Top 6 Alternatives For Google Pixel 2

Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL Smartphones have been facing a lot of heat lately for display and some other unexpected hardware problems. Although most of these has been acknowledged by the search giant and are likely to get fixed, some users may want to keep other options in handy. Here are the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL alternatives available in India.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was launched in India last month at Rs 67,900. Some of the key specifications of the handset are 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED 'Infinity' display, octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor/ Samsung Exynos 8895, 6GB RAM, 64GB inbuilt storage, dual 12MP rear cameras, 8MP front-facing camera and 3300mAh battery.

OnePlus 5

OnePlus launched its OnePlus 5 in India in June this year priced at Rs 32,999 and Rs 37,999 for the 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM option. It has a 5.5-inch full HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 64GB/128GB inbuilt storage, 16MP + 20MP rear cameras, 16MP front-facing camera and a 3300mAh battery.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus

Apple iPhone 8 Plus is the company's newest Smartphone in India. It is priced at Rs 73,000 and Rs 86,000 for the 64GB and 256GB storage models respectively. The Smartphone includes a 5.5-inch Retina screen, A11 Bionic chipset, dual 12MP rear cameras and 7 MP front cameras.

LG G6

LG G6 entered India in April this year at Rs 51,990 but later went through a couple of price cuts. It has a 5.7-inch 'FullVision' QHD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB storage, dual 13MP rear cameras, 5MP front-facing camera and a 3300mAh battery.

HTC U11

HTC U11 comes at a cost of Rs 51,990 and has squeezable sides to activate apps, just like the Pixel 2 XL. Some of the highlighted features of the flagship Smartphone are 5.5-inch QHD (2560x1440 pixels) Super LCD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 6GB RAM, 128GB inbuilt storage, 12MP dual rear camera, 16MP front-facing camera and 3000mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus was the first flagship by the company to enter India in April this year. It launched at Rs 64,900 at that time. Some of the key specifications of the Smartphone are 6.2-inch QuadHD+ (2960x1440) 'Infinity Display', octa-core Exynos Series 9 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB inbuilt storage, dual 12MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera and a 3500mAh battery.

OnePlus 5 Available At A Discount Price

OnePlus has not yet offered its flagship Smartphone, the OnePlus 5, at a discounted price ever since its launch in June this year. But, for the first time ever, you can get the device at a discount of Rs 1,750 on both the 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM models. The discounted OnePlus 5 handsets can be purchased from Amazon India. The offer comes as a part of the ongoing Diwali sales.

The Rs 1,750 discount comes in the form of cashback on the OnePlus 5. However, there's a catch. Users who are buying the Smartphone using SBI debit and credit cards will be the only ones getting the cashback. 

After the cashback the 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM OnePlus 5 models, which are priced at Rs 32,999 and Rs 37,999 respectively, will have an effective price tag of Rs 31,249 and Rs 36,249.

The offer is valid on all three color variants - Soft Gold, Slate Gray and Midnight Black.