Sony is one of the most famous electronics manufacturers in the world. Although the Japanese company does not have a market share of Samsung or Apple, it offers high-quality phones that have excellent audio capabilities and excellent cameras.
Introducing you top 10 best Sony smartphones of 2018. The price and quality rating was compiled on the basis of popularity, reviews and ratings of smartphone models on Yandex.Market.
10. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual
Price - 23,990 for the version with 64 GB.
The smartphone rating of Sony opens with a solid six-inch phablet, released in early 2018. It has a recognizable design with wide frames at the top and bottom, as well as several distinctive features: a dual wide-angle 16MP + 8MP selfie camera with flash and optical stabilization, a 23 MP rear camera with electronic stabilization and macro mode, and an off-standard battery capacity of 3580 mAh
The Japanese manufacturer has equipped the XA2 Ultra Dual with fast charging and the latest USB Type-C connector. I did not forget about the NFC module for contactless payments.
A smart eight-core Snapdragon 630 chip, 4 gigabytes of RAM, coupled with 32 or 64 GB of internal storage, allow the smartphone to perform any work or game task. At the same time, the device does not heat up.
Pros:
- There is a separate slot for the memory card.
- There is a headphone jack.
- Very loud and clear sound.
- Separate camera button.
Minuses:
- The body of the smartphone is not metal (except for the side frames), but made of polycarbonate.
- In poor lighting conditions, pictures taken with the main camera may make noise.
9. Sony Xperia XZ2
It is offered for 53 856 rubles.
So far, this Sony smartphone is the flagship of 2018, but at the end of July it will be replaced by an improved version - XZ2 Premium with a 4K display.
The Xperia XZ2 screen has a diagonal of 5.7 inches with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. The glass back panel provides wireless charging, and the Snapdragon 845, in combination with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB for storing user information, is responsible for top-speed performance comparable to other flagships of 2018 .
The fingerprint sensor was moved to the back, and the 3180 mAh battery capacity is 17% more than the predecessor Xperia XZ1.
The most interesting feature of the Xperia XZ2 is the “Dynamic Vibration System”. This is an additional setting that allows the user to sense what is happening in a game, movie or video clip using dynamic vibration.
On the rear panel is a 19-megapixel camera with an aperture of f / 2.0, which is identical to the previous generation and still does not have optical stabilization. But it has laser autofocus, can record 4K HDR video and super slow motion video at 960 fps and Full HD.
Pros:
- The memory allocated for storing information can be expanded up to 400 GB.
- There is wireless charging.
- You can make contactless payments using NFC.
Minuses:
- There is no headphone jack, but there is an adapter.
- High price.
8. Sony Xperia XA2 Dual
The average price is 25 990 rubles.
This smartphone differs from the Ultra Dual model in a reduced screen size - 5.2 inches, respectively, and a less powerful battery - 3300 mAh with fast charging.
Also, the XA2 Dual has 3 GB of RAM, and flash memory is only 32 GB. But there is a hybrid tray for MicroSD up to 256 GB. But the processor that Ultra Dual has, that just Dual has the same one - Snapdragon 630.
And, finally, the most important difference - the front camera of the XA2 Dual has one - a wide-angle 8-megapixel camera, and not 16MP + 8MP, like the more advanced "brother". The rear camera with a good Sony IMX300 sensor has a resolution of 23 MP, but can not boast of the presence of optical image stabilization, but only electronic.
Pros:
- There is NFC.
- Surround and loud sound.
- Juicy and bright display.
- Tactilely very pleasant and comfortable in the hand.
- Separate camera button.
Minuses:
- Not enough RAM for that price.
- Plastic back panel slightly spoils the premium look of the device.
7. Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Can be purchased for 21,250 rubles in the version with 64 GB.
The 2018 Sony XA smartphones offer a sleek design and robust build that the XZ2 series is famous for, but with weaker specs, offset by an affordable price.
The XA1 Ultra “tablet” has a case made of matte plastic, a six-inch display, a frameless on the sides, a MediaTek Helio P20 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 to 32 GB of flash memory and a surprisingly small capacity battery for such a screen - 2700 mAh, but with fast charge.
On the back there is a 23-megapixel camera with hybrid autofocus. The front 16 MP camera has optical stabilization and flash. And the XA1 Ultra has a headphone jack.
Pros:
- You can make contactless payments.
- You can install the memory card in a separate slot.
- Superior sound quality.
Minuses:
- There is no fingerprint scanner.
6. Sony Xperia XZ1
The average cost is 44,990 rubles.
Every smartphone in the Sony line is special, and the sound of Sony Xperia XZ1 is the strongest.
The gadget is equipped with a 5.2-inch Full HDR display, a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM, a 19-megapixel Motion Eye rear camera and hybrid autofocus for high-speed video capture.
