Global chip shortage coupled with pandemic made the premium smartphones a tad costlier this year. But it didn’t stop people from grabbing their favourite devices, which justified their prices with loads of new features. For premium smartphones, mobile phone makers moved their focus from technical specifications to customisations, optimisations, features and algorithms. From productivity-centric features to personalised user experience, top-notch imaging, power-packed performance, and efficient battery, the premium smartphones justified ‘premium’ experience.
Business Standard takes a look at the top five best smartphones launched in 2021. Here is the list:
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra impresses on all fronts, including the hard-to-get-right areas like design, imaging and value-added features. The smartphone shows the South Korean electronics maker’s innovation competence with regard to technology. Among many other notable things that give it an edge over others in its segment is the support for Samsung’s SPen (Digital Stylus – sold separately). That said, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is an all-purpose premium smartphone that brings the best of both worlds — Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. Its novel and bold design, exceptional display, top-notch imaging, sleek performance and productivity-centric value-added features justify the ‘Ultra’ moniker, and thus the phone’s premium stature.
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Screen: 6.8-inch QHD+ curved dynamic AMOLED 2x, adaptive 120Hz
Processor: Exynos 2100
RAM: Up to 16GB
Storage: Up to 512GB
Rear camera: 108MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 10MP (telephoto) + 10MP (periscope)
Front camera: 40MP
Battery: 5,000 mAh
Price: Starts at Rs 1,05,999
With this, Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus finally managed to find its way into the coveted premium segment. From its Hasselblad partnership for the camera system to custom-made ultra-wide-angle sensor, QHD+ resolution screen of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, IP68 ingress protection rating and fast wireless charging support, the OnePlus 9 Pro has a lot to show for itself. It is a distinct smartphone that deserves every bit of its premium tag.
Screen: 6.7-inch QHD+ curved fluid AMOLED, adaptive 120Hz
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM: Up to 12GB
Storage: Up to 256GB
Rear camera: 48MP (wide) + 50MP (ultra-wide, freeform lens) + 8MP (telephoto) + 2 (monochrome)
Front camera: 16MP
Battery: 4,500 mAh
Price: Starts at 64,999
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