There are not so many smartphones on the market that can fully compete with portable audio players in sound quality. Manufacturers often go for marketing tricks and position this or that gadget as "musical", but compliance with this criterion is determined not by the presence of built-in sound enhancers in the firmware, which often spoil it, but by the presence of:
- dedicated DAC (digital-to-analog converter);
- amplifier;
- hi-Res audio support.
And if the last point is not mandatory, then a separate DAC and amplifier in a smartphone that claims to be of high quality should be in any case. We have prepared a selection of devices for you, which presents the best smartphones at the beginning of 2017 with good sound in headphones. Let's start.
Onkyo DP-CMX1
Our list opens with a gadget, which is more a Hi-Fi player with phone functions than a regular smartphone. The DP-CMX1 is the first attempt to enter the mobile market by one of the largest audiophile equipment manufacturers in China, Onkyo. 
By technical specifications this is a good midrange, powered by a Snapdragon 650 processor with 128 GB of built-in and 3 GB random access memory, 16/8 MP cameras and 5-inch FHD IPS display... The device stands out by the presence of two slots for memory cards that support flash drives up to 246 GB, and an unusual design. The DP-CMX1 has a separate volume control wheel, mechanical playback control buttons and two audio outputs - a standard 3.5 mm and a balanced port.
The audio capabilities of the DP-CMX1 can be considered reference. The device has on board two dedicated ESS Saber ES9018K2M DACs and two Saber 9601K amplifiers, the smartphone also software supports MQA and DSD audio codecs. Such pleasure is not cheap - 48 thousand rubles.
iPhone 6S
Smartphones from the Cupertino corporation have always been famous for good sound in headphones thanks to the use of DACs from Cirrus Logic in them. We decided to include the 6S in our rating, since the last apple lacks a traditional 3.5 mm headphone jack, which causes certain inconveniences during its operation. However, the problem is not critical and is solved with an adapter costing 800 rubles.
The iPhone 6S uses a Cirrus Logic 338S1201 DAC and a 30mW amplifier that can drive even professional headphones with ease. The only problem with iPhones is the chronic lack of Hi-Fi audio support, which hasn't even been added to the iPhone 7. However, if you don't pretend to be an audiophile and just want a phone with good sound, Apple's smartphones will satisfy your needs.
Meizu Pro 6 Plus
Meizu has become known to the general public precisely as a manufacturer of portable players, and the company does not neglect sound quality in its smartphones. All phones of the Meizu MX and Pro lines are equipped with dedicated DACs, but we will add to the rating the latest flagship of the company, which is good in literally everything.
The cost of Pro 6 Plus starts at 31 thousand rubles. For this money you will get a smartphone with 5.7 '' 2K AMOLED screen, 4 GB RAM and 64/128 GB internal memory, powered by Exynos 8890 processor (similar to the Galaxy Edge 7). The audio path of the smartphone is based on the ES901 DAC, ADI amplifier and Rubycon capacitors, there is support for Hi-Fi audio up to 24/192. With quality headphones, the smartphone sounds amazing, this is one of better solutions on the market.
ZTE Axon 7
ZTE Axon 7 can adequately compete with Meizu. This device not only plays well in headphones, but also has powerful stereo speakers, so it can be used as an average boom box. The smartphone uses a DAC from the cult Japanese company Asahi Kasei - AK4490 and an amplifier specially designed for it AK4961.
The price of the Axon 7 is comparable to the flagship from Meizu - 40 thousand rubles. In terms of hardware, smartphones are also direct competitors, Axon is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chip, has a 2K AMOLED screen, 20 and 8 MP cameras, and 64/4 GB of memory. The smartphone has already been updated to the 7th android version and the manufacturer promises long-term support for this model in the future.
HTC 10
Despite the fact that NTS has lost its position in the smartphone market, its latest flagship turned out to be first-class. In addition to top-end hardware, it is primarily of interest to the camera, which is used as a 12 MP sensor with a unique Dual Pixel technology, and audio.
