Smartphone with powerful speaker. Mobile phones are loud

Most modern smartphones, as we have repeatedly noticed in reviews, have an unremarkable subsystem responsible for sound. “The sound is loud and clear, but dry and without bass, everything is tolerable in headphones” - 90% of all Android mobile devices fall under this description. This is not the fault of the manufacturers, rather, the limitations of physics. To create a powerful acoustic wave at a low frequency, you need either a very hard resonator excited by strong electrical impulses (and then - “goodbye charge, hello socket”), or a speaker with a large area. Neither one nor the other, most mobile devices do not.

In order to somehow stand out from 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 speakers cannot be bypassed with their help. Therefore, we have to stand out at least by the fact that the new device does not choke at the maximum sound volume.

This compilation is dedicated to smartphones with the loudest sound that are relevant in 2016. Not all of them have been released recently, some have been on the market for a long time, but it's not every day that devices with high speaker volume come out. The average mobile phone can produce sound at a volume of up to 75 dB. Devices capable of more were included in the selection.

In March 2016, the VKworld T3 saw the light of day, 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 producing sound up to 146 dB. Of course, this is not entirely true (such a loudness is produced by a fighter on takeoff), but it generates 80-90 honest decibels. Against the background of competitors, it is distinguished by an increased speaker: its area is about five times larger than usual, and the rigidity of the resonator is better.

According to the characteristics of VKworld T3, nothing stands out. It has a 5-inch HD screen covered with 2.5D glass and a quad-core MT6735 processor. RAM 2 GB, drive - 16 GB, there is a microSD slot. There are two sims, they work in 3G and 4G. OS VKworld T3 - Android 5.1. Camera front - 2 MP, rear - 8 MP. The battery is quite normal, 2500 mAh.

Marshall London - music for two

In August 2015, audio equipment company Marshall launched the London smartphone, priced at around $600. As for a gadget with a budget filling (and it is exactly that in it) - it's expensive, but for a Hi-Fi player with phone functions - it's very affordable.

The manufacturer claims that “this is probably the loudest smartphone”, but does not give the volume level in decibels. However, the numbers are useless: the device sounds louder than most competitors, and the stereo speakers even cope with the bass. Another feature is two headphone ports, on each of them the sound volume is adjusted separately.

The filling of Marshall London is modest, with such characteristics you can find a device for $150. A 4.7" screen with HD resolution and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of permanent memory are also not surprising. I'm glad that a memory card slot is available: without it, there is nowhere in a smartphone for music lovers, because 10 GB will fit from The power of 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 2MP.The battery has a capacity of 2500 mAh.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active - protected music

Samsung releases protected versions of its flagships for active people. Unfortunately, they are not sold everywhere, but you can buy a smartphone released in June 2015 on global trading floors for about $700. In addition to increasing protection, the manufacturer was able to install a more powerful speaker. The volume of its sound reaches 83 dB. That's a lot considering that a 10 dB increase means a 2x 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.

According to the characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active, it practically does not lag behind the current flagships. The 5.1-inch AMOLED screen has a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, the highest for today, except for the Sony Z5 Premium. The processor is an eight-core Exynos Octa 7420. The amount of RAM is 3 GB, the internal memory is 32 GB. It is a pity that there is no slot for a memory card: those who like to carry an audio collection with them would come in handy.

The smartphone is designed to work with 3G and 4G networks, one SIM card. The OS of the device is Android 5 Lolipop, it is worth waiting for an update to version 6. The main camera is 16 MP, the front one is 5 MP. The battery has a capacity of "only" 3500 mAh, but it keeps very well, thanks to optimization.

ZTE Axon 7 - the flagship with stereo sound

ZTE regularly releases smartphones aimed at an audience of music lovers. In May 2016, the metal flagship ZTE Axon 7 was introduced, with stereo speakers on the front panel. They are able to produce a loud sound, rich in low frequencies, which is rare for a smartphone. The hardware responsible for sound reproduction pleases. The smartphone has a DAC that decodes audio in 32 bits at a frequency of 192 kHz, Dolby Atmos surround sound is supported. The ZTE Axon 7 is priced at $450.

The device also stands out with a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with QHD resolution. Smartphone chipset - Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. RAM capacity is 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB, there is a slot for a SIM card. So there will be no problems with a place for music. Android 6 is installed on board, there is an update to version 7. Two SIM cards are supported, there are 4G networks. The main camera has a resolution of 20 MP, supports OIS, and an 8 MP matrix is ​​installed in front. Battery capacity ZTE Axon 7 - 3250 mAh.

