If you're looking to splurge on the best of the best smartphones available today, look no further than these five flagships. From innovative features to top-notch specs and designs, these devices have it all to justify their premium price tags.
Revolutionizing Mobility – The iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple's latest iPhone continues to set the benchmark in the premium smartphone segment. With its titanium build making it noticeably lighter than predecessors, the 15 Pro Max is a joy to hold and operate for long hours. It also takes mobile photography to a whole new level with 5x optical zoom capabilities. The inclusion of a USB-C port allows for faster data transfers and charging of other devices too. Powered by the powerful A17 Bionic chip, this iPhone leaves no room for performance complaints.
A unique Wood Finish Option – Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Motorola is bringing back nostalgia with the Edge 50 Ultra's wood back option. Beyond its distinctive aesthetic, this phone stands out with one of the firstSnapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipsets. Priced at around Rs. 90,000, it offers a premium experience at par with big brands. Only time will tell if Motorola is able to create demand at this price point in India.
Samsung Refines its Champion Formula – Galaxy S24 Ultra
The S24 Ultra takes Samsung's proven Galaxy recipe to greater heights. It enhances key elements like a massive screen, beefy battery and quad rear cameras. New features such as AI translation during calls add convenience. Power users will appreciate upgrades like the faster Titanium chassis and 5x optical telephoto lens. With the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor under the hood, this Android flagship delivers buttery-smooth performance.
Xiaomi Focuses on imaging – 14 Ultra
As Xiaomi's current top-of-the-line offering, the 14 Ultra lives up to its name. It boasts an unprecedented quad 50MP camera setup including wide, ultrawide and dual telephoto lenses. Coupled with Xiaomi's imaging prowess and a Leica partnership, it aims to be camera king. While pricing remains Unknown for India, it presents a strong alternative for photography enthusiasts.
Pure Android Done Right – Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google's Pixel line sets the benchmark for software experience and the 8 Pro takes it to new heights. It offers the cleanest Android implementation alongside guaranteed quick updates. Hardware gets a boost too with the powerful Tensor G3 chip. Photography continues to be its USP thanks to computational tricks. With an impressive 7 years of security updates, the Pixel 8 Pro remains the best long-term investment.
