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If you're looking for the very best smartphones for business use, then you've come to the right place
For many of us, having the best business smartphone for our needs is essential, as we're becoming ever more reliant on these mobile phones
give you the very latest buying advice to help you choose the best smartphones for business use.Not so long ago there was only one
smartphone firm on the lips of any business IT team when it came to company smartphones: BlackBerry, the Canadian company formerly known as
Research in Motion (RIM).A lot has changed since then and BlackBerry's fortunes have taken a turn for the worse, leaving the door open for
rivals to court the enterprise business, and forcing the phone maker to embrace (or some might say begrudgingly adopt) Android at the core
of its new flagship handsets.The rest of the pack is hot on its heels, if not already overtaking, with Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and others
all vying for a piece of the lucrative business smartphone pie.Read on to see our list, in no particular order, of the best business
Samsung Galaxy S9 PlusThe best business phone in the worldRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 189g | Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm | OS:
Android 8 | Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery:
3,500mAh | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MPSuper premium buildExcellent low-light camerasBattery doesn't last as well as some
others on the listYou'll be in good hands if you opt to give your employees the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, currently TheIndianSubcontinent's
top choice for the best smartphone in the world
It improves on almost every aspect of the phones that have come before it, with supremely powerful components, a dazzling 6.2-inch QHD Super
AMOLED display and a top notch camera - but it's not all fun.The Galaxy S9 Plus also comes with Samsung's Knox security, which the firm
says is just as secure - if not more - as BlackBerry's DTEK50 and Priv devices
OnePlus 6A brilliant performer for the priceWeight: 177g | Dimensions: 155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm | OS: Android 8.1 Oreo | Screen size: 6.3-inch
| Resolution: 1080 x 2280 | CPU: Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | RAM: 6GB/8GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB |
Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 20MP + 16MP | Front camera: 16MPPlenty of power, strong camerasClean, fuss-free Android interface'Only' a
Full HD resolutionNo expandable storageThe OnePlus 6 is our newest phone on this list, and like its predecessor, it is an affordable
flagship handset, and offers one of the best Android phone experiences on the market, especially when using it for work
You have the choice of either 6GB or 8GB of RAM depending on your needs - for most people 6GB will be more than enough
The battery life could be better, so make sure you have easy access to a charger if your work depends on you always being connected, and
there's still no microSD support on the OnePlus 6, much like previous OnePlus phones, but you do have the choice of either 64GB or 128GB
of internal storage.The true highlight of the OnePlus 6 is the price, though, and this may will be one of the best devices for you on this
list if you're looking to spend as little as possible on a top-of-the-range phone for your business needs.Read the full review: OnePlus 63
Samsung Galaxy Note 8A great enterprise phone particularly when paired with the Dex dock Weight: 195g | Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm |
OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Screen size: 6.3-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2630 | CPU: Exynos 8895 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB |
Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MPAmazing performanceImpressive cameraVery expensiveWeak speakerSamsung has
produced another excellent productivity-focused device with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, making it one of the best smartphones for business
Thanks to the large Infinity Display you get loads of screen space to work on, without the body being too bulky to carry around, and the S
Pen stylus is something not a lot of other phones can offer and the all-round speed is almost breathtaking at times
The new dual camera is really what separates it from the Galaxy S8 duo (if you're not bothered by the stylus features) and while it's
iPhone 8Apple's latest and greatest is faster, smarter and water resistant Weight: 148g | Dimensions: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm | OS: iOS 11 |
Screen size: 4.7-inch | Resolution: 750 x 1334 | CPU: A11 | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 64/256GB | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 7MPGood low
