13 best Samsung smartphones

The South Korean company Samsung now produces the largest number of smartphones in the world. Their range is unusually wide. This manufacturer can offer both a top-end device, and a device from the mid-budget segment, and some very cheap model. How not to get lost in such a variety? Perhaps the best solution to the problem is to read our selection, consisting of the most popular devices made by Samsung. We tried to mention all the devices that have the least number of serious flaws. We can safely say that the purchase of any of the reviewed gadgets definitely will not disappoint.

Ranking of the best Samsung smartphones

Nomination a place Name of product price
Ranking of the best Samsung smartphones      1 Samsung Galaxy S9 + 128GB      41 480 ₽
     2 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 128GB      57 085 ₽
     3 Samsung Galaxy S8 + 128GB      38 900 ₽
     4 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 64GB      37 730
     5 Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB      26 590 ₽
     6 Samsung Galaxy A8 + SM-A730F / DS      20 490 ₽
     7 Samsung Galaxy A6 + 32GB      15 600 ₽
     8 Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro SM-J730G      15 930 ₽
     9 Samsung Galaxy C8 32GB      15 500 ₽
     10 Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB      12 990 ₽
     11 Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F      14 450 ₽
     12 Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 32GB      11 570 ₽
     13 Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)      7 290 ₽

Samsung Galaxy S9 + 128GB

Rating: 4.9

Samsung Galaxy S9 + 128GB

Top South Korean smartphone, the capabilities of which almost no one surpasses. The buyer of this device will be delighted with the dual camera with f / 1.5 aperture. Excellent shots are obtained even in low light conditions when competitors succumb. At the same time, the smartphone copes well with the definition of the subject, blurring the background, if portrait mode is selected. The manufacturer did not forget about optical stabilization, which allows to take a smoother video - hand shake will not affect it. By the way, the video here is written in 4K-resolution with a frequency of 30 frames / s. Well, or with a higher frequency, if you change the resolution to Full HD. You can find fault with the camera only about the lack of an optical zoom - South Koreans have planned experiments with it for the future.

The picture here is displayed on a gorgeous display, the diagonal of which is 6.2 inches. The resolution of 2960x1440 pixels made it possible to achieve a pixel density of 531 PPI. This means that individual pixels can only be viewed under a microscope! But the production technology looks more important. Traditionally, Samsung uses the AMOLED panel, with the result that the buyer is waiting for perfect black colors and low power consumption. The screen has an aspect ratio of 18.5: 9, which also plays a positive role for him - here it is convenient to work with several applications at the same time. Nothing bad can be said about the protective glass worthily experiencing falling and encounters with sharp objects. By the way, the display is able to work even under water, for which you should thank the special glue, which is under the case.

Inside this smartphone is the mass of all kinds of components. The eight-core proprietary processor has enormous computing power. Help him 6 GB of RAM. The smartphone has support for LTE-A category 18 - an incredibly fast internet connection is provided for you. The device is also able to work in Wi-Fi networks 802.11ac, this opportunity will be appreciated by the owners of new routers. Also among the wireless modules present here are Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and ANT +. The latter is useful to athletes who have a variety of measuring sensors.

Unlike cheaper smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S9 + is able to recognize not only the fingerprint, but also the iris. As a result, the level of protection here turned out as high as possible. Everything is in order and with the battery life.By the way, the battery capacity of 3500 mAh has the support of Quick Charge 2.0 fast charging technology.

Perhaps talk about this smartphone can be very long. The top-end smartphone, running Android 8.0, doesn’t have flaws. Its almost frameless design will surely please you, how delighted you will be from the other characteristics!


