Looking back at year 2017, one can actually see some intriguing smartphones that redefine the way we looked at them. While bezel-less was the top design trend among the OEMs, dual-cameras have made their way to more phones and Snapdragon 835 has also slipped in between to be the driver for all the high-end phone till now. So, there is a whole bunch of new features and hardware advancements that carving out the mightiest smartphones till date. While companies like Samsung went on to come up with a phone having 6GB RAM, OnePlus went insane to put a whopping 8GB in it’s OnePlus 5 smartphone. These are just petty examples of what we have seen so far in 2017, but there’s a lot more mind-boggling stuff coming our way by the end of this year.
While companies like Samsung, LG and Sony have already placed their cards on the deck, biggies like Apple and Google are yet to reveal their trump cards. The global launch of the upcoming iPhone is confirmed for September 12 but there are still some flagship handsets that are en route to India. In this article, we have listed the top 5 flagship smartphone that are yet to be launched in India this year.
Mi Mix 2
Update: Xiaomi has launched the Mi Mix 2 6GB/128GB variant in India on October 10 for Rs 35,999.
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Mix 2 on September 11 in China. Soon after unveiling the phone, the company Senior VP confirmed that the phone will be coming to Indian market. A lot of us wanted the phone to make it to India last year as well, but due to some reasons, the company restricted it only to China markets.
The Mi MIX 2, uses a 5.99-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and DCI-P3 support. It features a four-sided curved ceramic body, giving it a distinct premium look and feel.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835processor, with a clock speed of up to 2.45GHz. It is coupled with 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB, 128GB or 256GB UFS 2.1 storage. Additionally, Xiaomi also announced that the Mi MIX 2 will come in a special edition with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
The phone comes with a 12-megapixel camera on the back with a Sony IMX386 sensor, 1.25um pixel size and f/2.0 aperture. The rear camera is assisted by a dual tone LED flash, 4-axis OIS and supports 4K video recording. On the front, the Mi MIX 2 comes with a 5MP camera with facial recognition support.
To recall, Mi MIX was the reason why majority of OEMs fell for the bezelless fashion and started working on their respective designs. If you look at phones like LG G6, Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, Essential Phone and allegedly the iPhone 8, it’s quite obvious that Mi MIX had its impact over the design of these phones. Well, technically Sharp Aquos came even before the Mi MIX but never got into such limelight, so the credit obviously goes to Xiaomi for this.
Although the Mi MIX did not make it to India last time, it is now confirmed that the company will bring the flagship in India sometime in October. It’s pretty obvious that the Mi MIX 2 is much better, mightier and feels more like a usable smartphone.
2. Nokia 8
The Nokia 8 is one of the best phones on the market right now, it offers a lot of features you expect from a great device in a well designed package with tons of nostalgia. It comes with a good camera setup, some additional features unlike mid-range siblings such as the #Bothie mode and the design looks flush complimenting the gorgeous QHD display on the front of the handset.
Out of all the Nokia phone launched till date, this one is one is the closest to what Nokia was always known for. Somehow, Nokia has managed to sneak in all the essentials in the phone but it still feels short of a stand out feature. Still, if you like the design, want a QHD display and need a Carl Zeiss powered dual camera with a smooth stock Android experience then this one suits your need perfectly. Otherwise, you can go for a OnePlus 5 if you are looking for a cheaper alternative.
The phone was first launched on August 16 at an event held in London priced at €599, while it costs Rs 36,999 in India. It will be exclusively available on Amazon India and major offline retailers from October 14 onwards.
3. LG V30
LG has always impressed with its V series since it’s born, be it the multimedia features or the amazing camera capabilities packed along with great processing prowess. For us, it’s always the LG’s UI that has been a cause of concern. With V30, LG has turned the game around with the design, camera, multimedia and tons of unique productivity features.
It comes in a glass sandwich design that is the first in the series along with a POLED display which comes with QHD resolution. It is a cinematographer’s phone with amazing manual video and cinematography skills, which leverages the dual 16-megapixel camera setup with a stunning f/1.6 aperture (first in its class) and a wide-angle lens. This time around, LG has got rid of its physical secondary display, and replaced it with a software tweak. The phone this time comes with waterproofing and is MIL-STD 810G compliant to withstand against accidental drops and enhanced durability.
There is a lot to talk about this phone but we’ll keep it brief in this post. If you want go dive deep into nitty gritty about it, you can head over to this link. The smartphone is expected to arrive in India either in late October or early November, which will be confirmed later by the company.
4. iPhone X
The latest from Apple is now official and most of the details are similar to what the leaks suggested. The new iPhone X is the costliest iPhone till date, and looks like a fresh update after years. The phone marks Apple's tenth anniversary, hence the 'X' in the name.
The new Apple phone as expected comes with a bezelless display with a surgical-grade stainless steel frame around the body and comes with called 'Face ID', which replaces the fingerprint sensor. As speculated, the phone has a 5.8-inch OLED screen (Super Retina) that stretches from edge to edge. Apple has gone all-glass on the new iPhone and reposition the dual camera setup into a horizontal setup. Also, it retains the IP68 certification to stay void of water and dust.
The new iPhone comes with wireless charging technology, being the first iPhone to come with this capability. As there's no home button, Apple has added new swipe gestures to navigate through the interface.
There’s a lot of new stuff coming in the iPhone X, so if you want to know more about the phone, you can just head over to this link and know it all.
The iPhone X will be available from Nov 3rd with a starting price of Rs 89,000 for 64GB and the 128GB promises to put a hole in the pocket at Rs. 1,02,000.
5. Pixel 2 XL
The Pixel 2 XL is the larger version of Google’s flagship smartphone, the Google Pixel 2, and the direct sequel to last year’s 5.5-inch Google Pixel XL.
Pixel 2 XL features a vibrant 6-inch P-OLED display with 2,880 x 1,440p resolution, a spec that lends brilliantly to virtual reality games applications enjoyed via the Google Daydream View headset.
The Pixel 2 XL has joined the bezel-light party alongside the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, LG V30 and LG G6, though it’s not nearly as borderless as the iPhone X or Essential Phone. Also, its 18:9 aspect ratio is another new introduction that has been followed by OEMs this year.
It has a totally revamped look with a two tone metal and glass build with IP67 certification to make it dust and water resistant. The 3.5mm headphone jack is now dead, and there's HTC's new squeeze feature on both the Pixel phones this time. It will be available in “Just Black”, a melding of black aluminum with charcoal-colored glass, or “Black & White”.
The Google Pixel 2 XL features the Snapdragon 835 with 4GB RAM and Android O. There is a 3,520mAh battery powering the Pixel 2 XL.
The rear-facing camera, which is nearly the same size as the fingerprint reader, contains a 12MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. On the front, there's an 8MP camera that is said to be a major overhaul over last year's camera.
The Pixel 2 XL price starts at Rs 73,000 for 64GB and the 128GB model is priced at Rs 82,000.
Pre-orders commence on 26th October 2017, and Pixel 2 will be available for sales in over 1000+ stores across the country and online starting November 1st and Pixel 2 XL will be available for sales in 1000+ stores and online starting November 15th 2017. You must note that you won’t be able to purchase either of these devices through the Google Store in India, as Flipkart will be an exclusive retailer for India.
To know more about the upcoming Pixel 2 smartphone you can read this.
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