Budget phone without frames. The best frameless smartphones. How manufacturers achieve maximum framelessness

The demand for bezel-less smartphones continues to grow, although the choice has not kept pace with the market. And yet, the choice of such devices on the market is quite large. In this review, we will consider the most interesting frameless smartphones for our market. Including those that can be bought in online stores (and not only).

Samsung Galaxy S8

Where do we start? FROM new Samsung Galaxy S8! As in the case of the Galaxy S7 Edge, the company decided to use curved glass, where there are virtually no frames. Not only did the smartphone turn out to be frameless, it also looks like an alien from the future and looks just great! There is nothing surprising in the fact that the Galaxy S8 is breaking sales records.

Please note that now the front of the screen is completely smooth - there are no separate buttons on it (the mechanical key has been abolished, the keys on the front are only touch-sensitive).

The smartphone received a new processor Samsung Exynos 8895, however some markets will have a version with a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. The amount of RAM is 4 GB.

The camera has not fundamentally changed, but it began to shoot even better due to the updated software update.

Screen diagonal: 5.8 inches

Screen resolution: 2960×1440

Weight: 155g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Samsung Exynos 8895

Memory capacity: 64 GB

RAM: 4 GB

Camera: 12 MP

Memory card support: yes

Support for 4G networks: yes

Sony Xperia XA Ultra

New season 2017 — Sony Xperia XA Ultra. This is a selfie tablet - that's right, because we have a large 6-inch device with excellent cameras, including the front one, which allows you to get great selfies. The characteristics of the front camera are almost the same as the main camera.

The smartphone is made in a typical Sony style, however, it looks fresh. Case colors look especially good, so well chosen, including golden and light green.

There are no bezels here, and this had a very positive effect on the width of the case - despite the fact that the screen here is already 6-inch, the width is the same as in 5.7-inch devices. Characteristics are at a high level, as you can see below.

Screen diagonal: 6 inches

Screen resolution: 1920×1080

Weight: 202g

Number of SIM cards: 1

Memory capacity: 16 GB

RAM: 3 GB

Battery capacity: 2700 mAh

Camera: 21.5 MP

Memory card support: yes

Support for 4G networks: yes

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32 Gb

The new Galaxy S8 has gone on sale, but the Galaxy S7 Edge will be on store shelves for a long time to come.

Its feature lies in the fact that this is not just a frameless smartphone - it has curved glass, so its edges are on the side faces of the smartphone. Whether this decision is successful or not is up to the users, but judging by the demand, they are 100% satisfied.

As for the “stuffing”, this is the flagship: a 5.5-inch screen with QHD resolution, a Samsung Exynos 8890 processor, 4 GB of RAM, one of best cameras in the smartphone market, fingerprint scanner, stylish body using glass and metal, etc.

Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches

Screen resolution: 2560×1440

Weight: 157 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Samsung Exynos 8890

Memory capacity: 32 GB

RAM: 4 GB

Battery capacity: 3600 mAh

Camera: 12 MP

Memory card support: yes

Support for 4G networks: yes

Xiaomi Mi Mix 128Gb

Actually, one of the most unusual devices recent years. Of course, we have seen frameless smartphones before, but Xiaomi went further and managed to install a 6.4-inch screen in a body that is suitable for 5.7-inch in size. inch smartphones. And all because the company has used more than 90% of the area of the front panel. Now there is a queue for this smartphone in many countries, this is a real object of adoration.

Of course, the characteristics are chic, which is worth one ceramic case. It’s another matter, it’s not clear what will happen when it falls, although, as you understand, you can drop an ordinary smartphone so that nothing remains of it except memories.

Screen diagonal: 6.4 inches

Screen resolution: 2040×1080

Weight: 209g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM: 4 GB

Battery capacity: 4400 mAh

Camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: no

Support for 4G networks: yes

ZTE Nubia Z11

We mentioned this model in the review, but at that time the smartphone was on the list of expected ones. Now it can be found on sale, however, ZTE Nubia Z11 is still quite rare. It's a pity, because the device turned out to be interesting.

This is a 5.5-inch smartphone with a fairly familiar design (metal body) and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. Its width is only 72.3 mm, this is the level of 5-inch devices! And all thanks to the lack of framework.

Processor - 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 64 GB of internal memory (there is support for memory cards), 6 GB of RAM. Also you will find: USB Type-C, fingerprint scanner, AKM4376 audio chip. The camera is 16 MP. There is a special premium version that uses 6 GB of RAM.

Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches

Screen resolution: 1920×1080

Weight: 162g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

Memory capacity: 64 GB

RAM: 6 GB

Battery capacity: 3000 mAh

Camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: yes

Support for 4G networks: yes

Elephone S3

Budget fashion frameless smartphone from Elephone at a very interesting cost.

The first thing that catches your eye is 5.2- inch display, and not 5.5-inch, as in most other cases. With no bezels, the smartphone is 69mm wide, which is smaller than most 5-inch smartphones. The body is metal.

