up to 32 GB), then, alas, nothing can be done about everything else - you just have to put up with it.
A very modest 1600 mAh battery is responsible for the battery life of the gadget. Despite such a small capacity, the device can easily "live" in intensive mode for about 4-5 hours, in moderate mode - 8-10, or a day with energy-saving settings. In general, a smartphone with a small screen and a good battery is a rarity in this segment, so there is no need to go overboard.
Products from Alcatel: PIXI 3 (3.5 inches) 4009D
This model is even more modest than the previous one in terms of its characteristics. St. Petersburg "Alkatel" turned out to be a very good and, most importantly, a small smartphone with a screen of up to 4 inches. Of course, there is a clear minus in this - the screen resolution of the gadget is only 320 by 480 pixels. In defense of the device, we can say that the first iPhone had such permission (it was just nine years ago).
Naturally, this resolution is not enough for full-fledged multimedia work, but it is almost impossible to find other devices with such a small display and more or less high-quality this year.
The smartphone with the smallest screen from Alcatel has a dual-core processor with a clock speed of 1 GHz, half a gigabyte of RAM and 2 GB of internal memory, expandable up to 32 GB (CD-cards). There is also a simple 2 megapixel camera without autofocus and flash. During battery life, a very mediocre 1300 mAh battery is responsible, which is enough for a maximum of one day in standby mode.
And Alcatel again: PIXI 3 (4 inches) 4013D
Model 4013D is, in fact, the "big brother" of the previous gadget with a quite affordable price tag of $60. The device can be fully attributed to the group of "smartphones with a small screen": 4 inches and a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels.
The filling is similar to the 4009 model for performance. Of course, such characteristics for 2016 are very modest, but when compared with other competing models in the segment, things are not so bad.
The device is equipped with a simple 3 megapixel camera and the same outstanding 1400 mAh battery, which is quite natural for this kind of device. In the standby mode, “Alkatel” smartphones with a small screen of the 4013 series do not “live” for more than a day and a half.
Philips S309
The later Philips model costs a little more than the S307 gadget - about $70. With a similar appearance and the same display size, the S309 series small screen smartphones have very significant technical differences.
A dual-core processor works in tandem with already a gigabyte of RAM. Also increased the amount of storage for the user - up to 4 GB, which can be easily expanded with a CD-card. The capabilities of the main camera have also increased significantly: it is equipped with autofocus with a resolution of 5 megapixels.
In terms of battery life, the specifications battery remained unchanged - 1600 mAh, that is, similar to a fellow.
And Alcatel again: One Touch Pixie First 4024D
Model 4024D with respect to the aforementioned series is practically the same, but in a different wrapper. The price of the gadget is also not far away - about $65. The smartphone is equipped with a 4-inch screen with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels.
Responsible for performance is a quad-core SC7731 processor and 512 MB of RAM. Also available to the user is approximately 2 GB of internal memory, which, if desired, can be expanded up to 32 GB using CD-cards.
The main camera with a modest 5 megapixel matrix is unlikely to be able to do high-quality pictures, but with a quick photo for "Instagram" it will do just fine. The battery, as expected, has a very modest performance - only 1450 mAh and up to one and a half days of standby time.
What attracts in this smartphone is its appearance: Alkatelians have pulled up the design well, and the gadget looks quite presentable and solid.
"Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini"
In the "first echelon" company, the venerable brand managed to bring the universal functionality of the budget class to a higher level. At many exhibitions, Samsung models were recognized as best smartphones with the smallest screen in its segment.
The device received a classic compact 4-inch screen and the corresponding resolution - 800 by 480 pixels. Powered by a quad-core processor clock frequency at 1.2 GHz. The characteristics may not be so expressive, but 750 MB of RAM on board allow you to run and work quite comfortably with most modern applications. Of the 8 GB of "hard" memory, only 4 are available to the user for work, and it can be expanded not as usual - up to 32 GB, but up to a very impressive 128.
The main 5 megapixel camera works without a flash, but the pictures are of very good quality, unlike unknown Chinese matrices. You don’t have to wait for something supernatural from a 1500 mAh battery - the device is enough for a day of moderate use.
Particularly pleased operating system, running the new "Android 5.1", while the aforementioned respondents did not upgrade to version 4.4. Also, it would not be superfluous to note the affordable price of the model - only $80.
