#TechBytes: Best smartphones launched in Q1 2020
What's the story
Just months into 2020, and we have already seen some of the best smartphones money can buy.
From the spec-loaded Galaxy S20 Ultra to the camera-centric Huawei P40 Pro and the foldable Galaxy Z Flip, the first quarter has been nothing less than a treat for smartphone lovers.
Here's a look at some best phones launched in Q1 2020.
Spec-loaded monster
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra went official in February. The handset features an impressive 6.9-inch AMOLED screen with a QHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
The smartphone draws power from an in-house Exynos 990 chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Under the hood, it packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W wired and 15W wireless fast-charging.
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The Galaxy S20 Ultra houses a mighty 108MP quad camera
The Galaxy S20 Ultra sports a quad rear camera setup comprising a respectable 108MP primary sensor, coupled with a 48MP telephoto lens with a 10x hybrid optical zoom, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and another DepthVision sensor. Up front, the phone houses a 40MP selfie snapper.
Foldable
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Alongside the Galaxy S20 Series, Samsung has also introduced its foldable handset, the Galaxy Z Flip.
Featuring a clamshell-like design, the Galaxy Z Flip sports a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED screen, along with a secondary 1.1-inch front-facing panel to preview notifications.
The handset packs a Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and dual batteries having a combined capacity of 3,300mAh.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
In the imaging department, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sports a dual-lens camera setup on the rear comprising a 12MP (f/1.8) primary sensor and a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle lens. On the inside, the handset houses a 10MP (f/2.4) front-facing snapper.
Premium flagship
OPPO Find X2 Pro
Meanwhile, Chinese tech giant OPPO launched its fully-loaded flagship, the Find X2 Pro, last month.
The phone sports a punch-hole design featuring a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-display fingerprint reader.
Under the hood, the IP68-rated handset packs a 5G-ready Snapdragon 865 chipset, 12GB RAM, and a 4,260mAh battery with 65W fast-charging support.
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OPPO Find X2 Pro offers a promising photography experience
The Find X2 Pro houses a triple rear camera setup comprising a 48MP (f/1.7) primary sensor paired with a 48MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 13MP (f/3.0) telephoto lens. For selfies, video calling, and face unlock, the phone houses a 32MP (f/2.4) front-facing snapper.
All-rounder
Huawei P40 Pro
Lastly, it is Huawei's P40 Pro, which was launched in China a couple of weeks back. It gets an in-trend dual punch-hole design and a 90Hz 6.58-inch OLED screen with a Full-HD+ resolution.
Under the hood, it packs a Kirin 990 5G chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and a 4,200mAh battery that supports 40W wired and 27W wireless fast charging.
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What's the camera like on Huawei P40 Pro?
The quad rear camera setup on the Huawei P40 Pro comprises a 50MP (f/1.9) primary sensor, a 40MP (f/1.8) ultra-wide angle sensor, a 12MP (f/3.4) telephoto lens, and another 3D ToF lens. Up front, it houses a 32MP primary sensor coupled with a ToF sensor.