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realme C12 launches in the Philippines

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realme C12 launches in the Philippines

Yesterday, realme Philippines has ended the day with their music fan fest with some of the popular artists in the country but not just that because they’ve also unveiled the realme C12 that packs a large 6000mAh battery and also a triple camera. They’ve also announced the pricing of the smartphone along with the realme buds classic.

realme C12 Specs

  • 6.5-inch Mini-drop Fullscreen display 1600×720 HD+
  • MediaTek Helio G35 Octa-Core Processor
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Internal storage
  • 13MP Main Camera + 2MP depth camera + 2MP mono camera
  • 5MP Selfie Camera
  • WiFi, GPS, A-GPS, Bluetooth
  • 18W Charger
  • 6000mAh battery
  • realme UI based on Android 10

The realme C12 sits in between the realme C11 and also the realme C15 but this time, we getting here a larger 6000mAh battery inside but we’re still getting here a large 6.5-inch display and a Helio G35 Octa-Core Processor.

Just like the other realme C series smartphones, the realme C12 will still be affordable as this one will retail for only Php5,990.

While the other product that has been unveiled is the realme Buds Classic and it will come with a price of Php590.

Oppo’s Latest Patent Shows A Slider Phone With Extendable Display

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Oppo’s Latest Patent Shows A Slider Phone With Extendable Display

Oppo’s latest patent reveals a new smartphone design that’s reminiscent of a slider phone. Oppo’s patent merits a slider extending the touchscreen display of a phone compared to the traditional slider phone where it reveals a set of buttons underneath.

According to the patent, pulling the display up gets the screen into an “open” position making it longer. The patent also mentions the screen getting 80% larger when in open position.

Renders by LetsGoDigital mocked up the patent sketches based on the document. The mock-up shows a U-shaped profile with a retracting mechanism for the sliding feature. The back part shows a triple camera setup that is exposed when the phone is extended. Surprisingly enough, there’s no exposed front camera which could mean that this phone will launch with an under-display camera. The SIM card slot is also exposed when the phone is extended.

Do take it with a grain of salt and note that the patents don’t reflect the actual phone as design changes are expected.

Smart launches Flexi Call and Text Abroad with a new affordable rates

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Smart launches Flexi Call and Text Abroad with a new affordable rates

Smart has recently launched the Flexi Call and Text Abroad in where  subscribers will get to enjoy a more affordable way for Filipinos to get in touch with their loved ones abroad.

This promo is available to Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers and with Flexi Call and Text Abroad, you’ll get to enjoy rates for as low as P2 per minute and international calls for as low as P5 per message and with Flexi Call and Text Abroad, you don’t have to memorize multiple keywords and access codes to avail of these services.

To register, all you need to do is to dial *123# > Balance/Services > Flexi Call and Text Abroad and you can choose from Php50 valid for 15 days, P100 valid for 30 days, and P300 valid for 45 days.

With Flexi Call and Text Abroad, subscribers will get to max out their regular load while calling and texting abroad and you have the option to switch between calls and texts anytime you want.

This promo covers Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Guam, Hawaii, Hongkong, India, and Indonesia. It also covers Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Mariana, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, UK, USA (Mainland), and Vietnam.

Enjoy discounts on realme devices today at the realme Lazada Super Brand Day

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Enjoy discounts on realme devices today at the realme Lazada Super Brand Day

realme Philippines is currently having some fun today as today is the day in where the company will have their amazing musical performances from different artists and of course, celebrate this with a discounts and promos at Lazada with their Lazada Super Brand Day.

So what are the devices that are currently on sale? Well, they have different devices ranging from the realme C3 up to the realme watch. Check out the list below:

MODEL

VARIANT

DISCOUNTED PRICE

SMARTPHONES

realme C3

3+32

Php 5,290.00

realme 6i

3+64

Php 6,490.00

realme 6i

4+128

Php 9,490.00

realme 6

4+128

Php 11,490.00

realme 6 Pro

8+128

Php 16,290.00

C11

2+32

Php 4,490.00

C15

3+64 (online exclusive)

Php 5,990.00

 

MODEL

DISCOUNTED PRICE

ACCESSORIES

realme Band

Php 1,090.00

realme Buds Air Neo

Php 1,490.00

realme Powerbank 2

Php 890.00

realme Watch

Php 2,990.00

 

But of course, don’t forget that’s not all because realme Philippines will also be celebrating their realme Music Fanfest later this afternoon at 5PM in where there will be a livestream on realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube Channel in where it will be headlined by Moira Dela Torre.

DEAL ALERT: Samsung Galaxy A50 for only Php8,990

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DEAL ALERT: Samsung Galaxy A50 for only Php8,990

PC Express is currently having a back to school sale in where you can get the Samsung Galaxy A50 at a very low price of Php8,990. The smartphone might be released last year but it is still capable of running applications and also some games this year.

