• The best mid-range Samsung Galaxy smartphones


    The South Korean brand Samsung has for many years firmly held its position as one of the leaders in the smartphone market, and other equipment in general. His new products are always expected, their release is accompanied by unprecedented excitement, and the popularity and number of copies sold break records. To the envy of its competitors, Samsung amazes everyone with its technological innovations. Of course, flagship models conquer mainly the high price segment, but the company tries to satisfy the maximum number of buyers and occupy all market niches, and therefore also offers excellent mid-price smartphones and even budget options. The company has a truly huge army of fans, and there are more and more of them every day. Samsung is an excellent price-quality ratio, powerful hardware, amazing cameras (one of the best, if not the best in their price categories among smartphones), and a stylish and recognizable corporate design. The Koreans were the ones who introduced the fashion for devices with large screens, phablets, as they are commonly called. They were the first to make the display rounded and were the first to do many other things. Therefore, it is not surprising that our “Rating of the best Samsung smartphones” was compiled, because the variety of their devices is really great and the choice is not so easy to make. The list of the best included the most popular new products of this year, which received the maximum number of positive reviews from users. Here are the best representatives of all price categories, so that everyone can choose a phone according to required characteristics and in your wallet. The rating included both compact gadgets and the now fashionable tablet phones, because both have fans. Balanced models, with excellent cameras, top processors, good battery life and many original features - you can get lost among them, but not with our rating. All the pros and cons, possible versions and detailed description are designed to help you decide the best option to get maximum pleasure from your purchase or just keep up to date with all the technological innovations in the market. Here are seven of the most functional, interesting, reliable devices, good on all fronts, but each has a twist, be it: interesting design, stylus, unique screen, better autonomy, impressive memory or a camera like a DSLR. What exactly will you choose?

    Samsung Galaxy S7

    This flagship undoubtedly leads the best Samsung smartphones in this year's Galaxy lineup. It provides its user with everything necessary and even a little more. Why do you need a phone in the first place? Of course, for communication, the device has no complaints in this regard; all standards, including 4G, LTE and many others, are available to the subscriber. Signal reception is excellent. And, importantly, the device has two radio modules, so you can use the communication services of several operators, which is incredibly important in our time. Next, the smartphone should be convenient and stylish. Here Samsung, as always, is at its best. Protected from dust and moisture thanks to IP68, the case is made of glass and aluminum, in a proprietary design. Diagonal Super AMOLED-Display with QHD resolution is 5.1 inches, it is the most convenient to use big screen on at the moment. Today, a smartphone is much more than just a dialer. This is a pocket computer, a camera, a player, a calculator, a flashlight and many other miscellaneous things in one bottle. Therefore, the device can and should be very productive. 8-core hardware platform with Exynos 8890 chipset and clock frequency 1.8 GHz, as well as a MALI T8 MP12 video processor and 4 gigabytes RAM is one of the best and most powerful “fillings” among smartphones at the moment. Any games, movies, videos, surfing the Internet and a bunch of applications will not be a problem for such hardware. Samsung Galaxy smartphones have always been famous for their cameras, and naturally, the company’s top flagship has not lost face. New technology Dual pixel made the main 12 megapixel super camera with optical stabilization and f1.7 aperture optics even more amazing. Of course, the 5 MP front camera is also good and will provide social networks with your best selfies. This smartphone can be called ideal.

    Samsung S6 EDGE

    Any person will always recognize at first glance the device of one of the world market leaders, the Korean manufacturer Samsung; smartphones of this brand are distinguished by their proprietary design and the unchanged touch-mechanical button under the screen. Koreans not only keep up with the times, moving away from plastic cases, they set fashion, such as this device. The S6 EDGE received a new design feature - a screen curved on both sides. The solution turned out to be very successful and stylish; the smartphone stands out from hundreds of competitors. Naturally, the only materials in the case are glass and metal. In addition to its eye-catching design, this premium gadget has a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED screen with a mind-blowing resolution of 2560x1440 pixels and a density of 576 PPI. Its curved edges are not just made for beauty; the user will have a whole range of settings, and he can customize their functionality for himself: alerts, night clocks, information flow and many other useful things. The internal component is in no way inferior to the external one; the proprietary Samsung Exynos 7420 chipset with eight cores is responsible for excellent performance, and the Mali-T760 MP8 is responsible for video. It has more than 3 GB of RAM, and you can choose flash memory at your discretion; there are 32, 64 and 128 GB versions on sale. The main 16MP camera of the flagship has a module from Sony and optical stabilization. You don’t have to worry about good selfies either, the front 5MP is more than enough. The new product also has new feature: support Payment system Samsung Pay. The smartphone is beautiful, whatever one may say, I just wish the battery was more capacious, but 2600 mAh is enough for a day active use, and this is already a familiar level of autonomy. As a result, despite the high price, the Samsung smartphone has once again conquered the market.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5

