We have gone through more than one-third of 2017, and it has been exciting so far with smartphones. Let’s take a look at the top trending smartphones of this week!

1. Samsung Galaxy S8

First on the list of top trending smartphones this week is the newly released flagship of Samsung, the Galaxy S8. Galaxy S8 specs has captured everyone, and it is truly impressive. At its core is an Exynos 8895 chipset, with Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz & 4×1.7 GHz) CPU and Mali-G71 MP20 GPU. There is also 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of ROM, which can also be expanded by up to 256GB.

The phone has a battery capacity of 3000mAh. Outside, there is a 5.8″ Super AMOLED screen, with 1440×2960 resolution. There is a 12MP rear camera, with f/1.7, phase detection autofocus, OIS, and LED flash. On the opposite side, there is an 8MP selfie camera. The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. Samsung Galaxy S8 price is now RM. 3,950.

2. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

Next on the list of top trending smartphones is another Samsung phone. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime specs, while not as impressive as S8, is good enough for it to trend. There is an Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 Exynos 7870 processor, with 3GB RAM and 16/32GB ROM (+up to 256GB). There is a 3300mAh battery. The phone also sports a 5.5″ Full HD screen, a rear 13MP camera, and an 8MP front shooter. Android 6.0.1 Marshmalow is the OS. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime price starts from RM. 819.

3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Xiaomi also has a representative on this list. The Redmi Note 4 specs include an Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 SND 625 chipset, with 2/3GB RAM for the 32GB version, or 4GB RAM for 64GB ROM version (both ROM can be added by up to 256GB). The battery capacity is huge, at 4100mAh. There is also a 5.5 Full HD display, a 13MP back camera, and a 5MP selfie shooter. The default OS is Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price starts from RM. 678.

4. Xiaomi Mi 6

Xiaomi Mi 6, released just recently, also made it on this list. Xiaomi Mi 6 specs are very impressive: under the hood, there is an Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) SND 835 SoC, with 6GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM (non-expandable). Its battery has a 3350mAh capacity. It sports a 5.15″ Full HD screen outside. It also features a dual 12MP camera at the rear, and an 8MP on the other side. It comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box. Xiaomi Mi 6 price starts from RM. 2,088.

5. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Last on the list of top trending smartphones this week is Sony Xperia XZ Premium. At its core is an Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) SND 835 chipset, with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage (+up to 256GB). Other Sony Xperia XZ Premium specs include a 3230mAh battery, a 5.46″ 3840×2160 display, a 19MP main camera and a 13MP secondary shooter. Android 7.1 Nougat is the OS. Sony Xperia XZ Premium price is RM. 3,599.

Top trending smartphones of Week 18 2017: 4GB RAM, 5.5″

Those are the top trending smartphones of this week. They all offer very good performances, and can last for quite a while. Which one of those do you like?