Best phones of 2020: The Winners

20 December 2020
You helped us select the best phones of 2020 in several categories after two rounds of voting. Here are your top picks.

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iOS.Never.Again, 21 Dec 2020Upgrading fast has nothing to do with the cost of the phone... moreThese guys think that If Android users are upgrading quickly, there must be something wrong with their devices or they aren't happy with it.

The truth is that these guys stuck with iOS have never experienced the buffet of choices that one gets with Android. They simply can't wrap their heads around the fact that other people have a choice. No wonder 80% people want nothing to do with iOS and Android remains the default choice of most users out there.

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    • Anonymous
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    • 21 Dec 2020

    iOS.Never.Again, 21 Dec 2020I am waiting for the MI 11 Ultra. If Xiaomi can get a worl... moreWorld wide as in Asia / Europe? I doubt that phone would be a massive seller in North America.

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      • Anonymous
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      • 21 Dec 2020

      iOS.Never.Again, 21 Dec 2020Upgrading fast has nothing to do with the cost of the phone... moreI don't have a problem with that, and you proved my point. It's way easier to replace a mediocre phone with another mediocre phone because of price point. I really doubt people are trading in the more expensive phones, Galaxy Note series for the S series, or the Hauwei P series for the Mate series every 6 months or so.
      When you're phone is cheap and replaceable on a whim it's easy to do so. Congrats on going that route. I myself pay more money and have a phone that is rock solid for the duration of my contract with my provider. I have family members who go for the cheaper phones and they have nothing but problems after 8 months or so (usually LG unfortunately). And for this reason I stick with my price vs longevity theory which has worked out for me for the past 10 years or so.

        Android Authority, 21 Dec 2020Over here in Europe, Mi 10 ultra beats the OnePlus 8T or Sa... moreI am waiting for the MI 11 Ultra.
        If Xiaomi can get a worldwide launch, it would sell like crazy.

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          • Anonymous
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          • 21 Dec 2020

          Just curious, why did the mi 10t pro 5g not make any of the lineup?

            Anonymous, 21 Dec 2020If you take into account that they flood the market with ch... moreUpgrading fast has nothing to do with the cost of the phone.
            I am using OnePlus 8 pro now, will upgrade to a 2021 flagship.

            I am not upgrading because of some issue with my current phone, I am upgrading simply because I can.
            Not everyone believes in using their phones till eternity especially in this age of fast evolving tech.

            Most mid rangers these days are perfectly good enough to be smooth enough for the next 5 years for majority of the people. They can keep their phones for long time, Good for them!
            I am not part of that group.
            Some people upgrade simply because they can or they want to get their hands on something new. Budget devices cost so cheap these days, people can afford to switch them every 6 months or even a year. Why you have a problem with that?

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              • 21 Dec 2020

              DQ, 20 Dec 2020I would placed the Pixel 4a as best affordable, at least as... moreBruh the 4a has the 765g

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                • Anonymous
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                • 21 Dec 2020

                Android Authority, 21 Dec 2020I've been lurking on this site for quite a while now. ... moreIf you take into account that they flood the market with cheap phones (and a few upper / mid range models) then yeah, they probably sold a lot. But these are the same customers who buy year after year or twice in the same year from I read on here.
                I wonder if they spent a little more on a better phone from the start would they need to upgrade so fast? Maybe it's compulsiveness to have the latest cheaper phone... idk.

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                  • 21 Dec 2020

                  Anonymous, 21 Dec 2020amateur youtubers vs profesionals like dxmark ;) So you're saying that a real world test not as good as a test with computational photography most people don't understand or care for?

                    iOS.Never.Again, 21 Dec 2020S20 FE is better than the OnePlus 8T. While the The OP8... moreOver here in Europe, Mi 10 ultra beats the OnePlus 8T or Samsung Galaxy S20 FE for the Flagship Killer category since it is a Complete flagship from head to toe available at just under 750 Euros.

                      iOS.Never.Again, 21 Dec 2020Even after being told about the ad disabling, These guys ke... moreI've been lurking on this site for quite a while now.
                      These guys are just haters who can't handle a Chinese company succeeding.
                      MI is hands down the Smartphone manufacturer of the Year.
                      They made record profits and sales despite the pandemic.

                        AnonD-972548, 21 Dec 2020As a second phone maybe. Good luck carrying 240g in your po... more240g might sound heavy for a smartphone and it is, if one has used a lighter phone in the past. Either ways, most people get used to it.

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                          • 21 Dec 2020

                          The Best is Huawei mate 40 pro

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                            • 21 Dec 2020

                            Anonymous, 20 Dec 2020Watch MrWhoseTheBoss youtube video camera comparison among ... moreamateur youtubers vs profesionals like dxmark ;)

                              IlovetechTBH, 20 Dec 2020Bruh what? You think its all android users it's not al... moreSpecs do matter irrespective of Android or iOS.

                              Lack of cooling affects performance on iPhone.
                              It will affect performance on Android as well, as seen on the Galaxy S20 Exynos series.

                              Pedestrian 60hz display will never give buttery smooth premium experience of a HRR screen with 240hz and above touch sampling rate.

                              Picture quality from tiny sensors inside iPhone as well as Pixel detoriates as soon as one zooms into the image.

                              So specs matter no matter what anyone says. Apple is notorious for shoving down old cheap hardware in their flagship expensive models as well in order to make more profits.
                              Finally, this year, they increased the RAM to 6gb as they had nightmare issues with app reloading during heavy use in the past with 4gb RAM.

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                                • 21 Dec 2020

                                AnonD-972548, 21 Dec 2020Depends in which countries. In Czechia and I think the same... moreNot really , in denmark huawei p30 pro still sells great , and p40 lite ,same in southeast Europe huawei still holds some share but xiaomi is best selling phone in south east Europe.

                                  AnonD-972548, 21 Dec 2020I said the same thing about fast charging, until I encounte... moreI remember you arguing with me about how 18W charging is enough few months back.
                                  And I was asking for all flagships to have Oppo style 65W charging.

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                                    • 21 Dec 2020

                                    It is been said and done that Note 20 Ultra is the best all-rounder of 2020. Even phones came later could not defeat the beast.
                                    DXO tried it's best to defame it but, stray dogs only bark!!
                                    I guess Samsung will no more the leading company by the end of 2021 as the flagship feature is removed. Samsung = curved display. We do not recognise Samsung without curves that's the reason S20 series failed. And now s21

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                                      iOS.Never.Again, 21 Dec 2020Yes it doesn't even deserve to be top 5. Worst Flagshi... moreThe notch is for privacy I had a note 10 and my son logged into my phone by using a 3d model horrible! Will never buy a Samsung again.

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 21 Dec 2020

                                        AnonD-972548, 21 Dec 2020I said the same thing about fast charging, until I encounte... moreFirst off, thanks for the logical and formal reply, not the typical word vomit people are spewing these days. Appreciated.
                                        As for myself, I've never had a problem with my phone's archaic charging and I would rather pay more money for a better camera set-up for those candid moments with my family doing whatever activities. We travelled quite a bit between Canada and the USA and it sure makes a difference pulling out a camera phone than unpacking the DSLR for quick shots.
                                        As long as you like your superfast charging is all that really matters.

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