Is Realme X2 Pro the next flagship killer? Almost.

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July 24, 2020

The name Chinese smartphone flagship killer 2020 deserves a model that, having the parameters of the best gadgets from Apple and Samsung, costs significantly less.

Therefore, the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20X and other gadgets, the price of which almost catches up or even exceeds the price of the latest iPhones, cannot be included in this category.

However, all the “killers” from China are more than impressive in their parameters, although they are in the $300-700 price category.

HUAWEI Mate Xs

• Display: 6.6 + 8 inches, 2480x892 + 2480x1148 + 2480x2200, AMOLED
• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8 GB / 512 GB
• Camera (main/front): 40+16+8 MP + TOF 3D
• Battery: 4500 mAh
• OS: Android 10
• Features: display: unfolded – 8 (2480x2200), folded – main screen 6.6 (2480x1148), additional screen 6.38 (2480x892); The main camera is used as a front camera when the smartphone is folded.

Price: from 199,990 rubles.

HUAWEI Mate Xs is positioned as an expensive and unusual device with a flexible screen that allows you to turn your smartphone into a tablet. The display of the gadget is not covered with hard glass, but with a flexible polymer film with an oleophobic coating. The advantage of this coating is that fingers glide well over the surface, but it also scratches easily. The screen has no cutouts, since all controls are located on one protruding side block.

As for the “filling” of the HUAWEI Mate Xs, its operation is based on the eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G processor - this is the most powerful HUAWEI platform for 2020. During operation, the phone copes with any tasks without any problems, including the most “heavy” games.

The gadget uses a 4500 mAh battery; it can hardly boast of high autonomy, since the large screen and powerful SoC take up a lot of energy. Therefore, the Mate Xs works without recharging as well as most top-end mobile devices - no more than one day.

Advantages:

• Bright, large display.
• Excellent performance.
• Large amount of RAM and internal memory.
• Supports fast charging.
• There is NFC.
• High quality cameras.

Flaws:

• Google services are missing.
• No wireless charging.
• The screen is susceptible to scratches.
• There is no dust or moisture protection.
• High price.

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Our iPhone is a style icon. The Chinese have sound.

Additional features include a user-favorite IR transmitter and even a system of two microphones.
But there’s no jack - just like the iPhone 7. And just like Apple, Xiaomi came to the rescue by releasing a corresponding headset (only an adapter included).

In addition to two (armature and dynamic) drivers, it promises noise reduction and Hi-Fi sound - but only for Mi6 and Mi5s, although as regular, “stupid” headphones (without a microphone) it will work with all smartphones.

This season, Xiaomi has picked up another mobile trend - stereo sound: one speaker is hidden in the bottom end, and the second... Well, there is no second, it works with an amplified conversational speaker. Because of this, if you listen closely, the sound is slightly distorted.

But this is still the most “musical” Xiaomi smartphone. Even without any audiophile stuff.

HUAWEI P40 Pro Plus

• Display : 6.58 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
• Processor : HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
• Memory (RAM /ROM ): 8 GB and 256/512 GB
• Camera (main/front): 50+40+8+ 8 MP +3D lens / 32 MP + TOF camera
• Battery: 4200 mAh
• OS: Android 10
• Features: front camera – 32 MP + depth sensor.

Price: from 86,000 rubles.

The Chinese flagship HUAWEI P40 Pro Plus with a large, bright display and high-quality cameras is one of the favorites of 2020.

The main camera of the gadget is equipped with five modules – 50 + 40 +8 + 8 megapixels + 3D lens. Shooting with your phone is a pleasure because the results exceed your expectations. The camera capabilities create high-quality, detailed, rich photographs - both day and night.

In addition, the camera phone can surprise with its performance: it is powered by an eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G processor, which launches applications instantly and supports demanding games with high graphics settings. In general, the HUAWEI P40 Pro Plus does not disappoint here either.

The autonomy of the smartphone is ensured by a 4200 mAh battery. The gadget will easily last a whole day without recharging, even with intensive work, and this is quite a good result for modern flagships.

Advantages:

• Large AMOLED display.
• Great cameras.
• Sufficient power for any task.
• Supports fast and wireless charging.
• Stylish appearance.
• There is protection from dust and moisture.
• There is NFC.

Flaws:

• Google services are missing.
• No stereo speakers.
• Slippery body.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

• Display: 6.67 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8/12 GB and 256/512 GB
• Camera (main/front): 108+20+12+8 MP / 20 MP
• Battery: 4500 mAh
• OS: Android 10
• Features: The 108MP camera features a large 1/1.33″ sensor from Samsung with an 8P lens setting and OIS.

