Perhaps after the pandemic of the coronavirus Covid-19, we will see more smartphones made outside of China. But even now there is plenty to choose from.
We present you the top 10 best smartphones of 2020, made not in China.
10. LG G8S ThinQ (South Korea)
The average price is 36 560 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.2 ″ screen, resolution 2248 × 1080
- three cameras 13 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 6 GB RAM
- 3550 mAh battery
- weight of 181 g, WxHxT 76.60 × 155.30 × 7.99 mm
This model was released in 2019 and has solid features at an affordable price. It is aimed at lovers of high-quality sound, therefore it is equipped with two stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and supports surround sound.
And the triple camera module with optical stabilization allows you to take very juicy and detailed photos that some owners of soapboxes might envy. There are only two cameras in the standard G8.
It is possible to blur the background in the picture, shoot 4K videos at 60 fps, and even recognize the owner by the pattern of vessels in the palm of the hand (ToF camera is responsible for this feature).
The smartphone is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard, has an OLED matrix, which was previously "reserved" only for premium models of the V series, and is equipped with a medium capacity battery - 3550 mAh. Have to charge daily.
pros: There is AptX HD, face recognition, wireless charging, fast charging.
Minuses: hard to find for sale in Russia.
9. LG V60 ThinQ (South Korea)
It is offered at a price of 59 560 rubles. Specifications:
- Android 10 operating system
- 6.8-inch screen;
- 8 GB of RAM;
- 128 GB or 256 GB flash memory
- support for microSD cards up to 2 TB;
- back camera - 64 MP main model; 13 MP ultra-wide-angle module, ToF camera;
- 10 MP front camera;
- 5000 mAh battery;
- size 169.3 × 77.6 × 8.9 mm; weight 214 grams;
- 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, USB-C
The latest device in the LG V series focuses on creating high-quality video using a triple rear view camera that allows you to record 8K clips, four microphones, and advanced software.
The smartphone is powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery, so you can shoot video content for several hours in a row, without fear that the battery will run out quickly.
Along with 5G support and an emphasis on video capture, the LG V60 continues the tradition of superior sound. It supports a four-channel DAC and is equipped with stereo speakers. This is one of the latest smartphones with a 3.5 mm audio port, so audiophiles will surely be pleased.
pros: powerful (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor), a large and beautiful phone with the ability to connect a second screen, which costs $ 900.
Minuses: Not yet sold in Russia, search on eBay and other foreign online sites.
8. Samsung Galaxy M21 (South Korea)
The average price is 15 790 rubles. Specifications:
- Android smartphone
- dual SIM support
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 4 GB RAM
- 6000 mAh battery
- weight of 188 g, WxHxT 75.10x159x8.90 mm
One of the best novelties of budget smartphones in 2020 is characterized by an extremely capacious battery with fast charging function, the presence of NFC and a triple camera module.
Despite the low price, the new Samsung smartphone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, a modern USB Type-C connector and even a 3.5 mm audio jack. Its eight-core Samsung Exynos 9611 processor is manufactured using the 10-nm process technology and is designed for mid-range smartphones. At medium and high settings, it will pull all modern games without brakes and hangs.
pros: There are all the functions that are needed for work and entertainment.
Minuses: Adaptive brightness adjustment does not work well.
7. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (South Korea)
It costs 119,990 rubles. Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support (nano SIM + eSIM)
- screen 6.7 ″, resolution 2636 × 1080
- second screen: 1.1 ″, AMOLED, 112 × 300
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 3300 mAh battery
- weight of 183 g, WxHxT 73.60 × 167.30 × 7.20 mm
This foldable dual-screen smartphone provides convenient work with mobile content, turning, in fact, into a powerful tablet.
When unfolding the Z Flip, a 6.7-inch gorgeous AMOLED display opens. Outside there is a small one-inch display, which is mainly used for notifications. It is also convenient to watch it when you take a selfie with the main camera.
The gadget has a powerful Snapdragon 855 chipset, 256 GB of internal memory and the latest Samsung One UI 2 interface. The power button has a fingerprint scanner, and it also has an interesting feature: double-clicking activates the main camera.
pros: folded even fits in a small pocket, high build quality, there is fast and wireless charging.
Minuses: easily soiled, the battery is low-power for such a screen, the price is too high.
6. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus (South Korea)
Can be purchased for 66 940 rubles. Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.8 ″, resolution 3040 × 1440
- four cameras 12 MP / 16 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 12 GB
- 4300 mAh battery
- weight of 196 g, WxHxT 77.20 × 162.30 × 7.90 mm
Here is one of the best Samsung smartphones, with a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, a huge amount of RAM, a large internal storage that can be expanded by installing a microSD card, a module with four cameras and much more that may be required for mobile entertainment or work tasks.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has support for the latest version of DeX - Android mode, in which the desktop almost completely copies the look of Windows. Displaying information on an external monitor using Samsung DeX is quick and easy, and also provides full-fledged work on the desktop.
An additional opportunity to charge other devices using wireless technology on the back of the Note 10+ is very convenient for those who take a lot of gadgets with them on the road.
pros: using the stylus you can work with documents and presentations (including remotely), a screen with impeccable color reproduction and viewing angles, one of the best rear cameras on the market.
