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TECNO Pova 4 Pro priced in PH

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The new TECNO Pova Pro 4 is set to arrive in the Philippines. Ahead of its official launch, TECNO announced its pricing.

TECNO equipped the device with a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it has 8GB of RAM, which is expandable up to 13GB. In addition, consumers can also have internal storage of up to 256GB to store more files and apps.

It is even more exciting because it sports a 6,000mAh battery with a 45W flash charge. This ensures that you never run out of juice in a day—whether you use it for gaming, social media browsing, and so much more.

Meanwhile, it features a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie snapper for a great photography experience.

The TECNO Pova 4 Pro will be available in two variants: 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB models. Consumers can get them for Php9,699 and Php10,490, respectively, this November.

TECNO Pova 4 Mobile Legends Battle Supreme

The brand also announced its TECNO Pova 4 Mobile Legends Battle Supreme, where you can win up to Php100K in cash, and MLBB diamonds, skins, and merchandise.

To qualify in the tournament, groups must be composed of five-member amateur MLBB teams with at least a Mythic ranking. There will be a weekly battle that will culminate in a final round. The team will challenge an MLBB Pro League team in the final round.

The competitive MLBB gaming will be showcased through a special Online Showmatch Event by TECNO Mobile.

So, who’s excited?

Let us know what you think in the comment section!

OnePlus 10T 5G (16GB + 256GB) now available in PH

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OnePlus officially launched the top variant of the OnePlus 10T 5G, featuring 16GB RAM and 256GB storage.

In case you missed it, the OnePlus 10T 5G has Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor, which can easily support heavy tasks. The device also comes with an Always Alive feature, allowing users to run over 35 apps smoothly in the background.

Gamers would also love its Hyperboost Gaming Engine equipped with GPA Frame Stabilizer and GLC (GPU Load Control), allowing them to enjoy an extreme gaming experience. Other notable gaming features include 3D Cooling System 2.0, Super Vapor Cooling, Super Graphite and Graphene.

OnePlus 10T 5G Key Specs
  • 6.7-inch (2412 x 1080) Fluid AMOLED screen, 120Hz
  • 16GB RAM
  • 256GB internal storage
  • Main Camera: 50MP + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro
  • Selfie: 16MP
  • OxygenOS12.1 based on Android 12
  • 5G
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • NFC
  • Type-C
  • Sensors: accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, flick-detect sensor, rear color temperature sensor
  • Security: In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock
  • Battery: 4,800mAh with 150W SUPERVOOC
  • Color: Jade Green

In addition, OnePlus packed it with a 150W SUPERVOOC solution, ensuring that the device always has enough juice. It can also power up the device from 1 to 100% in just 18 minutes.

In terms of its camera department, it has a 50MP primary shooter, 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. Meanwhile, its display flashes a 6.7-inch 120Hz FHD+ Fluid Display. It also offers up to 120Hz refresh rate.

Interested?

Consumers can score the OnePlus 10T 5G (16Gb + 256GB) for only Php39,990. It is available in Jade Green color variant on Shopee and Lazada.

God of War Ragnarok-inspired mural launches in PH

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After more than four years of waiting, God of War Ragnarok has finally launched on the PS5 in the Philippines.

To celebrate, Philippine artist Jappy Agoncillo unveiled a mural. Guests were also invited to be the first to see an experiential showcase of the God of War Mural Gallery.

Showcasing a style inspired by Greek and Norse Mythology, Jappy used the myths as a basis for the elements included, like Jormungandr wrapping itself around the artwork just as the myths suggest it wraps itself around the world, Skoll and Hati teasing the beginning of Ragnarok, the flames of Muspelheim and the ice of Fimbulwinter—a call to how the Norse world began and how it will eventually end.

Meanwhile, Sony PlayStation expected that this mural would bring together fans across the Philippines. It is also a perfect spot to express their passion for God of War through photo opportunities.

Want to visit the mural dedicated to God of War Ragnarok?

You can check out this mural at 7th Avenue at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) until November 30, 2022.

Learn more about the God of War Ragnarok Mural series here.

God of War Ragnarok is now available on the PS4 and PS5.

vivo Y16 Quick Review

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The vivo Y16 is the newest affordable smartphone from the company but despite being in the affordable territory, the smartphone comes with some features that you might like including the large battery of smartphone and also its elegant design.

