See the top Android smartphones that have made top ranks in 2019. The year 2019 was another great year for smartphones. There have been so many that it’s a challenge to choose which one, as they come with so many nice innovations and great features.

1 – Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Top rated android smartphones, Front View Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

DISPLAY: 6.8-inch OLED (3040×1440) | CPU: Exynos 9825 (EMEA/LATAM)/Snapdragon 855 (USA/China) | OS: Android 9 | MEMORY: 12GB RAM | Storage: 256GB/512GB | CAMERA: triple-lens camera: 16MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 12MP wide (f/1.5, f/2.4); 12MP telephoto (f/2.1) | Selfie camera: 10MP | WEIGHT: 196g | BATTERY: 4300 mAh, 12hrs battery life | RELEASED: August 2019

REASONS TO BUY

  • Superb quality display
  • Excellent hardware specs
  • Includes stylus and other premium features 

REASONS NOT TO BUY

  • Large phone
  • Very expensive
  • No-headphone-jack 

So, are you man, or woman, enough to handle the new Galaxy Note 10 plus smartphone? If yes, let’s see why. This phone comes with a huge 6.8-inch full HD OLED screen that can produce an incredible display, thanks to the Snapdragon 8-core processor, 12GB of system memory, and great camera features that’ll make you take full HD images and videos like a pro. 

All that comes together with a choice of either a 256 or 512GB internal storage, a back triple-lens camera with a selfie camera, and a 12-hour battery life with fast wireless charging options. I personally think it’s a great buy for you. It’s gonna turn heads if you’re working at the corporate level.

The hardware specs are great enough for casual gaming, for taking great quality videos and pictures, and for great overall phone performance. It’s really frustrating that you can’t plug-in earphones for hands-free use or listening to music on the move. But it’s a great addition to the Samsung Galaxy family with already a great collection of smartphones available. Here are the reasons why. 

So, you still think you can handle one of the top smartphones of 2019? If you can, if you want a powerful smartphone with great specs and features, and have a really deep pocket, then consider it as your next buy.

 

2 – Motorola Moto G7 Power

Top rated android smartphones, front and back view of the Motorola Moto G7 Power

DISPLAY: 6.2-inch IPS LCD (720×1520) | CPU: Snapdragon 632 | OS: Android 9 Pie | MEMORY: 3/4GB RAM | STORAGE: 32/64GB | CAMERA: Single-lens camera: 12MP (f2.0) | Selfie camera: 8MP (f/2.2) | BATTERY: 5000 mAh, 15 hours battery life | WEIGHT: 193g | RELEASED: March 2019

REASONS TO BUY 

  • Very affordable
  • Option to expand storage to 1TB
  • Decent phone performance
  • Best battery life 

REASONS NOT TO BUY

  • Average hardware specs
  • Average quality display
  • Limited premium features
  • Average camera quality 

If you really not into all the high premium features and looking for a budget smartphone, then the Moto G7 Power may be for you. The phone comes with a 6.2-inch LCD screen, with an 8-core Snapdragon 632 processor, a choice of a 3 or 4GB RAM, and a choice of a 32 or 64GB internal storage.

On the outside, there’s a 12MP camera with an 8MP selfie camera, and a 5000 mAh battery with 15-hour battery life. The G7 Power is just a smartphone that appeals to a target market that doesn’t see the need for all the premium features that other top rated Android smartphones provide.

The only thing that stands out is the huge battery inside that will give you 15 hours of battery life per charge. Overall, this is a great phone. It will get through the day, it works well, and you won’t have to worry about its power.

If you are looking for a smartphone for primary use, don’t mind living without the high features of other top rated Android smartphones except for the longer-lasting battery, then this may be a good option for you. 

 

3 – OnePlus 7 Pro

Top rated android smartphones, front and back view of the OnePlus 7 Pro

DISPLAY: 6.67-inch QHD+ OLED (1440×3120) | CPU: Snapdragon 855 | OS: Android Pie | MEMORY: 6/8/12GB RAM | STORAGE: 128/256GB | CAMERA: Triple-lens; 48MP, f/1.6, (wide); 16MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide); 8MP, f/2.4 (telephoto) | Selfie camera: 16MP, f/2.0 (wide) | BATTERY: 4000 mAh | WEIGHT: 206g | RELEASED: May 2019

REASONS TO BUY

  • Includes Motorised pop-up selfie camera
  • Superb quality display
  • Top-range hardware specs
  • Great phone performance
  • Includes fast charging options 

REASONS NOT TO BUY

  • Not the best camera quality
  • No option to expand internal storage
  • No wireless charging 

Are you ready to know one of the top Android smartphones with the most unique feature? Introducing the Oneplus 7 Pro smartphone. This phone comes with an 8-core Snapdragon 855 processor, with a choice of 6, 8 or 12GB system memory, a choice of either a 128 or a 256GB internal storage, and a 4000 mAh battery for all-day-long battery life.

