3 years ago, the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi introduced its first bezel-less smartphone, the Mi Mix, and the idea was highly praised around the world. The success of this device has prompted other smartphone makers to go wild, luring users with promises that their smartphone is the most bezel-less of them all.
And so that you do not make the wrong choice, we will tell you about the characteristics, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the best frameless smartphones of 2019. The price of each model is indicated for the maximum configuration.
We have prepared top best frameless smartphones of 2020.
10. Nokia 8.1
The average price is 29,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- screen 6.18 ", resolution 2246 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3500 mAh
- weight 180 g, WxHxT 75.70 × 154.80 × 7.90 mm
One of the rare non-Chinese in the 2019 bezel-less smartphone ranking, it is a perfect example of what a mid-range mobile device should be.
The liquid crystal display (protected by Gorilla Glass 3) with an aspect ratio of 18.7: 9 and support for HDR10 is one of the most striking features of the phone. It occupies 81.55% of the total body size. And the screen backlight is very comfortable for users' eyes.
The main camera with Zeiss lenses and optical stabilization takes pictures that are not inferior in quality to smartphones from the price range of 40-50 thousand rubles. The excellent selfies taken by the front 20 MP camera also cause a pleasant surprise.
And the powerful Snapdragon 710 processor with artificial intelligence adapts to the individual style of using the device. Therefore, sometimes it seems that Nokia 8.1 understands you perfectly.
pros: works quickly, without recharging it lasts up to one and a half days of active work, there is a quick charge.
Minuses: no waterproof, slippery body.
9. Apple iPhone Xs Max
The average price is 116,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with iOS 12
- support for two SIM-cards (nano SIM + eSIM)
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2688 × 1242
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 512 GB memory, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- weight 208 g, WxHxT 77.40 × 157.50 × 7.70 mm
Apple's best bezel-less smartphone of 2019 can't boast the largest display among all mobile phones... But it is the largest of all iPhones released to date. Its screen occupies 82% of the front surface of the smartphone.
Movies and shows look incredibly sharp, detailed and vibrant on the 6.5-inch OLED screen, especially with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10. And True Tone technology adjusts the screen glow and ambient light for a comfortable viewing experience in any conditions.
The iPhone Xs Max is powered by an Apple A12 Bionic processor. It has 6.9 billion transistors, and Apple said it could deliver better performance and efficiency than last year's Bionic A11.
Whether it's an augmented reality game like AR Robot, a graphically intense game like Asphalt 9: Legends, or just switching between multiple apps, you won't have any issues with the iPhone Xs Max's performance.
A system consisting of a 12 MP main lens with an f / 1.8 aperture and a 12 MP lens with an f / 2.4 aperture was chosen as the main camera. Both have optical image stabilization.The colors in the Xs Max's photos are much more natural and attractive than the iPhone X's, and the bright lights don't look overexposed.
pros: Highest performance, waterproof, 4K video at 60fps.
Minuses: high price, expensive accessories.
8. OnePlus 6T
The average price is 52,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- 6.41 ″ screen, 2340 × 1080 resolution
- dual camera 16 MP / 20 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, without slot for memory cards
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 3700 mAh
- weight 185 g, WxHxT 74.80 × 157.50 × 8.20 mm
This smartphone with a screen-to-body ratio of 85.5% has a very nice design with a thin bezel at the bottom of the display and a teardrop notch to accommodate the front camera. This cutout doesn't get in the way of notification icons or distraction when watching video content.
The fingerprint sensor is part of a huge 6.41-inch AMOLED display with a 19.5: 9 aspect ratio. Interestingly, the OnePlus 6T is one of the first phones to use Gorilla Glass 6, which provides six separate layers of screen protection.
The Snapdragon 845 processor combined with 6 or 8 GB of RAM scored 295,082 points in the AnTuTu 3DBench test. And in the Geekbench 4 CPU test - 2414 (in a single-core test) and 8,949 (in a multi-core). Therefore, for your money, you will get a fast and efficient device.
pros: Exquisite design, powerful iron, competitive price.
Minuses: does not support wireless charging, no headphone jack.
