Best Phones of 2018: the winners

24 December 2018
There can only be one Best Flagship of 2018, it's time to decide. Same for the mid-range and entry-level categories.

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dude111, 24 Dec 2018At least it wasnt the Pocophone... I mean, is people ser... moreNo it is not but gsmarena put it in that category by mistake it's a mid-range phone and if it was put in it's right place it would score easy win in mid range category

    VijayKumar, 24 Dec 2018It doesn't make sense to add Pocophone F1 in the flagship c... moreBecause this post is targeting western world Christmas festival.

    If A post will target diwali and Indian market you will see totally different phone's in winner and runners.

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      • Anonymous
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      • 24 Dec 2018

      Shui8, 24 Dec 2018Hehehe your funny. Mate 20 pro camera wins in NEXT-IMAGE... moreNotch vs no notch. It is clear who will win.

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        • Anonymous
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        • 24 Dec 2018

        Anonymous, 24 Dec 2018Strongly disagree with the midranger winner. So much better... moreLOL jealous?
        The winner list proves that Quality is better than Quantity.
        "Nokia" the name says all. Worlds most trusted brand is still alive in people heart
        Iam happy with my Family with my Nokia 6, Nokia 7 plus, Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 2.

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          • Anonymous
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          • 24 Dec 2018

          Strongly disagree with the midranger winner. So much better option Than Nokia 8.1

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            • Anonymous
            • rAe
            • 24 Dec 2018

            Lol those who are saying poco f1 should be in midrange.
            Previously they are saying poco is a flagship killer rofl.
            But now since the winner is the real flagship where is there cheap quality flagship poco f1?

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              • 24 Dec 2018

              Imperator Neubaticus, 24 Dec 2018There was no doubt the note9 would be the best. Objectively... moreHehehe your funny.

              Mate 20 pro camera wins in NEXT-IMAGE award
              https://technave.com/gadget/2018-NEXT-IMAGE-Award-winners-take-photography-to-another-level-with-the-Huawei-Mate-20-Pro-13069.html

              - Mr. Mobile awarded it as Best smartphone of 2018
              - Matthew Monniz awarded it as Best Android smartphone of 2018
              - MKBHD awarded it as Best Battery of 2018
              - MKBHD blind camera test wins on Mate 20 pro
              - Who are you?

              Its the best camera, versatile, best battery on smartphone of the year. Period.

              Note 9 are excellent as well, the S-Pen and Headphone jack won peoples heart. But call Huawei Mate 20 pro as a gimmicky phone? Again, u are funny heheheheee

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                • 24 Dec 2018

                I just wonder why gsmarena.com did not put Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) as nominee. Surely, it will be the winner over Nokia 8.1, Xiaomi A2, Xiaomi A2 lite and of course Motorola what's model???

                  There was no doubt the note9 would be the best. Objectively, it beats everything out there in overall performance. The mate 20 pro is just a gimmick phone with plenty of empty fans, most of them Samsung haters. Funny and pathetic at the same time but that's to be expected of huawei.

                    ! Oh Nice !

                      Interesting, People are more inclined towards Android One AKA pure Android in mid range & Entry level, But prefer more features in flagships.
                      Although that's not a surprise, but it definately means that Google should puch Android One harder & with better Price.

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                        • 24 Dec 2018

                        X41, 24 Dec 2018I vote for note 9 and nokia 8.1 But i pefer zenphone mx pr... moreMostly likely because you didn't take much care of it. Again, your phone not functioning can be in several ways, for example, software stuttering or the phone completely dead physically. Either way, taking care of your phone can go a long way.

                          At least it wasnt the Pocophone...

                          I mean, is people seriously thinking its a flagship? *facepalm*

                            wewew, 24 Dec 2018that's what I think too, they should have made it like they... moreYeah. This makes sense.

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                              VijayKumar, 24 Dec 2018At the end of the day we buy based on the price. Then why n... morethat's what I think too, they should have made it like they made before https://www.gsmarena.com/smartphone_buyers_guide_2018_january-review-1704.php

                                Not surprised. The Note 9 is a beast.

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                                  • 24 Dec 2018

                                  MSH, 24 Dec 2018I cant understand how Nokia 8.1 priced 400 Euro comparable ... moreYa.
                                  Bcs 710, better camera, HDR display, jack audio + microsd, Pie already, etc.

                                    wewew, 24 Dec 2018Pocophone F1 is a flagship device of subsidiary company of ... moreAt the end of the day we buy based on the price. Then why not categorise on price.

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                                      • 24 Dec 2018

                                      Pocophone F1 is a flagship device of subsidiary company of xiaomi which pocophone it just happened that it had lower price. Price is not the determinant whether the device will be flagship or just a midranger

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 24 Dec 2018

                                        Tye best midrange phone is an overpriced one??
                                        Isn't midrange mean best value for money ?
                                        Nokia 8.1 is still new and it hasn't been used rnough

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