Best Choice Award 2021 is an award given by Zing launched, wishing to find excellent and worth buying technology products of the year in each category. The award not only honors outstanding products in recent years, the Best Choice Award is also a prestigious list for users to refer to before choosing to buy. In line with the development trend of technology in life, this year’s awards include 4 categories: Air conditioners, Smartphones, Washing machines, and Headphones. Each category includes 5 prestigious nominations from many different brands. The award results are decided by the vote of the readers. With more than 43.67% votes from readers, the air conditioner model from a Japanese technology company has surpassed 4 other nominations including Daikin Inverter 1 HP FTKA25VMVMV (24.93%), LG Inverter 2.5 HP V24ENF1 ( 19.14%, Samsung WindFree PM1.0 (9.77%) and Gree Multi XS (2.49%). Compared to competitors, Sharp AIoT AH-XP13YHW is more outstanding by balancing many factors such as simple and compact design, protecting user health, saving power and a series of smart features. The feature of this model comes from Plasmacluster ion technology. This is Sharp’s proprietary germicidal technology, introduced in 2001 in Japan. Accordingly, Plasmacluster works on the mechanism of dispersing positive and negative ions into the air. The highly oxidizing OH radical ions will adhere to the surface of molds and bacteria. They will break down the protein structure by removing the H atom on the surface of the protein structure. The radical (OH) will combine with (H) to form water (H2O) in the air. This technology of Sharp is certified to kill 99% of bacteria, remove 99.9% of the H5N1 virus in the air environment. In September 2020, Plasmacluster technology was certified to reduce the infectious titre of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by 91.3%. This is one of the best health protection technologies for users on the market. Besides, this air conditioner model can connect to smartphones through the Sharp Air application. Users can easily turn on, off, and switch the modes of the air conditioner with their smartphone. In addition, the application also displays the air quality, current power consumption and statistical graph of the whole month. With 47.23% of the votes, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G won overwhelmingly in the best smartphone category in the first half of 2021. This is understandable because the device is equipped with a large screen, powerful configuration, camera. quality, meeting a variety of user needs from entertainment to work. This is the smartphone with the largest screen on the market. Accordingly, the device uses a 6.8-inch screen, Quad HD + resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate. This model offers good visibility, vibrant colors and high brightness. The screen part of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is flattened instead of 3D curved like on previous versions. According to a survey of the site Gizmochina In February 2020, 71.7% of people said that they prefer to use a flat screen and only 28.3% of people want to use a curved screen. Many people think that the curved screen makes swiping more comfortable. However, the disadvantage of curved screen models comes from being easily broken when dropped. The cost to repair or replace the curved screen is also more expensive than the flat screen. The configuration of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is in the top today with Exynos 2100 chip, 12 GB RAM, 128 GB internal memory and a 5,000 mAh battery. The device is equipped with a main camera with a resolution of up to 108 MP, 8K video recording, 10X optical zoom and 100X Space Zoom feature, providing quality images, meeting many different photography needs of users. Razer BlackShark V2 scores thanks to its minimalist design that is different from most gaming headsets on the market. The headband of the headset has a jet black color, a plastic case, a thin frame, and a prominent neon green “three-headed snake” logo. This design of Razer brings better versatility to the product. This means that users can use the headset for many different purposes and spaces such as playing games, listening to music in the park, office or on the street. The headphones have a frequency range of 12 Hz-28 kHz, which is wide enough to reproduce most of the sound details. Besides, the sound quality of the model is not interfered with by technology too much, so it ensures the accuracy for gamers. The bass of the device ensures power, the middle range is moderate. Meanwhile, the treble part of the Razer BlackShark V2 is clear and slightly tweaked to reduce the jarring feeling. Razer BlackShark V2 is an attractive headset model with a price of 2.7 million VND. This model is aimed at users who need to find a headset that can be used on many platforms, has a removable microphone, neutral design, comfortable wearing feeling, honest sound quality and quite good sound insulation. Appearing in Vietnam market in April 2021, Samsung AI Inverter WD14TP44DSB/SV quickly gained the attention of many users. Accordingly, Samsung’s washing machine was voted the most by readers with 40.48%. This model shows that Samsung has seriously developed the washing machine industry, helping to improve the user experience. This is no longer an ordinary washing machine that makes friends and understands all the needs of the user. This model owns 4 sensors to help identify the weight and soiling of clothes. From there, the machine optimizes the amount of water, washing water, rinse and time for the user. In addition, this model has an AI Control panel that can automatically remember, analyze and recommend the appropriate washing mode. Users can control the washing machine with their smartphone through the SmartThings app. Not only smart, Samsung washing machines also ensure quality, help clean clothes and remove bacteria. Accordingly, Samsung AI Inverter WD14TP44DSB/SV has Hygiene Steam technology, which removes 99.9% of bacteria and allergens by activating high-temperature steam blowing into the entire surface and deep inside each fabric gap.

