Best Android smartphones. A detailed buying guide on the best mobile phones with Android technology currently on the market.
You have decided to buy one Android smartphone but you don't know which one to choose? You are in exactly the right place: in this practical guide I will provide you with all the information you need to be able to buy the best smartphone for your needs.
Ranking of the best Android smartphones
Now I will show you my updated ranking in which I entered the best smartphones Android currently on the market with all the latest news offered by major manufacturers such as Samsung, Huawei e OnePlus.
For each smartphone I will show you the main features, the pros and cons and the relative prices on offer. At the end of the reading I am sure that the choice will be extremely simplified for you.
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1. Samsung Galaxy S20 e S20 Plus
Best Android smartphone.
Exit: March 2020 | Operating system: Android 10 | Screen: 6,2 / 6,7 inch | Resolution: 1440 × 3200 | CPU: Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 | RAM: 8/12 GB | Storage space: 128 GB (S20)/128-256-512 GB (S20 Plus) | Battery: 4000/4500 mAh | Main camera: 12 + 64 + 12 MP | Front Camera :: 10 MP | Weight: 163/186 grams | dimensions: 15,1x 6,9×0.7/16,1×7,3×0,7 cm.
Pro:
- Great camera
- High quality screen
- 5G connectivity support
Against:
- High prices
- Modest battery
- Inaccurate fingerprint sensor.
Let's start with the top of the range of Samsung: Galaxy S20 e Galaxy S20 Plus. High-end smartphone, able to offer above average performance, with an elegant and modern design.
Really noteworthy are their displays Dynami AMOLED with 120 Hz refresh rate and its photographic sector: this smartphone has well available 3 cameras (64 + 12 + 12 MP sensors), able to guarantee high quality shots.
Finally it must be said that these devices are able to support 5G networks to enjoy faster web browsing speed when away from home.
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Best Android smartphone for photos.
Exit: April 2019 | Operating system: Android 10 (update) | Processor: Kirin 980 Octa-core | Screen: 6,47 ”OLED | Resolution: 1080x2340p (FHD+) | Memory: 128GB interna + 6GB RAM – 128/256/512GB interna + 8 GB RAM | Battery: 4.200 mAh | Main camera: 40 + 20 + 8 MP | Front camera: 32 MP | Weight: 192 g | dimensions: X x 15,8 7,34 0,84 cm.
For
- Perfect design
- Excellent autonomy
- Presence of four cameras
Cons
- The screen resolution stops at Full HD
- Slightly slippery to grip
- The 3,5mm headphone jack is missing
One of the best smartphones currently on the market with an excellent design and photographic performance that is nothing short of enviable.
THEHuawei P30 Pro vanta i four super-efficient rear cameras: the main sensor is from 40 megapixel with quadrangular lens (called Supersensitive), a second 20MP sensor with optics ultra wide to capture panoramic photos; the third sensor is 8MP with optical stabilization and finally the lens, thanks periscopico system and 5 boards lets get one 5x optical zoom.
Another of his points in favor is autonomy: thanks to his battery from 4200 mAh manages to stay active for two full days in moderate use. In addition, the battery supports fast charging SuperCharge 40W that allows you to get a full charge in about an hour.
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Best top-of-the-range Android smartphone with stylus included.
Exit: August 2019 | Operating system: Android 10 (update in distribution) | Processor: Exynos 9825 | Screen: 6,8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED | Resolution: 1440x3040p | Memory: 256 / 512GB internal + 12GB RAM | Main camera: 12MP+12MP+16MP+3D ToF | Front camera: 10 MP | Battery: 4.300 mAh | Weight: 196 g | dimensions: X x 16,23 7,72 0,79 cm.
Pro:
- Perfect display
- Constructive quality
- S pen very comfortable
Cons
- High prices
- Touch ID can be improved
- Not very ergonomic
Il Galaxy Note 10 Plus it is a smartphone that attracts the attention of users for its build quality and design: the frame of this device is made of metal, while the back is made of glass; his style tends to border-less, that is the borderless style.
The 6,8-inch AMOLED display with high resolution, certified HDR10 +, ensures adequate brightness, flawless color rendering and bright, vibrant colors.
Among the strengths of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus we undoubtedly find its S Pen, a high quality smart accessory with integrated accelerometer, gyroscope, bluetooth and a battery.
It allows you to take quick notes (even in screenshots), sign forms and documents, set quick commands to manage your smartphone without even touching it, such as changing camera modes.
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Among the best smartphones with a long-lasting battery.
