Screen size, memory, processor, camera, battery life, price ... More and more smartphones are on the market and more and more difficult to differentiate. As Christmas approaches, all manufacturers have updated their mobiles with the latest innovations. Especially, since a few months and with the evolution of technologies, the vast majority of smartphones, whatever their price, are successful. From 150 to 1,200 euros, we can find interesting devices. After one year of testing, Europe 1 has selected the most successful ones according to different criteria.
The best of the best: Apple iPhone XS or Samsung Galaxy S9 +
Large front-to-edge screen that covers the entire front, very good quality camera, facial recognition system, sufficient power to run all applications and games, but also large memory capacity: the Apple iPhone XS and Samsung's Galaxy S9 is once again a benchmark this year. With their neat design, both devices are particularly successful and represent what is best on the market. For a little cheaper (859 euros), the iPhone XR is also a very good compromise.
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Apple iPhone XS, 64GB, 1.155 euros (or Xr, 64GB, 859 euros) / Samsung Galaxy S9 +, 64GB, 959 euros
The challengers at a reduced price: Huawei P20 Pro or OnePlus 6T
Between OnePlus which has made a specialty of offering smartphones with high-end specifications at half price and Huawei which is rapidly decreasing the price of its mobiles, it is possible to find devices with the same characteristics as the market references for about 550 euros. The highly successful Huawei P20 Pro, equipped with three cameras in the back, and which makes very beautiful shots, including in poor light conditions, is now offered at 599 euros. With its sleek design it has nothing to envy the Galaxy S9. Less good in the photo, but with the latest technologies - like a fingerprint sensor under the screen - the OnePlus 6T also offers a lot of memory, a beautiful screen and a powerful processor.
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Huawei P20 Pro, 64GB, 599 euros / OnePlus 6T, 64GB, 559 euros
At less than 300 euros: Honor Play or Motorola One
Very convincing devices for less than 300 euros. Motorola and Honor offer devices with good quality screens, the latest version of Android, Google's operating system and good battery life. Only slight disappointment: low-light photos that could be improved. In either case, the devices are well finished and give an impression of robustness. Those who appreciate the pure experience of Google, without the software additions of different manufacturers, will opt for the Motorola One which will benefit in addition to the next updates of Android quickly.
Honor Play, 64GB, 299 euros / Motorola One, 64GB, 299 euros
Under 200 euros: Motorola Moto G6
It is the smartphone less than 200 euros equipped with the best screen, holds well in the hand and has an effective camera in good light conditions. The latest Motorola MotoG range is a real success that allows the greatest number to have a powerful and effective smartphone, all with good autonomy and a large memory capacity.
Motorola Moto G6, 32GB, 199 euros
What if I want a smartphone with a smaller screen? With its 5.5-inch side-by-side screen, the Google Pixel 3 is a smartphone perfectly suited for small hands or small pockets. It is also for him many arguments: excellent photo quality, a very successful OLED screen and a perfect software experience, because also thought by Google. It is marketed for 859 euros with 64GB of memory.
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