Top Android Phones Between 6 GB To 8 GB of RAM and Nougat 7 Update

Smartphones are getting more and more powerful these days. It was not long ago when smartphones come with 256 MB or 512 MB RAM. This year market got flooded with the 6 GB RAM mobiles, and very soon we will see 8 GB RAM mobiles all over.

The next wave of flagship devices will be on something called Mixed Reality (MR), based on the concept of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). It will need a lot of hardware resources to carry out the mixed reality that will change how we use our smartphones.

The 6 GB and 8 GB RAM mobiles will soon become very familiar just as 3GB and 4 GB mobiles that we have today. This post is dedicated to the best Android phones with 6 to 8 GB RAM mobiles that are either launched on the market or expected to come out soon.

Top Android Smartphones Between 6 GB To 8 GB of RAM

Let’s start with the 8 GB variants first. Almost all of these phones come with an option of a 6 GB variant as well. So, let’s explore them further.

1. Vernee Apollo 2

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Vernee, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has confirmed the Apollo 2 with 8 GB RAM. It is the successor of Apollo smartphone that was launched last year with 6 GB RAM. It is the first smartphone that is powered by Helio X30 processor.

There will be two version of this Android phone, one with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal memory and another one with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal memory. It will feature 5.5 inches 1440×2560 pixels display. For photography, there is 21 MP rear camera with dual tone LED flash and 8 MP secondary camera.

Apollo 2 gets its power from a 3000mAh battery. Moreover, it is expected that it will come with a fingerprint scanner, fast charge support, and waterproof protection.

2. LeEco Le Max 2 Pro

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LeEco Le Max 2 Pro could be the successor of the device known as the Le Max 2 Pro. If we believe on the rumors that are quite strong, LeEco is working on a phone that will pack 8 GB RAM and Snapdragon 821 processor, and a 21-megapixel rear camera. The company has already launched Le Max 2 with 6 GB RAM and Snapdragon 820 processor.

In upcoming months, it is expected that LeEco Le Max 2 Pro will hit the market at an expected price of Rs 30,000.  The phone will feature a 5.7-inch full HD IPS display at 515 PPI density and 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution. The phone will be powered by a 3100 mAh Li-ion battery.

It will run on Android Marshmallow v6.0.1. As far as the camera is concerned, it will come with a 21MP rear camera with OIS and PDAF, an 8MP front camera for selfies.

3. OnePlus 5

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A few days back OnePlus unveiled its most powerful device ‘OnePlus 5’ in India that comes in 8GB variant and dual camera to click images like the DSLR cameras. OnePlus 5 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor (four cores clocked at 2.45GHz, and four cores clocked at 1.9GHz).

It is available in two variants one with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage and top model features 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage capacity. It has a 5.5-inch full HD display. It packs  16MP + 20MP rear dual-camera combination that lets you focus on your subject more progressively to blur out the background very gently.

There is a fingerprint sensor on the back side that unlocks your phone in just 0.2 seconds. It runs on Oxygen OS based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Oxygen OS is the customized Android OS by OnePlus.

4. ZTE Nubia Z17

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ZTE Nubia Z17 smartphone was launched in June 2017. The phone comes with a 5.5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels at 403 PPI density.

The ZTE Nubia Z17 is powered by 2.4GHz octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor with Adreno 540 GPU for graphics handling. This Nubia flagship phone is available in three variants; one comes with 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage memory, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage capacity, and the top model with 8GB of RAM coupled with 128GB of internal storage.

The ZTE Nubia Z17 packs a 23-megapixel primary camera on the rear side and a 16-megapixel front camera.
It runs on Android 7.1.1 OS and is powered by a 3200mAh non-removable battery, where we got a little disappointment. This phone supports fast charging; hence battery life won’t be a big issue.

5. Xiaomi Mi Note 3

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 was launched last year and got huge success. The Chinese smartphone vendor is now gearing up to announce the successor of the Mi Note 2 with name Mi Note 3. This phone is expected to come in two variants one with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal memory and another with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage capacity. Storage capacity is further expandable in both the phones.

It will be running on the Android v7.1.1 Nougat with the latest MIUI9 on top. Xiaomi Mi Note 3 will come with a 5.7-inch QHD curved AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution. It is backed by a 4070 mAh battery coupled with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4.0 latest fast charging technology.

