Rumors and leaks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 have spread like wildfire but it's not the only smartphone that people should be excited about. A lot of Android smartphones offers amazing features at very reasonable prices that can probably match the Galaxy S8.
Here are some of the best alternatives for the Samsung Galaxy S8:
LG G6
The LG G6 has a large 5.7-inch display in a petite, one-hand-friendly design giving phablets a good name. It has a gorgeous screen which offers a sharp quad HD plus resolution. For eye-popping color, the same tech found on the latest TVs is integrated to the phone called HDR support.
Moreover, it boasts a water-resistant design and a dual-lens camera that makes it possible for LG G6 users to shoot magnificent wide-angle shots. The G6 actually beats the iPhone 7 in a camera shoot-out. It is slated to arrive this month for South Korean market while April for Europe and the US. The handset is priced at £699 or roughly $746 and is open for pre-orders. The drawback is the phone's slightly outdated Snapdragon 821 processor.
Huawei Mate 9
Huawei Mate 9 is said to be the battery life champ. Based on the Tom's Guide web surfing battery test, this beast handset lasted a very impressive 12 hours, which is nearly 3 hours more than the average handset.
Furthermore, Huawei Mate 9 sports a big and bright 5.9-inch screen as well as a high-quality Leica camera though it can struggle in low light. It is now available for purchase at a price of $599. Huawei is expected to add Amazon's Alexa assistant soon.
BlackBerry KeyOne
The iconic brand, BlackBerry, which is now owned by TLC, has made its comeback with a new premium Android phone. It doesn't only include a very smart keyboard, it also comes with top-notch security. Given that it has its signature physical keyboard, the screen becomes smaller at 4.5-inches.
However, the keyboard does some pretty great things. Some of which include owners can launch their favorite apps by long pressing a key, flicking up on the keyboard to see word suggestions when typing, and even use it as a touchpad for scrolling through websites or e-mails. Moreover, the space bar actually works as a fingerprint reader too. BlackBerry KeyOne is slated to arrive on April with a price of $549.
Meitu T8
Meitu T8 is said to be a super selfie phone as it has the most advanced front camera. Aside from its DSLR-like quality of photos because of its 12-megapixel shooter, it has also tons of beauty enhancements available. It enables its users to do everything from smoothing out wrinkles, eradicating dark circles, down to whitening teeth.
The phone is available at a price of $479 but only in China. On a brighter side, the company's Make-Up Plus and Beauty Plus apps are available for download.
Sony Xperia Z Premium
The Xperia Z Premium makes a great first impression with its dazzling 4K display, which is rare to find among high-end smartphones. However, the most impressive thing about this phone is its super slo-mo.
Its Motion Eye Technology has its own flash memory that makes it possible for capturing super-slow motion at 960 frames per second. This is said to be four times slower than the iPhone 7. This feature makes some pretty dramatic-look footage. Sony Xperia Z Premium is slated to arrive on late spring with still to-be-announced price, according to Fox News.