Smartphone manufacturers seem to have adopted the quote "Anything you can do, I can do better." One has only to go out to a smartphone, the screen, camera or other capabilities of which make us exclaim "Wow!" and then a dozen models come out even more powerful, more productive and more beautiful.
Let's take a look at what the smartphone market plans to surprise sophisticated users with this year. We present to you a selection of the most anticipated smartphones of 2020.
13. Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 PRO
Will be on sale for 523 and 607 dollars (38,913 and 45,163 rubles), respectively.
Both models can be called “Chinese flagship killers” without exaggeration. At a low price compared to competitors, the Meizu 17 and its PRO version offer a top-end Snapdragon 865 processor, a Super AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1100 nits, an NFC chip, Icy's voice assistant and new mSmart 5G technology. It should reduce the power consumption of the gadget while working with 5G networks.
The younger model has a 6.1-inch screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The amount of RAM is 8 GB and the amount of internal storage ranges from 128 to 256 GB. The main camera consists of:
- 64 MP sensor,
- 12 MP depth-of-field lens,
- 5 MP macro lens,
- 8 MP ultra wide-angle sensor (118 °).
All this splendor is powered by a 4500 mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
The Meizu 17 PRO has a bigger screen - 6.6 inches, and the amount of RAM is either 8 GB or 12 GB. And if the body of the standard version is made of glass, then the older version boasts premium ceramics.
In addition to fast charging, the owners of the PRO version will also have wireless charging, and the main camera also received a depth sensor, which is designed not only to improve the quality of shooting, but also to use virtual reality functions.
12. Redmi Note 9 Pro
From $ 277 (RUB 20,496).
Very soon, a new product from Xiaomi will appear in Russian stores - an updated version of the popular Redmi Note Pro smartphone.
The novelty is equipped with a 6.67-inch screen with a resolution of 2400 × 1080 and Corning Gorilla Glass 5, a capacious 5020 mAh battery with 33 W fast charging function and a Snapdragon 720G single-chip system paired with an Adreno 620 GPU.
Among the capabilities of this smartphone is the ability to make contactless payments. And those who do not part with wired headphones will appreciate the fact that the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 3.5 mm audio jack.
In a somewhat unusual way, the company's engineers decided to do with a fingerprint sensor. It is located not behind or under the screen, but on the side.
As for the main camera, it is equipped with four modules:
- main 64 MP (f / 1.89),
- wide-angle 8 MP (120 °),
- macro - 5 MP
- depth sensor - 2 MP.
The front camera has only one sensor - 16 MP.
If you can't wait for the Redmi Note 9 Pro to go on sale in Russia, you can order it on AliExpress, but we would not advise you to rush. Perhaps the price of the gadget will soon fall when the initial hype subside.
11. LG Velvet 5G
It will cost about $ 735 or 54,582 rubles.
The price hints that this smartphone will be the company's flagship device. It looks like a flagship and is IP68 water and dust resistant, but its Snapdragon 765G processor is not the best available on the mobile market.
If you put up with this fact, then the rest of the Velvet 5G will not disappoint your expectations.It features a 6.8 ″ OLED screen with an aspect ratio of 20.5: 9 and a resolution of 2340x1080, carries 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash memory expandable up to 1 TB, has an NFC chip, and a battery with a capacity of 4300 mA h supports 10W fast or wireless charging.
The manufacturer has not forgotten about the 3.5 mm audio jack, and stereo speakers are responsible for the high-quality sound in Velvet 5G.
The main camera has a triple module:
- 48 MP main,
- 8 MP ultra wide angle
- 5 MP for background separation.
The selfie camera has a resolution of 16 MP.
10. Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro
From 599 dollars (37 859 rubles) to 846 dollars (54 thousand rubles).
The presentation of this phone took place on February 13 in China, but the main specifications were revealed a little earlier. New flagship best smartphones "Xiaomi" received a "dream screen" (this is not our laudatory ode, but only a repetition of the manufacturer's own words). It is made using AMOLED technology, has a refresh rate of 90 Hz, a brightness of 1120 cd / m2, a contrast ratio of 5,000,000: 1 and supports HDR10 +. In addition, the screen is certified by TUV Rheinland, which means it is extremely comfortable for the eyes of users.
