Who is the manufacturer of the oppo phone? Sony is just a black streak

Chinese smartphones can be very different. Some, like the endless Doogee, Oukitel or Leagoo, give the buyer more problems than they are worth.

Others, such as Xiaomi, provide excellent competition to well-known brands, attracting buyers with balanced characteristics, a high-quality operating system and low cost.

But there is a third legion of manufacturers who have become familiar to the mass Russian user quite recently. OPPO smartphones have long conquered the Chinese market, where they actively compete even with Apple.

Who are OPPO and why are their smartphones so cool?

In Russia, OPPO is known primarily for equipment for audiophiles: amplifiers, receivers, headphones for 100 thousand and other cool devices. We have already written about many of them. And you liked them. And you will like smartphones even more.

Now OPPO ranks 4th in the world in smartphone sales, second only to Apple, Samsung and Huawei. For quite natural reasons.

Today OPPO is for China as Apple is for the whole world. It’s worth making a reservation - in China they really love the iPhone. Therefore, almost all OPPO smartphones are very similar to our favorite devices.

The company's proprietary add-on for Android, ColorOS, is no exception, and is exactly like iOS.

Frameless and powerful - that's all OPPO F5

The mid-price smartphone F5 is the company's first device for the Russian market. It seems that this is the first balanced frameless phone - like OnePlus 5T. Only better and cheaper.

To make the smartphone warm and accessible, OPPO stuffed the device with a bunch of cool (although some may seem controversial) features. Housing - plastic; the screen has frames and sticks out slightly above the body; instead of too fresh USB Type C - regular microUSB; instead of the common 1 slot for 2 SIM cards - separate, for 2 SIM and for microSD.


Remembering the difference in official Russian prices with other smartphones in this class, their metal cases are constantly scratched and constant search USB-C is visiting - OPPO engineers chose the right path. It is much more critical that the F5 did not inherit the dual camera of the flagship OPPO R11 and. Some may complain about the reduced quantity random access memory- you should forget about 8 gigabytes, only 4 or 6 (no, is this not enough for someone?)


But the relationship with OnePlus 5T and the instinct of Chinese engineers leave such little things out of perception.

What are 18:9 and why are they?

Why not 2:1? Just to be familiar and not stand out against the 16:9 background.


The main (out of 3 main) feature of the OPPO F5 is the now fashionable 6-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9 with narrow side frames. The navigation keys have moved to the screen, which eliminates the seemingly huge amount of free space at the top and bottom.

Such smartphones are narrower and shorter than regular ones. Therefore, OPPO engineers were able to fit the F5 into the dimensions of a regular 5.5-inch smartphone. It fits in the hand just like any Xiaomi A1 - only the Xiaomi is thicker and its screen is smaller.


Of course, the 18:9 aspect ratio is much better suited for mobile tasks. The extra screen length can be used not only for functional elements, but also when surfing - and especially when playing games or watching videos. With FullHD+ resolution (that is, 2160 x 1080 pixels), it’s a pleasure! And sites are perceived better.

Fact: Diagonal increase when changing aspect ratio from 16:9 to 18:9 in this case does not change the pixel density (ppi) and leaves the same juicy image with normal resolution.


The screen has only one drawback - it would be worth using an AMOLED matrix instead of IPS. However, with the current implementation, the smartphone has normal color display, and this is worth a lot. And about the negative effects Samsung-like You don’t have to think about screens.

Can Android from Chinese developers replace iOS?

It usually doesn’t make sense to talk about all sorts of proprietary Android add-ons. Pair external changes, a bunch of “lefty” useless software only increases the value of “pure” Android. But in the case of OPPO, everything is different.


OPPO F5 runs on a proprietary operating system ColorOS 3.2 on Android based 7.1. It would seem that this solution is already outdated - but OPPO’s competitors are following the same path, squeezing all the juice out of the proven version of the “green robot”. And for good reason.

Externally, ColorOS almost completely copies iOS interface. Instead of the classic curtain, a bottom menu is used, called up by a familiar slide. There is also a curtain - but it is used only to display notifications. The application menu is called up in an original way - with a pinch gesture (as for enlarging) on ​​the start screen.

