The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

Beauty is a subjective concept, therefore this material seems to be more controversial. I will tell you about those devices that I like outwardly, and I urge you to offer your options in the comments. Smartphones are listed in no particular order as it is difficult to rank them.

Meizu 16th

Specifications:

  • Processor: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845, Octa-core (4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver), Adreno 630 graphics
  • Operating system: Android 8.0, Flyme UI shell
  • Memory: 4/6/8 GB / 64/128 GB, no memory card slot
  • Screen: 6.0 inches, Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18: 9 ratio, 402 ppi density
  • Battery: Li-Ion 3010 mAh fast charging mCharge 4.0 (24W)
  • Main camera: 12 MP, f / 1.8, 1 / 2.3 ″, 1.55µm, 4-axis optical stabilization, dual pixel P DAF & laser autofocus + 20 MP, f / 2.6, 1 / 2.6 ″, 1.0μm, autofocus, video recording 2160p @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30fps (gyro-electronic stabilization)
  • Front camera: 20 MP, f / 2.0, video recording 1080p @ 30fps
  • Sim card: 2 Nano-SIM
  • Network and data transmission: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS, QZSS, USB Type-C 1.0
  • Sensors: fingerprint scanner (onscreen), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
  • Other: no NFC, no radio, 3.5 mm jack
  • Color: black and white
  • Materials: glass
  • Dimensions: 150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3 mm, weight 152 g

In terms of technical characteristics and prices, I have solid questions and exclamations for Meizu, but outwardly smartphones from Meizu are wonderful as they are. They are laconic and incredibly elegant.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

The smartphone has an excellent AMOLED screen, under which a fingerprint scanner is hidden. Absolute symmetry, no unnecessary elements or decorations. The ergonomics are just as good as the tactile experience of the smartphone.

In my opinion, Meizu 16th deserves to be exhibited as a work of art at exhibitions dedicated to industrial design.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

The antagonist of Meizu 16th can be Pocophone F1 from Xiaomi. Despite the powerful chipset and affordable price, it is very difficult to call this smartphone beautiful. Just look at these screen curvatures:

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

Also, looking at the notch in the Pocophone F1, I want to sigh sadly. The Pocophone F1 is a very rational smartphone for those who care about what's inside.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

Smartphone Review Meizu 16th Pocophone F1 smartphone review

Honor View 20

Specifications:

  • Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm), Octa-core (2 × 2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2 × 1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55), Mali-G76 MP10 graphics
  • Operating system: Android 9.0 (Pie), Magic UI 2 shell
  • Memory: 6/8 GB / 128/256 GB, no memory card slot
  • Screen: 6.4 inches, IPS LCD, 1080 x 2310 pixels, pixel density 398 ppi, brightness 480 nits
  • Battery: Li-Po 4000 mAh, 55% quick charge function in 30 minutes
  • Main camera: 48 MP, f / 1.8, 1/2 ″, 0.8µm, P DAF + TOF 3D, video recording 2160p @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 960fps, gyro-EIS video stabilization
  • Front camera: 25 MP, f / 2.0, video recording 1080p @ 30fps
  • Sim card: 2 Nano-SIM
  • Network and data transmission: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE, dual band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NFC, IrDa, USB 3.1 Type-C 1.0, USB On-The-Go function
  • Sensors: Fingerprint Reader (Rear), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
  • Other: there is a 3.5 mm jack, there is NFC and IrDa, no radio, no water protection, no card slot
  • Materials: glass and aluminum frame
  • Dimensions: 156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, weight 180 g

If we talk about iridescent bodies, the View 20 clearly outperforms the rest of the models. Huawei – Honor managed to create a non-trivial version of the order of a boring trend – both in the pictures and in the live device looks very interesting.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

It is also surprising that somehow we are not used to innovations from Chinese companies. Here's a quality copy – please. And with their own ideas there was always a gag. Actually, Huawei is, in my opinion, the first Chinese company that does not comply with this rule.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

I would like to call the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 the antagonist of View 20, which I own. Samsung has made a great powerful flagship packed with technology to the brim. But frankly, in my opinion, this is the scariest phone of the entire Galaxy line. Only the Galaxy Note 5 with a dotted body was worse than it. Looking at the Galaxy S9 / S9 + and the Galaxy Note 9 in general, you can see why Samsung hasn't had a great deal of sales lately. The Galaxy Note 9 is scary both from the front and from the back. I am especially annoyed by the sight of its photomodule. Well, copy from iPhone one more time. Reconsider a little, and go!

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

Phone stuff is important, but design is the first selling factor. People are ready to buy a beautiful device, even if it has trouble with functionality.

