Looking for a new phone to buy before grabbing a Nokia smartphone next year? Then take a look at the best Nokia C9 rivals to find out which one is perfect for you.

1. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom

Announced in February 2017, Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom is one of the best Nokia C9 rivals right now. In terms of Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom specs, it features a 5.5″ Full HD display, along with a Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz octa-core under the hood. The phone offers 4GB RAM and 32/64/128GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB via SIM 2.

The device is mounted with a dual 12MP f/1.7 back cameras and a 13MP f/2.0 selfie camera. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom is powered by a non-removable 5000mAh battery. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom price comes at $770 ~RM. 3415, available in Navy Black, Glacier Silver and Rose Gold.

2. Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro

Released in February 2017, Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro is the second device of the best Nokia C9 rivals on the market. Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro specs boast a 5.7″ FHD display, with a Snapdragon 625 2.2GHz octa-core, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB via SIM 2). Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro cameras sport a combo of 2 x 16MP f/1.9 cameras on the back and front. The phone is powered by a non-removable 3300mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro price is around $425 ~ RM. 1885.

3. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

The third place of the best Nokia C9 rivals belongs to Sony Xperia XZ Premium. In terms of Xperia XZ Premium specs, it features a 5.46″ 3840 x 2160 display, with a Snapdragon 835 octa-core under the hood. The phone offers 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. As for Xperia XZ Premium cameras, the phone is mounted with a 19MP f/2.0 back camera, while the front camera is 13MP with f/2.0. Xperia XZ Premium is powered by a non-removable 3230mAh battery and available at $540 ~ RM. 2395.

4. Samsung Galaxy S8

The newly announced Samsung Galaxy S8 has made it to our best Nokia C9 rivals list. In terms of HTC U Play cameras, the device sports a 12MP f/1.7 rear snapper and an 8MP f/1.7 front shooter. Other Samsung Galaxy S8 specs include a 5.8″ 1440 x 2960 display, a Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895 processor, 4GB RAM and 6GB ROM. Samsung Galaxy S8 is powered by a non-removable 3000mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S8 price tag is expected to be around $770 ~ RM. 3415.

5. HTC U Ultra

The U Ultra is another device of the best Nokia C9 rivals for this month. In terms of HTC U Ultra specs, the phone comes with a 5.7″ 2K display, a Snapdragon 821 quad-core, 4GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB using SIM 2 slot). HTC U Ultra cameras boast a 12MP f/1.8 snapper on the back while the front has a 16MP camera. HTC U Ultra derived its power from a non-removable 3000mAh battery. Available in 4 colors including Brilliant Black, Cosmetic Pink, Ice White and Sapphire Blue, HTC U Ultra price tag is around $765 ~ RM. 3393 for the 64GB ROM model.

Best Nokia C9 rivals

Those are the best Nokia C9 rivals for this month. What is your opinion about them? Let us know in the comment below which one is your favorite.