Two members of the Samsung Galaxy A 2020 series has been made official today — the Samsung Galaxy A51 and the Galaxy A71.
Samsung Galaxy A51
The Samsung Galaxy A51 comes with Exynos 9611 SoC and also 8GB of RAM. There’s a 6.5-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 display aspect ratio. The design of the display looks similar to the Galaxy Note10 series on the front and it comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner too.
And then there’s the quad-camera setup leading with the 48MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide angle camera with 123-degrees FOV, 5MP Depth Sensor, and 5MP macro lens and also a 32MP selfie camera.
The Samsung Galaxy A51 comes with 4000mAh battery and it supports 15W Fast Charging and it comes in four colors — Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Blue, and Prism Crush Pink.
The priced of the A51 starts at VND7,990,000 (Php17,526~) so I’m guessing that we’re gonna get the same pricing on its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy A51 Specs
6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display
Exynos 9611 Octa-Core Processor
4/6/8 GB RAM
64/128GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
48MP main camera + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP Depth + 5MP macro lens
32MP Selfie Camera
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
In-display fingerprint scanner
LTE, Dual SIM
15W Fast Charging
4000mAh battery
Android 10 with One UI 2.0
Samsung Galaxy A71
The Samsung Galaxy A71 runs on Snapdragon 730 SoC with a 64MP rear camera. The smartphone looks similar to the Galaxy A51 but it does have a better and bigger display since we’re getting a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display and then there’s an up to 8GB of RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy A71 will also come with four lenses — 64MP main camera, 5MP depth sensor, 5MP macro lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens. The Samsung Galaxy A71 will also come with a 4500mAh battery and also a faster 25W fast charging.
No word yet regarding the pricing and availability of the Galaxy A71 yet.
Samsung Galaxy A71 Specs
6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display
Snapdragon 730 Octa-Core Processor
6/8 GB RAM
128GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
64MP main camera + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP Depth + 5MP macro lens
Microsoft made the first blood in announcing their next-gen console — the Xbox Series X. As expected, the console will be the most powerful console in terms of performance, speed, and even compatibility because the console allows you to play thousands of games from three generations.
The Xbox Series X delivers an industrial tower design that looks cleaner in the living room. When it comes to power, Microsoft has designed the console to deliver 4x the power of the Xbox One X and it will support vertical and horizontal orientation.
There’s a new Xbox Wireless controller that has been redesigned and it comes with a share button so you can share your screenshots and game clips easier and there’s the new d-pad that is derived from the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. This new Xbox Wireless controller will also be compatible with the Xbox One and Windows 10 PC.
One of the best things about the Xbox Series X is that it is capable of 4k at 60FPS and even up to 120FPS with support for Variable Refresh Rate or VRR. And yes, the console can even handle 8K if you want thanks to the redesigned Zen 2 processor and also the RDNA architecture from AMD. It will also have a Variable Rate Shading tech that will optimize the hardware of the Xbox Series X including the next-generation SSD and also the all-new Xbox Series X GPU.
Xbox Series X will also feature Auto Low Latency Mode which will minimize the latency and also the Dynamic Latency Input which will aim to have an optimized and responsive console.
Backward compatibility
Lastly, Microsoft has promised to deliver and invest with Xbox as you can expect to play your legacy games from previous Xbox devices. Not only that, but Xbox One gaming accessories will also be compatible with the device.
Some of the announced games on the Xbox Series X includes Halo Infinity in 2020 that will support cross-generation entitlements and also Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.
The Xbox Series X is expected to arrive on Holiday 2020
The Vivo NEX 3 is a masterpiece of premium technology
Vivo is known for its technological innovations ranging from the drawing board to industry-anticipated experimental smartphones—into commercially-available and successful flagship models.
Today, Vivo has been working hard to explore and push for creativity in two segments — hardware and software.
Among its handsets that can cater to different sets of people, the Vivo NEX 3 is the best one and remarkable of them all as this one comes with the high-end features and it’s a device of the future as this one features the next-generation innovations and trendsetting design.
