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Sony announces new PlayStation Plus tiers with PS Now game streaming to selected markets

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Sony announces new PlayStation Plus tiers with PS Now game streaming to selected markets

The gaming scene is about to get better as Sony has just announced that Playstation Plus and PlayStation Now has merged and you can now choose from three flexible options which gives you different benefits and perks.

The New Playstation Plus will come in three different tiering — Playstation Plus Essential, Playstation Plus Extra, and Playstation Plus Premium. Basically, the essential is giving you the same playstation plus that we have right now while the PlayStation Plus Extra gives you the benefit of downloading and playing 400 games of PS4 and PS5 games including PlayStation Studios catalog and third party partners. But of course, this will come with a more expensive pricing.

The more premium offering is the PlayStation Plus Premium which will give you the additional benefits from the Essential and Extra tiers but the Premium will also give you an additional 340 games from the catalog and you can stream it directly to your device. You can stream or download PS, PS2, and PSP games while PS3 games are available via cloud streaming. You can stream your games on PC, PS4 and PS5. Unfortunately, game streaming is not available in the Philippines.

For countries who wants to take advantage of the PlayStation Plus Premium without the cloud streaming, it will be offered at markets without cloud streaming.

This new PlayStation Plus game subscription service is expected to be launched by the end of the first half of 2022.

Xiaomi outs latest 5G additions to Redmi Note, Redmi lineup

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Xiaomi outs latest 5G additions to Redmi Note, Redmi lineup

Xiaomi launched the new Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 11S 5G, and Redmi 10 5G in the Philippines, bringing affordable yet fast devices to the local market.

REDMI NOTE 11 PRO+ 5G

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G headlines the launch, as it packs the right balance of powerful specs and trendy features. For instance, it is the first-ever Redmi device to sport a 120W wired charging feature. Through this, users can expect to fully charge its 4,500mAh battery in just 15 minutes using the technology.

Xiaomi also equipped it with a 108MP primary shooter, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. For selfies, the device comes with a 16MP front camera.

Moreover, Xiaomi powered the new Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor, pairing it with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. With these specs, users can expect a fast and responsive mobile experience.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Key Specs:
  • 6.67-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) AMOLED DotDisplay, up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 360Hz touch sampling rate
  • MIUI 12.5
  • MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor
  • 6GB/8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB internal storage
  • Rear camera: 108MP main + 8MP ultra-wide angle + 2MP macro
  • Selfie camera: 16MP
  • SOUND BY JBL, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Dolby Atmos
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Side fingerprint sensor
  • AI Face Unlock
  • Battery: 4,500mAh, 120W HyperCharge, 120W in-box charger
  • Colors: Graphite Gray, Star Blue, Forest Green

REDMI NOTE 11S 5G

Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 11S 5G offers features that could meet gamers’ demand at a competitive price.

The device flashes a 6.6-inch DotDisplay screen that supports a 90Hz refresh rate, ensuring that it can play videos and games with demanding graphics.

Under the hood, Xiaomi also geared it with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, up to 6GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. Meanwhile, the device features a 5,000mAh battery that supports the 33W Pro fast charging solution to keep the fun running.

Other notable features include its 50MP primary shooter, 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP telemacro sensor, and 13MP selfie snapper.

Redmi Note 11S 5G Key Specs:
  • 6.6-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) DotDisplay, up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate
  • MIUI 13
  • MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor
  • 4GB/6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB internal storage
  • Rear camera: 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP telemacro
  • Selfie camera: 13MP
  • Dual speakers
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Side fingerprint sensor
  • AI Face Unlock
  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 33W Pro fast charging, 33W in-box charger
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Twilight Blue, Star Blue

REDMI 10 5G

For the first time, Xiaomi delivers 5G offerings to its Redmi Series with the launch of Redmi 10 5G.

The device also bags impressive features, including its MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, 50MP dual rear camera, and 6.58-inch FHD+ screen that supports up to 90Hz refresh rate.

In addition, the Redmi 10 5G has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, allowing users to do their daily mobile tasks without interruptions.

Redmi 10 5G Key Specs:
  • 6.58-inch FHD+ (2408 x 1080) Dot Drop display, up to 90Hz refresh rate
  • MIUI 13
  • MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor
  • Rear camera: 50MP main + 2MP depth
  • Selfie camera: 5MP
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
  • Side fingerprint sensor
  • AI Face Unlock
  • Battery: 5,000mAh, 18W fast charging, 22.5W in-box charger
  • Colors: Graphite Gray, Chrome Silver, Aurora Green

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G comes in three variants: 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB configurations.

