Apple iPhone X, Google Pixel 2: Here Are The Best Smartphones of 2017
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The Smartphone War
As the year draws to a close, we can look back at some of the amazing features and innovations we saw on smartphones.
Keeping in mind all the reviews we did, this is ET’s selection of the best smartphones.
(On the left, Apple iphone X and on the right, Google Pixel 2)
Keeping in mind all the reviews we did, this is ET’s selection of the best smartphones.
(On the left, Apple iphone X and on the right, Google Pixel 2)
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Best Premium Smartphone
Apple iPhone X: Rs 92,430
Apple’s 10th anniversary special launch, the iPhone X impresses with the swanky new metal and glass design plus the 5.8-inch bezelless OLED display. Add to that its superb dual camera setup and the futuristic Face ID unlock making it our choice for the premium smartphone of 2017.
Runner Up: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Rs 67,900
Apple’s 10th anniversary special launch, the iPhone X impresses with the swanky new metal and glass design plus the 5.8-inch bezelless OLED display. Add to that its superb dual camera setup and the futuristic Face ID unlock making it our choice for the premium smartphone of 2017.
Runner Up: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Rs 67,900
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Best Compact Phone
Apple iPhone 8: Rs 66,120
The iPhone 8 is our choice for best compact phone because of the fantastic performance, best in class camera and the addition of wireless charging. Not to forget that since the design is unchanged, all existing accessories of iPhone 7 will work with it as well.
Runner Up: Google Pixel 2 Rs 49,999
The iPhone 8 is our choice for best compact phone because of the fantastic performance, best in class camera and the addition of wireless charging. Not to forget that since the design is unchanged, all existing accessories of iPhone 7 will work with it as well.
Runner Up: Google Pixel 2 Rs 49,999
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Best Large-Screen Phone
Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Rs 67,900
The Note 8 has a gorgeous 6.3-inch super amoled infinity display with an aspect ratio of18.5:9. It’s got fantastic cameras, water proofing, wireless charging, great hardware and comes with the pressuresensitive S-pen.
Runner Up: Mi Max 2 Rs 13,999
The Note 8 has a gorgeous 6.3-inch super amoled infinity display with an aspect ratio of18.5:9. It’s got fantastic cameras, water proofing, wireless charging, great hardware and comes with the pressuresensitive S-pen.
Runner Up: Mi Max 2 Rs 13,999
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Best Budget Phone
Redmi 4: Rs 6,999
This one changed expectations for budget smartphones: a full metal unibody, HD display, fingerprint scanner and large battery — all of which makes the Redmi 4 our choice for the budget phone of the year.
Runner Up: Infinix Note 4 Rs 8,999
This one changed expectations for budget smartphones: a full metal unibody, HD display, fingerprint scanner and large battery — all of which makes the Redmi 4 our choice for the budget phone of the year.
Runner Up: Infinix Note 4 Rs 8,999
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Best Selfie Phone
Vivo V7+: Rs 21,990
We have a tie in this category: the Vivo with its 24MP front camera and the Oppo with 20MP selfie camera deliver great results. Both have a 6-inch, 18:9 aspect display and overall excellent performance.
Runner Up: Gionee A1 Lite Rs 14,999
We have a tie in this category: the Vivo with its 24MP front camera and the Oppo with 20MP selfie camera deliver great results. Both have a 6-inch, 18:9 aspect display and overall excellent performance.
Runner Up: Gionee A1 Lite Rs 14,999
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Innovation Of The Year
18:9 or Taller Displays
Taller displays (18:9 aspect ratio or more) started with the Galaxy S8 and the trend was quickly adopted by all brands including Apple. With a taller display, screens can be larger & bezels can be slimmer without increasing the overall size of the phone. This trend will continue well into 2018 & we expect it to be standard practice across price brackets.
Taller displays (18:9 aspect ratio or more) started with the Galaxy S8 and the trend was quickly adopted by all brands including Apple. With a taller display, screens can be larger & bezels can be slimmer without increasing the overall size of the phone. This trend will continue well into 2018 & we expect it to be standard practice across price brackets.
