The Galaxy M-series is the online-exclusive line-up of Samsung known to provide value and affordability to its customers. Two M-series smartphones are set to launch on Lazada’s 6.6 Mid-Year Sale. First on the line is the Galaxy M12 priced at P7,490. It comes with a quad rear camera system with a 48MP main camera, a 5,000mAh battery with 15W Fast Charging, and a 6.5-inch display. It will be available in black, blue, and green variants.
Next is the more affordable Galaxy M02 that comes with a dual rear camera system with a 13MP main camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 6.5-inch display. The said device will be available in black, blue, and grey color and will have an SRP of P4,490.
In celebration of Lazada’s 6.6 Mid-Year sale, Samsung will also offer discounts and bundles on the following devices: Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G – P26,000 off
Galaxy A32 5G – P2,000 off and free Galaxy A32 Smart S View Wallet Cover (anti-microbial) in white worth P1,899
Galaxy Watch3 41mm (Gold/Silver) or 45mm Stainless Steel (Black) – 50% off
After weeks of teasing, the vivo V21 is here and it’s the world’s first smartphone to sport a 44MP Optical Image Stabilization for its front camera and it will be bringing a stylish design that is appealing to the young generation.
Other cool features from the smartphone include 90Hz refresh rate for the display and also a 64MP rear camera that performs really well. The vivo V21 only weighs 176g and it features an anti-glare matte glass design that is scratch resistant and fingerprint-free but of course, it will still give you an ergonomic grip on the smartphone.
There’s optical image stabilization on the front camera of the smartphone so you’ll be sure that you can get a brighter photo when you shoot in low light. While for those who love to vlog, the smartphone also comes with a dual-view video in where you can record two videos at the same time using the front and rear camera of the smartphone.
Finally, we can also see 5G in its 5G models of smartphones and it aims to bring faster upload and download speeds on the smartphone along with faster video streaming, real-time game interactivity, and more. The V21 also allows you to extend your RAM by 8GB RAM + 3GB extended, on top of the 128GB internal storage of the smartphone. For the battery, the vivo V21 supports 4000mAh battery giving you long-lasting power on the smartphone.
The vivo V21 5G is priced at Php23,999 while the vivo V21e 4G is priced at Php17,999. You may now pre-order the smartphones from June 1 to 4. Availability of the smartphones in Lazada, Shopee, and at all vivo stores nationwide will be on June 5.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 is the latest flagship smartphone of the company and it packs the latest and most powerful hardware that you can find on a smartphone including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset inside and also the amazing 108MP main camera of the smartphone. But the best part about the smartphone is not just the hardware but also its price.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Design and hardware
When it comes to design, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is really premium to look at and of course the materials that are used on the smartphone was really fine especially for a flagship smartphone and it might be slippery but you would probably use a case on this smartphone since this is a flagship one.
It has a matte glass back which is why the smartphone feels premium but also has less fingerprints and also smudges at the back of the smartphone. There’s the protruding square camera module at the back too which highlights the camera of the smartphone and it actually reminds me of the iPhone 11.
You can also see the USB Type C port and also the speaker grill at the bottom of the smartphone but a surprise for me is that the smartphone includes an IR blaster so you can use the Xiaomi Mi 11 as a remote to your devices and appliances.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Display
The Xiaomi Mi 11 features a QHD+ 6.81-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The numbers are great and it’s perfect for a flagship smartphone. It also comes with a 10 bit panel which is why the display of the smartphone is bright and the colors that we’re getting in here are great.
For the refresh rate, you have to manually choose between 60Hz and 120Hz unlike other smartphones with an adaptive display that can adjust their refresh rate automatically which saves more battery for the smartphone.
There’s a small punch hole at the upper left of the smartphone and it’s too small and it isn’t distracting at all and again, the colors on this one are great and there’s the curved on the sides which isn’t distracting for my usage.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Battery Life
Inside the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a 4600mAh battery which is enough for its size. In my usage, I can use the smartphone for a whole work day and in our PC Mark test, we were able to run it at 13 hours and 2 minutes which is pretty good enough for a flagship smartphone with this specifications
Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Software and performance
One of the things that I definitely love about the Mi 11 is how smooth and responsive the UI is and everything was snappy thanks to the combination of the MIUI 12 and the hardware of the smartphone. There are only a few included apps on the smartphone and everything was smooth when I used it. The 120Hz display of the smartphone also helped in my smooth experience of the smartphone.