Price: from 42,970 rubles.

The flagship Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro looks solid and stylish - even though there is nothing unique about it. The back and front panels are covered with tempered glass, and aluminum frames are built between them. The back of the case is matte and a little slippery.

The screen of the gadget is large, bright and rich. There is support for HDR+ and other settings that allow you to choose the image style to suit your tastes. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro also boasts a wonderful camera. Each module does its job perfectly, creating images with excellent detail, no noise and good color accuracy.

The device is equipped with a top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, and the amount of RAM ranges from 8 to 12 GB. With such a platform, the smartphone is doomed to impressive performance - both applications and the shell run smoothly and quickly without any lag.

Finally, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro uses a 4500 mAh battery. The battery provides good autonomy in everyday tasks. In real operating conditions, the device will last one and a half to two days with moderate load.

Advantages:

• High quality screen.
• Good stereo speakers.
• High quality cameras.
• Excellent performance.
• A large amount of memory.
• Fast charging available.
• There is NFC.

Flaws:

• Does not support microSD.
• No moisture protection.
• No headphone jack.

additional characteristics

Realme X2 Pro uses UFS 3.0 modules for internal storage and LPDDR4X for RAM, its firmware has been updated to Android 9 Pie and is equipped with ColorOS 6.1 shell (Google has a more modern Android 10). There is a 3.5 mm audio jack, two SIM slots, an LTE modem, Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2.4+5 GHz modules, as well as GPS and GLONASS receivers. The smartphone weighs 199 grams with dimensions of 161x76x9 mm.

Designer version of Realme X2 Pro

Naoto Fukasawa , will go on sale separately . This modification is distinguished by a frosted glass back panel, red and gray body colors, as well as the signature of the designer himself. The cost of such a smartphone and its memory capacity were not known at the time of publication of the material.

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OPPO Find X2

• Display: 6.7 inches, QHD+, AMOLED
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8/12 GB and 128/256 GB
• Camera (main/front): 48+12+13 MP / 32 MP
• Battery: 4200 mAh
• OS: Android 10
• Features: weight: 196 g (black, ceramic) / 187 g (marine, glass); screen refresh rate - up to 120 Hz; Corning Gorilla Glass 6.

Price: from 65,990 rubles.

The flagship OPPO Find X2 has a neat, simple design. It has an attractive, pleasant display with curved edges that fits perfectly into the hand. But the smartphone is quite weighty - its weight is 192 grams. The rear glass surface and side metal frames do not slip in the hand and are not covered with fingerprints, which is a big plus.

The rear camera of the device is equipped with three modules – 48, 12 and 13 megapixels. The quality of the photos depends on the conditions in which they are taken, but in general they cope well with any challenge.

The gadget will also please its owner with good performance. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 single-chip system. This is Qualcomm's most powerful platform, and it handles any task and heavy games, including PUBG and Modern Combat 3, without slowdown.

The battery life of OPPO Find X2 is 4200 mAh. The battery reserve is enough for a day of normal load. The device behaves in the same way as many top smartphones - daily overnight charging cannot be avoided.

Advantages:

• High quality screen.
• Lightning fast charging.
• High quality stereo speakers.
• Powerful processor.
• Large amount of memory.
• Attractive design.
• Availability of NFC.

Flaws:

• No wireless charging.
• Average autonomy.
• No protection against dust and water.
• Overpriced.

Vivo X50 Pro

• Display: 6.56 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8 GB and 128/256 GB
• Camera (main/front): 48+13+8+8 MP / 32 MP
• Battery: 4315 mAh
• OS: Android 10
• Features: mechanical stabilization system for the main camera, which allows you to get clear, high-quality pictures and smooth video without shaking.

Price: from 58,990 rubles.

Vivo X50 Pro comes with a nice design and a body that is pleasant to the touch. The latter consists of metal side frames, two types of glass - protective at the front and satin at the back, a large block of cameras with four modules and a screen with curved corners. It is convenient to use such a device - it lies confidently and does not slip in the hand.

The phone's screen is large and bright, and images are displayed in a fairly balanced gamma and with good saturation. In general, watching your favorite series or movie, as well as video chatting with friends on such a display is a pleasure.

The Vivo X50 Pro is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G processor. This is not the top-end chipset, but in real-world use the gadget feels responsive and fast, and works without noticeable lags.

