TOP 8 BEST SMARTPHONES OF 2021

TOP 8 BEST SMARTPHONES OF 2021

1) Redmi Note 10

The new note ten series from Redmi has amazed the masses with its launch. The Redmi Note 10 is the basic version which you can purchase under the PKR 30,000 price range. The Redmi Note series is famous for providing a good display and efficient performance at a budget range. Redmi Note 10 followed the same trajectory. The phone comes with a Super AMOLED display with a screen size of 6.43 inches. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is provided for safety purposes. In terms of memory space, the phone has two variants.

The first variant comes with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage (under the 30k variant), and the other variant comes with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Furthermore, the smartphone is equipped with a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 (11 nm) chipset, which is impressive in this price range. Now coming towards the camera, the Redmi Note 10 is equipped with a quad rear camera with a resolution of  48 MP+8 MP+2 MP+2 MP. The 13 MP selfie camera is also decent. You have beautification turned on by default. However, you can turn it off if you want good-quality pictures. The 5000 mAh powerful battery provides users with a long-lasting experience.

The Super AMOLED display is not up to the mark if we compare it with the flagship AMOLED screen. Still, it can compete with the other phones on this list. But the main reason for putting Redmi Note 10 at the first spot is its prolific and exclusive design and the performance of the chipset.

2) Redmi 10

Xiaomi is leading the budget smartphone segment by launching some brilliant phones like this one and the one mentioned above. The new Redmi 10 has some impressive specifications under the 30K price tag. The phone comes with a 6.5 inches IPS LCD with a refresh rate of 90 Hz—the display's resolution. Provides is 1080 x 2460 pixels.

Moreover, there is corning gorilla glass 3 for protection purposes. Furthermore, the smartphone operates on the latest Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 as the User interface. In terms of memory, the phone comes in three different variants (64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM). So, there is enough storage space for an average user. Furthermore, the Redmi 10 is equipped with MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) processor, which is good for gaming and processing under a 30K price tag. The presence of this chipset makes it one of the most formidable competitors in the 30K price bracket. Moving towards the camera, the Redmi 10 comes with a Quad 50 MP camera. You can purchase this smartphone for PKR 29,999.

3)Tecno POVA 2 (Gaming Beast)

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno has recently launched a beast in the budget category. The Tecno POVA 2 is the latest addition to the POVA lineup. Under this price category, you won't see such specifications that are offered in this smartphone. The POVA 2 is equipped with a 6.9 inches IPS LCD with a peak brightness of 480 nits. The screen's resolution is 1080 x 2460 pixels, which you won't usually see in the phones of this price tag. Furthermore, the POVA 2 operates on the latest Android 11 with HiOS 7.6 as the user interface.

In terms of performance, the Tecno POVA 2 is equipped with MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) processor, which is excellent for gaming purposes. In this price tag, the presence of the Helio G85 processor is admirable and a perfect choice for gaming enthusiasts. Furthermore, the POVA 2 comes with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, sufficient for an average user. If we talk about the camera, the POVA 2 comes with a Quad 48 MP camera. You can purchase the phone for PKR 28,999.

Tecno POVA has attained the third position on our list because it has got a great gaming processor under this price tag. Moreover, you get ample memory space along with a Quad camera. However, the phone couldn't beat the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi 10 because of the absence of an AMOLED screen.

4) Infinix Note 10

Infinix has recently launched another brilliant phone in the Note lineup. The Infinix Note 10 is currently one of the best smartphones that you can buy for under 30k. The phone comes with an IPS panel with a resolution of 1080p. It's a huge phone with a screen size of 6.95 inches. The Corning Gorilla glass protection is provided for safety purposes. In addition to that, the phone has a huge memory space with three different variants ( 4 GB + 64 GB, 4 GB + 128 GB, 6 GB + 128 GB). The phone is equipped with Media Tek Helio G85 (12 nm) chipset in terms of performance. There is a rear triple-camera in the phone with a 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP and a selfie camera of 16 MP. For security purposes, there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Also, you get the 5000 mAh battery which gives you decent battery life.

