2016 was quite a nice year for smartphones, as we were introduced to many options in the market. Today, let’s look at the best 20MP phones that was launched in 2016!

1. Huawei Mate 9 Pro

First on this list of best 20MP phones in 2016 is Huawei Mate 9 Pro. This phone was released close to the end of 2016, and was very impressive. Huawei Mate 9 Pro specs include a Hisilicon Kirin 960 chipset at its core, with Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU and Mali-G71 MP8 GPU. There are two versions, one with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, the other 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. Its battery is also huge, at 4000mAh capacity.

Outside, Mate 9 Pro sports a 5.5″ screen, with resolution of 2K (1440×2560). For the camera department, it has a dual 20+12MP camera lenses at the back, with f/2.2, 2x zoom, Leica optics, phase detection & laser autofocus, and dual-LED flash. There is also an 8MP selfie snapper on the opposite side. The phone runs the latest Android 7.0 Nougat. Huawei Mate 9 Pro price starts from RM. 2,939.

2. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite

Next on this list of best 20MP phones in 2016 is the new Vivo phone, Xplay 5 Elite. It has a Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) SND 820 processor at its heart, with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. It also features a 3600mAh battery. There is a 5.43″ 2K display at the front. Other Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs include a 16MP rear camera, an 8MP front shooter, and the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite price is RM. 2,925.

3. Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL

Next on the list is the phone from Asus, Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL. This phone features a Quad-core (2×2.4 GHz Kryo & 2×2.0 GHz Kryo) SND 821 SoC, with 4/6GB RAM, and 64/128/256GB ROM (+up to 256GB). There is also a 3000mAh battery inside. Other Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs include a 5.7″ Full HD screen, a 23MP main camera and an 8MP secondary camera. The default OS is Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Zenfone 3 Deluxe price starts from RM. 2,599.

4. Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Continue on, we have a Xiaomi smartphone, the Mi Note 2. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specs are as follows: there is a Quad-core (2×2.35 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) SND 821 chipset under the hood, alongside 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM or 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM. The battery is huge, with 4070mAh capacity. Mi note 2 has a 5.7″ Full HD display, a 22.5MP camera at the back, and an 8MP selfie shooter. It comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price starts at RM. 1,999.

5. Coolpad Cool S1

Last on this list of best 20MP phones in 2016 is Coolpad Cool S1. There is a Quad-core (2×2.35 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) SND 821 plus 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM or 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM. This one also has a huge battery, of 4070mAh. Coolpad Cool S1 specs also include a 5.5″ Full HD screen, a combo of 16MP/8MP rear and front camera, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. Coolpad Cool S1 price is from RM. 2,250.

Best 20MP phones launched in 2016: 20MP, 5.5″

Above are the best 20MP phones of 2016. They definitely have great performances, as well as impressive specs. Which one of those do you like the most?