    Phablets are slowly but surely replacing tablets from the market, at least with a small diagonal. And the Note line is completely positioned as business devices and has practically no competitors on the market. New model in this series was incredibly anticipated, and although it didn’t make a splash, since the previous hero of our rating with rounded glass was released almost simultaneously, it still had its customers Galaxy Note 5 completely satisfied. Unlike the S6 EDGE, the designers in this model rounded not the front, but the rear model. And this decision was 100% justified, since the body ended up being more ergonomic and fits very comfortably in the hand, despite the screen diagonal of 5.7 inches. Speaking of the screen, it occupies as much as 75% of the total area of ​​the device, has minimal frames and can definitely be considered ideal. IN lately All Samsung smartphones  Galaxy boasts a Super AMOLED display, but in this case the user gets a gorgeous Quad HD resolution with 518 ppi. Somewhere under the screen is the heart of the device - Samsung processor Exynos 7420 (8 cores), video accelerator - Mali-T760 MP8 and as much as 4GB of RAM. Alas, the manufacturer did not present a version with 128 GB flash memory, only 32 and 64 GB, which is a little disappointing, given that there is no microSD slot here. But there is a truly standard 16 megapixel camera with dual flash and optical stabilization, which produces the most natural color reproduction, a clear picture with a minimum of noise. With a battery capacity of 3000 mAh, the smartphone has the bonus of fast wireless charging. But the most important distinctive feature and “trick” of the Note line is the presence of a stylus with enormous capabilities, and it is impossible to forget or lose it; the device will vibrate if the stylus is not nearby.

    SamsungGalaxy A8

    If all previous Samsung smartphones, all models, prices, photos presented above in our rating, belonged to the top segment, then what follows are devices that are more affordable, and therefore more in demand, because they are in the middle price category. And this category opens with another tablet phone, the main one in the “A” series. The ultra-thin stylish metal body, most of which is occupied by a stunning 5.7-inch diagonal Super AMOLED screen, certainly looks very stylish. Under the screen, like all other models of this popular Korean company, there is a touch-mechanical button with a built-in fingerprint scanner. It works almost at lightning speed. In terms of hardware, the smartphone is also very fast. If flagships are “stuffed” with their own Exynos chipsets, then the “A” line was decided to install Qualcomm Snapdragon, but its performance is also famous; the 8 cores of this engine will easily handle all everyday tasks, heavy games and a lot of applications. The video processor costs Adreno 405, RAM – 2GB, and internal memory – 32 GB, and in this version the middle segment is ahead of some flagships, because the memory can be expanded using a card, and even a second SIM card can be installed. The cameras here are certainly not top-end, but very decent, outperforming most of their competitors, 16MP main and 5MP front. By the way, music lovers will be delighted, the smartphone has excellent sound transmission into the headphones, and it is also perfectly audible in your pocket - as a result, there are no complaints about the audio part. Despite the very thin body, the device was equipped with a fairly capacious 3050 mAh battery. Naturally, the new product supports all modern communication standards, such as 4G, LTE, and work with satellites (GLONASS).

    Samsung Galaxy A7

    This is perhaps the most popular smartphone Samsung Galaxy 2016, due to the price-quality ratio. Of course, you shouldn’t compare it with the flagship S6, for example, although they look like twins, but the A7 definitely stands out among its competitors. This little brother of the A8 is indeed smaller, but not by much, with a diagonal of 5.5 inches. The front and back panels are made of glass, and this beauty is framed by metal sides. The solution is stylish, but not very practical, so it is better to put the gadget in a case. In general, the design is recognizable, Samsung, in the touch-mechanical button there is a fast and responsive fingerprint scanner. Koreans almost never have any complaints about screens; the AMOLED matrix is ​​a truly excellent solution, it gives correct color rendition, a bright and rich picture, there are practically no frames on the sides of the display. It is protected by 4th generation Gorilla Glass. The device comes pre-installed with Android 5.1 with an interesting and attractive skin. Any games and videos will not be a problem with the 8-core Samsung Exynos 7580 and 3 gigabytes of RAM. But the built-in memory is only 16 GB, but if you sacrifice the slot for the second SIM card, you can get up to 128 GB, thanks to microSD. The A7’s camera, although 13 megapixels, has optical stabilization, photographs in daylight are simply excellent, but indoors or at night there is minor noise, but for its price segment it is incomparable. Like the battery capacity, 3300 mAh is really great for such a screen. With not too active loading, it will last 2-3 days without an outlet, and this is already an achievement. The sound part is also at the flagship level, the sound transmission in the headphones is clear and realistic, the speakers are loud, without wheezing. The smartphone is practically without flaws, it is not surprising that it is liked and affordable by so many.

