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Samsung Galaxy Note10+ vs. Huawei P30 Pro Camera Comparison: Battle of the kings

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Samsung Galaxy Note10+ vs. Huawei P30 Pro Camera Comparison: Battle of the kings

The Huawei P30 Pro has been out in the market for a while now and it’s still one of the best camera smartphones out there and it’s still miles away from other camera smartphones out there and currently, the Huawei P30 Pro is one of the highest rated smartphone at DxOMark but how does it fare to the latest flagship smartphone of Samsung? Well, let’s do a comparison here.

To give you a short intro, the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ packs a quadruple lens camera with 16MP ultra wide camera, 12MP wide-angle camera, 12MP telephoto camera, and a VGA DepthVision camera. The smartphone is also capable of 10x digital zoom and it comes with Dual Aperture at f1.5 and f2.4. The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ also comes with a 10-megapixel front camera

While the Huawei P30 Pro comes with a Leica Quad Camera with 40MP wide angle lens + 20MP ultra wide angle lens + 8MP telephoto lens and a Huawei TOF Camera for better depth sensing. We all know that the Leica brand is known for creating amazing cameras and they’re bringing that to the Huawei P30 Pro. The telephoto lens of the smartphone is also capable of zooming up 50x which is light years ahead against most smartphones in the industry and the AIS (Huawei AI Image Stabilization) works really well compared to other smartphones and this feature really helps in producing the best night shots on a camera smartphone in the industry.  When it comes to selfies, the Huawei P30 Pro comes with a 32MP selfie sensor.

Leica and Huawei partnership have gone a long way. It all started back in 2016 when Huawei introduced the Huawei P9 and it was game changing as it has a dual lens camera with a monochrome sensor that offers better colors and depth. In 2018, they’ve introduced the Huawei P20 Pro that offers a triple lens camera that pushed the boundaries especially with its night mode And now, the Huawei P30 Pro aims to change the game again with its quadruple Leica camera thanks to its ToF lens and the periscope lens of the smartphone.

Now, let’s get down to business and let’s compare the cameras of these two smartphones.

Macro

In our macro shots, the Huawei P30 Pro surprised us with its AI prowess. The ultra wide-angle lens of the Huawei P30 Pro is capable of shooting a macro and it can focus as close as 25mm which is pretty amazing for a smartphone. Thanks to AI and the ultra wide-angle lens of the Huawei P30 Pro, we can get less bokeh on the macro shots and offers more details on the objects that we’re shooting

Winner: Huawei P30 Pro

Portrait/Live Focus

In my review of the Huawei P30 Pro, I’ve noticed that the bokeh on the portrait mode of the Huawei P30 Pro is a lot better than most smartphones. Why? Because the smartphone was able to detect even the strands of my hair and produce an almost perfect portrait shot with a really good bokeh. The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ did achieved a fine shot but the bokeh in the Galaxy Note 10+ aren’t just perfect.

One of the features that help creating this better portrait shot on the Huawei P30 Pro is the Time of Flight or ToF lens of the smartphone. This camera can determine the depth information of the object that you’re shooting and its surroundings and then this sensor will bounce back to the smartphone which will then detect the right amount bokeh that you need on a shot. In some cases, you can use the ToF lens for AR experiences and 3D imaging.

Winner: Huawei P30 Pro

Selfie

The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ packs a 10-megapixel selfie camera while the Huawei P30 Pro packs a 32-megapixel selfie camera and in my review, both performed well as expected with the Huawei P30 Pro still has an amazing AI capabilities while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ produces great selfie photos.

In our selfie test, the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ got a better and more detailed shot than the Huawei P30 Pro.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Note10+

Zooming

Samsung Galaxy Note10+

Huawei P30 Pro

We all know that the Huawei P30 Pro is still one of the only few smartphones that is capable of Ungodly zoom. How good? Well, the Huawei P30 Pro can zoom up to 50x and the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ can only zoom in at up to 10x despite being release later than the Huawei P30 Pro. Despite zooming in up to 50x, the Huawei P30 Pro were still able to capture the details even at lowlight which is very impressive.

