Smartphones have almost completely replaced push-button mobile phones, this is not surprising, because in addition to the functions of calling and sending messages, most people have already become accustomed to quick access to cloud services, the Internet, media libraries. Produce quality smartphones in the USA and India, China and Japan, South Korea and Russia.
Samsung
For many years, Samsung has been a recognized leader among smartphone manufacturers. At first, Korean smartphones of the Samsung brand were not sold very quickly, as there was strong competition with Nokia and Siemens, but with the advent of Android, the situation changed dramatically. The most popular are the Samsung Galaxy series smartphones. With each new line, they acquired new useful functionality and increased energy efficiency. Samsung was the first to equip the next generation of smartphones with colorful AMOLED screens.
Advantages of Samsung smartphones:
- AMOLED display (even on budget models);
- high-quality assembly and excellent components;
- short charging process with a sufficiently capacious battery;
- the presence of the Note line with a stylus;
- good main camera on most models;
- own contactless payment system.
Flaws:
- markup for a recognizable brand (alas, buyers still pay for advertising);
- high repair costs (especially if you have to change the display).
Apple
Once upon a time, Apple revolutionized the smartphone market. Steve Jobs made a risky bet not on elitism, but on high value, and this bet paid off. Even now, not everyone can afford to buy an iPhone to replace an old phone, but if they decide to do this, then in most cases they will hardly want to return to the Android OS. IPhones have their own operating system, which is convenient, but still has a number of drawbacks that may seem critical to an inexperienced user. For example, it is not easy to download music to iPhone from a computer. But most of the smartphones of this brand have a nice design. And the bitten apple itself on the back cover is already a sign of a certain status. A number of games and applications are created specifically for the iOS operating system, and only then are alternative versions for other platforms developed.
Advantages of Apple smartphones:
- attractive design and compact size;
- stable operation of the operating system (almost guaranteed absence of failures during the first two years of operation);
- contactless payment function;
- applications and games that are not available on other platforms;
- a great variety of original accessories.
Flaws:
- high price;
- high cost of repair;
- there is no way to use a memory card;
- there is no slot for a second SIM card;
- no fast charging.
Huawei
Huawei is a stable player in the smartphone market. The company has never occupied a leading position, but it has been in the TOP-5 for a long time and is not going to lose its positions. Most models (excluding budget models) support a wide variety of different wireless technologies. The reason is simple: Huawei is known primarily for its telecommunications equipment. Honor smartphones are very popular in Russia, and this brand is a sub-brand of Huawei.
Advantages:
- built-in wireless modules providing high data transfer rate;
- a huge variety of smartphone models from budget to elite class;
- some devices are equipped with a dual camera;
- an original and convenient launcher.
Flaws:
low battery life for most models
Lg
The quality of LG smartphones remains consistently high, which is why phones of this brand are bought by those who are used to using the same device for several years, and not to change it for the sake of fashion and technologies that appear every few months. LG are smartphones made in Korea. Alas, they are not without flaws. For example, the components of budget models are very much inferior to their Chinese counterparts of similar prices. Top models are always the highest quality content and, often, special "nuances", for example, two screens on the front panel or support for replaceable modules.
Advantages:
- unique features of top models;
- separate audio processor in flagship lines;
- excellent camera for smartphones in the “above average” price segment;
- original and easy-to-learn branded shell.
Flaws:
- low quality of cheap LG smartphones;
- many models have low battery life;
- high cost of top-end devices.
Xiaomi
If earlier there were no Chinese helplines, then with the advent of Xiaomi everything has changed. These are truly the best devices from the Middle Kingdom: high build quality, excellent performance, ease of use and other advantages. If we compare prices, the top-end Xiaomi is cheaper than the flagship models of competitors. You shouldn't expect anything unusual from Chinese smartphones, because they are designed for an ordinary user who appreciates simplicity and convenience.
Advantages:
- acceptable cost for most Xiaomi models;
- high battery capacity and, accordingly, long battery life for many models;
- almost all lines boast two slots for SIM cards;
- excellent performance, such as a large amount of RAM;
- it is rare to find a Xiaomi smartphone with a low-resolution camera.
Flaws:
- there is neither an original design, nor any unique "chips" that distinguish Xiaomi from its counterparts in the market;
- there is no way to order smartphones of this brand in foreign online stores.
German smartphones and French smartphones assembled from Chinese components are on the market, but they are significantly less common than the cell phone brands listed above. Until now, European smartphone makers are desperately trying, but in most cases they cannot compete with Chinese and South Korean companies.