Rumors are also such that the device will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor. It is loaded with 23 MP camera on the rear side and 8 MP camera on the front side. The phone is expected to be launched at the end of second quarter of 2017.

6. Samsung Galaxy X1 Plus

We already know that Samsung is working on the foldable phone that will be launched under the name Galaxy. Samsung Galaxy X1 Plus might be that phone as per strong rumors. Samsung Galaxy X1 Plus will be the first smartphone by Samsung with 8 GB RAM. This phone will feature a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED 1440*2560 pixels resolution. The phone will come with octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor paired with the 64/128 GB internal memory.

X1 Plus will feature a 16 MP primary camera and 8 MP front-facing camera. There is a non-removable 4000 battery. It houses a Type-C 1.0 reversible connector. Out of the box, it will come with Android Nougat v7.1.1. There will be a fingerprint scanner and quick charge support.

7. Asus Zenfone AR

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Asus was the first company to launch the first 8 GB Mobile with ASUS Zenfone AR name. This phone was launched back in January 2017. It features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.

ZenFone AR is the world’s first 8 GB RAM smartphone with Tango and Daydream by Google. Tango and Daydream are new technologies that work on Augmented reality and virtual reality respectively. It is driven by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 quad-core CPU clocked at 2×2.35 GHz and 2×1.6 GHz.

The phones come in two variants with 64/128 GB internal storage capacity that can be extended up to 2 TB via micro SD card. It is loaded with a 23-MP primary camera with PixelMaster 3.0 camera and 4-axis optical image stabilization. On the front side, it has an 8-MP camera. A 3300 mAh non-removable battery power up this phone.

Best 6 GB RAM Android Phones

1. Lenovo Zuk Edge

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Lenovo Zuk Edge mobile features a 5.5-inch full HD display and runs on Android v7.0 Nougat operating system. The device is powered by a Quad-core (two cores clocked at 2.35 GHz + two cores clocked at 1.6 GHz). The processor is paired with 6 GB of RAM. As far as the battery is concerned, it has 3100 mAh.

As far as the battery is concerned, it has 3100 mAh battery powering up the phone for the whole day. Over that, it has 13 MP and 8 MP camera on the rear and front side respectively. This phone is available in two variants 4 GB/ 6GB RAM along with 64 GB internal memory. At just 24,500 this is so far the cheapest 6 GB RAM smartphone.

2. Xiaomi Mi 6

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Xiaomi Mi 6 is packed inside the premium material, and top-of-the-line hardware makes it compete with the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7. The phone comes with a 5.15-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels resolution at 428 PPI density.

Mi 6 is powered by 2.45 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor along with 6 GB RAM this device is future ready. The phone is provided with 64 GB of internal storage that can’t be expanded further. For photos and videos, it has 12 MP camera on the rear side and 8 MP front-facing camera. A 3350 mAh battery lasts for the whole day with one full charge.

3. Coolpad Cool S1

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Coolpad Cool S1 is a 5.5-inch display smartphone with 1080*1920 pixels resolution. It is driven by a 2.35 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 821 processor. It is available in two variants, one with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal memory and 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage capacity.

Coolpad Cool S1 packs a 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and an 8-megapixel front camera. It runs on Android 6.0  OS and powered by a 4070mAh non-removable battery. This phone is neither too heavy, nor too light. It weighs just 168 grams. There is a fingerprint sensor, and it features a Type-C 1.0 reversible connector.

4. Vivo X9 Plus

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Vivo X9 Plus smartphone was launched in November 2016. The phone comes with 5.8-inch full HD display with 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels resolution. It is driven by 1.4 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor. The processor is equipped with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage capacity that can’t be extended further.

For photography, the Vivo X9 Plus packs dual camera on the rear side with 20MP + 8MP resolution. On the front side, it has 16 MP camera. It ran on Android 6.0 OS and backed via a 4000 mAh battery. With 199 Grams weight, it feels a bit heavier.

