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The notch or notch is one of the most recent elements in a large part of today's high-end devices. The iPhone X expanded this trend, infecting brands such as LG or Huawei. However, there are still manufacturers that have resisted this small island, located in the upper part of the panel and that for some it is a bit annoying. This is the case of Samsung, one of the companies that is advertising devices with almost no frames and without the need to resort to this technique.
The goal of notch or notch devices is to take full advantage of the front panel. Instead of having an upper frame that integrates the camera, the sensors and the speaker, it is replaced by this small space where they are housed. In the end, the screen gains more prominence, but it is true that some users complain that there are websites or apps that cannot adapt to it. And the ones that do look different. There is always the notch space right in the middle giving a strange shape to the panel.
We imagine that the trend in the future will be the complete disappearance of the notch. We will end up seeing all-screen mobiles without any kind of frames or notches that distract attention. But since we imagine that now you move on from this, we have prepared five high-end mobiles without a notch that you can take a look at if you are thinking of buying a new terminal. Take note.
Samsung Galaxy S9
As we say, Samsung is one of the companies that does not have any device, be it mid-range or high-end, with notch or notch. On the contrary, it is betting on increasingly infinite screens with hardly the presence of frames on both sides. Samsung may never resort to this trend. We believe that their intention is more to create an all-screen device following the same futuristic design of their current high-end equipment.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is a clear example of this. The terminal has a panel that curves slightly and increasingly occupies the entire front part. However, we still see frames on each side, but these are quite reduced. The S9's screen has a size of 5.8 inches and a QuadHD Super AMOLED resolution with an aspect ratio of 18.5: 9. Its design follows the line of its predecessor. It is built in metal and glass, although this time it comes with IP68 certification, so it can be submerged up to 1 meter deep for half an hour. Other features are an Exynos 9810 processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 12 megapixel camera and a 3,000 mAh battery (with fast charging and wireless charging).
You can buy the Samsung Galaxy S9 with 64 GB at an official price of 850 euros. Also, now with a free Samsung Gear IconX bluetooth headset.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Anyone who has seen the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 in person and has tried it for a while knows very well how this model spends them. It is one of the best current mobiles, not only at the design level, but also in terms of features. The Note 8 also has no notch or notch. Failing that, its infinity screen is the lead actress of the film. It is 6.3 inches in size and curves slightly. Also, their frames are very small. We can say that the Galaxy Note 8 is a stylish and light phone. It is only 8.6 millimeters thick and weighs 195 grams.
In terms of internal features, the device houses an eight-core Exynos 8895 processor, 6 GB of RAM, 12-megapixel dual camera or 3,300 mAh battery, (with fast charging and fast wireless charging). Not to forget its integrated S Pen with smart functions to make writing and using apps easier. The current price of the Note 8 is 750 euros.
LG V30
Despite the fact that LG's current high-end, the LG G7 ThinQ, has a small notch or notch, other high-end models of the company do not have this feature. This is the case of the LG V30, a device with a 6-inch Full Vision infinity screen and QuadHD + resolution. Its frames are almost as small as those of the Galaxy S9. In addition, at the design level it boasts curved glass on the front and back, as well as IP68 certification.
The LG V30 also has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core 4GB processor and a 3,300-milliamp battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging. Its camera is dual with 16 and 12 megapixels. The latter includes a wide-angle type lens capable of capturing 120 degrees of the scene. This width is perfect so that elements that would otherwise be left out can appear in the image. If you are interested in this mobile you can make it yours for 900 euros.
Huawei Mate 10
As with LG, Huawei's current flagship, the Huawei P20, does have a notch. Is not the case of another of its high - end phones, the Huawei Mate 10. However, the notch included in the P20 is considerably smaller than the iPhone X. When we come face to face with the Mate 10, we see quite reduced frames and a premium design in which metal is combined with glass.
Its screen has a size of 5.9 inches and a resolution of 2K (2560 x 1440 pixels). Of course, it maintains the 16: 9 format. In this model, it has not opted for a panoramic panel, already common among the new 18: 9 devices. The Mate 10 also has a Kirin 970 processor, 4 GB of RAM and a 4,000 mAh battery with guaranteed safe fast charging. Its photographic section is quite complete thanks to its double 20 and 12 megapixel camera. The price of the Mate 10 right now in specialized stores such as El Corte Inglés is only 500 euros.
iPhone 8
Finally, if you like Apple phones but not the notch, you will not be able to buy an iPhone X. Yes, instead, an iPhone 8, the company's current flagship, which comes without a notch on the screen. This has a size of 4.7 and a Retina HD resolution of 1,334 x 750 pixels. It is true that the Californian continues to maintain fairly prominent frames, like the home button with the integrated Touch ID.
At the performance level, the iPhone 8 also includes a 64-bit A11 processor, a 12-megapixel main camera and a battery with wireless charging, one of the main novelties that came in this model. Get this equipment from 810 euros.