In the Vietnamese market, the 5G version of 12 GB RAM / 128 GB ROM costs VND 30.99 million. The price of the 12 GB RAM / 256 GB ROM version is 33.99 million VND. Recently, the 128 GB version was discounted by many major mobile systems to VND 25.99 million. 256 GB version reduced to 28.99 million Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has a luxurious design with an aluminum frame, the back is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, but it is not clear which version. The dimensions of the machine are 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm, respectively, and the weight is 227 g. Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor integrated inside the screen. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is dust and water resistant according to IP68 standards. Thanks to that, it can be submerged in water to a depth of 1.5 m for 30 minutes. Notably, the S21 Ultra 5G is the first product of the Galaxy S series to be compatible with the S Pen stylus. 5,000 mAh battery capacity, integrated fast wired charging with 25W output, 15W Qi standard wireless fast charging, 4.5W wireless reverse charging. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is equipped with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, 2K Plus resolution (3,200 x 1,440 pixels), pixel density of 515 ppi. This screen is split in a 20: 9 ratio, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The screen of the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is still integrated with HDR10+ technology, but the maximum brightness increases to 1,500 nits, can adjust the refresh rate from 10-120Hz. At the same time, the 120Hz refresh rate is supported even when the screen resolution is at 2K Plus, instead of being compatible only at Full HD Plus resolution like the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G uses Exynos 2100 (5 nm) chip with 8 cores for a high clock speed of 2.9 GHz, Mali-G78 MP14 GPU. 12 GB RAM / 128 GB ROM, 12 GB RAM / 256 GB ROM, no microSD card slot. Android 11 operating system, customized on One UI 3.1 user interface. The four rear cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G have a rather aggressive design. In particular, the main sensor 108 MP, aperture f / 1.8 second generation that Samsung calls it “Bright night sensor” with the feature of 9-in-1 pixel binning into 12 MP and many improvements in processing to take pictures. Outstanding low-light shots. In addition, it can also output 12-bit RAW images, making it possible for users to manually edit photos. New generation telephoto lens with 10 MP resolution, f / 2.4 helps 3x optical zoom. 10 MP, f/4.9 periscope telephoto sensor for 10x optical zoom or 100x digital zoom. Next is the 12 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is equipped with LED flash, supports laser focus, 8K video recording at 24 frames per second. Selfie camera 40 MP, f/2.2. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is the world’s first smartphone to support 4K video recording at 60 frames per second on the front and rear cameras.

iPhone 12 is the best-selling phone in the first 3 months of 2021. Photo: Phone Arena. The remaining name in the top 3 is still Apple’s mobile device. iPhone 12 Pro ranks right behind with 3% of smartphone market share worldwide in the first quarter of 2021. The Cupertino giant’s victory is not complete because the iPhone 12 mini is not in the top 10. Instead, the iPhone 11 launched in 2019 still holds the 4th position with 2% market share. Counterpoint Research Apple’s success comes from high demand for 5G smartphones, and at the same time, the pandemic situation in 2020 also causes users to postpone buying new phones until early this year. The remaining positions in the top 10 belong to Android devices from Samsung and Xiaomi. In particular, the brand from China holds the 5th and 6th positions with the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9 duo. The other Xiaomi phone on this list is the Redmi Note 9 (8th). The majority of its sales come from the Chinese, Indian and Southeast Asian markets. Samsung has 3 representatives according to statistics of Counterpoint Research, including Galaxy A12, A21s and A31, ranked 7th, 9th and 10th respectively. These are mid-range devices selling well in India, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. Smartphone rankings based on sales and revenue in the first quarter of 2021. Photo: Counterpoint Research. In terms of revenue, Apple is still dominant in the top 10, but there is a disturbance in rankings. Accordingly, iPhone 12 Pro Max leads with 12% of world phone market revenue in the first quarter of 2021. The next positions are iPhone 12 (11%), iPhone 12 Pro (9%) and iPhone 11 (3%). Two other Apple phone lines also on the list are iPhone 12 mini (6th) and iPhone SE 2020 (10th). Samsung holds 3 positions in the smartphone rankings based on revenue. Including Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (5th), S21 5G (6th) and S21 Plus 5G (9th). The Mate 40 Pro unexpectedly ranks 8th on the list. This is an impressive result because Huawei’s flagship is mainly sold in the Chinese market. According to the Counterpoint Research , the success of high-end smartphones has helped global revenue in the first quarter of 2021 reach more than 100 billion USD. Except for the iPhone 11 and iPhone SE, most of the rest comes from 5G phones. This shows that the new connection is gradually becoming the preferred standard of choice for users. Why does Apple produce more and more iPhone models? After the production of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C caused a lot of impact, Apple began to produce many iPhone models to compete with high-end Android smartphones.

