Display is one of the key features smartphone buyers look for when buying smartphones, but a phone with a good display may not always be a good phone overall. So, we have compiled ten good phones that offer a good display at their respective price points. Here are our picks.
Redmi Note 3
Price: Rs. 11,999
Available in 16GB and 32GB variants, the Redmi Note 3 solves one of the big issues we've noticed on Android phones in this range: The fact that they have a dim display. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's display can be tweaked to get good colours on it, and it's bright enough for outdoor viewing. We'll let the review speak for the rest.
Specs:
Display Type: IPS LCD
Display Size: 5.5-inch
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
PPI Count: 403
Screen to body ratio: 72.4%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
RAM: 2/3GB
Storage: 16/32GB
Camera: 16MP, 5MP
Battery: 4000mAh
OS: Android 5.1.1
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OnePlus X
Price: Rs. 15,999
The AMOLED display on the OnePlus X is sharp, crisp and one of the best in its price range. The phone is also really compact and has amazing touch performance.
Specs:
Display Type: AMOLED
Display Size: 5-inch
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
PPI Count: 441
Screen to body ratio: 71.3%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 16GB
Camera: 13MP, 8MP
Battery: 2525mAh
OS: Android 5.1.1
Moto X Play
Price: Rs. 18,499
Motorola has always been good with its displays. The Moto X Play though doesn't have an AMOLED panel like its predecessors, but it still does very well with the colours and touch performance. The phone packs a top end 21MP camera to boot.
Specs:
Display Type: IPS LCD
Display Size: 5.5-inch
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
PPI Count: 403
Screen to body ratio: 74.4%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 21MP, 5MP
Battery: 3630mAh
OS: Android 6.0
Nexus 5X
Price: Rs. 24,000 (approx)
Google's Nexus 5X has often been overlooked, but it has a bright and sharp display that's also well balanced. It's performance is beyond question and makes for one of the best buys in the market right now, especially following multiple price drops.
Specs:
Display Type: IPS LCD
Display Size: 5.2-inch
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
PPI Count: 423
Screen to body ratio: 70.2%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16GB
Camera: 12.3MP, 5MP
Battery: 2700mAh
OS: Android 6.0
HTC One A9
Price: Rs. 28,500 (approx)
The HTC One A9 may not be the best phone on paper, but it's one that just works. It has a well balanced AMOLED panel and delivers smooth performance to go with it.
Specs:
Display Type: AMOLED
Display Size: 5.0-inch
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
PPI Count: 441
Screen to body ratio: 66.8%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 13MP, 4MP (ultrapixel)
Battery: 2150mAh
OS: Android 6.0.1
LG G4
Price: Rs. 31,500 (approx)
It's tough to argue against an LG display. The LG G4 is possibly the best from the last generation and one of our favourites. It also has a killer camera to boot.
Specs:
Display Type: IPS LCD
Display Size: 5.5-inch
Display Resolution: 2560 x 1440p
PPI Count: 538
Screen to body ratio: 72.5%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 16MP, 8MP
Battery: 3000mAh
OS: Android 6.0
Samsung Galaxy S6
Price: Rs. 33,000 (approx)
Samsung's Super AMOLED displays may be a tad oversaturated, but it's something that many really like. The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge take that and add QHD resolution for good measure. The fact that it is the best performing phone from last year is an added bonus.
Specs:
Display Type: AMOLED
Display Size: 5.1-inch
Display Resolution: 2560 x 1440p
PPI Count: 577
Screen to body ratio: 70.7%
SoC: Exynos 7420
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 16MP, 5MP
Battery: 2550mAh
OS: Android 6.0.1
Google Nexus 6P
Price: Rs. 35,000 (approx)
When it comes to stock Android performance, nothing beats the Nexus 6P. Google's newest Nexus is also the best looking Nexus ever, and it has a QHD 5.7 inch AMOLED panel that gives the best a run for their money.
Specs:
Display Type: AMOLED
Display Size: 5.7-inch
Display Resolution: 2560 x 1440p
PPI Count: 518
Screen to body ratio: 71.4%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 12.3MP, 8MP
Battery: 3450mAh
OS: Android 6.0
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
Price: Rs. 47,900 (approx)
Say what you will about Microsoft, you can't deny the quality of its Clearblack displays. The 5.5 inch QHD panel on the Lumia 950XL takes everything good about Microsoft and adds extra pixels for good measure.
Specs:
Display Type: AMOLED
Display Size: 5.7-inch
Display Resolution: 2560 x 1440p
PPI Count: 518
Screen to body ratio: 74.3%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 20MP, 5MP
Battery: 3300mAh
OS: Windows 10
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Price: Rs. 56,900 (approx)
Samsung took last year's Galaxy S6 Edge and S6 Edge Plus, and made something in between the two. This is the refined version to Samsung's endeavours with the Edge displays, and they're worth a try if you can afford them.
Specs:
Display Type: AMOLED
Display Size: 5.5-inch
Display Resolution: 2560 x 1440p
PPI Count: 534
Screen to body ratio: 76.1%
SoC: Exynos 8890
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 12MP, 5MP
Battery: 3600mAh
OS: Android 6.0
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Moto X Force
Price: Rs. 49,999 (approx)
The Moto X Force doesn't have a particularly good looking display, but can you really overlook a display that doesn't break?
Specs:
Display Type: AMOLED
Display Size: 5.4-inch
Display Resolution: 2560 x 1440p
PPI Count: 540
Screen to body ratio: 69.8%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 21MP, 5MP
Battery: 3760mAh
OS: Android 6.0
BONUS
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Price: Rs. 52,000 (approx)
Let's face it, 4K on a smartphone makes no sense, and the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium proves it. That said, it's hard to deny that it's still one of the best displays out there, even at 1080p.
Specs:
Display Type: IPS LCD
Display Size: 5.5-inch
Display Resolution: 3840 x 2160p
PPI Count: 806
Screen to body ratio: 70.4%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
RAM: 3GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 23MP, 5.1MP
Battery: 3430mAh
OS: Android 6.0
BONUS
LG G5
Price: Rs. NA
Remember what we said about the LG G4 earlier? LG took that and made it better. Enough said.
Specs:
Display Type: IPS LCD
Display Size: 5.3-inch
Display Resolution: 2560 x 1440p
PPI Count: 554
Screen to body ratio: 70.1%
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 32GB
Camera: 16MP, 8MP
Battery: 2800mAh
OS: Android 6.0.1