Inside the smartphone is a Snapdragon 888 chipset which is the most powerful Snapdragon chip on smartphones right now and it’s paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM so you know it’s fast. In terms of benchmark, the Xiaomi Mi 11 did its job really well as we get really high numbers. Check it out below:
When it comes to gaming, the Mi 11 did manage to run everything on the smartphone without hiccups or problems but I noticed that the smartphone gets too hot after an hour of usage and it’s oddly hotter than the Snapdragon 865+ smartphones that we’ve reviewed before. Thankfully, the smartphone didn’t restart or overheated when playing games like Genshin Impact. Oh and yes, we did enjoy 5G on this one as I can download games really fast and update it as well.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Camera
For the camera, the Xiaomi Mi11 sports a 108MP camera as its main camera but we got here a large 1/1.33” sensor inside and then there’s the 13MP ultra wide lens and a 5MP macro camera. The smartphone’s camera was really good and they’re really on a flagship level. It’s not the best cameras that I’ve seen but I was happy with the shots that I got on the smartphone. The quality is great and they’re pretty sharp.
There’s the movie magic feature too in where there are a lot of cool effects and features on the smartphone that you can use for videos. It’s a cool feature for those who want to post creative videos on Tiktok and also on Instagram.
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Overall, the Mi 11’s camera was great. It’s definitely on a flagship level but it’s not the best one in its class but it can really compete against most flagship smartphones in the market and with its price, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is definitely attractive.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Review: Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi 11 is a very powerful smartphone. It performs really well in all aspects — a great sexy and premium design, a powerful processor, and it’s definitely a great smartphone for its price. While the Snapdragon 888 processor might be too hot to handle but it’s definitely a powerful smartphone and everything else on the smartphone was just really good.
realme has recently unveiled the DIZO tech-lifestyle subbrand of the company. They’re planning to launch different products under this brand including smart products, smart home, smart care, and many more. Recently, a listing in Shopee Vietnam has leaked and we’ve seen their first upcoming products including the DIZO watch, DIZO GoPods, and the DIZO GoPods D.
Dear @DIZOTech , you hide your unreleased products so poorly. And I just bought one of your unrealised product, thanks. pic.twitter.com/koFYoBtna9
The DIZO Watch is very much like the realme Watch 2. The DIZO Watch features a 1.4-inch color touchscreen LCD display with a 320×320 resolution. It also comes with a IP68 water rating and it offers up to 12 days of battery life. The DIZO Watch is priced at VND 1,490,000
The DIZO GoPods and the GoPods D are similar to the realme Buds Air 2 and the realme Buds Q2. The GoPods will feature Active Noise Cancellation and it will come with the R2 chip inside. It also features the 88ms low latency mode for gaming and a 25 hours of total playback. It’s priced at VND 2,690,000
While the GoPods D is similar the Buds Q2 and it comes with a 10mm drivers, BT 5.0, and it’s IPx4 rated. The buds also comes with micro-USB port and it’s priced at VND 790,000
Compared to the previous years, realme Philippines has a lot of smartphones that are available right now that caters to the different wants and needs of their consumers and now, they have the Narzo series which is made for online-only market and with the realme Narzo 30A, this smartphone is made for gamers at heart.
Realme Narzo 30A Review: Design and hardware
The realme Narzo 30A is giving us a solid polycarbonate back with a diagonal textured pattern. Despite being plastic, the smartphone does feel solid to the hand and I do feel that it feels tough and the best part is that it doesn’t get smudges because of the polycarbonate build of the smartphone.
And since the smartphone got a large battery inside, the realme Narzo 30A got a little bit of thickness in here. Along with that is a heavy body on the smartphone which is taxing to the hand after playing on the smartphone for hours.
Below the smartphone is a USB Type-C port along with the microphone and the headphone jack. As for the charging, the smartphone comes with an 18W fast charging which will take some time before it can fully charge the smartphone.
At the back of the smartphone is where you can find the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone and it’s very noticeable in my usage. The placement of the fingerprint scanner however is placed a bit higher than I expected.
Realme Narzo 30A Review: Display
I didn’t expect that much when it comes to the display since the realme Narzo 30A is an affordable smartphone but we still got here a large 6.5-inch which is large enough for most people and I believe that is more than enough for most people and we also got here an HD resolution which isn’t the most ideal one but already expected for its price range.
The viewing angles of the smartphone is just fine and the colors are good but it’s not as sharp as I expected compared to other smartphones in Full HD+
Realme Narzo 30A Review: Battery life
The battery is one of the unique selling points of the smartphone and with the realme Narzo 30A, we’re getting here a 6000mAh battery which is large enough compared to most smartphones in the market right now, and in our PC Mark test, we got a whopping score of 14 hours and 47 minuteswhich is really good so do expect long hours of playing games on this baby.
In normal usage, the smartphone can probably last 2 days or more which is really good and long-lasting.
Realme Narzo 30A Review: Software and performance
Unlike the newer realme smartphones, the Narzo 30A still comes with realme UI 1.0 out of the box but you can expect a realme UI 2.0 update coming out later this year. It’s still running on Android 10 and it runs just fine but if you’re expecting for Android 11 features, well, you have to wait a few more months before we can get to that.