Virtues

  • Chic AMOLED display with very high resolution;
  • The functionality is provided by the latest version of the operating system;
  • Excellent dual camera with optical stabilization and f / 1.5 aperture;
  • 4K video is available;
  • A good 8-megapixel front-facing;
  • Great sound;
  • Built-in high-speed wireless modules;
  • Can be used as a bank card;
  • Very powerful processor;
  • Large amount of memory;
  • Long autonomous work;
  • Fingerprint and iris scanners are available.

disadvantages

  • Weight reaches 189 g;
  • Bixby button in our country is useless;
  • High price.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 128GB

Rating: 4.8

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 128GB

At one time, Galaxy Note became the progenitor of phablets. He proved that a large smartphone can be both convenient and popular. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is running Android 8.1. And there is no doubt that in 2024 an update in the form of a “nine” will come to it, if Google deigns to release this version. The diagonal of the display here is brought to 6.4 inches. At the same time, the side faces are almost completely eliminated, so the device lies quite comfortably in the hand. The screen was created using AMOLED technology, as a result, the color rendition and battery life is pleasantly pleasing. By the way, the display can be active in constant mode - that is, it displays the time and date. The screen resolution is 2960x1440 pixels. It also uses an aspect ratio of 18.5: 9. This can be annoying when watching videos (not in the dark, when the side black bars are not visible), but on such a display it is convenient to interact with two applications at the same time.

The most important feature of this model is the stylus. With it, you can quickly jot down a note, even on a locked screen! And now this accessory has a built-in battery. The battery is needed in order to use the stylus as a remote control - from now on, the system perceives pressing the button at a distance. That is, for example, by clicking on the button located on one of the faces of the stylus, you can take a photo or pause the video. Imagination is not amazing, but it’s better to have this function than to not.

Another distinguishing feature of the Galaxy Note 9 is the dual camera. Here the second lens is used not for blurring the background, but for double optical zoom. Wide-angle optics have a f / 1.5 aperture. Also here is an optical stabilization that allows you to make the shutter speed longer. Finally, it is impossible not to note the possibility of shooting video in 4K-resolution with a frequency of 60 frames / s - so far only a few smartphones are capable of that.

Otherwise, this is a typical flagship of the South Korean company Samsung. It supports almost all high-speed wireless standards. The operation of the device provides a powerful eight-core processor. Not forgotten, and a large amount of memory. Well, the battery capacity is up to 4000 mAh. You can also charge it wirelessly.

Virtues

  • Built-in scanners of the retina and fingerprint;
  • Implemented water protection;
  • There is a capacious battery with support for fast charging;
  • Adequate memory for most users;
  • Very powerful processor;
  • High-speed wireless networks are supported;
  • There is an NFC chip;
  • Wonderful dual camera offering optical zoom;
  • Capture 4K video with a high frame rate;
  • Good front camera;
  • Chic AMOLED display with high pixel density;
  • Installed a fresh version of the operating system;
  • Used smart stylus.

disadvantages

  • Weight is 201 g;
  • Sizes like not all;
  • Curved edges of the screen may glare in the sun.

Samsung Galaxy S8 + 128GB

Rating: 4.8

Samsung Galaxy S8 + 128GB

This flagship was released in the summer of 2017. However, do not think that its characteristics have become obsolete. Otherwise, the device would not be in our rating! This smartphone has a full water protection, corresponding to the class IP68. The job is provided by the Samsung Exynos 8895 processor. This is the top eight-core solution that can do any tasks. Also under the body of the gadget hiding 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent memory - this volume is sufficient for most buyers.

Most of the memory will be spent on photo and video. The fact is that the smartphone has an excellent 12-megapixel camera, supplemented by optical image stabilization. The aperture is open to a value of f / 1.7, which allows shooting even at dusk. If we talk about the video, it is written in 4K-resolution with a frequency of 30 frames / s.

The display here is used AMOLED-panel, which has a diagonal of 6.2 inches. It has curved edges, so the device does not take up much space in the palm of your hand. The screen can display the time and date in constant mode - organic LEDs spend the minimum amount of energy on it. The display resolution is 2960x1440 pixels. Well, the aspect ratio of 18.5: 9 allows you to simultaneously use a couple of applications without experiencing much discomfort.

