The Latest 5G Smartphones

One thing 2020 has done right is to bring us cutting-edge technology in the form of 5G and a host of new smart devices. The “work from home” culture that has been cultivated over the past year has brought about an even greater need for new and upgraded technology that’s simply bigger, better and faster. The smarter the product and the newer the tech, the easier it is for tech companies to grab consumers’ attention. However, with consumers now spoilt for choice, it’s easy for some companies to get lost in the haze of tech smoke emerging from different corners of the globe. From the US to China, smartphones are getting faster and more intuitive each year, and the competition is stiff. Let’s take a look at two of the latest offerings in the world of smartphones, and how they’re standing out from the crowd. 

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The Shiny new Apple phone

Take a bite out of Apple’s brand-new shiny offering, the sleek iPhone 12. Fans have been waiting patiently for the new Apple phone, and it doesn’t disappoint. The iPhone 12 is available in four versions: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The official release date is set for October 23rd, and the price is set to start at $799 in the US. Different countries will be offering different deals, however iPhones remain one of the most sought-after phones on the market. The shiny new Apple phone boasts display sizes ranging from 5.4 inches to 6.7-inches and comes in a variety of colours – black, white, blue, green and red. 

While the back cover is made of glass, Apple has reassured consumers that it is more durable than the last generation of iPhones. They’ve also used a hardier ceramic shield cover for the front of the phone, making it more difficult to break. The new offering is Apple’s first 5G enabled smartphone, and it comes ready to connect to next generation networks from the moment it’s switched on. Smart Data mode is a handy feature which switches the phone into 4G mode if there are no 5G networks available. All in all, it’s a better, faster, sleeker offering from Apple, just as Apple fans were hoping for. 

Rugged rival

Ulefone’s new offering comes in the form of the majestic Armor 8, which aims to offer just what the doctor ordered for many consumers. It’s a rugged, durable smartphone that has the latest technology and is set at a more affordable price point. The 5G device is the latest in a serious of durable smartphones from Ulefone, joining the ranks of the Armor 7 and 9 models. The Ulephone Armor 8 looks to be set at $600, considerably lower than Apple’s new offering and, in fact, many other smartphones on the market with similar capabilities. The device comes with 256GB onboard storage, Mediatek’s Dimensity 800 system-on-chip and a 6.1-inch display. The company is also planning on releasing a second handset that is 5G enabled before the end of the year, set to cost around $300. 

What truly sets the Ulephone Armor 8 apart is that it can withstand shock, drops, vibration and extreme temperatures. It can last for a mind-blowing 30 minutes submerged under 1.5 meters of water and can withstand being dropped from 1.2 meters onto a hard surface.  What more could you ask for in terms of durability? There simply aren’t many phones on the market that can do all of that, while being 5G enabled, and in an affordable price bracket. 

Investing in the tech space

With the 5G frontier just ahead of us, it will be interesting to see how two top tech companies sporting two of the most in-demand phones fare on the markets, especially considering the economic plight posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. On one hand, the need to communicate has never been stronger, supporting the further advent of such tech, and on the other, with more people working from home and generally spending more time indoors, smartphones are taking on the role of entertainment providers as well, building an even bigger case for demand despite the ever tighter purse strings. 

If you’ve got an eye for the financial markets, the weeks and months ahead may present a variety of both opportunities and risks to invest with app for iOS and Android on a variety of financial instruments such as Apple as CFDs, or Contracts for Difference. With CFDs, investors can take advantage of price movements in both directions, up and down, without having to buy the underlying asset. If you feel like you’ve got a handle on which way shares prices on companies like Apple might move, and are ready to invest, first find a reputable broker to ensure you are investing with security. Most reliable brokers nowadays offer free educational materials as well as live rates so you’re always up to date and can make more informed trading decisions. Also, as long as we’re talking about smartphones, be sure to check out if your broker offers a mobile option that would allow you to invest with app for iOS and Android, essentially taking your trading on the go.