Shiftphones Shift6mq

The Shiftphones Shift6mq suits buyers who want a particularly sharp display and ample RAM, and can accept a smaller battery than most phones of its time. Its 6-inch AMOLED display has a density of 481 ppi, among the highest of phones launched around the same time. It also has 8 GB of RAM, more than most of its contemporaries. The processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; its 2.5 GHz maximum clock speed alone does not establish how it compares with other chips.

The camera system is among the weakest of its time. The rear main camera is 16 MP, and video recording reaches 4K at 30 fps. There is also a 24 MP rear depth camera, but that does not change the camera system's overall standing. The 3,850 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones launched around the same time. Connectivity is below average, although the phone includes NFC, USB Type-C and dual Nano-SIM.

At 199 g, it is slightly heavier than average for phones of its time. Expandable storage, a 3.5 mm audio jack and FM radio add useful flexibility. Its overall NeoScore is 4.0. That makes the Shift6mq a better fit for buyers who put display sharpness and 8 GB of RAM first, and are willing to trade away camera competitiveness and battery capacity.