Xiaomi Mi 7 is among the most anticipated phones. Which competitors does this flagship have to face upon launch? Let’s see the best Xiaomi Mi 7 rivals, with specs like 8GB RAM, 4000mAh, dual camera, etc.

1. ZTE Nubia Z17

First to be among the best Xiaomi Mi 7 rivals is the new ZTE flagship. ZTE Nubia Z17 specs offer the new SND 835 chipset under the hood, alongside Octa-core (4 cores x 2.35 GHz Kryo + 4 cores x 1.9 GHz Kryo) CPU and Adreno 540 GPU. There are two versions, one with 6GB RAM, 64/128 GB ROM and one 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM. The ROM is non-expandable. It also has a battery of 3200mAh capacity to power up.

Outside, there is a 5.5″ display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD). Nubia Z17 camera features dual lenses of one 12MP f/1.8 and one 23MP f/2.0 at the rear, with phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, and dual-LED flash. For taking selfies, there is a 16MP lens at the front. The phone runs Nubia UI 5.0 based on the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. ZTE Nubia Z17 price starts from RM. 1,875.

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Next is the flagship from Samsung, after the success of Galaxy S8 and S8+. Galaxy Note 8 specs include the newest SND 835 processor, with either 6 or 8GB RAM. The internal storage options are 64 and 128GB (+256GB). There is also a 3700mAh battery inside. Outside, the phone sports a 6.3″ Super AMOLED screen, with 2160×4428 resolution. Galaxy Note 8 camera features dual 12MP lenses at the rear and a 13MP selfie sensor. Android O is the original OS. Galaxy Note 8 price is about RM. 4,305.

3. Apple iPhone 8

Like always, this Apple smartphone is among the most anticipated of the year. iPhone 8 specs use the latest Apple A11 SoC, with 3GB RAM to support it. There are options of 32/128/256GB of storage. It also has a 3000mAh battery inside. Outside, there is a 5.7″ screen with 1080 x 1920 resolution. iPhone 8 camera offers dual lenses of 13MP at the back and an 8MP lens at the front. iOS 11 is pre-installed. iPhone 8 price should start from RM. 5,960.

4. LG G7

Next is the successor of LG G6. LG G7 specs have the new SND 845 chipset, along with 6GB of RAM. There is 128GB of internal storage (+256GB). A battery of 3500mAh capacity is inside the phone. The phone has a 6.0″ display with 4K resolution outside. LG G7 camera features dual 16MP lenses at the rear. Android O would also be the first-choice OS for this phone. We expect LG G7 price to be RM. 3,707.

5. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Rounding off this list of best Xiaomi Mi 7 rivals is the latest Sony flagship. Xperia XZ Premium specs entail the new SND 835 processor, with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage (+256GB). A 3230mAh battery resides inside the phone as well. There is a 5.46″ 3840 x 2160 display outside. Xperia XZ Premium camera has a 19MP lens at the rear and a 13MP sensor at the front. The default OS is Android 7.1 Nougat. Sony Xperia XZ Premium price is RM. 3,199.

Best Xiaomi Mi 7 rivals: 8GB RAM, Dual cam, 4000mAh…

Those are the best Xiaomi Mi 7 rivals. They have specs that can be on par with the new Xiaomi flagship. Which would be your choice, or would you still prefer the Xiaomi phone?