Design

The vivo Y16 comes with a design that is getting popular in most smartphones these days. At the back, it comes with a two circular camera module which gives the smartphone a cleaner and better look.

Combined with that is the shimmering back cover of the smartphone that looks pretty in the eyes, especially with the Gold color that we have right now in our review unit.  The light body makes the smartphone portable and easy to use despite the flat frame. 

There’s the flat back along with the flat frame on the smartphone, this design combination makes the smartphone look a little bit more premium. On the right side, the smartphone packs a power button along with the volume rocker. Below is the USB-C port along with the headphone jack. 

For the battery of the smartphone, the vivo Y16 comes with a 5000mAh battery and unfortunately, there’s 10W of charging only. In our PC Mark Work 2.0 test, we got a score of 15 hours and 22 minutes which is long enough to be use for a day or even two.

Display

The smartphone packs a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS display and of course, there’s the notch at the top. The display also packs noticeable bezels on the side and chin but it wasn’t really that bad even watching videos on the smartphone.

When using the display outside, the vivo Y16’s display is bright enough and as for the resolution of the smartphone, it was fine enough for me, especially for its budget. Definitely not the best one in its range but not the worst one either. 

Software and performance

The vivo Y16 comes with FunTouch OS 12 based on Android 12. The experience was fine despite using a dated processor on the smartphone. But of course, it wasn’t the fastest that we have seen. 

For the hardware inside the vivo Y16, the smartphone comes with a MediaTek Helio P35 processor inside along with 4GB of RAM and also 128GB of internal storage. The good thing about the vivo Y16 is that it comes with 1GB extended RAM to give you a total of 5GB of RAM for apps and games.

When it comes to performance, it’s just what we can expect from a smartphone in its price range. Since this one comes with a dated processor, most of the light apps would run just fine along with some casual games but if you’re planning on playing heavy games then that would be a problem. We were able to play games like Mobile Legends on the smartphone just fine along with PUBG Mobile but it was set at the lowest settings possible.

Camera

For the camera of the smartphone, the vivo Y16 comes with a dual-lens rear camera with a 13MP main camera along with a 2MP depth sensor. Basically, the smartphone does have one usable camera. Again, this smartphone is on the affordable side so you have to set your expectations on the smartphone. 

The shots that we took using the smartphone does capture most of the details that we need but the dynamic range of the smartphone needs a lot of improvement on the smartphone. 

Verdict

The vivo Y16 might not have the best hardware inside but it definitely has competitive pricing and features in its price range. If you’re looking for an affordable smartphone then you might want to consider this one, the vivo Y16.

Huawei Mate 50 Pro Series now available for pre-order

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Huawei announced the pre-order promo for the Mate 50 Pro series, where consumers can score cool freebies worth up to Php11,999.

The new Huawei Mate50 Pro flashes one of the most sophisticated designs today. It showcases the elegant Clous de Paris step-patterned embossing design, complemented with two types of rear covers: glass and vegan leather.

Huawei also geared it with outstanding camera features. The device sports a cutting-edge Ultra Aperture XMAGE Camera with a 10-size adjustable physical aperture, incorporating critical advances to the optical system, mechanical structure, imaging technology, and image processing.

In addition, the intelligent aperture adjusts to match the aperture size with the scene and shooting scenario identified in Auto mode. Moreover, switching to Professional mode allows you to adjust the depth of field and degree of blur manually.

Meanwhile, night mode captures photos with highly distinct bright and dark regions, even in dimly lit environments. Portrait mode applies natural background blurring to make the subject stand out from their surroundings. The periscope telephoto camera also supports a zoom range 3 of up to 200x, bringing scenes from the great beyond

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro (8GB + 256GB), available in Black and Silver, is open for pre-order at Php58,999. Meanwhile, the Orange Vegan Leather HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro (8GB + 512GB) is available for Php68,999.

Existing Home Credit customers can get the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro via Home Credit for as low as a 10% down payment with 0% interest.

This exclusive promo runs until November 30, 2022.

Each pre-order comes with a FREE HUAWEI Watch GT2 Pro worth Php11,999 and FREE 6 months 200GB Cloud Benefits valued at Php894.

So, are you getting one?

Let us know what you think in the comment section below!

