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How to add money to your PayMaya account through your trusted Smart Padala agent:
Visit your nearest Smart Padala agent and request to Add Money to your PayMaya account.
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Take advantage of this promo until June 2, 2021.
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Last year, Infinix made some buzz in the Philippine smartphone market when it had a comeback by introducing promising budget smartphones. Looks great on paper, our team spent a lengthy period with the brand’s Hot 10 device to see if it can really deliver.
But before we dive into our in-depth review, let’s have a quick recap of its key specs.
INFINIX HOT 10 KEY SPECS:
Android 10 with XOS 7
6.78-inch HD+ (1640 x 720) IPS display
2.0GHz MediaTek Helio G70 octa-core processor
Mali-G52 GPU
4GB RAM
128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
16MP main + 2MP macro + 2MP depth + AI lens rear cameras
8MP selfie camera
Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
3.5mm audio jack
microUSB
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0
5,200mAh non-removable battery, 10W charger
Colors: Amber Red, Moonlight Jade, Ocean Wave, Obsidian Black
INSIDE THE BOX…
Unboxing the Infinix Hot 10 would leave an impression that it was really designed for gamers who are looking for cheaper alternatives. Why? It comes with a FREE coupon code for PUBG Mobile, making sure that users will truly enjoy playing games the first time they use the device.
It is also packed with a complete set of accessories, including earphones, a 10W charger, a microUSB port, a SIM ejector tool, a free clear case, and user-guide documentation. Meanwhile, its free screen protector isn’t pre-applied, hence, users have to manually put it on the screen.
For us, we had to repeatedly apply it as we kept on messing it up. This made us think that users who cannot apply it properly might have to buy at stores, which could be a hard task, considering that not all shops offer accessories that are compatible with Infinix devices. And when fortune doesn’t permit, they have to use their phone without a screen protector—an unideal situation for gamers as they are always tapping the screen for a long time.
DESIGN AND HARDWARE
At its price point, the Infinix Hot 10 managed to showcase a trendy design, although its back panel is only dressed with plastic. It is available in different color variants: Moonlight Jade, Ocean Wave, Amber Red, and Obsidian Black. Our team got the Obsidian Black model, which we prefer the most for it has a simple yet sophisticated look.
The Infinix Hot 10 also features a glittery panel that has geometric patterns when light strikes, making the phone more appealing. However, it has a fingerprint- and smudge-magnet body, requiring us to wipe its back panel every now and then.
Aside from its quad-rear camera, you will also find its fingerprint scanner and some brandings on the back of the device. For us, it’s quite outdated to see a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. It’s kinda thing of the past.
Flip the phone on its front and you’d see its massive display, which we will talk about later.
Just like other trendy smartphones, the Infinix Hot 10 has a punch-hole camera, mounted on its screen to offer a larger display. It also features a LED notification indicator and an earpiece on the top of the screen. Its LED notification indicator is a plus factor for us, considering that only a few new smartphones have this feature.
Its card tray that can accommodate two nano SIMs and microSD card is located on the left side of the phone, while the volume controls and lock/power button are sited on the right cheek.
On the bottom, you have the 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB port, microphone, and loudspeaker grilles.
We’re impressed that one-hand usage is still possible even if it sports a large and heavy body. In fact, we never had a hard time reaching all the keys. However, a different scenario might happen to people who have smaller hands.
GOOD VIEWING EXPERIENCE
Now, let’s talk deeper about its huge display.
Infinix equipped the Hot 10 with a massive 6.78-inch screen. So, for people who believe that size really does matter…then, yes, this device is worth considering!
We’ve seen other devices at this price point that offer better quality, sharpness, colors, and contrast, but still, the Infinix Hot 10 does a fine job of delivering a good viewing experience when streaming movies or even when playing games.
We just hope that Infinix didn’t settle for an HD+ 1640 x 720 resolution because it is underwhelming, and you could easily spot the difference between its quality and other devices flashing a better resolution.
