10 best smartphones of 2020 not made in China

Perhaps after the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, we will see more smartphones made outside of China. But even now there is plenty to choose from.

Introducing the top 10 best smartphones of 2020 not made in China.

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10. LG G8S ThinQ (South Korea)

Average price - 36,560 rubles.
Characteristics:

smartphone with Android 9.0
support for two SIM-cards
screen 6.2 ″, resolution 2248 × 1080
three cameras 13 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
RAM 6 GB
battery 3550 mAh
weight 181 g, WxHxT 76.60 × 155.30 × 7.99 mm

This model was launched in 2019 and has solid performance 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.

A triple camera module with optical stabilization allows you to take very juicy and detailed photos, which may be the envy of the owners of some "soap boxes". There are only two cameras in the standard "eight".

It is possible to blur the background in the picture, shoot 4K videos at 60 fps, and even identify the owner by drawing the vessels in the palm of your hand (the 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. You will have to charge it daily.

pros: AptX HD, face recognition, wireless charging, fast charging.

Minuses: hard to find on sale in Russia.

9. LG V60 ThinQ (South Korea)

It is offered at a price of 59,560 rubles.
Characteristics:

operating system Android 10;
6.8-inch screen;
8 GB of RAM;
flash memory 128 GB or 256 GB;
support for microSD cards up to 2 TB;
rear camera - 64 MP main model; 13 MP ultra wide-angle module, ToF camera;
10 MP front camera;
battery 5000 mAh;
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

LG's newest V-series device focuses on creating high-quality video with a triple rear camera capable of recording 8K footage, four microphones, and advanced software.

The smartphone is powered by a massive 5000mAh battery, so you can shoot video content for hours on end without worrying about running out of battery quickly.

Along with 5G support and an emphasis on video capture, the LG V60 continues its tradition of superior audio. It supports four-channel DAC and is equipped with stereo speakers. This is one of the latest smartphones with a 3.5mm audio port, so audiophiles will surely be pleased.

pros: Powerful (Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor), large and beautiful phone with second screen connectivity that costs $ 900.

Minuses: not for sale in Russia yet, search on eBay and other foreign online sites.

8. Samsung Galaxy M21 (South Korea)

The average price is 15 790 rubles.
Characteristics:

Android smartphone
support for two SIM-cards
6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
memory 64 GB, memory card slot
3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
RAM 4 GB
battery 6000 mAh
weight 188 g, WxHxT 75.10x159x8.90 mm

One of the best new budget smartphones in 2020 features 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 made using a 10nm process technology and is designed for mid-range smartphones. At medium and high settings, it will run all modern games without brakes and freezes.

pros: All the features you need for work and play.

Minuses: Adaptive brightness does not work well.

7.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (South Korea)

It costs 119,990 rubles.
Characteristics:

smartphone with Android 10
support for two SIM-cards (nano SIM + eSIM)
screen 6.7 ″, resolution 2636 × 1080
second screen: 1.1 ″, AMOLED, 112 × 300
dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
memory 256 GB, no memory card slot
3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
RAM 8 GB
battery 3300 mAh
weight 183 g, WxHxT 73.60 × 167.30 × 7.20 mm

This foldable dual-screen smartphone delivers a seamless mobile experience that is essentially a powerful tablet.

Fold out the Z Flip to reveal a 6.7-inch gorgeous AMOLED display. There is a small one-inch display outside, which is mainly used for notifications. It is also convenient to look at it when taking 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. There is a fingerprint scanner in the power button, and it also has an interesting feature: double-clicking activates the main camera.

pros: when folded, fits even in a small pocket, high build quality, there is a fast and wireless charging.

Minuses: easily soiled, low-power battery for such a screen, the price is too high.

6.Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus (South Korea)

Can be purchased for 66,940 rubles.
Characteristics:

smartphone with Android 9.0
support for two SIM-cards
screen 6.8 ″, resolution 3040 × 1440
four cameras 12 MP / 16 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
memory 256 GB, slot for memory card
3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
RAM 12 GB
battery 4300 mAh
weight 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, huge amount of RAM, 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 with Samsung DeX is quick and easy, and provides a rich desktop experience.

