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realme Pad X 5G variant Now Available in the Philippines!

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realme Pad X 5G variant Now Available in the Philippines!

realme Philippines has just announced that the 5G variant of the realme Pad X 5G is now available in the Philippines! The realme Pad X is the latest Android tablet from the company and it packs some of the things that you need on a tablet — a large 10.95-inch 2K Full View Display with Dolby Atmos Quad Speakers and a decent Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor inside.

While we saw the initial release of the realme Pad X a few months ago with the same processor, we weren’t able to see the 5G variant before. Today, realme Philippines has announced that the realme Pad X 5G variant is now available for Php24,999 and you can get it in Glacier Blue or Glowing Grey.

If you want to get the non-5G variant, you can get it for Php15,999.

It’s the best time to get a vivo smartphone with Paskong La vivo Loca Promo

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It’s the best time to get a vivo smartphone with Paskong La vivo Loca Promo

Christmas is just a few weeks away and we all know that when it’s Christmas season, it’s also the season of giving and you know what’s the best gift to give yourself or to your special someone after getting your 13th month pay? A vivo smartphone. 

Why a vivo smartphone? Because they’re currently having their Christmas campaign called La vivo Loca promo in which you can get different amazing discounts and promos when purchasing vivo smartphones. And of course, there are different vivo smartphones included in the promo that are catered for different budget ranges.

The perfect Christmas gift

The best Christmas gift that you can give to someone else or to yourself is a vivo V25 series smartphone. It’s one of the best selfie smartphones that you can get on the market right now as the vivo V25 series smartphones comes with a powerful cameras that are made for vloggers and for content creators.

First, there’s the powerful night vision device as the smartphone features a 64MP OIS Ultra-sensing camera. So shooting at night won’t be a problem with these smartphones. Not only that you can get better and brighter photos at night, the camera of the smartphone also lets you keep focus on the objects with Bokeh Flare portrait shots. These features make the vivo V25 series the Night Portrait Master. 

For vloggers, they would love the 50MP Eye AF of the smartphone that is made for vlogging and also for content creation. So shooting with the front-facing camera of the smartphone would be amazing as the front-facing camera of the vivo V25 series will focus on your eyes and your face. Aside from that, you can also create videos and content with the Vlog Movie feature that you can upload instantly to Instagram Reels or TikTok.

As for the other hardware, the vivo V25 series is also capable of 20GB Dynamic RAM which will give you more memory for your running apps. The 20GB Dynamic RAM is even bigger than other laptops that you can get in the market right now.

The vivo V25 Pro is also capable of having up to 66W of wired charging for faster charging as well. This can fully charge the smartphone in just a few minutes while the vivo V25 and V25e packs a 44W wired charging which is still pretty fast.

Another cool feature of the vivo V25 series is the Photochrome 2.0 technology. Basically, this feature will change the color of the smartphone under direct sunlight. The vivo V25 smartphone that we got comes in Sunrise Gold and it changes to orange whenever it’s under direct sunlight. This will give your smartphone a different look and only vivo has this feature on a smartphone which is pretty cool.

So why is it a perfect Christmas gift? Because the vivo V25 series releases the content creator inside of you thanks to its powerful cameras. The front-facing camera of the vivo V25 series is perfect for vlogging and and it’s powerful enough whether you want the smartphone for everyday use or for playing casual games.

For the aspiring content creators and vloggers

Almost everyone loves to create content and make vlogs now as social media platforms have slowly shifted to short form videos like Facebook and Instagram Reels, & also TikTok. And with that, we also need a smartphone like the vivo Y35 that is made for taking videos that won’t break the bank. 

The vivo Y35 is quick as a flash as the smartphone is stylish and the design of the smartphone really stands out. As for the camera system, the vivo Y35 comes with a 50MP main camera along with 2MP macro and 2MP depth camera. For the selfie camera, the vivo Y35 comes with a 16MP front-facing camera that  you can use for taking selfie photos and videos that you can upload on social media apps.

The triple lens camera setup of the smartphone gives you a large sensor which will result in more light coming into the camera of the smartphone for brighter and better photos and also for videos. For better vlogs, the vivo Y35 also comes with Video Face Beauty which smoothes your face and makes your selfie videos even better which can bring you more confidence with every vlogs that you make.

For the memory, the vivo Y35 comes with an 8GB of RAM and also 256GB of storage by the RAM of the smartphone can be expanded up to 16GB Dynamic RAM which will give you more space for your apps so you can run more apps simultaneously.

Another thing to love about the vivo Y35 is the long battery life thanks to the 5000mAh battery of the smartphone. The battery of the smartphone can last up to a day and in case you run out of battery after a whole day of usage then you can still fully charge the smartphone in just a few minutes with its 44W Fast Charging

The vivo Y35 is for the Filipinos who wants to get a new smartphone that they can use for everyday use or for vlogging as the vivo Y35 is capable of whatever you throw in it as the specs and features of this smartphone is jampacked.

For the people who are on the budget

If you’re looking for a smartphone that is affordable then you might want to take a look at the vivo Y16, their latest affordable smartphone for every Filipino consumer. The vivo Y16 is the perfect Christmas gift to yourself if you want something that won’t break the bank but still comes with all the features that you need on a smartphone.

