Xiaomi has finally unveiled its first smartphone to sport the Leica branding and it’s the Xiaomi 12s Ultra. The smartphone sports the Leica branding, a first from the brand, and of course, there’s the Sony IMX989 sensor as well which has a 1-inch size which is why the camera module on the smartphone is really large.
Aside from the 50.3MP main camera on the smartphone, it also comes with a 48MP ultra wide-angle camera and also a periscope camera for zooming. For the display, the smartphone comes with a 6.73-inch Curved E5 AMOLED display with a WQHD+ resolution and also a 120Hz refresh rate, there’s the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 as well along with 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB storage.
Xiaomi 12s Ultra Specs
6.73-inch WQHD+
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1
8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
256GB/512GB Internal storage
50.3MP main camera, IMX989 sensor + 48MP ultra wide-angle camera + 48MP periscope camera
32MP selfie camera
5G, LTE
In-display fingerprint scanner
Dolby Atmos, Harman Kardon speakers
67W wired charging, 50W Wireless charging
IP68 water and dust resistant
4860mAh battery
Android 12 based on MIUI 13
The Xiaomi 12s Ultra starts at CNY 5,999 (Php48,378~) and goes up to CNY 6999 (Php57,609~) depending on the variant.
vivo announced its 7.7 Mega Sale where select smartphones and other devices get up to 40% discounts.
On Shopee, vivo offers up to Php300 off every purchase of the vivo X80 series. This device sports powerful features, as it packs the ZEISS Imaging System. In addition, the vivo T1 5G and vivo T1x will also get exciting limited-time deals from July 7 to July 9. During the period, consumers can get them for only Php16,599 and Php8,799, respectively, down from their SRP of Php16,999 and Php8,799.
Other participating products include the V21e, V21 5G, V23e, and V23 5G. They will come with discounts of up to 20%, while the vivo V15 Pro will receive a Php4,200 price cut.
Meanwhile, on Lazada, the 7.7 brand sale offers free vouchers. For instance, customers can get giveaways with vivo Y12 models. Then, they can get a Php50 off voucher once they follow vivo’s official Lazada store. vivo is also giving away up to Php350 off vouchers for every purchase of vivo smartphones.
vivo will also offer other irresistible freebies such as DITO sim cards, TWS Lavanda wireless earbuds, 2-in-1 Clock Speaker, BT Neckband, and wireless chargers during the 7.7 Mega Sale.
The vivo 7.7 Mega Sale starts on July 7 and is available on Lazada, Shopee, and vivo’s website.
Samsung has been continually expanding both the A-series and the M-series lineup of smartphones. They might compete in the same pricing but the M-series is different as this one packs different specs inside also this smartphone series is online-only. Today, we’re gonna review the Samsung Galaxy M23 5G, one of their most affordable smartphones with 5G inside.
Design and construction
The one that we got for review comes in Green and I do like the shade that they used here as it doesn’t look cheap and despite having a plastic build on the smartphone, I do like the feel of it when I’m holding the smartphone.
Speaking of holding the smartphone, the ergonomics are pretty good as we got here the curves on the side and it’s also light to the hand. However, the frame of this one is also plastic which makes it less premium just like the A-series smartphones.
On the right, the smartphone comes with the power button and also the volume rocker and the power button of the smartphone also serves as the fingerprint scanner for security.
For the ports, the smartphone comes with USB-C port, and it also supports up to 25W of fast charging which might not be the fastest in the market, but it will do its job definitely along with the 5000mAh battery of the smartphone.Â
As for the battery, they did a pretty good job as well as we’re getting a long battery life and it can definitely last up to a day or two depending on your usage. But as for me, I was only able to use the smartphone for a single day due to heavy usage. But it still is a heavyweight in the battery series.  In our PC Mark Work 2.0 Battery test, we got a score of 11 hours and 57 minutes which is great
Display
As for the display of the Samsung Galaxy M23 5G, surprisingly, they didn’t use the AMOLED panel for this one and instead, they opted for a 120Hz IPS Display on this one with a full HD+ resolution. While the display of the smartphone might not be the best one in terms of colors due to their use of an IPS panel, I still like the colors that we’re getting on the smartphone.
