Will 2019 be proved lucky for Samsung Smartphone user? Or will Apple be successful in offering 5G smartphones? Could Huawei clarify its position in front of US and make 5G implementations across the globe to surpass Apple? The answers, though, are unclear. There is an amazing competition among mobile technology brands rising fast in 2019. Let’s see the upcoming flagship smartphones, what features they will get, and know when your favorite brand will launch your desire smartphone.
Galaxy S10, S10+ and Samsung Note 10
Samsung’s 2019 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10 Plus are considered as one of the most awaited smartphones of the year. Rumors are Galaxy S10 series would feature An Infinity Display with Punch Hole In-Screen Selfie Camera. Bixby 2.0 expected too for the rumored Samsung devices.
The Galaxy S10 is said to have 6.1-inch AMOLED Display, QHD+ resolution, a Selfie Lens, Dual Back Cameras, Android 9.0 Platform, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset, Adreno 640 GPU, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, and a long life battery with Fast and Wireless Charging support.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ will get a bigger 6.4-inch OLED Display with the same resolution, camera setup, and other specs except for 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM.
Reports suggest the Galaxy S10 series may ditch the Iris Scanner and it may introduce something another special such as Under Screen FR for next-generation devices. Samsung S10 reported not to support 5G at the moment of launch. It is said the brand will offer a 5G variant of Galaxy S10 some later in 2019. So, you should wait if you want to switch to a 5G smartphone.
Concerning for the Samsung Note 10, it would surely allow 5G connectivity. With a Bluetooth-enabled Stylus Pen and top level features, the Galaxy Note 10 would be released sometime in August 2019 at IFA conference.
Release Date: According to the traditional pattern, Samsung S10 and its Plus model would be unveiled in February at MWC 2019.
iPhone XI, XI Max, and XI R
Apple 2019 smartphones are still unnamed, supposed to be called iPhone XI, iPhone XI Max and iPhone XI R. The upcoming Apple iPhones, no doubt, would be also preferred for their best-in-class features and build quality. But, some rumors claim Apple 2019 iPhones would not support 5G in Qualcomm feud related to next 5G mobile plans. If it comes true, then it may appreciate iOS consumers to switch an Android smartphone for 5G services. This may also cause to disappoint some iPhone lovers, as they won’t be able to run 5G connectivity. Apple hasn’t yet announced any 5G smartphone plan for 2019, too.
Apple iPhone XI expected as a standard successor version of iPhone XS. The iPhone XI Max and iPhone XI R are respectively as alternative successors of iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. Apple iPhone XI and XI Max will be expensive whereas the iPhone XI R will be offered as an affordable choice. Apple 2019 iPhones would get Apple A13 chipset, Apple 4-core graphics, iOS 13 and many more ANIMOJI.
Release Date: Apple 2019 iPhones are rumored to debut in September 2019 at Steve’s Theater in New York.
Huawei P30, Mate 30 and Honor View 30
The Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro, and Honor View 30 are said to be the Huawei’s next high-end smartphones. All the flagship devices assured to be supported with 5G, but it is unconfirmed the company could facilitate you in your region. Because the Chinese giant, Huawei is facing tough challenges as it is expanding its services overseas. The brand got banned by some countries like the US and Australia for 5G equipment implementations due to security risks.
Coming toward the subject, Huawei P30 is said to have 5.84-inch LTPS IPS LCD Display, FHD+ resolution, Triple Back Cameras, Dual Selfie Shooters, Kirin 980 chipset, double NPU, Mali-G76 GPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, and Android Pie OS. With 12GB RAM and 5000mAh battery, Huawei P30 Pro version is rumored to carry the other specs identical to the P30 standard.
Coming to the next, the Huawei Mate 30 will feature a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display, FHD+ resolution, Four Rear Cameras, a Selfie Lens, Android Pie, EMUI 10, Kirin 980, Mali-G76 GPU, 8/10 GB RAM, 256/512 GB ROM, and much more. With 12GB RAM and 1TB Storage, the Mate 30 Pro version will grab the standard version features.
As far as Honor V30 or View 30 is concerned, it will sport a 6.5-inches IPS LCD Display, FHD+ resolution, Android 9 (Pie), Dual 48MP + Unknown Rear Cameras, 25MP Front Optics, 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB Internal Space, and a long-lasting battery.
The AI Machine Learning, AI Camera Recognition, CPU and GPU Turbo Technologies will be available with upcoming Huawei smartphones. Some of them will use to equip either Infinity Display with punch hole selfie camera or In-Screen Fingerprint Sensor.
Release Date: Huawei P30 and Mate 30 series devices would be launched in Q1 or Q2 2019. However, the Honor View 30 will be official in Q3 or Q4 2019.
Sony Xperia XZ4
The 2019 Sony flagship smartphone, the Xperia XZ4 is rumored to launch with a 6.5in IPS LCD Display, 21:9 aspect ratio, FHD+ resolution, Triple Rear Cameras, Dual Selfie Snappers, 3D facial Unlock, Snapdragon 855 chipset, Octa-core 7nm processor, Adreno 640 GPU, 4/6/8 GB RAM, 64/128/256 GB ROM, probably 512GB variant, and a long-lasting battery with Fast and Wireless Charging support. It will enable 5G connectivity. Sony Smartphone will offer you the distinguish camera experiences with amazing Super Night Shoot mode, 960fps Slow-mo recording at 1080p, and many more.
