The best Samsung smartphones of 2020

For budget smartphones of the South Korean brand today, such parameters are characteristic: a screen on an IPS or Super AMOLED matrix with a resolution of FullHD. As a hardware basis for budget employees up to 20,000 rubles, as a rule, a “dragon” of the 600th series or a proprietary Exynos 9611 chip is used. It should be said right away that the A71 presented in this category most likely belongs to the middle category, but due to the excellent price ratio and parameters, we decided to mention it here. As for cameras, today the 3rd and 4th photomodules with a header sensor from 48 to 64 megapixels are already standard.

This model appeared relatively recently, and cannot be compared in terms of sales with the A30s version, but a loyal price tag and good parameters compel us to place this gadget in the Top 10 new Samsung smartphones this year. Galaxy A20s received a proprietary frameless design and a rather bright 6.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1560 by 720 pixels. This is clearly not the best indicator, given that 4K screens are already on sale, and what is the latest Xiaomi gaming smartphone with a 7.1-inch display, but not about that ... It should be borne in mind that the budget has good performance thanks to the 8-core chip entry-level Snapdragon 450 and 3 gigabytes of RAM. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh, which is enough for 1-2 days of operation. In addition, support for fast charging at 15 watts is implemented.

After the debut of the M10 and M20, it became clear that Samsung decided to restart its previously unsuccessful budget segment of smartphones, which included representatives of the J-line. And they managed to cope with the task perfectly. The problem is that with the advent of the Galaxy M31, it has become more difficult to talk about relevant parameters for inexpensive, but good smartphones from a South Korean manufacturer. On the one hand, the price implies the possibility of taking the gadget to the budget segment, on the other hand, this phone operates on the basis of a rather powerful Exynos 9611 proprietary chip. In addition, a Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2400 by 1080 pixels is installed. The main camera consists of 4 photomodules, including a 64-megapixel sensor, a 8 MP wide-angle lens and two 5 MP auxiliary sensors. In fact, this is a competitor for Note 8 Pro, but the prices are somewhat disparate. But in any case, this is an excellent representative of the middle category, having good parameters in all aspects.

In fact, this is a really good smartphone from the Samsung, but compared to the Xiaomi MI A3, many users consider the cost to be too high. In our opinion, it is not entirely correct to compare these devices. Firstly, the Samsung Galaxy A51 has an extravagant design that combines unusual body lights, and secondly, the technical equipment is “more solid”. Moreover, this unit boasts the presence of a sufficiently large 32 megapixel sensor. Additionally, a fingerprint scanner is "sewn" into this module. The main camera has three sensors at 48, 12 and 5 megapixels. As a hardware basis, the 8-core Exynos 9611 processor with the Mali-G72 MP3 graphics accelerator is used. 15W fast charging and NFC module are provided.

Definitely worthy in the price / quality ratio this year is the Galaxy A30s model, which is clearly visible in terms of sales of this gadget. The device received a large 6.4-inch screen based on Super AMOLED technology. The screen guarantees an excellent level of contrast, brightness and pixel density. Inside, you can find a good eight-core Exynos 7904 branded processor. The chip is paired with 6 gigabytes of RAM. In any case, for the declared value. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh. The main camera consists of three sensors, including 25, 8 and 5 megapixels. The front camera is simpler by 16 megapixels.

The best Samsung smartphone of 2020 in the price / quality ratio is the A71 model. It is difficult to ignore this large-format Samsung middle-class device, because this device received a really premium 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2400 by 1800 pixels and a pixel density of 393 ppi. Design guarantees a "sea" of aesthetic pleasure. In front, you can find a neat 32 megapixel selfie camera. Inside is the brand new flagship Snapdragon 730 processor, paired with the top-end Adreno 618 video accelerator. The main camera includes 4 good modules, including the title 64-megapixel sensor. The model supports shooting video in the format of 3840x2160 pixels. Another advantage over other state employees is the presence of fast charging at 25 watts.

This segment contains the most powerful, vibrant and well-known models of this manufacturer, awarded many awards in the ratings of popular resources. Including, in this category you will find premium flagships with a flexible screen. Recall that at the moment, the South Korean brand already has 2 smartphones made in a new form factor. Naturally, the record holder S20 Ultra, which received a revolutionary screen, a new proprietary chip and two incredibly powerful camera sensors, could not do without.

The Galaxy S10 Plus model with a screen enlarged to 6.4-inch replenishes the rating of Samsung smartphones in 2020. This device also differs from the more compact classic version by the Exynos 9820 processor with a frequency of each of 8 cores up to 2.8 GHz. Special attention should be paid to the dual front camera with a laser cutout. The main camera includes a premium telephoto lens, a wide-angle lens in a variable aperture, as well as a "width". You can shoot gorgeous 4K video. Photos of a premium level, professional - what else can I say. The advantages include a capacious 4100 mAh battery with support for really fast charging.

