Powerful top Lenovo smartphones from 6 inches. The best Lenovo smartphones according to customer reviews. Lenovo Vibe K5 - a powerful mid-ranger

The Chinese company Lenovo has long been known to geeks and amateurs computer equipment– however, it is a newcomer to the mobile electronics market. The manufacturer receives the lion's share of profits (up to 70%) from sales of computers and laptops; the sale of smartphones brings him much less money.

There are no prerequisites yet for smartphones to become the company’s main product. There are only a few models in the Lenovo mobile device catalog in 2019, and all of them are quite cheap and simple. We will tell you about these Lenovo gadgets in this collection.

Budget option

Lenovo A5000

CPU: 4-core MediaTek MT6582, clock frequency 1.3 GHz
Screen
: 8 Mpix / 2 Mpix
: 1 GB / 8 GB
Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

Price: from 5,900 rubles

Lenovo A5000 is a smartphone without pretensions, which is ideally suited to replace an expensive but quickly draining iPhone. The A5000 model has a 4000 mAh battery - this is a very good figure, considering that the smartphone has nowhere to spend its charge. It doesn’t have the kind of “filling” that would allow you to play demanding games, it has little RAM and, on top of that, a camera that takes such photos that the desire to take pictures and post them somewhere disappears.

A5000 is a typical " workhorse"with a boring, even primitive design, but an attractive price. As a main phone, it is perhaps only suitable for an inveterate ascetic or an elderly person for whom the call function is enough.

Advantages:

Impressive battery life - more than 2 days with moderate use of the gadget.
Modest price.
The screen has good viewing angles and decent color reproduction.

Flaws:

The build quality is subject to criticism - there are some gaps.
Performance leaves much to be desired.

Cameraphone

Lenovo S5

CPU: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Screen: 5.7 inches, resolution 2160×1080
Cameras (main / front): 13 MP + 13 MP / 16 MP
Memory (RAM/built-in): 4 GB / 64 GB
Battery capacity: 3000 mAh

Price: from 8,499 rubles

Lenovo fans greeted the S5 with enthusiasm when it appeared in the spring of 2018, anticipating that the electronic giant would finally begin to invade the smartphone market. S5 corresponded to all the trends that were relevant at that time, and certainly did not look ridiculous against the background budget models other brands.

In reviews, the main advantages of the S5 device are the solid metal body and excellent quality assemblies. But we would advise you to pay attention to the device’s cameras. There are 2 “eyes” on the back, with the same resolution – 13 megapixels. One sensor is monochrome, the second is RGB: working together, they produce wonderful images with a bokeh effect. The front camera is considered fast (f/2.0) and wide-angle (80.2°). From Lenovo smartphones better camera only for the S5 Pro, which, alas, is not sold in Russia.

Advantages:

Flaws:

Low autonomy.

With a capacious battery

Lenovo P70

CPU: 8-core MediaTek MT6752, clock speed 1.7 GHz
Screen: 5 inches, resolution 1280x720
Cameras (main / front): 13 megapixels / 5 megapixels
Memory (RAM/built-in): 2 GB / 16 GB
Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

Price: from 10,990 rubles

Lenovo P70 is a long-liver in several senses. Firstly, this is one of the few phones that have remained on sale since 2015. It's no joke: the smartphone's shell is Android 4.4.4 KitKat - remember that one? Secondly, the device has good autonomy, since, despite not the most powerful filling, it is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. You can watch two seasons of Black Mirror in one gulp and never think about where the charger is. At maximum screen brightness, the device is capable of continuously playing video for 10 hours.

By the way, our newcomer from 2015 is equipped with fast charging technology. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then you can listen to music for 7 hours straight.

Advantages:

Flaws:

Old software.
The price is clearly too high for the 2015 model.

The biggest

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro

OS: Android 6.0
Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
Screen: 6.4 inches, QuadHD resolution
Battery: 4050 mAh
RAM: 4 GB
Built-in storage: 64 GB
Price: from 18,500 rubles

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro is the product of an unusual experiment conducted jointly by Lenovo and Google. This weighty giant with a 6.4-inch screen was the first smartphone to receive support for Google Tango proprietary technology. Just think about it - technology allows you to superimpose virtual objects onto an image of real space! Just a couple of clicks - and the zombie apocalypse begins in your peaceful, comfortably furnished room!

The unique functionality of Lenovo Phab 2 Pro can be used not only for entertainment, but also for business benefit. The gadget, for example, can help furnish the interior by visualizing pieces of furniture in the room. A device with Google Tango will prove to be an indispensable assistant for those who are going to do repairs - Phab 2 Pro can remotely make the necessary measurements, saving the user from having to rack his brains over independent calculations.

Advantages:

Huge screen, which is equipped with Assertive Display technology, providing the most correct color reproduction.
Google Tango technology support.
Dolby Audio Capture 5.1 sound recording system, combining 3 microphones and noise reduction.
Fingerprint sensor.
Quite a powerful battery - even with such a large display, the smartphone works autonomously for at least a day.

