Best Android smartphone cameras 2017

Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL are here, and they truly are some amazing smartphones.
Under the hood, they sport some killer specs. Both devices have an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4 GB of RAM, plenty of on-board storage and long-lasting batteries. The overall design of these phones may not be the most unique, but they do feel like premium phones through and through.
The Pixel and Pixel XL also have some of the best cameras in existence. Unsurprisingly, these devices really shine in daylight. Images are very sharp and full of detail, which is especially true when shooting in HDR+ mode. Plus, the Google Camera app on these phones is super fast, and it’s especially easy to access it with a quick double-tap of the power button. The app doesn’t have any manual controls, but that doesn’t stop these cameras from really shining.
The cameras also continue to deliver in low-light scenarios, although there are a few downsides when shooting in minimal lighting conditions. For starters, the lack of OIS stands out here, though the cameras do offer electronic image stabilization to help keep images clear.
To learn more about the Pixel and Pixel XL’s cameras, head here.
There are a few things about these phones that will turn some people away, though. For starters, they only sport an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning they’re not nearly as waterproof as the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. There are ways around that, but none that will make the devices truly waterproof. Plus, if you buy the Verizon model, you’ll have to deal with a small amount of bloatware (though you will be able to uninstall it), you won’t be able to unlock the bootloader, and Verizon will be handling all Pixel and Pixel XL software updates (though the company swears it won’t delay them).
If you’re in the market for a new flagship Android phone and don’t mind spending over $650, you should buy the Pixel or Pixel XL… these are two of the best Android phones out there.

Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL are here, and they truly are some amazing smartphones.

Under the hood, they sport some killer specs. Both devices have an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4 GB of RAM, plenty of on-board storage and long-lasting batteries. The overall design of these phones may not be the most unique, but they do feel like premium phones through and through.

The Pixel and Pixel XL also have some of the best cameras in existence. Unsurprisingly, these devices really shine in daylight. Images are very sharp and full of detail, which is especially true when shooting in HDR+ mode. Plus, the Google Camera app on these phones is super fast, and it’s especially easy to access it with a quick double-tap of the power button. The app doesn’t have any manual controls, but that doesn’t stop these cameras from really shining.

The cameras also continue to deliver in low-light scenarios, although there are a few downsides when shooting in minimal lighting conditions. For starters, the lack of OIS stands out here, though the cameras do offer electronic image stabilization to help keep images clear.

To learn more about the Pixel and Pixel XL’s cameras, head here.

There are a few things about these phones that will turn some people away, though. For starters, they only sport an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning they’re not nearly as waterproof as the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. There are ways around that, but none that will make the devices truly waterproof. Plus, if you buy the Verizon model, you’ll have to deal with a small amount of bloatware (though you will be able to uninstall it), you won’t be able to unlock the bootloader, and Verizon will be handling all Pixel and Pixel XL software updates (though the company swears it won’t delay them).

If you’re in the market for a new flagship Android phone and don’t mind spending over $650, you should buy the Pixel or Pixel XL… these are two of the best Android phones out there.

Specs

Google Pixel

• 5.0-inch AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 441 ppi
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor
• 4 GB of RAM
• 32/128 GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
• 12.3 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera
• Non-removable 2,770 mAh battery
• Android 7.1 Nougat
• 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6 mm, 143 g

Google Pixel XL

• 5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534 ppi
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor
• 4 GB of RAM
• 32/128 GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
• 12.3 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera
• Non-removable 3,450 mAh battery
• Android 7.1 Nougat
• 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6 mm, 168 g

HTC U11

The HTC 10 was one of our favorite Android phones of 2016, and for good reason. The Taiwanese company absolutely nailed the design of the 10, and it worked hard at scaling back the software to make it feel like the bare-bones Android experience we all know and love. And while it didn’t have a bunch of gimmicky extras, that was okay. The HTC 10 was a solid Android phone that nailed the basics.

