Currently, almost all manufacturers have come to the use of glass as the main material for the manufacture of smartphone housing, even the Metal Fans. But aluminum and alloys are still sometimes found, and such gadgets look more original than before.
Several years ago, the use of metal as a smartphone body was a rare phenomenon and a high gadget status symbol. Then the manufacturers began to expand the amount of metal models, which influenced the cost - it became significantly lower, and there are more such devices.
The next stage of evolution is glass panels using multiple layers to improve the aesthetic and practical properties of a fragile material. In 2021, the aluminum case became rare and to a greater extent it is used to create a frame or frame. Despite this, you can find interesting models with a metal case. They are presented in the text below.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
- Screen: 6.9 inches, Full HD
- Cameras: 12 + 5 MPIX / 8 MPIX
- Memory: 4/6 GB and 64/128 GB
- Accumulator capacity: 5500 mAh
MI MAX 3 large-format smartphone has a modern and fresh design. It has a fairly thin frames, rounded display angles and elegant forms of the housing. The body has an aluminum gadget and well assembled, with a non-slip coating, which is a big plus for such a major phone.
As for the screen, there is 6.9 inches with a resolution of 2160x1080. Such a display, of course, is impressive - it has good viewing angles and wide color coverage. MI MAX 3 works on an eight-year SNAPDRAGON 636 processor, which provides smooth and fast work of the smartphone. RAM here 4 or 6 GB, depending on the version, and the built-in - 64 or 128 GB.
Xiaomi MI MAX 3 is equipped with a double primary chamber - 12 + 5 megapixel, and a front camera with an eight-megapixel module. The quality of the pictures is acceptable - good detail and clarity. The camera interface is equipped with standard modes that allow you to improve photos.
The smartphone is built in the battery with a capacity of 5,500 mAh. With an average workload, it will work on one charging for about three days, and with an intense one and a half day.
By minuses include the absence of NFC, the average quality of multimedia speakers and weight - as many as 221 grams.
GOOGLE PIXEL 5
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
- Screen: 6 inches, OLED, FHD+
- Cameras: 12.2 + 16 MP / 8 megapixels
- Memory: 8 GB and 128 GB
- Battery capacity: 4080 mAh 0)
The Pixel 5 doesn't stand out for any special features or frills. Its body is covered with plastic, but this is where the signs of a mid-range gadget end, because under the outer layer of inexpensive material there is a durable aluminum that holds the front and back panels together. The screen is covered with protective glass Gorilla Glass 6; both the case and the display are solid, and the device fits perfectly in the hand. In addition, the model has protection against moisture and dust according to the standard IP68 and low weight - only 151 grams.
The Google Pixel 5 features a 6-inch display with good margins of brightness and wide viewing angles. It has a dual main camera with a resolution of 12.2 and 16 megapixels and a front camera with an 8 megapixel module. Pictures are obtained at a decent level - with natural color reproduction, good dynamic range and a clear picture.
The performance of the phone is provided by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. It is quite enough for a smooth and fast interface, but when running several demanding applications, it is possible to experience slight stuttering.
The autonomy of the smartphone is excellent - the battery capacity is 4080 mAh. In addition, the model supports wireless charging and is also capable of charging other devices.
Of the minuses of Google Pixel 5, it is worth noting the lack of a slot for memory cards and support for WI-FI 6.
BQ 5528L STRIKE FORWARD
- Processor: UNISOC SC9863A
- Screen: 5.4" HD+
- Cameras: 13 + 0.3 MP / 5 MP
- Memory: 2 GB and 16 GB
- Battery capacity: 3000 mAh
The case of the BQ 5528L Strike Forward consists of a metal back cover with two plastic inserts for WIFI, Bluetooth and network signal passing, and a 5.4-inch bezel-less display. In general, the device is light and compact, fits comfortably in the hand and does not slip in it.
BQ The 5528L Strike Forward is equipped with an octa-core UNISOC SC9863A processor, as well as 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory; the latter can be expanded up to 64 GB by installing a microSD memory card.
To capture bright, positive moments in life, the developers offer to use the main double chamber by 13 + 0.3 mp and the front camera on 5 meters. Of course, the cameras should not expect excellent, detailed frames, but the unassuming user they are able to surprise with pleasant colors, fast focus and a good dynamic range.