Just like before, the realme UI 1.0 on this comes with some applications but using it was smooth and I didn’t have any single problems when using the realme UI 1.0 on the smartphone.
Inside the smartphone is Helio G85 chip from MediaTek and also a 4GB of RAM. When it comes to benchmarks, the realme Narzo 30A scored as expected it to be. Check out the Antutu that we got on the realme Narzo 30A
The smartphone is powerful enough to handle casual games and of course, 3D heavy games would run on the smartphone but you’ll have to manage your expectations and you have to lower the graphics settings on the smartphone in order to play these games.
realme Narzo 30A Review: Camera
The camera of the realme Narzo 30A isn’t its strongest suit. The smartphone might look like it has a quad-camera setup but this is actually just a dual camera setup on the smartphone. It comes with a 13MP main camera along with 2MP B&W lens. For the selfies, there’s the 8MP front camera. Unfortunately, there’s no ultra-wide on this one so it’s a bit lacking for me but again, the smartphone is more on performance rather than a camera smartphone. Check out the shots that we took using the smartphone:
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Realme Narzo 30A Review: Verdict
The realme Narzo 30A is a great smartphone for gaming if you’re on a budget. It packs 4GB of RAM which is pretty big and there’s the juicy 6000mAh battery that will power up your smartphone the whole day. It’s a great smartphone if you’re looking for those specialties on a smartphone.
The realme Narzo 30A is now available in the Philippines
Gigabyte released the G24F Gaming Monitor in the market last April 2021 with a 165hz and 1080p resolution. When it comes to buying a gaming monitor, we normally consider the display size, resolution, and refresh rate of the monitor. These are the main factors to consider when getting one and you already get a lot of choices in the market.
With Gigabyte’s latest gaming monitor lineup targeted to casual gamers that don’t need RGB and the latest gaming features making them very affordable and provide the same gaming experience.
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In the package: USB Cable, Display Port Cable, HDMI Cable, Power Cables, Install Guide, and Warranty Card
The G24F Gaming Monitor comes in a 1080p (FHD) resolution all packaged into its IPS panel and flicker-free backlight. This is a marvelous platform for competitive gamers that want an affordable screen with splendid contrast and colours.
Design and Features
The G24 gaming monitor looks much like its Aorus counterparts but has a flat-screen instead making it more suitable for competitive gaming. The build is a nice and simple matte black finish making it appear like a regular monitor.
The build quality is as it should be on the Gigabyte G24 gaming monitor even though it is made of plastic making it more than just a budget monitor. It has a steady stand that doesn’t stagger. The hinge though would feel like the weakest link but holds the screen up just fine.
At the rear, we find the single OSD joystick that is conveniently placed on the right-hand side facing the display. It may feel frail but is responsive and only takes a few clicks to get to any sub-menu. This also functions as the monitor’s power button.
G24F Gaming Monitor Movement
The stand included with the Gigabyte G24F gaming monitor offers tilt and swivel for adjustments and may feel limiting for unusual setups. Nevertheless, it should suffice for most cases especially when you use a VESA mount when trying to save space.
Connectivity
In terms of connectivity, the Gigabyte G24F gaming monitor definitely did not disappoint offering a DisplayPort 1.2 and two HDMI 1.4 slots, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and 2 USB 3.0 ports. Included as well is a USB Upstream port.
Display and Performance
The G24F gaming monitor is a 24-inch IPS panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution and 165Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms boosted response time.
It displayed awesome vibrancy giving a 100% sRGB and 88% DCI-P3 gamut coverage based on our SpyderXPro analysis. It did not need much calibration out of the box except for a few tweaks on the gamma being slightly off.
Final thoughts on the Gigabyte G24F Gaming Monitor
The G24F gaming monitor is a superb choice when it comes to budget monitors giving its screen’s specifications and effective features. The IPS panel giving that colour accuracy means that entertainment and multimedia would be enjoyed as well. The only thing that was missing is the speakers.
This monitor retails for ₱11,500 and would be a great purchase for those looking for budget monitors both for gaming and multimedia designers.
Are you a die-hard NBA fan, and at the same time, do you want to upgrade your entertainment experience at home?
Good news! Hisense recently announced its latest promo, wherein those who will buy select Hisense Smart TVs will get a free NBA League Pass to support their favorite team.
A SMART TV THAT SUITS SPORTS FANS
Powered by VIDAA operating system, the new Hisense Smart TVs offers a clean and compact design with an intelligent, intuitive, and personalized platform. It also features Sports Mode, allowing fans to have an immersive experience like they are watching the game on court seats.
Moreover, the new models have algorithm capabilities, enabling them to intelligently analyze images, increase brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness to produce realistic pictures.
Interested?
