The most considerable hype over smartphones at the moment goes to top brands like the Apple iPhone, Samsung’s Note series, Google Pixel phones, and the One Plus phones. Competition in the market has led to top brands trying to outdo the other with better cameras, battery capacity, processors, and features and more at affordable prices. Let us take a look at some of this year’s top selling smartphones by brand and model:
1. OnePlus 9
The OnePlus 9 is also within the same price range as the other phones on this list since it costs $599. It has a 48 MP and 50 MP ultra-wide camera and monochrome lens, which give it lively photos and amazing videos as well. It can capture videos in 8K, given its powerful snapdragon 888 CPU and next-generation RAM. It has an AMOLED 120HZ screen that is perfect for gamers and designers who need that quick refresh rate.
2. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch screen and a refresh rate of 120Hz, which can lower down to 1Hz when you need to save on battery life. It starts at a much lower price at $424.99 USD. The camera comes with a 108MP lens, can capture in night mode, zooms up to 100x, and can shoot in 5K. 5G speeds are also hyper-fast, giving you a seamless interaction. Its 5000mAh battery gives you good screen time throughout the day. You no longer have to keep deleting photos as the storage capacity gives you enough space to store your old and new images.
3. Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Apple decided to push past normal when it unveiled the Apple iPhone 13 pro. It comes with a new design, a Super Retina XDR display, and a refresh rate of 120Htz. It has three wide, comprehensive, and telephoto cameras which take amazing photos and videos. Its core is powered by the A15 Bionic, the best in the market. The battery life has also improved, giving you more screen time on that super processor. The iPhone 13 comes with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB variations. The new iPhone 13 Pro is priced from $500 USD.
4. Google Pixel 6 Pro
A highly efficient phone, the Google Pixel 6 Pro has its unique chip, the Google Tensor. The camera quality is also incredible, with bigger sensors allowing color retention and clear photos, even in dark environments. It also comes with fast charging capabilities, so no more waiting for a whole day to get a full charge. With googles’ advanced protection, the phone has better security keeping your data safe. The Pixel 6 starts at $899 via the Google store.
5. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a must-have for academics and artists alike. The camera quality of the S21 ultra has the highest resolution quality of any smartphone on the market. It can process and make videos up to 8k and has a 12MP ultra-wide camera, 108 MP wide-angle camera, and 10 MP telephoto camera. It also has a Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm), one of the best in the market that allows for speedy functioning. With different memory variations, you can choose based on your preference. Its price ranges from $494.99 USD for the 128 GB variant to $564 USD for the 256 GB variant.