5 Best Premium Mobile Phones
Updated Nov 2024
Purchasing a great smartphone is an investment and sometimes only the most premium technology will do. AskMjareb gurus did the hard work and came up with the most exceptional product picks.
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The New King of Android Phones
The Samsung Galaxy S9+ merges a bigger 6.2-inch HD+ screen with top-of-the-line cameras and speakers. The new, waterproof design and powerful specs, and speedy performance put this Samsung flagship Android phone at the top of the class.
- A better, more comfortable fingerprint sensor
- The best camera on the market
- Waterproof
- Improved Dolby Stereo speakers
- Slightly larger display costs a pretty penny
- Still very delicate and fragile phone
- AR Emojis are underwhelming
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Everything About It Is A Plus
The OnePlus 6 is by far the best phone the company has released so far. The tiny teardrop notch that doesn’t obscure the screen and the performance speed is almost breathtaking. With an out-of-the-box Android Pue, this one of the best premium phones with a non-premium price tag.
- Up-to-date Android OS
- Amazing performance for a great price
- All-day battery life
- Bigger screen with a smaller notch
- No wireless charging
- No QHD display
- No headphone jack
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The Best Apple Phone To Date
The brilliant iPhone XS delivers on all premium the features, with a crystal-clear display, amazing stereo speakers, excellent camera and a cutting-edge A1 Bionic chipset. It is a matter of personal choice, but we think the best iPhone Apple has ever launched.
- 5.8, super retina multi-touch display
- Industry-leading A12 Bionic chipset
- 30 minutes extra battery life
- 12MP Smart HDR cameras
- Super expensive
- Doesn’t include headphone dongle
- Doesn’t come with fast charger
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So Big It Fits Everything
Note 9’s sharp display is the selling point of this Samsung phone, but it has much more to offer. The combination of beautiful yet functional design, premium materials, performance, battery life, camera quality, and many extra features make this one of the best Android phones around.
- Groundbreaking 6.4-inch AMOLED display
- S Pen can function as a remote control
- 512GB of storage in top mode
- Long-lasting battery
- Digital assistance Bixby still underperforms
- Fast charging isn’t up to par
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Still A powerful Option
The Apple iPhone X was the flagship model for 2017 and it is true that the newer XS or XR models are stronger, faster, and prettier. Nevertheless, the X is still a premium phone that is lightweight, beautifully designed and powerful – and better than most other phones on the market.
- Superb 5.8 inch OLED scree
- A11 Bionic processor
- True Depth camera
- Bluetooth 5 technology
- Still very pricey
- No fast charging cable included
- Introduces the ugly notch cut
- Battery life is poor for the price
How We Decided
We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.
Premium Mobile phones – Our Experts Advise
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You want the best and are willing to pay the price, so here are our top picks.
- You want all the hot features and latest
- technology but frankly are loath to lay out the really heavy bucks. This heavy hitting device is the one for you. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is the perfect phablet compromise between premium delivery and great value.
- Stunning Apple delivery that raises the bar
- for smartphone technology. The Apple iPhone XS, with its iconic design, is not cheap but has the wow factor in every way. Stylish, opulent yet user friendly, it delivers speed, quality and depth of product.
- For our AskMjareb reviewers
- the Samsung Galaxy S9+ delivered the perfect balance between top Android Technology and powered up performance. It is intuitive, seamless with maximum display real estate and next gen camera. A winner!
Premium Mobile Phones Features
- Operating System- Apple uses the iOS operating system for its iPhones; everyone else uses Android. Both systems have their fans, and both are being continually updated and improved.
- RAM is Random Access Memory- often just called Memory. Measured in gigabytes: 3 GB is good; 4 is better; 6 as in Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is superb.
- Storage- Everything in your mobile phone goes here: operating system, apps, software, games, music, videos — everything. A premium phone should have at least 64GB storage, the OnePlus 6T can reach up to 256GB.
- Battery- Smartphones run on lithium-ion batteries. Capacity is measured in mAh (milliampere hours). All things being equal, more mAh means a longer time before your battery needs a recharge.
- Screen Size- This is not the size of the whole phone, it’s just the size of the display screen. It is measured diagonally, in inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm).
- Resolution- This tells you how many pixels on your screen. The more pixels, the clearer the image. HD (High Density) is 1280 x 720; Quad HD is 2560 x 1440.
- Camera- The front camera shoots selfies; rear camera shoots the world; both measured in megapixels. However, the megapixels don’t matter as much as aperture. Aperture is measured in f-stops: the focal length divided by the opening size. The smaller the f-stop, the more light can reach the camera’s sensor. For instance, The Galaxy S9 only has two aperture options to choose from: F1.5 (wide) and F2.4 (narrow), compared to a DSLR which has a much greater range. The iPhone’s aperture is fixed at F1.8.
- Sound Quality- This is an important factor if you intend to listen to music on your cell phone. The Apple iPhone is famous for its high-quality stereo sound.
- Water and dust resistance- Accidents do happen. Drop your mobile phone in a puddle and you’ll be thankful if it’s water resistant. Dust resistance is also a worthwhile feature.
