Of course, there is no "perfect" smartphone, so we suggest that you check all the devices on our list before you decide. So without further ado, let's take a look at the best Android phones to buy in 2019.
OnePlus 7T: the flagship product for all
Over the years, OnePlus has slowly increased the price of its new flagship products. However, the company still manages to offer just about all of the flagship features of smartphones at almost half the price. Although the OnePlus 7T is not the best OnePlus smartphone currently available, it offers excellent value for money.
In fact, for those who don't like the curved edges of smartphones, the OnePlus 7T is a great choice. Since the ‘Pro’ models now have curved screens. The device also contains the latest silicone. The power of the device is the SoC Snapdragon 855+ and you get UFS 3.0 storage.
OnePlus 7T specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC with the Adreno 640 GPU.
- 8 GB of RAM.
- 128 GB or 256 GB of internal UFS 3.0 storage.
- 6.55 inch 90 Hz refresh rate AMOLED screen with HDR10 + support.
- 3800mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T support.
- 48 MP primary + 12 MP telephoto + 16 MP ultra wide.
- 16 MP selfie camera.
- Stereo speakers.
- Optical fingerprint scanner on the screen.
As the datasheet shows, the OnePlus 7T comes with some of the best specifications. Although the camera manages to capture stunning images in well-lit conditions, it lags slightly behind other flagship products in low light conditions. However, given the major price difference between the 7T and a flagship like the Galaxy S10, there is no doubt that you get what you pay for.
Plus, OnePlus arguably offers the best software experience in the Android ecosystem. And software updates arrive much faster on OnePlus devices than on almost all other smartphone OEMs, with the exception of Google. At a starting price of just $ 599 or Rs. 37,999, the OnePlus 7T is an easy recommendation from us, so it earned a spot on our list of the best Android phones in 2019.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+: a true flagship experience
The South Korean giant has had the best Android smartphones for several years. The company's flagship smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is easily one of the best smartphones you can buy right now. Whether between Android and iOS devices. Being from the company's "Note" series, of course, it contains a ton of features.
While we would have liked to see Samsung introduce a 90 Hz screen on the Note 10 series, even the standard 60 Hz AMOLED screen on the Note 10+ is amazing to watch. It can reach a maximum brightness of around 1,200 nits, which is perfect for viewing the screen outdoors.
Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9825.
- 12 GB of RAM.
- 256 GB or 512 GB of UFS 3.0 storage (tested to be faster than OnePlus UFS 3.0 storage)
- 6.8 inch dynamic AMOLED screen with HDR10 + support.
- 4300mAh battery with 45W fast charge support.
- 12 MP primary + 12 MP telephoto + 16 MP ultra wide.
- 16 MP selfie camera.
- Stereo speakers.
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner on the screen.
Of course, the Galaxy Note 10+ has a bunch of additional features, including IP68 dust / water resistance and the S-Pen. In addition, you can even turn your smartphone into a PC by Samsung Dex with a single USB Type-C cable. The device even supports 15W fast wireless charging.
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Samsung's new OneUI skin on Android offers a much better user experience than previous versions of the company's skins. However, new versions of Android would take a lot longer to arrive. However, if you're ready to shell out $ 1,000, the Galaxy Note 10+ is the device you need to buy. If you have a good budget to spend, the Note 10+ is the best Android phone to buy in 2019.
Asus ROG Phone 2: Gaming Beast
The Asus ROG Phone 2 comes with just about everything you could ask for from a phone launched in 2019. There is no other smartphone better suited for mobile players than this Asus game beast. Where most OEMs omit the headphone jacks, the ROG Phone 2 comes with the headphone jack as well as an additional Type-C port.
Of course, this translates into a slightly larger body and larger glasses than most of the flagship products launched this year. However, this is not really a disadvantage as it helps to prevent accidental contact with the screen during games.
Specifications of the Asus ROG Phone 2
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ with a clock speed of 2.96 GHz coupled to the GPU Adreno 640.
- 8 GB RAM or 12 GB RAM.
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB UFS 3.0 internal storage.
- 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10 support.
- 6000mAh battery with 30W fast charge support.
- 48 MP primary + 13 MP ultra wide.
- 24 MP selfie camera.
- Two front facing stereo speakers.
- Optical fingerprint scanner on the screen.
- 240 Hz touch detection.
As you can see on the ROG Phone 2 datasheet, it is packed with high-end specs. Mobile players can play games like PUGB Mobile or COD: Mobile with high graphics without having to worry about delays and drops in FPS. In addition, you can purchase additional accessories such as the TwinView Dock 2, the ROG Kunai Gamepad, AreoActive Cooler 2 and more. These accessories help to improve the user’s gaming experience. Therefore, the ROG Phone 2 is on our list of the best Android phones in 2019.
Samsung Galaxy S10e: best compact smartphone
Smartphones have gotten bigger over the years, however, not everyone has big hands. Therefore, for those of you who prefer a space-saving phone, the Galaxy S10e is the best you can get. It comes with a 5.8 inch dynamic AMOLED screen with little or no glasses. This makes it the perfect, small but powerful Android smartphone.
It is also the first flagship smartphone from Samsung in a few years to have a flat screen since the launch of the Galaxy S8 duo. Therefore, those who prefer flat design to curved screens would love the Galaxy S10e.
Samsung Galaxy S10e specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820.
- 6 GB of RAM or 8 GB of RAM.
- 128 GB or 256 GB of internal UFS 2.1 storage.
- 5.8-inch dynamic AMOLED screen with HDR10 + support.
