The launch of the iPhone 12 is getting really near and screenshots of the PVT (Production Validation Test) have just leaked by the known leaker, Jon Prosser. The source of the screenshot allegedly came from the iPhone 12 Pro Max that packs a 6.7-inch display and also a 120Hz refresh rate.
In the PVT unit, the screenshot clearly shows the toggle to enable or disable the high refresh rate of the smartphone. Aside from that, there’s the toggle for the Adaptive Refresh Rate too. However, Jon Prosser have also noted that some units doesn’t come with 120Hz displays so it’s also possible that this feature might not arrive on the iPhone 12 Pro series soon.
There’s another screenshot for the camera in where it confirms the LiDAR camera that will help in auto focus and subject detection for video and night mode of the smartphone and it also comes with 4K@240fps Slow Mo.
Camera and display settings for current PVT model of 6.7” iPhone 12 Pro Max
Realme Philippines has recently released a brand new smartphone that is meant for the more budget market and it’s the realme C11. The smartphone is made for those people who need a smartphone at this time but of course, still packs a punch when it comes to the specifications of the smartphone.
Realme C11 Review: Design
First, let’s get down to the build quality of the smartphone. As expected, it will have a plastic build but it’s no ordinary build quality as we got here a large body with a polycarbonate back with a textured finish which reminds me of the realme C3 that we’ve reviewed before.
There’s a large body on this smartphone but despite that, I didn’t have any problems with its ergonomics as this one is comfortable to hold and it isn’t slippery in the hand. The design of this one is quite unique too as we got here a single stripe at the back with the realme logo and with the Mint Green color that we got does look refreshing to my eye.
The rear camera module at the back does look pretty to me and unlike most smartphones in 2020, this one doesn’t have a protruding camera module. It also houses two cameras at the back and I think the smartphone’s design for its price range was pretty great.
Below, we can see the headphone jack of the smartphone along with the micro USB port. For charging, the smartphone supports up to 10W of charging which isn’t fast but for a budget smartphone like the realme C11? I wouldn’t complain.
Unfortunately, the smartphone doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner but thankfully, we got here a face unlock on the smartphone so you don’t have to worry about the security
Realme C11 review: Display
IN the smartphone, we got here a 6.5-inch display with HD+ resolution and an IPS Panel. In my usage, I was pretty happy with the quality of the display. Viewing angles are pretty good and the brightness of the smartphone was just fine.
The smartphone got a notch in here but there’s no punch-hole camera in here which is just fine with me considering that the smartphone got an affordable price.
Realme C11 Review: Battery life
One of the best features of the smartphone is the 5000mAh battery inside the smartphone and it promises a long battery life and in my usage, I was pretty happy that the smartphone can last more than a day of average use with some checking on social media and also a little bit of gaming.
In PCMark, we were happy to see that we got a score of 16 hours which is great for a smartphone with these specifications and price range. This makes sure that the realme C11 is great for those people who want to use this smartphone for online classes.
Realme C11 Review: Software and performance
The realme C11 comes with realme UI based on Android 10 and I still love the speed and the UI of the smartphone. We got here the colors that are really nice to the eyes and just like the other smartphones with realme UI, we got here a smooth and fluid take on its UI.
Inside the smartphone, we got here a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset along with 2GB of RAM. For a budget smartphone, this one does have a pretty good processing power and in my usage, it isn’t a problem when running most social media applications and also some casual games.
When playing games, the realme C11 can run basic applications without problems but multi-tasking on the smartphone might be a little too taxing on the smartphone. Before we get down to the games, check out the benchmarks that we got on the smartphone.
When it comes to games, the realme C11 can play PUBG Mobile, but we only set it up to balanced graphics with medium frame rate and of course, it won’t have a problem when playing popular light games like Mobile Legends but it won’t get the highest FPS. In Call of Duty Mobile, we still enjoyed the game despite the 94% FPS stability and 54 fps.
Realme C11 review: Camera
It might be a budget smartphone but the realme C11 will pack a 13MP main camera along with 2MP portrait lens that you can use for better bokeh while for the selfies, the realme C11 got a 5MP selfie camera and it does the job done if you want a basic smartphone for taking selfies.
But first, let’s talk about the rear camera of the smartphone, the quality was fine for an affordable budget smartphone and it’s actually just fine for taking basic shots. The colors are good but I notice the shots we’re too soft at night. Check out the shots that I took using the realme C11:
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Realme C11 Review: Verdict
There’s a lot of budget smartphones out there but the realme C11 is definitely one of the best out there. We got here large display, large battery, and a decent processor inside the smartphone which is more than enough for most people. It might not be a perfect smartphone but it’s definitely great for its price.