LONG BATTERY LIFE
To say long is an understatement.
The Infinix Hot 10 sports a whopping 5,200mAh battery that can surely last longer than its rivals at this price point—or even when compared to more expensive smartphones. In fact, it is the most impressive thing that it can deliver.
As our daily driver, it can normally last up to 16 to 20 hours. Our mobile activities include social media browsing, basic communications, surfing the net, watching videos on YouTube, and casually playing games (max 3 hours a day). On weekends, when we used it heavily, it can accompany us for up to 10 hours.
We also ran it on PCMark Work 2.0 battery life test, and it scored 21 hours and 27 minutes.
There’s a downside. Since it doesn’t have a fast-charging solution, it always took us 3 hours and 20+ minutes to fully charge the phone from 10% to 100%. In fact, it would even take an hour to charge it from 20% to just 50%.
Still, we won’t complain considering its price and enormous battery!
DECENT PERFORMANCE, PERFECT FOR CASUAL GAMERS
Infinix armed the Hot 10 with a MediaTek Helio G70 octa-core processor, paired with Mali-G52 graphics. It is also loaded with 4GB of RAM, too. With these decent specs, it is more than enough to support our daily mobile tasks and satisfy our casual gaming activities.
The Infinix Hot 10 is also geared with a large 128GB storage. However, it comes pre-installed with multiple apps, such as games, Google apps, and more. This leaves users with just 114GB of internal storage. Good thing, these apps can be uninstalled if you wish to.
INFINIX HOT 10 BENCHMARK SCORES:
As mentioned, the Infinix Hot 10 is a great alternative for casual gamers who don’t want to spend too much bucks on their smartphone. During our tests, we played popular mobile games, such as Call of Duty Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. For a smooth and ideal experience, we put its game settings at low to medium levels.
Overall, we never had a problem with the phone when it comes to handling our daily mobile tasks, which include heavy social media browsing. Lags weren’t noticeable, even when shifting from one app to another.
SOFTWARE AND USER EXPERIENCE
The Infinix Hot 10 operates Android 10 with XOS7 skin. Unlike other budget smartphones with a stock Android look, this unit has so many things going on—which is kind of a messy style, if we would describe it.
It has a control center, a notifications tab, and quick access to apps. You can also organize your apps in its multiple home screens by creating folders.
Meanwhile, swiping up from the home screen will bring you to its app drawer. This section has a Search Apps tab on the top part, while it also displays your most recent or most visited apps. Then, other apps are arranged alphabetically.
However, what seems to be the most interesting about it is that Infinix loaded the phone with the Palm Store app, which will let you download some of Google Play-banned apps.
Other notable offerings include its Game Mode and Game Anti-Addiction features.
For security, it has a responsive fingerprint scanner and Face Unlock technology. It’s just disappointing that the latter is slow to recognize my face when trying to unlock the phone.
QUAD REAR CAMERAS ON A BUDGET
On paper, the Infinix Hot 10 is surely an attractive phone. It has a quad-rear camera setup, consisting of a 16-megapixel main shooter, 2-megapixel macro lens, 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an AI lens. Apart from its main camera, the other shooters are not of great use. We can’t help but wish Infinix just coupled its 16-megapixel main camera with a decent lens, which could be an ultra-wide, better macro or depth sensor.
The device can take good photos when shooting outdoors with great lighting. However, the images would become too soft with too many noises indoors. Its sharpness isn’t that good, as well. We’re not a fan of its bokeh, too, as it has an underwhelming performance.
Good thing, it exceeded our expectations when capturing photos at night, but, of course, we’ve seen better.
For selfies, its 8-megapixel camera didn’t disappoint nor impress us.
If we could put this more simply, we’d say that the Infinix Hot 10 isn’t for consumers looking for a budget phone with good camera offerings. That’s it.
Here are some of our sample shots:
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VERDICT:
The Infinix Hot 10 is a great smartphone for people who are always on the go but can’t stop using their phones for social media and other stuff. It’s also a good option for those who love streaming movies and playing games.
