A lot of people consider September as the month of flagship smartphones and they are all but wrong. During this month of the year, Apple always holds its keynote in which it launches its new iPhones. And alongside Apple, a lot of other important brands usually decide to launch their best flagship smartphones of the year in September. That is why September is the best month to provide you a ranking with top flagship smartphones currently available in the market. Here you will find 10 devices that you should actually consider at all costs if you are searching for a new smartphone and you do not have any limit to your budget.
Top Flagship Smartphones of September 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
If you are pretending the best in the Android market and you are also a power user, give a chance to Samsung and grab a unit of the Galaxy Note 10+. With its top-tier specifications, it won’t disappoint you in any way, and it even supports S Pen for handwriting and drawing, which can also be used as a motion controller. It comes with a huge 6.8-inch screen and it provides the best viewing quality you can expect in the Android world, as well as an amazing quad-camera which does not have a lot of rivals, and a big 4300 mAh battery supporting reverse wireless charging. The phone is waterproof and it sports 12 GB of RAM paired with either a Snapdragon 855 or an Exynos 9825 chipset depending on the region.
OnePlus 7 Pro
Alongside the Huawei P30 Pro, the OnePlus 7 Pro is definitely the most amazing and important Chinese flagship smartphone released in the first half of 2019. For the first time, OnePlus switched to a Quad HD screen and we even got a 90 Hz refresh ratio. So the OP7 Pro comes with one of the best displays out there. It is even one of the fastest smartphones thanks to a Snapdragon 855 chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM, UFS 3.0 storage and perfect software optimization. And it comes with a premium design including a high screen-to-body ratio and a motorized pop-up camera.
Huawei P30 Pro
Even though it is probably not the best ones, it is wise to give Huawei P30 Pro the award as the king of camera phones. With this device, Huawei reinvented the world of photography defining a brand new paradigma. The main sensor of the handset is an RYYB sensor, meaning that yellow replaces green in the RGB paradigma in order to capture a lot more light, for perfect night shots. Huawei P30 Pro is even the first camera phone to feature 5x optical zoom and up to 50x digital zoom.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Some may not like its design due to the chunky camera module on the back, but there is probably no better phone than iPhone 11 Pro Max when it comes to performances. It provides blazing speeds thanks to a new Apple A13 chipset and it even sports a camera which reaches a professional quality with videos and other specific areas. Its price is all but affordable, however, it offers an amazing hardware department, a great software optimization, awesome camera capabilities and even an excellent display with a 120 Hz refresh ratio.
Samsung Galaxy S10+
If you want a Samsung flagship smartphone but you do not need the S Pen, you can save some money by going for the Samsung Galaxy S10+. It still has a big battery with reverse wireless charging, as well as an amazing display, but it lacks the S Pen and it has a way more affordable price. The hardware department is not so different, and it even sports a better selfie camera. The phone is waterproof, but it lacks the fourth camera on the back and it stops at three sensors. Among other important elements, it has more compact dimensions, powerful stereo speakers and a punch-hole borderless display.
Asus ROG Phone II
Are you a gamer and you would like to reach the best skills in mobile games? Choose ROG Phone II without thinking twice. It is a flagship phone meant specifically for gamers, with a gaming-centric and aggressive design including LED lights, additional keys, the support to external gaming accessories and even an advanced cooling system. Obviously, you will get the max performance you may need on a phone, thanks to the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM and internal storage which goes up to 1 TB (UFS 3.0).
Sony Xperia 1
Sony Xperia 1 is the debut of CinemaWide displays. The screen of this flagship has not only a 4K resolution but a taller 21:9 aspect ratio for all the multimedia lovers. And thanks to technologies borrowed from Sony TVs such as HDR BT.2020 and X-Reality Engine, you will get an astonishing quality while watching your favorite movies or TV series on your phone. A top-tier hardware department is not missing, with a Snapdragon 855 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The phone even comes with powerful stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos audio. The camera department is all but disappointing and it includes a triple camera with OIS, optical zoom and wide angle, supporting ultra slow motion videos up to 960 fps.
Oppo Reno 10x zoom
As the name suggests, the Oppo Reno 10x zoom focuses on cameras, specifically on zoom capabilities. Just like the Huawei P30 Pro, it supports 5x optical zoom, alongside 10x hybrid zoom. And its cameras are able to click amazing shots in every condition. Another strong point is its awesome design with a shark fin pop-up camera and a high screen-to-body ratio, as well as a stunning and original glass back. It even has a big 4k mAh battery and a wide 6.6-inch display.
Huawei Honor 20 Pro
The Honor 20 Pro is the latest iteration of the affordable flagship, but it still comes with top-tier camera capabilities. Its quad rear camera has the brightest focal aperture ever seen on a Huawei phone (f/1.4), and it even includes a dedicated macro camera and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. While the camera is its strongest point, Honor 20 Pro is also focused on quality-price ratio, that is why it does not have a high-end display. But it still comes with a big battery and a top-end hardware side including the same Kirin 980 chipset found on the P30 Pro.
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Last but not least, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: another affordable flagship. Its camera is not comparable to the best camera phones out there, but it provides top-tier performances thanks to the Snapdragon 855 SoC. Further, it comes with an HDR display, a big battery and a groundbreaking design including a suggestive glass back with light effects and a pop-up camera allowing the presence of a notch-less screen with very narrow bezels.
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