Most Reliable Smartphones - Ranking 2020

How to determine the reliability of a smartphone? Someone will call the build quality as the first parameter. For someone the good name of the manufacturer is important. Particularly demanding users will focus on battery performance and durability. And we will combine all these qualities to bring you the list of reliable smartphones in 2020.

If for you reliability is, first of all, the most protected from dust and moisture, shock-resistant case, take a look at our rating of the most secure smartphones in 2020.

10. 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

The Moto G8 Plus is the "premium" version of the G series. And the best part of this device is the stereo speakers. Even if their sound isn't hi-fi, it's still a big improvement over the single speaker that many much more expensive phones have.

The phone is splash-proof and will cope with the situation if you spill a glass of water on it, but you should not submerge it entirely under water.

As for the photo quality, this budget smartphone is a pleasant surprise. The triple rear camera with good software delivers high quality, detailed and clear images. Of course, this is not comparable to the photos and videos of top models, but in good daylight the difference is not that great.

The Moto G8 Plus looks a lot like its little brother, the Motorola One Macro, but it's clear where the extra money was spent on the faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. games.

pros: there is a fast 18 W charging, a standard jack for connecting wired headphones, a case included.

Minuses: large, heavy, very easily soiled.

9. Google Pixel 4 XL

• smartphone with Android 10
• support for two SIM-cards (nano SIM + eSIM)
• screen 6.3 ″
• dual camera 12.20 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
• memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
• battery 3700 mAh

One of best camera phones of 2020 features a superb combination of excellent camera software and quality camera sensors.

The Pixel 4 family has high-end specs like the Snapdragon 855 (paired with 6GB of RAM), but the processor isn't what sets these phones apart from other flagships. The Pixel series has always been good at photography, and this trend has continued with the release of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. The Pixel 4 / XL camera captures more detail than the Pixel 3 series and has an improved HDR mode as well as a portrait mode.

Night Sight (Google's name for night mode) has also been upgraded from the Pixel 3, and Google also offers a special feature called astrophotography. It allows you to take multiple shots with a long exposure frame (up to 15 seconds), and then combines them with averaging the color of each pixel. This removes digital noise and optimizes shadows. The pictures will show the clear starry sky and highly detailed terrestrial landscape.

In addition, the Pixel 4 series smartphones can shoot 1080p video at 30, 60 and 120 frames per second, but 4K is only shot at 30 frames per second.

pros: IP68 water and dust resistant, fast and wireless charging support, instant Android updates.

Minuses: high price, can not expand memory storage.

8. HUAWEI P30 Pro

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• support for two SIM-cards
• screen 6.47 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
• four cameras 40 MP / 20 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
• memory 256 GB, slot for memory card
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
• RAM 8 GB
• battery 4200 mAh

The first thing that this smartphone attracts attention with is its huge screen in the "waterfall" style. It looks like Huawei has done some work on the bugs by improving the curved long edges of the display so there are fewer false positives.

The battery of the P30 Pro is very capacious, and given its competent optimization, the smartphone can do without recharging for 2 days, with an average intensity of use (calls, surfing the Net, reading social networks).

The Kirin 980 chip gives you all the power you need for the most demanding games like PUBG Mobile, Black Desert Mobile and more.

The main camera with four modules located on the back of the HUAWEI P30 Pro can be described as amazing - in a good way. It offers optical image stabilization as well as 10x hybrid zoom without losing image quality. Ideally, one should hold the camera still on a table or on a tripod to benefit from this, but even if the gadget is in the hand, we can get a clear image of very small text a few meters from the camera (for example).

Add to that the new Night Mode, which provides images brighter than what the human eye can perceive, and you will find that the HUAWEI P30 Pro is ideal for those who are keen on mobile photography and video.

pros: has Google Play services, support for wireless charging and reverse wireless charging (for wireless charging other phones or accessories), water and dust protection according to the IP68 standard.

Minuses: there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack and the adapter will have to be purchased separately, high price.

7. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

• smartphone with iOS 13
• support for two SIM-cards (nano SIM + eSIM)
• screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2688 × 1242
• three cameras 12 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
• memory 256 GB, no memory card slot
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC

Like its younger brother, the iPhone 11 Pro, the Max version has excellent build quality. At the same time, it is much heavier than competitors of the same size, which is especially noticeable when you use the device for a while.

This is due to the battery, which provides almost 4000 mAh. Not uncommon in the mobile world these days, but a great achievement for the iPhone.

Together with the energy-efficient nature of the A13 chip found inside the iPhone 11 Pro Max, the large battery means the smartphone will last all day in its most intensive use. And when he does "tire" it can be quickly recharged using fast or wireless charging.

The excellent quality of photo and video shooting from "iPhones" has long become the standard for mobile flagships. And this model only confirms this rule. You will be able to get a good quality shot in the “point and shoot” mode without touching any settings at all.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is one of the most reliable smartphones with long battery life. But at the same time, Apple is selling two cheaper variants of the iPhone 11, which seem like a more logical choice. This makes the iPhone 11 Pro Max something of a black sheep in its class - an attractive choice for the most dedicated Apple fans, but too expensive for everyone else.

pros: fantastic screen in terms of color rendering and brightness, universal camera for high-quality photo and video shooting, long battery life.

Minuses: high price, no USB-C.

6.Samsung Galaxy S20 +

• 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

The Samsung Galaxy S range is ideal for those who want it all, from a powerful processor and super-screen to wireless charging and waterproof housing.

Featuring Samsung's Exynos 990 platform, massive amount of RAM and a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate (for FullHD + resolution), the Galaxy S20 + is the perfect balance between price and performance.

The handset is equipped with only the best of the best features, including a variety of flash storage options and a 4,500mAh battery with fast wired and reversible wireless charging.

More importantly, Samsung has overhauled the rear camera system with Space Zoom, which lets you zoom in up to 30x. It can also shoot video in 8K resolution.

An interesting feature of the camera is the "One frame" function. It allows you to take photos while shooting a video. Then they will all be displayed in one feed, and the smartphone will offer the best option, in its opinion.

pros: Peak performance, great cameras, IP68 waterproof.

Minuses: Unless you're a phablet fanatic or yearn for a 3.5mm audio jack.

5. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

• smartphone with Android 10
• support for two SIM-cards
• screen 6.67 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
• four cameras 108 MP / 20 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
• memory 256 GB, no memory card slot
• 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
• RAM 8 GB
• battery 4500 mAh

The Mi 10 Pro is Xiaomi's flagship smartphone of 2020, which competes on an equal footing with the Oppo Find X2, Huawei P40 Pro, and the Samsung S20 family. It is a strong hitter in the mobile field, designed for those who want to get a good looks and top performance from their device.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has four main advantages:

1. Gorgeous AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
2. Top-performing Snapdragon 865 processor with 8 to 12 GB of RAM and 256 to 512 GB of internal storage.
3. Long battery life thanks to a large battery with support for wireless and fast charging.
4. Superb camera quality with optical stabilization and 2x optical zoom.

But there is in all this huge barrel of honey and a small spoonful of another substance. The global version of Mi 10 Pro only supports one SIM card. Therefore, if you need the simultaneous operation of two SIM cards, you will have to buy the Chinese version and get confused with the firmware on Xiaomi.eu.

pros: Wi-Fi 6 support, superior stereo speakers, high quality cooling.

Minuses: no memory card support, no 3.5 mm jack.

4. LG V60 ThinQ 5G

• smartphone with Android 10
• support for two SIM-cards
• screen 6.8 ″, resolution 2460x1080
• four cameras 108 MP / 20 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
• memory 128 GB, slot for memory cards
• 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
• RAM 8 GB
• battery 5000 mAh

One of the most reliable smartphones in the 2020 rankings is practically devoid of flaws, except for one, which we indicate below.

