Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is highly sought after thanks to its access to AI capabilities despite being an older flagship model. It also houses a highly capable and power efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 which saw major corrections on battery efficiency and heating issues faced in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
The S23 Ultra also houses a higher pixel count in its main camera when compared to the newer Galaxy S24. Value seekers can appreciate the highly similar user experience for a significantly smaller price tag.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple only releases a handful of phones each year putting maximum effort into the release of every flagship. The brand also has a reputation for reliability and value retention for many years to come.
Based on Apple’s recent release pattern, you can expect the iPhone 15 Pro to reflect features of the iPhone 16 base. AI capabilities are also expected to arrive on the iPhone 15 Series. This makes it a solid choice that will last you at least a good 3 to 4 years.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Many were impressed by Google’s capabilities in the recent Made by Google 2024 putting the Pixel phones as a serious contender to giants like Samsung and Apple. It’s what you can expect from one of the most innovative brands on the planet.
Google also tends to offer superior software capabilities which you can enjoy despite having an earlier device such as the Pixel 8 Pro. The only setback is the battery life of the device. But with a smaller price tag and astounding AI capabilities, many are willing to overlook this flaw.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
The Galaxy Z Flip5 saw many major corrections on Samsung’s Flip series. The front screen is practical, the crease is subtler and the hinge is smaller. The Flip6 may be more refined but the Flip5 is an excellent introductory device into foldables, providing users with a compact and satisfactory user experience.
If you’re looking to try foldables without fully investing in the technology, the Flip5 is an affordable and highly capable device to get.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
If you place the iPhone 14 Pro Max next to an iPhone 15 Pro Max, you won’t be able to distinguish much of a difference from an initial glance. Despite being two years old the iPhone 14 Pro Max is a premium flagship device through and through.
Sure you may miss out on an action button and titanium frame, but everything else is pretty much the same. For those looking to save a couple of hundred dollars on an iPhone Pro Max, the 14 is your most value-for-money purchase.
Conclusion
Flagship devices on CompAsia are highly sought after thanks to its lasting power and value retention. More and more users are starting to see the value in purchasing an older flagship as opposed to a brand-new mid-range device which costs about the same.
Experience the best of what Apple, Samsung and Google has to offer by getting yourself a flagship device today.
