TOYS OF THE FUTURE
The best gizmos for the tech lover
As phones get smarter their shelf life becomes shorter. Why, you may ask? That’s because newer and better versions packed with intelligent features are available at the click of a button. By 2022 tech giants plan to launch transparent phones, mobiles that wrap around your wrists and cellular devices with cameras that can zoom 50 times optically. These will completely change the game, but till then we have to make do with the current set of phones that make for great, albeit a tad expensive, gift. The only downside, the market is flooded with options in every size, colour and make. With the festival season around the corner, here’s our round-up of the top four smartphones that are worth every last rupee.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
This is the hot-off-the-press Apple iPhone. Yes, it is the talk of the town and will be available in a plethora of colours. Apple has upped the game and got great new machinery under the hood that can put many a competitor to shame. Whether it’s a casual night out or a leisurely brunch, this smartphone is definitely a conversation starter. Apple iPhone 11 Pro max comes with 6.5-inch Super Retina touch screen, triple 12 MP rear cameras with night mode and Apple’s latest A13 Bionic chipset. In simple terms, this smartphone is built to perform. Available in different storage options, you can pick the one that suits you. In case you prefer a smaller screen, but same level of power, you can go for the iPhone 11 Pro that has a 5.8inch display. Price Upwards of `1,09,000
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
If you are looking for an Android smartphone with extreme performance, great looks that will also help you in your business deals, then Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is the perfect choice. It is Samsung’s flagship phone and comes with a stylus, also known as the S-Pen. The tech giant has built this smartphone to perfection, with a curved edge to edge touchscreen, silver trims and gradient back panels, which has a spectral effect on it. The large display measures 6.8 inches and is combined with the latest Exynos 9825 chipset, 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. A lot of great things can be done with the S-pen as well, besides drawing and marking. Since it is Bluetooth enabled, you can use it like a remote control to operate various camera and other functions from afar. Price `89,999
Google Pixel 4 XL
We just love how Google builds its smartphones; glass front and back panels in dual tones gives it a distinct look. Even before its launch, Google has announced almost all of its design features and specifications. Google Pixel 4 XL will sport a 6.3inch AMOLED 90Hz refresh rate display with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset as its main brain. This is partnered with 6GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. However, the main attraction as always is going to be its no-nonsense Android 10 operating system and a triple rear camera setup. Powered by 16MP and 12 MP sensors, the rear cam array can take some of the best photos in daylight and even night time. Moreover, it apparently comes with gesture controls, which means you do not have to touch the screen to operate it. Just wave your hand in front of it to execute various commands. Price To be announced
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Looking for a smartphone that can click exceptional selfies, along with a great multimedia experience and a long battery life? Then this is the smartphone you would want to pick up. Slated to get Android 10 OS in the coming months, the Samsung Galaxy S10+ hides an Exynos 9820 octa-core CPU with clock speed of 2.73 GHz under a striking 6.4-inch super AMOLED display with dual front cameras. If that’s not enough, it boasts 8 gigs of RAM and 128GB storage to begin with will store all your lovely photos on it. If you need more space, you can always add a microSD card in it up to 512GB. Price `73,900