Now HTC is back with the 10’s successor, the HTC U11. With an eye-catching, glossy design, all-day battery life, and a smooth and snappy software experience, the U11 competes toe-to-toe with the Galaxy S8 and LG G6 when it comes to performance. It also has one of the best smartphone cameras on the market, according to DxOMark.

The U11’s main camera comes with a 12 MP “UltraPixel 3” sensor, with an f/1.7 aperture and optical image stabilization. Overall, the U11’s camera lives up to the hype and is capable of taking some impressive photos. There’s plenty of detail in each shot, and color reproduction is natural and not overly vibrant. Photos taken in low-light conditions are incredibly sharp and well detailed, too. Noise levels are kept under control, and the noise you do see is very fine and compact. Low light photos aren’t splotchy at all, which is something we don’t see too often in smartphone cameras.

Although this is a new sensor, it does suffer from one issue in low-light situations that we also saw with the U Ultra. Highlights are very heavily overblown and snapping photos that have light sources causes a lot of streaking, lens flares, and floating light particles. This was also a pretty big problem with the U Ultra, which is why we believe this might be caused by the phone’s reflective back. If that is the case, there isn’t really a permanent fix for it, other than using a case. Still, it’s not an issue many people will find to be bothersome.

To read more about the U11’s camera, head here.

The standout feature on the U11 is something HTC calls Edge Sense. The sides of the phone are pressure sensitive, and this allows you to physically squeeze the phone to activate a specific function or open an app like the camera or web browser. Having to squeeze your phone to make it do something does sound a bit odd, but we’ve really found this feature to come in handy.

Before you go out and spend $650 on this baby, there are a few things you should know. For starters, this phone doesn’t have a 3.5 mm headphone jack, meaning you’ll either need to use Bluetooth headphones or carry around the included headphone adapter everywhere you go. Also, while HTC’s Sense is one of our favorite Android skins out there, it is feeling a bit dated at this point.

If you can get past those few caveats, though, the U11 will certainly not disappoint.

• 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534 ppi
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor
• 4/6 GB of RAM
• 64/128 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256 GB
• 12 MP rear camera, 16 MP front camera
• 3,000 mAh battery
• Android 7.1.1 Nougat
• 153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm, 169 g

Following a successful launch of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, Samsung seemed to have a pretty good idea as to what users want in a smartphone. Solid battery life, high-res screens, impressive camera performance and more were all things the company achieved with the 2016 flagships. And while the Note 7 seemed to improve even more in those areas, overheating problems caused the device to enter total recall mode.

Now we get to see what Samsung has in store for us in 2017. It should come as no surprise that the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus feature top-of-the-line specifications, great cameras and an all-new design that’s truly futuris

This time around, Samsung included a curved screen on both the S8 and S8 Plus, as well as a unique 18.5:9 aspect ratio that allows for a much more comfortable in-hand feel. The company even ditched its famous physical home button and included on-screen navigation keys (finally). Under the hood, these devices come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor (or Exynos 8895, depending on the region), 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of on-board storage, and one of the latest versions of Android, 7.0 Nougat.

Samsung even launched a few extra accessories alongside the S8 that you should definitely consider checking out. The new Samsung DeX dock lets you use your S8 as a desktop computer, and there’s also a new Gear 360 camera that allows for shooting video in 4K and live streaming to YouTube. Of course, there’s also a new Galaxy S8-compatible Gear VR headset, complete with a controller for easier navigation.

All in all, the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are two of the most promising smartphones launching in 2017.