Here are the pricing details:

  • 8GB/128GB – Php19,999
    Early-bird promo: Php18,999 (from April 6 to April 8)
  • 8GB/256GB – Php21,999
    Early-bird promo: FREE Mi Watch Lite worth Php2,499 (limited stocks apply, from April 6 to April 8)

Meanwhile, Xiaomi will announce the official pricing and date of availability for the Redmi Note 11S 5G and Redmi Note 10 5G soon.

So, stay tuned for more updates!

Redmi Note 11 vs. OPPO A94 vs. Samsung Galaxy A32 Review Comparison

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Redmi Note 11 vs. OPPO A94 vs. Samsung Galaxy A32 Review Comparison

The Redmi Note 11 is definitely one of the best smartphones in its price range as the smartphone offers pretty good hardware for its price. The smartphone offers a 90Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 680 processor and 33W charging but how does it compare in the competition? Today, we’re gonna compare the Redmi Note 11 vs. the Samsung Galaxy A32 and the OPPO A94.

Design

All of these smartphones come in different finishes but they’re all pretty good to hold and the ergonomics of the smartphones are fine. The Samsung Galaxy A32 and the OPPO A94 come in a curved sides glossy finish at the back but the Galaxy A32 comes in a plain color while the OPPO A94 comes in a gradient design. While the Redmi Note 11 comes in a matte back with a flat frame.

Thankfully, all of the smartphones come with USB-C ports and also a headphone jack but they do come in different charging speeds with the Samsung Galaxy A32 sporting an up to 15W charging while the OPPO A94 can do an up to 30W charging but the Redmi Note 11 wins the race with its faster 33W charging inside.

Display

The display is very essential whether you’re a casual user or you’re a gamer and with these three smartphones, we’re getting decent screen sizes but the quality of three is really different. First, the OPPO A94 comes with a 6.43-inch display with an AMOLED panel but it only comes with a 60Hz refresh rate while the Samsung Galaxy A32 comes with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate with a notch at the top while the Redmi Note 11 comes with a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate with a cleaner punch-hole selfie camera.

It’s pretty clear the Redmi Note 11 wins the display category as it features a larger display, an AMOLED panel with a higher refresh rate and also a cleaner selfie camera with its punch-hole cut-out.

Battery

When it comes to the battery, the smartphones comes in different sizes. The OPPO A94 comes with a 4310mAh battery while the Samsung Galaxy A32 and the Redmi Note 11 come with 5000mAh battery. In my usage, the Redmi Note 11 tends to have a longer battery life compared to the other two while the OPPO A94 comes in second. Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 is probably good when it comes to battery conservation.

And again, the Redmi Note 11 also comes with a faster 33W charging so it gives you an advantage as well when it comes to charging.

Performance

The performance of the smartphones is where it gets interesting as they have different chipsets inside. The Samsung Galaxy A32 features a MediaTek Helio G80 processor inside while the OPPO A94 comes with a Helio P95 processor and the Redmi Note 11 comes with the latest Snapdragon 680 processor which is getting popular among midrange 2022 smartphones.

Overall, the performance of these smartphones are very close to each other. In Geekbench, we saw that the Single core score of the Redmi Note 11 is in the middle and quite close to the OPPO A94 while the Galaxy A32 falls behind but in the Multi-core score, there’s a significant difference between the three and the Redmi Note 11 gives off the higher score.

Camera

For the camera of the smartphone, The OPPO A94 comes with a 48MP quad camera setup while the Samsung Galaxy A32 comes with a 64MP quad camera setup and the Redmi Note 11 comes with a 50MP quad camera setup. Those are just numbers but the real fight here is when it comes to quality.

In our shots, the Samsung Galaxy A32 got the better lighting and brighter image followed by the OPPO A94 but the better dynamic range goes to the Redmi Note 11. It also gives a better and sharper image among the three.

Among the three selfies, the Galaxy A32 is my favorite one when it comes to the colors but the Redmi Note 11 does offer a sharper and more detailed shot.

When it comes to this shot, the OPPO A94 got a better shot overall as it produces the right colors and also the better details. The Galaxy A32 also showed a more saturated colors while the Redmi Note 11 produces colors in the middle.

