It is the mid of the year. Almost all of the most anticipated phones of the year 2016 that you been waiting for have been launched. If you have been waiting to buy a good phone, rather invest your hard-earned money into a good 24×7 companion then now it’s time.
I have created this list of some of the hottest smartphone launches of June 2016. This list covers almost all the coolest phones launched this year with the notable exception of Samsung Galaxy S7, HTC 10, and the Redmi Note 3.
OnePlus 3
OnePlus 3 is the most powerful and impressive phone that OnePlus has made till date. The phone not only looks premium but also offers flagship hardware at a fraction of their price tag. It has a unibody Aluminum design, a good camera, and is powered by the powerful Snapdragon 820 chip.
Specifications: OnePlus 3
- Chipset: Snapdragon 820, 64 bit
- CPU: 2.1 GHz dual-core + 1.6 GHz dual-core
- GPU: Adreno 530
- RAM: 4/6 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
- Display: 5.5 inch, Super AMOLED FHD Display, Gorilla Glass 4
- Camera: Primary- 16 MP PDAF OIS with LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP
- Memory: Internal- 64 GB; External- None.
- Battery: 3000 mAh (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G with VoLTE, GPS with A-GPS, fingerprint scanner, dual SIM, USB Type C, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
YU Yunicorn
Currently available at a promotional price of Rs. 12,999 for the current month, the YU Yunicorn is sure to turn a lot of heads with its feature set. The phone runs on AOS (Android on Steroids) OS based on Android Lollipop, supports mono chrome mode, quick music access, integrated search bar, and is bloatware free.
The phone also has premium brushed metal finish while having thin bezels.
Specifications: YU Yunicorn
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio P10 64 bit
- CPU:8 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Unknown
- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: AOS (Android on Steroids, based on Android Lollipop)
- Display:5 inch, IPS FHD display
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP AF with LED dual-tone Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 32GB; External- Up to 128 GB via microSD card slot
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, 4G LTE, fingerprint, micro USB with USB host, Bluetooth 4.x, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
Sony Xperia XA
It is the entry-level yet mid-range Sony smartphone that you can buy. The phone runs on an octa-core MediaTek chip and retails for Rs. 20,900 in India. It runs on Android Marshmallow out-of-the-box and is powered by a 2300 mAh non-removable battery.
Specifications: Sony Xperia XA
- Chipset: Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10
- CPU: 2.0 GHz octa-core
- GPU: Mali-T860MP2
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
- Display: 5.0 inch, IPS LCD HD Display, Scratch resistant glass
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP PDAF with LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP
- Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- microSD card up to 256 GB via dedicated slot
- Battery: 2300 mAh (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, GPS with A-GPS, FM Radio, NFC, dual SIM, USB v2.0, Bluetooth 4.1, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
Motorola Moto G4
Moto G4 is similar to Moto G4 Plus in almost all the specifications but it packs a 13 MP camera (instead of 16 MP on G4 Plus), lacks support for fingerprint scanner, and comes only in 16 GB variant in India supporting just 2 GB RAM.
Specifications: Motorola Moto G4
- Chipset: Snapdragon 617
- CPU: 1.5 GHz quad-core + 1.2 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Adreno 405
- RAM: 2 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS LCD FHD Display, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP f/2.0 PDAF + Laser AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
- Memory: Internal- 16 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, dual SIM, USB v2.0, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
LG G5
LG G5 is one the best phone that LG has designed so far. It is also the first phone to feature a modular design. The phone runs on the latest Snapdragon 820 chip, and packs a dual-camera combo at the rear while having a great 8 MP selfie unit.
LG G5 is currently available in India at a price of Rs. 47,000 approx.
Specifications: LG G5 H850
- Chipset: Snapdragon 820
- CPU: 2.15 GHz dual-core + 1.6 GHz dual-core
- GPU: Adreno 530
- RAM: 4 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0
- Display: 5.1 inch, AMOLED QHD Display, Gorilla Glass 4
- Camera: Primary- 16 MP + 8 MP, laser-AF, LED Flash, OIS; Secondary- 8 MP
- Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External- Up to 200 GB micro SD card slot
- Battery: 2800 mAh Li-ion (removable)
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G dual SIM, NFC, IR port, FM Radio, USB Type C with USB OTG, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.
Honor 5C
Honor 5C costs Rs. 2,000 less than the Honor 5X but has an upgraded hardware. 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, FM Radio, dual SIM, USB v2.0, Bluetooth 4.1, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
These are some of the best phones that were launched in the month of June 2016. We will keep you updated with the latest smartphone launches here on TGF. Stay tuned!
