Smartphone with IR port is a universal remote control of the remote control. With it, you can manage home appliances: TV, air conditioning, stereo system, that is, almost to all that you have in the apartment.
Today, the IR sensor in smartphones is not as often as 3-4 years ago. Samsung and HTC refused it in the latest models, and only Chinese manufacturers continue to assume that IR port is an incredibly comfortable thing.
What is IR -port?
Infrared port (abbreviated IR port ) - the sensor that transmits the command to another device by means of infrared rays. All that in your house is controlled with a remote control, can be controlled and using a smartphone if the latter has an IR port. To make the technique to receive a signal from the smartphone, it is necessary that both devices are at a short distance in the direct visibility of each other. Exactly the same conditions are required to work with the usual remote control. Walls, furniture, curtains and other obstacles will prevent the signal transmission, but if desired, it can be corrected using an IR repeater.
to all who once again lost the remote control from the television in the depths of the sofa, we suggest familiarizing yourself with our new selection. With any of these mobile phones in your life will be less than a problem.
Huawei P20 Pro
- Display: OLED 6.1 inches, 2240 x 1080, 408 ppi
- Chipset: KIRIN 970
- RAM : 6 GB
- Built-in memory: 128 GB without the ability of expansion
- Main chamber: 40 + 20 + 8 MP
- Front Camera: 24 MP
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- OS: Android 8.1 ORDO
- Dimensions and weight: 155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm, 180 g
According to today's standards, P20 Pro is huge. The smartphone was available in March 2018, operates on the basis of the KIRIN 970 C chipset of RAM. It became the first mobile phone with a triple main chamber, which includes 40 MP RGB sensor, 20 meters monochrome and 8 MP telephoto lens.
In any coloring P20 Pro, it looks elegant (except that the display cut slightly spoils the picture). It has absorbed all the trends - Metal case with a glass coating, thin frames, 6.1-inch display Full HD +, battery for 4000 mAh and, of course, an IR sensor. What the P20 Pro does not have, so it is an audio jack and slot under microSD.
The operating system uses Android 8.1 OREO in the EMUI shell from Huawei (update to Android PIE is already available). The smartphone supports unlock in the face, but the manufacturer warns that this authentication method is not as reliable as the print scanner on the front panel. The device has protection against dust and water IP67 and 128 GB of internal memory.
HONOR VIEW 20
- Display: LCD 6, 4 inches, 2310 x 1080, 398 PPI
- Chipset: KIRIN 980
- RAM: 6/8 GB
- Built-in memory: 128/256 GB without expansion option
- Main chamber: 48 mp + Tof sensor
- Front camera: 24 megapixel
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- OS: Android 9.0 PIE
- dimensions and weight: 156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm, 180 g
The smartphone has come out a couple of months ago, and it is already called the chit of 2019. This high rating of View 20 was obtained thanks to the combination of high-quality characteristics, magnificent design and affordable price. Due to the chamber embedded in the display, it has a large screen ratio to the case - 85.7%. With a powerful KIRIN 980 chipset and 6 GB of RAM, any computing tasks will be on the shoulder.
Honor View 20 - direct competitor OnePlus 6t. It is relatively inexpensive and attracts views by a V-shaped pattern on the rear panel. He will delight its owner with a large battery for 4000 mAh, the presence of an audio connector and support for two SIM cards.
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Display: Super AMOLED 6.39 inches, 2340 x 1080, 403 ppi
- Chipset: Snapdragon 855
- RAM: 6/8 /12 GB
- ) Front camera: 20 MP
- Battery: 3300 mAh
- OS: Android 9.0 Pie
- Dimensions and weight: 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm, 173 g
Xiaomiabandoned the IR sensor, but in Mi 9 decided to return it. Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of the first smartphones based on the latest Snapdragon 855 chipset. It was announced at MWC 2019 in February.
The first thing that strikes me is the speed of charging: the Mi 9 battery is rated at 3300 mAh and can be charged from zero to 100% in just 65 minutes. Wired charging power is 27W. The smartphone also supports wireless charging. It is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner, a triple rear camera and a dual SIM slot. In the manufacture of the case, metal and glass were used.
Xiaomi Mi 9 is powerful and beautiful, and its cost is much lower than that of famous flagships like Galaxy S10 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Display: AMOLED 6.39 inches, 3120 x 1440, 538 ppi
- Chipset: Kirin 980
- RAM: 6 GB
- ROM: 256 GB with support for Huawei Nano Memory Card up to 256 GB
- Main camera: 40+20+8 MP
- Front camera: 24 MP
- Battery: 4200 mAh
- OS: Android 9.0 Pie
- Dimensions and weight: 157.8 x 72.3 x 8, 6 mm 189 g In addition to the infrared port, the smartphone is equipped with a curved screen, a fingerprint display and a huge battery. The latest member of the Mate series is a great design, built-in camera and 3D face recognition.
It has everything a modern user might need, including dust/water protection IP68. Mate 20 Pro has a reverse charging function and can act as a wireless charger for other gadgets. But like the P20 Pro, it doesn't have an audio jack. The smartphone is controlled by the Huawei EMUI proprietary shell. Maybe it is not the most comfortable and beautiful, but there will be no problems with customization of the problems: Android is android, set up as you want.
Mate 20 Pro - expensive pleasure. At the start of sales in October last year, its price was 77 thousand rubles. Since then, it has decreased, but unfortunately not so much so that the main flagship Huawei becomes accessible to everyone.