Processor – 8-core MediaTek MT6753, 3 GB random access memory and 16 GB built-in, plus a slot for a memory card. The battery capacity is 2100 mAh, there is a fingerprint scanner. It makes no sense to talk about LTE support - of course, it is.

Screen diagonal: 5.2 inches

Screen resolution: 1920×1080

Weight: 145g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: MediaTek MT6753

Memory capacity: 16 GB

RAM: 3 GB

Battery capacity: 2100 mAh

Camera: 13 MP

Memory card support: yes

Support for 4G networks: yes

Ulefone Future

Another novelty of the 2017 season Ulefone Future has finally started to go on sale, you can already buy the device in some online stores.

According to the characteristics of Ulefone Future, it resembles the ZTE Nubia Z11, which is described above. So, it uses a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, 32 GB of internal memory with support for memory cards, 4 GB of RAM, a 16 megapixel camera, an 8-core MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) processor. Of course, there is a fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C, function fast charging.

By the way, judging by the assurances of users, in the kit you will find a silicone bumper case, as well as a film on the glass.

Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches

Screen resolution: 1920×1080

Weight: 185g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755)

Memory capacity: 32 GB

RAM: 4 GB

Battery capacity: 3000 mAh

Camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: yes

Support for 4G networks: yes

Elephone P9000 Edge

Another interesting frameless smartphone is Elephone P9000 Edge. As in the previous case, the screen has a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels - apparently, this is already a kind of standard that is most successful on the market. Processor – MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) 8-core, 4GB RAM, 32GB internal memory.

It is noteworthy that initially it was expected that the smartphone will use 6 GB of RAM. A dual camera module was also expected, but in reality it remained single. By the way, the camera here is 20.7 MP.

Elephone P9000 Edge has just started to go on sale.

Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches

Screen resolution: 1920×1080

Weight: 150 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755)

Memory capacity: 32 GB

RAM: 4 GB

Battery capacity: 3000 mAh

Camera: 20.7 MP

Memory card support: yes

Support for 4G networks: yes

Sharp Corner R

Phenomenal device from Sharp. Actually, Sharp has already pleased us with its frameless smartphones before, but this time the company went further and introduced a 5.2-inch device, where Touchpad occupies 90% of the entire surface area! And although this is just a concept for now, we are 100% sure that it is in this form that the smartphone will go on sale, as it was before with devices from Sharp. True, smartphones from this company are extremely rare in our country, so the device will probably have to be ordered from abroad.

The only thing known about the smartphone is that it has a 5.2-inch screen created using IGZO technology, and its resolution reaches 1920x1080 pixels. Other characteristics are not named.

What's next and where is the Samsung Galaxy Note 7?

Let's start with the second question. Really, samsung galaxy Note 7 has a frameless body, but it is not in the review. Why? Because there were a lot of reports in the press about the fire of the device and at the time of writing the article, the production of the smartphone was suspended. Moreover, according to some reports, Samsung may completely abandon the Note line. If the problem with fires is resolved and the device finally goes on sale, we will definitely add it to the review.

As for other manufacturers, many of them, according to the media, are working on frameless smartphones, but when they appear on sale, one can only guess.

Frameless display, along with a dual camera module, became the main trends of the past 2016 in the segment mobile phones. And there is every reason to believe that the desire of manufacturers to reduce or completely get rid of the side frames in their smartphones will only grow in the near future.

In disputes about the practicality of such a design refinement, many copies have already been broken, and the final decision on this matter is up to you. We have prepared a selection of 10 devices, which presents the best frameless smartphones of 2017.

Mi Mix is the loudest new product from Xiaomi in the past year, which is the apotheosis of the desire for framelessness, which current technologies only allow to achieve. This is a concept smartphone worth more than 50 thousand rubles, in which the display occupies 91.3% of the front panel.

The main material in the construction of Mi Mix is ceramics. The screen diagonal is 6.4'', it is an IPS matrix with Quad HD resolution, which provides excellent image quality. In terms of performance, the device also occupies a leading position: it is powered by a Snapdragon 821 processor with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. The camera is a 16MP module with f/2.0 aperture.

In addition to the advantages in the form of a futuristic design, Mi Mix has a number of disadvantages associated with its framelessness. The ergonomics of the novelty raises a number of questions, and it is not very convenient to use it. It is slippery due to the ceramic case, so the phone has to be worn in a case, which spoils all the aesthetic charm. Also, ceramics is the reason that the smartphone noticeably heats up under load. However, for those who want to hold the technology of the future in their hands, it is difficult to find an alternative to Mi Mix.

If comparing Mi Mix with other flagships is not entirely correct - this device is too unusual, then the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a flagship in the full sense of the word. S7 Edge is good in everything, here and powerful processor Exynos 8890 with 4 RAM with support for memory cards, and a perfect 5.5 '' Super AMOLED 2K display, and a camera that, at the beginning of 2017, is considered one of the best on the market.