After the launch of the OPPO Reno4 last August 14, OPPO continues to create convesations with their fans and consumers with the launch of the The Reboot: An OPPO Podcast Series.
OPPO has partnered with different tech content creators in The Reboot: An OPPO Podcast Series that will be running on their respecTive Facebook pages from August 25 to August 28. The podcast series will be participated by Lea Inocian of Unbox Philippines along with Mary Bautista, Liz Quimzo, Isa Rodriguez, Gian Viterbo of Gadget Pilipinas, Robert Yatco of Ungeek, Rodneil Quiteles of GadgetMatch, Joey Maceda & Josh De Leon of Yugatech.
Aside from the discussion, the viewers will also get a chance to win exciting prizes from Rock Space including power banks, bluetooth earphones, and UV sterilizers.
The first podcast series will be happening today at 5PM at UnboxPH Facebook with Lea Inocian, Mary Bautista, Liz Quimzo, and Isa Rodriguez. The second episode will be with Gian Viterbo and Robert Yatco at while the third one will feature Rodneil Quiteles and the last episode will be at Yugatech with Joey Maceda and Josh De Leon. You can check out the schedule and the links to The Reboot: An OPPO Podcast Series below:
vivo Philippines has jsut launched two new smartphones in the country and these are the vivo X50 and the X50 Pro. Both smartphones are interesting as both of them packs a gimbal stabilization thanks to its amazing camera. Not only that because the Pro version also sports 5G thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset inside the smartphone.
The smartphones come with 6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED XDR display with 90Hz refresh rate and also HDR10+ which makes the smartphone’s display competitive in the mid-range up to the high-end smartphones.
Vivo X50 Specs
6.56-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display 90Hz, HDR10+
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Octa-Core processor
8GB RAM
128GB Internal storage
48MP main camera + 8MP periscope telephoto + 13MP portrait + 8MP Ultrawide
32MP selfie camera
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Under-display fingerprint scanner
33W Fast Charging
4200mAh battery
Android 10 based on FunTouch OS 10
Vivo X50 Pro Specs
6.56-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ display 90Hz, HDR10+
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Octa-Core processor
8GB RAM
256GB Internal storage
48MP main camera + 8MP periscope telephoto + 13MP portrait + 8MP Ultrawide
32MP selfie camera
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Under-display fingerprint scanner
33W Fast Charging
4315mAh battery
Android 10 based on FunTouch OS 10
The Vivo X50 will be available for Php25,999 while the X50 Pro will be available for Php39,999.
A lot of people are looking for a brand-new notebook this season as a lot of us are working from home or looking for a notebook that they can use for online schooling. Thankfully, Lenovo got us covered with its notebooks that come in different price points and if you’re looking for one, check out the best Lenovo laptops for every price range.
Rest assured that every device on this list can help students and employees push through this global pandemic, enabling them to address basic and future needs and keep their world going. Lenovo’s innovations in its PC, tablet, smartphones, accessories, and solutions lines, coupled with top-notch servicing demonstrated by its bundled Premium Care support, make it one of the industry’s most prolific end-to-end global technology organizations that delivers smarter technology for more people and businesses to unlock their potential.
Best Laptops under 30K – Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i
Getting a laptop less than Php 30,000 is a tedious and stressful task because of the mixed choices of old stocks and brand-new ones. Luckily, the IdeaPad Slim 3i has a very competitive configuration available ranging from Php 20K to Php 30k. There’s a good balance of CPU and storage options available for the IdeaPad Slim 3i. Our top picks are the 26,995 and 29,995 variants. Upgrade the RAM with another 4GB stick in either variant for a complete, lag-free user experience.
Best Laptop Under 40K
Taking the spot once again is the IdeaPad Slim 3i packing a more powerful i5-1035G1 processor and upgraded MX330 graphics. Upgrading the laptop with an additional 4GB memory for an additional Php 1,500 makes it the perfect all-rounder for work, online learning, and even some light gaming.
Best Laptops under 50K – Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
The IdeaPad Slim 5i is a beefed-up brother of the IdeaPad Slim 3i not just in specs but in overall build quality. It has a better panel, battery, keyboard, and of course, aesthetics. Just like the IdeaPad Slim 3i, the IdeaPad Slim 5i has a 14” and 15.6” form factor to choose from, with an impressive FHD IPS (In-Plane Switching) display that’s decked with 4-side narrow bezels to make the screen larger and easier on the eyes when reviewing worksheets and documents. What makes it better than its predecessors is that both form factors of the IdeaPad Slim 5i have the same configurations available so the user doesn’t have to compromise on specs regardless of which size he/she chooses.
