Due to the huge variety of smartphones on the market, not all of them manage to earn popularity with picky users. But some models stand out from the crowd of competitors due to their characteristics, price, or a balanced combination of both. And we have studied the statistics of sales of the most popular smartphones in 2020 and present a list for your attention.
All participants have a high rating (at least 4.5 points out of 5) on Yandex.Market and are available for sale in Russian stores.
10. HONOR 20 Lite
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- screen 6.15 ″, resolution 2312 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3340 mAh
With its vibrant gradient color combinations, one of the Best Honor smartphones of 2020 looks expensive and stylish. However, its technical specifications are not particularly impressive. It is equipped with 4GB + 128GB memory, Kirin 710 chipset and GPU with Turbo 2.0 technology, which is suitable for games like PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends.
The rear triple camera consists of a 24MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera that's great for landscape photography, and a 2MP depth sensor. The HONOR 20 Lite does a great job with daytime and portrait shots, although I can't say the same for low-light photography and video.
The energy-efficient IPS screen offers good viewing angles, high resolution and enough brightness to read text outside on a sunny day.
pros: fast charging, NFC, 3.5 mm audio jack.
Minuses: easily soiled body, lacks stereo sound quality, small battery, protruding camera module.
9. HUAWEI P30 Lite New Edition
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- screen 6.15 ″, resolution 2312 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3340 mAh
I know what you are thinking. Anything with the word "Lite" in the title can't be that great, can it? But don't jump to conclusions. In the smartphone world, Lite means a fair deal.
Just grab a flagship, downgrade a few of its specs, and give the design team a day off, and the result is a smartphone that costs half the price of the full version. As was the case with the HUAWEI P30 Lite New Edition.
Its screen is almost identical to the P30 (with the exception of the P30 Lite's IPS matrix) and has the same tear-shaped notch to house the front camera. However, the fingerprint scanner is not built into the screen, like the older model, but moved to the rear panel. And, in secret, it works even faster than the more expensive P30.
However, the materials from which this smartphone is made are not as good as those of the “big brother”. It is not waterproof and the shiny back is a real fingerprint magnet.
The Kirin 710 processor speaks about the budget of the smartphone best of all. This does not mean that the gadget will work slowly and constantly slow down. However, the most demanding apps may take a little longer to open than flagship models, and animations are not always completely smooth.
But in mobile photography and video shooting, the P30 Lite is very good. After all, his Leica-branded lenses on the P30 aren't cheap.
- The main sensor of the rear camera is 48 MP with an f / 1.8 lens and phase detection autofocus.
- Secondary ultra-wide sensor has a resolution of 8 MP
- The third 2MP sensor is for bokeh only.
As a result, you get a detailed image with accurate colors, and although HDR is hidden in the menu and not in auto mode, it is largely effective for balancing exposure.
pros: 3.5mm headphone jack, fast charging.
Minuses: not a very large battery.
8. HONOR 30
- smartphone with Android 10
- screen 6.53 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- four cameras 40 MP / 8 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
Another representative of the Huawei sub-brand entered the list of the most popular smartphones in 2020. Although it lacks the Google Play app store, the Chinese manufacturer offers its own branded store, which has most of the programs you need.
The large, high-resolution AMOLED screen will show you the richest blacks a mobile phone has to offer. And the Hisilicon Kirin 985 5G processor can handle any heavy game with ease at the highest settings.
But even if your hobby is not gaming, but mobile photography and video, HONOR 30 will not disappoint. Its main camera with optical stabilization and 5x optical zoom allows you to take highly detailed pictures without unnatural colors, as well as shoot videos with a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160.
pros: support for 5G networks, juicy, contrast and bright screen, with fast charging, the battery reaches 100% charge in 1 hour, there is a silicone case in the kit.
Minuses: no waterproof, can not increase the storage capacity.
7.Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
- Android smartphone
- screen 6.47 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 64 MP / 9 MP / 5 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 5260 mAh
The junior version in the Mi Note 10 line is one of the best-selling smartphones of 2020. It is powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset and is powered by a 5260mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.
Moreover, it comes with a beautiful 6.47-inch curved AMOLED display with HDR10 support and an integrated fingerprint reader. In the screen settings, you can adjust the size of the insensitive area around the edges.
At the back, we'll find a camera unit consisting of a 64MP main camera, a 9MP ultra-wide (120-degree) camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth sensor. The front camera has a resolution of 16 MP. An interesting feature in the settings of the main camera is the vlogging mode, which allows you to create high-quality videos for publishing on the Web.
If you want a mid-range device with good power and battery, the Mi Note 10 Lite is the right choice in terms of price-performance ratio.
pros: 3.5mm headphone jack, bright, high-contrast screen with natural color reproduction.
Minuses: a lot of advertisements in the shell, because of the proximity sensor, the screen constantly turns on during a call.
6.Samsung Galaxy M21
- Android smartphone
- 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
Why this model is present in the ranking of the most popular smartphones in 2020 is easy to guess by looking at its battery capacity. Race the Galaxy M21 in the tail and mane all day and it will have half its charge left. It's nice that the manufacturer did not skimp on 15W fast charging.
The Galaxy M21 has a 6.4-inch FullHD + AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. At the top of the display is a 20-megapixel front camera with a beautifier already mandatory for modern smartphones.