Also, IP68 protection has returned to the S7 Edge - this is the only flagship on the market that is not afraid of water and dust. The seven does not disappoint in terms of autonomy either, it uses a 3600 mAh battery, which, paired with an energy-efficient AMOLED screen, provides a confident one and a half to two days of smartphone operation.

As such, the S7 Edge has no cons. We only note that the ceramic case of the device does not survive falling on hard surfaces, and repairing the seven is extremely expensive. Screen replacement alone costs 25 thousand rubles.

Another flagship in our selection is the frameless Nubia Z11 from ZTE. This is the narrowest metal smartphone with a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches, and the thickness of the side faces in it is really minimal. The device uses a Full HD IPS screen, Snapdragon processor 820 with 4/6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, there is a slot for Micro SD cards.

The Z11 has an excellent camera with OIS and sapphire glass optics, but its main selling point is the sound – the smartphone is equipped with a dedicated AKM4376 DAC that supports Hi-Fi+ audio output. Z11 is able to completely replace a portable player, it gives out simply amazing sound quality in headphones.

You can only find fault with the not very capacious battery - only 3000 mAh, which is enough for 5-6 hours of screen operation. But the situation is saved by support for fast charging technology, which allows you to fully charge your smartphone in 60 minutes.

Magic is a smartphone released by Huawei in honor of the anniversary of the Honor line, which turned 3 years old last December. In addition to the unusual, completely symmetrical design, the device is remarkable software which uses elements of artificial intelligence. The smartphone is able to analyze the user's habits and adapt to his needs. How well this is implemented in practice remains to be seen, as Honor Magic will be available for sale in early 2017.

Honor Magic is also good in terms of hardware. It is based on the Kirin 950 chipset (analogous to the 820 dragon), has 64/4 GB of memory on board, a Quad HD AMOLED display covered with 3D glass, and 12 and 8 MP cameras. The novelty uses a unique 2900 mAh graphene battery, which is Huawei's own development, which has an extended operating life and is capable of charging up to 70% in 20 minutes. The only drawback is the lack of a slot for a memory card.

At the junction of top branded smartphones and state employees, which we will consider in the second half of the article, is the Xperia XA, a frameless device from SONY for 18 thousand rubles. The design of XA is really good, it is made of matte plastic with metal side frames. Thanks to the elongated shape, the smartphone fits perfectly in the hand.

But traditionally SONY company not being modest with the price tag on their devices. Xperia XA raises a number of questions if we consider it in terms of price / functionality ratio: the smartphone runs on a weak Helio P10 processor, has 16/2 GB of memory, an IPS screen with a resolution of 1280 * 720 pixels and a modest 2300 mAh battery.

Pluses Xperia XA - a good camera, the presence of separate slots for SIM and Micro-SD, as well as appearance. Cons - poor performance, short time battery life and a quiet main speaker. We can only recommend this device to fans of the Japanese company.

Frameless smartphones are also presented in the assortment of Chinese manufacturers, traditionally dominating in budget segment. An interesting option is the Elephone S7, which looks almost like a complete copy Galaxy S7 edge.

However, this is not a fake, but standalone smartphone with very good technical characteristics. The device has a 5.5 '' Full HD IPS display covered with Gorilla Glass 3, 13 and 5 MP cameras, a 3000 mAh battery and a Helio X20 processor. The smartphone is available in three modifications - with 16/2, 32/3 and 64/4 memory on board.

For $170, which is currently worth S7, this is a very good choice for those who want to buy a fashion smartphone. Elephone S7 has a cool design, decent performance and good screen, the shortcomings are manifested only in weak dynamics and mediocre autonomy.

Super Edge by UMi metal smartphone with small side frames for $180. This is a rather large and weighty device, the thickness of which is almost 9 mm, and the weight is 190 grams. This Chinese uses a 5.5 '' screen from SHARP, this is a good IPS matrix with Full HD resolution.

The performance is decent for the money, the smartphone runs on an 8-core Helio P10 chip, has 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory and a Micro-SD slot. The resolution of the main camera is as much as 21 MP, the front camera is 8 MP. The quality of shooting in low light is mediocre, but in the daytime you can get excellent pictures.

The only complaint about the gadget is the lack of an oleophobic coating on the display, which is why it collects a bunch of fingerprints. In all other respects, this is a very decent and inexpensive smartphone.

Ulefone Future is almost completely identical in characteristics to the smartphone from UMI discussed above. It has a similar 5.5” Full HD screen as the Helio P10, and 32/4GB of storage. The differences are only in more modest cameras - 15 and 5 MP, but the Future is equipped with a two-tone flash.

Among the advantages of this model, we highlight the use of pure Android as an operating system. So if you want to get an inexpensive frameless smartphone that is not littered branded shells from the manufacturer, this is a very good option. Price - from 160 dollars.