The Mi 10 model will be one of the first phones on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 platform. The volume of RAM and internal memory is 8 GB (LPDDR5 standard) and 128 to 256 GB (UFS 3.0 standard), respectively. There is also support for 5G networks, although for Russian users who do not travel abroad, where such a connection is already in use, this is not yet relevant.
Both models feature an incredible 108MP camera with 50x digital zoom and full 8K video at 30fps.
In terms of light accuracy (JNCD <0.55), the Mi 10 outperforms the iPhone 11 Pro Max with its JNCD <0.9.
Xiaomi Mi 10 will be equipped with a 4780 mAh battery, while the Mi 10 Pro has a slightly smaller capacity - 4500 mAh.
9. Samsung Galaxy S20 line
From 999 to 1400 dollars (62 983-100 000 rubles).
Despite initial speculation that Samsung would make the Galaxy S11 its flagship, the new premium lineup is called the S20 and includes three variants.
- The cheapest model has a 6.2-inch screen.
- The larger model (S20 Plus) has a 6.7-inch screen.
- And the most expensive model, the S20 Ultra, boasts 6.9 inches.
All screens support 120Hz refresh rates.
All three phones work on 5G networks, are equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and have an impressive 12GB of RAM. As for the size of the internal storage, it varies from 128 to 256 GB (expandable) depending on the model.
The battery capacity of the initial model of the line is 4000 mAh, the more advanced one is 4500 mAh, and the flagship one is 5000 mAh. In this case, the power of the charger for the S20 and S20 Plus is 25 W, and for the S20 Ultra - 45 W.
The main difference between the three models is the main camera. The S20 and S20 Plus have triple main cameras: 12MP + 64MP (telephoto) + 12MP (wide-angle) with triple zoom. But the S20 Ultra has three modules: 108 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP and 10x optical zoom.
The front camera of the first two versions has a resolution of 10 MP, the Ultra - 40 MP.
8. Oppo Find X2
The likely price of a smartphone is $ 500 (31,815 rubles).
The presentation of one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2020 is due to take place on February 22 at MWC 2020, but so far little is known about it.
It keeps up with its Chinese and Korean counterparts and will be equipped with the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, and will also receive a 2560 x 1920 pixel screen with an aspect ratio of 16: 9, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
The charging power is 65W (shame on you Samsung S20 Ultra!).
7.OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
600 dollars or 38 259 rubles.
While OnePlus has unveiled its new smartphones in May for the past few years, an exception will be made for the 8 and 8 Pro models. They will appear in March-April 2020. This is reported by several insiders, including Ishan Agarwal.
Like most of the flagship competitors, both new OnePlus models will receive an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip. RAM sizes will range from 8GB to 12GB, and flash storage will range from 128GB to 256GB.
The base model will feature a 6.4-inch 2400 x 1080 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. And the 8 Pro will receive a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 3140 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The battery capacity will be 4,000mAh for the OnePlus 8 and 4,500mAh for the OnePlus 8 Pro. Wireless charging is also expected, which OnePlus has so far avoided, claiming it is not a priority for the company.
Both models will feature a 64/20 / 12MP triple rear camera. The main sensor is Sony IMX686.
Interestingly, the OnePlus 8 is IP53 water and dust resistant, while the OnePlus 8 Pro is IP68 rated. This means that this smartphone will become much more waterproof than the previous devices of the company.
6. Nokia 9.2 PureView
The price is unknown.
It's not worth waiting for this smartphone in the spring, it's good if it will be presented in the summer, most likely at the European electronics exhibition IFA 2020 in August.
Experts from different publications explain such a long delay by the manufacturer's desire to "bring to mind" the invisible subscreen front camera - the main feature of the new model. If problems arise with it, the smartphone can also be released with a conventional front camera.
Nothing is known about the specifications of the device yet, as well as about the price.
5.Huawei P40 and Huawei P40 Pro
600-800 euros (41 526- 55 368 rubles).
The top 5 most anticipated mobile phones of 2020 open two models at once, which will cost less than last year's flagships. This is what an insider under the nickname Rodent950 wrote on Twitter.