HighScreen Thunder - LOUD state employee

HighScreen Thunder is a loud smartphone, judging by the name (Thunder - "thunder" in English). This is also emphasized by the manufacturer himself on the box, indicating the volume up to 100 dB. In reality, it is a little lower, but the device is really loud. The musical orientation is emphasized by pre-installed 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 smartphone speakers, popularly nicknamed "Nokiev". The recommended price of a smartphone for Russia is 10,000 rubles, or about $170.

The smartphone is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS screen with HD resolution, which may seem small. The chipset is also budget - MediaTek MT6735. Memory RAM - 2 GB, ROM - 16 GB, there is a separate slot for a memory card. There are two separate SIM slots, LTE is supported. The main camera has a resolution of 13 MP, the shooting quality is typical for an inexpensive Chinese. A 5 MP matrix is ​​installed in front. The smartphone is equipped with Android 6 OS. The battery capacity is 3500 mAh.

Every year the market is replenished with various novelties from the “smartphones” section. Manufacturers are trying to attract the attention of buyers with various features that will distinguish their models from others. The most serious problem with most modern smartphones is quiet sound. Sometimes this is good, but more often - missed calls. And they can be very important. Fortunately, vibration helps.

Many phone fans are reluctant to switch to smartphones, too, because of their quiet speakers. There were manufacturers who decided to make their models loud. While they are few, but they are.

List of high-profile smartphones in 2016

Model HTC Desire 501 not only beautiful and simple, but now also loud with a sound level of 80 decibels. The debut of this phone took place in 2013, but in 2016 it will be in demand, because it has loud speakers.

Another model from the company HTC One M8 has a sound level of 75.2 decibels. Perhaps it would not be worth highlighting, but the gadget is equipped with Boom Sound stereo speakers, allowing you to enjoy the highest quality sound. The company with this device solved the problem of the ratio of quality and loudness, since there are constant loud speakers with poor sound quality.

Speakers with 80 decibels and the Chinese smartphone Meizu MX4. The sound quality is not perfect and the headset is also without bright features.

Model Oppo find 7 also with the quality of the speakers 80 decibels and with the large size of the smartphone itself. If anyone likes to watch movies, then the screen and high volume are just right for this. Some experts argue that the sound does not have sufficient volume and depth.

Rating of the loudest smartphones

Smartphone buyers are not always attentive to such a smartphone feature as speaker volume. But this indicator is very important. For example, a person got into a noisy place. It is unlikely that he will then hear a call from a smartphone if the speakers are weak. Experts conducted research on iPhones in order to identify the loudest model. Won iPhone 6 with a sound level of 105.4 decibels. It managed to outperform its big competitor, the 6 Plus, which has only 105 acoustic decibels. It should be noted that all other Apple models in the experiment also did not fall face down in the dirt. Even the quietest iPhone 4 has over 90 acoustic decibels. This indicator is more than necessary in various extreme situations that occur in a person's life.

Korean giant LG G3 was released in early 2014. It is distinguished not only by a loud speaker of 81 decibels, but also by the presence of a QHD display.

Attracts with its volume and sound Galaxy S. Its speakers have an output of 81 decibels with bass and deep sound.

Samsung has several models that delight with their powerful speakers. Speaker volume reaches 81 decibels GALAXY S5. From Find 7 this model is distinguished by a very deep bass sound.

Another “loudest” tablet phone Samsung GALAXY Note 4. This model has a sound of 84 decibels. Fans of unusual modern devices will be pleased with the large display and loud speakers.

From the entire line GALAXYSamsungnote edge has an unspeakably loud sound, which reaches 87 decibels.

Smartphone Loudness Winner

Today it is a smartphone from a British manufacturer Marchall. Everyone has been talking about him since last year. Initially, the device was oriented towards music lovers and music lovers. The model is called a sonorous and stylish name — London. It has the corporate identity of the company. The body is black, stylized under the skin. The front and back sides are decorated with a white recognizable logo. Against a beautiful background, you can clearly see the golden M button, which is necessary in order to quickly launch music applications. You can adjust the volume using the wheel.