Honor 10
- Display: LTPS 5,84 Inch, 2280 x 1080, 432 PPI
- Chipset: KIRIN 970
- RAM: 4 GB
- Built-in memory: 64/128 GB without the possibility of expansion
- Basic camera: 12 + 24 megapixel
- Frontal camera: 24 megapixel
- Battery: 3400 mAh
- OS: Android 8.1
- Dimensions and weight: 149.6 x 71.2 x 7.7 mm, 153 g
In the middle of 2018, Honor produces its top device that gets many chips from Huawei flagships, but it costs cheaper. The model has an interesting appearance with a new material. It consists of 36 layers, which in the fall on it, the sun rays gives 36 different shades. In 2019, this chip is used in most Huawei and Honor phones, and many other brands, but at the time of the yield it looked great and original. The phone in four colors is released - black, gray, shimmering green and shimmering blue. However, not only appearance will delight the user.
The device works on the best Huawei 2018 chipset - KIRIN 970, which today can cope with any task. Nicely plead to good memory modifications, powerful double chamber Rear with AI support, as well as a high-quality front matrix. The battery 3400 mAh is supplemented with charging Super Charge - in 25 minutes you can dial 50% of the container. There are all the necessary modern wireless interfaces including NFC and IR port. Melomanians will delight DAC Asahi Kasei AK4376A, capable of significantly improving the quality of the sound of music. Display - 19: 9 with a cut, it can be removed in the settings.
The output turned out to be a very interesting smartphone with excellent performance and quite affordable price.
Xiaomi Mi A2
- Display: LCD 6 inches, 2160 x 1080, 403 ppi
- chipset: Snapdragon 660
- RAM: 4/6 GB
- Built-in memory: 32/64/128 GB without expansion option
- Main chamber: 20 + 12 megapixel
- Front camera: 20 MP 169) Battery: 300 mAh
- OS: Android 8.1 ORDO
- Dimensions and weight: 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm, 166 grams
Xiaomi Mi A2 differs in a low cost. The smartphone is enclosed in a durable metal case and has very decent chambers for a state employee. The battery is also not the worst - 3000 mAh. The print scanner is behind.
Before the flagship characteristics, it is far, but on the joy of lovers of pure Android, he is included in the program Android One. MI A2 is provided with a minimum of two years of OS updates and three years of security updates. The smartphone is launched from Android 8.1 Oreo on board, after purchase, you can immediately update until Android 9.0 PIE.
REDMI 7
- Display: IPS 6.26 inches, 1520 x 720, 269 ppi
- Chipset: Snapdragon 632
- RAM: 2/3/4 GB
- Built-in memory: 16/32/64 GB Separate microSD slot to 512 GB
- Main chamber: 12 + 2 MP
- Front camera: 8 MP
- battery: 4000 mAh
- OS: Android 9.0 PIE
- dimensions and weight: 158.73 x 75, 58 x 8,47 mm, 180 g
Second smartphone released by a new brand Redmi promises to become the most interesting gadget among inexpensive devices in 2019. The model received a modern display 19: 9 C with a drop-shaped neck under the front camera and Gorilla Glass 5 glass, the housing has a water-repellent coating according to the P2I standard. The novelty works under the control of the fresh eight-year chipset Snapdragon 632, the maximum frequency reaches 1.8 GHz. The main camera is double with support for AI (similar to the Xiaomi flagship - MI 6).
Buyers will please a large selection of memory modifications, a selected memory expansion slot (for those who choose a version of 2/16 GB, it is particularly relevant), capacious battery and dactylocopic protection. The device has a beautiful appearance in three color versions - red, blue and black. Traditionally, the brand did not make NFC support in the smartphone, but at the same time, all other wireless interfaces, including the infrared port, are present. Out of the box, the device runs on Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10 firmware. The phone is not widely represented in Russian retail and has a rather high price tag, so it’s more logical to buy it on Aliexpress.
Meizu M6s
- Display: 5.7" IPS, 1440 x 720, 282 ppi
- Chipset: Samsung Exynos 7872
- RAM: 3 GB
- ) Built-in memory: 32/64 GB microSD combo slot up to 64 GB
- Rear camera: 16 MP
- Front camera: 8 MP
- Battery: 3000 mAh
- OS: Android 7.1
- Dimensions and weight: 152 x 72.5 x 8 mm, 160 g
Inexpensive smartphone from Meizu was released at the very beginning of 2018, but is still an interesting option for those who wants to buy something modern with decent parameters and an adequate price. First of all, it should be noted that the M6s has an all-metal body, which is not common in 2019. This is the first model of the company without the traditional physical mTouch button - it has become a touch button with completely similar functionality. The finger scanner has been moved to the side. They did not combine it with the power key - the fingerprint sensor is located separately and is perfectly groped with a finger without even looking. Users reacted positively to this location.
The device does not boast a dual camera or an NFC chip, however, the manufacturer equipped it with a modern screen 18:9, fast charging mCharge, a powerful chipset from Samsung and memory modifications quite adequate for the price - 3/32 GB and 3/64 GB. Another important fact is that due to the elongated display, the model received a 5.2-inch phone body, that is, the smartphone is very compact, which will appeal to many buyers who do not want to walk with a huge “shovel”, which are the vast majority on the modern market.
Of course, these are not all smartphones with an infrared port. If nothing from this list appeals to you, look among the rich assortment of Xiaomi, Huawei and Honor. Chinese manufacturers do not plan to abandon the infrared sensor, so you will surely find a gadget that suits you both in terms of price and performance. If you don't like Chinese devices, look at the old models from Samsung and HTC, for example, Galaxy S6 and One M9. Of course, there are no competitors to modern flagships, but they may well suit not too demanding users.