The main camera of the smartphone contains four modules with laser autofocus. They provide high-quality photographs – especially if you take pictures during the day in sunny weather.

The flagship uses a 4315 mAh battery. This is enough for the user to go without recharging the phone for one and a half to two days under moderate load.

Advantages:

• Excellent build quality, ergonomic design.
• Large, high-quality screen.
• Availability of NFC.
• Fast charging support.
• Excellent main camera.

Flaws:

• Not the most productive platform.
• High price.
• No wireless charging.
• No protection against dust and water.

OnePlus 8 Pro

• Display: 6.78 inches, QHD+, AMOLED
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
• Memory (RAM /ROM ): 8/12 GB and 128/256 GB
• Camera (main/front): 48+8+48+5 MP / 16 MP
• Battery: 4510 mAh
• OS: Android 10
• Features: 5G X55 chipset

Price: from 55,900 rubles.

OnePlus 8 Pro with a 6.78-inch display will be an indispensable assistant. It will not only please you with its modern, stylish design with several colors, but is also made of high-quality glass and metal that is pleasant to the touch. The only downside to all this beauty is that the gadget is quite slippery, and it’s worth remembering.

OnePlus 8 Pro received a main camera with four ultra-high-resolution modules, which is now a trend among high-end mobile devices. Your photos really look great, and with built-in features you can always enhance and edit them.

The device runs on the top Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, so the device copes with any tasks and games without problems.

The battery capacity of the OnePlus 8 Pro is 4510 mAh. The device will easily last a whole day without recharging under moderate load. Unfortunately, in other cases it will need to be charged more often.

Advantages:

• Big screen.
• Good cameras.
• High performance.
• There is moisture protection.
• Supports fast and wireless charging.
• Availability of stereo speakers.
• There is NFC.

Flaws:

• Gigantic sizes.
• There is no slot for memory cards.

What is realme?

It may seem to many that this brand appeared out of nowhere and it is not clear what this name even means. Others will find similarities in “me” and “mi”. I think you know what I mean. It sounds the same, is spelled differently, and has more differences in pedigree than an elephant and a Ford Fiesta.

So what kind of brand is this? In fact, this is a brand that belongs to the large BBK Electronics family. That is why it has common roots with OnePlus, whose manufacturer is also part of this group of companies. Even the presence of the ColorOS operating system on board may seem familiar to many, because this operating system is found on OPPO smartphones, which are also part of BBK Electronics.

This is such a big family, and in this case, the brand’s belonging to it is only a plus. Since other brands are growing and developing, conquering more and more new markets and rising in the ranking of smartphones, this means that the attitude should be maximalist.

Another representative of a large family.

Let's see how events develop and what this brand will show, but for now we have on review, without exaggeration, the top device realme X2 Pro, which has something to surprise. Let's get started already.

HONOR 30 Pro+

• Display: 6.57 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
• Memory (RAM /ROM ): 8/12 GB and 256 GB
• Camera (main/front): 50+8+16 MP / 32 + 8 MP
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• OS: Android 10
• Features: dual front camera 32MP + 8MP, Alice on the device is accessible from sleep mode

Price: from 44,990 rubles.

HONOR 30 Pro+ is a modern, stylish flagship device with a high-quality 6.57-inch display. The screen boasts high detail and excellent color rendition of the image, so using this model for games, movies, reading and communicating on social networks is a pleasure.

Also, HONOR 30 Pro+ is equipped with high-quality cameras on the rear and front panels. The photos turn out bright and saturated, so the smartphone will become an indispensable assistant in important moments that you want to preserve for a long time.

The performance of the gadget is based on HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G. This platform perfectly copes with tasks and demanding games, and also supports 5G networks. Everything works quickly, smoothly without lags or slowdowns, and this is the case when the quality matches the high price.

The 4000 mAh battery will last a whole day under standard usage scenarios. By today's standards, the gadget's autonomy is satisfactory, but far from record-breaking - you can't do without daily recharging of the device.

Advantages:

• Powerful processor.
• Cameras with great features.
• Large display.
• Speakers with stereo sound.
• Supports fast and wireless charging.
• Stylish design.
• There is an NFC chip.

Flaws:

• No protection from water.
• There is no optical stabilization in the main module.
• Face unlock sometimes doesn't work well in the dark.
• Google services are missing.

