“Top picks under 50k”
Mid Budget smartphones offer a lot of high-end features with a few compromises. It is the most competitive range in the smartphone market. And one can surely find a product that satisfies their requirements. Here are the top picks under ₹50000:
Xiaomi Poco F1-₹28,999
A new series from the Xiaomi family that offers high-end specs in this price range. It is the cheapest in our list with the least compromises. It sports the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor for unbeatable performance with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB flash storage. The phone is packed with a 4000Mah battery with Quick charge 3.0 for unlimited power. It is sustained by the company’s Liquid Cooling technology for smoother and lag-free performance.
The camera module has a dual camera setup with AI Integration for improved focus and low light conditions. It offers well-balanced images with good dynamic range.
It also has an IR sensor for better security supporting face unlock even in low light conditions. The phone is equipped with the company’s MIUI. But has been finely tuned to work better and smoother with the model with a dedicated launcher and other features.
This is the best value for money option in the list.
Pros :
+ Performance
+ Battery Life
+ Price
+ Expandable storage
Cons :
– Bloatware
– Average display
OnePlus 6T-₹37,999
OnePlus 6T is the second iteration this year from the company that offers an improved OnePlus 6 experience.
It offers the new in-display fingerprint technology that uses an optic sensor to scan the fingerprint without the need of a dedicated hardware scanner. It is responsive but not as reliable as the previous version of the technology.
It’s stunning AMOLED display combined with the new gaming mode will be a gaming enthusiast favorite. It has got an improved battery of 3700mAH capacity that can get through an entire day.
Oxygen OS used by the phone is based on android’s 9.0 Pie giving the phone more power efficient and fluidic experience.
It has the same dual-camera setup but with extra software, tweaks improving the low light performance.
Pros:
+ Display
+ Performance
+ Battery Life
Cons:
– Average speaker
– Lacks headphone jack.
Pixel 2XL-₹39,990
Pixel 2XL was the flagship smartphone of Google from the last year 2017. It still has one of the best cameras in the industry and is in this list. The smartphone even though sports an older 835 processor still packs a punch. The stereo speakers offered by the phone is remarkable and is perfect for a multimedia enthusiast.
This smartphone will be a favorite for all stock Android lovers. The phone offers all the latest Android OS and certain unique features. Now Playing and Unlimited Photos storage are a few among those provided features.
The phone build quality is premium and has an amazing display. But lesser screen to body ratio than other smartphones in this segment. The battery life is pretty good and supports fast charge. The phone is water and dust resistant.
The best feature in this smartphone is its camera with industry leading portrait mode. And low light photography that combines both hardware and software intelligence.
Pros:
+ Amazing Camera
+ Stereo Speakers
+ Water Resistant
+ Performance
Cons:
– Lacks headphone jack
– Large Bezels
– 2017 Hardware
LG G7 ThinQ-₹40,000
LG ThinQ is one of the most underrated phones that released this year. It sports the notch design with its bright display taking all the attention. LG has been improving its speakers and audio experience over the past years and this mid-range smartphone is not a disappointment. If you are a user keen on multimedia consumption then this is the best pick for you.
ThinQ has a brighter and vibrant color IPS display compared to other smartphones. Its operating system is based on android 8.0 Oreo. It has a smaller battery of 3000Mah compared to the other smartphones in the lot. It supports expandable storage up to 400GB.
Pros :
+ Super Bright Display
+ Surround Audio
+ Expandable storage
+ Boombox Speakers
Cons :
– Average camera
– Battery Life.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus-₹49,100
Samsung S8 Plus is a phone with exceptional display and camera capabilities. It was one of the flagship variants of the company. The build quality and design is class leading.
The AMOLED screen is the best in the whole segment and the notch-less design will be more pleasing to the eyes. Samsung has an IRIS scanner better than its previous iterations.
The camera is another success for the company with its variable aperture technology. And extra camera features making it unique with good contrast and sharp results.
It is equipped with a headphone jack which is rare these days. It supports expandable storage up to 256GB.
Pros :
+ Infinity Display
+ Performance
+ Expandable storage
+ Camera
Cons :
– Samsung Bloatware
– Battery Life
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