Flagship model what. What is a flagship smartphone? Review of smartphones. Latest hardware

Flagship smartphones are always the most interesting models. After all, they best reflect the level of development of smartphones on this moment... In this article, we have prepared a short overview of the most popular flagship smartphones of 2017.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

The review of the flagship smartphones of 2017 should start with the Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone. A new version of this smartphone appears every year and it is expected no less than the iPhone. This year new flagship got what many fans have been expecting from Samsung of this brand... Namely, a high-quality premium case. Now the Samsung Galaxy S6 is made almost entirely of glass and metal.

Another unique feature new version Samsung's flagship is a modification with curved edges. This version of the smartphone has the Edge prefix in the name and differs in that the side edges of the screen are slightly curved towards the end of the device. How convenient this solution is in work can be said only by twisting the device in your hands. But, in any case, this is at least a demonstration of Samsung's technological capabilities.

With regard to the technical characteristics of the device. The way they are, as always, on the very high level... The gadget is powered by an eight-core Samsung Exynos 8890 processor with a MALI T880 MP12 graphics accelerator, and a modification with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor will also be available in some countries. random access memory is 4 gigabytes, the amount of built-in memory is up to 128 gigabytes. The screen of the device is almost the same as in the Galaxy S6, its diagonal is 5.1 inches, and the resolution is 1440 × 2560 pixels. The front camera has not changed either, its resolution is 5 megapixels. Rear camera resolution has decreased, now it is 12 megapixels. Battery capacity 3000 mAh.

For fans of curved screens, as always, there is Galaxy version S7 Edge.

Apple iPhone 6s and Apple iPhone 6s Plus

Apple iPhone 6s and Apple iPhone 6s Plus are already last year's flagships, but before the release of the new iPhone versions they remain full-fledged flagships.

The main feature of the sixth generation iPhone, of course, has become the size of the screen. Apple finally went to a significant increase in the diagonal of the screen. Apple iPhone 6 got a 4.7-inch screen (750 × 1334 resolution), and Apple iPhone 6 Plus got a 5.5-inch screen (1080 × 1920 resolution). V Apple models iPhone 6s and Apple iPhone 6s Plus screen sizes and resolutions have not changed.

Technical iPhone specifications 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are breaking records. But, this is quite typical for Apple products. It uses a dual-core Apple A9 processor with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz and 64-bit architecture. PowerVR GT7600 graphics accelerator. The amount of RAM is 2 GB, and the built-in memory is up to 128 gigabytes. The main camera is 12 megapixels, the front camera is 5 megapixels. Battery capacity 1715 mAh.

HTC 10

In 2016, HTC released another modification of its metal flagship. This time the new product is called HTC 10.

HTC 10 is typical flagship smartphone 2016 release. It uses four nuclear processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with Adreno 530 graphics accelerator. 4 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of internal memory. The screen has a diagonal of 5.2 inches and a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels. Rear camera resolution 12 megapixels, front resolution 5 megapixels. The battery capacity is 3000mAh.

Huawei Nexus 6P was introduced last year, but in 2016 it can still be considered a flagship smartphone. This time Google entrusted the production of its flagship smartphone to Huawei. Recall earlier Nexus smartphones were produced by LG and Motorola, and even earlier by Samsung.

The Huawei Nexus 6P offers top-of-the-line specs that match those of other flagship smartphones in 2016.

It uses an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with an Adreno 430 graphics accelerator. The volume of RAM is 3 gigabytes, the amount of built-in memory is up to 128 gigabytes. The screen of the device received a diagonal of 5.7 inches, and its resolution is 1440x2560 pixels. Permission front camera 12 megapixels, rear resolution - 8 megapixels. There is also a good battery with a capacity of 3450 mAh.

Sony Xperia Z5

Sony Xperia Z5 - was introduced at the end of last year. But, Sony in 2016 has not yet presented a new phlegman, so consider the Xperia Z5 model.

As always, the main strength of the Xperia Z line is its security. No other flagship smartphone has such a level of protection as the flagships from Sony. These smartphones can be immersed in water, thrown into sand or dust and nothing will happen to them.

The Sony Xperia Z5 has got pretty typical specs. It uses an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with an Adreno 430 graphics accelerator. The amount of RAM is 3 gigabytes. The diagonal of the screen is 5.2 inches, and the resolution is 1080 × 1920 pixels. The resolution of the main camera is 23 megapixels, and the resolution of the front camera is 5 megapixels. The battery capacity is 2900 mAh.

