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Huawei Nova 3i is the most popular smartphone last August 2018

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Huawei Nova 3i is the most popular smartphone last August 2018

Well, this is not a surprising news. Huawei Philippines has managed to capture the title of the most popular smartphone last August 2018 with their newest mid-range smartphone, the Huawei Nova 3i. The smartphone won our hearts in our review of the smartphone as the Huawei Nova 3i features a decent chipset inside with GPU turbo and also a quad-camera that enables you to have better selfies and portrait modes.

This month, Huawei has announced that their Nova 3i midrange smartphone managed to capture 25% of the top 5 total phones sold in the Philippine market. That’s good news for Huawei and they just prove that the Nova brand of Huawei is very popular here in the Philippines.

You may check out our review of the Huawei Nova 3i at this link: https://jamonline.ph/huawei-nova-3i-review/

Top 5 reasons why Kirin 980 is exciting

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Top 5 reasons why Kirin 980 is exciting

Every year, we get an upgrade for our processors as different companies have been improving and creating SoCs that caters to the increasing demand of power by the consumers and one of the biggest manufacturers of smartphone SoC is Huawei with their Kirin chipset. This year, it is expected that they’ll unveil the Kirin 980 chipset on the Mate series. So guys, what can we expect from the Kirin 980 chipset from the next Mate smartphone?

7nm process technology

The only chipset with this technology in the market right now is the A12 Bionic Chipset and I’m not surprised that Huawei has made it on their Kirin processor. So what does this mean? well, it means that there are more transistors that can fit into the processor with a smaller process. More transistors mean better performance.

2x more NPU

The Kirin 980 will also have a dual NPU system which will give 120% increase in performance. We first saw the NPU capability on the Kirin 970 and it definitely helps improve not only the camera of the smartphone but the overall usage and experience of their smartphones.

Cat.21 modem with 1.4Gbps DL speed

It’s the world’s first Cat.21 modem and it’s capable of 1.4Gbps download speed. Well, I’m pretty sure that some of your devices can’t even handle that speed but I’m happy to see that Huawei has done it on their Kirin 980 SoC.

1st Mali-G76 GPU

It’s the world’s first Mali-G76 GPU in the world and with our experience with Mali, I’m pretty sure that this would run well on most games and I’m hoping that their next smartphone would utilize the GPU turbo for this one

Bone Voice ID

The Kirin 980 processor also supports a very unique device unlock system called Bone Voice ID which will utilize the voice identification which is an addition to the fingerprint and face unlock. I know, this one is pretty amazing and I hope to see this on the Huawei Mate 20 series.

Bonus: Supercharge

Huawei has their own fast charging technology called Supercharge technology and with the Kirin 980 processor, you’ll be able to charge 4200mAh of battery to 70% in just 30 minutes.

So there we go. Those are just some of the features that you would surely like on the Kirin 980 chipset. We’re expecting that this chipset will be used on their next flagship series, the Huawei Mate 20 series so yeah, stay tuned for the latest updates about the smartphones series and the SoC.

Samsung Galaxy Note9 Limited Edition offers freebies and discounts!

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Samsung Galaxy Note9 Limited Edition offers freebies and discounts!

Samsung Galaxy Note9 was just recently released in the Philippines and it is the current flagship smartphone of the Korean company. The Samsung Galaxy Note9 is currently their most flagship smartphone as it packs the latest Exynos processor inside and also up to 512GB of storage. They’ve also upgraded the battery and the company promises a long battery life on this one. Importantly, the smartphone now features an upgraded S-Pen that comes with bluetooth that you can use for clicker or remote for selfies.

And in this limited offer by Samsung, you can get the Limited Edition Samsung Galaxy Note9 512GB in Ocean Blue and you can get a free 46mm silver Galaxy watch which is the perfect pair for the smartphone.

While the other offer is the Limited Edition Galaxy Note9 128GB that comes in Frosted Lavender. It will not come with a Samsung Galaxy Watch but you can get 50% discount on the 42mm Rose Gold Samsung Galaxy Watch.

Those who will get the Frosted Lavender model will also be able to get discounts from Zalora, Free L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Matte lipstick and more.

The offer will only be available this October 5 to 14. Both offers can only be redeemed from October 5 to December 31, 2018

Why Vivo V11 “Halo” FullView Display is Amazing

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Why Vivo V11 “Halo” FullView Display is Amazing

One of the features that you’ll love on the Vivo V11 is the Halo FullView display. Vivo has made advances in their display technology for years making it more cost-effective and also functional at the same time. Since our smartphones are mostly used these days as our daily driver, it is essential to have a maximize display on your smartphone and with Vivo V11’s Halo FullView display, you got a more immersive viewing and productivity on the smartphone.

