The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and the Note10+ is here but one thing that caught my attention is that the smartphone is now aimed towards gaming. It might not be a full-fledged gaming smartphone but Samsung has definitely set its sights on making the Galaxy Note10+ a smartphone that is aimed towards gaming. Why? Check out some of the reasons below.
There’s a new processor inside
Unlike the recent Galaxy Note series smartphones, the processor inside these Galaxy Notes have the same processor as the one on the Samsung Galaxy S series but this time, they opted for a newer 7nm Exynos 9825 processor which promises a better performance compared to the previous generation. Which means that we can get better gaming experience on this smartphone especially on 3D heavy games.
Built-in Discord
Samsung has also announced that the Samsung Galaxy Note10 series smartphones will come with Discord built-in the device. This is actually a big deal as Discord offers a better commmunications when playing games like PUBG Mobile and Fortnite.
Vapor Chamber Cooling system
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 is also is the first smartphone series in the company to sport a vapor cooling chamber and this definitely helps in toning down the heat of the smartphone when playing games. This will definitely help in gaming and also to avoid frame drops when playing games
Large storage
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and the Galaxy Note10+ starts at 256GB Internal storage with the latter supporting a MicroSD card slot and also an up to 512GB storage in the Philippines. But hey, I don’t think you need more than 256GB storage if you’re into games.
Better PC Synchronization and PlayGalaxy Link
One of the things that PC gamers will really appreciate is that there’s a better PC synchronization on the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ as you can check notifications, answer calls, and even reply to messages on your PC by connecting your smartphone your PC.
Samsung has also introduced a new feature called PlayGalaxy Link in where you can stream your PC games directly to your Samsung Galaxy Note10 device.
Although there are still some features that are missing that mobile gamers will definitely like on a smartphone including a 90Hz display and also the headphone jack but hey, at least Samsung is getting serious in mobile gaming.
But of course, those are just some of the features made for the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and the Galaxy Note10+. Be sure to check out JamOnline.ph soon for our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and the Galaxy Note10+.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and the Galaxy Note10+ are finally official and unlike before, this is the first time that there’s a plus version of the Galaxy Note smartphone and as expected, the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ comes with a better specifications, display, and other features and if you’re a big fan of the series, you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note10 in the Philippines starting this August 9.
First, let’s talk about the specs of the smartphones. Well, here are the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 series smartphones in the Philippines
So if you’re planning on getting this smartphone, here’s the official SRP and variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ series in the Philippines
Samsung Galaxy Note10 8GB/256GB – Php53,990
Samsung Galaxy Note10 12GB/256GB – Php60,990
Samsung Galaxy Note10 12GB/512GB – Php72,990
The pre-order starts this August 8 and will last until August 18. If you’re interested, just pay a downpayment of Php2,000 and you may get these freebies depending on the variant that you’re getting:
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series has been launched in New York City and for the first time, the Samsung Galaxy Note10 series now comes in a Plus variant. Both of these smartphones are a big upgrade from the previous generation as we got an Infinity-O display, better 7nm processor, a better camera and better smartphone experience.
Larger and more immersive display
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 comes with a large 6.3-inch display while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ comes with a massive 6.8-inch display. However, we’re getting a Full HD+ resolution (2280×1080) on the Galaxy Note 10 while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ comes with 3040×1440 resolution. Both smartphones come with a dynamic AMOLED display with support for HDR10+
S Pen is a lot better
Samsung Galaxy Note10’s S Pen is a lot better as we got new features. First, we now have Air actions which let you use the S Pen to navigate the camera and even music. Not just that, there will be support for SDK too for third-party developers.
AR Doodle is cool
Another cool feature on the S Pen is the AR doodle. This feature lets you draw on objects especially your face and thanks to AR, you can move the objects or the subject but the ones you draw on them will still follow
Better performance and larger memory
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the Note10+ now comes with an Exynos 9825 chipset with an up to 12GB RAM. Galaxy Note10 comes with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage without support for MicroSD card while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ comes with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage
A 45W Super Fast Charging
Yep, the Samsung Galaxy Note10 series smartphones now support 45W fast charger which is 3x faster than the charger that comes with the Samsung Galaxy S10 series.
Quadruple lens camera
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 comes with a 12MP wide-angle lens, 16MP ultra wide-angle lens, and 12MP telephoto lens and then there’s the 10MP front-facing camera while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ comes with an additional VGA DepthVision Camera for better depth sensing.
