Key Highlights
- The majority of the smartphone markets are dominated by Chinese products
- Chinese phones are far less expensive than those made in other nations
- There are a handful of phone brands from Korea, Europe, and the US that offer great features
Nowadays, the majority of the smartphone markets are dominated by Chinese products. The Chinese mobile phones are not only good in terms of design, look, and performance, but they are also far less expensive than those made in other nations. However, this does not rule out that there is nothing that is comparable to these Chinese smartphones. While Indian brands may not yet be able to compete, there are a handful of brands from Korea, Europe, and the US that can give them a run for their money. Check out our list if you’re seeking for the best non-Chinese smartphone available in India.
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Samsung Galaxy M31
The Samsung Galaxy M31 is a good alternative to the Chinese brands in the popular mid-range segment. It flaunts a massive 6.4-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass protection. The device is powered by the 10nm Exynos 9611 SoC. It has 6GB RAM and up to 128GB RAM along with expandable storage. With a 6,000mAh battery, the M31 significantly outperforms the competition in terms of battery life. The price of the Samsung Galaxy M31 is set at Rs. 13,999 in India.
| Display | 6.4 inches Super AMOLED |
| Processor | Exynos 9611 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Camera | 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP |
| Selfie Camera | 32MP |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
Asus ROG Phone 2
The ROG Phone 2 comes with a 6.59-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340. The smartphone is powered by the 7nm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor. It comes with 6GB of RAM with expandable storage of up to 128GB. You get a dual-camera set-up at the back with 48MP and 13MP sensors. Up front, there is a 24MP camera for selfies and video calls. It has a 6,000mAh battery. The Asus ROG Phone 2 is available for purchase at Rs. 40,999 in India.
| Display | 6.59 inches AMOLED |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Camera | 48MP + 13MP |
| Selfie Camera | 24MP |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Battery | 6000 mAh |
Apple iPhone 11
The iPhone 11 series have the smoothest operating system that is completely different from Android. The device is powered by the A13 Bionic chip with a Neural Engine, combined with a six-core GPU. As for the cameras, the iPhone 11 has two cameras on the back, i.e., a 12MP main wide lens and a 12MP ultrawide lens. It also has a night mode for low-light situations. The Apple iPhone 11 is one of the top-selling non-Chinese smartphones that are available at a starting price of Rs. 49,999 in India.
| Display | 6.1 inches Liquid Retina IPS LCD |
| Processor | Apple A13 Bionic |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Camera | 12MP + 12MP |
| Selfie Camera | 12MP |
| OS | iOS 13 |
| Battery | 3110 mAh |
Nokia 8.1
The Nokia 8.1 challenges Chinese stalwarts like the Realme 6 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in almost all segments. It sports an HDR10-certified 6.18-inch LCD display with fullHD+ resolution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC powers the phone. It boasts 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. Nokia offers a 12MP primary camera with OIS and a 13MP telephoto lens for the camera, both of which are Zeiss-certified. You can grab the Nokia 8.1 at Rs. 24,990.
| Display | 6.18 inches IPS LCD |
| Processor | Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Camera | 12MP + 13MP |
| Selfie Camera | 20MP |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
| Battery | 3500 mAh |
Google Pixel 6
The Google Pixel 6 comes with a 6.40-inch touchscreen display with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the 2.8GHz octa-core Google Tensor processor. It packs up to 256GB of internal storage as well as 8GB of RAM. A 4,614mAh battery powers the Google Pixel 6 which runs Android 12. The handset can be purchased for under Rs. 50,000 in India.
| Display | 6.4 inches AMOLED |
| Processor | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Camera | 50MP + 12MP |
| Selfie Camera | 8MP |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 |
| Battery | 4614 mAh |
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