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2019 is expected to be a big year for smartphones with new technologies like 5G and foldable design becoming mainstream. Samsung is expected to lead the way with its foldable smartphone while other smartphone makers are expected to introduce their first smartphones with 5G mobile connectivity. msnTarGet.com In a nutshell, all the major smartphones launching in the first half of 2019 are expected to be faster not only in terms of performance but also in terms of data connectivity.

They will also be innovative with flexible displays and support for improved cooling and better image processing. With Mobile World Congress 2019 just a month away, the details regarding some of the key launches at the event have already started surfacing online. Here is a look at some of the premium smartphones to look forward to this year:

Nokia 9 is expected to be the first major smartphone launch of this year. The smartphone was rumored to go official last year, but the launched has been pushed ahead at least a couple of times for some unknown reasons. It seems that HMD Global is skipping the MWC unveil in favor of a dedicated launch for the smartphone. The Nokia 9 will be the first smartphone to jump to as many as five cameras on the back of MsnTarGet.CoM.

Evan Blass tweeted a picture of the device called Nokia 9 Pureview Beholder, which confirms five cameras on the back and dual cameras at the front. The addition of Pureview branding suggests the ZEISS imaging system will be identical to that on the Nokia Lumia lineup. It is expected to feature a 5.99-inch Quad HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. This could be a letdown since we will be seeing Snapdragon 855-powered phones next month.

Samsung Galaxy S-series turns ten this year and the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are expected to be its biggest design evolution yet. The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are expected to come in multiple screen sizes including an entry-level model with a flat-screen this year. There are also rumors of a mid model with a 6.2-inch curved display and two more models with a 6.44-inch screen and optional support for 5G.

In terms of design, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are expected to feature metal and glass design but at the front, they are expected to feature in-screen dual camera setup. This design will allow for a higher screen-to-body ratio and there are also reports of Samsung adding reverse wireless charging this year. Other features include Snapdragon 855 SoC in the US and China and Exynos 9820 chipset in all other markets. These models are expected to come with up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB storage. With the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, Samsung is also expected to integrate Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

After launching the P20 and P20 Pro at a separate event in March, Huawei is expected to return to MWC this year with the P30 and P30 Pro smartphones. The P30 series is expected to be an improvement over its predecessor by switching to a taller display design that drops the front-mounted fingerprint sensor in favor of an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is also expected to bring major changes in the camera department.

Evan Blass has confirmed that Huawei P30 will offer triple rear camera setup while the P30 Pro is expected to include four camera sensors and support 10x lossless zoom. The leaks claim that Huawei plans to use a 38-megapixel sensor but it is not clear how the four cameras will work. It is expected to feature a waterdrop notch design at the front and come with Kirin 980 chipset, 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

Samsung will start selling foldable smartphones this year but Vivo will start selling smartphone will dual displays. Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition, the latest smartphone with 10GB of RAM and dual display design and a triple rear camera setup will be launched globally this year. The Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition features a 6.39-inch Ultra FullView display with 91.63 percent screen-to-body ratio.

It also features a secondary Super AMOLED display that measures 5.49-inches and is placed on the back of the device. There is 12-megapixel dual pixel main camera paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and time-of-flight sensor. There is under display fingerprint sensor, Funtouch OS 4.5 based on Android 9 Pie and 3,500mAh battery.

Sony could jump Samsung and others to become the first to launch the Snapdragon 855-powered smartphone. The Xperia XZ4 recently appeared on Antutu with a score of 3,95,000 and model number I8134. This indicates that the Xperia XZ4 will be the most powerful smartphone when it becomes official next month.

The leaked CAD renders show that it will feature an extra tall display design with 21:9 aspect ratio. It is expected to feature triple rear camera setup and include a headphone jack and dedicated shutter button for the camera.

OnePlus 7 and its 5G variant is another smartphone that could disrupt the market this year. The OnePlus 6T has already set a bar for mid-range premium smartphones and its next device will have to deliver on its promise of “Never Settle” attitude. The smartphone recently leaked in the form of an internal meeting attended by Pete Lau.

OnePlus 7 is confirmed to come with Snapdragon 855 but the company is set to launch another model with 5G modem support. The MsnTarGet.com OnePlus 5G smartphone is expected to support T-Mobile’s network in the US and EE in the UK. There is not much known beyond this but it could be the 5G smartphone most people will find affordable.

Xiaomi is expected to launch two new flagship smartphones – the Mi 9 and Mi MIX 4 – this year. It is not clear whether both the devices will arrive at the same time but the Mi 9 is likely to debut at MWC next month. Both the devices will be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC and feature triple rear camera setup msntarget.com.

There are leaks of the Mi MIX 4 getting periscope style camera setup for improved zoom capability. Xiaomi has already begun testing the 5G version of Mi MIX 3 so one can expect that Mi MIX 4 will also support 5G at the time of launch.

