Getting a phone with the latest software not only ensures it is safe from malware, but also gets you the most optimized, most up to date, and most feature rich options. To this, we have listed down phones with Android 8.0 available in the market in India. No, we are not covering phones that will get updated to Android Oreo in the future, but only ones that have it right now.
The list goes from least expensive to the most expensive model. Also, the pros and cons have been mentioned according to the budget.
Lastly, speaking of latest, also check the best phones with 18:9 display (bezel-less) and the most recently launched smartphones in India. So here are the best phones in India running Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box.
Best mobile phones with Android 8.0 Oreo in India (April 2018):
- Phones under Rs 15,000
- Nokia 3: 720p, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, 8MP
- Nokia 5: 5.2 inch, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM, 13MP
- Nokia 6: 5.5 inch, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB ROM, 16MP
- Honor 9 Lite: 5.65 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 13MP+2MP
- Mi A1: 5.5 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 12MP+12MP
- Phones under Rs 30,000
- Vivo V9: 6.3 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 16MP+5MP
- Oppo F7: 6.23 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 16MP
- Moto X4: 5.2 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 12MP+8MP
- Honor 8 Pro: 5.7 inch, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 12+12MP
- Honor View 10: 6 inch, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 16MP+20MP
- HTC 10: 5.2 inch, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 12MP
- Nokia 8: 5.3 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 13MP+13MP
- HTC U Ultra: 5.7 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 12MP
- Phones under Rs 50,000
- Sony XZ1: 5.2 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 19MP
- Google Pixel XL: 5.5 inch, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 12MP
- LG V30+: 6 inch, 4GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 16MP+13MP
- Phones above Rs 50,000
- Google Pixel 2: 5 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 12MP
- Samsung Galaxy S8: 5.8 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 12MP
- Samsung Galaxy S9: 5.8 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 12MP
- Samsung Galaxy S9+: 6.2 inch, 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 12MP+12MP
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8: 6.3 inch, 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 12MP+12MP
- Google Pixel 2 XL: 6 inch, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 12MP
Phones under Rs 15,000
Nokia 3
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 140g
- Display resolution 720 x 1280
- Display 5 inch, S AMOLED
- Storage space 16GB
- Expansion slot Yes, dedicated
- Processor Quad-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 Mediatek MT6737
- GPU Mali-T720MP1
- RAM 2GB
- Camera 8MP, f/2.0
- Secondary camera 8MP, f/2.0
- Battery 2,630mAh
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- – Processor
The processor is disappointing to be honest.
Nokia 5
- OS Android 8.0 Oreo
- Weight 160g
- Display resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
- Display 5.2 inch, IPS
- Storage space 32/64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, dedicated
- Processor Snapdragon 430 Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU Adreno 505
- RAM 3GB
- Camera 13MP (f/2.0)
- Secondary camera 8MP (f/2.0)
- Video 1080p@30fps rear
- Battery 3,000mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- – Internal memory
- – Display
In terms of raw specs you’ll find aplenty phones that offer better specs for the same price. However, most of them would likely by from brands you don’t usually compare to a Nokia. We still feel it’s a bit overpriced to be honest.
Just 16GB internal memory and a 720p display doesn’t exactly instill value for moneya.
Nokia 6
4GB RAM, 64GB storage
- OS Android 8.0 Oreo
- Weight 169g
- Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Display 5.5 inch, IPS
- Storage space 32GB/64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, dedicated
- Processor Snapdragon 430 Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU Adreno 505
- RAM 3GB/4GB
- Camera 16MP (f/2.0)
- Secondary camera 8MP (f/2.0)
- Video 1080p@30fps rear, 1080p front
- Battery 3,000mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- – Processor
We find everything about the Nokia 6 to be decent except the processor. You can’t sell a phone with that processor for over 12k.
The processor. Period.
Huawei Honor 9 Lite
64GB memory, 4GB RAM
- OS Android 8.0 Oreo
- Weight 149g
- Display resolution 2160 x 1080 pixels
- Display 5.65 inch, IPS
- Storage space 32/64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Kirin 659 Octa core (4×2.36GHz A53 + 4×1.7GHz A53)
- GPU Mali T830MP2
- RAM 3/4GB
- Camera 13MP + 2MP
- Secondary camera 13MP + 2MP
- Video 1080p@30fps rear, 1080p front
- Battery 3,000mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Dual cameras
- + RAM
- + Internal memory
- – Hybrid slot (SIM2 or microSD card)
The Honor 9 Lite comes with loaded with dual cameras on both front and back, this being the main selling point of the phone. 4 gigs of RAM and 64GB memory are again an advantage. We also like the fact that it is amongst the cheapest bezel-less phones.
