Phone-makers are innovating faster than ever before. 2020 has been a great year for phone companies with the emergence of 5G. While Apple and Samsung still dominate the market, there are other phone makers that are becoming crowd favorites. Let’s take a look!
Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20 Plus: Released in March 2020
Operating System: Android 10 | Screen size: 6.7-inch | RAM: 12GB | Storage Space: 128/512GB (up to 1TB with card) | Battery: 4,500mAh | Camera: Rear 12MP + 64MP + 12MP; Front 10MP | Dimensions: 166.9 x 76 x 8.8mm | Resolution: 3200×1440 | CPU: Snapdragon 865 | Weight: 186g
Pros:
- Latest and best specs
- 30x digital zoom
- 120Hz for silky smooth media & gaming
Cons:
- The in-screen fingerprint sensor is poor
- Expensive
The Samsung S20 range comes with a price increase as compared to last year. While the S20 is priced at $999, the S20 Plus comes at a whopping $1,199. Although expensive, this Samsung range offers great value-for-money. It offers a bigger screen, additional internal storage along with expandable storage capability, and the next-gen 5G network. The phone truly has some of the latest and greatest features. An easy win over Apple? We think so too!
iPhone 11 Pro / Pro Max: Released in September 2019
Operating System: iOS 13 | Screen size: 6.5-inch | RAM: 4GB TBC | Storage space: 64/256/512GB | Battery: 3,500mAh | Camera: Rear 12MP + 12MP + 12MP; Front 12MP | Dimensions: 158 x 77.8 x 8.1mm | Resolution: 1242 x 2688 | CPU: A13 Bionic | Weight: 226g
Pros
- Excellent night mode
- Packed with lots of power
Cons
- Old design
- Extremely expensive
These iPhones are one of Apple’s biggest, most powerful, and super expensive phones. Users who don’t mind switching from iOS to Android can choose to spend the same amount on a Samsung phone that offers a bigger screen and more internal space. However, iOS loyalists may enjoy using this phone for the powerful features it has to offer, like the improved triple-lens rear camera and boosted internal power. The triple-lens rear camera has been implemented by Apple for the first time ever.
OnePlus 8 Pro: Released in April 2020
Operating System: Android 10 | Screen size: 6.78-inch | RAM: 8/12GB | Storage Space: 128/256GB | Battery: 4,510mAh | Camera: Rear 48MP+48MP+5MP+8MP; Front 16MP | Dimensions: 165.3 x 74.35 x 8.5mm | Resolution: 3168 x 1440 | CPU: Snapdragon 865 | Weight: 199g
Pros
- Best display
- 5G
- Fast wireless charging
Cons
- Less storage (compare to 7T Pro)
- Expensive (compared to other OnePlus models)
With Apple and Samsung being crowd-favorites, OnePlus has managed to claim a spot in the top 5 phone choices of 2020. While the 8 Pro is one of OnePlus’ expensive models, it is worth every penny. It offers a 120Hz screen refresh rate, a great camera with 3x optical zoom, 5G, and super-fast wireless charging.
Google Pixel 4 XL: Released in October 2019
Operating System: Android 10 | Screen size: 6.3-inch | RAM: 6GB | Storage Space: 64GB/128 | Battery: 3,700mAh | Camera: Rear 12.2MP + 16MP; Front 8MP | Dimensions: 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2mm | Resolution: 1440 x 3040 | CPU: Snapdragon 855 |Weight: 193g
Pros
- Excellent camera
- Uncomplicated design
Cons
- Low storage
- Inadequate battery life
- The Face Unlock feature is not the best
If you love photography, the Google Pixel 4 XL does not disappoint. Google has optimized photo features to offer photographers a powerful phone. The downside of this model is the finicky Face Unlock feature and aerial gesture control Motion Sense that makes it an inferior choice compared to its predecessors.
Moto G8 Power: Released in February 2020
Operating System: Android 10 | Screen size: 6.4-inch | RAM: 4GB | Storage Space: 64GB (up to 512GB with microSD card) | Battery: 5,000mAh | Rear camera: 16MP + 8MP + 2MP; Front camera: 16MP | Dimensions: 156 x 75.8 x 9.6 mm | Resolution: 2300 x 1080 | CPU: Snapdragon 695 | Weight: 197g
Pros
- Gigantic battery
- Triple rear camera
Cons
- 64GB storage seems less
If you’re looking for a cheap, yet classy and feature-packed phone, then the Moto G8 Power is an excellent choice. It comes with an extra-large battery that will last for days. The selfie camera is placed in a punch-hole, which gives the phone a modern look. Although the phone’s storage space is expandable up to 512 GB via microSD, the internal storage space of 64GB is the only drawback. Despite less internal storage space, it still remains one of the top favorite inexpensive phones available in the market.
