On the eve of the New Year, many stores are selling a huge number of smartphones at good discounts. But do not rush to part with the money, because in 2019 we will see very interesting models, both in terms of characteristics and price. In this article, we will tell you about the most anticipated new smartphones in 2019.
Read also: 10 most anticipated smartphones of 2020.
Valentin Petukhov (Wylsacom)
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“Back in 2016, in my blog, I predicted that 20% of flexible smartphones will hit the market in 2019. And now we see real devices that should be presented this year.
Of course, it is too early to talk about a 20% share, but most likely it will become a trend in the next few years. In the meantime, cameraphones are in use ... "
10.Samsung Galaxy S10
Estimated release date: spring 2019
Estimated cost: 66 thousand rubles.
A type: flagship, frameless phablet, camera phone.
The Galaxy S10 is shaping up to be the most important Samsung release in years, and not just because the Galaxy S9 hasn't been overselling. The release of the S10 will mark the tenth anniversary of the 2019 flagship smartphone, an anticipated novelty from the South Korean manufacturer.
The presentation of the Galaxy S10 may take place on February 20 at the MWC 2019 exhibition. Samsung plans to present four variants of the Galaxy S10 at once with dimensions of 5.8, 6.1, 6.4 and 6.7 inches, respectively.
The cheapest model may have a flat display, while the largest and most expensive variant will presumably support 5G. This will provide users with incredible download and upload speeds, open the gateway for AAA games through streaming services such as PS Now, and stream high-quality 4K movies. There is no 5G in Russia yet, but progress is not standing still and pilot projects to introduce the new standard in our country will be launched already in 2020.
An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the screen is also expected. This will allow you to unlock your mobile phone simply by placing your finger on the display. Probably, such an arrangement of the fingerprint sensor will gradually begin to become a tradition for the outgoing flagship models.
Samsung is stirring up interest by promising that the Galaxy S10 will look markedly different from its predecessors, rumored to be a 19: 9 Infinity-O bezel-less screen with a notch for the front camera.
The back of the Galaxy S10 can have up to four cameras, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. But other sources say the phone will offer three cameras, which is pretty good too.
The Galaxy S10 is expected to be powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset (for North American models) and Samsung's own Exynos 9820 chipset for all other models.
9.Samsung Galaxy F 2019
Estimated release date: Dec 2019
Estimated cost: 120 thousand rubles.
A type: frameless phablet.
Samsung has been telling us for years that its first flexible smartphone, tentatively named the Galaxy F (aka Flex), is just around the corner. These mountains were not visible in 2017. However, there is new reason to believe that 2019 will be the year of the Galaxy F, as Samsung unveiled a prototype device at a developer conference in November.
The Galaxy F is expected to sport a 7.3-inch display that is fully visible when the device is deployed. And when the smartphone is closed, a 4.6-inch display appears on the outside.The screen can be rotated along the vertical axis, as if you were opening a book.
If that didn't have the effect on you, here are some more interesting facts about Flex's internals. A report from CCS-CIMB Research claims the device will have a dual battery with a total capacity of 6000mAh. The rear camera will be dual - 12/12 MP, and the resolution of the front camera will be 8 MP. In the US, the Galaxy F will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 processor. In other countries, the device will ship with an Exynos 9820 processor.
8. Honor View 20
Estimated release date: January 22, 2019
Estimated cost: 27 thousand rubles.
A type: frameless phablet, camera phone.
At the end of January next year, Honor will launch a simplified version of the flagship Huawei Mate 20 Pro on the market.
The View 20 will be powered by a Kirin 980 chipset, a 6.4-inch screen and a 48MP rear camera. It will use a Sony IMX586 sensor capable of working with the artificial intelligence algorithms and image processing capabilities of the Kirin 980 chipset.
In addition, the phone will be one of the first new products to feature a leaky screen. This means that the display, which takes up almost 100 percent of the front surface, has a small hole for a 25MP lens in the upper left corner.
Another interesting technology announced is Link Turbo. It uses artificial intelligence technology to intelligently and automatically switch between Wi-Fi and 4G data signals for faster download speeds.
The 4000mAh battery will have support for 22.5W fast charging technology.
7.OnePlus 5G
Estimated release date: early 2019
Estimated cost: 60 thousand rubles.
A type: flagship, frameless phablet.
Next up on the list of upcoming smartphones in 2019 is a device that will be one of the first 5G phones. OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei announced the intention to produce such a gadget at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit in October 2018. The first smartphone from this Chinese company with support for the Snapdragon X50 5G modem will appear in the first quarter of 2019.
Ahead of the launch of the OnePlus 6T in late October 2018, a calendar image appeared on Weibo with the OnePlus logo in the upper right corner. It marked January 15th as a date for something. This will likely be the OnePlus 5G release day.
Currently, little is known about what the novelty might look like. It is referred to as a flagship device, so we expect high-end functionality. Excellent design and solid build, good screen-to-body ratio, and a fingerprint sensor below the display are all features that OnePlus models are famous for. And most likely all this will "migrate" to the new flagship.
In addition to 5G support, which will require an optional Snapdragon X50 5G modem, users expect to see the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip paired with 6GB of RAM or more in the new OnePlus.
OnePlus generally doesn't offer a microSD slot in their devices. But perhaps microSD is a feature that will be included in the new gadget to differentiate it from current models.
6. Pixel 3 Lite
Estimated release date: Dec 2019
Estimated cost: 30 thousand rubles.
A type: frameless, camera phone.
With the release of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL, you probably thought you already knew all the latest information about the Pixel. Well, it looks like Google is not done with this line yet, because the rumor is that the Pixel 3 Lite is in development - an inexpensive but very interesting smartphone.
According to the data and photos from the Rozetked website, the Lite version will receive a 5.5-inch screen, Snapdragon 670 chipset, 4GB of RAM, one front camera and possibly (but not necessarily) 3.5mm audio output.
This phone has 32GB of internal storage and a 2915mAh battery. But what really sets the Pixel 3 Lite apart from the already-released “mid-range” phones is the 12.2-megapixel rear camera, which unofficially will be exactly the same as the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. A budget Android phone with a flagship camera? It would be cool!
5. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
Estimated release date: first quarter of 2019.
Estimated cost: 50 thousand rubles in the top configuration.
A type: frameless phablet, flagship.
Considering the price and capabilities of the new flagship Xiaomi, this is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2019 in Russia. In China itself, sales have already started.
The large 6.39-inch Mi Mix 3 with a weighty ceramic back is equipped with a pop-up front camera similar to Oppo's Find X, a Snapdragon 845 processor, NFC, a whopping 10GB of RAM in the top-end configuration and 6 to 8GB in the entry and middle trim levels. ... And most importantly, support for 5G networks is announced.
The 3200 mAh battery supports Qi wireless charging and Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging, which is traditional for flagship models.
4. Huawei P30 Pro
Estimated release date: first quarter of 2019.
Estimated cost: 60 thousand rubles.
A type: frameless phablet, flagship, camera phone.
Huawei has had a stellar 2018 thanks to the success of the latest P20 and Mate 20 - and Pro models of both of those phones. And the P20 Pro even entered rating of the best smartphones in 2018 according to Roskachestvo.
In 2019, users are waiting for the release of Huawei P30 and P30 Pro. The chipset of these models will be a 7nm Kirin 980 processor, and among other expected technical characteristics, one can single out 8 GB RAM, 256 GB flash memory, a triple rear camera, a huge screen that occupies over 90% of the 6.5-inch front surface. , and a three-dimensional face recognition system.
3. Nokia 9 PureView
Estimated release date: February-March 2019.
Estimated cost: 70 thousand rubles.
A type: frameless phablet, flagship, camera phone.
The top 3 in our review of the expected phones is opened by the Finnish manufacturer, which is rumored to be preparing to introduce a five-camera smartphone with a 5.9-inch screen and a fingerprint scanner built right into the display.
The five-camera technology will allow you to take pictures by combining individual frames obtained simultaneously from several modules. According to unofficial information, Nokia already has prototypes that take photos with a staggering 64 megapixel resolution.
All these innovations will allow Nokia to remain among the most successful mobile phone manufacturers in the new year.
The glass back gives hope that Nokia's 9th version will support wireless charging.
2. Meizu 16s
Estimated release date: May 2019.
Estimated cost: 35 thousand rubles.
A type: frameless phablet, flagship, camera phone.
Jack Wong, CEO of China's Meizu, has confirmed that the company's next flagship will be called the Meizu 16s and will receive the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150. The device is expected to launch in May next year.
Wong said the company has scheduled the May announcement of the Meizu 16S to celebrate the company's 16th anniversary. Because of this, the manufacturer decided not to use the number "17" in the name of the new item.
For Meizu lovers, the S model will have the same attractive design as the Meizu 16 series, and the focus will be on improving the hardware. The fingerprint scanner will be built into the screen (its diagonal is expected to be 6.4 inches), the device will also receive a triple main camera, an advanced Snapdragon 8150 processor and the long-awaited NFC. Thus, he will replenish list of the best smartphones with NFC module.
All of these specifications, coupled with the low price tag, are attracting a lot of attention to the 16s even before Meizu even officially unveiled the smartphone.
1. Apple iPhone XI
Estimated release date: September-October 2019
Estimated cost: 70 thousand rubles.
A type: frameless phablet, camera phone, flagship.
Yes, three new iPhones have just been introduced. But things are changing rapidly in the smartphone industry. The devices are slated for years before they see the light of day, so it's no surprise that iPhone 11 rumors are already starting to surface.
If you were hoping for a dramatic redesign of the 2019 iPhone, then you might be disappointed. According to analysts from the American edition of Barron's, Apple will retain the size and shape of the iPhone XS Max, XS and XR for its next-generation iPhone trio. Other experts believe there will be three smartphones on sale: a 5.8-inch OLED model, a 6.1-inch LCD model, and a larger 6.5-inch OLED model.
One of the most popular rumors about the new iPhone is that Apple will opt for a triple rear camera for its 2019 phones. Analyst Jailin Lu of the Daily Business News claims that the new iPhone's triple rear camera will offer enhanced 3D sensing and will significantly improve the iPhone's augmented reality experience.
Under the hood, there will likely be an A13 chip, which will undoubtedly offer improvements over the A12. The next iPhone is also expected to launch on iOS 13, which will be unveiled at WWDC 19 as usual.
While many other smartphone makers are promising to launch 5G phones in 2019, it looks like Apple won't follow suit. Bloomberg reports that Apple probably won't ship the iPhone 5G until 2020. Well, we already wrote that 5G will not come to Russia just until 2020, so Apple may not be in a hurry.
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