A Review of 20 main smartphone models in 2021 in the year of polarization Development [later]

Review this article in the smartphone market again by looking at the products that appeared in 2021. In the last article, we saw popular models and high-end models from major manufacturers. This time, we will review models and folding smartphones specifically for camera functions.

[11] AQUOS R6 and Leitz Phone that can take intriguing photos

Among the many functions of smartphones, the "camera" is part of the manufacturer's personality. In 2021, there will be a number of high-end smartphones with polished camera functions.

The method that doesn't understand mobile phones is Sharp. The "AQUOS R6" shoves a 1-inch image sensor facing Kant into the thin body of a smartphone to create an intriguing sense of blur. In addition, as a derivative model of AQUOS R6, it also launched "Leitz Phone", which was co-developed with camera door Leica.

The photos of AQUOS R6 and Leitz Phone, for better or worse, are not smartphones. Although not good at cooking and active subjects, snapshots have a taste that can't be expressed by other smartphones.

On the other hand, there are also parts that lose the mobility and convenience of "smartphone cameras". From starting the camera to pressing the shutter, and blurring in scenes where you don't want to blur optically, this can be said to be a structural weakness of the 1-inch sensor.

In addition, the addition of Leica's mobile phone is news in itself, and Leitz Phone is still stuck in the customization of the AQUOS R6 derivative model. However, at the same time as Leitz Phone was released, Leica also announced that it had signed a long-term partnership with Sharp. In the new model after 2022, the debut of Leitz Phone, which combines the "camera style", is also worth looking forward to.

[12] Xperia PRO-I that combines smartphones with advanced Kant

Sony has launched a SIM-free model, the Xperia PRO-I, specifically for cameras. It's a model that combines a smartphone with a premium Condiji. Sony has a high market share in camera image sensors, with the characteristics of digital cameras such as high-speed continuous shooting and pupil AF. The size of the sensor is the same as that of the AQUOS R6, but it is purely the completion of the camera's pursuit of maneuverability.

In terms of 1-inch sensor installation, the AQUOS R6 is ahead of the AQUOS R6 released in July, but the way it is used is more complex.

Xperia PRO-I 's sensor is equipped with high-speed focusing "phase difference AF autofocus" on smartphones for the first time, supports pupil AF, etc., and is also very strong in shooting moving objects. In addition, equipped with a two-stage optical aperture, it is easier to take "overall non-blurred" photos, which can not be ignored.

Moreover, the peripheral part of the sensor which is easy to become sweet is not specially used as a photography area, but uses hand jitter correction to pay more attention to the specification of camera maneuverability. Sony is also engaged in the development of the "alpha series" of SLR cameras and the image sensor itself, and Xperia PRO-I is the "camera-specific smartphone" that has put all its efforts into smartphones. With both the functions of a mobile camera and an advanced Condiji, the price will be higher anyway, but if you use a dedicated camera, you can understand its value.

[13] Galaxy S21 Ultra achieves a vision of up to 100x digital zoom

The smartphone-like approach is carried out by Samsung Electronics's "Galaxy S21 Ultra". Equipped with 4 rear cameras, combined mobile, covering the range from ultra-wide angle to zoom. In addition, the digital zoom combination can achieve up to 100 times the distance. With the emergence of many smartphones with high-power zoom in 2021, this model has become the leading high-rate smartphone.

In addition, in addition to the camera, the Galaxy S series also has the characteristics corresponding to the handwriting input "S pen" for the first time.

In the case of Samsung Electronics, we have put in two models for a long time: the S Series and the Note Series, which supports pens, and the Note series has been shelved in 2021. In contrast, the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the foldable Galaxy Z Fold 3 support S pens, inheriting the advantages of "a smartphone that can write with a pen".

[14] Zenfone8Flip is equipped with a flip camera, which can physically move the rear camera

Asustek's "Zenfone8Flip" is a delightful smartphone that can move a 3-eye camera on the back for direct selfies. Even selfies can take high-quality photos. The camera also has the functions of automatic movement and panoramic shooting.

Not only can you take a beautiful selfie, but the humorous action at startup is also very attractive. In addition, there is no "gap" in the display, and it is also an advantage for the picture to highlight this.

However, Zenfone8Flip also has its weaknesses. That's weight. 6.67 inches and screen, mobile camera motor, high-capacity battery, etc., resulting in a weight of about 230g, it will be a bit uncomfortable to hold it in one hand.

In addition, Asustek also released the Zenfone8, a small 5G mobile phone released at the same time as Zenfone8Flip. This Japanese model, as the ZenFone series, corresponds to the "wallet phone" for the first time, which is the key point.

[15] Find X3 Pro with microscope camera

Characterized by the camera, taking an unusual approach is OPPO's flagship model "Find X3 Pro". The smartphone is equipped with a microscope camera, not Acer. The selling point is the tricky function that can be extended to the veins of the plant and the fiber of the cloth. In addition, as the first feature in the world, both still images and video support 10-bit color wide-gamut shooting.

The "somewhat interesting feature" launched by OPPO's superior model is expected every year as a mobile phone watcher. Launched in 2018, the Find X features an electric camera flying to the top of the Jimmy Mick, achieving a "gap-free" picture. The forerunner of the "high-power zoom" competition in the smartphone market in 2020 is also OPPO's "Reno10×Zoom (Reno 10×Zoom)".

The Find X3 Pro microscope camera and 10-bit color support launched in 2021 are also OPPO-style "somewhat interesting features" attempts, but both can last for a long time, which is a subtle place. Because, if the microscope camera does shoot well, it can capture the macro world, but it is difficult to focus tightly on the subject. It's hard to move the phone up and down a few millimeters from the subject.

In addition, 10-bit color can be used to shoot the sunset and other bright colors, and bright colors can be seen on the display of the body, which is an epoch-making thing, but it can also be said to be a bit premature. Because even if you share the brightly colored sunset on SNS, it will mostly drop to 8 places in terms of SNS and smartphones on display.

In view of these, it can be said to be a noteworthy brand for those who want to get groundbreaking features quickly.

[16] foldable Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 in Japan

Folded display "Volkswagen smartphones" have launched new products in Japan, Samsung Electronics and Motorola, and Microsoft. Samsung Electronics has two products: one is the horizontal folding "Galaxy Z Fold3" that can be used like a tablet, and the other is the vertical folding "Galaxy Z Flip3" that goes completely into the pocket. Improvements have been made to support wallet phones for Japan in addition to being waterproof to address the weaknesses of folding smartphones.

Razr 5G is Motorola's first longitudinally folded smartphone

Motorola launched its first longitudinally folded smartphone, the razr5G, to Japan. Softbank Corp., who is not run by Galaxy, sells exclusively in China.

As Motorola's folding phone, the razr, which went on sale overseas in 2018, is the first product, and the razr 5G is the second-generation product that remains intact and supports 5G.

Compared with Galaxy Z Flip3, it is also dwarfed in terms of waterproofing and picture resolution. However, it is only based on Motorola's early popular models as the theme, as an item full of charm. If you use "handsome" to choose a folding phone, razr5G will be a strong candidate.

[18] Surface Duo2 that can be used like electronic notepad

Microsoft released "Surface Duo2" on dual-screen Android phones, causing a heated debate. This is the second bullet for a smartphone that can be used like an electronic notepad and also supports the new 5G. Compared with the previous model "Surface Duo", the sales country has also been expanded, and Japan will launch on January 11, 2022.

Although the price is about 180000 yen and smartphones are expensive, they are comparable to folding smartphones such as the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in terms of the ability to open two apps in each screen for multitasking. By expanding the display of e-books, referring to the calendar and other operations, we can give full play to the advantages of the same shape as the library.

[19] Chinese manufacturers have also launched folding smartphones.

Folding phones are led by Samsung Electronics of South Korea, and Chinese manufacturers are also racing to release new products in 2021. In addition to launching the horizontal fold type of "Mate X2" in the Chinese market, Huawei also released its first vertical fold type of "HUAWEI P50Pocket".

In addition, Summer Ogilvy released "Mi MIX FOLD" in spring, and OPPO released "Find N" in winter, which became a popular smartphone. The two companies' folding phones are centered on the Chinese market, but they are also likely to be launched in Japan after 2022.

[20] LG has deployed a unique dual-screen phone exit

On the other hand, a unique model of LG was launched on dual-screen smartphones, and the "LG VELVET" launched at the end of 2020 finally announced its withdrawal from the mobile phone market. LG VELVET is a shell with a dedicated display as an optional product, a single 1-screen smartphone, after the installation of the shell can be used in 2-screen. Overseas has also sold the LG Wing, a two-picture smartphone that transforms into a weirder T-shape.

The polarization trend of the mobile phone market will be further strengthened in 2022.

In 2021, there are many low-cost 5G smartphones, while high-priced smartphones have more personalized models, which has become a polarizing year. This trend will also intensify in 2022.

High-end smartphones may further polish cameras, folding and other features, and integrate with home appliances such as digital cameras and televisions. In addition, the entry of famous brands such as Leica and Bermuda will also increase.

On the other hand, there will be more and more mobile phones like AQUOS wish based on lifestyle choices. In high-priced smartphones, there may be more cooperation models with fashion brands, sports teams, popular animation, and so on. Just like the heyday of 3G "function phone" (feature phone), it will no longer be a contest of performance and function.

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