Due to the easier availability of better smartphones at better prices, it becomes a very confusing task to buy one. Additionally, if you are going to buy a newly launched piece it gets more difficult to choose one. For those who love to use newly launched smartphones, this is the right place. We have brought you the phones which are recently launched and users are loving them. 

Since it is newly launched it is quite difficult to judge the phone on user experience. Yet, we have put forth a lot of information possible. 

Before buying the product in this category, let’s understand what users like about them & what they dislike? Since these insights are based on user reviews & at the same time blessed with insights from experts, we hope it is going to help you in making your purchase decision quick & better. Here we are capturing products at different price points so that you can purchase the same as per your budget

Factors:

Internal Storage

Technically known as Read-Only Memory(ROM). It is a permanent memory. The higher the ROM of the device higher the internal data it can store. 

RAM

Commonly known as Random access memory. It is a temporary and volatile memory, data saved in this memory is vanished after cutting the electric supply. The higher the RAM of the device, the smoother will be the functioning of your device.

Battery Capacity

Scientifically, battery capacity is the measure of the charge stored by the battery. Battery capacity determines the working capacity in hours of your device. In short, the higher the mAH higher the time you can use it. 

Operating System & Processor

The operating system handles every process running on your smartphone. It allows applications and programs to run on any smartphone.

As its name suggests, the processor processes every information received in a well-arranged and accessible manner. The processor is the central part, it establishes the communication between all the internal parts of the device. The processor is the essential component for the efficiency of any electronic device.

Display Size 

Screen size is the actual size of the screen you can see.

The Camera

Cameras are of two types – primary camera and secondary camera. The secondary camera is used to take selfies. A primary camera is used to capture a picture of any object or person. The quality of the camera is determined by megapixels.

Warranty

When you invest your hard-earned money into something, it must come with a warranty. The warranty period of the electronic items determines their quality and durability and look.

Simply, the higher the warranty better is the quality.

Price

Here comes the important factor – budget. Price varies according to the features, color, and type you prefer.

Best mid range phone in India 2021

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Vivo iQoo Z3

OnePlus 9R

Vivo iQOO 7

Samsung Galaxy M42

Realme 8 5G

How they are performing on respective factors:

Internal Storage

OnePlus 9R

Internal Storage: 128 GB

RAM: 8 GB

Vivo iQOO 7

Internal Storage: 128 GB 

RAM: 8 GB

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Internal Storage: 128 GB

RAM: 6 GB

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Internal Storage: 128 GB

RAM: 6 GB

Vivo iQoo Z3

Internal Storage: 128 GB

RAM: 6 GB

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Internal Storage: 128 GB

RAM: 6 GB

Realme 8 5G

Internal Storage: 128 GB

RAM: 4 GB

Battery Capacity

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Battery Capacity: 5000mAh Battery with 15W Fast Charging

As per user data, performance is good but heating issues occur sometimes. Charging is not much faster but it lasts for a longer time.

Realme 8 5G

Battery Capacity: 5000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charging

The battery backup of this phone is excellent. It charges fastly and lasts for more than 24 hours. No heating issues.

OnePlus 9R

Battery Capacity: 4500mAh Battery with 33W Fast Charging

With a good battery, fast charging, and average battery backup users are satisfied with this battery but there were chances of improvement. 

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Battery Capacity: 4500mAh battery with 30W charging capacity.

Vivo iQoo Z3

Battery Capacity: 4,400mAh Battery with 55W Fast Charging 

The battery is the best. It charges very fast as well as it lasts for a long time. Most users say that there are no issues like heating, and time lagging with this phone. 

Vivo iQOO 7

Battery Capacity: 4400mAh battery with 66W Flash Charging

Excellent battery backup, fast charging so users are happy and satisfied with the battery.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Battery Capacity: Standard battery of 4250W with 33W Fast Charging.

As Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite users say, the battery chargest very fastly in a minimum of 1 hour, but as the battery capacity is somewhat low as compared to its functioning so sometimes heating can happen.

Operating System & Processor

OnePlus Nord CE 5G: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G

OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset to power up an Octa-core. 

Also comes with a Kryo 570 Dual-core 2.2GHz and Kryo 570 Hexa-core 1.8GHz processor layout.

An Adreno 619 GPU takes care of the graphical requirements

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is designed to function on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset. It has an Octa-core 2.3GHz, Dual-core, Kryo 470 + 1.8GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 470 processor for smooth performance. 

The graphical activities are being managed by an Adreno 618 GPU.

Vivo iQoo Z3: Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G

Vivo iQoo Z3 is built with Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G chipset and 6GB. An Adreno 620 GPU serves the graphical needs teamed with an Octa-core (Single Core, 2.8GHz, Kryo 475 + Single Core, 2.4GHz, Kryo 475 + Hexa Core, 1.8GHz, Kryo 475) processor that smoothens every process.

OnePlus 9R: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

OnePlus 9R comes loaded with an Adreno 660 GPU working alongside an Octa-core (2.84GHz, Kryo 680, Single-core + 2.42GHz, Kryo 200, Tri-core + 1.8GHz, Kryo 680, Quad-core) processor. 

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset is present within the device, which ensures seamless performance.

Vivo iQOO 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870

Vivo iQOO 7 is built with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, an Octa-core Single core, 3.2GHz Kryo 585 + Tri core 2.42GHz Kryo 585 + Quad-core, 1.8GHz Kryo 585 processor. An 8GB RAM within the device ensures seamless usage. 

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G: Snapdragon 750G

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G is loaded with an Octa-core (Dual-core, 2.2GHz, Kryo 570 + Hexa-Core, 1.8GHz, Kryo 570) processor that ensures high performance. Along with that, it has Adreno 619 GPU.