ColorOS is like iOS, only on Android: everything is very simple, stylish and convenient.

From standard features OPPO engineers left little, except for those required for the European region Google services. This includes support for gestures, including waking up by double tap and symbols for quick launch.


The second is split screen for 2 applications. Unfortunately, not everything works on split screen (for example, Facebook and VKontakte clients). But browsers, clients of streaming services (YouTube and Co), most instant messengers and many professional utilities work. Watching a video in a browser and taking notes at the same time (fortunately, the screen width allows it) is priceless.

All this turns ColorOS into an almost real iOS. Much more convenient than regular Android.

How does OPPO handle photos?

In addition to the screen and operating system, the cameras are another feature of the OPPO F5. Company representatives even called him a “selfie expert.” Not without reason. Frontal OPPO camera F5 is really very cool. Although the sensor manufacturer is not specified, the numbers speak for themselves:

• 20 megapixels ensure picture clarity,
• matrix size 1/2.8″ - low noise level,
• f/2.0 aperture - excellent sensitivity.

You won’t find this as the main one in any other camera phone.

The fact is that the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom are very fond of selfies. Perhaps social networks today really play a larger role than the creation of artistic landscapes. Therefore, OPPO did not fail by creating one of the best selfie smartphones.

Let's start with the fact that OPPO F5 has something that others could not implement in software: the bokeh effect with a single camera. The smartphone perfectly blurs the boundaries of the subject, leaving it clear and sharp. Unmistakable and accurate.

But the basis for good OPPO F5 selfies was the SelfieTune software function - one of the popular “beautifiers”, auxiliary programs for automatic photo processing. It quietly corrects imperfections in appearance: whitens teeth, tints lips, removes bags under the eyes, wrinkles and other skin defects. A person turns into a fashion model without any Photoshop.

Similar functions in Xiaomi and Huawei significantly distort the picture. Therefore, OPPO F5 is used to process photos of the front camera artificial intelligence SelfieTune own development companies.

He builds a model of the face and compares it with the accumulated database of photographs. Based on them, the program analyzes the shape of the face and its features, taking into account lighting, after which it automatic mode rules shortcomings.

Unfortunately, SelfieTune is not customizable. You can only indicate the degree of leveling of defects, although the processing is almost invisible. Moreover, each subsequent frame gets better - SelfieTune learns before your eyes!

Another useful function cameras became Face Comes First. With its help, OPPO F5 independently recognizes faces and allows you to take instant photos with very accurate autofocus on faces. He also adjusts the settings for better display of faces.

And finally, we can’t help but mention OPPO’s own analogue of Face ID. Unlocking a smartphone using the owner's face works surprisingly quickly and accurately, glitching only in the dark (it doesn't respond in the photo!). It works slower than a scanner, but due to its elongated body it can be much more convenient.


The main camera in such a smartphone is just a nice addition. Despite this, it works quickly and efficiently.


That's why the OPPO F5 takes beautiful, rich daytime photos and handles indoor photography well. But taking photographs in the dark is not his strong point.

Testing week: no limits and no problems

For a new product on the Russian market, OPPO F5 turned out to be a very interesting smartphone with a lot of advantages and disadvantages.

Thanks to its screen and ergonomic body, OPPO F5 boasts incredible grip with a 6-inch screen. Still, elongated screens are the future of smartphones.

Consuming any type of content on 18:9 screens turns into pure pleasure. It’s trite that more can fit on the screen - even compared to 6-inch smartphones with a standard aspect ratio.


The plastic case comes in handy. It is warm and does not slip. After a couple of dozen metal and glass devices, you feel a real buzz. A small fly in the ointment is the high-mounted fingerprint scanner. You have to get used to it, and it takes certain time. However, recognition of the owner's face works perfectly. We can make do with them.

OPPO F5 unlocks almost instantly. There are also no noticeable slowdowns in operation, although it cannot be called an outright gaming solution. The use of a new single-chip platform is having an impact MediaTek Helio P23 from the middle segment: economical, low heating.


