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ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review

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ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 is definitely a good smartphone as it has respectable specifications for its price and also a vanilla Android which is fast and we all loved. Well, if you can’t afford that one then you better go for the affordable version, the ASUS Zenfone Max M2. Check out our review of the smartphone below.

ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review: Design and hardware

The ASUS Zenfone Max M2 is different from the pro brother as this one packs a metal body design which is way different to the glossy plastic design of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 which looks way more beautiful but hey, the Max M2 does feel more solid because of the metal body design.

Inside the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 is a large 5000mAh battery and surprisingly, the body of the smartphone wasn’t heavy and the ergonomics of the smartphone just felt right and yeah, it’s even slimmer than the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 despite being the “pro” brother.

At the back of the smartphone is where you can find the fingerprint scanner but unfortunately, there’s no face unlock on this smartphone which is a disappointment as a lot of smartphones in its price range now have this feature.

On the right side of the smartphone is where you can find the power button and also the volume rocker of the smartphone while on the other side is the card tray in where you can house two sim cards and also a microSD card while the 3.5mm audio port is located at the top and the micro USB port is located below the smartphone.

ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review: Display

The ASUS Zenfone Max M2 has a 6.3-inch display which is an ideal size for most mid-range smartphones these days and then there’s the wide notch at the top. Unfortunately, the display of the smartphone is only at 720p which is a dealbreaker for some people but don’t worry about its colors as this one will be just fine and it’s good enough to be used outdoors so yeah, no problem with this one except if you’re not a fan of the display of the smartphone.

ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review: Battery life

The main feature of the Zenfone Max series is its battery and this one comes with a 5000mAh battery and in our PC Mark Battery test, we got a score of 10 hours and 6 minutes which is what we can expect from this smartphone as ASUS smartphones with 5000mAh battery tend to have a shorter battery life compared to other smartphones with the same capacity.

But hey, in real life usage, the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 can last really long and I didn’t have any problems with this one in normal usage as the smartphone can last a day of use which is a good thing.

ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review: Software

One of the best things about the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 is its software, there’s the stock Android experience on this smartphone as the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 doesn’t feature ZenUI, unlike other smartphones. No ZenUI, no problem. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 and I love every bit of it as this one is fast and navigating on the smartphone won’t be a problem at all.

ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review: Performance

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 and Max Pro M2 didn’t disappoint when it comes to performance but how about the Zenfone Max M2? Well, it was actually fine. The ASUS Zenfone Max M2 is powered by Snapdragon 632 processor which is a fair midrange processor.

In our gaming test, the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 along with the 3GB RAM did just its job as expected. It’s not the most powerful in its price range but it’s definitely capable of running apps and some games at toned-down specs. Check out the scores that we got on the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 in some benchmarking applications.

In gaming, the ASUS Zenfone Max M2 was able to play some recent games including NBA 2k19. We set the game at medium settings and we were able to play the game but if you want to make it smoother, you can set it at lower settings.

NBA 2k19 – Medium Settings
PUBG Mobile – Smooth Graphics – High Framerate
Mobile Legends

You can check out the GameBench Benchmarking app at (https://www.gamebench.net)

You can also download the app at the Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamebench.metricscollector)

ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review: Camera

The ASUS Zenfone Max M2 features a 13-megapixel+2-megapixel rear camera. The camera is not perfect but it does well for its price. Some of the shots that I got were a little bit overexposed but some of the shots were surprisingly fine. Most of the shots are actually better than I expected. Oh, and yes, we do have a portrait mode on this smartphone. Check out our sample shots using the smartphone:

ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review: Verdict

There are a lot of smartphone below the Php10,000 mark right now in the market and this one is a solid contender if you’re looking for a smartphone with decent battery life but it was not as long as I expected. The camera is surprisingly decent too and the software is just something that I really love on this smartphone as it brings a smooth and stock Android experience. However, there are a lot of smartphones that are more powerful in its price range.

if you’re planning to play some games on this smartphone, be sure that you’re just playing games that aren’t really demanding as the ASUS Zenfone Max M2’s Snapdragon 632 processor isn’t as powerful as the Snapdragon 660 of its bigger brother, the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2. But hey, this one is affordable and you should consider that one

The ASUS Zenfone Max M2 is priced at Php8,995.