Verdict

These three smartphones have their own strengths and weaknesses but what sets these smartphones apart are the prices. The Samsung Galaxy A32 is priced at Php13,990 while the OPPO A94 comes with a more affordable price at Php11,990 while the Redmi Note 11 starts at Php8,999 which is way more affordable than the two smartphones.

The Samsung Galaxy A32 and the OPPO A94 did perform as we expected but the Redmi Note 11 overall gives you a bigger advantage among the three as the smartphone managed to get a better experience in different aspects and yet, we still got a more affordable price on the smartphone.

So if we’re talking about the best value for money smartphone in here, it’s definitely the Redmi Note 11.

Microsoft PC Game Pass arrives in the Philippines

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Microsoft PC Game Pass arrives in the Philippines

Microsoft has just announced that the PC Game Pass will arrive in five countries in Southeast Asia including the Philippines. For the first time, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam will now be able to experience first party Xbox/PC titles to your PC such as Age of Empires, Forza Horizon and more.

To experience this, you need to download the Xbox Insiders app from the Microsoft store and you must join the public preview program for PC Game Pass Southeast Asia Market Expansion. Once you opt-in to the program, you may now subscribe to PC Game Pass at the Microsoft store for only Php119/month. This pricing will change once it’s fully out to the market.

Some of the games that you can download and play with the PC Game Pass are Forza Horizon 5, Age of Empires IV, Guardians of the Galaxy, and of course, the Bethesda Games such as fallout.  PC Game Pass gives you access to 100 plus high-quality games including games from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda games, and an EA Play Membership.

realme Pad Mini is coming to the Philippines first

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realme Pad Mini is coming to the Philippines first

realme has confirmed that the realme Pad Mini is coming soon and it’s coming to the Philippines first. The realme Pad Mini is the second tablet from the brand and it is expected to be another affordable tablet for the Philippine market.

The display of this one is way smaller compared to the realme Pad Mini as this one comes with an 8.7-inch display with a 1340×800 pixels. This is the size that can go head to head with the iPad Mini.

Inside the tablet is a Unisoc T616 processor, which is quiet new to us so we’re definitely curious on how this one will perform. The realme Pad Mini will come in 3GB+32GB LTE and 4GB+64GB LTE variant. There will be a 3GB+32GB WiFi variant that will arrive after the initial launch.

The realme Pad mini will come in an aluminum body design and it will come in Grey and Blue.

ASUS Republic of Gamers outs new roster of gaming laptops

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ASUS Republic of Gamers outs new roster of gaming laptops

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) launched new ROG and TUF Gaming laptops powered by the 12th Gen Intel processors.

ROG Flow Z13

What happens when PC versatility marries tablet mobility? ASUS ROG says it would produce an all-new gaming experience for gamers.

The ROG Flow Z13 comes with a tablet form factor, delivering a light and slim body at just 1.1kg and 12m thick. It is also compatible with all play styles, mouse, gamepad, and touch to provide gamers with the best options for their playtime.

What makes it more innovative is its screen cover that doubles as a fully functional detachable RGB keyboard. In addition, the machine sports multiple USB ports and a built-in kickstand, which users can open up to 170-degree.

Other notable features include its 120Hz 13-inch touchscreen display, 14-core Intel Core i7-12700H processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, a MUX Switch, and 5200MHz LPDDR5 memory.

Here are the pricing and availability:

ROG FLOW Z13 GZ301ZC-LD055W MODEL

  • 13-inch WUXGA display, 120HZ refresh rate
  • i7-12700H
  • 16GB LPDDR5
  • RTX 3050 4GDDR6
  • 512GB PCIe4 SSD
  • Inclusions: sleeve, mouse, pen
  • Color: Black
  • Price: Php99,995
  • Availability: Early April

ROG FLOW Z13 GZ301ZA-LD072W MODEL

  • 13-inch WUXGA display, 120HZ refresh rate
  • i5-12500H
  • 16GB LPDDR5
  • Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics
  • 512GB PCIe4 SSD
  • Inclusions: sleeve, pen
  • Color: Black
  • Price: Php84,995
  • Available Now

ROG Strix SCAR

Meanwhile, ASUS ROG powered the ROG Strix SCAR 15 and 17 with an Intel Core i9-12900H processor and paired it with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU. Gamers can also expect a responsive and snappy gaming experience even during intensive tasks with its DDR5 RAM clocked to 4800MHz and a PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD.

It also has a dedicated MUX Switch, reducing latency and increasing gaming performance. In addition, the device utilizes liquid metal on the CPU for improved heat transfer and has been updated to use Thermal Grizzly’s latest and greatest Conductonaut Extreme solution.

