The 18 Most Important Smartphone Launches In 2021, & What Makes Them “Special”
We are nearing the end of the year 2021. It’s time to look back and reminisce on the best moments of the year. Looking back on the year, we can see that Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo, OnePlus, Apple, Vivo, and Realme all released standout smartphones. While some claim to have premium features, others claim to be the best value for money.
Here Are Some of the Smartphones That Are Worth Mentioning:
Starting at Rs 1,29,900, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple’s most costly iPhone is equipped with the company’s own A15 Bionic chipset. The smartphone features an all-new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, which has an adjustable refresh rate of up to 120Hz, allowing for a faster and more responsive touch experience. The iPhone 13 Pro Max’s camera system contains all-new Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras.
Starting at Rs 1,19,900 for the Apple iPhone 13.
This is the iPhone that, like its predecessors, the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12, is likely to be the series’ best-selling phone. The Apple iPhone 13 is available in five colors and has a 6.1-inch display with a Ceramic shield on the front. The device runs iOS 15 and is powered by Apple’s own A15 Bionic processor. In comparison to the iPhone 12, the handset is said to have longer battery life. Apple claims that the battery life would be 1.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12.
Starting at Rs 96,999, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the top-of-the-line model in the S21 series, and it includes a stylus. The smartphone runs on the Android 12 operating system and is powered by a 5nm-based Exynos 2100 5G SoC.
The high-end smartphone comes with a quad-camera configuration and a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 15W Qi wireless charging.
The OnePlus 9 Pro is priced at Rs 64,999.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 CPU powers the OnePlus 9 Pro, the company’s most costly smartphone. The smartphone has a Hasselblad camera and a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 65W Warp Charge. The phone runs Android 11 and has a curved Quad HD+ display that measures 6.7 inches.
The OnePlus 9R is priced at Rs 37,999.
The cheapest OnePlus 9 series smartphone has a 6.55-inch full HD+ display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. The smartphone is available in two versions: 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB, and it runs on Android 11. The phone has a 48MP quad-rear camera setup and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging.
The OnePlus Nord 2 is priced at Rs 27,999.
The 6.43-inch full HD+ display of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor. The device runs Android 11 and has a triple rear camera system with a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP mono camera. The 4500mAh battery on the mid-range smartphone supports 65W rapid charging.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is priced at Rs 69,999.
Xiaomi’s most costly smartphone features a dual display. A 6.81-inch primary display and a 1.1-inch secondary display are located on the back panel of the Mi 11 Ultra. The smartphone has a triple back camera arrangement with a 50MP primary sensor and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The Mi 11 Ultra is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. The smartphone also supports wireless charging in the reverse direction.
The Mi 11X Pro is priced at Rs 36,999.
The Mi 11X Pro comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and a 6.67-inch FHD+ display.
The phone runs Android 11 and comes with a 4,250 mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging. The smartphone has a triple rear camera and dual Dolby Atmos-tuned speakers.
Nokia XR20 is priced at Rs 46,999.
The Nokia XR20 is the company’s first smartphone with a military-grade design. The smartphone is said to be resistant to temperatures ranging from 55 to 20 degrees Celsius, 1.8-meter drops, and one hour underwater. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC and has a 4,630mAh battery with 18W wired and 15W wireless charging capabilities. It runs Android 11 and has a 48MP dual-camera system on the back.
The Xiaomi Mi 10i is priced at Rs 20,999.
The Xiaomi Mi 10i is the cheapest smartphone with a 108MP camera. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G CPU powers a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by a 4,320mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging and runs Android 11.
The Vivo X70 Pro+ is priced at Rs 79,999.
The most costly Vivo smartphone has a quad-rear gimbal camera and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ processor. The Vivo X70 Pro+ has an IP58 rating and is powered by Android 11. It comes with a Quad HD+ display and a 4500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging, and 10W wireless reverse charging.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 costs Rs 1,57,999.
The 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED cover display on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 120Hz refresh rate. When you open the smartphone, you’ll see the main display with a 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED display. The water-resistant smartphone features five cameras and is powered by a 5nm 64-bit octa-core CPU with 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. It comes with an Android 11 operating system and a 4,400mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 costs Rs 88,999.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3’s cover screen is 1.9 inches and is a Super AMOLED panel. The device’s main display is a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone comes equipped with a 5nm 64-bit octa-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. It runs the Android 11 operating system and is powered by a 3,300mAh battery.
Realme GT is priced at Rs 37,999.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC powers the Realme GT, which has a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W SuperDart Charge capability. The Realme GT has a triple rear camera configuration with a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP extreme wide-angle camera, and a 2MP macro lens, and it comes with a 6.43-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display.
Starting at Rs 49,999, the Asus ROG Phone 5
The Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU in the Asus ROG Phone 5 is combined with 16GB of RAM. This is the first gaming smartphone with 16GB of RAM to be released in India. A 144Hz display is available on the smartphone. It has a Samsung AMOLED display with a 6.78-inch diagonal. Two symmetrical 7-magnet 12×16 Super Linear speakers tuned by Dirac Audio are included in the ROG Phone 5. It has a 6000mAh battery and can charge at a rate of 65W.
The iQoo 7 Legend is priced at Rs 39,990.
The iQoo Legend 7 is available in two configurations: 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB, both powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The smartphone runs Android 11 and has a 48MP triple rear camera. It has a full HD+ AMOLED display and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery that supports 66W rapid charging.
JioPhone Next is priced at Rs 1,999.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 processor powers the JioPhone Next. It’s the first time the company has collaborated with Google on a phone. PragatiOS, which is based on Google’s Android operating system, runs on the smartphone. A 3500mAh battery powers the smartphone, which has a 5.5-inch HD+ screen.
Oppo Reno 6 Pro costs Rs 38,393 in India.
The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC powers the Oppo Reno 6 Pro, which has a 6.5-inch AMOLED curved FHD+ display. A quad-camera configuration is included in the camera phone. A 64MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP mono sensor are all included. A 32MP sensor is located on the front of the device. It is powered by a 4500mAh battery that supports 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging.