Popular Mobile Phones in Recent Time
Everywhere you turn, new smartphones are popping up. From the new Apple iPhone to the Samsung Galaxy A series. When you've got so many options, it's difficult to narrow down your choice. Well fret no more, because we're here to do the research for you. We are going to accumulate the top 10 mobile phones reigning the Bangladeshi market and their anticipated prices so you can find the perfect one for yourself!
All the prices mentioned below may vary upon seller to seller.
Samsung
Let's start off with the big name in town. It comes as no surprise that Samsung mobile phones hold one of the best spots when it comes to people's choice. Samsung makes just about everything to make people's lives easier. From TV's to refrigerators to mobile phones, they are a company that believes in expanding their horizons! Earlier on, their mobile phones were infamous for their quality, screen resolution and their cameras. This notion still stands today. Their latest phones have one of the best displays and top-notch cameras that are almost professional level. From the popular mobile phones of the Samsung brand, these two are our honorable mentions.
Samsung Galaxy S10
Released back in February of this year, the Samsung Galaxy S10 is nothing shy of a head turner. This is one of the first phone with the whole-punch notch style to hit the market. Not only that, but this phone is packed with a lot more features.
Let's take a look:
Body Dimensions: 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm (5.90 x 2.77 x 0.31 in)
Body Weight: 157 g (5.54 oz)
Display Size: 6.1 inches, 93.2 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Yes
Operating System: Android
OS Version: 9.0 (Pie)
CPU: Octa-core (2x2.7 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.4 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU: Mali-G76 MP12, Adreno 640
Chipset: Exynos 9820 Octa, Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
Memory Internal: 128 GB, 512 GB
Memory External: microSD, up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - Dual SIM model only
Ram: 8 GB
Primary Camera: Triple: 12 MP, 12 MP, 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
Secondary Camera: 10 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Capacity: 3400 mAh Battery
Although the price tag may seem a little high, if you have a look at the specifications, it matches up. You get your money's worth with this phone and it is definitely worth the investment.
Samsung Galaxy A50
One mobile phone from the tech giant wasn't enough, we had to include one more! This is the best for less. The Samsung galaxy A50 was also released back in February of 2019 but sparked interest because of the price tag and the features for that price in Bangladesh. It is a budget friendly phone for most and has a lot to offer.
Here are the specifications:
Body Dimensions: 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Body Weight: 166 g
Display Size: 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Yes
Operating System: Android
OS Version: 9.0 (Pie)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
Chipset: Exynos 9610 Octa
Memory Internal: 64 GB, 128 GB
Memory External: microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Ram: 4 GB, 6 GB
Primary Camera: Triple: 24 MP, 8 MP, 5 MP
Secondary Camera: 25 MP
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh
Other variants of this phone have different prices but that's only if you bump the memory up or down. The secondary camera for this phone is ideal for our selfie lovers out there! Not to mention the battery life is insanely good as well. Overall this is a good buy if you're looking for a mid-range mobile phone.
iPhone 11
Undoubtedly we had to include the latest gadget from iPhone that has created a storm in the market. It's the iPhone 11. This phone came out this September and has wowed the crowd since. Other than the diehard fans of Apple, a lot of people have praised this phone unbiasedly. Let's shed some light on what the phone has to offer.
Here are the specifications:
Body Dimensions: 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Body Weight: 194 g
Display Type: Liquid Retina IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size: 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Yes
Operating System: iOS
OS Version: iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 13.1.2
CPU: Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder)
GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Chipset: Apple A13 Bionic
Memory Internal: 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
Memory External: No
Ram: 4 GB
Primary Camera: Dual: 12 MP, 12 MP, (ultrawide)
Secondary Camera: Dual: 12 MP, TOF 3D Camera
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Capacity: 3110 mAh (11.91 Wh)
The specifications above are of the iPhone 11, but the iPhone 11 Pro is a little different and thus has a slightly higher price tag. Nonetheless, they are both great phones that give the user a great experience. If you want, you can look more into whether it's worth buying the iPhone 11.
Xiaomi
Let's us start off with the fact this is one of the most booming tech companies in Bangladesh as of now. Sure, there are competing firms but the popularity of Xiaomi has skyrocketed in the past few years. With their extremely reasonable smartphones that encompass amazing features, to their high quality headphones and earphones to their fitness gadgets, they have it all. Xiaomi has some great devices that are due credit and have become a fan favorite for the young generation. So obviously we had to include some fan favorites from this brand in this list!