XIaomi 12T Series launches in the Philippines

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Xiaomi Philippines has finally launched its latest smartphone in the country — the Xiaomi 12T Series. Both the Xiaomi 12T and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are the latest flagship smartphone from the brand and it packs some of the latest and interesting hardware and features including the 200MP main camera on the Pro version and of course, a new processor inside.

The Xiaomi 12T Pro features a 1/1.22″ sensor along with 8K video resolution recording. As for the Xiaomi 12T, it comes with a 108MP main camera along with 8MP ultra-wide camera and also a 2MP macro camera but both smartphones packsa a powerful low-light performance.

For the performance, the Xiaomi 12T comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Ultra processor while the Xiaomi 12T Pro comes with a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor inside. Both smartphones comes with 5000mAh battery and also 120W HyperCharge.

Xiaomi 12T Xiaomi 12T Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Display 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, 2712×1220, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, 2712×1220, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
RAM 8GB 12GB
ROM 256GB 256GB
Rear Camera 108MP Main Camera + 8MP Ultra-wide angle camera + 2MP macro camera 200MP Main Camera + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera + 2MP Macro Camera
Selfie Camera 20MP Selfie Camera 20MP Selfie Camera
Connectivity 5G, LTE 5G, LTE
Fingerprint Scanner In-Display fingerprint scanner In-Display fingerprint scanner
WiFi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Charging 120W Wired Charging 120W Wired Charging
Battery 5000mAh battery 5000mAh battery
OS MIUI 13 based on Android 12 MIUI 13 based on Android 12

 

The Xiaomi 12T will be available for Php26,999 while the Xiaomi 12T Pro will be available for Php37,999 and you can get it at a flexible installment at Home Credit at 0% interest via Home Credit.

If you pre-order a Xiaomi 12T series smartphone from November 18 to 29, you can also get a Xiaomi S1 Active as a freebie worth Php8,999.

realme 10 (8GB+256GB) now available

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Following the launch of the realme 10 last November 9, the brand released the realme 10 (8GB+256GB) variant with up to Php2,000 OFF as a first-selling sale.

The realme 10 (8GB+256GB) is sold out immediately during its first offer on the 11.11 Shopee Mega Sale. However, realme recognized that more fans wanted to get it at a much lower price, offering the higher variant for only Php12,999 from November 17 to November 18 on Shopee Super Brand Day.

Meanwhile, realme also announced its special offers for other devices. Here are the details:

  • realme C21-Y (4GB/64GB)
    Php991 OFF
  • realme C21 (3GB/32GB)
    Php1,300 OFF
  • realme C25Y (4GB/64GB)
    Php1,300 OFF
  • realme C30s (2GB/32GB)
    Php300 OFF
  • realme C30s (4GB/64GB)
    Php350 OFF
  • realme C33 (4GB/64GB)
    Php700 OFF
  • realme Buds Air 3
    Php1,321 OFF
  • realme Buds T100
    Php350 OFF
  • realme Power Bank 3i
    Php260 OFF
  • realme Band 2
    Php260 OFF
  • realme Watch 3
    Php1,040 OFF

REALME CHRISTMAS GRAND RAFFLE

All purchases during the Shopee SBD will be eligible for realme’s Yellow Christmas Grand Raffle Promo. You can get one raffle entry for every minimum purchase worth Php4000 of realme smartphone or AIoT products.

So, are you getting one realme device this Super Brand Day Sale on Shopee?

Let us know what you think in the comment section!

OPPO A17k and A77s are now available and here’s why you should get it

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OPPO Philippines has recently released its newest smartphones in the country – the OPPO A77s, A17, and A17k. All of these smartphones are made for entry-level to the mid-range market, and they cater to different price ranges, but they do have a lot of features inside.

OPPO A77s

The OPPO A77s comes with a lot of features you would surely love. First, the design of the smartphone is something you should take note of as the OPPO A77s comes with a fiberglass-leather back design or the classic OPPO Glow design for the starry black variant, which makes the smartphone look premium and elegant. 

For the hardware inside, the OPPO A77s comes with decent processing power as the smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, along with 8GB RAM expandable up to 13GB and 128GB Internal storage. The processor of the smartphone would be enough for your everyday apps and normal usage.