The OPPO F5 processor will handle any task that fits in 4 gigabytes of RAM - that is, absolutely any Android application in the next couple of years.

The engineers didn’t forget about the small features that make life easier. Just because they equipped the generally expensive (by the standards of Android smartphones) OPPO F5 with separate slots for 2 SIM cards and microSD, you can shake their hand. Finally, you can forget about the amount of built-in memory and take pictures for your own pleasure!


The case thickness of 7.2 millimeters affects the battery capacity. You can’t even dream about 4 or 5 thousand “maxes” - OPPO F5 is equipped with a 3,200 mAh battery. It lasts exactly one and a half days of moderate use. Not bad.

Is it worth changing your smartphone to OPPO F5?

Perhaps, among direct analogues on Russian market OPPO F5 has practically no competitors. Yes, there are selfie phones from Huawei and Sony. But among them there is not even one pseudo frameless smartphone, not to mention models with an elongated 18:9 screen. And this is a serious advantage.


Would I take the OPPO F5 for myself? Yes.

The smartphone leaves a pleasant impression after use. Quite cheap (for smartphones on the Russian market), economical and convenient. A good combination for a smartphone for 19,990 rubles, which is intended for consuming and creating content - in fact, at a professional level.

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website A great smartphone to jump off the iPhone.

For a long time, products under the OPPO brand were distributed only in China. Here, these smartphones have become incredibly popular, setting sales records. However, outside the Celestial Empire about trademark Only those who are interested in Chinese devices have heard of OPPO by reading resources dedicated to such gadgets. Ordinary consumers We learned about the brand only in 2017, when OPPO smartphones began to be sold in Russia. It's time to find out which devices do not disappoint customers.

The best mid-priced OPPO smartphones

OPPO RX17 Neo

• CPU: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, clock frequency 1.95 GHz
• Screen: 6.4 inches, resolution 2340×1080
• : 16 megapixels + 2 megapixels / 25 megapixels
• : 4 GB / 128 GB
• Battery capacity: 3600 mAh

Price: from 25,970 rubles

In reviews of the OPPO RX17 Neo, every second person claims that this is the most beautiful phone he has ever encountered. Chinese developers can definitely be praised for the design of Neo - at least appearance smartphone and not original, the device looks really unusually attractive.

The back cover of the device is made of glass and has a gradient color – that is, depending on the angle at which the light falls, it changes color, from blue to light purple. The front edge is 91% occupied by a screen made using AMOLED technology– the image on it is extremely contrasty and bright. The manufacturer did not leave a “bang” for the smartphone and made do with a teardrop-shaped cutout, thereby increasing the usable area in front. The fingerprint sensor is not on the back, but hidden under the screen - users note that although it works quite slowly, it almost never makes mistakes.

Advantages:

• Large display with a diagonal of 6.4 inches.
• Lots of user memory.
• Attractive appearance.
• Convenient proprietary ColorOS shell with many useful features.

Flaws:

OPPO A5

• CPU
• Screen
• Cameras (main / front)
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 4 GB / 32 GB
• Battery capacity: 4230 mAh

Price: from 14,900 rubles

OPPO A5 – the senior model of the A-line Chinese manufacturer. The main advantages of the smartphone are excellent autonomy and unusual design. The battery has a capacity of 4230 mAh - judging by the reviews, this is enough to active use The device lasted up to a day and a half. True, users express regret that the key to impressive autonomy is low performance. The A5 is equipped with a processor from Qualcomm, but it is far from the most modern: Snapdragon 450 is a budget solution.

Design "chips" - an outlandish geometric pattern on back cover and non-trivial colors. The device is available in red, blue and pink colors.

Advantages:

• Powerful battery.
• Interesting design.
• Large display with an unusual 19:9 aspect ratio.
• Face unlock system.
• Front camera with artificial intelligence support.

Flaws:

• The screen has a modest resolution.
• Productivity is low.

The best budget OPPO smartphones

OPPO F5

Many buyers liked the OPPO F5. People appreciated the cute appearance, as well as the 6-inch display with . Such parameters, together with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels, contribute to comfortable viewing of two applications. For example, on six inches you can simultaneously watch YouTube and sit in your favorite social network. You can run absolutely any application on your smartphone, except for completely outdated ones. Android 7.1 is installed as the operating system.