OPPO Reno 3 Pro

• Display: 6.5 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8/12 GB and 128/256 GB
• Camera (main/front): 48+13+8+2 MP / 32 MP
• Battery: 4025 mAh
• OS: Android 10
• Features: liquid cooling system.

Price: from 41,270 rubles.

OPPO Reno 3 Pro has an attractive, neat and elegant design. The thin glass body is framed by a metal frame. The device itself is moderately slippery, and the only thing that prevents the gadget from slipping out of your hand is the rounded sides of the convex front glass.

The frameless smartphone screen will satisfy any esthete with its color reproduction and not overly saturated colors. The display has no problems under bright sun, and the brightness can always be adjusted to a comfortable state.

When it comes to performance, the OPPO Reno 3 Pro does not disappoint here either. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset, which ensures stable, fast operation of the device.

With the help of a rear camera with four modules, even a user who is not very familiar with professional photography will get good and beautiful pictures. The gadget creates wonderful photos during the day and less quality images at night.

There is a 4025 mAh battery installed here, and it is hardly capable of surprising: by today's standards, this is the minimum volume for top-end gadgets. OPPO Reno 3 works like most devices - it cannot do without daily recharging.

Advantages:

• High quality display.
• Good performance.
• Not bad cameras.
• Availability of NFC.
• The fingerprint scanner and face unlock are fast.
• Fast charging available.
• Powerful stereo speakers.

Flaws:

• No protection against dust and moisture.
• There is no memory card slot.
• High price.
• No wireless charging capability.

Meizu 16th 6/128

Rice. 7. Meizu 16th – the most compact “flagship killer”.

The reason to choose this particular phone may be its relatively small size - unlike “shovels” with 6.2-7-inch diagonals, Meizu 16th received only a 6-inch screen.

This makes it easier for users with small hands to hold the gadget in their hands – primarily women.

A good feature is the fingerprint scanner located under the screen.

Pros:

• bright screen in a compact body;
• good cameras;
• productive hardware;
• support for fast charging function - up to 90% of the battery capacity is restored in an hour.

Minuses:

• small battery capacity - only 3010 mAh.
• In addition, the model does not have an NFC module, and the camera takes too long to focus.

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Meizu 16th 8/128

Vitaly N .: I wanted just such a phone - with a fingerprint sensor in the screen. Another criterion for selection was a powerful processor - and here the Meizu 16th is also an excellent option. Among the disadvantages is poor focus on people. It captures nature very well; there are no complaints about landscapes.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

• Display: 6.39 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
• Processor: SD 855
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 6/8 GB and 64/128/256 GB
• Camera (main/front): 48+13+8 MP / 20 MP
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• OS: Android 9.0
• Features: under-screen fingerprint, NFC, pop-up camera

Price: from 33,000 rubles.

Mi 9T Pro is a Chinese smartphone with high performance for running the heaviest games, a nice design and a good camera, and most importantly, a very reasonable price. The device has a high-quality screen without any cutouts - the front camera effectively slides out of the body and hides in case of a fall. The main module is a trio that has already become a tradition: a main camera with an increased pixel size, a 124-degree wide-angle and a telephoto with optical 2x zoom. The device has a full set of modern interfaces, a capacious battery with fast charging, and an in-display finger scanner.

Advantages:

• High performance.
• Beautiful appearance.
• Great screen with no cutouts.
• Autonomy.
• Affordable price.

Flaws:

• There are no unique features - the retractable camera no longer causes the WOW effect.
• There is no optical stabilization in the camera.
• The photo capabilities are not flagship level - the device takes pictures well, but nothing more.
• No moisture protection.
• No wireless charging.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 8/256

Rice. 4. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is the most affordable smartphone with the top-end Snapdragon 845 CPU.

The Pocophone F1 can be called the most budget model with a Snapdragon 845 processor.

This feature makes it one of the best smartphones in the ]Xiaomi[/anchor] line.

This model will suit music lovers, gamers, and selfie lovers.

Pros:

• high performance and almost complete absence of throttling (reduction in speed when the processor heats up);
• quick unlocking in different ways - both by face and fingers;
• good battery;
• bright screen with wide viewing angles.

Minuses:

• low quality of shooting with the main camera, which is better not to use in artificial lighting.
• Some users are not satisfied with the lack of an NFC module.

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Xiaomi Pocophone F1 8/256

Alina Z .: I bought this phone for 30,000 rubles. I am satisfied with the speed of its work and the quality of communication. The photos, of course, could have been better - but this would have cost me a more expensive phone, and I don’t often need to take photos in the evening. During the day the photo quality is decent. The operating time is also good - during the day in normal mode (Internet, conversations) it doesn’t even go down halfway.

