To find the most popular smartphones in 2019 in Russia, an expert assessment is not needed. It is enough to turn to Yandex.Market statistics, which helpfully will give out a large list of models and prices. We present the first ten to your attention.
10. ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL
The average price is 42 990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 48 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 5000 mAh battery
- weight 190 g, WxHxT 75.44 × 159.10 × 9.10 mm
No cutouts on the screen, a powerful battery, the flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset - that's not all the advantages of this elegant and recognized smartphone.
The most interesting feature of the Zenfone 6 ZS630KL is the rotary main camera, which is also a selfie camera.
The device comes with a Sony IMX586 main 48-megapixel sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide sensor. DxOMark gave brilliant reviews on color rendering, white balance, and Zenfone 6 exposure.
From the point of view of portrait shots, photographs are very natural with a realistic blur gradient, which makes objects all the more blurry the further they are.
The rotary camera module is needed not only to switch to the selfie mode, but also to create panoramic photos without having to rotate the camera body manually or on a tripod.
pros: excellent sound from the speakers, there is a 3.5 mm jack, the battery supports fast charging, there is support for RAW files.
Minuses: Sometimes not enough brightness, for example on a sunny day.
9. Samsung Galaxy A50
The average price is 24,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 25 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 166 g, WxHxT 74.70 × 158.50 × 7.70 mm
When Xiaomi, HUAWEI and other Sony come on your heels, offering “the same thing, only cheaper”, you have to constantly offer spoiled users something interesting in design and functionality. For Samsung, this “something” in the mid-price category is the Galaxy A series. And the Galaxy A50 - its most popular smartphone of 2019 in Russia.
He got into the rating not only thanks to the large screen with an excellent AMOLED matrix, not only due to the huge battery under the “hood”, but also due to the presence of useful options like an NFC chip and a triple main camera.
The Galaxy A50 camera app offers features like Pro mode, Live Focus, Panorama, Slow Motion, Hyperlase, AR emojis and some others. Samsung also added an intelligent AI-based scene optimization option. The dynamic range and contrast of the photos taken with the rear camera are excellent in outdoor conditions.
The front panel is dominated by a stunning display, almost from edge to edge, with a U-shaped notch at the top and a small “chin” at the bottom. The back panel seems to be made of glossy glass, but in fact it is made of polycarbonate. Samsung cunningly narrows the edges, providing good ergonomics and easy one-handed operation.
Samsung Galaxy A50 is equipped with a 10-nm Exynos 9610 chipset, which allows modern games to quickly and smoothly work on a "balanced" graphics with an average frame rate.
pros: saved 3.5 mm audio jack, fingerprint sensor on the screen.
Minuses: sometimes the fingerprint scanner "dulls" and slowly unlocks the device.
8. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
The average price is 15,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.3 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 48 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 186 g, WxHxT 75.21 × 159.21 × 8.10 mm
Which smartphone is suitable for a person who does not need bells and whistles such as contactless payments and a fingerprint scanner built into the screen, but needs a large, powerful smartphone with a good camera and battery? Of course, Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
Thanks to the huge display with IPS-matrix, resolution 2340 × 1080 and 409 ppi, chatting and watching movies on it is a pleasure. And the Snapdragon 660 processor, although not the best in 2019, provides quite good gaming performance.
This smartphone will even handle tasks such as picture-in-picture video and multi-tasking with a split screen.
The Redmi Note 7 dual rear camera consists of a 48 MP lens with an aperture of f / 1.8 and a 5 MP (f / 2.4) depth sensor module. The only disappointment is the lack of optical image stabilization. Despite this, the quality of the pictures taken on Redmi Note 7 is really impressive, which makes it one of the best smartphones at a price of up to 20,000 rubles.
pros: Long-life battery with quick charge function, there is a 3.5 mm jack.
Minuses: mono speaker, no NFC.
7. HUAWEI P30 lite
The average price is 21,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.15 ″ screen, resolution 2312 × 1080
- three cameras 24 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 3340 mAh battery
- weight of 159 g, WxHxT 72.70 × 152.90 × 7.40 mm
This is the first, but not the only model from the P30 family among the most popular smartphones.
Let's take a look at the main similarities and differences with the “mid-price flagship” P30.
- The P30 lite case is made of glass and has a plastic frame, while the P30 is made of glass, has an aluminum frame and is dustproof and water resistant to IP53.
- The screen of the P30 lite has a size of 6.15 inches, a resolution of 2312 × 1080, an IPS matrix, and does not have HDR10 support. The P30 has an OLED matrix, a size of 6.1 inches, a resolution of 2340 × 1080, and there is support for HDR10.