Samsung Galaxy S8

• 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with 2960 x 1440 resolution, 570 ppi
• Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 processor (depending on region)
• 4 GB of RAM
• 64 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256 GB
• 12 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera
• Non-removable 3,000 mAh battery
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 mm, 155 g

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

• 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with 2960 x 1440 resolution, 529 ppi
• Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 processor (depending on region)
• 4 GB of RAM
• 64 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256 GB
• 12 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera
• Non-removable 3,000 mAh battery
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm, 173 g

• LG G6

Throughout 2016, the LG G5 struggled to take on the Galaxy S7, HTC 10 and all the other flagships released that year. It’s not a bad phone, per se, it just lacks the level of polish we normally expect from top-tier smartphones nowadays. The phone would have been more widely accepted if it nailed the modular implementation, but unfortunately the whole module-swapping process was wonky and the three “Friends” that launched with the G5 weren’t all that appealing. With the G6, LG has gone back to the basics.

Certainly the most standout feature on the G6 is its 5.7-inch Quad HD LCD display, with its interesting aspect ratio of 18:9 and rounded corners. It also comes with a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4 GB of RAM, plenty of on-board storage, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. It’s worth noting that not all LG G6s are created equal. For example, the G6 that’s coming to the U.S. is the only variant that supports wireless charging, while the Hi-Fi Quad DAC is exclusive to South Korea and certain markets in Asia. What’s more, the G6 with 64 GB of storage is only available in a handful of markets.

The LG G6 also comes with a really impressive 13 MP dual camera setup on the back. The two sensors around back might share the same resolution count, but they’re behind two very different lenses. The standard angle is an f/1.8 aperture lens with optical image stabilization and 71-degree field of view while the wide-angle is an f/2.4 lens with 125-degree field of view, which is lacking in both OIS and autofocus. That’s not the only change from last year, with LG also opting to drop the color spectrum sensor as well as swapping out laser autofocus for phase detection autofocus, which works just as well, if not better.

The camera app is mostly the same as previous years but thanks to the 18:9 screen, you have the addition of one of our favorite LG G6 features – the camera carousel. Essentially, this provides a preview on the side of the regular viewfinder that lets you see literally every photo you’ve taken, versus just the one you’d normally see hidden in the corner on other smartphones. The camera carousel is one of the best uses of the wider screen and shows just how useful 18:9 can be.

As fun as the wide-angle lens is, it’s not great in low light which is to be expected from the narrower aperture and lack of OIS compared to the main sensor. In low light conditions, we recommend using the regular angle which can take some equally fantastic shots and produces a much sharper, more colourful and much cleaner image over the wide-angle lens. We personally feel that there’s still a lot to be desired from the low-light performance on the G6. To learn more about the LG G6’s camera, head here.

This isn’t a phone that introduces a bunch of gimmicky features that you’ll never use. It’s simply a solid, well-built smartphone that nails the main areas users care most about.

Specs

• 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with 2880 x 1440 resolution, 564 ppi
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor
• 4 GB of RAM
• 32/64 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256 GB
• Dual 13 MP rear cameras, 5 MP front camera
• Non-removable 3,300 mAh battery
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm, 163 g

Huawei Mate 9

Huawei has done a great job at making its way to the mainstream over the past few years – first with the Huawei P9, and now with the Mate 9.

With a big 5.9-inch display, powerful Kirin 960 processor, dual-SIM capabilities, and an impressive camera setup, the Mate 9 may be one of the best big phones of the year. While its display is ‘only’ 1080p and its software is a bit odd sometimes, we still think the high price tag is worth it.

Plus, the Mate 9 has an exceptional camera. Huawei’s partnership with Leica continues with the Mate 9 sporting a new and improved second generation dual camera setup. Much like the one in the Huawei P9, the camera is centred around a Leica-branded dual camera, with a 12 MP RGB sensor supplemented by a 20 MP monochrome sensor. Both sensors are behind lenses with f/2.2 aperture and the RGB sensor also sports Optical Image Stabilization for additional stability in photos and videos.

Image quality from the Mate 9’s dual camera array has been impressive. In daylight, you get images that are crisp, full of detail with colors that are more realistic (and less saturated) than those captured by the Galaxy S7 Edge or Pixel XL.

Huawei’s camera app means Pro mode is just a tap away and offers settings to adjust the exposure, ISO and focal point to take stunning photos. The camera app is rather straight forward to use, with options for flash, wide aperture and filters found in the viewfinder.

