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Do you know the main players in the smartphone market: best phones in the modern world are produced by Apple, HTC, Samsung, LG, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Huawei and others.

But what about those smartphones that are not popular with us? Just because a phone isn't popular somewhere doesn't mean it's not one of the best.

Some smartphones are also just a little misunderstood. So we'll be breaking down a list of smartphones that we think you should take a look at, especially if you're ripe for an 'alternative' phone. So let's get started.

Fairphone 2

Fairphone has one key goal - to create a smartphone that is made using "ethically sourced materials". The company strives to create a smartphone using only conflict-free resources (the name Fairphone translates to "fair phone"), as well as reasonable compensation for workers throughout the production process. The smartphone will not cause heartache to those who care about the low-wage workers in China, where the iPhone is assembled.

You have to admire the company's intention. The company has now made its second phone and this time it's modular, so you can swap out parts and not have to worry about disposing of the entire smartphone in a few years.

The device runs on Android 5.1 and has a 5-inch 1080p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and 2 GB RAM. It also supports 4G LTE and offers 32GB of internal storage.
The smartphone may not currently be in the company's warehouses, since Fairphone 2 is released in limited quantities.

Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus

You may have already heard of Wileyfox. But if not, we will tell you.
There's a lot about the Wileyfox Swift 2 Plus that hints at a premium smartphone, but the price actually comes as a surprise (at least in Western Europe).
Wileyfox is a new startup that combines a smartphone with a large 5-inch 720p display, 32GB of memory, a 16-megapixel camera and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and is asking around $290 for all of it.

For a phone with such characteristics and a premium design (in the opinion of English users), the price is very impressive. So you can get an unusual piece of England for a reasonable price.

Yotaphone 2

If you haven't heard of the above-mentioned smartphones, then you've definitely heard about this one. Yotaphone 2 attracted a lot of attention (by the way, not only in Russia) with its unique dual display design. One of them is a traditional 5-inch Full HD display, and the second is an electronic ink screen on the rear panel. The latter is intended for some applications and saving battery power.

The e-ink display works with some applications such as Facebook, Twitter, RSS feeds, messages and e-readers and offers much longer battery life battery life than the average full-scale display.
Under the hood is a Snapdragon 801 processor with clock frequency 2.2 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory.

Lumigon T2 HD

Lumigon aims to attract the stylish consumer using the words "elegant" and "exclusive" appearance" There is some truth to this and we have to admit: the Lumigon T2 HD has a nice design, coupled with water and dust resistance, which is built into the system without compromising the stylish appearance. It has a 4.3-inch 720p display, a 1.7GHz Snapdragon processor and 2GB of RAM.

The main camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels, and the built-in memory can reach up to 128 GB. Lumigon T2 HD runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. The price is expressed in Danish kroner - 4449, which in conversion will be about 39,500 rubles.

Price: $665
Peculiarity: stylish design from a Danish manufacturer
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Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus

After several years of focusing on budget phones, Karbonn has tried to break into the higher end of smartphones and the company has succeeded with its latest offering.

Despite the fact that its name sounds like something from a hadron collider, this inexpensive phone managed to achieve excellent sales figures in 2016.

The Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus smartphone runs on Android 4.4.2, has an eight-core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.7 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and a main camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels. The built-in memory is 16 GB, expandable via MicroSD cards up to 32 GB.

Ulefone Power

Ulefone offers a smartphone that will often delight you with endless battery power. The phone comes with a 5.5-inch HD display, fingerprint sensor, Android 5.1 OS, 3GB RAM and a 64-bit octa-core processor. But its real highlight is the huge 6050 mAh battery.

Despite such a battery, Ulefone managed to create a pretty nice smartphone.

Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition

What you see in front of you is not an iPhone, but a Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition. The smartphone with a 5.4-inch display and an octa-core MediaTek processor is certainly not a flagship phone.

It has 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and comes in different color options. The front selfie camera has a resolution of 2 megapixels, and the main one has a resolution of 21 megapixels. But this is not a feature of the smartphone.

The smartphone runs the Ubuntu operating system, porting efforts for which began in 2013 and ended in success in 2015.

According to statistics, by the end of this year the number of pipes will exceed the number of inhabitants of the Earth. Although most of the devices do not stand out from the crowd, real legends are sometimes born in the world of advanced technologies.