The Vivo NEX 3 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Octa-Core Processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB ROM. The feature that sets the smartphone apart from the others is the world’s first AMOLED Waterfall FullView Display that stretches and curves along the edges of the smartphone that covers the sides that and it offers borderless views.
Since the waterfall display covers most of the smartphone, Vivo NEX 3 introduces a buttonless design and instead it features virtual buttons with X-Axis haptic vibration motor and touch sense technology.
You can wake the smartphone and control the volume buttons by touching the pressure-sensitive ribbed strips along the edges of the smartphone.
Shot using the Vivo NEX 3
The Vivo NEX 3 also features a 64-megapixel main camera with a 13MP wide-angle camera and 13MP telescopic lens and of course a 16MP front-facing camera for your selfies. The smartphone also features an in-display fingerprint scanner embedded on its large 6.89-inch display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 that is boasting 99.6% screen-to-body ratio and also a 4500mAh battery inside.
The Vivo NEX 3 is developed with groundbreaking innovations and trendsetting minimalist design in mind. The Vivo NEX 3 is truly a masterpiece that reflects Vivo’s passion for creating premium technology.
Lazada & Shopee 12.12 sale will be happening in a few hours and we’re definitely excited because Vivo will be having an up to 56% discounts on selected Vivo Smartphones! From December 12-14, customers can also get a chance to get a Vivo X21 for yourself for only 12 Pesos!
Yep, that’s not a typo. You can get a chance to buy the Vivo X21 for only Php12 every midnight from December 12 to 14 with one unit to be sold per day.
Aside from that, customers can also use the Vivo voucher code “Vivo200OFF” and get a chance to win an additional Php200 discount and on December 12, the top 20 highest spenders from 12 AM to 9 AM will get a free JBL Go 2 speakers.
So if you’re interested in getting one, be sure to #GiftVivoThisChristmas by adding Vivo smartphones to your cart at Lazada and Shopee
Lazada 12.12 sale will be happening tomorrow and a lot of people are excited for this one including myself as we’ll be getting a lot of items that are on sale again and of course, you might be confused about which ones to get. So, here’s our guide on what tech items that you should get this Lazada 12.12 sale. Check them out below:
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy J6+ – Php3,995 from Php7,990
Samsung Galaxy A50 – Php7,995 from Php15,990
Samsung Galaxy A9 – Php13,495 from Php26,990
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 – Php11,995 from Php23,990
*Select hours only: 12AM – 2AM, 9AM-2PM, 5PM-9PM
Huawei
Huawei Mate 20 Pro – Php19,794 from Php32,990
Huawei Nova 3 – Php9,495 from Php18,990
Huawei Y Max – Php6,495 from Php15,990
Huawei M3 Lite – Php9,221 from Php13,490
Huawei Mediapad T3 – Php5,221 from Php5,790
Huawei Watch GT – Php4,995 from Php9,990
Huawei Band 3 – Php996 from Php2,490
Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 8 – Php9,990 from Php25,990
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 – Php14,990 from Php29,990
Redmi Note 7 4GB/64GB – Php7,490 from Php9,990
Redmi Note 6 Pro 4GB/64GB – Php6,490 from Php13,990
Redmi Note 5 – Php5,990 from Php13,990
Mi A2 4GB/64GB – Php6,790 from Php14,990
Redmi Go – Php2,490 from Php3,990
Honor
Honor 10 – Php8,190 from Php13,999
Honor Play – Php7,190 from Php11,990
Honor 8x – Php8,990 from Php10,990
Honor Watch Magic – Php5,990 from Php7,490
Honor Band 5 – Php1,299 from Php1,699
Honor Band 5 Sport – Php899 from Php1,090
Honor 8c – Php5,090 from Php6,990
Honor 7A – Php4,800 from Php5,490
Honor 7s – Php3,999 from Php4,490
Honor 8s – Php4,890 from Php5,490
Honor 9 Lite – Php 4,890 from Php5,990
Nokia
Nokia 3.2 – Php6,990 from Php7,990 with free Bluetooth speaker
Nokia 8.1 – Php16,990 from Php19,990 with free TWS Bluetooth earbuds
Realme
Realme will also be launching the Realme Buds 2 and the Realme wireless at Lazada 12.12
OPPO
OPPO A3s 2GB – Php5,090
OPPO A3s 3GB – Php5,790
OPPO F11 6GB/64GB – Php11,390 with free Buruta Bluetooth speaker for the 1st 100 customers
The ASUS Zenbook Duo is definitely one of the most interesting notebooks this year as we got a dual-screen display on the notebook and it’s called the Screenpad+. it’s a secondary display for the notebook and it lets do more as you can extend the display of the notebook to the Screenpad+ of the notebook.