ZUK Edge

Edge is a very beautiful, balanced and relatively inexpensive smartphone from ZUK, a sub-brand of the well-known Lenovo. The device is powered by the top Snapdragon 821, has 64/4 GB of memory, a 5.5-inch FHD IPS screen, 13/5 MP cameras and a 3100 mAh battery. Due to the almost complete absence of side bezels and the minimum thickness of the upper frame, the Edge is compact, it is much more convenient to use it than other smartphones with a similarly sized display.

The smartphone has essentially one minus - it is not focused on the European market, which is why you can buy it only in China with the appropriate firmware (without Google services and with very clumsy Russification). But if flashing a smartphone is a common thing for you, then this gadget will be a great purchase. Of the features, we also note the ceramic case, which readily collects fingerprints, and noticeable heating under load, which does not fully reveal all the gaming abilities of the 821 dragon, however, any ZUK Edge toys can be played at maximum speed without any problems. The price of a smartphone on Aliexpress starts from 20 thousand rubles.

Galaxy S8

And we will complete our rating with one of the main novelties of 2017 - Galaxy S8. There aren't too many smartphones that have a wow factor when it comes to looks, and the S8 is definitely one of them. In addition to the chic design, the new Samsung flagship top-end screen (5.8" or 6.2" AMOLED with 2K resolution), the most powerful processor to date (Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895), cool cameras (12/8MP with f/1.7 aperture) and excellent autonomy (up to 18 hours of continuous video playback ).

There are no special shortcomings in the eight, they only complain about raw software optimization, due to which, with more powerful hardware, the S8 loses in speed to the same iPhone 7, but this problem will be fixed with upcoming firmware updates. And if you have a lot of money and want to buy the coolest Android smartphone on the market, then the Galaxy S8 is your choice.

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Sharp Corner R

Great device from Sharp. Before the company delighted us with its frameless smartphones, this time the company went even further and presented a 5.2-inch device on which the touch panel occupies 90% of the front surface. The smartphone should soon appear on sale under the well-known Sharp logo. In our country, such devices are rare, apparently, you will have to order goods from abroad.

The only thing known about this smartphone is that it has a 5.2 screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, developed using IGZO technology. The remaining parameters are not yet known.

A rather unusual frameless smartphone called Elephone P9000 Edge. The display is provided with a diagonal of 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1930x1080 pixels. The model is equipped with 8 nuclear processor MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755), 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory.

Note that initially the smartphone was planned to be equipped with 6 GB of RAM. In addition, a dual camera module was expected, which was never implemented, limiting itself to a single one. The camera in the device is 20.7 MP.

Ulefone Future

Another fresh release of the 2017 season Ulefone Future has started selling, the device is already available in some online stores.

In terms of its parameters, Ulefone Future is somewhat similar to the ZTE Nubia Z11. It has a 5.5 display with 1920x1080 pixels, 32 GB of internal memory with the ability to use memory cards, 4 GB of RAM, a 16 megapixel camera and an 8-core MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) processor. Also, the modification is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C and fast charging function. Among the positive aspects, one can single out the use of pure Android.

Therefore, if you want to buy a frameless phone that is not stuffed with branded shells from the manufacturer, then this is your option. The cost of the gadget starts at $160.
According to some users, in the kit you will also find a silicone bumper case and a film on the glass.

Elephone S7

An image frameless smartphone, the price of which is in an affordable category. The first thing that stands out is the 5.2-inch display, rather than our usual 5.5-inch display. The lack of bezels has reduced the width of the smartphone to 69mm, unlike many 5-inch smartphones. The body is made of metal.

The model is equipped with 8 nuclear MediaTek processor MT6737T, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB internal memory with expansion slot. The battery size will be 2450 mAh, a fingerprint scanner is also provided. LTE support is present.

ZTE Nubia Z11

This model was mentioned in the review of frameless smartphones in 2016, at that time the device was the most anticipated. Now it can be found on sale, but the device is not very common. It's a pity, because the smartphone turned out to be original.
A 5.5-inch display with a rather familiar design (the body is made of metal) and a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The width of the model is 72.3 mm, and all thanks to the lack of frames.

The modification is equipped with a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 64 GB of internal memory (with expansion using memory cards) and 6 GB of RAM. In addition to the above, you will find: USB Type-C, a fingerprint scanner and an AKM4376 audio chip. The camera is 16 MP. The Z11 has an excellent camera with an optical image stabilizer as well as sapphire glass optics. However, the main advantage of the model can safely be called amazing sound quality, which completely replaces a portable player.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 128Gb

One of the most original devices in recent years. Xiaomi frameless smartphones have been seen before, but the developers did not stop there, but were able to install a 6.4-inch screen in a 2560x1440 resolution case designed for 5.7-inch smartphones. The firm has used over 90% of the area of the front part.