One of the biggest improvements in the Mate 9 camera is in low light performance, with the Mate 9 now capable of taking low light pictures that are on par with the Galaxy S7 Edge. However, while low light shots are vastly improved, the Mate 9 does struggle with slight movement in low-light, with OIS proving less effective than in other flagship devices. Overall, the camera on the Mate 9 certainly doesn’t disappoint and it seems to be on par with other Android flagships. It’s not perfect – no phone is after all – but the Mate 9 takes gorgeous photos that you’ll be proud to share. Of course, there’s still a lot you should know about the Mate 9’s camera. For more info, head here.

If you’re after a smartphone that offers exceptional battery life and incredible performance, the standard Mate 9 delivers in spades. If money is no object and you want a smartphone that is unattainable to most customers, the Porsche Design Mate 9 might be worth your while.

• 5.9-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 373 ppi
• Octa-core Hisilicon Kirin 960 processor
• 4 GB of RAM
• 64 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256 GB
• Dual 20 and 12 MP rear cameras, 8 MP front camera
• Non-removable 4,000 mAh battery
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 156.9 x 78.9 x 7.9 mm, 190 g

• LG V20

The V20 is basically the phone for power users. It has a a big Quad HD display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 processor, plenty of RAM and on-board storage, and a removable 3,200 mAh battery. Of course, the unique Second Screen makes a return this year, along with the addition of Quad DAC, military standard durability, and it’s already running Android 7.0 Nougat.

The V20 also sports a dual camera setup on the back, with a 16 MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS coupled with an 8 MP wide-angle sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. It may not sound like much, but the wide-angle lens on the V20 really stands out here, and works perfectly in a variety of situations. Not only can you fit more into the frame at one time, but the wide-angle sensor helps make photos appear much more dynamic.

LG’s camera app is packed with features, especially when it comes to manual controls for photos and video. You have granular control over every aspect, including white balance, ISO, exposure, shutter speed, and focus, just as you would on a DSLR. One of the most useful additions to the camera is that it now has built-in focus peaking which makes it a lot easier to tell if your subject is in focus, and if you are a content creator, you will know exactly how useful focus peaking can be.

There are plenty of other details that you’ll want to check out in our full review, so head to this link to learn more about the V20’s camera.

If top-of-the-line specs and an impressive feature set is what you’re looking for, you can’t go wrong with the V20.

• 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 513 ppi
  • Secondary display: 2.1-inch IPS LCD display with 160 x 1040 resolution, 513 ppi
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
• 4 GB of RAM
• 32/64 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256 GB
• Dual 16 and 8 MP rear cameras, 5 MP front camera
• Removable 3,200 mAh battery
• Android 7.0 Nougat
• 159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm, 174 g

New Motorola dash camera coming - 4'' touchscreen, $99 price

A new dash camera is coming soon from Motorola. While the name isn't currently known, the device has a 4-inch screen, features a wide angle lens and a microSD card slot, and is capable of recording Full HD videos. There's also a motion detection feature that'll help you park your car
Binatone Global - an IoT electronics and lifestyle products firm, which has exclusive rights to design, develop and market certain Motorola accessories - is the company behind the product.

The camera carries a price tag of $99, and will be available in the United States and Europe soon - the latter will get it first.

What is Gorilla Glass?

Gorilla Glass is a scratch-resistant and durable glass product from Corning that is used to protect the screens of tablets, smartphone and other mobile devices. The glass is lightweight, strong and compatible with touch screen technologies. As a result of its strength, screens made of Gorilla Glass can be very thin. Gorilla Glass was first implemented in a mobile device screen in 2007, in the original iPhone.

