Thinking of upgrading your phone this year? With all the rage and the rate of knots, the Smartphone evolution is moving quickly. There’s always something new to look for. No sooner have you reviewed the latest model, that there’s new anticipation for what’s coming in.
Due to fears brought by Novel Coronavirus, GSMA decided to cancel Mobile World Congress or (MWC) for the very first time since 2006 where it all starts. So now, the biggest question lies in what month of the year for the phone flagship resume launching as various Smartphone manufacturers are planning for a press conference to show their latest handset.
Here are some sneak peeks that are worth considering before upgrading:
Huawei, Sonny, Realme, and Honor confirmed to pursue with a press conference on February 24, 2020 (Monday). Meanwhile, Xiaomi and Samsung launched already their new model- the Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy S20, and Mi10.
If you are eyeing for the Oppo, LG, and Nokia models, unfortunately, they are canceling their events. We’ll keep updating this article for more details once we know more.
Setting aside, this year has so much to promise in terms of leading-edge advancement when it comes to technology for smartphones. Whether for photo taking or gaming, we might be able to witness a super-fast connection go mainstream reaching up to 5G. It might also become flagship standard features and interestingly have increasing demand. Also, another hot stuff to watch out is screens that refresh up to 120Hz which is a good advantage for videos and gaming, and camera phones that heap on the megapixels and additional extra sensors that never seen before.
Old features like foldable designs are going to be affordable, more durable, and battery span is going to last longer than before. Later this year we’ll be able to see software advancements too, along with the release of Android 11 (out as a Developer Preview) plus iOS 14 upgrade.
2020 is a perfect time to upgrade your current Smartphone. However, with pace technology advancement, when is the right time to spend money on a new one?
Here’s a rundown for the best smartphones in 2020 along with an outline of features and specifications of hardware and software. Check them out to make sure no immediate regrets right after buying your handset.
Best Smartphones in 2020
iPhone’s 2020 Lineup
Everyone’s excited about the upcoming lineup of iPhone expected to arrive in September 2020. But some rumors are out for the upcoming handsets. We will expect an iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro if Apple will apply the same naming format it used for last year’s iPhone lineup. Boasting its major upgrades, which includes some of the first design changes we have seen since the release of the iPhone X last 2017. Also, we are going to see four iPhones that come in three display sizes which could arrive in sizes of 5.4, 6.7, and 6.1 inches (x2).
The 6.7-inch iPhone and one 6.1-inch model will have higher-end OLED devices along with a triple-lens camera; meanwhile, the 5.4 and 6.1-inch models will be iPhone’s lower-end unit that comes with dual-lens cameras and has a very affordable price. We are expecting features of OLED displays, no matter what the price tag is.
Rumors say that 2020 will be the very first year that Apple will introduce a 5G support in the iPhone, it will allow new devices to connect to a 5G network that are way faster compared to a 4G LTE networks.
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ &S20 Ultra
Last February 11, 2020, Samsung Company had the major launch of its flagship Smartphone. The officials Galaxy S20, S20+ &S20 Ultra are now open and available for pre-order and shipping will be on March 13, 2020, for the United Kingdom while March 6, 2020, for the United States. The features of the Ultra model will make anyone swoons as they are promising as it packs on a 108Mp sensor as one of its four lenses in a newly Domino-style prime camera assembly and a 120Hz display. Besides, Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 is also something to look forward to not only because it will boost up the effectiveness and performance rather it will be available only with the X55 modem. Ergo and 5G for all. In terms of pricing, the standard Galaxy S20 with 4G costs you for £799, meanwhile the 5G version price at £899.
Oppo Find X2 & X2 Pro
Oppo is about to appear on February 22, 2020, at MWC were supposed to show its Oppo Find X2 & X2 Pro. Unfortunately, the event did not push through until further notice and more details are still for an announcement. Now, about the new model of Oppo it comes with a 65W wired charging, 6.5in Quad-HD+120 Hz display also can find in China-only Reno Ace. Oppo confirms that the unit will use a Snapdragon 865 processor that supports 5G and the new X2 could show up with 12GB of RAM up to 256GB storage. For those who love to update their social media accounts with pictures; a camera that features a triple-lens and a 48Mp sensor is worth the wait.
Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi10 Pro
One of the most awaited flagships is the Xiaomi taking its pride, the same 108Mp camera like on the S20, and Mi Note 10. Using a similar Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor that will elevate its performance plus a 5G transversely, the upgraded features also include 12GB of UFS 3.0 storage, marvelously fast 50W charging on the Pro while 30W on standard, and up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The pricing is from 3,999 Yuan when it reaches to the United Kingdom we could see a circa-£100 price hike over the Mi 9 it is still a low price. Maybe you might be wondering about the price. Its either the phone has a top-notch waterproofing feature.
Huawei Mate Xs
The Xs series is run by a Kirin 990 chip and has a tougher screen and an improved pivot. Huawei’s CEO Richard Yu is planning to show off the new model at MWC on February 23, 2020 (but the press conference got off). They also announced it in China. An online-only event happened last February 24, 2020.
Sonny Xperia 2
The next flagship of Sonny could be the Xperia series (Xperia 2, Xperia 5 Plus or can be Xperia 1.1) It’s really hard to guess what it is, but rumors have it. All eyes are also on the exciting features it could benefit to all its users like a complete with front-facing stereo speakers, a 6.6in OLED panel. While on its back, a triple rear camera setup completing on its features list is an 18W fast charging and a 4,000mAh battery.
Motorola G8
The Moto G8 Plus and Play have its take off to the market last year, only this week the announcement about the Moto G8 is still vague. However, it could arrive early of the year. But even so, there is more to find out. The G8 is not a flagship, but if you are looking for best buys and that won’t break a bank phone, it is something worth waiting for this year. We’re not expecting any substantial changes in the designs and some features, however; the G8 could also level up its triple-lens camera that comes with an ultra-wide lens. Also, some general upgrades are expecting to show like the G7’s Snapdragon 632 processor.
