The Best Smartphones 2020 Has to Offer

Whether we like to admit or not, smartphones have become as important as oxygen to every one of us. From taking the perfect selfie and shopping online to reading books and checking our bank accounts, we use our smartphones to do everything. In fact, we are not that far from a time when we can lock our houses and turning the lights on and off with our smartphone. Where we are becoming more dependent on our smartphones for our daily tasks, it is important to ensure that we have got the best phones with the right features and apps. 

Looking for the coolest smartphones the new year has to offer? Well, you don’t have to scour the internet for reviews; we have got you covered. Here is a guide to check out the some of the highly-rated smartphones of 2020 with the best features¹.

Google Pixel 3a

In the world of overly priced smartphones, Google has brought a smartphone with all the right features at a super retail low price². Google Pixel 3a, which was announced in May, has gained enough popularity and is sure to keep up with its sale in 2020 as well.
It has a Snapdragon 670 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, and also a headphone jack.

Pixel 3a is a less costly version of the previous year’s flagship Google Pixel 3, with a slightly slower processor. Nonetheless, it has most of the features of Pixel 3.  Where Pixel 3 is available for $600-700, Pixel 3a costs only $399. The camera quality is almost the same as that of Pixel 3 and has outstanding results at such a low price. Pixel 3a also features the see-in- the dark night sight mode. 12.2 MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera with Google lens and a solid screen resolution capture beautiful and detailed shots. With Google Pixel 3a, you get the fast and pure Android 9.0 Pie and solid mid-range hardware as well.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Samsung note series is not quite as unique as it used to be. The noticeable difference between Note and the S-series is the presence of stylus. But this does not mean that the latest model in the Note family is not worth buying. Galaxy Note 10 has all the great features you want in a smartphone. The camera has an awesome picture quality, and the processor is pretty fast with a big battery. It has everything except an audio jack.

Note 10 features a stunning 6.3 inch Super AMOLED screen. It also has a powerful internal hardware suite and an advanced S Pen digital stylus. Despite lacking a few features of the Galaxy Note 10 Plus, this model is undeniably one of the best considering the reasonable price point and great features. The design is more compact than Note 10 plus.

The 10-hour battery life and air gestures are some of the  Note 10’s most unique features. One thing that gives Note 10 plus an upper hand on Note 10 is the presence of the 5G variant.  Other than that, Note 10 is nothing short of great specs and features. The price has also significantly come down to $670, as it started at $860 in the beginning.

Apple iPhone 11

The iPhone 11 makes a great case as a cheaper alternative to most of the smartphones of the iPhone family. Also, it is much better than last year’s iPhone X. The dual-lens camera is significantly better, offering versatility and a stunning Night Mode to boot.

Although the camera and other features are a little less impressive than those of iPhone 11 Pro, it offers the best bang for your buck and is easy to use for most users.

The display has an impressive 6.1inch HDR Liquid Retina. The latest and greatest Bionic chipset of Apple provides 3GB of RAM, 3110 mAh battery, and 64 GB of massive storage. As Apple keeps updating the system, there are, for sure more features coming to the iPhone 11.

Not only does the iPhone 11 have better features, but it also looks stunning and is available in bright and pastel colors.  Though the iPhone 11 Pro is highly superior, it costs over $300 more than iPhone 11. With a price of $730, iPhone 11 manages to make a brilliant balance between price and quality features.

Sony Experia 1

Sony Experia 1 is, without a doubt, the best phone for watching movies. The display of 6.5 inches is huge and unique. Sony Experia 1 features immersive audio and a powerful processor. Sony Experia 1 comes with great features and specs, including the dust and waterproof design for just $700.

However, there are a few issues. Although its massive display is its most attractive features, this makes it wider than the average smartphone and unable to fit in a normal-sized pocket. Nowadays, this problem comes with other big-sized smartphones, too, especially models in the Samsung Note series. However, the handset’s total length, with the above-average weight, makes its design bulkier.

The phone also has a rather underwhelming battery, as the screen appears a bit dim unless you crank up the brightness to the near maximum. Sure, all you have got to do is turn up the brightness, and the viewing experience is awesome, but do not expect the battery to run up for days on end.