The first cell phone, which hit American shelves in 1979, was intended only for wealthy buyers. Its price, $3,895, exceeded even the cost of a Toyota Corolla, and a minute of conversation cost more than a gallon of gasoline. And even now you won’t surprise anyone with high prices: for example, sales new iPhone 6 start from 32 thousand rubles. The counterbalance to luxury new products that break price records are simple dialers equipped with only the most necessary functions. The cheapest of these is the HOP1800, which sells for just $10.

This truly budget model is not equipped with an alarm clock, calendar, backlight or games. It not only lacks a memory card and camera, but even SMS and address book support. The purpose of the HOP1800 is simple - dial a number and make a call, just like the good old days.

The smallest mobile phone

In 2011, a new champion settled on the pages of the Guinness Book of Records. The miniature sWaP Nova mobile phone, first shown to the public at Berlin's IFA 2010, is so small that it can be used as a keychain. The device weighs only 43 grams, and its size is inferior to the format credit card, does not affect functionality in any way. sWaP Nova is equipped touch screen om, a built-in book reader and an operating system that supports 8 languages. Thanks to a special module, with one movement of the hand the mobile phone turns into a regular flash drive powered by a USB port.

For the convenience of making calls, the kit includes a BLUETOOTH headset with wireless USB charging and headphones. The baby, weighing no more than 40 grams, can withstand up to 2.5 hours of continuous conversations and even play video.

Most popular mobile phone

After analyzing sales markets in 35 countries, the chartists said: in May 2014 alone, more than 7 million fresh iPhone 5s were sold. But despite the craze for Apple gadgets, it was not their prestigious product that became the most popular mobile phone in history. The world sales record was set by the old Nokia 1100, released in 2003.

Statistics say: total number sold phones of this model exceeded 250 million. The device, released on the Chinese markets, sold out like fresh baked goods: up to a million copies of the 1100 line were sold every week. The mobile phone was simple, functional and practically immortal. She easily survived bathing in the toilet, falling from a height of human height, and “communicating” with children. The only bells and whistles of the monochrome Nokia 1100 were the flashlight.

The most reliable mobile phone

Nostalgic for the past, we often remember how faithful the Nokia 3310 was to us. It was not afraid of falling into a puddle and did not break down from hitting the floor. She was not afraid of either cold or heat, and the monochrome screen, even cracking, worked like a clock. But despite its enviable durability, the brainchild of the Finnish transnational company failed to win the reputation of the most reliable phone in the world.

The Guinness Book of Records lists the achievement of the Sonim XP3300 Force phone. The field test, carried out at the request of the fire department of the Dutch settlement of Epe, attracted thousands of onlookers. The mobile phone was checked with all severity. She continued to work even after she fell from a 10-story building, and after she became a victim of being hit by an SUV. Sonim XP3300 Force was immured in ice and remained under water for half an hour, but never lost its integrity.

The most expensive mobile phone

Walking by leaps and bounds, progress has made the most seemingly unfulfilled desires come true. Now even the simplest phones have everything your heart desires: a camera, a player, Internet access and even fingerprint reading. But how can you stand out using your mobile phone, focusing on wealth and status? Luxurious Vertu devices, decorated with sapphires and covered in soft leather, are not the ultimate dream. After all, the most expensive smartphone on the planet is the iPhone 5 BlackDiamond, created through the efforts of Stuart Hughes.

The British luxury designer is by no means new to the world of the Rockefellers and Abramovichs. In 2009, he released the iPhone 3GS, decorated with 136 diamonds, and a year later, the iPhone 4 in gold. Its bull's-eye was set with 53 diamonds and its return button was set with a 7.4-carat pink diamond. The cost of Hughes's most expensive creation is $15 million. This sparkling miracle, made for a rich man from China, is studded with 600 diamonds, the screen is protected by sapphire crystal, and the Home button is set with a 26-carat black diamond.

The ranking of the most expensive phones also includes other models...

But which cell phone amazed buyers with its strangeness?

The most unusual mobile phone in the world today

Responsibility for the most amazing device cellular communications, as usual, lies with the Chinese. These inventors came up with the Haier P7 Pen Phone, a non-writing but ringing spy pen phone, and the ZTEs312, which charges from solar energy. But the pinnacle of originality was the Wang XYW 3838, which flooded all English-language tech blogs.