    Samsung Galaxy A5

    In 2016, Samsung never ceased to delight the public with new products. And even though some of them had practically no differences from other models, nevertheless, they were simply given for choice. This rating hero continues the “A” line of three gadgets updated in 2016 Samsung Galaxy, the smartphone is the “golden mean” and deserves its number “5”. Externally, it is difficult to distinguish it from many other Samsungs, especially from its brother A7; its diagonal is only 0.3 inches smaller, and is 5.2. It is also covered with 2.5D glass on both sides and framed with metal. There is also a Home button with a fingerprint scanner, and a hybrid slot (you have to choose between memory and a second SIM). As always, the high-quality Full HD display is equipped with a Super AMOLED matrix that is distinctive for Samsung. The oleophobic coating is very good, which is important for a glass phone. And the hardware platform here is without any special changes, Android 5.1 Lollipop is equipped with the proprietary TouchWiz shell, the chipset is Exynos 7580 (8 cores, 1.6 GHz), and the Mali-T720 graphics accelerator. With 16 GB of flash memory, the device has only 2 GB of RAM, unlike the A7, which has 3. But to the average user this difference will be almost unnoticeable. No freezes, slowdowns or other problems were noticed in its operation. The cameras are good, as always from Samsung: the main camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels, has an LED flash, autofocus, optical image stabilization and different settings modes. The gadget's autonomy is worthy of its 5.2-inch screen: without heavy games, but in active mode, the smartphone will work for a day without any complaints. I can't help but rejoice at the function fast charging. In terms of communications, everything is good: all standards, high-speed LTE, work with satellites, GLONASS. Everything you need in everyday life and even a little more can be provided by this device, pleasant in all respects.

    Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016)

    The compact junior version of the “A” line with the number 3 came out with a screen diagonal of 4.7 inches. Of course, it is not suitable for tablet phone lovers, but it will be appreciated by those who prefer small devices. But the younger brother of the A-family, despite the very affordable price, still has the same flagship characteristics. Business people who prefer compactness will appreciate the presence of two SIM cards, a strict design and a stylish glass-metal body from Samsung. This year’s smartphones all sport a Super AMOLED matrix, and this one is no exception. The company is famous for its excellent screens, so it's worth moving on to other interesting details. Although this device is small, they did not spare a powerful processor for it: 4 cores of Samsung Exynos 7580 will ensure stable and uninterrupted operation of the smart phone in business and everyday life. Yes, 1.5 GB of RAM will not please gamers, but it was not created for them, and for other functions this is more than enough. This version has 16 GB of memory, but if desired, it can be increased to 64 GB, while giving up dreams of two telecom operators. Alas, the hybrid slot is a fashionable “trick” and the scourge of many modern gadgets. But the company took care of its users here too, providing them with 100 GB per cloud storage SkyDrive from Microsoft. The convenient and beautiful TouchWiz shell makes Android 5.1.1 literally unrecognizable, but the phone only benefits from this. The smartphone takes clear, good colorful pictures and is stable good video thanks to the 13MP camera, and wonderful selfies thanks to the 5MP front camera. Communication work is not satisfactory, as is autonomy, and even if potential buyers are not afraid of the 2300 mAh figure, the device consumes energy reasonably. In summary: the smartphone looks much more expensive than it costs, its hardware is quite decent, and its performance is balanced and optimized.

    Samsung Galaxy J7 SM-J700F/DS

    From the middle price segment to the “budget” option. Yes, the final hero of our rating of the best smartphones from Samsung is one of the most popular and affordable new products of 2016. It would be more accurate to say that this is also an updated version, like the entire Galaxy A line of 2015 devices. But the company took into account all the complaints of users and pleased them with updated favorite gadgets. The Samsung Galaxy J7 smartphone differed from its 2015 “ancestor” by improved assembly and quality of materials, as well as an aluminum frame throughout the body. The back panel remains plastic, but now it is matte, made to look like brushed metal. As for the overall design, here, as always, is the signature style of the Korean company, which does not go unrecognized. And I am immensely glad that, according to the good old tradition, there are still two separate slots for SIM cards and for a memory card. But the screen of the J7 will be worse than that of all previous models in our rating. Unfortunately, the “budget” nature of the model takes its toll. The 5.5-inch HD display is not a breakthrough of the year, but even here they did not skimp on the AMOLED matrix, which ensured rich color reproduction and brightness, and not the most high density pixels in this case is noticeable only to sophisticated people. The 13 MP camera is quite good for this price category, but without any special frills, there are different modes and settings. It also produces very decent Full HD video. The front one got a resolution of 5MP. But the hardware of the smartphone is not at all budget: 8 cores of the Exynos 7870 chipset, a Mali-T830 MP2 video card, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory are good indicators of the mid-range segment. One of the main advantages of the device is its autonomy. Not the most remarkable indicator of 3300 mAh, but thanks to the tandem with an energy-efficient processor, the indicators battery life outperforms devices with battery ratings of 4000 and 5000 mAh. He is very durable.

