Starting Range of Premium Smartphone in India

1. iPhone 13 Pro Max

The new Apple iPhone 13 is powered by an A15 Bionic SoC, which includes a Hexa-core CPU (two cores for high-performance and four efficient cores) and a 16-core Neural Engine. The brightness of this model has been increased, and Apple's ProMotion 120 Hz refresh rate has been added. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has a new 77 mm telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, an ultra-wide camera that allows you to shoot macro images from a distance of 2cm away from a subject, and a primary wide camera having an f/1.5 aperture and 1.9um sensor, among other capabilities. This mobile phone is the best on the list of the top 10 mobile phones in India. 

  • Price -  INR 1,79,999
  • Brand - Apple
  • Form Factor - Smartphone
  • Memory Storage - 1 TB
  • Processor - A15 Bionic chip
  • RAM - 16 GB
  • Operating System - iOS 15
  • Battery - Upto 17 hours
  • Camera - Pro 12 MP camera system (Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto); 12 MP TrueDepth front camera
  • Warranty - 1-year manufacturer warranty for device and six months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
  • Ratings and Reviews - 78% 5-star rating and 7% 4-star rating

Pros

Cons

Brand value and after-sales services of Apple

A costly product

An amazing display and camera quality

A lot of subscriptions and other charges are required to be paid for the upkeep of the product

No bugs and lags, which ensures a very smooth operation of the mobile phone

 

A fantastic battery life and premium accessories 

 



2. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the pinnacle of luxury owing to its 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel and a 3200 x 1440 screen resolution with a pixel density of 551 PPI. The display will also offer a 120 Hz refresh rate, which will enhance the gaming experience. The gadget is HDR10+ certified and has a single front camera. The Exynos 2100 chipset powers the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, combined with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The Galaxy S21 Ultra sports a 108-megapixel primary camera with Phase Detection Auto Focus and optical image stabilisation (OIS). A 12 MP (F/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor with dual-pixel autofocus and a 120-degree field of view is combined with this. An enormous 5,000 mAh battery powers the phone, supporting 25W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse charging.

  • Price -  INR 1,03,400
  • Brand - Samsung
  • Form Factor - Bar
  • Memory Storage - 256 GB internal memory on UFS 3.1 storage system expandable up to 1 TB
  • Processor - 2.9GHz Exynos 2100 octa-core processor
  • RAM - 12 GB
  • Operating System - OxygenOS 11.3 operating system based on Android 11
  • Battery - Dual Cell 5000 mAH lithium-ion battery
  • Camera - Quad rear camera setup- Main Camera 108MP + Ultra Wide 12MP Dual Pixel Camera + Tele1 3X 10MP Dual Pixel Camera + Tele2 10x 10MP Dual pixel camera | 40MP front-facing camera
  • Warranty - 1-year manufacturer warranty for device and six months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
  • Ratings and Reviews - 70% 5-star rating and 17% 4-star rating

Pros

Cons

Excellent 2k display with support for 120Hz

The device is too thick and heavy to handle

The Exynos 2100 is a huge advancement

You  can replace the charger with that of high power

Zoom performance is impressive, with good battery mileage

There isn't an audio jack or a microSD card slot

Strong inbuilt stereo speakers

 


3. OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

The OnePlus 9 Pro has an aluminium-glass body with a thickness of 8.7 mm and 197 grams. It also has an IP68 rating, making it dust and water-resistant. The OnePlus 9 Pro has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 6.7-inch QHD+ (3216 x 1440 pixels) resolution AMOLED curved display with LTPO backplane technology. The OnePlus 9 Pro uses less power thanks to LTPO technology, enabling dynamic refresh rate customisation from 1 Hz to 120 Hz. It, too, is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and comes with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. There are four cameras on the rear of the OnePlus 9 Pro, including a primary 48 MP camera with a Sony IMX789 sensor. The regular OnePlus 9 has a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2 MP monochrome camera. The OnePlus 9 Pro comes with a 4,500 mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 65T and Warp Charge 50 rapid wireless charging.

  • Price -  INR 60,999
  • Brand - OnePlus
  • Form Factor - Smartphone
  • Memory Storage - 128 GB internal memory
  • Processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Processor
  • RAM - 8 GB
  • Operating System - OnePlus Oxygen OS based on Andriod 11
  • Battery - 4500 mAh Battery with 65W Wired Charging and 50W Wireless Charging capability
  • Camera - Rear Quad Camera Co-Developed by Hasselblad, 48 MP main camera, 50 MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera with a Sensor size of 1/1.56'', 8 MP Telephoto Lens, 2 MP Monochrome Lens,16 MP Front Camera
  • Warranty - 1-year manufacturer warranty for device and six months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
  • Ratings and Reviews - 64% 5-star rating and 18% 4-star rating

Pros

Cons

Massive 50W wireless charging

The device is quite pricey

65W wired fast charging facility

The cameras are average

A strong Snapdragon 888 processor 

The battery life can be improved

QHD + 120Hz display

 


4. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G

On the outside, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with 2262 x 832 pixels. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 7.6-inch foldable AMOLED display with a resolution of 2208 x 1768 pixels on the inside. A 4MP in-display camera is also hidden underneath the display. The phone has quicker refresh rates on both displays than the Z Fold 2, as they both support a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 888 SoC under the hood. It is accompanied by 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of inbuilt UFS 3.1 storage. The foldable phone has a 4,400 mAh battery that can charge at 25W.