However, if you’re looking for a camera phone at its price point, consider getting other devices that focus on that feature.
The Infinix Hot 10 has an SRP of Php6,990. Meanwhile, it is now priced on its official Lazada and Shopee stores for only Php5,990.
So, is it a yay or nay? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
Campaign kicks off with the premiere of brand-new micro-film, Memories Empower, limited-edition giftbox and “7-Day Memory Challenge” to invite Kingston users to relive their most precious memories
Accelerating the vision of preserving memories with its memory and storage products, Kingston Technology, a world leader of memory products and technology solutions, today announced its “Kingston Is With You” campaign. With the new brand positioning message, “Kingston Is With You,” Kingston aims to bring alive the invincible impact of memories in our lives and emphasizes that memories not only exist in the past, but can also be the driving force that motivates one to move forward in life.
A series of “Kingston Is With You” themed online and offline activities begin today, kicking off with the premiere of the micro-film, Memories Empower, which unveils a self-recovery journey through memories. In addition, Kingston specially designed a limited-edition gift box that connects memories with the five senses. The gift box comes with “7-Day Memory Challenge” cards, assigning 7 mini-tasks to recipients, helping them relive their most precious moments and provide a chance to win heartwarming gifts. Retail channels will also run promotional activities for customers to preserve their meaningful moments and experience the strength in memory with Kingston’s products.
Kevin Wu, Sales/Marketing and Business Development Vice President of APAC region, Kingston, said, “Kingston has always been a leader in enabling people to preserve their memories through our most reliable and high-performing memory and storage solutions products for business, creative and daily settings. We staunchly believe in the power of memories and its unlimited impact. During these times, we want to bring inspiration and strength to people with a promise that ‘Kingston Is With You.’ We strive to stand alongside all our customers, to celebrate cherished moments and be there with them during tough times. We would also like to express our deepest admiration and respect, and pay homage to those who show courage, resilience and strength during these testing times.”
Brand New Micro-film Brings Memories From the Past to Future
Kingston believes that video is one of the best ways to tell a story. The previously released A Memory to Remember Trilogy micro-film series centered around the significance of past memories and has touched the hearts of millions. This year, to show how “Kingston Is With You,” Kingston has brought back celebrated advertising director Lo Ging-zim to direct its latest micro-film. Mr. Lo also directed Kingston’s three previous micro-films.
While the A Memory to Remember Trilogy micro-film series focused on the memorable past, Memories Empower expands time and space to the present and future. The story depicts a young girl’s encounters after an abrupt change in life and exploring the theme that memories not only connect people to their past, but it also provides the courage to continue moving forward. Kingston invites viewers to embark on this journey of self-recovery through this micro-film.
Experience the Power of Memories with Kingston’s Limited-edition Giftbox
Extending its credo of Memories Empower further, Kingston has specially designed a limited-edition memory gift box that stimulates the five senses: sight, touch, taste, hearing and smell. Cards for each day of the 7 memory-related challenges, along with a Kingston x CSD face mask are included in the gift box, encouraging people to revisit small but treasured moments and rediscover the happiness of little things in life.
From May 14-18, Kingston will recruit its users to participate in the 7-Day Memory Challenge. Participants selected will be announced on Kingston’s Facebook Fan Page on May 20. Those who share their challenges online will have a chance to win an iPhone 12 and other exciting gifts. Please visit Kingston’s Facebook for more information.
Kingston’s exciting Summer Sale Promotion will start from May 13 to Jun 24. Customer will receive the Kingston x CSD limited-edition masks (3pcs) with any purchase of SSD 480G and above or HyperX RGB memory.
From cherishing memorable moments of the past to continuing the journey forward, Kingston Is With You.
