Ultimate 2018 flagships: iPhone X (2018), iPhone 9, Galaxy Note 9, OnePlus 6, Xiaomi Mi 7 and more I Week in Mobiles: OnePlus 5T in Red, Xiaomi Redmi 5A in India and more (November 27 – December 3, 2017) I Top 10 trending phones of week 48
Here are details of ultimate 2018 flagships:
Apple's iPhone X (2018), iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus
The iPhone X (2018) could be named iPhone X2 or iPhone Xs or iPhone XI or any other name but what is almost certain is that it may come in the last quarter of 2018 like its predecessor. Apple fans will be expecting many innovative features in the device.
The iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus, successors of the 2017 versions, are also expected to be announced along with the iPhone X successor in September next year.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9+
Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in February this year but reports have claimed that its successors – Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ — will be announced at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2018 (CES 2018), which is scheduled to start on January 9.
Sony Xperia flagship
Like in the past, Sony may announce new products at the CES 2018. The Japanese company is expected to announce its flagship, the successor of Xperia XZ1 dubbed as Xperia XZ2.
LG G7
LG launched its flagship G6 at the Mobile World Congress event in February this year but reports have claimed that it might unveil its successor G7 at the upcoming CES 2018. The company has scheduled a press conference a day before the event, thus sparking off speculations of an early launch.
Xiaomi Mi 7
The Chinese technology giant is tight-lipped on its upcoming flagship dubbed as the Xiaomi Mi 7 but rumours have it that it will come in the first quarter of 2018. It holds some waters as the Mi 6 was released in April this year.
HTC U12
The Taiwanese smartphone maker released the HTC U11 in June this year. It has the best camera rating from DxOMark until handsets like iPhone 8, iPhone X, Google Pixel 2 and Galaxy Note 8 took over it. Now, all eyes are on its successor dubbed as the HTC 12, which may come around the same time as its predecessor.
OnePlus 6
OnePlus 5 is a good device with impressive features but priced aggressively but its successor OnePlus 5T received a backlash as it is almost identical to its predecessor except for the bigger screen, aspect ratio, and slight improvement in camera. So, all eyes are on the upcoming OnePlus 6 which is expected to be released in the first half of next year.
Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL
Google's current flagship Pixel 2 and its bigger sibling Pixel 2 XL are one of the best mobile phones released this year. They boast of the latest technology in the market, especially camera. Now, all eyes will be on their successors which could be dubbed as Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. The handsets will be expected in the last quarter of 2018.
Nokia 9
There was so much hype around the Nokia 8 before its release but the focus has now shifted to Nokia 9 as it is apparent that it will be the Finnish company's ultimate flagship. Reports have claimed that the upcoming device will be unveiled in the first quarter of 2018, perhaps in January.
This week in Mobiles witnessed the arrival of many interesting smartphones that cater to different sets of audience. Some of the launch events that created a buzz in India were Xiaomi’s ‘Desh Ka Smartphone’ Redmi 5A and Micromax Bharat 5. Meanwhile, a new big battery Asus smartphone was found listed in Russia. So let’s do a quick roundup of the key things that happened in the mobile world this week.
Week in Mobiles: OnePlus 5T in Red, Xiaomi Redmi 5A in India and more (November 27 – December 3, 2017)
1. Will Samsung Galaxy S9, LG G7 debut at CES 2018?
Samsung and LG are both tipped to announce their respective flagship smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S9 and LG G7, at CES 2018 in Las Vegas. Industry sources claim both the handsets are expected to debut in January next year. Samsung Galaxy S9 will succeed the company’s flagship Galaxy S8 lineup. Meanwhile, LG G7 is expected to be the next addition to the company’s existing flagship lineup.
2. OnePlus 5T now available in Red colour option
OnePlus launched a new Lava Red variant of OnePlus 5T. Earlier, OnePlus announced its latest flagship smartphone in a single colour variant- Midnight Black. OnePlus 5T ‘Lava Red’ limited edition with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage goes on sale in China for 3499 Yuan (approximately Rs 34,150) starting December 12.
3. Asus launches Zenfone Max Plus (M1) in India
Asus expanded its lineup of Zenfone Max big battery smartphones in Russia with the all-new Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1). Some of the key highlights of this smartphone are 18:9 minimal bezel display, dual rear camera, and 4,130mAh battery. Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1) looks like a decent all-round offering.
4. Xiaomi launches ‘Desh Ka Smartphone’ at Rs 4,999
After building a week-long hype, Xiaomi finally announced Xiaomi Redmi 5A aka ‘Desh Ka Smartphone’ in India. It starts at an introductory price of Rs 4,999 for 2GB RAM and 16GB storage variant. Xiaomi Redmi 5A goes on sale exclusively on Flipkart and official Xiaomi online store mi.com starting December 7.
5. Micromax launches Bharat 5 with big battery
Homegrown smartphone maker Micromax announced Micromax Bharat 5 in India for Rs 5,555. The handset packs a massive 5000mAh battery which is rated to deliver more than two days of battery backup. It’s already up for grabs in both online and offline market
This is getting serious - the Oppo F5 counted its 6th consecutive week at the top of our popularity chart and it even managed to extend its lead this time. At that rate, the Galaxy S8's record streak might finally be surpassed.
There wasn't much movement this week, but the second and third placed phones traded places and now the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is ahead of the OnePlus 5T.
Xiaomi Mi A1 is forth for the third week in a row, but right below it slides the yet-to-be-announced Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The upcoming mid-ranger's hype train is quickly gaining speed.
The Apple iPhone X took sixth, ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Note8 and Galaxy S8 - all three losing a position compared to last week.
Ninth goes to Xiaomi Redmi 4, while the Huawei MAte 10 Pro managed to return to the chart and take the last available spot. Nokia 6 was the one to drop off and make room for the Chinese flagship.
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