Best high-end smartphone on the market 【2020】?
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As on many other occasions, Apple has been the first manufacturer to introduce the design of "glass ceramic" cameras. Something that at first was not convincing, but that other terminals such as the Pixel or Huawei have followed and surely much more in the future. The fact is that one of the strongest updates has been in the design, now in glass and stainless steel finishes with IP68 protection and 4 different versions with very bold and elegant colors.
Something that has remained is the large notch on the screen, with a clear excuse, its 10 MP front camera with Face ID facial recognition system thanks to the TrueDepth camera as the only biometric system, which works spectacularly. The measurements of the terminal are 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm, always very compact with a useful surface of 84% and a weight of 226 grams.
Inside we have what is currently the fastest processor for smartphone, an Apple A13 Bionic with 6-core Naural Engine that is well above the Snapdragon 855 of the competitors. To this we add 4 GB of RAM and capacities of 64, 256 and 512 GB of internal memory. The little RAM is striking, but iOS is a very efficient system in this regard.
The multimedia section is spectacular, with one of the best screens on the market, its Retina XDR is a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen with a 2688x1242p HDR resolution and no less than 1200 nits of maximum brightness . With it we will see the photos of which are also one of the top cameras of this 2019 in the flagship. A triple rear camera configuration of 12 MP all of them, with the main Apple iSight Camera, wide angle f / 2.4 of 120 o, and telephoto lens with optical zoom x2, all of them being stabilized and capable of recording in 4K @ 60 FPS.
As for its battery, we have a capacity of 3969 mAh, fast face of 18W and reversible wireless side that gives us a surprising autonomy. And is that iOS 13 is a very efficient system managing resources like no other. For the rest, we have Wi-Fi 6, double speaker with Dolby Atmos and still the Lightning connector that it is time for it to upgrade to USB-C.
- 6.5-inch AMOLED screen 2, 688 x 1, 242 pixels and 84% of usable area Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-Core processor 64/256/512 GB storage Glass and stainless steel finishes Incredible battery consumption with fast and wireless charging IP68 certification TOP performance of its triple camera Selfi camera much better than previous models
- Price, as always More RAM would be better to play 18W fast charge Without Jack connector and without USB Type-C
Apple iPhone 11 PRO
- Asus ROG Phone 2
- Google Pixel 4 XL
- Huawei Mate 30 PRO
- Huawei P30
- Huawei P30 Pro
- OnePlus 7T
- OnePlus 7T PRO
- Razer Phone 2
- Realme X2 PRO
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy S10
- Samsung Galaxy S10e
- Xiaomi Mi 9T PRO
- Xiaomi Mi Note 10
The high-end smartphone has had a great evolution in recent times. We have seen how the phones that belong to this range have improved and their quality increases significantly. Furthermore, the competition is greater than ever in this segment, with more and more brands presenting models for it. Therefore, we leave you with a list of the best high-end smartphones available today.
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As on many other occasions, Apple has been the first manufacturer to introduce the design of "glass ceramic" cameras. Something that at first was not convincing, but that other terminals such as the Pixel or Huawei have followed and surely much more in the future. The fact is that one of the strongest updates has been in the design, now in glass and stainless steel finishes with IP68 protection and 4 different versions with very bold and elegant colors.
Something that has remained is the large notch on the screen, with a clear excuse, its 10 MP front camera with Face ID facial recognition system thanks to the TrueDepth camera as the only biometric system, which works spectacularly. The measurements of the terminal are 158 x 77.8 x 8.1 mm, always very compact with a useful surface of 84% and a weight of 226 grams.
Inside we have what is currently the fastest processor for smartphone, an Apple A13 Bionic with 6-core Naural Engine that is well above the Snapdragon 855 of the competitors. To this we add 4 GB of RAM and capacities of 64, 256 and 512 GB of internal memory. The little RAM is striking, but iOS is a very efficient system in this regard.
The multimedia section is spectacular, with one of the best screens on the market, its Retina XDR is a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen with a 2688x1242p HDR resolution and no less than 1200 nits of maximum brightness. With it we will see the photos of which are also one of the top cameras of this 2019 in the flagship. A triple rear camera configuration of 12 MP all of them, with the main Apple iSight Camera, wide angle f / 2.4 of 120 o, and telephoto lens with optical zoom x2, all of them being stabilized and capable of recording in 4K @ 60 FPS.
As for its battery, we have a capacity of 3969 mAh, fast face of 18W and reversible wireless side that gives us a surprising autonomy. And is that iOS 13 is a very efficient system managing resources like no other. For the rest, we have Wi-Fi 6, double speaker with Dolby Atmos and still the Lightning connector that it is time for it to upgrade to USB-C.
- 6.5-inch AMOLED screen 2, 688 x 1, 242 pixels and 84% of usable area Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-Core processor 64/256/512 GB storage Glass and stainless steel finishes Incredible battery consumption with fast and wireless charging IP68 certification TOP performance of its triple camera Selfi camera much better than previous models
- Price, as always More RAM would be better to play 18W fast charge Without Jack connector and without USB Type-C
Apple iPhone 11 PRO
We continue with the younger brother of the Pro Max, which is obviously this iPhone 11 Pro, a Smartphone that has many similarities with the Max version. Because ultimately what changes is its screen that decreases to 5.8 inches for those users who want a somewhat more compact and manageable terminal.