- As a mobile platform, the P30 lite uses the 12-nm Kirin 710. The more expensive version has the flagship 7-nm Kirin 980.
- The front camera is the same for both models - 32 MP with an aperture of f / 2.
- The P30 lite has a triple camera without optical stabilization and telephoto. But at P30 the main camera is “pumped” up to 40 MP plus a wide-angle 16 MP and 8 MP telephoto, and there is also optical stabilization. But do not think that HUAWEI has deprived photo enthusiasts of the opportunity to take high-quality pictures. The P30 lite model will delight you with bright, rich pictures with a good dynamic range. And if you turn on the AI cameras, the colors in the photo will be even more saturated, sometimes even a little unnatural.
- The P30 lite does not have a fingerprint sensor built into the screen, which is present in the P30.
- The cheaper model has less memory - 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. The P30 has 6 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal memory.
- And finally, the most important difference for many users. P30 lite smartphone costs almost 30 thousand cheaper than P30.
pros: supports fast charging, the battery is easily enough for a day of active work.
Minuses: mediocre screen contrast, the design is not as beautiful as the P30.
6. Motorola Moto G7
The average price is 19,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 6.2 ″ screen, resolution 2270 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight 172 g, WxHxT 75.30x157x8 mm
To achieve lower price performance, the Motorola G7 series had to make some sacrifices. One of these victims is the lack of IP certification. This means that the phone is not officially waterproof. However, it has a “nano-coating,” which, according to Motorola, provides splash resistance.
Moto G7 has an excellent screen resolution - FHD + (2270 x 1080). Colors look good, as are viewing angles. But the brightness is not enough, which is why on a sunny day the text on the display is poorly read.
The Moto G7 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor. Don't expect the most out of it in games. This is not the most powerful mobile chipset.
The front and rear cameras in this model are only as good as the smartphone costs. Provided that you are in normal lighting conditions, the images are detailed and vivid enough to share them on social networks without feeling embarrassed.
pros: modern design, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, clean software, there is a 15 W TurboPower fast charge.
MinusesA: no NFC, no waterproof case.
5. HUAWEI P30
The average price is 49,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.1 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 40 MP / 16 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 3650 mAh battery
- weight 165 g, WxHxT 71.36 × 149.10 × 7.57 mm
The top five in the ranking of the most popular smartphones in 2019 is opened by an excellent model both in terms of characteristics and appearance. It lacks the curved edges of the screen, like the P30 Pro, and this will save you from false clicks.
The Huawei P30 uses a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 19.5: 9 aspect ratio and a tear-shaped notch. The smartphone does not seem small, but it is convenient to hold and operate with one hand.
The manufacturer has moved the fingerprint sensor to the display. It's nice to see that this feature is included in the "unprofessional" line.
In the upper left corner of the back of the phone is a triple camera. As in the case of the Pro, there are three lenses, although there is no TOF sensor (it is also a flight time sensor).
The main lens is a Leica 40 MP SuperSpectrum certified. In it, the company used the innovative RYYB sensor, which allows 40% more light to pass into the camera.
There are two more sensors: one for ultra-wide shots and one for 3x magnification.
The aperture on the main sensor is slightly smaller in the P30 compared to Pro (f / 1.8 instead of f / 1.6). Although this means that performance in low light conditions is not as good as that of the Pro model, it still competes well with other camera phones.
pros: There is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the flagship Kirin 980 processor, Huawei’s SuperCharge fast charge.
Minuses: No wireless charging, Kirin 980 does not support video capture at a speed of 4K 60 frames per second.
4. HUAWEI P30 Pro
The average price is 69,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.47 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 40 MP / 20 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 4200 mAh battery
- weight of 192 g, WxHxT 73.40x158x8.41 mm
That's the difference between one of the best-selling smartphones in Russia in 2019 from the version without the Pro prefix.
- The popular P30 smartphone has water and dust protection according to the IP53 standard. That is, it has almost complete protection against dust particles, and protection against raindrops. The Pro has an IP68 standard. This means that the smartphone is completely protected from dust and will work up to half an hour even if it gets into the water to a depth of 1 meter.
- The P30 version has a 6.1-inch flat OLED display with a resolution of 2340 × 1080, the Pro has a 6.47-inch curved screen, also with an OLED matrix and a resolution of 2340 × 1080.
- The P30 has three rear cameras with 3x optical zoom, while the Pro has four cameras with 5x optical zoom.
- The P30 Pro version is 27 grams heavier.
- The P30 has up to 128 GB of flash memory, up to 6 GB of RAM and, unlike the P30 Pro, there is no wireless charging. The P30 Pro has 2 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage.
- The battery of the P30 Pro is more capacious (4200 mAh vs 3650 mAh).