First, the vivo Y16 comes with a stylish design thanks to its textured back and the simple two circular camera module at the back along with the eye-catching colors – Stellar Black and also the Drizzling Gold. 

One of the highlights of the smartphone is its hardware inside, including the long battery life. Inside the vivo Y16 is the 5000mAh battery inside.  The vivo Y16 can definitely last you a day and as for the storage, it comes with 128GB storage inside which is more than enough for most people as they can save thousands of photos and videos on the smartphone. 

One of the things that we also love on the vivo Y16 is the 5GB Dynamic RAM, a feature that is rare on its price range and which will give the smartphone more power to handle applications.

As for the performance, the vivo Y16 might be an affordable smartphone but the MediaTek Helio P35 processor of the smartphone can run most of the apps that are available on the Play Store including some demanding games like PUBG Mobile.

So if you’re looking for a smartphone that is affordable then you might want to check out the vivo Y16 as the pocket-friendly device still comes with decent features for its price including a large battery, large storage, and a very stylish design.

Quick rundown

Just to give you a quick rundown of everything mentioned above, the vivo V25 series is the night portrait master as this one packs the powerful hardware inside, a stylish and premium design, and also a camera that would definitely blow you away for vlogging and content creation. The vivo V25 series starts at Php17,999 for vivo V25e, Php23,999 for the vivo V25, and Php29,999 for the vivo V25 Pro. 

For the vivo Y35, this is a mid-range smartphone that has the balance specs and features that you need on a smartphone. It has a camera made for vlogging as well and the vivo Y36 comes with a large 256GB memory with a Dynamic RAM that can go up to 16GB. The vivo Y35 is priced at Php14,999.

And if you’re on the budget, the vivo Y16 is the perfect smartphone for you as it packs a long battery life, large memory and also a very stylish design as well. The vivo Y16 starts at Php7,999 for the 4+64GB variant while the 4+128GB is priced at Php8,999. 

All of these smartphones are now available at vivo concept stores and kiosks nationwide.

Paskong La vivo Loca Promo

 

vivo Philippines is also having the Pasking La vivo Loca Promo that is ongoing right now. For every purchase of vivo smartphones, you’ll be entitled to play the 2022 Peak Season vivo PAROLETA campaign game or the Christmas Season vivo Lucky Box Raffle in which you can win prizes such as vouchers, Smart Watches, and many more! The best part about the promo is you’ll get a chance to win the latest vivo V25 5G smartphone!

If you want to get one, the Paskong La vivo Loca Promo started last November 15, 2022 and it will be up until January 31, 2023.

So if you want to know more about the Paskong La vivo Loca Promo, head over to: https://www.vivoglobal.ph/paskong-la-vivo-loca/

 

IDC: PH Tablet market slowed down for Q3 2022

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IDC: PH Tablet market slowed down for Q3 2022

Samsung just made it to the #1 spot in the Philippines tablet market for Q3 2022 according to IDC Philippines. IDC Philippines has also posted that the Philippines tablet market has declined 11.6% Quarter-on-quarter in 3Q22 and it was almost flat compared to last year according to them.

“The education segment has been the driver for the tablet market’s growth since blended learning was implemented among schools in the Philippines. But it declined by 47.8% QoQ and 42.4% Year-on-Year (YoY) as more schools, both public and private, returned to physical classes as part of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) expansion of face-to-face classes,” said Angela Medez, Senior Market Analyst at IDC Philippines.

Samsung has the biggest market share at 43.5% market share thanks to their top-selling Galaxy Tab A7 Lite which accounted 80% of their shipments.

Despite the return of most schools to physical classes, Cherry Mobile still managed the third spot while realme captured the 2nd spot which isn’t surprising as their tablet lineup has started to grow. While Huawei got the 4th spot and Lenovo for the 5th spot.

Choose OPPO, Choose Joy promo announced

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Choose OPPO, Choose Joy promo announced

OPPO Philippines launched its Christmas promo, where a total of Php1M worth of gifts will be given away.

During the Choose OPPO, Choose Joy promo, consumers purchasing any phone from the brand can receive special gifts and deals.

Shoppers who purchase any OPPO smartphone or OPPO Pad will be entitled to one (1) free spin on OPPO’s roulette for a chance to win special prizes like 32GB memory cards, Php1,000 vouchers for Enco Buds2, Php700 vouchers for other IoT devices （Enco Buds2 not included), and more.

In addition, users can double the joy by going online, registering on the My OPPO App, and joining the daily raffle activities for a chance to win exclusive gifts.

Throughout the promo period, lucky winners will get brand new OPPO smartphones like OPPO Reno8 5G, OPPO A96, OPPO A77s, and OPPO A17, discount vouchers of OPPO Reno6 5G Series worth up to Php1,000, and other gadgets and appliances.

The brand also announced that Home Credit users could enjoy up to 18-month installment at 0% interest for every purchase.

The Choose OPPO, Choose Joy promo runs until January 5, 2023.

TECNO Pova 4 Pro priced in PH

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TECNO Pova 4 Pro priced in PH

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

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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God of War Ragnarok-inspired mural launches in PH

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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vivo Y16 Quick Review

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 Mate 50 Pro Series now available for pre-order

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 12T Series launches in the Philippines

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.

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