The Smartphone industry is dominated by a few names that have driven the market forward for decades. Over the years, though, there have been a few companies with innovative ideas that have flown under the radar. If you’re looking to break the mould and forge your own path, here are 5 amazing smartphones you’ve probably never heard of!
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1. Hisense A6L | DUAL Screen E INK Smartphone
Did you know that there’s a smartphone that offers both a conventional smartphone screen and an E INK display at the back? “Why would anyone want this?” You might ask. The answer to that is reading! A lot of readers prefer using E INK displays for their book consumption, and this is due to the way it causes less eye fatigue when consuming a book’s content for long periods.
At the front of the Hisense A6L, you get a good LCD display that sports a 2340 x 1080 resolution. This display is situated on a 6.53-inch LCD that makes for a crisp viewing experience when engaging in regular Smartphone tasks.
At the back, the E-Ink Carta HD Display uses an e-paper panel with a 1440 x 720 resolution. This smaller resolution is perfect for reading as it saves battery immensely. Providing the best of both worlds, this is a phone that takes you out of the oversaturated world of social media in a single flip. That’s an unbeatable feature that makes it worth checking out!
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2. Fairphone 4 | Modular and Environmentally Sustainable
Modularity has always been a big talking point in the smartphone industry. When we buy these devices, we do so, expecting them to last for a few years. However, questionable practices by manufacturers are limiting the lifespan of many devices today. In order to combat this, the Fairphone exists. On their fourth iteration of this Fairphone 4, they are finally hitting the mark with modern Smartphone standards.
The Fairphone 4 is made out of recyclable materials on most of its components. Each phone is also dubbed “e-waste neutral” as Fairphone has made a pact to recycle a phone or an equivalent amount of e-waste with each new sale.
The reparability of the Fairphone 4 is excellent. It’s one of those devices that will stay alive and consistent in performance over the years. To this tune, Fairphone has plans to ensure that replacements are available until at least 2027. The company still has some spares available for the Fairphone 2, which was released 6 years prior to the Fairphone 4.
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Performance is amazing, battery life is good, and everything is just as you’d expect with a smartphone today. However, if you’re ethically conscious of your environmental footprint, you can cut down on needless consumption by owning this device.
3. LG Wing | Dual-Screen Smartphone
The LG Wing is one of those things you take a look at and bask in awe of its design. This is easily one of the most unique-looking devices we’ve ever seen. The rotating stand is something that feels very odd to see, but it also makes for a functional feature that makes the LG Wing worth checking out.
To curb your fears, be assured that the rotating mechanism is solid. This is a gadget that won’t be susceptible to breaking easily. The internal mechanics check out, even in the eyes of Smartphone review professionals. The wing is also quite functional in many creative ways.
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With gaming, for example, you can use this LG Wing in its wing mode to view important tips and tricks while still playing. If you want to follow a gaming tutorial, you can play the tutorial video while in-game and follow the instructions easily. Browsing for new restaurants or date spots is made much simpler in wing mode. All you have to do is keep the map open, switch to the wing, and you can locate new spots on your map just as you type them in.
For typical smartphone features, you’re not losing out with this amazing smartphone. It has a good camera, 8GB RAM, a Snapdragon 765G and other top-notch specs. Even with the dual display, 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 didn’t expect from a relatively unknown company, but the iQOO 10 Pro is actually a solid device. 200W fast charging is kind of absurd to fathom, but it’s authentic. To put this in perspective, you can get a full charge in only 10 minutes! This level of efficiency is baffling to even imagine, but somehow the geniuses at ViVO were able to achieve this successfully. With the screen on, it charges in only 17 minutes instead.
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As a gaming phone, the iQOO 10 Pro is designed to take on heavy users. This implies that it is also well equipped in the specifications, and thankfully it sure is.
You’re getting a 2K 120Hz AMOLED display that comes with a curved edge. For its performance, it comes with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. This makes it run pretty much any game you want at high settings. On Genshin Impact, it is capable of running the game at max settings averaging 58.6 FPS.
5. Nothing Phone 2 | Essential Flagship Smartphone
Nothing and Carl Pei may have been virtually unknown a few years ago, but the Nothing company has reached a new height in popularity. The Nothing brand is recognizable to a good amount of smartphone enthusiasts, but for average users, it’s still a question mark. Let’s get you up to speed!
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The Phone 2 is a well-rounded and amazing smartphone that builds on the success of its predecessor. Its design signature remains alive with the Glyph interface at the back. Packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, 8-12GB RAM and up to 512 GB of storage, this is a phone that can handle literally anything you throw at it.
The cameras are great. Providing detailed pictures and decent low light performance. Where this phone pushes the mould is with its Glyph. This time around, Nothing is pushing the Glyph forward by integrating it with third-party apps. With Uber, for example, you’ll find that the Glyph can indicate when you’re getting closer to a destination.
Everything else with the Phone 2 is simply stellar. It’s a standout device that is sure to shift the industry in the future.
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Have you heard of any of these amazing smartphones before?
5 Amazing Smartphones You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Written by Tobi Olanrewaju for Fortress of Solitude