Exit: March 2019 | Operating system: Android 10 | Processor: Exynos 9820 | Screen: 6,4″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED | Resolution: 1440x3040p | Memory: 128GB / 512GB / 1TB interna + 8 GB RAM | Battery: 4.100 mAh | Main camera: 12 + 12 + 16 MP | Front camera: 10 + 8 MP | Weight: 175 g | dimensions: 15,7 6x 7,41 x 0,78 cm.
For
- Constructive quality
- Infinity-O Display
- Smart camera
Cons
- High prices
- There is no FM radio and infrared
- Fingerprint reader to be perfected
Il Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus they are two very similar models that convince with reliability, design, camera and performance. The display of these two models is the innovative Infinity-O Display (hole-punch display) or the screen with the hole: circular hole on the Galaxy S10 (single sensor of the front camera), oval hole on the Galaxy S10 (there are two sensors).
As for the photographic sector on these two models we find a triple camera: normal, ultra wide angle and zoom.
The 10 categories ofScene Optimization (Scene Optimizer) allow the smartphone to recognize the framed scene and automatically optimize the shooting settings. Moreover, thanks to the latest updates, the smartphone warns in real time of some common errors such as the dirty lens or the presence of subjects with closed eyes in the photograph.
If you want an ergonomic “pocket” smartphone I recommend Galaxy S10 while if you want the top of the range, with an even more satisfying screen and greater autonomy then you have to opt for Samsung Galaxy 10 Plus.
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Android smartphone with best value for money.
Exit: March 2019 | Operating system: Android 9 | Processor: Kirin 980 | Screen: 6,1 ”OLED | Resolution: 1080x2340p (FHD+) | Memory: 128GB internal + 6GB RAM | Main camera: 40 + 16 + 8 MP | Front camera: 32 MP | Battery: 3.650 mAh | Weight: 165 g | dimensions: X x 14,91 7,14 0,76 cm.
For
- Excellent autonomy
- Performing camera
- Ergonomic and compact
Cons
- Software with few innovations
- It is not waterproof
- No wireless charging
Huawei P30 it is a mobile device able to amaze for its excellent small size-performance ratio, a sort of “economic” brother of the Pro version with which it shares many positive features.
The Huawei P30 is an easily handled device with an elegant design, with a 6,1-inch Full HD resolution OLED display.
The hardware differences with the Pro version are practically negligible; absolutely promoted the battery and also the photographic sector: in fact you have a triple rear camera with 40 megapixel RYB main sensor (the same as P30 Pro), a 16 megapixel wide angle it's a 8 megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
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Best Android smartphones for work.
Exit: August 2019 | Operating system: Android 10 (update in distribution) | Processor: Samsung Exynos 9825 | Screen: 6,3” Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | Resolution: 1080x2280p | Memory: 256 GB internal + 8 GB RAM | Battery: 3.500 mAh | Main camera: 12 + 12 + 16 MP | Front camera: 10 MP | Weight: 168 g | dimensions: X x 15,1 7,18 0,79 cm.
For
- Complete software
- S pen convenient to use
- Design and dimensions
Cons
- High price
- Assent microSD
- Mediocre battery life
The Galaxy Note 10 is undoubtedly a valid alternative to the Samsung S10 and S10 Plus. Difficult to compare instead to the older brother Note 10 Plus which remains a top of the range for lovers of the series.
A smarthphone that has met with considerable success for the compact size-presence S Pen combo: the ideal choice for those who want a high-end device, highly technological but not too bulky.
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Best mid-range smartphone.
Exit: October 2019 | Operating system: Android 10 (update in distribution) | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Screen: 6,67” 90 Hz Fluid Display | Resolution: 1440x3120p (HDR10+) | Memory: 256 GB internal + 8 GB RAM | Battery: 4.085 mAh | Main camera: 48 + 8 + 16 MP | Front camera: 16 MP | Weight: 206 g | dimensions: X x 16,2 7,59 0,8 cm.
For
- Oxygen OS
- Camera versatility
- Construction material
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No jack audio
- Manca video con wide e zoom in 4K
OnePlus 7T Pror is the direct evolution of the One Plus / Pro, which confirms the quality of the full-screen display at 90Hz, the hardware platform of the highest level, the extremely versatile triple camera, the very fast memories and the audio sector on a par with the top products of the category.
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Best compact Android smartphone.
Exit: June 2019 | Operating system: Android 9 | Processor: SM8150 | Screen: 6,6” AMOLED on-cell | Resolution: 1080x2340p | Memory: 128GB / 256GB internal + 6GB / 8GB RAM | Battery: 4.065 mAh | Main camera: 48 + 13 + 8 MP | Front camera: 16 MP | Weight: 210 g | dimensions: X x 16,2 7,72 0,93 cm.
