10 best frameless smartphones

Frameless smartphones - a fashion trend of recent years, which not only does not become obsolete, but continues to rapidly gain momentum. The field for the development of the direction is indeed very wide, because the very first developments of such a plan, for example, Sharp AQUOS, despite the loud title of a frameless smartphone, were not completely frameless and even now not all manufacturers could get rid of this familiar, but already somewhat outdated part .

Frameless models look modern and even somewhat futuristic, because the device’s belonging to this class means that at least 90% of its front side completely occupies the screen, which is a lot, especially when compared to traditional models where the display occupies only 60-70% of the surface. However, frameless smartphones are not only bright designs, but also practical. The lack of frames allows you to get a large screen with the usual not too weighty package, which is very convenient for gamers, fans to read in the virtual library or watch movies on the go.

Although no one has yet succeeded in making the front surface of the smartphone entirely with a screen, some manufacturers have noticeably succeeded in reducing the framework to a record minimum. Of particular success in this area has reached the leader of the premium class Apple, whose development is distinguished by the thinnest edges and recognizable insert around the camera. Huawei, Honor and Samsung are not far behind him. Even the Sony brand, which has long held on to its traditional design, has recently embarked on a frameless path.

Top 10 best frameless smartphones

10 Prestigio Wize Q3

Following the leading innovative brands in the creation of frameless developments, the manufacturers of the most budget devices also took up their business. So the Wize Q3 model appeared - the first frameless smartphone worth less than 5,000 rubles, the most affordable and simply the best in this price segment. In addition to the pleasant price, such basic, but at the same time important characteristics as lightness and compactness have become obvious advantages of this TOPA member. Prestigio smartphone weighs only 137 grams. The height of the device with a diagonal of almost 5 inches does not exceed 136 millimeters, and its width is 65 with a slight millimeter. Thus, choosing Prestigio, the buyer gets a practical budgetary frameless device on the Android system.

According to the reviews, the 8-megapixel main camera worthy of a budget version, separate slots for two SIM cards and a memory card, and a good battery are among the key advantages of the smartphone. But, despite the innovative design, it is still a cheap phone with basic functionality and a mediocre processor.

9 Doogee BL5500 Lite

The frameless smartphone with a diagonal of 6.19 inches is considered to be the best budget solution and a good ratio of cost, design, quality and features. This model is distinguished from most other budget smartphones with a large screen, first of all, by the current version of the operating system - Android 8.1, which is rarely found in such inexpensive devices. In addition to the recent Android, the development of Doogee has received some other advantages, usually only in the middle and premium class devices. Among them, the battery capacity of 5500 mAh, thanks to which this budget smartphone can do without recharging up to several days.

At the same time, it is equipped with a scratch-resistant glass, 4G LTE, a GLONASS system and a fingerprint scanner, which makes it possible to call it the most functional state employee. Also, the best features of the model include a large bright screen with a compact edging and a small insert around the camera a la iPhone, so the budget new looks very impressive and expensive.

8 Xiaomi Mi Max 3 4 / 64GB

At a cost of less than 20,000 rubles, this TOPA participant amazes the imagination not only with a good price-quality ratio, but also with a colorful record-breaking large screen with a diagonal of 6.9 inches. The frameless screen Xiaomi is not just huge, it is the largest screen on the market today. In addition to size, the phablet is different and simply luxurious for a budget of up to 20,000 rubles with a display resolution of 1080 by 2160 pixels. Therefore, the quality and colors of the screen have also become a strong point for Mi Max 3. Another important parameter for most modern people is the camera of the smartphone, and here Xiaomi will not disappoint either. Dual 12 megapixel camera allows you to take clear pictures with pleasant color reproduction and shoot video with a resolution of 3840 by 2160 pixels, as well as slow-motion video of 1280 by 720 pixels.

At the same time, in the reviews, among the advantages of the Mi Max 3, customers often note the high quality of materials and workmanship, thoughtfulness, and pleasant ergonomics. The smartphone fits comfortably in your hand, responds quickly to commands and holds a charge for up to three days.

7 Huawei Mate 20 6 / 128GB

The frameless design of Huawei looks incredibly impressive due to the distinctive design with fairly thin edges and minimal framing of the front camera. A screen with a diagonal of 6.53 inches and a resolution of 1080 by 2244 pixels also makes the smartphone very attractive. However, the modern appearance is far from the only advantage of the Mate 20 model, because it received the most relevant and popular operating system - Android 9. The unique rear camera consisting of three high-quality cameras with 16, 12 and 8 megapixels and augmented zoom became a special feature of the smartphone lens for advanced macro photography. The resolution of the front camera reaches a record high of 24 megapixels.

Also, according to reviews, Huawei's advantages are the battery, which lasts up to two days, a loud speaker and performance. But there are also disadvantages. Smartphone operation may slow down at low temperatures. In addition, the device offers quite a few photo settings and supports only its branded memory cards - the NM Card.

