The best smartphones of 2020 are distinguished by excellent quality of photo and video shooting, provide the performance necessary for the smooth operation of top games, as well as autonomy, which is enough for a whole day.
And if you’ve already thought about replacing your mobile phone with a new one, our 2020 ranking of smartphones in terms of price and quality is your ideal starting point. It is based on the test results and expert opinions of leading publications on gadgets - T3, PC Mag, Tech Radar, Trusted Reviews, PhoneArena, DXOMARK, as well as on real reviews of Russian users on specialized resources.
20. OnePlus 8
- Android OS 10
- Screen diagonal 6.55 inches, resolution 2400 by 1080
- The main camera is triple 48/12/2 MP, there is autofocus
- 128 GB flash memory, 8 GB RAM
- No memory card slot
- NFC is
- 4300 mAh battery
The rise of the Chinese company to the heights of Olympus of mobile devices began a long time ago, but the OnePlus 8 release finally consolidated its status as the “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 the users the average camera for the flagship - it has a main lens of 48 MP, a wide-angle of 12 MP and a macro lens of 2 MP.
The smartphone screen is comparable in brightness to the “apple”, and in color rendering - with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, its direct competitors.
The OnePlus 8 chipset is the same as the S20 Galaxy line - Snapdragon 865. Thanks to it, the smartphone added 20-25% in speed compared to its previous version.
The battery capacity is 4300 mAh. This means that you can watch videos on YouTube via 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
- 128 GB flash memory, 8 GB RAM
- No memory card slot
- NFC chip is
- 4510 mAh battery
Since the smartphone is the flagship of OnePlus, its technical characteristics are on a par with top-end smartphones from other manufacturers. It allows you to make contactless payment, supports fast, wireless and reverse charging, has a fingerprint scanner built into the screen. The Snapdragon 865 processor is the best available on the mobile market, making this model one of the fastest smartphones in 2020.
The main camera allows you to shoot in 4K, has a macro mode and supports optical stabilization.
The OnePlus 8 Pro's screen refresh rate is 120 Hz, and with prolonged reading from the screen, your eyes get less tired. However, if you want to get the most out of your 4510 mAh battery, you probably want to keep the resolution at FHD +.
18. Xiaomi Mi 9
- OS MIUI 10
- 6.39-inch screen with a resolution of 2340 × 1080 FHD + with Gorilla Glass 6 coating
- triple camera with Sony photomatrix - 48 MP / 8 MP / 13 MP
- Maximum configuration - 6 GB + 128 GB
- NFC chip is
- 3300 mAh battery with 20 W quick charge
Xiaomi engineers eliminated some key pain points found in the flagship Mi 8 Pro at the end of 2018 in this version. Namely: they added wireless charging, and also improved the response of the touch screen.
The smartphone is equipped with a 6.39-inch AMOLED screen (Full HD +) with a fingerprint sensor on the display, and a 20 MP selfie camera located in a tear-like neckline. One of the main advantages of this model is the triple main camera, which takes pictures with excellent color reproduction and high detail in daylight. 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 the top-end, but still one of the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 smartphones, which provides excellent multitasking, not least because it supports 6 GB of RAM.
Be prepared to use Bluetooth or an adapter for personal audio needs, because Xiaomi Mi 9 does not have a 3.5 mm port.
17. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
- Running Android 10
- Screen 6.67 inches with a resolution of 2340 × 1080
- Rear camera 108 MP / 20 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP
- Flash memory from 256 GB to 512 GB, RAM - 8/12 GB
- No memory card slot
- NFC chip is
- Battery Capacity 4500 mAh
Xiaomi 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 refresh rate of 90 Hz, which is not as high as that of 120 Hz displays of the S20 or OnePlus 8 Pro series, but corresponds to the frequency of Huawei P40 Pro and Google Pixel 4 XL
The Mi 10 Pro has the expectedly top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset under the hood. This means that it will be able to satisfy the needs of most users. In benchmarks such as Geekbench and 3DMark, its performance coincided with the numbers of other flagships with Snapdragon 865, such as S20 Ultra and Oppo Find X2 Pro.
