Top 8 Android phones with beastly specs released in h1 2016

Beastly Android phones released in early 2016

A wide-array of new handsets have been introduced this fast few early month of 2016 and some of them stood out the rest. However, some others are truly considered beastly and top-notch that they’re future in the PH market seems likely bright. Let’s take a look at some of these beastly smartphones.

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Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe

Asus recently introduced the three Zenfone 3 models that are to take the lead this 2016. One of these is the very premium-like Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe. The Zenfone 3 Deluxe offers a wide-range of interesting and powerful specs, but the one that stood out from the rest is its 6GB of RAM variant, giving the phone a massive boost in performance power from the other two Zenfone 3 models. The Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe, such as its other variants are expected to land in the Philippines in June 2016.

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs, price, release date in the Philippines

• Display: 5.7-inch Full HD 1080p Super AMOLED, 386 ppi
• Chipset: Snapdragon 820
• RAM: 6GB
• Memory: 64GB internal
• SD card: up to 128GB
• Main camera: 23MP PixelMaster, f2.0 aperture, laser autofocus
• Video: 4K UHD
• Front camera: 8MP f2.0, wide-angle
• Connectivity: 4G LTE dual-SIM, GPS, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC
• Scanner: Fingerprint
• Battery capacity: 3000mAh battery
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Zen UI 3.0
• Ports: USB type-C with USB 3.0 speed
• Release date in the Philippines: June 2016
• Official price: $499 for 64GB/6GB RAM model or estimated Php 26k from Asus PH

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra

Another Zenfone 3 model found its way here in the list, for a whole different reason as to the Zenfone 3 Deluxe. The Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra does not only have present-day high-end specs, but it also has a huge 6.8-inch FHD display in its front. Many have argued if this is actually a good thing, but those who frequently watch movies and Youtube videos on their phone would gladly appreciate that massive boost in the display department. Like the Zenfone 3 Deluxe, the Zenfone 3 Ultra will go live sometime in June 2016 here in the Philippines.

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra specs, price, release date in the Philippines

• Display: : 6.8-inch 1080p Full HD IPS, 323 ppi, Gorilla Glass 4, 78% STB
• Chipset: Snapdragon 652 octa-core chip with up 1.8GHz speed
• RAM: 4GB
• Memory: 64GB, 128GB or 256GB internal storage
• SD card: up to 128GB
• Main camera: 23MP f2.0 PixelMaster, OIS, phase detection, laser autofocus
• Video: 1080@30fps
• Front camera: 8MP f2.0, 1080p video, wide-angle
• Connectivity: 4G LTE Cat. 7, Dual-SIM nano cut, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, WiFi a, NFC
• Scanner: Fingerprint
• Battery capacity: 4600mAh battery
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Zen UI 3.0
• Ports: USB Type-C, USB 2.0 speed, Quick Charging 3.0, Reverse charging
• Release date in the Philippines: June 2016
• Official price:  Starting at Php 25k / $479 for 4GB RAM + 64GB model

Xiaomi Mi Max

Asus is not the only company who’s taking the display department on smartphones by storm. Xiaomi’s newly introduced phablet, the Mi Max also gives way to a pretty huge 6.4-inch display. It also has a few decent specs like an option of 3 or 4GB of RAM and a 16MP/5MP camera pairing, which will give the huge Xiaomi phab a chance to compete against well-known flagships, outside the display category. Right now, the Xiaomi Mi Max is available through various online stores with a price tag of around Php 13K or 14K.

Xiaomi Mi Max specs, price, release date in the Philippines

• Display: 6.44-inch IPS LCD Full HD 1080p, scratch resistant, 342ppi
• Chipset: Snapdragon 652 / 650 octa-core chip with up 1.8GHz speed
• RAM: 3 or 4GB
• Memory: 64GB, 128GB or 256GB internal
• SD card: up to 128GB
• Main camera: 16MP f2.0, OIS, phase detection
• Video: 1080p@30fps
• Front camera: 5MP f2.0 lens
• Connectivity: 4G LTE Cat. 7, Dual-SIM nano cut, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, WiFi ac, NFC
• Scanner: Fingerprint
• Battery capacity: 4,850 mAh, reverse charging or external charger/power bank, Quick Charge
• OS: 4,850 mAh, reverse charging or external charger/power bank, Quick Charge
• Ports: USB 2.0, Quick Charging 3.0
• Release date in the Philippines: May 2016
• Official price:  Php 13,990 price through online stores

ZTE Axon 7

ZTE’s newly introduced Axon 7 has recently gotten a lot of attention, not only for being a new ZTE handset but also for a few interesting things. One, in particular, is its powerhouse line of specs, with the Axon 7 landing with a 4 or 6GB of RAM option and 64 and 128GB of ROM option. It also has a 20MP rear shooter with a wide f/1.8 lens, which is a good addition to the ZTE Axon 7’s powerful line of specs. The ZTE Axon 7 is expected to go global and to land in the PH market sometime in July 2016.