In BQ 5528L Strike Forward built-in a non-removable battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh. The operating time on one charge depends on the type of load.
To the weaknesses of this model, it is possible to include the absence of NFC and a battery, which is quickly discharged at intensive load.
MEIZU 16
- Processor: SOC Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
- Screen: 6 inches, FullHD +
- Camera: 12 + 20 MPIX / 20 MPIX
- Memory: 6 GB and 64 / 128GB
- Accumulator capacity: 3100 mAh
Smartphone Meizu 16 with a metal case looks stylish and beautiful. It is thin and light - only 155 grams, and also lies well in hand.
The gadget is equipped with Super AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6 inches. The screen takes about 91% of the front surface area.
The front camera in the apparatus received a resolution of 20 megapixel. The quality of photographs is wonderful - images detailed and with good sharpness. On the back of Meizu 16 there is a camera with two modules - 12 and 20 meters with a three-time zoom and autofocus. The quality of photos depends on where and at what time of day the shooting will occur: during the day the main camera is removed remarkably without noise.
MEIZU 16 performance supports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, which demonstrates not the maximum, but high speed of work. The amount of RAM is 6 GB, and the repository is 64 or 128 GB. However, there is no possibility to establish a memory card.
Accumulator for 3100 mAh is not the most capacious for the smartphone, so the gadget cannot boast of good autonomy. The reserve of the battery is enough for a day with moderate use of the device. Of the disadvantages - there is no NFC chip.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
- Processor: SOC Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
- Screen: 5.99 inches, FullHD +
- Camera: 12 MPIX / 5 MPIX
- Memory: 3/4 GB and 32/64 GB
- Accumulator capacity: 4000 mAh
Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus consists of a thin metal case with two plastic inserts on the ends; The screen is covered with 2,5d glass Gorilla Glass. The quality of the materials and the assembly at the highest level, but during the operation of the gadget should be neat, as it slides in the hand.
The front camera of the smartphone received a resolution of 5 MP, and the main one is 12 megapixel. Selfie snapshots are quite acceptable. As for the main chamber, everything is simple - with good lighting photos have good sharpness and detail.
REDMI 5 PLUS uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 hardware platform. The amount of RAM is 3 or 4 GB, and internal - 32 or 64 GB. There is also an ability to Memory cards by installing microSD cards.
The smartphone is equipped with a non-removable battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. With high load, it will last on one charge until the evening, and with moderate work it will be able to stretch a couple of days.
Redmi 5 Plus does not support fast and wireless charging, and there is no NFC chip here - perhaps, these are all flaws of the model.
Nokia 3.1
- Processor: MediaTek MT6750
- Screen: 5.2 inches, FullView, HD
- Camera: 13 MPIX / 8 MPIX
- Memory: 2GB / 16 GB
- battery capacity: 2990 mAh
inexpensive and beautiful model with very High-quality finish. The screen closed with Gorilla Glass glass entered an aluminum case with a diamond grinding method. The phone received a 5.2 inches screen with aspect ratio of 18: 9 and HD resolution. Productivity - eight-core MediaTek MT6750, 2/16 GB. Battery - 2990 mAh. Camera - 13/8 Mp. Smartphone supports AR applications. In general, the gadget is not the most powerful, but connoisseurs of beautiful devices that do not need top characteristics will have to do.
OnePlus 5T
- Processor: Snapdragon 835
- Display: 6.01" FHD+
- Cameras: 16+20MP / 16MP
- Memory: 6/8 GB and 64/128 GB
- Battery capacity: 3300 mAh
The device was released at the beginning of 2018, which influenced the choice of processor for it. Snapdragon 835 is one of the most powerful solutions until the release of the newer Snapdragon 845. However, the chipset and excellent memory performance allow the gadget to easily cope with any task. The phone is equipped with a high-quality Amoled display with an average size of 6.01 inches and a resolution of 2160*1080 pixels. Autonomy - 3300 mAh, Quick Charge. Camera from Sony - 16 + 20 MP, front module - 16 MP.