The 65 W charger included in the kit can charge the battery from 0% to 100% in 45 minutes. As for wireless charging, it has a power of 30 watts.
Photos taken with the main lens are characterized by sharp focus, clear 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
- 12MP rear camera
- Flash memory from 32 GB to 64 GB, RAM - 4 GB
- There is a slot for a memory card
- NFC chip is
- 5000 mAh battery capacity
If you need the best 2020 smartphone with a powerful battery, get the Moto G7 Power.
This budget Motorola phone makes the most of its huge battery with the Motorola TurboPower fast charging function, and according to various tests, it will last about 16 hours in average load mode (surfing the Web, making calls).
To please the price, the manufacturer had to make some compromises, for example, on the IPS-matrix instead of OLED and a fair thickness of almost 10 cm. However, the G7 Power screen is not inferior to more expensive models in terms of brightness and color reproduction. Even in the sun you will not have problems reading text or viewing images on this smartphone.
Performance and Moto G7 Power cameras are not inferior to other smartphones in their price range, and it even has an NFC chip for making contactless payments. In addition, Motorola is one of the few companies that has not abandoned the 3.5 mm audio jack in its gadgets, and the G7 Power is no exception.
The Snapdragon 632 processor, paired with the Adreno 506 graphics accelerator, provides smooth and fast multitasking for several open applications, and will cope with any game at medium or low settings.
15. Google Pixel 3a
- Android OS 9.0
- Screen size - 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-sized mobile devices. You will enjoy great shots even in low light and very impressive portrait effects controlled by AI.
Yes, the Pixel 3a has a less powerful processor (Snapdragon 670) than its “fourth” brother and other flagship smartphones. But otherwise it’s hard to find fault with its capabilities.
The screen with an OLED matrix has an impressive resolution of 441 ppi, which is enough to make the images and texts bright, comfortable for the eyes and differ in saturated, but not vyrviglaznymi colors.
The Pixel 3a battery lasts up to 12 hours without recharging at an average intensity of use. And if you want to listen to music through headphones, you can connect them through a 3.5 mm jack.
Add to this a shell that is pleasant in smoothness and appearance, vibration feedback, the ability to make contactless payments, fast charging, and understand why this device was included in the rating of smartphones in 2020 in terms of price and quality.
14. Google Pixel 4
- Android OS 10
- 5.7 inch screen
- Dual Camera 12.20 MP / 16 MP
- The volume of internal storage is 64 GB, RAM - 6 GB
- No card slot
- There is NFC
- 2800 mAh battery
One of the main differences of the fourth “pixel” from its predecessors is the new screen refresh rate, now it is 90 Hz. Interestingly, this frequency is only supported if the screen brightness is more than 75% (apparently this helps save battery power).
Unlike the third version, Pixel 4 received protection against water according to the IP68 standard, so you can not be afraid to drop it in water for a short time.
The line of "pixels" has always been distinguished by good cameras, and the Pixel 4 was no exception. The rear camera has acquired a main lens of 12 MP, as well as a new telephoto lens of 16 MP. Both lenses with optical and electronic image stabilization systems, as well as an improved night shooting system.
The 8 MP front camera received the Face Unlock option (face authenticator). Another interesting feature is Motion Sense. Now you can change the music tracks on your phone, turn off the call and do much more, literally waving your hand.
The Google Pixel 4 is based on the Snapdragon 855, it has 6 GB of RAM and 64 (or 128) GB of RAM. Alas, you can’t add memory to a smartphone using a microSD card, which is somewhat disappointing. 128 GB is a bit for the 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 drawback.
13. Huawei P30 Pro
- Android OS 9.0
- Screen 6.47 inch, with a resolution of 2340 × 1080
- Rear camera 40 MP / 20 MP / 8 MP
- The amount of flash memory - 256 GB, RAM - 8 GB
- There is a slot for a memory card
- NFC is
- 4200 mAh battery
Most premium phones feature beautiful OLED screens, and the Huawei P30 Pro is no exception. The number of pixels per inch - 398 - is not enough in comparison with competitors, but the clarity of the image on the screen does not suffer from this.
