If you’re looking for the very best high-end smartphones available, you’ve come to the right place! Every month, GadgetMatch updates this list with the finest devices money can buy, no matter how much they cost.
Updated monthly, this list takes every newly launched flagship costing more than PhP 30,000 into consideration, but doesn’t discount the smartphones that continue to make an impact since their launch last year.
Here they are in no particular order:
Huawei Mate 40 Pro (PhP 55,999)
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is everything you’ve come to expect from Huawei’s flagship Mate line — fantastic hardware and smart AI. Of course, there is the lingering issue of zero access to Google Mobile Services, but Huawei has done all it can to mitigate this. A change in leadership in the US provides hope but it’s not something we would hang our hats on.
WATCH: Huawei Mate 40 Pro Unboxing and Review
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (PhP 35,990)
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is meant to be a sub-flagship smartphone but its pricing still lands it on our premium category — something we probably need to revisit sooner than later. That said, this is a GadgetMatch favorite. It has all the “necessities” of a flagship smartphone in a plastic, easy-t0-grip build and is just an easy recommendation for people who can’t spend north of PhP 40,000 on a smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 (PhP 109,990)
This is about as premium and as cutting edge as it gets. Samsung followed up its Galaxy Z Fold with a much more refined and polished Galaxy Z Fold2. It smoothens the rough edges of the first generation device and the result is what probably is the best foldable on the market right now.
iPhone 12 series (starts at PhP 43,990)
Design-wise not much has changed for the iPhones, but that’s not where you should be looking. Not only does the A14 chip deliver the usual performance bump, the cameras are also reportedly better and all these iPhones can now access 5G. It also helps that there’s four of them to choose from so there’s likely an iPhone just for you.
WATCH:
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ASUS ROG Phone 3 (PhP 54,995)
ASUS doubled down on everything that made the previous generations of the ROG Phone great and gave us yet another spec-monster. Maxed-out specs, maxed-out mobile gaming. It has more competition in the mobile gaming smartphone space this year, but it’s still firmly ahead of everyone else in the pack.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (PhP 67,990)
The Snapdragon 865 Plus vs Exynos 990 hullabaloo notwithstanding, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra continues to represent the best that the Galaxy Note line has to offer. The S Pen’s latency has improved and the cameras are a refined version of the S20 Ultra. Galaxy Note loyalists will find that everything they love are still here — improved and refined.
WATCH: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review
Huawei P40 Pro+ (PhP 69,990)
The term “feels premium” gets thrown around too much needlessly. This phone has a legitimate claim to that. One touch and you’ll feel right away that you’re holding something luxurious. You can’t say that about every phone. Oh and, definitely go for the white one.
OnePlus 8 Pro (PhP 45,990)
OnePlus is now firmly in the premium flagship category. OnePlus phones have traditionally been pretty darn great with a lot of the focus being on just how fast it feels. On the OnePlus 8 series, it addresses a few things that were missing — the addition of wireless charging and an improvement to its long-time “weakpoint”, its cameras.
Huawei P40 Pro (PhP 50,990)
Huawei still has US government and Google problems, but they have come a long way since the ban last year. The company has found ways to bring or at least give you a way to download frequently used apps over to the AppGallery. That, along with their usual top-tier hardware, earns it a spot on this list. You’ll just have to make do with browser versions of certain Google apps for the time being.
vivo X50 Pro (PhP 39,999)
A gimbal system on a smartphone camera? Now that sounds new! Not only did vivo make a flagship-grade smartphone with an innovative camera system, they also made sure all the rear cameras are actually useable. Elsewhere on the phone, it performs day-to-day tasks with ease and also supports 5G connectivity.
Power Mac Center is offering free shipping nationwide this weekend as part of their Fri-YAY Finds promo. Products such as MacBook, iPhone, and iPad cases may be purchased through the PMC website, Lazada, and Shopee.
Although the name of the promo suggests customers may only avail of several products this Friday, PMC has extended the promo period to April 21, giving consumers more time.
What’s great about the promo is there is no cap on the shipping discount, as long as the three-piece order requirement is met. So if you’re still looking for accessories to match your Apple products, now is definitely the time.
Participating PMC products include Apple MacBook cases and sleeves, iPhone and iPad cases, Apple Watch straps, charging cables, and power adapters. Moreover, multiport adapters from the following brands are also available:
- Cygnett
- Moft Z
- Speck
- Belkin
- Pipetto
- UAG
- UNIQ
- LAUT
- RIVACASE
- PanzerGlass
- Innostyle
- Ventev
- SwitchEasy
- QDOS
- Anker
Free shipping promos are a big factor for online shoppers always looking for the best deals on the internet. Make sure you don’t miss this promo if you’re an Apple user.
vivo is releasing an affordable smartphone that focuses on gaming: The vivo Y03. It will go on general sale starting April 30. But as early as until April 21, customers may preorder exclusively via Shopee. The phone is priced from PhP 3,499 to PhP 3,799.
The vivo Y03 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85. To aid its gaming performance, the processor comes with a boosted GPU and Hyper Engine enhancements. This ensures smooth gameplay without any interruptions, at least for popular MOBA and FPS titles. The device also supports Ultra Game Mode and Multi-Turbo 5.5 for an even more immersive gaming experience.
Interestingly, the device only has 4GB of base RAM, but it does support 4GB of extended RAM for gaming and multitasking. Additionally, the phone has 128GB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and 15W FastCharge.
For its display, the vivo Y03 sports a 6.56-inch 90Hz high-resolution Sunlight Display. vivo claims that this allows users to easily see content even when outdoors and under the sun. The handset also has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
Lastly, the vivo Y03 sports a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. According to its Shopee listing, the phone has two color options: Gem Green and Space Black.
The HONOR Magic V2, easily one of the world’s best foldables today, is now available via Globe postpaid. Customers may avail the thinnest foldable in the market through Globe’s GPlan 2499.
Customers have the option to shell out a one-time fee of PhP 31,600 to get the device. They may also avail via installment at PhP 1,317 per month. The HONOR Magic V2 came with a PhP 79,999 price tag when it was announced for Philippine availability, for everyone’s reference.
The PhP 2,499 plan has a 24-month lock-in period. It includes 25GB of monthly surfing data and unlimited all-net calls (including landline) and texts. Interested users may head to Ayala Malls Glorietta, Ayala Malls Trinoma, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, or online via the Globe Store.
Launched earlier this year, the HONOR Magic V2 is just 9.9mm thin. It features HONOR’s super-light Titanium Hinge that allows for such a sleek form factor. HONOR has tested this heavy-duty hinge to withstand 400,000 folds.
More than the foldable’s appearance, the flagship device is highly-capable performance-wise. It houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, supports 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and is equipped with dual LTPO HDR10+ 120Hz displays. The phone can even allow users to play two games simultaneously with its Parallel Space feature.
For its cameras, the book-style foldable has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 20MP 2.5x zoom telephoto shooter. In front is a 16MP selfie camera.
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