Samsung Galaxy S8 + is one of the first smartphones to have Bluetooth 5.0. Also here are the LTE-A Cat modules. 16 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Access to all kinds of sensors by ANT + is available to the user. Not forgotten by the manufacturer and the NFC-chip, allowing you to replace your smartphone with a bank card. In short, with wireless modules everything is in order. As with everything else. In particular, the protection of personal data is provided not only by the fingerprint sensor, but also by the iris scanner. Well, the battery installed here has a capacity of 3500 mAh - there is enough energy for the whole day, unless you lose it in games.

Virtues

  • There are scanners of the iris and fingerprint;
  • Implemented water protection;
  • The battery has support for wireless and fast charging;
  • A very powerful processor is built in;
  • Large amount of memory;
  • High-speed wireless networks are supported;
  • There is an NFC chip;
  • A good rear camera that can shoot 4K video;
  • A good "frontalka";
  • Great AMOLED screen.

disadvantages

  • High price;
  • Slippery body;
  • Bixby button in our country is not used.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 64GB

Rating: 4.7

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 64GB

Wonderful South Korean phablet, complemented by a smart stylus. This device was announced in the fall of 2017, in connection with which its specifications are not a bit outdated. Its body is traditionally made of metal and glass. Of course, because of this, the smartphone is quite slippery. But at the expense of the glass back panel, wireless charging is implemented here. Also, the device supports fast charging, which is much more relevant among users. The capacity of the battery installed here reaches 3300 mAh. This is enough for a long time. For example, in the mode of listening to music, the device can last 72 hours.

The most energy-efficient component of the phablet in our rating is the LCD display. It was created by technology AMOLED. This means that displaying images involved organic LEDs. Due to the lack of a backlit layer, black colors are ideal. The screen diagonal installed here is 6.3 inches, and the resolution is 2960x1440 pixels. The aspect ratio, as you might guess, is 18.5: 9. It turns out that the smartphone is sharpened for work with several applications simultaneously.

The Galaxy Note line implies a smart stylus. Here he is also present. Of course, the built-in battery is not equipped here, so using it as a remote control will not work. However, even without this, the accessory features are more than enough. Most of all, it should appeal to art lovers.The fact is that the system determines a huge number of gradations of pressing, so you can adjust the thickness of the line by pressing the stylus.

Of course, there is also a full water protection here - if a smartphone falls into a bath, then nothing will happen to it. On the back of the device you can find a dual camera. It consists of 12-megapixel matrices, one of which is complemented by an optical stabilizer. The first lens here consists of wide-angle optics, under which is the f / 1.7 aperture. Well, at the expense of the second two-fold optical zoom. So you can shoot not only photos, but also videos, including in 4K-resolution.

Everything is in order with the smartphone and with the other specifications. It supports high-speed wireless standards, from LTE-A 16th category to Bluetooth 5.0 and even ANT +. Worthy installed here and the amount of memory. Although the 64 GB ROM may not be enough if you become a regular shoot 4K-video. Fortunately, no one bothers to replace the second SIM card with an external drive.

Virtues

  • Comes with a smart stylus;
  • Built-in rechargeable battery with support for wireless charging;
  • A very powerful processor is used;
  • Fingerprint sensor added fingerprint scanner;
  • There is a large amount of memory;
  • A huge number of wireless modules;
  • Excellent camera with a double optical zoom;
  • A good 8-megapixel front-facing;
  • Wonderful AMOLED display;
  • There is water protection.

disadvantages

  • High price;
  • Weight reaches 195 g;
  • Slippery body;
  • The sizes will suit not all.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB

Rating: 4.7

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB

Already quite a longtime flagship that comes with the operating system Android 6.0 (then upgrade to the seventh version). It differs from most competitors by its curved side faces of the display. Some users even consider them too curved. The diagonal of the screen installed here is 5.5 inches, which makes the device more compact than most other flagships. The display resolution is 2560x1440 pixels, which with such a diagonal can be considered an ideal parameter. The screen was created, of course, using AMOLED technology. So, you can activate the “Always on display” function when the time, date and some other information is displayed on it in the continuous mode. Also, the user is waiting for perfect black colors and low power consumption.

