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- 1 Expected new smartphones in 2020 and established trends in the development of mobile technology
- 2 New smartphones in 2020 from Chinese manufacturers
- 3 Budget smartphones in 2020 and the middle price segment
Expected new smartphones in 2020 and established trends in the development of mobile technology
Surprising a customer who is becoming more and more picky is more and more difficult every year. Companies specializing in the production of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets account for present new flagships with advanced features in order to maintain market share or win users. Throughout 2020, new smartphone trends have emerged that represent natural evolution of technology, becoming not just a means of communication, but acquiring the characteristics of a real helper on everyday.
Among the innovations that have become "good form" in the manufacture of smartphones are:
- the presence of a dual camera;
- fingerprint scanner;
- bezel-less display;
- new user identification systems such as a retina scanner or face recognition.
Another trend that has emerged in the mobile gadgets market is the growth in the number of Chinese brands producing A-segment products. These are smartphones that can be put on a par with the flagships of famous brands.
Speaking of new mobile phones in 2020, one cannot help but review the latest models presented by leading manufacturers and analyze the rumors about upcoming flagships.
Review of smartphones in 2020 from Apple
No list of smartphones is complete without mentioning products from the world famous brand from Cupertino. After the not very successful anniversary IPhone X and IPhone 8, which generally broke sales records for the worse, the companies it takes an effort to regain the trust of fans and prove that it is not in vain that it is in the TOP manufacturers smartphones.
The first flagship in line, which is preparing to introduce the brand, based on the information leaks, is the IPhone X Plus. Although it is impossible to assert the exact name, one thing is for sure - the company will significantly expand the range of its devices. This is the official information provided by the brand itself. In total, two new smartphones are planned for 2020, the main difference of which will be the increased diagonal:
- 6.1 inches with an inexpensive LCD screen, which will be the brand's answer to the dominance of Chinese bezel-less devices;
- 6.5 inches with OLED-matrix, keeping the best traditions of the company.
It is known for sure that the “ten” set a good tone in the form of an almost complete absence of frames and the branded cutout on the upper part of the front panel will remain unchanged.
The cutout will house a front camera, the resolution of which is still unknown, and face recognition sensors. At a recent press conference, company representatives said they would try to teach AI used in smartphones to recognize facial veins for greater accuracy.
Also, rumors have been circulating for several years that the company will begin to equip its devices with a slot for placing a second SIM-card. Since a trial mass launch of 5G networks is planned in the UAE in 2020, there is a non-zero chance that the new product from Apple will be able to receive support for this communication format. Another rumor-level information is the possibility of a separate network support module in the devices, which will allow you to get two active SIM-cards.
Apple iPhone X 256GB Smartphone
New smartphones 2020 from Samsung
The company has already presented its main novelty to the public. We are talking about the Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9 + model. It went on sale in February and became not just a rebranding of the existing G8, but a qualitatively new device that received:
- dual rear camera, which uses an updated sensor;
- increasing the speed of mobile data transmission;
- fingerprint scanner in the "right" place;
- Super SlowMo mode, which allows you to shoot video at a frequency of 960 frames per second;
- improved screen;
- new processor for the Russian market (Exynos 9810).
But in any barrel of honey there is a fly in the ointment. In particular, such a disadvantage of the novelty is the overestimated cost, which is 55,000 and 60,000 rubles. for the junior and senior model, respectively.
According to the results of the period that has passed since the release of the model, it demonstrates a decrease in consumer demand, compared to the previous flagships. The million sold mark was only crossed after almost 2 months of sales. For Samsung Galaxy S8, this period was only two weeks.
Among the upcoming new phones in 2020 from Samsung, we can mention the model, which goes under the code index X. This is a smartphone with a foldable screen. Even engineering diagrams of this model appeared on the network, but not so long ago, representatives of the company announced that, most likely, the release of such a revolutionary product would not be possible until 2020.
Samsung Galaxy S9 + 64GB Smartphone
New products from Sony as an example of Japanese quality at an affordable price
A review of new smartphone products in 2020 would be incomplete without mentioning the company, which over the past several years could not reach the top lines of the user rating, despite the fairly extensive line smartphones. It's about the Sony brand.
