Introduction & Overview

• Testing 17 smartphones for comprehensive 2019 top smartphones list
• Goal: most thorough, complete smartphone review video
• Mix of mainstream flagships, budget options, and unusual devices

LG G8x ThinQ Dual Screen

• Price: $699 includes smartphone + second display accessory
• Key specs: Snapdragon 855, 4000mAh battery, widest ultra-wide camera seen
• Dual screen approach vs foldable phone trend
• Surprisingly good value proposition
• Solid hinge mechanism on dual screen accessory

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G

• Complete redesign from standard Mi 9, matte finish back
• Charging: 40W wired, nearly matching wireless charging speeds
• Specs: Snapdragon 855+, 12GB RAM, UFS 3.0 storage, 5G capability
• Price: $520 Chinese price, expected ~$600 US launch
• Larger battery than predecessor

Nokia 7.2

• Price: ~$349
• Highlights: 48MP triple camera, Nokia solid build quality, Android One
• 10W charger (underwhelming), basic earphones included
• Nokia reputation for clean Android, prompt updates

Sony Xperia 1

• Super tall 21:9 aspect ratio design
• World's first 4K OLED smartphone display
• Claims: better for social media scrolling, cinematic video
• Triple rear camera system
• Cinema Pro app mimics Sony Alpha camera experience
• Concern: format won't become mainstream, limiting support

Red Magic 3S (Cyber Shade)

• Top gaming smartphone model: 12GB RAM, 256GB storage
• Price: $599 for flagship gaming features
• Gaming focus: heat dissipation, physical fan, 5000mAh battery, 90Hz display
• Aggressive gaming aesthetic design
• Exclusive "Cyber Shade" colorway

Xiaomi Mi A3

• Price: ~$170 (excellent value)
• Labeled as "safe bet" - does many things well, nothing exceptional
• Key strengths:
  • 4030mAh battery
  • Build quality similar to expensive phones (like Mi 9)
  • Super AMOLED display
• Caveat: 720p resolution display

OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition

• Identical internals to OnePlus 7 Pro
• Confusing naming convention, regional availability issues
• Premium packaging: elongated box, 1.5-2x standard height
• Includes: McLaren-branded warp charger, braided USB-C cable, special case
• Case made from actual McLaren steering wheel materials
• Design: papaya orange highlights on black body
• Mixed reaction to stained glass appearance

Nubia Z20

• Dual display design: primary front screen + smaller rear display
• Price: ~$600
• Main benefit: use rear cameras as front cameras via rear display
• Unusual packaging, different case design for dual screens
• Company positioning as reaction-generating device

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

• Price: $549 (budget flagship category)
• Rounded, pebble-like design aesthetic
• Limited coverage despite strong specifications
• Question: differentiation in crowded market

UmiDigi S3 Pro

• Price: $250
• Specs: 48MP dual camera, 5150mAh battery, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage
• Felt interior packaging, unusual cable design
• Custom "Mr. Who's the Boss" logo embossed on back

Realme X2

• Base model of X2 Pro, better value than Pro version
• 30W charging (vs 50W on Pro)
• Blue-to-purple gradient color variant
• Price: ~$330

Oppo Reno2

• Price: ~$550
• Premium packaging presentation
• "Luminous black" color variant
• Front-filling display, quad rear camera
• Iconic "shark fin" pop-up camera
• Caveat: mid-range Snapdragon 730G chip (gaming-oriented)

Vivo V17 Pro

• Similar pricing/specs to Oppo Reno2
• Dual camera pop-up mechanism: 32MP main + ultra-wide selfie
• Gorilla Glass 6 construction
• Heavy build quality

Unusual Smartphones Section

CubeX Q Phone

• Glasses-free 3D smartphone technology
• Dual USB charging ports (10W total)
• Preloaded 3D movies, dynamic 3D camera app
• Limited internet information available
• 3D effect better than expected but gimmicky

Unihertz Atom

• World's smallest rugged smartphone
• 2.45" display, compact packaging
• Features: fingerprint scanner, IP68 rating, 2000mAh battery
• Impressive feature retention despite size constraints

Pro Trully 360 Camera Phone

• Older device with 360-degree camera module
• Massive protruding camera module
• Head-turning design, works as advertised
• Clear reason for market failure

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