Lg g5

The G5 is the new flagship smartphone from LG. The main feature of this device is its modular structure. The lower part of the smartphone can be removed and replaced with another, which will give the smartphone additional functions... For example, this way you can get a more advanced camera.

The rest this smartphone nothing stands out. It uses a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with an Adreno 530 graphics accelerator and 4 gigabytes of RAM. The diagonal of the screen is 5.3 inches, and the resolution is 2560 × 1440. The rear camera has a resolution of 16 megapixels, and the front camera is 8 megapixels. Battery capacity 2800 mAh.

V lineup of any manufacturer, a special place belongs to flagships - devices that combine all the best that this or that company can offer. We have compiled for you a selection of the top flagships at the beginning of 2018, which will feature the coolest and most uncompromising smartphones on the market.

New flagships of 2018

Samsung - Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

Few release in recent times made as much noise as the Galaxy S8 from the Koreans from Samsung. Everyone was waiting for this flagship, because the public understood that the company would need to present something non-standard and 100% successful in order to exonerate for the failure with the Note 7. And the expectations were justified.

S8 came out in two versions - standard and Plus, they differ in screen diagonal: 5.8 and 6.2 inches, respectively, as well as in battery capacity. And it is the screen that is the main trump card of the smartphone, the "infinite" SuperAMOLED display with Quad HD + resolution occupies almost the entire front of the S8, and it looks very cool.

Other characteristics do not fail either: the S8 has a top processor Exynos 8895, 64/4 GB of memory with support for cards up to 256 GB, cameras with 12/8 (f / 1.7) MP and a battery for 3000/3500 mAh (depending on modifications). In terms of the combination of qualities, the S8 surpasses any other flagship on the market - this smartphone is really the best that you can buy right now.

Samsung - Galaxy S8

Lg g6

LG G6 is made in the same concept as S8, externally, these smartphones are even slightly similar. LG's flagship was presented earlier, it was he who became the first device on the market with a display ratio of 18: 9.

Usually this is a device that significantly surpasses other models of the manufacturer in its capabilities. Any company has its own flagships, but the greatest interest, of course, is caused by devices created by recognized market leaders. It is about them that they talk most of all, it is on them that other, not so well-known companies are guided.

At the same time, a flagship smartphone, by definition, cannot be cheap. But even the high price does not stop those who want to own top-end devices. Today we will tell you why you should choose such devices.

Advanced solutions

All the most interesting and unusual appears first in flagship smartphones. Dual cameras, screens with incredible high resolution, NFC support and 4G / LTE networks, extremely powerful processors, a solid amount of RAM, wireless charger- the list goes on. All that we have listed, at first you could see only top-end devices. And only after a while, these features begin to be found in devices belonging to other price categories.

Unique features

Although many solutions are gradually migrating from the flagship segment to middle class and even in the budget category, top-end devices can often boast that they have truly unique functions. Such that almost, if not at all, are found in other smartphones. Examples? Please! A screen that is optimized for use with a stylus or differentiates between clicks made with varying strengths. Camera with optical zoom. Display resolution that complies with the 4K standard.

Stylish design

It not only has a powerful filling, but also a stylish design and carefully thought-out ergonomics. Such a device cannot but look attractive. Therefore, he makes an impression even on those who are poorly oriented in the world of modern mobile devices... It immediately shows: this is a thing that is worthy of attention. Most modern flagships are made from carefully crafted metal and tempered glass, and the developers come up with interesting colors for them.

High quality

The flagship smartphone is made with the expectation that you will use it for a long time. This means that it is simply impossible to find fault with the build quality. It is pleasant to take such a device in hand, nothing creaks in it, and all functions work for five plus points. The same applies to optimization, after all, a top-end device is considered the face of the company, and they work on it with special diligence. Yes, there are minor troubles and real incidents, but much less often than with models of other price categories.

Doesn't get old for a long time

Any top-end device is ahead of its time. This means that it will not become outdated for a long time. Even if you do not have the opportunity to purchase a new device every six months or a year, the capabilities of your flagship will allow it to compete on equal terms with new middle-class models and even surpass them for several years. First of all, this concerns computing capabilities: top devices released a few years ago can easily cope with the launch of modern applications and games. It is not surprising that there are people who are happy to buy last year's flagships, which have dropped in price due to the appearance of fresh top-end devices that have just gone on sale.

Long-term support

There is another one connected with the above-mentioned reason - long-term support. Manufacturers pay special attention to their flagship devices and do not forget to update them OS and branded shells. It is the top models that are the first to receive updates, and in some cases only they are updated. Therefore, despite the fact that 2-3 years have passed since the release, a smartphone belonging to this category does not look outdated.