From the outside, the measurements are obviously affected, now being 144 mm long and 74.1 mm wide, although the thickness continues to be 8.1 mm. Likewise, the finishes are exactly the same, in 4 very original colors and in glass and stainless steel finishes with IP68. The usable area certainly decreases to 80% as the notch is still quite large.
The lack of space causes the battery to decrease to 3046 mAh with identical hardware, that is, the A13 Bionic and the 4 GB of RAM with three storage options without the possibility of expansion by cards. Even so, it offers a greater autonomy than the iPhone 11 and therefore we see it as the best option.
Screen and camera settings is also the same. First, an AMOLED Retina screen with FHD + resolution at 2436x1125p with spectacular image quality. And secondly, with a triple rear camera and 12 MP front camera configuration that has improved a lot in the selfie and portrait mode section. We believe that the difference in price compared to the “normal” 11 is worth it, and since we have chosen a flagship, it is best to be satisfied.
- AMOLED screen 5.8 inches 2, 436 x 1, 125 pixels and 84% of useful surface Apple A13 Bionic Hexa-Core processor Storage 64/256/512 GB Finished in glass and stainless steel IP68 certification TOP performance of its triple camera Selfi camera much better than the previous models Excellent autonomy and management of system resources
- Price 18W fast charge Without Jack connector and without USB Type-C Useful surface somewhat adjusted
Asus ROG Phone 2
And now we come to the fastest Android smartphone ever built, which comes from the hand of Asus as the second almost exclusive version for gaming. Starting with the design, as you can see, very far from what we are used to, with a gamer look in aluminum and glass next to a ROG logo that has RGB AURA lighting. Also on one side we have a small ventilation grille for your steam chamber system.
It is a terminal to play, this is clear, and to do it in landscape or laying mode. For this reason we have no type of notch or a useful surface that is too well used. In fact this has a reason for being, and that is to be able to get to the entire screen more comfortably and to be able to interact with the two side buttons in true PSP style and other portable consoles. The fingerprint reader is integrated on the screen.
Let's focus now on the hardware, because inside we have the 8-core Snapdragon 855 Plus and working at 2.96 GHz together with Adreno 640 under a steam chamber that keep temperatures under control. 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM memory completes the basic hardware. As storage options we have 256, 512 and 1024 GB of UFS 3.0 type, the fastest currently.
Another of its main gaming assets is the screen, a 6.59 ”AMOLED panel with 2340x1080p and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, the highest at present. We have Delta E <1 calibration and 111.8% DCI-P3 coverage thanks to its 10-bit depth with HDR 600. Its measurements of 171 × 77.6 × 9.48 are enough to have a battery of no less than 6000 mAh that ensure fun and autonomy for many hours. The sound system is made up of two stereo speakers with TDS: X Ultra 7.1 in audio output by Jack of spectacular quality.
As for the cameras, it is true that we have gross power, but the result is not as good as in the flagships of the main manufacturers. Consisting of a dual rear sensor, 48MP for the main and 13MP for the 125 ° wide angle, along with a 24MP front sensor with facial recognition. Finally we have 3.5mm Jack and dual USB-C connectivity, one charging and the other with custom 48pin port for ROG accessories like TwinView Dock II.
- 6.59-inch AMOLED screen 2, 340 x 1, 080 pixels with 120 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response Snapdragon 855+ processor along with 12 GB of RAM 256/512/1024 GB storage Optimized design to play with two AirTrigger II buttons on the sides Incredible quality Sound 6000 mAh battery
- Cameras with raw power but less in tune than others Smartphone Large and heavy mobile Less versatile in the day to day
Google Pixel 4 XL
And speaking of camera rear panels, Google's Pixel 4 and 4XL also use a solution similar to Apple's. The design of this new generation has not left anyone indifferent, finally being made of glass as it should be and available in 3 versions, one completely in black, the other called "Panda", with the back in very bold white.
And of course, being a pixel its great strength will be the cameras, staying at the top of performance in this regard. Now we have two cameras behind us, with a main one of 16 MP and a telephoto lens of 12.2 MP, which together with GCam take some TOP photos. Let's see if they will install a wide angle for the next one, because it is the absence that we most notice. On the front we have an 8 MP that also works like silk, along with two infrared cameras for the Motion Sense function of basic gesture control.
The main reason we recommend the 4 XL version is because of its autonomy. We have analyzed the Pixel 4 and its 2800 mAh battery has seemed insufficient to us for the times and what the competition offers. In this case they are 3700 mAh much more consistent and well-worn. The terminal measures 160x75x8.2 mm, weighing 193 g and eye, because we have no notch thus giving an area of use of 82%.
So we come to the multimedia section, where we have a 6.3-inch OLED screen with 3040x1440p resolution and working at 90 Hz. Increasingly common to see 90 Hz on flagship screens, and soon 120 Hz with the new Snapdragon for 2020. Nor We have a fingerprint reader, since Google has decided to keep only facial recognition, which works perfectly in practically all situations, just like Apple's.
We still have to talk about hardware, and in this Pixel 4XL we have Sanpdragon 855, 6 GB of RAM and storage of 64 or 128 GB without the possibility of expansion. Along with this, a second Pixel Neural Core processor is in charge of light processes to increase the autonomy of the device in basic use.