    The South Korean company Samsung is known throughout the world. They are the best manufacturers smartphones, tablets, TVs and laptops on the market. Their direct competitor Apple company, periodically takes away the laurels of the best smartphone seller, but this does not stop Samsung from constantly surprising us with new developments and cool features in new smartphones. We have compiled ranking of the best Samsung smartphones 2017 - 2016, indicated prices for all phones, the entire catalog with photos and divided into categories. To make it easier for our readers to choose a new smartphone from the South Korean brand, the entire rating is divided into subcategories: flagship models, for business, with a good camera, stylish, middle class and inexpensive models. This way you get a complete picture and the opportunity to find out which smartphone Samsung is better buy based on requirements and financial capabilities. , .

    Samsung flagship smartphone

    In the updated Samsung versions Galaxy S7 Edge 2017, the manufacturer focused on design aspects. The flagship smartphone has a more streamlined and narrow shape, which is reflected in the width of the screen; it is narrower than that of the previous generation model. The best smartphone Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with 32 GB memory causes mixed impressions. From a visual point of view, it is beautiful, but from a practical point of view, the changes have made it less comfortable. The thin body and narrow walls constantly strive to slip out of your hand. Reviews from experts say a lot about this problem.

    On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge offers better value for money. Excellent functionality and pleasant style have made the model the best-selling in the line of Samsung smartphones. The case is not afraid of moisture and dust; the manufacturer assembled the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge according to IP68 standards, which indicates reliable protection all internal elements. The new product differs from the previous generation by an additional slot for a memory card. Overall, the best smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, offers excellent value for money. Excellent design and quality workmanship, this can be seen from the photo of the model in the catalogue. If you are ready to spend 45,000 rubles on a phone, then feel free to buy the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

    Pros:

    • Excellent display with clear images;
    • High functionality;
    • Protection from moisture and dust.

    Cons:

    • Non-removable battery;
    • High price.

    The best Samsung smartphone for business people

    The best Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos smartphone is suitable for business people who are constantly at work. The wide screen allows you to conveniently check email, surf the Internet, read documents and make spreadsheets. The additional stylus increases the attractiveness of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos in the eyes of businessmen. The stylus allows you to write letters, process documents and enter data. From Samsung updates The Galaxy Note 5 Duos features a redesigned stylus and the ability to interact between a smartphone and a stylus. Now the phone responds faster to commands and better recognizes the movement of the stylus. When you remove the pen, the smartphone automatically opens the recording application. On the one hand, this is very convenient; you don’t need to waste time launching the application; on the other hand, if you wanted to use the stylus for another option, you will have to close the notepad first.

    In reviews and professional reviews, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos is called the best smartphone for business from the Samsung model line. Good value price-quality and functionality.

    Pros:

    Cons:

    • No additional memory card slot;
    • The case cannot be disassembled. Any repairs will have to be carried out by a service center.

    Samsung creates an impressive line of smartphones, and updates all models every year. One of the manufacturer’s tricks is to gradually transfer the innovative functionality of flagship smartphones to cheaper smartphones. This year, the Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F smartphone received a fingerprint scanner, which was equipped with all premium models from the premium class. The best smartphone Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F has a bright and memorable body design, excellent functionality and an affordable price. The price of the Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F sets it apart from its competitors. The fingerprint scanner performs two roles, protects your data, and allows you to make purchases using Samsung service Pay, which is actively gaining momentum around the world, including Russia.

    Among the new options of the best smartphone Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F, protection of internal elements from dust and moisture stands out. Now, briefly immersing a smartphone in water will not affect its operation in any way. Updated version increased the amount of RAM to two gigabytes, which made it possible to reduce the response time of programs to user commands and improve the playback of heavy toys and applications. Overall, Samsung Galaxy A3 SM-A320F good smartphone with wide functionality, whose price creates a buzz around it.

    Pros:

    • High-quality assembly and quality materials;
    • Fingerprint scanner;
    • Samsung Pay support.

    Cons:

    • The slot for SIM card and memory card are combined.

    The best Samsung smartphone with a good camera

    1. The best Samsung smartphone with a good camera 2017 - 2016 photo catalog: Samsung Galaxy S7 32 Gb - Price 40,000 rubles.

    The best smartphone Samsung Galaxy S7 with a good camera in its price range. The model has never caused any complaints about the quality of shooting, but apparently the manufacturer decided that this was not enough and improved the camera on the new generation Samsung Galaxy S7. The main camera of the smartphone offers us 24 megapixels with excellent frame focusing. Unlike competitors and cheaper Samsung smartphones, Galaxy model The S7 with a good camera showed excellent shooting results in poor visibility conditions.

