Content

1. Current rating option
2. Premium
3. Middle-
4. Economy
5. Conclusion

Current rating option

Бестселлер – a model with outstanding performance (it could be the price, not just the technical characteristics). Models marked with the word “Bestseller” are worth paying close attention to.

Player… Notable solutions, typical representatives of their class. These are mass-produced products that generate the main sales in certain segments.

Applicant… Phones in this category have not grown to the player’s class, but have a number of attractive features (for example, cost, but it can also become a negative factor, and then the player turns into a contender), they may lack many functions that have become standard for a particular class. As a rule, the “Contender” category includes devices from second and third tier manufacturers or overpriced phones from large manufacturers.

Technology for technology’s sake… Niche products, interesting for their technical solutions, but not intended for a wide audience. Based on the possibilities, the device is interesting, but its size and speed of operation negate its advantages and make it niche.

Not for all… Niche solutions, which are usually distinguished by an extraordinary design or the presence of unique, but unnecessary opportunities. Designed for a narrow group of buyers who buy original things for self-expression.

Mediocre product… This category includes devices that are initially aimed at everyone and no one. Phones that lack distinctive features, making them one of the many on the market.

Outsider… Phones that, contrary to common sense, enter the market and do not attract consumers even to a small extent. Dead products not made for any sales.

Also, all models are divided into 4 price segments, the main technical characteristics indicated by the manufacturer are listed. If any smartphone seemed interesting, then a little more detail is written about it. The price indicated in the description is the lowest I found in the official retail. Offers on the “gray” market, all their pros and cons are at your discretion. From time to time, devices may appear that are already available for purchase, but have not yet been presented in official retail.

Segment / Price	From	Before
Premium	45 001 rub.
Medium +	30 001 rub.	45 000 rub.
Middle-	11 001 rub.	30 000 rub.
Economy		11 000 rub.

Premium

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2

• Rating: bestseller
• Price: 179 990 rubles

TECH SPECS
Dimensions and weight	159.2 × 128.2 × 6 mm (6.9 mm at the camera unit) – open 159.2 × 68 × 13.8 mm (16.8 mm at the sash) – closed  282 grams
Body materials	Stainless steel, Corning Gorilla Glass 7
Display	External screen 6.2 inches, HD + 2260 × 816 pixels (25: 9), Super AMOLED, automatic brightness control, protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7, AlwaysOn Display 7.6 inches, 2208×816 pixels (22.5: 18), 317 ppi, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, automatic brightness control, AlwaysOn Display, HDR10 +, refresh rate 120 Hz, adaptive mode
Operating system	Google Android 10.0, OneUI 2.5 (including Responsive UI for dual screen operation)
Platform	Snapdragon 865+ for all markets
Memory	12/256 GB (224 GB available to the user), UFS 3.1 No memory cards  RAM LPDDR5
Wireless Interfaces	Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac / ax, dual band (WiFi 6), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, ANT + 5G: NSA, 5G sub-6 LTE: Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20, download speeds up to 2.0 Gb / s, downloads up to 150 Mb / s LTE Bands: B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B17 ( 700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B28 (700), B32 (1500), B66 (AWS-3) B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500) 5G Bands: N1 (2100), N3 (1800), N5 (850), N7 (2600), N8 (900), N28 (700) N40(2300),N77(3700),N78(3500)
Сеть	nanoSIM (one physical card) eSIM
Navigation	GPS / Beidou / Galileo – Dual Band GPS
Sensors and connectors	USB Type C (USB 3.2), USB OTG Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor Fingerprint sensor built into the side face Face unlock
Main camera	Main: camera with three modules – Primary: 12 MP, 1.8 μm, F1.8, PDAF, OIS, Super Speed ​​Dual Pixel AF – Ultra wide angle: 12 MP, 1.12 μm, F2.2, OIS – Telephoto: 12 MP, 1.0 μm, F2.4, OIS, PDAF, optical zoom x2, x10 hybrid
Front-camera	10 MP (f / 2.2), 2PD, 1 / 3.4 inches, 1.22 μm bokeh effect, various additional effects, autofocus
Battery	Li-Ion 4500 mAh Fast charging 25 watts included, 100% in 65 minutes;   Fast wireless charging (15 watts), reversible wireless charging (up to 9 watts) PD 3.0;
Degree of protection	no
Colours	black, bronze (Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black)
Sound	Dolby Atmos, two premium speakers
Payment System	Google Pay, Samsung Pay