There are two versions of the device on sale, differing in the amount of RAM and permanent memory. We recommend paying attention to the option that includes the largest volume - the free space will be very useful when you start shooting high-quality video with a 16-megapixel camera. The camera module is equipped with an f/1.8 aperture, which means it can shoot even in the dark. Even more high resolution has a front camera - this should appeal to fans of selfie photography.

It is difficult to find fault with other characteristics of the device. OPPO F5 is capable of working in 4G networks, and in some Russian cities Even VoLTE technology will be available to the user. The operation of the device is ensured MediaTek processor Helio P23, whose clock speed reaches an impressive 2.5 GHz. The manufacturer has not forgotten the fingerprint sensor. It only raises questions Wi-Fi module, belonging to not oneself speed standard 802.11n.

OPPO F5 Youth

In terms of characteristics, the OPPO F5 Youth available in Russia looks interesting. This is a slightly simplified version of F5. The screen used here is a 6-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The 18:9 aspect ratio allows you to literally enjoy using two applications at once. The device also copes quite well with photo and video shooting - modules with a resolution of 16 and 13 megapixels are again installed here.

The device turned out to be very powerful. Any game runs without any stuttering even with maximum graphics settings, because under the smartphone there is an eight-core MediaTek Helio P23 processor operating at a clock frequency of 2.5 GHz. The amount of RAM is reduced to 3 GB, but this is enough for the vast majority of users. Muscovites and residents of some other large cities should rejoice at the support of VoLTE technology. But there is no NFC chip here.

Overall, the device turned out great. There is even a fingerprint scanner here. And the device costs less than 10 thousand rubles at the time of writing.

OPPO A3s

• CPU: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, clock speed 1.8 GHz
• Screen: 6.2 inches, resolution 1520×720
• Cameras (main / front): 13 megapixels + 2 megapixels / 8 megapixels
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 2 GB / 16 GB
• Battery capacity: 4230 mAh

Price: from 10,899 rubles

The A3s differs from the A5 very slightly - if you compare the characteristics, you will be convinced of this. The younger model has the same large 6.2-inch screen with a notch, and it can also boast excellent battery life. Why does it cost 4 thousand less?

The point is primarily in memory: the A3s has less RAM and ROM. Considering that the smartphone has a combined slot and a flash drive can only be installed instead of a second SIM, this becomes a problem. In addition, the design of the A3s is not as interesting as the older model. Due to the lack of geometric patterns, the OPPO A3s looks attractive, but rather primitive.

Advantages:

• Capacious battery.
• Face recognition function.
• Front camera with AI support.
• The presence of unusual colors (options are red and dark purple).
• Supports the “Party-Now” function, thanks to which you can create a powerful stereo system from several smartphones.
• Rich equipment - the manufacturer puts a case and film in the box.

Flaws:

• Weak processor.
• Low memory.
• No fingerprint scanner.

Conclusion

This is a list of the best OPPO smartphones available for purchase in Russian retail or the most popular Chinese online stores. Devices under this brand are divided into several lines, the most famous of which are the following:

• A- mid-price segment smartphones with large screens, but insufficient productivity.
• RX- flagship-level devices with an appropriate price.
• F- previously this line was top-end, but now it is no longer replenished. Exists due to the F5 and F5 Youth that are still on sale.

In general, smartphones under the Chinese brand OPPO are not bad, and the reliability of such devices does not raise any questions. However, it is felt that the buyer will have to overpay - competitors are asking less money for similar products.

OPPO is a leading smartphone manufacturer in China and has seen impressive growth in interest in its products in India. Not long ago, the OPPO R11 was announced in China, which briefly fell into my hands. Here are my impressions.

OPPO hopes to continue its growth with smartphones that focus more on delivering superior camera experience. One such device was the OPPO R11.

