Premium smartphones are the ideal products if you want to enjoy a powerful and modern mobile. Not in vain, these terminals, considered to be the most efficient models of a manufacturer, are distinguished by their high level of quality, be it by their design, their finishes, their autonomy, the camera or even the proposed screen.
The power delivered by these devices equipped with the latest technologies allows fluid multimedia use, without slowdowns. Furthermore, its storage capacity is also higher than that of its entry-level and mid-range counterparts.
If its high price, more than 500 euros on average, can boil more than one, however, they attract a wide audience, from technology lovers to those who simply want to have fun and whose budget allows this type of acquisition. Samsung, Apple or Oppo: discover our selection of high-end smartphones.
The BFMTV newsroom made this selection independently. BFMTV may be paid when one of our readers makes a purchase through the links in this article.
iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max
Available in four colors (Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, Space Black), iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max shine with features that make them exceptional mobile phones. First the screen: both terminals offer a high-end Super Retina XDR (OLED) panel. Available in a 6.1-inch version for the iPhone 14 Pro and a 6.7-inch version for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, this extremely bright and perfectly calibrated panel is also powered by Always On technology.
Obviously, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are powerhouses. The speed of the new A16 Bionic chip allows them to perform any task without the slightest difficulty. Streaming videos, opening multiple apps at the same time, playing 3D games: whatever the circumstances, both devices work at your fingertips.
On the design side, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max take up the clean and attractive lines of the iPhone 13 but include a great innovation: Dynamic Island” (“Ilot Dynamique”, in French), a dynamic notification system that is displayed on the notch in charge of hiding the front camera and the Face ID facial recognition sensors. Add a high-quality camera, a more than substantial autonomy and you get one of the best smartphones available on the market.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Rolls Royce of Android smartphones. Available in four colors (black, green, cream and lavender), the Galaxy S23 Ultra displays remarkable qualities. Elegant, pleasant to hold, the device sports a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen. A large format underlined by extremely thin edges and whose luminosity, among the highest on the market, guarantees the user unfailing visual comfort. In addition, the panel is extremely reactive thanks to its refresh rate capable of reaching up to 120 Hz.
For the rest, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the latest generation of chips developed by Qualcomm. Result: an overpowered device that nothing can resist. Stream videos, play a game, open multiple apps at the same time: the S23 Ultra performs tasks without firing with unnerving fluidity.
The photo is not left out. The four dedicated sensors (a 200-megapixel main, a 12-megapixel 120° ultra-wide, a 10-megapixel X3 telephoto lens, and a second X10 telephoto lens), give it some versatility. The shots are detailed and the efficiency of the sensors impresses even in low light. Finally, the autonomy of the S23 Ultra, which easily reaches two days of use, makes it one of the best smartphones in its category.
Google Pixel 7 Pro
The Google Pixel 7 Pro can be considered one of the best value for money in the high-end smartphone segment. This model, marketed in three colors (sage green, snow, volcanic black), and which works with Android, seduces with its refined design, the brightness of its beautiful 6.7-inch OLED screen, quite well calibrated, and its guaranteed good performance. -Chip of the house, the Tensor G2.
Google Pixel complies, a particular emphasis has been placed on the photo, an area in which the device excels. Its three sensors—a 50MP wide-angle, 12MP ultra-wide, and 48MP enhanced telephoto—allow you to play on all fronts. Image reproduction is clear in all circumstances, whether shooting landscapes or portraits, day or night.
We must also highlight the quality of the 5x optical zoom and the presence of a digital zoom up to 30x that offers very sharp photos for this level of resolution. A quality smartphone that is sure to appeal to photography enthusiasts.
Oppo Find X5 Pro
The Oppo Find X5 Pro is a serious taker in the premium mobile phone category. With its dorsal photography unit blending into its shell, the device sports a futuristic-looking design and onion finishes illustrated by its ceramic back.
One of the highlights of the Find X5 Pro is its 6.7-inch OLED display that has a Gorilla Glass Victus coating to make it scratch and dust resistant. Responsive and with a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate, it’s big and bright enough to be readable in all conditions.
The mobile is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. This technological solution gives it completely satisfactory performance, be it in terms of smooth browsing or multitasking. It also has a very convincing photo module that benefits from one of the best ultra-wide modules on the market. With a very correct autonomy and a very fast charging capacity, this smartphone, available in two colors (ceramic white, glossy black), is undoubtedly a good choice.
xiaomi 12 pro
The 12 Pro is the figurehead of smartphones from the manufacturer Xiaomi. This is no coincidence given the qualities that the Chinese terminal shows. Extremely fast, the latter is equipped with a high-performance Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip that guarantees great fluidity and allows it to take on any task without problems.
Equipped with a magnificent 6.7-inch AMOLED screen and a sober design and quite light (205 g) if not compact, Xiaomi’s flagship, if not particularly resistant, can be charged very quickly (30 minutes) and its two Wide-angle and telephoto sensors are particularly effective day and night. An efficient smartphone that goes straight to the point.
VivoX80 Pro
The Vivo X80 targets the ultra-high-end smartphone category. To convince, the smartphone opts for a 6.78-inch Oled screen whose size, resolution and high brightness guarantee perfect readability. The X80 packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip under the hood. Powerful, the device does not encounter any obstacles and works perfectly without any problems, regardless of the tasks required.
Its photo module, made up of four sensors (a 50-megapixel main module, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide angle, a 12-megapixel X2 telephoto lens and an 8-megapixel periscope module) captures precise and detailed images day and night. . . We must also highlight the quality of their videos.
Source: BFM TV