This Chinese curiosity, designed to look like a pack of cigarettes, looks like a cross between a Rubik's cube, a non-original Rolex and fashionable inauthentic mp3 players. But it's not a matter of appearance: the average phone with a color screen can not only make calls and take photos, but also be used as a cigarette case. The case, painted in the colors of Chinese Chonghwa cigarettes, holds seven cigarettes. Enterprising residents of the Middle Kingdom also took care of a model for export: their line includes a phone designed to store Marlboro.
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Nowadays, the vast majority of mobile phones are equipped with touch screens and have a standard bar-shaped or soap dish-like design and differ only in dimensions, color and case materials. Less often - the presence of a physical keyboard under the screen or in the form of a slider. Few truly memorable phones are produced. Previously, designers fantasized and perverted much more and truly extraordinary products came out, sometimes poorly suitable for comfortable use and raising an involuntary question: “what drugs were the creators using.” Below are some of the devices released into mass production that surprise with their shape.

Toshiba Portege G450

Let's start with the Japanese company Toshiba, which at one time released a very strange mobile phone, the Portege G450, which could also serve as a part-time 3G modem. It had very compact dimensions ( 98x36x16 mm), oblong shape and rounded ends. The front panel consisted of three circles, the first of which housed an OLED screen, the other two were a keyboard unit divided into two parts. In them, the buttons were placed in a circle, around the central one. In the first case it was the "5" button, in the second - "0". This design was not particularly ergonomic and many used the gadget exclusively as a portable USB modem.

CEC F88 Wrist Watch (Telson TWC 1150)

The following device can be considered one of the first “smart” watches. CEC F88 Wrist Watch (produced in India under the name Telson TWC 1150) is visually similar to some device from science fiction films. This massive miracle of technology really had to be worn on the arm. On the wide strap there was a block of digital buttons, above there was a color screen and a navigation block. It was possible to connect a headset and a remote camera to the device. Everything a budding secret agent needs.

Haier Pen Phone P7

Another fruit of a not entirely healthy fantasy is a mobile phone, which in shape resembles a cross between a pen and a thermometer. With its impressive (especially for that time) length of 15 cm, the device was thin and narrow ( 27x18.2 mm) and weighed only 65 g. At the same time, a colored LCD display, voice recorder with 90-minute recording option, a digital camera with a resolution of 0.3 megapixels and the usual set of controls, including a digital pad and joystick. Despite the external similarity, the gadget could not measure temperature and write, but supported mobile internet GPRS, and the battery lasted for 4 hours of calls (ideally, of course).

NEC Medias W

Managed to make an Android smartphone quite exotic Japanese company NEC. Its device, called Medias W, was a horizontal clamshell with two touch screens. This was done in order to get some semblance of one large screen when opened for more convenient browsing or using one of the screens as a QWERTY keyboard without reducing the area of ​​the second. The smartphone used two 4.3-inch screens with a resolution of 960x540. The smartphone was running OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, inside there was a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 processor with a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory.

Nokia 7600

The Finnish giant Nokia at one time did not hesitate to experiment with the form factors and design of its devices, and there are many strange models in its portfolio. The company could afford this without any special plans for the commercial success of such a single device. Nokia 7600 is a fashion device of a non-standard shape, vaguely reminiscent of a tree leaf. This is an asymmetrical candy bar with a color display and buttons on the sides of it. From a technical point of view, the 7600 was quite packed (by 2003 standards): there was a built-in VGA camera, Bluetooth, an infrared port and an MP3 player.

Motorola A925

We recalled many interesting and innovative Motorola mobile phones in the corresponding article, and here we can recall the strange all-in-one A925. It was equipped with a touch display and physical buttons, both on the top and bottom of the screen. It was large in size, had a large antenna and looked like a tourist GPS navigator, which is not surprising: the GPS module was almost the main feature of the smartphone, and it was possible to connect an external antenna. The gadget had a built-in camera, supported memory cards, GPRS Internet, Bluetooth 1.1, and it ran on Symbian OS v7.0, UIQ 2.0.

Samsung SGH-E910 Serene (Bang & Olufsen)

Samsung has occasionally collaborated on phones with Bang & Olufsen and each time the result was strange mobile phones with a memorable design, but very controversial ergonomics. One of these devices was the image SGH-E910 Serene. It was a clamshell similar to a powder compact with an automatic opening mechanism, the ability to work in different orientations (the image was rotated upside down) and a round keyboard block. Inside there was a navigation circle, around which there were alphanumeric buttons.

Sharp Touch Wood SH-08C

Another strange Japanese phone is the Sharp Touch Wood SH-08C, which was shaped like legume seeds. It was released in a circulation of 15,000 copies in its homeland. The main body was made from specially treated cypress wood. The wood is heterogeneous, as a result, all specimens were unique. Despite such unity with nature, telephones were quite technologically advanced: they were equipped with 3.4-inch screens with a resolution of 854x480, supported work in GSM and 3G networks, had a slot for MicroSD memory cards and a 5 megapixel camera.