The only novelty presented by the manufacturer in 2020 is the ZX2 line, which is presented in two variants of smartphones: compact and regular. The first one is distinguished by a reduced screen diagonal, which is 5 inches. Of the distinctive features of this device, it can be noted:
- departure from strict forms and the appearance of rounded edges;
- the presence of a powerful processor;
- one main camera (the company is not in a hurry for fashion);
- correctly positioned and user-friendly scanner fingerprint.
Like all upcoming flagships from premium brands, the Sony product is overpriced by the start of sales, which will allow the buyer to choose between other top smartphones from others manufacturers. Because, if you express the subjective impression of the new product, then outwardly it does not cause enthusiasm and the desire to certainly buy a phone.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Smartphone
New smartphones 2020 from LG
The Korean brand is trying to regain its former positions, which have been significantly shaken in recent years. The main novelty of the year is the flagship device continuing the G series, called the LG G7 ThinQ. The company's novelty received the following innovations:
- unibrow or cutout at the top of the screen;
- increased screen diagonal (6.1 inches);
- brand new processor from Qualcomm Snapdragon 845;
- main dual camera supporting computer vision;
- high-quality audio system, the "heart" of which is the QuadDAC DAC.
The recommended cost of the device is stated at 59,990 rubles.
LG G7 ThinQ 64GB Smartphone
The sales situation of the company seems to be very bad. This is confirmed by a free bonus in the form of a TV with a 43-inch screen when pre-ordering, which costs in the range of 27,000-28,000 rubles. This is an unprecedented step.
The manufacturer does not bypass the budget segment. New to this market is the Aristo 2, which it would be better not to make, because filling the gaps with something is worse than not releasing anything at all.
This device boasts a 5-inch display, an average processor (Snapdragon 425), 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of internal storage. The only plus can be considered the presence of a 13 megapixel main camera, which is equipped with fast auto focus.
LG Aristo 2
Google Pixel 3
The only device expected from Google is the Pixel 3a smartphone. The previous version, which had the best camera at the time of release, turned out to be imperfect in details: many users complained about the appearance of dead pixels on the screen.
There is no reliable information about the new product, except that the planned release date is set for the fall. From the leaked rumors and user expectations, the following features can be distinguished:
- bezel-less display;
- dual module of the main camera;
- face recognition;
- support for wireless charging;
- the presence of the latest operating system out of the box;
- maybe an onscreen scanner.
Google Pixel 3a
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New smartphones in 2020 from Chinese manufacturers
Unlike big brands, Chinese companies are trying to release many new smartphones of various price ranges to increase market expansion. Of the most common brands on the Russian market, we can mention Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu. The review of new phones in 2020 with prices can also be supplemented with another expected product - OnePlus 6.
New smartphones 2020 from Xiaomi
The official website of the company lists 5 new smartphones that should appear this year:
- Mi The most anticipated flagship, about the appearance and characteristics of which there were many rumors. According to official data, the device will receive a modern Snapdragon 845 processor, an eight-core processor, a dual main camera, an 18: 9 display ratio and a complete lack of bezels. The issue of face recognition and support for wireless charging remains open. The cost of the device is about 30,000 rubles.
- Mi Mix According to information from official sources, the continuation of the popular line of phablets will receive even thinner bezels, with a display covering 97% of the screen surface. The diagonal remains the same - 6 inches. The main camera will have two modules. An important novelty may be the presence of an on-screen scanner.
- Mi Max Another continuation of devices with a larger screen diagonal (6.99 inches). According to rumors, this parameter will remain, but there will be no increase in size, which may indicate a decrease in the thickness of the frames. Users will find a dual camera, 5500 mAh battery.
- Redmi note A budget segment phone with a dual camera, a Snapdragon 630/636 processor, ¾ GB of RAM, and a 4000 mAh battery. The size of the built-in storage will also vary - 32 or 64 GB. The device is already on sale at a price of 15,000 rubles.
- Redmi "Dark" horse, the exact characteristics of which are still unknown. It is expected that the smartphone will receive a mid-range chipset - Snapdragon 630, two variants of ROM volume - 16 and 32 GB, RAM volume - 3 GB. The appearance of a dual camera is real. The preliminary cost is unknown.