- 6.3-inch OLED screen 3040 x 1, 440 pixels with 90 Hz refresh rate Snapdragon 855 processor along with 6 GB of RAM Undeniable camera performance Finally they go to glass Good battery Very good facial recognition system Being from Google, we have updates from software secured for a long time
- We do not have a wide angle Screen surface little used without notch There is no version of 256 GB and we will not be able to expand its capacity Storage not expandable
Huawei Mate 30 PRO
We come to the latest creation of Huawei with which he wants to start 2020 at the top. We are talking about the Mate 30 Pro, the highest-performance terminal of the brand at present, a beast almost in everything but that brings a great disadvantage, and that is that it does not incorporate Google's services natively from the factory due to the fact that all you know. They can be installed manually, yes, but they will not go as fine as if they were from the factory.
That said, we have a fairly large phone, with 158x73x8.8mm weighing 198 grams. Best of all, 94% of usable floor space thanks to an incredible ultra-curved screen that also occupies the sides with touch functions on them. The design is spectacular, with glass finishes with IP68, available in 4 colors and a rear solution for its 4 cameras with very good aesthetics. This terminal implements an exceptional facial recognition installed on top of the existing notch and fingerprint reader on the screen.
Before moving on to the multimedia section, we have a hardware consisting of the Kirin 990 8-core CPU with Mali-G76 GPU and 8 GB of RAM. It is the last CPU of the manufacturer that its power is impressive and at the level of the best Snapdragon. We have 128 and 256 GB UFS 3.0 storage and can be expanded with the manufacturer's own NanoSD cards. The autonomy is also incredible, with a battery of no less than 4500 mAh, being one of the best high-end in this regard. We have 40W fast charge with included charger, and 27W reversible wireless, one pass.
All this is accompanied by the Android 10 system with EMUI 10 although without Google services as we have said (at least for now). Its 6.53-inch screen and AMOLED technology offers a resolution of 2400 × 1176 compatible with HDR10 and of very good quality in general, thanks to a high level of brightness and good calibration.
The cameras section is one of the most complete and without a doubt the most versatile of the high-end, with 4 rear sensors. We have a 40 MP main, an impressive 40 MP wide angle, an 8 MP telephoto lens with optical x3 zoom, and a 2MP depth sensor. In performance it is on par with the 30 Pro, but it has improved significantly in video, with 4K @ 60 FPS capacity with perfect stabilization, almost at the level of the iPhone. In fact it has a 720p slow motion of 7680 frames, a lot. The selfie has a 32 MP camera with depth sensor.
- AMOLED screen 6.53 inches 2400 x 1176 pixels Ultracuva Kirin 990 Octa-Core processor together with 8 GB of RAM The most versatile camera on the market and one of the best in quality Incredible overall design Best flagship battery with 4500 mAh Systems security
- It does not come with Google services The curvature of its screen makes it not have the best handling Its price is quite high
Huawei P30
Practically just released and is the younger brother of the P30 Pro. We see that the clear trend of manufacturers is to simultaneously launch two terminals at least suitable for users who want something cheaper and smaller and those who want something higher cost. In this case we are before the younger brother.
The first difference is found in the design, it is a smaller mobile, with 71.4 x 149.1 x 7.6 mm and a fairly light weight of 165 grams. It loses the curvature in its screen aspect to the model of greater cost and in this case it is 2.5D. Regarding the construction materials, we keep the metal in the side area and the glass in the back area, with a mirrored design and available in many colors: black, blue, cyan and white. This new P30 family eliminates edge curvature to make a more compact terminal.
We talk about the screen, with a diagonal of 6.1 inches AMOLED at 2340 x 1080 with support for HDR and DCI-P3 space. It presents a fairly well-used space of 85%, of course with Gorilla Glass 5 and a drop-type notch, instead of being a perforated screen like Samsung's. We take the opportunity to talk about its facial recognition that is the same system as that of the Mate 20. Fingerprint recognition is located on the screen itself and works relatively quickly.
The manufacturer has introduced as hardware the KIRIN 980 2.6 GHz processor and Mali G76 GPU, elements that are already present in the Mate 20 Pro, in addition to its 6 GB of RAM memory along with another version with 8 GB. Storage consists of 64 or 128 GB expandable with nano-SD card.
We arrived at the camera section where the P20 Pro version already highlighted its highest quality. In this new P30 we have notable news, a triple rear sensor with a main sensor of 40 MP a little lower than that of the top model, second sensor of 16 MP wide angle and a third of 8 MP that serves as a telephoto lens. In the front area we have a single 32 MP sensor.
This model has a 3500 mAh battery that offers good autonomy, although not spectacular, with fast charging, very fast 40 W, but without wireless charging. We also have IP53 certification. And good news, because we have a 3.5mm jack built in.
- AMOLED screen 6.1 inches 2340 x 1080 pixels KIRIN 980 processor + Mali G76 Storage 64/128 GB Finishes in glass and aluminum IP53 certification 3500 mAh battery with a very fast charge Very good camera
- We lost wireless charging Audio one step behind We wanted a more up-to-date facial recognition It is not submersible in water We also wanted a camera closer to that of the P30 Pro
Huawei P30 Pro
And then we got to the P30 Pro, just above it we have the P30, cheaper and with slight cuts, although it is still a fairly expensive terminal, so this Pro version, even more. Let's see what we find. What do we have on the most anticipated phone of the year ?
We start as always with the design and size, we have a fairly tight terminal, with 73.4 x 158 x 8.4 mm, although it is thicker than the P30. The screen ratio increases to 88%, one of the highest on the market, and it is built in glass and metal, available in the colors of the P30 adding the impressive shade of red. We must say that it is a rather slippery terminal, and it keeps the rear camera somewhat out of the plane, something that can be improved on a new generation terminal.
The thickness is justified with a battery of no less than 4200 mAh, with fast charging of 40 W and wireless charging of 15 W. We give special importance to facial recognition, which does not provide hardly any news compared to the previous generation, so it is still something limited without recognizing ourselves with glasses, for example. The fingerprint reader is located on the screen and it is quite fast. Bad news is that we lose the 3.5mm Jack, although they still keep the storage expandable via nano SD.
The side edges remain flat like the P30, something quite successful for ergonomics, and we also have a speaker with much better performance than in previous models and the P30. In addition, in this case if we have IP68 certification, with the ability to submerge in water. The hardware is maintained with a KIRIN 980 CPU, the RAM increases to 8 GB and the storage is 128/256/512 GB.
Regarding the screen we have a 6.47-inch AMOLED panel at 2340x1080p, we must say that it is correct to increase the autonomy, although it also lowers the pixel density a bit. Regarding photography, it is one of the strongest sections of the P30 Pro. We have triple rear camera with 40 MP and 1.6 focal length, 20 MP wide angle, and 8 MP 2.4 focal length. It also incorporates 3D TOF, artificial intelligence and an X10 optical zoom that will give us TOP features with a night mode superior to what has been seen so far in any terminal. The selfie camera has a very good 32 MP.
- AMOLED screen 6.47 inches 2340 x 1080 pixels curved with 88% useful KIRIN 980 processor + Mali G76 Storage and RAM 128/256/512 GB and 8 GB Finished in glass and aluminum IP68 certification 4200 mAh battery with a very fast charge and great autonomy TOP camera on the market
- We wanted a more up-to-date facial recognition We lose 2.5mm Jack compared to the P30 Sound still one step behind the best Camera somewhat out
OnePlus 7T
We should also recommend both the OnePLus 7T and 7T Pro that we will see next. And in fact this version 7T is quite different from 7, and the T in this case has a lot of news and improvements. What remains similar is the design, of course in crystal with a very nice gradient sky blue color and a well-used screen surface with drop type notch that goes up to 86% without curved edges. The dimensions are 170x74x8.1 mm and 190 g of weight, being quite light for its measurements. We have a camera design similar to the Mate 30 Pro through a large circumference that we will see later.
OnePlus is always characterized by gross power, and in this case we have a Snapdragon 855+ processor along with 8 GB of RAM and storage capacities of 128 and 256 GB with UFS 3.0 technology and not expandable with a card. As for fluidity, its Oxygen 10 layer on Android 10 is a true wonder, almost the best of the high-end. As well as the recognition systems, with a very fast on-screen sensor and facial recognition since it does not have a Pop-up camera like the 7T Pro.
The screen in this case is AMOLED technology with 6.55 inches and 2340x1080p resolution working at 90 Hz like the previous version. A very powerful display with up to 1000 nits of brightness, HDR10 + support and a very good calibration. Regarding the battery, we have 3800 mAh, with a good autonomy but not excellent as in other cases. It has 30W fast charge but not wireless.
What has received a good update is the camera section, in this case with 3 rear sensors: a main one of 48 MP, wide angle of 16 MP and 117 ° and a telephoto lens of 12 MP with x2 zoom. The result lives up to expectations, although it is not one of the best on the market, but at least they are the same specifications as the 7T Pro version. For the selfie we have a 16 MP sensor with focal 2.0 that exceeds.
- AMOLED screen 6.55 inches 2340 x 1080 pixels at 90 Hz Snapdragon 855+ processor with 8 GB of RAM Features in its triple camera with versatility and good performance in all environments Very fast facial recognition systems Elegant and glass design Oxygen layer 10 on Android 10 Gross performance always TOP
- Non-expandable storage Does not have a 3.5 Jack The autonomy is good but not spectacular and without wireless charging
OnePlus 7T PRO
The OnePlus 7T Pro is another of the terminals that we must recommend for being one of the roundest of the manufacturer both in terms of features and design and multimedia section. Being a version prior to the 7T, we see a somewhat more conservative design in the arrangement of the rear cameras, in this case in a linear position on a blue gradient glass finish. We also have a curved screen design on the sides and a Pop-up camera system for the front that raise the useful area to 88%.
And speaking of the screen, we have an AMOLED panel of no less than 6.67 inches and a 3120x1440p resolution that works at 90 Hz with HDR10 +. Although it is true that the brightness power is less than 7T and quite similar calibration. Under this screen we have a fast fingerprint reader and facial recognition system in the camera that is obviously somewhat slower because it is retractable.
This Pro version mounts a Snapdragon 855+ in case anyone doubted it, and 8 GB of RAM in its normal version and 12 GB for a more exclusive version with the McLaren seal. In this case it is practically the same as the 7T, although only with a 256 GB version of UFS 3.0 storage and without the possibility of expansion. The 4085 mAh battery is enough for a fairly good autonomy, although not spectacular either, with a 30W fast charge.
