We rank the best smartphones of 2019 in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. Here are the Middle East’s top smartphones.<\/b>
\nWe’re well into 2019 now, and we’ve seen a huge number of smartphone launches, which means our best smartphone list has seen plenty of new entrants over recent weeks.
Update:The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro have just earned their places in our best smartphone rundown – read on to find out where they placed.
However, if your smartphone replacement simply can’t wait you’ll be asking, what are the best smartphones available in the UAE, Saudi and the rest of the Middle East right now? Read on to find out.
We know that it’s not all about the high-cost, super spec phones all the time so we’ve made you a handy list of all the top smartphones that you can get on the market right now, assessing what really matters to you, the buyer.
We test these phones rigorously, making sure that we check every angle and feature – but most importantly, considering whether they’ve got a decent battery, great screen, strong design and a cracking camera.
On top of that, they can’t be too exorbitant in price either – not everyone wants or can afford a supercar of a handset, so we’ve made sure there are plenty of options for you there.
If you do want to focus on the cheaper side of things, then check out our list of the best budget phones of 2018 for some great ideas.
Still here? Still thinking about which phone to go for? Don’t worry… there are 15 excellent options to choose from.
Release date: March 2019| Weight: 175g| Dimensions: 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8mm| OS: Android 9| Screen size: 6.4-inch| Resolution: 1440 x 3040| CPU: Snapdragon 855 \/ Exynos 9820| RAM: 8\/12GB| Storage: 128\/512GB\/1TB| Battery: 4,100mAh| Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP + 16MP| Front camera: 10MP + 8MP
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is still the best smartphone available right now.
It’s a big phone that’s designed for big hands – and it takes the very best of what’s on the smartphone market and puts it together in a compelling package that we’ve loved testing.
Screen: The Super AMOLED 6.4-inch display has been measured as the very best around, with super colours, great dynamic range and, essentially, the very best viewing experience you can have on a mobile phone.
Plus, there’s a fingerprint scanner embedded in the display.
Battery life: The battery life on the Galaxy S10 Plus is and improvement over the S9 Plus, thanks to the larger 4,100mAh battery inside. It’ll easily reach bedtime with double digits still left in the tank.
The S10 Plus also offers Samsung’s new Wireless PowerShare, allowing you to wirelessly charge other devices on the rear of the handset.
Camera: The trio of cameras on the Galaxy S10 Plus are among the best on the market, building on the excellent setup on the S9 series by offering more features, shooting modes and overall clarity.
Mini verdict: The Galaxy S10 Plus is packed full of the best Samsung has to offer, and it comes together to give you the best smartphone experience around right now.
Read more: Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus review<\/p>\n