2019 is expected to be a big year for smartphones with new technologies like 5G and foldable design becoming mainstream. Samsung is expected to lead the way with its foldable smartphone while other smartphone makers are expected to introduce their first smartphones with 5G mobile connectivity. In a nutshell, all the major smartphones launching in the first half of 2019 are expected to be faster not only in terms of performance but also in terms of data connectivity.

They will also be innovative with flexible displays and support for improved cooling and better image processing. With Mobile World Congress 2019 just a month away, the details regarding some of the key launches at the event have already started surfacing online. Here is a look at some of the premium smartphones to look forward to this year:

Nokia 9 is expected to be the first major smartphone launch of this year. The smartphone was rumored to go official last year, but the launched has been pushed ahead at least a couple of times for some unknown reasons. It seems that HMD Global is skipping the MWC unveil in favor of a dedicated launch for the smartphone. The Nokia 9 will be the first smartphone to jump to as many as five cameras on the back.

Evan Blass tweeted a picture of the device called Nokia 9 Pureview Beholder, which confirms five cameras on the back and dual cameras at the front. The addition of Pureview branding suggests the ZEISS imaging system will be identical to that on the Nokia Lumia lineup. It is expected to feature a 5.99-inch Quad HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio, 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. This could be a letdown since we will be seeing Snapdragon 855-powered phones next month.

Samsung Galaxy S-series turns ten this year and the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are expected to be its biggest design evolution yet. The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are expected to come in multiple screen sizes including an entry-level model with a flat-screen this year. There are also rumors of a mid model with a 6.2-inch curved display and two more models with a 6.44-inch screen and optional support for 5G.

In terms of design, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are expected to feature metal and glass design but at the front, they are expected to feature in-screen dual camera setup. This design will allow for a higher screen-to-body ratio and there are also reports of Samsung adding reverse wireless charging this year. Other features include Snapdragon 855 SoC in the US and China and Exynos 9820 chipset in all other markets. These models are expected to come with up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB storage. With the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, Samsung is also expected to integrate Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

After launching the P20 and P20 Pro at a separate event in March, Huawei is expected to return to MWC this year with the P30 and P30 Pro smartphones. The P30 series is expected to be an improvement over its predecessor by switching to a taller display design that drops the front-mounted fingerprint sensor in favor of an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is also expected to bring major changes in the camera department.

Evan Blass has confirmed that Huawei P30 will offer triple rear camera setup while the P30 Pro is expected to include four camera sensors and support 10x lossless zoom. The leaks claim that Huawei plans to use a 38-megapixel sensor but it is not clear how the four cameras will work. It is expected to feature a waterdrop notch design at the front and come with Kirin 980 chipset, 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

Samsung will start selling foldable smartphones this year but Vivo will start selling smartphone will dual displays. Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition, the latest smartphone with 10GB of RAM and dual display design and a triple rear camera setup will be launched globally this year. The Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition features a 6.39-inch Ultra FullView display with 91.63 percent screen-to-body ratio.

It also features a secondary Super AMOLED display that measures 5.49-inches and is placed on the back of the device. There is 12-megapixel dual pixel main camera paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and time-of-flight sensor. There is under display fingerprint sensor, Funtouch OS 4.5 based on Android 9 Pie and 3,500mAh battery.

Sony could jump Samsung and others to become the first to launch the Snapdragon 855-powered smartphone. The Xperia XZ4 recently appeared on Antutu with a score of 3,95,000 and model number I8134. This indicates that the Xperia XZ4 will be the most powerful smartphone when it becomes official next month.

The leaked CAD renders show that it will feature an extra tall display design with 21:9 aspect ratio. It is expected to feature triple rear camera setup and include a headphone jack and dedicated shutter button for the camera.

OnePlus 7 and its 5G variant is another smartphone that could disrupt the market this year. The OnePlus 6T has already set a bar for mid-range premium smartphones and its next device will have to deliver on its promise of “Never Settle” attitude. The smartphone recently leaked in the form of an internal meeting attended by Pete Lau.

OnePlus 7 is confirmed to come with Snapdragon 855 but the company is set to launch another model with 5G modem support. The OnePlus 5G smartphone is expected to support T-Mobile’s network in the US and EE in the UK. There is not much known beyond this but it could be the 5G smartphone most people will find affordable.

Xiaomi is expected to launch two new flagship smartphones – the Mi 9 and Mi MIX 4 – this year. It is not clear whether both the devices will arrive at the same time but the Mi 9 is likely to debut at MWC next month. Both the devices will be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC and feature triple rear camera setup.

There are leaks of the Mi MIX 4 getting periscope style camera setup for improved zoom capability. Xiaomi has already begun testing the 5G version of Mi MIX 3 so one can expect that Mi MIX 4 will also support 5G at the time of launch.

