5G is a new generation of mobile communications already operating in the USA, Great Britain and some other developed countries of the world. 5G is very fast, and many industries will benefit from the introduction of the new network, including mobile Internet and drones. It is planned to introduce 5G communication networks in Russia.
Most people are likely to experience the benefits of 5G only with a good smartphone. To help you keep track of all the latest news, we have compiled this rating of the best 5G smartphones in 2020.
10. Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.9 ″, resolution 3200 × 1440
- four cameras 108 MP / 48 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- RAM 12 GB
- 5000 mAh battery
This smartphone is magnificent in everything - from the huge Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, with a refresh rate of 120 Hz to the top-end Samsung Exynos 990 processor and a solid case, protected from moisture according to the IP68 standard. If you often watch videos on Netflix or YouTube, then the Ultra model is the most preferred of the Galaxy S20 family. Naturally, it is heavier at the same time.
The 5000 mAh battery supports both fast and wireless charging. Just keep in mind that using an all-day refresh rate of 120 Hz instead of the default setting of 60 Hz will reduce battery life, so you may need to recharge it overnight.
Of course, there are people who want the S20 Ultra not because of the increased screen size, but because of the better camera options. And yes, I mean the 108-megapixel camera with optical stabilization and its 100x digital zoom. It is unlikely that you will often need it, in addition, there is also a 10x hybrid optical zoom with which small details in the photo will be better visible. However, it's nice to know that your smartphone has all the best, right?
The S20 Ultra also has a 40-megapixel front camera, but its image quality does not greatly exceed the S20 10-megapixel selfie camera. There is a limit to how many details you really need to see on your face.
pros: You can shoot UHD 8K video with 24 frames per second, external memory can be expanded up to 1 TB.
Minuses: price.
9. LG V60 ThinQ 5G
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.8 ″, resolution 2460x1080
- four cameras 108 MP / 20 MP / 12 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 5000 mAh battery
With a larger 6.8-inch display (compared to the 6.4-inch V50 screen), the V60 looks huge. While this size provides the convenience of viewing videos and web pages, it will be very difficult to use the smartphone with one hand.
Keep in mind that the V60 has a 60 Hz display. If you want to be at the forefront of technology, then choose the representative of the Galaxy S20 and OnePlus 8 Pro family, these models have displays with a refresh rate of 120 times per second.
In addition to the headphone jack (a rarity among high-end phones these days), the LG V60 is unique in that it works with an accessory that effectively doubles the screen size. It is known as Dual Screen and allows the V60 to fold like a book. Therefore, you can display two applications on both displays or view content as on a tablet (albeit with a large hinge in the middle).
The main camera of this model does an excellent job of fixing moving objects and keeping them in focus. In addition, the settings have a 10x digital zoom and a night mode, which perfectly “brightens” the pictures taken in the dark.
Like its competitors, the LG V60 is equipped with the Snapdragon 865 chipset, which ensures uninterrupted operation. On paper, the V60 defeated the Galaxy S20 and became the leader in 3DMark Slingshot Unlimited tests and two Geekbench 5 tests. However, their results did not differ much from each other, and it is doubtful that there is a difference in speed when it comes to everyday use.
pros: IP68 housing protection, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Minuses: not sold in Russia, on eBay costs about 40,000 rubles, excluding shipping and an additional screen.
8. OnePlus 8 Pro
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.78 ″, resolution 3168 × 1440
- four cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 48 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4510 mAh battery
Although OnePlus smartphones are no longer as cheap as before, they compete on equal terms with both Chinese flagships in 2020 and South Korean and European manufacturers in terms of performance and quality of photo and video shooting.
The most advanced OnePlus smartphone at the moment - 8 Pro - has a display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a waterproof housing according to the IP68 standard.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 8 model is more affordable (42,750 rubles versus 54,615 rubles for the Pro version), it also has 5G support, a 90 Hz display and the same modern Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor.
Thanks to the Nightscape night mode, the OnePlus 8 Pro rear camera with optical stabilization takes detailed and clear pictures even in low light. And in the light of day, the pictures are very aesthetic and colorful. There is an additional “super-stabilization” mode for smoothing blur from shaking hands of the operator during movement.
Of course, like all flagships, this model can take excellent portrait photos, as well as good photos using a selfie camera.
pros: long battery life, support for wireless charging, rich and clear sound from both speakers and headphones, high-quality silicone case included.
