Carbon 1 Mark II

The Carbon 1 Mark II suits buyers looking for a light, compact phone who can accept a 3,050 mAh battery with less capacity than most phones of its time. At 125 g, it is among the lightest of its era, and its 6.3 mm thickness is also among the best. That slim, low-weight design comes with a smaller battery than most contemporaries.

Its 6.01-inch AMOLED display has a resolution density of 402 ppi, better than most phones of its time, and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage are also better than most, with expandable storage available. The MediaTek Helio P90 posts 227,266 points in AnTuTu, a below-average result.

The rear camera includes optical image stabilization, but its 1/3.1-inch sensor is among the smallest of its time, and the f/2 aperture is dimmer than most. Video recording reaches 4K at 30 fps. NFC, USB Type-C, and dual Nano-SIM are included, while connectivity overall is below average among phones launched around the same time. With a NeoScore of 4.3, the Carbon 1 Mark II makes most sense for buyers who value low weight, a standout display, and generous storage, and are willing to accept its modest battery capacity and camera and performance limitations.