Flaws:

For creative people

Lenovo K5 Play

CPU: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, clock speed 1.4 GHz
Screen: 5.7 inches, resolution 1440×720
Cameras (main / front): 13 megapixels + 2 megapixels / 8 megapixels
Memory (RAM/built-in): 3 GB / 32 GB
Battery capacity: 3000 mAh

Price: from 7,190 rubles

The K5 Play came out at the same time as the S5 we already mentioned. The launch of the 5th generation is Lenovo's desperate attempt to return to the smartphone market. It is premature to say whether it was a success or not, but it is a fact that the 5th generation gadgets are excellently equipped with functionality for their price.

Seeing the K5 Play on display in a showroom, I want to ask the seller to change the price tag to the correct one - it’s difficult to believe that a device with such a design and characteristics costs 7 thousand rubles. The smartphone impresses with its design: it has a huge 5.7-inch almost frameless screen and a glossy back cover. Of course, there is no “smell” of metal here, but the plastic is of high quality and does not “reduce the cost” appearance devices.

In terms of parameters, the K5 Play is inferior to the “budget flagship” Lenovo S5, but surpasses devices from other manufacturers in the “up to 10 thousand” category. The device has a double rear camera, the main peephole of which has a resolution of 13 megapixels, a powerful 8-megapixel front camera and as much as 3 GB of RAM. The battery capacity is not impressive, although in reality the battery life is good thanks to optimized software.

Advantages:

Flaws:

Combined slot for SIM cards and flash drive.
Plastic housing.

Conclusion

In the Lenovo catalog, we did not find a single smartphone that would belong to the flagship segment - and would have a corresponding price. The innovative Lenovo Phab 2 Pro with Google Tango technology remains the company’s most expensive “mobile phone,” although it costs “a little up to 20.” It is obvious that the Chinese manufacturer left the premium segment to more “sophisticated fighters” and focused on conquering the mid-price and budget segments. Although here, too, a company with such a big name and extensive experience in introducing innovations has little chance of success.

Removed from selection

Lenovo A6010

OS: Android 5.1
Chipset: Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410, clock frequency 1.2 GHz
Screen: 5 inches, HD resolution
Battery: 2300 mAh
RAM: 1 GB
Built-in storage: 8 GB
Price: from 7,490 rubles

The most affordable mobile device from Lenovo is the A Plus model with a “ridiculous” cost of 4,490 rubles. However, its characteristics clearly leave much to be desired, so we recommend another smartphone as a budget smartphone – the Lenovo A6010. It is more expensive, but it has a Qualcomm processor under the hood, which means it can provide performance sufficient to complete most tasks.

At a modest price, the A6010 can boast LTE support, as well as Dolby Atmos technology, which provides high-quality stereo sound (yes, the smartphone has 2 speakers). A user spoiled by flagships may consider the plastic design of the case as a drawback - they spared money on metal. However, Lenovo designers still managed to demonstrate that they “don’t eat their bread in vain” - the back cover of the A6010 is made to look like fabric, thanks to which the device delivers unusual tactile sensations and is pleasant to the touch.

By paying a little extra, you can purchase the Lenovo A6010 Plus, which has similar characteristics, but is equipped with cameras with better resolution.

Advantages:

Flaws:

Front camera with a resolution of only 2 megapixels.
"Old" Android.
Plastic design.

Lenovo Vibe Shot

OS: Android 5.0
Chipset: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, clock frequency 1.7 GHz
Screen: 5 inches, FullHD resolution
Battery: 2900 mAh
RAM: 3 GB
Built-in storage: 32 GB
Price: from 14,490 rubles

For fans of photography, Lenovo can offer a model in the mid-price segment Vibe Shot. In addition to the fact that this smartphone looks very original and attractive, it is equipped with a camera, which the manufacturer itself, not without pride, calls professional.

Lenovo K6 Note

OS: Android 6.0
Chipset: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, clock frequency 1.4 GHz
Screen: 5.5 inches, FullHD resolution
Battery: 4000 mAh
RAM: 3 GB
Built-in storage: 32 GB
Price: from 12,870 rubles

The all-metal Lenovo K6 Note smartphone is capable of delighting both musicians and photography enthusiasts. High-quality sound is provided by Dolby Atmos technology - the same as the previous participant in our selection. A 16-megapixel camera with a light temperature correlation system that prevents blur and overexposure is responsible for excellent photos. With the strong and lightweight Vibe K6 Note, you can easily go on a photo hunt - this also includes a capacious battery that holds a charge for over a day even with active use of the gadget.

Advantages:

High definition cameras.
IPS display with very wide viewing angles.
Big battery.
Advanced fingerprint scanner.
Stylish metal design.

Today, the smartphone market offers a large number of 6-inch devices from different manufacturers. Because of this, buyers often have difficulty choosing a phone with this screen size. To help them decide and make a purchase, our experts present a rating of the best 6-inch smartphones in the budget, mid-price and premium categories. These devices have excellent specifications, outstanding design and interesting features. Every user will be able to find a device among them that meets their needs and expectations.

The best inexpensive 6-inch smartphones

The ranking of the best budget smartphones includes equipment from Xiaomi and Alcatel. These devices have best characteristics in their price segment and are designed to solve everyday problems. Good cameras provide high quality photos, and powerful batteries for a long runtime. This is a technique for those who are not ready to overpay and are looking for an inexpensive but reliable device with good parameters for everyday use.