    Due to small changes in the matrix and functionality, the company managed to create the best Samsung smartphone with a good camera. The Samsung Galaxy S7 is worth your consideration if you want to take a lot of photos for social media.

    Pros:

    • Excellent body ergonomics;
    • High-quality execution;
    • Good camera;
    • Protection from moisture and dust.

    Cons:

    • The battery is not removable;
    • No radio.

    The best fashion smartphone Samsung

    In terms of design and dimensions, the new generation of Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A520F smartphones has not changed at all. But as for functionality and technical characteristics, the best smartphone Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A520F can boast of more powerful hardware. I won’t bore you with technical details, but let’s just say that the Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A520F received a more productive platform, a 16 megapixel front camera instead of a 5 megapixel one, increased memory capacity and protection from dust and moisture.

    Among the real advantages of the best smartphone Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A520F in the fashion line, it is worth highlighting the additional slot for a memory card. It allows you to expand your phone's memory. This is the moment that can attract potential buyers. The location of the speaker has changed. If all previous generation Samsung models have a speaker on back cover, the Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A520F smartphone received a speaker on the side edge. Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A520F is a good smartphone, both in terms of functionality and price-quality ratio.

    Pros:

    • Attractive and stylish design;
    • Powerful and productive filling;
    • Excellent front camera;
    • Protection from moisture and dust.

    Cons:

    • The price has increased;
    • The battery cannot be removed.

    Take a close look at the Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A510F smartphone. It is an ideal offer for those who value stylish design, quality workmanship and impressive technical characteristics at an affordable price. The best smartphone Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A510F outperforms all Chinese competitors and shows excellent sales results. It is sales that characterize a smartphone as popular model among consumers.

    The wide screen of the Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A510F smartphone allows you to comfortably view documents, play games, watch movies, read a book, chat social networks. The best smartphone Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A510F, according to affordable price, a good purchase for any consumer.

    Pros:

    • Elegant design;
    • Quality materials;
    • Decent filling according to technical parameters.

    Cons:

    • Non-removable battery.

    The South Korean company Samsung is trying with all its might to maintain its leading position in the smartphone market. The manufacturer is doing everything possible to attract new customers. The entire Samsung model line receives an attractive design and decent technical content. The best smartphone Samsung Galaxy A7 has an elegant appearance. According to consumer reviews, the female half of buyers liked it.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 pleasantly surprised us with its improved technical properties and increased memory capacity. Overall, it is the best Samsung smartphone in the popular model line, with a good price-quality ratio.

    Pros:

    • Beautiful;
    • There is a fingerprint scanner;
    • Camera with optical stabilization.

    Cons:

    • Non-removable battery.

    In 2017, Samsung updated the entire model line of its smartphones. The updates affected not only the design, but also technical capabilities all devices, including low-cost smartphones. Best inexpensive smartphone Samsung Galaxy A3 also received a number of updates that are worth paying attention to. The characteristics of the smartphone have increased, now it responds faster to all commands and copes with heavy applications and game graphics.

    Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A3 is the best smartphone in the budget category, with a nice design and a decent level of hardware.

    Pros:

    • Value for money;
    • Quality materials;
    • Reliable performance;
    • Good technical characteristics.

    Cons:

    • Combined slot for memory card and SIM cards.

    The best mid-range Samsung smartphones

    Samsung Galaxy C5 is the best inexpensive smartphone around model line. Metal housing protects internal parts from damage, plus it fits comfortably in the hand. It is worth noting that in addition to the metal body, the Samsung Galaxy C5 is capable of surprising others useful options. By technical specifications The Samsung Galaxy C5 smartphone is far from flagship models, but it will easily allow you to perform everyday tasks. Chat on social networks, listen to music, install applications, and so on. The best inexpensive smartphone Samsung Galaxy C5 is already on sale. We advise you to go to the company's Samsung store and really learn something new.

    Pros:

    • Attractive price;
    • Good price-quality ratio;
    • Bright and clear display.

    Cons:

    • Does not work in all LTE network bands.

    The best inexpensive smartphone Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J510F/DS impresses with its high-quality screen and stylish design. The smartphone will suit buyers who are looking for reliable phone with good performance for communicating on social networks and surfing the Internet. In all other respects, the Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J510F/DS is weak and will not hold up powerful games. On heavy applications there is a sense of slowdown and delay in commands.

    Pros:

    Cons:

    • No event indicator;
    • Buttons are not backlit.

    Which Samsung smartphone is better to buy?

    When choosing a Samsung smartphone, just like any other phone, you should rely on your financial capabilities and needs. It is best to buy a Samsung smartphone of the flagship model; there will be no problems with it and they have enough technical capabilities. But if you have a limited budget, then you can rely on any price; all Samsung smartphones are decent and productive.

