Best smartphones of 2020: price / quality

The best smartphones of 2020 offer superb photo and video quality, the performance you need to run top-end games smoothly, and the autonomy that will last all day.

And if you're already thinking about replacing your mobile phone with a new one, our 2020 smartphones rating by price and quality is your ideal starting point. It is based on the results of tests and the opinions of experts from leading gadget publications - T3, PC Mag, Tech Radar, Trusted Reviews, PhoneArena, DXOMARK, as well as real reviews of Russian users on specialized resources.

20. OnePlus 8

• Android 10 OS
• Display diagonal 6.55 inches, resolution 2400 by 1080
• The main camera is triple 48/12/2 MP, there is autofocus
• Flash memory 128 GB, RAM - 8 GB
• No memory card slot
• NFC is
• 4300mAh battery

The rise of the Chinese company to the top of the Olympus of mobile devices began long ago, but the release of the OnePlus 8 finally cemented its status of "flagship killer". This model boasts 5G support, wireless charging and a large battery capacity.

True, you have to pay for everything, and all these features cost users an average camera for a flagship - it has a 48 MP main lens, a 12 MP wide-angle lens and a 2 MP macro lens.

The screen of the smartphone is comparable in brightness with Apple's, and in terms of color rendering - with Galaxy S20 Ultra, its direct competitors.

The OnePlus 8 has the same chipset as the S20 Galaxy line - Snapdragon 865. Thanks to it, the smartphone has added 20-25% in speed compared to its previous version.

The battery capacity is 4300 mAh. This means that you can watch YouTube videos over Wi-Fi for 11-12 hours at a screen refresh rate of 90 Hz.

19.OnePlus 8 Pro

• Operating system - Android 10
• Screen 6.78 inches, with a resolution of 3168 × 1440
• Four cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 48 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
• 128GB Flash, 8GB RAM
• No memory card slot
• NFC chip is
• Battery 4510mAh

Since the smartphone is the flagship of OnePlus, its specifications are on par with top-end smartphones from other manufacturers. It allows for contactless payment, supports fast, wireless and reverse charging, and has a fingerprint scanner built into the screen. The Snapdragon 865 processor is the best available in the mobile market, making this model one of the fastest smartphones of 2020.

The main camera allows you to shoot in 4K, has a macro mode and supports optical stabilization.

The OnePlus 8 Pro has a 120Hz refresh rate, so reading from the screen for a long time makes your eyes less tired. However, if you want to get the most out of the 4510mAh battery, you'll probably want to keep the resolution at FHD +.

18. Xiaomi Mi 9

• MIUI 10 OS
• 6.39 '' 2340 x 1080 FHD + screen with Gorilla Glass 6
• triple camera with Sony image sensor - 48 MP / 8 MP / 13 MP
• Maximum configuration - 6 GB + 128 GB
• NFC chip is
• 3300mAh battery with 20W fast charging

Xiaomi engineers have eliminated in this version some of the key pain points found on the flagship Mi 8 Pro at the end of 2018. Namely: added wireless charging, and also improved the touch screen response.

The smartphone is equipped with a 6.39-inch AMOLED screen (Full HD +) with an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 20 MP selfie camera located in a tear-like notch. One of the main advantages of this model is the triple main camera, which in the daylight takes pictures with excellent color reproduction and high detail. In the dark, the detail deteriorates, but you can use the night mode to improve the quality of the picture.

Inside the smartphone is no longer top-end, but still one of the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 smartphones, which provides excellent multitasking, not least because it is supported by 6 GB of RAM.

Be prepared to use Bluetooth or an adapter for personal audio needs, because the Xiaomi Mi 9 doesn't have a 3.5mm port.

17.Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

• Running Android 10
• 6.67-inch screen with 2340 x 1080 resolution
• Rear camera 108 MP / 20 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP
• Flash memory from 256 GB to 512 GB, the amount of RAM - 8/12 GB
• No memory card slot
• NFC chip is
• Battery capacity 4500 mAh

Xiaomi has made a conservative choice regarding the display. Whether this is enough or not is up to you. This large 6.67-inch AMOLED screen has a 90Hz refresh rate, which is not as fast as the 120Hz displays of the S20 series or OnePlus 8 Pro, but matches the frequency of the Huawei P40 Pro and Google Pixel 4 XL

The Mi 10 Pro has the expected top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset under the hood. This means that it will be able to meet the needs of most users. In benchmarks such as Geekbench and 3DMark, it matched the numbers of other Snapdragon 865-powered flagships such as the S20 Ultra and Oppo Find X2 Pro.

The included 65W charger can recharge the battery from 0% to 100% in 45 minutes. When it comes to wireless charging, it has 30W of power.

Photos taken with the main lens are distinguished by sharp focus, sharp exposure, and color. Perhaps their only drawback is the slight noise visible in dark places.

16. Moto G7 Power

• Running Android 9.0
• 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1520 × 720
• Rear camera 12 MP
• Flash memory from 32 GB to 64 GB, the amount of RAM - 4 GB
• There is a slot for a memory card
• NFC chip is
• Battery capacity 5000mAh

If you want the best smartphone of 2020 with a powerful battery, get the Moto G7 Power.

This budget phone from Motorola makes the most of its huge battery with Motorola TurboPower fast charging, and according to various tests, it will last about 16 hours in average load (surfing the web, calling).

For the sake of the price, the manufacturer had to make some compromises, for example, on an IPS-matrix instead of OLED and a hefty thickness - almost 10 cm. However, in terms of brightness and color rendition, the G7 Power screen is not inferior to more expensive models. Even in the sun, you will have no problem reading text or viewing an image on this smartphone.

The Moto G7 Power's performance and cameras are on par with other smartphones in its price range, and it even has an NFC chip for contactless payments. In addition, Motorola is one of the few companies that has not abandoned the 3.5 mm audio jack in their gadgets, and the G7 Power is no exception.

The Snapdragon 632 processor, paired with the Adreno 506 GPU, delivers smooth and fast multitasking for multiple open applications, and can handle any game at medium to low settings.

15. Google Pixel 3a

• Android OS 9.0
• Screen diagonal - 5.6 inches, resolution 2220 × 1080
• Camera resolution - 12.20 MP
• Flash memory 64 GB, RAM - 4 GB
• No memory card slot
• NFC chip is
• Battery capacity - 3000 mAh

This is perhaps the best Android smartphone with a good camera for those who do not like large mobile devices. You will enjoy great low-light shots and very impressive AI-driven portrait effects.

Yes, the Pixel 3a has a less powerful processor (Snapdragon 670) than its “fourth” sibling and other flagship smartphones. But otherwise it's hard to find fault with its capabilities.

The OLED screen has an impressive resolution and 441 ppi, which is enough for both images and texts to be bright, comfortable for the eyes and have rich, but not torn-eyed colors.

The Pixel 3a's battery lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge with moderate use. And if you want to listen to music through headphones, you can connect them through the 3.5 mm jack.

Add to this the shell, pleasant in terms of smoothness and appearance, vibration feedback, the ability to make contactless payments, fast charging, and you will understand why this device got into the rating of smartphones in 2020 in terms of price and quality.

14. Google Pixel 4

• Android 10 OS
• 5.7-inch screen
• Dual camera 12.20MP / 16MP
• Internal storage - 64 GB, RAM - 6 GB
• No memory card slot
• There is NFC
• Battery 2800mAh

One of the main differences of the fourth "pixel" from its predecessors is the new refresh rate of the screen, now it is 90 Hz. Interestingly, this frequency is only supported if the screen brightness is over 75% (apparently, this helps to save battery power).

Unlike the third version, the Pixel 4 has received IP68 water protection, so you can not be afraid to drop it in water for a short time.

The pixel line has always had good cameras, and the Pixel 4 is no exception. The rear camera has a 12MP main lens, as well as a new 16MP telephoto lens. Both lenses with optical and electronic image stabilization systems, as well as an improved night shooting system.

The 8 MP front camera has a Face Unlock option (face authenticator). Another interesting feature is Motion Sense. Now you can change the music tracks on your phone, turn off the ringer and do much more with just a wave of your hand.

The Google Pixel 4 is built on the Snapdragon 855, has 6GB of RAM and 64 (or 128) GB of RAM. Alas, it is impossible to add memory to a smartphone using a microSD card, which is somewhat disappointing. 128 GB is a bit for a flagship.

The phone has wireless charging, and although the battery capacity is only 2800 mAh, the strengths of the smartphone make you forget about this shortcoming.

13. Huawei P30 Pro

• Android OS 9.0
• 6.47-inch screen, with a resolution of 2340 × 1080
• Rear camera 40 MP / 20 MP / 8 MP
• Flash memory - 256 GB, RAM - 8 GB
• There is a slot for a memory card
• NFC is
• Battery 4200mAh

Most premium phones come with beautiful OLED screens, and the Huawei P30 Pro is no exception. The number of pixels per inch - 398 - is not enough compared to competitors, but the clarity of the image on the screen does not suffer from this.

With a HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor and plenty of RAM, the Huawei P30 Pro runs fast and smoothly, which is to be expected from a phone of this level. In addition, the smartphone has its own file system, which helps to increase the speed when transferring files to and from storage, in addition to reducing application launch times.

