Every day new phones with all new features keep flourishing in the world of smartphones. Big ‘megapixels’, Monster ‘RAM’ and Sexy ‘unibody aluminum’ leave no stone unturned in attracting customers. If you don’t know which phone to buy, then this article will surely solve your dilemma. Here are some of the best mobile phones of this year that celebrate everything from beautiful displays to innovation and everything in between. The following super models have something different enough to make them stand out. And that is the reason why they stand out.
List of the best smartphones in 2016
Here are some of the shining slabs of wearable goodness that won our hearts in 2016. Let’s dive into the smartphone pool and decide which mobile suits your requirements and budget.
Most Attractive: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Choose the pretty perfect smartphone – Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. It is blooming beautifully! Beginners will no doubt be drawn to the enticing curves of its curved screen. The beautiful solid metal and glass construction is sure to freeze your attention. The phone will amaze you not only with its design, but also with the rocking power under the hood. Powered by a 1.6GHz octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM, Samsung S7 Edge is sure to deliver a divine experience. The phone runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3600 mAh non-removable battery. Capture incredible images and videos with its 12-megapixel main camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front-facing shooter.
A really great smartphone: OnePlus 3
OnePlus 3 has managed to grab the “best phones to buy” headlines quite easily by offering 6GB of RAM, Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 and Adreno™ 530GPU display. Born from amazing technology, design and innovation, the new metal smartphone is carved from premium grade aluminium. Under the hood, the smartphone runs Android 6.0.1 and is powered by a 3000 mAh battery. It comes with Dash Charge technology to give you a day’s worth of power in just half an hour of charging. You won’t be disappointed with the 16 MP camera that features ultra-fast shutter speed, fast autofocus, and advanced stabilization methods to capture stunning photos or videos. OnePlus 3 really does offer incredible value for money.
More modular and innovative: LG G5
The magical LG G5 is the world’s first modular smartphone featuring a unimetal body and fingerprint sensor technology. G5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and expandable storage of 32GB. Its ‘always on’ display lets you see important notifications without waking up your phone. One of the highlights of the phone is the ‘slide-out battery compartment’. The same trick applies to the camera grip – ‘LG Cam Plus’, which provides a great way to take pictures. LG G5 has been awarded “Best New Smartphone” at the GSMA GLOMO Awards MWC 2016.
Refurbished Smartphone: iPhone 6s Plus
Apple has taken the tech world by storm again with the launch of the iPhone 6s Plus. The new ‘Rose-Gold’ 6s Plus offers incredible force-sensitive 3D touch technology for maximum security. The ‘Live Photos’ feature on the phone will now breathe life into your still image. Now you can capture beautiful images, shoot brilliant 1080p HD 4K videos with brilliant camera quality. The manufacturers have left no stone unturned in the design of the phone. The model is made stronger from a new 7000 series aluminum alloy with a 5.5-inch LED-backlit widescreen display. Fast browsing, power-packed performance with ‘Proactive’ Siri and iOS 9 – it all makes iPhone 6sPlus a game changer.
Omnipotent: HTC 10
HTC 10 is a beautiful thing. The phone surpasses all its previous models with a simple, minimalist style and smooth curves. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the Sense 8.0 skin on top. HTC 10 offers everything you’d expect from a modern smartphone: unparalleled performance, excellent 24-bit Hi-Res sound, optical image stabilization on the front and rear cameras, 4K resolution video recording, stellar battery life of two days and much more.
Budget king: Lenovo Moto G4 Plus
Lenovo Moto G4 Plus is an excellent budget mobile phone for all your needs. Priced at Rs 14,999, the mobile flaunts a very attractive display with a rigid and sturdy construction. It has a 5.5-inch Full HD screen. Vibrant and punchy screen offers a great experience for playing games and videos. G4 Plus runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chipset. You get two options, a 16GB variant with 2GB RAM and a 32GB variant with 3GB RAM in terms of memory.
The Miraculous: Nextbit Robin
I love the pastel blue color and the refreshing angular shape of the Nextbit Robin. In an ocean of black, aluminum, round-cornered smartphones, the unusual Nextbit Robin is an absolute delight. The circular perforated speakers look excellent. It’s a huge plus for YouTube addicts without headphones. The phone offers unlimited storage as it focuses on automated cloud storage. The mobile is quite applaudable for breaking the mold of smartphones.