6 Samsung Galaxy S8

The Galaxy S8 has a lot in common with Note 8 and some other modern Samsung. But there are many minor differences. The first is design. “Eska” is more rounded, with a smaller display (5.8 ’). The resolution is the same, which means the pixel density is much higher. The second difference is the lack of a stylus and all related features. Thirdly, a smaller amount of RAM. It is difficult to say that this had a negative impact on the speed of the device. The last significant difference is the camera: in contrast to the “Note”, there is one camera module installed here. There is also no optical stabilization on the front camera.However, the quality of images suffers from this a little.

5 Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Dual 32GB

Although Sony didn’t want to part with the lower and upper bars, partly retaining its recognizable traditional design, the smartphone rightly entered the TOP of the best frameless devices due to the complete absence of side bars on the front side, as well as outstanding technical features. As always, one of the great strengths of the creation of the Japanese brand was an excellent main camera. A 23 megapixel matrix and effective optical stabilization have made this model worth just over 20,000 rubles a real camera phone, surpassing many much more expensive competitors. At the same time, the manufacturer equipped with a flash not only the main camera, but also the front camera, which will please fans of selfies in the dark.

In reviews, users appreciate the important indicators of the device, such as performance, autonomy, screen quality and video capabilities. Sony shoots video at 120 frames per second. In addition, the smartphone is famous for its stability, reliability and excellent sound.

4 LG V30 +

How do you imagine a secure smartphone? Obviously not the way it looks handsome from LG - V30 +. The device looks very "clean." A solid glass of Gorilla Glass 5 is placed in front and behind, which smoothly flows into a solid aluminum frame. In front - no inscriptions, behind - everything is concise and beautiful. At the same time, the smartphone is protected not only from water and dust according to the IP68 standard, which is the norm for the flagships of 2017, but also from impacts. You can not worry, raising the V30 + after falling on the asphalt from a two-meter height - it will survive. The screen is 6-inch, OLED resolution of 2880x1440 pixels and HDR 10 support. The quality is excellent.

In addition to strength, the beginner has a couple of very nice features. First, the audio capabilities. Inside there is a dedicated audio chip, a 32-bit DAC, an amplifier and a binding. This bundle allows you to produce a loud, clear sound. To unlock the potential of the system, the manufacturer bundles in-earplugs from the world-famous Bang & Olufsen. Secondly, two main camera modules. The first has a resolution of 16 megapixels with a record f / 1.6 aperture so far. The second is 13 MP with a viewing angle of 120 degrees. The pictures are great. To find fault with something ordinary user is difficult.

3 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 64GB

Samsung's Note line has always been unique in its kind. There are simply no competitors on the market with similar capabilities. Even with the minimum framework, the dimensions of the device are large. All because of the 6.3-inch screen with a resolution of 2960x1440 pixels. Many users have claims to Samsung's SuperAMOLED matrices, but it’s impossible to deny the high image quality. In addition, an item appeared in the settings that allows you to adjust the color temperature and saturation of the image. You can “poke” into the screen not only with your finger, but also with a great stylus. S Pen is a separate topic for a great article. Its possibilities are much wider than banal notes and drawing.

Separate attention are the camera. There is a dual rear camera module installed. Both 12 Mp, but one more high-aperture (f / 1.7), and the other “long-range” - provides a double optical zoom. Optical stabilization is on both the main and front camera. Pictures and videos expectedly of excellent quality. Otherwise, we have almost a complete copy of the Galaxy S8, discussed below.

2 Apple iPhone X 64GB

Perhaps no more desirable smartphone than the iPhone. But if earlier the Cupertins were quite conservative in their views on the design of devices, then in 2017 the company finally decided to release a frameless iPhone. iPhone X was a real breakthrough for the company. Yes, in the reviews, users complain of a trip in the cold.Yes, the new iOS 11 slows down. And yes, the device and accessories are sold for a lot of crazy money. But the overall quality and new impressions of communicating with the phone outweigh all reasonable arguments.

The screen is 5.8 inch, OLED, with a resolution of 2436x1125 pixels. The quality is just great. The frames are minimal on all sides, but there is a “mono-brow” at the top, in which all sensors and cameras are hidden. Apple introduced FaceID technology that can read the user's face. This is used to unlock the device, create animated emoji and more. Also freshened up the camera. The quality of shooting claims no - the best indicators on the market. Finally, it is worth noting the emergence of wireless charging.

1 Apple iPhone Xs Max 256GB

Elite apple development has become the full leader of frameless smartphones, because it is the most stylish and stable member of TOP, distinguished by reliability, excellent quality and outstanding functionality. While most premium-class devices withstand only a small ingress of moisture, the iPhone is protected from water according to the IP68 standard, which means it is not afraid of short-term immersion in water. The Apple smartphone system is no less reliable than protection. Thanks to the most current version of iOS, a powerful processor and fast response, the device effortlessly handles even the most demanding applications.

Many reviewers are very pleased that Apple has finally equipped its development with two SIM card slots. In addition, everyone praises the smartphone for the excellent loud sound of stereo speakers, speed, recognition of pressing force, a huge spectacular screen with a diagonal of 6.5 inches, as well as very good cameras that do an excellent job even at night. An equally important advantage was the increase in battery capacity.

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