Best Premium Mobile Phone 2023 – India

Mobile Phone Buying guide

Before buying a mobile phone there are many factors that one should go through like display, battery backup, processor, OS, and camera, let’s see what all makes a phone great, with a detailed explanation of each important factor that will help you choose your next phone.

Processor

The processor is one of the most important parts of a mobile phone as it is the factor that decides the extent of heavy tasks your phone could do in a given time. The perks of having a powerful processor are the ease with which you could play heavy games, do multitask, and open powerful software. Thus good processor makes the phone faster, more powerful, and of course more efficient. If you want to know more about processors please check out Processor explained.

Display

This is an important specification that matters when you buy a mobile phone. The display is one of the vital parts of the phone which decides the look & feel and also decides the visual experience the user will get. Mainly the displays are of 2 types. LCD, and AMOLED. If you want to know more about displays please check out Displays Explained.

LCD

It is the oldest among the three and stands for Liquid Crystal Display. It is the most popular and is seen in most of the low-end budget phones and is most commonly used. It can be further divided into TFT LCD and IPS LCD.

AMOLED

As of now, it is the best display which is present in our industries. It stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode. If simplified it is the combination of TFT with a capacitor. It is better than all of its predecessors and is used in high-end phones. By using an AMOLED display the user experience goes to the next level. It is costlier than PMOLED but is more power efficient and has no restriction in size.

Screen Size

It is the other factor that decides the user experience. It is the size of the display of our mobile phones. In the market various screen sizes are available we can choose according to our needs. some may like small phones, and like phones below 6 inches in size, while some may prefer large screens, which are suitable for gaming or binge-watching.

Camera

Nowadays camera is one of the most attractive features of a smartphone. While talking about the specification most of us will be thinking about the MegaPixels or MP of the camera. But it is not the only deciding factor in the quality of the camera. Sensor type, stabilization, Image Sensing Processor, Lens and lens quality, and even the processor of the mobile is a factors in a better photo.

Types of cameras

Main Sensor: The primary camera Sensor of the phone is what you will use the most, and therefore, it will be the best sensor in the phone. In almost all budget Laptops, every camera except the main camera will be a hot pile of Garbage.

Ultrawide Sensor: If you want a wider Shot than what your primary sensor can capture, the Ultawide camera provides a wider field of view.

Telephoto sensor: Zoom shots can be handy for many people, but the loss of clarity due to digital magnification is an issue. Telephoto lens provides a solution by providing fixed or variable optical zoom capability. Mostly seen in very high-end mobile phones.

Macro Sensor: If you want to take a photo of small and close objects like insects, Flowers, etc, a Macro camera can go as near as 2 c, providing a much better image quality. but the 2mp Macro Camera in budget phones is just to increase the number and is not usable at all.

Pixel Count

Even though more megapixels mean a better picture but more MP is not the only spec that you have to consider while choosing a Camera Phone. Let us take a 12MP camera. 1 Pixel is a small square area that combines and forms the picture you see. 12MP means 12 million pixels. A 12MP camera sensor produces 12 million pixels per inch. That means the higher the pixel count, the more minute details of the image are captured. It is vital if you are viewing a very enlarged view of the image. Else decent pixel count is enough for a good picture. The more the pixel count better the resolution.

Stabilization

If there is one thing that could take a camera to the next level, it will be OIS, short for optical image stabilization. It is a hardware function that shifts the camera to counteract the small vibrations and shaking of our hand, which could improve HDR, Night Time photos, Long exposure Shots, and Videos, by allowing the phone to open its shutter for more time, without blurring the image. If you are seriously into photography, you SHOULD go with a phone with OIS. Do note, every OIS is not the same.

Battery and charging type

It is another important factor of a mobile phone. The word “Mobile” means the ability to move. So the time you could move freely with your mobile phone is very important. The more the battery backup more you could use the mobile phone without breaking. Hence the battery capacity is important. It is better to choose a mobile phone with at least 4500mAh.

Charging speed is also an important factor. Nowadays even a basic mobile phone comes with 30W fast charging. (Except iPhones). So go for a device with fast charging than normal charging. As of now, there are fast-charging mobile phones that charge up to 160W.

