In just a couple of months, a number of brands launched their respective flagship phones, highlighting the best features they could offer—from upgraded software to newly-developed built-in cameras.
Manila Standard Tech got you covered as we give a glimpse of some of the newest members of the phone industry with this list.
So you have money to burn? Use them on these amazing flagship phones.
Apple’s iPhone 14 series
Just a week ago, Apple debuted its latest line of iPhones with four new models—the iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Plus, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The iPhone 14 has the standard 6.1-inch display, while iPhone 14 Plus sports a 6.7-inch screen that features an OLED Super Retina XDR display.
Both models also boast of Apple’s “longest battery life ever” and come in five different colors namely Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight, and Red.
As for the Pro and Pro Max, both are packed with an A16 Bionic chip—the ultimate smartphone chip—making your phone more power-efficient.
Say goodbye to the classic notch on your previous phones because the notch is gone on the iPhone Pro models and is replaced with what they call Dynamic Island. It displays your music, sports scores, and other notifications, without the need to close your current app.
iPhone Pro and Pro Max are available in four colors—Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, and Space Black.
Prices:
iPhone 14: 128 GB – P56,990; 256 GB – P63,990
iPhone 14 Plus: 128 GB – P63,990; 256 GB – P70,990
iPhone 14 Pro: 128 GB – P70,990; 256 GB – P77,990
iPhone 14 Pro Max: 128 GB – P77,990; 256 GB – P88,990
Samsung Z Flip4 and Samsung Z Fold4: Your work-life compact phones
Unfolding and flipping the world of smartphones, Samsung ensures that the best moment is yet to come as they give their users the real deal. Endorsed by seven-member K-Pop group BTS, the smartphone brand added Samsung Z Flip4 and Samsung Z Fold4 to their range of flagship phones.
Lighter than the older versions of Galaxy Flips, Z Flip4 is powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and sporting a front shooter with a 10MP selfie camera and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ display.
The Galaxy Flip also supports a super-fast charging experience giving you up to 50% battery life in a span of 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, the Z Fold4 boasts of a 6.2-inch Cover Screen and a 7.6-inch Main Screen. It also features quick navigation through its Taskbar giving you the best work-life balance experience.
Whether you are on an online meeting, while catching up on missed emails or just checking your social media accounts, the Galaxy Fold also sports an expansive Main Screen with Multi View.
Both phones also offer an IPX8 water resistance rating.
The Z Flip4 comes in Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, and Blue colors, while the Z Fold4 is available in colors Gray Green and Phantom Black.
Prices:
Samsung Z Flip 4: 128 GB – P58,990; 256 GB – P62,990
Samsung Z Fold4: 256GB – P98,990; 512GB – P105,990
OPPO Reno8: The Gen Z phone
Global smart device brand OPPO expanded its portfolio with its latest flagship phone, OPPO Reno8.
The newest model is packed with MediaTek Dimensity 1300 delivering a smooth experience, while playing your favorite mobile game without any hassle, all day long.
Its massive 4500mAh battery can hold up to heavy everyday use and can be fully charged in less than 30 minutes.
It sports an Ultra Slim Body Design and comes in Shimmer Gold and Shimmer Black giving an aesthetic and premium design perfect for Gen Zs.
Price: P27,999
vivo X80 5G and X80 Pro 5G: Best for phone photography
vivo knows when is the right time to flex their phones as it just recently introduced the new members of their X series to the market—the X80 and X80 Pro.
Sporting an ES 6.78-inch FHD+ 3D Curved Screen display, the X80 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and vivo V1+ chip that users can enjoy a higher speed and stronger performance with their phone.
Worry no more for your jam-packed schedule as the X80 can last throughout the day as it is packed with a 45000 mAh battery.
Meanwhile, the X80 Pro is powered with 4nm Qualcomm flagship processor Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 and vivo’s customized V1+ Chip delivering an outstanding visual and audio output.
Charging up phones is made easier as you can charge your X80 Pro by pairing it with another through its Reverse Charge feature.
X80 Pro also sports the vivo V1+ Chip and 50MP Ultra-Sensing GNV Sensor for professional-level photos and videos.
X80 comes in Cosmic Black and Urban Blue while X80 Pro is available in Cosmic Black.
Prices:
vivo X80: P45,999
vivo X80 Pro: P59,999
OnePlus 10T5G: Your go-to flagship phone
Recently-launched OnePlus 10T5G is powered by Qualcomm’s latest and most powerful Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform and equipped with OxygenOS 12.1, giving its users the power to enjoy the ultimate user experience.
It has a 16MP front camera, a 4cm macro camera, a 119.9° ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor and optical image stabilization providing high-quality images.
For a superior cooling system, the device leverages the OnePlus’ 3D Cooling System 2.0. It is packed with a larger cooling area, better heating dissipation material, and a redesigned heat dissipation channel to deliver its users an impressive experience anytime and anywhere.
The OnePlus 10T5G is available in two different colors—Moonstone Black and Jade Green.
Price: P35,990
Huawei P50 Pocket: Your premium pocket phone
Huawei’s version of a foldable phone, the P50 Pocket aims to provide immersive big screen views and innovative features in folded mode.
The P50 Pocket boasts of a 3D micro-sculpture design, giving an overall shimmer look to your phone.
Meanwhile, in collaboration with Haute Couture designer Iris Van Herpen, the P50 Pocket Premium Edition has an amazing style of organically flowing patterns in a stunning gold tone.
Both models feature a 6.9-inch main screen with a 21:9 ratio and are created with Ultra Spectrum Image Technology to enhance the clarity and visibility of light for more realistic and incredible photography.
Moreover, checking notifications, receiving calls, and taking quick selfies are made easier with service widgets on the phone’s cover screen.
Prices:
Huawei P50 Pocket – P69,999
Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition – P86,999
