10 best metal smartphones

Mid-budget in a metal case from the legendary company Nokia. Judging by the reviews, the smartphone looks reliable and feels good in the hand. The manufacturer also added an oleophobic coating that protects against smudges from fingerprints. Opinion about the performance of buyers has been mixed. On the one hand, the processor's capabilities are more than enough for everyday tasks. On the other hand, there is not enough RAM, which is why the system sometimes slows down. Not enough users and the amount of internal memory. Fortunately, it can be expanded by installing a microSD. The advantage for many was the bare Android without pre-installed garbage and advertising. But the camera turned out to be frankly bad.

Smartphone with an interesting body shape from a Chinese manufacturer. Although the back panel is plastic, there is a reliable metal frame on the sides that protects against bumps and falls. Also, the gadget is not afraid of cold, moisture and even sand, which allows you to take it on hikes. A plus is the high autonomy: the charge is enough for 2-3 days. At the same time, the manufacturer did not make the battery too bulky, so as not to increase the bulkiness, but added a well-thought-out energy-saving mode. The camera also turned out to be of high quality thanks to the use of optics from Sony. Judging by the reviews, the gadget does not slow down, although heavy games cannot be launched. The main disadvantage is the high percentage of marriage.

An innovative foldable smartphone with great features. When unfolded, it turns into a tablet with a diagonal of 7.6 inches. Excellent picture quality is provided by the Dynamic AMOLED matrix and high resolution, and the animations are smooth at a refresh rate of 120 Hz.Also, due to the additional sub-screen front camera, you can take great selfies in portrait mode. Ease of use improves model compatibility with the S Pen. Of course, such an innovative smartphone from Samsung is expensive, so it is mainly bought by fans of non-standard solutions. But an expensive gadget is protected from bumps and drops due to the presence of a heavy-duty metal frame Armor Frame.

Rugged smartphone with a metal case, which, according to the manufacturer, can withstand 1000 drops. In addition, it can be immersed in water and subjected to steam heat treatment. One of the main features of the gadget is a huge battery: its volume lasts up to 7 days. Also, a smartphone can be used instead of a power bank, charging other devices. True, you need to understand that due to the battery capacity and protective armor, the model turned out to be heavy. But, despite the rather low price, the gadget has a lot of memory, and it works smartly. In addition, the manufacturer has provided a multifunctional flashlight. But the camera is not the best installed: according to reviews, it often bugs and distorts frames.

Bright Meizu with a large 6-inch AMOLED screen, a thin metal body and an under-screen fingerprint scanner. The gadget is also equipped with cameras with optical stabilization, a powerful processor, ample storage and 6 GB of RAM. The smartphone draws out demanding programs and games, practically does not heat up during prolonged use. The gadget could be considered a "killer" of more expensive phones, if not for raw firmware with no support from the manufacturer. When buying this smart, you need to be prepared to independently "finish" the software and eliminate existing problems with the OS.

This smartphone in a metal case is rightfully considered the pride of Xiaomi. The most noticeable advantage of Mi Max 3 is a huge beautiful screen with a diagonal of 6.9″, thanks to which the model is able to replace the user with a tablet. The model's cameras take excellent photos and videos, and the sound quality here is 5-ku. The device is quite balanced, although already slightly outdated. The gadget has one serious drawback - communication problems. True, they are completely treated by replacing the firmware and updating the bootloader. According to user reviews, in order to avoid bugs, friezes, poor build quality and other problems, you need to buy a Global Version smartphone. Other versions suffer from a large number of "sores".

A stylish smartphone with a metal frame that protects the inside of the gadget from damage and a stunning screen. Firstly, the drop-shaped front-facing display is almost frameless. Secondly, the manufacturer installed a Super AMOLED matrix and increased the refresh rate to 120 Hz, thanks to which the picture turned out to be juicy and all animations smooth. The camera with a wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle lens, as well as a triple optical zoom, also came out well. Especially in the reviews praise the well-developed night mode. It is also worth noting a powerful, though not designed for heavy games, processor. The only thing that buyers do not like is that the kit does not come with the fastest charging.

"Big brother" Redmi 5 Plus with improved performance and updated processor. This smartphone in a metal case is equipped with good cameras with digital stabilization, a bright IPS display, and has enough memory in the 4/64 GB version. Outwardly similar to his "younger brother", but bypasses him in terms of performance and reliability.Pictures and videos are good, without overexposure. Also, users note the high autonomy of the device, ease of management and no freezes when switching between applications. But only models of a certain assembly have these advantages: M1803E7SG. Among other instances, marriage and problems with firmware are often found.

Status smartphone in a glass-metal case. Differs in the presence of moisture protection, a bright screen and a productive processor. In addition, the model is equipped with cameras that produce photos and videos of excellent quality. Here, 2 modules of 12 MP are combined: an ultra-wide-angle with an aperture of F / 2.4 and a wide-angle F / 1.8. The developers also endowed iPhone 11 with loud stereo speakers: it’s nice not only to watch movies and TV shows from a smartphone, but also to listen to music. Despite the high popularity, the smartphone has a number of disadvantages.The most significant is marriage. But the manufacturer easily replaces defective copies with working devices.

The new 2020 ASUS Rog Phone 3 is a true gamer's dream. No wonder the smartphone is considered the best among gaming models. A good amount of memory, a fast processor, clear surround sound and a bright, pleasant screen make this device one of the most popular. The smartphone is equipped with a Sony IMX686 sensor - photos and videos on it are of excellent quality. In addition, Rog Phone 3 has excellent autonomy: a 6000 mAh battery lasts up to 3-4 days of constant games, videos and calls without recharging. And in standby mode - up to 7 days. The case is made of Gorilla Glass 6 glass, and on the sides there is a wide metal frame. Some users attribute this feature to disadvantages, but with a body completely made of metal, the phone would weigh even more.