Top 5 smartphones to buy this festive season
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The festive season is almost here, and if you have been planning to treat yourself or someone else, a new smartphone could be the most apt gift. From ultra premium flagships to mid-rangers and even wallet-friendly powerhouses, there are a lot of handsets available across all budget segments. Here, we have listed down top 5 phones to buy this season.
Phone #1
Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Starts at Rs. 99,900
If you are looking for a premium option, then you can go for the iPhone 11 Pro. Featuring a notched design, the handset comes with a 5.8-inch full-HD+ OLED display, stereo speakers, and IP68 rating. Under the hood, it is powered by an in-house A13 Bionic processor which is claimed to offer "the fastest CPU and GPU" on any smartphone, and supports wireless charging.
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iPhone 11 Pro offers top-of-the-line cameras
The iPhone 11 Pro comes with triple rear cameras including a 12MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens, and a 12MP (f/2.0) ultra-wide-angle sensor. Up front, it sports a 12MP selfie shooter that supports Face ID and can record 4K videos.
Phone #2
OnePlus 7T: Starts at Rs. 37,999
'Flagship killer' OnePlus 7T is one smartphone that checks all the right boxes including design, performance, and cameras. The phone sports an all-glass body with 6.55-inch full-HD+ 'Fluid AMOLED' display, 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR10 support. Further, it packs all-new Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, upto 256GB storage, and supports WARP Charge 30T (30W) fast-charging technology.
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OnePlus 7T offers impressive cameras as well
On the rear, the triple camera module on OnePlus 7T comprises a 48MP (f/1.6) main sensor, 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 12MP (f/2.2) telephoto lens. For selfies, video calling, and face unlock, the phone houses a 16MP (f/2.0) sensor in the display cut-out.
Phone #3
Redmi K20: Price starts at Rs. 21,999
Xiaomi's premium mid-ranger, the Redmi K20, comes with a stunning all-screen bezel-less look and offers an impressive 91.9% screen-to-body ratio. The phone features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with full-HD+ resolution and an eye-catching gradient design on the back. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 730 processor, 8GB RAM, upto 128GB storage, and a 4,000mAh battery which offers all day battery life.
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Redmi K20 offers a pop-up selfie camera
The Redmi K20 houses triple rear camera setup comprising a 48MP (f/1.8) main sensor, 13MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide-angle sensor, and an 8MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens. On the front, the phone sports a 20MP (f/2.2) selfie snapper housed in the motorized pop-up module.
Phone #4
Realme XT: Starts at Rs. 15,999
In the sub mid-range segment, the Realme XT is hard to beat. With an all-glass design, the phone features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Further, it packs a Snapdragon 712 processor, upto 8GB RAM, and a 4,000mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 (20W) fast-charging support.
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Realme XT touted to offer 'Studio Quality Photos'
The quad camera module on the Realme XT comprises a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.3) ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 2MP (f/2.4) macro camera, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. For the selfie lovers, the phone houses a 16MP (f/2.0) front-facing camera.
Phone #5
Samsung Galaxy M30s: Starts at Rs. 13,999
Lastly, if you are looking for a reliable smartphone at a pocket-friendly price, then Galaxy M30s may be the right choice. The handset sports a familiar waterdrop notched design with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, full-HD+ resolution, and 20:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, it packs Exynos 9611 processor and a monstrous 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast-charging support.
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Samsung Galaxy M30s is no slouch in the camera department
The Galaxy M30s offers triple rear cameras including a 48MP (f/2.0) main sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP (f/2.2) depth sensor. Up front, the phone sports a 16MP (f/2.0) front-facing shooter for selfies, video calling, and face unlock.