Top 10 Best Android Phones of 2017: These are the Smartphones you're looking for
New Delhi : Here, we give you a list of the Best Android smartphones in India, in 2017. These smartphones offer the right mix of performance and features. Click on each of the recommended top 10 Android smartphones to read their detailed reviews, and get more information on the best smartphones in India 2017. Click the dropdown above to see the full list!
1. Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Set to give the newly-launched Apple iPhones a close fight when it comes to the Indian market, the Rs 67,900 Note 8 is undoubtedly the best device yet from Samsung.
Let's find out why Galaxy Note 8 is going to charm you. Galaxy Note 8 has industry-first "Infinity Display". The 6.3-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels delivered sharp and deep colours.
The device with 6GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage (expandable up to 256GB) houses a 64-bit Exynos 8895 octa-core SoC (system on chip), handling heavy-graphics games with ease with "Vulkan API" support.
A powerful camera complemented the performance. Galaxy Note 8 comes with a rear dual camera set-up with dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation).
While one is a wide-angle 12MP Dual Pixel autofocus camera with an aperture of 1.7, the other is a "Telephoto" 12MP autofocus camera with an f-stop of 2.4. The system has 2X optical zoom and up to 10X digital zoom. The 8MP front shooter with f1.7 clicked beautiful photos even in low-light conditions.
The 3,300mAh battery went from 0 per cent to 100 per cent in an hour and 43 minutes. The company is giving "AKG" earplugs with the device. The sound quality was outstanding.
2. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
Apple has launched iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus with new glass and aluminium design and A11 Bionic chip designed for augmented reality (AR) experience. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus come with 64GB and 256GB capacity models starting at Rs 64,000 at Apple Authorised Resellers.
The devices, made out of the most durable glass ever in a smartphone, will be available in three colours -- space grey, silver and gold. iPhone 8 Plus starts at Rs 73,000 for 64GB. The 256GB variant will cost Indian users Rs 86,000. People can pre-order the devices from September 15 and the phones will be available from September 29.
Apple-designed accessories including leather and silicone cases in a range of colours will be available starting at Rs 3,100. Lightning Docks in colour-matching metallic finishes will also be available for Rs 4,700.
The new 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays with the addition of True Tone adjust the white balance of the display to match the surrounding light for a more natural, paper-like viewing experience.
The new camera also delivers the highest quality video capture ever in a smartphone with better video stabilisation, 4K video up to 60fps and 1080p slo-mo up to 240fps.
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus - both still have home button intact -- feature new sensors. The lenses feature f1.8 and f2.8 apertures (which is brighter than the 7 Plus telephoto) in the iPhone 8 Plus.
3. HTC U11 Smartphone
Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC has launched its flagship with edge-to-edge display and mid-range U11 Life smartphones in india at Rs 51,990 which is touted to have the highest-rated smartphone camera in the world.
The 5.5-inch HTC U11 -- which will be available in India with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The glass back design enables a world-class wireless charging solution. Wireless charging works with the established Qi ecosystem.
The device comes equipped with features like 'Edge Sense' that opens the doors to a whole new world of phone interactions. The U11 camera has achieved DxOMark 90 score, making it the highest-rated smartphone ever in the DxOMark history. DxOMark is a website providing image-quality ratings for stand-alone cameras, lenses and mobile devices.
The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, blended with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage that is expandable up to 2TB and runs on Android Nougat 7.1. It is backed by 3,000mAh battery.
HTC U11 sports 12MP rear camera that supports multiple features including hyperlapse and slowmotion. It also features 16MP front camera. HTC U11 comes with the latest version of "HTC USonic" that combines active-noise cancellation. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 mobile platform.
4. Nokia 8 smartphone
HMD Global on has launched Nokia 8 smartphone at Rs 36,999 which is available in India from October 14. The phone features 13MP + 13 MP rear camera system with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection auto focus (PDAF), IR range finder and dual tone flash.The selfie camera has a 13MP sensor with PDAF and f/2.0 aperture.
The device has "Dual-Sight" video or "Bothie" feature that lets simultaneously livestream a selfie while also using its main camera, in a splitscreen visual, for both photos and videos.
There is a 5.3-inch QHD IPS display with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor paired with stock Android Nougat operating system (OS). A 3090mAh battery powers the device which is comes with Qualcomm "Quick Charge" compatibility.
There is 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory with MicroSD card slot to expand storage up to 256GB. The device boasts three industry-first features for Android smartphones, including a collaboration with ZEISS optics, Nokia 'OZO Audio' and 'Dual-Sight' mode.
5. LG6 smartphone
South Korean giant LG has has unveiled a premium-segment G6 smartphone that is water-resistant and comes with a new display format, exceptional screen-to-body ratio, a wide-angle camera and more.
At Rs 51,990, LG G6 has to compete with Apple iPhone 7, OnePlus 3T, Google Pixel and the newly-launched Samsung Galaxy S8 -- a real tough fight in the premium space.
The unique 18:9 screen aspect ratio in the device, initially launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in February, is complemented by a cinematic viewing experience.
G6 features a 5.7-inch QHD+ (2,880 x 1,440 resolution) FullVision display and an 18:9 screen aspect ratio a first-ever in any smartphone. The 163-gram device has 64GB storage (expandable with a hybrid SIM slot) and a 3,300 mAh battery.
