6 interesting smartphones with an unusual design

1. Microsoft Surface Duo 2

• Displays: two AMOLED, 5.8 inches, 1344 × 1892 pixels;
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.
• Cameras: main - 12 MP, 16 MP and 12 MP; front - 12 MP.
• Memory: 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB.
• Battery: 5000 mAh
• System: Android 11.

A large foldable Android smartphone with 5G support. The device has two AMOLED screens of 5.8 inches each. When unfolded, the diagonal of the gadget is 8.3 inches. The displays have a refresh rate of 90Hz. The battery capacity is enough for about 15 hours of video playback.

Individual displays Surface Duo 2 fold inward, they can only be used when unfolded. The model looks more like a tablet than a familiar smartphone. The device supports the Surface Slim Pen 2 magnetic stylus for drawing and note-taking. This accessory is not included and is sold separately.

The gadget works with games and other applications that are optimized for two screens. For example, the main action takes place on one display, and the world map or inventory is displayed on the second. TikTok will allow you to simultaneously view a video feed and a selection of popular hashtags. The browser has the ability to open two sites at once and, for example, compare interesting products. It will also turn out to create your own combinations from pairs of different applications.

Price: 189,990 rubles.

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2. Oppo Find N

• Displays: main - AMOLED, 7.1 inches, 1,792 × 1,920 pixels; external - AMOLED, 5.49 inches, 988 × 1,972 pixels.
• CPU: Snapdragon 888.
• Cameras: rear - 50 MP, 16 MP and 13 MP; two front - 32 megapixels.
• Memory: 8/256 GB, 12/512 GB.
• Battery: 4 500 mAh.
• System: Android 11.

The dual-screen gadget can work folded and unfolded. The model combines the formats of a familiar smartphone and tablet. Main display Oppo Find N has an aspect ratio of 15:14 and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The 18:9 external screen supports refresh rates up to 60Hz.

The battery can be recharged at up to 33 watts via cable or wirelessly at 15 watts. The battery capacity is enough for 14 hours of video playback.

The rear camera is triple: it consists of a main lens with a 50 MP sensor and optical stabilizer, a 16 MP wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens with a 13 MP sensor and 2x optical zoom. There are also two front cameras - outside and inside. Both have 32 megapixel modules.

In applications on the open screen, one half is reserved for the main area with an image or text, the second is for controls. The power of the filling is enough for any games at high graphics quality settings.

Price: from 116,962 rubles.

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3. Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold

• Displays: main - AMOLED, 8 inches, 2480 × 1860 pixels; external - AMOLED, 6.52 inches, 2520 × 820 pixels.
• CPU: Snapdragon 888.
• Cameras: rear - 108 MP, 13 MP and 8 MP; front - 20 MP.
• Memory: 12/256 GB, 16/512 GB.
• Batteries: 5,020 mAh
• System: Android 11.

V Xiaomi Mix Fold two displays are installed: an elongated external AMOLED screen and an internal 8-inch one with an aspect ratio of 4: 3. The image refresh rate is 90 Hz.

The rear camera uses three modules: the main one at 108 megapixels, wide-angle at 13 megapixels, and a non-standard 8-megapixel with a liquid lens. This optic is able to change shape depending on the voltage, which affects the focal length. Therefore, the third module combines a telephoto lens and a macro lens.

Mi Mix Fold uses two batteries with a total capacity of 5,020 mAh. The device supports fast charging at power up to 67 W and works for about 15 hours in video playback mode.

Price: from 107,565 rubles.

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4. Royole FlexPai 2 5G

• Display: AMOLED, 7.8 inches, 1920 × 1440 pixels.
• CPU: Snapdragon 865.
• Cameras: 64 MP, 16 MP, 8 MP and 32 MP.
• Memory: 8/256 GB.
• Battery: 4 450 mAh.
• System: Android 10.

This model differs from the previous ones in that the screen does not fold inward, but remains outside. So the device plays the role of a smartphone and tablet. Folded flexible display FlexPay 2 5G is divided into two parts: a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 × 1900 pixels and a 5.4-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 × 1810 pixels. The image refresh rate is 60 Hz.

Four camera modules are installed next to the screen: the main unit is 64 megapixels + 16 megapixels + 8 megapixels and there is a 32 megapixel portrait lens for selfies. The performance of the device is enough for the smooth operation of most applications. In standalone mode, the battery should give about 13 hours of video playback.

Price: 101,031 rubles.

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5. ASUS Zenfone 8

• Display: AMOLED, 5.9 inches, 2400 × 1080 pixels.
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.
• Cameras: main - 64 MP, 12 MP; front - 12 MP.
• Memory: 8/128 GB.
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• System: Android 11.

Outwardly, this device does not surprise with its form factor: it looks like most of the usual models. Main feature ASUS Zenfone 8 - the size. It is a compact and minimalistic smartphone that fits comfortably in the hand and fits into most pockets. The body of the gadget is protected according to the IP68 standard: the phone can withstand half an hour immersion in water to a depth of 1.5 m.

The filling of the model is close to the flagship ones - it will be possible to run all the beautiful games and other resource-demanding applications without any problems. ASUS Zenfone 8 uses a display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The main camera consists of only two modules, but at the same time it shoots videos and photos of good enough quality. The battery supports fast charging up to 30W. Its capacity should be enough for about 18 hours of active use.

Price: 54 990 rubles.

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6. Unihertz Titan Pocket

• Display: IPS, 3.1 inches, 716×720 pixels.
• CPU: MediaTek Helio P70.
• Cameras: main - 16 MP; front - 8 MP.
• Memory: 6/128 GB.
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• System: Android 11.

Peculiarity this model — QWERTY‑keyboard and shockproof case. The device is useful for everyday tasks, but it will not cope with new demanding games. Suitable for connoisseurs of Blackberry devices and other similar smartphones.

The main or front camera will not be able to take impressive photos, but their capabilities will be enough for social networks. With such a small display, the battery capacity should be enough for a day of active use. The battery supports charging at a power of up to 18 W, it takes about 2 hours to recharge.

Price: 23 450 rubles.

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Please note: prices are valid at the time of publication of the article. Stores can update the cost of goods during the day.