Last year, the "apple" company presented its brainchild to the public - the tenth iPhone. The gadget is good in many ways: high performance, excellent screen, ergonomic body and frameless display. And perhaps the only fly in the ointment that overshadows the novelty is the exorbitant cost of a brand new device. Products from Apple do not differ in democratic price tags, but the "ten" surpassed everyone and everything.
An advanced modification of the iPhone will cost almost 100 thousand rubles. For this money, you can buy a dozen ordinary smartphones, and for change, you can also buy accessories for them. In this regard, many practical domestic consumers are asking a completely logical question: “Which phone is an alternative to the iPhone?” That is, about the same smart and with a frameless display.
There are not so few of those on the market of mobile gadgets, but not every model can boast of worthy and balanced characteristics. It will be about the products of companies,different from Apple, so we will not consider dilemmas like “what to choose - iPhone or iPad”. In addition, such questions are, as they say, oil, and as such there is no hint of practicality here. Separately, it is worth noting that we will not analyze outright fakes such as iPhone X replicants (Taiwan, China). Because they are of no use: neither performance, nor normal assembly, nor acceptable matrices, except perhaps the appearance.
So, we present to your attention an overview of devices that can be called an alternative to the iPhone. It is difficult to single out the best, since all participants have balanced characteristics, frameless displays and a more adequate cost compared to Apple's "top ten". All the models described below can be found in specialized online or offline stores, so there should be no serious problems with “feeling”.
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung has been and remains a direct competitor to the "apple" company and in its range you can always find a worthy alternative to the iPhone of any series. In addition, the pricing policy of the South Korean brand is much more attractive than the American one. The tenth model from Apple was no exception here.
Let's try to figure out which is better - "Samsung 9" or iPhone. The ninth generation of Galaxy boasts a powerful eight-core processor, QHD screen resolution (2960 by 1440 pixels), a 12-megapixel camera, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. Prices for this iPhone alternative start at $60,000.rubles.
Features of the model
As such, there is no performance or visual difference between a Samsung gadget and an Apple device. That is, running even the most demanding applications today, you will not see any differences. This also includes camera capabilities and battery life.
In a word, devices from Samsung are a great alternative to the iPhone. The technical part of South Korean gadgets is no worse, as well as the visual one. Some users even consider the ninth Galaxy series to be much prettier than the tenth iPhones. So if you are thinking about what is better to buy - an iPhone or a smartphone, be sure to pay attention to this model.
HTC U11+
At the end of last year, the Taiwanese company introduced a very interesting model U11+. It can be called a perfectly acceptable alternative to the tenth generation iPhone. The gadget turned out to be quite productive, with a good QHD-matrix and original features.
One of the most interesting features of this bezel-less smartphone is the touch inset on the Edge Sense body. The latter allows you to interact with the device by pressing the case with your hand. For example, here you can end a call in this way, turn off an activated alarm clock, or zoom in/zoom out images.
In all other respects, this frameless smartphone has a classic set of advanced gadgets from the end of last year. Here we have6-inch 2880x1440 screen, powerful Snapdragon 835 series processor, 4GB (6GB) RAM and 64GB (128GB) internal storage.
Distinctive features of the model
It would also be useful to note that on sale you can find a modification in a transparent case, where you can see all the technical ins and outs of the device. The solution is quite original and ambiguous, but the geeks are simply delighted with it.
This model made a lot of people think about the choice between an iPhone or a phone on the Android OS. In addition, the price of the flagship model cannot be called biting, given the available characteristics. The model can be bought for 40 thousand rubles.
Sony Xperia XZ1
Another more than worthy alternative to "apple" devices. In the exterior of the model, the Sony corporate identity is easily recognizable. Although some consider it conservative and angular, a good half of the admirers of the Japanese brand really like it.
The body of the gadget is made of high quality metal alloy and received a matte finish. The latter is not only practical, because the phone does not strive to slip out of hands, but also pleasant to the touch. Separately, it is worth mentioning the intelligent fingerprint scanner, which is built into the side power button, which is much more convenient than on the same iPhone.
There are also two loud speakers on board, an excellent camera based on the IMX400 with a 19 MP matrix and f 1/2, 3″. It is also worth noting that the flagship received an innovative function -Focus Prediction. That is, the matrix automatically recognizes, for example, a person's smile or some other factors specified in the menu and performs a preliminary shooting before pressing the shutter button. This feature allows you to easily catch important moments during dynamic shooting.