light cameraWireless charging is usefulLimited upgrade from iPhone 7Battery better, but not greatApple's iPhones are always popular
options with great build quality, a simple user interface and a wealth of quality business apps at your fingertips.The iPhone 8 is one of
the latest offerings from Apple, and it's faster, smarter and boasts a water resistant body for the first time
While Apple has also released the more premium iPhone X, its high price tag makes that a difficult smartphone to recommend for businesses
That's not to say the iPhone 8 is cheap - it's not - but if you're kitting out your team with these phones, you're going to get more for
your money.If your firm is currently rocking iPhone 7 and 7 Plus handsets there's no need to upgrade, but for those using older devices -
especially the 5 variants and below the iPhone 8 offers a far superior experience.Read the full review: iPhone 85
BlackBerry PrivThe first BlackBerry handset with Android sauce Weight: 192g | Dimensions: 147x 77 x 9.4mm | OS: Android | Screen size:
5.4-inch | Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 808 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3410mAh | Rear camera: 18MP | Front
camera: 2MPGreat displayImpressive security featuresNot cheapNot premium build qualityWhen the Priv launched, it took a lot of analysts by
surprised because of radical step involving the OS
BlackBerry had finally decided to embrace Android and re-introduce the keyboard (albeit a slide out one) on a flagship handset.It is, as
TheIndianSubcontinent's John McCann candidly puts it, the mullet of the smartphone world
"It's still business in the front, but now there's a party in the back too
It will divide opinion, but this is the best BlackBerry in years," he added.The device will appeal to those who wants the security halo
associated with BlackBerry with the ubiquity of Google's Android
Overall, it remains a stunning piece of kit, and probably one bound to become a classic.Read the full review: BlackBerry Priv6
BlackBerry ClassicFor those who yearn for the golden age of BB OS Weight: 178g | Dimensions: 131 x 72 x 10.2mm | OS: BlackBerry OS | Screen
size: 3.5-inch | Resolution: 720 x 720 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 2515mAh | Rear camera: 8MP
| Front camera: 2MPGreat messaging capabilitiesOld-school QWERTY keyboardSquare screen not for everyonePretty hefty phoneThere are still
BlackBerry fans out there and the Canadian company unveiled the Classic to please them all
An old-school QWERTY keyboard, a familiar operating system and user interface, a design that doesn't age and the enterprise-grade security
are all on the feature list of this smartphone.Sure, Android might well have the upper hand when it comes to market share and the sheer
number of applications but BlackBerry provides with yet another attractive alternative when it comes to business smartphones.It runs
BlackBerry OS 10 with a square 720x720 pixel touchscreen display, a touchpad and up to 22-hour battery power.Read the full review:
Microsoft Lumia 950A great enterprise phone particularly when paired with a display dock Weight: 150g | Dimensions: 145 x 73 x 8.2mm | OS:
Windows | Screen size: 5.2-inch | Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 808 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear
which promises, for the first time ever, a seamless user experience, across applications and across displays.You get 3GB of RAM, 32GB
on-board storage, a 2K display, a 20-megapixel rear camera and a free one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal
enterprise configuration.Read the full review: Microsoft Lumia 9508
BlackBerry DTEK50The world's most secure smartphone Weight: 135g | Dimensions: 147 x 72.5 x 7.4mm | OS: Android Marshmallow | Screen size:
5.2-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | CPU: Snapdragon 617 | RAM: 3GB | Storage: 16GB | Battery: 2610mAh | Rear camera: 13MP | Front camera:
8MPSuper securityAffordable pricePoor battery lifePatchy performanceThe BlackBerry DTEK50 is a surprisingly promising smartphone with a more
than reasonable price tag and a spec sheet to be proud of.It's not going to wow you with design, flagship features or super slick
performance, but what you do get is a phone which fully encrypts all your data, makes it easy for you to monitor your privacy and ensures
everything is secure.It's an ideal fleet handset to dish out in numbers without breaking the bank.Read the full review: BlackBerry DTEK501
Samsung Galaxy S9 PlusThe best smartphone aroundRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 189g | Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm | OS: Android 8 |
Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 3,500mAh |
Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MPSuper premium buildExcellent low-light camerasBattery doesn't last as well as some others on the
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