Above the screen is a lens of a modest 5 megapixel camera. Nothing special "frontalka" can not boast, but it copes well with its main function. The main camera here is built more advanced - under its optics f / 1.7 aperture and a 12-megapixel matrix are hidden. Also, this camera is supplemented with optical stabilization, which simplifies shooting in low light conditions. Of course, if you compare this camera with those modules that are in the followers, then the loss in quality and functionality will be noticeable. But if we compare the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with the mid-range devices currently being released, the cameras can easily “wake up”. By the way, the device is capable of shooting 4K video, even if only with a frequency of 30 frames / s.

The operation of the device provides an eight-core processor of its own production. Even under the body of the smartphone are 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. Perhaps it is the amount of memory that becomes the weak point of the gadget - at some moments it is sorely lacking. And the memory card does not always save, because most applications are not installed on it. The rest of the apparatus inspires respect. Well, won't you complain about the lack of an iris scanner? Instead, you will be pleased to have high-speed wireless modules, including even ANT + and NFC. Also here everything is fine with the battery - it has a capacity of 3600 mAh. Finally, it is impossible not to mention the presence of water protection - the device received an IP68 certificate. At the same time, the smartphone turned out to be quite light - 157 g against the background of later released successors seem like insignificant weight.

Virtues

  • Implemented water protection;
  • Excellent AMOLED display;
  • Very good rear camera with optical stabilization;
  • There is support for LTE-A and Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
  • Can be used as a bank card;
  • There is the possibility of measuring heart rate;
  • A powerful processor is used;
  • Capacious battery with fast and wireless charging;
  • Do not forget the fingerprint sensor.

disadvantages

  • Not the best front camera;
  • Not the largest amount of memory for the flagship;
  • The operating system will not be updated anymore;
  • Not everyone likes the curved edges of the display.

Samsung Galaxy A8 + SM-A730F / DS

Rating: 4.6

Samsung Galaxy A8 + SM-A730F / DS

This smartphone was created by the South Korean company for selfie lovers. It is this conclusion that can be made after meeting with his front-facing camera. The fact is that she is a double here. Under the lens are hidden matrix with a resolution of 16 and 8 megapixels. It seems that the capacity of such a camera would be enough even for a girl who daily sends hundreds of "selfs" to Instagram. It should be noted that if a smartphone is lost, the user will not give access to his photos to an unauthorized person - this excludes the fingerprint scanner available here.

Unfortunately, the device will not like all the girls. The large size of the device spoils the joyful picture. Yes, and hold in your hand a smartphone weighing 191 g - something else is fun. Even among the shortcomings can be brought not particularly large amounts of memory. However, the rear camera can not shoot 4K video, so the memory will not spend too fast. By the way, if we talk about the back of the camera, then just do not hide the positive emotions. The module has a 16-megapixel matrix, the light on which penetrates through the f / 1.7 aperture. In a word, only cameras built into flagships are better off.

The image here is displayed on a 6-inch AMOLED-display. Its resolution is 2220x1080 pixels. It may seem like a low value. But the pixel density of 411 PPI suggests otherwise. By the way, the aspect ratio is ideal for simultaneous work with a couple of applications.

Otherwise, this is a typical expensive South Korean smartphone. It has support for high-speed LTE and Wi-Fi 802.11ac networks. The device allows you to pay for your purchases using the connection with the terminal via NFC. Nothing bad can be said about the eight-core processor. Well, the installed battery will please with a capacity of 3500 mAh. With an AMOLED display, this should definitely suffice for a full day of battery life. Charging here is carried out using a network adapter that connects to the USB Type-C connector.

Virtues

  • Good AMOLED-display with an aspect ratio of 18.5: 9;
  • Decent rear camera with f / 1.7 aperture;
  • Good front camera;
  • High-speed wireless networks are supported;
  • Do not forget the NFC chip;
  • Installed a capacious battery;
  • There is a fingerprint scanner.

disadvantages

  • Weight reaches 191 g;
  • Not a lot of memory;
  • Dimensions may seem oversized.