The realme 8 Pro is finally here and the smartphone is the direct successor of the realme 7 Pro and unlike the previous smartphones, the realme 8 Pro now features a new design and of course, they’ve made some improvements on the smartphone especially with its camera that packs a 108MP quad-camera setup.
realme 8 Pro Review: Design and hardware
The design and the hardware of the smartphone is one of its biggest change. Gone are the solid glass back of the smartphone and instead, we now have a rough and sand-like surface at the back of the smartphone and make no mistake because this premium feel of the smartphone is unique and it still does feel premium.
Realme’s slogan “DARE TO LEAP” is also highlighted and bold on this one at the back of the smartphone. Some might find the glossy motto annoying but personally, it’s just fine with me. As for the weight, the smartphone is really light and thin at 176g and 8.1mm Super Slim. Definitely one of the thinnest smartphones in the market.
The one that we got is Infinity Black and the colors that are available on this one are subtle and yet they look really good. But what I really like about it is that realme has managed to fit in a 4500mAh battery at this weight and size and the smartphone? It’s really ergonomic. And then there’s the quad-camera module that looks really good on the smartphone.
The power button and also the volume rocker is located on the right and they are easily reachable by hand even on one hand usage and as for the ports, there’s the USB-C port on the smartphone which supports 50W charging which is down from 65W but they’ve changed to a higher ampere instead of the higher voltage which gives the smartphone a more optimal battery but don’t worry because 50W is still really fast compared to other chargers out there in the market right now.
Realme 8 Pro Review: Display
For the display, we got here the right size at 6.4-inch and then there’s the Super AMOLED Display with Full HD+ resolution. We still got here a 60Hz refresh rate and a decent 90.8% screen to body ratio and of course, there’s the punch hole selfie camera at the upper left part of the smartphone. But the touch sampling rate is at 180Hz
The Super AMOLED display that we got in here is vivid, colorful and it’s actually pretty bright at up to 1000 nits. It also houses the in-display fingerprint scanner of the smartphone which is fast enough. Using the smartphone outside won’t be a problem as the realme 8 Pro’s display is really visible when using outdoors.
Realme 8 Pro Review: Battery life
Inside the realme 8 Pro is a 4500mAh battery and for its thickness and weight, I’m pretty happy that realme managed to fit that into the smartphone. The battery of the smartphone can go up to 17 hours and 3 minutes on PC Mark Battery test and that’s actually pretty long.
As for my usage, I was able to use the smartphone for a long single work day of usage with still some juices left. After that, I can charge the smartphone pretty fast with its 50W charger.
Realme 8 Pro Review: Software and performance
The realme 8 Pro runs on the latest realme UI 2.0 that is based on Android 11. The icons and the colors are easy to the eyes so it’s really pleasing to the eye and there isn’t that much bloatware that are included on the smartphone. And of course, the smartphone’s UI is fast, swift, and responsive. I just hope that the next version would have a higher refresh rate so we can appreciate the beauty and responsiveness of the realme UI 2.0
Inside the smartphone is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Octa-Core chipset which is the same processor that was used by its predecessor. There’s 8GB of RAM too which is just enough for most smartphones these days. Does it perform in apps and games? Definitely. You can run most apps and games on the smartphone without problems and if you’re not a gamer, you wouldn’t have a problem running anything on the smartphone as most basic applications are running just fine.
As for the games, I was able to play different games on the smartphone including League Of Legends: Wild Rift and even Genshin Impact but of course, you have to lower the settings of the game in order for the game to be playable.
When it comes to benchmarks, the realme 8 Pro performed just fine as we were able to get these scores which are already expected for its specs:
First, let’s discuss what we can expect from the camera of the smartphone. We got here a quad-camera setup on the smartphone with a main 108MP camera. Along with that is the 8MP Ultra wide-angle lens, 2MP macro lens, and 2MP B&W lens. For the selfies, we got here a 16MP in-display selfie camera.
Well, the 108MP performed really well and it has exceeded my expectations. Most of the shots that I took were sharp and the colors are fine and with the 108MP shot, I could get more details on the smartphone but it takes a while before it can capture the shot so be sure to use it only on non-moving objects.