But the question remains, how is the ASUS Zenbook Duo became the perfect partner for productivity?
1. The Screenpad+ is awesome
For productivity, it’s a big deal that you have a second screen for your notebooks and with the ASUS Zenbook Duo, you can get the Screenpad+ in where you can use the display as a second screen. Not only that, but it’s also a touchscreen display so you can use the Screenpad+ for your CAD drawings and also on photoshop.
That’s not the only situation in where the Screenpad+ of the notebook works, you can also use it as a secondary display for gaming and also for photo and video editing. In my case, I’ve been using the Screenpad+ to have the our map in Minecraft and the game itself on the main display. This is also useful in video editing in where the timeline can be found on the Screenpad+ while the editing itself is on the main display. The touch screen display of the Screenpad+ also helps in the productivity of the notebook
2. The notebook is powerful enough
Inside the notebook is a 10th-generation Intel Core processor and trust me, the processor is already enough to be powerful enough for your office needs and also for your multitasking on the dual display of the notebook.
The processor is also paired with an Nvidia MX250 GPU which is not the most powerful GPU out there in the market but it is capable of running most games without problems including Overwatch in where the notebook was able to get 60fps at Ultra settings and of
3. Fast and secure
Again, there’s the 10th generation Intel Core processor inside the notebook which is faster and more secure compared to the previous generation. There’s Windows Hello on the notebook too thanks to the IR camera of the ASUS Zenbook Duo so you don’t need to type in your password on the notebook and of course, this one makes the notebook even more secure.
4. Long battery life
Despite having two displays on the notebook, the ASUS Zenbook Duo was still able to get a battery life of 4-5 hours in my usage. I was actually expecting less on the battery side of the notebook since the displays take a lot of power from the battery but surprisingly, we’re getting enough battery life that can last for a few hours.
5. No compromise on ports
Unlike the Macbook family and some Windows notebooks, the ASUS Zenbook Duo does come with enough ports that you need for work. There’s the USB-A ports in where you can plug in your peripherals and then there’s the USB-C and of course, the notebook does come with HDMI so you can connect any external displays on the notebook.
So those are just some of the things that I love to use on the ASUS Zenbook Duo. The specs and the features on the notebook are just fine for office or casual usage. If you want to have more power, you can opt for the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo that comes with RTX 2060 GPU which is perfect for gamers who are always on the go.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo is now available for Php74,995.
ASUS is also running a promotion right now for every purchase of Zenbook Duo. For every purchase of the notebook, you can get a free Fujifilm Instax mini Liplay worth Php9,995, ASUS Nereus bag worth Php2,995, and an ASUS30thAnniversary premium items worth PHP 6,000, for a grand total value of PHP 18,994 You can check out the promotion here:
The OPPO Reno series is the company’s smartphone series that offers both the beauty and also the best in camera. In our review of the OPPO Reno and the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom, we really appreciate the beauty of both smartphones thanks to its beautiful and unique design of the smartphones but how about the second-generation of OPPO smartphones? Check it out in our review of the smartphones below.
OPPO Reno 2 Review: Design and construction
One of the unique and best-selling points of the OPPO Reno2 is the design of the smartphone. We still have a very familiar design DNA from the first generation of OPPO smartphones but this one has a better ergonomics and of course, a better look compared to its predecessors.
The OPPO Reno 2 still packs the perfect curves that we are all craving on the smartphone and it fits perfectly in my hand thanks to the 20:9 display aspect ratio on the smartphone which means that this one is taller. It’s easy on the hand and it now features a slippery but glossy glass at the back of the smartphone. The one that we got comes in luminous black and the colors are just beautiful and it really moves depending on the light that passes through it.