After a great camera, the P30 Pro's battery is its best feature. Even with active use (games, Wi-Fi on, watching videos), it will last for 8-9 hours of work without recharging.

The P30 Pro has three main cameras and a ToF sensor that measures the distance to objects in the field of view. The main 40MP camera is what you will use in most situations. And to capture groups of people or landscapes, you can switch to the ultra-wide camera. If you need to get closer to your subject, switch to telephoto.

12. iPhone 11

 

• IOS 13
• 6.1-inch screen, with a resolution of 1792 × 828
• The main camera is dual - 12 MP / 12 MP
• Memory - 64 GB, RAM - 3.75 GB
• No memory card slot
• There is NFC

In terms of value for money, this is Apple's best smartphone of 2020. Moreover, most of the functions (like the precise camera mode) in just the iPhone 11 are the same as in its "PRO" counterpart.

Apple's signature Liquid Retina HDR display hides the latest and most powerful chipset - the A13 Bionic.

The camera of the iPhone 11, in contrast to its "PRO" brother, is double, not triple; the main lens is 12 MP and the novelty is an ultra-wide sensor with the same resolution. A telephoto lens like the Pro does not. And the screen, although bright and with excellent color reproduction, is still not OLED like the iPhone 11 Pro. Although most ordinary users will hardly notice the difference.

High-quality assembly and design in the latest fashion create an overall aura of solidity and high cost, which seems to envelop the device just removed from the box.At first glance, you can't tell whether the iPhone 11 is in front of you or its PRO version - they look almost identical, and the action speed of both smartphones is high. In general, not a bad option, especially considering the ratio of the usefulness of the smartphone / the amount of money spent.

11. iPhone SE 2020

• IOS 13
• Screen diagonal - 4.7 inches, resolution - 1334 × 750
• Main camera - 12 MP
• Memory - 64 GB
• No memory card slot
• NFC chip is

The 2020 iPhone SE has one of the best balance of features / quality / performance. Apple engineers took the powerful hardware from Series 11 and placed it in their favorite 7 or 8 Series chassis.

And if we add to this the attractive (which is unexpected for Apple) price, it is understandable why critics around the world sing praises to the smartphone.

Moreover, its base is almost the same as that of the flagships. The chipset is absolutely the same as the already mentioned 13th place in the rating, namely the A13 Bionic. The operating system is the same Apple iOS 13. Of course, the camera, battery and display are not as luxurious as the flagships.

There is only one camera (and without night mode), a display with a diagonal of 4.7 inches, and a battery with a capacity of 1821 mAh. But in general, if you want a gadget from Apple that is convenient to operate with one hand, equipped with all modern functions and at an affordable price, then you already know which smartphone to buy in 2020.

10. iPhone 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max

• IOS 13
• 5.8-inch screen (6.5-inch for Pro Max), with 2436 x 1125 and 2688 x 1242 resolutions respectively
• The main camera is triple - 12 MP / 12/12 MP
• Memory - 64 GB, RAM - 6 GB
• No memory card slot
• There is NFC

The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are pretty much the same except for the screen and battery size, and the price. Thus, we have combined them together, and your choice will depend on how large your palms and budget are.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is Apple's largest and most powerful smartphone to date. And while its cost is comparable to Samsung's top-of-the-line smartphones, which have both a bigger screen and a higher battery life, most iOS users don't want to deal with Android.

Apple's 6.5-inch OLED screen on the iPhone 11 Pro Max is perfect for streaming video and gaming, even with a 60Hz refresh rate, while many other flagships use 90Hz and even 120Hz refresh rates. Yes, the cutout at the top is still here, but we'll find that after a while you get used to it and stop noticing it (rumored to have a smaller cutout for the front camera on the iPhone 12).

The triple camera is the same on both the 11 Pro and the 11 Pro Max. It delivers superb photo and video quality with a maximum resolution of 3840x2160. Optical stabilization will help to neutralize hand shake when taking photos, in addition, the main camera has both a macro mode and optical double zoom.

9.ZTE Blade 10 Prime

• Android OS 9.0
• 6.3-inch screen, with a resolution of 2280 × 1080
• Dual main camera - 16 MP / 5 MP
• Flash memory 64 GB, RAM - 3 GB
• There is a slot for a memory card
• Has an NFC chip
• Battery 3200 mAh

If you love smartphones with unusual designs, then the ZTE Blade 10 Prime is probably not the best option for you. There is nothing wrong with his appearance, but also nothing special. The red power button is a lonely patch of color on a black brick. However, this boring look is redeemed by good technical characteristics and a relatively low price of the device.