The LG V60 ThinQ 5G is a massive device with a 6.8-inch P-OLED display, a huge 5000mAh battery with support for both fast and wireless charging, and a Snapdragon 865 chipset.

For music lovers, LG smartphones have always been a great option, and the LG V60 is no exception. It not only features a headphone jack, but also offers Hi-Fi Quad DAC for enhanced audio performance.

An interesting option for the LG V60 is a second removable screen - exactly the same as the main one, that is, it measures 6.8 inches and has a Full HD + resolution. It even has a notch, although this is purely for consistency, as the second screen doesn't have a selfie camera. On eBay, the price of a device with a second screen included is 107 thousand rubles, excluding shipping costs.

pros: IP68 dust and water resistant, 3.5mm headphone jack.

Minuses: not for sale in Russia, search on eBay for an average price of 40,000 rubles excluding shipping.

3. HONOR View 20

• smartphone with Android 9.0
• support for two SIM-cards
• screen 6.26 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
• four cameras 48 MP / 16 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
• memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
• 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
• RAM 6 GB
• battery 3750 mAh

Part of the HONOR View 20's name comes from the selfie camera that sits in a miniature hole on the screen. This means that this model does not have the "bangs" that many phones use today to carve out a place for the front camera.

The screen is almost identical in size to the Mate 20 Pro and is a really good AMOLED option.

What this model lacks is wireless charging. On the other hand, the battery, while not impressive on paper, lasts a day without recharging - or even two if you use your smartphone mainly for calls and reading social networks.

On the back of the device, instead of three or four cameras, which are now standard for most devices over 30,000 rubles, there is one main sensor, as well as a special depth sensor. It doesn't really add much to the end result, but you can still get bokeh in portraits. The View 20's rear camera is slightly inferior to the top models, especially in detail and sharpness in the dark, but still does a really good job in daylight.

The HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor delivers flawless performance for whatever task you give this gadget.

pros: all Google Play services work, instant fingerprint scanner.

Minuses: No wireless charging, no moisture protection.

2. 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 Nokia 8.1 is an interesting mobile phone, at least on paper. It has a sturdy metal body that houses a modern, fast Snapdragon 710 processor and dual rear cameras with respectable Zeiss branding.

The device's screen received an IPS-matrix and HDR10 support, which makes it very comfortable to view video content on it. In the frames, you can see more detail not only in the light, but also in the dark areas.

The only unique touch to this model is the camera attachment. With it, you can take pictures and record videos at the same time using the selfie camera and the main camera. The screen is divided into two halves, where the field of view of each camera is displayed.

If you are filming, then both can be streamed directly to YouTube or Facebook.

pros: 3.5mm headphone jack, support for fast charging, headset included.

Minuses: slippery, no wireless charging, inconvenient location of fingerprint scanner.

1. OnePlus 8 Pro

• smartphone with Android 10
• support for two SIM-cards
• screen 6.78 ″, resolution 3168 × 1440
• four cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 48 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
• memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
• RAM 8 GB
• battery 4510 mAh

The OnePlus 8 Pro is a beautiful and solid smartphone thanks to the combination of glass and metal in its design. Its screen has a refresh rate of 120Hz, which provides unrivaled content smoothness both in the game session and when watching video.

And the Snapdragon 865 processor under the hood means the OnePlus 8 Pro has enough power to quickly launch any application or game at maximum settings.

The triple camera system falls short of the stills and videos of the Google Pixel 4 series, but is close to the Samsung S20 and LG V60 in terms of capabilities. For ordinary users, this means that you can get a clear, rich in detail and color photo, without the slightest effort. You don't even have to touch the camera settings if you don't want to.

And finally, much to the delight of fans, the OnePlus 8 Pro has a waterproof case.

pros: very pleasant tactile response, stereo speakers, IP68 water and dust resistant, wireless charging.

Minuses: poor package bundle without adapters, auto light does not always work correctly.