Wireless charging is also seen around us where you can charge your mobile phone without the cable. But as of now, this is very slow.

RAM and Storage

RAM which stands for Random Access is a primary memory where data and code processors might need sooner stored. RAM is measured in units called GB (Giga Bytes). More the RAM, less the time is required by the processor to fetch the data, and thereby can complete the task faster. But the size of RAM can’t be increased as per need as it is costlier. Also, a normal user doesn’t need a huge amount of RAM. It is a widely spread misconception that the more RAM faster the device but actually you never use the extra RAM unless you are a heavy user. To know more about how much RAM you actually need click here.

On the other hand, the Storage can be chosen as per need. It is cheaper than RAM and hence is provided in bulk. We can choose 64GB or 128GB as per our needs.

Operating System (OS)

This is the face of your device. The smoothness and flow of our mobile phones depend upon the OS we have. It increases the look and feel of the device. Generally, OS is divided into 3 types Android, Stock Android, and iOS. What type of OS you use will affect how you interact with your phone in a fundamental way.

Android

It is the most popular Mobile Operating system and is seen in most phones. It is highly customizable, you can tweak the in and out of your android phone to suit your taste. It is Fast and powerful and provides an array of exclusive functionalities over the IOS. The downside of Android is that it is highly fragmented, and is available in a number of flavors from different OEMs, some of which may be good, while others are trash

iOS

IOS is a different approach to mobile phones, where the User is treated as a naive person, and therefore is provided with very few options and customization, and the OS is always as how Apple thinks the best version is. The advantages are a unified update cycle, long updates, and a good experience, regardless of which iPhone you get, where the phone you buy decides whether or not you like an android. Android VS IOS debates are Raging on for years, and there is much misinformation, some of which are checked in our series

Hope you got a good idea of the major specs of a mobile phone and hope you have figured out what specs you need. In case you need any assistance feel free to contact us through WhatsApp given under this post.

Around 60k

If you are looking for a top-end phone then you are longing for the unique and special features that only premium phones offer. Speaking about the normal features that most of us need it is already present in phones under 30K, but most of us crave to own the best technology offered at that time. Owning a premium phone will make you stand out from the rest of the clan and will become a status symbol for you.

As we know there are only a handful of premium phones available in the market compared to the low-end budget phones, so choosing one might not be a tedious task but since you are ready to invest such a huge amount for a mobile phone then getting the best is a must. Hence we have created a curated list of the best premium phones of January 2023.

S22

Specifications

• 8GB RAM 128GB ROM
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
• 6.1 inch 120 Hz 2K AMOLED Display
• 50MP rear camera, 10MP telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide, OIS, and 3X optical zoom
• 3500 mAh Battery
• 25W Fast charging
• This is one of the best phones in this range. It comes with a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. The display has a peak brightness of 1300 nits. The camera comes with 3X optical zoom and optical image stabilization(OIS). There is Always On Display (AOD) which is a must-feature on this flagship level. There is obviously 5G and there is IP68 water resistance. The phone is of small size and can be used with ease.

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APPLE iPhone 13

Specifications

• 4GB RAM 128GB ROM
• Apple A15 Bionic
• 6.1 inch 60 Hz OLED Display
• 12MP rear camera, 12 MP ultrawide, OIS, and 3X optical zoom
• 3240 mAh Battery
• 20W Fast charging
• This is one of the best iPhones to date. the display has a refresh rate of just 60Hz which might be the weakest point of the phone. Also, the batteries are well optimized thereby giving one of the best battery backups. The most peculiar factor of this iPhone is the powerful A15 bionic chipset. The phone has IP68 water resistance. The camera comes with OIS and the video quality is impressive. The OS is iOS 15 and is upgradable up to iOS 16.2

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MOTOROLA Edge 30 Ultra

Specifications

• 8GB RAM 128GB ROM
• Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
• 6.67 inch 144 Hz P-OLED Display
• 200MP rear camera, 50 MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto, OIS, and 2X optical zoom
• 4610 mAh Battery
• 125W Fast charging
• This is the best phone in this range in terms of performance until the SD 8Gen2 phone arrives. The phone comes with powerful Snapdragon 8+ gen 1 chipset and has the world’s first 200MP camera. The other impressive feature is the 125W fast charging which can actually be called “Fast charging”. Also, the phone has a 144Hz refresh rate and supports 1Billion colors which will give a next-level user experience. The phone has a peak brightness of 1250 nits. The camera comes with Optical Image Stabilization and 2X optical zoom. The phone has a dual-tone flash too. The only con of this phone is its lack of proper updates, and maybe not the best all-rounder camera. Else this is the best phone in this range.

