TOP UPCOMING SMARTPHONES 2018! MUST CHECK

1. ONEPLUS 6

Most probably, the most anticipated smartphone of current time is the OnePlus 6. By now, we already know that the phone will feature a notch in the display and is likely to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. We also know that the device will feature 256GB storage and 8GB RAM.
OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will have a glass design, which is a departure for the metal unibody of the previous few flagship phones from the firm.

Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 is a good quality smartphone with powerful features. The excellent configuration is good enough to handle all the things you do with the device. The massive storage allows storing ample amount of songs, videos, etc. The cameras provide outstanding images and the screen protection is present to avoid scratches. Though the average battery backup might be a problem for you, the quick-charging feature covers up the drawback. If you are looking for a premium device in this price range, you can go for this.

3. Nokia Edge

With the introduction of Nokia Edge, the Finland based smartphone maker delves deeper after making a return by manufacturing quality smartphones at a budget. This collaboration of the number one cellphone maker in the past and Android, the most popular OS of present day is sure to bring magic alive. So if you want to relive what a Nokia phone meant, choose this smartphone.

Display and Configuration

The Nokia Edge flaunts a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that comes with an HD resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels which results from a density of 401 pixels per inch. The capacitive touch screen responds well to multi touch. Under the bonnet, the Nokia smartphone holds a octa-core, which clocks a speed of 2GHz and is further assisted by a good 3GB RAM to assist you through all the multi tasking and gaming that you indulge into.

Camera and Storage

The Nokia Edge is equipped with a 13MP primary camera that can process images of 4,128 x 3,096 pixels resolution with the help of autofocus, LED flash, ISO control and High Dynamic Range mode. The 5MP front camera provides a decent option for good quality selfies and those who love to indulge themselves in video calling.

The smartphone is equipped with an internal storage of 32GB, which can be further expanded upto a massive 128GB with the help of a microSD card.

Battery and Connectivity

The Nokia Edge extracts its energy from a 3,600mAh li-ion battery that promises to deliver a very long period of battery backup on regular usage.

Speaking about the connectivity department, the smartphone offers a wide range of options like a dual SIM slots, 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, A-GPS, mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A-GPS and a microUSB 2.0 slot.

4. Lenovo K9 Note

The Lenovo K9 Note is a stylish smartphone which comes with a decent storage space. Along with this, the device is equipped with a good battery which makes sure that the charge will last for at least a day. The performance is great due to the presence of an excellent configuration. Moreover, the dual primary cameras perform well in terms of photography. Overall, if you are looking to buy a great smartphone in this price range, you can go for this.

A powerful device

Display and Configuration

The Lenovo K9 Note flaunts a 5.9-inch IPS LCD full HD display which exhibits a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The device comes with a full view display and carries an aspect ratio of 18:9. A fingerprint sensor is present so that you can secure the device with your fingerprint. Under the hood, two quad-core Cortex A53 processors are available with clock speeds of 2.2GHz and 1.8GHz respectively. The processors are further assisted by a 3GB RAM to deliver a powerful performance while handling multiple tasks. The combination is seated on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset. Apart from these, an Adreno 508 GPU takes care of the graphical needs of the system. The device runs on Android v8.0 (Oreo) operating system. 

Camera and Storage

The Lenovo K9 Note is armed with a dual primary camera setup having 16MP + 16MP resolution. The lenses perform well in terms of capturing wide-angled photos. The device can capture images of 4616 x 3464 pixels resolution and also can record full HD videos at a speed of 30 fps. An 8MP front camera takes care of the selfie needs. Moving to the storage section, a 32GB internal storage is present that can be expanded up to 256GB by using a memory card.

Battery and Connectivity

The Lenovo K9 Note gets its required power from a 4100mAh Li-ion battery which keeps the show running for long hours. Connectivity options include 4G with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Mobile Hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth and microUSB.

5. Oppo R15

The Oppo R15 is a stylish smartphone with quality features. Under the hood, an excellent configuration is available that assures a powerful performance. The cameras are great to offer good quality photos. The storage is massive so that you can save ample amount of songs, videos, files, documents etc. Though the battery is underpowered, the inclusion of quick-charging makes the battery section good for daily use. Overall, the Oppo R15 is one of the best smartphones to go for around this price tag.

Enhance your photography experience

Display and Camera 

The Oppo R15 comes with a 6.28-inch IPS LCD display which exhibits a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and pixel density of 402 PPI. Just above the display screen, a corning gorilla glass is present to protect it from scratches. A fingerprint scanner is present to enhance the smartphone security.

As we know Oppo is known to provide selfie expert devices, the R15 also has an excellent  20MP front camera. It allows you to click mesmerizing selfies and can also make high resolution video calls. A dual primary camera setup having resolution of 16MP and 5MP offer excellent photos as well as can record high definition videos.

Configuration and Connectivity

This smartphone has two Kryo 260 quad-core processors which have clock speeds of 2.2GHz and 1.8GHz respectively. It is aided by a 6GB RAM and an Adreno 512 GPU. Hence, the device delivers a quality performance while handling multitasking. The combination is seated on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8956 chipset.

In terms of connectivity, the device offers a wide range of options including 4G with VoLTE, Wi-Fi, mobile hotspot, GPS, Bluetooth and USB type-C.

Storage and Battery

The Oppo R15 comes with a 128GB inbuilt storage which can be expanded up to 256GB by using a memory card.

The smartphone has a 3,365mAh Li-ion battery which is not enough for this device as you have to charge the smartphone more than once in a day. However, it supports quick-charging so that you can charge it at a lightning fast speed.