5. OnePlus 3T

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The OnePlus 3T stays true to our Never Settle approach. It offers an impressive hardware at an affordable price. OnePlus 3T comes with Dash charge that only charges the battery faster but also cooler and safer. It is backed via a 3400 mAh battery. It comes with a 5.5-inch full HD Super AMOLED display.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 clocked at 2.35 GHz runs even the most demanding apps and games without any lag. Along with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal memory, it won’t let you down. It has 16 MP camera on the front and rear side that are capable of taking clear and crisp photos and video. It runs on oxygen OS which is a more refined version of Android.

6. ZTE Nubia Z11

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ZTE Nubia Z11 comes with 5.5-inch full HD IPS display with 1080*1920 pixels resolution. At just Rs 29,999 it offers 6 GB RAM along with 2.15GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. The Z11 phone packs 64 GB internal memory which is further expandable up to 256 GB via micro SD card.

The phone is equipped with 16 MP primary camera on the rear side and 8 MP secondary camera on the front side. Z11 runs on Android 6.0 operating system. A 3000 mAh battery powers it; here the ZTE could have done better. It is a dual SIM smartphone that supports one nano SIM and one micro SIM. This phone is available in two variants one with 6 GB RAM and another one with 4 GB RAM.

7. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro

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Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is an affordable smartphone with Samsung brand trust and an outstanding hardware configuration. It is powered by 1.44 GHz octa-core  Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor. The phone packs 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal memory that can be extended further up to 256 GB via dedicated card slot.

As far as the camera is concerned, both the camera on the front and rear side are of 16 MP resolution. The C9 Pro currently runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is backed by a 4000 mAh battery. The phone is a bit heavy weighing 189 grams, but that’s not a deal breaker. The phone looks stylish and sturdy thanks to the full metal unibody.Lenovo Zuk Edge

 8. Xiaomi Mi Note 2

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Mi Note 2 looks stylish as hell with double curved edges and available in two eye-catching colors Piano Black and Glacier Blue. It is powered by the snappy 2.35 GHz Snapdragon 821 processor. It is equipped with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal memory. There is one more version of this phone with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal memory.

It gets its power from a 4070mAh large-capacity battery. The phone comes with 22.56 MP high-resolution camera and 8 MP front-facing camera. It features a 5.7-inch Full HD display with 1080*1920 pixels resolution. It supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 and fingerprint sensor.

9. Xiaomi Mi Mix

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Xiaomi Mi Mix features a minimalistic yet stylish design. It features a 6.4-inch immersive full Hd display 2040 x 1080 pixels resolution. It is powered by octa-core Snapdragon 821 max 2.35GHz processor with Adreno 530 graphics card. With 6 GB RAM, this smartphone is future ready.

This phone is available in two variants one with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM and another one have 6 GB RAM and 256 GB ROM. Mi Mix comes with 16 MP primary camera and 5 MP secondary camera. A 4400 mAh battery power up this phone. It runs on Android Marshmallow out of the box, and it is upgradable to Android Nougat.

10. Huawei P10 Plus

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Huawei P10 Plus comes with a 5.5-inch full HD 2K display with 1440*2560 pixels resolution. The Huawei P10 Plus is powered by octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor along with 6 GB RAM it delivers unmatched performance.

It is available in two variants one with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal memory while the second one is loaded with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal memory. It has a dual camera on the rear with 20MP +12 MP resolutions. On the front side, there is 8 MP camera. The Huawei P10 Plus runs on Android 7.0 and is powered by a 3750mAh battery which is non-removable.

11. Samsung Galaxy S8+

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Galaxy S8+ is the flagship phone by Korean giant smartphone manufacturer Samsung. Samsung Galaxy S8+ comes with a 6.2-inch display with 1440*2960 pixels resolution at a PPI of 529 pixels per inch. It is powered by a 1.9 GHz Octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 processor. It is equipped with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal memory that can be expanded up to 256 GB via a micro SD card.

Galaxy S8+ comes with 12 MP primary camera on the rear and 8 MP front camera. It runs on Android Nougat v7.0 and is powered by a 3500 mAh non-removable LI-ion battery with long lasting backup. S8+ plus comes with IP68 certification that ensures protection from the water up to 1.5 m in static conditions and dust.

Conclusion

Most of the phones listed here are high-end phones and are in the $300+ category. However, all of these high-end phones ensures silky smooth performance.

We hope you like our list of Phones Between 6 GB To 8 GB of RAM. If you have any questions or suggestions, please drop us comment below.