The 120hz refresh rate had a smoother and better response when navigating on the games however, It wasn’t able to max it out on games but again, only a selected games would be able to play games that can be optimized to more than 60fps.
Nonetheless, despite not using an AMOLED panel on the Samsung Galaxy M23 5G, I still appreciate the colors and the quality that we’re getting from the smartphone. On top of it is the notch and unfortunately, it does look dated but thankfully, the bezels aren’t that thick on the smartphone.
Software and performance
The Samsung Galaxy M23 5G runs on the latest One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 and I can say that this one does have a smooth and carefree UI. Everything was smooth and the colors and icons on the smartphone were really fine and easy to the eyes. Thankfully, there were less apps that are preinstalled on the smartphone.
For the performance, the Samsung Galaxy M23 5G comes with Snapdragon 750 5G. It’s not new and we’ve seen this before on other smartphones from Samsung as well and it was initially pegged for midrangers to have a 5G connectivity inside and while the chipset might fall a little bit behind the Snapdragon 695, the Snapdragon 750 5G is still a very decent one for its affordable price tag.
For the benchmarks, the Samsung Galaxy M23 5G got these scores and they were what we expect from the smartphone.
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When it comes to gaming, thankfully, we did have a better experience with the Samsung Galaxy M23 5G now as we got a smoother and better performance in some games. In Genshin Impact, we were able to play the game at lowest settings we can even see that the game can run at more than 30fps sometimes which basically shows us that the processor is showing an optimized performance than before.
In Ni No Kuni, we were able to play the game as well at the lowest settings and in PUBG Mobile, we were able to set it at up to Ultra FPS (40fps) in Balanced Graphics settings. This performance just showed us that the processor has really matured and has given us a better performance now.
Camera
The smartphone features a 50MP main camera along with 8MP ultrawide camera and also a 2MP macro camera. Yes, the three lenses of the smartphone are just enough for most and daily usage and with our experience with the smartphone, it turns out that the camera of the smartphone is fine and decent.
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The main camera can definitely capture vivid colors and while the sharpness might not be the best one that we’ve seen in its price range, this will do just fine. At low light, the smartphone does need some improvements though. For the selfie camera, the smartphone can take good photos at decent lighting conditions, and it does have a good dynamic range. I also appreciate that the smartphone is able to record videos at up to 4K@30fps.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy M23 5G is a very decent smartphone from the Korean company. While there are some drawbacks including the lack of the AMOLED display, the performance that we got on the smartphone is decent enough. We got 5G inside and the camera of the smartphone is decent enough to be used for everyday usage.
The battery of the smartphone is pretty good as well and the competitive pricing of this one makes it more interesting.
The Samsung Galaxy M23 5G is now available for Php15,490.
If you are a creator and you want to have the best tools to create your content or you just love editing videos at your notebook then you might want to take a look at the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16x OLED. This notebook is made for power users as this one got some hardware that can definitely you help create content.
First, there’s the OLED display which can give you bright and vivid colors that is perfect for color accuracy and for editing photos and videos, and then there’s the ASUS Dial as well which gives you a physical dial that you can use for different creative and productivity applications on your PC.
For the hardware, you can get an up to Intel Core i9-12900H processor inside, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU and also an up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD with up to 32GB LPDDR5 5200MHz RAM.
If you want to know more about it, head over to our first impressions video of the tablet below:
If you’re a big fan of cloud gaming like Stadia, Amazon Luna, Xbox Cloud Gaming, or GeForce Now then you probably know that the Philippines isn’t supported by most of these game streaming services but recently, there’s now a way to stream games on GeForce Now in the Philippines
In case you’re not familiar with it, GeForce Now is Nvidia’s brand for its cloud streaming service and unlike the Xbox Game Pass, you’ll need to own a copy of the games on Steam, Epic Games Store or on Ubisoft to stream these games on GeForce Now. Unfortunately, there are only a selected number of games that you can stream via GeForce Now on Starhub.
Basically, the GeForce Now that we’ll be using is based on the Singapore server from Starhub and it does offer a lower latency compared to other countries with GeForce Now.
