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Tech | Gorgeous Phones of 2017

December 15, 2017 , , , , , , , , ,


Design matters. Before you’ll go check for the substance, the outside appearance will be the first filter to pass. This 2017, the design trend of all-screen, bezel-less, bezel-free or however they call the full screen display gradually becomes the definition of smartphone’s gorgeousness. Another is the build or the material used in the phone, aluminum, ceramic and glass are the high-end builds most flagship is now equipping their phones outer cover.

Here’s the top five most gorgeous phones of 2017:

5. LG V30

The second flagship of LG this 2017 is the LG V30. Often compared to Galaxy Note8, this phone is also made with glass, front and back. The best-sounding smartphone, according to The Verge, does not only look stunning but is also sturdy. The LG V30 is shock, dust and water resistant.


Build:                           Front and back glass, aluminum frame

Display:                        QHD+ OLED FullVision

Screen Size:                  6.0 inches

Storage Capacity:         64/128 GB

RAM:                            4 GB

Chipset:                       Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Operating System:        Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Battery:                       Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot:        microSD, up to 2TB (uses SIM 2 slot)
SIM Card:                      Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

3.55 MM Jack:               Yes

Camera:                       Main - Dual: 16 MP (f/1.6) + 13 MP (f/1.9) Front - 5 MP (f/2.2)
Other Features:        Water & Dust Resistance (IP68), B&O Play certified, Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Fast battery charging: 50% in 36 min (Quick Charge 3.0),  MIL-STD-810G compliant (US Military Standard Drop Test

Price:                           Php 42,000  (LG V30+ / HDS990 / Hong Kong version)

To pre order click here = http://bit.ly/WCLGV30PlusPreOrderForm



4. Samsung Galaxy Note8

Galaxy Note8 is the phablet with a stylus, or S Pen (like how they call it). Positioned as a productivity tool in a stunning infinity display and all glass build. Like how Gsmarena said it, the Note line was never really intended to be a mainstream device rather it was design for a certain group of power users unlike its cousin Galaxy S or the iPhones. 

Build:                           Front and back glass, aluminum frame

Display:                        Super AMOLED

Screen Size:                  6.3 inches

Storage Capacity:         64/128/256 GB

RAM:                            6 GB

Chipset:                       Exynos 8895 Octa
Operating System:        Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Battery:                       Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot:        microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
SIM Card:                     Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM

3.55 MM Jack:              Yes

Camera:                       Main - Dual: 12 MP (f/1.7) + 12 MP (f/2.4) Front - 8 MP (f/1.7)
Other Features:           Fast battery charging, Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Bixby Assistant, IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes

Price:                           Php 47,500




3. Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

First introduced in the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the S8 also features the curved screens in petite design. Looks very premium in the glass panel front and back, and was tagged by TechRadar as the Best-looking phone on the market on their review.



Build:                           Front and back glass, aluminum frame

Display:                        Super AMOLED

Screen Size:                 S8 - 5.8 inches | S8+ 6.2 inches

Storage Capacity:         64 GB

RAM:                            4 GB

Chipset:                       Exynos 8895 Octa
Operating System:        Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Battery:                       Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot:        microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
SIM Card:                     Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM

3.55 MM Jack:              Yes

Camera:                      Main - Dual: 12 MP (f/1.7), Front - 8 MP (f/1.7)
Other Features:          Fast battery charging, Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Bixby Assistant, IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes

Price:                           S8    - Php 32,700 
      S8+  - Php 36,490 

To order click here (S8) - http://www.widgetcity.com.ph/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s8-specs-price-philippines




2. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is the second all-screen phone from Xiaomi. The first generation Mi Mix was released last 2016. Made in ceramic, this handset looks and feels like a museum piece than a smartphone. This may look a total beauty but it still has brains, powered by the latest Snapdragon 835 in 6GB RAM, this phone is sure tough.

Build:                           Front and back glass, aluminum frame

Display:                        Super AMOLED
Screen Size:                  S8 - 5.8 inches | S8+ 6.2 inches

Storage Capacity:          64

RAM:                             4 GB
Chipset:                       Exynos 8895 Octa
Operating System:        Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Battery:                       Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot:        microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
SIM Card:                     Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM
3.55 MM Jack:              Yes
Camera:                      Main - Dual: 12 MP (f/1.7), Front - 8 MP (f/1.7)
Other Features:           Fast battery charging, Fingerprint (rear-mounted), Bixby Assistant, IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Price:                          Php 34,000.00


To order click here - http://www.widgetcity.com.ph/xiaomi-mi-mix-2

1. Apple iPhone X

This beautiful all-screen handset was announced last September 2017 alongside with regular looking iPhone 8 as Apple’s tenth anniversary iPhone. The iPhone X has no home button or fingerprint scanner but it has Face ID feature that could unlock your phone super fast. A sensor that requires to be in the front-face of the phone, thus, leaving a notch on top.



Build:                           Front/back glass, stainless steel frame

Display:                        Super Retina HD (OLED)
Screen Size:                  5.8 inches

Storage Capacity:          64 GB | 256 GB

RAM:                             3 GB
Chipset:                       Apple A11 Bionic

Operating System:        iOS 11.1.1

Battery:                       Non-removable Li-Ion 2716 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot:        No

SIM Card:                     Nano-SIM

3.55 MM Jack:              No

Camera:                      Main - Dual: 12 MP (f/1.8) + 12 MP (f/2.4), Front - 7 MP (f/12.2)

Other Features:         Fast battery charging | Face ID | IP67 certified - dust and water resistant
1 meter and 30 minutes

Price:                           Php 64,490.00

To order click here - http://www.widgetcity.com.ph/Apple-iPhone-X

Prices herein are only good as of this publishing date.  To check prevailing prices, check the links provided herein.

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