Here is the list of the best smartphones of 2018 by Tech Toyz

Speaking of plus size phones, I spent most of the year end on the iPhone XS Max and – apart from the crisp display and a great battery life – the biggest highlight for me was its video camera capabilities. My job in particular requires me to shoot a lot of videos both for web and broadcast, and this iPhone has not let me down! Apple, if you’re listening, a nomenclature next time that isn’t such a mouth full !?

Speaking of cameras – the best camera for photographs on a smartphone, hands down is housed in the Pixel 3 series. Period. One of the only flagship smartphones to still bet on a single lens setup, Google’s Pixel Visual Core chip for image processing does the magic. The Pixel packs in a neat shell on the outside with no-frills attached. For me, the Pixel 3 offered one of the best Android experiences in 2018!

OPPO Find X

Since the launch of the iPhone X in 2017, the notched display became a mandate for all smartphones. So screens without bezels, AI powered cameras and a notched display -- these three features have pretty much summed up all flagship mobile devices launched in 2018. We saw most smartphones adopt a safe & vanilla design philosophy. Which is why OPPO’s Find X packed in a gimmicky motorized camera deserves a special mention for at least trying something new.

Now I must admit that as a technology reporter, who reviews gadgets for a living, I am often asked which phone I use or which phone to buy? That’s basically why I have put this package together so that you can find out what works best for you and of course fits your budget. However at the end of year, the smartphone that found the right balance and is a total bang for your buck is the OnePlus 6T. The company has figured out what is ‘enough’ for everyday users and executes on the formula optimally, while keeping the price within reach.