Smartphones have come a long way in evolution. If in the early 2000s we used devices with tiny screens and Internet at the speed of a snail, now we are witnessing a constant increase in both screen size and technical characteristics.
And the best bezel-less smartphones of 2020 combine both advantages - a large high-resolution screen and excellent hardware that allows you to play any modern games. If you want to choose one of these devices, we will tell you about the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of each model.
10. Apple iPhone Xs Max
- iOS 12
- support for two SIM-cards (nano SIM + eSIM)
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2688 × 1242
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 64 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 4 GB
This iPhone features a huge 6.5-inch OLED Super Retina HD display with True Tone and HDR support. The screen-to-body ratio is 84.4%.
The smartphone is equipped with a durable glass back, and the rounded corners and curved design give it a stylish and modern look. The device comes with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating. The manufacturer did not forget to provide his brainchild with protection from dust, water and immersion under water.
On board the model is 64 to 512 GB of memory and a Bionic A12 chip, which is integrated with the next generation neural engine. And on the "back" there is a dual camera 12/12 MP. Some of its key features include: portrait mode with depth control and bokeh, portrait lighting with multiple effects, and advanced red-eye correction.
The front-facing 7MP camera supports automatic image stabilization, timer mode and smart HDR for photos, making it one of the best selfie cameras on smartphones today.
pros: very fast responsive face ID, support for fast and wireless charging.
Minuses: mediocre headphones included, "monobrow" spoils the look.
9.HONOR 20 Pro
- Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.26 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 48 MP / 16 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
A beautiful youth smartphone with a screen-to-body ratio of 84.2% is made of glass and metal and looks more expensive than it costs. Its IPS display has an average margin of brightness, but at the same time rich colors, with the ability to adjust temperature and color saturation.
But the HONOR 20 Pro does not have protection against water and dust, so we do not recommend reading SMS in the rain or taking your smartphone with you to the desert.
The manufacturer decided to do something outside the box and placed a fingerprint scanner on the side face, combining it with the power button. However, if you don't like it, you can use face unlock.
In terms of hardware, the HONOR 20 Pro is a real "budget top", a large amount of RAM and the HiSilicon Kirin 980 platform will delight fans of mobile games who can play any heavy game at the highest settings.
The main camera with AI support and optical stabilization shoots quality even in low light, supports 3x optical, 5x hybrid and 30x digital zoom. So in the segment good smartphones up to 30,000 rubles This model has few competitors in the quality of photo and video shooting.
pros: fast charging, excellent customization, long battery life.
Minuses: no stereo speakers, no wireless charging, no 3.5mm headphone jack, but there is an adapter included.
8. OPPO Reno 2Z
- Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.5 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
In terms of the screen-to-body ratio - 85.3% - this smartphone outperforms the expensive "apple" Xs Max in the light. After all, Apple's creation doesn't have such a chic pop-up front camera as the Reno 2Z.
For its price, this smartphone has excellent features: a capacious battery with fast charging function, a bright AMOLED screen with good color reproduction, and a MediaTek Helio P90 mid-range processor. When developing this chipset, the manufacturer paid special attention to the capabilities of artificial intelligence, such as object and scene recognition, image processing and augmented reality.
The OPPO Reno 2Z main camera, although lacking optical stabilization, has a very fast autofocus, macro function and can record 4K video at 30fps. Users praise her for the quality of shooting in the dark, even in automatic mode. The selfie camera coming out of the body also did not disappoint, it takes very detailed and not "soapy" photos under normal lighting conditions.
pros: there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, case included, smooth and fast Color OS interface.
Minuses: monaural speaker, no NFC,
7.Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.39 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 6 GB
- battery 4000 mAh
The first but not the last participant from the Chinese Xiaomi in the ranking of the best frameless smartphones in 2020. Its display-to-body ratio is 86.1%.
And thanks for this should be the 20 MP retractable front camera, which does not take up space in the "bangs", "teardrop" and other cutouts on the front panel of the device. Of course, this solution also has disadvantages (increased risk of breakage of the sliding mechanism), but for the sake of beauty and innovation, something has to be sacrificed.
Otherwise, the characteristics of the Mi 9T Pro are good, but not amazing. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor is still the best in the "up to 35 thousand rubles" category), the main camera has support for optical Zoom 2, but does not have optical stabilization, which will negatively affect when shooting video on the go. There is a 3.5mm audio jack, but no memory expansion slot. There is fast charging, but no wireless. In general, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a beautiful, well-made mid-range product that will delight you with performance for at least a couple of years.
pros: design, bright and juicy AMOLED screen with built-in fingerprint scanner, case included.
Minuses: heavy, monaural speaker, sometimes auto brightness does not work properly.
6. OnePlus 8
- Android 10
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.55 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 2 MP / 16 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4300 mAh
One of the best bezel-less smartphones of 2020 has an 88.7% screen-to-body ratio.
The OnePlus 8 series has many cutting edge features like 5G support, a stunning curved screen with minimal bezels compared to the OnePlus 7 series, and a 90Hz refresh rate.
It is equipped with a Snapdragon 865 processor, which is "tough" for any games at the highest settings, plenty of RAM and a main camera capable of recording video in 4K at 60 fps.
pros: Superior sound in wireless headphones thanks to the advanced aptX HD codec, comfortable shell, quick charge, case included.
Minuses: no official waterproof, no wireless charging, no 3.5mm adapter.
5. Huawei P30 Pro
- 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, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4200 mAh
The Huawei P30 Pro smartphone features a 6.47-inch OLED FHD + display with wide color gamut and 88.89% screen area.
The gadget is available in two versions: with 6 GB of RAM and 8 GB of RAM. The 6GB RAM version offers 128GB internal storage, while the 8GB version has three storage options: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB. However, the processor is the same for all models - the flagship Kirin 980. Another nice feature of Huawei P30 Pro is its resistance to water, splashes and dust according to the IP68 standard.
The presence of Dolby Atmos speakers makes the Huawei P30 Pro worthy of attention for people who don't want to compromise on sound quality when listening to songs or watching movies.
And, of course, we must not forget about the main tetra camera with optical stabilization and AI, thanks to which this gadget gained fame as one of the best camera phones to date. Pictures are captured with excellent dynamic range, soap-free and overexposed, and movies can be shot in 4K resolution.
pros: Support wireless and fast charging, long battery life.
Minuses: no adapter for 3.5 mm audio jack, not very comfortable shell, but it's a matter of taste.
4. Xiaomi Mi 10
- Android 10
- screen 6.67 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 108 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4780 mAh
It looks like Xiaomi has finally created a true flagship killer in 2020. The Mi 10 has a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 89.8% screen-to-body ratio, a large battery with fast or wireless charging, and a Snapdragon 865 processor, which will be equipped with the most expensive and powerful smartphones.
As for the main camera, the maximum resolution of its main sensor is 108 MP, which guarantees fantastic detail. In fact, Mi 10 has almost nothing to complain about, but we will list a couple of cons.
pros: case included, large margin of screen brightness, pleasant vibration feedback, Wi-Fi 6, Always on display.
Minuses: the front 20 MP camera sometimes slightly lathers the selfie, there is no 3.5 mm audio jack, in the global version only 1 SIM card is available.
3. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Android 10
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.9 ″, resolution 3200 × 1440
- four cameras 108 MP / 48 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, slot for memory card
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 12 GB
- battery 5000 mAh
- weight 220 g, WxHxT 76 × 166.90 × 8.80 mm
With an 89.9% screen-to-body ratio, this chic monolithic block looks and behaves like the elite in the mobile phone world. It features a 6.9-inch Edge Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display with 509ppi pixel density. The smartphone also has a built-in ultrasonic fingerprint ID that helps you unlock your phone with one touch.
Samsung's flagship Exynos 990 processor does not know the word "slow", so you will enjoy any game at maximum speed. And the amazing smoothness of the image in the gaming session will provide a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz.
The rear camera, although equipped with a 108MP main sensor, shoots at 12MP by default, combining neighboring pixels into one. This greatly enhances detail and overall photo quality, even in low light conditions. So forget about “artifact” and grainy shots, Galaxy S20 Ultra is not about that.
pros: Fast and smooth operation, IP68 water and dust rating, future-proof configuration.
Minuses: price, large size, protrudes the main camera block, no 3.5 mm audio jack.
2.Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
- Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.8 ″, resolution 3040 × 1440
- four cameras 12 MP / 16 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- memory 256 GB, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 12 GB
- battery 4300 mAh
Excellent in every sense, the device is among the top bezelless smartphones in 2020 thanks to its excellent screen-to-body ratio of 94.2%. The "body" of the smartphone is made of Gorilla Glass 6, and the juicy AMOLED screen can reach an incredible brightness of 1200 nits. It also provides a comfortable viewing of content, reducing the strain on the user's eyes, but without disrupting the color reproduction.
In addition to these advantages, Note 10+ can boast of the presence of a "magic wand" - the S Pen stylus.It allows you to control the camera and some other applications, as well as take notes and sketches, play videos, and do many other things without touching the smartphone screen.
The superior OIS main camera captures high-quality photos and videos at any time of the day. In terms of photo and video quality, this model is in the top 15 smartphones with the best camera of 2020.
The high-performance Exynos 9825 processor and liquid cooling system make the Galaxy Note 10+ the perfect smartphone for gamers who want to get the best out of their mobile device.
pros: Water and Dust Resistant with IP68 Rating, Superior Stereo Headphones, Wi-Fi 6, Wireless Charging Plus Fast Charging.
Minuses: there are false alarms due to the borderless rounded design of the screen, there is no 3.5 mm audio jack, and the manufacturer was greedy for the adapter.
1. Vivo NEX 3
- Android 9.0
- support for two SIM-cards
- screen 6.89 ″, resolution 2256 × 1080
- three cameras 64 MP / 13 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- memory 128 GB, no memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 8 GB
- battery 4500 mAh
Here is the most bezel-less smartphone of 2020. The screen / body ratio is 99.6%. This is made possible by using a pop-up camera design and minimizing bezels.
The screen-to-body ratio is even more impressive considering the dimensions of the device, which is 6.89 inches. The smartphone is equipped with a Super AMOLED panel with a "waterfall" design and an under-screen fingerprint scanner.
The Vivo NEX 3 is powered by the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ platform clocked at 2.96GHz and has 128GB to 256GB of non-expandable flash storage.
For fans of mobile photography, a triple rear camera with 64 MP + 13 MP + 13 MP and a front camera with 16 MP are available.
pros: capacious battery with fast charging 33 W, large margin of screen brightness, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, separate DAC, protective case included.
Minuses: No wireless charging, no stereo speakers, no waterproof.
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