Moreover, the machine flashes a QHD 204Hz resolution panel with Dolby Vision and Adaptive-Sync. Other notable features include Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio, HDMI 2.1 port for 4K/120Hz or 8K displays, and Thunderbolt 4 to connect more peripherals.

Here are the pricing and availability details:

STRIX SCAR 17 G733ZX-LL023WS MODEL

  • 17-inch WQHD 240Hz
  • i9-12900H
  • 16GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6
  • 1TB PCIe4 SSD x2
  • Bundle: ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php219,995
  • Available Now

STRIX SCAR 17 G733ZW-LL123WS MODEL

  • 17-inch WQHD 240Hz
  • i9-12900H
  • 16GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6
  • 1TB PCIe4 SSD x2
  • Bundle: ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php184,995
  • Availability: Q2 2022

STRIX SCAR 17 G733ZM-LL018WS MODEL

  • 17-inch WQHD 240Hz
  • i7-12700H
  • 8GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
  • 1TB PCIe4 SSD
  • Bundle: ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php134,995
  • Availability: Mid April

STRIX SCAR 15 G533ZX-LN027WS MODEL

  • 15-inch WQHD 240Hz
  • i9-12900H
  • 16GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6
  • 2TB PCIE4 SSD
  • Bundle: ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php214,995
  • Availability: Early April

STRIX SCAR 15 G533ZW-LN108WS MODEL

  • 15-inch WQHD 240Hz
  • i9-12900H
  • 16GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6
  • 2TB PCIe4 SSD
  • Bundle: ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php179,995
  • Availability: Early April

STRIX SCAR 15 G533ZM-LN022WS MODEL

  • 15-inch WQHD 240Hz
  • i7-12700H
  • 8GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
  • 1TB PCIe4 SSD
  • Bundle: ROG Backpack, ROG Chakram Core, Type-C PD Adapter
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php129,995
  • Availability: Early April
ROG Zephyrus M16

Moving on, the Zephyrus M16 is one of the first ROG laptops to sport the brand-new Nebula display. With this, it features an impressive 16:10 aspect ratio with a 165Hz refresh rate and QHD resolution. The device also comes with Dolby Vision, Adaptive Sync, and Pantone validation.

ASUS ROG also equipped it with up to Intel Core i9-12900H processor and paired it with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU.

Here are the pricing and availability details:

ZEPHYRUS M16 GU603ZX-K8023WS MODEL

  • 16-inch WQXGA 165Hz
  • i9-12900H
  • 16GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6
  • 2TB PCIe4 SSD
  • Bundle: ROG Backpack, ROG Impact Gaming Mouse, Type-C PD Adapter
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php229,995
  • Available Now

ZEPHYRUS M16 GU603ZW-K8029WS MODEL

  • 16-inch WQXGA 165Hz
  • i9-12900H
  • 16GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6
  • 1TB PCIe4 SSD
  • Bundle: ROG Backpack, ROG Impact Gaming Mouse, Type-C PD Adapter
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php169,995
  • Availability Early-April

ZEPHYRUS M16 GU603ZM-K8051WS MODEL

  • 16-inch WQXGA 165Hz
  • i7-12700H
  • 8GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
  • 1TB PCIe4 SSD
  • Bundle: ROG Backpack, ROG Impact Gaming Mouse, Type-C PD Adapter
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: 139,995
  • Availability: Mid-April

TUF DASH F15

The TUF Dash 15 still has the thin and light form factor. In addition, it sports a QHD 165Hz Adaptive-Sync display with 100% DCI-P3, enabling a fast-paced gaming experience.

Under the hood, it can offer up to a 10-core Intel Core i7-12650H processor and a higher NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU with MUX Switch. Meaning, the machine can now deliver much faster performance than its predecessor.