As for the cameras, because we have already commented in the 7T that they are practically the same two phones, and in turn equal to the normal 7 Pro. A triple configuration of 48 MP for the main one, 8 MP in telephoto zoom lens x3 and 16 MP of wide angle in this case at 120 or together with an autofocus laser pair sensor and dual LED flash. A novelty is the fact of being able to take photos at 2.5 cm with the super macro function. For the selfie we have a 16 MP sensor.
- 6.67-inch AMOLED screen 3120 x 1440 pixels at 90 Hz Snapdragon 855+ processor with 8 GB of RAM Features in its triple camera with versatility and good performance in all environments Biometric systems at a good level Elegant design and weathered glass with system Pop-up Oxygen 10 Capa over Android 10 TOP Performance
- Non-expandable storage It does not have a 3.5 Jack The autonomy is good but not spectacular as in the 7T Few news regarding the 7 Pro
Razer Phone 2
If what you want is a terminal specifically designed for gaming, the new Razer Phone 2 is the ideal one. We know well that it is one of the best brands in PC gaming components, and it also dares with practically everything, including Smartphone. We already warn that the rear logo has Razer Chroma lighting.
This new terminal offers us a completely rectangular design and using aluminum for the finishes and fairly large screen edges, although with an explanation, and that is that we have a double speaker on both sides with 24-bit DAC and Dolby Atmos that offers higher quality audio than any other terminal, whatever the range.
It has a 5.72-inch IGZO LCD screen with 2560x1440p resolution and attention, at a refresh rate of 120 Hz with Gorilla Glass 5, UltraMotion technology and HDR. In image quality it is true that it does not exceed AMOLEDs, but it does in speed, there is no doubt about that. The measurements of the terminal are, it must be said, quite large, 79 x 158 x 8.5 mm and no less than 220 grams in weight.
As for hardware, we have a Snapdragon 845 with Adreno 630 with a touch of customization in the form of a steam chamber for the cooling of these elements. In addition, we have 8 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage with a micro SD slot of up to 1 TB. The fingerprint sensor is found in the right side area, quite different from the rest but it works well.
Between games, we can take good photos with a double camera with a 12 MP + 12 MP telephoto sensor. At the front we have an 8 MP sensor that takes good photos. We do not forget that they have IP67 protection and the battery, that we have no less than 4000 mAh with good autonomy. Undoubtedly the best is the gaming experience, and this is evident with the hardware and the external design, although for daily use it is somewhat crude.
- Screen: IGZO 5.72 inches 2, 560 x 1, 440 pixels Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 RAM and Storage: 8 GB and 64 GB Aluminum finishes The 120 Hz screen is ideal for gaming Top gaming experience, and good autonomy Incredible sound IP67
- The camera takes a step backwards compared to the finished top of the range. We do not have a 3.5mm jack, we think it necessary in a gaming mobile. Rough and ergonomic design for everyday use.
Realme X2 PRO
The Realme X2 Pro is surely the best mobile of 2019 in terms of performance / price. Because accustomed to terminals with Sanpdragon 855+ that comfortably exceed 600 euros, Realme sells it to us for only 399 euros in its 64 GB version, something unheard of.
In fact we are going to start with your hardware, because we actually have an 855+ accompanied by 6, 8 or 12 GB of RAM and a storage configuration of 64, 128 and 256 GB being UFS 3.0 in the latter two, and without the capacity to expansion. Undoubtedly, benefits that are close to 500, 000 points in AnTuTu for only 449 euros in the most expensive version. Its battery is 4000 mAh with a very good autonomy having a fast charge of 50W no less.
As for design, we have measures of 160x75x8.7 mm weighing 199 grams with two colors available in bright blue and precious white. On the back we have 4 photo sensors in a vertical row and a drop-type notch on the front with an 83% good performance but not spectacular. What is remarkable is the speed of its fingerprint reader, possibly one of the fastest, along with facial recognition that also complies.
The screen that has been installed is 6.5 inches with 2400x1080p Super AMOLED technology with support for HDR10 +, 1000 nits of maximum brightness, 135% NTSC and 90 Hz refresh rate. Undoubtedly an optimal screen for gaming of very good quality for being its manufacturer Samsung. The sound system is also outstanding with dual speakers and very powerful Dolby Panasonic Sound technology. It runs on Android 9P and the ColorOS layer, which is not the best, but good enough.
And as for cameras, we have a 64 MP Samsung S5KGW1 main sensor, a 13 MP telephoto lens with 5X optical zoom, wide angle + 8 MP to 115 macro or aperture, and a 2 MP depth sensor. Of course versatility we also have a 2.5 cm macro for very close photos, although it is true that the color fidelity is not as good as in the flagships and the night mode can be improved. But for the price, we have stupendous quality far superior to its competitors in price. Finally the selfie is 16 MP also with a very good performance.
- Best quality / performance / price you can find Super AMOLED screen 6.5 inches 2400 x 1080 pixels at 90 Hz Snapdragon 855+ processor along with 6/8/12 GB of RAM Storage 64/128/256 GB Quad camera superior to your competition in price Fingerprint reader very fast TOP performance less than 450 euros It has 3.5 Jack and great sound quality in stereo Fast charge of 50W and 4000 mAh
- Non-expandable storage Tight measurements and weight Not certified IP Somewhat intrusive software layer
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
This is the best Note that Samsung has manufactured, and it shows it practically in each and every one of its aspects with the premise of the Next S11. The Korean manufacturer has taken risks in its design and is something to praise, since it comes in three colors: white, black and blue, which one is more spectacular. It is also a mobile phone finished in glass with IP68, a discreet and laterally moved sensor panel, and of course a screen with curved edges and a 91% usable surface. Being a Note version, you could not miss the S-Pen touch pen that works flawlessly and with gesture detection. We have extensive stockings of 160x77x7.9 mm thick with 196 g of weight.