BenQ Qube Z2

Shortly before the purchase of the Siemens mobile division, in the same 2005, BenQ released the square-shaped Qube Z2 mobile phone, which was visually reminiscent of cheap Chinese MP3 players. The navigation block was located under the screen, the remaining buttons were to the right of it. I'm not sure that this solution was particularly easy to use. The phone had a color screen, M P3 player, support for miniSD memory cards, 1.3 megapixel camera and FM receiver with recording capability. The phone supported the transmission of MMS messages, GPRS (class 10) and Java.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X5 Pureness

Today's latest mobile phone is the first gadget of its kind with a transparent screen. Sony Ericsson Xperia X5 Pureness is a fashion device into which the manufacturer deliberately decided not to cram as many functions as possible, but to concentrate on an unusual appearance and “lightness”. The phone had a 1.8-inch transparent screen, which was not always readable, but this did not cancel the “wow” factor. Xperia X5 Pureness had relatively modest dimensions: 102x43x13 mm and weight: 70 g. And yes, despite the Xperia in the name, it was not a smartphone and was not equipped with a built-in camera. Only a set of basic functions and a media player.

Reliable protection for your smartphone and the legendary Tetris in one. For lovers of retro style and good old games who don’t need special settings and gigabytes of memory. The case looks unusual and attracts attention; the design is made in the form of Tetris and a GameBoy console.
The accessory is made of thermopolyurethane in combination with durable polycarbonate for improved protection of the iPhone; it is also worth noting that the case is made of high-quality rubberized plastic (TPU material). The case fits tightly onto the phone, leaving all connectors open for convenient use of the gadget, and the buttons are pressed without additional effort.

In general, Tetris, which is not losing popularity, and other 99 games will not let you get bored (tanks, snake, Tetris and others). Tetris is battery powered (CR2032 coin cell battery), so your phone won't run out of charge!

A case with a built-in Tetris game has already gained popularity in the USA, Europe, as well as in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. Models that fit: 6/6S/6Plus, 7/7Plus, 8/8Plus, X (also available on iPhone 5/5s/5se) Price: 5$

Spinner - Mobile phone Servo S08

A spinner in the form of a really working mobile phone with support for 2 SIM cards (Standard SIM + Micro SIM cards). At the same time, there is Bluetooth, support for MicroSD memory cards, can play MP3 files, support for video formats 3GP, AVI, MP4 and there is even a built-in radio (FM radio), alarm clock, calculator, as well as a 1.33-inch color display and a 300mAh battery.

The size of this mobile phone is 9cm x 4cm x 1.1cm and the whole thing is only 68 grams. Mobile phone spinner Servo S08 is a mini phone the size of a lighter that can be spun like a full-fledged spinner (Fidget Spinner - a spinner for your fingers). Inside, literally in the middle of the phone, there is a metal bearing R188, which is one of the most popular in spinners. Price: 21$

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Mobile phone keychain BMW i8 with touch screen

This is an exact copy of the latest BMW key fob, which will be equipped with premium cars starting in 2016. Mobile phone key fob BMW i8 with Touch Screen. Dimensions and ratio 1:1 with an original BMW key fob which has a built-in mobile phone, smartphone with a 1.8-inch touch screen. As they say, the coolest thing is that the eggs are crushed......
There is Bluetooth support, a built-in MP3 player and the ability to play MP3 songs on a call (for example, a black boomer), a slot for MicroSD memory cards and a slot for regular-sized SIM cards, SMS, MMS messages, alarm clock, FM-Radio. Operates in the standard GSM 850/900/1800/1900mhz band. Supports about 10 languages, including Russian, English, Spanish, France, Arabic, Turkish, Portuguese. By the way, only those vehicles that have an automatic parking function will be equipped with such a key. So with such a Chinese phone, you will look cooler than with an iPhone. Available in 5 different colors: black (gray), gold, silver (white), red and blue. Price: 45$

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Mini Cooper - mobile phone keychain

Small mobile phone Mini Cooper in the form of a car. The phone is so small that you can hang it on a keychain. It has Bluetooth, support for MicroSD memory cards, Mp3 playback, speakerphone, and support for 2 SIM cards. A powerful 1500mAh battery allows the device to operate for up to 15 days in standby mode.
So if you don’t already have a Mini Cooper, then you can afford one cool phone chick. The Mini Cooper mobile phone looks like a smaller copy of a real car. Perfect as a second phone and will take its rightful place on your key ring. What if you need to make an emergency call? Price: 30$

