10 smartphones we're most excited about in 2021

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Hopefully, 2021 will be much better than 2020, but at the very least, there are plenty of exciting smartphones to look forward to. From high-end phones like the iPhone 13 to quirks like the LG Rollable, there should be something for everyone. Below we've highlighted ten of the most exciting options that we hope to see before the end of the year. These are phones that, in most cases, are probably great, and at the very least, they should be interesting, unusual, or innovative.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series

The Samsung Galaxy S20 (Image credit: Future) The Samsung Galaxy S21 and its true siblings, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, are probably the most anticipated Android phones around. You shouldn't spend too much time waiting either, as the Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup is rumored to be announced as early as January 14. So what should you expect from all three phones? It almost goes without saying that they'll have full power, and rumors suggest they'll pack either the Snapdragon 888 chipset (in the US) or the Exynos 2100 (in most other places), both. it is probably among the most powerful of the year. The most exciting update, however, might be S Pen support on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, a rumor that could bring the phone closer to the Galaxy Note line. We're also hearing about higher-end cameras, with the S21 Ultra potentially offering 10x optical zoom.

IPhone 13 range

The iPhone 12 (Image credit: TechRadar) The iPhone 13 line is probably even more anticipated than the Samsung Galaxy S21 line, but there's a bit more time to wait for these phones as they probably won't land until September. There could be some big upgrades coming to these new models, with high refresh rate displays, 1TB of storage, in-display fingerprint scanners, and a smaller notch, rumor has it. There is also talk of adding a periscope camera, which would allow for a greater optical zoom range. However, since phones are a long way off as of this writing, we're still not convinced on these things at all. What you can be sure of is that they will be very powerful and that Apple will probably offer the same variety of phones as in the iPhone 12 range, that is, an iPhone 13, an iPhone 13 mini, an iPhone 13 Pro and an iPhone 13 Pro Max. .

OnePlus 9 range

The OnePlus 8T (Image credit: TechRadar) The OnePlus 9 line is scheduled to land in March or April and will offer a slightly cheaper way to get the kind of cutting-edge technology we expect to see in phones like the Samsung Galaxy S21. There will likely be a OnePlus 9, a OnePlus 9 Pro, and possibly a new model also called the OnePlus 9E. As for what to expect, all three phones can use the top-end Snapdragon 888 chipset, and will likely have high refresh rate displays as well, with the Pro model likely offering at least 120Hz. We don't know much more about them yet, but leaks suggest the standard OnePlus 9 will have a 48MP main camera, 48MP ultra-wide and an unknown third lens, as well as 8GB. of RAM and 128 GB of storage. while the OnePlus 9 Pro is probably the only one of the three to be IP68 certified for water and dust resistance.

Samsung Galaxy ZFold 3

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (Image credit: Future) The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 probably isn't as common as most of the phones on this list, but it could be more exciting than most, as the phones Foldables are probably the future, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is probably the best yet. In addition to having a large, foldable screen, the main rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 so far suggest that it could support Samsung's S Pen stylus, have an in-display camera, and possibly even have an RGB light strip on it. its hinge. We haven't heard much else as of this writing, but we expect more rumors to come before the launch, which could take place in June if the rumors are to be believed. leaks, although some sources believe it won't land until the second half of the year.

Rollable LG

A rollable LG phone patent (Image credit: LG/LetsGoDigital) The LG Rollable is definitely a wild card, especially since we're not even sure it exists. But there is some evidence that LG is developing a phone with a rollable screen, and it could be released sometime in 2021. Based on a patent, it may be a device that allows you to extend the left and right edges of the screen, but since it is It rolls up rather than folds up, and because the mechanism is compactly hidden in the phone, it can look a lot like a regular smartphone when the screen isn't extended. According to another leak, it could range from 6,8 inches to 7,4 inches. A trademark application for the name "LG Rollable" includes mention of "touchscreen electronic pens," so with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 you might be able to get a stylus for that. The LG Rollable sounds ambitious and we haven't heard much about it yet, so there's a good chance it won't land in 2021, and if it does, it'll probably be very expensive, but it seems. certainly interesting. The only release date rumor so far indicates that it could land in the first half of the year.

Oppo Find X3 series

Oppo Find X2 Pro (Image credit: Future) Oppo isn't quite as big as Samsung or OnePlus, but in recent years it has been making phones that rival their best, and the Oppo Find X3 lineup could be next to do so. In fact, they could be more exciting and innovative than most big-name flagships, as rumors suggest that the Oppo Find X3 Pro will have a macro camera that could double as a microscope, with a 25x zoom. and lights around the lens. . The phone may also have NFC that works on both the front and back of the phone, so you can touch the screen against the payment terminals instead of the back - a small feature perhaps, but one we haven't really seen before. Beyond that, the specs are top of the line, with 3K resolution, a high refresh rate display, fast charging, loads of camera lenses, and more. And you shouldn't have to wait long, as we expect the Oppo Find X3 line to launch early in the year.

Nokia 10

The Nokia 9 PureView (Image credit: TechRadar) We've been waiting for the Nokia 10 for a long time, so much so that it's had a few names since it started being rumoured; it was originally thought to launch as the Nokia 9.1, but over time it became the Nokia 9.2, 9.3, and now the Nokia 10. Whether 2021 will be the year it lands remains to be seen, especially since we don't know much about it yet, but rumors they point to a selfie camera on screen, a screen. made of sapphire crystal, a stainless steel frame, and a high-end Snapdragon 888 chipset, so it could be a very premium phone. There's also talk of having a very different camera setup to the penta-lens Nokia 9 PureView, though it's unclear how that will differ.

iPhone SE 3

The iPhone SE (2020) (Image credit: Future) While the iPhone 13 line is clearly the most anticipated of Apple's upcoming phones, the company could also launch a successor to the iPhone SE (2020) in 2021. We've heard very little about the iPhone SE 3 so far and we probably won't see it for another year, but if it launches in 2021 it will likely have an A14 Bionic chipset. (same as iPhone 12 interval). There is also talk of an iPhone SE Plus, which could end up being the iPhone SE 3 except for its name. It is believed to have a larger 5,5 or 6,1-inch screen, but retains the general accessibility of the iPhone SE range. What's unclear is whether the iPhone SE 3 will retain the physical home button and large bezels, an increasingly dated design.

Samsung Galaxy Note 21 series

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Image credit: Aakash Jhaveri) The biggest question about the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 line is whether it will even launch, with rumors that Samsung is looking to add stylus support to the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 3 so you can interrupt the scale of notes. At this point, it seems likely that the Note line's days are numbered, but we could still get a Samsung Galaxy Note 21. There's not much news yet on what it'll offer, but as usual for the range, you can expect an S stylus. Pen, a large screen to make the most of it and a lot of power. If the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 is released, we'll probably see it around August.

Sony Xperia 1 III compact

The Sony Xperia 1 II (Image credit: TechRadar) In addition to the highly anticipated Sony Xperia 1 III, there are rumors that the company could launch a Sony Xperia 1 III Compact, and it's this phone that we're most excited about as there's no many compact phones. high end these days. Rumors suggest it could have a 5.5-inch screen and a higher mid-range chipset, though we're expecting high-end gaming. We don't know much more about the Compact or the standard Sony Xperia 1 III at the moment, but with phones likely to launch in the first half of the year, we'll know more shortly.