Best Smartphones 2018: The Premium And Budget Phones You Can Find

Every year, phone makers around the world release a bunch of new devices across all segments. These include many great smartphones that make it much harder for consumers to choose one to buy. And the year 2018 was a great year as we welcomed excellent models like the iPhone XR and the Google Pixel 3 series. So, what are the best smartphones 2018? In this post, we will list out some of the greatest models on the market.

iPhone XR

The iPhone always makes it to the top list of every year’s best smartphones, but the iPhone XR is the first non-flagship handset to achieve this. In fact, this is one of the best and most loved iPhones ever made. It packs the same chip, and the same main camera, and a much longer battery life compared with other iPhone models.

It doesn’t come with an OLED screen, telephoto lens, or 3D Touch, but it’s already an excellent device for most people considering its affordable price tag.

Pixel 3 and 3 XL

When owning a Google Pixel phone, you have the privilege to get the latest Android features and software updates, but this is not the only great thing about this phone series. While they seem overpriced for the specifications, they offer great performance and solid battery life.

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL stand out from competitors for their cameras, which remain the best on the market for a long time despite the launch of newer smartphones. They have the Night Sight mode to help you take beautiful low-light photos, and this feature is among the things that set Google’s camera in a league of its own.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

The next candidate on the list of the best smartphones 2018 India is a device from the Chinese brand Huawei. The smartphone has a lot to offer, including high-end specifications, the longest battery life found on a flagship, Face ID-like login, powerful triple-camera module, fast fingerprint reader, reverse charging ability, and an IR blaster. However, it lacks the headphone jack, meaning you are forced to use wireless buds.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

This is another mobile phone that seems to match the price tag of over $1,000. Its standard variant comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage while the largest variant offers 8GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. The phone has a headphone jack, amazing battery life, and a stylus. Its camera takes great shots, but not as good as those from Apple or Google.

LG V40

Unlike the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Galaxy Note 9, this phone doesn’t feature stereo speakers, but it offers the best headphone jack output found on a smartphone. If you are an audiophile, you will appreciate this in the LG V40.

At the time, the V40 came out as the best handset LG had made in years, especially considering its camera. The phone performs well, sports a loud mono speaker, as well as useful features. But it has a small battery.

Moto G6

If you are wondering what are the best smartphones for 2018 but come at an affordable price, the Moto G6 is the answer. Its predecessor, the Moto G5s Plus also made it to the list. While it doesn’t have the most power for the price, it delivers a near-stock Android version with a handful of useful features that narrow down the gap between itself and high-end handsets. This phone also has smaller bezels along with a glass back, making it look more like a premium phone.

Pocophone F1

When this phone came out, it was a surprise to a lot of people. Powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor, the handset features 6GB RAM, 64GB onboard memory, and a 4,000mAh battery at a price of only $300. It has the same specifications as the Google Pixel 3 and performs well too.

Oppo Find X

Continue with the list of the best upcoming smartphones 2018, we would like to mention a name from Oppo. This Find X is a very ambitious device that tries to remove the notch by hiding the front-facing camera with a retracting mechanism. It also delivers a great dynamic range, saturation, and contrast.  It comes with high-end specifications and a sturdy build despite featuring moving parts.

Samsung Galaxy S9

The Galaxy S has always been a premium smartphone line for Samsung. And the Galaxy S9 is one of the best smartphones that you can get for less than $500 right now with remarkable values. It’s also one of the few flagships with a small display, making it perfect for those with small hands.

So, these are 9 of the best mobile phones released in 2018, there are surely many more great devices from the same year, but we want to give you a diverse list in case you are looking at different brands. We hope that this list of the best smartphones 2018 is useful to you, whether you’re just curious about phones from this year or in the search for your next mobile device.

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