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Xiaomi Redmi S2 3/32GB

A bright phone in a metal case with many different color solutions. According to customer reviews, the magnificent colorful IPS screen is great for watching videos and reading books, and thanks to the presence of a dual camera with a resolution of 12 and 5 megapixels, the phone takes stunning photos. So that the user can take great selfies, there is front camera with a resolution of 16MP.

Thanks to 4G support, it provides high speed surfing the Internet. The 8-core engine is responsible for the performance of the smartphone. Qualcomm processor Snapdragon and 3 GB of RAM. To store the user’s personal information, the gadget is equipped with 32 GB of memory, as well as a slot for MicroSD cards up to 256 GB. Powerful battery 3080 mAh capacity ensures long operating time.

Disadvantages in this smartphone not detected, but some users note that they would like longer battery life.

Advantages:

excellent cameras;
high performance;
bright screen;
separate slot for microSD cards.

Flaws:

not found.

Alcatel 3V 5099D

This budget smartphone with a 6″ screen, it’s perfect for surfing the web, launching applications, reading books, watching videos, as well as for solving other daily tasks. Fast operating speed is ensured by a quad-core processor and 2 GB of RAM. To store user data, the phone has 16 GB of its own memory, as well as the ability to install MicroSD cards up to 128 GB.

Users note that the smartphone takes good photos thanks to the installed dual main camera with a resolution of 12 and 2 megapixels and a 5-megapixel front camera with LED flashes. The device supports 4G and is equipped with a fingerprint scanner for greater security user information. The screen is bright, with an IPS matrix, and stands out with bright and beautiful colors.

Among the shortcomings, users note the smartphone’s rather weak battery (3000 mAh), but for its budget price this is a normal indicator.

Advantages:

good main camera;
beautiful design;
high speed for solving everyday problems;
light indication of events;
4G support.

Flaws:

small capacity battery.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 3/32GB

An inexpensive smartphone with a large screen, an octa-core Snapdragon 636 processor and 3 GB of RAM, providing amazing performance. Buyers note the decent quality of photos taken with this phone thanks to the dual main camera of 12MP and 5MP, and the front camera of 13MP for selfies. Both cameras have LED flashes, allowing you to take good, bright pictures even in low light and maintain a natural complexion.

The device is equipped with facial unlocking for ease of use and additional protection of the owner’s data. A number of advantages of the smartphone include a high-capacity battery.

Important! According to the manufacturer, the 4000 mAh battery “lasts 17 days of standby time or 17.3 hours of video playback.”

The smartphone has virtually no disadvantages, but some buyers note that the smartphone is large and quite heavy.

Advantages:

frameless IPS screen;
good performance;
scratch-resistant glass;
excellent photographs;
macro mode;
long battery life.

Flaws:

not found.

The best smartphones for 6 inches or more - average price

Mid-price segment devices presented Samsung smartphones, Xiaomi and Huawei. This is a technique with best price and amazing technical characteristics, unique features, impressive design, characterized by quality and reliability and virtually no flaws.

Samsung Galaxy J8 (2018) 32GB

One of the best smartphones with a 6-inch screen diagonal, high contrast and colorful, dynamic colors. The screen has no borders, and the aspect ratio of 18.5:9 allows you to watch videos like in a movie theater. To store user data, 32 GB of its own memory is provided here, free 15 GB in cloud storage Samsung Cloud, and a separate slot for misroSD cards up to 256 GB is also available.

A dual front camera with a resolution of 16 and 5 megapixels and a large F1.7 aperture allows you to shoot even in low light and get clear and bright photos with natural colors. To make pictures more vivid and memorable, the cameras are equipped with a large number shooting modes, a number of feature films and stickers. A powerful eight-core processor and 3 GB of RAM are responsible for the performance here.

Advantages:

gorgeous screen;
loud sound;
magnificent photographs;
powerful processor;
large amount of memory.

Flaws:

not found.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro 3/32GB

The Note 6 Pro is a 6-inch smartphone for those who want a device with the best camera. It is equipped with two rear cameras of 12 and 5 MP and two front cameras for selfies of 20 MP and 2 MP. Thanks to these features, the buyer receives bright, clear and detailed images even in low light conditions. To provide highest performance When performing daily tasks, the phone has an eight-core processor and 3 GB of RAM.

A powerful battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh ensures long operating time of the smartphone without recharging. The 6.26-inch IPS screen with an aspect ratio of 19:9 ensures comfortable viewing of your favorite movies and TV series. To store user data, there is 32 GB of memory and a slot for microSD cards up to 256 GB.

Advantages:

glass is protected from scratches;
excellent cameras;
high performance;
powerful battery;
bright screen.

Flaws:

not found.

Huawei Mate 20 lite

Those who want to purchase a 6-inch or larger smartphone should pay attention to the Huawei Mate 20 lite. This device with a 6.3-inch IPS screen allows you to watch videos, read books, and flip through pages on the Internet with great comfort. At the same time, the phone has a durable and comfortable body that allows you to control the gadget with the fingers of one hand. The device is characterized by amazing performance when performing daily tasks, this is made possible thanks to the eight-core processor and 4 GB of RAM.