On paper, there is no doubt that the hardware specifications of the XZ1 are generally impressive, but in the real world, SmartAmp stereo recording and S-Force front-facing surround sound are what the device outperforms its competitors. Add DSEE-HX technology to bring sound closer to high-definition audio quality and digital noise reduction, and realize that the XZ1 is the perfect smartphone for listening to music and watching movies.
Pros:
- There is a 3.5 mm jack.
- There is a quick charge.
- You can make contactless payments.
- Expandable Storage
Minuses:
- The battery is only 2700 mAh.
- You can insert only one SIM card.
5. Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual
Cost - 44 990 rubles.
This smartphone differs from the model without the “Dual” prefix by supporting two SIM cards. Otherwise, the capabilities of the models are identical.
4. Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Dual
It costs 20 990 rubles.
This is a classic “workhorse” in the world of smartphones: surprisingly pretty and quite hardy when it comes to “heavy” applications and games.
XA1 Plus Dual differs from XA1 Plus by supporting two nano SIM cards. Plus, you can install a microSD-card to expand the main memory (its 32 GB).
The MediaTek Helio P20 processor is characterized by average performance, and it comes with 4 GB of RAM. Very good, considering the price-functionality ratio.
The large 5.5-inch display is ideal for reading and playing games, and the 3430 mAh battery with fast charging ensures that you do not see the black screen of a discharged device in the middle of watching a movie.
The XA1 Plus Dual features an impressive 23MP rear-panel sensor and an 8MP front camera. However, in practice, the phone slowly captures the image, so if you want to take a picture of something moving fast (like a cat), then the photo may be blurry.
Pros:
- Classic simple design.
- There is a 3.5 mm jack.
- There is an NFC module.
Minuses:
- Not the best fingerprint scanner. May not work if finger is wet or scratched.
3. Sony Xperia L2
You can buy for 11,990 rubles.
The problem that many well-known smartphone manufacturers face is: how to create a budget phone that is really attractive in terms of characteristics and appearance? “Here it is,” says Sony and launches the Xperia L2.
The smartphone with a 5.5-inch display, MediaTek MT6737T processor, 3 GB of RAM and a 3300 mAh battery has an average flash memory capacity of 32 GB. But the possibility of installing a microSD card up to 256 GB is provided.
As for cameras, you will find a 13-megapixel sensor on the back and an 8-megapixel camera on the front. A wide-angle 120-degree selfie camera offers a much wider view when creating your own pictures than many other state employees.
The L2 has a fingerprint sensor and NFC support, like the XA2 and XA2 Ultra, but unlike these phones, the L2 comes with an older version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat.
Pros:
- There is a modern USB Type-C port.
- Juicy colors and excellent color reproduction of the screen.
Minuses:
- A fingerprint scanner does not always work the first time.
- A lot of free space on the "chin" of the front panel. However, the wide frames at the top and bottom have long become the corporate identity of Sony smartphones.
2. Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
The average cost is 49,989 rubles.
This smartphone, which appeared among Sony's new smartphones in 2018, offers all the features you can expect from a flagship. Its five-inch screen has an aspect ratio of 18: 9, and inside is the top Snapdragon 845 chipset, four gigabytes of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory.
And the Xperia XZ2 Compact, like its “big brother” (in terms of screen size), the XZ2 can shoot videos in 4K and HDR. Its 19 megapixel rear camera can also record slow-motion Full HD video.
The battery for such a small screen is quite suitable - 2870 mAh, and can be charged in fast mode.
Pros:
- You can make contactless payments.
- It is very comfortable in the hand, although somewhat heavy.
- Loud, clear, surround sound.
Minuses:
- No headphone input.
- Basking in "heavy" games.
1. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
The average price is 6 590 rubles.
The selection of the best Sony smartphones is led by a compact 4.3-inch model. In its capabilities, it is no different, and in a sense more attractive than the XZ1 mobile phone on which it is based.
For a small price, you get IP55 / IP58 dust and water protection, a very bright and juicy IPS screen, Snapdragon 800 chipset and a rather large 20.7 MP camera with Social live function for uploading pictures to Facebook, as well as with an application for creating effects Augmented Reality AR effect.
The fact that the device belongs to the budget class is evidenced by the amount of RAM and built-in memory - these are 2 GB and 16 GB, respectively. Those who do not have enough internal memory can install a microSD card up to 64 GB.
The fact that the smartphone has an NFC module is encouraging. But you can only dream about a fingerprint sensor or fast charging of a 2300 mAh battery.
Pros:
- There is a headphone jack.
- The phone is perfect for most everyday tasks, but do not expect new games or many open applications to run smoothly and without “brakes”.
- Excellent energy saving.
Minuses:
- The main camera has a weak flash, which does not particularly help in poor lighting.
- Outdated micro-USB port.