The FHD + display delivers incredibly bright and sharp images. The colors are a little oversaturated, but this is different for most Android devices.

As for the gaming capabilities, they are average, since the MediaTek Helio P60 with 3 GB of RAM will not pull such "heavyweights" as PUBG Mobile or Fortnite at high settings. However, games like Dream League Soccer won't have framerate issues.

The Blade 10 Prime offers natural-looking photo results, although some users prefer the warmer and richer look offered by Pixel smartphones, for example. However, if you are still interested in the ZTE Blade 10 Prime, then the solution is to simply use Google Photos and press the Auto button and you will end up with the kind of photo you want.

8. Sony Xperia 5

• Android OS 9.0
• 6.1-inch screen, with a resolution of 2520 × 1080
• Triple main camera - 12 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP
• Flash memory 128 GB, RAM - 6 GB
• There is a slot for a memory card
• Has an NFC chip
• Battery 3140 mAh

With its 6.1-inch FullHD + OLED display and unusual 21: 9 aspect ratio, this smartphone offers an immersive cinematic experience.

But even if you are indifferent to watching videos and prefer to have a gaming experience instead, the Sony Xperia 5 will not disappoint you. It is powered by a powerful Snapdragon 855 chipset with 6GB of RAM and a 3140mAh battery. So you can enjoy all modern mobile games at maximum settings all day long.

There is a triple camera setup at the back, consisting of wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle cameras and a telephoto lens, and the quality of photos and videos puts the Xperia 5 among the best camera phones of 2020.

7. OnePlus 7T Pro

• Android 10 OS
• Screen diagonal 6.67 inches, with a resolution of 3120 × 1440
• Triple main camera 48 MP / 8 MP / 16 MP
• Flash memory 256 GB, RAM - 8 GB
• Without memory card slot
• Has an NFC chip
• 4085mAh battery

OnePlus 7T Pro presents a small update to the powerful OnePlus 7 Pro phone. The new device comes with an improved Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, which has a 15% performance boost over its predecessor.

The battery pack has a large 4085mAh capacity compared to the 4,000mAh on the 7 Pro. Another pleasant innovation is the stereo speakers, with clear, high-quality and loud sound.

The front camera is not pop-up like the OnePlus 7 Pro, it is located in a circular notch on the screen. On the one hand, the front-facing camera of the usual Proshka looks more interesting, on the other hand, the quality of taking selfies is identical for both models, so the choice between the 7 Pro and 7T Pro is solely a matter of visual preferences.

The main camera of the 7T Pro has a night mode, optical stabilization, 3x optical zoom, and can also record video in slow-mo and with a resolution of 4K at 60fps.

6. Oppo Find X2 Pro

• Android 10 OS
• Screen diagonal - 6.7 inches, resolution - 3168 × 1440
• Triple main camera 48 MP / 48 MP / 13 MP
• Flash Memory - 512GB, RAM - 12GB
• No memory card slot
• NFC chip is
• Battery capacity - 4260 mAh

The Find X2 Pro won't force you to choose between a high 120Hz refresh rate or high resolution like Samsung's more expensive Galaxy S20 Ultra. You can enable both if you want to fully enjoy the capabilities of your display.

For the top-end performance of this device is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage.

In addition to the standard, wide-angle and variable zoom ranges of the main camera, the Find X2 Pro also uses a macro mode that can be used to shoot up to 3cm away from the subject while retaining great amount of detail. The Oppo Find X2 Pro is ranked # 3 in the 2020 DXOMARK camera rankings.

5.Samsung Galaxy S10 +

• Android OS 9.0
• 6.4-inch screen, 3040 x 1440 resolution
• Main camera 16 MP / 12/12 MP
• Internal storage capacity 128 GB, RAM - 8/12 GB
• There is a slot for a memory card
• NFC is
• Battery capacity 4100 mAh

This big and beautiful smartphone comes with a powerful Snapdragon 855 chip and an in-display fingerprint reader.

The camera system of the S10 and the "plus" version is identical, it combines a main 12MP camera, a telephoto lens with 2x zoom and a super wide-angle camera. Note, however, that PRO mode only uses the main camera and you cannot switch to wide or telephoto lenses.

On the front, a curved display extends from edge to edge, interrupted only by an oval notch for a 10MP dual front camera with autofocus and 4K video recording. And when you get tired of taking pictures, you can listen to music by connecting headphones through the 3.5 mm jack.

Fast and wireless charging lets you charge your Galaxy S10 + battery from 0% to 100% in 8 hours. But if you liked everything about this smartphone except the price, pay attention to the 4 number of the rating. Almost the same, only with slight compromises in performance. And the cost is lower.