The smartphone is equipped with a 24-bit DAC with Hi-Res audio support, it copes with playback of 192/24 audio streams without any problems. The volume and quality of music reproduction from external speakers is also pleasing, the NTS 10 uses an unusual stereo pair of two speakers, one of which reproduces the high frequencies, the second - low and medium, while each of the speakers has its own amplifier.
The only significant drawback of NTS 10 is its price, which exceeds 50 thousand rubles. For this money, the flagships from Meizu and ZTE look more attractive options in terms of their characteristics.
Alcatel Idol 4S
Idol 4S, from Alcatel, which came under the wing of the Chinese from THL, for little money (23-25 \u200b\u200bthousand rubles) is able to offer the same audio capabilities as more expensive smartphones. The Idol has a Wolfson DAC and not the most powerful amplifier from an unnamed manufacturer, which, when paired, produce a very decent sound.
The main advantage of the Idol 4S is the stereo speakers developed by JBL, which sound loud, clear and spacious. Also included with the device are glasses for virtual reality, which greatly expands the possibility of using it for entertainment purposes. And the phone is not bad in terms of hardware - 2K AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, 32/3 GB of memory expandable with cards up to 512 GB, 16 and 8 MP cameras. The only upset is not the most productive Snapdragon 652 processor, but for that kind of money, the compromises are quite expected.
Lenovo Vibe X3
In terms of sound / hardware / price, the Vibe X3 is one of the most balanced smartphones on the market. This is the Lenovo flagship of the last generation, available now for 15-18 thousand rubles. The Vibe X3 boasts an ESS Saber 9018K2M DAC and an OPA1612 amplifier, Wolfson 8281 codec and Hi-Res 192/24 playback. In headphones, the phone delivers a bright, rich sound with a detailed and wide scene.
Like most good music smartphones, the Vibe X3 has quality stereo speakers. Here they support Dolby Atmos technology, which increases the surround sound. The rest of the specifications did not disappoint either - Snapdragon 808, 32/3 memory + MicroSD, 20/8 MP cameras, 5.5 FHD IPS screen, thanks to which the phone will remain relevant for the next couple of years.
ZTE Nubia Z11
Z11 is not cheap, almost 30 thousand rubles, and the smartphone fully justifies its money. This is a beautiful gadget with a frameless display, in a thin metal case, and has top-end characteristics. The Z11 has a Snapdragon 820, FHT IPS 5.5 '' screen, 64/4 GB expandable memory, and great camera 16 MP.
ZTE engineers did not skimp on the audio path of the Nubia Z11. The phone is equipped with a dedicated AKM 4376 DAC supporting Hi-Res audio, which ensures detailed and clear sound in your headphones. The smartphone has only one speaker, of very good quality, but in terms of volume and volume of sound it seriously loses to stereo speakers in other devices.
LG V20
V20 repeated the sad fate of the previous generation of flagships from LG and failed to sell. However, the V20, in spite of everything, is a cool smartphone with an original, albeit controversial design, powerful hardware (820 dragon, 128/6 GB of memory) and a number of chips, the main one of which is an additional screen.
For lovers quality sound The V20 is of genuine interest, since it houses the ESS Saber ES9218 DAC, and the famous Bang & Olufsen company was engaged in the development of the software part of the audio path. The audio chip of the smartphone is capable of playing audio with a resolution of 32 Bits and supports the aptX codec, through which a digital signal is transmitted to Bluetooth earphone without loss of quality. The V20 also has the advantage of having Android 7.0 out of the box, but LG's tarnished reputation with the totally defective G4 model adds to the doubts. Price - from 33 thousand rubles.