In terms of design, OPPO R11 retains the features of its predecessor. The body has a completely metal construction, rear end curved on all sides. With a metal casing, there is always a danger that the device will become too slippery during operation. But, thanks to the curved back, the phone fits very comfortably in the hand, and the curves on the sides make it easier to grip.

New here is the Antenna 2.0 technology used by OPPO to reduce the number of antenna bands, from three to two. It still maintains functionality as expected with a 4G signal booster and 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi. The antenna lines are also painted in the same color as the body, so that they do not stand out, and the OPPO R11 has a more beautiful appearance.

In terms of specifications, OPPO R11 comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display. Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 660 with support for 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. Inner memory can be expanded via microSD up to 256 GB, battery capacity 3000 mAh.

OPPO has also released the Plus version of the R11, which is equipped with a 6-inch display, increased RAM to 6 GB and a larger 4,000 mAh battery.

Software

From point of view software, when you purchase OPPO R11, you get the latest Color 3.1 operating shell based on Android 7.1 Nougat OS.

With this system shell, OPPO focuses on small details. For example, the software includes a payment protection mode, verification Wi-Fi security and features including OPPO Share, which allows you to quickly and losslessly transfer files.

However, it is clear that this version of the software is exclusively intended for the Chinese market. It comes with exclusive features and interesting UI changes, including notifications appearing in a separate control center window instead of being part of a drop-down list. We'll have to wait and see if these changes translate to the international variant once the R11 hits the international market.

A notable aspect of the OPPO R11 is its camera settings. The device has two 20MP + 16MP cameras on the back. The 16MP camera with 2x zoom means you can zoom in without losing quality.

OPPO is proud to share that it has worked closely with Qualcomm to develop a custom image processor, with the R11 being able to process images quickly despite their high resolution.

The R11 is loaded with software features that OPPO has added to further improve the camera experience, resulting in better photos. While testing the smartphone, setting it up rear camera showed good results.

The 20-megapixel front camera allows you to take high-quality selfies, and the software capabilities allow you to take great self-portraits.

Bottom line

For the first OPPO look The R11 looks like a very promising mid-range smartphone, equipped with a camera with great capabilities. While the R11 camera concept is certainly exciting, it's unfortunately unclear whether the R11 version will be the same when it hits the international market.

Advantages

• Great cameras
• Premium, all-metal design
• Fast fingerprint reader
• Good battery life
• VOOC fast charging
• Expandable Storage

Flaws

• Mediocre performance
• The display does not have an oleophobic coating
• MicroUSB is obsolete
• 3.5mm jack has limited compatibility
• No NFC

OPPO R11 smartphone - video review

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Our readers who are not too close to the world of technology have probably repeatedly asked themselves the question: which company’s smartphones are best to buy these days? Let us say right away that even a specialist will not give you a definite answer, unless, of course, he is objective. Gone are the days when the market was dominated by a few companies from which you had to choose. Today the segment is represented by dozens of manufacturers, each of which tries to have some feature, to show how possible more smartphones and of the highest possible quality. Therefore, it is difficult to say which smartphone manufacturer is the best or the worst.

Well, since it is difficult to make an unambiguous verdict on this issue, we decided to put together a small top in which we will try to mention the most popular companies whose phones are in demand, which already have authority in the market and a huge army of fans. We will tell you why this or that smartphone manufacturer deserves attention, and what significant models he showed lately.

Samsung is a leader whose position is difficult to challenge

No matter what growth Chinese smartphone companies show, no matter what success their countrymen achieve, no matter what Apple shows, the most famous Korean company remains at the very top. Samsung deserves first place in a number of ways. Regular output flagship smartphones High Quality? Eat. Multi-million dollar sales? Where would we be without them? A bunch of different rulers price segments? On the spot. Innovative developments? Please.

In 2017 alone, Samsung introduced about a dozen smartphones of different classes, providing devices to all its fans, regardless of status. Yes, and Chinese companies They are churning out new products with enviable regularity, but are they able to offer the same high quality and long-term support? Koreans know how to make cool smartphones, they know how to sell them.

