3 years ago, the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi introduced its first frameless smartphone Mi Mix, and this idea was praised worldwide. The success of this device prompted other smartphone manufacturers to develop a vibrant activity, luring users with promises that their smartphone is the most frameless of all.
And so that you are not mistaken in your choice, we will talk about the characteristics, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the best frameless smartphones in 2019. The price of each model is indicated for the maximum configuration.
We have prepared the top of the best frameless smartphones in 2020.
10. Nokia 8.1
The average price is 29,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- 6.18 "screen, resolution 2246 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 3500 mAh battery
- weight of 180 g, WxHxT 75.70 × 154.80 × 7.90 mm
One of the rare non-Chinese in the 2019 ranking of frameless smartphones is a great example of what a mid-range mobile device should be like.
A liquid crystal display (protected by Gorilla Glass 3) with an aspect ratio of 18.7: 9 and support for HDR10 is one of the most striking features of the phone. It occupies 81.55% of the total case size. And the backlight is very comfortable for the eyes of users.
The main camera with Zeiss lenses and optical stabilization takes pictures that are not inferior in quality to smartphones from the price range of 40-50 thousand rubles. The excellent selfies made by the front 20 MP camera cause a pleasant surprise.
A powerful Snapdragon 710 processor with artificial intelligence adapts to the individual style of use of the device. Therefore, sometimes it seems that Nokia 8.1 understands you perfectly.
pros: it works quickly, without recharging it holds up to one and a half days of active work, there is a fast charge.
Minuses: lack of waterproof, slippery body.
9. Apple iPhone Xs Max
The average price is 116 990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with iOS 12
- dual SIM support (nano SIM + eSIM)
- 6.5 ″ screen, resolution 2688 × 1242
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 512 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- weight of 208 g, WxHxT 77.40 × 157.50 × 7.70 mm
Apple's best frameless smartphone in 2019 cannot boast the largest display of all mobile phones. But it is the largest among all the iPhone released to date. Its screen occupies 82% of the front surface of the smartphone.
Movies and shows on the 6.5-inch OLED screen are incredibly clear, detailed and vibrant, especially thanks to Dolby Vision and HDR10 support. And True Tone technology provides the adjustment of the glow of the screen and the surrounding lighting, which makes it comfortable to view in any conditions.
The iPhone Xs Max features an Apple A12 Bionic processor. It has 6.9 billion transistors, and Apple said it can deliver better performance and efficiency than last year's Bionic A11.
Whether it’s a game with augmented reality, such as AR Robot, a graphically intensive game, such as Asphalt 9: Legends, or just switching between multiple applications, you will not have problems with the performance of iPhone Xs Max.
As the main camera, a system consisting of 12 MP main lens with f / 1.8 aperture and 12 MP lens with f / 2.4 aperture was selected. Both have optical image stabilization. The colors in the photos taken by Xs Max are much more natural and attractive than in the photos of the iPhone X, and the bright lights do not look overexposed.
pros: highest performance, there is water protection, you can shoot 4K video with a resolution of 60 frames / s.
Minuses: high price, expensive accessories.
8. OnePlus 6T
The average price is 52 990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.41 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 16 MP / 20 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 3700 mAh battery
- weight of 185 g, WxHxT 74.80 × 157.50 × 8.20 mm
This smartphone with a screen-to-body ratio of 85.5% has a very successful design with a thin bezel at the bottom of the display and a tear-like cut-out to accommodate the front camera. This cutout does not interfere with notification icons and is not distracting when viewing video content.
The fingerprint sensor is part of a huge 6.41-inch AMOLED display with a 19.5: 9 aspect ratio. Curiously, the OnePlus 6T is one of the first phones to use the Gorilla Glass 6 protective coating, which provides six separate levels of screen protection.
The Snapdragon 845 processor in combination with 6 or 8 GB of RAM scored 295,082 points in the AnTuTu 3DBench test. And in the Geekbench 4 CPU test - 2414 (in a single-core test) and 8 949 (in a multi-core). Therefore, for your money you will receive a fast and efficient device.
pros: exquisite design, powerful iron, competitive price.
Minuses: Does not support wireless charging, no headphone jack.