It all comes together with a huge 6.67-inch full HD+ screen, a triple-lens camera, and a unique motorised pop-up selfie camera from the top of the phone. The motorised pop-up camera leaves the smartphone without a normal lens in front, giving it a unique look to it, almost making it look better.

I really like that feature. It’s a pity it has no micro SD slot, but you have 3 model options from 128 to 256GB internal storage. It would be a nice addition.

Overall, the Oneplus 7 Pro’s a great smartphone with a choice of models that cater to any budget, with hardware specs that give it great performance for normal use and casual gaming, and camera quality that may not be the best but still performs well. So, if you’re looking for a great performance smartphone, with something different and unique, you will definitely find it here. 

 

4 – Google Pixel 4XL

Top rated Android smartphones, Google Pixel 4XL

DISPLAY: 6.3-inch QHD+ (1440×3040) | CPU: Snapdragon 855 | OS: Android 10 | MEMORY: 6GB RAM | STORAGE: 64/128GB | CAMERA: Dual-lens; 12.2MP, f/1.7 (wide); 16MP, f/2.0 (wide) | Selfie camera: 16MP, f/2.4 (telephoto) | WEIGHT: 193g | BATTERY: 3,700 mAh | RELEASED: October 2019

REASONS TO BUY

  • Great phone performance
  • Great quality display
  • Good battery life
  • Superb camera features 

REASON NOT TO BUY

  • No fingerprint scanner
  • No expandable internal storage option
  • Available in low internal storage options

Did you know that Google released yet another smartphone? If you didn’t, here it is the Google Pixel 4XL. This phone comes an 8-core Snapdragon processor, 6GB of system memory, a choice of 64 or 128GB internal storage and a 3700 mAh battery that has a 10 hours battery life.

On the external, we see a dual-lens camera with a selfie camera, and a 6.3-inch full HD+ display. This is a nice addition to the Google smartphone family. I like the fact that it has a good quality display, great phone performance for normal use and casual gaming and takes great quality images and videos.

The fact that it offers limited options and lets off many of the normal features other smartphones may make buyers turn to other cheaper alternatives. I think fans of Pixel range will appreciate it, and yet it’s a great smartphone to have. Overall, if you can handle the Google Pixel 4XL, then consider it as your next top Android smartphone purchase. 

 

5 – Asus ROG Phone 2

Top rated Android smartphones, Asus ROG Phone 2, main view

DISPLAY: 6.59-inch AMOLED (1080 x 2340) | CPU: Snapdragon 855+ | OS: Android 9 | MEMORY: 8/12GB RAM | STORAGE: 512GB | CAMERA: Dual-lens; 48MP, f/1.8 (wide), 13MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide) | Selfie cam: 24MP, f/2.2 | WEIGHT: 240g | BATTERY: 6000 mAh

REASONS TO BUY

  • 120Hz refresh rate 
  • Overclocked processor 
  • Excellent gaming performance 
  • Includes additional gaming accessories 
  • Great battery life 
  • Takes 4K images and videos 
  • L and R trigger buttons situated on the side of the phone

REASON NOT TO BUY

  • No wireless nor fast charging charging 
  • No water or dust resistance 
  • Gaming accessories sold separately 
  • Expensive 

Gamers. If you’re looking for a smaller but powerful gaming smartphone, then look no further than 2019’s best gaming smartphone: the Asus ROG Phone 2. This is why this is one of the best gamers choice for top Android smartphone for gaming.

This phone comes with an overclocked Snapdragon processor, with a choice of either 8 or 12GB of system memory, a choice of 128, 256, or 512GB, and even a 1TB of internal storage, and a 6000 mAh battery.

It comes together with a large 6.59-inch full HD screen, with a dual camera lens with a selfie camera. This is one of the best gaming smartphones of this year 2019, with great gaming graphics and game-play thanks to the high-end hardware specs, a great number of gaming accessories and apps, and other features. 

I like the cooling fan accessory that attaches to the phone and keeps it cool gaming sessions, but also it helps improve gaming performance, and the overall unique look and design. The way I see it, I don’t think the drawbacks are gonna be a major mishap.

I mean who’s going to play games with the phone underwater. So gamers, if you’re looking for the best gaming smartphone of 2019, here it is waiting to take you on another great gaming adventure. If this one is way over your budget, then here are cheaper gaming phones to choose from.