The brightest Samsung representative in 2017, of course, it became Galaxy flagship S8. New screen, the most powerful processor at that time, great cameras and stylish design. Already at the end of summer, the Koreans released , a savior that should correct the situation with the failure of last year's Note 7. And the phablet succeeds, as sales confirm. There were no others left Samsung lines no update. The manufacturer has released cool and updated the Galaxy A series.

Why are users so fond of smartphones from this company? As already noted, high quality materials and workmanship play an important role. Even budget solutions they look very decent. Let's not forget that the company develops some of the most advanced flagships, which receive all the best at the time of release. Finally, Samsung guarantees decent support - your smartphone will not be forgotten a month after its release, but will be updated for at least a couple of years.

Why do you want to scold one of the best smartphone manufacturers? If you can understand the price of flagship new products, then for mid-range, low-class devices the manufacturer asks a lot. Samsung was not exposed for the abundance of defects (not counting the disastrous Galaxy Note 7, which was recalled last year due to explosions).

The popularity and crazy income of Samsung from the sale of its () devices bring it a well-deserved place in our ranking the best companies- smartphone manufacturers in 2017. Keep it up!

Apple - where there is Samsung, there is Apple

Unsurprisingly, the Apple company is right next to the Korean one. In terms of sales and income, it is difficult for it to compete with Samsung - it releases only two smartphones to the market annually. The exception was 2017 - Apple was generous with three iPhones at once. We have already prepared a review. True, only the one who joined the ranks can be called truly interesting.

Apple smartphones are deservedly in demand - they are beautiful, powerful and elegant devices. The American manufacturer does not miss the opportunity to introduce some new technology In addition, the manufacturer tries to make every detail for his device independently. Despite the much smaller number of smartphones introduced annually, Apple manages to remain among the best companies in its segment.

The advantages, as already noted, include elegant design, high-quality assembly, and characteristic features that make the devices stand out. Apple smartphones typically rank first in performance tests and have some of the best cameras. One of the striking features can be considered the iOS operating system - no other smartphone is equipped with it. Plus, Apple is famous for supporting its products - 4-year-old smartphones receive updates to latest versions OS.

The main disadvantage of Apple smartphones is their high price. The company can sell even a relatively old device at the price of a strong mid-range device from another manufacturer. In addition, there has been some stagnation recently - for the fourth year in a row, the design of Apple smartphones has remained virtually unchanged.

Huawei is a company with grandiose plans

Huawei for quite short term moved from the status of “some Chinese company” to the status of “one of the largest smartphone manufacturers.” The company has a wide range of models, a lot of fans not only in its home country, China, but also abroad. Today Huawei is among the leaders, it even managed to bypass Apple sales, albeit for a short period of time. In addition, the manufacturer announces its truly ambitious plans - over the next few years, the company plans to become the best in the smartphone market.

Huawei's lineup is, without exaggeration, huge. You can easily find a budget smartphone for just over $100, and a flagship that competes with representatives of more formidable brands. The company's devices have a recognizable style, they are beautiful and powerful, modern and with a bunch of different features. The company produces its own processor and collaborates with major manufacturers various components for mobile phones.

In 2017 the most prominent representatives the company will become, which has probably already been shown (the article was written a few days before the presentation). These are flagship devices with modern screens, dual cameras from Leica and top-end proprietary chipsets. Huawei promises us advanced artificial intelligence among its features.

Of the advantages Huawei smartphones You can highlight the high quality of materials, catchy design, and powerful hardware. In many respects they are not inferior to devices from other companies. Huawei tries to make every smartphone as modern and sophisticated as possible, so the company deservedly gets into the top three.

Disadvantages include the somewhat limited cost of some solutions. In addition, a number of flagships, according to at least, before its release, in some aspects it was inferior to its more famous competitors.

LG is a company you want to believe in

Last year was somewhat unsuccessful for LG. Their modular G5, despite a number of truly new ideas, did not appeal to users. The Koreans were clearly inferior not only to their neighbors, but also to lesser-known Chinese brands in the world. However, LG started 2017 with a bang, introducing the first with a FullVision display. Even Samsung with their Galaxy S8 was ahead. And although the LG G6 did not gain the same popularity (a smartphone based on last year’s chip), it became clear that the company was on the right track.

LG, no matter what problems it has, remains one of the world's largest companies that knows how to make quality products. Last year's decline is giving way to growth with the release of truly trendy smartphones. Yes, the manufacturer still does not have an abundance of decent budget devices, not counting the recent frameless device. But in the flagship segment everything is not bad. At the beginning of autumn, the company presented one of the brightest new products of the outgoing year.

LG, in fact, like other large companies, has complete order with the quality of smartphones. The same LG G6 can even boast of a military standard of shock protection. The company is constantly experimenting, which, however, is not always beneficial. However, it happens that experiments bear fruit in the form of new “tricks”, which are subsequently used by the entire market. Smartphones from one of the best companies South Korea relatively inexpensive, for a large brand.

If you ask me today which brand of smartphone is best to choose in 2017, I will definitely recommend you something from LG. Although last year I probably wouldn’t have remembered about it.

Xiaomi – Chinese quality

Well, what top or ranking of the best is complete without mentioning this company? Xiaomi is omnipresent! Budget segment captured, things are going well in the middle class, the flagship is not in trouble either. Literally every day there is news that Xiaomi is releasing or is about to release something new. "Horse" of this Chinese company- cheap. Which, in fact, is not surprising. They're all like that there.

But in the case of Xiaomi, cheap doesn’t mean it’s bad. The company makes even inexpensive devices look and feel quite decent. The not-so-bright design is compensated by powerful hardware and acceptable cameras. In addition, with them the manufacturer offers a proprietary sophisticated shell and good autonomy. Smartphones from one of the best companies in the Celestial Empire are very popular in our country and are also common in other countries, which is facilitated by Xiaomi’s policy.

What company solutions are popular today? Of course, the flagship Mi6 and the recent one with an edge-to-edge screen. From the fact that it’s cheaper, I can recommend last year’s Mi5. The company's budget segment is now mainly represented by Redmi Note 4X. The tandem looks interesting, which we also reviewed.

We think the advantages are clear - acceptable characteristics at a low price. Among the shortcomings Xiaomi smartphones We can highlight the localized firmware that does not always arrive in time and some shortcomings of individual models.

Sony is just a black streak

The Japanese have been having a hard time with really bright new products lately. It is noticeable that Sony does not keep up with all these newfangled trends, continuing to release its typical smartphones. The situation was slightly improved by a pair of new phones, which she showed at the recent IFA exhibition in Berlin. The compact flagship attracted particular public interest. The long-awaited new product is equipped with today’s top-end processor and a 4.6-inch display.

U Sony smartphones have a characteristic design that will not interest every user. Instead of a frameless screen, which everyone now installs in their flagships major manufacturer The Japanese, on the contrary, make frames noticeable. But the solutions really high quality camera With buffer memory, which allows you to record videos at 960 fps. There are also a pair of stereo speakers that produce excellent sound. On top of everything else, new and Compact work on fresh .

It’s hard to find fault with the quality of smartphones from one of the best companies. Yes, and these devices have their own “chips”, despite the fact that they do not follow general trends. But the price tag for many devices is clearly too high, considering hundreds of competitors at a similar cost. The best smartphone manufacturer in Japan certainly deserves a place in our ranking, despite the specified nuances.

Meizu – stylish and affordable

Meizu is the main antagonist of Xiaomi. While the latter have powerful smartphones, the former have beautiful ones. Like Xiaomi, this company is relatively young and ambitious. In a short period of time she succeeded from a little-known Chinese brand to become the world's largest manufacturer of equipment, whose activities are monitored by millions of users and major media outlets.

Meizu smartphones are quite stylish, although the similarity to the famous American company is noticeable. With hardware, not everything is so rosy, but the recent one, which received a modern energy-efficient chip from Qualcomm, gives us hope that bright new products await us in the future. At the end of summer, the company also updated its flagship line, showing a pair, the feature of which was an additional screen on the back side. The devices turned out to be controversial, but undoubtedly interesting.

In addition, early next year Meizu is going to surprise us with the most frameless smartphone. Key drawback Most of the company's solutions are budget processors that, well, are not capable of adding attractiveness to gadgets.