The fifteen-gram gadget runs on Android 5.0.2, has average technical parameters:

• Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor;
• Clock frequency 1.4;
• Screen diagonal 4.7 inches;
• Resolution 1280 by 720 pixels;
• The amount of RAM 2 GB;
• Flash memory 16 GB;
• The presence of two cameras: rear and front with a resolution of 8 and 2 megapixels, respectively;
• Internet access;
• Bluetooth;
• Battery capacity 2500;
• Headphones.

The exact sound characteristics of London no one can say. According to the representatives of the company, the volume level is high, there is a clear bass. On the front panel of the gadget are 2 speakers and 2 headphone jacks. There is also a microphone for stereo recording and a separate processor so that you can play high quality songs (FLAC format). The developers have built a powerful equalizer into the platform and provided the model with applications that allow you to mix and record tracks. London easily turns into a DJ booth. It costs 580 dollars.

Publication date: 01/06/2017

The AndroidAuthority resource has compiled the TOP smartphones with the best sound. The rating of the best sounding smartphones will be useful for both audiophiles and lovers of good sound!

AndroidAuthority's Top Smartphones with the Best Sound was compiled based on a list of 10 models that aroused the greatest interest among Android smartphone fans in 2016.

A similar top ten appeared in previous Best of Android 2016 ratings (Battery, Performance and Display). Well, the rating itself "Best of Android 2016 Audio" was compiled on the basis of measurements of SNR (signal-to-noise ratio), headphone voltage and speaker volume.

How noisy is the signal and why is it important?

Modern phones can play not only low quality compressed audio stored in mp3 files. The best-sounding smartphones operate lossless tracks, reproducing studio-quality (or close to it) quality sound delivered in FLAC-resolution files.

Low quality mp3 audio is associated with the 16-bit audio standard, which requires a relatively small SNR to play comfortably. The inherently low quality of compressed audio does not require fussing with the broadcast stream, forgiving both the presence of noise and the loss of sampling rate when decoding audio.

True Hi-Res Audio, however, operates on 24-bit files that store uncompressed audio, which requires reshaping of the waveform with minimal loss or distortion of parameters in order to play. Therefore, a real smartphone for audiophiles in 2016 is equipped with not only software, but also hardware converters (DACs), which increase the signal-to-noise ratio to a comfortable level.

As a result, trying to understand which smartphones have better sound, AndroidAuthority began their tests with an SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) rating. Measurements of this parameter made it possible to identify a clear leader - HTC 10 (-105.5 dB) and a clear outsider - ZTE Axon 7 (-79.6 dB). Do not forget that only owners of devices with SNR below -96.3 dB will be able to hear a clear difference between mp3 and FLAC.

Carefully! Low voltage

The smartphone with the best sound in headphones of 2016 cannot have low voltage on the audio port pins. Therefore, the second test was based on measuring the voltage and showed the following results:

The maximum voltage was demonstrated by Lenovo Moto Z Force Droid, the minimum by Xiaomi Mi 5. Owners of the latter should not count on a too strong signal in the headphones.

Who is louder?

Most people prefer music that is loud and celebratory, so the really best sounding smartphones of 2016 should generate enough power through the speakers.

In an attempt to determine the smartphone with the best speaker sound of 2016, AndroidAuthority tested with a decibel meter placed 1 meter away from the devices. As a result, the following results were obtained:

The loudest sound was produced by Google Pixel XL (77.8 dB), the second place was taken by ZTE Axon 7 (76.6 dB), and the bronze medalist was Xiaomi Mi 5 (75.6 dB). The worst results were shown by Xperia XZ, which issued only 58.9 dB. Well, since the human hearing aid is designed in such a way that a 10 dB increase “doubles” the audible sound volume, the Sony product will broadcast 4 times less “felt” sound power than the Google product.

And the winner of the ranking of smartphones with the best sound is ...

According to AndroidAuthority, the smartphone with the best sound is HTC 10. It will suit even spoiled music lovers and connoisseurs with fine hearing. Well, fans of loud and festive music will undoubtedly like the Google Pixel XL and the 77.8 dB generated by the speakers of this phone.

The Sony Xperia XZ is an outsider of the Best of Android 2016 Audio rating - this smartphone is in eighth place in the sound quality rating, and its speakers sound quieter than the audio system of any device considered in this test.

If you have not yet decided what is better to buy to play your favorite music - a player or a smartphone with the best sound - we suggest that you read the material "Player or smartphone: an honest review".

