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dna Picks: Week 5, July '15, Premium Smartphones
Need a seriouly high end phone to run all the latest games off the Play Store? or maybe you just want the best-looking smart accessory to complement your style. Here are our choices for the top 5 premium smartphones on the market.
DNA Web Team | Jul 27, 2015, 06:11 PM IST
1.Apple iPhone 6 Plus
The iPhone 6 Plus is currently the best Apple smartphone you can buy, that is until they release their new model soon. It'll take some getting used to if you're an Android user, but that's probably worth the tradeoff if you're willing to shell out the extremely high price tag. Be warned though, buying an iPhone means buying into the Apple ecosystem, and all the pros and cons that come with it.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.5 inches (1920 x1080p), 401 ppi
OS: iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 8.4
Processor: Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) with PowerVR GX6450 GPU
Memory: 1GB RAM, 16/64/128 GB internal storage versions
Camera: 8 MP rear cam and 1.2 MP front cam
Battery: 2915 mAh
Price: 16 GB - Rs 51,499
128GB - Rs 74,400
2.Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
The Galaxy S6 Edge has a brilliant display, with a rolling screen on both edges as well, something Samsung is unique for. And while the buid quality is great, be warned that the battery life is not.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.2-inch AMOLED (2560x1440p) 577 ppi, with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
OS: Android 5 Lollipop with TouchWiz UI
Processor: Exymos 7420 chipset (Quad-core 1.5 GHz + Quad-core 2.1 GHz)
Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB and 64GB storage variants
Camera: 16MP main camera, 5MP front cam
Battery: 2600mAh
Price: Rs 58,900 (32GB)
Rs 64,900 (64GB)
Check out our review here.
3.OnePlus One
The OnePlus One made a huge splash when it entered the market, offering flagship specs at a fraction of the price. Fast forward to today, and the One is set to launch the new OnePlus 2 on the waves of its success. It looks great, is speedy to run, and competitively priced.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.5" (1920x1080p)
OS: Android 4.4.2
Processor: Quad-core 2.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
Memory: 3GB RAM, 16GB and 64GB storage variants
Camera: 13MP main camera, 5MP front cam
Battery: 3100mAh
Price: Rs 18,998 (16GB)
Rs 21,998 (64GB)
4.Huawei Honor 6 Plus
Huawei is a fairly new entry into India's smartphone market but they're definitely a player to contend with. While there's nothing revolutionary about the device build or UI, it's battery life is to die for. Expect to forget your charger often and not regret it at all.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.5" (1920x1080p)
OS: Android 4.4.4 with Emotion UI (EMUI)
Processor: Kirin 925 1.8GHz octa-core processor, Mali-T628 MP4 GPU
Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage (expandable via microSD)
Camera: 8MP dual sensors main camera, 8MP front cam
Battery: 3600mAh with Smart Power optimisation
Price: Rs 27,499
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5.Motorola Turbo
The Moto Turbo may not look like much but it packs a punch. Aside from a very capable processor/RAM combo, it packs a 21MP camera on the back, sure to give you the best shots you've ever cicked on a smartphone.
Key Specs:
Display: 5.2" quadHD, 565ppi
OS: Android Lollipop
Processor: 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad-core
Memory: 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage (expandable via microSD)
Camera: 21MP f/2.0 main camera with 4K recording, 2MP front cam
Battery: 3900mAh with Turbo Charge
Price: Rs 41,999