ZTE Axon 7 specs, price, release date in the Philippines

• Display: 5.5-inch 1440p QHD display, 538ppi
• Chipset: Snapdragon 820 SoC
• RAM: 4/6GB
• Memory: 64/128GB internal
• SD card: microSD up to 128GB (Hybrid)
• Main camera: 20 MP rear shooter, f/1.8 lens, phase detection autofocus, OIS
• Video: 1080p@30fps
• Front camera: 8MP selfie shooter
• Connectivity: WiFi ac, BT 4.2, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NFC
• Scanner: Fingerprint
• Battery capacity: 3140mAh battery, fast charging
• OS: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
• Ports: microUSB v3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
• Release date in the Philippines: July 2016
• Official price:  $449 or roughly around Php 20,993

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro

Lenovo recently introduced a new ZUK collaborative flagship in the form of the ZUK Z2 Pro. The flagship has a lot more to offer than style, thanks to its Snapdragon 820 chip running the show and an option of maxing out in RAM at 6GB. Sadly, it doesn’t support microSD card storage, which is kind of a letdown, though it offers a decent range of ROM capacity on the 64 to 128GB range. The Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro isn’t technically looking to go global yet, though we can highly expect the ZUK Z2 Pro to land at around June of this year.

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro specs, price, release date in the Philippines

• Display: 5.2-inch 1080p FHD display
• Chipset: Snapdragon 820 SoC
• RAM: 4/6GB
• Memory: 64/128GB internal,
• SDcard: no microSD card slot
• Main camera: 13 MP rear shooter, f/1.8 lens, phase detection autofocus
• Video: 1080p@30fps
• Front camera: 8MP selfie shooter, f/2.0 lens
• Connectivity: WiFi ac, BT 4.1, GPS, GLONASS, BDS
• Scanner: Fingerprint
• Battery capacity: 3100mAh battery, Quick Charge 3.0
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Ports: microUSB v3.1, Type-C reversible connector
• Release date in the Philippines: Expected in June 2016
• Official price:  $420 or roughly around Php 19,606 for the 6GB variant

Vivo Xplay5 Elite

Vivo has already marked 2016 as one of their pioneering years in the smartphone industry as they recently outed the Xplay5 Elite in the western market. The Vivo Xplay5 Elite is the first smartphone to go live with 6GB of RAM so that alone is legendary on its own right. Adding to the mix is its excellent 5.43-inch QHD display and top-dog Snapdragon 820 chip on the side.

The Xplay5 Elite has a 16MP/5MP camera pairing, which seems standard at this point-in-time for smartphones, but it does shoot 4K videos, which takes things a bit higher for the Xplay5 Elite. There isn’t any particular news if the Xplay5 Elite will go global or at least land in Asia, though it should be an interesting phone to see here.

Vivo Xplay5 Elite specs, price, release date in the Philippines

• Display: 5.43-inch 1440p QHD display
• Chipset: Snapdragon 820 chip
• RAM: 6GB
• Memory: 128GB internal storage, no micrSD card slot
• Main camera: 16MP rear shooter, phase detection autofocus
• Video: 4K UHD
• Front camera: 8MP selfie shooter
• Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
• Scanner: Fingerprint
• Battery capacity: 3600mAh battery
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Ports: microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go
• Release date: March 1st in the west
• Official price: $565 or roughly around Php 26K in converted PH price

Huawei P9

Huawei’s dual-camera equipped P9 recently found its way here in the PH smartphone market, which adds up to the array of interesting smartphones available right here in our own backyard. The Huawei P9 as mentioned packs a dual 12MP rear shooters and take not, these aren’t just any shooters, these are Leica optics-made lenses, which is considered as top-of-the-line at this time. Hopefully, we’ll land on in hand and try it out ourselves to see whether the Leica optics-equipped Huawei P9 is truly something worth the attention it’s getting.

Huawei P9 specs, price, release date in the Philippines

• Display:  5.2-inch 1080p FHD display, 424ppi
• Chipset: HiSilicon Kirin 955 chip
• RAM: 3GB (Single-SIM), 4GB (Dual-SIM)
• Memory: 32GB (Single-SIM), 64GB (Dual-SIM) internal
• SD card: up to 128GB
• Main camera:  Dual 12 MP rear shooters
• Video: 1080p@30fps
• Front camera:  8MP selfie shooter, f/2.4 lens
• Connectivity: WiFi ac, BT 4.2, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NFC (dual-SIM)
• Scanner: Fingerprint
• Battery capacity: 3000mAh battery
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• Ports: Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
• Release Date in the Philippines: May 2016
• Official price:  Php 23,990 SRP in the Philippines for 3GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro

Just a few months ago, Samsung introduced the newest A-series member, in the form of the top-of-the-line Galaxy A9, with that, though, it seems that Samsung wasn’t just gonna offer up the Galaxy A9 as it is, with the company adding the more-premium Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro to the mix. The massive 6-incher is truly high-end, from its outers to its innards. The Galaxy A9 Pro also has a 5000mAh battery capacity, which is no joke. The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro went live through online stores and Samsung stores in April 2016.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro specs, price, release date in the Philippines

• Display: 6.0-inches 1080p Full HD Super AMOLED, 367 ppi
• Chipset: Snapdragon 652 octa-core chip
• RAM: 4GB
• Memory: 32GB internal
• SD card: 128GB max
• Main camera: 16MP, f1.9 lens aperture, OIS
• Video: 1080p@30fps
• Front camera: 8MP f1.9 front-facing,
• Connectivity:  WiFi a, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 4G LTE, dual-SIM (hybrid slot)
• Scanner: Fingerprint
• Battery capacity: 5000mAh battery+ Fast Charging
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, up to Android 7.0 Nutella
• Release date in the Philippines: April 2016
• Ports: Php 24k pesos /$500 in online, purchased from WidgetCity