Mobile phones have evolved from being a luxury to a necessity over the past two decades. With mobile phones, we can stay connected to people by making calls and sending messages anywhere at any time.
Today’s smartphones are a lot more than just phone calls and text messaging. They enable us to access the internet from virtually anywhere in the world, by connecting through an existing cellular or Wi-Fi network. Smartphones also have cameras that enable them to capture pictures and videos for our amusement. We can store these pictures on our smartphone so that they are available even when we lose our phone.
Let’s take a look at which are the best brands of mobile phones on the market today:
9. Apple iPhone SE
Apple has been the gold standard for smartphones since its launch. Their products are known to have a great user experience, and excellent build quality that stands out from the competition. The Apple iPhone SE is their attempt at making a smaller phone with some of the best features found in modern iPhones. It’s an aluminum-bodied device that comes with 32GB of internal storage, 3GB RAM, 12MP camera at the back and 5MP front camera.
8. HTC U11 Eyes On
HTC’s new phone offers a great Android experience to users. The high-end specifications include a full HD display, Snapdragon 652 processor and 4GB of RAM. The HTC U11 Eyes On features a 12MP main camera with optical image stabilization at the back and an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies. It comes in two storage variants — 64GB and 128GB.
7. OnePlus 5T
OnePlus is known for making premium smartphones that are competitively priced to attract customers looking for high-end devices but don’t want to spend too much. The OnePlus 5T Midnight Black comes with a 6-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 835 processor and 128GB storage. It has a 16MP camera at the back with optical image stabilization for taking great pictures in low light conditions, along with an 8MP front camera for video calling and selfies.
6. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium G8142/64
Sony is known for its superior imaging capabilities on mobile phones. They have managed to pack their new phone full of top-of-the-line cameras. The Xperia XZ2 Premium G8142/64 comes with a 5.8” display, Snapdragon 845 processor and 64GB storage. It has dual rear cameras that can capture 4K HDR videos at 960 frames per second for slow motion playback, along with an 19MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls.
5. Samsung Galaxy Note8
The Galaxy Note8 from Samsung is one of the most powerful smartphones in 2018. The 6.3-inch display brings you a lot of screen space so that you can enjoy your favorite videos and games without feeling cramped up in a smaller phone screen size. It has Snapdragon 835 processor running at 2.7GHz, and 6GB RAM to keep it running smoothly. It comes with 64GB of internal storage, and you can add more using its microSD card slot.
4. Samsung Galaxy S9
The Galaxy S9 from Samsung is a high-end smartphone that combines the latest technology into one single package. The 6.2” display has an AMOLED display, which makes it easier to read text in bright outdoor conditions as well as deep blacks for watching videos at night or in low light. It has a Snapdragon 845 processor with 4GB RAM to keep everything running smoothly, along with 64GB storage. The Galaxy S9’s 12MP rear camera can capture 4K videos at 60fps, and its 8MP front camera is perfect for selfies or video calls.
3. Google Pixel 2 XL
The Pixel 2 from Google takes the iPhone X design cues into consideration when it comes to design, but focuses on the user experience instead of just bragging about its high-end specs. The 5.5” OLED display means that you get vivid colors and excellent viewing angles, while the Snapdragon 835 processor keeps everything running smoothly no matter what other apps are open in the background. It has 4GB RAM to allow for multitasking, along with 128GB storage which can be expanded using a microSD card up to 400GB capacity.
The Pixel 2 XL comes with two 12MP cameras on the back that can capture 4K videos at 30fps, and an 8MP front camera for selfies. The Pixel 2 XL is also the first phone to run Android Oreo out of the box.
2. Google Pixel 2
The smaller sibling of the above-mentioned model, the Google Pixel 2 has a lot in common with its bigger brother but being smaller gives it less heft in your hand than its larger counterpart. It comes with a 5-inch display that is perfect for one-handed use, along with a Snapdragon 835 processor running at 2.5GHz and 4GB RAM to keep everything running smoothly no matter what kind of app you’re using.
It has 64GB storage which can be expanded using a microSD card up to 400GB capacity, and two 12MP cameras on the back capable of capturing 4K videos at 30fps. The front camera is an 8MP sensor for selfies and video calling.
1. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
Samsung is the largest conglomerate in South Korea, and their Galaxy S9 Plus brings the company’s latest technology to a larger display. The 6.2-inch AMOLED screen gives you a lot of space for enjoying your favorite multimedia content, while the Snapdragon 845 processor keeps everything running smoothly. It comes with 128GB storage and 6GB RAM — enough memory to keep you going without having to clear out any apps or photos for quite some time. It has two 12MP rear cameras that can capture 4K videos at 60fps, along with an 8MP front camera for selfies.
The Galaxy S9 Plus comes with Android Oreo out of the box, which is still a rarity in most smartphones on the market today. It also supports super slow-motion video recording at 960 frames per second, which is a first on mobile phones.
There are many other makes and models of mobile phones available in the market today. To find out more about the latest devices that offer excellent performance while still being reasonably priced, check out smartphones under $300 from brands like Samsung, Sony and Google.