Overall, it's a good phone, both performance and specs-wise. You might all be wondering why it didn't manage to grasp the top spot on our list. The G85 processor is good for gaming but couldn't beat the performance of the Redmi Note 10, Redmi 10, and POVA 2. Furthermore, the Redmi Note 10 and Redmi 10 have a better camera result and a beautiful build that gives a lovely feeling while holding it in hand. 

5) Infinix Note 8

Infinix Note series has been amusing the users for a long time now. It is their legacy to provide extravagant specifications in an affordable price range. Similarly, they didn't disappoint this time as well. Recently, the company has launched the Infinix Note 8. The phone comes with a 6.95 inches large screen with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. Also, it is protected by the Corning Gorilla glass.

Furthermore, the phone is equipped with a powerful Helio G80 processor, which is also suitable for gaming. In the case of memory space, it has 64 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. There is a quad rear camera with a 48 MP primary camera and quad-LED flash. There is a dual selfie camera with a resolution of 16 MP + 2 MP for selfie lovers.  In addition to that, there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 5200 mAh powerful battery.

The reasons for placing Infinix Note 8 at the fifth spot are apparent. Comparatively, it has a powerful chipset than the below-mentioned smartphone on this list. In addition to that, it has a larger screen and memory size, dual selfie camera, and powerful battery. So all these attributes have assisted it in taking the fifth spot.

6) Xiaomi Redmi 9T

The Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has been releasing some high-tech smartphones at an affordable price in the recent era. One such smartphone is the Redmi 9T. The size of the screen is 6.53 inches with a resolution of 1080p. The chipset installed in the phone is snapdragon 662, which is a powerful chipset. Furthermore, there is a rear quad-camera setup with a 48 MP primary camera. There is 4 GB of RAM along with 64 GB of internal memory. There is a single selfie camera with a resolution of 8 MP. There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a massive battery of 6000 mAh. The phone is available in Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, and Ocean Green colors.

You must be wondering why Redmi 9T has a few better specs than Note 8, so it isn't placed at the 3rd position. The reason is the camera, memory size, and to some extent, the chipset.  The Note 8 has a larger screen, dual selfie camera, more space, and a better gaming chipset. Apart from that, Redmi 9T has some brilliant specs under this price tag, due to which it has managed to grasp the sixth position on the list of best smartphones under 30K.

7) Tecno Camon 17

Tecno has gained immense popularity because it renders quality at an affordable price. Likewise, they didn't disappoint this time as well. Recently, the company has released the Camon 17. The phone comes with a 6.6 inches display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. A refresh rate of 90 Hz is provided for the display.

Furthermore, the phone is equipped with a powerful Helio G85 processor, which is excellent in this price category. In the case of memory space, it has 6 GB RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. There is a Triple rear camera with a 48 MP primary camera and Quad-LED flash. There is a selfie camera with a resolution of 16 MP and a dual-LED moment for selfie lovers.  In addition to that, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 5000 mAh powerful battery.

Tecno Camon 17 has managed to grasp the seventh position on our list. Though, it has a higher memory space than the above two mentioned. However, due to the comparatively cheaper display, build quality, and battery.

8) Oppo A31

Oppo A31comes with a 6.50-inch drop notch display with a resolution of 720×1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Oppo A31 is powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64 GB internal storage. The Oppo A31's operating system is Android 9 and is powered by a 4230mAh non-removable battery. In addition to that,  the phone has a triple rear camera with the primary lens as 12-megapixel. There is a corning gorilla glass 3 for protection. The Oppo A31 is available in PKR 29,999/-.

It is pretty much apparent that why this phone is placed at the bottom of our list. The operating system is not the latest, and there are a less powerful chipset, battery, camera, and not an impressive display.