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Best Camera Phone
Google Pixel 2: Rs 49,999
The Pixel was our top choice for photos last year & Google has taken the top spot once again. The 12.2MP camera with laser + dual pixel phase detection autofocus, optical + electronic image stabilization and f/1.8 aperture delivers unbelievable photos.
Runners Up: Apple iPhone X Rs 92,430 and Samsung Note 8 Rs 67,900
The Pixel was our top choice for photos last year & Google has taken the top spot once again. The 12.2MP camera with laser + dual pixel phase detection autofocus, optical + electronic image stabilization and f/1.8 aperture delivers unbelievable photos.
Runners Up: Apple iPhone X Rs 92,430 and Samsung Note 8 Rs 67,900
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Best Video Camera Phone
LG V30+: Rs 44,990
LG V30+ is our choice for best video recording thanks to the 4k video recording, HDR support, 24-bit stereo sound recording and support for log shooting (usually found in DSLRs — allows for better post-production). In addition, the Cine Video modes offer pro-tuned options to add live video filters for superior results.
Runner Up: Sony Xperia XZ Premium Rs 61,990 and Samsung Note 8 Rs 67,900
LG V30+ is our choice for best video recording thanks to the 4k video recording, HDR support, 24-bit stereo sound recording and support for log shooting (usually found in DSLRs — allows for better post-production). In addition, the Cine Video modes offer pro-tuned options to add live video filters for superior results.
Runner Up: Sony Xperia XZ Premium Rs 61,990 and Samsung Note 8 Rs 67,900
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Best Designed Phone
Mi Mix 2: Rs 35,999
Mix 2 wins this with a big margin thanks to the curved ceramic back combined with a 5.99-inch display that has really tiny bezels on three sides. Not to mention the 18-karat gold-plated decorative camera edges and an aluminum frame which adds to the overall appearance.
Runners Up: Apple iPhone X Rs 92,430 and Samsung S8/S8 Plus/Note 8 Rs 67,900
Mix 2 wins this with a big margin thanks to the curved ceramic back combined with a 5.99-inch display that has really tiny bezels on three sides. Not to mention the 18-karat gold-plated decorative camera edges and an aluminum frame which adds to the overall appearance.
Runners Up: Apple iPhone X Rs 92,430 and Samsung S8/S8 Plus/Note 8 Rs 67,900
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Best Mid-Range Phone
Redmi Note 4: Rs 9,999
The Redmi Note 4 has sold millions of units in India already. The phone offers a fantastic full HD display, metal unibody, great performance, excellent cameras and good battery life. It’s still a steal at the asking price.
Runner Up: Honor 7X Rs 12,999 and Lenovo K8 Note Rs 12,999
The Redmi Note 4 has sold millions of units in India already. The phone offers a fantastic full HD display, metal unibody, great performance, excellent cameras and good battery life. It’s still a steal at the asking price.
Runner Up: Honor 7X Rs 12,999 and Lenovo K8 Note Rs 12,999
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Best Affordable Flagship
OnePlus 5T: Rs 32,999
OnePlus 5T offers the best possible hardware at a pocket-friendly price. The sleek metal body, excellent dual camera setup, fast face unlock and the fantastic Dash Charge technology makes it our choice for the best affordable flagship.
Runner Up: Honor 8 Pro Rs 29,999
OnePlus 5T offers the best possible hardware at a pocket-friendly price. The sleek metal body, excellent dual camera setup, fast face unlock and the fantastic Dash Charge technology makes it our choice for the best affordable flagship.
Runner Up: Honor 8 Pro Rs 29,999
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Underdog Of The Year
HTC U11: Rs 51,990
The U11 is HTC’s current flagship and it offers a fantastic feature set: 5.5-inch Quad HD display, topnotch hardware, great rear camera with OIS and excellent performance. Sadly, it never got the attention it deserved.
Runner Up: LG V30+ Rs 44,990
The U11 is HTC’s current flagship and it offers a fantastic feature set: 5.5-inch Quad HD display, topnotch hardware, great rear camera with OIS and excellent performance. Sadly, it never got the attention it deserved.
Runner Up: LG V30+ Rs 44,990
