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Huawei launches the Mate 30 series in the Philippines

Jam Ancheta
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Huawei launches the Mate 30 series in the Philippines

The king of DxOMark is here!

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has finally launched in the Philippines and it’s the best smartphone that Huawei got as it packs the latest Kirin 990 processor along with the Leica quadruple rear camera that is set to change the camera smartphone game again. The smartphone also features a Horizon display that features an 88-degree curve.

The smartphone is unique as this one doesn’t pack a volume button. So how can you control the volume of the smartphone? It’s easy. All you need to do is double-tap the side of the display of the smartphone and you can control the display of the smartphone.

ALSO READ: How to install Google Play on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro

The smartphone is powered by the Kirin 990 processor which is the best processor from the company that packs the latest CPU and GPU and of course, leading the NPU. With this new technology, the smartphone also brought a lot of innovations in the camera thanks to the new SuperSensing Cine Camera of the smartphone. 

So what can we expect from the smartphone’s camera? The Huawei Mate 30 Pro packs a 40MP Cine Camera that lets you have the best video experience on the smartphone. You’ll be able to record at ultra low-light, Ultra-slow motion, and Ultra wide-angle time-lapse videos. 

There’s another 40MP SuperSensing which will give the best details and clarity whether you’re shooting at day or night and then there’s the 8MP telephoto camera that lets you do 3x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom and up to 30x digital zoom. Lastly, there’s the 3D depth-sensing camera that lets you have better bokeh effects on portrait videos and photos. And oh, did I mentioned that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is the king of DxOmark camera right now? Yep. the smartphone was able to get a score of 121!

Of course, we still have other features on the smartphone including the 40W Huawei SuperCharge and the large 4500mAh battery inside the smartphone. 

Huawei Mate 30 Pro Specs

  • 6.53-inch FLEX OLED Horizon display with DCI-P3 HDR support, Full HD+ 2400×1176 resolution
  • HiSilicon Kirin 990 octa-core processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB internal storage, expandable via Nano memory card
  • Quadruple Leica rear cameras: 40-megapixel f/1.8 ultra-wide Cine camera + 40-megapixel f/1.6 SuperSensing Camera with OIS + 8-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto camera + 3D Depth Sensor; 4K60 video, 7680 fps recording
  • 32-megapixel f/2.0 front camera
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC
  • In-display fingerprint scanner, 3D Face Unlock
  • IP68 rating
  • 4500mAh battery
  • 40W Fast charging, 27W wireless charging
  • EMUI 10 based on Android 10

The Huawei Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro is now available for pre-order until November 8 in the Philippines and it will come with a free Huawei wireless charger & Huawei wireless car charger. The Huawei Mate 30 is priced at Php34,990 while the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is priced at Php50,990.

Shooting beyond limits with the Vivo V17 Pro’s dual selfie camera

Jam Ancheta
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Shooting beyond limits with the Vivo V17 Pro’s dual selfie camera

Shooting beyond limits

Sometimes when we’re shooting selfies, it gets really frustrating that we’re not able to capture the beautiful scenery in our background but the advancements on smartphone cameras have given us more options and better ways to take a selfie like with the Vivo V17 Pro.

Today, we now have front-facing cameras on our smartphones that offer a lot better resolution and image quality compared to the optics technology of smartphones before and with Vivo, the company has pioneered a lot of technology that enhances your selfie game on your smartphone.

A few months ago, the Vivo V15 Pro featured the first 32MP elevating selfie camera and in our review, we definitely loved the selfie camera of the smartphone along with the AI triple-lens rear camera of the Vivo V15 Pro and today, we now have the Vivo V17 Pro that boasts a lot of new features in their camera.

Read here: Vivo V15 Review

Quadruple rear camera + dual front camera

The Vivo V17 Pro features a dual-front facing camera — a 32MP main camera with f2.0 aperture and also an 8MP 105-degree super-wide-angle camera which will make sure that you get better group selfies or you can have selfies that can capture the scenery at your background.

But of course, Vivo V17 Pro not only packs a dual-lens front camera but the smartphone also packs a  selfie softlight that lets you shoot at dark conditions and then there’s the exclusive Super Night Selfie mode which lets you capture and combine multiple frames to make a better low light selfie. 

The rear camera of the smartphone doesn’t disappoint too as we got here a 48MP main camera, 8MP super wide-angle lens, 2MP bokeh, and 2MP bokeh macro camera that lets you capture small objects or when you want to shoot at a closer distance.

The Vivo V17 Pro is now available for Php21,990.

