When specifications reach saturation point, consumers realize the importance of efficient, lightweight and well-optimized software. Such as the OS with a minimum of pre-installed applications that the best Android smartphones of 2020 have.
If you are looking for just such a device, we will offer you some interesting options at an affordable price.
10. Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One
- Android smartphone
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.09 ″, resolution 1560 × 720
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4030 mAh
In the price category smartphones up to 20,000 rubles there are many quality devices out there, and the Mi A3 fits quite well into their ranks. But we can hardly recognize him as the best choice. The 1560 × 720 screen transforms the Mi A3 into a more niche device as it is best suited for gaming and video rather than reading.
Mi A3 is the third Android One or standard Android smartphone from Xiaomi. By early 2020 standards, the Mi A3 is compact and lightweight. It has a 6.08-inch HD + display and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 665 chipset.
The smartphone has a built-in fingerprint sensor, three rear cameras, a waterdrop notch that houses a 32MP selfie camera and a 4030mAh battery with fast charging support.
Users praise the quality of photo and video recording of both the rear and front cameras, as well as the fast and smooth operation of the Xiaomi Mi A3 in games and applications.
pros: you can connect wired headphones, on a single charge it will work for at least a day with intensive use, bright AMOLED screen.
Minuses: No NFC, the small number of pixels per inch (282 ppi) makes the screen look slightly grainy.
9.Xiaomi Redmi Go
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5 ″, resolution 1280 × 720
- 8 MP camera, autofocus
- memory 16 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- RAM 1 GB
- battery 3000 mAh
This is the best android smartphone of 2020 if you need an inexpensive dialer that you can give your child to school and not be particularly upset if he breaks or loses it.
Redmi Go is the most interesting representative of the low-budget segment with the most lightweight Android Go OS. It features a relatively small 5-inch HD display with a 1280 x 720 resolution, is powered by a 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core chipset paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB to 16GB of internal storage expandable up to 128GB via card MicroSD.
As you know, there is no talk of any high performance, fast charging, or at least a rich bundle. However, the screen of Redmi Go is bright, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and the device is comfortable in the hand. What else do you need from a smartphone at this price?
pros: separate slot for a memory card, loud sound and good audibility, not too heavy applications for viewing social networks and videos start and run smartly.
Minuses: Forget about modern games except the most undemanding ones.
8. Motorola Moto G8 Plus
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.3 ″, resolution 2280 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 5 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
Motorola's Best Android Smartphone of 2020 offers not only an NFC chip for contactless payments, but also good performance thanks to the Snapdragon 665 chipset, pure Android OS, rich Dolby Atmos sound, and a 4,000mAh battery.
Unlike the One series phones with very tall 21: 9 screens, the Moto G8 Plus has the more familiar 19: 9 panel. The display looks very bright and offers good viewing angles. The user has a choice between natural, boosted and saturated color profiles.
The Motorola G8 Plus has a triple rear camera with a primary 48MP sensor (Samsung GM1). It uses pixel binning technology and combines four pixels for better detail and wider dynamic range. The other two sensors are a 5MP depth sensor and a 16MP wide-angle camera with a 117 ° field of view for video. The 25MP selfie camera also features pixel binning, so it shoots at 6MP in low light conditions.
The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is not a phone for hardcore gamers, but a good option for ordinary consumers who prioritize clean software, a good camera and high battery life.
pros: excellent oleophobic screen coating, proprietary 15W fast charging, ergonomic design, splash-proof.
Minuses: very easily soiled body, the camera lacks optical stabilization.
7. Motorola Razr 2019
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- screen 6.2 ″, resolution 2142 × 876
- second screen: 2.7 ″, OLED, 600 × 800
- camera 16 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 2510 mAh
Perhaps this is the most unusual design model in the ranking of Android smartphones in 2020. This is the first foldable clamshell smartphone from Motorola. It has a large foldable OLED display and a secondary display on the front that can be used to access notifications, answer phone calls, and use the camera. Since it's a foldable smartphone, it's easy to carry around in your pocket or small purse.
The heart of the Motorola Razr 2019 is the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, which is capable of performing most tasks, including gaming, without any problems. You will be able to play games like PUBG or Fortnite on medium settings without any jams. However, if you want a mobile phone specifically made for gaming, then the Motorola Razr 2019 is not the device.
The Motorola Razr 2019 main camera can record 4K video at 30fps and FHD video at 60fps. And the 5MP selfie camera on the front supports Face Unlock and can also record 1080p video.
In terms of photos, the main 16MP camera takes photos with good depth of field and the image will have a lot of detail. It is a shame, however, that the smartphone, at a high enough price point, does not offer an optional telephoto lens or an ultra wide angle lens.
pros: Design, splash water proof, fast charging.
Minuses: small battery capacity, no memory card slot, only 1 E-SIM, difficult to find on sale in Russia.
6. Nokia 8.1
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.18 ″, resolution 2280 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 3500 mAh
The top Android smartphones of 2020 would be incomplete without this device from Nokia, which boasts superb build quality, a vibrant 6.18-inch Full HD + screen and Zeiss optics for front and rear cameras. It is powered by a 3500mAh battery and supports fast charging.
Inside the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, powerful enough to keep your favorite mobile games running without stuttering and at comfortable settings.
On the back of the Nokia 8.1 is dual cameras: a 12MP f / 1.8 aperture sensor and a 13MP depth sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS). There is also a 20MP front-facing selfie camera that takes very high quality pictures, so you won't be disappointed with the capabilities of this smartphone.
And if you need quality smartphone with 5Gthen consider buying a Nokia 8.3.
pros: there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, a proprietary headset is included.