7. Huawei P30 Pro
The average price is 69,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.47 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 40 MP / 20 MP / 8 MP plus TOF lens, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 4200 mAh battery
- weight of 192 g, WxHxT 73.40x158x8.41 mm
The P30 Pro is the most frameless smartphone in 2019 from the new P30 line. The screen-to-body ratio is 88.41%, and the aspect ratio of the display is 19.5: 9.
Like most other flagship smartphones, the P30 Pro supports both face unlocking and unlocking using a fingerprint scanner integrated into the screen.
On the back of the P30 Pro is the Leica camera system, which includes four lenses: a telephoto lens, a super sensitive 40 MP lens, an ultra wide angle 20 MP lens and a time-of-flight camera (ToF camera). The latter works like a laser range finder, calculating the exact distance to the object. This helps to compose his three-dimensional picture.
The latest Kirin 980 chipset and 6 to 8 GB of RAM guarantee fast and smooth operation of all applications and games.
pros: very beautiful design, fast charging, which charges the smartphone 100% in an hour, there is wireless charging, water protection according to IP68.
Minuses: Does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
6. ASUS ZenFone 5Z
The average price is 37 692 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.2 ″ screen, resolution 2246 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 8 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 3300 mAh battery
- weight of 165 g, WxHxT 75.65x153x7.70 mm
At first glance, you can easily mistake this phone for the iPhone X - and this is no coincidence. Many manufacturers, including ASUS, follow the design trend set by Apple. However, if you look closely at the ZenFone 5Z, you will see a number of important differences from the iPhone X.
- To begin with, the notch on the 6.2-inch display is slightly smaller.
- There is also a noticeable frame at the bottom of the screen.
- Turn the phone over and you will see a fingerprint sensor in the middle of the back.
- The dual-camera sensor is located on the upper left, but the flash module is located a little lower, and not inside.
- And the effective screen area of the ZenFone 5Z is 90%, and that of the iPhone X is 81.49%.
Asus Zenfone 5Z is equipped with a Snapdragon 845 processor and 6 GB of RAM. This is an incredibly fast smartphone, as the test results show:
- AnTuTu 3DBench: 269 332 points.
- Geekbench 4 CPU: 2448 (in single-core test) and 8.995 (in multi-core).
The main camera with two lenses combines a 12 MP lens with an aperture of f / 1.8 and a wide-angle 8 MP lens with an aperture of f / 2.2. Even in poor lighting conditions, this unit takes good quality pictures. And in Pro mode, you can delve into the capabilities of the camera and configure everything you need.
pros: stylish design, loud speakers, good cameras.
Minuses: no waterproof, no wireless charging.
5. Honor Magic 2
The average price is 37,156 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.39 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- triple camera 16/16/24 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 3500 mAh battery
- weight of 206 g, WxHxT 75.1 × 157.3 × 8.3 mm
This year, Honor was among the last companies to present their flagships. However, the late version of Magic 2 brought a lot of “goodies” to attract customers.
It comes with six cameras (three in front, three in back). The main rear sensor is 16 MP with an f / 1.8 aperture, the secondary sensor is a 24 MP monochrome module with an f / 1.8 aperture. The last, but no less important third sensor is a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle module with an f / 2.2 aperture.
In front are three cameras with a slider mechanism, which puts forward a selfie camera. The front block consists of a 16 MP camera with f / 2.2 aperture and two 2-megapixel sensors with f / 2.4 aperture
And the ratio of the screen to the “body” of Honor Magic 2 is 91%.
As for the technical characteristics of the equipment, here Honor Magic 2 is also in order. It is equipped with the Kirin 980 chipset, manufactured using 7-nm technology, and easily pulls new games at high settings.
pros: supports ultra-fast charging of 40 watts, does not get very hot in the most “heavy” applications.
Minuses: in Russia it is difficult to find for sale, easier - on Aliexpress or other foreign Internet sites.
4. Vivo iQOO
The average price is 59 987 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.41 ″ screen, 2340x1080
- three cameras 13 MP / 12 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 12 GB
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 196 g, WxHxT 75.20 × 157.60 × 8.51 mm
Continues the top of frameless smartphones in 2019, the flagship of the Chinese company Vivo. In accordance with the latest trend, it has a small depression in the upper part of the display, in which there is a 12 MP selfie camera.
The screen to body ratio is 91.7%. The front side has an ultra-thin “chin”, so you get a full front display with minimal distractions.