Thanks to the HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor and a large amount of RAM, the Huawei P30 Pro runs quickly and smoothly, as you would expect 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 the storage, in addition to reducing the launch time of the application.
After a great camera, the P30 Pro battery is its best feature. Even with active use (games, Wi-Fi turned on, watching videos), it will last for 8-9 hours without recharging.
The P30 Pro has three main cameras and a ToF sensor, which measures the distance to objects in the field of view. The main 40-megapixel camera is what you will use in most cases. And for shooting groups of people or landscapes, you can switch to an ultra-wide camera. If you need to zoom in on the 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 GB
- No memory card slot
- There is NFC
In terms of price / quality ratio, this is Apple's best smartphone of 2020. Moreover, most of the functions (like the exact camera mode) for just the iPhone 11 are the same as its "PRO" counterpart.
Apple Liquid Retina HDR's proprietary display hides the latest and most powerful chipset - the A13 Bionic.
The camera on the iPhone 11, unlike its "PRO" -collected, is double, not triple; the main lens is 12 MP and the novelty is an ultra-wide sensor with the same resolution. There is no telephoto lens like the Pro. Well, the screen, although bright and with excellent color reproduction, is still not OLED, like the iPhone 11 Pro. Although most ordinary users are unlikely to notice the difference.
High-quality assembly and design according to the latest fashion create a general aura of solidity and high cost, which seems to envelop the apparatus just removed from the box. You can’t tell at first glance whether the iPhone 11 is in front of you or its PRO version - they look almost identical, and the speed of action on both smartphones is high. In general, a good option, especially considering the ratio of the usefulness of the smartphone / the amount of money spent.
11. iPhone SE 2020
- IOS 13
- Screen size - 4.7 inches, resolution - 1334 × 750
- Main camera - 12 MP
- Memory - 64 GB
- No memory card slot
- NFC chip is
The balance of features / quality / performance of the iPhone SE 2020 is one of the best. Apple engineers took a powerful filling from the 11th series and placed it in the users' favorite case from the 7 or 8 series.
And if you add to this an attractive (which is unexpected for Apple) price, it is clear why critics around the world sing praises to the smartphone.
Moreover, his base is almost the same as that of the flagships. The chipset is absolutely the same as that of the already mentioned 13th place in the rating, namely 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 4.7-inch display, and a battery capacity of 1821 mAh. But in general, if you want an Apple gadget that is convenient to operate with one hand, equipped with all modern functions and at the same time affordable, 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 with Pro Max), with a resolution of 2436 × 1125 and 2688 × 1242, respectively
- The main camera is triple - 12 MP / 12/12 MP
- Memory - 64 GB, RAM - 3 GB
- No memory card slot
- There is NFC
The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are almost the same, except for the screen and battery size, as well as the price. Thus, we combined them together, and your choice will depend on how big your palms and budget are.
Today, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is Apple's largest and most powerful smartphone. And although its cost is comparable to the top-end smartphones from Samsung, which have a larger screen and longer battery life, most iOS users do not want to deal with Android.
The 6.5-inch Apple OLED screen on the iPhone 11 Pro Max is ideal for watching streaming video and games, even if its refresh rate is 60 Hz, while many other flagships use a refresh rate of 90 Hz and even 120 Hz. Yes, the cutout in the upper part is still here, but we will find that after a while you get used to it and stop noticing (according to rumors, the cutout for the front in iPhone 12 will be even smaller).
The triple camera is the same for the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. It delivers superb photo and video quality with a maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160. Optical stabilization will help level out hand shake during photography, and the main camera also has 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
- 64 GB flash memory, 3 GB RAM
- There is a slot for a memory card
- There is an NFC chip
- 3200 mAh battery
If you like smartphones with an unusual design, then the ZTE Blade 10 Prime is probably not the best option for you. There is nothing wrong with his appearance, but nothing special either. The red power button is a lone spot of color on a black brick. However, this boring look is bathed in good technical characteristics and the relatively low price of the device.