7. Huawei P30 Pro
The average price is 69,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.47 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 40 MP / 20 MP / 8 MP plus TOF lens, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4200 mAh
- weight 192 g, WxHxT 73.40x158x8.41 mm
The P30 Pro is the most bezel-less smartphone in 2019 from the new P30 line. The screen-to-body ratio is 88.41% and the display aspect ratio is 19.5: 9.
Like most other flagship smartphones, the P30 Pro supports both face unlocking and unlocking with a fingerprint scanner built into the screen.
On the back of the P30 Pro is a Leica camera system that includes four lenses: a telephoto lens, a 40MP super-sensitive lens, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a time-of-flight (ToF camera) camera. The latter works like a laser rangefinder, calculating the exact distance to an object. This helps to compose his 3D image.
The latest Kirin 980 chipset and 6GB to 8GB of RAM ensure fast and smooth operation of all apps and games.
pros: very beautiful design, fast charging, which charges the smartphone 100% in an hour, there is wireless charging, waterproof according to the IP68 standard.
Minuses: does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
6. ASUS ZenFone 5Z
The average price is 37 692 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.2 ″, resolution 2246 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 3300 mAh
- weight 165 g, WxHxT 75.65x153x7.70 mm
At first glance, you might easily mistake this phone for the iPhone X - and it's no coincidence. Many manufacturers, including ASUS, follow the design trend set by Apple. However, if you take a closer look at the ZenFone 5Z, you will see a number of important differences from the iPhone X.
- For starters, the notch on the 6.2-inch display is slightly smaller.
- There is also a noticeable bezel at the bottom of the screen.
- Turn the phone over, and you will see a fingerprint sensor in the middle on the "back".
- The dual camera sensor is located at the top left, but the flash module is slightly below, not inside.
- And the ZenFone 5Z has 90% effective screen area, while the iPhone X has 81.49%.
The Asus Zenfone 5Z is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor and 6GB of RAM. It's an incredibly fast smartphone, as the benchmarks show:
- AnTuTu 3DBench: 269,332 points.
- Geekbench 4 CPU: 2,448 (single-core) and 8,995 (multi-core).
The main dual-lens camera combines a 12MP f / 1.8 lens and an 8MP wide-angle f / 2.2 lens.Even in low light, this unit takes good quality pictures. And in Pro mode, you can delve into the details of the camera and customize everything you need.
pros: stylish design, loud speakers, good cameras.
Minuses: no waterproof, no wireless charging.
5. Honor Magic 2
The average price is 37,156 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.39 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- triple camera 16/16/24 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 3500 mAh
- weight 206 g, WxHxT 75.1 × 157.3 × 8.3 mm
Honor was among the last companies to unveil their flagships this year. However, the late version of Magic 2 brought in a lot of goodies to attract buyers.
It comes with six cameras (three in the front, three in the back). The main rear sensor is 16 MP with f / 1.8 aperture, the secondary sensor is a monochrome 24 MP module with f / 1.8 aperture. Last but not least, the third sensor is a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle module with an f / 2.2 aperture.
In front are three cameras with a slider mechanism that pops out the selfie camera. The front unit consists of a 16MP camera with f / 2.2 aperture and two 2MP sensors with f / 2.4 aperture
And the screen-to-body ratio of the Honor Magic 2 is 91%.
As for the technical characteristics of the equipment, then the Honor Magic 2 is also in order. It is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, manufactured with 7nm technology, and can easily play new games at high settings.
pros: Supports 40W super fast charging, does not get very hot in the most "heavy" applications.
Minuses: in Russia it is difficult to find on sale, easier - on Aliexpress or other foreign Internet sites.
4. Vivo iQOO
The average price is 59 987 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.41 ″, 2340х1080
- three cameras 13 MP / 12 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 12 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
- weight 196 g, WxHxT 75.20 × 157.60 × 8.51 mm
The flagship of the Chinese company Vivo continues the top frameless smartphones of 2019. In line with the latest trend, it has a small recess at the top of the display that houses a 12MP selfie camera.
The screen-to-body ratio is 91.7%. The front has an ultra-thin chin, so you get a full front display with minimal distractions.