Highscreen Bost 3
Considering smartphones with good sound, one cannot fail to mention the Highscreen Bost 3, at the beginning of 2017 this is one of the most affordable audiophile gadgets. Bost 3 has rather modest specifications - MTK6753 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 5 '' FHD screen, mediocre 13 MP camera. However, it has everything you need for high-quality music reproduction - the Saber ESS9018K2M DAC, ADA4897 amplifier, Hi-Res audio support and the ability to expand memory with flash cards.
Bost 3 is capable of playing the heaviest Lossless formats, up to 384/32 bits, pumping high-impedance 500 Ohm headphones with a decent volume reserve, and delighting in autonomy - the smartphone comes with 2 batteries, for 3000 and 6000 mAh, the latter is enough for 2 days extremely intensive smartphone use. In general, Bost 3 can be considered an excellent inexpensive phone if the sound quality is the priority selection criterion.
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There are times when we notice that some modern gadgets have one problem - quiet sound... In other words, we put the phone in our pocket or bag, but we don't hear when they call us. And here the vibrating alert comes to the rescue. If it weren't for him, we would be missing a bunch of important calls. Fortunately, some companies have decided to focus specifically on the volume of the gadget. And there are quite a few of them. Let's take a look at these models on our list.
Marchall
The British manufacturer has been around for a long time. He also decided to make the loudest phone in the world. The device is primarily intended for music lovers and musicians. Now it has a name - London. The smartphone was made in the corporate style of the company. Users can observe the black case under the skin, where on the front and back side there is a white logo that everyone will recognize.
And the big golden M button stands out from all that background. It is also required to launch the music application. There is also a wheel for adjusting the volume.
The device runs on Android 5.0.2. Him technical specifications should be called average. The phone has a 4-core Snapdragon 410 processor. clock frequency is equal to 1.4 GHz. As for the screen diagonal, it was made 4.7 inches. The resolution is 1280 by 720 pixels.
Users can store information on 2 GB RAM, as well as 16 GB flash memory. There are two cameras - front and rear. Their resolution is 2 and 8 megapixels. The smartphone also supports bluetooth and internet. The battery capacity is average - 2500 mAh. Although, they could have done more. The set includes branded headphones. The phone weighs 15 grams.
However, no one can tell about the exact sound characteristics of the gadget. The company only said that thanks to this phone can provide high level loudness and clear bass. And there is no doubt about it. London has two speakers located on the front and also has two headphone jacks. The device also has a dual microphone for stereo recording. A separate processor was created to play high quality songs.
Also, the creators decided to add several add-ons and a global equalizer to the Google platform. But, this is not all. in the smartphone, buyers will find a couple of applications that allow you to mix and record tracks. Thanks to this, the device becomes dj console... It's a real find. But the price is considered a minus. You can buy the phone for $ 580. Although, on the other hand, he deserves it.
iPhone
Few people pay attention to the volume of the speakers when buying a phone. However, this indicator is important. For example, if you are in a noisy place, then the gadget must be heard. Therefore, experts decided to conduct a study on iPhones and find out which one is the loudest during calls. And then the iPhone 6 became the winner. Its sound level was 105.4 acoustic decibels. He also managed to get ahead of his big brother 6 Plus. Since he had 105 decibels. Despite the performance, other models also did not hit the face in the dirt.
On the market today, you can see many smartphones with frankly quiet speakers. Apple is not considered an exception. The experiment showed that even the quietest iPhone 4 has a volume of more than 90 acoustic decibels. And this is quite enough for different life situations.
HTC One M8
So, we have sorted out the loudest smartphones. Now let's move on to the little things. The list also includes a phone from HTC. Its sound level is 75.2 decibels. Therefore, it can be called even the quietest in our rating. However, there are pluses here too. The device has Boom Sound stereo speakers. The sound is also of the highest quality in quiet speakers. In other words, on the phone best ratio volume and quality.
Meizu MX4
The speaker from this model is ready to scream at 80 decibels. He, too, cannot be called a winner. If we talk about the sound quality, then it is far from perfect. And there is nothing special here, even if you use a headset. However, the volume of 80 decibels is good news. Because of this, the phone is listed in the top of the loudest.