The smartphone has a large amount of memory (64 GB) and is equipped with a microSD card slot up to 512 GB. One of the main advantages of the gadget is its cameras. Dual front and rear cameras with a resolution of 24+2MP and 20+2MP, respectively, allow you to take bright, colorful and realistic photos with natural colors even in low light conditions.

Advantages:

great cameras;
high speed;
fast charging;
large amount of memory;
metal body;
bright screen.

Flaws:

slippery body.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL 3/32GB

ZenFone Max Pro M1 is a high-quality smartphone with a 6″ screen and 4G LTE, featuring outstanding performance and long battery life battery life, two rear cameras and a convenient compact all-metal body received many positive feedback from buyers and experts.

The smartphone has several colors and is clean and rich sound. The phone is equipped with 32 GB of permanent memory and a separate slot for microSD cards up to 2 TB. The NFC wireless module makes it easy to make contactless payments, and the user’s safety is taken care of by a fingerprint scanner and the owner’s face unlock function.

Among the disadvantages of the smartphone, some users cite the inconvenient location of the fingerprint scanner.

Advantages:

function fast charging;
high performance;
great pictures;
light indication on a smartphone;
large amount of memory;
reliable metal case;
best battery life.

Flaws:

There are no critical shortcomings.

The best 6-inch premium smartphones

The best smartphones in the rating include equipment produced by Xiaomi, Apple and Huawei. These are premium devices with outstanding designs, incredible performance for handling daily tasks and running productive games and applications, amazing cameras for taking stunning pictures, long battery life and many other unique features.

Xiaomi Mi8 6/128GB

Mi8 is an amazing device in terms of price and quality ratio. The diagonal of the smartphone is more than 6 inches, the screen has no frames, and the body, made of glass and aluminum alloy, is incredibly light. The phone takes bright and clear photos thanks to a rear camera designed for portraits with a resolution of 12 and 12 megapixels, stabilization, optical zoom and autofocus. The 20MP front camera lets you take stunning selfies with a natural complexion even in low light.

New powerful Snapdragon processor 845 and 6 GB of RAM provide outstanding performance, with 128 GB of free space available for data storage. The smartphone is equipped NFC module, and for security there is a fingerprint scanner and a 3D face unlock sensor.

The smartphone has virtually no drawbacks, only some users mention the lack of a memory card slot.

Advantages:

high performance;
excellent photographs;
accelerated charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+;
large amount of built-in memory;
excellent communication;
outstanding design.

Flaws:

lack of memory card slot.

Huawei P20 Pro

An impressive smartphone with a screen diagonal of 6 inches. The highest performance in games and in performing daily tasks is achieved thanks to the eight-core processor and 6 GB of RAM. The frameless screen with Full HD resolution allows you to comfortably watch TV shows and movies, and the 4000 mAh battery provides outstanding battery life. 128 GB of memory is enough to store a large amount of user information, and an amazing camera with autofocus, stabilization and LED flash will allow you to take incredibly cool pictures.

Important! The smartphone is equipped with the world's first triple camera Leica with a resolution of 20, 40 and 8 megapixels, allowing you to create incredibly bright, clear and colorful photographs.

To take great selfies, the phone has a 24MP and 8MP front camera that can take pictures even in low light.

Advantages:

high performance in work;
luxury cameras;
water protection;
battery life;
large amount of memory;

Flaws:

price.

Apple iPhone Xr 64GB

The Apple device is one of the best 6-inch smartphones. The unique Liquid Retina display, which is curved at the edges and covers the entire front panel, provides incredible color reproduction and allows you to watch videos, play games, read books or solve everyday tasks with greater comfort.

The phone is protected from water and dust: the smartphone can withstand immersion in water for half an hour to a depth of 1 meter or the spilling of hot drinks. The new 12-megapixel rear camera, equipped with optical stabilization, allows you to take stunning photos and videos in 4K resolution, while the 7-megapixel front camera takes stunning selfies. The powerful A12 Bionic processor is responsible for the speed of the smartphone, allowing you not only to carry out daily tasks, but also to run resource-intensive games.

Advantages:

fast and wireless charging;
high performance;
long battery life;
amount of built-in memory;
protection from moisture and dust;
great photos.

Flaws:

price.

Which 6-inch phone is better to buy?

The ranking of the best 6-inch smartphones includes inexpensive gadgets, mid-priced equipment and premium devices. These are phones manufactured by Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, Huawei and other global brands. Smartphones stand out for their excellent technical characteristics and attractive prices, among them there are devices with high capacity batteries, equipment with amazing cameras, gadgets with incredible performance or other interesting features.

Such a variety of choice and an extensive list of models will allow each user to decide and choose the ideal smartphone that meets their needs and requirements.

Currently, all smartphones with a screen of 6″ or larger are already close to the segment of small tablets.

Now handheld devices, whose tasks once included communication, launching media files and Internet surfing, are becoming full-fledged tools for working with documents.

Moreover, unlike tablets, large smartphones can fit into a pocket and, in general, come with good cameras– anterior and frontal.

Although the popularity of such models is not as great as that of models with a 5-inch screen, therefore the choice of phablets is small.

