#GIZMobileAwards2019 nominees announced; vote for your smartphone bet now!

The holiday festivities aren't over until we say it's over! We are bringing more thrill to the season of cheer with the second installment of GIZ Mobile Awards, GIZGUIDE’s annual consumer tech awards.

#GIZMobileAwards2019

Meet the nominees of #GIZMobileAwards2019

The world of smartphones is rapidly accelerating and, this year, brands reveled in the opportunity to rise to the occasion. We've seen smartphone innovations the likes we see in sci-fi movies become a reality: all-display smartphone front, pop-up smartphone cameras, foldable display, quadruple-camera setup, and other features you thought were impossible before.

This time, we are honoring and giving a platform for these devices that shaped the smartphone world this 2019 to shine.

#GIZMobileAwards2019 Under PHP 5K Phone of the Year

Fitting good features in an entry-level device is a challenge, but these brands went above and beyond. This award is given to the smartphone that truly embodies bang for the buck.

1. Realme C2 2020 (2GB/32GB variant)

2. Cherry Mobile Flare S8

3. Redmi 7A

#GIZMobileAwards2019 Under PHP 10K Phone of the Year

The premium entry-level market is tricky as it can be a hit or miss. This award recognizes the phone that was a definitive hit within its class.

1. Redmi Note 8

2. Realme 5

3. OPPO A5 2020 (3GB/64GB Variant)

4. Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Prime

5. Huawei Y6s

#GIZMobileAwards2019 Under PHP 15K Phone of the Year

The real battle in the smartphone world lies in the midrange category where competition abounds. This award hails the best performing smartphone with a tag price of not more than PHP 15,000.

1. Redmi Note 8 Pro

2. Realme 5 Pro

3. HONOR 9X

4. Cherry Mobile Flare S8 Plus

5. Huawei Y9 Prime 2019

#GIZMobileAwards2019 Under PHP 20K Phone of the Year

Premium midrange phones sit on a good spot as they enjoy top-of-the-line features without a price tag that would break the bank. This award honors the smartphones that strike a perfect balance between quality and affordability.

1. Huawei Nova 5T

2. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (6GB/64GB variant)

3. OPPO Reno2 F

4. Samsung Galaxy A50s

5. Vivo S1 Pro

6. Realme XT

7. TCL PLEX

#GIZMobileAwards2019 Under PHP 40K Phone of the Year

Smartphone technology is no longer just about putting together high-end features in a device, it’s now about creating an experience that consumer will truly benefit from. This award recognizes the device that ticks all the boxes for consumer convenience under PHP 40,000.

1. OnePlus 7T

2. Huawei Mate 30

3. Vivo NEX 3

4. Samsung Galaxy S10e

#GIZMobileAwards2019 Over PHP 40K Phone of the Year

Having the flagship label means having the best of the best features. This award puts the crown on the fairest flagship of them all.

1. Huawei Mate 30 Pro

2. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

3. OnePlus 7T Pro

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

5. OPPO Reno 10x Zoom

#GIZMobileAwards2019 People's Choice!

The true winning recipe for a smartphone to be a success is when people vouch for its goodness. This award is given to the smartphone that appealed to the consumers the most.

You can still nominate the device of your choice for the People's Choice 2019. The list continues to grow.

How to vote?

Don't miss out on the chance to vote for your smartphone bet. Here's how:

1. Join the GIZGUIDE Facebook Group

2. Head to the announcement tab

3. Cast your vote for each category

The winners of each major category will be based on 50-percent votes and on a 50-percent panel of judges' decision. Meanwhile, the People’s Choice 2019 award will be solely decided on who the GIZGUIDE group members choose.

You can vote until January 5, 2020. Team GIZGUIDE will also reveal the editor's picks of the year soon.

See also: #GIZMobileAwards2019 announces winners; did your bet win?