Minuses: No 3.5mm headphone jack and adapter included.
5. Samsung Galaxy S20 + (South Korea)
It is expensive - 67,880 rubles. Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.7 ″, resolution 3200 × 1440
- four cameras 64 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4500 mAh battery
- weight of 186 g, WxHxT 73.70 × 161.90 × 7.80 mm
One of the most anticipated smartphones of 2020 has already appeared on sale. It is equipped with a top-end Exynos 990 processor, from 8 to 12 GB of RAM, an AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, three rear cameras, has an IP68 protection class and can work in 5G networks (optional).
It can be argued that the S20 series is not the best smartphone available today, but from the point of view of 5G and the latest technologies, it is difficult to beat.
pros: There is fast charging and wireless charging, any games and applications go quickly and smoothly.
Minuses: Hybrid zoom only, slow face unlock.
4. ASUS ROG Phone II (Taiwan)
You can buy for 53 000 rubles. Specifications:
- 6.59 ″ AMOLED display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
- RAM 12 GB
- 512 GB ROM
- Main camera 48/13 MP
- Support for 2G / 3G / 4G LTE standards
- NFC technology
- 6000 mAh battery capacity
ASUS released this powerful smartphone, made not in China, at the end of 2019. ROG Phone II is touted as a gaming device and has impressive technical features. Its 6.59-inch display has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and inside the device is the Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset in combination with 12 GB of RAM and internal storage of up to 1 TB.
The smartphone has a pair of rear cameras with portrait mode, night mode and panoramic shooting, as well as a 24-megapixel front camera.
Dual front-facing stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra multi-channel audio technology deliver superb music during your gaming session. A massive 6000 mAh battery allows you to play your favorite games for hours.
Pros: There is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the phone supports vibration during the game and side charging to optimize landscape orientation.
Minuses: hard to find for sale in Russia.
3. ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (Taiwan)
The cost in Russian stores is 42 990 rubles. Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 48 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 6 GB RAM
- 5000 mAh battery
- weight 190 g, WxHxT 75.44 × 159.10 × 9.10 mm
The top 3 smartphones not made in China are launched by ASUS, which has an interesting “twist”: its rear camera rises to become a selfie camera.
And although the photos taken by Zenfone 6 at night are not as contrasting as those of the Pixel, or not as impressive as those of the OnePlus 7 Pro, however, with decent lighting, this smartphone shoots excellently.
In addition to the features with a retractable camera, the gadget boasts a very capacious 5000 mAh battery, a headphone jack, which is becoming increasingly rare, but apparently still considered necessary for mid-range and low-end phones, as well as not a flagship, but very productive processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. So if you want to impress others with the look and capabilities of your smartphone, then ASUS Zenfone 6 is the best choice.
Pros: average battery life - 2 days, fast and smooth interface, good selfie camera.
Minuses: LCD screen is not very good in sunlight, poor camera performance in low light.
2. Sony Xperia 1 II (Japan)
The price in Russia is still unknown; abroad it will cost about 1270 dollars. Specifications:
- dual SIM support
- 6.5 ″ screen, resolution 1644 × 3840
- three cameras 12 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- WxHxT 166 x 72 x 7.9 mm
Although the debut of the second version of the flagship Sony Xperia 1 was supposed to take place in April, the Japanese company postponed it to the end of May. The premium features of the updated model include 5G, the top Qualcomm® Snapdragon 865 mobile processor and 8 GB of RAM (the first version had 6 GB).
Sony announced that its engineers helped create the best camera for the new flagship, using high-quality ZEISS lenses, 3x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom, as well as real-time autofocus for shooting live subjects.
Having worked on the camera, Sony did not ignore the visual and auditory impressions that the novelty should give to users. It features an HDR 4K OLED display and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers. Fans of wired headphones will appreciate the fact that the Xperia 1 II retains a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Pros: it's too early to judge.
Minuses: unknown.
1. Google Pixel 4 XL (Taiwan)
Cost - 62 900 rubles. Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support (nano SIM + eSIM)
- 6.3 ″ screen
- dual camera 12.20 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3700 mAh battery
- weight of 193 g, WxHxT 75.10 × 160.40 × 8.20 mm
The main advantage of this smartphone is its rear camera. It is easy to use and the only trick you need to learn is that the Night Sight mode takes exceptional photos both at night and during the day. Those who appreciate balanced colors and high detail will probably enjoy taking pictures with the Pixel 4 XL.
Google’s software experience is also commendable. We can confidently expect that after a couple of years of operation, your Pixel 4 XL will work as fast and smoothly as on the day of purchase, which is not always the case with even more expensive models. Of course, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of flash memory does not seem like a generous move on the part of the manufacturer, but, at least from the point of view of other specifications, the Pixel 4 XL is a decent device for its price.
pros: always up-to-date version of Android, excellent quality shooting in the daytime and evening, there is wireless charging.
Minuses: slippery glass back protrudes the back of the camera, the Soli radar does not work in Russia.
