-Artisan ツ Posted July 20, 2022 Posted July 20, 2022 High-end hardware at half the price of the big names, what's not to like? A category started by OnePlus in 2014, the top-specced 'flagship killer' is a crowd favorite. OnePlus itself now fights in the upper echelon with its top offerings, but with its diversifying portfolio there's one for this level as well. Brands that usually top bang-for-buck charts are here too - both Realme and Xiaomi have options for those who aren't willing to shell top dollar, but still appreciate top-tier performance. Excellent AMOLED screen, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ Dual Glass, aluminum frame, IP53-rated design The flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G chip Stereo speakers Top-class battery life, fast to charge Dependable triple camera Uninspiring battery life Not waterproofed The Poco F3 has been finally dethroned from this list by the new Poco F4 GT. It is the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-packing smartphone on the market, but that’s not the only thing that’s great about the Poco F4 GT. Xiaomi Poco F4 Excellent AMOLED, 120Hz refresh, Dolby Vision Top-notch performance, great stability, 5G Loud dual speakers, Dolby Atmos Dependable battery life, fast to charge Good all-round camera experience NFC, IR blaster, Android 12, MIUI 13. Downgraded macro camera since F3. The videos capturing needs a boost The Poco F3 has been replaced by the Poco F4 this year. It’s a minor refresh over the po[CENSORED]r F3 model with Dolby Vision support for its 120Hz OLED, better cooling system for the Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, improved 64MP primary camera with OIS, and faster 67W charging. The most evident change is the design, of course, which has gone from curved towards flat shape. It is still IP53-rated, as usual. The Poco F4 has an excellent all-round package, just like the previous models. It offers stereo speakers, fast 67W charging for its large battery with good endurance rating, a dependable triple-camera setup with improved quality, and the latest MIUI 13. The Poco F4 launched at €399, but the early bird price is €349, which is an incredibly competitive tag and we can see it purchased over a few flagships – hence the inclusion in this list. Realme GT Neo 3T 120Hz AMOLED, HDR10+, GG5 Snapdragon 870 5G chip, 8GB RAM Triple camera with 4K@60fps Stereo speakers, NFC, UD fingerprint scanner 5,000mAh battery, 80W charging Games capped at 60fps No splash resistance The Realme GT Neo 3T is pretty much the same phone as the Poco F4, but from another maker. If you fancy Realme over Xiaomi, the Neo 3T offers similar 120Hz AMOLED, the same Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, same triple-camera setup (sans OIS), and you will get an even better battery life with faster 80W charging. The Realme GT Neo 3T costs as much as a mid-ranger at €429, so some cuts had to be made. There is no ingress protection for starters. You will not find a zoom camera, while photo and video quality isn’t the best of the bunch. But we can very much live with these omissions on that price. Realme GT Neo 3 150W 120Hz AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, GG5 Dimensity 8100 chip, 5G Triple camera with OIS and 4K@60fps Stereo speakers, NFC, UD fingerprint scanner 5,000mAh battery, 80W charging Games capped at 60fps No splash resistance The Realme GT Neo 3 is a more premium version of the Neo 3T with an improved display (1B colors), a faster and newer Dimensity 8100 5G chipset, and an improved main camera with a new 50MP sensor and OIS. These updates add an extra €180 on top of the Neo 3T price, which may not be worthy for some. But these premium features get the Neo 3 closer to the flagship class and with its €599 price tag, it can easily pass as a flagship killer, too. https://www.gsmarena.com/best_flagship_killers_buyers_guide-review-2039.php
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