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Specs
2.7GHz 7nm Samsung Exynos 9825 processor
6.3-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display with HDR10+
Both the Realme 3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A50 are great smartphones. Actually, I love both of these smartphones as they are in the mid-range segment but both of them performs pretty well for their prices and today, we’ll do a review comparison of these two smartphones.
Realme 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Comparison: Design & hardware
When it comes to build quality, both of the smartphones pack a good design. The Samsung Galaxy A50 features an all-plastic build with a premium aesthetic looks with its distorted reflections at the back that gives chrome-like colors while the Realme 3 Pro packs a plastic build with an S-pattern at the back that changes its look depending on the light that passes through it.
Despite the curves at the back on both smartphones, the Realme 3 Pro feels handier and easier to hold thanks to its better curves and slightly smaller footprint that the Samsung Galaxy A50. When it comes to the fingerprint scanner, the Realme 3 Pro has an in-display fingerprint scanner while the Samsung Galaxy A50 features an in-display fingerprint scanner while both smartphones pack a face unlock with almost the same unlock speed, the rear fingerprint scanner of the Realme 3 Pro is faster than the Galaxy A50 however, Samsung’s in-display fingerprint scanner is more convenient.
Realme 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Comparison: Display
Both the Realme 3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A50 have a notched Full HD+ display, however, the Realme 3 Pro has a smaller screen at 6.3-inch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection while the Samsung Galaxy A50 features a larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED that offers superior colors however, this one is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
So if you want better colors and a bigger display, go for the Samsung Galaxy A50 but if you’re worried about the protection, you can go for the Realme 3 Pro.
Realme 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Comparison: Battery
There’s a small difference between the two when it comes to battery life as the Samsung Galaxy A50 has a 4000mAh battery while the Realme 3 Pro packs a slightly larger 4045mAh battery, however, the biggest difference between the two is its fast charging capability. The Samsung Galaxy A50 is capable of 15W fast charging with its USB-C port while the Realme 3 Pro supports a faster VOOC 3.0 20W fast charging in its micro USB port.
Realme 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Comparison: Software and performance
The Realme 3 Pro runs on ColorOS 6 that is based on Android 9.0 while the Samsung Galaxy A50 is using OneUI 1.1 based on Android 9 Pie. To be honest, both UI are fast and very responsive and both UI is very user-friendly. When it comes to storage, the Samsung Galaxy A50 comes in 128GB while the Realme 3 Pro comes in 64GB or 128GB variants.
When it comes to performance, this is where we can see the difference between the two. The Samsung Galaxy A50 runs on Exynos 9610 processor and it’s one of the best mid-range processors that the company has made while the Realme 3 Pro is using a Snapdragon 710 processor and both smartphones use a 6GB RAM (a higher variant of the Realme 3 Pro)
In our benchmarks, the Realme 3 Pro clearly shows that is has a better advantage when it comes to performance as it posted higher scores compared to the Samsung Galaxy A50. Check out the scores of the smartphone below:
In our gaming test, we tried PUBG Mobile at balanced settings at ultra-framerates on both smartphones and we saw a slightly higher FPS on the Realme 3 Pro.
Realme 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Comparison: Camera
This is actually my favorite part of the comparison. The Realme 3 Pro comes with a 16MP rear camera and 5 MP depth-sensing camera and then there’s the 25MP front camera while the Samsung Galaxy A50 features a 25MP main camera + 8MP ultra wide-angle camera and a 5MP depth sensor. Now, the biggest advantage of the Samsung Galaxy A50 is the smartphone packs a wide-angle lens but how about how these two smartphones perform in real life? Check out our shots below:
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Realme 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A50 Comparison: Verdict
The Realme 3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A50 is going head to head in a very tight race. Again, both smartphones are great and they do have their own strengths. While the Samsung Galaxy A50 has a better display and a wide-angle lens, the Realme 3 Pro performs way better and the Realme 3 Pro shots that we got are better.
But here’s the thing. The Realme 3 Pro starts at Php12,990 for the 4GB/64GB variant while the Samsung Galaxy A50 starts at Php15,990. That difference is actually pretty big. So if you’re looking for a smartphone for gaming, then you might want to check out the Realme 3 Pro but if you really need that wide-angle lens then go ahead, get the Galaxy A50.