So how can you use GeForce Now in the Philippines via Starhub? It’s actually pretty easy
4. Link your game library from Steam, EPIC, Ubisoft Connect, GOG, Nvidia, and more
5. You can now play your games on GeForce NOW!
Starhub is an alliance partner of NVIDIA so they can bring GeForce Now to different ASEAN countries including the Philippines but unfortunately, the library of games on GeForce NOW are selected only but they do have popular titles including No Man’s Sky, Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher 3 and more.
Nothing is the newest consumer electronics brand founded by Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePlus and recently, they’ve unveiled their phone with lights and a transparent back but before it was unveiled, the Nothing ear (1) has been unveiled a few weeks early and it comes with a unique design as well as it comes with a transparent build with a really cool case.
For the drivers, it comes with an 11.6mm dynamic drivers that brings an immersive sound and it also comes with Active Noise Cancellation as well with two levels so you can adjust which is the best noise cancellation for you.
Aside from that, the Nothing ear (1) also brings Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and there’s the Clear Voice Technology to make sure that you have better quality on calls. For the battery life of up to 34 hours and there’s the IPx4 sweat and water splash resistant as well.
Aside from its cool transparent case and body, the Nothing ear (1) also comes with wireless charging and it’s compatible with Qi Chargers as well.
Infinix has unveiled its 180W Thunder Charge Technology, which will debut on selected flagship phones in Q2 2022.
The new super-fast charging solution charges a device to 50% battery capacity from 1% in just 4 minutes. For comparison, typical charging features use batteries with a charging rate of 1 to 3C, while the 180W Thunder Charge Technology comes with an 8C rate.
To make this innovation possible, Infinix cooperated with the world’s leading battery manufacturers to develop a new 8C battery cell, the maximum-charging-rate- rechargeable lithium battery in the current industry.
The 8C cell also has lower internal resistance when compared with the conventional single electrode lug structure, plus a multi-electrode lug, which reduces more than 50% of the internal resistance and produces less heat.
In addition, the new 180W Thunder Charge solution also adopts automatic bidirectional-power supply technology to lengthen phone’s battery life by 2% compared to traditionally double cell battery-designed phones.
Moreover, it reduces the area of the power supply circuit by 60%, increasing the circuit layout’s precision and saving space.
So, who’s excited about this new technology, which will be available in the upcoming Infinix flagship smartphones?
Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Anbernic is the latest company to join the PC handheld gaming as this one comes with a more budget CPU with the AMD Athlon Processor inside with the Radeon Vega 3 graphics inside and it ships with Windows 10 Home inside.
Since this one runs on AMD Athlon, it is expected that the handheld would have a more affordable price tag of below $300 and if you’re not a fan of Windows 10 Home, you’ll be able to install Steam OS on this one if you want as well.
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For the full specifications, this one will come with all the hardware buttons that you need, the AMD 3020e processor along with 128GB of SSD and it will also come with a larger 256GB SSD as well. Aside from that, it also comes with USB 3.0 and USB-C for charging. For the display, it comes with a 5.94-inch OCA laminated IPS display and it comes with 4500mAh battery inside.
There are a lot of smartphones from different brands that are being introduced almost every week which makes choosing the best smartphone for you harder than before but if you’re looking for a vivo smartphone that can set itself apart from the other smartphone in the market then you might want to consider these smartphones from the company:
vivo Y76 5G for the budget gamers and vloggers
If you’re on the younger side and you’re looking for a higher entry-level smartphone that won’t break the bank then look no further. You can get the vivo Y76 5G. This smartphone features a Dimensity 700 5G chipset which lets you use 5G connectivity to download games faster and it comes with 8GB RAM with 4GB extended RAM and 128GB internal storage.
This smartphone also comes with 50MP main camera, 2MP macro camera and a 2MP bokeh camera along with 4100mAh battery for vloggers who want to take videos with their smartphones and then there’s the large 6.58-inch FHD+ IPS LCD as well which will benefit gamers.
The vivo Y76 5G is now available for Php14,999 from its original price of Php16,999. You can get this offer and save up to Php2,000 when you purchase at vivo stores, kiosks and vivo’s e-store and online official stores in Shopee and Lazada.
vivo V23e 5G for photography lovers
If you’re looking for one of the best-looking smartphones from vivo then you might want to try the vivo V23e 5G that comes in Sunshine Coast, Moonlight Shadow and Sunshine gold. The smartphone comes with a weight of 172g and 7.41mm body which makes it easy and very portable.
