We all scour the web when we are looking forward to buying a new smartphone. Most of us intend to use our new phone for a period of a few months at least. So it becomes extremely important for us phone buyers to invest in the RIGHT phone. The right phone for your requirements.
And now since this article is about the best octa-core Android phones offering the best-in-class performance, let’s have a look at some of the most power-packed octa-core phones that are available in the market right now:
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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Carrying a price tag of Rs. 64,900, the Galaxy S8+ boasts a large 6.2-inch 2K display without making the phone unwieldy. The phone has got the same hardware as the Galaxy S8 other than the larger display size and a bigger 3500 mAh battery.
Specifications: Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Chipset: Exyos 8895 Octa
- CPU: 2.3 GHz quad-core + 1.7 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-G71 MP20
- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: Android Nougat 7.0
- Display: 6.2 inch, AMOLED QHD Display, Gorilla Glass 5
- Camera: Primary- 12 MP PD-AF, OIS with LED Flash, OIS; Secondary- 8 MP Auto HDR
- Memory: Internal- 64 GB; External- Up to 256 GB (hybrid; uses SIM slot 2)
- Battery: 3500 mAh Li-ion (non-removable)
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G dual SIM, NFC, USB Type C v3.1, USB Host, fingerprint, Bluetooth 5.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.
2. Coolpad Note 5
The new Coolpad phone known as Coolpad Note 5 is powered by Snapdragon 617 processor, and packed with 4GB RAM. It has 5.5-inch display full HD, and 4G VoLTE enabled .This phone has 13MP rear camera, and 8MP front camera with flash and has price tag of Rs. 10,999
Specifications: Coolpad Note 5
- Chipset : Snapdragon 617
- CPU: 1.5 GHz quad-core + 1.0 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Adreno 405
- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.5 inch with 1080p resolution, scratch-resistant glass
- Camera: Primary-13 MP AF, LED Flash ; Secondary- 8 MP, LED Flash FF
- Memory: Internal- 32/64 GB; External- None
- Battery: 4010 mAh (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G, GPS, GSM,OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Fingerprint Sensor
3. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
Galaxy J7 Prime is priced at Rs. 18,790 in India.This phone is powered by 1.6GHz octa-core processor, runs on Android Marshmallow, has a 5.5-inch full HD display, rear camera of 13MP, and front camera of 8 MP. It comes with 3GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, and has an expandable memory up to 256 GB.
- Chipset : Exynos 7870
- CPU: 1.6 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Mali-T830MP2
- RAM: 3.0 GB
- OS: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.5 inch with 1080p resolution
- Camera: Primary-13 MP AF, LED Flash ; Secondary- 8 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External-up to 256 GB
- Battery: 3300 mAh Li-lon
- Connectivity: 4G, Dual SIM, GPS, ,OTG, Bluetooth 4.1, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Fingerprint Sensor
4. Redmi 3S Prime
Redmi 3S Prime comes with a 5-inch HD display and is powered by a 1.1 GHz octa-core processor. The phone runs on Android Marshmallow, has 3GB RAM, and 32 GB ROM with expandable memory up to 128 GB.
Specifications: Redmi 3S prime
- Chipset : Snapdragon 430
- CPU: 1.1 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Adreno 505
- RAM: 3.0 GB
- OS: 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.0 inch, 1280×720 pixels
- Camera: Primary-13 MP AF, LED Flash ; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External-up to 128 GB
- Battery: 4100 mAh Li-Ion
- Connectivity: 4G, Dual SIM, GPS, OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Fingerprint Sensor, Hybrid SIM slot.
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5. Huawei P9
Huawei P9 is a dual SIM phone with 5.2-inch full HD display, 1.8GHz octa-core processor and it comes with 3 or 4 GB RAM variants. The phone runs on Android Marshmallow, has 32 GB ROM and can be expanded up to 256 GB by micro SD card. Huawei P9 is priced at Rs. 39,999.
The USP of Huawei P9 is its dual 12MP f/2.2 Leica rear camera setup supporting PDAF and dual-tone dual-LED flash. The camera can’t record 4K videos but does 1080p recording at 60fps. It also graces an 8MP front shooter, and is powered by a non-removable 3000 mAh battery.
