There was a time when only the flagship phones had 2 GB RAM. Then came the phones with 3 GB RAM, followed by the latest breed of top phones with 4 GB RAM. Now, 2 GB RAM has become a norm for entry-level Android phones.
The world of smartphones is changing at a rapid pace. The phone manufacturers have now started launching 6 GB RAM phones. Yes, this might be more than what you have in your computer!
In case you are looking forward to buying a new smartphone, then you article would be of great help.
Here are some of the most anticipated smartphones that have been either announced or rumoured to come with a whopping 6 GB RAM:
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Although the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are launched with 4 GB RAM, some reports suggest that there will be a 6 GB RAM/ 128 GB ROM variant of Galaxy S8+ as well. The phone will be priced around $1,000 and would be available only in China.
Vernee Apollo
Vernee is a new smartphone company which was founded just recently in China, but it aims to disrupt the entire smartphone market.
Specifications: Vernee Apollo
- Chipset: MediaTel Helio X20
- CPU: NA
- GPU: NA
- RAM: 6 GB
- OS: Android Lollipop 6.0 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.5 inch, QHD Display, Gorilla Glass 4
- Camera: Primary- 21 MP AF with dual-LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP
- Memory: Internal- 128 GB; External- Unknown.
- Battery: Not known.
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, 4G, USB Type C, Bluetooth 4.x, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.
Asus Zenfone 3
The Zenfones have made a tradition of bringing in new impressive hardware into the market with every new model. Zenfone 3 being the flagship phone from Asus would no exception.
Zenfone 3 hasn’t been announced yet, but it is rumoured to come with 5.5” to 6” full-HD display, 6 GB RAM, and running on top of Android Marshmallow. The new Zenfone lineup is expected to be unveiled between May to June 2016.
OnePlus 3T
OnePlus 3 is the best smartphone that OnePlus has made till date. The phone runs on Snapdragon 821 chip, 6 GB RAM, a superb 16/8 MP camera combo, 5.5 inch AMOLED display, and a 3400 mAh battery.
The phone is powered by Android Nougat and costs Rs. 29,999.
Specifications: OnePlus 3T
- Chipset: Snapdragon 821, 64 bit
- CPU: 2.35 GHz dual-core + 1.6 GHz dual-core
- GPU: Adreno 530
- RAM: 6 GB
- OS: Android Nougat 7.1.1
- Display: 5.5 inch, Super AMOLED FHD Display, Gorilla Glass 4
- Camera: Primary- 16 MP f/2.0 PDAF OIS with LED Flash; Secondary- 16 MP
- Memory: Internal- 64 GB; External- None.
- Battery: 3400 mAh (non-removable)
- Connectivity: 4G with VoLTE, GPS with A-GPS, NFC, fingerprint scanner, dual SIM, USB Type C, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi
Vivo Xplay 5 Elite
It is the world’s first phone to come with 6 GB of RAM and packs an 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.
LeEco Le Max 2
LeEco Le Max 2 is a dual SIM phone powered by Snapdragon 820 sporting a 5.7 inch 2K display. The Le Max 2 runs on Android Marshmallow and packs 21 MP/8 MP camera combo.
It also supports a fingerprint scanner, is powered by a 3100 mAh battery, and supports Qualcomm Quick Charging 3.0.
Specifications: LeEco Le Max 2
- Chipset: Snapdragon 820
- CPU: 2.1 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Adreno 530
- RAM: 6 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow
- Display: 5.7 inch, 2K IPS LCD Display
- Camera: Primary- 21 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP
- Memory: Internal- 64 GB; External- Up to 128 GB via microSD card slot.
- Battery: 3100 mAh
- Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, fingerprint scanner, 4G, Dual SIM support, USB Type C, Bluetooth 4.0, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot
ZUK Z2 Pro
ZUK, a Lenovo owned brand, has launched Z2 Pro powered by Snapdragon 820 and Android Marshmallow and 6 GB and 4 GB RAM options. These 2 models are available with different amount of ROM, 128 GB and 64 GB respectively.
Availability: Yet to be launched in India
Specifications: ZUK Z2 Pro
- Chipset: Snapdragon 820, 64 bit
- CPU: 2.1 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Adreno 530
- RAM: 4/6 GB
- OS: Android Marshmallow
- Display: 5.2 inch, Super AMOLED FHD Display, 2.5 D curved glass, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary- 13 MP PDAF with LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP
- Memory: Internal- 64/128 GB; External- microSD card up to 64 GB.
- Battery: 3100 mAh
- Connectivity: 4G with VoLTE, GPS with A-GPS, fingerprint scanner, UV Scanner, heart rate sensor, dual SIM, USB Type C, Bluetooth 4.2, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi.
ZTE Nubia Z11
Nubia Z11 from ZTE runs on the Snapdragon 820 chip, and comes in 2 models differing in their internal memory- 64 GB with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB with 6 GB RAM.
Not yet available in India.
Specifications: ZTE Nubia Z11
- Chipset: Snapdragon 820
- CPU: 2.15 GHz quad-core
- GPU: Adreno 530
- RAM: 6 GB
- OS: Nubia UI v4 (over Android Marshmallow 6.0)
- Display: 5.5 inch, IPS LCD FHD display, 2.5D glass, Gorilla Glass 3
- Camera: Primary-16 MP PDAF with LED Flash; Secondary- 8 MP FF
- Memory: Internal- 128 GB; External- Up to 200 GB via microSD.
- Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable); Supports Quick Charge 3
- Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, fingerprint scanner, InfraRed blaster, sNFC, Dual SIM, FM Radio, micro USB Type C, Bluetooth 4.1, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot.
These are some of the best Android phones that are coming with 6 GB RAM. We will keep on updating this post as and when new phone with 6 GB RAM are announced. Stay tuned!
One Comment
Jason
Thanks for the list, Vernee Apollo looks similar to OnePlus 3 in terms of design. OP 3 is the best in 6GB ram category.