Top the best mobile phones in 2021, good for Christmas gifts.Specifications, prices and performance

You want to give a more expensive gift to your loved one and you know how much they like new mobile phone models.

Now, for Christmas, would be the ideal time. You have collected enough money over the summer and autumn, you just need to document yourself and find it on the Romanian market, because it is risky to order something from other countries, not knowing for sure when it can arrive.

And when it comes to mobile phones, the newest models are also the most powerful. That's why a top of the best smartphones released in 2021 would be of great help to you so that you can choose the right model according to your needs and your available budget.

The best Apple phone in 2021: iPhone 12 Pro Max - 4,000 lei and 4,800 lei

Electronics, household appliances and IT&C stores followed this year's sales trend. Thus, the people from Flanco analyzed, including referring to the section of reviews left by users, and came to the conclusion that the new iPhone 12 Pro Max is the best phone of 2021, one of the best existing phones at the time of face on the market.

The high-performance cameras, the generous 6.7-inch display, 5G connectivity and response speed, combined with an optimal battery life, make the 12 Pro Max the star of the season.

"You can't fault it, especially if you're a fan of large displays (6.7 inches). With an unrivaled performance of the A14 Bionic processor and finally with 5G, it's not bad at all nor in terms of autonomy – in a test carried out by Tom's Guide, the battery lasted for 11 hours, with exclusive use on the web.

Like the smaller model, the iPhone 12 Pro Max has three cameras and a better light sensor. The package also comes with a telephoto zoom of 2.5. The phone shoots in Dolby Vision mode, with impressive color reproduction. See the full specs of today's best phone, the iPhone 12 Pro Max," according to Flanco's analysis.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Samsung phone in 2021 - 3,800 lei and 5,200 lei

If you are a follower of the Android operating system, the battle took place in 2021 between the Xiaomi Mi 11 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Both smart phones are equipped with high-performance cameras, dynamic 120Hz displays.

A superior large-screen smartphone with a dynamic 6.8-inch AMOLED display, adjustable between 10Hz and 120Hz.

The dual camera with optical zoom of 3x and 10x respectively and the Space Zoom function of up to 100x, thanks to the Zoom Lock feature, are unprecedented. The overall quality of the camera is also improved, both in Portrait mode and Night mode.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also excels in the video department, with a new function, Director's View, which allows simultaneous filming with the front and rear cameras. The Snapdragon 888 chip and the 5,000 mAh battery that lasts almost 11.5 hours in web browsing make the Galaxy S21 Ultra the best Android phone.

Xiaomi Mi 11, the best Xiaomi phone in 2021 - 1,800 lei and 3,700 lei

According to the analysis, this mobile was specially designed for video enthusiasts, as it includes a new cinematic software that enhances all its qualities.

Also in this sense, the model also benefits from a vibrant, high-quality sound. In terms of photo-video capabilities, Xiaomi Mi 11 ticks a 108 mp video camera with OIS, a 13 mp ultra-wide camera and a 5 mp telemacro one. At the same time, a novelty for this model is the Ultra Night Video mode, which optimizes contrast when the brightness is low, but also reduces noise in real time.

With a friendly, easy-to-handle shape, the Mi 11 is protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ and is 150% more impact-resistant and 200% more scratch-resistant than the brand's previous models.

The best phone in the "popularity" category: iPhone 12 - 2,400 lei and 4,000 lei

Already the third Apple model in this top, the iPhone 12 stands out for its impeccable minimalist design, 5G coverage, the A14 Bionic chip, but also for a friendlier price than the Pro and Pro Max models.

Addressed to a wider category, the iPhone 12 has a much better performing OLED display than the previous model. Apple's MagSafe initiative, which involves selling new products without a charger, also applies to the iPhone 12.

The second best phone from Samsung, from a lower price category: Samsung Galaxy S21 - 2,300 lei and 3,800 lei

If you want a phone from the top brands, but are not willing to invest in the most expensive Samsung phone, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is the phone you are looking for. With a perfect design that perfectly integrates the camera, with a considerably improved portrait mode and a new Zoom Lock function that allows you to zoom up to 30x, but also with a Snapdragon 888 processor, the Galaxy 21 also impresses with the Single Take 2.0 function, which allows you to take photos and film at the same time.

Because the fingerprint sensor for unlocking was a problem in previous models, the new model has a generously sized sensor.

The best cheap Samsung phone you can buy: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE -1,500 lei and 2,600 lei

If you want a high-performance phone, but you are not willing to invest 5,000 lei or more, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a real bargain, if we look at what it offers.

It has the most important features of Samsung's premium models, and the compromises are minor. The 6.5-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 5G connectivity, Snapdragon 865 processor, 3-camera photo system and a 3x optical zoom, respectively a 30x space zoom, S20 FE offers an optimal quality/price ratio.

The best cheap Apple phone you can buy: iPhone 11 - 2,000 lei and 3,500 lei

Superb photos, Night Mode, Fast A13 Bionic processor, autonomy and fast charging, iPhone 11 remains one of the best phones available on the market, even though almost 2 years have passed since its release.

The ultra-wide lenses give you a photo angle of 120 grids, the selfie camera already measures 12 MP and adapts to wide mode in landscape, and the six available colors of the iPhone 11 model are still as captivating as in 2019 when it launched.

The best cheap phones, from the category "best sellers": Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro and Huawei P40 Lite

When you think of cheap phones, you consider a budget of 1,000 - 1,500 lei. Both Redmi Note 8 and P40 Lite fall within this budget with amazing performance.

Redmi Note 10 Pro stands out for its stability, battery autonomy, but also for its design, being available in four color variants. The Snapdragon processor and 128 GB of internal memory make the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro a stable and durable phone, especially since both the screen and the back cover are made of Gorilla Glass 5.

The Kirin 810 chip and the entire technological arsenal that is the basis of the entire architecture of Huawei products, P40 Lite ensures you a flawless performance, regardless of whether you use the phone to perform work tasks or if you are passionate about gaming - moreover, in this means, it comes bundled with HD graphics and renders the frames without lags.

In addition, it has a very good battery life and a photo performance specific to the brand's products. Huawei P40 Lite has four main cameras, of 48, 8, 2 and 2 MP and a secondary, selfie, of 16 MP and powerful functions such as Night Mode, portrait mode, HDR or Time-Lapse.

Retrospective of the best phones of 2020

According to electronics and IT&C specialists at Flanco, 2020 was a great year for technology and some of today's best smartphones were born last year.

After the Galaxy Fold, the Z Flip became Samsung's second foldable phone model. The 6.7-inch foldable display and the secondary one, capable of playing notifications even in stand-by, this model is equipped with a Snapdragon 865+ processor, camera with two 12 MP lenses with wide and ultrawide functions, front camera of 10 MP and fast charging, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is first on our list.

Both models have a 6.67-inch Super AMOLET display and a 90 Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 processor. The differences between the two models are not only 5G, but also RAM memory and storage capacity. Although the main camera is 108 MP for both models, the wide cameras are different – ​​13 MP vs. 8 MP, as well as the macro ones – 2 MP vs 20 MP and the fourth camera – 2 MP vs. 12MP.

5G, 6.44-inch display and 90 Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 765 processor, 12 GB RAM memory, three 48 MP cameras, 12 MP super-wide and 2 MP macro with digital zoom – these are the features the best cheap phone of 2020 with Sony lenses.

The front camera also has two lenses, 32 MP and 8 MP respectively, so that it reproduces in an impressive way both the details of the face and those of the surroundings. Moreover, the powerful 4115 mAH battery has an excellent autonomy.