The smartphone is in great demand all over the world. And this is understandable, because
the filling of the frameless flagship is the most top-end: the latest eight-core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 835, issuing a frequency of up to 3 GHz and 4/6 GB of RAM. The camera shoots with high quality: the main one is 12 MP, f / 1.8, autofocus, 4K video recording, and the front one is 8 MP, pixel size 2 microns, f / 2.0. I also want to highlight the body of ceramics.

For such a top filling, you will have to pay about $ 700.

Xiaomi's closest national competitor is also successfully building bezel-less Chinese smartphones, one of which is Meizu Pro 7. There are reports that the usable area is about 90 percent, which is superior to Xiaomi. The body material is made of aluminum and tempered glass. A 5.7-inch Quad HD-matrix (2560 x 1440 pixels) with a Super Amoled screen is installed on board.

The model is equipped with an eight-core Exynos 8890 processor with clock frequency up to 2.0 GHz. The RAM is 4 GB, and the internal memory is 64 GB, expandable up to 128 GB. Battery capacity 3200 mAh.

As you have already noticed, specifications are at the top. Top "percent", high-quality display, advanced camera and updated design. The estimated price of the gadget will be $ 400, and the flagship will go on sale this summer.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32 Gb

The new Galaxy S8 has gone on sale, but the Galaxy S7 Edge is still long time will be on store shelves.

The uniqueness of the model is that the bezel-less smartphone has curved glass, so the edges of the display are on the side edges of the device. How successful this innovation turned out to be is up to users to decide.

If we talk about the filling, then the flagship has a 5.5-inch display with QHD resolution, a Samsung Exynos 8890 processor, 4 GB of RAM, one of the most quality cameras in the smartphone market, fingerprint scanner, elegant body with the use of glass and metal. The seven also pleases in terms of autonomy, it contains a 3600 mAh battery, which, in combination with an energy-efficient AMOLED display, provides 1.5-2 days of phone operation. The IP68 rating is the only flagship on the market that is dust and water resistant.

New this season is the Sony Xperia XA Ultra. The developers have managed to combine a tablet, phone and selfie in one device. The model has a 6-inch display, an excellent camera, including the front one. The front camera is no worse than the main one. The device runs on a Helio P10 processor, has 16/2 GB of memory, an IPS display with a resolution of 1280 * 720 pixels and a 2300 mAh battery.

The device is presented in the traditional Sony style and looks quite fresh. The golden and lime color of the case are in perfect harmony with each other. The characteristics are at the highest level, as you can see for yourself.

Samsung Galaxy S8

You can't ignore the original Samsung models Galaxy S8. The company decided to use curved glass, with almost no frames. In appearance, the smartphone turned out to be very original. And sales of this modification beat all records.
The front surface of the screen is absolutely smooth - there are no separate buttons (the mechanical key has been eliminated, all the buttons in front are touch-sensitive).

Smart is equipped with the latest Samsung processor Exynos 8895, but in some assemblies, manufacturers also used the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The amount of RAM is 4 GB. The camera has not been radically changed, but it has become better to shoot due to the updated software.

LG G6 - frameless smartphone with two cameras

At MWC 2017, the company presented the expected new G6. From the modular concept, which never became popular, the developer decided to turn away, putting an emphasis on framelessness. The device is equipped with a 5.7″ ultra-wide display. Its resolution is 2880x1440 pixels, and the aspect ratio is 2:1 or 18:9. Thanks to these dimensions, the device can be compared with a classic five-inch gadget.

The smartphone is made with thin frames, so it has the right to be called frameless. In addition to the high-definition display, the LG G6 has a dual 13-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization. For lovers of quality music, a DAC is installed that supports HD quality sound. And for those who are afraid to drown their smartphone, IP68 protection is a great solution.

The little-known company Elephone decided to keep up with its competitors by releasing the flagship Elephone S8. This gadget will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio X27 processor, which has ten cores: a dual-core Cortex-A72 with a frequency of 2.6 GHz and a quad-core Cortex-A53 with a frequency of 2.0 GHz and 1.6 GHz. Smartphone equipped with graphics graphics accelerator ARM Mali T880 MP4 at 875 MHz and cellular modem LTE FDD/TDD R11 Cat-6 (up to 300 Mbps). Other characteristics are not yet known.

The Elephone S8 is one of the only smartphones on this list that will be sold overseas, as its price is quite tempting - $300. It should be noted that the previous version of the company sold well, and this indicates the imminent appearance of the next version on the market. The company successfully copies the Samsung Galaxy S series, it is most likely that the release of the new gadget will take place immediately after the presentation of the South Korean smartphone. Approximately it will be at the end of February 2017.

ZUK Edge

A sub-brand of Lenovo decided to create a new device called ZUK Edge. This device is a modified version of the ZUK Z2, which was successfully sold in 2016. The device is included in the list of the most budget smartphones. To increase its success, the company decided to sell a frameless smartphone. The device was introduced in 2016, but it could only be seen in stores in January of the following year.