Android Oreo is the 'latest' operating system from the search giant Google. Launched last year, the OS has so far managed to grab only 5.7% share of the global Android OS market (as per the latest distribution numbers.) However, smartphone makers are gearing up and are slowly rolling out Oreo update to new devices. So, if you want to buy a new smartphone with Android Oreo then this list is for you. Here we have listed 43 smartphones that are running on Android Oreo operating system.
1. OnePlus 6 : OnePlus 6 is the latest flagship smartphone from the house of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and will also receive Android P update. The handset sports a 6.28-inch FullHD+ Optic AMOLED screen and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. The device offers 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. OnePlus 6 comes with a dual rear camera with 16MP (Sony IMX519) +20MP (Sony IM376K sensor) setup and houses a 3,300 mAh battery with Dash charging support.
2. Nokia 8 Sirocco : Nokia 8 Sirocco is the flagship smartphone of Nokia and its runs Android One version of the operating system. The smartphone comes with a 5-inch curved edge-to-edge display protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The smartphone comes with dual rear cameras (12MP+13MP) with ZEISS optics. The handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. The device houses a 3,260 mAh battery and supports wireless charging.
3. Nokia 7 Plus : Nokia 7 Plus is another smartphone from Nokia to run Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and sports a 6-inch full HD+ IPS display. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. It comes with a 16MP front camera and packs a 3,800 mAh battery.
4. Honor 10 : Honor 10 is the flagship smartphone of Huawei’s sub-brand Honor. The smartphone comes with Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box topped with EMUI 8.1 UI. Honor 10 is powered by an octa-core Kirin 970 processor and features a 5.84-inch LCD FHD+ display of 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution. The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup, which consists of 24MP primary camera and 16MP secondary camera. The front of the smartphone houses a 24MP selfie shooter. It is backed by a 3,400 mAh battery with fast charging support.
5. Nokia 6 (2018) : Nokia 6 (2018) is this year’s edition of the budget smartphone of Nokia. The smartphone runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor. The device features a 5.5-inch full-HD IPS LCD display and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage. It has 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture along with an 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone offers all the essential connectivity options with 3,000 mAh battery.
6. ​ Sony Xperia XA1 Plus : Sony Xperia XA1 Plus also receive Oreo update and now the smartphone runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. The smartphone comes with a 5.5-inch full HD display and is powered by Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 processor. The smartphone offers 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device packs a 3,430 mAh battery and sports a 23MP rear and 8MP front camera.
7. ​ Nokia 1 : Along with the Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco, HMD Global also launched Nokia 1 smartphone running Android 8.0 Oreo. The device offers 4.5-inch FWVGA display and is powered by a MediaTek processor. The device houses a 2,150 mAh battery and offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage.
8. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) : Along with the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and the Galaxy A7 (2017), the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) also received Android Oreo update. The device consists of a full HD 5.7-inch display and is powered by Exynos 7880. The smartphone offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage which can be expanded further. It is backed by 3,600 mAh battery and 16MP rear and front camera.
9. ​ Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra : Another Sony Xperia smartphone to receive Android Oreo update is the Xperia XA1 Ultra. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek processor and sports a 6-inch display with full HD resolution. The smartphone has a 23MP rear camera and a 16MP front shooter. The device is backed by a 2,700 mAh battery and offers 4GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage.
10. Honor 7X : Launched last year in December, the Honor 7X also received Android Oreo update earlier this year. The Honor 7X now runs Android 8.0 Oreo topped with EMUI 8.1 UI layer. The Honor 7X sports a 5.93-inch full-HD+ bezel less display and offers 4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. The smartphone boasts of dual rear camera with 16MP primary sensor and 2MP secondary sensor.
11. Sony Xperia XA1 : Sony also rolled out Android Oreo update for its Xperia XA1 smartphone earlier this year. The smartphone comes with a 5-inch HD display and came with Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. It is powered by a MediaTek processor clubbed with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. The smartphone sports a 23MP rear shooter and an 8MP selfie camera. The device packs a 2,300 mAh battery and offers all the connectivity options.
12. ​ Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) : Launched with Android 7.0 Nougat operating system, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) also received Android 8.0 Oreo update. The smartphone is powered by company's own Exynos 7880 processor clubbed with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. The smartphone features a 5.2-inch full HD display and sports a 16MP rear camera with LED flash and a 16MP front camera for selfies.
13. Moto Z2 Play : In March this year Lenovo-owned Motorola started rolling out Android Oreo update for its modular smartphone Moto Z2 Play. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor . The device offers 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. In terms of camera, the handset offers 12MP rear and 5MP front camera.
14. ​ Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) : Another Samsung Galaxy A series smartphones that received Android Oreo update is the Galaxy A3 (2017) smartphone. The device packs a 13MP primary and 8MP secondary camera and is powered by the company's own Exynos 7870 SoC. The smartphone offers 16GB internal storage and 2GB of RAM. It is backed by a 2,350 MAh battery and has a 4.7-inch HD display.
15. Moto Z Play : Last month Motorola started rolling out Android Oreo update for its modular smartphone Moto Z Play. The smartphone was launched in India in 2016 with Android Marshmallow and now it runs Android Oreo. The device has a 5.5-inch full-HD Super AMOLED display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. Backed by a 3,510 mAh battery, the smartphone offers 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. It boasts of a 16MP primary and 5MP secondary camera.
16. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe : Asus launched the Zenfone 3 Deluxe in August 2016 and recently, the company started rolling out Android Oreo update on the smartphone. This is the second big update for the smartphone as it has already received Android 7.0 Nougat last year. The Zenfone 3 Deluxe is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. The smartphone houses a 3,000 mAh battery, 23MP rear and 8MP front camera.
17. ​ Nokia 5 : Nokia 5 received Android 8.0 Oreo update earlier this year. The smartphone was launched in June last year along with the Nokia 6 and Nokia 3. The smartphone comes with a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display and 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage. The device is backed by a 3000mAH battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. It sports a 13MP rear and 8MP front facing camera.
18. ​ Nokia 3 : Nokia 3 was also launched last year with Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. The company has now started the beta testing of Android 8.0 operating system for the smartphone. The handset has a 5-inch HD display and is powered by quad-core MediaTek processor. It houses a 8MP rear and front camera and 2300mAH battery.
19. ​ HTC U11 : HTC U11 is the flagship smartphone of the company which was launched last year in June. The Taiwanese manufacturer has now started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for the smartphone. The main highlight of the U11 is its ‘squeezable' side bezels. The smartphone consists of eight sensors on the side bezels to register the squeeze. These sensors are integrated with the Edge Sense and can be used to launch any app through long press. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 8GB of RAM.
20. HTC 10 : HTC launched its HTC 10 smartphone in April 2016. The company has now started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for the same. This is the second big update for the device as it received Android Nougat update in February last year. The HTC 10 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM. The device sports a 5.2-inch QHD super LCD display and 12MP UltraPixel camera at the back along with a 5MP selfie camera.
21. Infinix Note 4 : Infinix Note 4 is the budget smartphone of the company and it has recently received Android 8.0 Oreo update. The device is powered by octa-core MediaTek processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. It is backed by a 4300mAH battery and 5.7-inch full HD display. The smartphone sports a 13MP primary camera and 8MP secondary shooter.
22. ​ Samsung Galaxy S8 : Samsung Galaxy S8 is the high-end smartphone from Samsung to receive Android 8.0 Oreo operating system update. The smartphone comes with Infinity display and is powered by company’s own Exynos processor. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage which can be expanded further.
23. ​ Samsung Galaxy S8+ : Along with the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Galaxy S8+ also received Android Oreo update with the latest security patch. This also comes with a bezel less display and is powered by Exynos processor. It is backed by a 3500mAh battery and is dust and water resistant.
24. ​ Google Pixel 2 : Google Pixel 2 is the current flagship smartphone of Google and it comes with Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. Selling at a starting price tag of Rs 48,940, the handset offers 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. The device comes with IP67 rating which makes it dust and water resistant.
25. ​ Google Pixel 2 XL : Google Pixel 2 XL is the bigger version of Pixel 2 and it was also launched with Android Oreo. The smartphone is presently available at Rs 58,500 and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The device comes in two storage versions -- 64GB and 128GB and is also water and dust resistant like the Pixel 2.
26. ​ Google Pixel : Google Pixel is the last year’s flagship of Google and the device runs the latest Android Oreo operating system. Presently selling at Rs 39,640, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor and is available in two storage variants -- 32GB and 128GB. The device comes with 4GB of RAM and 12MP rear camera with LED flash.
27. ​ Google Pixel XL : Google Pixel Xl is one the first smartphones that received the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. Just like the Google Pixel, this one also comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor paired with 4GB of RAM. It comes in two storage variants 32GB and 128GB and is selling at a starting price tag of Rs 39,649. This one also has a 12MP rear camera with LED flash.
28. ​ OnePlus 5T : Despite being the flagship smartphone the OnePlus 5T started receiving Android Oreo update this month. The device is backed by a 3300 mAh battery with fast charging and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. This one comes in two variants - 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, 8GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage. The smartphone is the first to come with bezel-less display and dual rear camera.
29. ​ Nokia 8 : Nokia 8 is the high-end smartphone of the company and it received Android Oreo update last year in December. The device comes with a dual rear camera setup and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. It is backed by a 3000 mAh battery and offers 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.
30. ​ OnePlus 5 : OnePlus 5 started receiving Android Oreo update from January this year. The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup with 16MP and 20MP rear camera with LED flash. There’s also a 16MP front shooter for selfies. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM. The smartphone comes with a starting price tag of Rs 32,999 and is backed by a 3300mAh battery.
31. ​ Sony Xperia XZs : Sony Xperia XZs was launched in 2017 and it came with Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. The smartphone recently received Android Oreo update. The smartphone has stereo speakers and a 2900mAh battery.The smartphone runs Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage.
32. OnePlus 3 : OnePlus 3 was launched in 2016 and the company started rolling out Android Oreo update in November last year. The smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. It sports a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED full HD display and features a 16MP rear and 8MP selfie camera.
33. ​ Sony Xperia XZ1 : Sony Xperia XZ1 is the first non-Google smartphone to come with Android Oreo out-of-the-box. The main highlight of the smartphone is its 3D scanning mode that lets the device capture high-resolution 3D images of an object. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage.
34. OnePlus 3T : OnePlus 3T is the successor of OnePlus 3 and the device received Android Oreo update at the same time as OnePlus 3. The device comes with a 16MP primary and secondary camera and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor.
35. ​ Honor V10 : Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched its flagship smartphone V10 last year in December. Launched at Rs 29,999, this is the first smartphone of the company to come with Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box. The smartphone is sports a bezel-less 5.99-inch display and is powered by company own Kirin 970 processor. It offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage which can be expanded further.
36. Nokia 6 : Nokia 6 is the budget smartphone of the company which it launched in June last year. The smartphone received Android Oreo update recently and the update also includes the recent security patch. The handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. It packs 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage and 3000mAh battery.
37. Honor 9 Lite : Honor 9 Lite is the first smartphone launch of Huawei in 2018. This one also comes with Android Oreo and is priced at Rs 10,999. The smartphone comes with a quad camera setup. This means that the device has a 16MP + 2MP camera at both rear and front end. This one also sports a bezel-less display of 5.65-inch and is powered by Huawei’s own Kirin 659 processor.
38. Sony Xperia XZ : Launched in 2016, the Sony Xperia XZ also received Android Oreo update last year. The smartphone was launched with Android 7.0 Nougat and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. The main highlight of the smartphone is its 23MP rear camera with triple image sensing technology that includes EXMOR sensor combined with Predictive Hybrid AF, laser autofocus and RGBC infrared sensor for light adjustment. The handset offers 3GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage.
39. ​ Moto X4 : Launched in November last year the Moto X4 is now running on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor paired with 4GB/6GB of RAM and comes at a starting price tag of Rs 20,999. The device sports a dual rear camera setup with 2MP dual autofocus pixel sensor + 8MP ultra wide-angle sensor with 120-degree field of view. There is also a 16MP front shooter for selfies. It is backed by a 3000 mAh battery with fast charging support.
40. ​ Xiaomi Mi A1 : Xiaomi Mi A1 is the first Android One smartphone of the company and it recently received Android Oreo update.The device comes with the 5.5-inch full HD display and 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and is selling at Rs 13,999.
41. ​ Honor 8 Pro : The Honor 8 Pro is the mid-range smartphone of the company which was launched in June last year. The company has now started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for the device with the EMUI 8.0 and latest security patch. The handset is powered by the company’s own Kirin 960 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.
42. Nexus 5X : Launched in 2015, the Nexus 5X is one of the oldest smartphone to receive Android 8.0 Oreo update. This Google smartphone was manufactured by LG and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor. The handset offers 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. It is backed by a 2700mAh battery and sports a 5.2-inch display.
43. ​ Huawei 6P : Huawei 6P is also one of the oldest smartphone to receive Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM 12MP rear and 8MP front shooter for selfies.