Easy repair at the service center

Separately, it should be noted that spare parts for a flagship smartphone are easier to find than for an unnamed public sector employee from a little-known manufacturer. In addition, leading companies have a wide network of authorized service centers, staffed by experts who know their business well. And repairing a top-end device is really profitable.

Versatility

The flagship device is a versatile device that can be used to solve a variety of tasks. Using it, you understand that the definition of a smartphone as mobile computer, which you can call, is completely true. You can watch videos on the screen in excellent detail, play newly released games, surf the Internet at high speed, make video calls, take pictures, and each function works without detriment to the others. Getting this experience with a budget device and even a mid-range device is not easy.

In the past two years or so, one word has become increasingly popular in the mobile industry: flagship.
The new flagship from Samsung. Which best flagship 2015? Is this the new flagship of Company X?

It is used everywhere, and almost every new high-quality smartphone is called a flagship. But what is a flagship smartphone really? What does this term actually mean? Are we using it correctly?

By Wikipedia, the flagship is the best model at the moment, and most importantly, produced in a particular organization.
From this it can be understood that specifications do not define belonging to the flagships in any way. Let's take the most good model from explay (Explay AIR) and with its meager characteristics, it is still a flagship, although it did not stand next to the same Samsung Galaxy S6.

Roots of this term go to the navy. The word flagship originated as a naval term used to describe the most important ship in the fleet - or a ship carrying a commanding officer. It also explains why, especially in the mobile industry, the term has become so popular, and ... overused.
If the flagship is the nicest and most revered ship in the fleet at the moment, then it is natural that the smartphone itself high class the company is considered its flagship, right? In most cases, absolutely. But the term is losing its meaning, and not only because of the media.
About a month ago, everyone was expecting the release of the Lumia 730 and Lumia 830. And none of them even claimed the title of flagship. If Microsoft hadn't blurted out the slogan: “830 is the first affordable flagship”.
What does this even mean, I'm sorry Bill, but the Lumia 935 is more like a flagship, and it costs no less than the flagships of other companies?


In terms of mobile phones, or even more specifically from Samsung's point of view, which model can we call a flagship?
Samsung releases dozens of phone models every year. Of course, only a few stand out in the never-ending list. Samsung smartphones: Galaxy S5 and S6, Galaxy Note4, and currently Galaxy Alpha series of smartphones. Of these, Galaxy Alpha is definitely not a flagship brand.
The other two are regularly referred to as flagships, but that can't be, can it? There is only one flagship.

The flagship has become almost synonymous with "high class" or "premium", it is not right.

So how to define such a smartphone - by specification, price, or sales volume. I think the flagship doesn't even have to be absolute best phone in the company's lineup. I would say a flagship smartphone is the one that brings the best profit, sells better than others.

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Features of flagship devices

• The flagship smartphone is a kind of presentation of all the innovative developments of a particular company.
• That is why the device becomes a kind of reflection of all the most fashionable novelties and the latest technologies, including a clear expressive design.
• However, it is worth noticing that the most profitable and necessary developments are then necessarily transferred to all other smartphones from the company's line.
• Every lover modern gadgets will gladly discover the so-called flagship smartphone. The current market offers several such models, of which the Apple iPhone 5S attracts special attention.
• Exactly this device for the first time in the history of the development of this area, it was equipped with a processor, the power of which is equal to 64 bits.
• The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a different flagship smartphone model that benefits from an incredibly wide variety of games and programs, even when compared to the same iPhone.
• In addition, this device is supplemented powerful camera... However, it is fair to say that this smartphone can hardly be called ideal, even for its fabulous price.
• The plastic case of the model does not at all fit into the framework of an elite telephone device.

Examples of flagship models

• It is worth mentioning another model as an example. This is Sony Xperia. An excellent screen in terms of sensitivity, and decent parameters of RAM, reaching 3GB, make this smartphone actually not just fashionable, but also practical and convenient to use.

  Perhaps the combination of these characteristics is not something definitely innovative in the mobile phone market, but this company has released this kind of smartphone for the first time.

• The flagships are offered in a different design. They are all different, but claim to be a kind of presentation of the merits of a particular company, such as LG G2.
• Among the devices operating on the basis of OS Window, it is worth highlighting Nokia Lumia 925. However, despite the fact that the company itself presents it as flagship phone, one can doubt this.

  Even the previous 920 was rated at 32GB of storage. The novelty also allows you to work with only 16 GB. That is why, having heard a resounding advertising name, you should not immediately acquire a new product without analyzing the main characteristics.