My top 5 phones of 2021 - Kaloyan

26 December 2021
Our reviewers reminisce about the most memorable smartphones the came out in 2021.

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  • Anonymous
  • 6wN
  • 26 Dec 2021

iPhone is never in top. Can't do many simple things. And that called top?

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    • T-Dizzle
    • cNM
    • 26 Dec 2021

    I opened this article expecting to be very disappointed because I thought it would be full of sponsored phones, but I am pleasantly surprised. I might buy A Poco F3, as an emergency back up phone for my family, because it is hard to beat for all that it offers, at its price point.

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      • Anonymous
      • 3SI
      • 26 Dec 2021

      The Flip, 26 Dec 2021I only like 2 from 2021. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Oppo F... moreYeah and I’d never go back to a plastic screen

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        • Anonymous
        • 3SI
        • 26 Dec 2021

        Is the jelly scrolling software, or just a big widespread hardware quality flaw?

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          • Anonymous
          • Kxv
          • 26 Dec 2021

          A52s should be in the list.

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            • Anonymous
            • Nu7
            • 26 Dec 2021

            Well to me,I'm not a Chinese fan at all...I remember back then those days I have to hide my phone ID(it's name n specs) from others (including pals) by changing its setup,laucher and rear looks just to appear good that I'm using a superb device free from laggy techs 🤣🤣.

            But as for now.. just 6 months in Sammy circle and I'm proud of it(like with its whistles and bells there's nothing to hide)🤩.

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              • Anonymous
              • Nu7
              • 26 Dec 2021

              Bravo...👏👏👏
              Very well the gsm world(2021) is big enough for one to make out his/her list of techs he found interesting including money for value devices,Heavy powered drivers(battery life phones) and even heavy duty-machines from Samsung or Apple.

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                • Daniel
                • rix
                • 26 Dec 2021

                Awkward when the previous content says like iPad mini 6 is the best tablet of its size :3

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                  • Jon
                  • XHE
                  • 26 Dec 2021

                  Great article!

                  Jelly scroll on the iPad mini is freaking ridiculous and Apple should do a recall, especially considering the price point of the device.

                    I only like 2 from 2021.

                    Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
                    Oppo Find N

                    I can never go back to a slab. Find N looks better than the Fold 3 and Duo 2. Flip 3 still looks better than the P50 Pocket. Can't stand any iPhone. My 3rd would be the $429 Realme GT 5G over the $599 Pixel 6.

                      AnonD-1030868, 26 Dec 2021IPhone 13 pro isn't a good phone at all Not interesti... moreFunny you say Poco f3 has a weak battery yet it has the exact same screen on time (114 hours) as the S21U. So by your logic the S21U's also has a weak battery?

                        redmi note 10 pro should be in the list, value for money and budget friendly phone.

                          Nice and well thought selections

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                            • Anonymous
                            • SHp
                            • 26 Dec 2021

                            A great list. Every pick stands out of the pack with its own goodies. I'd happily use every single one of these droids. Nothing against the iPhone, it is probably the best, apple ever created, it's just not my choice of OS.

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                              • AlienKiss
                              • SvB
                              • 26 Dec 2021

                              AnonD-1030868, 26 Dec 2021IPhone 13 pro isn't a good phone at all Not interesti... moreAs a Samsung user, I disagree. The best display on a phone atm is from Sony on it's Xperia Pro-I. And yes, you definitely see the difference! Whomever says that it's not true, they need an urgent visit to the doctor.
                              Also, Samsung really messed things up with the S21/S22 lineup, having FHD on the Puls version and also removing the SD card slot and the 3.5mm jack from all it's high-end flagships, making Note and S Plus users having to downgrade to lousy mid-range phones for those premium features.
                              I'm definitely switching back to Sony if Samsung isn't bringing those highly demanded features back!

                                AnonD-1030868, 26 Dec 2021IPhone 13 pro isn't a good phone at all Not interesti... moreAnd Samsung doesn't produce oversharpened images? Ok buddy...

                                  Nice selections Kaloyan!!
                                  Only missing out was Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 pro which is more appealing to me than Poco F3. I would have loved if Redmi Note 10 pro is included for it's tick specs and versatility drives for Consumers.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • Uis
                                    • 26 Dec 2021

                                    Anonymous, 26 Dec 2021The iPhone 13 Pro is an amazing phone. Top notch in nearly ... moreNo one is going to argue that the Poco F3 is a better phone than the iPhone 13 Pro but, for the price, the Poco F3 is such astounding value for money that it's the first on the list of phones to recommend. Likewise for the OnePlus Nord 2. The Mi 11 Ultra, on the other hand, is the better phone.

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                                      • Street Puppy
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                                      • 26 Dec 2021

                                      DMX, 26 Dec 2021What do you want more of that for? it's just a phone ... moreNot asking more.

                                      Person says 21 Ultra has best screen. This all just proves it does not.

                                      1) highest resolution? No
                                      2) highest accuracy ? No
                                      3) best PMW level? No
                                      4) most advanced refresh rate? No
                                      5) highest brightness uniformity? No
                                      6) highest gamut? No
                                      7) highest DR? No
                                      8) lowest reflaction level? No

                                      All samsung can brag about is peak brightness , which is not measured by using entire screen, but 1% white + 99% black. And any phone with oled this way can pass 1000 nits.

                                      And not is even the #1. Sharp claims R6 has 2.000 nits.

                                      Mi 12 or 12 Pro is tipped to have 12bit screen. I do not know if 8Gen1 can support it, anyway....

                                      Xiaomi, Apple, Sony, Oppo and OnePlus get better results out of the screens sold by Samsung Display compared to Samsung Mobile.