The "smart" screen has a 5.5″ display, IPS - a matrix with Full resolution HD, 2.5D glass. The speed of the phone is supported by the top-end Snapdragon 821 processor and 6 GB of RAM. Main camera 13 MP, aperture f/2.0. The quality of the images is at the level of the flagships of the year before last. Its main advantage is affordable price, which does not exceed $ 400, and this is quite cheap, given the characteristics of the smartphone.

The metal smartphone has small side frames, and its cost is $180. This is a rather massive and heavy device with a thickness of 9 mm and a weight of 190 grams. This Chinese has a 5.5 display from SHARP, an excellent IPS matrix with Full HD resolution.

Productivity is at a decent level, the gadget operates on an 8-core Helio P10 chip, 4 GB of RAM and a Micro-SD slot are provided. The resolution of the main camera is 21 MP, and the front camera is 8 MP. The quality of shooting in low light is average, but in the daytime, excellent photos are obtained.

The only caveat is the lack of an oleophobic coating on the screen, as a result of which the phone collects a lot of fingerprints. But in general, this is an inexpensive and good smartphone.

In December, the well-known company Huawei celebrated its anniversary - 3 years, and presented new smartphone. Home hallmark new items are considered to be a design that is significantly different from previous versions of the company, and plus an artificial intelligence system.

The device is powered by a 2.3GHz Kirin 950 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The battery size is 2900 mAh. The phone is able to support the fast charge function: 70% in 20 minutes. The flagship has a 5-inch AMOLED-display 2560x1440 pixels, a dual 12-megapixel camera and support for microSD cards.

Doogee Mix

The release of the Doogee Mix smartphone with a reduced 5.5-inch AMOLED screen, a Helio P20 / X30 processor and 4/6 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of flash memory was also good news. An excellent frameless option, especially since the price is in the affordable category - only $ 200. And buying frameless smartphones on aliexpress today is as easy as shelling pears.

The model has a similar design with a frameless Xiaomi smartphone, however, the fingerprint scanner is located on the front, and on the back there is a dual camera module 16 MP + 8 MP. Despite the design and filling, the creators were able to keep the compact size of the phone. The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.

The Chinese brand Bluboo always keeps pace with experiments. In 2017, the firm introduced new flagship Bluboo Edge with frameless design and good stuffing. Almost the entire front face is covered with a 5.5-inch Full HD display, in the middle of which is the MediaTek Helio P20 processor.

If we talk about memory, then this modification has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. The back side has a main camera with a 13 MP sensor, and on the front side there is an 8 MP sensor. The novelty is charged from a 2600 mAh battery and runs on Android 6.0.

Another 5.5-inch gadget from China with a display and thin bezels. The resolution of this screen is FHD 1920×1080p, and the matrix type is IPS with a 2.5D protective glass on top of it. In the middle, a Taiwanese MTK67501 processor is installed, which operates at a frequency of 1.5 GHz per core with 3/32 GB of memory.

The new device is equipped with cameras of 13 MP and 2 MP on the rear side, as well as a powerful 13 MP on the front. The battery capacity of the model is 3000 mAh, Freeme OS operating system based on Android based Nougat. Case dimensions: 141.7×75.8×7.9 mm, and the cost is still unknown.

IDwell d10 / d10 Pro

A little-known Chinese company offers a new product IDwell d10. It is endowed with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with small bezels and MT6750 chipset, 3/32 GB of memory and a 3000 mAh battery. On the back surface there are two sensors: the main 13 megapixel and the additional 2 megapixel.

Case dimensions: 152.6×75.6×7.4 mm. The flagship looks almost the same as an inverted Mi Mix, it lacks frames on the sides and on the bottom, but the upper surface of the front is more noticeable.

Maze Alpha

The Chinese firm presents to your attention a 6-inch Maze Alpha with a 6-inch screen, which is provided with narrow frames on the sides and a slightly enlarged frame on the top surface of the display. Including two types of memory: 4/6 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB. What will be the processor in the new device, the company is still silent.

It is only known that the Maze Alpha will have two identical sensors on the back of 13 megapixels each, as well as the usual 5 megapixel front camera. The battery size of the phone is 4000 mAh, and the device will function under the control Google Android 7.0 Nougat.

MEIIGOO M1 - new frameless with 6 GB of RAM!

The specifications of the bezel-less novelty with a dual camera are as follows: fully metal case, 5.5″ display with Full HD resolution (1920x1080 pixels), MediaTek Helio P20 chipset (MT6757 up to 2.3 GHz), 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal memory, 13 MP + 8 MP dual rear camera(second sensor is used for bokeh), 8-megapixel front camera, operating system android version 7.0 Nougat, front fingerprint scanner and 4000 mAh battery.

conclusions

Thus, you can buy a high-quality frameless smartphone from China for acceptable price. It is expected that, in 2018-2019, the fashion for displays on the entire front face will be relevant, and Chinese manufacturers will be able to please us with fresh and even more interesting flagships. The most expensive in our selection is Xiaomi, and the most budget option is Elephone.