- 3100mAh battery with wired and wireless charging 15W.
- 12 MP primary + 16 MP ultra wide.
- 10 MP selfie camera.
- Stereo speakers.
- Capacitive fingerprint scanner.
Although the Galaxy S10e may not have the latest silicone or a few other flagship features, it still offers an excellent user experience. It's also available for around $ 550 in the U.S. right now, making it great value for money. The Galaxy S10e retains most of the features of the more expensive Galaxy S10 and S10 +, such as the IP68 water and dust resistance rating, as well as reverse wireless charging and more.
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The only thing to take into account before buying the Galaxy S10e is the average battery life. However, if you charge your phone at the end of each day or if you don't mind recharging the battery in the middle of the day, the compact Samsung flagship is a great phone for you.
Redmi Note 8 Pro: Budget King
Xiaomi's latest low-budget smartphone – the Redmi Note 8 Pro is easily one of the best Android phones you can get on a tight budget. The device comes with the game-centric Mediatek Helio G90T processor which is even more powerful than the Snapdragon 730. This makes it one of the most powerful phones in its price segment.
The Redmi Note 8 Pro doesn't look like an economical smartphone at all. It has a glass sandwich design with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back. Additionally, the camera has a four-camera configuration and the images captured from the camera are well detailed and look great, especially when shooting in well-lit environments.
Specifications of the Redmi Note 8 Pro
- Mediatek Helio G90T SoC with GPU Mali-G76 MC4.
- 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM.
- UFS 2.1 internal storage of 64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB.
- 6.53-inch FullHD + IPS LCD screen with HDR support.
- 4500mAh battery with 18W fast charge support.
- 64 MP primary + 8 MP ultra wide + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth sensor.
- 20 MP front camera.
- Capacitive rear mount fingerprint scanner.
After examining the specifications, it is clear that the Redmi Note 8 Pro is one of the best Android phones for people on a budget. Thanks to its large 4500mAh battery, the device can help you spend a day of moderate use on a single charge.
The device can even run PUBG Mobile on high parameters with minimal lag or frame loss. Thus, the device is also suitable for mobile gamers who are not willing to spend more than double to buy the ROG Phone 2.
Google Pixel 4 XL: best camera phone
Google’s flagship duo in 2019 – the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL were one of the most leaked smartphones before their launch. The Google Pixel 4 XL has been on our list of the best Android phones thanks to its impressive camera system. If you've been following the tech space for a while, you may already know that Google's Pixel series devices have the best cameras on any smartphone since the launch of the Pixel 2 duo.
The Pixel 4 XL comes with a dual camera setup consisting of a 12.2 MP main wide angle lens, f / 1.7 aperture coupled with a 16 MP telephoto lens, f / 2.4 aperture. The photos taken on the Pixel 4 XL look beautiful in most lighting conditions.
Specifications of Google Pixel 4XL
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with GPU Adreno 640.
- 6 GB of RAM.
- Internal memory of 64 GB or 128 GB.
- 6.3 inch 90 Hz P-OLED display with HDR support.
- 3700mAh battery with 18W fast charge support.
- 12 MP primary + 16 MP telephoto.
- 8 MP selfie camera.
- Facial recognition of the facial identification type.
- Soli smart radar chip.
Google introduced the Soli chip on the Pixel 4 duo. For those of you who don't know what the chip does. It is basically a small radar that uses proximity detection to help unlock the phone faster and even allows users to control certain features of the phone with hand gestures.
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Of course, the Pixel 4 duo is not the first smartphone to introduce gesture commands. However, the dedicated chip makes the use of gestures much better than what you could have seen with previous implementations of gesture controls on other phones. However, gesture controls are still a bit fanciful and we are sure you would not be buying the Pixel 4 XL for the Soli chip.
Cameras are the main reason why you should consider buying the Pixel 4 XL. Machine learning and Google's software optimizations bring out the images taken on the Pixel 4 XL. Even in low light situations, captured images have good detail. Therefore, if you need the best camera phone, the Pixel 4 XL is probably the best Android phone you can consider buying in 2019.
Other Android phones to discover
These are Android phones that are not on our best list of Android phones. However, they are definitely worth checking out and are great alternatives to some of the phones we mentioned above.
Realme X2 Pro
Realme's first flagship smartphone – the Realme X2 Pro offers a host of flagship features at an average price. It comes with the Snapdragon 855+ SoC and even has a 90 Hz refresh rate display. In addition, it also supports SuperVOOC 50 W flash charge, making it one of the dependent phones the fastest on the market. Its main selling point is its price, which is set at $ 381 for the 6 GB + 64 GB variant.
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Moto G7
This is one of the best Android phones for those on a budget. It's a great alternative to the Redmi Note 8 Pro, especially in regions where Xiaomi's offer is not available – like the United States. The Moto G7 integrates the Snapdragon 632 processor with 4 GB of RAM. It has a 6.2 inch FullHD + screen and is powered by a 3200 mAh battery.
Samsung galaxy fold
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has experienced a few setbacks since its official announcements. However, you can now buy the premium foldable smartphone for around $ 1,980. Of course, that’s a lot of money to shell out for a smartphone. However, if you're not in tune with the two big prizes, the Galaxy Fold is worth checking out. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and a total of six cameras. Most users who bought the Galaxy Fold absolutely love the new form factor. So, it deserves a mention here.
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These are our top picks for the best Android phones to buy in 2019. We hope you find the perfect smartphone for you in the list. What is your favorite Android device launched this year? Let us know in the comments section below.