What are the top 10 Smartphones Pakistanis are “Google-ing” in 2020?

Recently, Google unveiled its annual ‘Year in Search Pakistan’, which listed what everyone in Pakistan is searching for on Google. The results were across different categories, including movies, people, Coronavirus, trending events and occasions, and smartphones.

ProPakistani.pk compiled the list of top 10 Smartphones searched for in Pakistan in 2020. It should be noted that Chinese smartphones almost completely dominated the list, and Huawei’s Y9A topped the chart. Furthermore, the most searched smartphones belonged either to the upper entry-level tier (from PKR 15,000 to 26,000) or the mid-range tier (from PKR 40,000 to 60,000), with no high-end flagship brands in sight (other than iPhone).

Here is the list of the most searched smartphones in 2020:

1. Huawei Y9a

The smartphone was launched in September at the IFA 2020 event. Huawei Y9A is a slightly tweaked version of the Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus that debuted in China a while ago.

Specifications

• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G80
• CPU: 2.0 GHz Octa-core
• GPU: Arm Mali-G52 MC2
• OS: Android 10, EMUI 10.1 (No GMS)
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Display: 6.3-inch IPS LCD with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
• Memory: RAM: 6GB, 8GB | Internal: 128GB UFS 2.1 | Card slot: yes
• Camera: Rear: 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP | Front:16 MP
• Fingerprint sensor: side-mounted
• Battery: 4,200 mAh, 40W fast charging

2. Infinix Note 7

Like most Infinix phones, this one also targets Gen Z. Infinix Note 7 was launched in April 2020 and focuses on providing consumers with a high value for money.

Specifications

• Chipset: Mediatek Helio G70
• CPU: 2.0GHz Octa-core
• GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
• OS: Android 10.0, XOS 6.0
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Display:6.95-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1640 pixels
• Storage: RAM: 6GB | Internal: 128GB | Card Slot: yes
• Camera: Main: 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP + low light camera | Front: 16MP
• Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted
• Battery: 5000 mAh, 18W fast charging

3. Vivo V20

The BBK-owned Vivo launched this upper mid-range smartphone in September this year. Design-wise the smartphone takes after the Vivo X50 series.

Specifications

• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
• CPU: 2.4 GHz Octa-core
• GPU: Adreno 620
• OS: Android 10, Fun Touch OS
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
• Display: 6.44-inch AMOLED, 1080p resolution, 60Hz refresh rate
• Memory: RAM: 8GB | Internal: 128GB, UFS 2.1
• Camera: Rear (Triple): 64MP + 8MP + 2MP | Front (Dual): 44MP + 8MP
• Fingerprint sensor: In-display
• Battery: 4,000 mAh, 33W fast charging

4. iPhone 12

Apple made its most significant roster expansion this year by announcing four new iPhones – the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. However, the iPhone 12 dominated Google searches in Pakistan.

Specifications

• CPU: Hexa-core
• GPU: Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
• Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
• OS: iOS 14Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
• Display: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 625 nits, 1200 nits (peak), 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
• Memory: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Camera: Primary: 12 MP + 12 MP | Selfie: 12 MP + 3D
• Connectivity: LTE, USB Type-C, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
• Battery: Li-Ion, non-removable

5. Infinix Hot 9

The smartphone features a Samsung S20-like design.

Specifications

• Chipset: Mediatek Helio P35
• OS: Android 10, XOS 6
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Display: 6.6-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution
• Memory: RAM: 4 GB | Internal: 64GB, 128GB | Card slot: yes
• Camera: Rear: 16 MP + 2MP + 2MP + depth sensor | Front: 8MP
• Battery: 5,000 mAh

6. Oppo F17 Pro

Featuring an iPhone 11-inspired design, the Oppo F17 Pro was launched in September this year.

Specifications

• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: PowerVR GM9446
• Chipset: Mediatek Helio P95 (12 nm)
• OS: Android 10.0, ColorOS 7.2
• Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Display: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
• Memory: RAM: 8 GB | Internal: 128 GB
• Camera: Primary: 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP | Selfie: 16 MP + 2 MP
• Connectivity: LTE, USB type-C, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
• Fingerprint scanner: Yes (in-display)
• Battery: 4000 mAh (30W charging)

7. Vivo S1

One of the most stylish mid-range smartphones, Vivo S1, was initially launched in only one memory variant (6 GB RAM). However, a few months after the launch, a budget-friendly 4 GB variant was also announced.

Specifications

• Chipset: Mediatek Helio P65
• CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
• OS: Android 9, Funtouch 9
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Display: 6.38 inches Super AMOLED, 1080 x 3240 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~404 PPI)
• Memory: RAM: 4 GB | Internal: 128 GB | Card slot: yes
• Camera: Rear (Quad): 16 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP | Front: 32 MP
• Fingerprint sensor: In-display
• Battery: 4500 mAh, 18W Fast Charging

8. Vivo Y20

Vivo launched its Y20 series as a budget-friendly option for teenagers and elderly citizens who don’t have high processing power requirements in August 2020.

Specifications

• Chipset: Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (4×1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4×1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
• GPU: Adreno 610OS: Android 10, Funtouch 10.5
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Display: 6.51 inches IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 PPI)
• Memory: RAM: 4 GB | Internal: 64 GB | Card slot: yes
• Camera: Rear (Quad): 13MP + 2 MP + 2 MP | Front: 8 MP
• Fingerprint sensor: side-mounted
• Battery: 5000 mAh, 18W Fast Charging

9. Vivo Y51

Vivo launched the Vivo Y51 smartphone as the perfect blend of style and technology in September 2020. The smartphone features a chic diamond-shaped camera bump and is available in three colors: Mystic Black, Jazzy Blue, Dreamy White.

Specifications

• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 610
• OS: Android 10, Funtouch 10
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Display: 6.38 inches Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~404 PPI)
• Memory: RAM: 4 GB | Internal: 128 GB | Card slot: yes
• Camera: Rear (Quad): 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP | Front: 16 MP
• Fingerprint sensor: in-display
• Battery: 4500 mAh, 18W Fast Charging

10. Huawei Y6P

The last one on the list is the Huawei Y6P launched in June this year.

Specifications

• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
• GPU: Adreno 610
• OS: Android 10, EMUI 10.1, No GMS
• Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
• Display: 6.3 inches IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~278 PPI)
• Memory: RAM: 3 GB | Internal: 64 GB | Card slot: yes
• Camera: Rear (Quad): 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP | Front: 8 MP
• Fingerprint sensor: rear-mounted
• Battery: 5000 mAh

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