Release Date: The Xperia XZ4 expected to be released at MWC 2019.
LG G8 ThinQ
With powerful SD855 SoC, Adreno 640 GPU and 8GB RAM, the LG G8 ThinQ will get a premium unibody, 6.5in OLED Display, QHD+ resolution, Android Pie OS, AI-powered Triple Camera Setup, Super Slow-mo, a Selfie Shooter, and a durable battery with fast and wireless charging support. The Handset may have In-screen Fingerprint Sensor, and it will be also among the best phones of 2019. The ThinQ smartphone could possibly a Slider Camera phone.
Release Date: LG G8 ThinQ is said to launch in February at MWC or later in May 2019.
Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
The Pixel 4 series will be a part of the Android One program like the other pixel smartphones. The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will have Android 90 Pie which would be upgraded to Android 10.0 (Q) Platform. The pixel device users would be facilitated with each newer software updates.
Google Pixel 4 is rumored to carry a Full View Display with a top-notch or sliding cam setup. It will have a 5.8in Plastic OLED Display, FHD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Android 9.0 (Pie), Dual Rear Cameras, Dual 8MP Selfie Shooters either on notch or pop-up mechanism based slide, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, Adreno 640 GPU, Octa-core processor, 6GB RAM, 64/128/256 GB ROM, Fingerprint Sensor and a longer life battery with Fast Charging Support.
On the other hand, the Google Pixel 4 XL could offer you a bigger display, triple rear cameras, dual selfie lenses, and an exclusive version with 10GBRAM and 1TB Storage. Other specs would be almost the same.
Release Date: The Pixel 4 and 4 XL smartphones would be unveiled in Q3 or Q4 2019.
Oneplus 7 and 7T
Speed You Need, with the famous Oneplus dialogue, the upcoming 2019 flagship smartphones Oneplus 7 and Oneplus 7T will boast a premium metal body and powerful internal specifications. Oneplus 7 and its T series model will feature FullView AMOLED Display, QHD+ resolution, UD Fingerprint Sensor, and Android Pie OS. Both may have AI-powered Triple Rear Cameras, Dual Selfie Lenses, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, Adreno 640 GPU, 8GB RAM variant, 128GB/256GB ROM, and other flagship-level features. Oneplus 7T is rumored to be a Slider Camera phone like the Vivo NEX.
Release Date: Oneplus 7 is reported to launch in May 2019; however, the Oneplus 7T would make its debut sometime in October 2019.
Oppo Find X2
The 2019 Oppo flagship smartphone, Oppo Find X2 will follow the Sliding Camera trend of its ancient, the Find X. The Smartphone will upgrade to a bigger OLED Display of FHD+ brightness, Android Pie OS, Triple Back Cameras, Dual Selfie Shooters, AI Beauty modes, more accurate Facial Unlock, SD855 SoC, Adreno 640 GPU, 8GB/10GB RAM, 256GB/512GB ROM, and a 4000mAh battery.
Release Date: Oppo Find X2 may launch at MWC 2019 or later in June or July 2019.
Nokia 9 and 9 PureView
Nokia 9 and Nokia 9 PureView are said to be the next Nokia flagship smartphones for 2019. Rumors are Nokia 9 will have Triple Back Cameras. On the other hand, Nokia 9 PureView would be an Android One smartphone, and it will adopt Five Back Cameras and Dual Front Facing Selfie Cameras. That’s mean the World’s First Smartphone with Seven Cameras onboard. All this is to make the Nokia 9 PureView unique among the other flagship devices. The Nokia 9 series smartphones will characterize special features for advancing users’ photography and selfie shooting experience.
Nokia 9 PureView is rumored to have a polished metal unibody, 6.0-inch OLED Display, QHD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, In-Screen Fingerprint Sensor, Android 9.0 (Pie), Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, Octa-core processor, Adreno 630 GPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB Internal Storage, and a 4150mAh battery.
Release Date: It is said HMD Global will launch Nokia 9 PureView at MWC 2019 whereas the standard Nokia 9 will debut later.
Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi Mi 9 is expected to have a 6.4in IPS LCD Display, FHD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Android 9.0 (Pie), Triple Rear Camera Setup of 48MP + dual unknowns, 20MP Selfie Cam, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, Adreno 640 GPU, 6/8 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB Internal Storage, and a 4000mAh battery with Fast Charging Option. It may support 5G.
Release Date: The Xiaomi Mi 9 will be unleashed at MWC 2019.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 4
Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is the next-gen Xiaomi flagship smartphone which is rumored to boast a Full Bezel-Less Display with a Sliding Camera Setup. So, say goodbye to the aggressive notch and other screen holes. This Mi smartphone is expected to have 6.9in Plastic OLED Display, QHD+ resolution, 19.5:9 aspects ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Android 9.0 (Pie), Dual Rear Cameras, Pop-up Dual Selfie Shooters, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, Adreno 640 GPU, Octa-core processor, 8/10 GB RAM, 128/256/512 GB Storage, Fingerprint Sensor and a longer life battery with Fast Charging Support. It would surely allow 5G connectivity.
