We all already have our minds set on the next year 2021, a year with which we leave behind 2020 where so much has happened to us. Among everything that has happened, we have found changes in the needs of users when choosing a mobile and this helps us to know what are the characteristics that at least in early 2021 set the trend in the market.
The more than recognized Antutu has developed a guide where it shows us the most sought after by users and the preferences when buying a smartphone that will be extended in the next year. Possibly some of these specifications are already part of your smartphone, although other features have come later and you will have to keep them in mind when thinking about changing your mobile during 2021 and not launching into the first one we see.
The 6.4-inch screens and Full HD + resolution command
Among all the screen dimensions that we could see in 2020, by 2021 the 6.4 inches without frames are expected to continue to be the basis of most terminals in the mid-range and high-end range. Some screens that although previously seemed large to us, have become a more than enough standard for most users.
Along with this average we find the Full HD + resolution that has proven to be capable of giving more than satisfactory results in both Amoled panels and IPS LCD panels. This will continue to be the key to the best-selling mobiles of 2021, although significant growth in higher resolutions is expected from Xiaomi and other Chinese brands, by making an important leap to the WQHD.
Qualcomm will lead in 2021 followed by Samsung and Mediatek
Throughout the year 2021 we have seen how devices opt in most cases for a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor among all the models that we find, a trend in processors that will continue in 2021 and that will be a success. Behind Samsung and Mediatek do not stop gaining ground, especially due to the great fall of Huawei’s HiSilicon processors that could end up resulting in the firm working together with Qualcomm.
2021’s Favorite Memory Options
Although the year 2020 began with a clear preference for 64GB, we have realized that we need more and for this reason the year 2021 will extend 128GB more overwhelmingly. Most models of this end of 2020 already arrive with this option, although they are very cheap models and it will continue to be that way for the good of all.
RAM memory is another issue that has changed, which has let us see how 34% of this year’s mobiles have 6 GB of RAM , an important figure that is followed by 4 GB and 8 GB of RAM. Continuing with this evolution, next 2021 will be land for 6GB of RAM and 8GB of RAM.
Android 11 and Android 10 in the software
The version of Android that will undoubtedly predominate in the next year 2021 is Android 10 but the growth of Android 11 is expected to be faster and more pronounced than on other occasions. The latest version of Android will be rolled out little by little, placing great value on user updates. Which makes us very clear that if we buy a mobile in 2021, at least it must have Android 10 and be updated with Android 11 throughout the year.
Other key features in 2021 mobiles
We do not want to lose sight of other aspects that have been very remarkable in 2020 and that should be an almost mandatory subject in the characteristics of mobile phones in 2021 :
- NFC to pay with your mobile.
- Refresh rate of at least 90 Hz.
- Wide angle lens on cameras.
- Batteries over 4,000 mAh.
Along with this we can also think about 5G technology, although taking into account that not everyone lives in cities where this connectivity is already operational, it could be a standard that continues to be implemented little by little. In turn, fast charging will continue to gain positions and that is why we must think about loads of at least 25W of power if we are going to buy a high-performance mobile in 2021.