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1 | Year | Brand | Series | DAC / AMP | Sound signature | Price | Rom + Expand? | Size (inch) | Note | ||||||||
2 | 2022 | Vivo | X 80 Pro+ | Planned to review | $1,000 | 256 + No | |||||||||||
3 | 2021 | LG | V60 | ES9219 | New DAC, it has a mixed feeling between technicality of V30 aand smoothness of V50. | $200-300 | 128+ Yes | 6.67 | Recommended | ||||||||
4 | 2019 | vivo | Nex3 & X30 | AK4377A | N/A | $500 | 128 + No | 6.33 | |||||||||
5 | 2019 | LG | G8 & V50 | Quad dac with Meridian Tuning | A warmer and smoother version of V30. sounds like zx507 | $400 | 128 + yes | 6.3 | Recommended | ||||||||
6 | 2019 | vivo | x27 pro | AK4377A | N/A | $750 | 128 + No | 6.7 | |||||||||
7 | 2019 | meizu | 16th / plus | CS35L41 | N/A | $400-600 | 128 + No | 6-6.5 | |||||||||
8 | 2019 | vivo | Nex Dual | AK4377A | N/A | $600-650 | 128 + No | 6.39 | |||||||||
9 | 2019 | LG | V40 | Quad dac with Meridian Tuning | A warmer and smoother version of V30 | $500-600 | 128 + Yes | 6.3 | |||||||||
10 | 2018 | vivo | Nex Ultimate / S | CS43199 + SMM66322 | N/A | $710 - 800 | 128/256 + No | 6.59 | Recommended | ||||||||
11 | 2018 | vivo | Nex | AK4376A | N/A | $610 | 128 + No | 6.59 | |||||||||
12 | 2018 | LG | G7 | ES9218P | Should be same as LG V30 | $700 | 128+ Yes | 6.1 | |||||||||
13 | 2018 | Huawei | Honor 10 | AK4376A with Huawei Histen | Not that good, just like samsung typical. | $410- 460 | 64/128+No | 5.84 | |||||||||
14 | 2018 | Meizu | 15 | Cirrus Logic CS35L35 | N/A | $400 - 444 | 64/128+No | 5.46 | |||||||||
15 | 2018 | Meizu | 15 Plus | Cirrus Logic CS35L35 + CS47L89 | N/A | $475 - 524 | 64/128+No | 5.95 | |||||||||
16 | 2018 | vivo | X21 / 21 UD | AK4376A with Deep Field Effect | N/A | $550 - 680 | 128 + No | 5.9 | |||||||||
17 | 2017 | vivo | X20 Plus | ES 9318 | N/A | $530 | 64 + Yes | 6.4 | |||||||||
18 | 2017 | vivo | X20 | AK 4376A | N/A | $455-515 | 64,128 + Yes | 6 | |||||||||
19 | 2017 | LG | V30 / 30+ | ES9218P | Great details, 3D stage. Clear and euphonic mid, detailed bass, very balanced in every frequency, MQA Support | $530 | 64/128 + Yes | 5.7 | Recommended; Price drop | ||||||||
20 | 2017 | Meizu | Pro 7 Plus | CS 43130 | Need an adapter to shine, clear mid with natural bass and detailed | $330-410 | 64/128 + No | 5.7 | Recommended; Price drop | ||||||||
21 | 2017 | Meizu | Pro 7 | CS 43130 | N/A | $250-300 | 64/128 + No | 5.2 | Recommended; Price drop | ||||||||
22 | 2017 | HTC | U11 | either Dedicated or snapdragon | N/A but should sound similar to HTC10 | $760 | 64/128 + Yes | 5.5 | No 3.5 mm port | ||||||||
23 | 2017 | ZTE | Nubia Z17 | N/A | N/A | $500-630 | 64/128 + No | 5.5 | |||||||||
24 | 2017 | LG | G6 Plus | ESS Quad | N/A but should sound nearly same as LG G6 | $590 | 128 + Yes | 5.7 | |||||||||
25 | 2017 | vivo | x9s | AK4376 | N/A | $400 | 64 +No | 5.5 | |||||||||
26 | 2017 | vivo | x9s plus | ES 9318 | http://tieba.baidu.com/p/5211979639 | $490 | 64 +No | 5.9 | |||||||||
27 | 2017 | LG | G6 Quad (h870ds) | ESS Quad | V20 with lesser bass and have clearer treble. | $500 | 64 + Yes | 5.7 | |||||||||
28 | 2016 | HTC | 10 | either Dedicated or snapdragon | https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/review-on-htc-10-and-sound-quality-aqstic-dedicated-integrated-dac.807570/ | $400 | 32/64 + Yes | 5.2 | |||||||||
29 | 2016 | vivo | xplay6 | ES 9038Q2M + 3 * OPA1611 | https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/vivo-xplay-6.22277/ https://www.head-fi.org/threads/best-smartphone-for-audiophile-part-ii-updated-mar-2018.853115/page-141#post-14633855 | $550 | 64/128 + No | 5.5 | Super Recommended, Price drop | ||||||||
30 | 2016 | vivo | x9 | AK4376 | Neutral and fun. Good for pop rock | $400 | 64/128 + No | 5.5 | |||||||||
31 | 2016 | vivo | x9 plus | ES 9018Q2M + ES9603 | N/A | $500 | 64/128 + No | 6.2 | |||||||||
32 | 2016 | vivo | x7 | AK4376 | N/A | $320 | 64 + No | 5.2 | |||||||||
33 | 2016 | vivo | x7 plus | AK4376 | N/A | $390 | 64 + No | 5.7 | |||||||||
34 | 2016 | LG | V20 | ESS Quad | Low gain = Balanced but toward a little cold, 3D, audiophile External mode and High gain = more warm and impactful with better controlled treble | $350 | 64 + Yes | 5.7 | Recommended | ||||||||
