The thinnest smartphones of 2020

In the mobile world, there is an unofficial race to create the world's thinnest smartphone. Ultra-thin gadgets are great for men and women, but for different reasons: women value them for their sophistication, and men love that you can put your phone in your pocket without feeling awkward.

If you want to know which model claims to be the "thinnest smartphone of 2020", we will tell and show the top 10 thinnest candidates released last and this year.

10.Samsung Galaxy A71 - 7.7 mm

The smartphone that entered the market in early 2020 is interesting not only for its dimensions (76 × 163.60 × 7.70 mm), but also for its impressive characteristics for a middle-class device. Its 6.7-inch, 2400 × 1080 Super AMOLED screen offers accurate color, high brightness, and eye comfort.

A capacious 4500 mAh battery with fast charging function will provide a couple of days of use in moderate mode (social networks, calls, short videos). And the Snapdragon 730 chipset with the Adreno 618 video accelerator will allow you to play PUBG or other heavy game at medium and high settings without lags.

The four rear cameras (64 + 12 + 5 + 5MP) and a 32MP selfie camera brilliantly do their job of providing the owner of the Galaxy A71 with highly detailed images, with a minimum of noise and artifacts during the daytime.

pros: contactless payments, memory card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Minuses: no wireless charging, in night mode the quality of photos and videos drops sharply, unlocking in the face requires good lighting.

9.Xiaomi Mi 9 SE - 7.45 mm

Inside the 7.45 mm case is a Snapdragon 712 processor with an Adreno 616 graphics accelerator. Perhaps not all the latest mobile games will run at high settings, but at medium settings, there should be no problems.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE smartphone features a 6-inch display with a peak brightness of 600 nits, while some of the higher priced models only reach 500 nits.

In addition, the manufacturer paid great attention to both the main and front cameras. The former takes high-quality photos and is capable of shooting Ultra HD 4K (30fps), while the latter has HDR mode, beautification and the ability to recognize the user's face.

pros: Supports contactless payment technology, Quick Charge 4.0+

Minuses: no memory card slot, no wireless charging, no 3.5 mm audio jack, but there is a USB Type-C to 3.5 mm jack adapter.

8.Huawei P30 lite - 7.4 mm

This smartphone is only 7.4mm thin and has a 3340mAh battery that provides only 12.2 days of standby time, which is about 16 percent below the average at the time of this writing.

However, a significant advantage of the P30 lite is the cameras: a 32-megapixel front camera, which is equipped with AI and the main triple camera with optical stabilization and macro mode.

Users praise the P30 lite's bright screen with excellent color reproduction and high resolution.

In addition, the nimble 2.2GHz HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 1GHz GPU, makes this model perfectly suited for modern games.

pros: 3.5 mm headphone jack, the ability to make contactless payments, there is a slot for a memory card, headphones are included, fast charging function.

Minuses: No wireless charging, very slippery body, protective case needed.

7. Motorola Moto Z4 - 7.35 mm

The fourth generation of the popular Moto Z smartphone is distinguished by a "thin waist" - only 7.35 mm, a solid "middling" Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The manufacturer did not sacrifice either a slot for a memory card up to 2 TB, or a 3.5 mm audio jack, or a 6.4-inch FHD + display resolution.

And if you add to this the presence of NFC, a solid 48 MP Sony IMX586 main camera with optical stabilization, laser and phase detection autofocus and a variety of shooting modes and a 3600 mAh battery with a fast charging function, then we get an excellent gadget in terms of price and quality.

However, there is a fly in the ointment in this barrel of honey. And her name is 1 SIM card. All Z4 from Verizon are initially locked to use SIM cards from other operators. In order for the phone to unlock on its own, initial activation in the home network and a 60-day wait after it is required.

If Moto Z4 came to you not activated, you will have to unlock it by software for money.

pros: Fingerprint scanner under glass, front 25 MP camera with f / 2.0 lens for rich color and detail selfies, smartphone is fully compatible with Moto-Mods from Motorola.