MSI launches the Alpha 15 in the Philippines

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MSI launches the Alpha 15 in the Philippines

MSI Philippines has launched a new device at ESGS 2019 and it’s their latest mid-range notebook — the MSI Alpha 15. This notebook is different from its competitors as we got here an AMD processor and also the latest Radeon 5500M GPU that is set to power up your gaming needs. Want to know more about the notebook? Check it out below.

The MSI Alpha 15 features the first 7nm GPU equipped gaming notebook and it has made an appearance at the ESGS stage and visitors can see it until today at the ESGS grounds. So what can we expect from the MSI Alpha 15? 

The notebook does come with the Ryzen 7 3750H processor along with the latest AMD Radeon RX5500M 4GB GDDR6 GPU which is still quite new. Actually, AMD promises that we’ll be seeing a performance near to Nvidia’s GTX 1660Ti which is one of the popular and powerful GPU out there in the market. 

The MSI Alpha 15 will also come with a 15.6-inch 120Hz FreeSync display with thin bezels which makes the notebook really interesting even for users who are always on the go as we got a small footprint on this notebook. Not only that, but this one would also support a per-key RGB lighting with a SteelSeries-branded keyboard.

If you’re worried about the battery, this notebook comes with AMD SmartShift Technology which works similarly to Nvidia Optimus in where the notebook automatically chooses the best GPU for your usage to optimize the battery and the performance of the notebook.

If you can still go at ESGS today, you can pre-order the notebook and it will come with a free RAM upgrade, AMD game bundle, discounts on additional MSI Gaming peripherals.

The notebook is surprisingly competitive at Php62,995. If you ask me, the Alpha 15 does pack a lot of power in its sleeves especially for its price. Actually, this notebook might be the one most powerful in its price range. 

MSI Alpha 15 Specs

  • AMD Ryzen 3750H processor
  • 15.6-inch 120Hz IPS-level thin bezel display with support for FreeSync 2
  • 7nm AMD Radeon RX 5500M, 4GB GDDR6
  • 4GB DDR4-2400MHz, Max 64GB
  • 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x2 SSD, 1×2.5″ HDD slot available
  • SteelSeries Per-key RGB keyboard
  • Killer LAN E2600/802.11ac WLAN
  • 1x USB 3.2 Type-C Gen1, 3x USB 3.2 Type-A Gen 1, HDMI 2.0, Mini Displayport 1.2, 1x mic-in, 1x HP out, 1x SD card Reader, 1x RJ45, Bluetooth 5.0
  • 180W/6-cell battery
  • 357.7mm (w) x 248mm (d) x 27.5mm (H), 2.3kg

Realme Philippines Hits Highest Initial Sales Record with Realme 5 Pro

Paula Katrina Dizon
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Realme Philippines Hits Highest Initial Sales Record with Realme 5 Pro

Not long enough after Realme 5 Pro’s launch in the country last October 3, 2019, followed by its market availability on October 12, another milestone was achieved after it became the best-selling device in terms of introductory sales. Its initial offline sales are three times bigger compared to its predecessor.

“Realme Philippines is grateful for the support and trust of our Filipino fans. We see a lot more Filipinos leaping to real value, and this is inspiring us even more to come up with more products that disrupt price segments with their attainable flagship features. A huge thanks to all the current and new members of the Filipino realme family. Mabuhay kayo!” shares realme Philippines Marketing Director Austine Huang.

Realme 5 Pro Specs

  • 6.3-inch Full HD+ IPS Dewdrop display, 20:9 display ratio
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Octa-Core Processor
  • 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 48MP f/1.8 camera + 8MP Ultra-wide angle lens + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
  • 16MP selfie camera
  • LTE, Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth,GPS, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 4035mAh battery
  • VOOC 3.0 20W Fast Charging
  • Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6

The Realme 5 Pro is available nationwide in two variants: 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM and 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, priced at Php 11,990 and Php 13,990 respectively.

Sales, Promos and Discounts at ESGS 2019

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Sales, Promos and Discounts at ESGS 2019

Electronic Sports and Gaming Summit or simply ESGS, is the largest tech, gaming and eSports convention in the Philippines. ESGS is now in its fifth year and has become the go-to event for gamers, cosplayers, streamers, influencers, and tech enthusiasts. ESGS 2019 is just around corner and brands have started posting event exclusive deals to commemorate the prestigious event.

We’ve compiled promotions from different brands for you. Be sure to keep checking out this article as more deals are coming your way as we approach ESGS 2019.