4. Samsung Galaxy S10e

• Android OS 9.0
• 5.8-inch screen, with a resolution of 2280 × 1080
• Main camera 16 MP / 12 MP
• Internal storage capacity 128 GB, RAM - 6 GB
• There is a slot for a memory card
• NFC is
• Battery capacity 3100 mAh

This is one of the smallest gadgets in the top smartphones of 2020. But don't think that small size means low performance and low battery life.

Its 5.8-inch AMOLED screen is highly customizable, but even with its default settings, it has fantastic color reproduction and plenty of headroom.

The 3100mAh battery will last all day thanks to the small screen size. And with Wireless PowerShare, you can even charge other Qi devices. Don't worry, it won't drain the Galaxy S10e to its limits: this feature turns off when the phone has 30% battery remaining.

The capabilities of the Exynos 9820 processor are more than enough to run any games at maximum settings, and to work with the most demanding mobile applications.

Considering the Galaxy S9 had a single rear lens, the S10e is a major upgrade with a dual main camera module. The first is a 12MP lens with f / 1.5-2.4 double aperture, and the second is a 16MP ultra wide angle lens that has a 123-degree field of view. You don't have to worry about the quality of pictures even in the dark, as well as the quality of selfies taken by the front 10 MP camera.

Another nice bonus for Galaxy S10e owners is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

• Android OS 9.0
• Screen diagonal - 6.8 ″, resolution - 3040 × 1440
• Main camera modules - 12 MP / 16 MP / 12 MP
• Memory 256 GB, RAM - 12 GB
• There is a slot for a memory card
• NFC chip is
• Battery 4300mAh

Samsung is the largest manufacturer of AMOLED screens. Unsurprisingly, the Note 10 Plus is equipped with one of these. Its display is bright and effective, but not overly saturated. And even the front-facing camera does not distract from viewing content, because Samsung has moved its notch to the center at the top, and not to the corner.

The Galaxy Note 10's outer beauty kicks off the debate about whether you're willing to trade fragility for beauty. Its sleek, iridescent glass body can break easily if dropped. You will need to decide whether you want to use the case and save your smartphone from damage, or leave it “naked” and understand how beautiful it is.

For all its external advantages, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus also has an impressive "stuffing". It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 platform, paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB expandable storage. And 25W fast charging strikes a good balance between charging speed and long battery life.

The quality of the pictures taken with the Note 10 Plus camera is very similar to the Galaxy S10 Plus. The Galaxy S10 Plus, however, is more aggressive with shadows and blacks in every frame, while the Note 10 Plus is better at handling higher contrast in shots.

The "highlight" of this model is the stylus, with which you can even draw on people and things in the virtual space. And also perform gestures such as swiping up and down, left and right, for example, to switch camera modes.

2.Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

• Runs Android 10
• Screen 6.9 inches, with a resolution of 3200 × 1440
• Main camera with four modules - 108 MP / 48 MP / 12 MP
• Flash memory 128 GB, RAM - 12 GB
• There is a slot for a memory card
• There is NFC
• Battery capacity 5000mAh

Samsung has spared no expense on the Galaxy S20 Ultra, which has an impressive array of premium features, from a huge 6.9-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate to 5G connectivity and a massive 5,000mAh battery.

And the best part of the Galaxy S20 Ultra is the rear camera. It can provide 10x magnification without loss of image quality, and 30x digital magnification.

The end result is a camera phone that rivals the iPhone 11 Pro.

1.Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20 Plus

• Android 10 OS
• 6.2-inch screen, with a resolution of 3200 × 1440
• Rear camera 64 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP
• Internal storage capacity 128 GB, RAM - 8 GB
• There is a slot for a memory card
• There is NFC
• Battery capacity 4000 mAh

The rating of smartphones in 2020 is topped by two models at once, which turned out to be so similar that they had to be put on one notch. The main distinguishing feature of both smartphones is their price / features ratio.

In terms of screen size, memory size, microSD slot and 5G network support, Galaxy beats its main competitor, Apple, in no time.

And the Infinity-O AMOLED screens on both phones (6.2 "on the S20 and 6.7" on the S20 Plus) are simply gorgeous. Plus, the new screen has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which is very noticeable in Full HD mode.

The S20 and S20 Plus favorably differ from competitors and the battery capacity is 4000 and 4500 mAh, respectively.

But one of the main advantages of both smartphones is the main camera, equipped with a 64MP telephoto lens with triple zoom (a step up from the usual triple). The 12MP wide-angle lens isn't bad either. Another bonus is that you can shoot video in 8k resolution.