The 64GB versions seems a bit overpriced. Then there’s the issue around the hybrid SIM slot.
Mi A1
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 165g
- Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Display 5.5 inch, IPS
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, dedicated
- Processor Snapdragon 625 Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU Adreno 506
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 12MP (26mm, f/2.2)+12MP (50mm, f/2.6)
- Secondary camera 5MP
- Battery 3,080mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Dual camera
- + RAM
- + Internal memory
Mi A1 comes with Android 8.0. It will likely get more future updates thanks to Android One. It sports dual rear cameras which obviously allow it to capture better photographs than some of its competitors. 4gigs of RAM and 64GB memory are again an advantage.
Nothing for now really.
Phones under Rs 30,000
Vivo V9
- OS Android 8.1
- Weight 150g
- Display resolution 1080 x 2280
- Display 6.3 inches, IPS
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, dedicated
- Processor Snapdragon 626 Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU Adreno 506
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 16 MP + 5 MP, f/2.0
- Secondary camera 24MP, f/2.0
- Battery 3,260 mAh
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Internal memory
- + Android 8.1
- + Dual camera
- – Processor
Call it a shameless clone, but it’s the only phone in the Android stables with the iPhone X styled notch. Android 8.1, 64 gigs of internal memory, and a impressive (on paper at least) front camera make it an attractive proposition.
We’ve seen that processor on phones as cheap as Rs 10,000.
Oppo F7
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 158g
- Display resolution 1080 x 2280
- Display 6.23 inches, IPS
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, dedicated
- Processor MediaTek P60 Octa-core (4×2.0GHz A73 & 4×2.0GHz A53)
- GPU Mali-G72 MP3
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 16 MP, f/1.8
- Secondary camera 25 MP, f/2.0
- Battery 3,400 mAh
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Internal memory
- + Android 8.0
- + Front camera
- – Processor
Call it a shameless clone, but it’s the only phone besides that from its sister company in the Android stables with the iPhone X styled notch. Android 8.0, 64 gigs of internal memory, and a impressive (on paper at least) front camera make it an attractive proposition.
We’re not sure about the capabilities of that processor.
Moto X4
64GB/4GB RAM
- OS Android 8.0 Oreo
- Weight 163g
- Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Display 5.2 inch, IPS
- Storage space 32/64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Snapdragon 630 Cortex-A53 Octa Core 2.2GHz
- GPU Adreno 508
- RAM 3/4GB
- Camera Dual 12 MP f/2.0 + 8 MP f/2.2
- Secondary camera 16 MP, f/2.0
- Battery 3,000mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Dual cameras
- + Internal memory
- + Processor
- – Hybrid slot (SIM2 or microSD)
Moto phones are known for their build quality, but that’s not the only thing good about this phone. It has also been updated to Android 8.0 and comes with the newer Snapdragon 630 which is better than the 625 seen on other phones. Then, Moto is known for the quality of its dual cameras and this one comes with a pair. 64GB memory should be enough for your storage needs too.
The 32GB variant comes with just 3GB RAM. Also, it’s got a hybrid slot, so choose between SIM2 or a microSD card.
Honor 8 Pro
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 184g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels
- Display 5.7 inch, LTPS
- Storage space 128GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Kirin 960
- GPU Mali-G71 MP8
- RAM 6GB
- Camera 12MP dual cameras, f/2.2
- Secondary camera 8MP, f/2.0
- Battery 4,000mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Dual cameras
- + Processor
- + RAM
- + Display
- + Internal memory
Talking in terms of specs, the Honor 8 Pro is a much better buy than the OnePlus 5. Why? Because it’s got a 2K display, more internal memory, same RAM and a bigger battery for a considerably lower price. This is flagship material phone and at this price, honestly it’s a steal.
No sir, nothing. Or the fact that Honor 10 View is a better phone from the same company at the same price.
Honor View 10
- OS Android 8.0 Oreo
- Weight 172g
- Display resolution 1080 x 2160 pixels
- Display 6 inch, IPS
- Storage space 128GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Kirin 970
- GPU Mali-G72 MP12
- RAM 6GB
- Camera Dual: 16 MP (f/1.8) + 20 MP
- Secondary camera 13 MP (f/2.0)
- Battery 3,750mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Dual rear camera
- + Internal storage
- + RAM
- + Android 8.0
Honor View 10 has been discounted in India. It actually sells for a higher price abroad. Then it comes with an AI chip. You also get top of the line processor, RAM and internal storage. This is flagship material phone and at this price, honestly it’s a steal.