Gorilla Glass is made from chemically strengthened alkali-aluminosilicate. The product’s strength is a result of the ion exchange process the glass undergoes during manufacturing. Once the glass has been manufactured, it is dipped in a bath of molten salt. Potassium ions from the salt bath are exchanged for smaller sodium ions in the glass. After the glass cools, the larger ions are packed tightly together, resulting in a deep layer of compression starting at the surface of the glass. The glass derives its strength from this layer of compression, and is less likely to suffer a serious break if the mobile device is dropped. If the glass does become scratched, this layer of compression keeps the scratch from worsening.

Gorilla Glass has a Vickers hardness rating of 622-701. Manufactured sapphire, an alternative product, is similar in strength to Gorilla Glass. However, while extremely durable, sapphire is expensive to manufacture. Related products from Corning include Lotus Glass and Willow Glass.

Gorilla Glass is fully recyclable and is compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS).

Lenovo K8 Note India Launch Set for August 9, Teaser Hints

After posting a teaser video of its next #KillerNote earlier this week, Lenovo on Friday dropped the launch date for the smartphone via its social media channels which will be August 9. The post also teases the number 8, which suggests that the smartphone will be the Lenovo K8 Note, and not K7 Note as was previously expected.

The official launch date confirmation comes after a series of mathematical-based quizzes Lenovo India posted on its social media account, asking followers to guess what the next 'Note' smartphone will be called, all pointing to the number 8. Interestingly, Lenovo's confirmation points to what could be the K8 Note, which is a little surprising considering it would mean the company is planning to skip on the K7 Note. OnePlus in the past also did something similar by launching the OnePlus 5 after the OnePlus 3T, albeit for different reasons. Samsung also did something similar last year, with the Galaxy Note 7 - skipping the Galaxy Note 6 in an attempt to bring the Galaxy Note brand up to speed with its Galaxy S brand

The reason behind going with '8' is still unknown, but the number does suggest that the smartphone could sport a dual rear camera setup. To recall, the Lenovo K6 Note only featured a single rear camera, which makes it even more likely for the followup to get a dual camera module.

Recently, a benchmark listing of the Lenovo K8 Note surfaced online via GeekBench that reveals some key details of the upcoming 'Killer Note'. According to the listing, the smartphone will run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It will be powered by a 1.4GHz MediaTek Helio X20 processor and will be offered with 4GB of RAM, both of which are a bit of a jump compared to the K6 Note, which featured a Snapdragon 430 SoC and 3GB of RAM.

शाओमी, मेजू और सैमसंग के इन हैंडसेट की बड़ी खबर आई सामने,

आज हम आपको तीन अन्य स्मार्टफोन्स के बारे में बताने जा रहे हैं जिनका टीजर और रिलीज डेट जारी की गई है।
आपको बता दें कि शाओमी के Mi 5X का टीजर जारी किया गया है जिसमें स्मार्टफोन के बारे में कई बातों का खुलासा हुआ है। वहीं, मेजू ने भी अपने नए प्रो7 की लॉन्च तारीख की घोषणा कर दी है। यह फोन 26 जुलाई को लॉन्च किया जाएगा। इसके अलावा सैमसंग गैलेक्सी नोट 8 को 23 अगस्त को लॉन्च किए जाने की घोषणा की गई है।