- Chipset : Kirin 955
- CPU: 1.8 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Mali-T880 M
- RAM: 3.0/4.0 GB
- OS: 6.0 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.2 inch with 1080p resolution
- Camera: Primary-12 MP AF, LED Flash ; Secondary- 12 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 32/64 GB; External- Up to 128 GB
- Battery: 3000 mAh non-removable Li-lon
- Connectivity: 4G, Dual SIM, GPS, OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Type C USB, Fingerprint Sensor, NFC
6. Samsung Galaxy S8
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the latest and one of the most beautiful smartphones in the market today. The phone retails for Rs. 57,900 right now on Flipkart.
The main features of this phone are its 12 MP rear camera with PDAF and LED flash, 8 MP camera, 5.8” AMOLED 2K display, 64 GB ROM expandable to 256 GB via hybrid slot, and a 3000 mAh battery.
Specifications: Samsung Galaxy S8
- Chipset: Exyos 8895 Octa
- CPU: 2.3 GHz quad-core + 1.7 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-G71 MP20
- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: Android Nougat 7.0
- Display: 5.8 inch, AMOLED QHD Display, Gorilla Glass 5
- Camera: Primary- 12 MP PD-AF, OIS with LED Flash, OIS; Secondary- 8 MP Auto HDR
- Memory: Internal- 64 GB; External- Up to 256 GB (hybrid; uses SIM slot 2)
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion (non-removable)
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G dual SIM, NFC, USB Type C v3.1, USB Host, fingerprint, Bluetooth 5.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.
7. Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is a metal body phone costing Rs. 8,499 running on top of Snapdragon 616 octa-core chip. The phone packs a 5 inch IPS full-HD display and runs on Android Lollipop.
Specifications: Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus
- Chipset: Snapdragon 616
- CPU: 1.5 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Adreno 405
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS FHD LCD display,
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB ; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 2750 mAh Li-ion
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, Dual SIM with 4G support on both SIMs, microUSB 2.0 with USB Host, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.1, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
8. Gionee S6 Pro
Gionee S6 Pro and is powered by MediaTek MT6755M 1.8GHz octa-core processor. The phone comes with dual SIM support, 5.5-inch 2.5D curved screen with full HD support. It is loaded with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, and 128GB micro SD support and has a price tag of Rs. 21,865.
- Chipset : MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10
- CPU: 1.8 GHz quad-core + 1.0 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali 860
- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.5 inch 2.5D curved screen with 1080p resolution
- Camera: Primary-13 MP AF, LED Flash ; Secondary- 8 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 64 GB; External- up to 256 GB (hybrid)
- Battery: 3130 mAh non removable
- Connectivity: 4G, Dual SIM, GPS, GSM,OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Type C, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Fingerprint Sensor
9. Gionee Marathon M5 Plus
Gionee Marathon M5 Plus one ups the standard set by Gionee Marathon M5. M5 Plus, as the name suggest packs a larger 6 inch Super AMOLED full HD display, has 3 GB RAM, runs on Android 5.1, is powered by an octa-core MediaTek chip, and boasts a massive 5020 mAh battery.
With this phone you can no longer need to worry about charging your smartphone daily. Gionee Marathon M5 Plus is available in India for Rs. 26,999.
Specifications: Gionee Marathon M5 Plus
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6753
- CPU: 1.3 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Mali-T720
- RAM: 3 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 5.1
- Display: 6.0 inch, full HD Super AMOLED Display
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
- Memory: Internal- 64 GB; External- Up to 128 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 5020 mAh
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, fingerprint scanner, 4G VoLTE, Dual SIM support, USB Type C, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
10. Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G
Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G costs just Rs. 9,999 and is available on flipkart. The phone runs on an octa-core 64-bit MediaTek chip and features 3 GB RAM, 5.0 inch IPS HD display, 13MP/5MP camera combo, 16 GB ROM along with support for 32 GB microSD card, 4G LTE and is powered by a 2100 mAh battery.
Specifications: Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6753
- CPU: 1.3 GHz octa-core, 64 bit
- GPU: Mali-T720
- RAM: 3 GB
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS HD display
- Camera: Primary-13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card.