Microsoft Lumia 430
Microsoft introduced several compact smartphone lines last year. One of the first appeared "Lumia 430" with a very reasonable price tag of $ 80. The screen of the gadget is quite typical for its segment: 4 inches with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels.
A good dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM are responsible for the performance of the smartphone. About 5 GB out of 8 are available to store user data (3 GB is reserved for system files). You can expand the volume with the help of CD-cards, and quite decently - up to 128 GB.
We can say that the camera in the device is implemented “for show”. A 2 megapixel matrix is simply physically unable to remove good photo, but for avatars and Instagram it will do just fine.
Battery life is also modest with a 1500 mAh battery. If you do not heavily load the gadget, then it should be enough for about one day.
Microsoft Lumia 532
The model turned out to be noticeably faster than its predecessor and more expensive (about $80). The device differs from the 430 series by a double number of processor cores (4 instead of 2) and a significantly improved matrix (up to 5 megapixels) of the main camera.
The amount of RAM has not changed - 1 GB, as well as the place to store user data (5 GB out of 8). The model similarly supports CD-cards up to 128 GB and has a Lumiya-specific appearance.
The diagonal of the screen along with the resolution remained unchanged: a 4-inch display with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels. Although the battery has increased in capacity, it is insignificant - only 1560 mAh, so the gadget also does not have a high battery life and is approximately on the same level with other state employees.
Apple iPhone SE
The model can be called a kind of reincarnation of the famous "iPhone" of the fifth series with the prefix S. The SE device (special edition / Special Edition) has become the cheapest gadget with an apple on the case. The price tag for the base model starts at about $400. Naturally, compared to other respondents in our survey, this is a very significant amount. But the cost includes not only the chic and the brand name: the device may well claim the title of "the most powerful smartphone with a small screen.
His appearance the device resembles a smaller copy of the iPhone 5S, while the gadget got its filling from the 6 series, which is good news. Basically, the SE model is small (4 inches with a resolution of 1136 by 640 pixels).
Device Features
The top A9 chipset is responsible for performance, instead of the obsolete A7, which automatically adds a couple of points to the speed of the smartphone. The amount of RAM has been increased to 2 GB, and the space for storing user data varies from 16 to 64 GB depending on the specific model(of course, without any CD-gadgets).
The main camera has very attractive features: 12 MP, autofocus, "smart screen" and much more. The main thing is that she takes pictures, if not exceptional, then close to this indicator. It is also possible to shoot video high resolution with the imposition of various filters and other surroundings.
Despite the small battery capacity of 1600 mAh, the autonomy of the iPhone SE is noticeably higher than devices on the Android platform.
Summarizing
Unfortunately, almost all of the above compact models are entry-level. An exception can be made only for the "apple" gadget, where the manufacturer not only created a device that is compact in all respects, but also provided it with a powerful and high-performance filling. Of course, Apple's price tags have never been democratic, but the owner, at least, was sure that the performance of the device was very high level without a share of marriage and critical shortcomings.
The rest of the review participants can satisfy only those users who do not make serious claims to advanced functionality and do not work with "heavy" applications. Such devices are quite suitable for those who are just starting to get acquainted with mobile gadgets and wants to hold a relatively modern entry-level device. Fans of powerful hardware are unlikely to be interested in such devices, so it’s better for them to pass by.
Of course, you can find more or less compact smartphones with the best performance, but they all have a diagonal of more than 4.7 inches, and this is no longer our case.
It would seem that in 2015 you will not find devices with a display diagonal of up to 5 inches during the day with fire. Everyone wants a bigger shovel to limit themselves to buying one phablet instead of a bunch of smartphone + tablet. Economy in action, rationality. It was as if the hands had grown to the scale of the universe and everyone, without exception, managed to cope with such diagonals. But no! Even I became Miss Crashtest by pure chance - the first and only broken phone happened to me because you can't get used to 5.5 inches in a day and a half. But what if you are just one of those who need a phone that fits in their hand? We have chosen the best representatives of this class!
The last time we scoured the internet for a guide to miniature smartphones was in April 2014. Toz1k blogged stuff and the post went well. As we enter 2016, we will not only sum up by choosing the best modern compact, but we will also compile an updated guide to smaller diagonals. I will clarify that we decided to take devices in the category from 4 to 4.9 inclusive. 5 inches is already the norm.