Xiaomi Mi 5X:
शाओमी मी 5एक्स की पहली सेल के लिए 24 घंटे के अंदर 2,00,000 से ज्यादा रजिस्ट्रेशन हो चुके हैं। अगर इसके डिजाइन की बात करें तो यह फोन काफी हद तक आईफोन 7 प्लस जैसा लगता है। इसका लुक काफी प्रीमियम है। इसमें ड्यूल रियर कैमरा दिए जाने की उम्मीद है। तस्वीर में यह सेटअप दिया गया है। इसके अलावा इसमें एंटीना बैंड और एक कर्व्ड मेटल यूनिबॉडी भी देखी जा सकती है। इसमें 5.5 इंच का फुल एचडी डिस्प्ले दिया गया होगा। यह फोन स्नैपड्रैगन 625 प्रोसेसर और 4 जीबी रैम से लैस होने की उम्मीद है। इसमें ड्यूल रियर कैमरा होने का भी खुलासा हुआ है। इसकी कीमत 1999 चीनी युआन यानि करीब 19,000 रुपये हो सकती है।
Samsung Galaxy Note 8:
इस फोन के लिए Do bigger things टैगलाइन का इस्तेमाल किया जा रहा है। इस फोन में 4K रेजोल्यूशन के साथ 6.3 इंच का सुपर एमोलेड डिस्प्ले दिए जाने की खबर है। इसके होम बटन में फिंगरप्रिंट सेंसर इंटीग्रेटेड हो सकता है। इसके साथ ही गैलेक्सी नोट 8 में क्वालकॉम का लेटेस्ट स्नैपड्रैगन 835 चिपसेट या एक्सनोस 9 सीरीज चिपसेट मौजूद हो सकती है। साथ ही इसमें 6 जीबी रैम और 256 जीबी स्टोरेज दी सकती है। इससे पहले एक ट्विटर यूजर PoyocoTech ने Galaxy Note 8 की एक रेंडर तस्वीर को शेयर किया था। 

इस तस्वीर में PoyocoTech ने दावा किया है कि इस फोन का डिजाइन कंपनी के पिछले स्मार्टफोन गैलेक्सी S8 की तरह होगा। इसके साथ ही तस्वीर में स्मार्टफोन के फ्रंट पैनल पर फिंगरप्रिंट स्कैनर को दिखाया गया है। साथ ही, फोन के बैक पैनल में वर्टिकल ड्यूल रियर कैमरा सेटअप को दिखाया गया है। फोटोग्राफी के लिए इसमें 12 मेगापिक्सल के दो सेंसर और इंडिपेंडेट ओआईएस (ऑप्टिकल इमेज स्टेबिलाइज़ेशन) के साथ ड्यूल रियर कैमरा सेटअप दिया गया होगा। फोन को पावर देने के लिए इसमें 3300 एमएएच की बैटरी दी गई है।
Meizu Pro 7:

इस फोन को चीन में 26 जुलाई को लॉन्च किया जा सकता है। Weibo पर इस फोन की कुछ तस्वीरें पोस्ट की गई हैं। इसमें ड्यूल रियर कैमरा दिया जा सकता है। साथ ही इसमें 2 इंच की सेकेंडरी डिस्प्ले दिया गया होगा। साथ ही इसकी प्राइमरी स्क्रीन 5.2 इंच फुल एचडी होने की उम्मीद है। यह फोन मीडियाटेक हेलियो एक्स30 डेका-कोर प्रोसेसर समेत 6 जीबी और 8 जीबी रैम दी जा सकती है। इसके बारे में ज्यादा जानकारी नहीं दी गई है।

Moto X4 price and spice leaked

Moto X4 said to be priced at EUR 350 (roughly Rs. 26,500)

No launch date is certain as of now

The pricing likely to be around the Moto X Style's that launched in 2015

Moto X4, the much-anticipated fourth-generation Moto X-series smartphone, was expected to be revealed earlier this week alongside Moto Z2 Force. That, however, didn't happen, and now the European pricing of the unannounced Moto X4 has been tipped.

According to tipster Roland Quandt, the Moto X4 will be launched with a price tag of EUR 350 (roughly Rs. 26,500) for the European market. Quandt in a tweet claims that the said pricing of the Moto X4 is for Eastern Europe. Additionally, the leaked pricing only refers to a 32GB storage variant which may mean that there will one storage variant only. The rumoured pricing is notably is around the same mark when the last Moto X-series smartphone was launched. Back in 2015, the Moto X Style was launched at $399 (approximately Rs. 27,000). The Moto X4 is expected to be announced soon.

The rumoured Moto X4 has already been leaked in the past several times seemingly revealing the handset. Based on preliminary leaks, it will run Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box and sport a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display.