Good performance, face scan to unlock, NFC, excellent sound quality. Cons - the body is slippery and unremarkable, the camera does not optical zoom, which affects the quality of shooting on the move. The price of the model is not the most loyal, so if the metal case is not a priority, you can choose a lot of more interesting devices with the same price and better or similar parameters.
Out of stockBQ-5510 Strike Power Max 4G
- Processor: MediaTek MT6737
- Screen: 5.5" HD
- Cameras: 13 MP / 8 Mpix
- Memory: 1GB / 8GB
- Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
Budget phone with metal case The main feature of which is a powerful battery of 5000 mAh. The rest of the parameters are quite modest. The phone is a typical inexpensive representative, but will appeal to those who need long-term work. The device can survive for about three days under standard loads. Performance - Quad-core MediaTek MT6737, 1/8 GB. Camera - 13/8 MP. IPS matrix - 5.5 inches, HD. The smartphone is protected by a fingerprint scanner.
Meizu M6s
- Processor: Exynos 7872
- Screen: 5.7" FullView HD+
- Cameras: 16 MP / 8 MP
- Memory: 3 GB and 32/64 GB
- Battery capacity: 3000 mAh
A model from Meizu in an aluminum case with an interesting processor from Samsung. The Exynos 7872 chipset has six cores and shows good results among budget options. This is one of the optimal solutions for the device within 10 thousand. Memory - 3 and 32/64 GB. Display - IPS, 5.7 inches, HD +, aspect ratio 18: 9. The advantage of the model can be considered a quick charge that in low-cost devices are rare. Battery - 3000 mAh. It is pleasant to make a camera - 16/8 Mp. In its class, she makes high-quality pictures and videos. Meizu M6S is a good phone in performance and autonomy with a beautiful design.
Honor 7C Pro
- Processor: SNAPDRAGON 450
- Screen: 5.99 inches, FullView, HD +
- Camera: 13 + 2 MPIX / 8 MPIX
- Memory: 3 GB / 32 GB
- Battery capacity: 3000 mAh
One of the most balanced inexpensive phones in the metal. The device is equipped with a good eight-year chipset Snapdragon 450, memory - 3/32 GB, autonomy - 3000 mAh. IPS screen, 5.99 inches, FView, HD +. A pleasant fact is a dedicated memory card slot to 256 GB. Rear chamber Double - 13 + 2 megapixel, frontal - 8 megapixel.
The model will like the one who needs a modern phone with good parameters, but not expensive. You can play on it and you can play, and autonomy decent, and the camera takes off well. Plus to this large screen in a compact package. Minus - no NFC.
Xiaomi Mi A2
- Processor: SNAPDRAGON 660
- Screen: 5.99 inches, 18: 9, FHD +
- Cameras: 12 + 20 MPIX / 20 MPIX
- Memory: 4 GB and 32 / 64 GB
- Battery capacity: 3010 mAh
The device was created as part of the Android One project. This allows you to make the phone available at a price and put a decent stuffing in it. The previous version of the model - A1 praised for high-quality photo and video. The updated device continues the trend and offers buyers a double module 12 + 20 megapixel. The camera matrix received an enlarged pixel size, which improves the quality of the pictures at night. In addition, AI technology is used when shooting. The facial camera has a resolution of 20 megapixel.
Performance - Snapdragon 660, 4 and 32/64 GB. Display - IPS, 5.99 inches, FullView, FHD +. Battery - 3010 mAh. The device is released in several bright colors. MI A2 is an excellent youth device with a powerful stuffing. It did not cost without minuses - there is no NFC, quick charging, output for headphones, as well as a memory slot.
Honor Play
- Processor: KIRIN 970
- Screen: 6.3 inches, FullView, FHD +
- Camera: 16 + 2 MPIX / 16 MPIX
- Memory: 4/6 GB and 64 / 128 GB
- Battery capacity: 3750 mAh
A fairly nonypical smartphone for a Chinese company. On the one hand, it looks like Apple - cutout under the camera and inserts for antennas from above and below on the rear panel, and at a different angle are not boning glass backs with a transfusion surface. The model, as can be seen from the name positioned as a game. The firmware provides GPU Turbo technology, which increases the performance by 60% and at the same time reduces the battery consumption by 30%.