The added wireless charging capability on the back of the Note 10+ is handy for those who take a lot of gadgets with them.

pros: With the stylus you can work with documents and presentations (even remotely), the screen with impeccable color 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.
Characteristics:

smartphone with Android 10
support for two SIM-cards
screen 6.7 ″, resolution 3200 × 1440
four cameras 64 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
RAM 8 GB
battery 4500 mAh
weight 186 g, WxHxT 73.70 × 161.90 × 7.80 mm

One of most anticipated smartphones of 2020 is already on sale. It is equipped with a top-end Exynos 990 processor, 8 to 12 GB of RAM, an AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, three rear cameras, has an IP68 rating and can work on 5G networks (optional).

It can be argued that the S20 series is not the best smartphone available today, but in terms of 5G and the latest technology, it's hard to beat.

pros: Fast charging and wireless charging, all games and applications run quickly and smoothly.

Minuses: Hybrid zoom only, slow face unlock.

4. ASUS ROG Phone II (Taiwan)

You can buy it for 53,000 rubles.
Characteristics:

6.59 ″ AMOLED display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
RAM 12 GB
Built-in memory (ROM) 512 GB
Main camera 48/13 MP
Support for 2G / 3G / 4G LTE standards
NFC technology
Battery capacity 6000 mAh

ASUS released this powerful non-China smartphone in late 2019. The ROG Phone II is touted as a gaming device and has impressive specs. Its 6.59-inch display has a 120Hz refresh rate, and inside the device is a Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.

The smartphone has a pair of rear cameras with portrait mode, night mode and panoramic shooting, as well as a 24MP front camera.

Dual front-facing stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra multichannel audio technology provide a superb soundtrack for your gaming session. And the massive 6000mAh battery lets you play your favorite games for hours.

Pros: there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, The phone supports vibration while playing and side charging to optimize landscape orientation.

Minuses: hard to find on sale in Russia.

3. ASUS Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (Taiwan)

The cost in Russian stores is 42,990 rubles.
Characteristics:

smartphone with Android 9.0
support for two SIM-cards
6.4 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
dual camera 48 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
RAM 6 GB
battery 5000 mAh
weight 190 g, WxHxT 75.44 × 159.10 × 9.10 mm

The top 3 smartphones not made in China are revealed by ASUS 'product with an interesting twist: its rear camera rises to become a selfie camera.

While the photos taken by the Zenfone 6 may not be as contrasty at night as the Pixel, or as impressive as the OnePlus 7 Pro, the smartphone captures excellently in decent lighting.

In addition to the pop-up camera feature, the gadget boasts a very capacious 5000 mAh battery, a headphone jack, which is becoming increasingly rare, but apparently still considered essential for mid-range and low-end phones, as well as a non-flagship but highly 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 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.
Characteristics:

support for two SIM-cards
screen 6.5 ″, resolution 1644 × 3840
three cameras 12 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
memory 256 GB, slot for memory card
3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
RAM 8 GB
battery 4000 mAh
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, a top-end Qualcomm® Snapdragon 865 mobile processor and 8GB of RAM (the first version had 6GB).

Sony announced that its engineers have helped create the best camera for the new flagship, using high-quality ZEISS lenses, 3x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom, and real-time autofocus for capturing live subjects.

Having worked hard on the camera, Sony also paid attention to the visual and auditory impressions that the new product should give users. It features a 4K OLED HDR display and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers. Lovers of wired headphones will appreciate the fact that the Xperia 1 II retains a 3.5mm audio jack.

Pros: it is too early to judge.

Minuses: unknown.

1. Google Pixel 4 XL (Taiwan)

The cost is 62,900 rubles.
Characteristics:

smartphone with Android 10
support for two SIM-cards (nano SIM + eSIM)
screen 6.3 ″
dual camera 12.20 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
memory 64 GB, no memory card slot
3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
battery 3700 mAh
weight 193 g, WxHxT 75.10 × 160.40 × 8.20 mm

The main advantage of this smartphone is its rear camera. It's easy to use, and the only trick you need to learn is that the Night Sight mode takes exceptional photographs both at night and during the day. Those who appreciate balanced colors and high detail in their photos will love to shoot with the Pixel 4 XL.

Google's expertise in software is also commendable.It's safe to expect that after a couple of years of use, your Pixel 4 XL will run as fast and smoothly as it did on the day of purchase, which isn't always the case with even more expensive models. Sure, 6GB of RAM and 64GB of flash doesn't seem like a generous move on the part of the manufacturer, but at least in terms of other specs, the Pixel 4 XL is a decent device for the price.

pros: always up-to-date version of Android, excellent quality of shooting in the daytime and evening, there is wireless charging.

Minuses: slippery glass back, sticks out the rear camera block, Soli radar does not work in Russia.