OnePlus 7 Pro

• Display: 6.67 inches, 3120*1440, Fluid AMOLED, 90 Hz, HDR10+
• Processor: SD 855
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 6/8/12 GB and 64/128/256 GB
• Camera (main/front): 48+8+16 MP/ 16 MP
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• OS: Android 9.0
• Features: under-screen fingerprint sensor, retractable camera, liquid cooling system

Price: from 39,990 rubles.

Once a flagship killer, the OnePlus brand has lost its status by moving into the category of expensive devices. This did not affect the quality of the devices, and if the 7 Pro is not perfect, it is close to it.

The smartphone turned out to be strict in appearance and powerful. The company is especially proud of its Fluid AMOLED display. It is rounded in the spirit of Samsung's EDGE screens, but that's not why it's cool. It has a high resolution, no cutouts (the camera comes out from the top), a frequency of 90 Hz, a brightness of 800 Nits - in fact, this is a display for a gaming device. Other parameters are not inferior - excellent performance on the Snapdragon 855, RAM up to 12 GB - not every gaming laptop can boast of this, a liquid cooling system, charging is not just fast - it will allow you to fill the battery even with active gaming.

In addition, there is an excellent camera with an optical stabilizer on the telephoto and main lenses, as well as autofocus on the wide-angle sensor. The finger scanner is installed in the screen, it is one of the fastest - 0.2 s.

Advantages:

• Gaming-grade performance.
• Great camera.
• Fast finger scanner.
• Cool display.
• Liquid cooling.
• Strict design.
• Fast and powerful charging.

Flaws:

• No 3.5 jack.
• No moisture protection.
• Heavy weight – 206 grams.

Realme X2 Pro Unboxing

During the announcement, Realme representatives clarified the release date of the smartphone and its cost only in China. The date of its availability in international and Russian retail stores is unknown. It will be released in China on October 18, 2020.

In the basic configuration, including 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, the new Realme X2 Pro costs about $370 (23.8 thousand rubles at the Central Bank exchange rate as of October 15, 2020), and for $395 (25.4 thousand rubles .) the manufacturer offers a version with a 128 GB drive and 8 GB RAM. The maximum configuration of the smartphone includes 256 GB of internal and 12 GB of RAM, and its cost is $450 (28.9 thousand rubles).

Realme X2 Pro price in China

Source: Realme and CNews Analytics

All prices listed are valid for the duration of pre-orders - after the release they will increase by $15 (965 rubles). For comparison, in Russian retail Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10 cost between 69 and 77 thousand rubles. respectively.

Oppo Reno 2

• Display: 6.5 inches, FHD+, AMOLED
• Processor: SD 730G
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8/256 GB
• Camera (main/front): 48+8+13+2 MP / 16 MP
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• OS: Android 9.0
• Features: under-screen fingerprint, retractable camera

Price: from 32,990 rubles.

Oppo Reno 2 is a flagship not built on the top chipset of the year. But even with the SD 730G processor, it provides excellent performance for any games and tasks, with more RAM than needed. There are no questions about the design and screen - everything here corresponds to the trends - gradient body, no cutouts, high resolution. The front panel is retractable - the mechanism is different from other brands and it looks at least unusual.

The model has all modern interfaces, a capacious battery with fast charging, and an in-display finger scanner. Where the device really attracts attention is the camera. This is a “classic” quad with a telephoto lens, a 48 MP main sensor, a wide-angle and a depth sensor. All this works with AI, there is optical stabilization and zoom. The result is one of the best cameras in mid-priced devices.

Advantages:

• Great camera.
• Frameless display with no cutouts.
• Unusual design.
• Excellent memory reserve.
• Decent battery life and support for fast charging.

Flaws:

• Despite the excellent performance in a flagship with a high price tag, it’s strange to see a non-SD 855.

Summarizing

Based on the results of the review, we can conclude that the OnePlus 6 T 8/256, Xiaomi Pocophone F1 8/256 and HUAWEI Mate 20 6/128 models are perfect replacements for modern flagships of well-known brands.

Those users who need not just top-end parameters, but also the best cameras, should pay attention to Honor Magic 2 8/256 and Huawei P20 Pro 6/128 .

If the main criterion is a large and high-quality screen, you should choose Vivo NEX S 8/128 or Honor Note 10 6/128.