For
- Periscope zoom presence
- Top hardware
- Construction material
Cons
- Weight and size
- No wireless charging
- No audio jack
This Android phone is a stylish phone with a great camera, high data processing power and a long-lasting battery.
There is no lack of excellent quality of materials and a fairly complete software that includes a valid gaming mode. The only small flaw is its not exactly light weight and its rather bulky dimensions.
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Google's best top-of-the-line Android phone.
Exit: October 2019 | Operating system: Android 10 | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Screen: 6,3 ”OLED | Resolution: 1440×3040 (QHD+) | Memory: 64GB / 128GB internal + 6GB RAM | Battery: 3.700 mAh | Main camera: 16 + 12,2 MP | Front camera: 8 MP | Weight: 193 g | dimensions: X x 16,4 7,51 0,82 cm.
For
- Excellent camera
- Constructive quality
- Display OLED 90 Hz
Cons
- No microSD slot
- No audio jack
- Not exceptional autonomy
A high quality smartphone for hardware, camera and display with 90 Hz refresh that has only a few small flaws as regards the internal memory, the absence of audio jack and wide angle.
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Among the best Chinese smartphones.
Exit: October 2019 | Operating system: OxygenOS based on Android 10 | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Screen: 6,55 ”90 Hz Fluid AMOLED HDR10 + | Resolution: 1080x2440p (FHD+) | Memory: 128 GB internal + 8GB RAM | Battery: 3.800 mAh | Main camera: 48 + 12 + 16 MP | Rear camera: 16 MP | Weight: 190 g | dimensions: X x 16,9 7,44 0,81 cm.
For
- 90 Hz display
- Great software
- Quick charge
Cons
- Launch too close to the previous one
- Improved cameras
- Memory Expandable
Oneplus 7T it's a great update of the 7: the only flaw is the launch so close to the previous model. Despite this, it is confirmed as one of the best Android Stock smartphones in its price range. Really noteworthy is its 90Hz display that offers a user experience difficult to find in many competing smartphones.
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In order to locate the best android smartphone it is essential to take into consideration the main characteristics of these technological devices.
Display
The sharpness of the content displayed on the screen depends on the display. The quality of a screen depends on the technology with which it is made and the resolution: two factors that determine the quality of vision, the brightness of the screen and the level of contrast.
Camera
To judge the quality of a camera megapixel numbers are not enough. We must also evaluate thelens aperture (which guarantees a high yield even in low light conditions), the resolution and maximum frame rate of videos, the ability to shoot video in mode slow-motion, the presence of one optical stabilizer to cancel flickering in movies and blur in photos.
Most rear cameras of Android smartphones have a 12 megapixel sensor, which ensures good quality photographs, but we also have newer models equipped with 16 megapixel sensors or more and which, of course, offer images with a range of top details.
Hardware
This entry includes many different aspects, such as the processor, RAM and memory. The analysis of these elements before a purchase will guarantee you a device with high performance.
Processor
It can be compared to the brain of a smartphone, since it affects the speed of opening applications and the fluidity of their execution, battery consumption, download speed, camera operation and much more. To evaluate its potency it is necessary to examine the number of core available (i.e. the number of calculation units that divide the tasks to be performed) and the operating frequency of the latter, which is measured in GHz.
RAM
It is the memory in which the data of the applications in use and of the system processes are temporarily hosted. In fact, RAM depends on the phone's ability to multitask (switch from one app to another without slowing down, perform multiple functions at the same time, etc.) which is why it is preferable to opt for smartphones with at least 4 GB of RAM.
Internal Memory
In addition to being the home of the operating system and core applications of the individual brands, internal memory determines how much data, applications, updates, photos or videos you can save directly to your device. My advice is to take advantage of the slot dedicated to MicroSD cards, present on Android devices, which allows you to expand the available memory up to 256 GB.
Autonomy
Another key factor to consider is the smartphone's battery. An objective measure to evaluate the quality of a device is given by its number of mAh (millampere-hour) that is the amount of energy it is able to deliver in one hour. The more mAh we have, the greater the autonomy of the device: a battery around 3000 mAh generally responds to the needs of most users (autonomy of about 8 hours with average use of the device).
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Best selling cheap Android smartphones on Amazon
Below is a list of the best Android phones belonging to the Amazon bestseller category and most purchased by consumers. These are low cost smartphones that you can find at prices even under 100 euros.
