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Best Smartphones 2018: 7 Phones That Everyone Loved This Year
If you’re one of the 10 people left in 2018 without a smart phone, and you’re one of the 5 in those people ready to switch to a smartphone, you’ve come to the right place. If you’ve had the same iPhone 4 since 2010, this is the right place for you too. If you’re just ready to shift from your-not-so-old-but-possibly-cracked smartphone to a newer model, you are also in the right place. Whether you’re looking to replace your computer or tablet, take better photos, find enhanced ease in replying to emails and managing other apps, multi-person video chat with your friends and relatives around the world or you just like the feeling of having the newest and best phone for your dollar, you’re here because it’s time for a new phone. In this slide show, you’ll find the best smartphones of 2018—and even though I am a die hard brand loyal, they are not all iPhones.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes in 3 standard and attractive colors including black, midnight blue (pictured above) and twilight. Owners of this phone boasted how great of a camera it has, one reviewer taking extra care to leave a review about the camera being able to take beautiful photos in even the darkest of rooms. As with all new technology these days, this phone is so thin you have to remind yourself it’s your hand, lest you accidentally throw it out. In addition, consumers love the long battery life and storage space.
Samsung Galaxy S9
The Samsung Galaxy S9 has a legacy and loyalty comparable to that of the iPhone and it hasn’t been by accident. Available in 3 storage sizes ranging from 64GB to 256GB, you will not run into the storage problems notorious to the iPhone. Since we’re in the future now, this phone doesn’t even need a cord to charge, so say good-bye to the era of replacing your charger every few months. How does it charge if not with a cord? Wirelessly. Just lay it down and walk away.
Apple iPhone XS Max/XS
As is customary, every 6 months or so, Apple releases another iPhone and goes the extra mile to make earlier iPhones work worse. This is one of two new iPhones to be released this holiday season and it comes in the new XS Max (larger screen) and traditional XS, not to be confused with extra small. Available to silver, gold, rose gold and space grey, Apple has been steadily stepping away from the old school black and white colorways of their inception. Seeking to combat old storage issues, this new model comes with up to 512 GB of storage, if you’re willing to spend the extra money for loyalty. Wireless charging, water resistance of up to 2 meters for 30 minutes and OLED screen with Face ID are all part of the enticing new tech that keeps Apple a leader in smartphones. If you’re looking for an upgrade without having to learn an entirely new operating system, this is one of two great options for you.
Google Pixel 3 XL/Pixel 3
If there’s anything that Google has shaken up since the surge in smartphone ownership, it is 100% their colorways. The Google Pixel 3 is available in the above gorgeous teal, pink, black and white. It remains clear that google has cornered the market on smartphone beautification. The regular size boasts a screen of 5.5 inch in diameter in contrast to the XL’s 6.3 inches. If you’ve loved Android for years but are new to google phones, you won’t have to learn a new operating system with this one as it also runs on Android OS. There isn’t a network in the world that Google phones aren’t available for and they offer their own unique cell phone coverage if you have had bad experiences with others in the past.
LG V40 Thinq
Of the top smartphones currently out, LG is one of the only competitors for Google, Apple and Samsung. The LG V40 Thinq’s biggest perk is its camera. It’s able to take standard photos, but also telephoto zoom and superwide angle photos as well as “cine photos,” which are much like Apple iPhone’s live photo option. Sleek as hell and beautiful in its solid black exterior, if you are building an aesthetic, there is no reason this shouldn’t be a welcome addition to your daily accessories.
Apple iPhone XR
Apple considers themselves the leaders in innovation and they just might be right this time. The iPhone XR has the latest in liquid retina display and even faster Face ID than earlier models. It has the largest screen of any iPhone to date and boasts a stronger glass screen than any of its predecessors. And to rival the Google phone on this list, it comes it cool colorways similar to the earlier iPhone 5c.
Sony Xperia XZ3
Like the Apple options on this list, the Sony Xperia XZ3 has OLED display—one step better than traditional LED displays. And the camera is what shines that brightest here. In the words of the manufacturer, “streamlined 19MP motion Eye Main Camera system with 4K HDR recording and 1080P full HD super slow-motion video capture,” which is basically just fancy words for “cameras that aren’t phones are obsolete.”