So why is the Vivo V11’s Halo FullView display amazing? Check out our lists below.

  1. It’s AMOLED – Since we have an AMOLED display on the Vivo V11, we do have better colors that are produced here and the AMOLED Halo FullView’s color reproduction are really popping out on the display of the smartphone. This gives a joy to the eyes whenever you’re looking at media files.
  2. Immersive experience – Since we got a small notch here and the smartphone got a large display, the experience on the Vivo V11 is more immersive and it is a lot better than the most display on a smartphone
  3. Better gaming experience – One of the advantages of having a large display is that when it comes to gaming, you would have more space which means that you can have more space to see the game. This is really essential when you’re playing MOBA games and Battle Royale games. And oh, speaking of gaming, the Vivo V11’s Snapdragon 660 processor is pretty powerful enough for gaming.
  4. Better experience and productivity – Since we got a large display here, multi-window and browsing the web is a lot better on the Vivo V11. Typing is a breeze too on the smartphone as the display is responsive which makes it a perfect partner for productivity.

So there you go. Those are just some of the awesome things about the smartphone. The Vivo V11 is now available for Php19,999

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018): Sammy’ first triple camera smartphone

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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018): Sammy’ first triple camera smartphone

Samsung has unveiled a new smartphone in the Galaxy A series and this one is really unique as it features a triple rear camera and also a sleek design. The triple lens camera of the smartphone is comprised of an 8MP 120-degree Ultra Wide Angle lens, a 24MP Lens and of course a depth sensor for better portrait bokeh. The front camera of the smartphone doesn’t disappoint too as it features a 24MP front camera with LED Flash. Interested? Check out what we think about the smartphone below.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Specs

  • 6.0-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display
  • 2GHz Octa-Core Processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • 24MP f/1.7 + 8MP f/2.4, 120-degree wide angle + 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor rear cameras
  • 24MP front camera
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • LTE
  • 3300mAh Battery
  • Android 8.0

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) triple lens camera definitely gives the users and consumers a flexible way to shoot. You can have wide-angle shots for wider frames and with the additional depth sensor, you can have better bokeh on the smartphone.

The smartphone also features an intelligent Scene optimizer which gives the subject the best colors, contrasts and brightness to have an optimized image quality.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is expected to be shown at the Galaxy Event in Malaysia this October 11.

Cherry Mobile Omega HD V Unveiled!

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Cherry Mobile Omega HD V Unveiled!

Cherry Mobile has outed another smartphone that is made for the affordable market as it features Android Oreo Go Edition inside. The company is really pushing for the Go Edition smartphones to bring the latest Android version to the Filipino consumers. Well, there’s nothing really special about the smartphone except that it’s running on Go Edition of Android Oreo.

Cherry Mobile Omega HD V Specs

  • 5-inch HD IPS DIsplay
  • 1.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD up to 32GB
  • 8MP Rear camera
  • 5MP Front Camera
  • WiFI, Bluetooth
  • Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition

The Cherry Mobile Omega HD V is really affordable for a price of Php2,999 and it’s available at all Cherry Mobile stores and kiosks nationwide.

Vivo’s Notch Evolution shows us their impressive tech & development

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Vivo’s Notch Evolution shows us their impressive tech & development

Smartphones are slowly evolving every generation. Of course, there are a lot of upgrades for every incremental upgrade of a smartphone and one of the evolution that we can easily see in our plain eyes is the display of the smartphone and Vivo, they’re showing us the future of smartphones everytime they release one.

Vivo has showcased their innovations and their futuristic designs and display in their smartphone’s display. Thanks to the FullView Display of Vivo, their smartphones are more immersive and are a lot better than before.

In the Vivo V9, the smartphone features a 6.3-inch display with a 19:9 display aspect ratio along with the Vivo X21 with 19:9 display aspect ratio. But of course, not only that, their flagship smartphone, the Vivo Nex, has a 91.24% 6.59-inch Super AMOLED display with 19.3:9 display aspect ratio with an almost bezel-less display. This was made possible as the front camera has a sliding mechanism and it only pops out when needed.