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Cardphone AutoBot N7 (Anica A2) - mobile phone credit card

The image cardphone AutoBot N7 (Anica A2) is both a small and flat mobile phone the size of a credit card. It fits easily in your pocket without sticking out, and it weighs only 35 grams. The Autobot N7 credit card mobile phone has built-in Bluetooth, supports MicroSD/TF memory cards and allows you to listen to an Mp3 player.
The 350mAh battery allows this phone to work up to 4 days in standby mode and 3-6 hours in talk mode. Available in colors such as red, pink, orange and blue (blue), by the way, pink and blue have a white front part, and the rest have a black one. Dimensions 88x55x4.7mm Price: 19$

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Micro phone Daxian BM50 (YamaYahoo) - small mini mobile phone with bluetooth headset

This miniature device combines two gadgets at the same time: a mobile phone with a keyboard and display from which you can make calls and into which you can insert a SIM card (MicroSIM), and also this Bluetooth headset with the ability to connect other devices ( cell phone, tablet with support for SIM cards, etc.).
The micro phone Daxian BM50 (YamaYahoo) can be worn on the ear as a Bluetooth headset, hung on a keychain or simply put in your pocket, it is so small that it takes up almost no space. You can not only make calls from it, everything is like a regular phone, there is a notebook, an alarm clock, the ability to write SMS and much more, it is a full-fledged mini phone. A 300mAh battery allows the phone to operate up to 120 hours in standby mode or up to 3 hours in talk mode, which is enough for 2-3 days without recharging. The phone is smaller in size than a lighter, weighing only 25 grams. Dimensions: 74 x 23 x 11 mm, the kit includes an ear mount, USB charger, battery and instructions, and the Daxian BM50 micro phone is available in colors such as white, black and red. Supports Russian, English and several other languages.. Price: 18$

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Hummer H5 Smartphone - Shockproof and Waterproof Mobile Phone

The famous Hummer H5 smartphone is a shockproof and at the same time waterproof mobile phone that works in the operating room Android system. Hummer H5 is the most popular phone among extreme sports enthusiasts, tourists, athletes and outdoor enthusiasts; this device is not only indestructible, but also very functional, it has literally everything. The armor allows you to hammer small nails, fend off bears and much more, as this is a fully rugged phone with IP68 protection standard. Such a device is carried by divers, rafting enthusiasts, as well as those who participate in rallies on SUVs and motorcycles, when the mud is waist-deep and the phone must work.
The Hammer H5 smartphone can do all this, it has built-in GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, touch screen, 8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 mpx front camera, support for MicroSD/TF memory cards, 4GB built-in memory, 512MB RAM, powerful processor MediaTek MT6572 (1300 MHz) and of course this phone has a large 3500mAh battery that lasts up to 200 hours of standby time (8 days) or up to 6 hours of talk time. Price: 88$

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Mobile phone with TV - Nokia C5 TV

Watching TV on your phone is very easy; to do this, you need to have a phone with a Nokia C5 TV Mobile TV. You can watch TV anywhere and anytime, where you can receive a signal from a television tower. Excellent signal reception, good picture quality, loud sound and a retractable antenna. This is especially true when fishing, at the dacha, in the park or in the yard. You will never miss football, news or your favorite soap series. Of course, only the appearance is from Nokia, this is a Chinese copy Nokia phone C5 with a built-in TV, as well as the ability to receive and catch a TV signal. This is probably the most popular and at the same time budget Chinese phone, the famous Chinese phone TVphone C5 TV.
It has almost everything, supports 4 SIM cards simultaneously (quad 4 sim), has an Mp3 player, Bluetooth, support for MicroSD memory cards, camera, flashlight, alarm clock, voice recorder, color screen, auto-tuning channels, support java programs and much more. In general, a really cool phone and a TV at the same time. Available in three colors, white, black and brown. Price: 27$

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Support for two SIM cards in the phone allows you to use two phone numbers in one, thanks to two radio modules and you can use mobile communications economically, using more favorable rates for conversations on two networks.

The multimedia functions of the phone allow you to use the phone as a player to play video, audio files and watch TV. The Wi-Fi function will allow you to access the Internet using many free connection points in hotels, restaurants, and train stations. It will be very convenient for motorists to use one device for calls and GPS navigation. Just imagine how many separate devices a modern one can replace Chinese phone.

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