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The smartphone has also introduced some new features including the starry time-lapse video and also the tilt-shift time-lapse video. We already loved the starry night mode feature of the previous realme smartphone as it can produce brighter and better night shots and with the starry time-lapse, we can take time-lapse videos. Check out some of the low light shots that we took using the smartphone:
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Here’s a sample video of the tilt-shift time-lapse and also the Starry time-lapse video:
Realme 8 Pro Review: Verdict
The realme 8 Pro is a leap in terms of the camera and also the design of the smartphone. We might be using the same processor here and also a 60Hz refresh rate on the display but the smartphone features a unique design that we rarely see on smartphones and also a camera that is pretty good for a midrange one.
The realme 8 Pro is now available in the Philippines for Php16,990.
Capture infinity with the newly launched photography-centric smartphones of realme—the new realme 8 and realme 8 pro.
If you’re looking for a mid-range smartphone that can provide you with great camera performance and upgraded gaming experience, then the realme 8 series is worth considering.
The devices sport the same 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage.
The realme 8 is powered by MediaTek Helio G95 processor, making sure that it can handle heavy mobile tasks such as gaming, while it is also equipped with a 64MP main camera, complemented with 8MP ultrawide lens, 2MP macro shooter, and 2MP b&w sensor. For selfies, it has 16MP front camera.
To keep the phone running, realme geared it with a whopping 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W dart charging technology, as well.
Moving on, the realme 8 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 720G processor, providing users with an ultimate gaming experience.
For its photography department, the device sports a jaw-dropping 108MP main camera, accompanied by the same three additional sensors found on the regular variant. It has 16MP selfie snapper, too.
It has a smaller battery compared to the regular model, as it is only equipped with a 4,500mAh battery with 50W Superdart charge.
LOCAL PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
realme 8 (8GB/128GB) – Php13,990 SRP (comes with Php1,000 discount on Lazada starting May 12 at Midnight, available during Lazada’s flash sale)
realme 8 Pro (8GB/128GB) – Php16,990 (comes with Php1,000 discount on Lazada starting May 12 at Midnight, available during Lazada’s flash sale)
Those who will pre-order until May 2 will get a free realme Buds Air Pro worth Php4,990.
So, are you getting one? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!
Been wanting to experience the blazing fast speeds of 5G smartphones?
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is giving subscribers a chance to bring home a brand-new 5G smartphone with its Smart Signature Online Store 5G Raffle Promo.
With this, subscribers can snag some of the hottest devices today, including the following handsets:
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
OPPO Reno5 5G
OPPO A74 5G
vivo V20 Pro 5G
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G
Fueled by Smart 5G, these smartphones are expected to provide users with superfast speeds and ultra-low latency, allowing subscribers to enjoy streaming Ultra-HD videos, playing bandwidth games, making video calls, and uploading and downloading heavy files without any visible lags.
The promo is open to subscribers with approved new applications for the Smart Signature Plans with Netflix or Signature 5G Plans via the Smart Online Store.
Smart Signature Plans with Netflix start with Plan S at Php999 per month, which includes 10GB open access data monthly, unlimited AllNet texts, unlimited AllNet calls, and 150 minutes of calls to PLDT, as well as a Netflix Mobile Plan subscription at no additional cost.
Meanwhile, Smart Signature 5G Plans come in Plan L at just Php2,299 per month, which is inclusive of monthly 60GB open access data, unlimited AllNet Calls, and Texts, and 350 minutes PLDT calls.
Still thinking that these inclusions aren’t enough for your daily data needs? Then, consider getting Signature 5G Plan XL for only Php3,299 per month, which will give you a monthly 120GB open access data, unlimited AllNet Calls and Texts, and 650 minutes of calls to PLDT.
