There are times when we want top-notch performance from a smartphone but at the same time, we don’t want to spend a ton of money on it. If you are one such buyer, looking for a new smartphone that can perform great and is in your budget too, don’t worry we have got you covered.

Here are some smartphone suggestions that were launched last year but are still a great bang for your buck. 

1. Asus Max Pro M1

Launch price: ₹10,999 (base model) 

Current Price: ₹7,999 (approx) for the 3GB/32GB model

Considering its lag free performance, decent camera sensors and a massive battery, the Asus Max Pro M1 is still capable of delivering a great smartphone experience.

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Some key features of this smartphone include a 5.99 inch IPS LCD panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor with Adreno 509 GPU, 13+5MP dual rear camera setup and 8MP front camera. It’s equipped with a 5000 mAh battery that supports 10W fast charging.

 
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2. Xiaomi POCO F1 

Launch price: ₹20,999 (base model) 

Current Price: ₹17,999 (approx) for the 6GB/64GB model
 
The launch of this premium budget smartphone was highly appreciated by consumers and can still be worth the price it’s available at. It comes with a full HD 6.8 inch IPS LCD panel that is protected with Gorilla Glass.

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It’s equipped with Snapdragon 845 processor and Adreno 630 GPU. For photography, a dual sensor setup of 12+5 MP is placed at the back with a 20MP selfie camera. It also packs a 4000 mAh battery that supports 18W quick charging. 


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3. Oneplus 6T  

Launch price: ₹46,999 (256 GB model)

Current Price: ₹31,999 (approx) for the 8GB/256 GB model

Last year’s flagship from Oneplus is still worth your money and its oxygen OS is like a cherry on the cake. It comes with 6.41 inch AMOLED panel that has Gorilla Glass 6 protection on it. For a flagship grade performance, the phone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and Adreno 630 GPU.

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The phone also comes with 16+20 MP dual sensors with a 16 MP front camera sensor. The Oneplus 6T packs a 3700 mAh battery that supports 20W fast charge.


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4. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus 

Launch price: ₹68,900 (base model)

Current Price: ₹46,500 (approx) for the 6GB/64GB model

Last year’s flagship from Samsung is also a smartphone worth buying at the price it’s currently available. The phone is equipped with a 6.2 inch super AMOLED panel which is protected with Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.

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For a top notch performance, the company has packed its own Exynos 9810 processor and Mali-G72 GPU. A dual sensor of 12+12 MP is placed on the rear panel along with an 8MP selfie shooter. It also comes with a 3500 mAh battery that supports wireless and 15W quick charging.


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5. iPhone X 

Launch price: ₹89,000 (base model)

Current price: ₹68,499 (approx) for the 64GB storage model

If you are looking for a new iPhone, which comes with the latest software and a very capable hardware, but don’t want to spend too much on it then the iPhone X could be a great choice for you. It not only offers all the latest and greatest features from Apple but also fits your budget. The phone comes with a 5.8 inch OLED 19.5:9 ratio panel.

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It packs an Apple A11 bionic chip that is capable enough to give you a lag-free experience. For a great photography experience, the phone comes with 12+12 MP dual lens setup on the rear panel along with a 7 MP front sensor. It also packs a 2716 mAh battery that supports wireless and 15W fast charging.


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6. LG G7 ThinQ 

Launch price: ₹39,990 

Current price: ₹24,990 (approx) for the 64GB storage model

At its current price the LG G7 ThinQ is an absolute steal. The smartphone comes with a 6.1 inch IPS LCD display which is protected with the Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5. Even at such a low price, the company successfully packed the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with Adreno 630 GPU. 

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It comes with a 16+16 MP dual camera sensor at the back and an 8 MP selfie shooter. The smartphone also packs a 3000 mAh battery that supports wireless and 18W fast charging. 


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7. Google Pixel 3XL 

Launch price: ₹83,000 

Current price: ₹54,490 (approx) for the 64GB storage model

With just a single camera sensor and an amazing image processing technology, Google’s Pixel phones are still the best for smartphone photography and the Pixel 3XL continues that legacy. The smartphone comes with a 6.3 inch P-OLED panel which is protected with Gorilla Glass 5. 

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Last year’s flagship from Google comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. It’s also the first smartphone in our list which comes with a single 12MP sensor on the rear panel and 8+8 MP dual sensor setup at the front for amazing selfies. It packs a 3430 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. 


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So, these are the top 7 smartphones that were launched in 2018 and are way cheaper now but can still deliver some great features.