Google’s Android operating system accounts for a vast majority of today’s smartphones market in recent times, many Android flagship smartphones come with 4GB of DDR4 RAM, equivalent to the RAM available on a normal laptop. Alongside, while you may still be using a Full HD television at home, the screen resolution on top-tier smartphones has been moved to 2K. The camera quality has also improved massively and is steadily progressing with each new smartphone. There are a lot of options to go through. Here, we give you a list of the best Android phones to buy in India, in 2018. These smartphones offer the right mix of performance and features.
Google Pixel 2 XL:
If Android is your OS of choice and money is no bar, the best phone in the market to get is the Google Pixel 2 XL. The Pixel 2 XL may have the same performance as every other flagship Android phones this year, but then Google phone more than makes up for it in the camera department. Both the rear and front-facing cameras are currently the best in the market. The phone also comes with a guaranteed early update to the next Android OS, as soon as it is available. All this makes the Google Pixel 2 XL, the best Android mobile phone in India. Coming to specifications, RAM is 4GB/64GB, the Processor will be 2.4 GHz, Octa and the operating system is Android.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8:
Samsung has done a lot for Android, and this year it has one of the best Android phones to buy in India so far. The Galaxy Note 8 has an excellent camera, it’s fast and it’s arguably one of the prettiest Android phones out there. It is also the only phone which offers support for a stylus. It’s meant for flagship buyers who don’t want any compromise, and if money is no bar, this is the Android phone to buy. Coming to specifications, the RAM size is 6GB/64GB, the processor will be 2.3GHz, Octa and the operating system is Android.
Samsung Galaxy S8+:
The same applies to the Samsung Galaxy S8+ too. It’s an extremely powerful smartphone, but unlike the S8, this one’s meant for big screen lovers. It has a 6.2-inch QHD display and Samsung’s AMOLED panels look as good as ever. It carries the same design as the Galaxy S8 and is the most ergonomic big screen smartphone today. To make a long story, the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is the smartphone to buy if the big screen and attractive looks are your priorities. Coming to specifications, the RAM size is 4GB/64GB, the processor will be 2.3GHz, Octa and the operating system is Android.
Honor View 10:
Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 970 SoC, the 2018 Huawei flagship is one of the best looking phones we have come across this year.The performance is almost at par with the OnePlus 5T, but the Honor V10 gains brownie points in the camera department as well as offering a better battery life. Best of all, the phones come with Android Oreo out of the box. Coming to specifications, the RAM size is 6GB/128GB, the processor will be 1.8 GHz, Octa and the operating system is Android.
OnePlus 5T:
All things considered, the OnePlus 5T is a great smartphone. In fact, it’s the fastest Android smartphone out there today. It offers an 18:9 aspect ratio display which the OnePlus 5T lacked. For Android lovers, and especially the enthusiasts, the OnePlus 5T is a good phone to consider. it has a commendable but not perfect camera, but it will do the job very well. Combined with decent battery life, it makes for a great smartphone. Coming to specifications, the RAM size is 8GB/128GB, the processor will be Octa and the operating system is Android.
Samsung Galaxy S8:
The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a great design and is without a doubt the most beautiful smartphone on the market today. It runs on a fast and up to date Exynos 8895 SoC, built on the 10nm process. Samsung has touched upon the camera as well, but it’s largely the same as last time. That, though means that the camera is still amongst the best in the market, Just not better than the Google Pixel. The Galaxy S8 is the best Android smartphone for those looking for looks above all else. Coming to specifications, the size of RAM is 4GB/64GB, the processor will be 2.3 GHz, Octa and the operating system is Android.
HTC U11:
HTC’s flagship for the year, the U11 brings together a nice combination of performance, camera prowess and design. Like all flagship phones of this year, the U11 is also powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC. There is 6GB of RAM on the phone, along with 128GB of storage. All this makes the phone super fast, no matter what you throw at it. However, what we liked more on the phone was the 12MP rear camera, which takes really good pictures. Coming to specifications, the display screen is 5.5, the processor will be 2.4GHz, Octa and the operating system is Android.
Honor 8 Pro:
The Honor 8 Pro comes with Huawei’s custom UI and chipset, but the phone is still considerably fast and snappy. It also takes good photos through the dual-camera setup and is affordably priced when compared to most other flagships. It’s an Android phone worth considering for sure. It is just not as fast as the phones which came before. Coming to specifications, the RAM size is 6GB/128GB, the processor will be 2.4 GHz, Octa and the operating system is Android.
Sony Xperia XZ1:
Sony’s 2017 flagship may have the same performance as every other flagship in this list, but the phone there are certain compromises which are phone makes. The phone’s dated yet elegant design will appeal to Sony fans, but the smaller battery life and the inconsistent camera may not suit everyone. Coming to specifications, the size of RAM is 4GB/64GB, the processor will be 2.4 GHz, Octa and the operating system is Android.
LG G6:
LG didn’t change a whole lot between the LG G5 and LG G6, which is why this flagship remains behind the OnePlus 5T. However, the LG G6 does follow the newer Univisium standard, allowing it to be compact. With the Snapdragon 821 SoC, this is more or less as powerful as the LG G5 and it has the same wide-angle dual-camera setup on the back. Using the same sensors on both cameras, LG was able to allow seamless zoom this time, and the overall camera quality is great. The LG G6 is a decent flagship, one that ticks most of the right boxes. Coming to specifications, the size of RAM is 3GB & 4GB / 32GB & 64GB, the processor will be 2.35GHz, Quad and the operating system is Android.