The smartphone industry is dominated by a few names that have been driving the market forward for decades. However, over the years, a few companies with innovative ideas have gone unnoticed. If you want to break out of the mold and forge your own path, here are 5 amazing smartphones you've probably never heard of!
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1.Hisense A6L | E INK Dual Screen Smartphone
Did you know that there is a smartphone that offers both a classic smartphone screen and an E INK screen on the back? “Why would anyone want to? You may be wondering. The answer is: reading! Many readers prefer to use E INK displays for reading books because they reduce eye strain when reading book content for long periods of time.
On the front of the Hisense A6L, there is a good LCD screen with a resolution of 2340 x 1080. This screen is located on a 6.53-inch LCD which provides a crisp visual experience when performing usual tasks. ‘a smartphone.
On the back, the E-Ink Carta HD display uses an e-paper panel with a resolution of 1440 x 720. This smaller resolution is perfect for reading and saves battery life considerably. By offering the best of both worlds, this phone lets you escape the oversaturated world of social media with just one tap. This is an unbeatable feature that makes it worth testing!
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2. Fairphone 4 – Modular and ecological
Modularity has always been a big topic of discussion in the smartphone industry. When we buy these devices, we expect them to last a few years. However, questionable practices by manufacturers today limit the lifespan of many devices. It is to combat this phenomenon that the Fairphone exists. The Fairphone 4, now in its fourth iteration, finally meets the standards of modern smartphones.
The Fairphone 4 is made from recyclable materials for most of its components. Each phone also qualifies as “e-waste neutral” as Fairphone has committed to recycling one phone or an equivalent amount of e-waste with each new sale.
The repairability of the Fairphone 4 is excellent. This is one of those devices that will stay alive and perform consistently over the years. In this regard, Fairphone has planned to ensure that spare parts are available until at least 2027. The company still has some spare parts for the Fairphone 2, which was released 6 years before the Fairphone 4.
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The performance is incredible, the battery life is good and everything is what we expect from a smartphone today. However, if you are concerned about your ecological footprint, you can reduce your unnecessary consumption by owning this device.
3. LG Wing | Dual screen smartphone
The LG Wing is one of those devices that you look at and admire for its design. This is one of the most original devices we've ever seen. The rotating kickstand is something very strange to see, but it's also a feature that makes the LG Wing worth seeing.
To calm your fears, know that the rotation mechanism is solid. It is a gadget that is not likely to break easily. The internal mechanics are perfect, even in the eyes of smartphone review professionals. The wing is also very functional and offers many creative possibilities.
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For gaming, for example, you can use this LG Wing in its wing mode to view important tips and tricks while continuing to play. If you want to follow a game tutorial, you can play the tutorial video during the game and follow the instructions easily. Finding new restaurants or meeting places is much easier in “wing” mode. You just keep the map open, switch to the wing and you can locate new places on your map by tapping them.
When it comes to typical smartphone features, you're not losing out with this incredible smartphone. It has a good camera, 8GB of RAM, Snapdragon 765G, and other top-notch specs. Even with the dual screen, you can get a full day of battery life thanks to the 4,000 mAH.
4. ViVO iQOO 10 Pro | 200W fast charging
A phone at the top of the food chain in terms of charging is something we wouldn't expect from a relatively unknown company, but the iQOO 10 Pro is actually a solid device. The 200W fast charging is a bit absurd, but it's genuine. To put things into perspective, you can get a full charge in just 10 minutes! This level of efficiency is hard to imagine, but the geniuses at ViVO have managed to achieve it successfully. With the screen on, it charges in just 17 minutes.
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As a gaming phone, the iQOO 10 Pro is designed for power users. This implies that it is also well equipped spec-wise, and fortunately, it is.
You get a 2K 120Hz AMOLED display with a curved edge. As for performance, it is equipped with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which allows it to run practically any game you want at high settings. On Genshin Impact, it is capable of running the game at maximum configuration with an average of 58.6 FPS.
5. Nothing Phone 2 | Essential’s flagship smartphone
Nothing and Carl Pei were virtually unknown a few years ago, but the Nothing company has reached a new peak of popularity. The Nothing brand is recognizable to a lot of smartphone enthusiasts, but for average users, it's still a question mark. We'll let you know!
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The Phone 2 is a complete and amazing smartphone that builds on the success of its predecessor. Its signature remains alive with the Glyph interface on the back. Featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, 8 to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage, this phone can handle whatever you ask of it.
The cameras are excellent. They offer detailed photos and decent low-light performance. Where this phone stands out is with its Glyph. This time around, Nothing is pushing Glyph forward by integrating it with third-party apps. With Uber, for example, you'll see that the Glyph can tell you when you're getting closer to your destination.
Everything else about the Phone 2 is simply excellent. This is an exceptional device that is sure to evolve the industry in the future.
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