The production of frameless smartphones is a very expensive process, and their operation is fraught with accidental clicks. That’s just for their eye-popping appearance, users are willing to overpay and tolerate some inconvenience in using. We, “Sprintally” offers the best frameless smartphones of the year in the rating.
1. iPhone X
Estimated cost: $1377
The futuristic smartphone is fully in line with the spirit of the times and modern technological trends. The case of the iPhone X in front and behind is covered with Gorilla Glass 5 glass, and the frame is made of surgical steel. At the device, the dual main camera absolutely not breaking aesthetics of appearance of the device. The protrusion in the upper corner of the display hides the front camera and various sensors. A distinctive feature of the model is the unlock with the face – Face ID. In the compact housing of the iPhone X, the manufacturer has managed to place a tremendous display with an OLED matrix. The screen occupies 81.4% of the total area of the front panel of the smartphone and supports HDR10 and 3D Touch. Of the shortcomings of the device can be noted the high cost of a smartphone. Also, not everyone liked the changes associated with the lack of Home and Touch ID buttons.
Smartphone Features:
- Display: 5.8 inches
- Resolution: 1125×2436 pixels
- Processor: six-core Apple A11 Bionic
- Rechargeable battery: 2500 mAh
- Main camera: 12.19 MP
- Front camera: 7.16 megapixel
- Support for fast and wireless charging
2. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2
Estimated cost : $505-722
Xiaomi Mi MIX is an improved version of the first model, created to address the shortcomings identified during the operation of the previous smartphone. The smartphone retained a ceramic case and a gold 18-karat edging camera, but there was an aluminum frame for hardening. Ceramics are zirconium. The design became even more smooth and rounded, the sizes of operative memory were increased, and in place of piezoceramic dynamics the usual conversational dynamics returned. Screen Xiaomi Mi MIX has a truly futuristic effect because it is 93% of the front panel of the smartphone. Due to the ultra-thin design of the device, the battery capacity was reduced, but thanks to the fast charging and the optimized MIUI 9 on the smartphone’s performance this was not affected. Autonomy is enough for the whole day.
Smartphone Features:
- Display: 6 inches
- Resolution: 2160×1080 pixels
- Processor: eight-core Snapdragon 835 from Qualcomm
- Rechargeable battery: 3400 mAh
- Main camera: 12 megapixel
- Front camera: 5 megapixel
- Support fast charging
3. Xiaomi Mi Mix
Estimated cost: $540
Xiaomi Mi Mix is an image smartphone with a huge screen and an innovative ceramic body that seamlessly fills the screen glass from all sides. To develop such an unusual gadget was the hand of the famous designer from France – Philippe Starck, whose track record included the interior design of the Royal Monceau hotel, the Kong restaurant and the external design of Parrot zik 2.0 headphones. Thanks to the ceramic case, the look of the smartphone Xiaomi Mi Mix acquires solidity and spectacularity. In addition, ceramics are not easily scratched like glass. Here are just the marks from the fingers on the ceramic look also very effective. To protect the device from possible stains, as well as from sliding out of the palms, the manufacturer has provided a leather cover with a soft velvety inner insert. Xiaomi Mi Mix can be rightfully considered the most frameless smartphone Since its display occupies 91.3% of the front panel of the smartphone. In fact, there are side frames of the gadget, but they are not conspicuous. Visible on the smartphone is only part of the frame, which is located below the display and includes a front camera, LED indicator and light sensor. The speaker was replaced by the Xiaomi engineers with a piezoceramic acoustic radiator. The standard infrared sensor in Mi Mix is replaced by ultrasonic. There is truth in the smartphone and a number of shortcomings: the main camera does very mediocre shots and the ceramic that has fallen on the hard surface crumbles. LED and light sensor. The speaker was replaced by the Xiaomi engineers with a piezoceramic acoustic radiator. The standard infrared sensor in Mi Mix is replaced by ultrasonic. There is truth in the smartphone and a number of shortcomings: the main camera does very mediocre shots and the ceramic that has fallen on a hard surface crumbles. LED and light sensor. The speaker was replaced by the Xiaomi engineers with a piezoceramic acoustic radiator. The standard infrared sensor in Mi Mix is replaced by ultrasonic. There is truth in the smartphone and a number of shortcomings: the main camera does very mediocre shots and the ceramic that has fallen on a hard surface crumbles.
Smartphone Features:
- Display: 6.4 inches
- Resolution: 2040 × 1080 pixels
- Processor: Quad-core Snapdragon 821 from Qualcomm
- Rechargeable battery: 4400 mAh
- Main camera: 12 megapixels, video recording in 4K
- Front camera: 8 megapixel
- Support fast charging
4. Samsung Galaxy S8
Estimated cost: $765
The screen of the frameless smartphone Galaxy S8 is 83.6% of the total face area of the device. The smooth lines of the case and the curved display on both sides give the smartphone an elegant appearance. Although Samsung introduced its brainchild on the market as an “endless” smartphone, small frames are perfectly visible not only from the side but also at right angles. The case of the Galaxy S8 is rounded to the maximum, so it is extremely comfortable to hold in your hands. The smartphone almost does not slide in the palm of your hand, but the purchase of a protective cover will not be superfluous. As for the camera Galaxy S8, it is rightly listed in the top ten cameras of smartphones according to the version of DxOMark. But even at such a steep gadget, there were shortcomings: weak Wi-Fi and useless due to the lack of a Russian language assistant Bixby.
Smartphone Features:
- Display: 5.8 inches
- Resolution: 2560 × 1440 pixels
- Processor: eight-core Snapdragon 835 from Qualcomm
- Rechargeable battery: 3000 mAh
- Main camera: 12 megapixels, video recording in 4K
- Front camera: 8 megapixel
- Support for fast and wireless charging
5. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Approximate cost: $480
Successful flagship smartphone from Samsung with a luxurious design and top features. The Galaxy S7 Edge screen effectively flows into the sides of the device, creating the illusion of an absolute lack of frames. Although the framework is small. Glass covers the front and back panels of the smartphone. The machines and slipperiness of the surface can be completely forgiven for the external magnificence. The narrowness of the upper and lower zones of the screen gives an effect of extraordinary elegance. So in comparison with the “apple” iPhone 6s Plus, Galaxy S7 Edge looks thinner, although this impression is deceptive. Another advantage of the smartphone is protection against moisture in the class of IP68.
Smartphone Features:
- display: 5.5 inches
- resolution: 2560 × 1440 pixels
- processor: eight-core Exynos 8890 from Samsung
- Rechargeable battery: 3600 mAh
- main camera: 12 megapixels, video recording in 4K
- front camera: 5 megapixel
- support fast charging