Among the best options on the market there are about a dozen devices.

Xiaomi Mi Max 32Gb – Huge screen and great battery

The Xiaomi Mi Max 32Gb smartphone offers its owner the maximum pleasure from watching movies.

The device with a 6.44″ screen diagonal is almost the same size as a tablet, has FullHD resolution and a six-core processor capable of running any video and application.

At the same time, a memory capacity of 32 GB is enough to record a huge amount of information, and a 4850 mAh battery will extend the operating time of the phablet before recharging to 6–8 hours, even in maximum load mode.

It is worth noting that using a huge smartphone is much more convenient than tablets of similar size - it weighs only 203 g, and 5 and 16 megapixel cameras allow you to shoot both landscapes and selfies.

Technical Parameters:

screen: 6.44″, 1920×1080;
memory: 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage;
cameras: front 16 MP, front 5 MP;
battery: 4850 mAh;
price: from 13 thousand rubles.

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual – Great sound

Model Xperia T2 Ultra Dual from famous brand Sony could be considered a good budget tablet with average specifications, suitable for users for whom the main thing is screen size.

However, the popularity of the smartphone is hampered by the low quality-to-price ratio.

With only 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, 13 and 1.1 megapixel cameras (hardly a sufficient parameter for a normal selfie), the phablet has a cost of 16-18 thousand rubles, forcing many buyers to choose other devices.

Although the T2 Ultra Dual has certain advantages - for example, high build quality, which is far from being achieved by more affordable Chinese brands, and great sound- especially with headphones, which most inexpensive tablet phones also cannot boast of.

Device parameters:

memory: RAM 1 GB, disk 8 GB;
display 6", 1920×1080;
battery: Li-Ion, 3000 mAh;
cameras: main 13 MP, front 1.1 MP;
cost: from 16,000 thousand rubles.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra – Phablet with the most powerful camera yet

Another model from Sony, the Xperia XA Ultra, will also not be cheap.

However, its advantages are noticeable at first glance - this is a 21.5 megapixel camera ( best choice on the tablet phone market), and its 16 megapixel front version for high-quality selfies, and an eight-core processor, and 3 GB of RAM.

Other advantages include a case with an aluminum frame and impact-resistant glass, thanks to which the phablet is well protected from falls.

The only drawback for this large smartphone– only 16 GB of storage, with much more advantageous offers other manufacturers.

However, the problem of lack of memory is easily solved by installing a 128 GB card.

Specifications:

screen: 6", 1920×1080;
processor: 8 cores, 2 GHz;
cameras: 21.5 MP and 16 MP;
memory: 3 and 16 GB;
price level: from 24900 rub.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual – Best for Selfies

Despite the external resemblance to small tablets, Sony model The Xperia C5 Ultra Dual differs from them not only in its ability to make calls and send messages (although tablet PCs with a 3G module are capable of this), but also in its excellent cameras.

Two identical 13-megapixel devices with Selfie Flash allow you to take clear pictures and selfies at any time of the day.

The screen with high brightness mode will provide high-quality viewing of images, movies, and Internet content.

Despite the fact that the 2930 mAh battery holds a charge for up to 600 hours in standby mode and up to 7 hours in active mode.

Tablet phone parameters:

screen: 6", 1920×1080;
cameras: main and front 13 megapixels;
processor: 8 cores 1.7 GHz;
price: from 19850 rub.

Lenovo A889 Black – The most affordable phablet

Lenovo company, known for its inexpensive smartphones, did not disappoint phablet lovers in this regard.

To their attention Chinese brand offered the A889 Black smartphone with a 6-inch screen and light weight.

And, although the model's storage capacity and RAM are below average, and the screen resolution is lower than many 5-inch options (960x540), it can compete due to price.

You can buy the A889 online for 7,500–9,000 rubles. At the same time, an 8 megapixel camera is enough for shooting, and a 0.3 megapixel front camera will only allow you to communicate via Skype.

From additional benefits We can note the relatively good sound, and the disadvantages are Android 4.2.2 OS, which the user will most likely have to update manually, and a battery of only 2500 mAh.

Device parameters:

screen: 6", 960×540;
memory: 1 and 8 GB;
battery: 2500 mAh;
cost: from 7500 rub.

Lenovo S930 – Stylish design

The more expensive Lenovo model, the six-inch S930 phablet, looks very stylish, especially for its price (only 10,500 rubles).

Although it still has little internal memory - 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage.

The cameras, compared to other competitors, leave much to be desired - parameters such as 8 MP and 1.6 MP can be found in modern tablets.

The main advantages of the model are good color rendition and a wide viewing angle due to the IPS screen, as well as a weight of 170 g and an LED flash, which, however, according to user reviews, is practically useless when lighting is reduced.

Smartphone parameters:

screen: IPS, 6", 1280×720;
battery: lithium-ion, 3000 mAh;
processor: 4 cores 1.3 GHz;
cameras: 8 MP and 1.6 MP;
memory: 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage;
price: from 10.5 thousand rubles.

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro The sharpest screen

The advantage of the Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro model is that it can run not only any modern application, which allows you to have 3 GB of RAM, but also watch a movie in FullHD quality.

