Worldwide chip lack combined with pandemic made the premium cell phones a bit costlier this year. Be that as it may, it didn't prevent individuals from snatching their cherished gadgets, which supported their costs with heaps of new elements. For premium cell phones, cell phone creators moved their concentration from specialized details to customisations, enhancements, elements and calculations. From usefulness driven highlights to customized client experience, first class imaging, power-stuffed execution, and productive battery, the premium cell phones legitimized 'premium' experience.
Business Standard investigates the best five best cell phones dispatched in 2021. Here is the rundown:
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra impresses on all fronts, including the hard-to-get-right areas like design, imaging and value-added features. The smartphone shows the South Korean electronics maker’s innovation competence with regard to technology. Among many other notable things that give it an edge over others in its segment is the support for Samsung’s SPen (Digital Stylus – sold separately). That said, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is an all-purpose premium smartphone that brings the best of both worlds — Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. Its novel and bold design, exceptional display, top-notch imaging, sleek performance and productivity-centric value-added features justify the ‘Ultra’ moniker, and thus the phone’s premium stature.
ALSO READ: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review
Screen: 6.8-inch QHD+ curved dynamic AMOLED 2x, adaptive 120Hz
Processor: Exynos 2100
RAM: Up to 16GB
Storage: Up to 512GB
Rear camera: 108MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 10MP (telephoto) + 10MP (periscope)
Front camera: 40MP
Battery: 5,000 mAh
Price: Starts at Rs 1,05,999
OnePlus 9 Pro
With this, Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus finally managed to find its way into the coveted premium segment. From its Hasselblad partnership for the camera system to custom-made ultra-wide-angle sensor, QHD+ resolution screen of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, IP68 ingress protection rating and fast wireless charging support, the OnePlus 9 Pro has a lot to show for itself. It is a distinct smartphone that deserves every bit of its premium tag.
Screen: 6.7-inch QHD+ curved fluid AMOLED, adaptive 120Hz
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM: Up to 12GB
Storage: Up to 256GB
Rear camera: 48MP (wide) + 50MP (ultra-wide, freeform lens) + 8MP (telephoto) + 2 (monochrome)
Front camera: 16MP
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Price: Starts at 64,999
ALSO READ: OnePlus 9 Pro review
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro brings many big and small upgrades, which together form a big package. Among the most noticeable are the upgrades with respect to display, imaging and battery efficiency. These are also the areas where this smartphone has an edge over others simply because the upgrades influence the overall user experience in a positive way. That said, the iPhone 13 Pro is a solid all-round premium smartphone with something in store for everyone. Sure, it does not look radically different from the iPhone 12 Pro, but do not let the looks deceive you. The iPhone 13 Pro is a meaningful upgrade with a bright and smooth display, stellar cameras with industry-first video-centric features, swift performance, and solid on-battery time.
Screen: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion, adaptive 120Hz
Processor: A15 Bionic
Storage: Up to 1TB
Rear camera: 12MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 12MP (telephoto)
Front camera: 12MP
Price: Starts at Rs 1,19,900
ALSO READ: Apple iPhone 13 Pro review: Many small upgrades together make a big package
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
This Galaxy Flip3 5G is an inexpensive smartphone with a bendable screen that makes a solid entry-point to Samsung’s foldable smartphone future. Unlike the Galaxy Fold3 5G, which is a smartphone and a big-screen device integrated into one, the Galaxy Flip3 5G is just a smartphone. However, it is novel and unlike any other. It is a bold and beautiful smartphone, which attracts attention.
Screen: 6.7-inch fullHD+ bendable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB and 256GB
Rear camera: 12MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide)
Front camera: 10MP
Battery: 3,300 mAh
Price: Starts at Rs 84,999
ALSO READ: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: Best clamshell foldable you can buy
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Touted as ‘the Superphone’, this smartphone is brimful with industry-leading features and specifications. Capable of beating other premium smartphones on more parameters than one, the Mi 11 Ultra seems to be an undersell for its price. That said, the smartphone is among the best Android smartphones that not just rubs shoulders with other premium flagships but outpaces them on several parameters. There is barely a smartphone as rich in features and tech as the Mi 11 Ultra.
ALSO READ: Mi 11 Ultra review
Screen: 6.81-inch curved WQHD+ AMOLED, adaptive 120Hz
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 256GB
Rear camera: 50MP (wide) + 48MP (ultra-wide) + 48MP (telephoto)
Front camera: 20MP
Battery: 5,000 mAh
Price: Rs 69,999
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