Xiaomi ranks 426th at Forbes Global 2000 list

Paula Katrina Dizon
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Xiaomi ranks 426th at Forbes Global 2000 list

Xiaomi Corporation or Xiaomi, a Chinese-tech company known for its smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core, made it to Forbes’ Global 2000 list this 2019, which was released last May 15. Forbes Global ranks the largest publicly-listed companies in terms of market value, sales, profits, and assets.

Thanks to the group’s “triathlon” business model, Xiaomi enjoyed a strong 2018 despite the strong competition in the market from its domestic and international competitors. This 2019, Xiaomi officially launched the “smartphone + AIoT” dual-core strategy, which they believe will provide more opportunities for AIoT that will help Xiaomi reach its full potential

Out of all the countries represented on the list, Xiaomi is one of the 154 technology companies that made it to the record, with only 20 Chinese company on it.

Capturing photos that light up the night featuring Vivo V15’s AI Triple Camera

Paula Katrina Dizon
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Capturing photos that light up the night featuring Vivo V15’s AI Triple Camera

Our smartphones are our go-to device for documenting everyday moments. The desire to post amazing photos in all available platforms caused the intensive demand for professional camera features to be embedded on a smartphone. Besides, who would like to carry a heavy photography device around while enjoying the holidays?

The emergence of multi-camera setups increased offering different capabilities which cater consumers who are no longer looking at the camera resolution of a smartphone. Of course, the fact that a smartphone that features different capabilities compared to the hi-res ones enables the user to create unique shots.

The latest Vivo V15 Pro, an AI-powered Triple Camera is packed with everything a consumer needs to document everyday moments in life and bring them to life. It features a 48 Million Quad Pixel Sensor, an 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera, and a 5MP dept camera.

Light up your night with powerful main camera

The Vivo V15 Pro’s main camera comes with a huge aperture and a 48 million quad pixel sensor to take night shots that easily light up all the details. The “four-in-one pixel” technology combines four adjacent pixels into a single 1.6μm large pixel, delivering high-quality 12MP photos.

Its AI Super Night Mode boosts night photography performance as it instantly captures multiple photos at different exposures and combines them to improve brightness and clarity.

Left: With AI Super Night Scene, Right: Without Super Night Scene

See more with V15 Pro’s AI Super Wide-Angle Camera

The AI Super Wide-Angle Camera can capture views up tp 120 degrees. Imagine taking a shot of iconic sights in a snap without the need to worry of not getting every single detail of the scene. In a just a tick, it enables the AI Super Wide-Angle feature to expand its camera vision, capturing more details in a single shot.

Left: With AI Super-Wide Angle, Right: Without AI Super-Wide Angle

Make photos pop with realistic Bokeh effect

The 5MP Depth Camera partnered with AI settings can help create a realistic bokeh effect using a series of algorithm that identifies the background. The AI algorithm will blur the background to make the subject pop – perfect to boast in all social media platforms.

Flawless portraits and selfies in a snap

One of the most commonly taken shots are portraits. But we all know that it is not always that we find the best angle unless of course, you are a professional model. Good news though, using the Vivo V15 Pro, it takes care of that with a series of intricate AI features that can always help consumers to look their best. The Vivo V15 Pro examines the current position of its subject, then guides the user to effortlessly produce perfectly-portrait shot.

The AI Body Shaping feature even allows the user to adjust their body shapes according to their likings, such as creating a slimmer waistline, enhancing bustline or longer legs.

Left: With AI Body Shaping, Right: Without AI Body Shaping

Struggling with the ideal lighting for a selfie? V15 Pro’s AI features can transform the 2D image into a 3D model, allowing more natural editing to face shape and lighting. The AI Face Beauty and AI Face Shaping functions can smoothen skin and tweak facial features, while AI Selfie Lighting adds the most appealing lighting effects to create a flawless selfie on the go.

The Vivo V15 packs all the AI features and capabilities you will probably need to capture an album of perfect photos. Now, users can truly rely on a smartphone and leave their heavy photography device at home.