The screen resolution is 2560x1440 pixels - higher than any affordable phablet and higher than most tablets.

Although the price of the smartphone is at the level of 15,000 rubles - quite a lot for the average model of the brand.

But purchasing such a tablet phone will allow you to do not only high quality photos(16-megapixel main camera and 4-megapixel front camera), but also shoot video in UltraHD (4K) format.

The 4000 mAh battery will last for a whole day with constant use of the gadget.

Model characteristics:

screen: diagonal 6", maximum resolution 2560×1440;
cameras: front 4 MP, main 16 MP;
memory: 3 GB and 32 GB;
features: no slot for memory expansion cards;
processor: 4 cores, 2500 MHz;
battery: 4000 mAh;
cost: 14.3 thousand rubles.

LeEco Max X900 – A real iPhone competitor

At a fairly high cost (23.8 thousand rubles, at $350), the LeEco (LeTV) Max X900 smartphone has quite decent characteristics, allowing it to become a worthy rival to Apple.

These include an 8-core processor with a core frequency of 2200 MHz, 64 GB memory, 4 GB RAM and a 21 MP camera with autofocus and flash.

At the same time, it will not be possible to install additional memory - the phone does not have a slot for expanding the storage, just like iPhones, which the LeEco brand wants to compete with.

Smartphone characteristics:

screen: 6.33", 2560×1440;
cameras: 21 MP and 4 MP;
memory: 64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM;
features: no slot for memory cards;
price: from 23.8 thousand rubles.

Meizu M3 Max – A good replacement for a small tablet

The manufacturers of the Meizu M3 Max model set the main goal of creating a device that could replace both a tablet and a smartphone.

To do this, they installed 3 GB of RAM, 64 GB on their phablet internal memory and a 4100 mAh battery.

At the same time, less attention was paid to the cameras - but still, using a tablet phone, you can both take pictures in front of you and take selfies.

And powerful processors (eight-core MediaTek Helio P10 and Mali-T860 graphics chipset) ensure the operation of any program without the slightest delay.

Smartphone parameters:

display: IPS, 6", 1920×1080;
processor: 8 cores: 4 x 1.8 GHz, 4 x 1.0 GHz;
graphics: Mali-T860;
memory: 3 GB and 64 GB;
cameras: front 5 MP (four-element lens), main 13 MP Sony IMX 258 (five-element lens);
battery: 4100 mAh;
cost: from 17,100 rub.

HUAWEI Mate8 32GB – Contender for the best phablet

The HUAWEI Mate8 32GB tablet can be called the flagship model of its manufacturer.

After all, in addition to 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of external storage, there is also a powerful GPU Mali T880, and an eight-core Huawei Kirin 950 chipset and two good cameras (16 and 8 megapixels).

The strength of the screen is increased thanks to special 2.5D glass, which practically does not break as a result of mechanical stress.

And the OS is a modern version of Android 6.0. All this could make the phablet one of the most popular - but it costs as much as 27 thousand rubles.

Specifications:

screen 6″, 1920×1080;
Graphics: Mali T880 MP4;
camera: 16 MP and 8 MP;
memory 3GB RAM and 32GB storage;
battery: 4000 mAh;
weight 185 g;
prices: from 27,000 rub.

Huawei P8max – The largest phablet

Another Huawei model does not claim to be among the best in terms of performance.

However, the P8max still stands out among all other tablet phones due to its size - a 6.88-inch screen diagonal and a 4360 mAh battery make it practically a tablet PC.

Moreover, with decent cameras (13 and 5 megapixels), and 3 gigabytes of RAM.

Device parameters:

processor: 8 cores, 1.5–2 GHz;
main camera: 13 MP, front 5 MP;
screen: 6.88", 1920×1080;
battery: 4360 mAh;
cost: from 29,800 rub.

Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE601KL – Rugged and reliable

Functional smartphone ZenFone 2 Laser ZE601KL from ASUS is a larger version of the 5-inch model from 2015.

The strength of the model is ensured by a metal case, and ease of use is ensured by a bright IPS screen and an 8-core processor.

The most vulnerable spot of any gadget, the front panel, is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

This big brand competes with worthy players with quick firmware changes (developers respond quite quickly with updates to user requests on the official forum).

Tablet phone parameters:

Dual SIM support
screen 6″, resolution 1920×1080;
processor: 8 cores 1.7 MHz;
cameras: main 13 MP, front 5 MP;
memory: 32 GB, RAM 3 GB;
battery: 3000 mAh
price: from 17,500 rub.

Samsung A9000 Galaxy A9 – Good old, big Samsung

Many buyers, when choosing a suitable smartphone, will buy the Samsung A9000 Galaxy A9 simply because it is currently the largest model from this manufacturer.

Moreover, it is not as expensive as some flagships from Samsung, and powerful enough to compete with other phablets.

Running on Android OS, v5.1.1, the device is equipped with a main 13-megapixel camera and another 8-megapixel front camera, which allows you to take good pictures in any mode.

Another plus - familiar to flagship models Samsung Super AMOLED display with good resolution, high brightness and durability.

And the tablet body has a metal frame and a glass back panel.