Best Laptops under 60K – Lenovo Yoga S730 & Yoga C740
Lenovo’s Yoga series laptops are one of the best convertibles available in the market. It simply gives you ergonomic flexibility that would want to make you switch from laptop to tablet and vice versa, more often. For the Php 60k budget, we have two Yoga notebooks in mind. The Yoga C740 is one of the cheapest yet spec-heavy convertibles available and its build quality doesn’t disappoint. If you’re not a convertible type, then Lenovo’s thinnest Yoga laptop, the S730 offers much more performance at a lower price. Whether it’s a thin and light 13.3” laptop or a 14” laptop tablet, the Yoga series should be at the top of your list.
Best Laptops under 70K – Yoga Duet 7i and Yoga Slim 7i
A budget of Php 70,000 should give you a premium build quality paired with top-notch specs that should last you for years. Our top recommendation for a Php 70k premium laptop comes in the form of the Yoga Duet 7i and Yoga Slim 7i. Lenovo introduces yet another premium 2-in-1 to further bolster its presence in the convertible laptop market. The Yoga Duet 7i takes its slim form from key elements of its Lenovo laptop siblings, making its quality and feature set stand out. Moreover, the pen and smart keyboard are already included for its Php 64,995 price tag, making it a great value for those looking for a 2-in-1 device. Moving to the ultra-premium category is the Yoga Slim 7i with its stylish look packed with superb specs. Frankly, the Yoga Slim 7i is a hard laptop to beat thanks to its spec and feature set. The Yoga Slim 7i is simply an all-rounder be it for professionals, business executives, or for people just looking for a quality entertainment device.
All that plus FREE Lifetime Office 2019 and up to 3-year Premium Care Warranty
In case you didn’t notice in the pictures, all of the laptops mentioned carry Lenovo’s signature Premium Care warranty that’s been mostly upgraded to cater to customers for three years, leave for the more affordable variants of the IdeaPad Slim 3i. Premium meaning there’s a dedicated hotline to call for troubleshooting and warranty claims plus an inhouse technician service where Lenovo’s tech support comes to your doorstep. Aside from that, Lenovo bundles a free lifetime license of Microsoft Office 2019 in almost all of its laptops. It’s a value-add especially for those looking for a laptop suitable for online learning.
Where to buy Lenovo notebooks
If you want to buy the new Lenovo notebooks, you can check out the stores here:
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There’s a lot of budget smartphones that are already available in the market but if you’re looking for a competitive one that comes with pretty good specifications and price then the Huawei Y6p might be the right smartphone for you.
Huawei Y6p Review: Design and hardware
The Huawei Y6p comes with a flat back with curved sides and it’s easy to grip despite the flat back of the smartphone which is made up of glossy plastic with S-shaped reflections at the back. It might be glasstic but the smartphone doesn’t look cheap.
On the right side of the smartphone is where you can find the power button and also the volume rocker of the smartphone. Thankfully, we still got here the fingerprint scanner which can be found at the back of the smartphone. Another thing to consider on this one there’s no large protruding camera at the back which has been a norm on a most smartphone so there’s no wobble when you’re placing it on the table.
For the ports, we got here a micro USB port along with the 3.5mm audio jack below and of course, there’s the speaker grill too which is expected on most smartphones. Of course, there’s the sim card tray too that can house two nano sim cards and also a microSD card.
Huawei Y6p Review: Display
There’s the 6.3-inch display on the smartphone too with a TFT LCD IPS panel and it comes with an HD+ resolution as expected. Of course, we also got here the notch that houses the front-facing camera of the smartphone and it’s not the best smartphone display even for its price range but it will be fine using it outside but I notice that the colors of this smartphone is a little bit lacking.
Huawei Y6p Review: Battery
One of the advantages of having this smartphone is the 5000mAh battery inside it along with the micro USB port of this one and in our test, we got a pretty good score of 16 hours which means that it does have a long battery life and it can last more than a day of usage for some people.
Huawei Y6p Review: Software and Performance
The Huawei Y6p is running on Android 10 based on EMUI 10.1 and as expected, you should be running Huawei AppGallery for this one in case you want to download applications for your smartphone. I highly suggest that you get the Petal Search Widget so you can easily search for applications and download them to your smartphone directly.
When it comes to the UI, it’s fast and responsive enough for most usage and I didn’t had any problems navigating with it as this one is user friendly and it doesn’t lag despite using a dated processor.
Huawei Y6p Review: Performance
One of the things that you might be curious about the Huawei Y6p is the performance. We got here a MediaTek P22 Octa-Core Processor and 4GB of RAM. For its price, this one has a large amount of RAM and it’s actually one of its selling point while for the processor, it’s a little bit dated but it can still do its job well for basic applications on the smartphone.