    Samsung smartphones have gained great popularity in Russian market, thanks to the wide variety of communication devices and decent quality. But from all the large assortment presented in stores, it is very difficult to decide which model deserves the title of best. To help the user make a choice, we have collected in this review best Samsung smartphones, which are in different price categories - from 12,000 to 40,000 rubles.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) S.M.— J510 F/ D.S. opens the top ten best Samsung phones. The device belongs to the middle class models and is not designed for high performance, That's why modern games he's unlikely to pull it off. The advantages of the device are its all-metal casing, which protects it from serious damage in the event of an accidental fall. The model has an excellent built-in camera that will allow you to take decent, clear pictures. The display provides immediate access to all important information: From battery charge status to security system status.


    Samsung Galaxy C5 in a thin metal case refers to devices designed for the average buyer. The device has quite a decent filling inside and is equipped with a high-quality 8-megapixel selfie camera. The display of the device has a high resolution, resulting in a bright and clear picture. It is quite suitable for solving everyday tasks and not very demanding games. The disadvantage of the model is the not very capacious battery (2600 mAh). The smartphone is designed to use 2 SIM cards. The device runs on the Android 6.0 operating system.

    Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) - one of best models Middle class Samsung in a metal case. The A3 has a display with good resolution, which allows you to display a fairly clear and realistic picture. The main camera is rated at 13 megapixels, which is not bad for such a device, and the front camera is 5 MP. Again, the disadvantage of the gadget, like many Samsung models in this price category, is the weak battery, the capacity of which is only 2300 mAh, but this is quite enough for playing games in active mode for 2-3 hours and watching videos for 6-7 hours.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) - the flagship model in its price category from Samsung. The device is made in a traditional metal case and is available in three colors - black, gold and white. The device is equipped with a noise reduction system, which is very convenient if you receive an important call on your phone and you are in a very noisy place. The smartphone has good resolution screen, which provides a very clear and realistic image. Battery Unlike previous models, this one is more powerful; its capacity is 3300 mAh, which is quite tolerable.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) S.M.— A510 F can be safely attributed to the flagship smartphones of Samsung. The device has a fairly high-quality and balanced filling. The model has a fingerprint sensor and is designed for 2 SIM cards, like many phones from this company. The device has a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera, which allow you to do more than nice pictures, both during the day and at night. The battery has a capacity of 2900 mAh, which is not very much for a model in the price category of over 20,000 rubles. This capacity is enough to watch videos for up to 14 hours and for calls up to 16 hours.

    Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge - flagship smartphone from Samsung, which received curved screen with 5.5 inch resolution. Inside, the model is filled with excellent hardware, providing quite a wide range of capabilities and rich functionality. The phone has service support mobile payments. The flagship is completely waterproof and has powerful battery 3600 mAh, the capacity of which is enough for 2 days of use in active mode. The battery can be fully charged in approximately 60 minutes. The device would be ideal in all respects, if not for its price, which exceeds 40,000 rubles.

    Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) S.M.— A520 F- one of the best Samsung models, located in the middle price segment. The smartphone body is made of aluminum and glass. The device is equipped with high-quality filling, which gives good speed and high performance. The super high-resolution screen produces excellent images on the 5.2-inch display. The device has support for all modern LTE communications and is equipped with a good capacity battery (3000 mAh). The main camera is 16 MP. The device is equipped operating system Android 6.1. At its cost, which is in the range of 23-25 ​​thousand, the smartphone is almost ideal.

    Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) S.M.— A320 F recognized as one of best Samsung this year. The flagship is available in four colors (black, gold, pink, blue) and looks very presentable. It has a waterproof casing that provides protection from water for 30 minutes when the device is located at a depth of one and a half meters. The device differs from other flagships in its compact size and relatively light weight (138 grams). The smartphone display shows quite nice picture on a 4.7-inch display.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos- premium smartphone from the manufacturer Samsung7. The device has a large 5.7-inch high-resolution screen. In addition, the model boasts great camera with high-aperture optics with a stabilizer and a 16-megapixel sensor that allows you to shoot video in 4K resolution. The battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh, which allows the phone to be in working mode for up to 28 hours during a conversation. Iron provided powerful processor, allowing you to perform not only everyday tasks, but also install modern applications with high demands.

    Samsung Galaxy S7 - flagship, recognized the best phone for 2017 from Samsung. The premium model, which cannot be called cheap (costs about 40,000 rubles), has compact dimensions and a stylish design. The 5.1 inch screen produces a very realistic and bright picture, thanks to high resolution. High-quality filling provides excellent performance and speed. Powerful battery(3000 mAh), decent camera (main – 12 MP, front – 5 MP), water resistance, good sound - this is just a small list of the advantages of this model, which you will definitely fall in love with.