The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor paired up with 4GB of RAM and runs on the Android Nougat operating system. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor paired up with 4GB of RAM and runs on the Android Nougat operating system.Like the G5, the G6 also comes with dual rear cameras -- one standard 13MP and another 13MP camera with 125-degree wide angle lens.
The images captured are sharp and have plenty of detail in them. The 5MP front camera with an expanded 100-degree field of view reduces edge distortion and makes for more natural images.
6. Google Pixel 2 smartphones
Google Pixel 2 smartphones have been code-named 'Taimen' and 'Walleye' and the bigger variant will have a 5.99-inch display. The devices will run on Snapdragon 835 with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The note said the devices will have a glass and metal finish and might contain a single rear camera with dual LED flash.
The 'Walleye' or the smaller Pixel 2 will have 4.97-inch display with a resolution of 1080p. This device will also run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, and has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
The smartphone is powered by top-notch Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor and 2,700mAh battery. Pixel 2 comes pre-loaded with Google Assistant and a new feature called "Active Edge" that works when the phone is squeezed.
Other features include front-firing stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz 802.11 a/b/c/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. The phone uses an aluminium unibody with a hybrid coating, and is IP67 water and dust resistant.
7. iPhone X smartphone
iPhone X, its bid to grab a bigger chunk of the Indian market won't be easy, with the popular Samsung Galaxy S8 firmly in place and the Galaxy Note 8 set for a massive landfall. To be made available on November 3, iPhone X will cost Rs 89,000 (64GB) variant while the 256GB version will cost Rs 102,000.
iPhone X in a gorgeous all-glass design that delivers an innovative and secure new way for customers to unlock, authenticate and pay using Face ID, enabled by the new TrueDepth camera.
The device comes with a 5.8-inch Super Retina display, A11 Bionic chip, wireless charging and an improved rear camera with dual optical image stabilisation.
iPhone X all-screen display design follows the curve of the device. The all-glass front and back feature the most durable glass ever in a smartphone, while a highly polished, surgical-grade stainless steel band seamlessly wraps around and reinforces iPhone X.
Users can tap on the screen to wake up iPhone X that has 12MP dual-camera system at the rear. iPhone 'X' does wireless charging via Qi technology. The device with 2046A-1125 resolution supports HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10 and True Tone and comes in Space Grey and Silver colours with 'Super Retina' display.
The iOS 11 GM revealed Apple's new A11 processor that features 6 cores - two high performance cores and four high efficiency cores.
8. Vivo V7 smartphone
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched V7 with 24MP selfie and 16MP rear camera for Rs 18,990. The device with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM has 5.7 HD "FullView" display and houses 3000mAh battery. The device comes with "Moonlight Glow" and "Face Access" features.
It has 3,000mAh battery that was enough for a day's run. Vivo V7 has Funtouch OS 3.2 on Android 7.1.2 Nougat with bloatware. The device has iPhone influence on the user interface.
The V7 also has a face-recognition feature, something that Apple is banking upon in its "super-premium" iPhone X to unlock the device.For a regular user, Vivo V7 is a very good performer and can handle tasks without puting much burden on the hardware.
9. Moto X4 smartphone
Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched Moto X4 in India at a starting price of Rs 20,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant. The 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant will cost Rs 22,999.
There is a 12MP + 8MP primary camera that comes with "Dual Autofocus Pixel" technology and a 16MP selfie camera with a low-light mode.
The dual-SIM (Nano) Moto X4 runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It sports a 5.2-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) LTPS IPS display with a pixel density of 424ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 630 SoC clocked at up to 2.2GHz, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM.Moto X4 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset and IP68 water and dust resistance. The device is powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery which comes with a 15W "TurboPower".
The basic design is similar to Moto G5 Plus, with a 5.2-inch Full-HD display, thick bezels on the top and bottom on front and a dual-camera set-up at the back -- all housed in a unibody metal and glass body.
10. Honor 7X smartphone
Chinese telecom giant Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched its flagship Honor 7X smartphone which gives full-screen viewing experience at Rs 12,999 for the 32GB variant and Rs 15,999 for the 64 GB variant.
The Honor 7X is the first smartphone to feature Honor "FullView Display", a 5.93 inch edge-to-edge, bezel-less screen design that provides good display quality and achieves a high screen-to-body ratio, meaning that users can enjoy striking images on a sleek, compact phone which comfortably fits into the palm.
In addition, the bezel-less screen and dual-lens (16MP + 2MP) rear camera with large aperture and fast focusing means DSLR-level photo quality and shooting experience is at selfie lovers' fingertips.
With the "Phase Detection Auto Focus" (PDAF) technology and the latest algorithms, the device enables focusing in as fast as 0.18 seconds.
The Honor 7X is powered by an Octal-core Kirin 659 processor at 2.36GHz and is equipped with 4GB RAM and EMUI5.1, ensuring superb performance when multi-tasking and gaming.
It runs Android 7.0 Nougat OS and charges using the older micro USB connector. A microSD card of up to 256 GB can be used to increase data storage. The phone houses 3,340mAh battery with "Ultra Power Saving Mode".
Powered by the 2.36GHz octa-core "Kirin 659" processor, the device runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system (OS) with the company's custom EMUI 5.1 running on top.
