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Best Frameless Smartphones of the year

Frameless Smartphones

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

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.

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2. Xiaomi Mi MIX 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.

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3. Xiaomi Mi Mix

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.

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4. Samsung Galaxy S8

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.

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5. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

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.

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6. ZTE Nubia Z11

ZTE Nubia Z11

Estimated cost: $440

The screen of the smartphone differs from the model Galaxy S7 Edge, which it smoothly “wrapped” on its sides, and ends abruptly, reaching the sides of the device. This gives the smartphone some advantages. So, for example, this approach allows the picture or video to take up more space in the front panel, leaving no empty gaps on the sides. Under the curved 2.5D glass covering the screen of Nubia Z11, there is an LCD panel. Although this is an order of magnitude simpler than the same S7 Edge with AMOLED-matrix, the display of the smartphone Nubia Z11 is unusually bright and has an excellent color rendering. As the dedicated sound chip is included in the set of the device, the excellent sound quality is guaranteed to the user. Thanks to the above features, as well as an additional memory slot, a smart processor, software updates over the air and first-class cameras.

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7. Huawei Honor Magic

Huawei Honor Magic

Approximate cost: $570

The list of advantages of this “magic” smartphone is very extensive: non-standard size, first-class resolution curved from all sides of the screen, integrated fingerprint scanner and “Home” button. The fusion of the glass and the ends of the device gives Honor Magic an external resemblance to a precious stone. That’s just this spectacular feature gives it also a tactile similarity with a piece of soap. Since the smartphone is equipped with a display of economical type, the battery at it “lives” long enough, providing a day of autonomous continuous operation. But you can fully charge the device in half an hour. A significant minus of the model is the absence of an additional memory slot.

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8. Sony Xperia XA

Sony Xperia XA

Approximate value : $240

Very modest technical characteristics of the smartphone Sony Xperia XA compensates for the spectacular appearance. Thanks to the elegant rounded edges of the display, a minimal strip of a 1 mm thick frame and a rounded 2.5D-glass, the smartphone produces an unlimited sense of framelessness. Screen image Sony Xperia XA: clear, saturated, with extensive viewing angles. Since the back panel of the device is made of matte plastic, it does not collect fingerprints and does not contribute to the slipping of the smartphone from the hands. A significant drawback of the model is one single for the SIM card. For those who need two SIM cards, the Sony Xperia XA Dual model is provided, in which both the SIM card and the memory card are located simultaneously.

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9. Elephone S7

Elephone S7

Estimated cost: $250

The given model of the phone is similar to its luxurious design with the Galaxy S7 Edge, which is partly the cause of its popularity ego. Despite the large screen, the device has a compact appearance due to a minimal side frame, curvature of the top and bottom edge and an ultra-slim chassis of 7.6 mm. The sleekness and streamlining of the shapes, the convexity of the screen give the Elephant S7 a truly phantasmagoric look. The back panel of the smartphone is an imitation of the S7 Edge glass panel, but is made of plastic and is not removable. This is perhaps the main drawback of the device, as the plastic is quickly rubbed off, it is easy to scratch, and it also perfectly collects greasy and dirty fingerprints. But the Elephone S7 has a high-performance processor, a powerful main camera and where additional buns like split-screen mode.

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10. UMi Super Edge

UMi Super Edge

Approximate cost: $260

UMi Super Edge is a frameless, relatively inexpensive version of the UMi Super smartphone. The device has an interesting design, fresh “stuffing” and first-class cameras. The curved glass of the display visually erases the display frames, creating the illusion of compactness of the smartphone, and adds convenience in its operation. The UMi Super Edge has one drawback – it’s very difficult to find in the smartphone market.

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11. Ulefone Future

Ulefone Future

Estimated cost: $300

Futuristic smartphone with 2.5D curved display cover. Thanks to this graceful arc, you feel the transition of the screen directly into the metal frame of the device. True, the golden model of the smartphone does not look so impressive, because the seamless design is broken by the visible coating of the back cover from the sides. The metal border of the device is 1.5 mm. The smooth lines of the metal body fit perfectly in the hand and do not slip. Some users of the smartphone were disgusted by the use of the on-screen control button, unstable GPS operation both on the road and in the city, and the quiet sound of the speakers.

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12. ZUK Edge

ZUK Edge

Estimated cost: $390

The top model of a frameless smartphone from a Lenovo sub-brand. The smartphone is an improved version of the device ZUK Z2, well proven in the mobile device market in 2016. Although the ZUK Edge’s screen is 86.4% of the front-panel space, its side frames are not thin enough compared to other models of frameless smartphones. Due to the cover of the 2.5D-glass front and back sides of the smartphone’s case to hold in his hands, it is hard, but carefully. And buying a protective cover will not be superfluous. But the gadget looks stylish and ultra-modern.

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