What are the best smartphones in this year? One of these phones is good at performance with 8GB RAM, the others are famous for dual 12MP+12MP cams,… Since smartphones include different specs and functions, there’s no one phone that satisfies what everybody demands. Therefore, instead of picking one winner, we divided different categories to rank the phones. Check it out!
1. The Best Android Phone: Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with a 5.8-inch super AMOLED display with 1440 × 2960 pixels. When it comes to the performance, Samsung Galaxy S8 runs on Qualcomm SND 835 with 4GB RAM. Besides that, Samsung Galaxy S8 runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). For internal memory, this Samsung flagship comes with 64GB, expandable up to 256GB. Speaking of the battery, Samsung device packs a Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh energy box.
Let’s move to the photography department. Samsung beast offers a 12 MP (f/1.7, 26mm, 1/2.5″, 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) rear snapper and an 8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR front-facing camera. Moreover, Samsung Galaxy S8 provides seven options: Midnight Black, Orchid Grey, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red. Lastly, Samsung Galaxy S8 price is around $835 ~ Rs. 53,900.
2. The best $500 phone: OnePlus 5T
OnePlus 5T is considered a solid option for a reasonable price and the best value of any phone released this year. Let’s take a closer look at this phone. Firstly, OnePlus 5T specs come with a screen of 6.01 inches, 93.7 cm2 (~80.0% screen-to-body ratio) and a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. For the OS, this phone runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo). Regarding processor, this flagship takes power from Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 and two options of RAM: 6GB/8GB. Considering the internal storage, the Oneplus 5T sports 64GB or 128GB, not expanded. Besides, the cameras are one of the most significant features of this beast. There are dual: 16 MP (f/1.7, 27mm, 1/2.8″, 1.12 µm, gyro EIS) + 20 MP (f/1.7, 27mm, 1/2.8″, 1 µm) shooters on the back of the phone and 16 MP (f/2.0, 20mm, 1.0 µm) on the front. Lastly, the OnePlus 5T battery is a Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery. For the OnePlus 5T price, it costs around Rs. 37998 ~ $589.
3. The best budget phone: Motorola Moto G5 Plus
Motorola is our pick for the best budget phone in this year in the best smartphones list. This phone comes with 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio) and 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio. Furthermore, Motorola Moto G5 Plus operates on Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). When it comes to the processor, there is a Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 in the device. What’s more, Motorola Moto G5 Plus internal memory offers 32GB/64GB and 2G/3GB/4GB RAM. As for photography fans, this smartphone features 12 MP (f/1.7, Dual Pixel PDAF), phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash rear snapper and 5 MP, f/2.2 for selfies fans. Moreover, Motorola Moto G5 Plus packs a Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery. Motorola Moto G5 Plus price is around $328 ~ Rs. 21,144.
4. Best camera phone: Apple iPhone X
When it comes to the photography, it is a tight race between Galaxy Note 8, Pixel 2, and iPhone X. While iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8 offer dual camera setups with 2x optical zooms, the Pixel 2 can capture so stunning shots. However, in the end, Apple iPhone X still wins this field. Let’s have a closer look at the features. For iPhone X specs, this beast has a wide screen with 5.8-inch OLED edge-to-edge display (2346 x 1125 pixel resolution). For the hardware, The iPhone X offers the A11 Bionic chipset. Let’s talk about the battery. The iPhone X uses a 2716 mAH energy box. For the OS, this phone runs on iOS 11.1.1. Additionally, Apple iPhone X internal memory is 64GB/256 GB, 3 GB RAM, unexpanded. Mentioning the cameras, this Apple flagship sports the rear snappers with dual: 12 MP (f/1.8, 28mm)+12 MP (f/2.4, 52mm), OIS, phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom. There is also a 7 MP (f/2.2, 32mm), 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR on the front side. Apple iPhone X price is around $999 ~ Rs. 64,567 for 64GB and $1149 ~ Rs. 74,262 for 256GB.
Best Smartphones in various categories: 8GB RAM, dual 12MP+12MP
We hope of best smartphones list today is useful for you! There are also a large number of good phones from Google, Huawei, and Razer. If you have a generous budget, you can go for iPhone X or Samsung Galaxy S8 for their greats cameras. However, Motorola Moto G5 Plus is a good option for those who have a tight budget.