Probably, seeing the price, and in the rating column – “Bestseller”, many choked. I dare to assure you, I am also extremely unpleasant to see this, but everything is fair. In its narrow segment of super-expensive Android smartphones with flexible screens, this device will be a hit.

The smartphone turned out to be good for the eyes. And even evil Western journalists, who tore the first generation to shreds, unanimously sing how great everything is and super.

Samsung has got the ultimate and stylish business communicator, and there is nothing to add here. A thorough first look at the device has been published on our website. I recommend reading it.

Asus ZenFone 7 Pro

• Rating: not for all
• Price: 76 850 rubles

Specifications:

• Processor: Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865+ (7nm +), Octa-core (1 × 3.1 GHz Kryo 585 & 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 585), Adreno 650 graphics
• Operating system: Android 10, ZenUI 7
• Memory: 8 GB / 256 GB, separate slot for microSD
• Screen: 6.67 inches, Super AMOLED, 2400 x 1080 pixels, aspect ratio 20: 9, dot density 395 ppi, 90 Hz, 700 nits brightness, HDR10 +, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, DC Dimming screen flicker reduction
• Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, fast charge 60% in 34 minutes
• Main camera:
  • 64 MP, f / 1.8, 26mm (wide), 1 / 1.72 ″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
  • 8 MP, f / 2.4, 80mm (tele), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
  • 12 MP, f / 2.2, 113º, 17mm (ultra wide angle), 1 / 2.55 ″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
  • Video recording 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60 / 120fps, 1080p @ 30/60 / 240fps, 720p @ 480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR
• Front camera: rotary main camera module
• SIM card: 2 Nano-SIM
• Network and data transmission: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC, NFC, USB Type-C
• Sensors: Fingerprint scanner (side), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, lighting, compass
• Other: there is NFC, no radio, no 3.5 mm jack, no IP68
• Materials: Gorilla Glass 6 front, Gorilla Glass 3 back, aluminum frame
• Dimensions: 165.1 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm, weight 230 g
• Price: 76 850 rubles

An excellent smartphone from ASUS, which I frankly sympathize with, as well as other manufacturers who are going to sell a flagship smartphone in Russia. Despite the great laptops, ASUS unfortunately doesn’t have the same powerful achievements in the smartphone market. Journalists talk about ASUS gaming smartphones, but they don’t make big sales. ZenFone 7 Pro is not a gaming solution, but just a balanced smartphone with flagship hardware. However, it takes a certain amount of courage to buy a flagship from non-market leaders.

The main feature is the motorized camera module, which is responsible for both the main and frontal photography. It can be operated and filmed from different angles.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

