These smartphones made the most headlines in 2016

The year 2016 is about to end. Like every year, this year too many smartphone manufacturing companies launched many handsets. Many of these were snatched away by the customers while for others business was completely slow. But there is no doubt that whether good or bad, many smartphones have made a lot of headlines. Let us tell you about those smartphones which were in the news the most in 2016.

samsung galaxy s7 edge
Samsung had a great start to the year. And the reason…Galaxy S7 Edge. This phone changed the fortunes of the company. At that time many called it the best Android phone ever. The S7 Edge impressed customers in every department. Be it camera or performance. Recently, the Blue Coral and 32 GB storage variant of Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was made available in India for Rs 50,990.

samsung galaxy note7
After a great start to the year, things suddenly turned sour for Samsung. And this time the reason was… Samsung Galaxy Note7. When the phone was launched, it received a lot of appreciation. But suddenly news of phones exploding while charging started coming. And gradually it took the form of an infectious disease. The situation worsened so much that the company finally stopped manufacturing this phone. And the phones which had been sold were recalled.

apple iphone 7 plus
When it comes to smartphones, Apple’s name is inevitable. This year also Apple introduced two new iPhones. But the most expensive iPhone 7 Plus grabbed the headlines. There were many reasons for this – two rear cameras, waterproof body, removal of 3.5 mm audio jack and new color variants. However, there was no change in the design of the old and new iPhones.

google pixel
The year 2016 will also be remembered as the entry of Google brand in the smartphone market. And Google has its eyes on the flagship market. To be honest, on making a dent in the popularity of the iPhone. It is not that Google was not involved in the smartphone business before, you must remember Nexus. But this time Google brand smartphones were launched in the market – Pixel and Pixel XL. It was claimed that these smartphones have the best camera ever. And Google Assistant was made public specifically for Pixel phones.

OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

After making a great entry in the smartphone market through OnePlus, the company disappointed with OnePlus 2. But the situation changed completely with OnePlus 3. It was greatly appreciated. Many people also called it the best Android phone ever. To be honest, this year OnePlus 3 is the most praised smartphone of its league. Despite being equipped with the latest specifications, the company did not keep its price too high. Because of which it also got the market. But within about 6 months, the upgrade variant of OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, was introduced. Users who were hesitant about purchasing a phone worth Rs 30,000 now have the option of a better version of a good phone. If you have bought OnePlus 3 then it is certain that you will feel bad. The OnePlus 3T has a better Snapdragon 821 chipset (the OnePlus 3 has a Snapdragon 820 processor), a higher resolution 16-megapixel front camera, and a larger 3400 mAh battery. Most users won’t notice much difference in performance.

xiaomi redmi note 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has definitely proved to be a very successful smartphone in India. Xiaomi has so far sold more than 23 lakh units of Redmi Note 3 in India. These figures are from the end of September. This phone in the budget range really redefined the entire segment. There were no unique features in it. In fact, the company gave so much at a low price that it broke all sales figures in a market like India.