Apple iPhone 12
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Expert comment: Every single year we wonder if the new iPhone would continue to top this list or be overtaken by the Android counterparts but yet again, iPhone 12 proves that Apple has still not lost its touch with the consumers. The latest handset from the Cupertino-based company offers improved camera performance, the most powerful mobile chipset in the market, and a new design that is a perfect blend of old and new elements. If you want improvements in camera and battery, you can also choose to go for Pro and Pro Max models of the phone.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
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Expert comment: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Android phone that you can currently buy in the market. If you've used any Samsung flagship in the last 5-7 if not 9-10 years, you would already know that the brand offers the best displays in the market that do not compromise on any front. On top of that you get major improvements in the camera department over the last year, a long-lasting battery life, and a distinguished design that makes the handset look more premium than ever. With the added support for S Pen, Galaxy S21 Ultra might now be the go to device for even professionals from this year onwards.
Apple iPhone 11
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Expert comment: Probably the most popular iPhone model of recent times, the iPhone 11 doesn't dig as deep a hole in your pocket as some of the recent flagships from the brand have. The iPhone 11 comes with dual rear cameras and is one of the most capable camera smartphones available in the market. If you are not interested in clicking pictures, no worries, the handset ships with A13 Bionic chipset, which is the most powerful mobile chipset available in the industry right now. The phone offers a great battery life and a great display quality too. On the software side, the phone delivers like a true champ too.
OnePlus 9 Pro
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Expert comment: OnePlus has been criticised for increase in phone prices over the years but does OnePlus 9 Pro justify its price tag? The short answer would be - Yes. The handset comes with a crisp QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, industry-leading chipset, and blazing-fast charging. These are all highly coveted features and improve the user experience by a great degree. On the software side, OnePlus has been offering one of the best custom UI in the market as well. All things said, OnePlus 9 Pro is one of the best Android phones you can buy in 2021.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
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Expert comment: Samsung described Galaxy S20 FE as a phone made for fans at the handset's launch. While this tagline might sound cheesy at first, this actually turned out to be the case. The handset comes with an excellent display with 120Hz refresh rate, delivers flagship performance, and offers best-in-class cameras as well. While the build quality might have room for improvement, considering most users like to use protective cases on their phones, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a unique value for money option in a relatively high price bracket.
Xiaomi Mi 10i 8GB RAM
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Expert comment: Xiaomi Mi 10i is one of the best phones that you can buy around its price. The handset packs an extremely capable chipset, a whopping 108MP primary camera, display with butter-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and comes with support for 5G connectivity. If you're planning to buy a new phone around this price, Mi 10i is one the very few options that can be described as 'future-proof'. Whether it is design or performance, this phone will likely impress you in most departments.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
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Expert comment: Redmi Note 9 Pro Max fills in the shoes as the brand's mid-range flagship phone and it justifies the title extremely well. Although the handset has a lot in common with the regular Pro model, you get a 64MP primary camera and a 32MP selfie camera on this variant. The phone makes no compromises when it comes to processor, display, camera performance, and even battery backup. Although you don't get a high refresh rate that you can get in slightly more expensive phones, the Note 9 Pro Max is an all-rounder that gets the job done.
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
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Expert comment: Redmi 9 Prime came like a breath of fresh air in the market that was disrupted by the price hikes due to change in GST rates in India. The handset is priced below Rs 10,000 but you get a quad camera setup, a really good processor, good battery life, and even fast charging support with the Redmi 9 Prime. While Xiaomi was losing its charm with the aggressive push from Realme and Samsung in last year, Redmi 9 Prime put the brand back in the driving position for this price segment.
Realme C3
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Expert comment: Remember the times when you had to compromise on various fronts when buying a budget phone? Realme C3 is testament to the fact that times have changed. With Realme C3, you get a premium-looking handset that offers a clean UI and a fullscreen display view.The handset even manages to offer 2-day battery life, a feat that is matched by few phones in the market regardless of the price range. The camera department could have been better but you can only point this out if you forget the retail price of this phone in the first place.
