Are you sure you know which is the best smartphone? You are looking for the best smartphone this moment? The choice is not easy, as there are good (great phones) quite a few, so we set out to find out which one smartphones are the best right now and lay a solid foundation for our claims! Here are our favorites of the first half of 2019.
The answer to the question which one is the best smartphone, is not simple - each individual is looking for the trump cards that are most important to him. For some users, it is design, for others endurance batteries, for the third camera, but for some it is only important operating system.
And that's why it's hard to choose a phone that is truly the best. But you can still go on your own top of the best we list some phones in our category. Don't be surprised if you don't find your candidate!
Category: The most comprehensive phone
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Definitely by a big leap the best smartphone with the Android operating system. And this is due to an extraordinary range of quality differences compared to others. Highest total (205 points) according to photo assessment DxOMark (check here) for the main and selfie camera and the smartphone that creates the most stabilized video at the moment. The latter can also be captured with the selfie camera 4K resolution. Well, this is where things just begin. If you spend a lot of time on the phone, it will be important for you that the phone offers great screen and Samsung S10+ is outstanding here if not the best. Also battery life is among the best and completely comparable to direct competition Huawei P30 Pro, which basically works with reduced processor power and resources and thus preserves the battery. As far as Samsung Galaxy S10 turn on battery saver to get better results battery usage and thus record times of autonomy from the energy source. At the same time, you have a comparably fast phone. But, speaking of the phone's operating speed, we somehow checked how the latter performs on comparative "benchmark" tests (Geekbench 4, AnTuTu) and even here it is far ahead of the direct competition with an excellent result just below the very top. Add to that exceptional waterproofing, some of the best sound produced by speakers, and a headphone jack that seems practically unbeatable. But these are only the "hardware" aspects of the phone, which is perfectly complemented by Samsung's customization One UI, which works with Android 9. This time it's really intuitive and if not the best "software" adjustment of the system Android, which is right behind the leader in terms of user experience Google Pixel 3. Again, something that still gives headaches to the competition. This is also why we can easily say that it is Samsung Galaxy S10+ the best smartphone right now.
To purchase: you just want the best phone possible
Against: the best was never cheap
Price: 989.89 euros (telekom.si)
Category: Best value for money
OnePlus 6T
For those of you on the hunt for great smartphone, but you don't want to pay for it 1000 euros here is a great alternative - the best smartphone in the category - ratio - price - OnePlus 6T. It has a huge 6.41 inch HD OLED display, with thin bezels that are decently covered in metal complemented by glass. In themselves it does not lag behind the feelings of craftsmanship and quality behind the best phones on the market. As well as not in the interior that brings top processor, a basic 6GB of RAM – the latter of which can be upgraded for a pittance when ordering, 128GB of internal storage and up to 30 hours of battery life. Right battery life is among the best also on the basis of software "equipment", or experience with Androids on phones OnePlus, the latter was named Oxygen OS, and it's brutally fast and pristinely clean, making it the most like the original Android. It also has a state-of-the-art on-screen fingerprint scanner that's almost as good as the best dedicated sensors, and dual-sim support that allows two mobile network connections to be connected simultaneously. Of course with a price around 550 euros there is also some drawback. This is definitely a photo that is no longer in contact with the best, the fact that it cannot be wirelessly charged and that there is no formal water resistance rating. But still, when we look at this smartphone from afar - there's no doubt who the winner is in the best-for-your-money category.
To purchase: easily still the best price-value ratio.
Against: we are expecting the OnePlus 7 soon, which will be of comparable prices, but with a new processor and faster RAM. And, it's not for those who demand the best possible photos from their smartphone!
