5 smartphones, with pop-up selfie cameras, available under Rs. 25,000
What's the story
The all-screen notch-less look, which offers an uninterrupted gaming and video viewing experience, is a new trend in the smartphone industry. In fact, the design, which was earlier limited to flagships, has become so mainstream that it is now available on mid-range phones as well. So, if you are planning to buy a new all-screen handset, here are our latest picks.
Phone #1
Huawei Y9 Prime 2019: Priced at Rs. 15,990
The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is one of the most affordable smartphones in India to feature an all-screen look. it sports a 6.59-inch LCD display with full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) resolution and a physical fingerprint sensor. Powering the phone is a Kirin 710F chipset, paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Further, it packs a 4,000mAh battery and runs Android Pie-based EMUI 9.
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What's the camera like on Huawei Y9 Prime 2019?
The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 sports triple rear cameras comprising a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Up front, the phone packs a 16MP (f/2.0) motorized pop-up selfie camera.
Phone #2
OPPO K3: Starts at Rs. 16,990
Next in the list is OPPO K3, which with its in-trend bezel-less edge-to-edge look, is a direct rival to Realme X. It sports a 6.5-inch display with full-HD+ (1080x2340 pixels) resolution and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is fueled by a Snapdragon 710 processor, paired with upto 8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. Furthermore, it packs a 3,765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 (20W) fast-charging support.
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OPPO K3 is no slouch in the camera department
On the imaging front, the OPPO K3 houses dual rear cameras comprising a 16MP (f/1.7) main sensor paired with a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. For video calling and selfies, you get a 16MP (f/2.0) front-facing snapper.
Phone #3
Realme X: Starts at Rs. 16,999
With an impressive 91.2% screen-to-body ratio, the Realme X is one of the few handsets which check all the boxes including premium all-screen design and performance. It sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display (1080x2340 pixels) and an under-display fingerprint sensor. It packs a Snapdragon 710 chipset, paired with 4GB/8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. It has a 3,765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 (20W) fast-charging support.
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Here's a look at the Realme X's cameras
For photography, the Realme X packs dual rear cameras comprising a 48MP (f/1.7) main sensor and a 5MP (f/2.4) sensor to capture depth information. Up front, the phone sports a 16MP (f/2.0) single selfie shooter.
Phone #4
Redmi K20: Starts at Rs. 21,999
The Redmi K20 is a complete package of premium design and powerful performance by offering an all-screen bezel-less look with 6.39-inch AMOLED display, full-HD+ resolution, and on-screen fingerprint scanner. The handset packs a Snapdragon 730 octa-core processor, paired with 8GB RAM and upto 128GB storage. Under the hood, the phone runs Android Pie-based MIUI 10 and packs a 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast-charging support.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
In terms of optics, the Redmi K20 houses triple rear cameras comprising a 48MP (f/1.8) main sensor, a 13MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide-angle sensor, and an 8MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. For the selfie lovers, the handset sports a 20MP motorized pop-up camera.
Phone #5
Vivo V15 Pro: Starts at Rs. 23,990
Lastly, we have Vivo V15 Pro which packs stellar cameras, gets premium gradient design and an in-trend all-screen look. The handset flaunts a 6.39-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is powered by a Snapdragon 675 chipset, paired with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Moreover, the phone packs a 3,700mAh battery with 18W fast-charging technology.
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Vivo V15 Pro offers impressive cameras as well
The Vivo V15 Pro flaunts a triple rear camera comprising a 48MP (f/1.8) main sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 5MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. Up front, the handset sports a 32MP (f/2.0) selfie shooter housed in a motorized pop-up module.