After launching the Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact smartphones at the MWC 2018, Sony now unveiled the Xperia XZ2 Premium smartphone. As seen with the other Xperia XZ2 smartphones, the new Xperia XZ2 Premium also ditches the Omnibalance design. As seen on its predecessor, this new device also continues to sport the 4K display. It packs the top notch specifications and comes with a glass back body.
Talking about the specifications, there is a 5.8-inch 4K (2160 x 3840) HDR display on the front with a pixel density of 765 ppi. However, it offers 16:9 aspect ratio instead of the new 18:9. The earlier launched Xperia XZ2 came with Full HD+ 18:9 display. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back. Under the hood, the Xperia XZ2 Premium packs 10nm Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform coupled with Adreno 630 GPU and 6GB of RAM.
There is 64GB of internal storage that can be technically expandable up to 400GB. It runs on the latest Android d8.0 Oreo out of the box with the Xperia UI laid on top. The device will be available single and dual-SIM variants. With the IP68 certification, the Xperia XZ2 Premium is also water and dust resistant. In the camera department, there is a dual camera setup on the rear featuring 19MP RGB sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 12MP Monochrome sensor with f/1.6 aperture.
The company also mentioned using the new AUBE fusion image signal processor in this device. The AUBE processor will process the data from both the camera sensors in real time. The Xperia XZ2 Premium is also said to achieve up to ISO 12800 for video and ISO 51200 for photo. According to the company, this will result in better low-light photos and videos. Just like the Xperia XZ2, the XZ2 Premium can also record 960fps super slo-mo videos at 1080p. However, it is the first smartphone to record 4K HDR videos. For selfies, the device features a 13MP sensor on the front with f/2.0 aperture. It is backed by a 3,540mAh non-removable battery and also supports QuickCharge 3.0 and Qi wireless charging.
With the thick bezels on the top and bottom of the display, the company has added front-facing stereo speakers. On the rear, we can also spot the circular fingerprint sensor. The device measures 158 x 80 x 11.9 mm and weighs 236 grams. Connectivity options include Cat.18 LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1 port. The pricing and exact availability details are yet to announced. It will be available in Chrome Black and Chrome Silver color options. Stay tuned on Phone Radar for more details!