35 | 2016 | LG | G5 B&O Hifi Plus | B&O Hifi Plus | Bright, extended treble, wide soundstage, lack of depth ss | $300 | 32 + Yes | 5.3 | |||||||||
36 | 2015 | Meizu | PRO 5 | ES 9018K2M + OPA1612 | warm, 3D, high level of instrument separation | $250 | 32/64 + Yes | 5.7 | Recommended | ||||||||
37 | 2016 | Meizu | Pro 6 Plus | ES 9018K2M + AD45275 | colder mid than Pro5. lesser power than pro 5. good separation still weird soundstage | $350 | 64/128 + No | 5.7 | |||||||||
38 | 2016 | Onkyo | Granbeat | 2 x ES9018K2M + 2 x ES9601K | thin mid, wide ss. Transparent. TOTL separation, good for string and soft music | $780 | 128 + Yes | 5.5 | |||||||||
39 | 2016 | ZTE | Axon 7 | AK4490EN with DSP Codec AK4961 | Bright, V-shape, soundstage and separation not bad. | $250 | 64 + Yes | 5.5 | |||||||||
40 | 2016 | ZTE | Axon 7 mini | AK4962 with combined DAC | N/A | $160 | 32 + Yes | 5.2 | |||||||||
41 | 2016 | ZTE | Nubia Z11 | AK4376 | N/A | $300 | 64 + Yes | 5.5 | |||||||||
42 | 2016 | Letv / LeEco | Max x900 | ES Hifi Tuned by AKG | super wide ss. Lack of depth. Top notch detail and treble, V-shape sound. Impactful. Great for Rock, metal, EDM | $250 | 64/128 + No | 6.3 | Recommended | ||||||||
43 | 2016 | Letv / LeEco | Pro x800 | ES Custom chip | Natural, calm and balanced with tendency to little warm, musical | $200 | 64 + No | 5.5 | Recommended | ||||||||
44 | 2016 | Letv / LeEco | Max Pro x910 | ES Hifi verified by AKG | N/A but I think sound should be near letv max | $300 | 128 + No | 6.3 | |||||||||
45 | 2015 | vivo | x6 plus | ES9028Q2M + ES9603 | http://www.soomal.com/doc/10100006315.htm | $430 | 64 + Yes | 5.7 | |||||||||
46 | 2015 | vivo | x6 | AK4375A | N/A | $370 | 64 + Yes | 5.2 | |||||||||
47 | 2015 | vivo | xplay5s | ES 9028Q2M + OP1612 | https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/vivo-xplay-5-review-very-impressive-audio.810362/ | $550 | 128 + No | 5.4 | |||||||||
48 | 2015 | Lenovo | Vibe X3 | ES 9018K2M | Bright and fun. Good for pop rock | $250 | 32/64 + Yes | 5.5 | Recommended | ||||||||
49 | 2015 | LG | V10 | ES 9018K2M + SABRE9602 | Warm, good detail, 3D stage | $250 | 32/64 + Yes | 5.7 | Recommended | ||||||||
50 | 2015 | xiaomi | mi note / pro | ES 9018K/Q2M + OP1612 | Sound like Fiio x3ii both in quality and quantity (I meant it) | $200 | 64 + No | 5.7 | Recommended | ||||||||
51 | 2015 | ZTE | Nubia Z9 | AK4375A | N/A | $200 | 64 + No | 5.2 | |||||||||
52 | 2014 | vivo | xshot | CS4398 | Warmish, engaging bass, 3D Low power output | $150 | 16 + Yes | 5.2 | |||||||||
53 | 2014 | vivo | x5max | ES 9018K2M + OP1612 | Colored, Fun, impactful, 3D | $200 | 16/32 + Yes | 5.5 | |||||||||
54 | 2014 | vivo | x5pro | Internation model: AK4375 Chinese model: CS4398 DAC + MAX97220 | International model: Crispy treble, lack of bass Chinese Model: Musical, a little warm, 3D, nice vocal | $150 | 16 + Yes | 5.2 | |||||||||
55 | 2014 | Meizu | MX4 PRO | ES 9018K2M + OP1612 | Warm mid, euphonic vocal, nicest 3D soundstage I've ever tested. Most musical phone in 2014 | $150 | 32/64 (rare) | 5.7 | Recommended | ||||||||
56 | 2014 | Oppo | Find 7 / 7a | N/A | Extended treble and nice vocal. | $100 | 32 + Yes | 5.5 | |||||||||
57 | 2013 | vivo | xplay3s | ES 9018K2M + OP1612 | Big soundstage, Detailed yet fun | $150 | 32 + No | 6 | |||||||||
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60 | Note: | vivo v series is not that good compared to other phones listed here. so I don't feel like putting them here ~ Only get either X or Xplay series for vivo. | |||||||||||||||
61 | sony xperia series might be a good option if you like its bass and impact. if you like details, good separation?, grab other phones. They are a lot that can do better at the price range~ | ||||||||||||||||
62 | want tablet? huawei mediapad m3 and ipad pro would work out for you~ | ||||||||||||||||
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64 | If you didnt find some brands here. It is because I didn't experience them yet, so can't comment / recommend them here. | ||||||||||||||||
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