The new Smart Signature Online Store 5G Raffle promo is running until July 3, 2021.
vivo Y31 is one of the newest mid-range smartphones from the company and it packs some of the cool features in the market right now including a triple-lens rear camera with 48MP main camera along with 5000mAh battery and of course, the Snapdragon processor inside. If you’re interested in the smartphone, check out our unboxing and hands-on of the vivo Y31 below:
vivo Y31 Specs
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Octa-Core Processor
6.58-inch IPS Full HD+ display
8GB RAM
128GB internal storage expandable via microSD
48MP main camera + 2MP Macro Camera + 2MP depth camera
The Redmi Note series is probably one of the most popular smartphone series here in the country as they provide a midrange price on a smartphone and yet, it still features the powerful hardware including the Snapdragon processor inside it along with the premium build of the smartphone. Want to know more about the smartphone? Check it out in our review below.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Review: Design and hardware
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro comes with a premium design. There’s the glass at the back of the smartphone similar to most premium and flagship smartphones but this one comes with a solid glossy back which means that fingerprints and also dusts are noticeable on the smartphone.
The size of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is big since we got here a large 6.67-inch Full HD+ display. The footprint of the device is large so for smaller hands, they might find the Redmi Note 10 Pro too big for their hands but the curved back of the smartphone does help in the ergonomics and the grip for the smartphone but I highly suggest that you use the included case for the smartphone to protect it.
There’s a fingerprint scanner on the smartphone too located at the power button of the smartphone and on the top of that is the volume rocker. Below the smartphone is where you can find the USB-C port that supports 33W fast charging and along with that is the speaker grill while the headphone jack of the smartphone is placed at the top of the smartphone which basically lets you connect your charger and your speaker or headphones without blocking each other.
Another added feature on the smartphone is the IR blaster at the top of the Redmi Note 10 Pro in which you can use for Mi Remote. It’s a nice feature but I bet not all of you would use that one. As for the speaker of the Redmi Note 10 Pro, it’s actually pretty great and I was surprised with the quality that we’re getting in here.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Review: Display
For the display, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro fared pretty well as we got here a large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz panel. It’s very rare to see midrange smartphones pack a 120Hz panel like on this one and not only that, we also got here an AMOLED panel which is why the display of the smartphone is smooth when navigating.
Unfortunately, this isn’t an adaptive display so you have to manually choose from 60Hz to 120Hz and vice versa if you want to save more battery for your smartphone. As for the quality, well, it was vivid and colorful as expected thanks to the AMOLED panel of the smartphone and it’s very usable outside so I didn’t have any problems with the display of the smartphone.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Review: Battery Life
For the battery of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, there’s a 5020mAh battery inside which is good enough for its size, and along with that is a 33W fast charging. In my usage, the smartphone was able to get a PCMark battery test of 13 hours 15 minutes which is pretty great.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Review: Software and performance
The smartphone is running on MIUI 12 based on Android 11 and as expected, the software of the smartphone is light and there are only a few apps that come with it which is why the smartphone loads fast. The icons and the colors that are used are also easy to the eyes and of course, the UI is very user-friendly to everyone.
As for the performance, the Redmi Note 10 Pro comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor, and the one that we got comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and in our usage, we were pretty happy with the performance of the smartphone. Running the game on different apps won’t be a problem and even games will be just fine on the smartphone. Check out the benchmarks that we got on the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
When it comes to gaming, the smartphone was able to run demanding 3D games like Genshin Impact but of course, toning down the settings will give you the playable and enjoyable framerates. Running games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Mobile Legends will be a walk in the park for the smartphone so if you’re planning on playing games on the smartphone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro will do a great job for its price.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Review: Camera
The camera of the smartphone is one of the reasons why the Redmi Note 10 Pro is a ‘Pro’ smartphone. It comes with a 108MP main camera along with 8MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP telephoto camera, and also a 2MP depth sensor. From just the lens, I already like what we’re getting on the smartphone like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro already.