Oppo Find 7
The sound quality of this gadget goes to 80 decibels. The phone is quite large in size. And the volume of the speakers and the screen are perfect for watching movies. On the other hand, some experts argue that the sound suffices with depth and spaciousness. And you can take their word for it and forgive the creators for this oversight.
HTC Desire 501
The company has long shown itself in the market. They always hit the top of the most beautiful, simple or other smartphones. Now they are on the list of the loudest gadgets. The sound level is around 80 decibels. Despite the fact that the device debuted in 2013, it is still in demand. The phone is ready to boast a loud speaker with ease. Therefore, if you want to buy new phone with these parameters, the Desire is ready to be a great choice.
Video: the loudest smartphone of 2017
Most modern smartphones, as we have repeatedly noted in reviews, they do not have an outstanding subsystem responsible for sound. "The sound is loud and clear, but dryish and without bass, everything is bearable in headphones" - this description covers 90% of all mobile devices on Android. This is not the manufacturers' fault, but rather the limitations of physics. To create a powerful acoustic wave at a low frequency, either a very hard resonator, excited by strong electrical impulses (and then - "goodbye, charge, hello, socket"), or a large speaker is needed. Neither one nor the other, most mobile devices do not.
To somehow stand out against the background of the bulk, smartphone manufacturers focus, if not on frequency diversity, then on sound volume. Miniature DACs and amplifiers allow you to get good sound in headphones (the same Meizu Pro 5 confirms), but the physical limitations for the speakers cannot be circumvented with their help. Therefore, we have to stand out at least by the fact that the new device does not choke at maximum sound volume.
This collection is dedicated to smartphones with the loudest sound, which are relevant in 2016. Not all of them have been released recently, some have been on the market for a long time, but after all, devices with a high speaker volume are not released every day. An average mobile phone can produce sound at a volume of up to 75 dB. Devices capable of more and got into the collection.
In March 2016, the VKworld T3 was released, costing only about $ 80. The manufacturer positions it as an inexpensive, but the loudest smartphone in the world, suitable for listening to music in any conditions.
According to the developers, the smartphone is capable of delivering sound up to 146 dB. Of course, this is not entirely true (such a volume is produced by a fighter on takeoff), but it generates 80-90 honest decibels. Compared to competitors, it differs in an enlarged speaker: its area is about five times larger than usual, and the rigidity of the resonator is better.
According to the characteristics of the VKworld T3, nothing stands out. It has a five-inch HD-resolution 2.5D glass covered screen and MT6735 quad-core processor. RAM 2 GB, storage - 16 GB, there is a slot for MicroSD. There are two simoks, they work in 3G and 4G. OS VKworld T3 - Android 5.1. The front camera is 2 MP, the back is 8 MP. The battery is quite ordinary, at 2500 mAh.
Marshall London - music for two
In August 2015, Marshall, a company specializing in the production of audio equipment, released the London smartphone for about $ 600. As for a gadget with a budget filling (and it is exactly like that) it is expensive, but for a Hi-Fi player with phone functions it is very affordable.
The manufacturer claims that "this is probably the loudest smartphone", but does not give the volume level in decibels. However, numbers are useless: the device sounds louder than most competitors, and the stereo speakers even cope with bass. Another feature is two headphone ports, on each of them the sound volume is adjusted separately.
