7 Coolest Phones To Buy [March 2016]

It is March, the perfect time to change your phone. Many manufacturers announced their latest flagships phones in the MWC 2016, and many have even launched these phones in the local market. What this means that the price of the older flagship models will be slashed, and thus making them attractive options worth checking.

Here is the list of some our favourite Android phones, that are worth checking out before you make a buying decision.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7

The Galaxy S7 is the latest breed of smartphones from the Korean smartphone giant. The phone brings with it a lot of improvements over the Galaxy S6. It runs on Android Marshmallow out-of-the-box and sports 4 GB RAM for superior multi-tasking.

Buy Galaxy S7

Specifications: Galaxy S7

• Chipset: Exyos 8890
• CPU: 2.3 GHz quad-core + 1.6 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T880MP12
• RAM: 4 GB
• OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0
• Display: 5.1 inch, AMOLED QHD Display, Gorilla Glass 4
• Camera: Primary- 12 MP PD-AF with LED Flash, OIS; Secondary- 5 MP
• Memory: Internal- 32/64 GB; External- Up to 200 GB (hybrid; uses SIM slot 2)
• Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion (non-removable)
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G dual SIM, NFC, microUSB with USB Host, fingerprint, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.

2. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The Galaxy S7 Edge is similar to Galaxy S7 in almost all the features except the fact that it packs a larger 5.5” curved display and is powered by a bigger 3600 mAh battery.

Buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Specifications: Galaxy S7 Edge

• Chipset: Exyos 8890
• CPU: 2.3 GHz quad-core + 1.6 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T880MP12
• RAM: 4 GB
• OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0
• Display: 5.5 inch, AMOLED QHD Display, Gorilla Glass 4
• Camera: Primary- 12 MP PD-AF with LED Flash, OIS; Secondary- 5 MP
• Memory: Internal- 32/64 GB; External- Up to 200 GB (hybrid; uses SIM slot 2)
• Battery: 3600 mAh Li-ion (non-removable)
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G dual SIM, NFC, microUSB with USB Host, fingerprint, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.

3. LG G5

LG G5 is one the hottest phones that you need to look out for. It hasn’t been launched as of now, but it is 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 will be available in India in the coming months with an expected price of Rs. 52,000.

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.

4. Xiaomi Mi5

The Mi5 is the latest from Xiaomi and runs on Android Marshmallow OS. The phone packs a fingerprint in the home button which looks similar to the setup found in Samsung Galaxy S6 and above. It packs Snapdragon 820 chip along with 3 GB RAM.

The phone will be launched in India next month bearing a price tag of Rs. 25,000 approximately.

Specifications: Xiaomi Mi5

• Chipset: Snapdragon 820
• CPU: 2.15 GHz dual-core + 1.6 GHz dual-core
• GPU: Adreno 530
• RAM: 3GB / 4 GB
• OS: Android Marshmallow 6.0
• Display: 5.15 inch, IPS FHD Display
• Camera: Primary- 16 MP PF-AF with dual-tone dual-LED Flash, OIS; Secondary- 4 MP
• Memory: Internal- 32/64 GB; External- None.
• Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G, NFC, IR Port, Typce C USB with USB Host, fingerprint, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.

5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

It is one of the coolest phone that you can buy under Rs. 10,000. The phone packs a fingerprint scanner at the rear, runs on Android Lollipop and will be upgraded to Android 6.0 in near future.

It also supports an IR blaster making it act like a universal remote.

Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Specifications: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

• Chipset: Snapdragon 650
• CPU: 1.4 GHz quad-core + 1.8 GHz dual
• GPU: Adreno 510
• RAM: 3 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop
• Display: 5.5 inch, IPS FHD LCD display
• Camera: Primary- 16 MP PD-AF with dual tone dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 32 GB ; External- up to 128 GB (hybrid slot)
• Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, microUSB 2.0 with USB Host, Infra-Red port, Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot

6. Samsung Galaxy Note 5

The Galaxy Note 5 might be a little old as compared to the Galaxy S7 and LG G5, but given its price tag and the features it is still one of the most powere-packed phone that you can buy at the moment.

Buy Galaxy Note 5

Specifications: Galaxy Note 5

• Chipset: Exyos 7420
• CPU: 1.5 GHz quad-core + 2.1 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T760MP8
• RAM: 4 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 5.1.1
• Display: 5.7 inch, AMOLED QHD Display, Gorilla Glass 4
• Camera: Primary- 16 MP AF with LED Flash, OIS; Secondary- 5 MP
• Memory: Internal- 32/64 GB; External- None.
• Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G, NFC, microUSB with USB Host, Bluetooth 4.x, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.

7. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite

It is the world’s first phone to come with 6 GB of RAM and packs a very impressive hardware including Snapdragon 820 SoC, 3600 mAh battery, 128 GB ROM, and a 5.43 inch QHD display.

Specifications: Vivo Xplay 5 Elite

• CPU: 2.15 GHz dual-core + 1.6 GHz dual-core
• GPU: Adreno 530
• RAM: 6 GB
• OS: Android Lollipop 6.0 Marshmallow
• Display: 5.43 inch, AMOLED QHD Display, Gorilla Glass 4
• Camera: Primary- 16 MP PD-AF with dual-LED Flash, OIS; Secondary- 8 MP
• Memory: Internal- 128 GB; External- None.
• Battery: 3600 mAh Li-ion (non-removable)
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G, NFC, microUSB with USB Host, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.

These are some of the coolest phones that you can buy at the moment. Do let us know in case in we missed your favourite phone.