In the mid-2000s, smartphones were very minimalistic. They had a convenient keyboard, a small screen and... that was it. And modern devices are stuffed with all kinds of sensors, processors and high-capacity battery. The producers are also trying to ensure that the user will be able to comfortably watch films and videos, increasing the display diagonal. But what if the user does not want to? If he does not want to watch videos, wanting instead to get his hands on a small smartphone? In that cas...

You can buy a clamshell phone at your nearest convenience store. Such form-factor up to now is very popular. Of course, Samsung, LG and other major companies have long abandoned the production of such devices. But the Chinese and even the Russians have joined. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that this rating will focus mainly on phones. If you are interested only in smart devices, then check out the best clamshell smartphones about which we wrote earlier. teXet TM-204 Dis...

In an effort to separate their smartphones from their competitors' products, mobile technology manufacturers sometimes make rather unorthodox decisions. One of the most unexpected novelties of 2019 looked like a smartphone equipped with a tiny pico projector. The idea of introducing a projector in itself is not new, but before gadgets with projectors rarely made it to mass sales, for the most part remaining at the stage of bright concepts. Today models with built-in projectors are almost imposs...

The history of mobile communications began with push-button phones. They were in great demand for a decade and a half or two. It was only in the late 2000s that they began to be replaced by touchscreen smartphones. But the "button" has not completely disappeared until now. In the world there is a large number of people who do not want to switch to a touch control. It is for them created today's rating, which includes the best phones with a physical keyboard. Best classic button phones F+ EZZY 2...

Japanese company Sony has been producing portable equipment for many years. And not even for the first decade - the world fame of this brand brought portable radios and cassette players. And in the early 2000s, the Japanese have merged its mobile division with the Swedish company Ericsson. This is how the legendary mobile phones, which were all right with sound and camera, were born. In due course, the Japanese bought out the Swedish share in the joint venture. Therefore, smartphones are now di...

Overt time, however, the brand began to lose influence, and numerous failures in the release of new smartphone models led to the decision to sell the intellectual property rights in the field of mobile development. This happened in 2017, when HTC's patents and developments became owned by Google. At the same time, the brand was not liquidated and continued to produce smartphones. However, they are no longer of interest to him, as the main forces HTC now focused on the development of virtual rea...

The history of the company began in 1984. During its existence, the brand has come a long way, gradually taking its place under the sun. In many countries, the Chinese manufacturer has become famous for computer equipment, but the scope of the brand's interests is quite wide, including smartphones. In 2014, Lenovo bought out the American brand Motorola, after which the history of smartphones takes a new turn. At first new devices come out from both companies, then the main production is given t...

Smartphones have made their way into our lives and can offer a wide variety of models to suit all tastes and pockets. Those who like exceptional performance and the latest hardware can indulge in a wide range of flagship devices. But a special niche is occupied by smartphones with a retractable front camera. Their number in the market has grown and allows you to fully appreciate the new trend. In today's selection, we have gathered for you some smartphones with a retractable camera, which are t...

Buying a smartphone with a physical keyboard in 2022 is difficult. Such devices are almost not produced today, and rare exceptions are not officially sold in Russia. There are still smartphones with full-featured QWERTY keyboard from BlackBerry in stores, but they are definitely not new. So if you are determined to buy a button smartphone, then get ready to search for used options in Russia or new devices, but from foreign sites like AliExpress or Ebay. Please note: the talk in our sele...

The first touchscreen smartphones had a tiny display. No one at the time thought that the screen had to be bigger. The reason was that computers or tablets were used for some tasks. Nowadays even the cheapest smart phone usually substitutes for a variety of other devices. In this regard, users want a display diagonal of at least 6 inches in order to easily watch movies. At the same time they don't want to overpay. That is why in this selection, we will take a look at the inexpensive smartphones...

Buying cheap smartphones under 3000 rubles, you need to clearly understand that they are not designed for games, multitasking, cool photos. Such phones are needed for those who pursue the main goal - to make calls and communicate in messengers. They are bought for older people to get acquainted with touch screen devices after the button cell phone, for children in school, so that it was not sorry to break or lose, and it is the choice of those, whose work carries a risk of damaging the expensiv...

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There are a lot of music lovers out there. Such people wish to get the best sound from technology. They buy a home cinema with a receiver and a great sound system. And when choosing a smartphone, they pay attention to whether it has a central audio processor (DAC) and amplifier, which are responsible for sound quality. From 2020 the concept of "musical smartphone" can be considered obsolete - there are few manufacturers who put "musical" components in phones. Most companies prefer to solve the...

Most Russian users of mobile technology are sure: domestic smartphones are a myth, they don't exist. They are partly right, because mobile gadgets are not assembled in Russia. The lion's share of all smartphones is made in China, and these are not just "no-name" devices with difficult-to-pronounce names, but also Apple, Sony and Samsung. And yet there are Russian smartphone manufacturers. They are called such because the head offices of these brands are located in the Russian Federation, and th...

Nokia is a Finnish company with a century-old history. In its time, mobile phones under this brand were very popular. The Symbian operating system is still warmly remembered by many lucky people who had the opportunity to try it out. Unfortunately, the change of course at the beginning of the XXI century did not allow the brand to retain its leadership. First the bet was made on the unpopular Windows Phone platform, and then the Finns had to leave the smartphone market altogether. Now Nokia pho...

With each passing year, smart bracelets get new features, and the old ones only get better. The heart rate monitor is a feature that is rightfully considered standard for many trackers. It is important for athletes because it allows them to monitor the effectiveness of their workouts and adjust them. But for people who are not engaged in sports (and this is especially true for the older generation), it is more important to have a tonometer. It can be used to measure blood pressure. Disputes abo...

In this ranking we have selected the best phones in terms of value for money. For your convenience, all models are divided by screen diagonal size. With 3.47 inch screen BQ 3595 Elegant Display: 3.47 inches, 480 x 320 Memory capacity: 64 MB RAM and 64 MB ROM Battery: 1500 mAh Communication: GSM 900/1800/1900; Bluetooth Number of SIM cards: 2 Price: from 1 500 rub BQ 3595 - a pushbutton phone with a large display and a long-life battery. The dev...

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Nowadays, it is difficult for any computer user to do without a microphone. He may need it for remote work or study. But spending a lot of money on a device is not possible for everyone. The choice will be facilitated by our top budget microphones. By the way, many models are also suitable for streamers. Main types of microphones Devices can be dynamic or condenser. The first type is a small loudspeaker. It is reliable, inexpensive but the sound quality leaves much to be desired. In turn, micro...

A large number of manufacturers and their numerous lines have led to the fact that it is possible to buy a mobile phone with good parameters for a small amount of money. Meanwhile, any user not only wants to save money, but also afterwards not to depend on a socket or a flash bank. That is why below are collected the best inexpensive smartphones with a powerful battery and, no less importantly, each of them really has a decent battery life, not just a showpiece of the indicators. ZTE BLADE 20 S...