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Honor 8 Pro vs OnePlus 5: Which One Should You

Honor 8 Pro vs OnePlus 5: Which One Should You Buy?

Aditya Shenoy, 26 July 2017

HIGHLIGHTS

Honor 8 Pro sports a QHD display; OnePlus 5 has only full-HDSnapdragon 835 on the OnePlus outperforms Honor's Kirin 960Honor 8 Pro offers more storage compared to the OnePlus 5

The recent launches of Honor 8 Pro and OnePlus 5 have sent the mid-range segment of the smartphone market buzzing. First came the unveiling of the much-awaited OnePlus 5 featuring a dual camera setup, the first on a OnePlus device. The OnePlus 5 enjoyed a brief spell as the only new flagship-spec device of the current generation around the Rs. 30,000 mark. Things have changed though, with the introduction of the Honor 8 Pro. The smartphone is priced aggressively, and undercuts the OnePlus 5 by quite a bit. On top of that, Honor has been in the dual camera race longer than OnePlus. So in order to make your buying decision easier, we put the OnePlus 5 against the Honor 8 Pro, in a battle of budget flagships.

Let's find out if OnePlus 5 and Honor 8 Pro have what it takes to be the real flagship killer.

OnePlus 5 vs. Honor 8 Pro: Looks and build quality

Both the smartphones sport a metal unibody build and have a dual camera setup at the back. The OnePlus 5 has faced some criticism for its resemblance to the iPhone 7 Plus. The camera bump on the back is also prominent, and you might need to buy a case to keep it safe. We have even seen the paint chipping around the camera module on our OnePlus review unit. On the other hand the Honor 8 Pro has a more unique design, with rounded edges, and the dual camera setup sits flush with the body, under a glass visor.

Also different is the position of the fingerprint sensor. OnePlus has it on the front under the display, while the Honor 8 Pro has it on the back. While the fingerprint scanner on the OnePlus is easy to reach, the Honor 8 Pro does need a little stretch.

OnePlus says that the OnePlus 5 is its thinnest flagship yet at 7.3mm, but the Honor 8 Pro is even slimmer, measuring 6.97mm. This is impressive for the Honor 8 Pro considering it also packs in a massive 4000mAh battery, compared to the 3300mAh battery in the OnePlus 5. Both devices seem well built, but we will give the Honor 8 Pro an extra point for the sleek body.

Although you won't go wrong with either smartphone, the Honor 8 Pro is bigger than the OnePlus 5. This give you a bigger battery, but if you want something that's less bulky, the OnePlus 5 would be a better choice.

Winner: OnePlus 5

OnePlus 5 vs. Honor 8 Pro: Specifications

The OnePlus 5 sports a 5.5-inch full HD AMOLED panel while the Honor 8 Pro has a 5.7-inch Quad HD LTPS panel. The Honor 8 Pro clearly leads here and has a crisp display when compared to the OnePlus 5. If you watch a lot of content on your smartphone, the experience on the Honor 8 Pro will be much better.

The OnePlus 5 is powered by the latest Snapdragon 835, which has an octa-core processor clocked at 1.9GHz and is based on a 10nm process. On the other hand, the Honor 8 Pro sports Huawei’s Kirin 960 processor clocked at 1.8GHz based on a 16nm process. Both phones come with 6GB of RAM.

The Honor 8 Pro offers 128GB of internal storage, while the OnePlus 5 comes with 64GB of storage. You can get an 8GB version of the OnePlus 5 with 128GB of storage, but you’ll need to spend considerably more for it. The Honor 8 Pro still gets an edge over the OnePlus as the storage can be expanded further by another 128GB via a microSD card, which the OnePlus 5 does not support.

Both the phones feature fast charging but the OnePlus Dash charger has a slightly edge over the Honor charger. Faster charging and a smaller battery helps the OnePlus charge to a 100 percent faster than the Honor 8 Pro. The Honor 8 Pro also comes with an IR blaster, which is a nice bonus that's become hard to find. With huge storage and a higher resolution panel, the Honor 8 Pro gets an edge over the OnePlus 5.