Minuses: very slippery and easily soiled body, high and therefore inconveniently located the fingerprint sensor.
5. Nokia 7.2
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.3 ″
- three cameras 48 MP / 5 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3500 mAh
Nokia phones have a good reputation, and in the case of 7.2 this view remains 100% correct. This smartphone has a sturdy aluminum frame with a sleek glass back that looks and feels like you're holding a premium device.
The 6.3-inch display is a pleasure to look at. Not only does it have good resolution, but it is also capable of playing HDR10 content.
What else helps the Nokia 7.2 stand out? Battery life is fantastic, the NFC chip enables contactless payments with Google Pay, USB-C is used for fast charging, and you can expand the generous 128GB of base storage for an additional 400GB. And the excellent quality of the pictures taken by the main and front cameras is worth mentioning separately. You don't even have to install third-party apps to enhance your photos.
pros: missed events indicator, impeccable build quality, separate SIM card slot, 3.5 mm audio jack, headset included.
Minuses: large bottom frame under the screen, during a conversation the screen may turn on and off due to incorrect operation of the proximity sensor.
4. Nokia 9 PureView
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 5.99 ″, resolution 2960 × 1440
- five cameras 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3320 mAh
For many people, the camera is one of the most important factors when buying a new smartphone, along with a clean Android OS and a good battery. And if the last Nokia 9 PureView on paper cannot boast, then the first two conditions correspond to 100%.
This smartphone is equipped with five cameras on the back, three of which are monochrome sensors and the other two are for color images. In every shot, you get an incredible amount of detail, vivid colors and no overexposure.
Auto mode is good, but the real magic happens when you shoot in manual mode. It's a camera that takes a little more time to get used to than most other smartphones, but with the investment you can take some truly great photos.
In addition to a great main camera, the Nokia 9 PureView also has a large POLED display with HDR10 support, a stunning design and surprisingly pleasant tactile characteristics - all that is still too rare in most Android phones. I would like this device to work on the newer and more powerful Snapdragon 865 chipset, and not on the outdated 845. But then the price would be higher.
pros: the camera unit does not protrude from the case, the device is protected from splashing water according to the IP67 standard, there is an Always on Display, there is wireless charging.
Minuses: glides on any surface without a cover, not very capacious battery.
3. Meizu M10
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 1600 × 720
- three cameras 13 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 32 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- RAM 3 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
Not all smartphones released by the Chinese company Meizu reach the Russian market. But those that nevertheless “reach the middle of the Volga” can work stably in the Russian communication ranges and are distinguished by a good price-quality ratio.
Take the M10 for example. It costs less than 10 thousand rubles, while it has a notification indicator, a large battery and a catchy design, thanks to a beautifully iridescent back cover. The IPS-screen has a maximum brightness of 450 nits, color rendition adequate for a budget employee and good viewing angles.
Under the hood of the smartphone is the Helio P25 single-chip system, which will not pull out most of the modern games even at medium settings. Perhaps this is only a plus if you buy this model as a gift for a student.But with everyday tasks like surfing the Net, viewing social networks and video, this device copes excellently.
NFC is not provided in Meizu M10, and the main camera, despite three modules, shoots mediocre. For some reason, the manufacturer immediately installed a 2 MP sensor in it to determine the depth of the scene. The front 8 MP camera has HDR support and takes good selfies.
pros: there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, naked Android 9 version (even without the Flyme branded shell), loud and clear sound.
Minuses: no fast charging.
2.ZTE Blade 20 Smart
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.49 ″, resolution 1560 × 720
- three cameras 16 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 4 GB
- battery 5000 mAh
This model has everything that most users expect from a quality smartphone. Here you have pure Android 9, and the ability to make contactless payments, and a powerful battery, and fast charging and the ability to expand memory storage by installing a SIM card.
Perhaps someone will find fault with the quality of the screen with its small resolution and 265 ppi. But for the sake of the price, the manufacturer had to sacrifice something, and if you don't look closely, then the slight graininess of the display is almost invisible.
The main camera shoots very well in daylight and just fine at night. Digital noise in the second case is present, but in moderation.
As for the performance, the ZTE Blade 20 Smart is able to pleasantly surprise. It will handle heavy games normally at 30fps at medium or low settings. And other tasks, such as switching between multiple apps, are easy to handle.
pros: you can listen to music through wired headphones, a good amount of RAM for a budget employee, beautiful design, clear and rich sound, a fingerprint scanner - and an additional button.
Minuses: The back panel is easily scratched and collects fingerprints, and the manufacturer stint on the cover.
1. Google Pixel 4 XL
- smartphone with Android 10
- support for two SIM-cards (nano SIM + eSIM)
- screen 6.3 ″ 3040х1440
- dual camera 12.20 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 3700 mAh
The Google Pixel lineup includes smartphones from the creator of the Android operating system, equipped with some of the best cameras on a mobile device.
The Pixel 4 XL is Google's flagship and its dual-camera system is excellent. Portrait mode effectively blurs the background of a subject, a 2x telephoto zoom is handy for close-ups, and Night Sight mode illuminates the darkest scenes - you can even use it to shoot starry sky.
This device has excellent performance thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, and on the screen with a frequency of 90 Hz, all dynamic content will be displayed very smoothly and beautifully.
And as with Apple's Face ID, you can also use face unlock (Google has finally released an update so the smartphone won't unlock when your eyes are closed).
If you are not satisfied with the size of the smartphone, you can choose its younger brother - Google Pixel 4 with a 5.7-inch screen, this is one of best smartphones of 2020... Just keep in mind that it also has a smaller battery, only 2800 mAh.
pros: IP68 waterproof rating, wireless charging, very fast Android updates.
Minuses: Cannot insert a memory card.