If you are looking for a Samsung smartphone with a good camera, then you should definitely pay attention to the flagship Galaxy S20.

In a number of parameters, including battery life, the novelty is inferior to Note10 +, but video shooting, a screen frequency of 120 Hz, and functionality are definitely more strong points. In general, a great solution for business people who are not used to saving on such a thing as a smartphone. The flagship came out with support for 2 full nano-SIM and nano + e-SIM. It works with a choice of Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865. Judging by the performance tests, the second configuration should be more powerful. The resolution of the curved 6.2-inch screen is 3200x1440 pixels at a density of 563 ppi. Yes, friends, this is definitely one of the most powerful displays on the market. At the same time, the manufacturer took care of a good supply of RAM at 12 gigabytes. Decide for yourself what to do with such a volume ...

Among classic solutions, for a long time, this model was the leader in the top of Samsung's flagship smartphones (before the release of Ultra). This is easily explained by the fact that the Galaxy Note10 Plus model has an excellent Dynamic AMOLED with a resolution of 3040x1440 pixels with support for HDR10 + technology. Inside is the Samsung Exynos processor. The main camera consists of three sensors, including 16 MP (f / 2.2), 12 MP (f / 2.1) and 12 MP (f / 2.1). This is enough for shooting 4K video at a frequency of 60 frames per second. This device, as you know, works on the basis of the 9th version of Android with a proprietary shell Samsung One UI. The front camera has a 10-megapixel lens with an aperture of f / 2.2 with a special Samsung DeX mode for recognizing the user by the face with maximum accuracy.

There are no results for maintainability so far, but it’s already obvious that Samsung’s best smartphone with a flexible screen is the Galaxy Z Flip. The resolution of the 6.7-inch display is 2636 by 1080 pixels with a Dynamic AMOLED aspect ratio of 21.9 by 9. The inside is a premium Snapdragon 855+ chip, which until recently has the status of the most powerful mobile chip. The advantages include the presence of a 10-megapixel camera built into the screen, as well as good sound quality. In addition, support for the NFC module is implemented. Naturally, support for fast charging is provided.

The best Samsung 2020 smartphone is the Galaxy S20 Ultra, which has received several record-breaking features. Including a camera, which immediately includes 108- and 64-megapixel sensors. The front camera fit the lens at 40 megapixels. In the front, there is a large 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED-type display with a resolution of 3200 by 1440 pixels, HDR10 + support and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. If not the best, then one of the best screens at the moment. Inside is a fresh Exynos 990 processor, paired with 12 gigabytes of RAM. Unfortunately, the model has not yet managed to get through the Antutu benchmark. And, perhaps, the “cherry on the cake” is a 100x zoom. This phone allows you to shoot video in 8K format.

Naturally, it is necessary to build on financial opportunities. We met with bright representatives of the budget, several middle-class smartphones and the current flagships of the South Korean manufacturer. Based on the category, we know what parameters we can count on:

1. Screen - are available on IPS matrices and on AMOLED technology with the Super or Dynamic prefix (premium category). Actually, fans of this manufacturer know that with the contrast, brightness and color rendition of all Samsung screens, everything is in order. But, if you are directly interested in the maximum, then you should pay attention to the pixel density, refresh rate and the line of new smartphones that have received Infinity displays.
2. CPU - For smartphones of this brand, either Snapdragon chips (400th, 600th, 700th and 800th series) or branded production are used. Currently, the most productive of the possible processors for Samsung products is the Snapdragon 865. An alternative is their flagship processor Exynos 990.
3. Cameras - Even budget smartphones and mid-level representatives have 3 and 4 sensors. For inexpensive phones, it is typical to use a 48-megapixel main lens. For the middle category, the main lens is a 64-megapixel matrix. Well, and the top camera phone, as we found out, has a new 108-megapixel and auxiliary 64-megapixel sensors - no one has such equipment yet.
4. Battery life - Considering the performance, screen and functionality of modern smartphones from Samsung, you should not count on a long battery life. It is more important that charging from 15 to 40 watts is implemented. Talking about specific numbers of battery capacity will not be for objective reasons. It is more important to say that modern processors on the 7-nm process consume less energy than outdated ones.
5. Memory - For the budget segment, 3-4 GB of RAM is enough today and in the region of 64 GB of permanent memory. Flagships can have up to 12 gigabytes of RAM, the need for which is conditional, but the company seeks to please its audience with maximum parameters.

Thus, today's collection of current smartphones of the South Korean brand allows you to make a choice even for an inexperienced buyer, setting clear parameters. Undoubtedly, the dynamics of the development of the middle and budget segment has quieted down, comparing with the first quarter of last year, however ... If you do not know which smartphone to buy from Samsung, we recommend that you pay attention to the leaders of our list again:

1. Good budget - Galaxy A30s;
2. Great smartphone for price and quality - Galaxy A71;
3. Best Flexible Smartphone - Galaxy Z Flip
4. The leader in camera quality is the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

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