20 best frameless smartphones that will surprise you!

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When the RAM of smartphones is already several times higher than that in most computers, cameras allow you to shoot on a level with decent cameras, and the diagonals have grown to the limit, to surprise the buyer, always expecting something of this kind, is becoming increasingly difficult. But the manufacturers seem to have found a way out - to put an enlarged screen in the body of the usual size and get rid of the frames. Following Xiaomi, many Chinese and not only manufacturers demonstrate their developments, promising users even more comfort from use. Our business is to analyze the market and find the most interesting and best frameless smartphones of 2017.

The brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 can be called a work of art. When it lies in the hands, it seems that there is one continuous screen in the palms. It's not that there are no side frames, here the top and bottom are minimal. Just a few millimeters wider and taller than the 4.7-inch iPhone 7, this 5.8-inch smartphone is a breakthrough. The quality of the screen does not cause any complaints: chic resolution, technologyAMOLED, safety glass , maximum responsiveness. You won’t find fault with the filling either - everything is on highest level, even there is water protection. The battery was made not the most capacious for the sake of compactness, but the main thing is that it does not explode. The device even has a slot for a memory card, and the gadget would be perfect, if not for such a high price.

Together with this smartphone came out and Samsung Galaxy S8+ with a diagonal of 6.2 inches and a 3500 mAh battery, it costs even more - under $ 1000.

Xiaomi Mi Mix

Xiaomi company promises to introduce the second smartphone without frames by the end of the year, and the excitement around the first model does not subside. Still, because the model actually opened the fashion for frameless smartphones. The device looks solid, captivates with ceramic back cover and huge screen. Since there are actually no frames, I had to place the front camera and indicator at the bottom of the display, and the speaker fit into the screen, so its volume is not very high. It is problematic to hold a large slippery smartphone with one hand, but this drawback can be forgiven for excellent performance, a huge amount of memory and an incredible display, the feeling of working with which is indescribable.

Nubia Z11

Another Chinese frameless smartphone, but it costs less and belongs to the middle category (we will get to the budget ones). It was a good idea to use a small 5.5-inch display by the standards of frameless devices: the user got a compact device with a display sufficient for comfortable work. The 5 mm gadget is already the reference Apple iPhone 7 Plus with the same screen size. He received metal body, rounded 2.5D-screen, excellent resolution (pixel density 401 ppi).

The smartphone shows excellent performance, easily pulls the heaviest games and is distinguished excellent sound, in this regard, he has few competitors. Camera received module fromSony And optical stabilization , the lens is covered with sapphire crystal - the parameters are like those of the flagship. Takes pictures of a smartphone and really decently. The battery cannot be praised, but due to the well-optimized filling it should be enough for a day of work, there is a quick charge. In terms of price and quality, this is one of the best frameless smartphones of the year (when buying in domestic networks, the price will be slightly higher).

Huawei Honor Magic

We note right away that while the smartphone is not officially sold in Russia, you will have to order from China, but this device is worth waiting for a week or two. It turned out to be compact, received not the largest display, but it is curved and free from frames. The gadget looks solid, it lies perfectly in the hand, but I had to sacrifice the battery capacity, but there is fast charging function and the ability to replenish up to 70% of energy in 20 minutes. The advantages include a smart processor: 4 cores are overclocked to a frequency of 2.3 GHz and are necessary for quick decision the most complex tasks, the remaining 4 operate at a frequency of 1.8 GHz. Among others strengths great AMOLED- screen with a pixel density of 557ppi, dual camera (another fashion trend of our time), a good supply of memory and the ability to expand flash memory. The manufacturer also speaks about the appearance artificial intelligence, which will predict the user's actions. It's just that the price doesn't make me happy.

Bluboo S1

Bluboo S1 has become a hot new product this summer, and all because it is one of the cheapest frameless smartphones at the moment. Thus, the manufacturer brings the technology to the masses. 90% of the front panel is occupied by the screen made using IPS technology. The display is protected 2,5 D-Corning Gorilla Glass 4, has an anti-reflective and oleophobic coating. The front camera and fingerprint sensor are placed under the screen. The rear panel is made of organic glass, looks nice, but will quickly get dirty and pick up fingerprints.

The filling is not the most powerful, but sufficient to work with the vast majority of applications. If you consider the cost, then nit-picking is superfluous. The main memory can be expanded. Due additional main camera You can adjust the sharpness and create a blurred background effect. The battery is not the most capacious, but sufficient for a day of work. We seem to have found the best bezel-less smartphone in terms of value for money. It is hard to believe that such a device exists.

Doogee Mix

Another budget option from a Chinese manufacturer. The smartphone looks impressive, dressed in a glass-aluminum case, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, has dual main camera and a fingerprint scanner. A significant disadvantage of the device is the low resolution, the pixels will be distinguishable, but the display is made according to the technology AMOLED. On the other hand, the HD screen has reduced power consumption.

