With advancements in technology, new models of smartphones are coming up at a fast rate. What you think is the best model today may become obsolete in weeks.
Five years ago, 3G enabled smartphones were the talk of the town. Today, this is different. People are looking for devices that support 5G networks. 5G network-enabled smartphones are bringing a new experience to smartphone users who are looking for high-speed internet connectivity. The network speed in 5G enabled devices to have an internet speed of up to 20Gb/s on downloads and a 10Gb/s uploading speed. It is a significant advancement in technology compared to the previous network connectivity of 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G.
Besides looking at the internet connectivity speeds; other factors have shaped the modern smartphones. Stunning cameras are another aspect that mobile phone manufacturers are competing to outdo each other. Other features people look at are processor power, battery life, and the aesthetics of different brands of mobile phones.
So, what are some of the top leading brands of smartphones today? Herein is an independent review of the top brands.
iPhone is one of the best cell phone brands in the market today. Some people refer to the iPhone as the best cellular phone device for this generation. iPhone 11 comes in two varieties.
The two have hardware and software differences and prices as well. Check the differences now;
• iPhone Pro
The phone has a triple-lens rear camera system with 12 megapixels wide, 12 MP telephoto plus 12MP ultra-wide. The front camera has 12 megapixels and a face ID feature to increase your device's security. iPhone 11 Pro has an A13 Bionic chip processor. The device comes with an OLED displa.8 inch screen that as a resolution of 2436* 1125 pixels. The model has 64GB, 256GB, and 542 GB storage capacities (ROM) to accommodate different budgets and RAM of 4GB.
The device has a non-removal battery of 3046mAh power, which can hold a charge for up to 34 hours. The phone has an overall weight of 188g with dimensions of 144*71*8.1 mm. It is a slim cell phone that can comfortably fit in your pocket.
• iPhone Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro Max has most of its features similar to iPhone 11 Pro, which includes the A13 Bionic chip processor. It has face ID features similar to a front camera of 12 MP and a back camera with 12 megapixels. This iPhone model has a storage capacity of 64GB, 256 GB, and 512GB, which also applies to the iPhone 11 Pro.
However, the Pro Max version has a bigger OLED display of 6.5 inches with 2,688*1,242 pixels resolution. The model has a dimension of 158*77.8*8.1 mm, weighing 226g. It has a non-removable battery with 3969mAh that can last for 40.5 hours without the need to recharge it.
The two models operate on an iOS 13 operating system, and both have an extra feature of being water-resistant.
It is one of the best phones that can conform to the needs of 5G networks. The model is among the top smartphones that can utilize the latest form of technology. It comes in different colors to enhance its beauty; cosmic gray & black, cloud blue, pink, white, and Aura blue.
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G comes with a display screen size of 6.2 inches with a screen resolution of 1440*3200 pixels. Powered by a 2GHz octa-core processor, the phone has 151.7*69.1*7.9 mm and weighs 163g. It comes with both front and back cameras. The front camera has 10MP with triple lenses of 12MP wide plus 12 MP ultra-wide, a 64 MP telephoto camera lenses.
This device has a 4000mAh battery. It has the right RAM size of 12GB with a storage capacity of 128GB (ROM).
Another smartphone model from the Samsung brand has a screen size of 6.4 inches screen with a resolution of 1440*3040 pixels. This device has a dimension of 157.6*74.1*7.4 mm and weighs 175g. It has Exynos 9820 (8nm) chipset. The primary camera is 12 megapixels full, 16MP broad, and 12 MP wide-angle lens. The front side has a dual selfie camera of 10 and 8 MP.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus comes with a RAM of 8GB for 128GB and 512 GB storage capacity. The most significant storage capacity of this model is 1TB and comes with a RAM of 12GB. It has a non-removal 4,100mAh battery that can go for a maximum of 91 hours.
The beauty of this type of smartphone is its availability in different colors. The phone is available in prism white, black, green, and blue while canary yellow, ceramic black, smoke blue, etc.
It is a modern phone that can support 5G networks. The device has an OLED screen of about 6.58 inches and a resolution of 2640*1200 pixels. With measurements of 158.2*72.6*8.95 mm, the phone has a comfortable body with a frosted glass rear panel.
It weighs approximately 209g, Huawei p40 pro is available in black and silver frost colors. It has an Octa-core processor on a HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G Chipset on an Android 10 operating system. On storage, the phone has a RAM of 8GB and 256 GB ROM.
It has a high clarity back camera of 50 MP, making it one of the best phones to capture beautiful moments. It has a 32 MP selfie camera. The device uses a 4100mAh battery that can load charge to a maximum of 27W.
Produced by Google, this is a powerful smartphone that has top-quality camera features and durable as well. This device comes with a 6.3 inch OLED display screen that's has a resolution of 1440*3040 pixels. The phone has an Android 10 operating system that is powered by a Qualcomm snapdragon 855 chipsets. This smartphone device has an overall weight of 193g and dimensions of 160.4*75.1*8.2 mm.
The phone has a storage capacity of 64GB (ROM) and 128GB, both having a RAM of 6GB. It has an additional rear camera of 12.2 MP and an extra 16 MP telephoto to ensure that you capture high-quality photos. The back camera comes with astrophotography features to enable you to take night shots of the stars and moon. With a front camera of 8Mp, you can be sure of taking the best selfies.
