Competition in the premium flagship HP market is now getting tougher. Cellphone vendors are competing to release devices with the most advanced specifications so that the market is not dominated by the same brand.
Consumers also benefit from this competition because they have many choices. They are free to choose among a row of mobile phones that already have a complete package, starting from the latest and fastest processors, the most advanced cameras, to the most unique designs.
Of the many premium flagship phones released this year, here's a list of the best phones at their prices:
1. iPhone 14 Pro
Apple has finally overhauled the design of the iPhone 14 Pro. The notch that has been part of the iPhone design since the iPhone X is now removed and replaced with a punch-hole called Dynamic Island. This new design provides not only aesthetic elements but also functionality, including displaying notifications and showing currently active applications.
Apart from that, the iPhone 14 Pro is also equipped with the A16 Bionic chipset which far beats its competitors. Apple also includes a 48 MP camera for the first time on the iPhone 14 Pro as well as an always-on display feature.
2. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Even though the design is still the same as its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 still brings a series of improvements and the price is cheaper. Call it the screen that is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus + so that it guarantees better screen durability. This folding screen phone can also be safely opened and closed up to more than 200,000 times.
In terms of specifications, the Galaxy Z Flip carries the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with a choice of internal memory up to 512GB. The battery is also enlarged to 3,700 mAh with 25W fast charging. Samsung has also embedded several features that make it easier to take pictures, including FlexCam and hands-free recording.
3. Oppo Find X5 Pro
Oppo Find X5 Pro still prioritizes the sophistication of its camera like some of its predecessors. Oppo for the first time embedded the MariSilicon X chip in the Find X5 Pro to improve the quality of photos and videos taken in low light conditions.
Oppo is also collaborating with well-known camera manufacturer Hasselblad to support photography features on the Find X5 Pro. This phone itself carries a 50 MP main camera that uses the Sony IMX766 sensor. Meanwhile, the kitchen is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
4. Asus ROG Phone 6
Asus ROG Phone 6 is certainly not an ordinary premium flagship phone because this is a gaming phone. The specifications are certainly no less fierce than other priced cellphones.
Asus inserted the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset for ROG Phone 6. To provide a capable gaming experience, Asus provides an upgraded GameCool 6 cooling system, a 30% larger vapor chamber, and 85% larger graphite sheets along with a centralized CPU. Its photographic capabilities cannot be underestimated either, because it has a 50 MP main camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor.
5. Vivo X80 Pro
Again, a premium flagship phone that prioritizes its camera capabilities. Vivo is again collaborating with ZEISS to present the latest photography and videography features on the X80 Pro. There are four cameras, including a 50 MP main camera with a Samsung GNV sensor and an 8 MP periscope that offers 5x optical zoom.
Vivo completes the X80 Pro specifications with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Interestingly, this phone also has a supporting chip called Vivo V1+. According to Vivo, this chip functions to take over the work of the image signal processor (ISP) in the main SoC.
6. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has finally completely transformed into a replacement for the Galaxy Note line. This top mobile phone from Samsung is now equipped with a special space for storing the S Pen stylus so that it looks more like the previous Galaxy Note line.
Samsung also presents several new innovations, including a more premium design with haze finishing, Gorilla Glass Victus wrapping, a camera with a Super Clear Glass lens that can reduce noise from light, to Nightography for better night photos.
7.Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Pro comes with a number of excellent features. Call it the screen that gets an A+ rating from the Display Mate and carries the second generation LTPO technology. Apart from that, the camera is also more capable with a 50 MP main camera that uses the Sony IMX707 sensor.
This phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The cooling system combines a vapor chamber and three large heat dissipation graphite sheets. Oh yes, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is also the first cellphone on the market to offer 120W fast charging technology. The battery with a capacity of 4,600 mAh can be fully charged in 18 minutes.
8. iPhone 14 Pro Max
The iPhone 14 Pro Max, of course, has the same specifications as the iPhone 14 Pro. The difference is that this phone has a larger screen, which is 6.7 inches. The rest of the screen specifications are the same, using an LTPO OLED panel with a dynamic refresh rate of 1-120Hz.
The main camera carried by the iPhone 14 Pro Max is increased to 48 MP with a quad-pixel sensor which Apple claims is 65% larger than its predecessor. Because of its larger size, the battery capacity of the iPhone 14 Pro Max is the largest, namely 4,342 mAh.
9. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
The appearance of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is still the same as its predecessor, but this folding screen phone brings a number of improvements. Call it, the performance is made more speeding but still efficient power. The body and screen are also made tougher thanks to the increased durability of up to 45%.
The under-screen camera that is placed on the main screen is also improved so that the quality of the photos taken are much clearer than before. The 50 MP main camera on the back also has more interesting specifications because it is equipped with Dual Pixel OIS which can take photos and take videos more stable at night.
10. iQOO 11
iQOO 11 is the second HP gaming that has made it to this list. This is the first product that iQOO brought to the market and the specifications are no joke. This phone relies on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with 16GB of RAM. When tested using AnTuTu benchmark, iQOO 11 recorded a score of 1,323,820.
The gaming performance is also supported by a series of cooling systems. iQOO 11 has a Vapor Chamber Liquid Cooling System and Cool Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Frame which makes playing games longer but still comfortable. This phone is also equipped with a V2 chip that promises a clear visual display with a high fare rate when playing games.