 

Mi Authorized Store Robinsons Place Manila Now Open

Jam Ancheta
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Mi Authorized Store Robinsons Place Manila Now Open

A new Mi Authorized store has opened in the Philippines and it’s located at Robinsons Place Manila. We reported about this a weeks ago as we’ve seen the logo of Xiaomi when it was still under construction and now, you can check out the store and buy some Xiaomi stuff.

The Mi Authorized store in Robinsons Place Manila is located at the 3rd floor of the mall which can be easily seen from the main entrance of the mall. So what can we expect from this store? Well, it’s not the biggest Xiaomi store to date but this one offers different smartphones and some Xiaomi items that we surely love.

The store caters different products from Xiaomi smartphone up to lifestyle products such as bags, Mi TV, home deviecs, and Mi Scooter. The new pricelist of Xiaomi has also unveiled some of their upcoming products like the foldable baby stroller, notebook sleeve, tool box, Mi Casserole, Mi Blender. But the star of the show is the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE that comes in 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB for Php15,990 and Php17,990 respectively.

If you want to know more about the products, you may visit the store at Robinsons Place Manila and you can actually check out their price list.

ASUS Zenfone 6 Now Official: Flip Camera, Snapdragon 855 & 5000mAh battery

Jam Ancheta
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ASUS Zenfone 6 Now Official: Flip Camera, Snapdragon 855 & 5000mAh battery

ASUS has finally unveiled its newest flagship smartphone in the market and it’s a big departure from the previous generation when it comes to design as the new flagship smartphone now packs an all-screen display and this time, ASUS has opted for a dual-lens flip camera that you can use as a rear camera and also as a front camera of the smartphone.

ASUS Zenfone 6 Specs

  • 6.4-inch Full HD+ IPS display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6GB/8GB RAM
  • 64GB/128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 expandable via MicroSD
  • 48MP + 13MP 125-degrees ultra wide-angle lens
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Dual-Sim, LTE
  • USB-C
  • Rear fingerprint scanner
  • 3.5mm audio port
  • Smart key button
  • 5000mAh battery
  • ZenUI 6 based on Android 9 Pie

Aside from the powerful hardware inside the ASUS Zenfone 6, the smartphone also packs a smart key which is a shortcut to Google Assistant and customize it. The camera of the ASUS Zenfone 6 comes with a mechanism in where the user can manually adjust it and since this is also your rear camera, I’m pretty sure that your selfie game will be stronger with this one.

The ASUS Zenfone 6 comes at different variants and prices:

  • 6GB/64GB – €499 (Php 29,344~)
  • 6GB/128GB – €559 (Php 32,873~)
  • 8GB/256GB – €599 (Php 35,225~)

Get up to Php 8,000 worth of bundle items with ASUS’ back to school promo

Paula Katrina Dizon
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Get up to Php 8,000 worth of bundle items with ASUS’ back to school promo

To help gear up students with their school needs, ASUS consumer notebooks welcomed the back-to-school season with their recent campaign, “Expand your Horizons”. The promo started last May 15, 2019, until June 30, 2019, those who will purchase select ASUS notebooks can get up to Php 8,000 worth of bundled items such as a Kingston HyperX Savage EXO 480GB external SSD, Hydroflask vacuum tumblers, or an ASUS ZenPower Slim powerbank.

“In ASUS, we believe that education is our window to the world. So with our campaign, we aim to acknowledge this and equip our end-users with notebooks and devices that will aid them with their journey in school the right way,” George Su, Country Head, ASUS Philippines Systems Business Group said.

Check out the complete mechanics of the promo below:

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE launches in the PH

Jam Ancheta
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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE launches in the PH

A new Xiaomi smartphone has arrived in the Philippines and it’s the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. The smartphone is expected to compete in the mid-range segment as this one packs a Snapdragon 712 processor, a triple lens camera, in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 5.97-inch AMOLED Dot Drop display. It’s an interesting smartphone for its price, really.

