Here are the 15 Best Smartphones of 2018
We’ve spent hours whittling the contenders down to a top 5, and we take into account the power, specs, design and, most importantly, value for money of each handset as discussed. This year smartphones have come with some distinct features such as:
Face Technology Polycarbonate Unibody Augmented Reality Kirin 980 chipset Dual and quad Camera Lens
Best Flagship Smartphone
Here is the list of Best Flagship smartphone on the basis of appearance and specifications.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro :
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro packs extraordinary features including the world’s first Leica ultra-wide-angle triple camera, reverse charging and more exciting features. HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro has the following key features:
The HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is equipped with a 40MP main camera, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera. The HUAWEI Mate 20 pro uses AI, which can isolate human subjects and desaturate colours around them to dramatically highlight the person. The device houses a large, high-density 4,200mAh** battery, and supports 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, which gives the device 70 percent charge in 30 minutes. 3D Face Unlock Kirin 980 Chipset 6.39 inches screen Android 9.0 (Pie) Price: PKR 129,999
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porche Design:
It is the latest mobile luxury device created through the collaboration between Porsche Design and Huawei. Here are the key features:
3D Face Unlock Kirin 980 Chipset 6.39 inches screen Android 9.0 (Pie) AI Three rear cameras: 40MP main camera, a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera. AI technology Price: Pkr 220000
Galaxy Note 9:
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is undoubtedly one of the most powerful, fully featured device ever made but is it really worth $1000. Here are the key features:
6.4 inches’ screen 12-megapixel dual camera AI for optimizing your photos waterproof Headphone jack Wireless charging Android 8.1 the powerful battery of 4000 mAh 512GB ROM and 8GB RAM Price: Pkr 164999
Samsung Galaxy S9:
Everyone loves to own big screens and keeping this in view, companies are launching flagship devices with huge screens. Samsung Galaxy S9 is such an example. Here are the key features:
Shoot like a pro AMOLED display The dynamic duo Iris Scanner and Facial Recognition Water resistant 5.8-inch display Android 8.0 400GB microSD WQHD+ resolution (2960 x 1440 pixels) Exynos 9810 4 GB RAM Rear: Super Speed Dual Pixel 12 MP AF sensor with OIS, f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures Front: 8 MP AF sensor, f/1.7 aperture 3,000mAh Price: Pkr 105,000
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus:
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is an awesome device but with the similar design like Samsung Galaxy S8 display which they gave us in 2017. Its major features are Slow motion camera, improved biometrics and amazing lowlight technology which is the new innovation. Although the price is very high still it shines out with its amazing performance. Here are the key features:
6.2 Inches display screen Octa-core 2.8 GHz processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Android 8.0 (Oreo) operating system 6 GB RAM 64/128/256 GB ROM 12-megapixel back camera 8-megapixel front camera Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery Available Colors: Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, Lilac Purple Price:110,999
iPhone XS:
Apple’s Flagship iPhone XS is a fine device though I don’t like its name. The iPhone XS. The smartphone has an edge-to-edge screen with almost a bezel-less screen. iPhone XS Camera is an improvised version with a TrueDepth camera system that supports Face ID. Here are the key features:
5.8 inch 1125 x 2436 pixels resolution Apple A12 Bionic processor 4GB RAM 64/256/512 GB Internal Storage Dual 12-megapixel rear camera 7 MP front camera iOS 12 Face ID Proximity Sensor Accelerometer Price: Pkr 144,999
iPhone XS Max.
