Cars, fashion or tech, Diwali is the time to buy, and most of the newest products come out at this time. What's the easiest to buy today? A smartphone of course. And that's why this next list will be useful to those who missed all the sales but are still going to buy a smartphone. Here are the newest smartphones launched pre-Diwali.
Google Nexus 6P
Google’s Nexus 6P is the new smartphone, errr…phablet, made by Huawei. A metal shell, a brilliant camera and Android Marshmallow, it's all here.
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Display: 5.7-inch, 2K
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32/64/128 GB
Camera: 12MP, 8MP
Battery: 3450mAh
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Google Nexus 5X
LG and Google came together once again this year for the true successor to the Nexus 5. The smaller Nexus holds new gen hardware and finally a praiseworthy camera.
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16/32 GB
Camera: 12MP, 5MP
Battery: 2700mAh
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Samsung Galaxy On7
The Samsung Galaxy On7 is part of the new series of phones from the South-Korean manufacturer, which takes on the sub-13K “sold online only” smartphone market. It features a typical Samsung design combined with 5.5-inch TFT display.
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
Display: 5.5-inch, 720p
RAM: 1.5GB
Storage: 8 GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
InFocus M535
If you want a metal unibody design and don’t want to spend more than 10K, the M535 is the only option.
SoC: MediaTek MT6735
Display: 5.5-inch, 720p
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16 GB
Camera: 13MP, 8MP
Battery: 2600mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Gionee S Plus
If you want to try features like 3D Vibration, Rumble effect and Immersive touch, the Gionee S Plus is the phone to buy. Did we mention it comes with a USB Type-C port?
SoC: MediaTek MT6753
Display: 5.5-inch, 720p
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 16 GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 3150mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Sony Xperia Z5
The Sony Xperia Z5 is amongst the best smartphones in the market right now. It also features one of the best cameras a smartphone has to offer. It's expensive though.
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
Display: 5.2-inch, 1080p
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32 GB
Camera: 23MP, 5.1MP
Battery: 2900mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
OnePlus X
The OnePlus X is poised to replace the OnePlus One, with better looks and cameras. The smaller body is also far more ergonomic.
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Display: 5.0-inch, 1080p
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 16 GB
Camera: 13MP, 8MP
Battery: 2525mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Lenovo Vibe P1
If you are fed up with your smartphone lacking battery life, the Lenovo Vibe P1 is the investment you can make. It comes with a hefty 5000 mAh battery.
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Display: 5.5-inch, 1080p
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 32 GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 5000mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Xolo Black 1X
Xolo’s second phone from its Black range has 32GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM, all for under 10K. Sounds good, doesn't it?
SoC: Mediatek MT6753
Display: 5-inch, 1080p
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32 GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 5000mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Coolpad Note 3
If privacy is all you require but can’t spend more than 10K on a smartphone, the Coolpad Note 3 offers a fingerprint sensor and this price, and might just be the phone for you.
SoC: Mediatek MT6753
Display: 5.5-inch, 720p
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 16 GB
Camera: 13MP, 5MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop