My top 5 phones of 2020 - Ro

28 December 2020
I'll be the first to admit that some of the choices are a bit unusual.

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  • Anonymous
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  • 02 Jan 2021

So many recommend the expensive and unavailable Mi 10 Ultra. :( Missing so many bands, sad.

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    • AnonD-973296
    • GYi
    • 30 Dec 2020

    YUKI93, 30 Dec 2020Funny you say that. My current Samsung Note 4, even running... moregood for u, and u still use a note 4, that's a really nice phone even for today.

      AnonD-973296, 29 Dec 2020no dude the most useful feature is the port, i personally n... moreFunny you say that. My current Samsung Note 4, even running custom ROM, couldn't store enough data for all installed apps especially WhatsApp backup. In the end, I have to get a microSD card to transfer all the docs and media files from the internal storage. Thankfully, Telegram now supports the ability to store data on the microSD card so that is a big win for me.

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        • 56G
        • 30 Dec 2020

        Anonymous, 29 Dec 2020My short list: pixel 4a, 4a 5G, and pixel 5.My list iphone 12 mini and mi 10 5g

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          • GYi
          • 29 Dec 2020

          YUKI93, 29 Dec 2020I definitely wouldn't call microSD card slot stupid. T... moreno dude the most useful feature is the port, i personally never use a sd card since i can get away with even 32 gigs of storage on my phone

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            • Anonymous
            • ftI
            • 29 Dec 2020

            Nice choices

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              • Anonymous
              • 4Zh
              • 29 Dec 2020

              My short list: pixel 4a, 4a 5G, and pixel 5.

                AnonD-973296, 29 Dec 2020they would want a stupid sd card slot and an ir blaster😂😂Woah there, sd card can be useful

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                  • 29 Dec 2020

                  wongwatt, 28 Dec 2020The C17 is huge, has a terrible 720p 6.5" display and ... moreI have already heard that the lower-end Realme sporting 720p screens suffer from screen freeze because of poor quality control. Just check Asian Realme forums and you'll encounter enough users with this issue. Even the higher 6i and 7i also suffers from this.

                    AnonD-973296, 29 Dec 2020they would want a stupid sd card slot and an ir blaster😂😂I definitely wouldn't call microSD card slot stupid. That is single-handedly the most useful feature on a smartphone. That day when Google Cloud servers went down, I have zero trouble using my microSD card slot to access all the files offline. As for IR blaster, I wouldn't comment on that since I don't use it.

                      With the exception of the Xiaomi and the ASUS, I agree with this list. The S20 FE 5G is a worthy affordable flagship alternative, the iPhone 12 mini signals a comeback for smaller-sized phones, and the OnePlus is a super capable premium flagship. As much as I like the Xiaomi, it's a China-only smartphone, so importing one won't be cheap. As for the ASUS, I might consider picking the ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S instead.

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                        • GYi
                        • 29 Dec 2020

                        UWutMate, 29 Dec 2020The list included the smallest and most powerful phone avai... morethey would want a stupid sd card slot and an ir blaster😂😂

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                          • Anonymous
                          • Cxn
                          • 29 Dec 2020

                          Many reviewers lose sight of what most people care about. This list is very reasonable.

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                            • Cxn
                            • 29 Dec 2020

                            Anonymous, 28 Dec 2020I do too. I think it's my favourite list so far. The list included the smallest and most powerful phone available? What more do you want?

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                              • Anonymous
                              • PZa
                              • 29 Dec 2020

                              AnonD-973296, 29 Dec 2020how are these unusual choices, also what makes the mi10 ult... morehttps://www.dxomark.com/xiaomi-mi-10-ultra-camera-review/

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                                • GYi
                                • 29 Dec 2020

                                how are these unusual choices, also what makes the mi10 ultra so good in the camera space? can someone explain cus on the surface it looks super generic apart from the dual telephoto

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                                  • Nwx
                                  • 28 Dec 2020

                                  At least there still exist someone from GsmArena who understands what many people expect from smartphones: A functional device that is reliable and just does the job. I have never understood what the folds, the wings and the curves in smartphones really achieve. Also, astronomical prices do not mean better user experience; examples are the "ultra" and "pro max" smartphones.

                                    i like this Ro' lists very much.

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                                      • pdg
                                      • 28 Dec 2020

                                      Seems like somebody watched a certain youtube video... :D

                                        Android Authority, 28 Dec 2020I like his list the best. Covers all the overall best phon... moreSame here too, but I expected either the wing or the zfold2🤧