Samsung Galaxy A50 Specs

  • 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 1080×2340
  • Samsung Exynos 9610 processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD up to 512GB
  • 25MP f1.7+ 8MP f2.4 Ultra wide angle + 5MP f2.2 depth sensor rear camera
  • 25MP f2.0 front camera
  • LTE, Dual Sim
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • In-display Fingerprint scanner
  • Fast Charging
  • 4000mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is now available for Php8,990 at PC Express. The stocks are limited so be sure to check them out at their Viber Community Group here — bit.ly/PCXViberCommunity

Huawei Nova 7 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A71: Who Holds the Midrange King Title?

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Huawei Nova 7 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A71: Who Holds the Midrange King Title?

There are a lot of mid-range smartphones out in the market and two of my favorites out there are the Samsung Galaxy A71 and Huawei Nova 7. Both are capable mid-range smartphones that has a capable and decent hardware inside and both smartphones does pack some interesting features but how does these two smartphones fare against each other? Check it out in our comparison below:

Design

The Samsung Galaxy A71 features a geometric design at the back with some rainbow line reflections at the back but I like the shining silver color of Huawei Nova 7 since it has a catchier design and the mirror effect on the back of the smartphone is really beautiful too.

Samsung Galaxy A71 features a glasstic back while the Huawei Nova 7 features a glass back which makes the latter feature a more premium feel and also more superior in terms of build quality. The Huawei Nova 7 also features a narrower body which makes the smartphone more ergonomic to the hand and also easier to grip. For the colors, the Huawei Nova 7 comes in Space Silver and Midsummer Purple while the Samsung Galaxy A71 comes in Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Silver and Prism Crush Black.

Display

Both has their own unique design and both are pretty ergonomic but the Samsung Galaxy A71 has a bigger footprint since we got here a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display while the Huawei Nova 7 feels handier with its 6.53-inch OLED display. Both smartphone sports a punch-hole camera but the Huawei Nova 7 has a noticeably smaller punch hole camera in here. Both smartphones boast an in-display fingerprint scanner and they also have face unlock in case you’re wondering.

Both displays are excellent and the colors are just popping out on both displays of the smartphones and they are both bright which is enough for outside visibility. For the display, I enjoy watching videos on the Huawei Nova 7 as the punch-hole is less distracting since it is located at the upper left of the display instead of the middle one on the Galaxy A71.

Battery and Charging

Both smartphones also boast a USB-C port and both of them supports fast charging but the Huawei Nova 7 has a big advantage here since we’re getting here a 40W charging with the Huawei SuperCharge while the Samsung Galaxy A71 only features a 25W Fast Charging. For the battery, the Huawei Nova 7 got a 4000mAh battery while the Galaxy A71 features a 4500mAh battery.

In our battery test of these two smartphones, we got a longer battery life on the Huawei Nova 7 despite having a smaller battery compared to the Samsung Galaxy A71 and since we’re getting a 40W charging on the Huawei Nova 7, charging the smartphone is faster on that one too.

Memory

The Samsung Galaxy A71 and the Huawei Nova 7 boasts an 8GB RAM inside these smartphones but the Samsung Galaxy A71 only features a 128GB of internal storage while the Huawei Nova 7 features double the storage with its 256GB of internal storage and I’m pretty you won’t ran out of memory on that one.

These days in where games are getting bigger and we consume more content on our devices, it’s better to have larger storage on our smartphones especially now that we can record 4K videos on our smartphones.

Camera

This is one of the interesting features of the smartphone – the camera. First, let’s talk about the camera of the Samsung Galaxy A71 – there’s the 64MP main camera and for the ultra wide there’s the 12MP lens. There’s the 5MP live focus camera too for better portrait shots and bokeh and of course, the 5MP macro camera.

The Huawei Nova 7 also got here a quad-camera setup too but this time, we got here a 64MP main camera paired with 8MP ultra wide angle lens, an 8MP telephoto lens and a 2MP macro lens. Personally, I prefer having a telephoto lens on a smartphone as I use the camera more on zooming rather than on macro shots so it’s already a plus for me.

In our sample shots that we took using the Huawei Nova 7 and the Samsung Galaxy A71, both performed pretty well with both smartphones producing pretty good photos and I can definitely say that both smartphones performed well but in our shots using the smartphone, the Galaxy A71 does have a slight advantage when it comes to the quality of the shots. Take a look below:

In this shot, we can see that the Galaxy A71 has sharper details and more accurate colors but the Huawei Nova 7 produces livelier colors on the shot thanks to AI

Just like the shot earlier, the Samsung Galaxy A71 has sharper details with more accurate tone but the Huawei Nova 7 looks warmer and the colors are pleasing to the eye.