• Rating: bestseller
• Price: 49 990 rubles

TECH SPECS
Screen	6.5-inch FHD + Super AMOLED 2X Infinity-O (1080 × 2400), 405ppi, HDR10 + Certified  Supports 120Hz display refresh rate
	* Measured diagonally, the Galaxy S20 measures 6.5 “without corners and 6.4” with rounded corners. The actual field of view is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera cutout.
Dimensions and weight	74.5 x XYUMX x XYUMX мм, 159.8 г
Camera	Frontal 32 MP selfie camera – Pixel size: 0.8 μm – F2.2 (80 °)
	Triple main 12 MP ultra wide angle – Pixel size: 1.12 μm – F2.2 (123 °) 12 MP wide angle – Dual Pixel autofocus, optical stabilization – Pixel size: 1.8 μm   – F1.8 (79 °) 8 MP telephoto camera – Pixel size: 1.0 μm – F2.4 (32 °) Space Zoom – 3x Optical Zoom – Super Resolution zoom up to 30x – OIS (optical stabilization) – Tracking autofocus
	* The Galaxy S20 FE’s Hybrid Optical Zoom combines a high-resolution image sensor and lens. * Super Resolution Zoom enables digital zoom, which can distort the image.
Processor	7nm 64-bit Exynos 990 octa-core processor – 2.7 GHz (maximum clock speed) + 2.5 GHz + 2 GHz
Memory	[LTE] 6 GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128 GB internal storage
	* May vary by model, color, market and service provider. * Actual available memory depends on preinstalled software
Expandable memory and SIM card	Dual SIM Model (Hybrid SIM Slot) – One Nano SIM slot and one Nano SIM or MicroSD (up to 1TB)
	* SIM card sold separately. Dual SIM availability may vary by country and carrier. * MicroSD card sold separately. Availability may vary by country and manufacturer. * ESIM usage on Galaxy devices may be enabled or disabled in certain markets where the device was purchased. The availability of eSIM mobile rates depends on the carrier.
Battery	4500mAh (Typical)
	* Typical value tested under third party laboratory conditions. Typical is the calculated average based on the variance in battery capacity among the samples tested in accordance with IEC 61960. The nominal (minimum) capacity is 4370 mAh for the Galaxy S20 FE. Actual battery life will vary depending on the network environment, smartphone usage and other factors.
Charging	Super fast wired charging (25W) Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible)
	* Wireless charging compatible with WPC * Reverse wireless charging
	* Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 is currently available with Wireless Charger Stand, Wireless Charger Duo Pad and other devices that support 10W or more wireless charging. Sold separately. Actual charging speed may vary due to usage, charging conditions and other factors. The wireless charger requires a network connection. It is recommended that you use the charging cable supplied with the device and / or the power adapter. Third-party devices can damage the Wireless Charger Stand and Wireless Charger Duo Pad or slow down charging speed. * Reverse wireless charging is only compatible with Samsung or other brand smartphones that support the Qi standard. Check Samsung.com for compatibility. May not work with certain accessories, cases, third-party devices, or certain Samsung wearables. May affect the operation of communication services, depending on the network environment. Charging speed and energy efficiency vary by device.
OS	Android 10
Networks	[LTE] Enhanced 4 × 4 MIMO, up to 5CA, LTE Cat.19 (1.6Gbps), download speed up to 2.0 Gbps / Download up to 200 Mbps  [Wi-Fi] Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax 2.4G + 5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM, download speed 1.2 Gbps / Uploads up to 1.2 Gbps [Bluetooth] Bluetooth® v 5.0, USB type-C, NFC, geolocation (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou)
	* Actual speed may vary depending on market, service provider and usage environment. * Requires optimal 5G connectivity. Actual speed varies by market, carrier and environment. * Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited. BeiDou may not be available in some countries.
Payments	NFC, MST
	* Available in select markets. Payment solutions and available features vary by market, operator and service providers.
Sensors	Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor
Authentication	Lock types: pattern, PIN, password
Audio	[Stereo sound with AKG technology] Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology (including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) * Headphones: hybrid channel type, two-way speakers [Ultra high quality audio playback] UHQ 32 bit and DSD64 / 128 support PCM: up to 32 bit, DSD: DSD64 / 128 * Playback of DSD64 and DSD128 may be limited depending on the file format.  [Audio playback formats] MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF [Bluetooth] Dual Audio: Connect two Bluetooth devices to the Galaxy S20 to play audio through two devices at the same time. * The two connected devices may produce slightly different sound. Scalable Codec: Enhanced Bluetooth connectivity in RF interference environments. * Only available with select Samsung accessories. [Entries] Recording quality is enhanced with the High AOP Mic, which minimizes distortion in noisy environments.  * AOP: Acoustic Overload Point
Video	[Video playback formats] MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM [Connect to TV] Wireless: Smart View (1080p screen reflection @ 30 fps) Wired: Supports DisplayPort when connected via USB Type-C. Supports video output when connected via HDMI adapter. (DisplayPort 4K UHD @ 60 fps)
Water protection	IP68
	* IP68 rating based on test conditions up to 1.5m deep in fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse and dry the device thoroughly if necessary. Not recommended for beach or pool use.

Despite the fact that sales begin on October 9, the smartphone is already in full swing on Yandex.Market.

And I added it to the selection, because I could not resist, I really wanted to drag such a large and juicy table with technical characteristics from the chief’s original article. Be sure to read, because from there we learn that in the premium segment Apple sales are higher than Samsung, and with the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE it is planned to “knock the ground out from under Apple’s feet.” I know that you are immediately interested in what the situation is in the premium segment. Here’s a sign.

In fact, for my taste, the table is not true, because formally it is believed that the premium segment is from $ 400. And the iPhone and $ 400 … Well, if only for discounts and trade-ins the basic model. Apple is luxury.

But we got distracted. So, Samsung’s Fan Edition knocks the ground out from under Apple’s feet. How does he do it? Frankly, I don’t know. But I’m sure that he is knocking the ground out from under other Android manufacturers. For example, Nokia 8.3 5G will soon go on sale at a similar price, but on Snapdragon 765 (mid-range chipset) and without IP68 …

Samsung is winning and a brand like OnePlus and Huawei’s products. Samsung has a surprisingly powerful product. It is absolutely certain that the Galaxy S20 FE will spoil the blood of other Android manufacturers.

Middle-

Samsung Galaxy M51

• Rating: player
• Price: 26 990 rubles

TECH SPECS:

• Processor: Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G, Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver), Adreno 618 graphics
• Operating system: Android 10, One UI 2.1 shell
• Memory: 6/8 GB / 128 GB, separate microSD slot
• Screen: 6.7 inches, Super AMOLED Plus, 2400 by 1080 pixels, aspect ratio 20 by 9, pixel density 393 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• Battery: Li-Po 7000 mAh, fast charge 25 W, 100% in 115 minutes, reverse charge
• Main camera:
  • 64 MP, f / 1.8, 26mm (wide), 1 / 1.73 ″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 12 MP, f / 2.2, 123º (ultra wide angle)
  • 5 MP, f / 2.4, (macro)
  • 5 MP, f / 2.4, (depth sensor)
  • 4K @ 30fps video recording, 1080p @ 30fps
• Front camera: 32 MP, f / 2.0, 26mm (wide-angle), 1 / 2.8 ″, 0.8µm
• SIM card: 2 Nano-SIM
• Network and data transmission: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 + 5.0 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO , BDS, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0
• Sensors: Fingerprint scanner (side), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, lighting, compass
• Other: there is a 3.5 mm jack, there is an FM radio, there is an NFC
• Materials: Gorilla Glass 3, plastic frame and back
• Dimensions: 163.9 x 76.3 x 9.5 mm, weight 213 g

The smartphone has several features at once. First, there is a 7000mAh battery that can be used as a powerbank. Secondly, it is a 64 MP camera. Thirdly, the smartphone does not have Samsung Pay (and Bixby’s voice assistant), only Google Pay, since this is a device given to be assembled by Chinese contractors.

Accordingly, it turns out such a smartphone branded for Samsung with a large battery, a good camera and a quality guarantee at the expense of the brand. It will sell well. Nevertheless, I recommend reading a little below about the Poco X3 and comparing the characteristics of these two smartphones.