Samsung Galaxy A50 Specs
6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 1080×2340
Samsung Exynos 9610 processor
3GB/4GB RAM
32GB/64GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD up to 512GB
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series now comes in two variants — the Galaxy Note10 and the Galaxy Note10+. Both smartphones are really good and it’s a big upgrade compared to its predecessors as we now have an Infinity-O Display and also an upgraded S Pen. Not only that, Samsung is also proud that the Samsung Galaxy Note10’s design is more symmetric and ti’s more ergonomic to the hands.
Aside from the aesthetic upgrade on the Samsung Galaxy Note10 series, they’ve also upgraded the S Pen and it now comes with Air Actions and also a unibody design. AR also played a big part in the upgrade as the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ now comes with AR doodle and with the Note10+, we now have a DepthVision Camera for better depth sensing.
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If you want to know more about the Samsung Galaxy Note10 & Galaxy Note10+, check out our video below:
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Specs
2.7GHz 7nm Samsung Exynos 9825 processor
6.3-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O display with HDR10+
Realme 3 Pro has been making waves in the mid-range segment due to its affordable price tag and also the hardware inside it which is really made for gaming. Not just that, the company has also made partnerships with Mobile Legends which cements the smartphone as the go-to smartphone for the popular MOBA game.
It’s powerful
The Realme 3 Pro runs on Kirin 710 processor and it also comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM which is both powerful enough to run most games at decent settings. I was able to play PUBG Mobile at ultra framerates and also Mobile Legends with a smooth 60fps which is crucial for gaming.
Killer price
At P12,990, the Realme 3 Pro is a killer smartphone. You’ll be getting a smartphone with a fine and stylish design and compared to other smartphones, the Realme 3 Pro is far more powerful and it has a pretty balance features in all aspects
Long battery life and fast charging
The Realme 3 Pro also comes with 20W VOOC fast charging which will make sure that you can get back to your game really fast. The smartphone also comes with 4045mAh battery which can last up to a day of normal usage on a smartphone.
Competition
Most of the smartphones in the competition still runs on a processor that are less powerful and there are some compromises. The thing that set the Realme 3 Pro apart from others is that the smartphone is powerful and it has a set of balance features. Whether you want a smartphone that has a fine camera, a long battery life, a good gaming smartphone, or a great display. The Realme 3 Pro is the one for you.
The Realme 3 Pro is now available and it starts at Php12,990
The OPPO A5s will be a hit in the market as the smartphone features an affordable price and hardware that will surely interest the Filipinos. This is the successor of the popular OPPO A3s that also brought powerful hardware on an affordable smartphone. Check it out in our review below.
OPPO A5s Review: Design and Hardware
The OPPO A5s features a plastic body but it does look like glossy glass but once you hold it, you’ll feel that it’s plastic but don’t worry because it doesn’t feel cheap despite having a very affordable price tag for the smartphone.
Yep, not cheap thanks to the metal frame of the smartphone which is a surprise for its price range. Thanks to that, the OPPO A5s feels solid than the most smartphone in its price range. The review unit that we got comes in black and it does look good with the gold accents on the fingerprint scanner and the camera. It might look plain to you but the smartphone look classy and fine to me
When it comes to ergonomics, the OPPO A5s does have rounded sides which help in the ergonomics on the smartphone but it isn’t perfect but hey, there’s an included jelly case in the box too just in case you want to protect your smartphone and yeah, it does help in the grip of the smartphone.
When it comes to ports, well, we still have a micro USB port below along with the 3.5mm audio jack and you can find the speaker grill beside it. Again, there’s the fingerprint scanner at the back which is pretty fast and then there’s the face unlock in case you want it faster. And yep, both face unlock methods are fast.
OPPO A5s Review: Display
There’s a 6.2-inch HD+ waterdrop display with a 19:9 display aspect ratio that features a tiny notch and there’s a Gorilla Glass 3 protection on this smartphone for tougher display against cracks and scratches.
In our review, the OPPO A5s display was just fine for me for an entry-level smartphone. It may not be perfect but again, we need to understand that this smartphone is just an entry-level and affordable smartphone. It may not be as sharp as we expected but the colors are fine and the outdoor visibility of the smartphone is decent enough.
OPPO A5s Review: Battery life
Battery life is one of the advantages of the entry-level OPPO smartphones is the battery life and the OPPO A5s doesn’t disappoint as this one has a score of 11 hours and 38 minutes in PCMark and without a doubt, the smartphone lasted more than a day of usage. So if you’re the type of person who is worried about the battery life of their smartphone most of the time, well, this one should be on your list.
