For a person who often changes his smartphone to a newer model, such a selection criterion as reliability may not be in the first place. However, if you choose a mobile phone that should last several years, then you’ll probably be interested in which smartphones are the most reliable in 2017.
We present the rating of the most reliable smartphones, based on the research of Roskachestvo conducted in a large German testing center, and data on customer satisfaction with product quality from J.D. Power Each manufacturer has been selected the best model.
10. Nokia Lumia 1020
You can buy for 12,490 rubles.
A strong case, a convenient interface, a camera with optical stabilization, the presence of NFC, high-quality sound recording in video, a small size of 4.5 inches, making the smartphone easy to hold even for a child - these are just a small part of the advantages of the Lumia 1020. Alas, it’s very difficult to find a model on sale, since it was discontinued.
During testing, the experts of Roskachestvo gave the smartphone a rating of 4, it was formed from the totality of points obtained when studying 250 various parameters of the quality and safety of the device.
Nokia is focused on the production of mid-range and low-cost smartphones. She has developed a strong reputation as a manufacturer of “unkillable” phones, which by technical specifications may not reach other devices, but in terms of case strength and energy efficiency they will give odds to many famous brands.
9. Google Pixel XL
On sale can be found for 52 314 rub.
XL is an enlarged version of the Google Pixel, with a screen size of 5.5 inches versus the 5-inch of the “regular” Pixel.
- A capacious 3450 mAh battery, a large memory size for user data, a powerful Snapdragon 821 processor and excellent 12 megapixel and 8 megapixel cameras allowed the device to stand in line with such mobile masterpieces as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Apple iPhone 7.
- Alas, this similarity applies to the price, it is far from budgetary.
- At the same time, headphones are not included in the package, and the radio signal deteriorates when you touch the back of the phone with your finger. Due to these shortcomings, Roskachestvo experts rated Google Pixel XL a total score of 4.
Google is well known not only for its mobile phones, but also for other devices and gadgets. It produces virtual reality glasses, smart watches, smart home devices, etc. Pixel is a new brand of Google, and HTC collects them, and the famous search engine positions it as its own development. A distinctive feature of the line is a high-quality camera, for which the smartphone was awarded 2 lines of smartphone camera ratings this year.
8. Alcatel IDOL 4S
The average cost is 19,990 rubles.
One of the most reliable smartphones of 2017 is the flagship model of the OneTouch line.
- A feature of its configuration is a box, which with a slight movement of the hand turns into VR glasses.
- The 5.5 ″ display has an excellent resolution of 2560 × 1440, and a 3000 mAh battery lasts two days.
- On the right side of the device there is a Boom key button, on which you can configure the necessary functions.
The testers did not find any shortcomings in this model; in total, it scored 4.2 reliability points.
Alcatel focuses on technological innovation and on CSR (Business Social Responsibility) in order to provide the best products for its customers. Every year, it ships about 50 million smartphones.
7. Lenovo Moto Z
The average price is 25,480 rubles.
Moto Z is known as one of the thinnest phones in the world, its body thickness is 5.19 mm. Compared to it, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is “obese,” with its 7.7mm thick case.
- The manufacturer did not stint on the resolution of the 5.5-inch screen, it is 2560 x 1440. This puts the device on a par with flagships from other brands, such as Samsung Galaxy S7 or Google Pixel XL.
- The latest games on the Moto Z “fly, thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4 GB of RAM.
- But Lenovo engineers forgot about the button illumination. Minus them for this from Roskachestvo and as a result - 4.2 points.
And if you need the most unkillable smartphone to work in extreme conditions, then pay attention to the Moto Z Force. This is the top shockproof model in an all-metal case, with water repellent nano-coating protection.
Lenovo is a subsidiary of Motorola and has strong financial support for research and development. Most of the company's operations are focused on the development and production of mobile phones.
6. HTC One M8
It costs 13 990 rubles.
According to the results of the Roskachestvo study, this smartphone earned an overall rating of 4.2.
One M8 can not be called a new model, it has been on the market since 2014. But she can compete with many of the new products this year thanks to:
- high-quality metal case;
- ease of use;
- battery performance (2600 mAh);
- as well as sound quality, especially at low frequencies.
The device has such useful options as NFC, GPS / Glonass and support for LTE 4.
The HTC brand is associated with high build quality. This company uses good materials in its devices, which makes it convenient to hold smartphones in hand, gives them an excellent look and makes them durable. The disadvantage of HTC-made devices is the overpriced price, so you can get a "slightly larger" phone for your money if you prefer a different brand. In terms of customer satisfaction, HTC beat LG and ranks 4th on J.D. Power
5. Sony Xperia X Performance
Sells for 28 990 rubles.
In fifth place in the smartphone reliability rating is a strong device in a metal case.
- It weighs 165 g, which is quite weighty in the hand, but not heavy enough to pull the pocket down.
- The smartphone is waterproof according to IP68, equipped with a 5-inch display with good viewing angles, and a 23 megapixel camera.
- There is a special button on the side for quick launch of the camera.