The screen that mounts the Plus version is 6.8 inches with Samsung's own Super AMOLED Dynamic technology. With it we have a resolution of 3040x1440p, support for HDR + and 1200 nits of maximum brightness protected by Gorilla Glass 6. It should be said that it is one of the best screens today both for performance and for color quality. In the only small hole on the screen we have a facial recognition system not comparable to that of the iPhone and a fingerprint sensor on the screen that is not the top in speed either.
We turn to the hardware, where we have a powerful Samsung Exynos 9 9825 Octa-core with MaliG76 GPU and 12 GB of RAM. And for storage we find versions in 256, 512 GB UFS 3.0 with MicroSD expansion, so this aspect is impeccable. The battery is 4300 mAh with great autonomy and support for 45W fast charging (25W charger in box) and 20W wireless charging.
One of the novelties of this Note comes in its software, running on Android 9 we have the most complete One UI layer ever seen on a Samsung. With a huge number of extra functions, for example 4K video editor, screen recording, game mode and the Samsung Desk function we can have a terminal desktop on Windows or Mac with which to work on it. The audio consists of a double speaker with Dolby Atmos, resounding and quite high and included USB-C headphones.
For this final stretch, 4 photographic sensors have been installed at the rear and one at the front. We have: a 12 MP main sensor, 13 MP telephoto lens with X2 zoom, 16 MP wide angle 123 o and ToF 3D depth sensor. It is the same configuration of the Note 10, with results clearly in the high range in the top positions but without beating Huawei, iPhone or Pixel. Where it stands out is in video recording, 4K @ 60 FPS, especially in a number of options.
- Super AMOLED screen 6.8 inches 3040x1440p TOP on the market Exynos 9 9825 processor along with 12 GB of RAM and 256/512 GB of expandable storage Very high performance camera , especially in video with great stabilization and options Great sound quality with Dolby Atmos 4300 mAh battery with fast and wireless charging Bold and premium design Versatile S-Pen with excellent gesture detection
- Low optical zoom on the telephoto lens Unlock button on the left side Without 3.5 mm jack Poor gesture detection
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
Samsung S10 Plus is the top-of-the-range terminal of the Korean brand, an incredible Smartphone wherever we look at it, with tiny frames and a careful design down to the smallest detail. Let's talk long and hard about him.
Samsung has decided that the notch is a thing of the past and has introduced a perforated screen where only the double front camera appears aligned on one side, everything else is a screen. This is how we reached a usability ratio of 88% with dimensions really adjusted for a 6.4-inch screen: 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8 and a weight of 175 grams.
For its construction, glass and aluminum have been used, although we also have a ceramic version with a little more weight. At the back we have a smooth curvature on the entire side that joins this curved screen. If we must say that the unlock button is a little higher than usual. As for colors Samsung offers configurations in black, green and white.
The fingerprint reader is also a great novelty, since in this case it is ultrasonic, although it is a little slower than traditional ones, although it offers more security. Facial recognition continues at a high level, both in detection and speed, although we lose the option of iris scanning, very futuristic and that gives us an extra security. It is IP68 certified. Note that we have Wi-Fi 6 with 802.11ax in this mobile.
We have dual front speaker, dual SIM capability, USB Type-C and also 3.5mm Jack, so there is little to object to in this regard. Its screen is almost the best that has been seen. A 6.4 ” Dynamic AMOLED 1440x3040p panel with 526 dpi, 1200 nits, 2000000: 1 contrast, Gorilla Glass 6 and HDR10 + that reflects the colors of reality like few others.
The hardware is also spectacular with its own 2.9 GHz Exynos 9 9820 processor alongside Mali-G76 GPU. There are various internal RAM + memory configurations available: 8 + 128, 8 + 512, and 12 + 1TB. All expandable through micro-SD up to 1 TB. Todo está alimentado por una batería de 4100 mAh, con una carga rápida más bien lenta, de 15 W y eso sí, carga inalámbrica reversible para poder cargar simultáneamente sus auriculares inalámbricos si los adquirimos.
Antes de llegar a la cámara, debemos decir que la experiencia auditiva es espectacular, con doble altavoz y Dolby Atmos, es seguramente el segundo móvil con mejor sonido tras el Razer Phone 1 y 2. Tenemos entonces tres cámaras traseras con 12 MP dual pixel, 16 MP de gran angular, y un teleobjetivo de 12 MP. En la zona frontal tenemos doble cámara de 10 + 16 MP. Si capacidad es de lo mejor, pero no llegando a la excelencia de otros terminales como el Pixel 6 XL en modo noche.
- Pantalla Super AMOLED Dynamic 6, 4 pulgadas 3.040 x 1.440 píxeles increíble. Procesador: Exynos 9 9820 + Mali G76 RAM y Almacenamiento: 8/12 GB y 128/512/1024 GB Acabados en cristal o cerámica con IP68 Sonido increíble Dolby Atmos Cámara muy completa y de calidad Gran autonomía y carga inalámbrica reversible Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax único en el mercado
- Carga rápida de solo 15W Cámara en modo noche un paso por detrás
Samsung Galaxy S10
Ya hemos visto este impresionante Galaxy S10+, ahora veamos las versiones que están un pasito por debajo en prestaciones y coste de su hermano mayor. Comenzamos por este S10.