The processing unit of a device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset which promises high performance while gaming.

Realme 8 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833

Realme 8 5G is built with MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833 chipset backed by an Octa-core (Dual-core, 2.2GHz, Cortex A76 + Hexa-Core, 2GHz, Cortex A55) processor. 

Display Size

OnePlus 9R

Display size: 6.65-inches

Display Type: AMOLED type display 

Vivo iQOO 7

Display size: 6.62 inches 

Display Type: AMOLED screen

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 

Display Size: 6.6-inch 

Display Type: Bezel-less Super AMOLED with notch

Vivo iQoo Z3

Display size: 6.58-inch

Display Type: Bezel-less display featuring a waterdrop notch

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Display size: 6.55-inches

Display Type: AMOLED screen

Realme 8 5G

Display Size: 6.5-inches 

Display Type: Super AMOLED type display

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Display size: 6.43 inches (16.33 cm) 409 PPI, 

Display Type: Fluid AMOLED

The Camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite features a triple camera configuration on its rear side including a 64MP f/1.79 Primary Camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, and another 5MP f/2.4 Macro Lens with LED flash. 

There is a 16MP f/2.4 selfie shooter on the front side of the mobile phone.

Other features:

• ISO control

• HDR mode

• Digital Zoom

• Face detection 

Vivo iQoo Z3

The smartphone loads a Triple Camera setup on its rear face, including a 64MP Primary Lens, supported by an 8MP Ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP Macro Camera.

For amazing selfies, there is a 16MP Shooter which can click amazing selfies. 

Other Features :

• Autofocus

•  LED Flash

•  Auto Flash

•  HDR mode

•  Continuous Shooting

•  Exposure compensation

•  Touch to focus

•  Digital Zoom

•  Face detection.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

OnePlus Nord CE 5G has a 64MP f/1.79 Wide Angle Primary Camera with up to 10x digital zoom.

An 8MP f/2.25 Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, a 2MP f/2.4 Mono Camera on the backside of the device.

OnePlus has provided a 16MP f/2.45 Primary Camera on the front with Screen Flash

Other Features:

• ISO Control

•  Exposure Compensation

•  Face detection

•  LED Flash Auto Focus

•  HDR mode.

OnePlus 9R

A 48MP Primary Camera supported by a 16MP Camera, an 8MP Camera, and another 2MP Camera gets placed on the backside of the device. 

For stunning selfies, a 32MP Primary Camera is placed on the front.

Other Features:

• Autofocus

•  LED Flash

•  Exposure compensation

•  HDR mode

•  Continuous Shooting

•  Auto Flash

•  Face detection

•  Touch to focus 

Vivo iQOO 7

The smartphone flaunts an OIS triple-camera configuration on the rear side including a 48MP f/1.8 Main Camera, 13MP f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle Lens, and a 2MP f/2.4 camera, with LED Flash. 

A 16MP f/2.0 selfie-shooting lens is present on the front.

Other Features:

• Exposure compensation

•  Digital Zoom

•  Face Detection

•  Touch to focus

•  HDR mode

•  ISO control

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

A 48MP f/1.8 Primary Camera is placed on the backside of the device, followed by an 8MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide Angle Camera, a 5MP f/2.4 Macro Camera, and another 5MP f/2.4 Depth Camera.

This smartphone comes with a 20MP f/2.2 Selfie Shooter for crispy and stunning selfies.

Other Features:

• LED Flash

•  Autofocus

•  HDR Mode

•  Digital Zoom

•  Face Detection

•  Exposure Compensation

•  ISO Control

Realme 8 5G

A Triple-camera arrangement (48MP f/1.8 Primary Camera + 2MP f/2.4 Macro Camera + 2MP f/2.4 Depth Camera).

For impressive and stunning selfies there is an 8MP Primary Camera placed on the front.

Other features:

• LED Flash Autofocus 

•  ISO control

•  Digital zoom

•  Auto Flash

•  Continuous shooting

•  HDR mode

Smartphone Price

OnePlus 9R

Product Price: 39,990/-

Vivo iQOO 7

Product Price: 31,990/-

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Product Price: 22,999/-

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Product Price: 22,999/-

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G

Product Price: 21,550/-

Vivo iQoo Z3

Product Price: 19,990/-

Realme 8 5G

Product Price: 14,999/-

Warranty

OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Product Warranty: 1 Year

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Product Warranty: 1 Year on the handset and 6 months on box accessories.

Vivo iQoo Z3

Product Warranty: 1 Year

OnePlus 9R

Product Warranty: 1 Year

Vivo iQOO 7

Product Warranty: 1 Year

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G 

Product Warranty: 1 Year

Realme 8 5G

Product Warranty: 1 Year

Let’s compare them side by side:

Product/ Factors	OnePlus Nord CE 5G	Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite	Vivo iQoo Z3	OnePlus 9R	Vivo iQOO 7	Samsung Galaxy M42 5G	Realme 8 5G
Storage	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.8	4.6	4.3	4.2
Battery Capacity	4.6	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.5	4.7	4.7
Operating System & Processor	4.6	4.5	4.3	4.8	4.7	4.4	4.2
Display Size	4.2	4.4	4.5	4.8	4.7	4.6	4.3
The Camera	4.6	4.8	4.7	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.3
Warranty	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5
price	4.7	4.6	4.4	4.9	4.8	4.5	4.3
Overall Score (Valuemantraa)	4.6	4.3	4.5	4.8	4.7	4.4	4.3

Conclusion:

Best Value For Money: OnePlus Nord CE 5G

Best All-Rounder: Vivo iQOO 7

Best Premium: OnePlus 9R

For a detailed review of the latest 5G smartphones visit the following article:

Consumer review on 5G Smartphones.

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