Little X3

• Rating: player
• Price: 22 000 rubles

TECH SPECS:

• Processor: Qualcomm SM7150-AC Snapdragon 732G (8nm), Octa-core (2 × 2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver), Adreno 618 graphics
• Operating system: Android 10, shell MIUI 12
• Memory: 6/8 GB / 64/128 GB, combined slot microSD
• Screen: 6.67 inches, IPS LCD, 2400 by 1080 pixels, 20 by 9 ratio, 395 ppi pixel density, HDR10, 120 Hz, 450 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Battery: Li-Po 5160 mAh, fast charging 33W
• Main camera:
  • 64 MP, f / 1.9, (wide), 1 / 1.73 ″, 0.8µm, PDAF
  • 13 MP, f / 2.2, 119º (ultra wide angle), 1.0µm
  • 2 MP, f / 2.4, (macro)
  • 2 MP, f / 2.4, (depth sensor)
  • 4K @ 30fps video recording, 1080p @ 30 / 120fps, 720p @ 960fps; gyro-EIS
• Front camera: 20 MP, f / 2.2, (wide-angle), 1 / 3.4 ″, 0.8µm
• SIM card: 2 Nano-SIM
• Network and data transmission: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 + 5.0 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS , NFC, IrDa, USB Type-C 2.0
• Sensors: Fingerprint scanner (side), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, lighting, compass
• Other: there is an FM radio, there is a 3.5 mm jack, there is an NFC
• Materials: plastic back, front Corning Gorilla Glass 5, aluminum frame
• Dimensions: 165.3 x 76.8 x 10.1 mm, weight 225 g

Xiaomi – bunnies, clever girls and generally good fellows. They realized that Russia is a high-tech state of lazy people who like to walk lightly, so smartphones cannot be brought here without NFC. So everywhere Poco X3 is without NFC, and we have with NFC.

On the day this text was written, the device was brought to me for a test, and on October 6, an official event will take place. Vladimir Fokin promised to go and tell in the Saturday coffee issue what was interesting there, so come and read it later.

The device is more than interesting in terms of characteristics. Large 120 Hz screen (but you can change it to 60 Hz in the settings), a very economical 8 nm chipset and a 5 mAh battery! For the chipset, the Snapdragon 160G was used (G stands for overclocked graphics). The chipset itself cannot be called powerful (but better than that of the Samsung M732), but it can handle all modern 51D games easily. The cameras are also very good, took a few photos from the window and was pleased with the quality of detail. In short, according to first impressions, the smartphone is decent and worth paying attention to. I will try to quickly prepare a review. If you have any questions, then write in the comments!

Motorola G9 Play

• Rating: challenger
• Price: 12 990 rubles

TECH SPECS:

• Processor: Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm), Octa-core (4 × 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver), Adreno 610 graphics
• Operating System: Android 10
• Memory: 4 GB / 64 GB, combo microSD slot up to 512 GB
• Screen: 6.5 inches, IPS LCD, 1600 by 720 pixels, aspect ratio 20: 9, pixel density 270 ppi
• Battery: 5000mAh, 15W charging
• Main camera:
  • 48 MP, Output 12 MP (f / 1.7, 1,6 μm), Quad Pixel Technology
  • 2 MP (f / 2.4, 1,75 μm) depth
  • 2 MP (f / 2.4, 1,75 μm), macro photography
  • 1080p @ 30 / 60fps video recording
• Front camera: 8 MP, f / 2.2, 1.12µm
• SIM card: 2 Nano-SIM
• Network and data transmission: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 + 5.0 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO , LTEPP, SUPL, NFC,
• Sensors: Fingerprint Scanner (Rear), Distance Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, SAR Sensor, Gyroscope
• Other: NFC, 3.5 mm jack, splash proof
• Materials: front glass, plastic body and frame
• Dimensions: 165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2 mm, weight 200 g

The device is of the most beautiful saturated blue color, which is waiting for its review. In the very near future I will start to do it rapidly. With a price of 12 rubles (and there are cheaper options!), NFC, a 990mAh battery and a 5MP camera, the G000 Play is an excellent example of an affordable but technologically advanced smartphone. An added bonus is a clean operating system. Motorola only puts on top of its Moto Experience (shake the smartphone to turn on the camera, rotate your wrist and the flashlight, etc.), which does not affect system performance, but significantly improves the user experience. Actually, thanks to a clean OS without ads, Moto is a good competitor to Xiaomi / Redmi smartphones.

