In this day and age where smartphones have become such a necessity for us, we literally cannot live or function without them as we do not just use them for leisure but for work purposes as well. Years have passed and it has become more and more apparent that we depend on smartphones a lot, and with the advancements that the smartphones industry has been making, things will not be changing anytime soon. With these smartphone advancements, one thing would have certainly crossed your mind, which is, what smartphone is the best to have? And with the newly released smartphones like the iPhone 14, Samsung S22, Google Pixel 7, you ask yourself again, is your phone due for a change?
For starters, let’s check out the prices of these smartphones
iPhone 14
As you can see down below, the iPhone 14 retails at RM4,199 today, RM4,199 being for the 128GB model. However, there are also 2 other larger storage options for iPhone 14 should you choose to have more storage, which is 256GB and 512GB, which has higher price points.
Samsung S22
On the other hand, there is the Samsung S22 which retails at their official website at RM3,299 with 256GB storage space, there is also another 128GB option for a more affordable price.
Google Pixel 7
The Google Pixel 7 is a little bit on the niche side of smartphones, however it does have a decent price point, which is SGD999, converting to MYR is approximately RM3,300+. Unfortunately, the official website for selling Google Pixel 7 does not have a Malaysian region, so you might want to look for authorised resellers online for a slightly lower price point.
Let’s dive into the features and the specs for these smartphones and you can decide which one best suits you:
1. iPhone 14 | RM4,199 – RM5,699
Operating System (OS)
iOS 16
Storage
128GB | 256GB | 512GB
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED, 6.1 inches display
Processor
Apple A15 Bionic Chip (5nm)
Camera
12MP Main Camera | 12MP 120˚ (ultrawide)
4K 60FPS video recording | 4K 30FPS Cinematic Mode
Battery
3,279 mAh Li-Ion battery | 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging | Fast-charge capability
Although it’s the one that’s the most expensive of the bunch, people still opt for iPhones as they come with an array of Apple exclusive features especially if you already have experience with other Apple products. For instance, if you were to swap to a new iPhone, you are sure to come across data transfer problems but with Apple, they are able to detect the new iPhone and a data transfer option with a press of a button will be available to make the daunting task of transferring data easy. Besides exclusive Apple features, there are also applications like FaceTime, iMessage, iMovie and many more to cater to communication and working across Apple product users.
2. Samsung Galaxy S22 | RM2,899 – RM3,299
Operating System (OS)
Android 12, One UI 4.1
Storage
128GB | 256GB
Display
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | 6.1 inches display
Processor
Octa-core
Camera
50MP Main Camera | 12MP 120˚ (ultrawide) | 10MP Wide Front Camera
8K Video Recording | Selfie 4K 60FPS
Battery
3,700 mAh Li-Ion battery | Fast-charging 25W | Reverse Wireless Charging 4.5W
Samsung devices or smartphones are generally more customisable like any other android smartphone, although it carries less exclusivity compared to the Apple iPhones, it enables you to carry out more custom tasks like changing the theme of your home screen with ease, the layout of user interface and much more. There is also one thing special about this device, it’s that it offers 8K video recording which 2 other devices above do not have, plus it has 120Hz refresh rate screen should you choose to have fast and smooth screen movement.
3. Google Pixel 7 | RM3,499
Operating System (OS)
Android 13
Storage
128GB | 256GB
Display
AMOLED 90Hz | 6.3 inches display
Processor
Google Tensor G2
Camera
50MP Main Camera (wide-angled) | 10.8MP (ultrawide)
4K 60FPS Video Recording | Selfie 4K 60FPS
Battery
4,355 mAh Li-Ion battery | Fast-charging 30W | Fast Wireless Charging 20W | Reverse Wireless Charging
Finding someone who uses a Google Pixel 7 is hard to come by but it doesn’t mean it is good by itself or when compared with other smartphones. In terms of operating systems, it has one the fastest updates compared to any android smartphone. Additionally, the unboxing experience can be quite smooth as there are no installation applications required when booting up the Google Pixel 7.
To summarise, if you are looking for exclusivity and accessibility features, then the Apple iPhone is the way to go as it offers a bunch of exclusive functions, features and also Apps. Other than that, if you are looking for a more customisable smartphone and the functionality to utilise third-party applications Samsung S22 is what you’re looking for. And last but not least, if you are feeling a little bit more adventurous you may go for the Google Pixel 7, as in Malaysia it isn’t that trendy and well-known, but based on the specifications and information, you may in turn get the fastest updates for operating systems and one of the smoothest experiences of using a smartphone.
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