HyperX 50% OFF Flash Sale

ESGS HyperX Sale

HyperX is the first brand to announce its exclusive ESGS 2019 promotions. Similar to last year’s ESGS promo, HyperX is giving out a generous 50% discount on its peripherals. A different HyperX product will be on sale each day of ESGS. You’re in for a treat if you’ll be present all weekend.

ASUS ROG

Wanting to build a PC and score some deals at ESGS 2019? Well, ROG is offering up to 68% off on their products from motherboards, graphics cards, peripherals, and monitors. Everything is definitely a bargain, especially if you can buy the peripherals on October 25 for a higher discount.

ZOWIE by BenQ

It’s Zowie’s second year at ESGS but it’s their first time to hand out a promotion to ESGS attendees. Zowie is known for not having discounts on their products but it looks like they’ve made an exception to celebrate this year’s ESGS.

CORSAIR and ELGATO

Corsair and Elgato both teamed up with PCWorx to bring an exclusive ESGS sale up to 50% off. Additionally, first 25 buyers(each day) of any Corsair or Elgato products will receive a Corsair MM200 cloth gaming mousepad worth Php 760.

XPG Sale

XPG teased they’ll be releasing special offers for ESGS. We’ll update this section once we get our hands on the pricelist. The teaser photo shows the products which will be likely discounted at the event.

GAMDIAS

Gamdias also joins the discount train with up to 25% off on their products. They have a complete line of peripherals and some PC components. They also have gaming chairs and gaming monitors. You might be able to build a whole gaming PC at this year’s ESGS.

MSI

MSI bundles its products with a generous amount of Steam wallet codes for you to play with on your new hardware. Games such as Monster Hunter World and Ghost Recon Breakpoint are free with the select purchase of MSI motherboards or gaming monitors. Buying a set of a motherboard, monitor and case or a desktop pc + monitor will grant you a free MAG CH120 gaming chair worth Php 11,999.

Predator Gaming Laptop Sale

Predator goes all out this ESGS with a 50% sale on its flagship gaming laptops. Entry-level Nitro gaming laptops and bag accessories are also on sale, albeit at a lower discount. The XB241 24″ 144Hz G-Sync gaming monitor is also on sale for only Php 19,999.

We have yet to see exclusive promos and discounts from other brands such as Predator, Legion, Steelseries, AOC, Glorious, and Razer. Be sure to check this article from time to time for more ESGS promos coming your way.

 

XTREME Introduces Premium Quality Appliances at Affordable Prices

Gino Quillamor
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XTREME Introduces Premium Quality Appliances at Affordable Prices

Xtreme, a Filipino brand under Suntouch Technology Corporation is a new player in the market that promises to offer world-class quality appliances at best prices. Xtreme Appliances has a current count of 1500 stores and over 150 accredited service centers nationwide, making their products and after-sales service accessible to all.

Xtreme Appliances offers products catering to the needs of every Filipino. These products are categorized under the following:

Xtreme – High-Quality Audio and Video Xperience

Appliances under this category take care of your entertainment needs from Smart TVs, Amplifiers, Speakers, Videoke, and DVD players. They offer Android TVs that comes with Netflix and you’ll be able to install Android TV apps with it.

Xtreme Cool

Under this category are the products that let you live everyday life comfortably, products that can keep you and your goods fresh all day.

Xtreme Home

Products that make your everyday task at home easier are the ones that can be found under this category; mostly for kitchen and laundry needs.

If you want to know more about it, you may head over to www.xtreme.com.ph and their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/XTREMEPhilippines

Samsung Galaxy Fold will arrive in the Philippines soon

Jam Ancheta
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Samsung Galaxy Fold will arrive in the Philippines soon

The foldable phone will arrive soon!

Samsung Philippines has just confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Fold will arrive in the Philippines soon. This will be the first foldable smartphone that is set to arrive in the Philippine shores and we’re definitely excited for this smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold was first seen during the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series at San Francisco, California. The smartphone features a large 7.3-inch display when unfolded and a 4.6-inch display outside when folded. The Samsung Galaxy Fold also comes with dual cameras on the front and a triple-lens at the back of the smartphone.

Unfortunately, we still don’t have a word on how much the smartphone will arrive here in the Philippines. Trust us, we’re definitely excited for this one and I hope that more foldable smartphones will arrive in the Philippines soon.

