by 1. OnePlus Nord
Display: Fluid AMOLED, 6.44 inches, 2,400 x 1,080 pixels. Processor: Snapdragon 765G. Camera: main – 48 MP (main) + 8 MP (ultra wide-angle) + 5 MP (depth sensor) + 2 MP (dedicated macro camera); front – 32 Mp (main) + 8 Mp (ultra wide-angle). Memory: 6/8/12 GB RAM, 64/128/256 GB ROM. Battery: 4 115 mAh. System: Android 10.0 (OxygenOS 10.0).
OnePlus smartphones are often flagships with a tangible price tag. But in the case of Nord, the company decided to delight fans with a more affordable device. The gadget is notable for its dual selfie camera located in the left corner of the large AMOLED display with a sub-screen fingerprint scanner. The filling here is also quite at the level, and the presence of an NFC-chip for contactless payment is also very pleasing.
Illustration: OnePlusThe price of the most affordable version of OnePlus Nord in Europe will be 399 euros (≈ 32,900 rubles). Sales are scheduled to start on August 4th.
2. Xiaomi POCO M2 Pro
Illustration: POCODisplay: IPS LCD, 6.57 inches, 2,400 x 1,080 pixels. Processor: Snapdragon 720G. Camera: main – 48 MP (main) + 8 MP (ultra wide-angle) + 5 MP (dedicated macro camera) + 2 MP (depth sensor); frontal – 16 Mp. Memory: 4/6 GB RAM, 64/128 GB ROM, dedicated slot for microSDXC cards. Battery: 5000 mAh. System: Android 10.0 (MIUI 11).
Unlike the POCO F2 Pro, the M2 Pro is positioned as a top midrange. Outwardly, it is extremely reminiscent of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. There are practically no differences in terms of characteristics either: the gadget was equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, a quad camera in a black square module and a hole for a selfie sensor. It also features moisture protection, side-mounted fingerprint reader and IR transmitter.
Illustration: POCOPrices for a new smartphone are as follows:
POCO M2 Pro (4 + 64 GB): 13,999 rupees (≈ 13,400 rubles); POCO M2 Pro (6 + 64 GB): 14,999 rupees (≈ 14,400 rubles); POCO M2 Pro (6 + 128 GB): 16,999 rupees (≈ 16,300 rubles).
3. Honor X10 Max
Illustration: HonorDisplay: IPS LCD, 7.09 inches, 2,280 × 1,080 pixels. Processor: MT6873 Dimensity 800. Camera: main – 48 Mp (main) + 2 Mp (depth sensor); frontal – 8 Mp. Memory: 6/8 GB of RAM, 64/128 GB of ROM, combined slot for Nano Memory cards up to 256 GB. Battery: 5000 mAh. System: Android 10.0 (Magic UI 3.1).
If you miss the really big smartphones of the times of the vanished Xiaomi Mi Max, pay attention to this new product. The Honor X10 Max just has a huge 7.09 ″ IPS display with a notch for the front camera in the center. The main camera is double. Includes stereo speakers with amplifiers, side fingerprint reader and NFC module.
Illustration: HonorHonor X10 Max price starts at 1,899 yuan (≈ 19,000 rubles).
4. Samsung Galaxy M31s
Illustration: SamsungDisplay: Super AMOLED, 6.5 inches, 2,400 x 1,080 pixels. Processor: Exynos 9611. Camera: main – 64 Mp (main) + 12 Mp (ultra wide-angle) + 5 Mp (dedicated macro camera) + 5 Mp (depth sensor); frontal – 32 Mp. Memory: 6/8 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM, dedicated slot for microSDXC cards. Battery: 6,000 mAh. System: Android 10.0 (One UI 2.0).
This is an improved version of the Galaxy M31 released in winter. The main feature is the ability to use the device as a power bank thanks to a reinforced 6,000 mAh battery. The body now has a gradient color. The selfie camera is housed in a 6.5-inch circular opening in the display. On the back of the smartphone is a four-module main camera. The gadget is charged via the USB-C port at a power of 25 watts.
Illustration: SamsungThe minimum price for a smartphone is 19,499 rupees (≈ 18,900 rubles).
5. Moto G 5G Plus
Illustration: MotorolaDisplay: IPS LCD, 6.7 inches, 2,520 × 1,080 pixels. Processor: Snapdragon 765. Camera: main – 48 MP (main) + 8 MP (ultra wide-angle) + 5 MP (dedicated macro camera) + 2 MP (depth sensor); front – 16 Mp (main) + 8 Mp (ultra wide-angle). Memory: 4/6 GB RAM, 64/128 GB ROM, combined slot for microSDXC cards. Battery: 5000 mAh. System: Android 10.0.
Pure Android fans will be delighted with the new device from Motorola. It has a 6.7 ″ IPS CinemaVision display, in the left corner of which is a selfie camera with two modules – each with a separate hole. The fingerprint scanner is located on the side, NFC for contactless payments has not been forgotten either.
Illustration: MotorolaThe smartphone will ask for 349 euros (≈ 28,500 rubles) in the 4/64 GB version and 399 euros (≈ 32,500 rubles) for 6/128 GB.
6. ASUS ROG Phone 3
Illustration: ASUSDisplay: AMOLED, 6.59 inches, 2,340 x 1,080 pixels. Processor: Snapdragon 865+. Camera: main – 64 MP (main) + 13 MP (ultra wide-angle) + 5 MP (dedicated macro camera); frontal – 24 Mp. Memory: 8/12 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB ROM. Battery: 6,000 mAh. System: Android 10.0 (ROG UI).
The gaming smartphone was equipped with an AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 6.59 inches, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor and a GameCool 3 cooling system with a special evaporation chamber, a graphite plate for heat dissipation and an improved radiator. On the ends of the gadget there are special touch buttons that help control games. The amount of RAM can be up to 12 GB, and the built-in memory is 512 GB.
Illustration: ASUSASUS ROG Phone 3 will go on sale in late August. Prices start at 799 euros (≈ 65,000 rubles) for the 8/128 GB version.
7. Lenovo Legion Phone Duel
Illustration: LenovoDisplay: AMOLED, 6.55 inches, 2,340 x 1,080 pixels. Processor: Snapdragon 865+. Camera: main – 64 megapixel (main) + 16 megapixel (ultra wide-angle); frontal – 20 Mp. Memory: 12/16 GB RAM, 256/512 GB ROM. Battery: 5000 mAh. System: Android 10.0 (Legion OS / ZUI12).
This is another smartphone for gamers. Its distinctive feature is the front camera extending from the side. This, as well as the native software, allows you to conveniently stream from your device to Twitch, YouTube and other platforms. There is also Snapdragon 865+, 12 or 16 GB of RAM and a storage of 256 or 512 GB.
Illustration: LenovoThe price of the device has not yet been announced.
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