New smartphones 2020 from Meizu
Another Chinese company that has recently managed to turn from an unknown brand into a popular brand that has its own followers.
The most anticipated novelty of 2020 from this manufacturer, timed to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the company, is the Meizu 15 smartphone. In total, the series will feature one device: Pro. The main characteristics are given in the form of a table.
Smartphone Meizu 15 4 / 64GB
| Characteristics | Meizu 15 | Meizu 15 Lite | Meizu 15 Plus |
| OS | Android 7.1 Flyme 7 | ||
| Diagonal, inches | 5,46 | 5,46 | 5,95 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 660 | Snapdragon 626 | Exynos 8895 |
| RAM, GB | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| ROM, GB | 64/128 | 64 | 64/128 |
| Battery capacity, mAh | 3000 | 3000 | 3500 |
| Camera resolution, front / main, MP | 20/12+20 | 20/12 | 20/12+20 |
| Dimensions and weight | 143 x 72 x 7.25 / 152g | 143.62 x 72.38 x 7.45 / 145 g | 153.8 x 78.25 x 7.25 / 177g |
One of the distinctive features of the new products is the lack of an NFC module, which may become a disadvantage for some users. Older models are equipped with stereo speakers located on the front surface.
New smartphones 2020 from Huawei
The Chinese brand, which has become the most popular of all Chinese companies in the Russian Federation, also does not stand aside from new products and presentation. On April 19, the flagship from the Honor sub-brand under the digital index 10 was presented in China. The technical characteristics of the phone are as follows:
- screen diagonal - 5.84 inches;
- aspect ratio – 16,67:9;
- dual main camera 24 and 16 Mp;
- front module 24 megapixels;
- the presence of a face recognition function;
- CPU Kirin 970;
- RAM size - 4 GB, ROM - 64/128 GB;
- Battery capacity - 3400 mAh.
The cost of new items on the Russian market will be 27,000 rubles - for a model with 64 GB and 30,000 rubles. - for a capacity of 128 GB.
Honor View 10 128G Smartphone
OnePlus 6 - expected by many novelty
On May 16, a new "flagship killer" was officially presented - the OnePlus 6 device, which in reality no longer pleases users with its democratic price. On the territory of the Russian Federation in the official store, the cost of the device is 40,990 rubles.
The manufacturer could not present anything qualitatively new, so ardent fans of the brand will most likely become the purchasers of this gadget. The only thing that can be considered a plus is support for the newest version of Android 9.0 P.
Specifications of the new smartphone from an independent brand:
- the matrix Optic AMOLED with a screen diagonal of 6.28 inches;
- chipset Snapdragon 845;
- RAM - 6/8 GB;
- ROM - 64/128/256 GB with no support for memory cards;
- based camera - double with a resolution of 16 and 20 megapixels, the front one has a 16 megapixel module;
- face recognition and a fingerprint scanner;
- battery at 3300 mAh with support for fast charging;
- dimensions - 155.7 × 75.4 × 7.75 with a weight of 177 g.
The start of sales is scheduled for May 22, so those wishing to become the first owners of new products can have time to place a pre-order.
OnePlus 6 Smartphone
Budget smartphones in 2020 and the middle price segment
New smartphones in 2020 up to 10,000 rubles
| Name | Characteristics | price, rub. |
 |
| 8 500 |
 |
| 7 990 |
 |
| 8 990 |
 |
| 9 900 |
New smartphones in 2020 up to 15,000 rubles
| Name | Characteristics | price, rub. |
 |
| 12 500 |
 |
| 14 000 |
 |
| 14 990 |
 |
| 15 280 |
New smartphones in 2020 up to 20,000 rubles
| Name | Characteristics | price, rub. |
 |
| 12 990 |
 |
| 17 990 |
 |
| 16 450 |
 |
| 15 990 |
New smartphones in 2020 up to 25,000 rubles
| Name | Characteristics | price, rub. |
 |
| 22 000 |
 |
| 23 990 |
 |
| 24 250 |
 |
| 25 300 |
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