The reputation of seventh-edition phones out in the market have been quite discreditable. One is a ticking time bomb while another is an audio jack-free device that’s the price of a roundtrip to Tokyo. So, what else in the market is up for grabs? Tons, apparently.
Huawei P9
You will buy the P9 for its camera. Before the Samsung Note 7 and iPhone 7 came out, people were hyping up Huawei P9’s camera, which highlights a dual-lens feature co-engineered by world-leading camera maker, Leica. The collaboration gives you get beautiful portrait shots with impressive depth of field, plus balanced sharpness when you shoot in monochrome. B16,990
Huawei P9
Google Pixel XL
Google has ditched Nexus, its smartphone series, for a brandnew line called Pixel, claimed to be the best Android phone in the market to date. The inaugural model, co-created by HTC, comes with the built-in Google Assistant (equivalent to the iPhone’s Siri), a battery that supposedly lasts all day, a 12.3 megapixel camera and unlimited storage for your photos and videos on Google Cloud. B20,445 (not yet available in Thailand)
Google Pixel XL
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Dear Samsung fans, now that the Galaxy Note 7 has been recalled, your options are either to wait for the Galaxy S8 (it’s supposed to come out later next year) or take another look at the Galaxy S7 Edge, which, with its handy size, sleek look and cutting-edge features, remains one of the best smartphones in the market. B26,900.
Galaxy S7 Edge
Xiaomi Mi MIX
It’s designed by celebrated product designer, Philippe Starck, but that’s not the only reason why the Mi MIX is such a dream phone. This cutting-edge device features an edge-to-edge display; basically that means it has no bezel so you can view your pictures, browse through your Facebook feed and watch Line TV on its 6.4-inch screen without distraction. The phone also features a long battery life. The biggest surprise: it costs only US$516. Hold your breath; it will be available from next week. B16,254 (not yet available in Thailand)
Xiaomi Mi Mix