Truly an impressive feat on the Huawei P30 Pro. Actually, there are some times that I prefer using the Huawei P30 Pro over my mirrorless camera due to its zooming capabilities.

Yep, there’s a periscope lens on the Huawei P30 Pro and it brings 10x hybrid zoom and up to 50x zoom. So how does that work? Well, it’s an amazing technology by Leica and Huawei and they’re able to fit in a 125mm-equivalent lens with image stabilization to the Huawei P30 Pro. Thanks to the folded optics, Huawei found a way to fit it in by placing it sideways which allows the smartphone not to have a thick body.

But of course, it’s not just that. Huawei also has a good software algorithm that enhances the super zoom function of the smartphone.

Winner: Huawei P30 Pro

Night mode

The Huawei P30 Pro isn’t new in the night mode scene. The Huawei P20 series already impressed us with that feature and the Huawei P30 Pro is a lot better compared to the predecessor. Samsung however, just introduced their night mode recently when they launched the Samsung Galaxy S10 series. Yes, the night mode of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has improved but the Huawei P30 Pro still won the game as it produces more natural colors and more details at lowlight. Not only that, the Huawei P30 Pro still has the highest ISO for a smartphone at 409600.

Thanks to the RYYB sensor of the Huawei P30 Pro that is 40% more light-sensitive than the conventional RGB sensor. Not only that, it also comes with OIS, maximum ISO of 409600, and f1.6 aperture that helps produce the best low light shots that we can see on a smartphone.

Winner: Huawei P30 Pro

Verdict

One thing is clear – the Huawei P30 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ are great camera smartphones but despite being out in the market for a while now, the Huawei P30 Pro still manage to gain an upper hand in some of our tests especially in the night mode and the zooming features of the phone.

Not only that, the Huawei P30 Pro also starts at a lower price of Php45,990 for the 256GB variant while the 512GB variant starts at Php55,990 while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ starts at Php60,990 for the 256GB variant and Php72,990 for the 512GB variant.

We’re also expecting that the Huawei Mate 30 series will be out in the Philippines soon and we can even expect that the Mate 30 series will even have a better camera than the Huawei P30 Pro. Huawei is truly ahead of the game in the camera segment and we can’t wait for the next-generation flagship smartphone of the company.

Xiaomi unveils the Mi Mix Alpha with surround screen

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Xiaomi unveils the Mi Mix Alpha with surround screen

Xiaomi has unveiled their latest smartphone and it’s really damn innovative as the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha packs an innovative surround screen with a screen-to-body ratio of more than 180.6%. This is the. Yep, they really took advantage of the foldable displays and made a smartphone with a wraparound display.

But of course, it’s not just the display, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha will also pack a 108MP camera which is the world’s first and it also comes with 20MP ultra wide-angle camera and 12MP telephoto camera.  The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha also comes with a one-of-a-kind combination of titanium alloy, ceramics, and sapphire. 

The smartphone also comes with Snapdragon 855+ mobile SoC and of course, a 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage. When it comes to connectivity, the smartphone will support 5G which will definitely bring you fast internet speeds and then there’s the 4050mAh battery and the 40W wire fast charging.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha will be available at the end of December for RMB 19,999 (Php149,820). I know, it’s really expensive for a smartphone but hey, you’re getting a technology and innovation that is really unique. 

Realme 5 Unboxing and Hands-on video

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Realme 5 Unboxing and Hands-on video

Realme Philippines has finally announced their latest smartphone to arrive in the country, the Realme 5. This is expected to be the more affordable brother of the Realme 5 Pro but this one will have an even bigger screen which will give more immersive experience and there’s the Snapdragon 665 processor.

The Realme 5 also packs a quad-camera setup that is composed of a 12MP main lens, 8MP wide-angle lens, 2MP Portrait lens, and 2MP Macro lens. Aside from that, there’s a 5000mAh battery inside too which will make sure that your smartphone will have a long battery life.