Sony Xperia XA

The model came out last year, but it still remains quite interesting and attractive for buyers, because it costs, like for Sony Xperia, inexpensive, but looks chic. This year, the company plans to launch a new frameless smartphone - Sony Xperia Edge, but there is nothing on the network about him, except for rumors. In it, presumably, there will be only a thin bottom strip from the frames, and in the Sony Xperia XA they limited themselves only to the absence of side frames.

The unconditional advantages of the model include compactness, excellent performance and independent slots for the secondSIM-cards and memory cards. The camera shoots very well, but the autonomy is a little frustrating. We will not find fault with the screen resolution much: with a 5-inch diagonal, the pixel density remains tolerable - 294 ppi. All shortcomings can be forgiven for a spectacular appearance.

Elephone S3

Affordable, dressed in all-metal body with 2.5D- screen smartphone from Elephone appearance won the hearts of many users. The manufacturer understands framelessness as the absence of side edges, there are noticeable frames above and below the display. We are pleased with FullHD resolution, a supply of RAM and camera offSony, which takes decent pictures. The battery capacity is frustrating, but the smartphone will last until the evening, as well as not the highest performance, but at this price it’s stupid to expect miracles. The device copes with the majority of popular applications, only resource-intensive games do not pull.

Elephone has another frameless smartphone Elephone S7, more precisely, it has minimal side faces - the upper and lower ones remain. Elephone S8 and Elephone P9000 Edge get rid of the upper frame, and the lower one will become barely noticeable. Their release is planned before the end of the year.

Frameless smartphones have become a real trend in 2017. Now, this is the main attribute of any first-class flagship and not only. Manufacturers began to produce frameless smartphones on inexpensive devices. Almost every manufacturer has at least one frameless model. Every day, the demand for such models is growing.

The first frameless smartphones.

In 2014, Sharp was the first to release the Aquos Crystal line of frameless smartphones, but the market was not ready then and no success this model did not find. In 2016, Xiaomi introduced its first frameless smartphone Mi Mix. The device turned out to be very interesting and discussed, other manufacturers realized and started working in the same direction. An interesting feature of this model is that it does not have a conversational speaker, piezoelectric acoustics are responsible for voice transmission - that is, the sound is created using smartphone vibrations, the sound is transmitted to the inner ear, through the bones of the skull. A year later, in September 2017, Apple company introduced its frameless iPhone X, giving the world a new subspecies of the “smartphone with a bang”. A bang on a smartphone is a cutout at the top of the screen, under the camera, speaker and sensors. Then a real boom began, all manufacturers began to massively copy Apple's bangs in their devices. Yes, Xiaomi, in its flagship Mi 8 series, made a cutout like the iPhone X, although it could have followed the path of the Mi Mix line.

How manufacturers achieve maximum framelessness.

Manufacturers of TVs, monitors and laptops have long been trying to minimize bezels. Firstly, on a screen with small frames, the picture looks much better. And secondly, the dimensions of the devices are reduced. Similarly with smartphones, the rejection of thick frames allows manufacturers to fit a large screen diagonal into the same dimensions of the device.

What manufacturers are doing in pursuit of thin frames:

abandon the habitually placed logos on the front of smartphones;
transfer or completely refuse the fingerprint scanner;
transfer the front camera or even hide it inside the smartphone;
refuse touch buttons below the screen.

At first glance, the rejection of the framework may seem inconvenient. The place for your fingers becomes smaller not only on the screen, but also on the case, this can cause arbitrary clicks. This problem is quickly overcome after you get used to the new design and say goodbye to the old experience of using a smartphone with thick bezels. However, there are downsides to this design., smartphones become more fragile and endure falls much harder, and repairing frameless screens is much more expensive, for example, if they ask for 14,000 rubles to replace the original screen with an iPhone 8 Plus, then for a replacement iPhone screen X 29000, which is twice as expensive. Also transfer front camera inside devices, some models, makes it difficult to install a full-fledged dust and moisture protection.

The most interesting thing is whether a smartphone will be presented, where the display will occupy all 100% of the front of the smartphone. Sooner or later we will find out about this, manufacturers need to somehow stand out.

How is the framelessness of a smartphone evaluated?

Manufacturers claim the percentage of space occupied by the screen on the front of the smartphone, but they all think differently, so comparing their data is not correct. The Digital Trends team recalculated the devices according to a single formula, the result turned out to be interesting. The first two places were taken by devices from Chinese companies OPPO and Vivo, both of which are subsidiaries of BBK Electronics. The first place went to the smartphone Oppo Find X 86.9% with a diagonal of 6.42 inches. Second place went to Vivo Nex - 86.2% with a diagonal of 6.59 inches. It is interesting that the only state employee who got into the top 10 frameless smartphones was Huawei Honor 8X, taking the fifth place with a result of 84.3% and a diagonal of 6.5 inches.