We're just under 3 months away from the start of next year, so it's good to see what they are best smartphones 2019. By now, we have seen almost all the smartphones that the manufacturers had the intention of presenting to us. We are not hoping for significant innovations, so it makes sense to look over the entire year and determine its brightest points in the world of smartphones.

Phones mostly run the same operating system, and the same processor beats in their guts, that's why they exist it is more appropriate to divide by functionality than by speed itself. So which one is the most premium, the most versatile, has the best camera and which one is the most wallet-friendly? All this below.

The best smartphones of 2019

The best premium:

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Also this year, a representative of the Galaxy Note family landed among the best phones, which rightly holds the reputation of the most versatile smartphones. Notes 10+ it's no different. A powerful processor, a beautiful screen, good cameras, an S Pen with tons of features and much more. Dex mode, however, turns it into its own computer.

This year, in addition to the large 6.8-inch model, they also offered a smaller Note 10, which measures 6.3 inches diagonally. This one is more friendly for one-handed operation and offers most of the things that the bigger brother also offers. However, it does not retain the same screen resolution, as well as memory expansion via MicroSD card. Both models also lost the 3.5mm audio output, which is a shame, because last year's Note 9 absolutely shone in the sound quality from the audio output for headphones.

The best price-performance ratio:

LG G8s ThinQ

The G8s ThinQ is on par with competing smartphone brands in every way. The specs are the same as the others, so the G8s diverts its attention elsewhere. It can boast, for example, military endurance standards MIL-STD-810G. Audiophiles will be delighted by his QuadDAC, it is capable of recording even 24-bit high-resolution audio. And the price is also very reasonable. Few smartphones cost this much 630 euros.

It's a shame that LG has sunk into oblivion after a couple of failed attempts in the smartphone world. Their products have always tried more innovative than the competition. Even today, they are among the first to present some novelties that could shape the world of smartphones. Finally, with flip phones with two screens and controlling the phone by waving your hands from the G8 model, which Google also borrowed for the new Pixel 4.

Best Camera:

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

All iPhone lovers can choose between three options again this year: the basic one, but the most attractive in terms of price, and two Pro models, which differ only in size. This year's innovations are not drastic, but still just right that there can be quite a bit of a dilemma between choosing this year's model and last year's.

Slightly better screens and speakers don't play nearly as much of a role as say improved cameras, which she also entered ultra wide angle. This also found its place in the iPhone 11 model. Undoubtedly, the latter model will also be among the best sellers this year. Let's just hope that next year Apple will offer a few more reasons to buy their smartphones.

All-round best:

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Compared to all the phones on the list, the Galaxy S10+ is the oldest phone, but it's no less sophisticated overall. Its price is steadily falling, so it is becoming more and more tempting to buy. Big and beautiful screen, triple cameras, very smooth operation and a range of goodies, which are becoming more and more rare (space expansion with the help of a MicroSD memory card and a 3.5 mm audio output with extremely high-quality sound reproduction).

Best gaming phone:

Asus ROG Phone 2

In recent years, we have seen quite a few attempts to make a smartphone that will be perfect for gamers. Asus, Razer, everyone tried their own thing. But just now ROG Phone 2 has garnered enough interest that even the most famous tech writers and vloggers have delved into it. How could it not, because the said phone is a real beast, built for raw power when the user needs it.

Let's see what the phone can do. Huge 16.7-centimeter screen refreshes at 120Hz, which ensures extremely smooth animations. In addition, it is an AMOLED screen, and the picture is absolutely beautiful. The Snapdragon 855 Plus processor is factory-tuned and outperforms the average phone with such a processor. It has on the back so that the phone can be cooled ventilation opening. 12 GB of working memory, 512 GB of space and a 6000mAh battery are the icing on the cake.

Worth mentioning:

OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus has occupied the first places for many years in the category of the best ratio between price and quality. Their phones always offer the most powerful components and interesting designs, all at a significantly lower price than the competition. And although the price gradually increases every year, they still remain one of the most attractive offers on the market.

This year OnePlus released 4 different models: 7, 7 Pro, 7T and 7T Pro. Since there is no significant difference between the 7 Pro and the 7T Pro, we much more recommend the first option, which is also cheaper by 50 euros. The 7 Pro offers a large AMOLED display without bezels or a cutout for the camera. This one peeks out of the case on command, otherwise it remains hidden. In addition, the screen refreshes at 90Hz. The trio of cameras will satisfy the need for photographic flexibility, and the 4000mAh battery with the possibility of very fast charging will keep the phone alive all day.

Innovation of the Year:

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Another Samsung phone made it to our list. Due to its high price and completely different design, it will probably not fit in many pockets, but every change is like that at first. We have been able to observe at various fairs for quite some time folding screens, but they all remained in the prototype stage. Galaxy Fold is one of the first phones that bravely ventured among ordinary users. Of course, other companies have also shown their versions, but none as successfully and elaborately as Samsung.