For many of us, getting the best smartphones for business is absolutely essential, as we increasingly rely on these pocket-sized computers to get our work done.
With many manufacturers offering smartphones that are perfect for workers of all levels, we’ve updated this guide to give you the latest buying advice to help you choose the best smartphones for business use. This list is not ordered from best to worst or vice versa. Each of these has unique features that make them a good choice.
1 – Celulares Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S9+ could be one of the best smartphones for business travel and security. Powered by Bixby Vision, the Galaxy S9+ camera can translate up to 54 languages on signs and menus to help you navigate any foreign country you’re traveling in.
The smartphone’s camera also features intelligent scan, which combines facial recognition and iris scanning to recognize you instantly in any light—even when wearing sunglasses.
The Galaxy S9 Plus also comes with Samsung’s Knox security, which the company claims is as secure, if not more so, than the DTEK50 and Priv devices from BlackBerry. You’ll need deep pockets, but you won’t regret it.
2 – One Plus 6
By developing its own operating system, OxygenOS, OnePlus’s flagship smartphone will help you get more work done in less time. Whether you’re working, browsing, or switching apps, the OnePlus 6’s smart software can optimize your experience based on your phone habits.
However, the real highlight of the OnePlus 6 is its price, and this may be one of the best devices for you on this list if you want to spend as little as possible on a high-end phone for your business needs.
That said, the battery life could be better, so make sure you have easy access to a charger if your work depends on always being connected. There is still no microSD support on the OnePlus 6, just like previous OnePlus phones, but you do get the option of 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.
3 – Apple IPhone X
Usually, we get bored with an iPhone after a few weeks and move on to more interesting Android smartphones, but there’s something about the iPhone X that excites us every time we use it.
Apple uses an impressive OLED panel from Samsung, for example, and we enjoy the fantastic camera performance, the new gesture-based user interface, and its ecosystem, which includes AirPods, Apple Watch, and apps like iMessage. The Apple iPhone X, like every other smartphone on the market, is not absolutely perfect. We miss having a headphone jack, but it’s very close.
4 – Google Pixel 2 XL
Google may not be able to build a social network, but they can definitely build a phone. Powered by Google Assistant, the Pixel 2 XL can listen to your commands and text, set reminders for you, activate Bluetooth, and launch Google Lens, which can identify landmarks, objects, and even scan business cards to add contact info to your smartphone.
The Google Pixel 2 XL is also incredibly powerful and efficient: it has 64GB or 128GB storage options and gives you up to seven hours of battery life with just a 15-minute charge.
5 – Huawei P20 Pro
This may rank in the top 3 best Android smartphones of 2018.
Just like Samsung and LG flagship phones, there are plenty of settings available in the $735 Huawei P20 Pro, and we keep discovering new things regularly, such as a “Dark Interface” switch buried in the battery settings.
But there are several reasons to consider the P20 Pro for business—from the triple Leica camera setup on the back to its stunning design with unique gradient colors like Twilight and Pink Gold.
Its 6.1-inch OLED display is also appealing, along with the innovative Kirin 970 processor with a neural processing unit, water resistance, off-screen navigation buttons, and knuckles (yes, knuckles) that let you take screenshots or launch apps.
6 – LG V35 ThinQ
Another smartphone powered by Google Assistant, the LG V35 ThinQ can help you in real time, identify objects your phone is pointed at, and hear your voice in noisy environments.
The V35 ThinQ also has an AI camera that can recognize the subject and environment in your frame and suggest the best filters and angles for your photo.
Why is it important to have a smartphone for work?
We rely on smartphones to connect with our friends and family and stay informed about current events. But it seems the only time we use smartphones for work is when we check our email.
Today, smartphone technology has advanced to the point where you can get a lot of work done using just your thumbs—smartphones can now access your work documents, take professional-level photos, and even translate signs in different languages.