5 Best Smartphones For Video Calling in HD Quality
With an arrival of a plethora of mobile technologies, the distance between us and our loved ones is shortened.
As the simple text and voice call cannot really express the emotions and the feelings, the latest smartphones come with a front-facing camera which only allows us to see our loved ones and share our emotions.
Out there in the market, numberless smartphones are available with distinct features and capabilities one should need. To make your job easy, here are the list 5 best smartphones for video calling you shall look at before you by one.
IPhone 7 PLus

Apple iPhone 7 Plus was launched in May 2017 & runs on iOS 11. The
Pros –
- Water and Dust Resistance, IP67 rating
- Improved battery life over the previous generations
- Outstanding performance, heaven for gamers
- Solid build quality and premium
looks , especially the Jet Black variant - 12MP wide-angle + telephoto cameras on the back produce great shots with 2x Optical zoom capability
Cons:
- No 3.5mm standard headphone jack might disappoint some
- Jet Black variant is easily prone to scuffs and scratches
- Outdated design from a 2 year old device makes it boring
OnePlus 7

Pros:
- Good battery life
- Improvement in terms of AI processing
- Will support 5G
- Dash charging battery
Cons:
- Memory cannot be expanded
- The battery is not user-replaceable
Huawei P30 Pro

There is a lot to love about the P30 Pro – it’s a camera phone that
Pros:
- Powerful Processor
- Long battery backup
- Fast charging
Cons:
- Device is large to carry
Google Pixel 3

The Pixel 3’s 12MP, f/1.8,
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But
Results at 2x zoom are usable, but go further and images resemble those shot with any old digital zoom – blurry and soft. It doesn’t even compare with the results you get
Pros:
- Impressive design
- Brilliant camera performance
- Dual front facing camera for selfies
Cons:
- Slightly weak battery life
- Doesn’t feature face unlocking
- 3.5mm headphone jack is missing
Samsung S10 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is a flagship smartphone by the South
Pros:
- Excellent display
- Huge storage
- Ample battery backup
- Robust configuration
Cons:
- Out of budget
Xiaomi Mi 9

Xiaomi Mi 9 is announced to be launched in November 2019 & will run on Android 9.0 OS. The Smartphone will be available in more than three color options i.e.Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue, Piano Black, Transparent & will also have a built in fingerprint sensor as the primary security feature, along with the host of connectivity options in terms of 3G, 4G, GPS, Wifi, NFC Bluetooth capabilities. The phone will come with 128GB of internal storage.
Pros:
- Flagship-grade OLED screen with tiny notch
- The under-display fingerprint scanner works great
- Excellent battery life, 27W wired and 20W wireless charging
- Bleeding-edge chipset and performance
- Up to date software
- Top-notch camera quality, versatile skills
- Videos are great too
- Cheaper than most rivals
Cons:
- No waterproofing
- Slippery design
- No audio port and no stereo speakers
- No microSD slot
- Limited LTE bands
- Lacks optical stabilization
- No Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) support even though the chipset supports it
Final Verdict –
All of the smartphone listed above are reviewed here after studying various user experiences in terms of Front-facing camera resolutions, battery life, camera and button replacement, speaker quality, overheating, availability of video calling apps and of course price.
While choosing the best smartphone for video calling, the key consideration will be the platform either it’s Android or iOS as Apple devices are the only one that allows you to FaceTime when android devices really do not support the FaceTime.
But it also cannot be ignored that both platforms shared major video calling apps such as Skype, vibe, tango