See also: Samsung Galaxy Fold Unveiled: The company’s first foldable phone

Samsung Galaxy Fold Specs

  • 7nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor
  • 12GB RAM LPDDR4x
  • Main display: 7.3-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED (4.2:3)
  • Cover Display: 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED (21:9)
  • Cover camera: 10MP selfie camera, f2.2
  • Rear Triple Camera:
    • 16MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera, f2.2
    • 12MP Wide-angle camera , Dual Pixel AF, OIS, f1.5/f2.4
    • 12MP Telephoto Camera, PDAF, OIS, f2.4, 2x optical zoom
  • Front Dual Camera:
    • 10MP selfie camera f2.2
    • 8MP RGB Depth Camera f1.9
  • 4380mAh
    • Fast Charging
    • Wired Charging with QC2.0 and AFC
    • Wireless Charging compatible with PMA and WMC
  • Android 9.0 Pie

Cherry Mobile Flare Y3s will be upgradeable to Android 10

Jam Ancheta
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Cherry Mobile Flare Y3s will be upgradeable to Android 10

Cherry Mobile Flare Y3s is one of the newest smartphones from the brand and Cherry Mobile has confirmed that the smartphone will be upgradeable to Android 10 once it’s out for the smartphone. Yep, the latest Android 10 OS that will feature dark mode, live caption, and many more.

Cherry Mobile Flare Y3s Specs

  • 5-inch FWVGA+ 18:9 TrueView display, 960×480
  • 1.3GHz Quad-Core SC7731E Processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 8MP Rear Camera
  • 5MP Front Camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, Dual SIM
  • 2000mAh battery
  • Android 9 Pie Go Edition upgradeable to Android 10
  • OTG Support

The Cherry Mobile Flare Y3s features the Go Edition of Android and it packs a 5-inch display. Despite being priced at Php2,599, the smartphone will still be upgradeable to Android 10 which is a surprise.

So if you’re looking for an affordable smartphone that you want to have the latest operating system then you might want to take a look at the Cherry Mobile Flare Y3s which is priced at Php2,599.

Huawei Nova 5Z Unveiled: Kirin 810, quad-camera, & punch-hole display

Jam Ancheta
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Huawei Nova 5Z Unveiled: Kirin 810, quad-camera, & punch-hole display

Huawei has just unveiled its newest midrange smartphone that packs the latest Kirin 810 processor, the Huawei Nova 5Z. This smartphone will also pack a quad-camera setup at the back and then there’s the large 4000mAh battery too. The smartphone is based on Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9.1 and of course, there’s the GPU Turbo inside.

Huawei Nova 5Z Specs

  • 6.26-inch Full HD+, 2340×1080 LCD Display
  • 1.88GHz Octa-Core Huawei Kirin 810 Processor with Mali G76 GPU
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB Internal storage expandable via Huawei NM memory card up to 256GB
  • 48MP f1.8 main camera + 8MP super wide-angle + 2MP macro + 2MP depth sensor
  • 32MP f2.0 front camera
  • WiFi, GPS, A-GPS, Bluetooth
  • Dual SIM, LTE
  • 4000mAh battery
  • Supports 20W Charging
  • EMUI 9.1 based on Android 9 Pie

The Huawei Nova 5Z will come in Black, Aurora, and Emerald Green. The smartphone is now available in China but we don’t have a word yet regarding availability outside the country. The smartphone starts at CNY1,599 (Php11,534~)

Smart starts pre-order for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro series

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Smart starts pre-order for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro series

Smart has finally outed the campaign page for the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 11 Pro series. The new generation of iPhones is one of the most exciting smartphones for a while due to the powerful A13 bionic processor inside and a big upgrade in its camera. For the first time, Apple has opted for the triple rear camera for their smartphone in the Pro series.

Just like the predecessor, we still have the iPhone 11 which is the most affordable iPhone and it comes with a 6.1-inch display with a dual lens rear camera in which one of it is a wide-angle lens and then there’s the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max that packs a 5.8-inch display and 6.5-inch display respectively with these two smartphones featuring a triple-lens rear camera — the main camera, wide-angle, and a telephoto lens.

The iPhones will all run on the latest iOS 13 with A13 Bionic chip along with all-new powerful cameras and now, you’ll be able to pre-order these smartphones on Smart.

The iPhone 11 64GB which is the most affordable of them all will be available for Php2,499/month for 24 months with one-time cash-out of Php7,000 or the iPhone 11 Pro 64GB for Php3,099/month for 24 months with a one-time cash-out of Php11,500 or the iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB at Php3,299/month for 24 months with a one-time cash-out of Php12,910.

You can also get the new iPhones under Smart Signature Plan M that comes with unlimited data, Unli AnyNet Texts, Unli On-net calls and 150 minute AnyNet calls. You can check out the plans.

If you want to pre-order an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or the iPhone 11 Pro Max then head over to https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/iPhone11. The iPhone 11 and 11 Pro will be available this October 25, 2019.

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