If these issues do not bother you much and all you need is a phone for watching movies, then Sony Experia 1 should be your pick. Other than the huge display and powerful sound system by  Dolby, there are things to love about this phone. There is 128GB storage as standard, and the new Snapdragon chip has a fast speed.

OnePlus 7T Pro

The OnePlus 7T Pro is considered a beast among smartphones, offering top-notch specs at the lowest price. Its huge 6.67-inch FLUID AMOLED screen is making it big in the market⁴. The screen surface is smooth and elegant, holes containing the selfie camera. The sleek look of OnePlus 7TPro makes it among the most good looking and well-specced phones.

One of the most striking features is the impressive 90hz refresh rate, which makes it possible to refresh the screen every 90 seconds. So the users can get an incredibly smooth experience while scrolling through feeds or when playing high-intensity games.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip with a 12GB RAM gives a fast processor. There is no lag or drag when flicking through or closing your apps.

Other flagship phones might give a better camera quality than OnePlus 7T Pro, but it is still improving, and the triple-lens rear camera no doubt is the best of the mobile camera OnePlus has got yet.

Google Pixel 4

The Google Pixel flagship phones keep getting better³. Every year, there is something new coming from Google, which is making its way to the best smartphones. The leading feature of Pixel 4 is its camera. The addition of the second lens in the camera results in better shots.

The specs and features received a modest upgrade from the last year. There is a Recorded app that can transcribe spoken words (from lectures or interviews) into real-time digital text.

The design and aesthetics do not quite match up to the level of Samsung Galaxy S10 or iPhone 11 Pro. It has a top chunky bezel on the front and a blocky camera lens array at the back, giving a typical look. But it is not an ugly or a chunky phone that does not look aesthetic. White or coral colors have a matte finish giving a nice appearance. The sides are textured, giving a comfortable feel in hand.

The 5.7inch OLED display is perfect, and there are no complaints regarding the colors, contrast, sharpness, or brightness. Google Pixel 4 also has a  90Hz refresh rate, making the scrolling and gaming super smooth while saving up the battery life.

The camera of Google Pixel 4 is impressive in almost every way. The shots provide rich color and great detail. The Night sight mode does wonders with limited light. With the Pixel 4, you can even take clear pictures of a starry sky if you can hold your phone perfectly still for four minutes while pointing it at the sky.

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Other cool features are Face Unlock and Motion Sense. With Motion Sense, you can do different tasks like pause and skip music playback, dismiss alarms, and much more, all with the wave of a hand.

Pixel 4 offers the benefit of wireless charging and is fully waterproofed, making it one of the best smartphones to get in 2020. Although the battery life is not as great as Pixel 4XL with so many great features, this is not much of a problem.

Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei P30 Pro is the best smartphone from China we have so far.  It is perfect for those who are enthusiast photographers but want a smartphone with an android ecosystem. The quad-camera system has come a long way, providing 5x optical and 10x hybrid zoom to take remarkable shots. Night Mode photography is just as spectacular as it can get.

It is also equipped with all the important Google applications as Huawei P30 Pro was launched before the US ruling regarding the Huawei models.

Huawei P30 Pro built with a lightning-fast Kirin 980 chipset, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A large 6.47inch screen and a 1080 X 2430 pixel resolution together give a top-quality display. Its long-lasting battery of 4200 mAh helps to deliver a fully rounded flagship experience.

Some features of this phone cannot compete with other high-ranking products such as higher screen resolution of Mate 20 Pro or better UI of Samsung Galaxy S10. Nevertheless, high-quality hardware, an excellent camera system, and other high-end features like reverse wireless charging and the in-screen fingerprint scanner make the Huawei P30 Pro one of the best smartphones of 2020.

Conclusion

Technology keeps advancing forward, and so should we. To help you out, these were our picks for top-rated smartphones you can get in 2020. From phones that come with great features at a good price, to those with high value; we have covered everything for you.  

¹https://www.t3.com/features/best-smartphone ²https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/10658461/best-smartphones-2020-iphone-samsung-huawei-oneplus-motorola-budget/ ³https://www.t3.com/reviews/google-pixel-4-review ⁴https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/01/05/best-android-smartphones/