Realme 5 Specs

  • 6.5-inch HD+ IPS Dewdrop display, 20:9 display ratio
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 655 Octa-Core Processor
  • 3GB RAM/4GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB/128GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 12MP f/1.8 camera + 8MP Ultra-wide angle lens + 2MP macro camera + 2MP depth sensor
  • 13MP selfie camera
  • LTE, Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth,GPS, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 5000mAh battery
  • Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6

Realme 5 Pro Unboxing and Hands-On

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Realme 5 Pro Unboxing and Hands-On

Realme 5 Pro is the latest smartphone to arrive in the Philippines and we definitely love the specs and features that we got on the smartphone thanks to its quad-camera setup, beautiful design, and also a pretty cool hardware inside. So what do I think about the smartphone? Check it out in our unboxing and hands-on of the smartphone below.

The Realme 5 Pro is really an exciting smartphone and we’re currently using it in Osaka, Japan and we’re pretty amazed with the shots that we’re getting from this smartphone. Watch out for our unboxing and review of this smartphone soon.

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

Vivo Philippines starts teasing the V17 Pro

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Vivo Philippines starts teasing the V17 Pro

Vivo has started teasing their next mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V17 Pro. Following the launch of the Vivo NEX 3 at Shanghai, China, it is now inevitable that the next mid-range smartphone from Vivo will be revealed soon.

Well, the Vivo V17 Pro has been launched in India earlier and the smartphone packs a 32MP dual lens front facing camera and also a 48MP AI quad rear camera which is composed of 48MP main, 8MP wide, 2MP depth, and 13 MP telephoto lens. The smartphone also runs on Snapdragon 675AIE Octa-Core processor and 8GB of RAM. Well, we still don’t know the full specs and variant that will be arriving here in the Philippines but do expect that this will have a quad-camera lens and a pretty powerful Snapdragon 675 processor inside.

Aside from that, the Vivo TWS Bluetooth earphones might arrive in the Philippines to come along with the Vivo V17 Pro.

OPPO A9 2020 launches in the Philippines, gets priced

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OPPO A9 2020 launches in the Philippines, gets priced

The OPPO A9 2020 has been launched in the Philippines and yes, we now have the price of the latest smartphone to arrive in the Philippines. The OPPO A9 2020 packs a quadruple lens rear camera and also a design that is really beautiful even for a mid-range smartphone.

Inside the smartphone is a Snapdragon 665 processor along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of memory which is more than enough for most people. The smartphone also packs a 6.5-inch HD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3+.  The smartphone packs a quad-camera with 48MP main camera and also a 16MP selfie lens which is pretty good.

OPPO A9 2020 Specs

  • 6.5-inch HD+ 1600×720 waterdrop display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
  • 128GB Internal storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 48-megapixel main camera + 8MP ultra wide-angle lens + 2MP portrait lens + 2MP mono lens
  • 16-megapixel main camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • LTE
  • Dual SIM
  • 5000mAh battery
  • USB-C
  • ColorOS 6 with Android 9 Pie

The OPPO A9 2020 will be available for only Php15,990 and it’s currently available for pre-order until September 27 and it will be available this September 28 at all OPPO concept store and authorized dealers nationwide. The smartphone is also available at Lazada, Shopee, Akulaku, and Argomall.

Surface Pro 7 Configurations Leaked

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Surface Pro 7 Configurations Leaked

The Surface Pro 7 is expected to be unveiled at Microsoft’s Surface event on October 2. The upcoming Surface Pro 7 is also expected to sport Intel’s latest 10th generation processors. Based on the previous Surface Pro devices, the Surface Pro 7 could sport the 14nm++ Comet Lake CPUs while the 10nm Ice Lake CPUs are reserved for the “rumored” Surface Laptop 3.

WinFuture managed to get all of the Surface Pro 7’s configurations available for the Europe Market. These configurations will probably be the same for the US market too. According to the leak, the Surface Pro 7’s base config will have an Intel Core i3 CPU, 4GB RAM, and 128GB SSD Storage, compared to last gen’s Intel Core i5 base model.

