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1 - SAMSUNG GALAXY S8

Samsung reveals a new technology to equip the Galaxy S8: the screen Infinity. Super AMOLED type with curved front and rear edges that allow for a grip with unprecedented comfort and visual refinement, distinguishing it from the competition. Revolution at Samsung, the touch screen covers virtually the entire slab.

But a top-of-the-line screen is nothing without a set of high-flying components to fully exploit films, series and games on the 16 million colors and 571 dpi it offers: the Octo Core processor of 2, 3 GHz meets the challenge, supported by 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage, expandable by 256 GB per microSD. The Galaxy S8's pictures get closer to perfection with the 8 megapixels of the front-end camera, complete with a 12-megapixel sensor for the main camera, featuring a f / 1.7 aperture.


In order to take advantage of its Samsung phone as long as possible, the latest security innovations are integrated: the iris scanner allows both a quick unlocking and acts as an additional lock for sensitive files. The fingerprint reader will be the most discreet access to his smartphone. Available in three colors (Black Carbon, Polar Silver, Orchid) with a weight of only 155g, the Samsung smartphone is accompanied by the expertise of the AKG brand 
providing headphones.




2 - LG G6

Physically, we like or do not like the rather wise design of the LG G6. Nothing to do with the previous models of the manufacturer, one with its domed back covered in leather, the other with its slightly curved screen on the sides and its optional modules. Nothing to see, either, with the aesthetic audacity of the Samsung Galaxy S8.

The latest in LG adopts a sober case that would almost pass for a smartphone of some sort. However. Not only is the G6 characterized by outstanding performance, it also offers a concentrate of the most advanced technologies. His screen first. A superb display of 1,440 × 2,880 dots on a diagonal of 5.7 inches. Incredibly bright, remarkably precise, it offers perfect legibility of texts and presents a lot of details when viewing photos or watching videos. The original (18: 9) screen format reduces the size of the phone, making it comparable to a smaller model.

Then the camera. This is actually composed of two modules, each with a resolution of 13 megapixels. But while the former is equipped with a standard lens, the other is intended for wide-angle images, the equivalent of an 11 mm. Result: you can frame more people in the group photos and enter as many subjects in a landscape. And all with a very good quality. The result is sharp, bright, especially if you use the manual mode of the camera.


Finally, with its Snapdragon 821 processor, the G6 provides an ideal power to execute demanding applications (especially 3D games) and play videos in 4K. In standard use, its battery allows it to easily hold 9 hours. Add a waterproof case, a fingerprint sensor to the back, which also acts as a primary button, and a 32GB memory expandable by microSD card, and you get a high-end smartphone well designed, powerful and particularly pleasant to use . But also very expensive, at 749 euros.




3 - SONY XPERIA XZ PREMIUM


Despite a rather classic design, this waterproof 5.5-inch model is based on quite spectacular innovations: 4K screen of 3840 × 2160 pixels compatible with the HDR display technology and new generation photo module that allows to shoot in super-idle at 960 images per second! Equipped with large pixels that receive more light, the 19 megapixel sensor has its own memory component, which speeds up all processing. It can even record shots before the user shoots the camera to make sure you do not miss anything. As a bonus, the audio system of this model is Hi-Res certified and a special device allows to recharge more efficiently and faster the battery. It will be sold around 750 euros in the coming weeks.

4 - HUAWAI P10 PLUS

In line with the previous P9, this beautiful 5.1-inch smartphone benefits from the partnership of the brand with Leica to offer an excellent camera. But this is a new generation. Double lens and dual sensor (12 and 20 megapixels) to manage sharpness and colors, optics that opens to f / 2.2: the shots are simply superb, whether they are taken in black and white or using the effect of Blur in the background. The front camera, optimized for selfies, can detect groups, in which case it activates the wide-angle lens. And to maintain the same performance over time, a function allows you to optimize memory and applications continuously. Novelty: the fingerprint sensor is now on the front and not on the back. A change justified by user requests: According to Huawei, 78% of respondents prefer this site. Available in black, silver, gold with relief effect, and soon in green and blue, it is sold 599 euros.

5 - ONE PLUS 3T

OnePlus has made a thrilling entry into the high-end smartphone sector, and the brand's models have not failed to find their audience, with a perfect balance between very advanced features and tight prices. The OnePlus 3T is a slight evolution of the OnePlus 3, which brings it a little closer to the competition embodied by Samsung with the Galaxy S7 in particular.

Always large in size, this smartphone is a concern for one-handed use, but the ergonomic choices including the unlock button make it easy to use. The fingerprint reader is also very powerful and allows to activate the OnePlus 3T in a snap. Heat management is a success and even very solicited, the device never hinders.

The 5.5-inch screen is very good, and first marks the spirits by a remarkable contrast. The brightness is quite sufficient for outdoor use, and the glare has little grip on the camera. If not ideal, the Full HD resolution is sufficient for a comfortable display. The colors are also totally faithful and allow to appreciate the images in all fidelity, provided you bend for a few minutes on the settings.

With OxygenOS in version 3.5.1, which is based largely on Android 6, the OnePlus 3T is easy to take charge and to personalize, and the panel of applications is rich in options. The very generous hardware configuration of this smartphone allows it to always respond without sagging, even by launching a large number of applications at the same time. The videos are always very comfortable on a screen as good and well defined, and the headphone output allows to enjoy a sound of very good quality. The games are just as fluid and the level of detail never needs to be reduced.

In the photo, the results are very correct, and show a progression compared to OnePlus 3, and the whole image benefits from provided and homogeneous details. On the other hand, the autofocus is a little behind the best smartphones, and the results in low light are correct but here again a little behind the competition.

The more generous size of the battery offers a very satisfactory autonomy, and the recharging often takes place after one and a half days of use, or even two.