Minuses: does not support memory cards.
7. Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.67 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- four cameras 64 MP / 13 MP / 5 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 6 GB RAM
- 4700 mAh battery
The solid combination of Gorilla Glass 5 front and rear with a metal frame of the device is a huge change compared to the predominantly polycarbonate design of the original F1. As a result, the F2 Pro looks and tactilely feels like a more premium phone than its predecessor.
The selfie camera is located in a pop-up mechanism, which also contains a notification LED.
The Poco F2 Pro's screen refresh rate is only 60 Hz. But it is very bright and has even been upgraded from IPS LCD to Super AMOLED-matrix for better contrast, deeper black and more expressive colors.
“Under the hood” of one of the best smartphones of 2020 with 5G is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, thanks to which all games and applications will go quickly, smoothly and without brakes when switching between them.
Another attractive feature of the smartphone is the rear camera. It has a large sensor with lots of pixels. Next to it are an ultra-wide, macro camera and a depth camera. The lack of a telephoto lens can be considered reasonable. Most 2x telephoto lenses do not really benefit the user, it is usually best to just use a high quality primary sensor. HDR is not enabled by default, so you must enable it to raise the shadows to an acceptable level.
prosA: 3.5mm headphone jack, fast 30W charging.
Minuses: No optical stabilization and wireless charging. In addition, Xiaomi did not make this smartphone waterproof, which could be expected from a device at a high price.
6. Nokia 8.3
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.81 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- four cameras 64 MP / 12 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 6 GB RAM
- 4500 mAh battery
Although Nokia is no longer the phone giant it was 15 years ago, its gadget line also has a good 5G smartphone.
At the MWC event, it was announced that Nokia 8.3 will offer the widest range of compatibility with various 5G networks around the world, while the phone will cost half as much as 5G devices offering less wide compatibility.
Nokia 8.3 is equipped with a Snapdragon 765 processor, the first Qualcomm processor to integrate the brains of a 5G modem phone into one integrated module and is specifically designed for mid-range 5G phones.
In addition, the smartphone boasts an excellent rear camera with Zeiss optics, a main module of 64 MP, a wide-angle module with a viewing angle of 120 degrees, and support for Super Pixels technology for creating high-quality images in low light conditions. Another useful feature of the camera is shooting video with a “movie resolution” of 21: 9 sides.
pros: There is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a separate button for launching Google Assistant.
Minuses: no wireless charging, only fast at 18 watts, no optical stabilization, no waterproof housing.
5. Sony Xperia 1 II
- smartphone with Android 10
- 6.5 ″ screen, resolution 3840 × 1644
- three cameras 12 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
This is the first smartphone of the Japanese manufacturer that supports 5G technology. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 865 chipset, which guarantees the absence of performance problems even in the most demanding hardware games.
The rest of the feature set includes a 6.5-inch 90 Hz OLED display, a 4000 mAh battery and Android 10 software.
The main camera based on Zeiss optics has three modules, as well as a separate TOF camera, which is usually not considered a full-fledged one, therefore it was not included in the “main account”. The camera also has a separate application Cinema Pro, ultra-fast autofocus, autofocus function in the eyes of a person or animal, as well as the ability to conduct serial shooting at a speed of 20 frames per second.
pros: waterproof according to IP68 standard, there is a mini-jack for headphones,
Minuses: no support for wireless charging, overpriced.
4. Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- smartphone with Android 9
- screen 6.7 ″, resolution 2400 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 6/8 GB RAM
- 4500 mAh battery
In addition to the luxurious Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, which opens our rating of smartphones with a 5G network, the South Korean manufacturer has another model with 5G. And it is one of the most inexpensive for this class of devices. On Aliexpress Galaxy A90 5G costs about 33 thousand rubles.
The 6.7-inch device Samsung introduced at the IFA Electronics Show in Berlin has three rear cameras, including a 48-megapixel lens and one 32-megapixel front camera. It is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 platform with the X50 5G modem.
For the first time in Series A, you can connect your phone to a monitor or PC using Samsung DeX and the Microsoft Your Phone app.
As a result, the Galaxy A90 5G turned out to be a real budget flagship: high-performance, with an excellent bright screen, a good rear and excellent front cameras, as well as support for ultra-fast wireless technology.
pros: Fast 25W charging, fingerprint scanner integrated in the screen, Samsung DeX support.