Economy

Nokia 2.4

• Rating: challenger
• Price: 9 990 rubles for 2/32 GB, 10 990 rubles – 3/64 GB

TECH SPECS
IN THE BOX	Nokia 2.4, 5V / 1A charger, Micro-USB cable, manual
NET	GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
	WCDMA: 1, 5, 8
	LTE (Cat 4): 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 (120MHz)
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android 10 (32bits)
CPU	MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) Octa core, 4x A53 2.0GHz / 4x A53 1.5GHz
MEMORY	2/32 GB and 3 / 64GB (RAM LPDDR4X / ROM e-MMC 5.1)
	Supports uSD up to 512GB. Google drive
SIMs.	Nano SIM + Nano SIM + uSD (3 in 3)
SCREEN	6.5 ”(6.517”) HD + 20: 9 1600 * 720 waterdrop, COG, in-cell, 2.5D cover glass, NTSC 70%, PPI 270, brightness 400 (typical) with sunlight boost.
CAMERA	Primary: 13MP f / 2.2 5 lenses, 1 / 3.1 ”, 1.12um CMOS + 2MP depth sensor, LED flash
	Front: 5MP FF f / 2.4 3 lenses, 1/5 ” 1.12um CMOS
	Camera Modes: HDR, Low Light (Multi-Frame Denoise)
CONNECTION	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 5.0, MicroUSB (USB 2.0) OTG, 3,5mm audio
/ SENSORS	GPS / AGPS + GLONASS + Beidou, ALS, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor)
BATTERY	Built-in 4500mAh (typ.), 5V / 1A charging mode
FEATURES	2 microphones, FM radio, Google key, fingerprint sensor on the back, IPX2 LED in the power key
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT	165.85 x 76.30 x 8.69mm, weight 189g
COLORS	Fjord / BLUE, Charcoal / GRAY, Dusk / PURPLE
Software	Android Q (32 bit), Google key, Face Unlock

A beautiful matte polycarbonate body, a smart decent screen, but no NFC, questions to the camera, no Wi-Fi 5 GHz. If you ask why we are wasting time, then the answer is that this smartphone will receive an update to Android 11 and Android 12, not counting security patches. Given the overall quality, there is a suspicion that such a smartphone is suitable for companies to give out to employees. I bought an inexpensive product and received 3 years of full support.

In a recent release, I touched on this point that such a smartphone will be more interesting not for retail customers, but for corporate customers, since the smartphone is part of Android Enterprise. For example, if you need to arm an army of junior managers or even couriers. And I want to make it so that you can remotely control your smartphone, update it, install applications, or, conversely, prohibit installation, track its location. You will say that this can be done in general with any smartphone. And if we are talking about the simultaneous tracking of tens or hundreds of devices? And I also want smartphones to be as clean and reliable as possible, without built-in ads and with up-to-date security patches.

In the comments, they asked how big the market for such corporate smartphones is. According to IDC estimates, business smartphones on Android are about 300 million units per year. Some companies just buy inexpensive basic smartphones and are satisfied. But there are also those who need more advanced solutions. Accordingly, taking part in this segment and taking at least 2-3% for Nokia (which sells 2-5 million devices per quarter) is an excellent and useful business.

Nokia also released smartphones 3.4 and 8.3, decided to leave them for “New” next month, since so far only pre-orders are open for them.

Conclusion

September turned out to be a bountiful month. Many new smartphones were announced, many entered the market, a lot of equipment was issued for testing. In October, Motorola Edge Plus and Moto G9 Plus finally go on sale, as well as the Moto Razr, various new realme can be found in the gray market. Manufacturers are trying hard, but both statistics and feelings say that we are slipping into another crisis, and a dollar at 80 rubles apiece will lead to another rise in price. So if you haven’t bought yourself a new device before quarantine, then it’s time to think about it.

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