At the same time, the researchers noted that the quality of the camera is significantly inferior to other top-end Sony models, and scratches easily remain on the metal cover. They did not find other shortcomings in the device. In reliability, he earned 4.28 points.
Sony is one of the leading mobile brands focused on technological innovation in order to provide the best products for its customers. This allows the corporation to ship about 30 million smartphones per year.
4. Huawei mate 9 pro
Price - 35 752 rub.
This is a 5.5-inch smartphone with curved edges, and a physical Home button. It is available only in a white or silver case, with fingerprints perfectly visible on the latter.
- It is equipped with a quad-core Kirin 960 processor (2.4 GHz), a Mali-G71 graphics processor and a 4000 mAh battery.
- As part of its collaboration with Leica, Huawei equipped the device with a dual camera system. This means that it has one 12 MP color camera and one 20 MP black and white camera with F / 2.2 aperture and 27 mm equivalent focal length.
For the convenience of using the camera, touchscreen and phone menu, the testers had no complaints. However, they noted a weak radio signal model. The overall reliability score was 4.29 points.
Huawei has a strong position in segments such as smartphones, computers, tablets and broadband Internet access. In the corporation, 75,000 people are exclusively engaged in scientific research, and this helps to understand why the company produces such good devices. Huawei sells about 100 million units of smartphones per year.
3. Apple iPhone 6S Plus
You can buy for 47 799 rubles.
The iPhone 6 Plus has challenged many mobile market rules.
- It is almost identical to the iPhone 6 Plus in terms of style and proportions, but is thicker due to the 3D Touch layer and weighs more (190 grams versus 172 grams). And it is much larger than the iPhone 5s and absolutely dominates in size over 4S and earlier models.
- Many competitors from Android space have switched to minimal screen framing, their idea is that all attention should be focused on the display. But the iPhone 6S Plus is not the case, it has a lot of space on the top and bottom of the screen, as well as a physical Home button with an integrated Touch ID sensor.
- The curved aluminum sides and rounded corners are a departure from the iPhone 5 and the 4th series, and a good solution, thanks to which the device lies like a glove in your hand.
- There is an NFC function, but it can only be used for Apple Pay.
- Apple continues to stubbornly ignore the possibility of expanding memory. And having bought a 16 GB model, you will be limited in terms of applications, games, music, films, photos and videos. We’ll have to pay more for a model with 64 GB “on board”, although this is still not a lot by modern standards.
High expert ratings were awarded: a good 8 megapixel camera with image stabilization, a bright display with a high resolution of 1920 × 1080 and sound quality for video recording and through the supplied headphones. The total score is 4.44.
But unpleasantly surprised by the lack of button illumination.
In the mobile world, Apple sets the standard for usability, appearance, camera quality and the speed of smartphones. In terms of product quality satisfaction, this brand ranks first (according to J.D. Power statistics).
2. LG G6
Cost - 35 790 rubles.
The successor to the not-so-successful G5 model looks very solid with its glass panels at the front and back, metal sides and a large 5.7-inch 2880 × 1400 display. Add to the look:
- 3300 mAh long-running battery
- Snapdragon 821 fast chipset
- and a system of dual 13-megapixel cameras with a standard 71 mm lens and a 125 mm wide-angle lens that take stunning photos in almost any lighting condition.
It will result in an apparatus about which German experts can say "give the truth fantastic." The only thing they could find fault with was the inability to use with one hand, due to the large size. The final score of the LG G6 at 4.45 points is lower than that of the winner of the rating.
LG is known for its innovations in the smartphone segment (it has developed the world's first flexible mobile phone and modular phone), as well as low-cost devices with very good batteries. In the ranking of customer satisfaction, she takes the fifth position, which is a very decent result, given the abundance of competing companies.
1. Samsung Galaxy S8
You can buy for 43 990 rubles.
This is the most reliable smartphone (the overall score is 4.5), as German experts who tested the devices on behalf of the Roskachestvo stated. S8 also tops the ranking of the best smartphones of 2017 in terms of price / quality.
It has a long list of benefits:
- premium design;
- a pair of great cameras of 12 megapixels and 8 megapixels;
- long battery life of 3000 mAh;
- water and dust protection according to IP68 class, which means a half-hour operation of the phone when immersed in water to a depth of 1.5 meters;
- powerful Snapdragon processor 835 and the latest version of Android;
- A complete package of useful options, including an iris scanner, wireless and fast charging features.
What the testers were dissatisfied with: because of the huge 5.8-inch display with a resolution of 2960 × 1440, the phone is not very comfortable in the palm of your hand and for some it may feel like a "shovel".
Samsung has a strong reputation as a brand producing phones with excellent cameras and great functionality. Although this is mainly related to devices from the top segment. Whenever Samsung announces the release of a new flagship device, you know that it will be a smartphone with more RAM, the best processor and one of the largest screens on the mobile market. However, in design and build quality, Samsung is slightly behind HTC, Apple, and even Nokia. According to J.D. Samsung products scored 839 out of 1,000 possible satisfaction points and only 1 point behind Apple.