In our tests, we were pretty happy with the results that we got on the smartphone. The quality of the images that were produced on the smartphone is good, produce good bokeh, and they’re sharp at bright conditions. As for the selfies, it’s not the best that we’ve seen in the market but it produces the details that we need on a camera on the smartphone. Check out the shots that we took using the smartphone:
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Thankfully, the shots that we got on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro were great. It doesn’t get to reach the flagship level photos but they’re good enough for a midrange one.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Review: Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is a great smartphone, especially for its price range. We’re getting here a large AMOLED Display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a large battery, a camera that performs really well, and it has a premium design. The only thing that is missing here is 5G which isn’t really a requirement on a midrange smartphone today. But hey, it’s still really affordable.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is now available in the Philippines and it starts at Php12,590
Redmi Note 10 Pro Specs
6.67-inch AMOLED DotDisplay, 120Hz
Dimensions: 164mm x 76.5mm x 8.1mm, 193g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 octa-core processor
6GB/8GB RAM
64GB/128GB internal storage
108MP main + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 5MP telemacro camera + 2MP depth sensor
Good news! Huawei Philippines has announced its “Together, for Mom” promo, allowing consumers to score up to 15% discount and Php2K-worth of freebies when they buy a smartphone, tablet, or a wearable.
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Huawei announced its month-long promo, where its amazing products are offered at much affordable price tags. Participating devices include MatePad T10, MatePad T10s, Watch Fit, GT2 Pro, FreeBuds Pro, and the Mate 40 Pro.
Meanwhile, two of the cool freebies that consumers can bring home include Huawei’s latest smart wearables Band 6 and FreeBuds 4i.
Here are the promo details:
Huawei MatePad T10 – Php6,599 discounted price
Huawei MatePad T10s – Php11,999 discounted price
Huawei FreeBuds Pro – Php6,799 discounted price
Huawei Watch Fit – Php4,249 discounted price
Huawei Watch GT2 Pro – Php10,799 discounted price
Huawei Band 6 – free thermos discounted price
Huawei FreeBuds 4i – free thermos
Huawei’s “Together, for Mom” promo is running until May 31, 2021.
Huawei has just unveiled their newest product to arrive in the country and it’s the Huawei Vision S. The Smart TV comes in two sizes — 55″ and 65″ and it comes with a lot of new and cool features for a TV and it runs on HarmonyOS that’s why there are possibilities for the TV.
The Huawei Vision S also features a camera for MeeTime app so you can call directly on the TV from a Huawei device and with Huawei Share, you can transfer files to the TV directly from the smartphone. You can also project the display of your smartphone to the Huawei Vision S so you can share videos or your gameplay with others.
The best part about the Huawei Vision S is that it supports a 120Hz high refresh rate so everything seems smoother on the Huawei Vision S. Since this one runs on HarmonyOS, you can run applications too from the Huawei AppGallery and also the Petal search.
The Huawei Vision S Series TVs are available in 55″ and 65″ variants and they’re priced at Php36,999 and Php56,999 but you can get them at a lower cash price of Php32,999 and Php49,999 respectively.
If you’ll pre-order the Huawei Vision S this May 7 until May 20, you can get a free smartbox and microphone worth P6,998 for the 55″ and you can get a smartbox and 2 microphones for the 65″ worth Php9,997.
You can get the Huawei Vision S at Huawei Concept stores, major appliance stores such as Abenson and AllHome nationwide. You can also purchase this at the Huawei Store, Lazada, and Shopee.
The Infinix Hot 10 also features a glittery panel that has geometric patterns when light strikes, making the phone more appealing. However, it has a fingerprint- and smudge-magnet body, requiring us to wipe its back panel every now and then.
Realme’s slogan “DARE TO LEAP” is also highlighted and bold on this one at the back of the smartphone. Some might find the glossy motto annoying but personally, it’s just fine with me. As for the weight, the smartphone is really light and thin at 176g and 8.1mm Super Slim. Definitely one of the thinnest smartphones in the market.
