Top 5 alternatives to the Oppo F9

The Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo has launched a new mid-range smartphone in India. The all-new Oppo F9 is a toned down version of the recently launched F9 Pro. however, it does take the design inspiration from its elder sibling which is why the F9 also comes with a water-drop style notch. Here are some alternatives to the Oppo F9 available in India.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

If you want to save some money and you can bear some more bezels, the Redmi Note 5 Pro should fulfil most of your needs. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. It runs on MIUI 9 which is a custom skin slapped on to Android Nougat. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Xiaomi Mi A2

If you do not like Oppo's custom UI ColorOS, you can look for the Xiaomi Mi A2. The Mi A2 runs on stock Android and provides a much better software experience when compared to the Oppo F9. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Mi A2 is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 16,999.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Nokia 6.1 Plus is worth a look if you are looking for a smartphone from a tier one brand and a great build quality. It features a 5.8-inch 19:9 FullHD+ display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.  It is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999 which is quite cheaper than the Oppo F9.

Honor Play

In case you are looking for a good build quality and a flagship-grade performance, the Honor Play deserves a look. The Honor Play is powered by the company's flagship processor, the Kirin 970. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage at a starting price of Rs. 19,990.

Poco F1

Spending around 20,000 on a smartphone with mid-range specifications looks like a compromise today as the Poco F1 is available for just Rs. 20,990. The Poco F1 is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It delivers a much better performance when compared to the Oppo F9.