Need a seriouly high end phone to run all the latest games off the Play Store? Or maybe you just want the best-looking smart accessory to complement your style. Here are our choices for the top 5 premium smartphones on the market. This week, we feature the lastest tricked out flagship from ASUS
Need a seriouly high end phone to run all the latest games off the Play Store? Or maybe you just want the best-looking smart accessory to complement your style. Here are our choices for the top 5 premium smartphones on the market. This week, we feature the lastest tricked out flagship from ASUS
1. iPhone 6 Plus
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The iPhone 6 Plus is currently the best Apple smartphone you can buy, that is until they release their new model soon. It'll take some getting used to if you're an Android user, but that's probably worth the tradeoff if you're willing to shell out the extremely high price tag. Be warned though, buying an iPhone means buying into the Apple ecosystem, and all the pros and cons that come with it.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.5 inches (1920 x1080p), 401 ppi
OS: iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 8.4
Processor: Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) with PowerVR GX6450 GPU
Memory: 1GB RAM, 16/64/128 GB internal storage versions
Camera: 8 MP rear cam and 1.2 MP front cam
Battery: 2915 mAh
Price: 16 GB - Rs 51,499
128GB - Rs 74,400
2. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
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The Galaxy S6 Edge+ has a brilliant display, with a rolling screen on both edges as well, something Samsung is unique for. And while the buid quality is great, be warned that the battery life is not.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.7-inch QHD (2560x1440p) with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop with TouchWiz UI
Processor: Exymos 7420 chipset (Quad-core 1.5 GHz + Quad-core 2.1 GHz) with Mali T760 GPU
Memory: 4GB RAM, 32GB storage
Camera: 16MP f/1.9 main camera, 5MP f/1.9 front cam
Battery: 3000mAh
Price: Rs 57,900 (32GB)
3. OnePlus 2
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The OnePlus One made a huge splash when it entered the market, offering flagship specs at a fraction of the price. Fast forward to today, and the new OnePlus 2 is just as impressive. It's still got that authentic sandstone feel, plus swappable back panels if you like, and runs the new (stll requiring some tweaking) Oxygen OS instead of Cyanogen.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.5" (1920x1080p) with 401 ppi
OS: Oxygen OS on Android 5.1
Processor: Octa-core 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 with Adreno 430 GPU
Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
Camera: 13MP f/2.0 main camera with laser auto focus, 5MP front cam
Battery: 3000mAh
Price: Rs 24,999
Check out our review here.
4. ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe
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The new ZenFone 2 Deluxe just oozes performance, though some of you might be put off by that volume rocker placed (annoyingly so) on the back, under the camera. There's no denying though, that ASUS is definitely stepping up its smartphone game.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.5" (1920x1080p) with 403 ppi
OS: ZenUIon Android 5.0
Processor: quad core-core 2.3GHz Intel Z3580
Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
Camera: 13MP main camera, 5MP front cam
Battery: 3000mAh
Price: Rs 22,999
5. Motorola Turbo
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The Moto Turbo may not look like much but it packs a punch. Aside from a very capable processor/RAM combo, it packs a 21MP camera on the back, sure to give you the best shots you've ever cicked on a smartphone.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.2" quadHD, 565ppi
OS: Android Lollipop
Processor: 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad-core
Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage (expandable via microSD)
Camera: 21MP f/2.0 main camera with 4K recording, 2MP front cam
Battery: 3900mAh with Turbo Charge
Price: Rs 41,999