The latest Snapdragon 855 from Qualcomm is installed as a chipset. The phone is available in three configurations with 6GB, 8GB and 12GB of RAM. The amount of internal memory is also different - 128 or 256 GB in the top version.
One of the fun "tricks" of Vivo iQOO is Notification LED, which works as a color music when listening to music tracks or outgoing calls.
The main camera takes excellent daylight-like shots, but overexposes areas of light (such as backlit signs) when night mode is on.
The easiest way to buy Vivo iQOO is on Aliexpress or other well-known Chinese stores, it is not yet on sale in Russia.
pros: powerful cooling, thanks to which the smartphone almost does not heat up in games, fast charging is supported at 44 W (for the version with 6 GB of RAM - 22.5 W). It takes 45 minutes to fully charge, according to the manufacturer.
Minuses: no wireless charging.
3. Samsung Galaxy S10
The average price is 68,990 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.1 ″
- three cameras 16 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 3400 mAh
- weight 157 g, WxHxT 70.40 × 149.90 × 7.80 mm
One of best Samsung smartphones instead of a "monobrow" on its Super AMOLED screen it has a neat hole in which a selfie camera is located.
The aspect ratio of the display is 19: 9, making it look even longer than it actually is.
And the ratio of the screen itself to the bezel is 93.1 percent. For comparison, the first Galaxy S had only 55.7% of the screen.
Samsung's premium smartphone comes with an under-glass ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. On the back are three cameras with instant focus and Live Focus for beautiful bokeh shots.Moreover, it works even at short distances.
Under the hood, you will find a Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 chipset depending on the region of sale.
pros: the traditional 3.5 mm headphone jack has been preserved, there is wireless charging, top-end performance, IP68 protection.
Minuses: heats up in "heavy" games and applications, not very powerful battery.
2. Oppo Reno 10x Zoom
The average price is 56,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.6 ″, Full HD +
- triple camera 48 MP / 8 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, slot for memory cards
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 8 GB
- 4065 mAh battery
- weight 210 g, WxHxT 74.30 × 156.60 × 9 mm
Unlike most other best bezel-less smartphones, the Reno 10x Zoom features a pop-up 16MP front camera with AI and beauty mode. It rises upward, resembling a shark's fin.
And its screen-to-body ratio is 93.1%, which certainly deserves the second place in the ranking of the best frameless smartphones.
In terms of hardware, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is superbly equipped with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in the base version and 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in the extended version.
Interestingly, this model uses a triple type of cooling: gel, three-layer graphite substrate, and copper tubes.
At the back of the Reno 10x Zoom is a triple camera with 10x optical zoom, laser autofocus and optical image stabilization.
pros: powerful hardware, great main camera, fast charging, branded case included.
Minuses: While only available by pre-order on various Chinese sites, no wireless charging, no moisture protection.
1. Mi Mix 3
The average price is 55,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.39 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, without slot for memory cards
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 10 GB
- battery 3200 mAh
- weight 218 g, WxHxT 74.69 × 157.89 × 8.46 mm
The top bezelless smartphones of 2019 is headed by the "older brother" of the model, which once began the triumphant procession of bezelless smartphones Xiaomi.
Mi Mix 3 is made in a non-standard slider form factor. This allows at the right time to push up the part of the smartphone with the front camera located there to take a selfie or unlock the smartphone in the owner's face. Thanks to this solution, the manufacturer managed to achieve a 93.4 percent ratio of the screen area of the Mi Mix 3 to the area of the front surface.
The display of Xiaomi's bezelless flagship is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, and its aspect ratio is 19.5: 9.
An eight-core Snapdragon 845 processor is installed inside the case, which does not slow down in the most resource-intensive applications and games. However, it may get slightly warm.
The main dual camera with 2x optical zoom has a trendy night mode, which allows you to stitch together several pictures taken in poor lighting conditions into one. Thus, the photo is the most clear and detailed.
pros: Ceramic body, fast and wireless charging, excellent daytime and nighttime shots.
Minuses: not a very powerful battery, a model with 10 GB of RAM is still expected to be on sale, however, less expensive counterparts with 6 and 8 GB of RAM are available.