Sony has started rolling out the latest Android 8.0 Oreo update to both its mid-range devices, the Sony Xperia R1 and Xperia R1 Plus. The over-the-air (OTA) update with build number S001011_180224 is rolling out to both the phones, in-line Sony’s promise of releasing the update back at the launch date.
The update roll out is confirmed by Sony India itself on Twitter, however, several users are posting about the update roll out the status on the Sonymobile forums page. The Android Oreo update brings all the new features introduced by Google to both the phones such as the Picture-in-Picture mode, autofill, notification channels and more.
However, users are complaining about the various issues on the forums page. Besides the standard Google features, Sony also added a couple of its own features such as Xperia actions and contextual menus for app shortcuts. It also adds reminders for unfinished tasks such as emails and messages. Firstly, several users are posting about the Wi-Fi SSD issue after the update and secondly, the update is making several third-party apps to crash.
Also, some users are unable to upload/download media from WhatsApp, and some of them are facing issues with Google Play Store as it’s showing as uncertified. Sony needs to address these issues with a new software update, however, the company is yet to accept these issues. If you’re one among them facing such issues, we suggest you to make a factory reset of the phone, which might solve some issues.
The Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus smartphones were launched back in October 2017 at Rs 12,990 and Rs 14,900 respectively. They both packed similar features, but the difference is in the storage and RAM options. The Xperia R1 offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, while the R1 Plus offers 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
The Xperia R1 duo has Sony’ signature design language, and there’s a 5.2-inch HD display on the front. Internally, the phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, and a 13MP camera is present at the back, followed by the 8MP shooter on the front. Both the smartphones are backed by a 2620mAh battery.