An FHD + screen provides incredibly bright and sharp images. The colors are a bit oversaturated, but this is different for most Android devices.
As for gaming capabilities, they are at an average level, since MediaTek Helio P60 with 3 GB of RAM will not pull such "heavyweights" as PUBG Mobile or Fortnite at high settings. However, in games like Dream League Soccer there will be no problems with frame rate.
Blade 10 Prime offers natural shooting results, although some users prefer a warmer and richer look offered, for example, by Pixel smartphones. However, if you are still interested in ZTE Blade 10 Prime, then the solution is to simply use Google Photos and press the "Auto" button, and in the end you will get the kind of photo you need.
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
- 128 GB flash memory, 6 GB RAM
- There is a slot for a memory card
- There is an NFC chip
- 3140 mAh battery
With its 6.1-inch FullHD + OLED display and an unusual aspect ratio of 21: 9, this smartphone offers an immersive cinematic experience.
But even if you are indifferent to watching videos and prefer to get a gaming experience instead, the Sony Xperia 5 will not disappoint you. It is equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 855 chipset with 6 GB of RAM and a 3140 mAh battery. So you can enjoy all modern mobile games at maximum settings all day long.
At the back is a triple camera, consisting of wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle cameras and a telephoto lens, and the quality of photo and video shooting puts the Xperia 5 among the best camera phones of 2020.
7. OnePlus 7T Pro
- Android OS 10
- 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
- There is an NFC chip
- 4085 mAh battery
OnePlus 7T Pro introduces a small update to the powerful OnePlus 7 Pro. The new device comes with an improved Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, which has a 15% performance increase over its predecessor.
The battery has a large capacity of 4085 mAh compared to 4000 mAh in 7 Pro. Another nice innovation was stereo speakers, with clear, high-quality and loud sound.
The front camera is not retractable, like the OnePlus 7 Pro, it is in a circular neckline on the screen. On the one hand, with the usual Proshka, the front camera looks more interesting, on the other hand, the selfie quality of both models is identical, so the choice between 7 Pro and 7T Pro is exclusively a matter of visual preferences.
The main camera 7T Pro has a night mode, optical stabilization, 3x optical zoom, and can also conduct video shooting in slow-mo and with a resolution of 4K at 60fps.
6. Oppo Find X2 Pro
- Android OS 10
- Screen size - 6.7 inches, resolution - 3168 × 1440
- Triple main camera 48 MP / 48 MP / 13 MP
- Flash memory - 512 GB, RAM - 12 GB
- No memory card slot
- NFC chip is
- Battery capacity - 4260 mAh
Find X2 Pro will not force you to choose between a high refresh rate of 120 Hz or high resolution, like the more expensive Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. You can enable this and that if you want to fully enjoy the capabilities of your display.
Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 chipset, 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.0 storage are responsible for the top performance of this device.
In addition to the standard, wide-angle and variable zoom ranges of the main camera, Find X2 Pro also uses a macro mode that can be used to shoot up to 3 cm from the subject, while maintaining an excellent amount of detail. Oppo Find X2 Pro takes 3rd place in the 2020 DXOMARK camera ranking.
5. Samsung Galaxy S10 +
- Android OS 9.0
- 6.4 inches screen with a resolution of 3040 x 1440
- Main camera 16 MP / 12/12 MP
- The volume of internal storage is 128 GB, RAM - 8/12 GB
- There is a slot for a memory card
- NFC is
- Battery capacity 4100 mAh
This large and beautiful smartphone comes with a powerful Snapdragon 855 chip, and a fingerprint scanner built into the display.
The camera system of the S10 and the “plus version” are identical, it combines the main 12-megapixel camera, a telephoto lens with 2x zoom and a super wide-angle camera. However, keep in mind that the PRO mode uses only the main camera, and you cannot switch to wide-angle or telephoto lenses.