    Even though mobile phone or a smartphone is a thing that is chosen purely individually - thanks to the opinions of experts and reviews of the first owners of these devices, it is not difficult to rank the models according to the degree of attractiveness for the average user. And so, we present to your attention the rating of the best Samsung smartphones in 2016, based on both image and purely user characteristics.

    This smartphone ranks last in the attractiveness rating, although it is far from the last step in terms of sales and desirability for users, as evidenced by reviews and statistics of the model. This - budget phone, however, it may suit all the characteristics of many users:

    The model supports basic wireless protocols and is equipped GPS system. The phone can easily be classified as a workhorse, since it is reliable, provides any necessary functionality for those who want to buy a phone for making calls and simple entertainment, for example, when waiting in line or traveling on the subway. Galaxy Prime- a smartphone with two SIM cards, it is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh, which, given its functionality, is enough for very long work. An 8-megapixel camera with auto-focus is a nice addition that allows the smartphone to move out of the “budget” category. The case is classic, without any special frills. General conclusion: a model designed for fairly conservative people, inexpensive and quality smartphone, providing good set functions and indicators for its cost. Any forum where device models that are optimal in terms of price and quality can be discussed about this.


    A more “advanced” gadget for entertainment lovers. First of all, the model is interesting due to the presence of support for 4G networks and more powerful hardware in combination with AMOLED screen. This - reliable smartphone, however, not offering maximum convenience for those who are deciding which device to choose for making calls - since 2 SIM cards work in alternating mode, which is somewhat inconvenient. And frankly speaking, this is the biggest disadvantage of the Samsung model, since even frankly budget models Today they offer simultaneous functioning of SIM modules. Although this option significantly saves battery power.

    Other characteristics of the device are as follows:

    • 5″ AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels;
    • 4-core processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz;
    • 4G LTE, LTE-A, 3G and support for all wireless protocols;
    • USB, HDMI interfaces.

    Overall assessment - a fairly inexpensive, reliable, moderately productive smartphone, interesting for those people who are looking for the best balance of price and functionality, but prefer entertainment. And the device can provide this opportunity. Although the gadget is equipped with a 2300 mAh battery that is quite small by today’s standards, the presence of USB-HDMI outputs, a 13 MP camera with flash and high-speed 4G connection makes it very attractive, first of all, for fans of surfing, clips, photographs and other similar things. entertainment.


    The next model on the way to the top of the 2016 smartphone rating from Samsung is the Galaxy A8. There are even more opportunities for those who buy a device for entertainment. It can even be called the best, since it offers a fairly reasonable price for the existing hardware. Its most attractive characteristics are:

    • display – AMOLED 5.7″ with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels;
    • camera improved to 16 MP;
    • 16 GB RAM;
    • support for 2 SIM cards.

    It should be immediately noted; A8 is interesting because it is a model with big battery at 3050 mAh. But you shouldn’t expect a dramatic increase in battery life from it - the device with a large screen is equipped with a mid-range processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, which is not so good at balancing energy consumption with different modes loads. But 8 CPU cores and a video accelerator - Adreno 405 give a very good performance increase in modern games.

    Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F

    The third and fourth positions in the ranking are occupied by the Galaxy S6 SM-G920F and Galaxy S7. Only the consumer can separate these flagships from Samsung. And although the retail price of the S7 line is much higher, the smartphone does not offer anything new or radically more interesting. Rather, it will be preferred by people who value greater autonomy due to a larger battery capacity and, of course, IP68 class protection from moisture and dust. The main characteristics of the devices are as follows:


    • Video accelerator Mali-T760 MP8;
    • RAM 3 GB;
    • Internal storage is 32 GB, there is no slot for memory cards.
    • battery 2550 mAh;
    • 16 MP camera with LED flash and optical stabilization functionality.

    The smartphone, included in the top 10 rating of 2016, supports one nano-SIM SIM card, is made in an aluminum case, and is equipped with infrared port, supports LTE, Lte-A and works under Android control 6.0 Marshmallow.

    Samsung Galaxy S7


    • display 5.1″ with a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels;
    • processor – Exynos 7420, 8 cores, load sharing, 2 pipelines of 4 cores each at different frequencies;
    • RAM 4 GB;
    • internal storage 32 GB with the ability to use memory cards up to 200 GB;
    • battery 3000 mAh;
    • 12 MP camera with LED flash;
    • IP68 water and dust protection.

    As you can see, being one of the top five in the ranking of top devices of 2016, the Galaxy S7 offers few cardinal advantages over its closest competitor. That’s why they are placed side by side without clearly declaring superiority. specific model. Both devices can be characterized as a powerful hardware complex built on the same type of processor. However, each model offers the user its own advantages, which makes them almost equal, but attractive to different target groups of consumers.

