If you are planning to buy a new smartphone this festive season, you can rest assured in the knowledge that there are plenty to choose from. But which one should you choose? Well, to make it easier, we have put together a list of new and upcoming phones. While there were plenty of smartphones to choose from, we have narrowed our list down to some of the best devices, which are either already available, or should hit the market really soon. This list includes the new Apple iPhone X, the Nokia 8, even a budget offering in the form of the LG Q6. For those who are curious, we have also added some rumored devices as well, which should debut in the next few days.
Upcoming
Apple iPhone X
Whether you love it or hate it, Apple’s iPhone X will most likely end up becoming a game changer for the phone industry.
Specs:
Display: 5.8-inch, 2436 x 1125p
SoC: Apple A11 Bionic
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 64GB / 256GB
Rear camera: Dual 12MP
Front camera: 7MP
Battery: 2716mAh
OS: iOS 11
Pixel 2 XL
The bigger cousin of the Pixel 2 features a larger 18:9 aspect ratio display, but the rest of the hardware is identical to the Pixel 2.
Specs:
Display: 6.0-inch, 2880 x 1440p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB / 128GB
Rear camera: 12.2MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 3520mAh
OS: Android 8.0
Google Pixel 2
The new Google Pixel 2 is now official and will be launching in India soon. We expect the two phones to feature an even better camera than last time.
Specs:
Display: 5.0-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB / 128GB
Rear camera: 12.2MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 2700mAh
OS: Android 8.0
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi Mix 2 is scheduled to launch in India, but we don't know when? (this Diwali perhaps?)
Specs:
Display: 5.99-inch, 2160 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 6GB / 8GB
Storage: 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Rear camera: 12MP
Front camera: 5MP
Battery: 3400mAh
OS: Android 7.1
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
While the larger Xperia XZ1 has made it to the Indian shores, we are hopeful that Sony might just bring the XZ1 Compact to India as well.
Specs:
Display: 4.6-inch, 1280 x 720p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB
Rear camera: 19MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 2700mAh
OS: Android 8.0
LG V30
The LG V30 might just be the phone to bring LG back into the flagship game. It has big and beautiful display, and a promising camera.
Specs:
Display: 6.0-inch, 2880 x 1440p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 16MP + 13MP
Front camera: 5MP
Battery: 3300mAh
OS: Android 7.12
Moto Z2 Force
The Z2 Force is the flagship phone for the company and we expect Moto to launch the phone sooner, rather than later.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 2560 x 1440p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB / 6GB
Storage: 64GB / 128GB
Rear camera: Dual 12MP
Front camera: 5MP
Battery: 2730mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1
Oppo R11
A few days ago, we broke the news that the Oppo R11 is coming to India and if you like to know more about the phone, you can check out our first impressions of the device here.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 20MP + 16MP
Front camera: 20MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1
Moto X4
Announced at IFA this year, the Moto X4 will be filling the gap between the Z2 Play and the Z2 Force.
Specs:
Display: 5.2-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Rear camera: 12MP + 8MP
Front camera: 16MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 7.1
HTC “ocean life”
It is also rumored that HTC will be making a new mid-range smartphone with the squeeze feature the we first saw on the HTC U11.
Rumored Specs:
Display: 5.2-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 / 630
RAM: NA
Storage: 32GB
Rear camera: 12MP
Front camera: 16MP
Battery: NA
OS: Android 8.0
New
Apple iPhone 8
The iPhone 8 may look like the old iPhone 7, but it has new internals, a new camera and better battery life.
Specs:
Display: 4.7-inch, 1334 x 750p
SoC: Apple A11 Bionic
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 64GB / 256GB
Rear camera: 12MP
Front camera: 7MP
Battery: 1821mAh
OS: iOS 11
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
The biggest iPhone of the year is still bulky and large, but it now comes wireless charging.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: Apple A11 Bionic
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 64GB / 256GB
Rear camera: Dual 12MP
Front camera: 7MP
Battery: 2691mAh
OS: iOS 11
Huawei Honor 9i
Price: Rs. 17,999
The Honor 9i is the world's first phone to feature four cameras and an 18:9 aspect ratio display
Specs:
Display: 5.9-inch, 2160 x 1080p
SoC: HiSilicon Kirin 659
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 16MP + 2MP
Front camera: 13MP + 2MP
Battery: 3440mAh
OS: Android 7.0
Price: Rs. 67,900
If you are looking for the most productive smartphone yet, this is it. This is also the first Samsung phone to feature a dual camera setup.
Specs:
Display: 6.3-inch, 2960 x 1440p
SoC: Exynos 8895
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: Dual 12MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 3300mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1
Sony Xperia XZ1
The Sony Xperia XZ1 is the latest flagship from the company, which will be competing with the likes of the OnePlus 5 and other flagships this year. It is also currently the only phone which comes with Android 8.0 out of the box
Specs:
Display: 5.2-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 19MP
Front camera: 13MP
Battery: 2700mAh
OS: Android 8.0
Nokia 8
Nokia has also thrown its hat into the flagship ring with the launch of the Nokia 8.
Specs:
Display: 5.3-inch, 2560 x 1440p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: Dual 13MP
Front camera: 13MP
Battery: 3090mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1
Lenovo K8 Plus
For the budget buyer, Lenovo’s latest K8 Plus smartphone does seem like a really good deal
Specs:
Display: 5.2-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: MediaTek Helio P25
RAM: 3GB / 4GB
Storage: 32GB
Rear camera: 13MP + 5MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 4000mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 32GB
If you are looking for a phone with a large display, then the Mi Max 2 is an easy pick. The 32GB variant of the phone is pretty easy on the pocket as well.
Specs:
Display: 6.44-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB
Rear camera: 12MP
Front camera: 5MP
Battery: 5300mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1
Vivo V7+
Vivo phones are generally about selfies and this is not any different. Although, this time around Vivo is using the 18:9 display aspect ratio on this phone.
Specs:
Display: 5.99-inch, 1440 x 720p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: 16MP
Front camera: 24MP
Battery: 3225mAh
OS: Android 7.1
Asus Zenfone 4 Zoom S
The Asus Zenfone Zoom is a good comeback phone for the company and has good cameras on the front and back.
Specs:
Display: 5.2-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: Dual 12MP
Front camera: 13MP
Battery: 4000mAh
OS: Android 6.0.1
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
For people who are looking for mid-range phone from Sony, the Xperia XA1 Plus might do just fine.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: MediaTek Helio P20
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB
Rear camera: Dual 13MP
Front camera: 13MP
Battery: 3430mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1
If you are looking for the best looking smartphone under 15K, then the LG Q6 is a pretty good option. It is well built and has decent performance.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 2160 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Rear camera: 13MP
Front camera: 5MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1
Micromax Canvas Infinity
Micromax took the 18:9 display aspect ratio and brought it to the sub 10K segment.
Specs:
Display: 5.7-inch, 1440 x 720p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Rear camera: 13MP
Front camera: 16MP
Battery: 2980mAh
OS: Android 7.1.2
Price:Rs 14999 approx
Like the old Coolpad Cool1, the Coolpad Cool Play 6 is also a good all-rounder in the budget segment.
Specs:
Display: 5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080p
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 653
RAM: 6GB
Storage: 64GB
Rear camera: Dual 13MP
Front camera: 8MP
Battery: 4060mAh
OS: Android 7.1.1