Which Smartphone To Choose If You Love Listening To Music

iPods and other music players were very common a few years ago, however, with each passing year, the existence of these dedicated portable music players is becoming more questionable. As a matter of fact, there are no mainstream companies making and marketing these portable audio players now.

Smartphones make it easy to download and stream the latest audio from the internet and have enabled more of the world to enjoy music. However, until recent times, most smartphones have had a very basic DAC or Digital Analog Converter and this has resulted in low-quality audio and lack of support for high-end headphones.

The current generation of smartphones are slowly catching up and have started to include higher quality DAC and Amplifiers along with support for built-in stereo speakers to enhance the experience. Here is a list of five such smartphones across different budget options that are the best choice for Music Lovers

Samsung Galaxy S20 Series

The Samsung Galaxy S series has been the industry leader for an Android smartphone for a long time now, other competitors have struggled to reach the quality and have often failed. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is no different.

The device is known for its amazing display quality and camera optics for generations, however, the S20 Ultra does very well in the sound department too. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra comes with a 32-bit 384kHz DAC inbuilt.

The audio in the Samsung Galaxy S20 series of smartphones is tuned by AKG for optimum lows and highs. The device also comes with a stereo speaker setup that is loud and support Dolby Atmos for a true surround experience. The Samsung Galaxy S20 series also comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and support for aptX HD enabling high-resolution audio streaming.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is an all-rounder with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The battery on the device is of 5,000mAh capacity with 45W fast charging making it a perfect choice for media consumption.

Key Highlights:

• Stereo speakers tuned by AKG for clear audio
• Support for Dolby Atmos for true surround experience on the mobile device
• 32-bit 384kHz DAC making it an industry leader in the smartphone market
• Free AKG tuned headset with much better quality than competitors
• Support for multiple high res Bluetooth streaming formats

Price: Samsung Galaxy S20 (Rs 66,990) Galaxy S20+ (Rs 73,990), and Galaxy S20 Ultra (Rs 92,999)

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Review

LG G8s

The LG G8S is unquestionably the best choice when it comes to audio experience in the India smartphone market right now. The device comes with a stereo speaker setup, but that isn’t all that makes the smartphone a great hit for music lovers. The LG G8s comes with a 32-bit Quad DAC with support for 192kHz audio.

The device also supports aptX HD for wireless audio over Bluetooth. The device also comes with DTS:X 3D audio and Meridian sound tuning to widen the sound field and echo all emotions as if you were at the stage. Apart from the audio specs, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset and has 6GB RAM along with 128GB internal storage. The battery on the device is just 3,550mAh and comes with 18W fast charging adhering to QC 3.0 standards.

Highlights:

• Stereo Speakers for loud and clear audio
• Support for DTS:X 3D for a virtual surround effect
• Comes with a Quad DAC for the best quality audio possible
• Support for aptX HD for high-resolution Bluetooth streaming

Price: Rs 39,990