No sir, nothing.
HTC 10
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 142g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels
- Display 5.2 inch, AMOLED
- Storage space 32GB
- Expansion slot Yes, dedicated
- Processor Dual-core 2.15 GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo Snapdragon 820
- GPU Adreno 530
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 12MP, f/1.8, OIS
- Secondary camera 5MP, f/1.8, OIS
- Battery 3,000mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Single SIM, 4G
- + Display
- + Android 8.0
We like the 2K display and the fact that has been already updated to Android 8.0.
Nokia 8
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 160g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels
- Display 5.3 inch, IPS
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) Snapdragon 835
- GPU Adreno 540
- RAM 4GB
- Camera Dual 13MP, f/2.0, OIS
- Secondary camera 13MP, f/2.0
- Battery 3,090mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Dual camera
- + Processor
- + Internal memory
- – Hybrid slot (either SIM2 or microSD)
Nokia 8 is among the first phones to get updated to Android 8.0. Talking in terms of specs, it has been decently equipped with top of the line processor, dual cameras and a decently large internal memory.
No complains when it comes to the specs and the asking price.
HTC U Ultra
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 170g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels
- Display 5.7 inch, IPS
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Dual-core 2.35GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo Snapdragon 821
- GPU Adreno 530
- RAM 4GB
- Camera Dual 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS,1/2.3″ sensor
- Secondary camera 16MP
- Battery 3,000mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Internal storage
- + Secondary display, 160 x 1040 pixels
- – Hybrid slot (either SIM2 or microSD)
We like the dual screen setup and the main screen is also a 2K display. Then it’s got 64 gigs of internal memory which is more than sufficient.
It’s got a hybrid slot, so choose between SIM2 or a microSD card.
Phones under Rs 50,000
Sony XZ1
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 155g
- Display resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Display 5.2 inch, IPS, HDR 10 compliant
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) Snapdragon 835
- GPU Adreno 540
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 19 MP (f/2.0, 1/2.3″)
- Secondary camera 13 MP (f/2.0, 1/3″)
- Battery 2,700mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Processor
- + Internal memory
- – Hybrid slot (either SIM2 or microSD)
While Sony phones aren’t that popular among the masses, it doesn’t mean they fall on any parameter. The XZ1 packs the best processor available in the market. 64GB internal memory is more than sufficient to handle your storage needs. Then it comes with Android 8.0 out of the box.
Maybe the hybrid Slot?
LG V30+
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 158g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2880 pixels
- Display 6 inch, OLED
- Storage space 128GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) Snapdragon 835
- GPU Adreno 540
- RAM 4GB
- Camera Dual 16 MP (f/1.6, 3-axis OIS) + 13 MP (f/1.9)
- Secondary camera 5 MP (f/2.2)
- Battery 3,300mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Android 8.0
- + Dual rear camera
- + Internal storage
- – Hybrid SIM slot
Direct competitor to the Note 8, LG has managed to price the V30 much below the Note 8. It comes with the latest generation Snapdragon 835, 18:9 display and dual cameras on the back and got recently updated to Android 8.0. The OLED display is a treat to watch.
The front camera is kind of mediocre. While there’s a hybrid SIM slot, with 128GB internal storage, it won’t matter.
Google Pixel XL
- OS Android 8.0 Oreo
- Weight 168g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels
- Display 5.5 inch AMOLED
- Storage space 32GB
- Expansion slot No
- Processor Dual-core 2.35GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo Snapdragon 821
- GPU Adreno 540
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 12.3MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3″ sensor
- Secondary camera 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2″ sensor
- Battery 3,450 mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Single SIM, 4G
- – Non expandable memory
It’s Google’s flagship from last year and comes with respectable specs. More importantly, it should be updated to at least Android 9 if not beyond.
It’s single SIM. Also, no 2K display and that processor isn’t exactly 40k material anymore. Lastly non-expandable memory isn’t very convenient.
Phones above Rs 50,000
Google Pixel 2
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 143g
- Display resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Display 5 inch, AMOLED
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot No
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) Snapdragon 835
- GPU Adreno 540
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 12.2 MP, f/1.8, OIS, 1/2.6″ sensor
- Secondary camera 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2″ sensor
- Battery 2,700mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Single SIM, 4G
- – Overpriced
- – Display should have been 2K
- – Non expandable memory
Google’s Pixel line is renowned for its camera. It also features some extra software goodies that are not available yet on other phones. You can also expect pretty much timely updates to at least Android 9.0.