As the chipset installed the latest Snapdragon 855 from Qualcomm. The phone is available in three configurations: with 6 GB, 8 GB and 12 GB of RAM. The amount of internal memory is different - 128 or 256 GB in the top version.
One of the fun features of Vivo iQOO is Notification LED, which works like color music when listening to music tracks or outgoing calls.
The main camera takes excellent pictures like during daylight hours, but when you turn on the night mode, it will overexpose light areas (such as backlit signs).
It is easiest to buy Vivo iQOO on Aliexpress or in other well-known Chinese stores; it is not yet sold in Russia.
pros: Powerful cooling, thanks to which the smartphone almost does not heat up in games, supports fast charging of 44 watts (for the version with 6 GB of RAM - 22.5 watts). It takes 45 minutes to fully charge, according to the manufacturer.
Minuses: no wireless charging.
3. Samsung Galaxy S10
The average price is 68,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.1 ″ screen
- three cameras 16 MP / 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 3400 mAh battery
- weight 157 g, WxHxT 70.40 × 149.90 × 7.80 mm
One of the best Samsung smartphones, instead of “monobrow”, has a neat hole in its Super AMOLED screen, in which there is a selfie camera.
The aspect ratio of the display is 19: 9, making it look even longer than it actually is.
And the ratio of the screen to the front panel is 93.1 percent. For comparison: the first Galaxy S screen occupied only 55.7% of the body.
The Samsung premium smartphone comes with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner under the glass. On the back there are three cameras with instant focus and Live Focus mode for beautiful shots with bokeh effect. Moreover, it works even at short distances.
Under the “hood” you will find the Snapdragon 855 chipset or the Exynos 9820 depending on the region of sale.
pros: the traditional 3.5 mm headphone jack has been preserved, there is wireless charging, top-end performance, IP68 protection.
Minuses: Heats up in "heavy" games and applications, not a very powerful battery.
2. Oppo Reno 10x Zoom
The average price is 56,000 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.6 ″, Full HD +
- triple camera 48 MP / 8 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 4065 mAh battery
- weight of 210 g, WxHxT 74.30 × 156.60 × 9 mm
Unlike most other best frameless smartphones, Reno 10x Zoom is equipped with a retractable front 16 MP camera with artificial intelligence and beauty mode. She rises up, resembling a shark fin.
And the ratio of its screen to case is 93.1%, which, of course, is worthy of second place in the ranking of the best frameless smartphones.
In terms of hardware, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is equipped with excellent features: Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of memory in the basic version and 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of memory in extended.
Interestingly, this model uses a triple type of cooling: gel, three-layer graphite substrate and copper tubes.
At the back of the Reno 10x Zoom is a triple camera with tenfold optical zoom, laser autofocus and optical image stabilization.
pros: powerful iron, a great main camera, there is a quick charge, the kit comes with a branded case.
Minuses: while it is available only on pre-order at various Chinese sites, there is no wireless charging, no moisture protection.
1. Mi Mix 3
The average price is 55,000 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.39 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 256 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- RAM 10 GB
- 3200 mAh battery
- weight of 218 g, WxHxT 74.69 × 157.89 × 8.46 mm
The top of frameless smartphones in 2019 is headed by the “elder brother” of the model, with which the triumphal procession of the Xiaomi frameless smartphones once began.
Mi Mix 3 is made in a non-standard slider form factor. This allows you to push up part of the smartphone with the front camera there to take a selfie or unlock the smartphone in the face of the owner. Thanks to this decision, the manufacturer managed to achieve a 93.4 percent ratio of the screen area of the Mi Mix 3 to the front surface area.
The display of the Xiaomi flagship flagship is protected by Gorilla Glass 5, and its aspect ratio is 19.5: 9.
Inside the case, an eight-core Snapdragon 845 processor is installed, which does not slow down in the most demanding applications and games. However, it can warm slightly.
The main dual camera with double optical zoom has a trendy night mode, which allows you to glue several pictures taken in poor lighting conditions into one. Thus, the photo is the most clear and detailed.
pros: ceramic case, there is fast and wireless charging, excellent picture quality in the daytime and at night.
Minuses: not a very powerful battery, a model with 10 GB of RAM is still on sale, but less expensive counterparts with 6 and 8 GB of RAM are available.