Here are the pricing and availability details:

TUF Dash F15 FX517ZM-HQ036W MODEL

  • 15-inch WQHD 165Hz
  • i7-12650H
  • 8GB x 2
  • 1 TB PCIe3 SSD
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse, PD Type C Charger
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php92,995
  • Availability: Q2 2022

TUF Dash F15 FX517ZM-HQ037W MODEL

  • 15-inch WQHD 165Hz
  • i7-12650H
  • 8GB x 2
  • 1TB PCI3e 6GB GDDR6
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse, PD Type C Charger
  • Color: Moonlight White
  • Price: Php92,995
  • Availability: Q2 2022

TUF Dash F15 FX517ZM-HQ061W MODEL

  • 15-inch WQHD 165Hz
  • i5-12450H
  • 8GB
  • 1TB PCIe3 SSD
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php84,995
  • Availability: Q2 2022

TUF Dash F15 FX517ZE-HN031W MODEL

  • 15-inch FHD 144Hz
  • i7-12650H
  • 8GB
  • 512GB PCIe3 SSD
  • RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php79,995
  • Availability: Q2 2022

TUF Dash F15 FX517ZC-HN032W MODEL

  • 15-inch FHD 144Hz
  • i5-12450H
  • 8GB
  • 512GB PCIe3 SSD
  • RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack
  • Color: Off Black
  • Price: Php64,995
  • Availability: Early-April

TUF Gaming F15/17

The new TUF Gaming F15 and F17 meet the MIL-STD-810H specification, which can withstand intense temperature, humidity, and vibration.

ASUS ROG also powered it a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. In addition, it comes with MUX Switch and DRR5 4800MHz RAM.

Here are the pricing and availability details:

TUF Gaming F17 FX707ZM-HX066W MODEL

  • 17-inch FHD 144Hz
  • i7-12700H
  • 8GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
  • 512GB PCIe3 SSD
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse
  • Color: Mecha Gray
  • Price: Php99,995
  • Available Now

TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM-HF076W MODEL

  • 15-inch FHD 300Hz
  • i7-12700H
  • 8GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
  • 1TB PCIe3 SSD
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse
  • Color: Jaeger Gray
  • Price: Php99,995
  • Available Now

TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM-HN075W MODEL

  • 15-inch FHD 144Hz
  • i7-12700H
  • 8GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
  • 512GB PCIe3 SSD
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse
  • Color: Jaeger Gray
  • Price: Php94,995
  • Available Now

TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZM-HN073W MODEL

  • 15-inch FHD 144Hz
  • i7-12700H
  • 8GB DDR5
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6
  • 512GB PCIe3 SSD
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack, TUF Gaming Mouse
  • Price: Php89,995
  • Availability: Late-April

TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZC-HN067W MODEL

  • 15-inch FHD 144Hz
  • i7-12700H
  • 8GB x 2 DDR5
  • RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6
  • 512GB PCIe3 SSD
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack
  • Color: Mecha Gray
  • Price: Php74,995
  • Availability: Late-April

TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZE-HN042W MODEL

  • 15-inch FHD 144Hz
  • i7-12700H
  • 8GB DDR5
  • RTX 3050 TI 4GB GDDR6
  • 512GB PCIe3 SSD
  • Bundle: TUF Gaming backpack
  • Color: Mecha Gray
  • Price: Php73,995
  • Availability: Late-April

So, are you getting one?

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

Get a chance to win vivo Y15A, Php10K cash prize with Summer Blowout Raffle Promo

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Get a chance to win vivo Y15A, Php10K cash prize with Summer Blowout Raffle Promo

vivo announced its Summer Blowout Promo, giving consumers a chance to win a new Y15A smartphone and Php10,000 cash prize.

For every single-receipt purchase of any vivo phone in any participating concept store and kiosk, consumers are eligible to play the summer blowout game for a chance to win exclusive vivo freebies.

Here’s how to join vivo’s Summer Blowout Promo:

  • In stores, look for the box of ping pong balls to play.
  • Each customer can pick one ball per turn with their eyes closed.
  • If the customer chooses the ball with better luck next time, the customer doesn’t get a prize.
  • If the customer gets the blank ball or better luck next time during the first pick, they will still have another chance to pick. But succeeding empty balls will be considered a loss.
  • A maximum of 3 turns per customer only
  • Note: Customers must fill-up the online customer form

Read full details here:

Meanwhile, consumers get one entry for every purchase of any vivo phone worth Php10,000 and above. Participants have the chance to win the following prizes:

  • 1 winner of vivo Y15A smartphone
  • 2 winners of Supremo Premiere Action Camera
  • 1 winner of P10,000 cash

After getting a raffle entry, you will need to register your details on this form.

Consumers can submit their raffle entry until April 30, 2022. Then, vivo will announce the winners on May 9, 2022.

realme Book Prime to debut this Lazada 10th Birthday Sale!

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realme Book Prime to debut this Lazada 10th Birthday Sale!