Phablet parameters:

screen: 6.0", 1920×1080;
processor: 8 cores, 1.2 GHz;
memory: 3 GB and 32 GB;
cameras: 8 and 13 MP;
weight: 200 g;
cost: from 26,000 rub.

Let's sum it up

As you can see from the review, not everyone needs to buy a phablet - models with similar characteristics at about the same price, but with increased battery life (due to a smaller screen) can also be purchased in the 5-inch smartphone segment.

Perhaps, when manufacturers take into account that an increase in diagonal should be accompanied by a corresponding increase in charge (from 4000 mAh and above), tablet phones will become more popular.

Although the demand for them is unlikely to ever reach a level comparable to smaller models.

First of all, because of ease of use, and secondly, because 5–5.5 inches is already enough to perform all the tasks for which a smartphone can be used.

At the same time, six-inch and even larger devices have a right to exist, filling the gap between standard touch phones and tablet PCs.

If a microwave oven from 5 years ago is fundamentally no different from a new one (because there is nothing to add to it), and a computer from 2016 is almost equal in power to a computer from 2011 (because Intel is playing the fool in the absence of competitors), then with smartphones this trick is already it won't work. Even if you find a non-damaged Sony Xperia Z Ultra, the 2013 flagship phablet, in perfect condition, it will no longer cause you delight.

Because the display in the smartphone, which cost $680 (40 thousand rubles at the current exchange rate), in brightness barely reaches the “buckets” costing 10 thousand rubles, and in terms of operating speed it is equal to models that the Chinese sell on Aliexpress for 6.5 thousand. This is if you forget that the non-removable battery in an old smartphone is barely alive, the body heats up, and the camera is depressing. At the same time, new “top-class” shovels are no longer produced.

But huge smartphones are very popular in Asia, and progress does not stand still, so the budget “shovel phone” today will turn out to be cooler than the flagships that we dreamed of in the era of “dollars at 32”. And Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the best “overgrown” budget class, and the best smartphone with a large screen in terms of price/quality ratio.

Not everything in it is made with the latest technology - 1920x1080 pixels on 6.44 inches look... tolerable, no more. And the Snapdragon 625 is the fastest of the cheap processors, lower only are the very “retirement” chips.

But there are stereo speakers and a high-quality IPS matrix! But slim body without consumer plastic inserts on the rear panel. But the battery life is good and not bad (not flagship, as they are trying to advertise it, but quite at the level of Meizu MX6 or Samsung Galaxy A5 2017) camera! And the price is only 20 thousand rubles, even after “cheating” by the efforts of cell phone stores.

If you dig around Aliexpress properly, you can find slightly more expensive and cooler models. But for everyone who doesn’t want to master the intricacies of flashing, check whether the Russian 4G Internet is supported by models from Podbenesnaya, or don’t want to mess with the Chinese online stores, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is the best phablet, with almost no flaws.

Meizu M3 Max - the cheapest of quality

For many Muscovites, it is vitally important to eat “quick response noodles” and at the same time pay off the loan for their broken iPhone, but even 100 km from the capital, other smartphones rule the roost. As a “reviewer,” my eyes widen when in 2017 I see owners of a 7-year-old Samsung Galaxy S or a 6-year-old Sony on public transport Xperia Arc. “How do you use them in general?” I ask guys and girls who are far from retirement age. “What’s wrong? WhatsApp and Viber are working, the music is playing - everything is fine,” they answer me and open mobile version“In Contact” from the built-in browser...

And at such moments it’s like I get an electric shock - here they are, realities! While we cheerfully criticize Samsung for the 1.5 GB of RAM in the Galaxy A3 and are indignant that the Snapdragon 625 will not be replaced by the 660 in new models, ordinary workers, through pain and suffering, use mobile phones as slow devices for correspondence and music on the go. No selfies, Pokemon or other perversions!

And that’s why I, mentally understanding that the Helio P10 processor is outdated even in comparison with the consumer-grade Snapdragon 625, and realizing that the cameras in the Meizu M3 Max are not pleased with the quality, still recommend it for purchase.

Because the budget Meizu phablet looks great - the “iPhone” design is even prettier than the appearance of the plump Mi Max 2. And 3 GB of RAM + 64 GB of internal storage for 12 thousand is a strong “budget device” for instant messengers, video and music.

Yes, it can barely handle games, and Android 6.0 is unlikely to ever be updated in this model new version. But the smartphone is durable, has good battery life, is durable and inexpensive - this is enough for all non-enthusiasts. Moreover, the choice of models with a diagonal of “6 inches or more” in the budget class is, to put it mildly, small.

Huawei P8 Max - maximum screen size at the lowest price

Today, manufacturers are trying not to take risks and produce smartphones that fit in a trouser pocket - in the recent past, it was fashionable to “bury” 7-inch tablets with models with a close display diagonal and the ability to make calls. The idea has outlived its usefulness, mass smartphones have stalled for a long time at the 5.5-inch mark, and only in 2017 compact enclosures manufacturers began to “stretch” huge displays (see LG G6, Samsung Galaxy S8+). So, Huawei P8 Max is one of the most famous “dinosaurs” at the intersection of a smartphone and a tablet.