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro
This is a recent addition to the Mi series from Xiaomi. The phone was released in September of this month and has been a head turner. The Mi series from Xiaomi is known for their premium quality and feel. Some phones from this line also use Android One, which is the stock version of Android.
Let's have a look at the features:
Body Dimensions: 157.2 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm (6.19 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Body Weight: 196 g
Display Type: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size: 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Yes
Operating System: Android
OS Version: 10.0 (Ten)
CPU: Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU: Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855+
Memory Internal: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Memory External: No
Ram: 8 GB, 12 GB,
Primary Camera: Triple: 48 MP, 12 MP, (telephoto), 2X Optical Zoom, 16 MP, (ultrawide), Secondary Camera: 20 MP
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh
As we can see the camera on this phone is phenomenal and also the battery capacity. The processing speed along with the internal memory is changeable depending on the price you want to go for. Other than that, this phone is definitely a show stopper. This phone sports a newer style by Xiaomi which gives the device an elegant but also lightweight feel.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has seen a lot of praise. Almost wherever you go you will most likely see someone using this device. This phone is from the Redmi series which caters to people who are looking for a good phone but are on a budget. They all have funky colors and designs to choose from and the same goes for the Redmi note 7.
Here are the specifications:
Body Dimensions: 159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Body Weight: 186 g (6.56 oz)
Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size: 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Operating System: Android
OS Version: 9.0 (Pie)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
GPU: Adreno 512
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
Memory Internal: 32 GB, 64 GB
Memory External: microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
Ram: 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB
Primary Camera: Dual: 48 MP, f/1.8, 1/2, 5 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor
Secondary Camera: 13 MP
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh Battery
This phone comes in 3 variants but also another Pro version for bumped up features. It is famous for its high quality camera at this low price range. The design is also very sleek and not at all chunky so it feels comfortable in the hand. For the price this phone is definitely a banger and also a fan favorite.
OnePlus
Another distinguished brand in the mobile markets is OnePlus. They are infamous for their premium phones. Although placed a little higher in the price range, these phones deliver performance over everything. Nowadays in local markets, they are gaining popularity as fast as competitors. If you are willing to invest in phone that will serve you for a long time, then a OnePlus mobile phone may be fit for you.
OnePlus 7 Pro
This phone was released earlier in May of this year along with the OnePlus 7 version. It is unique for the pop-up camera and the notch less display. Unlike the Samsung S10, which was shown earlier, this phone shows off its clean display and first-class feel.
Let's take a look at the specifications:
Body Dimensions: 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Body Weight: 206 g
Display Type: Fluid AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size: 6.67 inches, 108.8 cm2 (~88.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Yes
Operating System: Android
OS Version: 9.0 (Pie)
CPU: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU: Adreno 640
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
Memory Internal: 128 GB, 256 GB
Memory External: No
Ram: 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB
Primary Camera: Triple: 48 MP, 16 MP, 8 MP
Secondary Camera: Motorized pop-up 16 MP
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh Battery
As we said earlier, if you are willing to splurge then this phone may be a good choice. The pop up camera really makes the phone stand out and also the design. Also, the starting memory of this device is pretty exceptional, so if you are looking for a lot of storage this can be an advantage.
It may seem odd to see Google up there right? Well, not really because Google is also catching up on the trend of smartphones. What was previously known as Nexus from Google is now Pixel. They create their own phones now which run completely on stock Android.
Google Pixel 3
Although this a slightly older phone, it is still a good buy. In comparison to the new Pixel 4, which was released this year, the Pixel 3 remains still more popular for its overall better performance.
Here are the specifications:
Body Dimensions: 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm (5.73 x 2.69 x 0.31 in)
Body Weight: 148 g (5.22 oz)
Display Type: P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size: 5.5 inches, 76.7 cm2 (~77.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Yes
Operating System: Android
OS Version: 9.0 (P)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 630
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Memory Internal: 64 GB, 128 GB
Memory External: No
Ram: 4 GB RAM
Primary Camera: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF
Secondary Camera: Dual: 8 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 19mm (ultrawide), no AF
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Capacity: 2915 mAh Battery
The battery capacity is definitely a huge negative of this phone and also the price. There are obviously better options out there but if you want the pure Android experience then maybe you can go for this phone.
