Year-End Review: The Best Smartphones in the Market Right Now

Smartphones: Phones are designed to make our lives better. For the last few years, brands have been competing non-stop to create the best phones with the most innovative and shocking technologies that can ease our lives. Here are the best smartphones that have conquered the market with several features.

1.  iPhone 13

Apple is leading the market all around the world with its innovative solutions and we know that it will be at the top of the list for a long time. This year with the new iPhone 13, it is again the best choice. It has received several updates including new cameras, more storage, better battery, and a brighter screen. iOS is especially known for its amazing security and because it’s the least prone of getting hacked or infected with iPhone spying programs.

Weight: 174 gr

Dimensions: 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm

Resolution: 1170 x 2532 pixels

Front camera: 12MP

Battery: 3240 mAh

RAM: 4 GB

Internal Memory: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

2. iPhone 13 Mini

Users state that iPhone 13 Mini is as convenient as iPhone 13. Most people prefer this one as it’s easier to use on one hand where it doesn’t break the cycle of ease-of-use. The iPhone 13 Mini is actually one of the few phones in the market that is relatively small and doesn’t comprise any performance, quality, or camera features.

Weight: 141 gr

Dimensions: 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm

Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels

Front camera: 12MP

Battery: 2438 mAh

RAM: 4 GB

Internal Memory: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

3. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Galaxy S21 is one of the most bought and the best hyper-premium phones thanks to its features. Our tech consultant, Jennifer Miller, uses this device and has nothing but great things to say about it. Samsung took the battery life and dynamic screen features to another level with this phone. It comes with a super powerful quad-camera system with extremely high-resolution shots. However, some users argue that it is overpriced.

Weight: 227 g

Dimensions: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm

Resolution: 1440 x 3200 pixels

Front camera: 40 MP

Battery: 5000 mAh

RAM: 12 GB – 16 GB

Internal Memory: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

4. XIAOMI MI 11 Ultra

MI 11 Ultra is chosen as one of the best phones for photography thanks to its 120 mm largest zoom sensor. Just like the Mi 10 Ultra, the charging speed is incredible as it can get to 100% in 40 minutes. However, it comes with some drawbacks such as overheating and high prices just like Samsung.

Weight: 234 g

Dimensions: 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm

Resolution: 1440 x 3200 pixels

Front camera: 50 MP

Battery: 5000 mAh

RAM: 8 GB – 12 GB

Internal Memory: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

5. OnePlus 9 Pro

OnePlus is a lower-cost alternative to those of Samsung or Xiaomi phones and matches their key features such as the CPU, screen refresh rate, and RAM. It is also narrow enough to be used on one hand and comes with good quality and a balanced design. The only drawback that users mention is the camera quality that you can’t find in the OnePlus Pro.

Weight: 197 g

Dimensions: 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm

Resolution: 3216×1400 pixels

Front camera: 16 MP

Battery: 4500 mAh

RAM: 8 GB – 12 GB

Internal Memory: 128GB, 256GB

6. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy Z Flip 3 has been introduced for users that are sick of smartphones getting larger and cannot fit anywhere, and in fact, it has been chosen as the best flip phone of 2021. It is a waterproof phone with a stunning design and comes at affordable prices. However, the biggest drawback is the short battery life that goes for around 6 hours. However, unlike most other devices, the recent Samsung releases offer great security features that will protect you from Android spyware.

Weight: 183 g

Dimensions: 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm

Resolution: 1080 x 2640 pixels

Front camera: 12 MP

Battery: 3300 mAh

RAM: 8 GB

Internal Memory: 128GB, 256GB

Conclusion

Smartphones: Most of the Android phone brands are competing with each other while Apple is leading the market. It is without a doubt that Apple will be at the top of the list for a long time due to its different customer-oriented designs and balanced performances. Plus, most of them boast strong security features so you don’t have to think about spyware, hackers, or phone tracker apps.

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