In 2019, the smartphone market was brimming with innovation and overflowing with competition. Here are 15 phones that captured our hearts:
1. iPhone 11 – With its dual-camera system and the new A13 Bionic chip, the iPhone 11 combined affordability with high-end features.
2. Samsung Galaxy S10 – Celebrating 10 years of Galaxy, the S10 featured a stunning display, multiple cameras, and first-of-its-kind ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
3. Google Pixel 4 XL – Google’s Pixel 4 XL upped the ante with Motion Sense technology and a smooth 90Hz display.
4. OnePlus 7T – Offering superb performance at a reasonable price, the OnePlus 7T stood out with its Fluid AMOLED screen and versatile camera setup.
5. Huawei P30 Pro – Huawei’s photography powerhouse came packed with a periscope telephoto lens and spectacular low-light capabilities.
6. Motorola Razr 2019 – The iconic Razr made a comeback as a foldable smartphone, blending nostalgia with modern tech.
7. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 – The Mi Note 10 boasted the world’s first 108MP penta-camera setup, grabbing headlines and vivid photographs alike.
8. LG G8X ThinQ – LG’s dual-screen solution offered multitaskers double the fun without committing to a folding design.
9. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ – Known for its S Pen stylus, the Note 10+ also had an impressive edge-to-edge display and powerhouse performance stats.
10. Sony Xperia 1 – Sony’s flagship aimed at content creators with a tall 21:9 display and pro-level video recording features.
11. Asus ROG Phone II – Asus continued to impress gamers with its ROG Phone II thanks to its responsive screen and shoulder trigger buttons.
12. Nokia 9 PureView – Nokia’s attempt at an imaging revolution featured a five-camera array co-engineered with Zeiss optics.
13. OnePlus 7 Pro – With its bezel-less display and pop-up camera, the OnePlus 7 Pro offered flagship features without exorbitant costs.
14. Realme X2 Pro – Offering incredible value, Realme shook the market with top-tier specs including SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology coupled with a high refresh rate screen.
15. Apple iPhone XR – Despite being released in late 2018, the iPhone XR continued to be adored in 2019 for balancing price and performance, making it an enduring favorite well into the year.