Google Pixel – the search engine also has good smartphones

The Google logo has been appearing on the backs of smartphones for quite some time. And of course, the corporation is still developing the most popular mobile OS. Last year, a couple of flagship smartphones were released under the Google brand, which were noticeably different from everything that was already on the market. The devices sold well, so the release of new solutions was expected.

And so, in the fall of 2017, the company is releasing another tandem of smartphones that will compete for the title of the very best. , just at the time of writing this article is going Google presentation. It's worth noting that Google doesn't produce its own Pixels itself, outsourcing these tasks to other companies. This year, for example, one model is being developed by HTC, another by LG. But, despite all the successes, it is still too early for Google to place its smartphones among the leaders in the ranking of the best companies.

The best smartphone manufacturers worthy of mention

We decided not to include the following companies directly in the ranking of the best smartphone companies, but they undoubtedly deserve attention. Here we have, firstly, well-known companies that simply have a bad streak, and secondly, manufacturers that are rapidly gaining popularity. So:

• Lenovo (Moto). A truly large company engaged in the production of a wide variety of electronics. It does not have typical flagships, but there are more than enough mid-range and budget-class phones. Products of good quality, with all the necessary functions, relatively low price devices.
• OnePlus. She became famous for her . It produces 1-2 smartphones a year - pure flagships, which in terms of performance often outperform top-end smartphones of A-brands. It will probably be among the best companies when it begins to actively release new products in different segments.
• ZTE. Showing amazing growth lately. It has several lines of different segments; the company's smartphones regularly appear in various ratings. ZTE is preparing a frameless smartphone.
• Micromax. Despite the fact that the company develops budget smartphones, it is extremely popular in a number of markets. Quite good and cheap devices affordable price, which ensures her growth.
• ASUS. Maybe not as popular as others famous brands, but has nice smartphones in its lineup. ASUS focuses on modern design, camera capabilities and autonomy.
• HTC. Until recently, it was one of the best smartphone manufacturers, but now the mobile division has been sold to Google. Nevertheless, there are still flagship devices on the market that can attract interest with top-end characteristics.
• Oppo and the like. Competition in the Chinese smartphone market seems to have reached its peak. Oppo and a number of other companies with a similar name literally overtook the world leaders in the number of devices sold in just a couple of years. And they are not going to stop there. True, smartphones from these companies are not yet widespread on the domestic market.

As a result

Well, now you know which smartphone brand is best to choose in 2017. Mobile market develops very quickly. Companies that were at the top of Olympus yesterday may find themselves at the very bottom today. And, on the contrary, before our eyes, little-known manufacturers become market leaders, developing in large quantities innovative products. We will update our ranking of the best smartphone brands from time to time so that you always have up-to-date information about the realities of the market.

The Chinese company Oppo Digital is a well-known manufacturer digital technology and electronics, which helps in work and allows you to significantly diversify a person’s leisure time. Smartphones from this brand deserve special attention thanks to innovative features, such as high-speed charging, which allows you to fully charge the battery in 10 minutes.

Advantages and features of Oppo smartphones

This company does not rely on the frequency of releasing new models, but on thoughtful diversity. That is why all brand devices differ significantly from each other. For example, Oppo Finder was at one time the most thin phone in the world, and the Find 7 smartphone can take 50-megapixel photos.

At the same time, critics often note that Oppo is trying to inherit, using the most successful models to emulate. If you are a fan of the famous apple brand, then you will definitely like models that use the best practices of the American brand.

Famous selfie cameras of Oppo smartphones

The quality of images provided front camera Oppo smartphones, has long won the attention and appreciation of many users. The Find 5, equipped with a practical camera, was called "for women."

If you want to take a fresh look at the art of photography, as well as fill your device’s memory with bright and colorful pictures, then you should buy such a gadget. The latest models use two cameras (front and rear) equipped with zoom, which significantly increases the range of possibilities for the photographer.

The features of Oppo smartphones also include:

• fast charging;
• large and high-quality display;
• light weight with noticeable dimensions;
• design as close as possible to the iPhone.

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