OPPO A5s Review: Software
Just like other OPPO smartphones, the OPPO A5s features ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo which is very user-friendly and easy to use. I didn’t have any problems using it except that this smartphone is using an older version of the operating system instead of the latest one.
OPPO A5s Review: Performance
One of the main selling points of the OPPO A5s is the performance. The predecessor, OPPO A3s, features an affordable price, good performance, and long battery life and so far, the OPPO A5s does perform well in all aspects. When it comes to performance, the smartphone uses a MediaTek Helio P35 processor with PowerVR GE8320 GPU inside and here are the benchmarks that we got on the smartphone.
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Since this is an entry-level smartphone, I didn’t expect too much from this smartphone but it did perform well in our benchmarks, the OPPO A5s scored as expected for an entry-level smartphone and if you’re looking in to play PUBG Mobile or heavier games, well, don’t expect that you’ll have a better experience on this one but if you’re planning to play casual and lighter games like Mobile Legends then the OPPO A5s will be just fine for you. Check out the Gamebench scores that we got on this smartphone.
The OPPO A5s features a dual-lens rear camera at the back that is comprised of 13MP+2MP while on the selfie side, you got an 8MP selfie camera. Overall, the camera of the OPPO A5s is pretty well for an entry-level. It can get nice shots in daylight or at well-lit conditions and the portrait mode will do just fine on this smartphone but as expected, the smartphone will struggle at low light. The selfie camera of the smartphone will do just fine for an entry-level smartphone but do expect that some shots are a little bit overexposed. However, despite the praises, the OPPO A5s still doesn’t pack the best camera out there in its price range. Check out the shots that I took using the smartphone.
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Using the selfie mode of the smartphone with AI beauty will give you a more natural-looking skin compared to the predecessor but sometimes, the AI beautification is just too much. But hey, at least we can get better selfies on the OPPO A5s.
OPPO A5s Review: Verdict
The OPPO A5s is a decent entry-level smartphone. It might not be perfect and it might not have a drastic change compared to the predecessor but the OPPO A5s will still be a decent smartphone thanks to the long battery life of the smartphone thanks to the low power consumption of the chipset and HD display.
If you’re into the entry-level segment and who are looking for a smartphone that can last long then the OPPO A5s might be the one for you. It might not have the best camera and performance but the OPPO A5s will still do well in those mentioned departments.
Lenovo Philippines is getting aggressive lately as the company has just announced that the Lenovo L340 Gaming is even more affordable and it’s currently the country’s cheapest notebook wiht a GeForce GTX1650 inside which makes the notebook a great choice for PC gamers who are always on the go.
Lenovo L340 Gaming Specs
Intel Core i5-9300H
8GB DDR4 RAM
1TB HDD
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU
15.6-inch Full HD IPS Display
The notebook might lack an SSD but for its new price of Php47,495 which is down from Php49,995. Aside from that, the notebook also comes with 2 years premium care so you don’t have to worry about the warranty of the notebook.
So if you’re looking for a gaming laptop but you’re on the budget then you might want to take a look at the Lenovo L340 Gaming notebook.
The mid-ranger OPPO smartphone with a pop-up camera has lowered its priced as OPPO Philippines has announced that the OPPO F11 Pro is getting a price drop and it’s now available for Php16,990. The OPPO F11 Pro is originally priced at Php18,990 but you can save Php2,000 when you buy it now.
The OPPO F11 Pro got our praise for its unique design and also its beautiful full-screen display with no notch. There’s a 48MP dual rear camera too and also a pretty juicy 4000mAh battery along with VOOC 3.0 charging.
The OPPO F11 Pro also comes in 128GB storage along with 6GB of RAM.
https://jamonline.ph/oppo-f11-pro-review/
The OPPO F11 Pro is originally priced at Php18,990 but you can get the smartphone now for Php16,990.
One of the most popular smartphones in the mid-range segment is the Samsung Galaxy A50 and finally, the smartphone got a price drop and the mid-range segment is about to get more exciting as different smartphone brands are going head to head with each other at this price range.
The Samsung Galaxy A50 aims to woo the consumers by offering a triple-lens camera and also an in-display fingerprint scanner. This one comes with a pretty good mid-range processor too as we got an Exynos 9610 Octa-Core processor inside along with 6GB RAM
Samsung Galaxy A50 Specs
6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 1080×2340
Samsung Exynos 9610 processor
3GB/4GB RAM
32GB/64GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD up to 512GB