The camera of the smartphone is something you should also take a look at as the OPPO A77s comes with a 50MP AI Main Camera, along with a 2MP Depth Camera. It is also capable of 108MP images to give you more details and high-resolution photos. For the front camera, the OPPO A77s comes with an 8MP selfie camera.

The display is also a decent one, as the OPPO A77s comes with 6.56-inch display with HD+ resolution. To give you a smoother and better response, OPPO opted for a 90Hz refresh rate on the display.

Lastly, the smartphone comes with a 5000mAh battery,which will probably be enough to get you to last through the day. In case you run out of juice, you can fully ycharge the smartphone quite fast with its 33W SUPERVOOC Charger.

Overall, the OPPO A77s does pack all the hardware and features that you need for your everyday smartphone use. 

 

OPPO A17k

If you’re looking for a smartphone that won’t break the bank, then the OPPO A17k might be the right smartphone for you. This is an affordable smartphone that packs a lot of features inside.

For starters, the OPPO A17k packs a 5000mAh battery, which is expected to get you through the day even with multimedia, apps, and camera use. You won’t have to worry about the battery percentage anymore with that amount of juice inside.

The processor of the smartphone is MediaTek Helio G35, which will let you run most of the apps on the Play Store without a problem. For the storage, it comes with 64GB ROM, and it is paired with 3GB RAM. You can even expand its RAM by up to 4GB to give you more leeway for apps and games that you are running on the smartphone.

Despite being affordable, the OPPO A17k also managed to get a side fingerprint unlock, which gives you added security on the smartphone, and one of its surprising features is that it comes with IPX4 Water Resistance to protects it from splashes and water damage.

The smartphone also comes with an 8MP. For the selfie camera, the OPPO A17k comes with 5MP.

Both the OPPO A17k and the OPPO A77s are now available in OPPO Brand Stores and partner dealers, and they are priced at Php5,999 and Php13,999, respectively. 

To know more about the OPPO A77s and OPPO A17k, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at https://www.oppo.com/ph/. You can also check OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact their website, via Facebook.

SPOTTED: Xiaomi 12T Series Price in the Philippines

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We just spotted the official price of the Xiaomi 12T series in a poster posted outside a store and it looks like their next flagship smartphone is definitely exciting and it will be friendly to the pockets.

The Xiaomi 12T series is expected to come with a 200MP camera for the Pro version while the regular version will come with a 108MP camera. For the processor, the Xiaomi 12T will come with a Dimensity 8100-Ultra processor while the Xiaomi 12T Pro will come with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 processor inside.

Xiaomi 12T Xiaomi 12T Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Display 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, 2712×1220, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, 2712×1220, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
RAM 8GB 12GB
ROM 256GB 256GB
Rear Camera 108MP Main Camera + 8MP Ultra-wide angle camera + 2MP macro camera 200MP Main Camera + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera + 2MP Macro Camera
Selfie Camera 20MP Selfie Camera 20MP Selfie Camera
Connectivity 5G, LTE 5G, LTE
Fingerprint Scanner In-Display fingerprint scanner In-Display fingerprint scanner
WiFi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Charging 120W Wired Charging 120W Wired Charging
Battery 5000mAh battery 5000mAh battery
OS MIUI 13 based on Android 12 MIUI 13 based on Android 12

 

We spotted the Xiaomi 12T series at a mall and it starts at Php26,999 for the Xiaomi 12T 8GB/256GB while the Xiaomi 12T Pro 12GB/256GB is priced at Php37,999.

AYANEO Air Pro (Ryzen 5560U) Unboxing & Review Video

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The newest handheld device to arrive in the country is the AYANEO Air Pro. This device might not be as powerful as the Steam Deck but this Windows-running Handheld device comes with a portable design and also an OLED display — a feature that we rarely see on Windows handheld devices.

The AYANEO Air Pro that we have comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 5560U processor along with 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and also 512GB SSD. For the display, the AYANEO Air Pro comes with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with Full HD resolution.

For the controller, it comes with a Hall rocker, Hall Trigger, Linear Motor and Standard buttons. The Hall rocker of the AYANEO Air Pro gives you a better control of the joysticks and to avoid drifts as well.

The AYANEO Air Pro comes with 2x USB-C port with one of it made for charging and then of course, there’s the support for 18W TDP as well which makes this one more powerful than the regular version of AYANEO.

If you want to know more, check out our video review of their handheld device below: