THE best and the most innovative features in the smartphone industry once evasive to the middle class market has made their way to the budget territory.
The Yuletide season is fast-approaching and you deserve to be delighted with a new smartphone from your hard-earned savings—or 13th month pay.
We know, we know. Finding the best smartphone at an affordable price is like fixing one’s life at three o’ clock in the morning. Don’t fret; Manila Standard got you covered. Keep on reading because all we want for Christmas is a new smartphone so we listed the finest phones (below P16,000) with sensational features.
1. Capture fun moments with Vivo Y71 (Price: P6,699)
Grasp the world in one hand with Vivo’s new 18:9 display with super narrow bezels. Its immersive full view screen achieves an 84.4% screen-to-body ratio, pushing mobile viewing experience to the limits. The phone displays 12.5% more content than other phones while still being compact and lightweight. Its 6.0 inch phone boasts the new polymer nano-blasting technique, offering a smoother hold for users.
Vivo Y71 has a 13MP Rear Camera, featuring the PDAF technology that allows one to capture fleeting moments with ease. It makes use of a lighting through backlight HDR. Its camera is further equipped with technology capable of scanning facial features that helps in activating the screen instantly.
It runs with the advanced Android 8.1 OS optimization with a 3360mAH battery that extends battery life to a larger capacity.
2. Bigger battery and dual camera with OPPO A3s (Price: P6,990)
With A3s, get a stunning cover shot portrait photo with one simple click. Like your personal beauty artist, AI selfie can recognize your features and then beautify them using its powerful algorithm.
Oppo A3s is equipped with a 4230mAh Long-Lasting Battery, A3s can easily last up to 18 hours. Smoother UI transitions, multitasking, and switching between apps are all supported by the enhanced 64-bit Snapdragon Octa-Core CPU. With 14nm processing, it brings a faster, fluid, and energy-saved operating experience.
The new ColosOS 5.1 brings forth a brand new UI system and operation interface.
The 6.2-inch Super Full Screen stimulates the sense across all your everyday mobile experiences. Also with a new 19:9 aspect ratio, the A3s gives you an all-round superior view. Its glossy unique design has an elegant back cover in either classic red and fashionable dark purple colors.
3. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) is the unbeatable performer (Price: P 14,995).
ZenFone Max Pro (M1) provides extraordinary performance and endurance with Snapdragon 636 platform. It has all the stamina and power needed in a nonstop lifestyle with its magnificent 6” Full HD+ (2160×1080), 18:9 FullView display, and ultra-long-lasting 5000mAh battery. ZenFone Max Pro is your enduring companion, always ready to capture every special moment with its dual bokeh camera system.
ZenFone Max Pro is built to last using solid metal, with a slim and light body that’s precision-crafted to give it a luxurious feel without being bulky. For rapid unlocking, there’s a fingerprint sensor cleverly located at the back for easy access, just one of the many thoughtful details that make ZenFone Max Pro anything but ordinary. And to match your unique style, two stunning finishes are your choices: Deepsea Black and Meteor Silver.
4. Multi-level mobile security with Samsung Galaxy J8 (Price: P15,990)
Keep data safe without the added hassle. Galaxy J8 features fingerprint scanning and facial recognition authentication to provide seamless mobile access. What’s more, it allows users to unlock their devices or access applications in one simple step rather than having to enter lengthy passwords.
Knox 3.1 provides defense-grade mobile protection to avoid potentially harmful privacy breaches. It also allows IT administrators to easily deploy and manage mobile devices remotely.
To keep your business safe from prying eyes, Galaxy J8 enables users to create and manage a fully encrypted space through Secure Folder to store confidential company data which only they can access.
5. Huawei Nova 3i is the photography master (Price: P15, 990)
With the specialized four AI cameras solution of 24 MP + 2 MP on the front and 16 MP + 2 MP on the back, HUAWEI Nova 3i ensures impressive photos with high clarity and bokeh effects.
Based on the rich details and accurate environment depth information provided by the 24 MP + 2 MP dual front cameras, HUAWEI Nova 3i can beautify you with the advanced algorithm to be natural and appealing. Moreover, the powerful AI scenery recognition can adjust the surroundings to match the true beauty in your selfie. It is offered in three color models for you to choose from: Pearl White, Black, and Iris Purple.
With these superb smartphones, give yourself and your loved ones a delightful treat and a merry Christmas!