One of the main difference that can be seen in this shot is that Huawei Nova 7 gives better and more saturated colors compared to the shot on the Samsung Galaxy A71. With AI and the Kirin 985 of the Huawei Nova 7, it can easily recognize and focus on the object.

One of the biggest advantages of the Huawei Nova 7 over the Samsung Galaxy A71 is the night mode and the Huawei Nova 7 clearly wins on this one as we can get better and brighter night shots on the smartphone. Aside from that, the colors are a lot better even on night mode and the night mode on the Nova 7 can even beat the ones on some flagship smartphones.

LTE vs. 5G

One of the biggest advantages of the Huawei Nova 7 is its chipset inside. First, this one packs the Kirin 985 chipset which is new while the Samsung Galaxy A71 features a Snapdragon 730G processor which is pretty popular but the Kirin 985 chipset performs a lot better in our benchmark test and in gaming, you have a better advantage on the Huawei Nova 7 as you can have better frames. Check out the benchmarks of the smartphones below:

But here’s probably the biggest thing that separates the Huawei Nova 7 from the Samsung Galaxy A71 – there’s 5G on the Huawei Nova 7. Why is it a big thing? Well, this means that Huawei Nova 7 is future proof and you can get internet speeds up to 10x faster than what you can get on the LTE. The possibilities of 5G are just endless and the Huawei Nova Nova 7 5G is also one of the most affordable smartphones to have 5G.

When it comes to gaming, expect game streaming to be possible on 5G-powered smartphones which is the future and of course, you can consume more content at a better and higher quality without problems as you can get faster speeds to download content.

The transition to 5G is seamless too as it is coming in the Philippines soon and you don’t have to change your sim cards to enjoy 5G.

Software

On the software side, the Samsung Galaxy A71 and the Huawei Nova 7 has a different approach. First, there’s the Samsung Galaxy A71 that runs on OneUI 2.1 and it comes with Android 10. The ecosystem of Samsung Galaxy A71 isn’t as good as the Samsung Galaxy S series but it’s fast and reliable enough while for its software, it relies on Google Play services.

On the other hand, the Huawei Nova 7 relies on Huawei Mobile Services that has grown a lot in the last few months. There’s EMUI 10.1 OS in here too and it’s fast and very responsive. Another thing that I love in here is the colors that we got here is pretty to the eyes. It’s also jam-packed with features that works pretty well with other Huawei devices such as MeeTime and also Huawei Share which is my favorite so I can transfer files to my notebook easier.

For its applications, it relies on the Huawei Mobile Services and you can download apps on the Huawei AppGallery that includes applications like Facebook, BDO, Viber, PayMaya, and many more but if you want to discover more applications, you can opt for the Huawei Petal Search Widget in which is a gate to a million of apps.

With Huawei Petal Search Widget, you can download apps including YouTube, Facebook and other top applications supported by the smartphone. You can easily download the Huawei Petal Search Widget on the Huawei AppGallery.

Verdict

Again, both smartphones are good but the Huawei Nova 7 got more to offer ranging from the powerful Kirin 985 chipset that performs a lot better when it comes to performance and of course, there’s 5G inside too so you won’t have a single problem about future-proofing your smartphone. There’s bigger storage too and a faster charging on the Huawei Nova 7. While there might be a slight advantage on the camera of the Samsung Galaxy A71, the Huawei Nova 7 packs a telephoto camera that lets you have an optical zoom on the smartphone.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A71 and the Huawei Nova 7 is now available in the market.

Logitech Releases G-Series Color Collection Peripherals

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Logitech Releases G-Series Color Collection Peripherals

While other brands such as ROG and Razer are known for producing limited-edition versions of their products, Logitech is just joining the hype with their new Logitech G-Series Color Collection. Logitech’s latest gaming celebrates self-expression and the fun side of gaming.

“As gaming becomes a bigger part of pop culture, personal expression and style have become a huge part of a gamers’ identity, … With that in mind we set out to design a collection of high-performance gaming gear in a fun and colorful way.” -Ujesh Desai, General Manager of Logitech G

The highlight of the latest Color Collection is the Logitech G733 gaming headset. The Logitech G733 is a lightspeed wireless headset that now comes in White Blue, Lilac, and Black. Alongside the G733 are a collection of color-coordinated headband straps and mic covers that are compatible with all Logitech G headsets and mic booms.

In addition to the Logitech G733 Lightspeed headset, there’s also a black and white variant of the Logitech G915 TKL mech gaming keyboard. Completing the whole peripheral line are Black, White, Blue and Lilac versions of the Logitech G203 and Logitech G305 gaming mice.