This is likely due to the fact that Huawei will abandon Google services and switch to its own platform, and each GMS license costs the manufacturer $ 40 per gadget.
Renders of Huawei P40 Pro have already appeared on the web, demonstrating the appearance and features of the rear camera of the device. It will have as many as 5 modules, including a macromodule, a wide-angle module and a ToF sensor. There is also unofficial information that the camera will have a 10x optical zoom.
The Huawei P40 Pro will have a 6.5-inch OLED screen, Kirin 990 processor, 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of flash storage. The smartphone will be able to work in 5G networks. The battery capacity will be 5000 or 5500 mAh, plus there will also be 50W fast charging.
Considering the estimated price of the P40 and P40 Pro, these phones will be among the most popular smartphones in 2020.
4. Google Pixel 4a and 4aXL
It will cost about 399 euros or 27,566 rubles.
The inexpensive new smartphone will offer users access to Google's superior cameras (one in the front and one in the back located in a small hole), a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
As for the resolution of the main camera, it will most likely be 12.2 MP with F / 1.7 lens and optical image stabilization.
According to insider information, the Pixel 4a will be equipped with a Snapdragon 730 processor, and the 4aXL will have a Snapdragon 765 processor, and if this is true, then the younger version will not have 5G support.
The Pixel 4a will have a 5.7-inch display, while the older version will have a 5.8-inch display. There is no word on the Pixel 4a yet, but it will likely be 1080p.
3. Moto One 5G and Moto One (2020)
The cost of smartphones is unknown.
In 2020, Motorola is preparing to surprise users with two smartphones at once. So far, little is known about them, except that the announcement will take place on February 23, and that Moto One will have a Plus version.
It is believed that these models will be the company's flagships. The older version of Moto One, according to rumors, will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 12 GB RAM and a capacious 5169 mAh battery. The screen size will be 6.67 inches, and the matrix resolution is 2340 x 1080 pixels.
The youngest Moto One 5G will have to settle for 6GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor and a 4,660mAh battery.
The main advantage of the devices should be a rear camera with a 48 MP sensor. Time will tell if she can take better pictures than the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Following the latest fashion trends, the front camera on both models will be hidden in a small round neckline.
2. Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 5G
1800 dollars or 114,102 rubles.
Due to the coronavirus raging in China, the release of model 12 of the iPhone may be delayed. Apple engineers are not yet allowed to visit China, and without them, engineering tests (EVT) cannot be carried out to move from the development stage of the iPhone 12 to the beginning of mass production.
Many experts of online publications believe that one of the most interesting smartphones of 2020 will be traditionally announced in September, but at first it will be released in limited quantities.
There is information that the new iPhone 12 models will receive a new design. Perhaps they will have square edges rather than rounded ones. They may also be slightly larger, but generally thinner than the 2019 models. All of them will receive an OLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and the Pro model will be equipped with a 3D Depth camera, which will allow deeper reveal the possibilities of augmented reality.
We expect to see the A14 chip under the hood of the iPhone 12 models and the latest iOS 14, which we'll likely hear more about at WWDC20 in June.
1. Apple iPhone SE 2
399 dollars or 25 155 rubles.
According to yet unconfirmed information, this spring Apple will present the iPhone SE 2 - an updated version of the iPhone 8. Its affordable price will help attract people to the Apple ecosystem without having to pay big bucks for unnecessary features.
For a long time, the media did not know what the potentially cheapest smartphone of 2020 from Apple would be called - iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 9. But now the veil of secrecy has fallen, thanks to the accessory manufacturer Totalle. He opened a pre-order for protective cases for the iPhone SE 2.
In appearance, the new product will be very similar to the iPhone 8, which means that its 4.7-inch display with a resolution of 750 x 1334 will have a rather large bezel and a Touch ID fingerprint sensor. It is highly unlikely that the new smartphone will feature Face ID.
Another interesting point is that the back of the novelty can be glass, just like one of the most popular smartphones - iPhone 11 Pro.
The main camera of the iPhone SE 2 is likely to be single and with a resolution of 12 MP. The exact specifications and capabilities of the camera are still unknown.
As for the "filling", we can assume that inside the inexpensive new items from Apple will be an A13 processor, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.