There is a rectangular block on the back panel:
- with a 48 megapixel main camera,
- 8 megapixel Ultra Wide camera with 123 degree field of view,
- 5 MP depth sensor.
And thanks to the night mode, the smartphone can take good pictures even in low light conditions.
The Samsung Galaxy M21 is powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset and runs very quickly and smoothly for basic tasks such as gaming, watching videos, switching between apps, and more.
pros: there is a 3.5 mm jack, a separate slot for a memory card, a loud speaker.
Minuses: very easily soiled and slippery.
5.Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
- Android smartphone
- screen 6.7 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- three cameras 12 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 4500 mAh
Despite the Lite prefix in the name, this model has retained what the Note line is famous for - the S Pen stylus. The smartphone can translate handwritten text into typed text on the go and supports Air Command gesture control. The stylus can recognize up to 4000 degrees of pressure and different angles, so it is perfect for drawing.
The front 32MP camera takes excellent selfies, while the main camera has a 12MP ultra-wide angle, 12MP wide-angle and 12 telephoto lenses, and also supports optical image stabilization technology. In the reviews, users praise the quality of the images, noting their high detail and clarity, even in low light. You can only find fault with too aggressive noise control, especially on the front.
The processor of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, though not top-end, but by no means a budget one - Exynos 9810. With it World of Tanks and similar games run at high settings without lags and slowdowns. Perhaps the most demanding games can only be played comfortably at medium settings.
pros: 3.5mm jack, fast charging, bright and rich Super AMOLED display.
Minuses: no moisture protection, many unnecessary pre-installed applications, no stereo speakers.
4.Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Android smartphone
- screen 6.67 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- four cameras 64 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 5020 mAh
Xiaomi gadgets are included in the list of the most bought smartphones in Russia in 2020, due to the optimal ratio of price and quality.
And Redmi Note 9 Pro is one of Xiaomi's hits at a price of up to 30,000 rubles. It is powered by a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset and is equipped with a quad-sensor AI camera, a 16MP selfie camera and a 6.67-inch FHD + display. The matrix of the display is IPS, not AMOLED, but you will not have a headache from its PWM (flickering).
According to the owners, the photos taken by Redmi Note 9 Pro have a minimum amount of digital noise and have a good dynamic range. And the recorded videos are very smooth even without the presence of optical stabilization.
All this wealth is powered by a 5020 mAh battery with fast charging function.
pros: separate slot for memory card, 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Minuses: large and heavy, no waterproof and no stereo speakers.
3. Realme 6
- smartphone with Android 10
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- four cameras 64 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4300 mAh
Competition among smartphones in the price segment up to 20,000 rubles is very high now, but the Realme 6 is one of the clear favorites. It outperforms its competitors in several key areas, including a 90Hz refresh rate, and a powerful MediaTek Helio G90T processor (almost identical to the Snapdragon 730), delivering good performance in apps and mobile blockbusters in gaming.
This device seems large in the hand, but it is very comfortable in the palm. But on the cover that comes with the kit, fingers slide slightly.
Another significant advantage of the Realme 6 is its excellent main camera, which takes high-quality pictures at any time of the day.
pros: beautiful design, fast charging, 3.5 mm audio jack.
Minuses: When shooting with the main camera at a maximum resolution of 64 MP, oversharpening may occur.
2.ZTE Blade A3 (2020)
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.45 ″, resolution 1440 × 720
- camera 8 MP
- memory 32 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- RAM 1 GB
- battery 2600 mAh
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We are not talking about any gaming capabilities of the ZTE Blade A3, given its low-power Unisoc SC9832E processor (1400 MHz) and only 1 GB of RAM. But the screen is bright, and the battery lasts for a day of active use. In addition, it is removable, which is a rarity today.
pros: decent main camera, albeit with long focusing time, friendly interface, responsive touchscreen.
Minuses: back cover scratches quickly, no fast charging.
1. OnePlus 8
- smartphone with Android 10
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.55 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 2 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 12 GB
- battery 4300 mAh
The Chinese company OnePlus has a good reputation as a manufacturer of reliable and powerful smartphones, whose characteristics more than justify the cost of the device. But OnePlus8 turned out, without exaggeration, a masterpiece.
Its top-end version with 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage has a OnePlus Glacial Green finish: a beautiful glass back changes color from aquamarine to dark blue.
The OnePlus 8 features a 6.55-inch OLED screen with 2280 x 1080 pixels and a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz. If that's not enough for you, consider purchasing the OnePlus 8 Pro with its 120Hz refresh rate.
With such a large display, the smartphone is not too wide and you don't need XL-size hands to hold it comfortably. This, along with the lower price point, is the best reason for choosing the OnePlus 8 over the OnePlus 8 Pro.
The gadget has a triple rear camera that delivers excellent daylight results, and the image quality for photos and videos isn't too far off the OnePlus 8 Pro. You can shoot videos up to 4K (60fps) with OIS. A capacious battery with fast charging technology allows you to do this for a long time.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor found on many 2019-2020 flagships will do whatever task you give it. Whether it's a mobile gaming hit or a few open heavy apps, things will go fast and smooth.
pros: 5G support, comfortable shell with detailed customization.
Minuses: No wireless charging, splash-proof, but not full waterproof.