We’re about to wrap up the year. So today, we want to look back at some of the smartphones that got our attention this 2024.
Our top list ranges from affordable entry-level phones that bring good value for the price up to flagship high-end devices that push the envelope in the mobile industry.
If you agree with us and decide to get one for yourself, you can own one with 0% installment plans through Home Credit, available in many physical outlets nationwide and through the Shoppingmall.ph website.
So, without further ado, let’s begin.
Infinix HOT 40 Pro (Php7,499)
One of the cheapest phones from the brand this 2024, the Infinix HOT 40 Pro is a bang-for-the-buck entry-level phone with its sharp 108-megapixel main camera, high 120Hz refresh rate on its 6.78-inch FHD+ display, 32-megapixel selfie camera with flash, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging. Check out more details here.
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G (Php8,990)
The Samsung Galaxy A15 4G is looking like a good investment if you want a smartphone that could last you for years. Despite its affordable price, Samsung promises it will receive 4 Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches.
That’s on top of its decent hardware, which includes an FHD+ Super AMOLED display, a MediaTek Helio G99 processor,a 50-megapixel main camera, an ultra-wide lens, a 5,000mAh battery, and 25W wired charging. Learn more about it here.
HONOR X7b (Php8,999)
If you want an affordable phone that lasts long on a single charge, the HONOR X7b promises a day or two of usage with its large 6,000mAh battery. It is paired with a 35W wired charger, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, a 90Hz 6.8-inch FHD+ IPS display, a 108-megapixel main camera, and an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies.
realme C67 (Php9,999)
One of the most affordable from realme, the realme C67 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor, generous storage, a 108-megapixel main camera, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging. It also has stereo speakers and an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.
TECNO CAMON 30 5G (Php13,999)
The TECNO CAMON 30 5G is a value-oriented 5G phone that is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 processor, has a generous 512GB of storage, a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, an AMOLED display, and a 5,000mah battery with 70W fast charging.
Infinix NOTE 40 Pro Plus 5G (Php13,999)
Apart from its racing-inspired design, the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro Plus also has JBL-tuned speakers, a curved AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, a 108-megapixel main camera with OIS, 4,600mAh battery, and a whopping 100W wired charging.
Nothing Phone 2a (Php18,990)
Nothing is a fast-emerging tech brand that’s already getting attention thanks to its unique take on smartphone designs. The Nothing Phone 2a is the brand’s distinct glyph interface and comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro processor, two 50-megapixel cameras, a 120Hz AMOLED screen, a 5,000mAh battery, 45W charging, and stereo speakers.
Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G (Php18,999)
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus gives a flagship-like look and feel with its sleek design, curved glass back, a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra processor, ultra-sharp 200-megapixel main camera with OIS,120Hz OLED screen, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 5,000mAh battery, and whopping 120W HyperCharge support. Read our review here.
POCO F6 (Php23,999)
The POCO F6 is one of the brand’s hottest flagship killers sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, a 120Hz AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution, a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 5,000mAh battery, fast 90W charging, and IP64 dust and water resistance rating. Check out our full review here.
Xiaomi 14 (Php45,999)
We’re entering the high-end category with one of the best bang-for-the-buck flagships in the market. The Xiaomi 14 has a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, with a compact 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED screen, 4,610mAh battery, 90W wired, and 50W wireless charging.
It also has Leica-backed triple 50-megapixel cameras and a 32-megapixel shooter on the front for selfies. It runs on Xiaomi’s Android-based HyperOS interface.
iPhone 16 (Php54,990)
Possibly the most sensible device in Apple’s 2024 smartphone line-up, the iPhone 16 has a redesigned camera layout and features the new Camera Control Button found on the rest of the series.
It comes with a more powerful A18 chip, a bigger battery that lasts up to 22 hours, support for 25W MagSafe charging, a new Ceramic Shield Glass, and comes with new colors such as Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine.
OPPO Find X8 (Php54,999)
One of our personal favorites this year. The OPPO Find X8 is compact and powerful. It’s sleek and easy in the hands thanks to its 6.59-inch 2.8K LTPO OLED screen and silicon-carbon technology that made it thin and light despite its enormous 5,630mAh battery.
Hasselblad color technology is also here to help the triple 50-megapixel rear cameras take better pictures. If you want to learn more, you can read our full review.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Php84,990)
The best bar phone from Samsung, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is also one of the most dominating phones in the Android space. It sports a feature-packed 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED screen with a 1-120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Armos, S-Pen stylus, 5,000mAh battery, and support for wired and wireless charging.
It boasts a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel periscope zoom lens, and a 10-megapixel sensor with 3x zoom. It also enjoys Samsung’s long 7-year software support.
HONOR Magic V3 (Php89,999)
Being the thinnest foldable phone in the world, the HONOR Magic V3 feels like the foldable you can actually carry on a daily basis. What’s more, it is powered by a flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, has sharp cameras on the back, a 5,150mAh battery, and fast wired and wireless charging. Our full review is available here.
iPhone 16 Pro Max (Php92,170)
If you’re in the iOS camp and want the best smartphone you can get for the money, here’s the device for you. The iPhone 16 Pro Max has all the best features you can expect from an iPhone: the new Camera Control Button, 4K 120fps recording with Dolby Vision, Audio Mix feature with four microphones, new Photography Styles, a powerful A18 Pro chip, and longer battery life of up to 33 hours.
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