Release Date: Reports are Xiaomi may launch Mi MIX 4 sometime in October 2019.
Blackberry Key 3
BlackBerry Key3 is a rumored smartphone which is said to have a QWERTY keypad, 5.5 inches IPS Display, FHD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass, Android 9.0 Pie, Dual 19MP + 16MP Rear Camera Setup, 13MP Selfie Camera, AI Beauty support, Face Unlock, Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, Octa-core processor, Adreno 509 GPU, 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB Storage, and a 4000mAh battery with Fast Charging Support.
Release Date: Blackberry Key 3 is rumored to launch this summer in June or July 2019.
Razer Phone 3
Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2, both were the successful gaming smartphones. Therefore, we can expect the Razer Phone 3 also to be an amazing device for gamers. The Handset supposed to have a 6.0 inches IPS Display, 1440x2560 Pixels resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Android 9.0 Pie, Dual Rear Cameras, Dual Selfie Cameras, AI Beauty support, Fingerprint, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, Octa-core processor, Adreno 640 GPU, 8GB/10GB RAM, 64GB/128GB Storage, and a Li-Po battery with Fast Charging Support.
Release Date: Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2 were launched in the last quarter of the years. So, Razer Phone 3 will be also released in Q4 2019.
HTC U13 Plus
The Squeezing Smartphone, HTC U13+ is expectedly new HTC flagship smartphone for 2019. The brand has not yet made any announcement for the successor of HTC U12+. After selling its intellectuals (half of HTC experienced employs) to Google, HTC has been slow down in producing smartphones. We hope the Company will launch at least one high-end smartphone which can maintain HTC position among the top-tier devices.
HTC U13+ will feature Squeezable Sides, In-Screen FR, a 6.4-inch OLED Display, 19:9 aspect ratio, QHD+ resolution, Android Pie, SD855 chipset, 6/8 GB RAM, 128/256 GB ROM, and possibly Triple Rear Camera Setup and a Selfie Camera housing.
Release Date: It is suggested the HTC U13 Plus will debut in May 2019 or later this summer.
Meizu 16s
Meizu 16s is a said to be the next Meizu flagship smartphone. It is rumored to have Android 9.0 (Pie) OS, 6.4inches Full View touchscreen, AMOLED Display, FHD+ resolution, 19.5:9 aspects ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 or 855 Chipset, Octa-core processor, Adreno 630 GPU, 6/8GB RAMs and 64/128/256GBs Storages in different variants, Dual Cam of 16MP + 20MP on Rear, 20MP Selfie Cam, a Fingerprint Sensor, and 3800mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery with Fast Charging Support. Connectivity options will include Dual SIM support, 3G and4G LTE, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and micro USB probably Type C as a reversible connector.
Release Date: Meizu 16s is rumored to launch in the first quarter of 2019, sometime in March.
Motorola P40
Lenovo Z5s has come up as the flagship 2019 device, but the brand has some responsibilities for the Motorola Mobility. So, Lenovo is working on Motorola P40 which will have an identical design to the Galaxy A8s, the Infinity Display with a Punch Hole Selfie Camera. The P40 smartphone subjected to get the ultra-high 48MP Camera, a step toward flagship-level features.
Motorola P40 suggested to have a 6.2 inches IPS Display, FHD+ 1080 x 2340 Pixels resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass, Android 8.0 Oreo, Dual 48MP + 5MP Rear Camera Setup, 12MP Selfie Camera, AI Beauty support, Fingerprint, Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, Octa-core processor, Adreno GPU, 6GB RAM, 64GB/128GB Storage, and a Li-Ion battery with Fast Charging Support.
Release Date: Rumors are Lenovo will launch Motorola P40 in Q1 or Q2 2019.
Asus Zenfone Slider
Asus Zenfone Slider is the rumored next high-end smartphone of the brand. As the name shows, it will feature a Pop-up Camera mechanism. The Zenfone Slider is expected to have 6.2 inches IPS Display, FHD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass, Android 9.0 (Pie), Pop-up Dual Rear Camera Setup, Pop-up Selfie Camera, AI Beauty support, Face Unlock, Snapdragon 855 chipset, Octa-core processor, Adreno 640 GPU, 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB Storage, and a Li-Ion battery with Fast Charging Support.
Release Date: Asus Zenfone Slider rumored to unleash at MWC 2019 or this summer in June or July 2019.
Essential PH-2
Essential Phone hadn’t received much attention, but the brand didn’t lose hopes and working on a new smartphone which may probably be called Essential PH-2 or Essential Phone 2. Like the Google Pixel smartphones, Essential PH-2 will be the first to receive newer updates. The Essential Phone 2 may introduce something new to attract the audience. Otherwise, you can expect formal updates like bigger notched display, Android Pie, SD855 chipset, Adreno 640 GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM, and Dual Rear as well as Dual Front Cameras.
Release Date: Essential will uncover the Essential PH-2 in Q3, Q4 2019.