Looks like not only that we’re getting sale on realme products this March 27 but we’re also getting a brand new realme book that will arrive in the country soon and it’s the realme Book Prime. The notebook brings in a similar design from the realme book that we’ve reviewed before but this time, it comes with some improvements inside.

The realme Book Prime will come with an Intel H35 processor inside. This will use the 11th Gen Intel processor inside, but it gives more performance compared to the Intel Core i5-1135G7. This time, the realme Book Prime is running on Intel Core i5-11320H which is more powerful.

It also comes with an advanced dual-fan vapor chamber liquid cooling system for better thermals. It still packs a 2K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and then there’s the 8GB LPDDR4x RAM as well along 512GB RAM.

realme Book Prime Specs

  • 14-inch 2K IPS Display 2160×1440, 400 nits, 90% screen-to-body ratio
  • Intel Core i5-11320H 4-core 8-threads CPU
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • 512GB PCIe SSD
  • 8GB Dual channel LPDDR4X RAM 4266MHz
  • WiFi 6
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • Dual Harman audio speakers
  • 3-mode backlit keyboard
  • 54Wh battery
  • 65W Fast Charger
  • 14.9mm thin, 1.38kg
  • Windows 11

The realme Book Prime will come in real green color aside from the standard real silver and real blue colors. I will be available at realme Lazada store for Php47,990. You can get Php6,000 off during the Lazada 10th epic birthday sale from March 27 to 29.

Aside from that, the realme 9 Pro+ and realme 9 Pro will be available at Php2,500 and Php2,000 respectively. The realme C11 2021 2GB+32GB will be available for Php4,689, the realme C21Y for Php5,940, and the realme C25Y for Php6,990 for the 4GB+64GB and Php7,990 for the 4GB+128GB.

Infinix ZERO 5G with Dimensity 900 will launch for under Php10,000 on March 28

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Infinix ZERO 5G with Dimensity 900 will launch for under Php10,000 on March 28

Infinix has recently announced that their next 5G smartphone, the Infinix ZERO 5G, will be available on Shopee this March 28, 2022 with a price that is under Php10,000. This makes the smartphone not only one of the most affordable one to come with 5G inside but also to sport a powerful Dimensity 900 processor inside.

The smartphone also sports a 48MP main camera along with 30x ultra zoom and it also features a 13MP portrait camera and also a 2MP virtual camera. The smartphone is also capable of shooting 960fps slomo.

Infinix ZERO 5G Specs

  • 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS Display, 120Hz refresh rate
  • MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G Chipset
  • 128GB internal storage, UFS 3.1, expandable via microSD
  • 8GB RAM
  • 48MP main camera + 13MP telephoto camera + 2MP rear cameras
  • 16MP selfie camera
  • Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • 5G
  • Dual SIM
  • 33W Charging
  • 5000mAh battery
  • XOS 10 based on Android 11

The Infinix ZERO 5G is expected to launch this March 28 on Shopee for under Php10,000.

realme 9 Pro+ Video Review: Mid-range king?

Jam Ancheta
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realme 9 Pro+ Video Review: Mid-range king?

The realme 9 Pro+ is the newest mid-range smartphone to arrive in the country and it’s the worthy successor of the realme number series but it’s the first time that we’re getting a Pro Plus smartphone from realme.

realme 9 Pro+ Specs:

  • 6.4-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400) Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate
  • realme UI 3.0 (Android 12)
  • MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor, Mali-G68 MC4 GPU
  • 6GB, 8GB RAM
  • 128/256GB UFS 2.2 storage
  • Triple-rear cameras: 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX766 OIS (main) + 8MP f/2.2 (ultrawide) + 2MP f/2.4 (macro)
  • Selfie: 16MP f/2.4 front camera
  • 5G
  • Dual-SIM (nano)
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • USB Type-C
  • Dolby Atmos Dual Stereo Speakers
  • 4,500mAh batter w/ 60W SuperDart charge
  • Colors: Sunrise Blue, Aurora Green, Midnight Black

The realme 9 Pro+ features an AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate which gives you an advantage when playing some games and apps and inside is a Dimensity 920 5G chipset which can give you a very decent performance and then there’s the 8GB RAM that can bne expanded with virtual RAM.

For the camera of the smartphone, it features a 50MP main camera with Sony IMX766 OIS, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera. For the selfie camera, the smartphone features a 16MP selfie camera. It also highlights the night mode capabilities of the smartphone.

If you want to know more about it, watch our video review of the realme 9 Pro+ below:

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