We still have the O-dot at the back of the smartphone which is a bump that elevates the smartphone which protects the glass of the camera so you won’t have any scratches on the smartphone’s camera but don’t worry because even without that, you’ll probably use the included case on the smartphone which is by the way, really cool and premium.
The OPPO Reno 2 sports a USB-C port below and then there’s the speaker grill along with the headphone jack. Yep, OPPO Reno 2 still sports a headphone jack which is a plus for most people as most flagship smartphones are now ditching this feature.
OPPO Reno 2 Review: Display
The OPPO Reno 2 doesn’t have a notch just like the previous generation thanks to the pop-up sharkfin camera of the smartphone. It’s a massive 6.5-inch AMOLED display and the colors are really nice and vibrant. The smartphone also packs a 20:9 display aspect ratio which makes the smartphone easier to hold since we got here a narrower but taller display.
Overall, the display of the smartphone is crisp, nice, and pretty bright even at outdoor usage.
OPPO Reno 2 Review: Battery
The OPPO Reno 2 comes with a juicy and high-capacity battery as we got here a 4000mAh battery and it’s already enough for a full day or even more than a day of usage. In PC Mark, we got a score of 11 hours and 24 minutes which is pretty good and of course, this one is paired with the 20W VOOC 3.0 Fast Charger which will charge your smartphone in an hour and a few minutes.
OPPO Reno 2 Review: Software
The OPPO Reno 2 still runs on Color OS and just like the other OPPO smartphones and as expected, this is heavily skinned which is very different from stock Android but don’t worry because this one is easy to use and understand. The transitions and the animations on this one are smooth and everything is accessible.
If you’re expecting a near-stock Android experience, well, we’re far from that as we’re getting a lot of pre-installed applications on this smartphone but don’t worry because most of them are pretty useful.
OPPO Reno 2 Review: Performance
One of the best things about the smartphone is that the OPPO Reno 2 is running on the Snapdragon 730G processor which is a more powerful version of the Snapdragon 730 and this one is made for gaming. The smartphone will be able to run most apps without a problem and if you’re curious about performance, the OPPO Reno 2 will be able to run most apps without a problem and gaming would be fine on this one. Check out the benchmarks below:
As expected, the Snapdragon 730G performed better than I expected. It excelled in games and it might not be as good as the Snapdragon 855 processor, but this one rock and will definitely run the things that you need on the smartphone. Here are the benchmark scores on gaming for the OPPO Reno2:
Actually, the scores that we got aren’t disappointing and Qualcomm didn’t fail to impress us with the Snapdragon 730G processor, however, I still think that some games can be optimized more on the Snapdragon 730G like PUBG Mobile.
The camera of the OPPO Reno 2 is one of the essential features of the smartphone. Actually, OPPO is boasting about its quad-camera setup on the smartphone. Well, the OPPO Reno 2 isn’t the cheapest one nor the best one with this feature but OPPO promises an impressive video quality on the OPPO Reno 2.
The smartphone comes with a 48MP main camera along with, 8MP ultrawide lens, 13MP telephoto lens, and a 2MP mono lens that is used for depth sensing. Well, the camera of the OPPO Reno 2 isn’t as good as the one on the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom but Reno 2 will do just fine. Check out the photos that I took using the OPPO Reno 2:
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Another cool feature on the OPPO Reno 2 is the ultra steady video in where we can get amazing stabilization on videos. This a feature in where you can get really stabilized videos but the videos will be cropped and they’re recommended only at well-lit conditions. Check out the video below vs. the iPhone 11:
OPPO Reno 2 Review: Verdict
The OPPO Reno 2 is a decent smartphone from the Chinese company. It isn’t the best one when it comes to the hardware inside and also the camera but the smartphone is a balanced one when it comes to specifications and its price. We got a sexier and better look on the Reno 2 and we still have that headphone jack thankfully. The display is beautiful and the camera will do just fine especially when it comes to video stabilization.