Two years ago, when the P8 Max was just born, it was an expensive toy - they asked for 420 euros (almost 30 thousand rubles) for the new product. For this money, the working people swept the Samsung Galaxy S6 (35 thousand rubles) and LG G4 (30 thousand rubles) off the shelves; no one needed the then unpopular “Chinese” in Russia. They haven't even started selling it officially.

All this is not very important in 2017 (even if the smartphone were sold, it would still no longer be available in cell shops), but the important thing is this - for 18 thousand rubles you get the largest high-quality smartphone that you can buy.

Many of Huawei’s shortcomings of those years “resolved themselves” in the large model. The hot processor is well cooled in a huge case, the gluttony of the filling is compensated by the 4360 mAh battery, and the “so-so camera” by the standards of a 2015 flagship still looks good when we are talking about a smartphone for 18 thousand in 2017.

The main problem with the P8 Max is the software. The smartphone, which the Chinese created for the Chinese, suddenly annoys the Chinese in the firmware. That is, the Russian language and Google Play They have learned how to implement it into the huge Huawei, but the Chinese origin and all sorts of 未知废话 pop up every now and then among the menu items and notifications.

But, if you are a fan of extreme tablet phones, it’s worth shelling out for the rare P8 Max - Lenovo Phab Plus is much more budget-friendly, and ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is not so much better as it is more expensive.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro - a powerful inexpensive Samsung with the most capacious battery

Samsung is sure that Russians do not like smartphones with a large diagonal. Therefore, only one large-sized Galaxy is officially sold in Russia - the flagship S8+ (review). And Samsung sells models with an all-metal case and “shovel phones” to... guess who? That's right - the Chinese!

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

The smartphone was not designed in the Samsung way with a reserve of power (I will remind you, Korean scoundrels, to the death of Cortex-A7 and 1.5 GB of RAM in models of the end of 2015!). If the battery is of royal capacity, 5000 mAh! If the processor is an 8-core Snapdragon, the only cooler thing in 2016 was the flagships. If RAM- then 4 GB, which are installed in the newest flagship Galaxy S8, for example. If the front camera is 8 megapixels with good aperture (f/1.9). And there is optical stabilization in the rear camera, as befits older A-series models (2016).

And yes, the rear camera itself is not amazing (better than in most mobile phones costing 10-15 thousand, but nothing more), and the processor is very voracious when working under load. But, I repeat, there is so much in the smartphone that you can use the A9 Pro without denying yourself anything, and without feeling any loss in autonomy or speed.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

A smartphone is not so easy to buy, because the Chinese also liked it, but if you have been waiting for a good and inexpensive Samsung with a large screen, this is it! If you don’t break it and don’t run into a warranty case (spare parts for a Chinese model - bye bye!) - you will be very satisfied with the purchase.

Huawei Mate 9 - the best cameras among large smartphones

Yes, yes, I also don’t like it when milk producers “steal” 100-150 grams from a liter bag, and the 5.9-inch display in the big Huawei also hurts my eyes. But, if you don’t focus on the idiocy of marketers, Mate 9 is worth buying for the fact that it is the coolest (after the Galaxy S8+) smartphone in the 6-inch league. Very fast, with cameras like the expensive flagships of 2017, but still at a Chinese price.

The Mate 9 has only two disadvantages: firstly, for 27-30 thousand you can buy a 5.5-inch OnePlus 5, which is inferior to the large Huawei flagship in absolutely all respects, except for optical stabilization in the camera. And secondly, the display diagonal has decreased in comparison with the Mate 8, the battery has remained the same, and the autonomy has become worse - the processor is quite power-hungry, so the battery life, although not bad, is not impressive.

Without dramatization, for 27 thousand you get a durable smartphone with good cameras, performance at the level of 2017 flagships and a large screen. If you've never turned on manual photo mode and aren't a gaming freak, the Mate 9 will satisfy you in absolutely everything.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is the best, but unreasonably expensive smartphone with a diagonal of “almost 7 inches”

The first excuse of manufacturers if they are asked “why don’t you produce smartphones with less than 5”/more than 6” display diagonal?” - “such smartphones will be too expensive, almost no one will buy them.” In response, loyal journalists nod and look at each other, saying that they are hanging noodles on our ears again. And disloyal citizens shout out to manufacturers “first try to release such smartphones, and only then say something for sure!” ASUS, as you can see, tried...

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra

Is the ZenFone 3 Ultra a good smartphone? Wrong word! Cooler than any “ultra” made by Sony, better than Xiaomi, LeEco and ZTE models with a large diagonal. Thin, with great sound, good battery life and decent performance. But is it really 2 times better than Huawei P8 Max or Xiaomi Mi Max 2? No! Is it worth paying 30+ thousand rubles for it? No!

That is, yes - if you set a goal and choose the most cool smartphone with a diagonal of “6.8-7 inches”, there is no alternative to ZenFone 3 Ultra. But the display in it is almost no different from that installed in the cheap Xiaomi, the processor is also from the budget class (LeEco Le 2 with the same chip costs 8 thousand rubles, for example), the camera is praised in theory, but in practice even Samsung for 22 thousand (above in the text) shoots about the same. Only Samsung is also cheaper, which is completely unthinkable.