Best smartphones of 2020: Preliminary round

06 December 2020
We've sorted the most interesting smartphones into seven categories, round 1 of voting will determine the Top 5 in each category.

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Berserker, 06 Dec 2020It is.but only If you Brough it because you like it and not... moreLike everything in life, the most expensive things are not necessarily the best ones.

    I agree.

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      Anonymous, 06 Dec 2020Apple changes sensors every year, since X. Being 1/2.6&qu... moreBut the HM2 is the successor to HM1 on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
      It is much better than the tiny sensor found on iPhone.
      No amount of improvements on that tiny sensor will surpass the big sensor.

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        vrvly, 06 Dec 2020No xperia in camera category because it's alone in its... moreHow can Xperia be in the photo category?
        Pro mode? Lol...Pixel in Auto mode clicks as good of an image as Xperia though pro mode.

          Bodygard, 06 Dec 2020It isn't bad but the problem here is that Samsung diff... moreNot sure where in Europe you are from, but the Snapdragon version is also available for 100 Euros more through Amazon.

            Shiny Dave, 06 Dec 2020Which is why the S20 FE 5G is the only Samsung I can recomm... moreThere are better choices than the S20 ultra/Note 20 ultra here in Europe.
            S20 FE 5g is definitely a flagship Killer contender.

              Anonymous, 06 Dec 2020Phone that costs $700 in USA, even more expensive in all ot... moreIsn't that 700$ without a charger?

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                Where is the entry level category?

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                  Leo16, 06 Dec 2020Why there are no Motorola phones at all ? A lots of people ... moreLol who cares about Lenovo phones

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                    Anonymous, 06 Dec 2020OMG Mi 10 ultra is indeed the best this year. Super impr... moreApple changes sensors every year, since X.
                    Being 1/2.6" does not mean it is same of last year.
                    For example, since s5 , samsung uses different sensor every year.

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                      Ved, 06 Dec 2020Where is samsung m51 ? I have been wondering the same.

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                        Namelesss, 06 Dec 2020Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra should have been in the "Best Flags... moreXperia 1 || is the best phone

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                          Where is samsung m51 ?

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                            Why there are no Motorola phones at all ? A lots of people like me only use Motorola and hate all other brands.

                              Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra should have been in the "Best Flagship" list, too bad it is not internationally available

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                                Nk Mills, 06 Dec 2020I have a question Is Galaxy A71 not a mid-ranger?Yes I wanted to ask that question too

                                  No xperia in camera category because it's alone in its pro camera category.
                                  I also bet it would win in audiophile category.
                                  Did I also miss the phone with the highest regular Bayer resolution and so on also 8K detail in recording, note20/s20/+?
                                  So much for "the best" competition.
                                  I also think we need design category and include phones you can getif you want, like mate RS, it's just harder to.

                                    Bodygard, 06 Dec 2020It isn't bad but the problem here is that Samsung diff... moreI have my facts straight. I totally agree that it is wrong for Samsung to ask more for the exynos than the snapdragon.

                                      ericwang, 06 Dec 2020Actually you can feel it,very easy. Last year,I use a Gala... moreI use S10+, exynos version, and it has no problems.

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                                        Anonymous, 06 Dec 2020Do watch the blind camera test.. https://youtu.be/xQ0T16n1NloOMG Mi 10 ultra is indeed the best this year.

                                        Super impressed by the HM2 Sensor on 239$ Redmi note 9 pro 5g.
                                        It clicks as good or in some cases better images than Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which costs 5 times higher.

                                        Meanwhile iPhone passing of 1/2.55" old stock of sensors on their new cameras.
                                        Very minor differences in image quality compared to IPhone 11 series.