Surface Pro 7 Configurations

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i3, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD

Considering the Intel Core i3 base model, the Surface Pro 7 could have a starting price of $600 USD. This makes the Surface Pro 7 a compelling option since the Surface Pro 6 i5 base model starts at $899. Pricing for the type cover could still set you back at $130.

We have yet to see the final specifications of the upcoming Surface Pro 7 and if Microsoft is bringing something new to the table aside from a bump in internal specs.

 

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro officially unveiled

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Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro officially unveiled

Huawei has finally unveiled the newest flagship smartphone in the Mate series — the Huawei Mate 30 Series and man oh man, it aims to change the game again thanks to its camera which is the world’s first 40MP Cine Camera on a smartphone that goes to break the industry with its features and also a powerful Kirin 990 processor inside.

Huawei Mate 30 series

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro also comes with a 6.53-inch waterfall OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and then there’s the splash, water, and dust resistance too. 

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

Both the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro also packs a notch at the top but of course, there’s a reason for that as we got there a number of sensors including two 3D depth sensor, proximity sensors, ambient sensor and of course, there’s the gesture sensor.

Huawei Mate 30

Since we’re getting a waterfall display on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, the volume rocker has been replaced by haptic feedback to control the volume of the smartphone. This is a nice touch especially now that you have a beautiful display on the smartphone. Aside from the more powerful Kirin 990 chipset inside, there;’s a 5G capability too on the smartphone so yeah, the Huawei Mate 30 series is now ready for 5G. 

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro packs the world’s first smartphone 40MP cine camera and it was quite amazing as the company has demoed that the smartphone is capable of 7680fps ultra slow-motion and then of course, there’s the 40MP SuperSensing camera, 8MP telephoto camera, 3D Depth sensing, and a 32MP selfie camera while the Huawei Mate 30 packs a 40MP SuperSensing camera, 16MP ultra wide-angle camera, 8MP telephoto camera, and 24MP selfie camera.

The smartphones will be based on EMUI 10 based on Android 10 but unfortunately, there’s no word regarding support for Google Play in the future. Check out the full specs and price of the smartphones below:

Lenovo launches all-new Ideapad and YOGA laptops for 2019

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Lenovo launches all-new Ideapad and YOGA laptops for 2019

Lenovo Philippines has launched its newest notebooks in the country ranging from the Ideapad line up to the YOGA line in the Philippines. These all-new ultrabooks were launched recently at IFA Berlin 2019 and they’ll be offering a barrage of notebooks for the Philippine market.

These notebooks will be powered by the latest 10th generation Intel processors which is either Ice Lake or Comet Lake which will bring power improvements to the notebooks. The new generation of processors will also bring WiFi 6, Thunderbolt 3, and also Intel Optane Memory H10 with SSD. These Lenovo notebooks will also come with a free Microsoft Home & Student 2019 perpetual license which is worth Php6,995. This means that the Microsoft Office will not expire.

Now, let’s talk about the notebooks that will be coming to the Philippines.

First, there’s the Lenovo Yoga C940 which is a 2-in-1 device with an all-metal chassis and then there’s the 4K display with VESA-certified DisplayHDR capabilities and 14” HD IPS display with 500nits brightness. The notebook will also back a 10th generation Intel Core i7-1065G7 processor and Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 integrated graphics that promises an 18-hour battery life. The Lenovo Yoga C940 will come with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 perpetual license worth Php69,995 and it will come with 2 years onsite warranty with 2 years 

The Lenovo Yoga C740 is also a 2-in-1 convertible laptop that packs an integrated fingerprint scanner for login with Cortana support with far field microphone that allows commands from 4 meters. Of course, there’s the Full HD Wide-angle display with VESA-certified Display HDR capabilities and it comes with 512GBB NVMe SSD and 10th generation Intel Core i7-10510U processor. The Lenovo Yoga C740 starts at Php69,995.

