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TodoCelular has listed the best entry smartphones as well as the best intermediate options for you to buy this Christmas present and a gift for yourself or a loved one. But if you're looking for what technology has to offer, this guide offers the best options for high-end devices.

Our selection favors the most recent models, which are generally the most sought after. We include here the devices we have tested so that you have a better view of what everyone has to offer against the battery of tests done by the TodoCelular team.

The list is not limited to national models, but we include only models that are found in national e-commerce with values ​​ starting at $ 2,000 . It is also good to keep in mind that prices change frequently, and that some models listed here will run out quickly.

The Galaxy S8 goes beyond our rule by including devices over $ 2,000, but as it is a flagship product and a excellent price, you can not let it down.

The camera came with more radical visual changes than those seen in previous generations. With the release of the buttons below the screen, Samsung was able to extend its AMOLED panel, while offering a compact smartphone.

The Super AMOLED display with HDR provides higher brightness than the previous generation. The sound is always mono, thanks to the single speaker at the bottom, delivered with AKG headphones that offers great quality. The camera is still as good as the S7, bringing minor improvements to the software. The battery is not your strong point, but even in the Galaxy S9, we get similar results.

This model can be found for about R $ 1,889.

The Plus version has, besides the size, its most generous battery. While the smaller model had acceptable autonomy in our tests, the larger variant gave very good results. He was able to restore a full day of use and there was still a little charge at night.

Another differential concerns the larger screen, but we have the same resolution, the same panel, the same picture quality and the same angle of view. smaller model. In this way, the choice depends on the size of the device. If you find that the S8 is small, it is worth investing in the S8 Plus.

Overall, we have the same positive and negative points observed in the S8, such as the controversial position of the biometric reader or lack of system optimization. The Galaxy S8 Plus has great attributes, but it has the same points as its little brother, with the exception of the battery.

This pattern can be found for around R $ 2,199.

The LG G7 ThinQ is a device worthy of being among the high-end devices of the year with a 6.1-inch screen and an excellent platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 to load front-end, but with the controversial limitation in 4GB of RAM that limited device performance in multitasking. For audio enthusiasts, P2 connection is always present and there are other features to immersive experience of sounds.

The camera evolved from the predecessor of the G6, maintaining the optimal manual mode, but with an overestimation of artificial intelligence. The handset itself is correct, but costs the same price as that charged by its Samsung competitor in the Galaxy S9 range, which offers a better set.

Be that as it may, for those who are not fans of Samsung Experience, the G7 becomes an excellent choice of flagship product.

This model can be found for about R $ 2,519.

The Galaxy S9 offers a superb design, a screen and a superior audio system, unparalleled performance for all games in the Play Store, as well as a good set of cameras even if you need optimizations to really stand out. against the predecessor. It should be remembered that the Galaxy S9 is sold in Brazil with 128 GB of storage and supports two SIM chips, and can expand the memory if the second chip does not bother you.

On the negative points, we can mention the life of the battery. what could be better, the interface that still weighs in the performance when in daily use, the lack of optimization of camera applications, implying that everything has been published too quickly, the Emoji AR, which does not really make sense if it is a copy Animoji and Bixby, who even have a dedicated button but still give no indication of speaking our language, becoming a gringa and curious version of Google Assistant.

This model can be found by something around R. $ 2,649.

The Zenfone 5Z delivers top performance by charging the value of an intermediate smartphone. It also offers a slightly better camera than the Zenfone 5. However, in two respects, the two Asus smartphones are virtually identical.

With a difference of $ 500 between the two handsets, you take a more powerful mobile phone and capture photos with superior quality. There is no doubt that the Zenfone 5Z offers a good value, but it fails in some respects compared to other brands' flagship brands, such as the brightness level of the screen and the l & # 39; 39 lack of IP68 certification against water damage and dust.

This model can be found by something around R $ 2,699. Asus ZenFone 5Z

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The handset design is very similar to that of the Galaxy S8. What changes is that the note 8 has less rounded angles, which makes the smartphone more rectangular. This change reduces the ergonomics of the device, even more when it comes to a large smartphone with a slippery glbad body.

The performances are almost the same, the Galaxy S8 chipset is also present here. However, the improvements made to the enterprise interface (here in version 8.5) bring a speed gain considered. The fact that it has 6 GB of RAM also helps Galaxy Note 8 to manage more applications running in the background.

Something that Galaxy Note 8 disappoints is powered by the battery. The handset comes with 3,300 mAh, less than the 3,500 mAh found in the Galaxy S8 Plus. The result is that the autonomy of the device is lower, not being able to make a full day of use. There are at least several adjustments to the control of consumption, which helps to prolong the autonomy of the device.

This pattern can be found for around R $ 2879.

The iPhone 8 offers good value for money. We have good performance here for all sorts of tasks, especially applications requiring a lot of graphics processing, a good screen for content consumption and stereo sound for immersion, a compact design that makes it easy to use. one-handed, IP67 certification against damage caused by water and dust,

Already in the negative, we can mention the battery with a charger even worse, creeping finish for extra protection, iOS 11 still very closed for simple tasks such as searching for a file stored on the device or using Siri to play a song on Spotify, the lack of possibility of extension via microSD, as well as the second SIM card slot, as well as the absence of the P2 port for the headset, which prevents you music with headphones delivered when charging the device

This model costs about R $ 2,999. Apple iPhone 8

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Sony is one of the few companies to bet on a flagship 5-inch screen product in 2018, seeking to offer an option to those looking for a powerful model with good cameras but not

The Xperia XZ2 Compact has maintained this proposal, presenting very little differences for its larger version and mainly seeking to compete with Apple's iPhone 8, which has the same dimensions . but with a 4.7-inch screen

Although small, its price is big smartphone. It does reduce the profitability of the Xperia XZ2 Compact a bit, but it's still a great option in the high-end category, offering more performance for every task, a good camera, a great, ergonomic and well-designed multimedia experience. finished, and battery in the average of the competitors.

This model can be found for something around R $ 3,479.

The Galaxy Note 9 is very comfortable to hold, despite its size, especially its thickness, considerably larger to house the 4000 mAh battery and a cooling system that ensures processor performance maximum for more

But S Pen is spearheading the changes. Now compatible with Bluetooth, the stylus works as a smartphone remote control. You can open an application and run up to two commands without touching the device. In other words, it is possible to take pictures, record videos, pause or advance music, etc., even at a distance greater than your arm.

In addition, the main aspects all bring at least a small evolution. The screen ended up being considered the best in the market by Displaymate until the arrival of the iPhone XS Max; the performance of the Snapdragon 845 chipset is better than that of the Galaxy S9 Plus; and the camera remains excellent.

This model costs about $ 3,599.

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