Today, there are a lot of phones with promising specs from China on the market. However, if your target is a device from a different nation than the most populated country, what would you pick? Our list of Best non Chinese smartphones is here to help.

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

We start the list with Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Devices from the Korean manufacturer have always been the top choices of a lot of customers. When the new dual camera trend hits the smartphone industry, Samsung handsets also adapt to new situation. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the first device from Samsung coming with double cameras at the rear. The device features two 12MP sensors on the back, while the primary sensor is the wide-angle 12MP module with f/1.7 aperture, the secondary camera is a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is powered by 1.6GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and it comes with 6GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. The Note 8 runs Android 7.1.1 and is powered by a 3300mAh non removable battery. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price in India starts from RM. 3999 (about $955).

2. LG V30

Secondly, another phone from Korean manufacturer, LG – The LG V30. The V30 device sports a 6-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. There is also a spec bump in the hardware specifications; the smartphone now has a Snapdragon 835 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. Moreover, the handset also possesses a decent 3300 mAh battery. Additionally, the highlight of this device is the dual camera setup consisting of a single 16MP shooter coupled with a 13MP sensor with an aperture of F/1.9. A front-facing camera is also present and it has a maximum image resolution of 5MP. The LG V30 price ranges from RM. 3899 (about $931).

3. Essential PH-1

Third place is a rising phone these days, the Essential PH-1. The phone comes with a 5.71-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1312 pixels by 2560 pixels. The Essential Phone is powered by the Snapdragon 835 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The device packs 128GB of internal storage that cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the PH-1 sports a 13MP primary camera on the rear and an 8MP front shooter for selfies. The Essential Phone runs Android and is powered by a 3040mAh non removable battery. The price for this device is about $699 (roughly RM. 2929).

4. Sharp Aquos S2

We finally can see a Japanese phone here in our list of best non Chinese smartphones for September. Sharp Aquos S2 is a smartphone launched in August 2017. The device comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD with a resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 660 and it comes with 6GB RAM. Furthermore, the Sharp Aquos S2 also packs a expandable 128 GB of internal storage. The handsets runs Android 7.1 OS and is powered by a 3020 mAh battery. The main camera on the smartphone is a dual camera setup with 12MP & 8MP shooter. The smartphone also has an 8MP front-facing snapper.. The price of Sharp Aquos S2 is $373 (roughly RM. 1563).

5. Asus ZenFone 4 Pro

Let’s end the list here with the Asus ZenFone 4 Pro, a smartphone from the Taiwanese manufacturer. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. Additionally, the ZenFone 4 device sports a Snapdragon 835 coupled with 6GB RAM. The handset packs 64GB of expandable internal storage. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Asus ZenFone 4 Pro packs a 12MP primary camera on the rear and a 8MP front shooter for selfies. This Pro version runs Android 7.1.1 and is powered by a 3600mAh non removable battery.

Best non Chinese smartphones for September: Conclusion

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