As the name suggests, iPhone XS Max is the larger version of iPhone XS and hence little more costly too. Here are the key features:
6.5-inch screen 1242 x 2688 pixels resolution Apple A12 Bionic processor 4 GB Ram 64/256/512 GB Internal Storage Dual 12-megapixel Rear camera 7MP front camera iOS 12 operating system Face ID Proximity Sensor Accelerometer Price: PKR 166,999
Best Mid Range Smartphones
Mid-range smartphones are the best buy for those people who want all the important features of flagship devices in a cost-effective smartphone with slightly compromised features. Not everyone can afford a flagship phone like the Samsung Galaxy S9 or iPhone X, but the good news is that plenty of cheaper devices offer an excellent experience. Mid-range smartphones can wonderfully combine flagship-level features in hardware of great value. You may to compromise slightly on camera and build quality, but it is often totally worth it to save hundreds. Here are some good Mid-range smartphones:
PocoPhone F1:
The POCOPHONE F1 is the mid-range market phone and is becoming rapidly one of the most aggressive in mobile. There is no glass back or a curved metal frame running along the F1’s edge. It is made of plastic but assembled in such a way that it still looks very stylish. Here are the key features:
6.0 inches’ screen 2246 x 1080 pixels octa-core processor 64GB ROM 6GB RAM Dual camera lens of 12MP & 5MP 20MP front camera 4000 mAh battery Price: PKR 40,000
Honor 8X:
This is also one of the best budget phone available at a cost-effective price. Honor 8X is a pivotal landmark in the series, extending the reputation of an exceptional value proposition that no flagship smartphone can match. Honor 8X key highlights include:
5” full-view display 128 GB internal storage 20 MP AI dual-lens rear camera with super night shot photography 3750mAh battery with Honor’s intelligent power – saving technology New Kirin 710 chipsets (first ever in an Honor phone) Price: PKR 35,999
OPPO F9:
Oppo F9 is the most wanted device due to VOOC flash charge and marvellous camera results. The device is packaged with outstanding features. Let’s have a view of the key features of Oppo F9:
6.3″ display 64 GB R0M 3500 mAh Battery 4GB RAM Rear fingerprint sensor Quick charging Android v8.1 (Oreo) Octa Core processor 25 MP selfie camera 16 MP rear camera Price: PKR 40,000
Huawei Nova Series 3i:
The Huawei Nova 3i stands out in the crowded mid-range category. It has a promising camera setup, the Kirin 710 chipset that’s slightly inferior to the Snapdragon 636. But a good display and delicate yet premium design make up for it. Here are the key features:
6.3″ display 1080 x 2340 pixels Resolution 4 GB RAM 128 GB ROM Primary camera: Dual: 16 MP (f/2.2, PDAF) + 2 MP (depth sensor) Secondary camera: Dual: 24 MP + 2 MP Fingerprint sensor Non-removable Li-Ion 3340 mAh battery Black, Pearl White, Iris Purple Price: PKR 43,999
Vivo v11:
This is one of the best devices in the mid-range category. Every aspect of the phone has been carefully considered – the result is a finely-crafted and precise marriage between tech and fashion. Here are the marvellous features offered by Vivo V11 at cost-effective price.
6.30-inch Super AMOLED screen Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 6 GB RAM 128GB Expandable storage Primary camera: 12MP + 5Mp Secondary: 25MP 2.2 GHz processor Ardino 8.1 3,315mAh Non-removable battery Colors: starry night and nebula Price: PKR.39,999/
Vivo V11 Pro:
6.41-inch Super AMOLED Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Adreno 512 octa core processor 6GB RAM 128GB Storage Main camera: 16MP + 5MP Secondary camera: 25 MP Ardino 8.1 3,400mAh Battery Colours: starry black and dazzling gold Price: PKR. 49,999
Best Budget Phone
Flagship devices are getting more expensive than ever in 2018, but as the top-end gets better so do cheap smartphones. It’s possible to buy a mobile phone on a good budget and still get a cell phone capable of everything you throw at it. Here are some good budget phones jotted down after a market research:
Nokia 6.1 Plus:
Nokia has made a come back in the mobile phone market with smartphones, hence winning many hearts. Nokia 6.1 is a super cool device with super cool features and everyone is loving it. Here are some key features of Nokia 6.1 Plus that will force you to buy a smartphone at any cost:
5.5-inch display 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 630 chipset 64GB ROM 4GB RAM 16 MP primary camera 8 MP secondary camera 3000 mAh battery colors: Black, Blue, White Fingerprint scanner Price: PKR.23,999/-
Xiaomi mi a2 lite:
Xiaomi has added a new member to its family. Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is the new addition. As the name suggests, it is the lighter version of Xiaomi Mi A2. Here are the key features:
5.84-inch display screen resolution is 1080*2280 12Mp+5Mp dual camera set up in the back 1.25um pixels rear camera 5MP front camera 4000 Mah battery Octa-core 2.0GHz Price: Rs: 24,999/-
SO these were the Best smartphones of 2018 according to the market research results. Feel free to share your experiences regarding these devices in the comments section below. For more information, here is the list of 5 Best Smartphones Under 40000 in Pakistan 2018.