You can launch basic applications such as social media apps without problems but if you want gaming, you might want to turn down the graphics settings on this smartphone. To give you an idea about the performance, check out the becnhmarks that we got on the Huawei Y6p.
For gaming, we played games like Call of Duty Mobile and PUBG MObile on the smartphone and our experience on this one is what we can expect on a smartphone with this chipset. You can run these games but you have to set it at a lower setting in order for these games to run well.
Huawei Y6p Review: Camera
For the camera, the smartphone got a 13MP main camera along with 5MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. Thankfully, these three lenses are quite useful since macro lenses are mostly useless in most smartphone while for the selfie, we got here an 8MP selfie camera.
This is a basic Android smartphone and the shots that we can get in here were just fine for its price range. It’s colorful enough, sharp and bright for most cases. But of course, it still has some cons when shooting as sometimes, it gets a little bit soft in some cases. Check out the shots that we took using the smartphone:
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Verdict
The Huawei Y6p is a decent smartphone considering that this one is a Php5,990 smartphone and we’re getting here a smartphone with a large battery and a large RAM which is essential for most people as you can have longer battery life and you can run more applications simultaneously with lags and problems.
If you want a smartphone with long battery life and also large storage and memory then you might want to consider this one on your next purchase, the Huawei Y6p. The smartphone is now available for Php5,990.
realme C15 has recently launched in the Philippines and it’s the newest long-lasting smartphone in the country as this one packs a large 6000mAh battery that can last up to 57 days on standby mode and of course, it packs an 18W Fast Charging so you can charge this smartphone easily.
The realme C15 also features a large 6.5-inch display with a small notch at the top and at the back, the smartphone shares the same design language of the other realme smartphones as this one comes with geometric gradient design that feels easy to the eyes.
realme C15 Specs
MediaTek Helio G35 Octa-Core Processor
6.5-inch HD+ Mini-drop fullscreen display
3GB/4GB LPDDR4x RAM
64GB Internal storage
13MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP B&W + 2MP Retro
8MP selfie camera
Dual SIM, LTE
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, BD, GLONASS
Rear fingerprint scanner
6000mAh Battery
realme UI based on Android 10
The smartphone also packs a quad-camera setup but unlike other smartphone manufacturers, they pack a 13MP main camera + 8MP ultra-wide angle camera and also a 2MP B&W & 2MP Retro that can use for special artistic effort for portraits.
The realme C15 is now available at Lazada and it comes in the following variants:
3GB/64GB (Lazada/online exclusive) – Php6,490
4GB/64GB (Offline & online) – Php6,990
The realme C15 3GB/64GB PH Squad Limited Edition Box (Doodle Box) will also be available at Lazada today and at realme Super Brand Day on 8.28.
realme Philippines will be launching their newest smartphone today and it’s the realme C15. The smartphone is known to have a 6000mAh battery which is one of the biggest in the industry and they’ll also come with a lineup of events including the realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 3, Forever21 Fashion Challenge and realme Music Fanfest.
With the realme C15, you can expect a 6.5-inch LCD display which is perfect for people who wants to work at home or to study at home with its large display. We also got here a 6000mAh battery and thankfully, an 18W Quick Charge inside the smartphone. There’s a quad-camera setup too and the smartphone is expected to be unveiled this August 20, 6PM.
realme fans will also get to enjoy some cool games by spotting the Angkas! realme Philippines riders that will wear a realme face mask and realme sticker and flaglet on their motorcycle. To join this game, participants must take a photo of the realme Angkas rider on the road or at home upon the delivery of the participant’s padala or pabili. The photo must have the rider’s plate number and of course, they must post the photo on Facebook with the hashtag #realmexAngkas.
So if you really want to check out the realme C15, be sure to check out their livestream of the smartphone later today.
The leading global motherboard manufacturer, ASRock, proudly introduces the new motherboard lineup for AMD A520 chipset, a new valued solution to join the AMD 500 series family. The newly launched ASRock AMD A520 motherboards brought the support of latest AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen™ Desktop Processors along with stunning performance to the masses.
“At AMD, our goal is to provide every PC user with the most powerful, flexible and reliable user experience across all verticals,” said Chris Kilburn, corporate vice president and general manager, client component business unit, AMD. “We are pleased to introduce the AMD A520 chipset, offering a robust platform for the award-winning 3rd Gen Ryzen™ Desktop Processors alongside a promise for future support of the upcoming “Zen 3” architecture. With creative designs in a range of form factors from Mini-ITX to full size Micro-ATX coupled with an abundance of connectivity options from our partners at ASRock, the A520 chipset will offer a streamlined and trusted platform to satisfy even the most demanding home and office PC users.”