The Snapdragon 730G might not be the best one in the market right now but it definitely does its job as a decent processor for the overall usage of the smartphone. The OPPO Reno 2 might be a little bit expensive for some as this one is priced at Php29,990.
OPPO Reno2 Specs
6.55-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Display, 19.5:9 display aspect ratio
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
8GB RAM
256GB Internal storage
48MP Main Camera Sony IMX586 with OIS + 13MP telephoto camera up to 20x zoom +
Ever wonder what you’ll do with your money if you won the lottery? yeah, me too. But I think Apple has an answer for all of you as the all-new Mac Pro is now available for order and the highest spec-ed Mac Pro that you can get in the Philippines will cost you Php2.7 million pesos. Nope, that’s not a typo.
What can you buy with Php2.7 million pesos? Well, a car. Probably two cars or you can buy a house. Two houses if you can.
Now, the question is, why the hell is the Mac Pro so expensive? What the hell does this computer have? Does it pack 24K gold inside? Is it made up of diamonds? Do we have a Supreme branding in there? Do we have a banana taped on the Mac Pro? Well, guys, the specifications and hardware that you can get are just mind-blowing.
First, we have a Mac Pro tower that starts at Php359,990 while the Mac Pro Rack which will be coming soon will start at Php389,990. If you want the most powerful machine out there, be sure to get the 2.5GHz 28‑core Intel Xeon W processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.4GHz which will cost you Php350,000 and then there’s the 1.5TB (12x128GB) of DDR4 ECC memory which will cost you Php1,250,000. On the GPU side, there’s the two Radeon Pro Vega II Duo with 2x32GB of HBM2 memory each that will cost you Php540,000.
256GB SSD storage is definitely not enough for you so you would probably upgrade your Mac Pro to 4TB SSD storage which will cost you Php70,000 and if you’re into video editing, you would probably buy an Apple Afterburner card which will cost you Php100,000.
And of course, you would want the best for your Mac Pro so you’ll get a Stainless steel frame with wheels which will cost you Php20,000 and also the Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Trackpad 2 set for Php8,490.
Lastly, there is the pre-installed software including Final Cut Pro X for Php14,990 and the Logic Pro X for Php9,990.
All in all, that’s ₱2,723,460.00. I don’t know with you guys but I’m not buying this one for personal usage or as a Facebook machine. However, professionals who need a lot of power will definitely love this one.
And oh, the prices will definitely go up once these things are now available in the country:
Two Radeon Pro W5700X with 16GB of GDDR6 memory each
One of the newest smartphones from Redmi is here and it’s the Redmi K30. As expected, the smartphone won’t have flagship specifications as this one will be powered up by the Snapdragon 765G processor that comes with 5G. The smartphone also features a 64MP camera with Sony’s IMX686 sensor and then there’s the 120Hz refresh rate and also a punch-hole display.
Redmi K30 5G Specs
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC
6.67-inch Full HD+ punch-hole Display with 120Hz refresh rate
6GB/8GB RAM
64GB/128GB/256GB Internal Storage
64MP IMX 686 main + 8MP Super wide-angle lens + 5MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor rear cameras
20MP + 2MP depth front-facing camera
LTE, 5G
27W Fast Charging Support (4G version)
30W Fast Charging (5G version)
4500mAh battery
MIUI 11 based on Android 10
The Redmi K30 does have an interesting design as we got a punch-hole display on the front similar to the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and then there’s the odd design at the back. The smartphone might not be powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor inside but this smartphone will do just fine. The Redmi K30 comes in these variants and prices.
Looks like we’re looking at the future now. OPPO has just unveiled their newest innovations at Shenzhen, China including the OPPO AR Glass that is aimed to compete against the Microsoft Hololens.
We might not see this product out in the market anytime soon but it’s really nice to see that OPPO has been innovating on this segment too aside from the smartphones.
In the stage demo, it was clearly seen that the OPPO AR Glass work similarly to the Hololens with its diffractive waveguide technology and also a fisheye camera. According to OPPO, they’re working on the content, services, and games for the headset.
Right now, the details are still scarce but it’s nice to see that OPPO is expanding into other devices aside from the smartphones.