The phone seems a bit overpriced. It usually retails for around Rs 40,000 during offers. It’s a single SIM phone mind you. Also, no expansion slot.
Samsung Galaxy S8
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 155g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2960 pixels
- Display 5.8 inch, sAMOLED
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz & 4×1.7 GHz) Exynos 8895
- GPU Mali-G71 MP20
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 12MP, f/1.7, OIS
- Secondary camera 8MP, f/1.7
- Battery 3,000mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- – Hybrid slot (either SIM2 or microSD)
S8 is Samsung’s flagship from 2017 and with that appealing design, manages to stand apart from the crowd. Even after almost an year since announcement, the phone still looks like a good deal at the asking price.
Get the S9 for a similar price.
Samsung Galaxy S9
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 164g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2960 pixels
- Display 5.8 inch, sAMOLED
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.7GHz & 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Exynos 9810
- GPU Mali-G72 MP18
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 12 MP (f/1.5-2.4,1/2.5″, OIS)
- Secondary camera 8MP (f/1.7,1/3.6″ sensor)
- Battery 3,000mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Best Android phone out there right now
- + Camera
- – Hybrid slot (either SIM2 or microSD)
The S9 is probably the best Android phone available in the market right now. It has a fantastic processor, a unique variable aperture lens camera and a lot going for it. At around Rs 55,000, it seems like a good buy.
Hybrid slot maybe.
Samsung Galaxy S9+
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 189g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2960 pixels
- Display 6.2 inch, sAMOLED
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.7GHz & 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) Exynos 9810
- GPU Mali-G72 MP18
- RAM 6GB
- Camera 12 MP (f/1.5-2.4,1/2.5″) + 12MP (f/2.4, 1/3.6″) OIS
- Secondary camera 8MP (f/1.7,1/3.6″ sensor)
- Battery 3,500mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Best Android phone out there right now
- + Cameras
- + RAM
- – Hybrid slot (either SIM2 or microSD)
The S9 and S9 Plus are probably the best Android phones available in the market right now. It has a fantastic processor, a unique variable aperture lens camera, dual cameras, 6GB RAM and a lot more going for it.
Hybrid slot maybe.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 195g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2960 pixels
- Display 6.3 inch, sAMOLED
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot Yes, hybrid
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz & 4×1.7 GHz) Exynos 8895
- GPU Mali-G71 MP20
- RAM 6GB
- Camera Dual 12MP, f/1.7+f/2.4, OIS
- Secondary camera 8MP, f/1.7
- Battery 3,300mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Dual SIM, 4G
- + Android 8.0
- + Dual camera
- + RAM
- – Hybrid slot (either SIM2 or microSD)
Note 8 is Samsung’s best phone to date and comes with all the bells and whistles you’d expect in a top of the line flagship product. Many would appreciate the large screen and the S-Pen that comes along. It’s also features 6GB RAM and Android 8.0
Nothing really.
Google Pixel 2 XL
- OS Android 8.0
- Weight 175g
- Display resolution 1440 x 2880 pixels
- Display 6 inch, P-OLED
- Storage space 64GB
- Expansion slot No
- Processor Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) Snapdragon 835
- GPU Adreno 540
- RAM 4GB
- Camera 12.2 MP, f/1.8, OIS, 1/2.6″ sensor
- Secondary camera 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2″ sensor
- Battery 3,520mAh, non-removable
- Connectivity Single SIM, 4G
- – Overpriced
- – Non expandable memory
The Pixel 2 XL is a much better phone to look at than the Pixel 2. Similar to Pixel 2, it gets a great camera, additional software goodies and timely future updates.
The phone’s screen has run into several controversies. It’s a single SIM phone mind you. Also, overpriced and no room for storage expansion.
Not to confuse you with the camera specs listed above, Ww’ve listed the specs as (megapixels), (aperture), (OIS-if present), (sensor size). Generally speaking, bigger the aperture and sensor size, better is the camera. Which means smaller number in the denominator, the bigger the aperture or sensor size is. For example, f/1.9 is a bigger aperture and than f/2.0. Also 1/2.2″ is a bigger sensor than, say, 1/2.6″. A bigger aperture camera performs much better in low light situations and produces sharper images. It also produces a better brokeh. Also, OIS refers to optical image stabilization, which helps in reducing blur.