Smartphone Features
As for performance, the model also has no problems with this. The smartphone processes any modern and “heavy” applications without even a hint of lags and brakes. Perhaps the only thing in which Xperia is inferior to the tenth iPhone and previous respondents is in the layout: 1920 by 1080 pixels. But even this is enough for a 5.2-inch gadget.
The flagship model XZ1, equipped, as they say, according to the full program, will cost about 45 thousand rubles. There are modifications and cheaper - with less RAM and internal storage. They can be purchased at a price of about 35 thousand rubles.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
The new bezel-less Xiaomi flagship received a 5.9-inch display, which occupies almost the entire space on the front panel (93%). The body of the smartphone is made of ceramic and has a matte finish. If we compare the Xiaomi gadget with previous devices, then in terms of design it looks in a very favorable light. It is really beautiful, eye-catching, and in general, judging by the reviews, the phone is just nice to hold in your hands.
There are no questions about the performance of the gadget, it perfectly pulls everything, even the most demandingmodern applications. Snapdragon 835 series, 6 GB of RAM and a powerful video accelerator will digest everything you put in them.
Distinctive features of a smartphone
The camera didn't let us down either. The proprietary 12-megapixel sensor from Sony with 4-axis stabilization works wonders - the output is excellent quality pictures. There is also a fingerprint sensor familiar to flagships. The latter is located under the main camera (hello from Samsung).
The visual part also pleased. An intelligent matrix with a resolution of 2160 by 1080 pixels produces an excellent picture - juicy and balanced. The layout here, of course, is not like that of an iPhone, but the cost of the gadget is almost three times lower. Also worth mentioning is the decent battery life. Here it is 20 percent higher than other devices from our list.
This model is a frequent guest in domestic stores and is on the shelves with a price tag slightly below 30 thousand rubles. By the way, on the notorious "Aliexpress" you can generally buy this gadget for a little over 20 thousand. So the smartphone is definitely worth the money and beats them back with a vengeance.
Moto Z2 Play
This is a rather interesting model from the famous Motorola. Its main feature is modularity. At the back of the device is a magnetic interface for connecting various modules. Marketers called this technology Moto Mods.
With their help, you can greatly expand the functionality of the device. In addition, the manufacturer has taken care of a decent selection of add-ons. Consider the most notable.
Modular system
The Hasselblad True Zoom module turns your gadget into an advanced professional-level camera. Here we have a serious lens with a well-thought-out stabilizer and with the possibility of increasing the focal length from 25 to 250 mm, as well as 10x optics. You can also add a xenon flash and a hardware key to activate the shutter.
The Moto GamePad module turns your phone into a game console with a joystick. It includes specific controls and its own 1030 mAh rechargeable battery. The latter allows you to enjoy your favorite games noticeably longer.
The Incipio offGRID module is a replacement for the standard battery and adds 2200 mAh to the existing ones. Of course, in this case, the weight of the device increases markedly, but on the road and travel, this add-on is indispensable. The module provides more than 20 additional hours of work to the smartphone in mixed mode.
The Insta-Share module is a kind of projector that allows you to project an image from your smartphone onto the wall. And the output is a 70-inch diagonal with quite a decent resolution - 854 by 480 pixels. For a detailed analysis of photographs, this may not be enough, but for watching a video - more than. It also has its own 1000 mAh battery.
The speaker module adds powerful 3W speakers to your smartphone. JBL Soundboost branded acoustics will add low frequencies and turn your phone into a musical onethe center is, again, an indispensable thing in nature. The kit also includes an additional 1000 mAh rechargeable battery.
Gadget features
As far as performance is concerned, here we have quite decent specifications: "Snapdragon" series 626, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Such a set of chipsets may not be enough stars from the sky, but it copes very well with modern applications.
The visual component did not let us down either. The 5.5-inch 1920x1080 Super AMOLED screen boasts an excellent picture: juicy, contrasting and truthful. All reviews about the model are almost entirely positive (more than 75% for 5 points), so the device is clearly worth the money.
It's strange that the model is rarely found in ordinary offline stores like Euroset or MVideo, so a good half of users have to order the device on the spot or buy it on the Internet, since there are at least a dime a dozen in the Network of offers. The approximate cost of the device ranges from 20 thousand rubles. Modules, of course, will have to be purchased separately, depending on your goals and wishes.