Logitech G-Series Color Collection Pricing

Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset – $129 USD – Php 6,267.14

Headset Strap – $9.99 USD – Php 485.34

Mic Covers – $9.99 USD – Php 485.34

Logitech G305 Wireless Gaming Mouse – $59.99 USD – Php 2,914.46

Logitech G203 Lightspeed Gaming Mouse – $39.99 USD – Php 1,942.81

Apple Moves iPhone SE Assembly Line To India

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Apple Moves iPhone SE Assembly Line To India

In aims to sell cheaper products and diversification, Apple now assembles its latest iPhone 2020 in India. Apple’s iPhone production diversification allows tariff-free units in India with its most latest local production being the iPhone 11.

The Apple iPhone SE 2020 is the sixth iPhone that’s manufactured by Apple. The second-generation iPhone SE is expected to have a lower price from the current INR 35,999 pricing. Newly India assembled India iPhone SE phones are expected to hit store shelves in the coming weeks.

One of the major reasons why smartphone manufacturers transfer their assembly and production line to other countries such as India is to save as much as 20% import tax. Moreover, there are other China-related expenses that can be avoided for US companies especially with the on-going trade war. Apple is reportedly planning to move up to 20% of its iPhone production from China to India in the near future.

ASUS Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro Now Official

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ASUS Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro Now Official

ASUS has recently launched the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro in Taiwan and just like the previous generation, we’re getting here a flip camera but this time, we’re getting here a triple lens camera and also a better motor that can last longer than the previous generation.

First, there are two variants of the ASUS Zenfone 7 and it’s the ASUS Zenfone 7 and the 7 Pro. The main difference between the two is that the Pro version packs a faster Snapdragon 865+ chipset while the vanilla version runs on 865. Aside from that, the vanilla starts with a smaller memory and it also lacks OIS inside.

ASUS Zenfone 7 Specs

  • 6.67-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, 90Hz
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB UFS 3.1 expandable via MicroSD
  • 64MP + 8MP telephoto + 12MP ultra wide-angle lens
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Dual-Sim, LTE, 5G
  • USB-C
  • Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • 30W Wired Charging
  • 5000mAh battery
  • ZenUI 7 based on Android 10

ASUS Zenfone 7 Pro Specs

  • 6.67-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, 90Hz
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ Octa-Core Processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 256GB UFS 3.1 expandable via MicroSD
  • 64MP + 8MP telephoto + 12MP ultra wide-angle lens
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Dual-Sim, LTE, 5G
  • USB-C
  • Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • 30W Wired Charging
  • 5000mAh battery
  • ZenUI 7 based on Android 10

Just like before, the flip camera of the ASUS Zenfone 7 series smartphones also serves as the selfie camera of the smartphone and this time, we got a more powerful hardware inside and also a better refresh rate on the display.

The ASUS Zenfone 7 and 7 Pro is priced as follows:

    • Zenfone 7 6GB/128GB – NTD21,990 (Php38,369~)
    • Zenfone 7 Pro 8GB/256GB – NTD27,990 (Php46,292~)

Huawei’s Latest MateBook X Is Only 1kg With A Pressure Sensitive Touchpad

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Huawei’s Latest MateBook X Is Only 1kg With A Pressure Sensitive Touchpad

Huawei’s MateBook line is getting a lot of attention from consumers and fans as the brand continues to roll out devices. Huawei’s streak doesn’t end as the latest Matebook X is announced featuring a slightly altered design, and an upgraded pressure-sensitive touchpad. While it still resembles the same design language as the Matebook Pro, one of the major differences is the new Huawei MateBook X weighs only 1kg versus the X Pro’s 1.33kg weight.

Huawei Matebook X Philippines

The new Matebook X’s display is now only 13″ instead of the previous 13.9″ but it still manages to retain the 3000 x 2000 resolution as well as maintaining the comfortable 3:2 aspect ratio. Huawei “promises” 100% sRGB color gamut coverage and up to 400 nits of brightness for the latest Matebook X. The 90% screen-to-body ratio 13″ display is touch-supported.

Huawei Matebook X PH Specs

Configurations for the Huawei Matebook X uses either an Intel Core i5-10210U or a Core i7-10510 CPU paired with either 8GB or 16GB memory. Both CPU and memory configurations are limited to a 512GB NVMe SSD. While Huawei is able to retain the same resolution despite the smaller form factor, it isn’t the case for the gimped 42Wh battery.

The highlight of the latest Huawei MateBook X is its new touchpad that supposedly rivals Apple’s Force Touch touchpad found on its Macbooks. The new touchpad can recognize different pressure levels with a haptic feedback mechanism that feels like a press of a real button.

Huawei Matebook X Price

Huawei Matebook X Philippines

The Matebook X comes in Emerald Green, Space Gray, Mystic Silver, and a Rose Gold-like color. Pre-orders have already started in China with the Core i5 8GB/512GB version for Php 56,307(CNY 7,999), Core i5 16GB/512GB at Php 63,346(8,999), and Core i7 16GB/512GB configurations costs Php 70,386(CNY 9,999).

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