This special offer will be available to anyone who purchases a Hisense Smart TVs (A4GS, A7200FSVI, A62GS, U6GS) at the Hisense Official store on Lazada, Shopee, and exhibits from May 21 to June 30, or while supplies last.
Buyers will receive codes for a 2-month free trial for the 2020/21 NBA season.
Want to experience a powerful gaming experience without breaking the bank?
Filipino casual gamers can now get an affordable alternative gaming smartphone, as Infinix recently updated its Hot 10 Play with powerful specs. With this, the device is now loaded with a more powerful MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor and can be coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
As a quick recap, Infinix equipped the Hot 10 Play with a large 6.82-inch dot drop display, a whopping 6,000mAh battery, 13MP dual rear cameras, and an 8MP selfie snapper.
INFINIX HOT 10 PLAY SPECS
6.82-inch (1640 x 720 resolution), 60Hz refresh rate
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) announced a new milestone, as it breached over 3,000 5G sites across the Philippines.
With a commitment to deliver the fastest and widest 5G network in the country, Smart fired up several 5G sites even in far-flung and mountainous areas, which include Brgy. Linut-od in Argao, Cebu. This enables residents to stay connected and have a taste of the convenience offered by the super-fast speeds of Smart 5G.
True enough, its residents now enjoy an upgraded lifestyle and service. In fact, one of its locals and a dialysis patient, Elena Camson was able to have a telemedicine service.
Their community previously had no signal, so, Camson used to walks before she could catch a ride going to the clinic, located 23-kilometer away from the town proper.
Fortunately, through Smart 5G, she can now consult via telemedicine services.
“A strong network is a huge help for us especially for telemedicine,” said Dr. Stanley Caminero, Argao’s community doctor, whom Camson consults with regularly. “Instead of traveling to town, patients can consult virtually via Smart 5G.”
BIG PUSH FOR SMART 5G EXPANSION
Smart recently revealed that they plan on firing up more 5G sites in the country. Not only that, but they also expanded its Unli 5G offer to cover all Smart 5G sites nationwide to enable more Filipinos to enjoy Smart’s fastest network.
The Unli 5G offer is available exclusively via the GigaLife App, which has a feature that shows the location of 5G coverage in the country.
Smart’s Unli 5G offer has no data-capping or speed-throttling. It also comes with data for non-5G use so subscribers can stay connected even when they move from a 5G-covered location to a non-5G-covered site or switch between Smart 5G and 4G/LTE networks.
Meanwhile, Smart said that all Smart LTE SIMS are already 5G-ready.
Smart’s Unli 5G offer is now available to customers at over 3,000 Smart 5G locations around the country, including Metro Manila, Angeles City, Baguio City, Cavite City, Cebu City, Clark City, Davao City Batangas, Bacolod, Boracay, Cagayan de Oro, Laguna, Pampanga, Pangasinan, and Quezon.
Gaming has been part of our everyday routine and mobile games have been very competitive recently as they are more demanding graphically and the competitiveness of these games are more intense as we see more games from consoles and PC are being brought to smartphones. To get an advantage to other players in mobile games, you might need some of these new accessories from realme.
realme Finger Sleeves
The realme Finger Sleeves helps you when you’re playing games for hours as you play games, your fingers are getting sweaty which makes it less responsive to smartphone’s display and with the realme Finger Sleeves, you can get a superconductive silver fiber with 30% silver which gives you a responsive feedback.
Unlike other materials, this Finger Sleeves from realme comes with 6x more sensitive and 4x more silver content to give you a better response. In their lab, it showed that this didn’t miss a single tap while the ordinary fiber materials missed 90 out of 3500 taps.
It’s also pretty thin too at 0.25mm and it’s very durable thanks to its Spin Covering Yarn Technology and a four-dimensional Elastic design. Don’t worry about the sleeves getting dirt as this one comes with enlarged holes for natural antibacterial and deodorizing properties.
realme Cooling Back Clip
Games these days are too demanding and some of these games are too addicting that we play these games for hours and to protect our smartphone from overheating and to have a consistent performance, we can use the realme Cooling Back Clip.
Basically, the cooling back clip from realme is helping your smartphone manage its temperature to immerse you in the game and of course, to have a consistent performance and to avoid frame drops and throttling on the smartphone.
It’s a 7-blade fan that pushes cold air across the entire device and it helps lower the temperature of the smartphone. The realme Cooling Back Clip cools the entire device as soon as you turn it on and it can bring around 25c temps even after playing for 40 minutes.
You don’t have to worry about the noise too as this one only comes with a silent 25dB low noise so your comms wouldn’t be affected and it’s also lightweight at 51g. The realme Cooling Back Clip supports various devices as you can stretch the clip of his one.
The realme Cooling Back Clip is priced at Php1,590 while the realme Finger Sleeves is priced at Php240. But you can get these items for Php1290 and Php190 respectively from May 28-30. You can get these items at Lazada and Shopee.