At the MWC 2018, we expected Sony to launch the successor to Xperia XZ Premium with an 18:9 display offering 4K resolution. Instead, the company came up with the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. Both these are the first-ever Sony smartphones to use the new 18:9 display technology.
The devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and run on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Now, the latest rumors suggest the company is now working on a new flagship smartphone with a 4K bezel-less display. Sony has finally ditched the Omnibalance design with the Xperia XZ2 smartphones and with the upcoming device, we expect to see even thinner bezels.
While the Sony Xperia Z5 launched in 2015 is the first smartphone ever to offer a 4K display, the Xperia XZ Premium is the first smartphone to come with a 4K HDR display. The rumored device will be coming in the second half of this year and will mostly feature a 5.5-inch IPS display panel with 4K resolution.
Under the hood, it will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform. With the naked eye, the user can’t find any difference between Quad HD display and 4K display. However, it has an advantage when the device is used with the VR headset. As of now, there is no other information available about this device. Sony will start selling the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact smartphones later this month. Till date, the company hasn’t even announced the pricing of these smartphones.

Xperia XZ2 could be one of the smartphones that Sony may unleash at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. Though Sony has not officially announced any smartphone with the name Xperia XZ2, a tweet by an Irish telecom company has revealed the name of the handset. In other Sony news, the company has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for its two-year-old smartphones - Xperia X and Xperia X Compact.
While replying to a Twitter user, mobile operator Three Ireland noted that the Xperia XZ2 is coming soon. The user had asked Three Ireland about the Xperia XA2, but the telco replied by saying that instead of that smartphone, a handset with the name Xperia XZ2 will be coming soon. Unsurprisingly, the tweet has been deleted now, but some Reddit users posted screenshots of the same. The tweet was also confirmed by the Xperia Blog. To recall, Sony is expected to announce a couple of smartphones at MWC, scheduled to be held later this month.
Sony has an MWC 2018 event scheduled for February 26. Interestingly, the successor of the Xperia XZ1 Compact smartphone has been rumoured to be announced at the event. This Sony Xperia device was spotted in the FCC certification website. Sony may announce this phone in the Xperia Compact range at MWC 2018, although there is no confirmation regarding the launch.
Additionally, the Xperia XZ Pro is another smartphone that is expected to launch at MWC 2018. Other reports have suggested that the Sony Xperia XZ1 Premium, Xperia XZ1 Plus, and Xperia XZ1S are slated for launch at the event. Sony had recently announced its mid-range smartphone - Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, and Xperia L2 - at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, and if the rumours are to be trusted, the company has saved most premium launched for the conference in Barcelona. The Sony Xperia L2 launched in India on Monday. Meanwhile, as per another post by Xperia Blog, the Xperia X and Xperia X Compact have started getting Android 8.0 Oreo update. Launched with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow back in 2016, both the smartphones had previously received the Android Nougat update.
According to the report, the latest update for the phones is rolling out with build number 34.4.A.0.364. The Android Oreo update for the Xperia X and X Compact comes right after the company promised software updates for its flagship phones for two years after their release. While these two handsets are two years old, they still pack decent specifications. Both the smartphones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 SoC and sport 23-megapixel rear cameras.