It has a Li-Ion non-removal battery that has a capacity of 3,700mAh. On average use, the battery life expected to last to 73 hours. This phone is available in three colors, namely, clearly white, orange, and black.
If you are into big smartphones, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is your best choice. In terms of price, it is the most expensive non-foldable Samsung phone that the company has produced. However, you will enjoy using it with a handy S pen to help you perform some tricks on the device.
This smartphone has triple rear camera lenses that have 12 MP for wide and telephoto lenses of 16MP and 10MP front camera. This cellphone has good camera lenses for the best photo and video shootings. It operates on android 9, which is upgradable to the Android 10 operating system. The device runs on an Exynos 9825 (7 nm) chipset.
This phone has a display screen of 6.8 inches that has a high resolution of 1440*3040 pixels. It has a thickness of 7.9 mm and 162.3*77.2 mm length and width. The overall weight of this device is 196g. On storage, it has a ROM of up-to 512GB with a RAM of 12GB and 256GB with a RAM of 12GB.
The phone has a non-removable 4300 mAh battery, which is improved to endure up to 36 hours of usage before recharging. The vast size of this model of Samsung phone makes it attractive to those who love big phones.
OnePlus 8 Pro is one of the latest smartphones in the market. It's barely 5-months old in the market. In terms of quality, this device competes with Samsung and IPhone’s top models in the market. The device supports 5G networks and has a superfast wireless charging feature.
OnePlus 8 pro comes with a 6.78 inches screen that has a resolution of 1440*3168 pixels. It has a unique feature of having a fluid display that makes it stand out from other brands in the market. The body has an average size of 165.3*74.4*8.5 mm and weighs 199g.
It has an Android 10 version of the operating system, which runs on a Qualcomm SM8250 snapdragon 865 chipsets. It has a 48MP back camera to allow fine shots with its 3* optical zoom lens. This model has an additional 5MP color filter camera with a single 16MP front camera. The phone accommodates a storage capacity of 128GB and 256GB and RAM of 8 and 12 GB consecutively.
OnePlus 8 pro has a Li-Po 4510 mAh battery. This device has proved to have the quickest wireless charging rate of quick charge compared to other smartphones in the market. The phone can achieve a quick charge of up to 50% within 30 minutes of 30W wireless charging.
This smartphone is available in glacial green, ultramarine blue, and onyx black.
Microsoft surface duo is a smartphone of the future. This model of a phone is yet to be in the market. Microsoft will soon be launching this device in the market. It is a foldable phone that comes with two screens.
The phone has a 186.9*145.2*4.8 mm measurement when not folded, making it the market's slimmest smartphone. Folding it gives it a different measure of 145.2*93.3*9.9 mm, with a weight of 250 g, this smartphone can comfortably fit in your pocket.
It comes with an AMOLED display screen of 8.1 inches and a resolution of 1800*2700 pixels when not folded. The folding position displays a 5.6 inches screen with a resolution of 1350*1800 pixels. Android 10 OS powers it with a Qualcomm SM8150 snapdragon 855 chipsets. Microsoft Surface Duo comes with 128GB storage capacity with 6GB RAM and 256GB storage capacity 6GB RAM.
It has a single 11 MP rear camera with no front camera. It has a non-removal Li-Po battery capacity if 3577 mAh. The phone will be available in one color; white.
This smartphone runs on android v10 OS with Qualcomm SM8250 snapdragon 865 chipsets. Some consider it to be the best substitute for Samsung and Huawei models in the market. The measurements for this model are 165.2*74.4*8.8 mm for the ceramic and 165.2*74.4*9.5 mm for vegan leather. The average weight for these two is 217g for ceramic and 200g for the vegan leather.
This brand of smartphone has an AMOLED display screen of 6.7 inches with 1440*3168 pixels. Its small size makes it ideal for those looking for smaller-sized smartphones. It has an Android OS version 10 and a Qualcomm SM8250 snapdragon 865 chipsets.
It has a memory 256GB 12GB RAM and 512GB with 12GB RAM. It doesn't support external memory. Oppo Find X2 Pro boasts of rear triple camera-48MP (wide)+13MP (periscope telephoto)+ 48 MP (ultrawide). It has a 32MP selfie camera. This model has a 4260 mAh battery. The device is available in black, gray, green, orange colors.
t is one of the most affordable smartphone devices from Motorola Company. This device supports 5G network and with a 5,000mAh battery that comes with long working hours. It operates on android 9 Pie OS and a snapdragon 632 chipset and a 3 or 4 GB RAM. The phone has a screen size of 6.2 inches with a resolution of 1570*720 pixels.
The device dimensions and weight are 159.4*76*9.3 mm and 193 g, respectively. It has a single 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera with a storage capacity of 32GB on the maximum. However, some upgrades it to 64GB.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional consultation or advice related to your health or finances. No reference to an identifiable individual or company is intended as an endorsement thereof. Some or all of this article may have been generated using artificial intelligence, and it may contain certain inaccuracies or unreliable information. Readers should not rely on this article for information and should consult with professionals for personal advice.