En cuanto al diseño exterior, tenemos los mismos materiales, aluminio y cristal, aunque se elimina la versión cerámica. Es diseño es prácticamente el mismo, ya que incorpora curvatura en su pantalla y también Gorilla Glass 6. Es una diagonal de 6, 1 pulgadas, aunque con la misma resolución de 3040 x 1440 y tecnología AMOLED Dynamic igual que su hermano mayor. La calidad sigue siendo brutal. Es también una pantalla sin Notch, aunque el agujero es más pequeñito al tener solo una cámara frontal.
El apartado sonoro también es idéntico por suerte con doble altavoz y Dolby Atmos. Tenemos protección IP68, Jack de 3, 5 mm, Wi-Fi 6, lector de huellas ultrasónico y reconocimiento facial. Lo que sí cambia, es la batería, en este caso tenemos 3400 mAh con la misma carga rápida de 15W y carga inalámbrica. La autonomía se resiente un poco en este aspecto.
El hardware también es exactamente el mismo, aunque perd emos la versión de 12 GB de RAM + 1 TB de almacenamiento, es algo normal. Encontramos además la triple cámara trasera de 12 + 12 + 16 MP y en este caso una cámara delantera única de 10 MP.
En resumen, tenemos un móvil más o menos igual en prestaciones, aunque más pequeñito y con un poco menos de autonomía.
- Pantalla: Super AMOLED Dynamic 6, 1 pulgadas 3.040 x 1.440 píxeles increíble. Procesador: Exynos 9 9820 + Mali G76 RAM y Almacenamiento: 8 GB y 128/512 GB Acabados en cristal con IP68 Sonido increíble Dolby Atmos Cámara muy completa y de calidad Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax único en el mercado
- Carga rápida de solo 15W Cámara en modo noche un paso por detrás
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Pasamos a hablar ahora de la variante más descafeinada de los nuevos S10, el Galaxy S10e, aunque no por ello se baja de la categoría de los tope gama como ahora veremos.
Es un teléfono de tamaño más comedido en tamaño e ideal para personas que no quieren transportar un bloque. Tan solo 150 gramos de peso y 142 mm de alto, súper manejable, y además tenemos el detalle de su certificación IP68 y de sus acabados en cristal y metal prácticamente igual a sus hermanos mayores.
Si es cierto que el ratio de pantalla no es el mismo, es cierto que tenemos una pantalla sin notch y con perforación para la cámara frontal, pero no es curva y los marcos son un poquito visibles. Siendo finalmente un ratio del 84%, que tampoco está nada mal. Su pantalla tiene una diagonal de 5, 8 pulgadas, resolución FHD+ y lo mejor de todo es que en prestaciones es igual que sus hermanos mayores, Super AMOLED Dynamic, etc. Aunque tenemos Giorilla Glass 5 en lugar de 6.
Buenos noticias para el hardware, ya que tenemos también el Exy nos 9 9820 octa core, 6/8 GB de memoria RAM en este caso, y una memoria interna 128/256 GB, ampliable con Micro-SD. La batería también se recorta a unos 3100 mAh con carga rápida e inalámbrica. Algo sumamente positivo es que la conectividad es igual de buena, con NFC, Wi-Fi, Jack de 3, 5 mm, y también el excelente sistema de audio de sus hermanos, y eso hay que agradecerlo.
La cámara sí que se ve reducida en prestaciones con un doble sensor trasero 12 MP principal y 16 MP gran angular, junto a una cámara de 10 MP en la zona frontal. Vemos entonces algunos recortes en este aspecto. Sin duda una muy buena opción para aquellos que desean algo top, pero más pequeñito y manejable.
- Pantalla: Super AMOLED Dynamic 5.8 pulgadas 2280 x 1080 píxeles increíble. Procesador: Exynos 9 9820 + Mali G76 RAM y Almacenamiento: 6/8 GB y 128/512 GB Acabados en cristal con IP68 Sonido increíble Dolby Atmos Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax
- Carga rápida de solo 15W Cámara reducida en prestaciones en general Batería un poco corta Lector de huellas en la zona lateral, poco accesible
Xiaomi Mi 9T PRO
El Xiaomi Mi 9T PRO es otro de esos terminales que son irresistibles en lo que a calidad y prestaciones se refiere por su precio, estando en unos 450 euros la versión más cara en Amazon. Y ya no hablemos de las tiendas chinas con impresionantes.
Este terminal en cuanto a diseño es prácticamente un calco del Mi 9T, con la misma paleta de colores y una 4ª versión en blanco. Todos ellos con acabados en cristal con triple cámara trasera en la zona central, sistema delantero Pop-up y una pantalla que aprovecha el 86% de la delantera, que no está nada mal. Eso sí, no tenemos certificación IPX y quizás necesitábamos más novedades en diseño para diferenciarlo de su hermano pequeño. Sus medidas son de 157x74x8, 8 mm con peso de 191 gramos.
Donde sí tenemos un salto es en el hardware, por encontrarnos con un Snapdragon 855 octa-core, configuraciones en 6 GB de RAM para Europa y almacenamiento 64 y 128 GB UFS 2.1 sin ampliación por SD, que sin duda mejora el rendimiento puro para gaming por ejemplo. The battery remains the same as the 9T model, with 4000 mAh and 27W fast charge although the included charger is 18W. Lo cierto es que no son grandes novedades salvo el procesador, pero el aumento de precio tampoco es sustancial respecto al 9T.
La pantalla en este modelo es de 6, 39 pulgadas con tecnología Super AMOLED de Samsung a 2340x1080p con HDR y 600 nits de brillo máximo. Debido al sistema Pop-up no tenemos notch lo cual sube el ratio de uso un poco. Los sistemas de reconocimiento hacen un buen trabajo, con un lector de huellas en pantalla suficientemente rápido y reconocimiento facial propio de Android algo más lento por su cámara retráctil. También NFC, Jack de 3, 5 y un buen sistema de sonido sobre todo en volumen.
Y en las cámaras tenemos un ligero upgrade respecto al 9T con triple sensor trasero: con un principal de 48 MP Sony IMX586 (IMX 582 para el 9T), teleobjetivo de 8 MP con zoom X2 y gran angular de 13 MP a 124 o. Delante tenemos un selfi de 20 MP con focal 2.2. El resultado en las fotos es muy similar al modelo 9T, aunque con mejoras en el procesado y sobre todo en vídeo, que ahora graba a 4K@60 FPS por su CPU más potente.
- Prestaciones/precio de las mejores todavía Pantalla Super AMOLED 6, 39 pulgadas 2340 x 1080 píxeles Procesador Snapdragon 855 junto a 6 GB de RAM Almacenamiento 64/128 GB Cámara versátil y de buena calidad con frontal retráctil Lector de huellas y reconocimiento facial Tiene Jack de 3, 5 y NFC Carga rápida de 27W y 4000 mAh
- Almacenamiento no ampliable Sin certificación IP Diseño calcado al 9T No disponible en Europa versión de 8 GB RAM
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Vuelve la saga Note a Xiaomi y se reestrena con este Note 10 que aunque no sea ya un phablet tan diferencial viene con interesantes novedades como la cámara de 108 MP y el 730G en su interior.
Empecemos por su diseño, en donde destaca una pantalla con curvatura en los lados en combinación con un notch de medio circulo que elevan el aprovechamiento hasta el 87%. Los acabados son en cristal y dos versiones en color negro y blanco preciosos, y con una distribución de cámaras trasera en el lateral y fija vertical similar al 9T Pro. En este caso seguimos sin protección IPx, pero sí que tenemos Jack de 3, 5 mm y USB-C. mide 158x74x9, 7 mm y pesa 208 g, ahora veremos por qué.
El hardware que se ha montado consiste en un procesador de nueva remesa Snapdragon 730G junto a 6 GB de RAM y 128 GB de almacenamiento con tecnología UFS 2.1. Quizás en este sentido echábamos de menos una mayor potencia bruta, aunque estas nuevas CPU de Qualcomm vienen con novedades como el soporte de cámaras de ultra resolución. Y atentos a la batería, porque tenemos 5260 mAh, motivo por el cual es pesado y grande, pero ofreciendo la mejor autonomía del mercado. Además tiene 30W de carga rápida con cargador incluido. A pesar de ser una CPU compatible con 5G no se ha montado tal tecnología en este modelo.
Y extendiéndonos en la pantalla, tenemos un panel de 6, 47 pulgadas y tecnología AMOLED con curvatura lateral. Ofrece una resolución FHD+ con soporte HDR10+, brillo máximo de 600 nits y con bastante buena calibración en la que se nota su excelente acabado y calidad. Sobre él corre Android 9 actualizable a 10 y MIUI 11, y un sistema de sonido de un solo altavoz con Jack de 3, 5 mm lo cual son buenas noticias para la gama alta. Cierto es que el sonido no será espectacular.
Y terminamos con el segundo aspecto diferencial además de la batería que son sus cámaras, porque tenemos un total de 6 sensores. Atrás tenemos: sensor principal de 108 MP Samsung S5KHMX, teleobjetivo de 8 MP con zoom óptico X5, gran angular de 20 MP a 117 o, un sensor de profundidad para modo retrato con 12 MP y un sensor Macro de 2 MP entre 2 y 10 cm. Desde luego versatilidad tenemos, pero esos 108 MP no significan una calidad extrema, porque todavía los super flagships la superan. Podemos grabar a 4K@30 FPS, y el selfi se completa con un sensor de 32 MP de buen rendimiento.
- Pantalla curva AMOLED 6, 47 pulgadas 2340 x 1080 píxeles Procesador Snapdragon 730G junto a 6 GB de RAM 6 sensores de fotos, 5 traseros y 1 delantero, con 108 MP de principal y zoom x5. Lector de huellas y reconocimiento facial Tiene Jack de 3, 5 La mejor autonomía, con 5260 mAh y carga rápida de 30W Diseño
- Almacenamiento no ampliable Sin certificación IP Sin RAM de 8 GB y almacenamiento UFS 2.1 Modo retrato mejorable Teléfono pesado
Estos son los mejores teléfonos que nos encontramos en la actualidad dentro de la gama alta. Como podéis ver, hay una gran variedad entre los modelos, con diferencias notables en cuanto a diseño o especificaciones. Pero que dejan claro la calidad y diversidad que hay dentro de los mejores smartphone de gama alta en la actualidad.
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