Samsung Galaxy S10e

Display: 5.8" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ 1080 x 2280 pixels

OS: Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI

Chipset:  Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)

CPU: Octa-Core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)

RAM: 6GB

ROM: 128GB

Camera: Rear- 12MP dual pixel AF (F1.5/2.4), 16MP ultra wide FF (F2.2), Front - 10MP dual pixel AF (F1.9)

Battery: 3100 mAh Li-ion Battery

Price: Tk. 74,900/-

The S10e is the best option if you want your hands on Samsung's latest device. The smaller battery and the lack of a telephoto lens make the S10e the less extravagant option but with the rest of the specs being pretty much the same as its big brothers makes Samsung's "budget" option the friendlier purchase.

OnePlus 7 Pro

Display: 6.67" AMOLED, 1440 x 3120 pixels

OS: Android 9.0 (Pie); OxygenOS 9.5.8

Chipset:  Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)

CPU: Octa-Core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 485)

RAM: 8GB

ROM: 256GB

Camera: Rear- 48 MP, f/1.6, 8 MP, f/2.4, 16 MP, f/2.2, Front - Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0

Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery

Price: Tk. 75,990/-

OnePlus have been consistent with their devices for as long as the company have been making them. The only hitch now is the price but you can't take anything away from the performance, the OnePlus 7 Pro is fast, reliable and a multi-tasking beast. If you've got the cash then this is the phone worth the splash.

Google Pixel 3a

Display: 5.6" OLED, FHD+ 1080 x 2220 pixels

OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)

Chipset:  Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)

CPU: Octa-Core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)

RAM: 4GB

ROM: 64GB

Camera: Rear- 12.2 MP, f/1.8, Front - 8 MP, f/2.0

Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Po Battery

Price: Tk. 34,990/- (Estimated)

The Pixel 3a has been a sleeper-hit as far as 2019 smartphone's are concerned. Its Google's answer to the budget craze and except for longer load times and a smaller battery, you are getting the industry leading Google camera and stock Android experience at that sweet and affordable price point.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

Display: 6.26" IPS LCD, 1080 x 2280 pixels

OS: Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10.2

Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)

CPU: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)

RAM: 4GB

ROM: 64GB

Camera: Rear- 12 MP, f/1.9, 5 MP, f/2.0, Front - 24 MP, 1/2.8"

Battery: 3350 mAh Li-ion Battery

Price: Tk. 24, 999/-

The Mi 8 Lite is the best budget release of this year. And the phone's spec list doesn't scream top of the line either but what it does have is a dependable and long lasting battery, a processor good enough for PUBG and a camera that can take decent pictures.

Asus Zenfone 6

Display: 6.4" IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels

OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), ZenUI 6

Chipset:  Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)

CPU: Octa-Core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)

RAM: 8GB

ROM: 256GB

Camera: Rear- 48 MP, f/1.8, 13 MP, f/2.4, Front - Motorized flip-up main camera module

Battery: 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery

Price: Tk. 47,990/- (Estimated)

The turning camera module of the Zenfone 6 turned some heads at launch. ZenUI 6 has also been received relatively well and with the latest Snapdragon 855 processor, a 5000 mAh battery and a similar price as that of the Mi 9, the Zenfone 6 might just be the "OnePlus killer" of this year.

Huawei P30 Pro

Display: 6.47" OLED, FHD+ 1080 x 2340 pixels

OS: Android 9.0 (Pie)

Chipset:  HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm)

CPU: Octa-Core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

RAM: 8 GB

ROM: 256 GB

Camera: Rear- Leica Triple Camera 40 MP, f/1.6 + 8 MP, f/3.4 + 20 MP, f/2.2, Front - 32 MP, f/2.0

Battery: 4200 mAh Li-ion Battery

Price: Tk. 89,999/-

Despite the storm surrounding Huawei, the P30 Pro has been resiliently weathering it. No matter what the future holds for Huawei and its devices, it's no question that the P30 Pro has been the best flagship of the year, with a top of the line camera setup and smooth performance throughout.