- Battery: 2100 mAh
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, 3G, GPS with A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.1, dual SIM, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.
11. Motorola Moto G4 Plus
Motorola Moto G4 is a dual SIM phone priced at Rs. 13,499 in India and supports all the LTE bands used by Indian operators. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 617 SoC, 2/3 GB RAM (depending upon the model), 5.5” FHD protected by Gorilla Glass 3, 16 MP camera with powerful AF mechanism, and a 3000 mAh battery.
The phone also runs on the latest Android OS 6.0.1 and boasts a fast fingerprint scanner.
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Specifications: Motorola Moto G4 Plus
- Chipset: Snapdragon 617
- CPU: 1.5 GHz quad-core + 1.2 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Adreno 405
- RAM: 2/3 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS LCD FHD Display, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary- 16 MP f/2.0 PDAF + Laser AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
- Memory: Internal- 16/32 GB; External- microSD card up to 256 GB via dedicated slot
- Battery: 3000 mAh (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G (all 3 LTE bands in India), GPS with A-GPS, FM Radio, fingerprint scanner, dual SIM, USB v2.0, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
12. Honor 5C
Honor 5C costs Rs. 10,999 has better hardware than Honor 5X. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 650 SoC, 5.2” full-HD display, 13 MP/ 8 MP camera combo, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM along with support for microSD card up to 256 GB.
Specifications: Honor 5C
- Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 650
- CPU: 2.0 GHz quad-core + 1.2 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Mali-T880MP2
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0
- Display: 5.2 inch, IPS LCD FHD Display
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP f/2.0 AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- microSD card up to 256 GB via SIM slot #2
- Battery: 3000 mAh (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G, GPS with A-GPS, fingerprint scanner, FM Radio, dual SIM, USB v2.0, Bluetooth 4.1, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
13. LeEco Le 2
LeEco Le 2 is priced at Rs. 11,999 and competes directly against Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 but has a faster chipset. The phone also has a USB Type C reversible connector, 16/8 MP camera combo, and runs on the latest Android Marshmallow OS.
Specifications: LeEco Le 2
- Chipset: Snapdragon 652
- CPU: 1.4 GHz quad-core + 1.8 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Adreno 510
- RAM: 3 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS LCD FHD display
- Camera: Primary- 16 MP PDAF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External- None.
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, fingerprint scanner, IR blaster, Dual SIM, FM Radio, micro USB Type C, Bluetooth 4.1, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
14. Gionee S6s
Gionee S6s is a dual SIM phone with a 5.5-inch 2.5D full HD, display powered by 1.3 GHz octa-core processor. The phones runs on Android Marshmallow with 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM. It also has a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera and is priced at Rs. 14,875.
The main USP of the phone besides the curved glass display (which looks fabulous by the way) is its front facing flash.
Specifications: Gionee S6s
- Chipset : MediaTek MT6753
- CPU: 1.3 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Mali T-720 MP3
- RAM: 3.0 GB
- OS: 6.0 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.5 inch 2.5D curved screen with 1080p resolution. Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary-13 MP AF, LED Flash ; Secondary- 8 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External- up to 256 GB (hybrid slot)
- Battery: 3150 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G, Dual SIM, GPS, OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Fingerprint Sensor\
15. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with 5.5-inch 2.5D curved full HD display powered with 2.1 GHz octa-core processor with 2/3 GB RAM, 13MP rear camera ,and 5 MP front camera. It runs on Android Marshmallow and has 16/64 GB ROM options.
Specifications: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
- Chipset : Helio X20
- CPU: 2.1 GHz deca-core
- GPU: Mali T880 MP4
- RAM: 2.0/3.0 GB
- OS: 6.0 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.5 inch 2.5D curved screen with 1080p resolution
- Camera: Primary-13 MP AF, LED Flash ; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 16/64 GB; External- up to 256 GB (via hybrid slot)
- Battery: 4100 mAh non removable
- Connectivity: 4G, GPS, OTG, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Fingerprint Sensor, micro USB 2.0
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These are some of the best phones that are available in the market at the moment. But we will keep on updating this list as soon as new and better phones are launched. Stay tuned on TGF!