Sony has launched a new mid-range smartphone in the Indian market today. Dubbed as the Sony Xperia L2, it was first unveiled at the CES 2018 event last month. The smartphone is currently available across all the retail stores in two colours- Black and Gold. The phone is priced on a steeper side at Rs 19,990 and takes on the likes of Moto X4, Oppo F5, and Vivo V7+.
Sony Xperia L2 Specifications and Features The Sony Xperia L2 comes with modest specifications, especially for the asking price of Rs 19,990. The smartphone flaunts a 5.5-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Sony has added its Image Enhance technology in the L2 and the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass technology. Internally, the phone is powered by a MediaTek MT6737T chipset which is coupled to Mali-T720 GPU and 3GB of RAM.
The phone offers 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 256GB with a dedicated microSD card. It boots Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box with slight modifications here and there. At the rear of the phone, there’s a fingerprint scanner, and the phone even has dual SIM support. It measures 9.8mm in thickness and has a weight of 178grams to it.
Optics in the Xperia L2 includes a 13MP sensor at the back with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, and 1/3.06-inch sensor. To the front, we have an 8MP selfie shooter with 120-degree wide-angle lens and f/2.4 aperture. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB Type-C port, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone is backed by a 3300mAh battery with Qnovo Adaptive Charging technology.
Sony Xperia L2 Pricing and Availability Late last year, Sony impressed one and all with its pricing for the Xperia XZ1 flagship smartphone. But that joy seems to be only for a single smartphone as the Xperia L2 is an overpriced smartphone by a huge margin. We are getting the same specifications for below Rs 10,000. Sony should look after a new business model to succeed in the Indian market. The phone will be available in Black and Gold colour options at Rs 19,990. It seems like the L2 will be an offline-only model.

Sony had unveiled three new smartphones at the CES 2018 - Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra, and Xperia L2. While Sony announced the specifications and features of the latest handsets, the price and availability details were not revealed. But now, Sony is all set to sell the smartphones in the US from next month. The Xperia XA2 has been priced at $349.99 (roughly Rs. 22,300) while the XA2 Ultra will be available at $449.99 (roughly Rs. 28,700) and the Xperia L2 will come for $249.99 (roughly Rs. 16,000). The Sony Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra will launch in the US on February 16 and the Xperia L2 will launch on February 9. Best Buy has already listed the smartphones on its online store.
Interestingly, the three smartphones are also live on Clove, an e-commerce website in the UK. According to Clove, the Xperia L2 has already gone on sale at GBP 199 (roughly Rs. 18,000), while the Xperia XA2 will go on sale from Wednesday at GBP 379 (roughly Rs. 34,200), and the Xperia XA2 will go on sale from February 22 at GBP 299 (roughly Rs. 27,000). All UK prices mentioned are inclusive of VAT. It is expected that Sony will launch the smartphones in India as its predecessors made it to India last year - the Xperia XA1 in April 2017 and Xperia XA1 Ultra in July 2017. It did not launch the Xperia L1 in India however. The new Xperia XA series smartphones have been aimed at selfie-lovers.
The Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra offer upgrades over the previously launched Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra. Both models also bear Sony's 23-megapixel Exmor RS sensors on the rear cameras. Unlike some of the widely popular mid-range options, the new Xperia XA2 range doesn't have a full-screen, thin-bezel display. The Sony Xperia XA2 features a 5.2-inch full-HD (1920x1080 pixels) display that is protected with a Corning Gorilla Glass panel. The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, on the other hand, has a 6-inch full-HD display.
Both the new Android Oreo-based Sony Xperia smartphones are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC. The Xperia XA2 has 3GB of RAM, while the Xperia XA2 Ultra has 4GB of RAM. The smartphones have a 23-megapixel Exmor RS camera sensor that comes in 1/2.3-inch size and has 84-degree, f/2.0 wide-angle lens. The camera sensor has hybrid autofocus and supports 4K video recording in addition to the company's proprietary SteadyShot functionality. The major difference between the Sony Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra is the front camera setup. The Xperia XA2 has a single, 8-megapixel, 1/4-inch Exmor R for a mobile image sensor with 120-degree, f/2.4 wide-angle lens.
Contrarily, the Xperia XA2 Ultra sports a dual selfie camera setup - comprises a 16-megapixel, 1/2.6-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) equipped 88-degree, f/2.0 wide-angle lens and an 8-megapixel, Exmor R for mobile sensor with 120-degree, f/2.4 super wide-angle lens. Meanwhile, Sony had launched the Xperia L2 with a 120-degree, wide-angle selfie camera with 8-megapixel resolution. It is powered by quad-core MediaTek MT6737T processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. It runs Android 7.1.1 and is powered by a 3300mAh non-removable battery.