    The first and second places in our ranking of TOP devices of 2016 are occupied by the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge + and Galaxy Note 5. To please the manufacturer, we will push the stylish and trendy Edge Plus to the first position, undeservedly displacing the leader Note 5.


    The model at the top represents a craving not so much for technical excellence, but for the number of innovations and unusual style solutions “per unit of case”. This is a really interesting device with a screen whose edges are curved and extend onto the sides of the body. At the same time, the manufacturer made sure that the model could be called a device with good sound- the speaker is located at the end of the lower part, so even the gadget lying on the table sounds very good and without distortion. The remaining hardware parameters are a claim to create a product that is better in all respects:

    • 5.7 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels;
    • 16 MP camera, flash, auto-focus, stabilization;
    • support for all wireless communication formats, 4G LTE, LTE-A, VolLTE protocols;
    • processor – Exynos 7420, 8 cores, load sharing, 2 pipelines of 4 cores each at different frequencies;
    • GPU Mali-T760 MP8;
    • RAM 4 GB;
    • storage – 32 GB;
    • battery 3000 mAh.

    But it is worth noting immediately the shortcomings of the device. There is no memory card slot, only one SIM card is supported. Therefore, the model was put in first place only thanks to its innovative screen and excellent performance indicators.

    To sweeten the pill, we note that the model can be called the leader in the rating of top devices of 2016 also because it is ideal for entertainment. Here are record image clarity of 515 pixels per inch, and the ability to shoot video with excellent quality, and a record 66 hours of music listening thanks to the use of proprietary Samsung processor technologies.


    A smartphone that can become an undisputed leader for some people. In today's ranking of TOP devices of 2016, the model is placed in 2nd place, since it loses to the S6 edge + in terms of image. Note 5 has a classic body, a rectangular display, and conventionally located control buttons. A reliable and incredibly productive device, by the way, built on exactly the same hardware platform as the S6 edge +. Note 5 will appeal to business and fairly conservative people, while at the same time offering everything that its fashionable brother does, but in a classic body shape. Separately, it is worth noting the convenient stylus, which expands functionality. It is also impossible not to note the same shortcomings inherent in the leader of the TOP devices rating of 2016 - the lack of a slot for memory cards, and support for only one SIM card.

    It's true that we are all simply fascinated by high-end smartphones. They get so much interesting features and features, they make many people line up outside stores, and of course we look forward to their release year after year. For example, some of these smartphones are the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy Note 6.

    However, not everyone needs or can afford a top-end device. It is in such cases that mid-range phones become a good replacement, and Samsung, the global smartphone maker, has a wide range of models.

    To simplify the search for a suitable mid-ranger from the South Korean giant, we have collected several interesting gadgets that you should get to know. Keep in mind that some of these phones are already available in Russia or will become available for purchase very soon.


    Retail price: from 24,790 rubles


    The new Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 is an excellent representative of the mid-range smartphones. The device has a thin metal body and a fingerprint scanner. Yes, its performance is not impressive, and the front camera is not something to brag about, but its cost is not that high. The smartphone is equipped with excellent Super AMOLED screen and a 3300 mAh battery, which is definitely good.

    The device runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop but is expected to be updated to Marshmallow with new version user interface TouchWiz.


    Retail price: 20,200 rubles


    Much like the Galaxy A7, but with a smaller 5.2-inch display, new Galaxy A5 is a fairly neat mid-segment gadget. In terms of performance, the device does not shine with speed, but it will not disappoint the owner either. It is worth noting that Samsung focused specifically on the design of the phone, and not on software. Its slim body is made of premium materials.

    This is still a very worthy offer. The Galaxy A5 has a decent camera and battery, but TouchWiz can easily ruin all of that. As with the Galaxy A7 (2016), this model will be updated to a more recent one Android versions with a more advanced TouchWiz shell.


    Retail price: from 16,350 rubles


    If you like the look of the Galaxy S6 but are on a tight budget, then you might want to look at the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016). This is a 4.7-inch phone with a stylish design, a good 4-core processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel camera and a 2300 mAh battery.


    Retail price: from 16,000 rubles


    Now the two-year-old flagship seems more like an ordinary middling product. Its specifications are not as outdated as they seem at first glance. It is equipped with a high-quality 5.1-inch Full HD screen, 4G, NFC, GPS and, of course, Glonass modules.

    Its design is not as stylish as the current ones Galaxy smartphones, but it has other advantages: a waterproof case, microSD support and a built-in IR port.


    Retail price: from 17,100 rubles


    The updated Galaxy J7 (2016) is the largest and most powerful smartphone in this line. It received a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, eight core processor with a clock frequency of 1.6 GHz (possibly Exynos 7870, but Samsung has not yet confirmed this). Front camera has a 5-megapixel sensor, and the main one is 13-megapixel, and both boast their own LED flashes. To the left of the rear camera is a speaker, not laser autofocus as you might think.

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