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10 Best Smartphones in India 2020

Smartphones have become a crucial part of our life as the dependency has increased manifolds in the recent years. In addition to a tool for communication, we depend on smartphones for a variety of tasks which includes entertainment, shopping, work, fitness etc. 

This year we have seen many new trends in the smartphone market with plenty of new launches that have kept the customers interested. With the year coming to an end, we have decided to compile a list of 10 best smartphones that were launched in 2020.

 

1. Apple iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12 line up includes four models. The new iPhone 12 series comes with new processors and improved camera performance. The iPhone 12 64GB price in India is Rs. 79,900, while the 128GB is available at Rs. 84,900 and 256GB variant costs Rs. 94,900. 

 

The iPhone 12 has a crisp new HDR OLED screen. It has a flat aluminium frame. The A14 Bionic Soc allows smooth response. The device is lightweight at just 162 grams. The 6.1-inch screen supports Apple's True Tone ambient light adjustment feature. It has two rear cameras both have 12-megapixel sensors. iOS 14 features more customization options than the earlier versions.  

 

  • 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display

  • A14 Bionic chip

  • Dual-camera set-up with 12MP Ultra Wide and Wide cameras

  • 12MP TrueDepth front camera with Night mode

  • Industry-leading IP68 water resistance

  • Faster wireless charging

 

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Note20 Ultra is the flagship of the brand. You get a premium design, great cameras, and top-of-the-line processor in this handset. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is priced at Rs. 1,04,999. The triple camera set-up on the back includes a 108MP sensor.

 Exynos 990 SoC powers it. The device houses a 4500 mAh li-on battery. Samsung is providing a 25 W fast charger in the box. The 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen supports 120Hz refresh rate. The Note 20 Ultra comes with 12GB of RAM coupled with 256GB internal storage. 

  • 108+12+12MP triple rear camera

  • 10MP front camera

  • 6.9-inch WQHD+ dynamic Amoled display

  • 12GB RAM | 256GB internal memory expandable up to 1TB

  • Android v10.0 operating system with Exynos 990 octa-core processor

  • 4500mAH lithium-ion battery 

3. OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 865. It has two 48MP cameras at the back combined with another telephoto lens. The device comes with 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED display. The display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass panel to prevent physical damage.

 

There is a 4,510mAh capacity Li-ion battery with Wrap Fast Charging technology to provide 50% battery refill within 23minutes. The Dolby Atmos settings improve sound quality. The OnePlus 8 Pro supports wireless charging. The 128GB internal memory does not support any expandable storage option.

  • 6.78-inch AMOLED Display

  • 8GB RAM & 128GB Internal Storage

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset

  • 4,510mAh Li-ion battery

  • 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel rear camera set-up

  • 16-megapixel front camera

  • Wireless charging and Wrap charging technology

4. Realme X3 SuperZoom

Realme X3 SuperZoom is an affordable phone that promises flagship-level performance. The smartphone features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 399ppi. The screen comes with Corning Gorilla Glass v5. The quad-camera set-up on the back includes a 64MP primary sensor coupled with two 8MP cameras and a 2MP depth sensor. 

 

On the front, you get dual camera set-up of 32MP and 8MP. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset and 8GB RAM. The 4,200 mAh Li-ion battery features a super dart charging at 33W.

 

  • 8 GB RAM & 128 GB ROM

  • 16.69 cm (6.57 inch) Full HD+ Display

  • 64MP + 8MP + 8MP + 2MP Rear Camera Set-up

  • 32MP + 8MP Dual Front Camera

  • 4200 mAh Battery

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Processor

  • 120 Hz Smooth Display

 

5. Huawei P30 Pro

The camera phone of Huawei P30 Pro makes it one of the best smartphones to buy right now. It is one of the first phones to come with 5X optical zoom capability. The quad rear camera set up includes a Time-of-Flight 3D depth sensor and an ultra-wide-angle camera.

 

Kirin 980 SoC powers the P30 Pro. It is available in a single variant of 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal memory. The device has a 6.47-inch full-HD+ OLED screen. The 4200 mAh battery support 40W SuperCharge 

 

  • 40+20+8MP Leica quad rear camera

  • 32MP front camera

  • 6.47-inch multi-touch capacitive touchscreen

  • 8GB RAM & 256GB internal memory expandable up to 256GB

  • Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (4G+4G)

  • Android v9 + EMUI v9.1.0 operating system

  • 4200mAH lithium-polymer battery

 

6. Xiaomi Mi 10 

 

Xiaomi Mi 10 has a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED display. The flagship smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 865 coupled with up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage. Its rear camera set-up includes a 108MP sensor, ultrawide lens, a macro lens and a depth sensor. The 4500mAh battery supports 30w fast wireless charging. 