  • Price -  INR 1,49,999
  • Brand - Samsung
  • Form Factor - Folder
  • Memory Storage - 256 GB internal memory 
  • Processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Octa-Core
  • RAM - 12 GB
  • Operating System - OxygenOS 11.3 operating system based on Android 11
  • Battery - Dual Cell 4400 mAH lithium-ion battery
  • Camera - Rear Camera Lens 2: Triple Rear Camera (12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP) | 10 MP Front Camera; Rear Camera Lens 1: 12 MP front camera
  • Warranty - 1-year manufacturer warranty for device and six months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
  • Ratings and Reviews - 60% 5-star rating and 16% 4-star rating

Pros

Cons

Constructed with durable & water-resistant material

Bulky and heavy device

Good cameras and a smooth performance

The cover screen is a little rough

The use of an under-display camera enhances the viewing experience

Quite overpriced

Useful features of the software

 


5. Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro 5G

The IP68 rated Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro 5G is another best phone in India. It has the ability to withstand dust and water entry for up to 30 minutes from a distance of 1.5 metres. It has a 6.81-inch AMOLED 3D curved display with a resolution of QHD+ (3200 x 1440 pixels). The display of this mobile phone has a punch-hole notch cutout for the selfie camera and has a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It produces up to 1 billion colours, is HDR 10+ certified, and supports Dolby Vision. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor powers it, manufactured using a 5 nm process, and features an octa-core CPU with a prime core clocking up to 2.84 GHz and three performance cores clocking up to 2.42 GHz. Four power-efficient cores are clocking up to 1.80 GHz. This is paired with an Adreno 660 GPU, which is in charge of the phone's graphics and 12 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. A 5,000 mAh battery powers the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro, enabling 67W fast wired and wireless charging.

  • Price -  INR 36,999
  • Brand - Xiaomi
  • Form Factor - Bar
  • Memory Storage - 128 GB
  • Processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G with Kryo 680 Octa-core; 5nm process; Up to 2.84GHz clock speed; Liquidcool technology
  • RAM - 8 GB
  • Operating System - OxygenOS 11.3 operating system based on Android 11
  • Battery - 4520 mAH large battery with 33W fast charger in-box and Type-C connectivity
  • Camera - 108 MP Triple Rear camera with 8MP Ultra-wide and 5MP Super macro | 20 MP Front camera
  • Warranty - 1-year manufacturer warranty for device and six months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
  • Ratings and Reviews - 48% 5-star rating and 11% 4-star rating

Pros

Cons

Design is very appealing

Software is not up to date

The stereo speakers are very well built

The device gets heated with overcharging

Battery life is perfect

Camera quality needs to be improved

Outstanding performance

 


6. Samsung Note 20 Ultra

A 6.7-inch FHD+ dynamic AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels is included with the Note 20 Ultra. Because of its high pixel density and dynamic solid contrast, this display is large and looks great. The Note 20 Ultra has a triple rear camera of 64+12+12 megapixels and a 10-megapixel front camera. A 4300 mAH lithium-ion battery is included in the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for long-lasting battery life. The S Pen is also supported on the Note 20 Ultra, with five new gestures. The phone's S-Pen also has a reduced latency of 9ms, compared to 42ms on the previous generation of the S Pen. This makes the S Pen feel more responsive, and when combined with the Note 20 Ultra's quick 120Hz display, it makes it flow like a breeze.

  • Price -  INR 44,999
  • Brand - Samsung
  • Form Factor - Bar
  • Memory Storage - 256 GB internal memory
  • Processor - Exynos 990 octa core processor
  • RAM - 8 GB
  • Operating System - Android v10.0 
  • Battery - 4300 mAH lithium-ion battery
  • Camera - 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP triple rear camera | 10 MP front camera
  • Warranty - 1-year manufacturer warranty for device and six months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
  • Ratings and Reviews - 60% 5-star rating and 19% 4-star rating

Pros

Cons

6.9-inch 120Hz dynamic display

Expensive according to the specifications

Streams Xbox games with a smoother S Pen performance

The camera bump is quite noticeable

Laser autofocus and a powerful 50x zoom camera

Curved displays can be irritating at times

Battery life is excellent

 



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