And this year, Vivo has managed to change the game again in the mid-range segment as they introduced the Vivo V11 that features a halo notch. The smartphone features a 19.5:9 display aspect ratio and its notch have definitely shrunk from the previous generation which is why the smartphone achieved a 91.27% screen-to-body ratio which is impressive. This was made possible as the earpiece has shrunk and it was moved and the bezels are definitely smaller.

Not only that, but the Vivo V11 is also the only mid-range smartphone in the market right now that features an in-display fingerprint scanner which made the smartphone look sleek. The mysterious black and the starry night color of the smartphone is definitely eye-catching.

The Vivo V11 comes with a Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core processor, 6GB RAM and 128GB Internal storage. It also features a 12MP+5MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.

The Vivo V11 is now available for Php19,999

Source: iPhone Xs & Xs Max Launching this month in the PH

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Source: iPhone Xs & Xs Max Launching this month in the PH

The October is jampacked with smartphone reveals and launches and according to our trusted source, the iPhone Xs and Xs Max will be launching this month too however, there’s no date yet for the launch of the iPhone Xr which is the more affordable iPhone but still packs the A12 Bionic chip.

The iPhone Xs might not have an aesthetical upgrade over the previous generation as it still features the same display size however, they’ve introduced now the iPhone Xs Max that features a larger 6.5-inch display with a notch at the top and of course a higher price tag for this smartphone.

The all new iPhone Xs series also comes with an upgraded camera and a new gold color which is the first in the X family. The iPhone Xs are now are now IP68 certified which means that the smartphones can now go underwater longer and deeper than the previous generation.

The iPhone Xs and Xs Max also comes with a Dual Sim feature  however, the variant that we will be getting comes with an eSim which means that the smartphone will only have a single sim card slot.

The iPhone Xs and the Xs Max are launching in the Philippines this October 26 according to our source and I expect that the smartphone would have a more expensive price due to the dollar exchange rate. The iPhone Xr however will be launched at a later date but hopefully, not later than the Christmas season.

ASUS ROG Phone Launching this October 28 at ESGS 2018

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ASUS ROG Phone Launching this October 28 at ESGS 2018

Ladies and Gentlemen, the smartphone that you all have been waiting for is coming this October 28 at ESGS. The ASUS ROG Phone is the first smartphone under the gaming brand and it has a lot of features that are made for gaming including a 90Hz OLED display, a powerful hardware inside, and also gaming accessories that are exclusive to the ASUS ROG Phone.

 

ASUS ROG Phone Specs

  • 6-inch Full HD AMOLED 90Hz display
  • 96GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 630
  • Up to 8GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal storage
  • 16MP Dual Lens camera with wide-angle lens
  • 8MP front camera
  • LTE
  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • USB-C
  • Quick Charge 4.0
  • Android 8.1 Oreo

One of the unique features of the ASUS ROG Phone is the accessories in where it has different functions. The ASUS ROG Phone is compatible with the AeroActive Cooler which gives better cooling for the smartphone, mobile desktop dock that lets you output the smartphone to the display and use keyboard and mouse, TwinView Dock for dual screen gaming, professional dock for gaming using keyboard and mouse, and ASUS WiGiG dock and GameVice for playing games on GameVice controller and have it wirelessly cast to an output display which is somehow similar to the Nintendo Switch.

The ASUS ROG Phone will launch this October 28 at ESGS 2018 so yeah, there’s a big chance that you’ll see the ASUS ROG Phone for yourself.

Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Plus Camera Sample at Tokyo, Japan

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Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Plus Camera Sample at Tokyo, Japan

One of the smartphones that we brought to Japan for testing is the Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Plus. The smartphone is the most exciting smartphone from the brand this year as it features a new and solid build quality and importantly, a processor that can really compete in the mid-range segment as the Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Plus features an Helio P60 Octa-Core processor and a camera that performs really well.

Speaking of the camera, the Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Plus features a 16MP camera + 5MP camera at the back and then there’s the 16MP front camera. We used the smartphone for some sample shots in Japan and damn, we’re really amazed at the results that I got. Check out the shots that I took using the smartphone.

Here’s the thing. Most of the shots that I took using the Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Plus were really amazing and it’s the best camera smartphone that we’ve tried from the brand. You’ll also notice that the AI really works well on the smartphone as it produces shots with better colors.

You may also pre-order the Cherry Mobile Flare S7 Plus and you can get a free wireless charger worth Php2,000.

The Tokyo Game Show 2018 Coverage is brought to you by Huawei Mobile Philippines, PLDT Home Fibr, Smart, & Cherry Mobile

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