 

6 – Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

Top ranked android smartphones, Samsung S10 Plus, main view

DISPLAY: 6.4-inch QHD+ AMOLED (3040×1440) | CPU: Snapdragon 855 | OS: Android Pie | MEMORY: 8/12GB RAM | STORAGE: 128/512GB or 1TB | CAMERA: Triple lens; 12MP, f/1.5-2.4 (wide), 12MP, f/2.4 (telephoto), 16MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide); Selfie camera: 10 MP, f/1.9 (wide), 8MP, f/2.2 (wide) | BATTERY: 4100 mAh, 12 hours battery life | WEIGHT: 175g

REASONS TO BUY

  • On-screen fingerprint scanner 
  • Great camera features 
  • Superb system performance 
  • Excellent quality display 
  • Long battery life 

REASON NOT TO BUY

  • Expensive 

If the Note 10 plus is not really your thing, and still want a more affordable by high-end top Android smartphone, then here is the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus smartphone. This one comes with a Snapdragon 855 processor, a choice of 8 or 12GB system memory, a choice of either storage of 128GB, 512GB and 1TB, and a 4100 mAh battery with 12-hour battery life. 

Then on the outside, we have a back triple camera lens, with a dual selfie camera, and a 6.4-inch full HD+ display that with a great cinematic display. With superb camera features, superb performance thanks to the high-end specs, and all-day battery life, the Galaxy S10 Plus is one of the best overall smartphones to get. 

I love the quality of the screen display, the rapid response of the on-screen fingerprint scanner, and the performance of the phone especially for casual gaming. The price is high but with the release of the Note 10 plus, the price will come down over time. So If the best is not good enough for you then the S10 plus is the next best thing. Consider it as your next purchase. 

 

Final Thoughts

So there you have it, 2019’s best collection of top Android smartphones. I mean a lot of great phones came out to challenge the market, but these took high ranks because of the many great features, great system performance and what it’ll offer you as the consumer.

Many of them are expensive but hey, great smartphones are. So which of these are you using right now? Can you agree that it’s the best smartphone of this year? What are your thoughts?

Please feel free to leave comments below. To find out more on these smartphones, please click on the links indicated. Thanks for reading up to this point. I appreciate it very much. Take care until next time 😀

 

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  1. 1
    KingAndrea
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    When it comes to adventure phone wise, 2019 is my best year so far because I’ve been able to read about phone that are just spectacular in their own way, I’ve operated most of them, even some in this article foe personal experience during exhibitions. My favourite generally Is the Samsung Galaxy S10 plus because of its interesting features, I got one already so I can say it’s a good catch. Thanks.

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    drinkteahub
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    Having been a fairly loyal Samsung user for years, this year I switched over to the OnePlus 7 because I got a good deal on it. I’ve been really impressed with it, way above my expectations. It just does everything I want it to, is completely intuitive and has settings for everything. Plus it has a great battery life and I find the camera more than good enough for my needs. 

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    Nelson dave
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    Hello there, thanks for this for awesome article it was very nice and unbiased as your selections where top notch my favourite was the iPhone 11pro max just because it has the 4K camera and I support the note 10 as the no 1 because it’s durable and also it looks fragile but it relatively very strong thanks alot it would he us in choosing our smartphones.

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    Wildecoll
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    The most interesting part of these smart phones is that they relatively offer a package and experience for their expensive prices, it’s what I believe that quality comes with high price and it’s very thoughtful of you to share this interesting article about 8 top rated smartphones of 2019. I like Google pixel 4 but what am I to do, its expensive. 

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    David ben
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    Wow this is great ,thanks for putting out this article as it would be of great help to the public I use to compare the Samsung and the iPhone but this year the Samsung really beat’s the iPhone because they Lauch numerous number of smartphone this year and they still managed to keep the quality rate.

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    Shifts
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    I have eyes for the Motorola Moto G7 Power. It is really an intriguing phone with nice features and the best battery life among these 8 best phones of 2019 you have listed here.

    Hey, I am wondering if you don’t think that Huawei have powerful phones. I think Huawei have the best smartphones ever. Have you seen Huawei P30 Pro? I think it should be in the list 🤔

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      LGMadyibi
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      I agree with you. Huawei does have awesome mobile phones but let’s be honest… This was Samsung’s year to shine. They release so many phones this year it’s not even funny. I’m sure Huawei will come back stronger later on in the future. But for now, Samsung takes the bigger peace, oh, and don’t forget iPhone. 

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    Techie
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    I know about most of the phones listed here, although I have not used them anyways but for sure I would love to get one of them. Samsung has amazing phones with powerful features. I specifically love the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 plus; if the camera was higher than that, it would have been better. I love phones high end cameras.

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