The processor is the same for both versions - the top Kirin 980.
pros: HUAWEI P30 Pro ranks first in the ranking of the best camera phones according to DxOMark.
Minuses: There is no standard audio jack, USB-C instead.
3. Samsung Galaxy S10
The average price is 68,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.1 ″ screen, resolution 3040 × 1440
- three cameras 16 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 3400 mAh battery
- weight 157 g, WxHxT 70.40 × 149.90 × 7.80 mm
The current flagship Samsung entered the top three smartphones of 2019 according to Roskachestvo. But if this is not an argument for you, then let's consider the capabilities of the device in detail.
The smartphone features a 6.1-inch Quad HD + dynamic AMOLED display. This is a completely new panel for Samsung, capable of reaching a peak brightness of 1200 nits, and supporting HDR 10+ content. Theoretically, this provides greater dynamic contrast and a richer black color. I speak theoretically, because at the moment there is little HDR 10+ content, so it is not so easy to check.
Galaxy S10 comes to Russia with the Samsung Exynos 9820 chipset, the flagship of 2019. He has no problems with multitasking or launching the latest games.
A useful feature of the Galaxy S10 is reverse wireless charging. It allows you to charge other compatible devices, including phones from other manufacturers.
On the back of the phone you will find a horizontal triple camera. It consists of a dual-aperture 12 MP sensor, a 16 MP wide-angle lens with 123-degree viewing (the only lens that does not have optical stabilization), and a 12 MP camera with a 2x telephoto lens.
All this allows the Samsung flagship to capture more details, especially with deliberately complex objects such as tree foliage and complex brickwork.
pros: IP68 waterproof housing, the battery has 15-20% charge after a day of use, there is a 3.5 mm jack.
Minuses: The on-screen fingerprint scanner works for a long time.
2. Samsung Galaxy S10e
The average price is 49,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 5.8 ″ screen, resolution 3040 × 1440
- dual camera 16 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 3100 mAh battery
- weight of 150 g, WxHxT 69.90 × 142.20 × 7.90 mm
New to Samsung smartphones is the Infinity-O's perforated display, and it looks great even on the smaller S10e display.
This model is slightly thicker than the standard S10 (dimensions 7.9 mm, not 7.8 mm), but you are unlikely to notice this difference if you do not test these smartphones in the laboratory. In addition, although the edges of the device are rounded, the display remains flat rather than curved, as on the more expensive S10 phones.
Some users may not like this, but I personally like it because it makes viewing the edges of the screen easier and avoids accidental clicks.
The screen size of the S10e is 5.8 inches compared to the 6.1 inch screen of the S10 and 6.4 inch of the S10 Plus. This gives you less space for applications, but means the S10e is more convenient to use with one hand. At the same time, the S10e display has deep and bright colors, a deep black color, as well as excellent brightness and contrast.
Under the hood is the same processor as the S10 or S10 Plus - Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820, depending on your region. Try to find a faster mobile phone in 2019, and you are unlikely to succeed.
The camera system is one area where the Samsung Galaxy S10e gives you less than the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10 Plus. You get a rear camera with two lenses instead of a triple camera, as in older models. It is still capable of capturing impressive shots, but lacks additional features, such as the 2x optical zoom available on other S10 models.
Although, perhaps you have nothing to worry about. if you do not plan to show your pictures at the exhibition.
pros: waterproof case, there is a 3.5 mm jack, the Dynamic AMOLED screen is one of the best smartphones on the market, you can charge the device using wireless or fast charging.
Minuses: You have to reach for the fingerprint scanner, it warms up during long work or in “heavy” applications.
1. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
The average price is 27,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- popular smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 5.97 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 3070 mAh battery
- weight 155 g, WxHxT 70.50 × 147.50 × 7.45 mm
One of the best things about Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is its appearance. The most bought smartphone in 2019 has beautiful rounded corners, and is made of smooth, durable metal, glass on the back and Gorilla Glass 5 on the front panel.
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is quite small compared to most modern mobile devices, and this is a pleasant surprise, given the trend towards gigantomania in the smartphone market.
The second advantage of the device is the Snapdragon 712 chipset. It is Qualcomm's second best mobile processor after the Snapdragon 855, and is probably a bit shorter than the Snapdragon 675.
The rear camera of the Mi 9 SE has a 2x telephoto lens and an ultra-wide angle lens, which is already the standard kit for the most popular smartphones in 2019. Photos look natural - there is no oversaturation of colors or blurry details.
pros: can be charged via fast charging, bright AMOLED screen with Always-On-Display, beautiful appearance.
Minuses: there is no 3.5 mm jack, battery life is not the best, it is impossible to increase the amount of memory.