“To allow the latest and greatest AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen™ Desktop Processors can be enjoyed on all sorts of platform, ASRock provides all sort of solution for you to choose from, such as the A520M-ITX/ac, a Mini-ITX motherboard that is packed full of excitement including Dr.MOS VRM solution, 802.11ac WiFi and a full coverage heatsink for M.2 SSD, a robust little beast for the entry Mini ITX lover.” Says Chris Lee, general manager of ASRock motherboard business unit.
ASRock also provides full size Micro ATX solution such as A520M Pro4 for those who are intended to populate all 4 DIMM slot and achieve maximum DRAM capacity, A520M Pro4 also provides perfect expandability with total of two M.2 slots and tons of USB ports, a heatsink for M.2 SSD is also included to ensure your high speed M.2 storage device always perform at its best. Nahimic Audio utility is also available on this motherboard, whether you are using headphones or speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
With a wide range of options available including everything from mini-ITX to full size 4 DIMM mATX, ASRock’s A520 range includes something for everyone, ASRock has the right product to suit your needs.
Sapphire launched its first custom-designed RX 5700 XT Navi graphics card last August 2019. This graphic card series from Sapphire is positioned as a high cost-performance product which is just below their more premium Nitro+ Series.
The Sapphire RX 7500 XT Pulse is a combination of a custom-designed PCB with a similar VRM to the reference card designs. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is part of AMD’s Navi performance-segment of graphics card since the RX Vega series The architecture is based on the 7nm silicon fabrication process that AMD calls the RDNA compute units.
Packaging
Sapphire RX 5700 XT Pulse 8GB Box
The Sapphire Pulse RX 5700XT comes in a vertically designed red, white and black box. There are no hints of what the graphics card looks like on either side of it.
Taking a glance at the card itself, we see the Pulse branding all over it and looks similar to the 5600 XT version with a few variations. It has a minimalistic gamer approach without all the RGB. The dual fans form part of the ‘Dual-X’ cooler, and measures 95mm across on each. RMAs made significantly easy by Sapphire with the Quick Connect support which means that each fan can be individually removed by just taking out one screw.
Sapphire RX 5700XT Pulse 8GB heat pipes
The heat pipes are exposed on both sides of the graphics card and are slightly bigger than the PCIe bracket.
On the front, there is an LED-lit Sapphire logo on the video card. Just above that is a tiny dual-BIOS Switch. By default, the cards are on Performance BIOS and may be switched to a Silent BIOS depending on preference.
Sapphire RX 5700XT Pulse 8GB Backplate
Checking the backplate, it is mostly black with a stripe of gray and red accents. It is mainly metal with a few holes and cut-outs for extra breathing room from the rear.
Sapphire RX 5700XT Pulse 8GB PCIe Power
The Sapphire RX 5700 XT requires 1 set of 8-pin and another set of 6-pin PCIe power connectors.
Performance
3DMark Fire Strike measures performance on a DirectX 11 benchmark design. It details real-time graphics rendered.
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Basing the on the performance, the Sapphire RX 5700 XT with its latest drivers slightly outperformed the ASUS GeForce RTX 2070 of a Full HD resolution test.
Final Fantasy XV
With Final Fantasy XV, the Sapphire RX 5700 XT shows a 3% performance gap over the ASUS RTX 2070 on the average FPS and almost a 4% advantage on the minimum FPS.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Rise of the Tomb Raider gives us an idea of what performance the Sapphire RX 5700 XT gives under heavy loads of rendering. At 1080P it shows great promise and performance is close to that of an RTX 2070.
Metro: Last Light Redux
Metro: Last Light Redux shows a close to 1% performance disadvantage compared to the ASUS RTX 2070 Mini on both the average and minimum FPS.
Horizon Zero Dawn
Lastly, the Horizon Zero Dawn which is optimized for AMD Radeon cards, the Sapphire RX 5700 XT Pulse 8GB shows a 12% rise of FPS versus ASUS’ RTX 2070 Mini OC Edition on the average FPS while on the minimum FPS, it was a close match.
Final Thoughts and Conclusion
The price for a Sapphire RX 5700 XT Pulse is P23,950 as PCHub. E-Sports Gaming Authority and would recommend the card to be on the list of those that want to have a great experience at 1080p gaming. Sapphire could improve a bit more on the design of the graphics card but if the basis is not at all the aesthetics, then Sapphire RX 5700 XT Pulse might be the right card for you.