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Google Pixel 7

Specifications

• 8GB RAM 128GB ROM
• Google Tensor G2
• 6.3 inch 90 Hz AMOLED Display
• 50MP rear camera, 12 MP ultrawide, OIS,Laser AF
•  4355 mAh Battery
• 20W Fast charging
• The Pixel lineup is back with a bang in India after a gap of 4 years. and it is with a phone to be loved. while it is not the best phone for gaming, and not the most powerful either. but what it is best for is the best software experience on a phone, and that too on a budget that is half of the likes of the s22ultra and iPhone 14 pro. it has among the best cameras for photography and a smooth and intuitive OS that will make IOS and ONE UI shy. the phone also has a number of machine learning-driven features. The downside in this range for a normal user might be its 90hz display, which many other android flagships have.

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Premium Section

This section comes with the most premium phones available now. These phones will make you stand away from the clan and will be more likely to be a status symbol. Apart from just status symbols, these phones have their own special features like 10X optical zoom in S22 Ultra and its best camera in Pixel 7 pro, and dynamic island in iPhone 14 Pro.

Google Pixel 7 Pro

Specifications

• 8GB RAM 128GB ROM
• Google Tensor G2
• 6.7 inch 120Hz AMOLED Display
• 50MP rear camera, 48MP telephoto,12 MP ultrawide, 5X Optical zoom, OIS, Laser AF
•  5000 mAh Battery
• 23W Fast charging
• the beefed-up big brother of pixel 7, has a number of features that sets it apart from its sibling. it has a 120Hz display, a 5X optical zoom, and can be considered the king of mobile photography. even though it is the flagship of google, it costs considerably less than the other flagships, provides a much better experience than the boring iPhone 14, and 14 plus, and even outperforms pro models of iPhones and Samsung in normal day-to-day tasks.

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SAMSUNG Galaxy S22 ultra

Specifications

• 12GB RAM 256GB ROM
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 
• 6.8 inch 120Hz 2K AMOLED Display
• 108MP rear camera, 12 MP ultrawide, 10MP periscope telephoto, 10MP telephoto, 10X optical zoom,OIS,Laser AF
•  5000 mAh Battery
• 45W Fast charging
• S – Pen
• Maybe this is the best all-rounder phone available right now. The phone comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and has a large and crisp 2K display with 1750 nits peak brightness. The most attractive feature of this phone is its 10X optical zoom which is only present in this phone. This phone has one of the best mobile cameras available now. The other impressive fact is the presence of the S Pen which makes the user’s life so much simpler. This phone has both 512GB and 256GB ROM versions. It has IP68 water resistance and AOD. The software is One UI 5 which is feature rich and exceptionally smooth. The only con of this phone is the slight warming issue of the 8 Gen 1 chipset which only pro gamers could find.
• Do note, the Galaxy s23 Ultra is set to launch next month, with even better specs, and features, and will most likely be next year’s flagship. If you can wait for that phone.

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Specifications

• 6GB RAM 128GB ROM
• Apple A16 Bionic 
• 6.1 inch 60 Hz OLED Display
• 48MP rear camera, 12 MP telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide OIS, 3X optical zoom
•  3200 mAh Battery
• 20W Fast charging
• This is the latest flagship iPhone available in the market. The dynamic Island can be a good or bad thing depending on who you ask. It does creep into your content, but again, you are buying an iPhone for the status, right? The phone also has a 48MP camera. If you are ready to sacrifice both these features then the better choice is to settle for the iPhone 13. The phone has impressive videography quality and has the most powerful chipset to date. The OS in this phone is iOS 16 and is upgradable up to 16.2.

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