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During this year, many new smartphones from different companies have been released. Each manufacturer is trying to surpass the competition, come up with something new, and win even more respect among users. When choosing, buyers take into account different parameters: beautiful design, large screen, high-quality cameras and others. Smartphones with good sound, which allow you to watch movies and listen to music in complete comfort, are in great demand. Therefore, our team of experts decided to rank the loudest smartphones that became popular in 2017.

Meizu Pro 6

An inexpensive but good smartphone was introduced by a Chinese company. Many have already noticed that this year Meizu has shown itself on the good side. Their smartphones are made very beautifully and with high quality. Pro 6 received a small 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Smartphone performance is excellent. It is powered by a ten-core MediaTek Helio X25 processor paired with 4 gigabytes of RAM. Your games will be played by Mali-T880 MP4 graphics. The model provides good cameras of 12 and 5 megapixels, however, the battery does not have any hopes, it will not be enough for a long time of work.

Main characteristics:

• Screen: 5.2 inches, resolution 1920×1080;
• Android 6.0;
• Camera: main 21 MP, front 5 MP;
• Processor: 10-core MediaTek Helio X25 (MT6797T), Mali-T880 MP4 video graphics;
• Memory: operational 4 GB, built-in 32 GB;
• Battery 2560 mAh;

Pros:

1. Careful;
2. Quality assembly;
3. There is fast charging.

Minuses:

1. Weak cameras;
2. Weak battery;
3. No NFC.

HTC U11 64GB

In fourth place in the ranking of the best music smartphones for 2017-2018 is the best device from HTC. A beautiful smartphone with good sound, works with two SIM cards, the presence of 4G, 3G networks allows you to access the Internet anywhere in the world. The work is controlled by the top-end Snapdragon 835 processor with 4 gigabytes of RAM. The smartphone will pull any games and will not fail and slow down. Reviews on the forums confirm the reliability of the device and excellent sound. Selfie lovers will be pleased with the cameras (12 and 7 megapixels) that take rich photos. Built-in 3000 mAh battery for long battery life. If you have not yet decided which phone is better to choose, pay attention to HTC U11.

Main characteristics:

• Screen: 5 inches, resolution 2560×1440;
• Android 7.1;
• Camera: main 12 MP, front 16 MP;
• Battery 3000 mAh;

Pros:

1. The latest version of the OS;
2. Good cameras;
3. Fast processor;
4. Capacious battery.

Minuses:

1. Mark Corps;
2. No 3.5 mm headphone jack;
3. It would be possible to do 6 GB.

Apple iPhone 10

Recently, a novelty from a popular brand has appeared in stores. This smartphone has been eagerly awaited by a large number of fans. The mobile phone is made in an elegant style, the material is glass. Its appeal comes from the large 5.8-inch Super Retina HD OLED display. The smartphone has a face recognition feature to unlock the device. The smartphone runs on the Apple A11 Bionic operating system under the control of the fastest iOS 11 OS. 6 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of permanent memory are provided for storing files. Cameras will allow you to take high-quality and juicy photos. The ability to work with only one SIM card is of course no good when all companies have already switched to two SIM cards.

Main characteristics:

• Screen: 5.8 inches, resolution 2436×1125;
• iOS 11;
• Camera: main 12/12 Mp, front 7 Mp;
• Apple A11 Bionic processor;

Pros:

1. Large frameless display;
2. Powerful iron;
3. Durable glass;
4. Large amount of RAM.

Minuses:

1. Weak front camera;
2. Space price;
3. The battery is weak;
4. Only 1 SIM card;
5. The rear camera sticks out.

Samsung Galaxy S8

Devices manufactured by this company are scattered in the markets in many countries. Here is a brand new smartphone that proves the company's process of self-improvement - Galaxy S8. This is not an easy phone, this is space - the same endless and deep screen. The model received the best 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with good color saturation. To store files, there are 4 gigabytes of memory and 64 permanent ones, 12 megapixel and 8 megapixel cameras with good photo quality. The smartphone handles multitasking flawlessly thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 835 processor with 8 cores.

Main characteristics:

• Screen: 5.8 inches, resolution 2960×1440;
• Android 7.0;
• Camera: main 12 MP, front 8 MP;
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, Adreno 540 video graphics;
• Memory: operational 4 GB, built-in 64 GB;
• Battery 3000 mAh;

Pros:

1. Nice big screen
2. Moisture protection;
3. Top processor.

Minuses:

1. Slippery;
2. The back panel is scratched;
3. Poor Wi-Fi signal reception;
4. Today 4 GB is not enough.

A chic smartphone in all respects is in first place in our TOP. Very comfortable and pleasant to the touch. It flaunts a rich 5.5-inch screen. The phone received 6 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of permanent memory. The launch of the smartphone involves a powerful Snapdragon 835 processor that draws demanding games, media files run under the control of the Adreno 540 video chip. Excellent cameras will allow you to comfortably take photos and delight your friends and loved ones. The smartphone is very loud, the sound is of high quality, despite the lack of stereo sound, but for many, the speaker is located inconveniently. The flagship can be purchased within 30 thousand rubles.

Main characteristics:

• Screen: 5.5 inches, resolution 1920×1080;
• Android 7.0;
• Camera: main 16/16 MP, front 16 MP;
• Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, 2450 MHz, Adreno 540 video graphics;
• Memory: operational 6 GB, built-in 64 GB;
• Battery 3300 mAh;

Pros:

1. Bright screen;
2. Fast processor;
3. Large amount of RAM;
4. Cool cameras.

Minuses:

1. Applications often crash and restart;
2. There is no moisture protection;
3. Lack of USB 3.0 support for OTG
4. Price.

The loudness of any device is measured in decibels perceived by the human ear (from 12 Hz to 20 kHz in perfectly quiet conditions). Moreover, the perception starts from 0 to 120 decibels (possibly up to 130), but since the noise only in the office is 40 decibels, then you need to select a device for yourself individually.

Loud smartphones

According to research by competent experts, the lowest sound is inherent in HTC One (M8) (75.2 decibels), and it has fairly high-quality Boom Sound speakers. With regard to hardware, everything is also in order - a quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 or 32 GB of internal memory. There are two good video cameras. The battery capacity is enough for 2600 megapixels.

The next in a peculiar ranking of loud devices are the Meizu MX4 with 80 dB, LG G3 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 phone with 81 dB, Xiaomi Redmi 2. Comfortable headphones reliably protect against environmental sounds, similar display dimensions (from 4.7 to 5.4 inches). The inner shell impresses with its constant use of advanced technological innovations, this is especially noticeable in Meizu - there is a Wolfson WM8281 version of the sound unit, which allows you to get high-quality high-quality sound at the output. The power of the LG speaker in one kilowatt is provided directly by the amplifier of the model. IN Samsung model low frequencies are especially well developed, which together create images for the entire device as a whole. And finally, Xiaomi also features excellent sound, popular among the youth environment.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 active and Galaxy Note 4 (83 - 84 dB) are not far from the above smartphones. The eight-core proprietary processor of the Exynos 7420 version in the Galaxy S6 active allows the operation of two video cameras, the sound clips of which take into account good bass (this is an indispensable quality for rockers). And the battery is rated at 3500 mAh, which is far from the average. For Note 4, loud high-quality sound is provided by the Wolfson Microelectronics (WM5110E) modification audio amplifier. Two cameras (16 / 3.7 Mp) are responsible for multimedia content, with a common hardware of 3 gigabytes of RAM and 32 gigabytes of internal memory.

The new power from Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with its 87 decibels will impress buyers with another power. An amplifier like the Note 4 is responsible for the sound, but with higher performance. Recharging somewhat faster than its prototype, this model has its fans in the global mobile technology market.

The Loudest Models

But some of the loudest in 2016 are still representatives of the "apple" production - iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7. Their sound levels approached the mark of 105 decibels, which is quite high for the perception of an ordinary person. These sound flagships are distinguished by a clear high sound, which is perfectly perceived not only from the speakers, but also from the headphones. Proprietary processors, superb display resolution and the presence of video cameras provide music fans with an unforgettable leisure time.

And, finally, the loudest of the devices of our time is generally recognized Marchall London. Its sound threshold will impress even experienced acousticians - 121 dB. An English company specializing in musical devices has endowed a mobile device with simply unique properties. For headphones, not one, but two outputs are provided (provides two listeners at the same time). Powerful deep sound is created by an audio chip (Wolfson WM8281) with an amplifier and stereo speakers. A music player, the ability to simultaneously record through two speakers - what else does a music lover need? Only cool headphones and a fully charged 2500 mAh battery. Otherwise, Marshall London is a mid-generation smartphone and a budget line.