Every year, the mobile device market strikes more and more impressive ways to surprise us. Let’s consider the 5 most expensive smartphones of 2019.
Samsung Galaxy S10+
This year, Samsung Galaxy S10+ has become a definitive breakthrough in the world of mobile technologies.
Characteristics:
- Screen: Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+, 6.4 inches, 3040×1440 pixels;
- Platform: Android 9 Pie with One UI;
- Dimensions: 157.6×74.1×7.8 mm;
- Weight: 175g;
- RAM: 6 GB/8 GB/12 GB;
- Internal memory: 128 GB/512 GB/1TB;
- Front camera: dual 10MP f/1.9 + 8MP f/2.2, Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video recording;
- Main camera: 12MP f/2.4 OIS + 12MP f/1.5 or f/1.9 OIS + 16MP f/2.2;
- Battery: 4100 mAh;
- Charging: USB-C; fast battery charging 15W, fast Qi/PMA wireless charging, reverse wireless charging 9W;
Advantages:
- High autonomy;
- Large memory size;
- Decent productivity.
Disadvantages:
- Not very sensitive screen sensors.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ strikes not only with a stylish design but also with technical specifications. The phone is not budgetary, but it is certainly worth the money. So, if you want to know how to seduce a girl you like, give her this device as a present.
iPhone 11 Pro
Recently, Apple has made the world reel with the design of the new iPhone 11 Pro and its high price – the smartphone costs about 2000$! But is it worth the money?
Characteristics:
- Screen: XDR OLED, 5.8 inches, 1125×2436 pixels;
- Platform: iOS 13;
- Dimensions: 144×71.4×8.1 mm;
- Weight: 188g;
- Memory: 64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM;
- Front camera: 12MP, Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video recording;
- Main camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide);
- Battery: 3046 mAh;
- Charging: fast battery charging 18W, fast Qi wireless charging, USB Power Delivery 2.0;
Advantages:
- high productivity
- high- quality camera
Disadvantages:
- no USB-C
- lack of reverse charging
The new iPhone 11 Pro surpasses the previous iPhone Xs in all respects. But it is not worth the money, as you can buy a high-quality smartphone with similar technical characteristics for a much lower price.
Huawei P30 Pro
Huawei P30 Pro – one of the best, most expensive, and coolest smartphones from China and definitely the best camera phone from Huawei.
Characteristics:
- Screen: OLED, 6.4 inches, 16.7M colors, FHD + 2340×1080 pixels;
- Platform: EMUI 9.1;
- Dimensions: 158×73.4×8.4 mm;
- Weight: 192g;
- RAM: 6GB/8GB;
- Internal memory: 128GB/256GB/512GB;
- Front camera: 32MP;
- Main camera: ToF + 40MP + 20MP + 8MP;
- Battery: 4200 mAh;
- Charging: fast wireless charging 15W, reverse charging;
Advantages:
- quality screen;
- four camera modules;
- high performance;
- water impermeability;
Disadvantages:
- inconvenient phone control;
- no headphone jack;
- the sound quality is not very high.
Nowadays, Huawei P30 Pro is considered one of the best camera phones in the world. So, if you are really passionate about taking photos, do not grudge money to buy this device.
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition is one of the best and most expensive smartphones of the famous Chinese manufacturer OnePlus. This is an improved version of the classic model.
Characteristics:
- Screen: optic AMOLED, 6.4 inches, 19,5: 9, 16.7M colors, 2340×1080 pixels;
- Platform: Android Pie;
- Dimensions: 157.5×74.8×8.2 mm;
- Weight: 185 g;
- Memory: 10GB RAM/256GB ROM;
- Front camera: Sony IMX 371 sensor, 16MP, 1080p/30fps video recording;
- Main camera: 16MP + 20MP, 720p/480fps or 1080p/240fps slow motion, 2160p/60fps video recording;
- Battery: 3,700 mAh;
- Charging: special Warp Charge 30W;
Advantages:
- NFC support;
- superfast charge;
- large amount of RAM;
- high performance;
Disadvantages:
- does not support wireless charging;
- slow fingerprint sensor;
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition is a good smart phone for everyday usage, but a bit fare worse than its competitors of the same prize.
HTC U12+
HTC has released a rather expensive but interesting smartphone HTC U12 +. HTC traditionally gamble on cool cameras and high-quality sound. HTC U12+ remains the best smartphone of the well-known Taiwanese manufacturer, as well as one of the most amazing Android-based mobile devices.
Characteristics:
- Screen: Super LCD, 6.0 inches, 1.440×2.880 pixels;
- Platform: Android 8 (HTC Sense);
- Dimensions: 156,6х73,9х8,7 mm;
- Weight: 188g;
- Internal memory: 64GB/128GB;
- Front camera: 8 + 8 Мп, f/2,0;
- Main camera: 12 Мп + 16 Мп, dual pixel PDAF, Laser AF, 2x optical zoom, 4K video recording;
- Battery: 3500 mAh;
- Charging: Quick Charge 3.0;
Advantages:
- high performance;
- high-quality Super LCD 6;
- touch-sensitive side keys;
- two front cameras;
- excellent quality of photos and videos;
- decent headset is packed;
- Hi-Res and 3D sound during video recording;
Disadvantages:
- slow fingerprint sensor;
- too short battery life;
- low brightness level;
- no wireless charging;
- to connect third-party 3.5 mm headphones, you need an HTC adapter.
HTC U12+ is a godsend for everyone who loves technologies and appreciates quality. Despite some shortcomings, it still looks like a peer competitor in the mobile device market.