Lenovo Yoga C640 is another 2-in-1 convertible laptop that comes with a 13.3-inch Full HD IPS Display. As expected, this one will come with a 10th generation Intel Core i7-10510U processor and it will come with a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD along with 20 hours of battery life. This notebook will also bring a free Microsoft Office 2019 Perpetual license worth Php64,995 backed with 2 years warranty.

If you need a little bit of upgrade in the graphics segment, the Lenovo S740 will give you an up to 10th generation Intel Core i7-1065G7 CPU with Intel Iris Plus G7 Graphics and then there’s the discrete graphics of Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 GPU or Nvidia MX250GPU. This notebook will come with 14” or 15.6” Full HD VESA400 HDR display. The notebook is expected to have an up to 15 hours of battery life along with the same perpetual Microsoft Offce Home & Student 2019 with 2 years onsite warranty and 2 years premium care. It starts at Php74,995

The Lenovo Yoga S940 is the world’s first laptop to have a contour glass and it’s beautiful as it also packs a 14-inch 500 nits VESA 400 HDR edged with razor-thin bezels and also support 4K resolution. Not only that, there’s the IR camera too that can even blur your backgrounds and of course, there’s the support for Cortana with Far field microphone allowing commands up to 4 meters and then there’s the 10th Generation Intel Core i7-1065G7 processor with Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 integrated graphics and also comes with 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD with 16 hours of battery life. The notebook is bundled with Microsoft Office Home and Student 2019 and the notebook’s SRP is Php119,995. 

If you need something more affordable, you could go for the most affordable notebook in the new lineup — the Lenovo Ideapad S130. The notebook comes with 11.6-inch HD TN anti-glare display with 250 brightness and it comes with an Intel Celeron N4000 processor. The notebook is priced at Php15,995

 

Another affordable notebook is the Lenovo Ideapad S145 that comes with an up to Intel Core i7-8565U processor, Nvidia GeForce MX110 GPU and also an up to 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage or hybrid 1TB + 128GB PCIe NVME SSD. The notebook starts at Php18,995.

Other notebooks that were launched during the event are the Lenovo Ideapad S540, Ideapad S340, and Ideapad C340 in where all notebooks come with an up to 10th Generation Intel Core processor and an up to GeForce MX250 GPU and these notebook starts at Php49,995, Php39,995, and Php25,995 respectively.  

Valve Rolls Out Steam Library Beta

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Valve Rolls Out Steam Library Beta

Steam has been under the bus lately with some of its triple-A titles being grabbed by Epic Games Store. The most recent triple-A title snatched from steam is Borderlands 3. But that didn’t stop the gaming platform to improve on itself despite its launch title losses. On September 17, Valve announced a new look of its Steam Library Beta. Let’s take a look at what’s new.

A NEW LANDING PAGE

Take the landing page as a mixture of the picture only mode and list mode which can be previously toggled on the upper right-hand corner. The main highlight of the new landing page is the Netflix style of curating your library. It also shows what’s trending among your steam friends.

STAY CONNECTED WITH FRIENDS

Steam Library now shows the whole list of icons of steam friends playing a particular game instead of the previous +X after a set number of friends. It now shows friends who have added the games to their wishlist which was previously found on the store page.

Game Updates and In-Game Events

On the old Steam library, news listing can be found on the game library page alongside DLC checklists. Game Updates can only be found on the store page or the game’s respective website. Valve now updates this feature for both Game Devz and its players for better communication. The new Steam library beta now has a mini pop-up style that showcases either a game update or an in-game event. This mini pop-up style is similar to the news and announcement pop-up when launching Steam.

HOW TO OPT-IN?

How to change Steam Library Look

  1. Log-in and Update your Steam Client
  2. Go to Steam>Settings>Account
  3. Under BETA PARTICIPATION, Click Change
  4. Select Steam Library Beta and Restart Steam
  5. Log-in and enjoy a fresh new look

Where to Opt-in – https://store.steampowered.com/libraryupdate

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