The next three positions on the list are also other iPhone lines, including: iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 11, with the ratio of 4%, 3%, 2% respectively. iPhone 12. (Artwork: Alexander Pobyvanets / HunchMag) It can be seen that Apple almost absolutely dominates the list of 10 best-selling smartphones in the world in the first quarter of this year with its 4 iPhone models. The remaining six positions in the top 10 are divided equally between Xiaomi and Samsung, with products in the popular, low-cost segment. List of 10 smartphones sorted by revenue (left) and sales (right). (Photo: Counterpoint Research) For Xiaomi, the best-selling models in the first quarter include Redmi 9A, Redmi 9, Redmi Note 9, while Samsung’s are Galaxy A12, Galaxy A21S, Galaxy A31, with a ratio of about 1%. In terms of revenue, iPhone 12 Pro Max is the highest-grossing product, accounting for 12% of total global smartphone sales. The next four positions are iPhone 12 (11%), 12 Pro (9%), iPhone 11 (3%), Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (3%). The two models iPhone 12 mini and Galaxy S21 are equal, together accounting for 2% of total global smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2021. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. (Artwork: TuttoAndroid) Counterpoint Research also said that smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2021 reached a record of $100 billion. Contributing to this sales milestone are high-end phone models. The 10 highest-grossing smartphone models, accounting for a total of 46% of global smartphone sales. In particular, Apple’s 2020 iPhone models accounted for 35% of the total revenue of the entire smartphone market: The iPhone 12 Pro Max model only accounted for about 4% of the market share but achieved sales of up to 12%. iPhone 12 brings Apple 11% of revenue while iPhone 12 Pro is 9%. iPhone 12 Pro Max. (Artwork: Apple Insider) It is predicted that in the coming quarters, phone companies such as OPPO, vivo and Xiaomi will target this segment more. According to Counterpoint Research, 5G is the popular trend this year, contributing significantly to the impressive sales of new generation smartphones.

Here is a list of 5 best smartphone models nominated by Zing Best Choice Award . The voting portal will be broadcast from May 4 on the homepage Zing . Invite readers to watch and vote for the most favorite product. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G The product is rated as the Android smartphone model that offers the best comprehensive experience. Compared to its predecessor, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has had a makeover in terms of design and enhanced user experience. This year, Samsung brought a new look to the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Accordingly, the rear camera cluster of the device is attached to the frame. This design feels seamless and different from most smartphones on the market. Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is the first smartphone of the S series to support the S Pen. Besides, Samsung’s high-end machine has been drastically improved in terms of photography capabilities. The rear camera system of the device includes a 108 MP main camera, a new generation 10 MP telephoto camera, a 12 MP super wide-angle lens and a 10 MP periscope camera with 10x optical zoom, supporting 100x Space Zoom. The device also has a laser focus sensor. The new 100x Space Zoom feature is less shaky and gives photos with more detail than the previous generation. In addition, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G also delivers quality photos in modes such as portrait, night or super wide angle. Samsung’s exclusive Single Take mode has also been upgraded, automatically selecting the photo with the best moment more accurately and faster. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is equipped with a 6.8-inch screen, QHD + resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate for smooth image movement. The device is equipped with Exynos 2100 chip, 12 GB RAM, 5G network connection, 5,000 mAh battery and 25 W fast charging. Oppo Reno5 The Reno5 model will be on sale in Vietnam in 2021. According to a report by a reputable retail and technology market research unit, after 11 weeks (from January 10 to March 21), there have been about 170,000 Reno5 was sold, accounting for 44% of the mid-range segment. This is the best-selling smartphone model in Vietnam market in the first quarter of 2021. Oppo Reno5 succeeds and attracts many users thanks to its good balance between stylish design, camera with many interesting shooting modes, super fast charging and reasonable price. Reno5 has many interesting photography modes, reasonable price. The product is 7.8 mm thin and weighs 171 grams, much lighter than