Huawei
From the brand Huawei we also handpicked 2 mobile phones. Even though this brand is facing some backlash from US based companies, it thrives to provide excellence in performance. They have now developed their own platform and can be a great new user experience.
Huawei Mate 20
This phone has many variants and versions which vary on the price you decide to go for. They are iconic for their design as well as high definition display and camera.
Let's look at the features:
Body Dimensions: 158.2 x 77.2 x 8.3 mm (6.23 x 3.04 x 0.33 in)
Body Weight: 188 g (6.63 oz)
Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size: 6.53 inches, 107.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Yes
Operating System: Android
OS Version: 9.0 (Pie)
CPU: Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Mali-G76 MP10
Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Memory Internal: 128 GB
Memory External: NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses SIM 2)
Ram: 4 GB, 6 GB
Primary Camera: Triple, 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), 8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto)
Secondary Camera: 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh Battery
The Mate 20 is worth the money as it provides the user with almost everything they need. It is equipped with a good internal memory from the start, a strong battery capacity and as mentioned above, an exceptional camera quality.
Huawei Y9
The Huawei Y9 was released last year but there is now an updated 2019 version. It is a more reasonable phone from the brand and is ideal for selfie lovers. Without further ado, let's look at the specifications.
Here they are:
Body Dimensions: 162.4 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Body Weight: 173 g
Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size: 6.5 inches, 103.7 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Yes
Operating System: Android
OS Version: 8.1 (Oreo)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G51 MP4
Chipset: Hisilicon Kirin 710
Memory Internal: 64 GB, 128 GB
Memory External: microSD, up to 400 GB
Ram: 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Capacity: 4000 mAh Battery
Nokia
From being the brick like phones we carried in our pockets to the stylish smartphones of today, Nokia is a company we all hold dear to us no matter what. After their contract with Microsoft didn't work out so well, Nokia rebranded themselves and decided to use Android platforms in their devices and boy was that a good decision!
Nokia 8.1
The one we picked out was the Nokia 8.1. this device was released at the end of last year and has had good reviews so far. The notch display gives the phone a classy feel in comparison to their earlier devices and not to mention that this phone runs on Android One.
So, here are the features:
Body Dimensions: 154.8 x 75.8 x 8 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Body Weight: 180 g
Display Type: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M Colors
Display Size: 6.18 inches, 95.3 cm2 (~81.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio
Display Multitouch: Yes
Operating System: Android
OS Version: 9.0 (Pie) - Android One
CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 616
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710
Memory Internal: 64 GB, 128 GB
Memory External: microSD, up to 400 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
Ram: 4 GB, 6 GB
Primary Camera: Dual: 12 MP, 3 MP
Secondary Camera: 20 MP
Battery Type: Non-removable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Capacity: 3500 mAh Battery
The price of mobile phone in Bangladesh is pretty good for the things the phone is offering. However, the battery capacity is something to be wary of but other than that this seems like a good deal!
Conclusion
Well that was a long list! But nonetheless we made it to the end. All the phones mentioned in this list have their pros and cons and ultimately the purchasing decision is up to you. We hope we were able to shed some light on what is trending in the market and were able to make the decision a little more seamless.
You never know what a good deal you may come across! Also, if you are willing to buy a used phone, then you can also do a little research and find the ideal phone for yourself. Buying a second hand phone can be great because you get the mobile price in Bangladesh lesser than it is in the showroom!
We hope you find yourself the perfect mobile phone, happy shopping!
FAQ:
Are there any discounts available for these phones in shops or online?
Some discounts and offers may be available but that will depend upon independent sellers and dealers. The same goes for online platforms.
What is Android one or stock Android?
This is a form of the OS you get on your phone. It is the default interface made by Google that goes in all our phones, mostly. The Android one version is the form in which Google made it. Its benefits are that it provides the user with a smoother interface and efficient multitasking.
Can I expand the memory on these phones?
Some phones have expandable memory options where you can slide in your memory card but some phones do not have that option. In those cases, it's better to get a phone with a higher in-built memory.
Will I get after sales service for their brands?
Most of these brands provide good after sales service, especially Apple. But the other brands have a good customer care services as well.
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
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