The Marshall London filling is modest, with such characteristics you can find a device for $ 150. 4.7 "screen with HD resolution and qualcomm processor Snapdragon 410.2 GB of RAM and 16 GB permanent memory also do not surprise. I am glad that a memory card slot is available: without it, there is nowhere in a smartphone for music lovers, because 10 GB will fit at most a dozen or two albums in Loseless. The smartphone works in 3G and 4G networks. It operates under Android 5. The main camera is 8 MP, the front camera is 2 MP. The battery has a capacity of 2500 mAh.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active - Protected Music
Samsung is releasing protected versions of its flagships for active people. Unfortunately, they are not sold everywhere, but buy a smartphone released in June 2015 on the world trading platforms you can for about $ 700. Besides the increased protection, the manufacturer was able to install a more powerful speaker. The volume of its sound reaches 83 dB. This is a lot, considering that a 10 dB increase in the value means a 2-fold increase in volume. The only pity is that the bass is not very good here, and at maximum volume the sound can "cut" the ear a little.
By samsung specifications The Galaxy S6 Active is practically keeping up with the current flagships. The 5.1-inch AMOLED screen has a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, the maximum for today, except for the Sony Z5 Premium. The processor is an eight-core Exynos Octa 7420. The amount of RAM is 3 GB, internal memory is 32 GB. It's a pity that there is no memory card slot: those who like to carry their audio collection with them would come in handy.
The smartphone is designed to work with 3G and 4G networks, there is only one SIM card. The OS of the device is Android 5 Lolipop, it's worth waiting for an update to version 6 The main camera is 16 MP, the front camera is 5 MP. The battery has a capacity of “only” 3500 mAh, but it holds up very well, thanks to optimization.
ZTE Axon 7 - flagship with stereo sound
ZTE regularly releases smartphones aimed at the audience of music lovers. In May 2016, the metal flagship ZTE Axon 7 was introduced, with stereo speakers on the front. They are capable of delivering a loud sound rich in low frequencies, which is rare for a smartphone. The hardware responsible for sound reproduction is encouraging. The smartphone has a DAC that decodes audio in 32 bits at 192 kHz, Dolby Atmos surround sound is supported. The ZTE Axon 7 is priced at $ 450. 
The device also features a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with QHD resolution. The chipset of the smartphone is Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. The capacity of the RAM is 4 GB, the built-in memory is 64 GB, there is a slot for a SIM card. So there won't be any problems with a place for music. OS Android 6 is installed on board, there is an update to version 7. Supports two SIM cards, there are 4G networks. The main camera has a resolution of 20 MP, supports OIS, an 8 MP matrix is \u200b\u200binstalled in front. The battery capacity of the ZTE Axon 7 is 3250 mAh.
HighScreen Thunder - Loud budget employee
HighScreen Thunder is a loud smartphone, judging by the name (Thunder - "thunder" from English). This is emphasized by the manufacturer himself on the box, indicating the volume up to 100 dB. In reality, it is slightly lower, but the device is really loud. Musical focus is emphasized by preset wallpapers and a set of ringtones in different styles, including "heavy" ones. Under the cover you can see a large speaker, which is noticeably larger than the standard speakers of smartphones, popularly nicknamed "Nokia". The recommended price of a smartphone for Russia is 10 thousand rubles, or about $ 170. 
The smartphone is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS screen with HD resolution, which may not seem like much. The chipset is also budgetary - MediaTek MT6735. Memory RAM - 2 GB, ROM - 16 GB, there is a separate slot for a memory card. SIM card slots - two separate, LTE supported. The main camera has a resolution of 13 MP, the shooting quality is typical for an inexpensive Chinese. A 5 MP matrix is \u200b\u200binstalled in front. The smartphone is equipped with Android 6. The battery capacity is 3500 mAh.
Portable players gained popularity very quickly in the last decade, wiping out cassette and disc players. But it turned out that they were not destined to sit on the throne for a long time. Just as quickly, mobile phones were forced to forget about pocket MP3-players, taking over all their functions (and even more). Some budget-class players are now produced by the Chinese and do not cause much interest due to their mediocre sound. Pocket players try to maintain their position in the Hi-End category, surpassing phones in sound quality. However, among mobile phones there are already many devices that can compete with players for several hundred dollars. Our rating of smartphones with good sound is dedicated to them.
