Smartphones have come a long way from being just internet-enabled devices with a few apps. Having over a hundred apps installed is quite common and tends to take up a lot of space. If you also click a lot of photos, it’s likely you will run out of storage quickly. To help you manage all your apps and photos, we have compiled a list of the best premium smartphones with 128GB of internal storage at a minimum.
How we do our research
Our ranking criteria
We consider each smartphone’s features, including specifications, budget, display out, screen size, ergonomics, battery life, storage space, camera quality and client review, also, most of the listed devices are reviewed by our team members.
Things to look for while buying
Display size
If you often stream videos, edit photos or videos, or download and view movies, a smartphone display ranging from 5.5-inch to 6-inch, full-HD or QHD resolution should be good enough for you.
If you are going above 6-inch then the handset might get bulky, making it difficult to carry around. But if you are comfortable with a large display and prefer a big display for checking emails and browsing social media then 6-inch display is ideal for you.
Build quality
Usually, the handsets are made of metal and plastic. There are even some phones that have glass-coated panels, but those are very limited. If you are one of those prone to dropping your smartphone, it's advisable to go for a metal or a plastic-built handset.
Camera
Remember, having a higher number of megapixels is not enough. Several other specifications such as camera aperture, ISO levels, pixel size, autofocus and more are essential.
The higher number of pixels means that the size of the image is bigger, which becomes sharper when seen on a small screen. If you are a photographer enthusiast then go for a 12 or 16MP sensor which shoots well in low lights. If you are a casual shooter then you can go with an 8MP or 12MP camera.
Battery
The battery usage differs from user to user depending on how they use the smartphones. If you are a heavy user and, play games, stream videos and more then go for a smartphone with at least a 3500mAh battery or above. If you are an average or light user, a handset with a 3000mAh battery would be good enough for a day.
Today, there are also headsets available with 4000 to 5000 mAh battery power.
Premium smartphones with 128GB storage
OnePlus 10 Pro
Starting with the display, it features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and is bright even in direct sunlight. The huge display and the high refresh rate improve your gaming and streaming experience.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset coupled with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The powerful is capable of handling any task that you throw at it and offers an amazing gaming experience.
The device features a triple camera setup at the back and comes with a 32MP selfie camera.
| Pros | Cons |
| Display | Bulky |
| Performance | Bit expensive |
OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
The OnePlus 9 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone from OnePlus. It features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset coupled with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It sports a 48MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra wide-angle camera, an 8MP telephoto sensor and a 2MP monochrome sensor. On the front, it features a 16MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charge support. It is equipped with an excellent quad camera setup at the back that makes it a good option for photography enthusiasts.
| Pros | Cons |
| Camera | Bulky |
| Battery | Bit expensive |
Oppo F19 Pro+
The Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G offers a lightweight and sleek design. It features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and comes with Android 11 out of the box. It is powered by the recently announced MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It features a quad camera setup at the back and a 16MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 4,310mAh battery and supports 50W fast charging. It offers a decent rear camera setup and a big battery with fast charging.
| Pros | Cons |
| Fast charging | User interface |
| Camera | Touch response |
OnePlus 10R 5G
Available for ₹34,999, originally priced for ₹38,999, the OnePlus 10R 5G is worth considering if looking for a premium phone with 128GB storage. It features a 6.7- inch display with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. Besides, it has an in-display fingerprint sensor and a 5000 mAh battery with an 80W fast-wired charger.
| Pros | Cons |
| Display | Bit heavy |
| Overall performance | |
Apple iPhone 12
The iPhone 12 is Apple’s latest flagship smartphone that comes with several important new updates. It sports a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display and is powered by Apple’s new A14 Bionic chipset. It is equipped with an advanced dual camera system that supports features like Night Mode, Dolby Vision HDR recording and Deep Fusion. It has a 12MP selfie camera and comes with an IP68 rating for water resistance. It promises to offer smooth performance and an improved camera experience.
| Pros | Cons |
| Camera | Expensive |
| Display | |
Xiaomi Mi 10
The Xiaomi Mi 10 features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device features a quad camera setup at the back and a 20MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 4,780mAh battery and comes with 30W fast charge support. It is a powerful, feature-packed device and offers long battery life.
| Pros | Cons |
| Display | Bulky |
| Battery performance | Heavy |
Samsung Galaxy M53
The Samsung Galaxy M53 features a 6.7-inch super AMOLED Plus Display which is coupled with FHD+ resolution and has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood, it has an MTK D900 Octa Core 2 chipset which is coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Talking about optics, it features a quad camera setup at the rear. Currently, you can buy it for just ₹26,499, down from its original price of ₹32,999.
| Pros | Cons |
| Display | Bit heavy |
| Camera | Average build quality |
Redmi Note 11 Pro +
This smartphone features a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It runs on a Snapdragon 695 chipset which is coupled with 8GB RAM and internal storage of up to 256GB.
Coming to optics, it has a 108MP triple camera set up with 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro sensor. Currently, it is listed for ₹20,999 on Amazon, down from its original price of ₹26,999.
| Pros | Cons |
| Sound | Camera |
| Display | Average UI |
Redmi K50i 5G
If you are looking for a flagship device that can handle all your tasks then Redmi K50i 5G should be on your list. It runs on Dimensity 8100 SoC which is coupled with a 6.6" FHD+ display. Other than this, it comes with a maximum refresh rate of 144HZ, and a Dolby Vision display along with a 7-stage dynamic refresh rate is capable of producing 1 billion colours.
Coming to the optics department, it has a 64MP ISOCELL primary sensor, 8MP Ultra-Wide, and 2MP Macro triple camera setup.
| Pros | Cons |
| Camera | Bit heavy |
| Display, Performance | Heating issues while gaming |
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