For those in search of a good high-end phone, chances are the first brands that come into mind would be the Samsung Galaxy S6 or the iPhone 6S.
The two brands/models are bound to be the first thing that come to mind but what about other small players like perhaps the recently launched OnePlus 2?
Now everyone knows that hype tied up with Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Apple’s vaunted iPhone 6 but a look at some of the lesser heralded brands and the specs they have to offer could get you thinking.
Not only that, they are a lot more cheaper as well. Let us take them up individually.
iPhone 6S in Review
Getting an iPhone 6S seems to be automatic for people who have long patronized the Apple line of iPhone models.
The iPhone 6S is the latest installment in Apple roster that comes with a new and powerful A9 Chip paired with a 4.7-inch Retina HD (1334x750 pixel) display. It also comes with the much talked about Force Touch navigation and of course the latest Apple iOS9.
The iPhone 6S carries a suggested retail price starting at $649 for the 16GB variant.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 in Focus
Apparently something made to compete with the iPhone 6S, the Samsung Galaxy S6 shows off an impressive 5.1-inch QHD display and backed by a 64-bit OctaCore Exynos 7420 CPU that should offer ample power needed for the high-end device.
While the Samsung Galaxy S6 does seem to have some pretty impressive specs, there are some shortcomings as well. It doesn’t have provisions for a microSD card slot and its batter is non-removable.
Regardless, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is a whole lot better than its predecessor though improvements could still be done. For all of that, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is priced close to $647.
OnePlus 2 is Cheapest but Hard to Find
So what if you could get a device that offers close to the same specs but at a price nearly half the cost of an iPhone 6S or Samsung Galaxy S6?
The OnePlus 2, originally launched in August, costs just $385 and comes with some impressive specs as well.
That includes a 5.5-inch (1920x1080 resolution) display backed by a Snapdragon 810, 4-core 1.5 GHz processor. It also comes with 64GB storage, a 13 MP main camera and a 3,300 mAh battery.
The specs seem fairly reasonable and surely this is one reason why the device has been sought after by a lot of wise-spending consumers.
Now the only problem with the OnePlus 2 is that dreaded invite only scheme. Without an invite, interested buyer are unable to get one.
Amazon India did hold two open day sales (which lasted for just about an hour) last October 12 and 13 though customers were limited to just one unit per transaction.
Comparing the three, it could depend on the buyer who is planning to get a new smartphone. Will it be price over brand or the other way around?