Samsung Galaxy A6 + 32GB

Rating: 4.6

Samsung Galaxy A6 + 32GB

One of the most recent smartphones in our ranking. This is evidenced not only by the date of the announcement, but also by the fact that the device is running Android 8.0. It seems that he, too, was created for lovers of shooting in the genre of "selfie". The fact is that there is a 24-megapixel front camera installed! Even the flagship is not built anything like that! However, you need to understand that some of the flagship physically has a “front end” sensor, so the result of shooting even at a lower resolution will be of higher quality.

The rear camera is also not the worst. It is double, and its main lens has an aperture of f / 1.7. An optical stabilizer would contribute to a smart shooting in low light conditions, but its South Korean manufacturer decided not to embed it. The matrices used here have a resolution of 16 and 5 Mp. The second sensor plays a supporting role, contributing to the blurring of the background during portrait shooting.

The display here is a 6-inch display. Samsung has created it using AMOLED technology, so the user will enjoy perfect black colors. The screen resolution is 2220x1080 pixels, which is very bad.Quite possibly, you have already understood that the aspect ratio of 18.5: 9 is used here. This is not the best news for fans of watching videos on YouTube. But on the screen there is enough space for simultaneous display of two applications. And for work with them, the branded South Korean shell is sharpened perfectly.

Three color versions of the device are on sale. All of them work fine in LTE networks, providing high-speed data transfer. Claims to the device can be presented only by the owners of new routers - they will be puzzled that the smartphone understands only the Wi-Fi standard 802.11n. But then here are the NFC and ANT + modules. The first will allow you to use your smartphone as a bank card, and the second will help in connecting the pedal sensor and other similar devices. Even under the body of the gadget are 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory. Little, but tolerable. Do not forget the South Korean manufacturer and fingerprint scanner. As for the battery, its capacity reaches 3500 mAh.

Virtues

  • The latest version of the operating system;
  • Excellent AMOLED display;
  • High-quality dual camera with f / 1.7 aperture;
  • Excellent front camera;
  • There is support for LTE-A sixth category;
  • NFC and ANT + chips are present;
  • Installed a powerful eight-core processor;
  • Capacious battery;
  • Fingerprint scanner is not forgotten;
  • Price tag can not be called overvalued.

disadvantages

  • A fairly modest amount of memory.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro SM-J730G

Rating: 4.5

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro SM-J730G

Another smartphone in our rating, the edges of the display which have a slight curvature. The screen has a diagonal of 5.5 inches, which makes the device relatively small. Of course, these are not the compact devices that were popular in the past, but the smartphone will fit in your pocket exactly. The display resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, which was quite recently the standard for such devices. However, even now pixelation cannot be distinguished, which means viewing videos will be as comfortable as possible. By the way, the 16: 9 aspect ratio only contributes to this - there will be no black bars when viewing a video. And even if they were present, AMOLED technology allows the screen to display perfect black colors - in the dark you simply will not see them.

On the back of the device is a camera with a 13-megapixel matrix and a f / 1.7 aperture. Photo quality is average. It is noticeable that in this regard, the device loses the flagship, but wins the budget "Chinese." With this camera, you can shoot video - the picture is written in the resolution of Full HD and with a frequency of 30 frames / s. It is a pity that the South Korean manufacturer is not generous with the optical image stabilizer. However, he needed to save on something. By the way, someone will be glad that Samsung did not save on the front camera. Optics is used here is simple, but the resolution of the matrix is ​​increased to 13 megapixels. All skin defects in the picture will be seen very well, so this or that photo editor who can eliminate them will not be superfluous.

The strangest component of this smartphone is the battery. It seems to have a capacity of 3600 mAh. The manufacturer even claims that this parameter is enough for 59 hours of work in the mode of listening to music. However, in practice, many buyers of a full charge barely enough for a day of autonomous work. The connector used to connect a network adapter is also capable of confusing - this is a gradually aging micro USB.

If we talk about wireless modules, in this regard, the smartphone only pleases. Behind the board was only ANT +, the desired minimum number of users. Here, even NFC is available, which is difficult to argue with, is much more useful. Also, the smartphone has support for working in LTE networks. High-speed data transfer is carried out via Wi-Fi 802.11ac - you just need to stock up on the appropriate router. The work of all this good provides an eight-core processor. Its clock frequency does not exceed 1600 MHz, so the games will have to reduce the level of graphics, though not too much. More smartphone has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory - also nothing out of the ordinary.If you need a microSD card, then the slot for it has not gone anywhere, and the system recognizes as much as possible the drive up to 256 GB.

Perhaps the South Koreans turned out to be a very good smartphone, having a minimum number of flaws. It has a metal case, which is why the smartphone turned out to be very weighty. And it should be noted that there is a fingerprint scanner. It is a pity that the release of this model is discontinued, and therefore it is becoming more and more difficult to find it on sale every day.

Virtues

  • Excellent AMOLED display with curved edges;
  • A nice rear camera with a wide open aperture;
  • Good front camera;
  • Implemented support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac and LTE;
  • There is an NFC chip;
  • The optimal amount of memory for this price;
  • There is a fingerprint scanner.

disadvantages

  • Weight is 181 g;
  • A micro USB connector is used;
  • Not the longest autonomous work.

Samsung Galaxy C8 32GB

Rating: 4.5

Samsung Galaxy C8 32GB

Another mid-budget smartphone in our ranking. Its technical characteristics are not amazing, but they will not force them to be disappointed. On the front panel of the device is a 5.5-inch display, made, of course, technology AMOLED. The resolution of this screen is 1920x1080 pixels. Therefore, it is ideal for watching videos. Also on it look good photos obtained using the rear camera installed here. Under its lenses are hidden matrix with a resolution of 13 and 5 megapixels. The camera is also able to boast a f / 1.7 aperture due to which high-quality shooting is possible in the dark, though not perfect. It remains to be regretted that there is no optical image stabilization. Video using this camera is written in Full HD resolution, the frequency will be equal to 30 frames per second. It seems that most buyers of an average budget device will suffice. Such people should be glad and the front camera. It consists of only one lens, but below it is a 16-megapixel matrix.

A modern smartphone is designed for its use in various wireless networks. In this regard, the Samsung Galaxy C8 shows a good side. Again, with the good, and not with the ideal. If there are no special claims to the LTE module, then Wi-Fi could please the support of the 802.11ac standard. Another part of the device includes Bluetooth 4.2, which helps in connecting wireless headsets and speakers. But NFC is not here, because of what you will have to forget about using a smartphone as a bank card.

The operating system Android 7.1 provides an eight-core MediaTek Helio P20 processor. This is a mid-budget chipset, the power of which is enough for almost all existing applications. In games, however, you still have to reduce graphics, otherwise you will watch the brakes. Another smartphone has 32 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM. Support for the memory card has not gone anywhere, but the slot for it is traditionally combined with the slot for the second SIM card.

It may seem that such a smartphone should be deprived of a fingerprint scanner. However, he is present here. Also, the manufacturer did not save on the power supply system - a 3000 mAh battery can be charged using MediaTek PumpExpress 3.0 technology. The only pity is that you need to connect the network adapter to the micro-USB connector - sometimes it happens only from the third time.

Virtues

  • There is a fingerprint sensor;
  • Used quite a powerful processor;
  • Supports fast charge technology;
  • Not the highest cost;
  • Supports 4G networks;
  • Good front camera;
  • A good rear camera with f / 1.7 aperture;
  • Decent AMOLED display.

disadvantages

  • A micro USB connector is used;
  • I would like to get more memory;
  • Not the longest autonomous work;
  • NFC missing;
  • Smartphone may seem heavy.

Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB

Rating: 4.5

Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB

Our rating could not do without budget South Korean smartphones. The first representative of this market segment becomes Galaxy J8 (2018). It can be called cheap only by the standards of Samsung products, because for this model they are asked about 15 thousand rubles. However, this is less than the cost of devices in the Galaxy A series.What simplifications did the device get? The first draws attention to the display. It is made by energy-efficient technology AMOLED, but the resolution is reduced to 720x1480 pixels. With a 6-inch diagonal, this is very small. Especially for such a cost. Also here is simplified the Wi-Fi module, which recognizes the 802.11n network to the maximum. But this is quite possible to put up. As with the micro-USB connector, which is used to connect a network adapter and synchronize with a PC.

Oddly enough, this is where the most serious shortcomings of the device end. The remaining parameters of the smartphone can not but rejoice. For example, the eight-core Snapdragon 450 processor looks in such a device is quite appropriate. Its power is enough for all applications, and the games will not force to reduce the level of graphics too much. 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory - this is also normal, some competitors have even less space. Should please and the operating system, which is used as Android 8.0.

The main advantage of the smartphone is the rear camera. A double module is used here, which is extremely atypical for budget South Korean devices. Matrices have a resolution of 16 and 5 Mp. Mostly double camera is used in cases where you need to blur the background. Well, in the dark helps the aperture, opened to a value of f / 1.7. It should be noted that the smartphone allows you to write video in 1080p resolution with a frequency of 30 frames / s. Well, if we talk about the “front-end”, then it consists of one lens and a 16-megapixel matrix.

Fingerprint scanning is used here to unlock. Internet connection on the street is carried out via LTE networks. Also, the wireless modules installed here include Bluetooth 4.2 and even ANT +. Only the NFC chip was left overboard, which would allow the smartphone owner to regularly leave a bank card at home.

Virtues

  • There is support for LTE and ANT +;
  • Built-in powerful processor;
  • There is a fingerprint scanner;
  • A separate memory card slot is used;
  • Installed a fresh version of the operating system;
  • Good rear camera;
  • A good "frontalka";
  • The display is created by technology AMOLED;
  • Not the highest cost.

disadvantages

  • NFC missing;
  • Not the largest amount of memory;
  • A micro USB connector is used;
  • Low resolution display;
  • Large sizes will not like everyone.

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F

Rating: 4.4

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F

For a while this smartphone was one of the most popular in the Galaxy lineup - only flagships were in higher demand. The device has received a number of improvements in comparison with the predecessor. In particular, the device has become waterproof - falling into the full bath will no longer harm him. Also, the gadget got a little more advanced camera. It still consists of a single lens, but then from now on it hides a 16-megapixel matrix, the light on which falls through the f / 1.9 diaphragm opening. With this camera, you can shoot high-quality video with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and a frequency of 30 frames / s. Interestingly, a similar camera is installed on the front panel - this should appeal to lovers of selfie photography.

The rest of the smartphone has remained the same, if we again compare it with the 2016 version. Here, even the operating system is the same - the update to the G8 is not expected. However, some differences still exist. For example, among wireless modules, ANT + suddenly started to work, allowing you to connect various medical and sports sensors. NFC has not gone anywhere - in many cases this chip is quite useful. Also here are Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and LTE. Access to personal information is provided after scanning a fingerprint, if, of course, you have chosen the appropriate unlock method. Another part of the smartphone includes an eight-core processor of its own production, operating at a clock frequency of 1900 MHz. A nice bonus is the FM radio, which the South Korean company often forgets. The battery is recharged through the USB Type-C connector, which is also good.

Finally, it should be noted that the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is the cheapest smartphone with support for Always On Display.That is, he is able to permanently display the time, date and some other information.