As for the processor, the smartphone comes with MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor along with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded. The smartphone also comes with 44W Fast Charge technology that can fully charge the smartphone from zero in just 60 minutes.
This is great for photography lovers as the smartphone features a 50MP main camera for vlogging, 8MP super-wide angle camera, and 64MP auto-focus rear bokeh flare portrait camera.
The vivo V23e 5G is now available for Php17,999 from its original price of Php19,999. You can get it at vivo stores and kiosks nationwide, vivo’s E-store, and official online stores at Shopee and Lazada.
vivo T1 5G for gamers
If you love playing games then look no further because the vivo T1 5G got everything that you need on a smartphone. It features a Snapdragon 778 5G chipset inside along with 8GB+4GB Extended RAM and 128GB ROM.
The smartphone also comes with 6.44-inch AMOLED display, 4700mAh battery with 66W Flash Charge that can charge your smartphone up to 50% in just 18 minutes. This smartphone is designed for performance as this one comes with impressive cooling technology and reduced power consumption.
The vivo T1 5G comes in Turbo Black, Turbo Cyan, and a more affordable option, the vivo T1x that is available in Space Blue and Gravity Black. The vivo T1 5G is priced at Php16,999 while the T1x is priced at Php8,999.
You can get it at vivo stores and kiosks nationwide, vivo’s E-store, and official online stores at Shopee and Lazada.
vivo X80 for Professional Mobile Photography
The vivo X80 series smartphone is really impressive as these smartphones are not just powerful but they also comes with an amazing camera inside. With the vivo X80 series, you can get the ZEISS optics with all the lenses meeting ZEISS T* coating standards. This allows you to have a vivid colors and superior night photography that brings powerful ZEISS Super Night Camera feature.
The vivo X80 series also comes with vivo V1+ chip alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor on the vivo X80 Pro and X80 respectively. This brings the superior photography and videography quality on the smartphone as it helps in denoising and improving the HDR. The vivo X80 Pro will also come with 4700mAh battery while the X80 will come with 4500mAh battery while both variants will come with 80W wired FlashCharge while the X80 Pro will come with 50W Wireless FlashCharge compatibility.
The vivo X80 Pro is priced at Php59,999 while the X80 is priced at Php45,999
Are you thinking of your next smartphone upgrade? Then, consider getting the HUAWEI P50 for a flawless design and outstanding camera features.
Aren’t convinced yet? Here are some of the reasons why the HUAWEI P50 is worth considering:
IT SCREAMS ELEGANCE
The HUAWEI P50 flashes a chic, minimalist design that looks sophisticated. It has stunning color variants: Cocoa Gold and Golden Black with refined gold accents. In addition, the rear part of the device has thin, clear film coat that refracts the light for a head turner finish.
Meanwhile, it also sports a 6.5-inch OLED display with a high refresh rate. This offers a smooth viewing experience.
IT FEELS PREMIUM
HUAWEI used geometry and pure design theory in creating the P50, resulting in a centrosymmetric body and smooth, rounded corners. With this physique, consumers can expect that the handset feels premium to hold.
Moreover, it measures 156.5mm x 73.8mm x 7.92mm and weighs 181g, delivering a large screen and long-lasting battery in a compact body. The phone is also thinner and lighter than its predecessors, making it a better fit in hand.
IT HAS A UNIQUE CAMERA MODULE
The HUAWEI P50 boasts an innovative, dual-matrix camera design that stands out boldly when placed beside other flagship phones.
Powered by the HUAWEI XD Optics, the device offers image processing capabilities for a better optical imaging system, correcting optical differences and restoring the details in images.
It also comes with the HUAWEI XD Fusion Pro, providing users with the new the new True-Chroma Image Engine and Super HDR.
Interested?
Consumers can get the HUAWEI P50 for Php39,999 on HUAWEI Online Store, Lazada, and Shopee. Buy yours now for a chance to receive a FREE HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i worth Php3,599 and FREE App Benefits worth Php1,496.
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