Minuses: no wireless charging, easier to find on sale on foreign Internet sites than in Russian stores.

6.Huawei Nova 5 Pro - 7.3 mm

Thanks to its "stuffing" and cameras, this smartphone with a thin 7.3 mm body will appeal to fans of mobile games and those who are fond of mobile photography. It is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 with ARM Mali-G76 graphics accelerator, 8 GB of RAM and 128 to 256 GB of flash memory, expandable by another 250 GB by installing a memory card.

The quality of photo and video shooting from the main camera can be characterized by a solid 4 out of 5 points. Even when shooting on the go, the image does not shake, thanks to optical stabilization. And if necessary, you can shoot video clips in 4K resolution at 30fps.

The 6.39-inch AMOLED screen with a DCI-P3 108% color gamut, excellent in image clarity and color rendering, is equipped with a built-in fingerprint scanner. And the 3500mAh battery supports fast charging, which can recharge up to 85% in just 30 minutes. What more could you want from a good smartphone for up to 30,000 rubles?

pros: Beautiful gradient design, 32MP front camera takes some of the best selfies in its class.

Minuses: hard to find on sale in Russia, no wireless charging, no Google Play Market, to install it you have to look for instructions (for example, at w3bsit3-dns.com in the topic about Huawei Nova 5 Pro).

5.iPhone SE 2020 - 7.3mm

This 7.3mm phone is equipped with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, which is less expensive (1334 × 750) than many less expensive Android models.

However, this smartphone boasts a powerful Apple A13 Bionic chip, an excellent 12MP main camera with OIS and the ability to shoot in 4K resolution at 60fps. It also supports the latest Wi-Fi 6 high performance wireless technology, which provides more stable and faster connections than previous iterations.

pros: compact size, waterproof and dustproof according to the IP67 standard, there is fast and wireless charging, you can make contactless payments.

Minuses: no slot for a memory card, large screen frames, weak battery, no FaceID.

4. Honor View 10 - 6.97 mm

This smartphone will not stretch your pocket, because its thickness is 6.97 mm and weight is 172 grams. Beyond its size, the Honor View 10 boasts a superb 5.99-inch FHD + (2160 x 1080) display, 160 hours of music playback time and 21 hours of 4G viewing time, even though its 3,750mAh capacity on paper isn't impressive.

It supports contactless payment, has a high-performance HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset and great cameras that capture detailed, bright and clear images in daylight. Overall, the Honor View 10 is a great choice if you want quality in all respects. smartphone up to 20,000 rubles.

pros: clear and loud sound, there is a slot for a memory card, a protective film and a silicone case are included, fast charging.

Minuses: the camera block sticks out, but it is "treated" by the case, there is no wireless charging.

3. Motorola Razr 2019 - 6.9 mm

If folded, this smartphone has a fairly large thickness (slightly less than 14 mm), then open - 6.9 mm. The body of the Razr 2019 is splash-proof, and the main 6.2-inch OLED screen has vibrant colors and a good resolution - 2142 x 876. When folded, the second screen is significantly smaller - 2.7-inch, but also OLED.

This is where the unique advantages of a smartphone end. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor does not provide top-end performance, although it will allow you to play modern games at medium to high settings. The amount of RAM and flash memory is 6 and 128 GB, respectively, which is not bad, but there is no slot for a memory card, which means that you cannot increase the amount of data storage.

And the weakest point of the Razr 2019 is the battery, with a capacity of only 2510 mAh. Well, for the sake of subtlety, she had to sacrifice.

pros: there is fast charging, stylish and unusual appearance, fast fingerprint scanner.

Minuses: 1 eSIM type SIM card, no wireless charging, heavy.

2.Samsung Galaxy Fold - 6.93 mm

A very expensive and super-thin smartphone (6.93 mm) is equipped with a 7.3-inch main folding screen of 2152 x 1536, which is one of the largest smartphones in the world, and a three-sensor main camera with phase detection autofocus, optical stabilization, macro mode and 2x optical zoom. The shots are slightly "smoothed", but they look good, even in low light.

The front camera with a resolution of 10 MP is complemented by an 8 MP depth sensor for shooting in portrait mode with background blur. Selfie detail is good in normal light and drops sharply at night.

Finally, the Galaxy Fold can match most other flagship rivals thanks to its large 4,380mAh battery with fast and wireless charging, the powerful Snapdragon 855 platform and 12GB of RAM.

pros: Unique design, large amount of RAM and flash memory.

Minuses: high price, no memory card slot, fragile structure, which eventually gets dusty (and no protection from dust and water), heats up.

1. Huawei Mate X - 5.4 mm

The thinnest smartphone of 2020 is Huawei's first attempt at a foldable flagship phone that combines a two-in-one form factor with the high-end pedigree of the Mate series. The button responsible for opening this "smart book" is located under the rear camera block.

• When expanded, this model welcomes users with an 8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2480 x 2200, designed for gaming and multitasking. Its thickness is only 5.4 mm.
• In its folded form, the device has a 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 2480 x 1148 and a 6.38-inch rear panel with a resolution of 2480 x 892, and the thickness increases to 11 mm.
• In this case, the smartphone can determine how the user is holding it, and depending on this, it will turn on one or the other side.
• And to provide all this wealth of energy, the manufacturer has equipped its brainchild with a 4500 mAh battery with SuperWharge 55W super fast charging. It claims to be refilled to 85 percent of its full capacity after a 30-minute charge.

In addition to such an interesting design, the Huawei Mate X boasts a flagship-grade triple camera consisting of a 40-megapixel high-resolution main lens, a 16-megapixel lens for ultra-wide shots and an 8 megapixel telephoto lens. In this case, the main camera is also the front one. It can record 4K video at 60fps.

The fingerprint scanner is placed on the right side of the device, and it is made in the form of a pad, not a button. It is enough to put your finger on it to unlock the device even with the screen off.

Under the hood, the 5G chipset is powered by an eight-core Kirin 980 processor, equipped with 8GB of RAM and a Mali-G76 GPU.

Despite the large size of the smartphone-tablet, it is convenient to hold it in your hands, it does not slip or get dirty. The same cannot be said about the strip of metal at the junction where the mechanism for bending the apparatus is located.

Overall, given the mix of pros and cons it offers, the Huawei Mate X is a great device for anyone looking to complement their lifestyle with a premium foldable Android smartphone.

pros: there is wireless charging, support for 5G networks, there is a slot for a memory card.

Minuses: difficult to find on sale in Russia, weighs 295 grams.

The thinnest smartphones in the world

Three models compete for this title at once:

1. Released on December 10, 2014, Vivo X5 Max - 4.75mm thick (and in the thinnest point and at all 3.98 mm) - the thinnest smartphone in the world. It features a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 615 processor and a 13-megapixel rear camera. The amount of RAM and internal memory is 2 GB and 16 GB, respectively. The battery is the only weak point of the Vivo X5 Max, its capacity is only 2000 mAh. But here, as they say, "either checkers, or go."
2. Oppo R5 and Oppo R5s... These two smartphones are 4.85mm thick and share the second thinnest mobile phone in the world. Oppo R5 has 2 GB of RAM, and Oppo R5s - 3 GB, otherwise both models have the same specifications: 5.2-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080, low-power, but energy-efficient Snapdragon 615 chipset, non-removable 2000 mAh battery, 5 front camera MP and main with a resolution of 13 MP.
3. Japanese black and white Card Keitai KY-01L from NTT Docomo. It features a 2.8-inch screen, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor and a 380mAh battery. The thickness of the device is 5.30 mm, but it does not have a camera, and nothing sticks out of the body, unlike the Vivo X5 Max and Oppo R5.