Apple iPhone 6/6s
There's not even anything to talk about. This is one of the best devices in its class, if you have nothing against iOS. You will have to pay a lot, really a lot, but you will have an almost perfect device with a camera beyond all praise. The case when buying a phone is considered an investment, because they lose little in value over time. Therefore, buying the first one will cost you dearly, and then you will report a little bit and be updated. So if you plan to get something really cool, you will have to put aside all these “I want and prick” and buy or.
Motorola Moto E (2 Gen)
I asked for objective advice from an experienced “motor driver” Pozdnyakov. Anton said that it was better not to find it during the day with fire. Okay, look at this little one for yourself! It's only 4.5 inches, a ridiculous resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, Snapdragon processor 200/410 with 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal memory, but supports cards up to 32 GB. 2390 mAh battery. It is clear that this option is not suitable for a nerdy person, but if you are looking for a second phone or device for parents, the price of $ 150 is fully justified here.
Xiaomi Redmi 2
Hundreds of thousands of satisfied users can't be wrong. Redmi 2 fired with such force that even Twitter shook with enthusiastic responses. Its Prime version, in fact, practically does not differ from the “deuce”, except for the price of 15 bucks, so you can not worry and take cheap stuff (in the best sense of the word) even now. Unfortunately, the device did not reach us for the test, there is only one, but among my friends there were already three people who almost daily report on how smart is good. Diagonal 4.7 inches, HD resolution, Snapdragon 410, variations on 1GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal or 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM, 8 MP camera, two SIM cards and a 2200 mAh battery. Xiaomi has once again made a phone from the “Shut up and take my money” category, also in a compact body.
Samsung A3 (2016)
Samsung in 2014 produced so many compact smartphones that I failed on the first attempt to choose the best one. Samsung also claimed this title and a simpler device -. But the last one came out with a 2016 version, fresh, so I put it in the top in advance. 4.7-inch display with AMOLED matrix, density of 312 ppi, quad-core Exynos 7580 running at 1.5 GHz with 1.5 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory and a 2300 mAh battery. But the most important thing is a beautiful sexy case made of glass and metal! The device itself has not yet reached our editorial office, but the price of $ 230 looks attractive.
Sony Compact
This line from Sony seems to many even more interesting than the full-length flagships. If the latter come out year after year in the same design, with iron, like everyone else, but due to the price they are not very competitive on the market, then Compacts stand out with an interesting ratio of form factor and characteristics. What's more, they can work underwater! The prices for them are also exorbitant, but among the competitors (of which there are not many), Sony's compacts are distinguished by the fact that they are not stripped-down versions of flagships. Each device in this series is also a flagship, just smaller. We had several such compacts on the test: , Z5 Compact (coming soon).
Sony Xperia M2
Yes, the second phone from Sony, but these Japanese definitely know something about the manufacture of manyuks. In addition to the fact that you can buy a miniature floating flagship, Sony has created for those who do not need the most stuffing in a compact package. Here the filling is simpler, a 4.8-inch display with a low resolution and an excellent 2300 mAh battery, which can also be dipped. This little thing costs much less than the current compacts, but it cannot be said that it has completely lost its relevance. For those who need a smartphone as a smartphone, and not a replacement for the entire fleet of gadgets, this is a great thing.
Outcome
The most acute question, which, rather, from the category of “toad crushes” and psychological adaptation. When choosing between a compact and full-sized flagship, people look at the difference in price. And it is usually minimal - from the strength of 100 bucks. And this is what works: “Why should I pay $700 for a compact when a full-size flagship costs $750?”. And the man didn’t even need these 5.5 inches, but the “toad presses”! If you are not one of those - well done, I praise, but the vast majority will ask themselves: “Is it now also for me to buy a tablet for a small phone?”, And the choice will be obvious.
If you know for sure that you want a compact device, but do not fit into the budget, I shoveled the Internet here, and in China there were three cars of variants of devices with a diagonal from 4 to 5 at a price of up to 3 thousand hryvnias. They did not get into our top for the reason that they definitely cannot be called the best. They have rather weak hardware and a screen with a resolution of 800 by 480, for example. It seems to me that the fact is that manufacturers are chasing trends, and smaller phones are somewhat condescending. If two years ago everyone calmly used a smartphone with a diagonal of up to 5 inches, now they are either Old Believers, or those who need a smart phone for calls, or a new generation of rethinkers who are already moving away from large displays. The third will fork out, and the first and second do not need much. That's what we get.
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