A curved display extends from edge to edge on the front panel, interrupted only by an oval cut for a 10-megapixel 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 a 3.5 mm jack.
Fast and wireless charging allows you to charge the Galaxy S10 + battery from 0 to 100% in 8 hours. But if you liked everything except the price in this smartphone, pay attention to the 4 rating number. Almost the same, with only minor 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
- The volume of internal storage is 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 2020 smartphones. But do not think that small size means low performance and low autonomy.
Its 5.8-inch AMOLED screen has a large number of settings, but even with the default settings, it has fantastic color reproduction and a large margin of brightness.
The 3100 mAh battery will last all day, thanks to its small screen size. And with the Wireless PowerShare function, you can even charge other Qi devices. Do not worry, this will not drain the Galaxy S10e to the limit: this feature is disabled when the phone has 30% battery remaining.
The capabilities of the Exynos 9820 processor are more than enough for launching any games at maximum settings, as well as for working with the most demanding mobile applications.
Given that the Galaxy S9 had one rear lens, the S10e is a major upgrade, with a dual main camera module. The first is a 12 MP lens with f / 1.5-2.4 double aperture, and the second is an ultra wide 16 MP lens that has a 123-degree field of view. You don’t have to worry about the quality of images even in the dark, as well as the quality of selfies taken with the front 10 MP camera.
Another nice bonus for Galaxy S10e owners is the presence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
- Android OS 9.0
- Screen size - 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
- 4300 mAh battery
Samsung is the largest manufacturer of AMOLED screens. Not surprisingly, the Note 10 Plus is equipped with one of them. Its display is bright and effective, but not too saturated. And even the front camera does not distract from viewing the content, because Samsung has moved its cutout in the center from the top, and not in the corner.
The outward beauty of the Galaxy Note 10 kicks off the debate about whether you are ready to trade fragility for beauty. Its elegant, iridescent glass case can easily break when dropped. You will need to decide whether you want to use the case and save the smartphone from damage, or leave it “naked” and understand how beautiful it is.
With all its external advantages, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus also has an impressive "stuffing." It runs on the Snapdragon 855 platform, paired with 12 GB of RAM and expandable storage of 256 GB. A quick charge of 25 watts provides 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. However, the Galaxy S10 Plus works more aggressively with the shadows and blacks of each frame, and the Note 10 Plus copes better with higher contrast shots.
The “highlight” of this model is the stylus, with which you can even draw on people and things in virtual space. And also perform gestures, such as scrolling 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
- The main camera with four modules - 108 MP / 48 MP / 12 MP
- 128 GB flash, 12 GB RAM
- There is a slot for a memory card
- There is NFC
- 5000 mAh battery capacity
Samsung spared no money on the Galaxy S20 Ultra, which has an impressive range of premium features - from a huge 6.9-inch display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz to the ability to work in 5G networks and a massive 5000 mAh 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 zoom.
The end result is a camera phone that can compete on an equal footing with the iPhone 11 Pro.
1. Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20 Plus
- Android OS 10
- 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 3200 × 1440
- Rear camera 64 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP
- The volume of internal storage is 128 GB, RAM - 8 GB
- There is a slot for a memory card
- There is NFC
- 4000 mAh battery capacity
The ranking of smartphones in 2020 is immediately led by two models that turned out to be so similar that they had to be put on the same level. The main distinguishing feature of both smartphones is their price / performance ratio.
By such parameters as the screen size, memory, microSD slot and support for 5G networks, Galaxy sets its main competitor, Apple, in two ways.
And the Infinity-O AMOLED screen on both phones (6.2 inches on the S20 and 6.7 inches on the S20 Plus) is simply luxurious. Plus, the new screen has a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, which is very noticeable in Full HD mode.
Favorably distinguishes the S20 and S20 Plus 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 64 MP telephoto lens with triple zoom (a step forward compared to the usual triple zoom). A 12MP wide-angle lens is also good. Another bonus - you can shoot video with a resolution of 8k.
