Top 5 smartphones to buy this festive season
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