It is clear that you should not expect good (in general, and not by the standards of smartphones) speaker sound from a mobile phone. There are standout devices that are noticeably ahead of competitors in this regard, but their capabilities pale in comparison to more or less decent acoustics. The reason lies in the fact that a small speaker is physically unable to produce powerful bass, in its frequency spectrum there will always be an upward skew.
Great sound is much easier with headphones. To do this, you need to install a normal discrete DAC (digital-to-analog converter), which converts a set of discrete signals of a recorded track into sinusoidal electrical impulses fed to a speaker and forming sound waves. A separate amplifier is also needed to increase the power. sound signal... Without it, it will be problematic to swing any headphones, except for cheap "plugs". Best smartphones in terms of sound quality, those presented in our selection meet these requirements.
All smartphones with good sound presented in the selection below were released in 2016 or 2017, equipped with up-to-date and productive hardware, Android OS version 6 or higher, and are distinguished by a balance of other characteristics. The exception is the iPhone 6s: it appeared at the end of 2015. However, the stock of relevance for Apple technology is slightly larger than that of competitors, so for iPhone 1.5 years is not old age. We decided not to include the 7 because the lack of the still relevant 3.5 mm jack is perceived ambiguously.
HTC U Ultra - a powerful music cameraphone
HTC has always focused on good sound and the HTC U Ultra is no exception. This is a flagship device based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, equipped with a 5.7 ″ screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. The capacity of the RAM is 4 GB. A DAC is responsible for playing sound, which supports decoding of 16-bit audio with a sampling rate of up to 192 kHz.
You can record music in internal memory, with a capacity of 64 or 128 GB. If this is not enough, and you want to put the audio library in LoseLess format, you can use a memory card. The smartphone also has good camera 12 MP, equipped with an optical stabilizer, an additional 2-inch display-indicator and a 3000 mAh battery.
Meizu Pro 6 Plus - almost Samsung
Meizu started out as a manufacturer of MP3 players, so it's no surprise that it pays a lot of attention to sound quality in phones too. Meizu Pro 6 Plus is a flagship device built using Samsung components. It is equipped with a powerful Exynos 8890 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of storage. A DAC is responsible for playing music, which supports decoding of 32-bit audio at 192 kHz. This is more than enough to get high quality sound of the tracks in FLAC, so the headphones are also needed to match the device (Chinese for 200-300 UAH will obviously not be enough).
Apart from the processor, from Samsung Meizu The Pro 6 Plus also received a screen. He's the same as Galaxy Note 5, with a diagonal of 5.7 ″ and a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. But the camera for this musical device was made by Sony (however, the Japanese also produce them for the flagships of Samsung), but the software for it is also samsung. The camera is equipped with a 12 MP matrix with enlarged pixels and optical stabilization. The picture quality can be called excellent, almost like in the Galaxy S7. But they ask for the device only from 10 thousand, which is not so much against the background of the same Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S7 - compact flagship
Samsung has already unveiled the new S8 flagship, but the Galaxy S7 remains interesting. After all, it costs significantly less than the new item, and you can buy it now (at the time of writing the material, there are 3 weeks left before the release of the S8 in Ukrainian retail). Among other things, the list of its characteristics includes a DAC that supports decoding of audio in 24-bit format, with a sampling rate of up to 192 kHz. The Exynos 8890 chipset is good in many tasks, and 4 GB of RAM is also pleasing. You can store music in 32 or 64 GB of internal memory, and if not enough - add a USB flash drive.
The display of the device has a diagonal of 5.1 ", but a high resolution 2560x1440 pixels. The camera pleases not with the resolution (which is only 12 MP), but with enlarged pixels, increased light transmission ability of optics, and optical stabilization. Therefore, the Galaxy S7 is not only the best music smartphone 2017 from this company, but also the best cameraphone on the market in general. the battery capacity is only 3000 mAh, but in terms of autonomy, the device is not inferior to devices with a thicker battery. Of course, the gadget is not very cheap, but if you need a gadget that combines good sound and a camera with bright screen and small size - it's worth it.