Price: 549.00 euros (oneplus.com)
Category: Rising star (runner-up)
Xiaomi Mi9
It appears to be Xiaomi, what he was years ago Huawei. An ambitious and price-competitive manufacturer that wants to take its place as quickly as possible among the main players in the field of smartphones. This is also why the Xiaomi Mi9 is in a way a breakthrough smartphone for this brand. Powered by the best and latest Snapdragon 855 processor, which represents the very top of the company's offer Qualcomm, the latter is accompanied by a swift RAM, which can be anything from 6 GB onwards. This is also why it achieves exceptional results with various comparison tools, where it is always among the top three most powerful smartphones (AnTuTu and Geekbench). Energy is provided by a battery with a capacity of 3300mAh. It's an interesting possibility fast wireless charging, which is said to be the fastest and able to 20W while charging it by wire 27W. The latter speed allows it to be fully discharged in less than an hour. Of course, at Xiaomi, they put a lot of effort into photography, which is why the triple camera on the back is under evaluation DxOMark occupied with 107 points, currently the third place in the ranking of the best cameras. Xiaomi is the Mi 9 equipped with a 6.39 inch Samsung AMOLED screen with a ratio of 19.5:9. He placed a new one under the screen generation of fingerprint reader. So everything a phone that breathes by the neck of the best or wants to join the circle of initiates must have. Somehow, we can't get rid of the feeling that the Mi9 is too similar to other Chinese manufacturers, because at first glance it strongly resembles a not the most original design Huawei P30 Pro. It is interesting that at Xiaomi managed to prepare such a good and similar phone for practically half the price.
To purchase: outstanding specifications and extremely low price.
Against: pretty generic design.
Price: 450.00 euros (amazon.de - delivery in three days)
Category: Phone for every pocket - budget phone
Motorola Moto G7 plus
It's a new one smartphone, which hit dealer shelves recently (April 2019) in the price range 250 euros to 300 euros, where there is a lot to offer and with some characteristics that make it simply better than average. For your money, you get a mixed metal and glass phone with a notch that looks and feels more expensive than most competing phones of this price range. It has surprisingly good specs under the hood, but the biggest highlight is the upgraded main camera. The latter is double, that is, it works in a detection tandem that combines a 16-megapixel main sensor with a 5-megapixel depth sensor. With an improved aperture – this time just right f1.7 and optical image stabilization, which is upgraded with software stabilization, also makes excellent video. He does it on paper G7 Plus one of the best in this affordable class. Other key specifications are the wonderful “turbo” charging option, almost untouched version of Android 9.0 and fast Snapdragon 636, which ensures smooth operation. Nowadays, cheap does not mean bad. And that's also why we single out this phone as the one that is currently the winner of the class up to 300 euros.
To purchase: low price for an interesting package.
Against: for an additional payment of a few euros in the class between 300 and 400 euros, you get a much better phone - for example, the PocoPhone F1.
Price: 270.00 euros (amazon.de - delivery in three days)
Category: Best in Class - Best iPhone
iPhone XS
Definitely the best phone on its planet, or to its own ecosystem - the operating system and "hardware" accessories - the Apple Watch... At the same time the best small smartphone, as it is with its size 5.8 inches extremely suitable for all those with small hands. What makes it special is the excellent operating system iOS, which, despite some problems, still represents the standard. And as long as you are Apple's believer something you simply have to believe in. If you add to this phone Apple watch, earbuds and iMac ... you load everything into iCloud you get harmony and a peculiar symphony, which still does not fully understand the Slovenian language. But these are little things. Like the fact that the technical specifications cannot be compared with Android phones. It can be noted that it is powered by a six-core processor A12 Bionic, which is manufactured in a 7-nanometer manufacturing process. iPhone XS offers a new camera system. The wide-angle and rear cameras consist of sensors with resolution 12MP and optical image stabilization. It should be emphasized that the wide-angle camera, in contrast to its predecessor, uses a sensor with multiple pixels and a wide aperture. This helps with better quality shots in low light. Front camera it is supposed to work faster, but its properties on paper have not changed significantly.
To purchase: a unique great ecosystem and no longer overpriced compared to premium Android phones.
Against: you have to indulge in the entire Apple ecosystem for satisfaction.
Price: 1,199.00 euros (telekom.si)
