My top 5 phones of 2020 - Peter

01 January 2021
I often find myself watching a presentation for a new phone and shaking my head. Here are the phones that made me nod enthusiastically. 

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  • Anonymous
  • KZK
  • 01 Jan 2021

Don't buy Mi 10 ultra, buy Mi11 instead

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    • Dometalican
    • 7BB
    • 01 Jan 2021

    Wow...I actually agreed with this list. Lol. Nobody gives the Xperia 5 mark ii its respect when it has more hardware than most of the competition.

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      • Anonymous
      • 0Tu
      • 01 Jan 2021

      wongwatt, 01 Jan 2021Without Band 20 4G which us a big deal in the UK...Not only in the UK, but almost everywhere in Europe. There is no reason to buy this model in Europe. Especially when you travel from time to time.

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        • Phney
        • 03v
        • 01 Jan 2021

        This is the best list that I’ve seen from GSMArena staff. Kudos.

          Android Authority, 01 Jan 2021It's already available to European users at Chinese pr... moreWithout Band 20 4G which us a big deal in the UK...

            YUKI93, 01 Jan 2021"The bigger Xperia 1 II may have a 4K OLED display, wh... moreYeah but the Xperia 1 ii display I'm looking at right now is absolutely stunning.

              Android Authority, 01 Jan 2021I got it from Giztop. Only European users can get away with... moreThanks a lot for the tip, Happy New Year!

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                • Anonymous
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                • 01 Jan 2021

                Anonymous, 01 Jan 2021Screen is 120Hz , CPU is limited to 4K@60. New SD888 is... moreYou have been repeating same lies about blaming Qualcomm for not giving 4k120hz when no one cares about that.
                All other things you mention bout battery being 30% less are lies as well.
                Only Sony echo chamber will validate your lies

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                  • Anonymous
                  • Lj$
                  • 01 Jan 2021

                  Android Authority, 01 Jan 2021High refresh rate = Ability to scroll faster? Tells me how ... moreScreen is 120Hz , CPU is limited to 4K@60.
                  New SD888 is also up to 4K@60.
                  Blame Qualcomm.

                  Do you really think they would be dumb enough to give 120Hz to 890 euros phone but not to the 1200 euros one?

                  Want me to make a list of all Xperia 120Hz including midranges? It starts with 2016 lineup.

                  Even the tv ad of S20 FE says 120Hz for those that like to scroll. LOL !!!!!
                  The own phone maker mocks the feature in front of everyone.

                  Must be nice to play games locked at 60fps by devs (that rarely stays 60 for much longer , all phones drop a bit at least) on those screens and in the end of the day have 20-30% less battery compared to 60Hz mode. Even standby time is affected as well by the way.

                  Should I mention how many times I have read on other sites, reddit and OEMs' websites forum the comment " Set mine back to 60Hz, the extra power used is not worth." ?

                  Go to youtube, every video that shows difference between 60-90-120Hz phones, the person does nothing else but scrolling up and down websites.





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                    • Anonymous
                    • tAW
                    • 01 Jan 2021

                    I’m an iPhone guy but this is a great list.

                      I like this top 5 list very much, this reviewer has a well balanced opinion

                        YUKI93, 01 Jan 2021"The bigger Xperia 1 II may have a 4K OLED display, wh... moreWith screens getting bigger and bigger each year, having 4K resolution makes even more sense today.
                        What's cool is that the Xperia 1 III will further step up the resolution, along with having the modern high refresh rate. Now that should make it the perfect display on a smartphone if it also gets no obtrusive screen cutout like most of the phones nowadays.

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                          • sxr
                          • 01 Jan 2021

                          nice... our intersection is at sony xperia 5 ii (i prefer 1 ii, thus i bought it, but 5 ii is more for the masses due to hrr) and asus zenfone 7 pro - their similarity is on uninterrupted display, just that they have different ways how to...

                            One of the better lists.

                              AnonD-923722, 01 Jan 2021WOW!!! SERIOUSLY?? IT IT THAT CHEAP? please give me an link... moreI got it from Giztop. Only European users can get away without having to pay import charges.

                                Anonymous, 01 Jan 2021Better having 4K than ability to scroll faster. High refresh rate = Ability to scroll faster? Tells me how narrow minded you are.
                                Enjoy your outdated 60hz battery hog 4k display that fails to reach HDR standard of 1000 nits.

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                                  • AnonD-923722
                                  • Kxb
                                  • 01 Jan 2021

                                  Android Authority, 01 Jan 2021It's already available to European users at Chinese pr... moreWOW!!! SERIOUSLY?? IT IT THAT CHEAP? please give me an link to it, i am looking to replace my Laggy Galaxy S7

                                    AnonD-923722, 01 Jan 2021Best phone of 2020 1. Mi 10 Ultra with global availability... moreIt's already available to European users at Chinese prices (complete with Play services and everything installed). They are also offering 2 Year Warranty.
                                    I got one for my wife at just under 750 Euros for 8gb/128gb transparent variant.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • NwH
                                      • 01 Jan 2021

                                      This is the best top 5 list.

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                                        • AnonD-923722
                                        • tDP
                                        • 01 Jan 2021

                                        Best phone of 2020
                                        1. Mi 10 Ultra with global availability and Chinese price