Apple iPhone 6s - musical and with apple
Apple once became famous for its MP3 players, but the release of the iPhone made its own adjustments. Mobile devices equipped with a separate DAC inherited all the advantages of the players and even expanded their functionality. On paper, the decoder parameters are not very impressive: 16 bit, up to 44 kHz. But even this is more than what is required for MP3 and is quite enough for listening to LoseLess formats, such as rips of Audio CD. The apple gadget has powerful processor with strong graphics, 2 GB of RAM and 16 to 128 GB of permanent memory for storing music.
The 6s is the latest iPhone to feature a standard headphone jack. This is a smartphone for music lovers who do not want to switch to new models of headphones or use adapters. Also on board is a good 12MP camera and a 4.7-inch touch screen. Although the battery is small (1700 mAh), the power consumption is balanced, and the autonomy is normal.
LG G6 - frameless and musical
The release of smartphones with minimal bezels around the display by Sharp did not particularly interest anyone. But as soon as Xiaomi did it, others rushed to create something similar. The first bezel-less flagship of 2017 from a well-known brand is the LG G6. The new flagship of the Korean company received an elongated 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 2880x1440 pixels. It occupies almost the entire front panel, and therefore the G6 is even more comfortable in the hand than 5.5-inch "regular" phablets. Also on board is the Snapdragon 821 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of ROM for files. There is also a slot for a flash drive.
A DAC is responsible for the sound in the device, decoding 32-bit digital signal with a frequency of up to 192 kHz. The device also has a dual camera supporting optical stabilization on the back and a 3300 mAh battery. Despite the use of last year's chipset, the gadget is really powerful and demonstrates decent battery life.
Huawei P10 - Chinese music flagship
Huawei has been experimenting with two cameras for a long time, and Leica engineers have been involved in the development of optics for them since 2016. It is not known exactly how great this participation is, and what else, besides the logo, is there from Leica, but the cameras shoot with dignity. The device is powered by the Kirin 960 chipset, one of the most powerful smartphone chips ever. The sound is processed by a decoder capable of "digesting" a 24-bit signal with a frequency of up to 192 kHz. You can store music in 32 or 64 GB internal storage or expand the space with a microSD flash drive.
The device is equipped with a 5.1 ″ IPS display with FullHD resolution. Cameras have a resolution of 12 MP (main color) and 20 MP (additional black and white, which enhances the clarity of the photo). The battery capacity is 3200 mAh. Everything in this device is excellent, but only the lack of an oleophobic coating let us down. It interfered with the operation of the fingerprint scanner, so it was abandoned. So the user will have to carry a cleaning cloth with him, as he collects prints faster than usual.
LG V20 - Music and Dual Screen
LG V20 is the best smartphone for the music lover, which not only listens to music, but also shoots video. If you frequent concerts and want to capture the most outstanding parts of them, this is the device for you. A DAC is responsible for playing sound in it, supporting a 32-bit signal with a frequency of up to 192 kHz. The sound subsystem is certified by B&O, a renowned manufacturer of expensive acoustics. But that's not all: in addition to the DAC, the V20a also has an ADC (analog-to-digital converter) for microphones, recording 24-bit audio at 48 kHz. With him, filming the performance of your favorite artists, you will not hear a nasty gurgle instead of a bass part, or an unpleasant squeal instead of a solo in high tones.
The main screen of the device has a diagonal of 5.7 ″, with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels. A small 2-inch display is called to help him, showing the time, notifications and other useful information on a locked device. Built-in memory 32 or 64 GB, there is a slot for a flash drive. There is also a proprietary dual camera equipped with laser autofocus. This is a decent device for an audiophile, in terms of parameters close to the G6, but sold much cheaper.
