Smartphone aficionados represent a small segment of consumers who want a full-fledged smartphone experience that caters to their every need, and they're more likely power users who want to push the device to its limits and have the latest and greatest, as well as unique and cutting-edge features. If you're looking for a smartphone that brings out your inner geek, we've got you covered in our best smartphones list, which is tailored specifically for techies like you.
Without any delays, here are the best mobiles for Techies that make the cut:
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has made its debut in the country alongside the Xiaomi 14. The flagship phone features a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED micro-curved display with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,440 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3,000nits. The device gets its power from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The phone runs on Android 14 OS with the company's custom HyperOS interface. There is a quad camera setup at the rear panel of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. It includes a 50MP Sony LYT900 primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and two 50MP Sony IMX858 sensors with unique optical zoom capabilities of 3.2x and 5x. The fourth 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens promises to enhance the device's photography capabilities. For selfies, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a 32MP front camera. The device also includes a 5,300 mAh battery with 90W wired, 80W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 offers a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, Android 14 with One UI 6.1, and a choice of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 chipset. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 10MP telephoto, and a 12MP ultrawide. With a 12MP selfie camera, 4000mAh battery, and vibrant color options, it delivers a powerful and stylish experience.
The OnePlus 12 boasts a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Android 14, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Its triple camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, 64MP periscope telephoto with 3x zoom, and a 48MP ultrawide. Offering storage up to 1TB, stereo speakers, and available in Flowy Emerald, Silky Black, and Silver, the phone houses a 5400mAh battery supporting 100W wired, 80W wired (USA), 50W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The ROG Phone 8 Pro runs Android 14 out of the box with the latest version of ROG UI on top. The handset sports a 6.78-inch FHD+ LTPO OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support. For optics, the Asus ROG Phone 8 features a 50 MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide lens, and a 32 MP telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom and OIS. The ROG Phone 8 Pro packs a 5,500 mAh battery with 65W wired and 15W Qi fast wireless charging. The phone also boasts an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The Vivo X100 Pro sports a 6.78 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1260 x 2800 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (4nm) chipset and comes with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage. It has a triple camera setup with a primary camera of 50MP, a ultra-wide camera of 50MP, and an telephoto camera of 50MP. The front camera is a single 32MP camera. The phone also has an under-display optical fingerprint sensor and is powered by a 5400mAh battery.
The OPPO Reno11 Pro 5G features a 6.7 inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 (4nm) chip. It runs on Android 14 with ColorOS 14, offering up to 256GB storage and 12GB RAM. The phone boasts a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 32MP periscope telephoto lens, and an 8MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera is 32MP. It offers stereo speakers, 80W wired charging, and comes in Pearl White and Rock Grey colors.
The iQOO 12 5G is the latest flagship offering from iQOO featuring a 6.78-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display with HDR10+ certification. At the heart of the device is Qualcomm’s newest 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, coupled with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM (depending on storage configurations). There is a triple-camera array on the back: a 50MP f/1.68 primary camera with PDAF and OIS; a 64MP f/2.57 telephoto camera and an 50MP f/2.0 ultrawide camera. There is a single 16MP f/2.45 selfie-shooter on the front. A 5000mAh Li-Po battery powers the show and supports 120W wired charging. The device comes in two colors: Legend and Alpha.
Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max is the top-of-the-line product in the iPhone 15 lineup. It features a 6.7-inch 120Hz LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with HDR10. The guts of the phone pack Apple’s 3nm A17 Pro Bionic chipset, coupled with 8GB of RAM and upto 1TB of storage. There is a triple-camera array on the back: a 48MP f/1.8 sensor, a 12MP f/2.8 telephoto sensor, and a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor. In the front, there is a 12MP f/1.9 camera. Power is provided by a 4422 mAh Li-ion battery that supports PD2.0 wired charging and 15W wireless charging with MagSafe. The phone comes in four hues: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium and Natural Titanium.
The latest flagship smartphone - OnePlus Open, a foldable smartphone is one of the best smartphones. It features a 7.82-inch LTPO3 Super Fluid OLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, a 6.31-inch Cover display, a 48 MP + 64 MP + 48 MP Triple primary camera sensor at the rear with and a 30MP/20MP under-display camera. A 4805 mAh Li-Po battery powers the device, and it supports 67W wired SUPERVOOC charging.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a flagship smartphone with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display. Running the show is Google’s in-house 4nm Tensor G3 SoC, coupled with either 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The phone has three cameras: a main 50MP sensor with an aperture of f/1.7, a 48MP telephoto sensor with an aperture of f/2.0, and a 48MP ultrawide sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. The device has a 10.5MP camera on the front. Power comes from a 5050mAh battery that supports 30W wired fast charging, 23W wireless charging. The device comes in three striking hues: Obsidian, Porcelain and Bay.
Here is the list of top 5 best mobiles for Techies
Best Phones for Techies | Price in India |
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra | 99,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | 1,29,999 |
OnePlus 12 | 64,999 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | 94,999 |
Vivo X100 Pro | 89,999 |