Top 5 Best Android Phones for Students in 2021

Summer is in full swing, but before you know it, it's time to go back to school. While this is an unfortunate reality that no one wants to tackle (except maybe parents), it is better to start preparing for the new school year than to wait until the last minute. If you are a student or know a student who needs a new phone, we recommend that you check it. Our top pick is the excellent OnePlus 7 Pro.

Best Premium Pick: OnePlus 7 Pro

1. AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
2. Blazingly fast performance
3. Quick charge 30W
4. In-display fingerprint sensor
5. Big and heavy
6. Expensive

At the top of this list, we have the OnePlus 7 Pro. It is an end-to-end flagship phone and although it is expensive it costs hundreds of dollars less than similar phones sold by Samsung, Google, Apple, etc.

 

Image Credits: OnePlus 7 Pro Official Site

The OnePlus 7 Pro is built like a tank, with a sturdy metal / glass design and one of the best displays we've ever seen on a phone. Not only is the Quad HD + AMOLED display crisp and colorful, but the 90Hz refresh rate means everything moves with an unmatched level of smoothness. The 7 Pro also offers a Snapdragon 855 processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 128 or 256GB of storage.

 

On the software side, OnePlus’s OxygenOS interface has the merit of being light while offering nice customization options and useful features. OnePlus also has a strong track record for its update gameplay, with the 7 Pro having already received a number of updates since its release in May.

 

Add to that a 4000mAh battery, 30W fast charging, and an in-display fingerprint sensor, and the OnePlus 7 Pro has it all.

Best choice: Google Pixel 3a

1. Amazing camera
2. Clean software
3. Guaranteed updates
4. AMOLED colorful display
5. Snappy Snapdragon 670 processor
6. No expandable storage
7. Not officially water resistant

One of the most important aspects of buying a new phone for a student is buying a product that you can trust without being too expensive. Right now, Google Pixel 3a is one of the best on the market.

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The Pixel 3a is the first mid-range phone released by Google since the launch of its Pixel series in 2016. It could be one of the best mid-range smartphones we've seen in quite some time - the main reason for this is the Pixel 3a's camera.

Most mid-range phones have quality cameras, but the Pixel 3a can capture just as good, if not better, photos than some flagship brands. Even with just one rear camera costing $ 400 on a phone, Google has managed to make this phone produce some truly stunning images.

Apart from the top notch camera, the Pixel 3a also provides a very clean version of Android 9 Pie, is the first in line for guaranteed software updates until 2021, has a truly AMOLED display gorgeous, and a Snapdragon 670 processor that surpasses capable of every task you throw at it. Here you will also find NFC technology for contactless payments with Google Pay and a 3.5mm headphone jack!

We wish the Pixel 3a had expandable storage and an official IP rating for dust and water resistance, but aside from those two small complaints, there's nothing better than not like. Google took it out of the park with this one.

 

Also awesome value: Nokia 7.1

Premium glass / metal design

 

1. Stunning HDR10 display
2. Great battery life
3. Expandable storage
4. Guaranteed software updates
5. The cameras are fine
6. Choppy performance

 

If you want to spend a little less than what Google is asking for the Pixel 3a while still having a good all-round phone, our next recommendation would be the Nokia 7.1. Its camera doesn't perform as well as the Pixel 3a and its Snapdragon 636 processor can be a bit inconsistent, but despite those two drawbacks, everything else about the Nokia 7.1 is bliss.

 

Nokia7.1

From a hardware standpoint, the Nokia 7.1 is amazing. Its metal / glass design is significantly more sophisticated than the plastic construction of the Pixel 3a. In addition to its superb look, it is comfortable to wear. Its LCD display also has a nice resolution with a resolution of 2220 × 1080, but what is really remarkable is the fact that it plays native HDR10 content and can convert classic SDR videos to HDR in real time. It makes all your movies, TV shows and YouTube videos look brighter and more colorful than ever.

 

The Nokia 7.1 continues to shine thanks to its long battery life, expandable storage (up to 400 GB with a microSD card), 3.5mm headphone jack and NFC chip that allows you to pay for your purchases. with your phone.

 

If you are lucky, many budget phones tend to have a software update, but the Nokia 7.1 does not. As it is part of the Android One program, it is guaranteed to receive software updates and security patches. Not only that, but Nokia has one of the best records right now for updating their phones to the latest versions of Android.

Best with a stylus: Samsung Galaxy Note 9

1. Super Super AMOLED display
2. Lightning-fast Snapdragon 845 processor
3. S Pen allows a lot of features
4. Large 4000 mAh battery
5. IP68 dust and water resistance
6. Expensive 

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

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The Galaxy Note 9 was one of the best phones released last year and, even in 2019, almost a year after its initial release, it remains a hell of a handset. It's easily the most expensive phone on this entire list, but if you want a functional, powerful, and fun Android phone to take you class after class, this is the way to go.

If you ask us, the Galaxy Note 9 has just about everything you could want in a smartphone. The 6.4-inch AMOLED display is truly stunning, the Snapdragon 845 processor can handle any app or game you throw at it, and the 4000mAh battery provides plenty of endurance to get you through. late night study sessions.

Things get exciting when you factor in the Note 9's S Pen stylus. The S Pen stylus can be used for jotting down notes, drawing, and even used as a remote shutter release or as a selector for a presentation. The S Pen is a great tool for anyone, but its functionality shines through use.

Other things we like we can mention the expandable storage up to 512 GB, the IP68 protection class against dust and water, as well as the ability to use the Note 9 to pay for purchases in virtually any stores, thanks to the inclusion of NFC and MST in Samsung Pay.

Best compact phone: Nokia 6.1

1. Reliable performance
2. Compact size
3. Industrial design
4. NFC for Google Pay
5. Expandable storage up to 256 GB
6. Huge glasses

Over the past few years, smartphone makers have strived to make phones as large as possible. Big screens are great for watching movies and playing games, but when it comes to using your phone with one hand, the big screen can be a real annoyance.

Nokia 6.1

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This is where phones like the Nokia 6.1 come in handy.

The Nokia 6.1 has a screen measuring only 5.5 inches. It also uses the oldest 16: 9 aspect ratio. As a result, its screen is larger and shorter than any of the other phones on this list, making it easier for you to reach objects at the top without having to do crazy thumb gymnastics.

 

Besides its exceptional size, the Nokia 6.1 also gets points for its industrial aluminum design, expandable storage and inclusion of NFC technology despite such a low price. The main concern is with the Nokia 6.1, the first version of which was released in early 2018, but thanks to the Android One program, you can still expect consistent software updates for a few more years.

 

Bottom line

All the phones on this list will serve a student well for the next school season, but among them we have to give the Google Pixel 3a our highest recommendation.

 

Google's first attempt at creating a mid-range pixel device turned out to be a resounding success. The Pixel 3a may have a plastic design and a slower processor compared to its more expensive siblings, but its incredible camera, super clean software, and surprisingly awesome AMOLED display make it a truly fun phone to use. , day after day.

 

Among all these features, the Pixel 3a also stands out for its post-purchase support. As this is a phone made by Google itself, it is the first in line ahead of all other Android phones to receive essential security patches and exciting software updates as soon as they are released. This means you can keep the Pixel 3a for a few years while still getting the best that Android has to offer.