Winner: Honor 8 Pro

OnePlus 5 vs. Honor 8 Pro: Performance and battery life

We did see the OnePlus 5 perform better in benchmarks than the Honor 8 Pro, but we wouldn’t give it extra points for that, because it is accused of manipulating benchmarks, which aren't a great indicator of real world performance to begin with.

Both the phones performed well for day to day tasks, but we saw the OnePlus 5 perform better in comparison. We also found that the Honor 8 Pro would get warm when using the camera and playing a few graphics intensive games. The OnePlus 5 on the other hand ran significantly cooler.

In terms of software, both the devices ran Android Nougat with some customizations on top. OnePlus calls its interface OxygenOS, while Honor uses its EMUI skin on top. Between the two, OxygenOS is closer to stock Android so purists might like it.

We saw the OnePlus 5 pulling the lead in our HD video loop test by going on for 16 hours and 9 minutes, while the Honor 8 Pro could only manage 10 hours and 19 mins. While this might be because of the higher resolution display on the Honor, the OnePlus 5 bags this point for better performance overall.

Winner: OnePlus 5

OnePlus 5 vs. Honor 8 Pro: Camera

Both the phones sport a dual camera setup, but the implementation is quite different. The OnePlus 5 has a 16-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel telephoto lens while the Honor 8 Pro uses a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and a 12-megapixel monochrome sensor. The OnePlus 5 primarily uses the second sensor for better portraits by using it to calculate depth. The telephoto lens is only used in the photo mode when zooming into the subject. As for the Honor 8 Pro, the monochrome sensor is used to capture better details. You also get a monochrome mode which lets you shoot photos in black and white.

The OnePlus 5 has received two software updates after we completed our review of the phone, which the company claimed improved camera performance. In our experience, quality did improve for general photos, but dropped for portrait mode.

If you check the camera apps on these device, you do get more modes in the Honor 8 Pro to play with. Both the phones have pro mode which lets you take complete control of the camera and click in RAW format. In this mode the Honor 8 Pro offers you the option to select metering method which the OnePlus doesn’t. But on the other hand, OnePlus does offer options to save your customisations.

When we compared the photos, it was evident that the Honor 8 Pro captured details better than the OnePlus 5. Even objects at a distance had good details in the photo clicked by the Honor 8 Pro. The OnePlus 5 has a dedicated portrait mode that the Honor 8 Pro misses out on but gets a wide aperture mode instead. Photos clicked in these modes saw the Honor Pro taking the lead again as it could separate the background from the foreground better.

Night photography is where the OnePlus 5 redeems itself. In low light we’ve seen the OnePlus 5 capture colour much better. The Honor 8 Pro on the other hand sharpens the image, which also introduces a lot of noise. Overall, the Honor 8 Pro manages things better than the OnePlus 5 in the camera segment.

Winner: Honor 8 Pro

Verdict
It all boils down to what you intend to do with your smartphone. Both phones can handle medium to heavy tasks without breaking a sweat but we must say that the OnePlus has the edge in this case. It is faster than the Honor 8 Pro and runs cooler. Pick either phone of these and it will last for one day with some battery life left at the end of the day, although chances are that’ll you’ll be left with more battery life after a binge watching session on the OnePlus 5 than the Honor 8 Pro.

While the QHD display on the Honor 8 Pro drains the battery faster, it does offer a much better output compared to the OnePlus 5. The camera on the Honor 8 Pro also nudges past the OnePlus 5 and manages to capture details better. It offers twice the amount of storage space and a higher resolution display at a price that's even more affordable than the OnePlus 5, making it just as much of a flagship killer.

The Honor 8 Pro is available in India via Amazon India at Rs. 29,999. The OnePlus 5, too, is an Amazon India exclusive with a starting price of Rs. 32,999.