Chinese smartphones have taken over the whole world: the range from different manufacturers is simply huge. And this is not bad, because the Chinese really know how to make the TOP for their money.
But besides Chinese models, you can find excellent phones on sale from other foreign companies – for example, American or South Korean.
We have prepared a selection that does not consist of Chinese phones. These will be cool models from Apple, Samsung, Google, Nothing and Asus, which can be purchased in early 2024.
TOP 5 best non-Chinese phones
Google Pixel 7a
Samsung Galaxy S23
Apple iPhone 13
Nothing Phone 2
Asus Zenfone 10
conclusions
The segment we will talk about today is primarily flagship. But you will also find one junior flagship in the rating.
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 7a
We start with a mid-budget model from the Google brand. This is the Pixel 7A, which has a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
The Pixel 7A case is made of plastic, the frame is made of aluminum. There is IP67 water protection, which in theory allows you to immerse your smartphone to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes.
In terms of size, the Pixel 7A can be considered compact: 152×72.9×9 mm with a weight of 193.5 grams. eSIM technology announced. The phone comes in Charcoal, Snow, Sea and Coral colors.
The youngest flagship from Google itself is powered by the Google Tensor G2 processor. This is 5-nanometer hardware that copes well with all loads. There is only one memory modification – only 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent memory.
The Pixel 7A takes excellent photos. All thanks to the 64-megapixel main module with optical stabilization and 13-megapixel ultra-wide. Video recording on the main camera is performed in high quality 4K@/60fps.
The front camera of the Google Pixel 7A with a resolution of 13 megapixels records videos in 4K at 30 frames per second, which is also an excellent indicator.
The battery capacity is 4385 mAh. This is smaller than Chinese sub-flagships, but this is compensated by the fact that the Pixel 7A has a relatively small display. Wired charging with a power of 18 W. There is even a wireless one, but only 7.5 W.
Pros:
Moisture protection IP67; Compact dimensions; Good performance; No problems with autonomy.
Minuses:
Low charging power; The back cover is made of plastic.
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23
The next representative from today's selection is the South Korean basic flagship. The Galaxy S23 was introduced a year ago, but it's not too different from the new model and is more balanced in terms of price and specifications.
There is a 6.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Dynamic AMOLED 2X matrix with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a peak brightness of 1750 nits produces a high-quality and rich picture.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 case materials use aluminum and glass. There is a degree of water protection IP68, and the screen has a protective coating of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. You can connect an eSIM.
The dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S23 are as follows: 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm with a weight of 168 grams. The smartphone is available in universal, elegant colors Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime.
Under the hood of the Samsung Galaxy S23 is powerful flagship hardware Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 8 GB of RAM. The amount of permanent storage comes in 128, 256 or 512 GB.
The phone boasts ideal performance even in powerful toys. The only problem is heating. Out of the box, the Galaxy S23 runs on Android 13, but you can upgrade to Android 14 and One UI 6 immediately after purchase.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 cameras are flagship in all respects: a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, a 10 MP telephoto with OIS and 3x optical zoom, an ultra-wide and a 12 MP front camera. The rear camera records video at 8K@24/30fps, the front one at 4K@30/60fps.
The autonomy of the Samsung Galaxy S23 is normal, but there are no cool parameters. The battery is 3900 mAh, wired charging is 25 W, and wireless charging is 15 W.
Pros:
Cool display; eSIM support; Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor; Flagship cameras.
Minuses:
Low charging power.
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13
Naturally, the rating could not do without a phone from Apple. If you need the best smartphone, not for all the money in the world, then the iPhone 13 is suitable.
It has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a resolution of 1170 x 2532 pixels and a peak brightness of 1200 nits.
The back panel of the iPhone 13 is glass, aluminum edges. The smartphone is protected from water according to the IP68 standard. Dimensions are moderate: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm with a weight of 174 g.
iPhone 13 comes in Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red and Green colors. There is support for eSIM technology.
The iPhone 13 processor uses the 5-nanometer proprietary Apple A15 Bionic processor, which has enough capabilities for all powerful tasks.