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 Octa-core Processor
  • 5.97-inch AMOLED Full HD+ Dot Drop Display
  • 6GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal storage
  • 13MP ultra wide-angle lens + 48MP wide-angle + 8MP telephoto lens
  • 20MP front camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Dual-Sim, LTE
  • In-display fingerprint scanner
  • 18w in-box charger
  • USB-C
  • 3070mAh battery
  • MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE does have competing specifications and I’m really curious about how the triple camera of the smartphone performs.

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE 6GB/64GB is now available for Php15,990 at Lazada and Mi authorized stores

 

Realme C2 arriving in the Philippines this June 2019

Jam Ancheta
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Realme C2 arriving in the Philippines this June 2019

The Realme C1 is one of the best entry-level smartphones that we’ve ever reviewed as we got an affordable price and a decent processor inside and also long battery life and now, Realme Philippines has finally made it official that the smartphone will be arriving this June 2019.

The Realme C2 is dubbed by the company as the best looking entry-level in the country as this one features a dewdrop display, and also a crystal back-patterned design. They’ve also shifted to Helio P22 processor and we still have a decent battery at 4000mAh battery

Realme C2 Specs

  • 6.1-inch HD+ Dewdrop Full-Screen display
  • Helio P22 Octa-Core Processor
  • 2GB/16GB
  • 13MP f2.2 + 2MP rear camera
  • 5MP front camera
  • Face Unlock
  • WiFi, GPS, A-GPS, Bluetooth
  • Face Unlock
  • ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie
  • 40000mAh battery

The Realme C2’s price in the Philippines hasn’t been announced yet but expect the smartphone to arrive here in the Philippines this June 2019

Realme 3 Pro Hands-On: A powerful midrange smartphone

Jam Ancheta
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Realme 3 Pro Hands-On: A powerful midrange smartphone

The Realme 3 Pro is finally here. The smartphone is very powerful and we were surprised by the price of this smartphone. Not just that, the hardware inside it is very powerful too as we got a Snapdragon 710 processor inside. Not only that, but the Realme 3 Pro also features a 4045mAh battery that will make sure that the smartphone can last really long despite heavy usage. Interested? Check it out below.

The smartphone also features a beautiful design with an S-pattern at the back whenever the light passes thru the back of the smartphone. The back is made up of plastic but it doesn’t feel cheap and because of the pattern, the Realme 3 Pro does look better than before.

The camera doesn’t disappoint too and since we’re getting a 16MP+5MP rear camera with Snapdragon 710 processor inside, processing of the images are a lot better and even the shots of the nightscape mode were really good.

Realme 3 Pro Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6.3-inch Full HD+ IPS Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 4GB/64GB & 6GB/128GB
  • 16MP f1.7 + 5MP f2.4 Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 25MP f/2.0 Front Camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Dual Sim, LTE
  • Rear Fingerprint Scanner
  • MicroUSB
  • 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge
  • 4045mAh Battery
  • ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie

Realme 3 Pro Launches in the PH

Jam Ancheta
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Realme 3 Pro Launches in the PH

Finally, one of the most awaited mid-range smartphones is here in the Philippines and it’s the Realme 3 Pro. The smartphone is aimed at gamers and for people who are looking into the performance as the Realme 3 Pro packs a Snapdragon 710 processor which is powerful enough to run most games at high settings and high framerates. Interested? Check out the full specs below.

Realme 3 Pro Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6.3-inch Full HD+ IPS Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 4GB/64GB & 6GB/128GB
  • 16MP f1.7 + 5MP f2.4 Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 25MP f/2.0 Front Camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Dual Sim, LTE
  • Rear Fingerprint Scanner
  • MicroUSB
  • 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge
  • 4045mAh Battery
  • ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie

The Realme 3 Pro also features a 16MP+5MP dual lens camera that is capable of shooting at lowlight with its nightscape mode and then there’s the 25MP front camera for selfies. Aside from that, the smartphone also features a 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge which means that the smartphone can charge faster than most typical fast chargers. There’s a pretty large battery too thanks to the 4045mAh battery inside.

The Realme 3 Pro will come in different variants too. Check out the prices of the smartphone below

  • 4GB/64GB – Php12,990
  • 6GB/128GB – Php14,990

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