Redmi Note 7 Pro
The Redmi Note 7 Pro, price in India starting at Rs 9,999, has topped the list of the most popular smartphone of 2019. It was launched in India earlier this year as the world's first smartphone with Sony IMX586 sensor with 48-megapixel resolution. The affordable phone also ships with a Dot notch display, Snapdragon 675 SoC, 13-megapixel front camera, and a beefy 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 support.
Redmi Note 7
Next up in the most popular smartphone list is the Redmi Note 7, which was phased out within months of its launch in favour of Redmi Note 7S. Unlike the 'Pro' model, the budget-centric Redmi Note 7 ships with 12-megapixel dual rear cameras and Snapdragon 660 SoC ticking at its core.
Samsung Galaxy M30
The Galaxy M-series was Samsung's big hit this year. The vendor launched a slew of smartphones in the lineup, and the Galaxy M30 was one of them. The handset helped Samsung counter the onslaught by Xiaomi (and other Chinese brands) in 2019. The highlights of the Samsung Galaxy M30 include triple rear cameras, Infinity-U Super AMOLED display, 16-megapixel selfie shooter, and an astounding 5,000 mAh battery.
Redmi Note 8 Pro
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is the third Redmi Note-series smartphone to make it to most popular smartphone list of 2019. The successor to the Redmi Note 7 Pro was the fourth most-searched smartphone of the year. The handset was launched in India back in October, with Samsung's 64MP GW1 quad rear cameras. The Redmi Note 8 Pro has gaming-focused MediaTek G90T chipset under the hood, dot notch LCD display, and a beefy 4,500mAh battery with fast charging support.
Samsung Galaxy M20
Apart from the Galaxy M30, Samsung Galaxy M20 was also popular among 91mobiles users in 2019. The handset ticked all the right boxes when it was launched earlier this year. It ships with a starting price of Rs 10,999 for features such as 5,000mAh battery, Infinity-U display, octa-core chipset, and 13-megapixel dual rear cameras.
Samsung Galaxy A50
The Galaxy A50 is Samsung's mid-range offering from earlier this year. It was launched with an aggressive price tag to take on Vivo V-series and OPPO F-series smartphone in Rs 20k - 30k price segment. The Galaxy A50 packs an optical fingerprint scanner, Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, triple rear cameras, and Android 9 Pie-based One UI software out of the box.
Realme 3 Pro
Xiaomi's new rival Realme also has a handful of smartphones on the list. Its most-searched smartphone in 2019 was the Realme 3 Pro, launched back in April in India. The handset is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC, paired with 4,045mAh battery. It also sports a 6.3-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual rear cameras, and 25-megapixel selfie shooter on the front.
Realme X
After the Realme 3 Pro, the Realme X was the most-searched smartphone in 2019. The handset is the only pop-up selfie camera smartphone from the brand. It's a well-equipped with an AMOLED screen that bears an in-display fingerprint scanner, 48-megapixel dual rear cameras, Snapdragon 710 SoC, and a respectable 3,765mAh battery.
Vivo Z1 Pro
For Vivo, it was the Z1 Pro that 91mobiles readers searched for the most this year. The handset from early 2019 was launched as the brand's first online-exclusive offering in the country. The major highlights of the phone include a punch-hole screen, mid-range Snapdragon 712 SoC, 16-megapixel triple rear cameras, and a whopping 5,000mAh battery.
OnePlus 7
The OnePlus 7 was arguably the best value for money smartphone of 2019, at least until it was replaced by the OnePlus 7T smartphone in October. The mid-range offering ships with a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display that bears full-HD+ resolution, waterdrop notch, and in-display fingerprint scanner. Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 855 SoC is the brain behind the OnePlus 7 smartphone. In optics, the phone sports 48-megapixel dual rear cameras and a 16-megapixel shooter on the front for selfies and video calling.
Vivo V15 Pro
Vivo V15 Pro was among the most popular smartphone of 2019, probably because of its design. The handset was among the first offerings in the Rs 20,000 price segment to feature pop-up selfie camera design and an all-display fascia. The phone also packs 48-megapixel triple rear cameras, gradient finish design, and the respectable Snapdragon 675 chipset.
Mi A3
The Mi A3 is Xiaomi's third-gen stock-Android, and it created enough buzz to be among the most-searched smartphones of 2019. The handset followed the same design language as the vendor's Redmi Note-series that includes a Dot notch display and glossy finish at the back. It is part of Google's Android One programme and runs Android 9 Pie out of the box. The smartphone sports a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 48-megapixel primary camera.
OPPO F11 Pro
The OPPO F11 Pro smartphone was another crowd-puller of 2019. The handset was a pop-up selfie camera smartphone from BBK-owned sub-brand OPPO. It was introduced earlier this year, with Super AMOLED notch-less display, MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, 48-megapixel dual rear cameras, and 4,000mAh fast-charging battery as its key selling points.
Realme 3
The Realme 3 is a budget offering from OPPO's spin-off brand Realme. The USPs of the handset include diamond-cut design, a 6.2-inch HD+ dewdrop notch display, 2.1GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 processor, and 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual rear cameras. The Realme 3 is driven by a 4,230mAh battery, while Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS takes care of its software side of things.
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Rounding off the list is Xiaomi's flagship killer the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone. Despite being criticised for its high price, the handset kept the buyers hooked with its power-packed specs sheet. The Redmi K20 Pro features a pop-up selfie camera design, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC under the hood. Other highlights of the phone include a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED Full-HD+ display, in-display fingerprint scanner, 4,000mAh battery, and 48-megapixel triple-rear camera setup.
That’s it from 2019. These were the top picks from 91mobiles database based on user searches throughout the year. The phones of 2019 struck the right chords, building a momentum that will take us well into 2020. The smartphones are likely to become faster, more secure, and even more advanced in the camera department. Alongside these changes, the prices of phones will continue to swell as they become an even more essential part of your everyday life. So gear up for the time to come and stay tuned to 91mobiles for all the latest updates.