There is only 4 GB of RAM, but this is enough for an iPhone. The amount of permanent storage is 128, 256 or 512 GB. From the factory, the iPhone 13 runs on iOS 15, but there is already an update to iOS 17.3.1.
The iPhone 13 cameras are all very good, although there is no telephoto lens. The main and ultra-wide-angle modules are 12 megapixels each. Front camera with the same resolution. iPhone records video in 4K@24/30/60fps.
The smartphone has a 3240 mAh battery. Wired charging power is not indicated in the official specifications, but it is noted that up to 50% of the iPhone 13 is charged in 30 minutes. Wireless charging with MagSafe and Qi2 technologies at 15 W.
Pros:
Compact and relatively light weight; Stylish design and premium materials; Cool display; Powerful filling.
Minuses:
No TV; Small battery capacity.
Nothing Phone 2
Nothing Phone 2
Next, let's talk about the Nothing Phone 2, released by a brand from the UK. The smartphone features a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a peak brightness of 1600 nits.
The Nothing Phone 2 has a glass cover and aluminum edges. There is an LED indication on the back panel, and the mobile device is protected from moisture and dust by the IP54 standard.
In terms of dimensions, Nothing Phone 2 is quite large and heavy: 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm with a weight of 201.2 grams. The device is offered in White and Dark Gray colors. The back cover of the smartphone seems to be transparent.
The smartphone is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. You don’t have to worry that the device won’t cope with any tasks. Nothing Phone 2 is available in 8/128, 12/256 and 12/512 GB versions.
The main camera of the phone is 50 megapixels with optical stabilization + ultra-wide with the same resolution with autofocus. Video is recorded at 4K@30/60fps. Front camera with a resolution of 32 MP and video recording at 1080p@30fps.
Now about the autonomy of Nothing Phone 2: it has a 4700 mAh battery with 45-watt wired and 15-watt wireless charging.
Pros:
Unusual design; Excellent LTPO AMOLED display; Powerful iron; Beautiful cameras.
Minuses:
No TV; Recording on the front camera is only 1080p@30fps.
Asus Zenfone 10
Asus Zenfone 10
The final phone for today is the Asus Zenfone 10 with a 5.92-inch Super AMOLED screen that has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The refresh rate is 144 Hz (but not in all scenarios), and the peak brightness reaches 1100 nits.
The back cover of Asus Zenfone 10 is plastic, but the frame is aluminum. IP68 moisture protection is declared. The dimensions of the phone are 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm, weight 172 grams.
Asus Zenfone 10 is available in a large number of colors – Starry Blue, Midnight Black, Aurora Green, Eclipse Red and Comet White. The smartphone looks stylish and attractive.
A few words about the “stuffing”: Asus Zenfone 10 received the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and the amount of RAM is 8 or 12 GB.
The internal storage comes in 128, 256 and 512 GB. At first, the phone runs on Android 13, but an update to the fourteenth version is already available.
The main camera of Asus Zenfone 10 has a main module with a resolution of 50 megapixels and optical stabilization, and an ultra-wide camera of 13 megapixels. The video is recorded at 8K@24fps. Front camera 13 MP. The quality of photos and videos is excellent, no complaints.
The Asus Zenfone 10 has a 4300 mAh battery, 30 W wired charging, and 15 W wireless charging.
conclusions
We have discussed the five best non-Chinese smartphones that you can buy in early 2024. Let's summarize briefly:
The best mid-budget non-Chinese phone at the beginning of 2024 – Google Pixel 7A ; The best compact non-Chinese smartphone at the beginning of 2024 – Samsung Galaxy S23 ; Best non-Chinese phone with long-term updates for early 2024 – Apple iPhone 13 ; The best non-Chinese smartphone with a cool screen at the beginning of 2024 – Nothing Phone 2 ; The best Chinese phone with powerful hardware at the beginning of 2024 – Asus Zenfone 10 .
Which phone from today's rating did you like? Write in the comments.
Author: Alina Nikitina Publication date: 02/20/2024