4.6 / 5 ( 5 votes)

Vivo Nex 3

• Display: 6.89 inches, FHD+, POLED Waterfall FullView, 99.6%
• Processor: SD 855+
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8/128 GB
• Camera (main/front): 64+13+13 MP / 16 MP
• Battery: 4500 mAh
• OS: Android 9.0
• Features: under-screen fingerprint sensor, Touch Sense system, Asahi Kasei Microdevices AK4377A audio chip, retractable camera

Price: from 59,990 rubles.

In 2020, Chinese flagships were replenished with a worthy representative from Vivo, which remains quite relevant in 2020. First of all, it is a huge screen with almost 100% usable area and rounded edges. Touch buttons with pressure sensitivity are used for control. The front camera comes out from above. Despite the huge matrix, the device turned out to be ergonomic, but you will have to tinker with the controls - not everyone will like it.

The second interesting point is autonomy; with a modest battery for such a large screen, it is enough for 21 hours of video viewing and 12 hours of gaming. Top performance - SD 855+ with increased clock speed and improved graphics performance - there will be no problems with games in the coming years. The camera level is comparable to Huawei Mate 30 Pro. The Vivo does a little worse at night, but the difference is negligible. The last feature of the gadget is a dedicated DAC. The sound quality will not leave any music lover indifferent.

Advantages:

• Great looks.
• Huge frameless screen.
• High autonomy.
• Productivity for several years to come.
• The camera is one of the best on the market.
• Excellent sound quality.

Flaws:

• Touch controls are not for everyone.
• No moisture protection.
• Does not support memory cards.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

• Display: 6.53 inches, FHD+, OLED, Horizon Display
• Processor: Kirin 990
• Memory (RAM/ROM): 8/128 GB
• Camera (main/front): 40+40+8+3D Depth / 32 MP
• Battery: 4500 mAh
• OS: Android 10
• Features: IP68, in-display fingerprint, NFC

Price: from 55,000 rubles.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro is the best Chinese flagship of 2020, even taking into account Google's sanctions. The main features of the device are the Horizon display with rounded edges and a powerful camera. According to DxOMark, this is the best mobile camera in 2020, which means it will be able to please users in 2020.

Otherwise, the device received the maximum possible - a top-end processor (there is a version with 5G support), AI, an excellent supply of RAM and ROM, a capacious battery with fast, wireless and reverse charging, all the necessary wireless sensors (there is even IR).

All Google services can be installed through a third-party Chinese resource, but you will not be able to use the Play Market, and you will not be able to pay using NFC either through Google Pay or through banking applications. In general, the limitations do not affect the performance of the smartphone much, but if you do not want to take risks and install software through third-party resources, then it is better to stick with the Huawei P30 Pro or choose a device from another brand.

Advantages:

• Cool design - the phone is not like any other smartphone, it is impossible to confuse it with something else.
• Horizon Display is a variation of EDGE screens from Samsung, but it looks more interesting.
• Excellent ergonomics.
• Maximum performance.
• Moisture protection.
• One of the best cameras on the market.
• Autonomy.

Flaws:

• Not everyone will like touch controls.
• No 3.5.
• Memory expansion only with branded cards.
• The speaker is designed so that the interlocutor can be heard by everyone around you within a meter around.
• Not all Google services are available.

Buy

Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro 128

The smartphone from the Chinese brand Lenovo has an important advantage over most models in the rating - it costs only 20,000 rubles.

At the beginning of sales, the price of the device was higher, but with the release of new competitors it began to fall.

And now the Zuk Z2 Pro 128 is almost in the budget price category, while having good parameters:

• 128 GB of RAM, which does not even need to be expanded - theoretically, it should be enough for any, even the most demanding users;
• Snapdragon 820 processor, one of the best in 2017, although not the most productive;
• 6 GB of RAM is enough to work with any applications released in 2017, and will be enough for many products that will be created in the near future;
• A 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, standard for Chinese “flagship killers”;
• 13-megapixel camera for taking regular photos and 8-megapixel for selfies;
• a fingerprint sensor integrated into the physical button to protect information.

The battery parameters, whose capacity is only 3100 mAh, are not the most impressive - however, due to the use of the 7th version of Android, the charge will be consumed within 8 hours even in the most extreme case.

And the battery is restored in just an hour and a half, thanks to the support of fast charging technology.

Rice. 8. An outdated, but still decent phone from the Chinese brand Lenovo¸