Smartphone Review Honor View 20

BlackBerry Key2

Specifications:

  • Processor: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660, Octa-core (4 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 260), Adreno 512 graphics
  • Operating system: Android 8.1 (Oreo)
  • Memory: 6 GB / 64/128 GB, combo microSD slot up to 256 GB
  • Screen: 4.5 inches, IPS LCD, 1080 x 1620 pixels, 3: 2 ratio, 434 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Battery: Li-Ion 3500 mAh, Quick Charge 3.0
  • Main camera: 12 MP (f / 1.8, 1 / 2.3 ″, 1.28µm, dual-pixel P DAF) + 12 MP (f / 2.6, 1.0µm, P DAF) , phase detection autofocus, dual dual-tone LED flash, video recording 2160p @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30fps
  • Front camera: 8 MP (f / 2.0, 1.12μm), 1080p
  • Sim card: 2 Nano-SIM
  • Network and data transmission: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0 , A2DP, LE, EDR, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS2, NFC, USB 3.0 Type-C 1.0
  • Sensors: Fingerprint scanner (front), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
  • Other: 3.5 mm jack, FM radio
  • Color: black, silver
  • Materials: glass, 7000 series aluminum, plastic back
  • Dimensions: 151.4 x 71.8 x 8.5mm, 168g

TCL's purchase of the brand BlackBerry clearly benefited. BlackBerry Key2 is the first do-it-yourself development from TCL. The device delights me both visually and tactilely. By the way, I decided to leave it and continue to use it on a regular basis. The keyboard is just space. I finally got used to it completely: I type blindly, both in Russian and in English, the built-in dictionary also figured out my vocabulary, so the prompts are clear. I want to devote a separate text to my favorite phones, but about BlackBerry I will say this. When I need to reply to a letter, edit the text, actively correspond in instant messengers, I put off Note 9 and take BlackBerry Key2. In general, a very clear division is obtained – if on business, then BlackBerry, but if you watch a movie, play, take a photo or video, then Note 9.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

Outwardly, the device is beautiful, but very rational. The back is made of textured plastic resembling rubber. The camera module is nicely framed. The front of the phone is also very remarkable. The keyboard is pleasant to look at and to the touch.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

Antagonist BlackBerry Key2 I would call Keyone. This smartphone was made according to sketches developed in the original BlackBerry Ltd. Keyone looks like Key2's unsightly little brother. It's kind of similar to Key2, but worse. Look at the sensors at the top of the bezel, or the hefty round main camera, or the silver logo BlackBerry on the back.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

Smartphone Review Blackberry Key2

OnePlus 6T

Specifications:

  • Processor: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10nm), Octa-core (4 × 2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver), Adreno 630 graphics
  • Operating system: Android 9.0 (Pie), shell Oxygen OS 9.0.5
  • Memory: 6/8 GB / 128/256 GB
  • Screen: 6.41 inches, Optic AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5: 9 aspect ratio, 402 ppi dot density, DCI-P3 color gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Battery: Li-Po 3700 mAh, fast charging
  • Main camera: 16 MP, f / 1.7, 25mm (wide), 1 / 2.6 “, 1.22μm, OIS, P DAF + 20 MP (16 MP effective), f / 1.7, 25mm (wide) , 1 / 2.8 ″, 1.0μm, P DAF, video recording 2160p @ 30 / 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60 / 240fps, 720p @ 480fps (gyro-EIS video stabilization)
  • Front camera: 16 MP, f / 2.0, 25mm (wide-angle), 1 / 3.1 ″, 1.0μm, video recording 1080p @ 30fps (gyro-EIS video stabilization)
  • Sim card: 2 Nano-SIM
  • Network and data transmission: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, A-GPS , GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NFC, USB Type-C with USB On-The-Go function
  • Sensors: fingerprint scanner (under the display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
  • Other: no radio, no water protection, no memory card slot
  • Color: mirror black, purple, matte black
  • Materials: glass and aluminum frame
  • Dimensions: 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm, weight 185 g

If we talk about OnePlus in general, then starting with model 6, in my opinion, these devices have become overrated. They have powerful specs and overall good design, but they lack truly flagship features. At the same time, the price tag on OnePlus is such that it is easier to add and buy a full-fledged flagship. Of course, we are talking about Russia. The smartphone is sold cheaper abroad.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

In terms of design, the latest 6T model is very good. In my opinion, even those who do not like the cutout in smartphones must admit that here it looks organic and elegant.

Some might say that the cutout on the OnePlus 6T is a tracing paper with Vivo, but Vivo does not have such a great back cover. Both the white version and the black version are good. And, of course, the McLaren Edition.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

The antagonist of the OnePlus 6T is the Google Pixel 3XL. In my opinion, this is one of the scariest devices that are currently available on the market. He has a huge neckline, an absolutely unnecessary chin. And a frankly ridiculous back cover.

The most beautiful smartphones available on the market

First look at Google's flagship Pixel 3XL

Conclusion

I understand that this collection is extremely subjective, so I urge you to talk about your ideas about beauty in the comments.

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