Mini flagships on Android. Who is better?

Smaller versions of modern flagships enjoy an enviable popularity, and there are several reasons. First of all, naturally, their sizes: many users still do not agree to put up with a huge 5-inch displays and need something smaller. In addition, the characteristics of these devices are growing every year, which is enough to perform the vast majority of applications. Today we try to understand what a smartphone Android is better suited for different purposes. Let’s begin.

For the selection of subjects was decided to limit screens no more than 4.5 inches. Accordingly, the newly introduced LG G3 mini and OPPO N1 mini, by a strange coincidence positioned as a “mini” go overboard.

The focus remained fresh Samsung S5 Galaxy Mini , HTC One Mini 2 and Sony Xperia Z1 Compact . Which one deserves more applause?

For aesthetes Android

In appearance, of course, wins the brainchild of a Taiwanese company. All fault pleasant aluminum body stands out against the competition. However, this feature is not done without drawbacks.

All right, One mini 2, unlike the other two, has no dust and water resistance. Obviously, walking in the rain it will not benefit.

For photographers Android

Users for whom photography is an important part of their lives, should first of all look at the smaller version of the flagship from Sony. It is not surprising: 20.7-megapixel camera leaves 8 – and 13-megapixel rivals far behind.

Say the same thing about the front camera, alas, will not work. The best in this respect is the One mini 2, whose resolution is 5 megapixels.

For gamers Android

Less suitable for games of the three devices is the smartphone from HTC. Its quad-core Snapdragon 400 clocked at 1.2 GHz is barely sufficient for the majority of applications today.

Undisputed leader was Xperia Z1 Compact. Its quad-core Snapdragon 2.2 GHz with 800 may envy some flagships last year. Not to mention, Adreno 330 graphics processor and 2 GB of RAM.

Galaxy S5 mini indicators are somewhat more modest. Processor own production Exynos Quad 3 and 1.5 GB of RAM.

For fans of multimedia Android

Here absolute advantage in HTC One mini 2 . Its stereo speakers BoomSound certainly enough for comfortable listening to music and watching movies without headphones.

For lovers of security Android

Enter the security codes to unlock the device in 2014 – at least not modern. Preferred here proved themselves fingerprint scanners through which access to the information on your phone protected.

Among the three contenders for the throne with prints only friends Galaxy S5 mini.

For sports fans Android

Monitoring their own state during workouts are best carried out with the help of smart watches or bracelets fitness, but if there is no choice – you can resort to the help of the phone.

The most likely is the executor of this role Galaxy S5 mini, inside which there was a place not only for the heartbeat sensor, but also corporate applications S Health.

For lovers save Android

Users can also look toward reduced champions because of their lower prices. As reported by our colleagues from phonearena, the winner in this category is the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, whose value is significantly lower than its competitors. Is a kind of anti-hero Galaxy S5 mini. Announced its cost is $ 650.

And which of these smartphones you liked most?

Mini flagships on Android. Who is better?