2017 witnessed the launch of various smartphones which excelled both in terms of design and innovation. The year 2018 is expected to be no different. Smartphone makers are expected to unveil some of their best smartphones with high-end features. So, here's over to some of the big-ticket launches scheduled for 2018.
1. Apple iPhone 2018 Like always, Apple will launch its latest generation of iPhone in September this year. The iPhone 2018 (not the official name of the device) is expected to sport a 6.1-inch display and 4GB RAM. Like the iPhone X, the smartphone will also come with a OLED display.
2. Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy X Samsung has started working on the successor of its most-expensive smartphone Galaxy Note 8. Not much information about the smartphone is available right now, but as per rumours Samsung is working on enchaining the functionality of S Pen for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Along with this, it is also expected that the South Korean tech giant will also launch its foldable smartphone Galaxy X, which it showcased at CES 2018. The smartphone is likely to sport 7.3-inch foldable display and it be the part of Note series of the company.
3. OnePlus 6 Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is all set to launch its next generation flagship smartphone. Likely to be called OnePlus 6, the smartphone will be launched in the second quarter of 2018 as confirmed by the company. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau also confirmed that the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s flagship processor Snapdragon 845.
4. Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ Samsung also confirmed that it will be launching its flagship smartphones for 2018 -- Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ -- at the Mobile World Congress 2018 next month. The smartphones will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and are expected come with a single rear camera just like their predecessor Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. As per rumours, the Galaxy S9 is said to sport a 5.7-inch display and Galaxy S9+ is expected to come with a 6.2-inch display. It is expected to come with Bixby virtual assistant and rear mounted fingerprint sensor.
5. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Xiaomi will launch the successor of its most expensive smartphone Mi Mix 2 this year. The company is said to be working on Mi Mix 3 and this time the smartphone is expected to sport a bigger battery along with the bezel-less display. The handset is likely to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage.
6. Moto G6 Like most other brands, Motorola also unveils smartphones at MWC. This year the company is expected to launch its Moto G6 device. Successor to the last year launched Moto G5, the device is will come in the budget segment and will run Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. It is also expected that the smartphone will sport a dual rear camera setup. The company is expected to launch the device in March this year in India.
7. Sony Xperia XZ Pro Sony Xperia XZ Pro is the top-end smartphone from Sony which will launch this year. As per speculations, this will be the first Sony smartphone to ditch the 3.5mm audio jack. The device is expected to come with a USB Type C port which will be used for both charging and listening to music. The device is also expected to feature a full screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio and 4K resolution. The smartphone is also said to come with a dual rear camera setup.
8. Nokia 9 HMD-Global is gearing up for the launch of its next high-end smartphone, Nokia 9. As per rumours, the smartphone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and is said to come with a 5.30-inch full screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is expected to run Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.
9. LG G7 Every year LG launches its flagship smartphone at MWC, this year also it is expected that the company will launch the G7 at MWC 2018. The smartphone is expected to launch in India in April this year. The handset is expected to sport a Full Vision display like the LG G6 and is expected to run Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.
10. Xiaomi Mi 7 Xiaomi Mi 7 is the successor of the Mi 6 smartphone launched year. However, the company never launched the Mi 6 in India due to some price constraints but it is expected to bring Mi 7 to the country. The company will first unveil the device at MWC 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. The device is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. As per the rumoured specifications, the Mi 7 is expected to feature a full screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio and facial recognition. The handset will reportedly offer dual 16MP rear cameras with one of them having f/1.7 aperture.
12. Huawei P20 An online leak recently confirmed that Huawei will launch its flagship smartphone P20 at MWC 2018 next month. The leak also revealed that the company will be incorporating triple camera in the smartphone. The triple camera placed on the rear panel is said to offer 40MP sensor with 5X hybrid zoom. The device is expected to be powered by the company’s own Kirin 970 chipset and might come with facial recognition feature.
11. Asus Zenfone 5 Asus launched the Zenfone 4 series in the second half of 2017 and it is expected that the company will launch the Zenfone 5 series this year. Not much information about the smartphone series is available right now.
12. Vivo X20 Plus UD Chinese smartphone maker Vivo recently showcased in-display fingerprint sensor technology earlier this month at CES 2018. The company has now launched the Vivo X20 Plus UD smartphone in China and it is soon expected to come to India as well. The Vivo X20 Plus UD comes with Synaptics Clear ID 9500 in-screen fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor is placed between the mainboard and the OLED display. It runs Android 7.1 Nougat operating system and comes 6.43-inch full HD+ display. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.