Minuses: no 3.5 mm jack, no wireless charging, no moisture protection according to the IP68 standard, while it is sold only at foreign sites (Aliexpress and others).
3. NUBIA Red Magic 5G
- smartphone with Android 10
- screen 6.65 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 64 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4500 mAh battery
The Chinese brand NUBIA rarely pleased Russian users with something truly impressive. But that all changed with the release of Red Magic 5G - a powerful smartphone whose 144 Hz refresh rate makes the premium Galaxy S20 or OnePlus 8 Pro line up with envy.
Add to this the top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, touch-sensitive game triggers and an active cooling system with a fan, whose speed reaches 15,000 rpm, as well as surround and loud sound, and you will understand why this smartphone is positioned as a gaming one.
The manufacturer claims that the cooling of this smartphone can reduce the temperature of the chipset by 18 ° C in any operating mode. So overheating during a long game will only be your patience.
The main weak point of this magnificent device can be called the main camera, or rather its night mode. In poor lighting, it shoots mediocre compared to other top-end smartphones. This problem is partially solved by installing Google Camera. But the front 8 MP camera makes selfies excellent in detail and color reproduction.
In Europe, Red Magic 5G is available in 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB versions, and if you have the opportunity to order from China, you can get a version with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.
pros: 55 W charge, support Wi-Fi 6, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a large margin of screen brightness.
Minuses: no wireless charging, the fan is very noisy, no IP68 waterproof.
2. Xiaomi Mi 10
- smartphone with Android 10
- screen 6.67 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 108 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4780 mAh battery
For less than 50 thousand rubles, you get a flagship smartphone with 5G support, a display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, a powerful battery and even a 108-megapixel rear camera.
The Mi 10 has a large AMOLED screen, gracefully curved edges and ultra-thin bezels. The manufacturer did not hide the selfie camera in the “bangs” or tear-like notch, but placed it in a tiny hole in the display on the left side.
The biggest advantage of the Mi 10 is its amazing 108 megapixel camera. Although an increase in the number of megapixels does not necessarily lead to better photos, the key advantage of such a camera is that the image retains clarity when zoomed in.
It is not surprising that the Mi 10 can catch the details that the human eye will miss, and under certain lighting conditions it will capture more details than other flagship smartphones, the latest in 2020 with 5G.
For the most part, these characteristics allow the Mi 10 to be considered the “flagship killer” of 2020. But he also has disadvantages. The Mi 10 series does not have an IP rating for water resistance. The phone does have some degree of water resistance, but an IP rating would give users more peace of mind.
In addition, the global version of Xiaomi Mi 10 only works with 1 SIM card. This is "cured" by buying a dual SIM tray (for example, on Aliexpress) and flashing it. Or by buying a Chinese, not a global version of the device.
pros: super-fast charging, there is also wireless charging, high-quality (loud and clear) sound.
MinusesA: No 3.5mm audio jack.
1. HUAWEI P40 Pro
- smartphone with Android 10
- dual SIM support
- 6.58 ″ screen, resolution 2640 × 1200
- four cameras 50 MP / 40 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 8 GB RAM
- 4200 mAh battery
The best camera phone of 2020 can also be called the best smartphone with 5G support. Unless, of course, you can come to terms with the lack of Google services, instead of which HUAWEI offers its own branded app store.
Highest performance in applications and heavy games such as Real Racing 3, Need For Speed: No Limits and Gangstar: Vegas is provided by the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G processor paired with the Mali-G76 MP16 video processor.
Huawei claims that thanks to a combination of hardware and software, the phone can achieve 100x magnification, although pictures taken in this way often look too blurry. Nevertheless, even with difficulty, they can even distinguish text (for example, signs), which the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra does not boast 100x zoom.
Like its predecessor, the P30 Pro, the Huawei P40 Pro also does a good job of taking pictures in low light conditions.
The front camera has not only the main 32 MP sensor, but also a ToF sensor, and allows you to unlock the smartphone in the face of the owner.
pros: waterproof housing according to IP68, there is wireless charging, a non-marking cover cover, the best camera among smartphones at the moment.
Minuses: maybe the lack of Google services and the lack of a 3.5 mm audio jack.
