Samsung has just released its new flagship duo, the Galaxy S8 and S8+, recently. However, there are quite a few competitors for the new devices. Today, let’s look at the best premium Galaxy S8 rivals!

1. OnePlus 3T

First on this list of best premium Galaxy S8 rivals is OnePlus 3T. It is the successor to the long-time king of performance on AnTuTu, OnePlus 3. OnePlus 3T specs are considered good upgrades for its predecessor: there is a SND 821 chipset at its core, with Quad-core (2×2.35 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) CPU and Adreno 530 GPU. There is also 6GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM.

The battery capacity is 3400mAh. OnePlus 3T sports a 5.5″ display with Full HD (1080×1920) resolution. For photography, there is a 16MP f/2.0 rear camera, with phase detection autofocus, OIS, and LED flash. On the opposite side is a 16MP f/2.0 selfie camera. This phone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to 7.1.1 Nougat. OnePlus 3T price is RM. 1,749.

2. Google Pixel XL

Next to be among the best premium Galaxy S8 rivals is the new phone from Google. Despite being launched last year, Google Pixel XL specs are impressive, with a Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) SND 821 processor, along with 4GB RAM and 32/128GB ROM. Its battery capacity is 3450mAh. Outside, there is a 5.5″ 2K display. It has a 12.3MP rear camera said to be the best in the industry, and an 8MP selfie shooter. It runs Android 7.1 Nougat. Google Pixel XL price starts from RM. 4,099.

3. HTC U 11

Being not yet released, however HTC U 11 specs are amazing, so the phone is on this list. Under the hood is an Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) SND 835 chipset, alongside 4GB RAM/64GB ROM or 6GB RAM/128GB ROM (+up to 256GB). It has a 5.5″ 2K screen outside, as well as a 12MP/16MP rear and front camera combo. The OS is Android 7.1.1 Nougat. HTC U 11 price is not yet revealed.

4. Xiaomi Mi 6

Launched recently, Xiaomi Mi 6 specs are also incredible to make this list. At its heart is an Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) SND 835 SoC, with 6GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM. The battery capacity is 3350mAh. Outside is a 5.15 Full HD screen, a dual 12MP main camera at the back, and an 8MP selfie shooter at the front. The phone comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. Xiaomi Mi 6 price is about RM. 2,088.

5. Huawei P10 Plus

Rounding off this best premium Galaxy S8 rivals is Huawei P10 Plus. This phone houses an Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) HiSilicon Kirin 960 chipset, and either 4GB RAM/64GB ROM or 6GB RAM/126GB ROM. It has a 3750mAh battery. There is a 5.5″ Full HD display at the front, along with an 8MP selfie camera. The remaining Huawei P10 Plus specs are a dual 20+12MP rear camera and Android 7.0 Nougat as the default OS. Huawei P10 Plus price starts at RM. 2,799.

Premium Galaxy S8 rivals: 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM

Those are the best premium Galaxy S8 rivals in the market now. They can offer the same level of performance as the new Samsung flagship. Which of those do you prefer over S8?