The Mi 10 has a P2i coating to repel water. It runs on MIUI 11, and the company has replaced some of its own apps with Google's apps. The connectivity option includes an in-display fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 6, fast wireless charging, and 5G. 

  • 6.67-inch) FHD+ AMOLED capacitive multi-touch touchscreen

  • 8GB RAM & 128GB internal memory

  • Dual SIM (nano+nano) with support for 5G

  • Android v10 operating system 

  • 2.84GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 with 7nm octa-core processor

  • 4780mAH lithium-polymer battery with 30W wired fast charger in-box

  • 30W wireless charging support

 

7. iQOO 3 5G

iQOO 3 5G is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 865 coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 6.44-inch display. The 4400mAh battery supports 55w FlashCharge. It runs Android 10 with iQoo UI on top. 

The quad-camera set-up includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, 13-megapixel wide-angle-camera, 13-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. At the front, it has a 16MP lens embedded in the punch-hole design. The camera features include 20x digital zoom output, a 120-degree field of view sensor, and bokeh shots.

 

 

  • 8 GB RAM & 128 GB ROM

  • 6.44-inch Full HD+ Display

  • 48MP + 13MP + 13MP + 2MP Rear Camera Set-up

  • 16MP Front Camera

  • 4440 mAh Li-ion Battery

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Processor

  • In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Monster Touch Buttons

  • 55 W Super Flash Charge

8. OnePlus 8T

OnePlus 8T is an amazing flagship smartphone. It has an impressive FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel. It comes with Dolby Atmos speakers to fulfil your audio requirements. The quad-camera set-up includes a 48MP Wide Angle Primary Sensor, 16MP Ultra-Wide Angle Lens, a 5MP Macro Camera along with a 2MP Mono Camera. 

The device supports Autofocus, HDR Mode, Digital Zoom and Face Detection. It has a 16MP selfie shooter, equipped with Screen Flash and Exmor RS sensor. The 4,500mAh Li-ion battery supports 65W Wrap Charging technology.   

 

  • 6.55 inch 120Hz fluid AMOLED capacitive touchscreen 

  • OxygenOS based on Android v11 operating system

  • 48MP main camera + 16MP ultra wide-angle Lens + 5MP macro lens + 2MP monochrome lens 

  • 16MP front camera with Sony IMX471 sensor

  • 2.86GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 865TM

  • 8GB RAM & 128GB internal memory 

  • Dual SIM (nano+nano) dual-standby (5G+4G)

  • 4500mAH lithium-polymer battery

 

9. Asus ROG Phone 3

Asus ROG Phone 3 is powered by Qualcomm snapdragon 865+ octa-core processor. The smartphone has a 6.59-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and 270Hz touch sampling rate. It comes with a triple rear camera set-up that includes a 64 MP primary sensor, 13 MP secondary sensor and a 5 MP tertiary sensor. 

 

There is a 24 MP sensor at the front for selfies. It comes with up to 256GB internal storage which is non-expandable. The 6000 mAh battery supports 30 W fast charging. The connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.1, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 6, and a 48-pin side port

  • 8 GB RAM & 128 GB ROM

  • 6.59-inch Full HD+ Display

  • 64MP + 13MP + 5MP Rear Camera

  • 24MP Front Camera

  • 6000 mAh Lithium Polymer Battery

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250) Processor

10. OnePlus Nord

 

OnePlus Nord is available in three different configurations. It has a 6.44-inch AMOLED display which supports HDR10+. The 4115 mAh battery support Warp charge. The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core processor with up to 12GB RAM. 

The quad-rear camera set-up includes a 48MP primary camera, 8MP camera, 5MP camera and a 2MP camera. There is a 32MP selfie camera on the front embedded in the punch hole. The handset runs on Android 10-based OxygenOS 10.5 OS. 

The sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, a magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. To provide additional security, it has an in-display fingerprint sensor. 

So that's all about the best smartphones in India 2020. Choosing the best smartphone as per your budget and usage is important for a hassle-free experience. The best smartphones are a combination of smooth software and powerful hardware.