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Those who follow TudoCelular know that we test all the smartphones that pass through our benches to find out the level of performance delivered, and here we list the best ones to buy in 2021. but in practice it disappoints.
Just like we did in our best battery guide, here are the fastest phones we’ve ever seen. We divide it into three categories: basic, intermediate and advanced. Due to the constant variation in price, it is normal for one model or another to escape its category for some time. Don’t be surprised if you see an intermediary listed in the basics. And there are also exceptions, such as intermediaries for top-of-the-line prices.
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Our guide includes both national and imported models that can be found in Brazil. If a model does not appear on our offer platform, we will include links to trusted stores such as GearBest and Banggood.
Also remembering that only recently launched smartphones will be listed, since older models have little public interest and are difficult to find for sale. And sometimes an older model delivers slightly better performance but is more expensive than the latest one. In this way, we will list the one that presents the best cost-benefit.
How is the test done?
In our speed test we opened a dozen apps to see how long the smartphone takes to load everything, including some that come with the phone (like the stopwatch used to measure time), camera, gallery and settings. Among others that were downloaded from the Play Store, including Netflix, Spotify, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Pokémon Go and Asphalt 8 games.
Then we reopen everything to see if the device can keep all these applications in memory. So you will see three results in the graphs below: round 1 (opening apps), round 2 (reopening) and total time.
No additional applications are installed and we always restart the device before testing. In addition, we made several attempts to stipulate the average time, which is adopted for this guide.
BASICS WITH GOOD PERFORMANCE
1. Redmi 8
The Redmi 9 couldn’t beat the Redmi 8 in our speed test, and it didn’t even earn a place in the top 5. It’s a shame that Xiaomi has been sinning more and more in optimizing the software of its entry-level models. If you want a cheap brand and value good performance, then we recommend the Redmi 8.
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2. Samsung Galaxy A30s
Another device that did well among the basics is the Samsung Galaxy A30s, which managed to complete the two rounds of tests in 1:42, which made it our current third place in the ranking of simplest devices sold in Brazil, showing that the combo which brings as chipset the Exynos 7 Octa can do well in general.
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3. Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung’s entry-level line lacks performance. Both the A10 and A20 and their derivatives were sluggish in our tests. The exception is the A21s, which performs decently and is on par with Motorola’s rivals. As it is a more recent mode, it is a little more expensive than the others, but its price will drop in the coming weeks.
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4. realme C21Y
To close our list of basic devices, we have the realme C21Y, a device that officially arrived in the country at the hands of the national operation and that stood out in our tests for offering good performance for the segment, good battery life and NFC availability, something that it’s unusual among lower-priced devices.
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5. realme C35
To close our list of basic devices, we have the realme C35, which was very close to the realme C21Y in performance and confirmed its vocation for those who want a more affordable device but who do not give up agile performance.
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INTERMEDIARIES WITH GREAT PERFORMANCE
1. Motorola Moto G200 5G
Another device to guarantee presence in the ranking of intermediaries this month is the Motorola Moto G200 5G, a device that goes up another step by delivering the Snapdragon 888 Plus as a chipset in exchange, brings less RAM than its brother Moto G100.
In practical terms, however, you can say that both deliver similar performance, staying in the 50s on our standardized performance test.
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2. Apple iPhone SE 2022
Bringing more up-to-date hardware and already known look, the new iPhone SE gained some points when it comes to performance, ahead of its predecessor in our TOP 5 of intermediate devices and thus guaranteeing a good result for those who do not mind giving up a updated look or greater energy autonomy.
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3. Apple iPhone SE 2020
The iPhone SE is Apple’s previous generation intermediary that arrives to displace any Android. As everything from Apple is very expensive in Brazil, its cost-effectiveness is more complicated, but compared to others that we have listed, the SE is the most affordable. Its battery is its weak point, but if you want a fast cell phone that runs all games smoothly, you already know which one to choose.
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4. Motorola Edge 30 Neo
Presented with the proposal of being a device with a more modern and youthful design, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo features a bright screen, quality stereo sound, good performance and good battery life.
In our tests, it managed to stay just below 59s in the test, a considerably interesting mark that shows the ability to deliver an agile set.
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5. Motorola Edge 30
To close our TOP 5 of mid-range devices, we have the Motorola Edge 30, which earned points in our review for offering a slim design, a beautiful 144 Hz screen, quality stereo sound and good performance.
Like its more modern brother, the Motorola Edge 30 was below 1 minute in our standardized tests, and can even be considered a technical tie between the two.
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ADVANCED WITH EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
1. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
For a year, the iPhone 11 Pro Max was our champion in the speed ranking, being the most agile cell phone that ever went through TudoCelular in 2019 — and that could not be surpassed by any Android in 2020. Only now, with the launch of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, is that we have a new king in speed. If you want the fastest cell phone on the market, it’s the iPhone 12 Pro Max that you should buy.
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2. Apple iPhone 12 Pro
The iPhone 12 Pro was the second fastest cell phone we tested in 2020 and ends up taking the silver medal, being 1s slower than the 12 Pro Max. If you don’t want a big cell phone, you can invest in one that delivers practically the same performance in a more compact body.
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3. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Closing the TOP 3 of the forwards, we have the newest device from the Cupertino giant. The iPhone 14 Pro Max was launched as the most advanced in the line and managed to beat the mark of 0:39.71 in our performance tests, thus confirming that Apple continues to dominate the advanced segment.
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4. Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Considered the intermediate device in the 2022 lineup, the iPhone 14 Plus managed to secure its presence in our TOP 5 of advanced devices when it comes to performance thanks to the 00:39, 81 mark, getting very close to the most advanced of the generation (iPhone 14 Pro Max), and could even be considered a technical draw.
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5. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Presented as Apple’s most advanced device for 2021, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max secured the bronze medal in the race for the fastest device on the market, curiously behind the iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 Pro by very little.
Overall, the iPhone 13 Pro Max guaranteed to complete the tests in 40 seconds, that is, approximately 4 seconds more than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
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