Other parameters The fully suitable price is a powerful chipset KIRIN 970, 4/64 or 6/128 GB of memory, a large fullview of the display of 6.3 inches with FHD + resolution, the type of matrix - IPS. Rear camera - 16 + 2 megapixel, camera for shooting selfie - 16 megapixel. Both modules support AI. Battery - 3750 mAh, there is a Quick Charge. In addition to the typical black version, there is red and purple color. Pleases the presence of NFC.
ZTE Nubia Red Magic Mars
- Processor: Snapdragon 845
- Screen: 6 inches, FHD +
- Cameras: 16 MPIX / 8 MPIX
- Memory: 6/8/10 GB and 64/128 / 256 GB
- Accumulator capacity: 3800 mAh
Game Device from the company from China. The model received an original building, which is explained by positioning - a smartphone for gamers. The back cover is a metal with pleasant tactile sensations. In the center of the RGB band backlight, which is beautifully changing the colors during the game. In each corner holes for air circulation painted in red. In addition to them, a liquid cooling system is implemented in the phone.
The device received the SNAPDRAGON 845 chipset. Memory is from 6 to 10 GB, the drive is from 64 to 256 GB. Matrix - IPS, 6 inches, FHD +. Battery capacity - 3800 mAh. Cameras - 16 and 8 mp. Model chips are additional sensory areas on the side of the side, which can perform the role of "crevices", 4D shock (mechanical return), stereo speakers with directional sound and support for DTS 7.1. Of all the game devices, and they have come out a lot since the end of 2017, ZTE was able to create one of the most interesting designs.
Meizu 15
- Processor: SNAPDRAGON 660
- Screen: 5.46 inches, FHD
- Camera: 12 + 20 MPIX / 20 MPIX
- Memory: 4 GB and 64/128 GB
- Battery capacity: 3000 mAh
Prefalm model, which has become for the company a sip of fresh air if we talk about design. To avoid confusion, it is worth noting that Meizu 15 has a ceramic case for a white version, the remaining colors obtained a metal cover. To some extent, the device is designed for conservative buyers, as it has a classical aspect ratio - 16: 9. Gadget is not large, diagonal - 5.46 inches, FHD. The matrix was purchased from Samsung - AMOLED, which in itself speaks of a high-quality and beautiful picture.
Performance - Snapdragon 660 with 4 GB RAM and 64 or 128 GB Drive. The camera is worthy of a separate praise - a double module 12 + 20 megapixel with a three-time hybrid approximation, phase and laser focus and optical stabilization. Both matrices are created by Sony, to protect with sapphire glass. Selfie Module - 20 MP. Autonomy is provided with a battery for 3000 mAh with Quick Charge. Do not forget that Meizu adepts of high-quality sound. The novelty has a noise from Qualcomm, Hexagon 680 audio chip and stereo speakers. The disadvantage can be considered the absence of NFC. The rest of the model is very comfortable - from ergonomics and appearance to excellent filling.
Xiaomi Black Shark
- Processor: SNAPDRAGON 845
- Screen: 5.99 inches, FHD +
- Camera: 12 + 20 MPIX / 20 MPIX
- Memory: 6/8 GB and 64/128 GB
- Battery capacity: 4000 mAh
Another representative of game gadgets with good glands - Snapdragon 845, 6/8 and 64/128 GB. Display - IPS, 5.99 inches, 18: 9, FHD +. Battery - 4000 mAh, support for quick charging. The chamber is 12 + 20 megapixel and 20 megapixel. The device received an aggressive metal case in a combination of green and black shades, a liquid cooling. According to the company engineers, the processor temperature even at the highest loads will not exceed 8 degrees.
In general, the game Xiaomi Black Shark is a smartphone that can be used in everyday life (good cameras, picture, sound, autonomy) and directly for games. It is worth understanding that the device is not the easiest, it is explained by improved cooling. Minus - no NFC.
Conclusion
The market of mobile devices is cyclic. Now the glass is triumphant, but considering the trends that are observed in the development of smartphones it can be argued that in the near future materials of the body will again change and the metal will again take a significant place in this direction.