Virtues

  • There is a fingerprint sensor;
  • Not the largest size and weight;
  • A very powerful processor is installed;
  • There is FM radio;
  • NFC and ANT + are supported;
  • Can work in high-speed wireless networks;
  • Good front camera;
  • Good rear camera;
  • Very worthy AMOLED-display;
  • Implemented water protection;
  • Adequate cost.

disadvantages

  • Not the largest amount of memory;
  • Not the latest version of the operating system is installed;
  • Slippery body.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 32GB

Rating: 4.4

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 32GB

Another budget smartphone in our ranking. Its cost is so popular with people that the device regularly disappears from the shelves. High demand due to quite decent performance. In some respects, the smartphone is superior to Chinese competitors who have a similar price tag! In particular, there is an NFC chip, which many “Chinese” are deprived of. But you can use it to pay for purchases with a smartphone at a store if the terminal at the checkout supports a wireless method of receiving a signal. Of course, the list of advantages does not end there.

On the back of the device is a 13 megapixel camera lens. It would seem that the resolution is small. However, the quality of the pictures is very high. Thank for it is necessary including the f / 1.7 aperture. There are no complaints about video shooting, the picture is written here at 1080p resolution and at 30 frames per second. Almost the same camera is located above the display, so it is also extremely difficult to find fault with it.

Under the "front camera" there is a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. I am glad that South Koreans create even screens for low cost devices using AMOLED technology. Image processing here is busy Android 7.0 operating system. The smartphone allows you to watch videos online even on the street, because it is endowed with LTE-module. Slightly more surprising is the ability to transmit and receive data via the standard Wi-Fi 802.11ac. Well, the NFC and ANT + wireless modules are completely atypical for a budget smartphone.

The South Korean manufacturer did not save his creation from a fingerprint scanner. It turns out that personal data will be protected - the loss of the device will not lead to someone else becoming familiar with them. Someone else can please the FM-radio, less and less appearing in smartphones released by Samsung. It remains to add that this model weighs 160 g - this is quite an adequate parameter.

Virtues

  • The display is created by technology AMOLED;
  • Small size and weight;
  • A good rear camera with a wide open aperture;
  • Good front camera;
  • Present FM radio;
  • There is support for LTE and Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
  • There are NFC and ANT + chips;
  • Built a good eight-core processor;
  • Fingerprint scanner is not forgotten;
  • Low cost.

disadvantages

  • Low screen resolution;
  • Find on sale more difficult;
  • A micro USB connector is used;
  • Not very long battery life;
  • Only 2 GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)

Rating: 4.3

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018)

Definitely the cheapest smartphone in our ranking. In Russian stores you can buy this smartphone for only 8 thousand rubles, and during sales it is much cheaper. I am glad that Samsung has kept its word - now even so inexpensive smartphones are equipped with AMOLED-display. However, the savings on it is still noticeable. The fact is that the resolution of the 5-inch screen is only 960x540 pixels. Therefore, the pixel density here does not exceed 220 PPI. Not much, but this is enough for someone.

The smartphone turned out to be compact and light - its weight does not exceed 153 g. At the same time, inside it there was a place for a quad-core chipset supporting work in LTE networks. Wi-Fi here is limited to the standard 802.11n, but higher speeds do not need such a smartphone. NFC would not hurt, but the manufacturer still refused it.As for the cameras, the modules installed are average in their capabilities. The rear camera has an 8 megapixel resolution. She is able to shoot Full HD video at 30 frames per second, but its quality will be far from ideal. "Frontalka" also has a 5-megapixel resolution, which makes recommend to use it only for video.

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) is a typical budget smartphone for those who need a regular touch dialer. There is not even a fingerprint scanner that could enhance the protection of personal information. But most disappointing is the amount of memory. 16 GB of permanent memory quickly run out, and 1.5 GB of RAM is extremely small.

Virtues

  • Low cost;
  • High screen brightness;
  • Work in LTE networks is possible;
  • Minimum sizes and weight;
  • The display is created by technology AMOLED.

disadvantages

  • NFC missing;
  • No fingerprint scanner;
  • Very low resolution display;
  • Built-in micro-USB;
  • Few operational and permanent memory;
  • Weak processor.

Conclusion

Such is the list of the best Samsung smartphones among those existing at the time of writing this article. Of course, when choosing a device in the first place, we recommend looking at the top models from the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. But if you do not have such a huge amount, then do not be alarmed: middle-budget vehicles will not disappoint you either.



Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
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