the 217 grams on Oppo Find X2 Pro. Besides, the back of the device is made of rough plastic, good finishing, providing a firm grip and less fingerprints. Oppo Reno5 has 4 rear cameras including 64 MP main camera, 8 MP super wide-angle lens, 2 MP macro and 2 MP secondary camera. Besides good hardware, Oppo also takes advantage of AI to bring better photography and video recording capabilities. This is the first smartphone to feature dual exposure. This feature allows videos to be overlaid with another layer of portraits for quick artistic and visual effects without taking too long to post-production. Reno5 is one of the rare smartphone models priced under 9 million VND with 50 W super fast technology. It only takes about 48 minutes, users can fully recharge the device’s 4,310 mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra This is the most advanced smartphone in the Mi 11 series. Currently, the product topped DxOMark’s camera chart with 143 points. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has the advantage of a powerful camera configuration, helping to bring detailed images to meet many user needs. Accordingly, the rear camera system of the device includes a 50 MP main camera, a Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor. This camera is equipped with Dual Pixel Pro technology, which improves autofocus speed faster. Besides, the device also has a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 48MP telephoto camera. The product’s camera is capable of 10x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom, 8K video recording. Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s first smartphone with a secondary rear screen. Mi 11 Ultra is the only smartphone in the nomination list with a secondary rear screen. This secondary screen has a size of 1.1 inches, a resolution of 126 x 294 pixels, AMOLED panels. Users can use the secondary screen of the device to take selfies with the rear camera, see the time, battery capacity or answer calls. Mi 11 Ultra is equipped with a 6.81-inch screen, QuadHD + resolution, Super AMOLED E4 panel, 120 Hz screen refresh rate. The DisplayMate page rated the product’s screen with an A+ score. The device uses Snapdragon 888 chip, 12 GB RAM, 512 GB internal memory. This model has a 5,000 mAh battery, fast charging capacity of 67 W. According to Xiaomi, this model can charge from 0-100% in 36 minutes. ROG Phone 5 ROG Phone 5 is a smartphone aimed at users who love the mobile gaming experience. The product has a bunker design, different from the rest on the market. Besides, this model also owns today’s top powerful hardware configuration and many interesting features for gamers. The device is equipped with Snapdragon 888 chip, 18 GB RAM capacity and 256 GB internal memory. This configuration is enough to meet the heaviest graphics games like Genshin Impact or Mortal Kombat. ROG Phone 5 is aimed at users who love mobile gaming. The special feature of ROG Phone 5 comes from the 2 touch buttons on the side, like the trigger buttons on a regular gamepad. With the available Game Genie software, users can customize these 2 touch buttons into more than 10 touch points or swipes in the game. This is considered a great advantage for shooters or fighting games, with many complex controls. ROG Phone 5 is one of the few smartphones today with 2 USB Type-C charging ports. Allows users to charge both when holding the device vertically or horizontally. The 3.5mm headphone port is also back after being removed on the previous generation. This device uses a 6.78-inch screen, Full HD + resolution, AMOLED panel and 144 Hz refresh rate. The device has a large capacity battery of 6,000 mAh and fast charging capacity of 65 W. Vivo X60 Pro Vivo’s X series has long been known for its slim and stylish design. X60 Pro still inherits the advantages from previous versions. The device has a thickness of 7.6 mm and a weight of 179 grams. This year, Vivo has partnered with German camera lens manufacturer carl zeiss to help improve photography on the X60 Pro. The device’s rear 4-camera system includes a 48MP main camera, a 13MP wide-angle lens, and a 13MP portrait camera. The arrangement of the camera cluster is different from other smartphones on the market, helping users to stand out and be more professional when raising the camera to take pictures. Vivo X60 Pro has a slim and stylish design. The ability to take portrait photos on Vivo X60 Pro is highly appreciated, the level of natural font removal. In addition, the device also has many color filters, visual effects with characteristics of zeiss. The X60 Pro features 5-axis VIS stabilization, which provides better image stabilization when recording videos and taking photos. According to Vivo, the gimbal camera of the device can keep images and videos 3 times sharper than OIS technology.