Huawei P20 series is definitely one of the hottest smartphone series this year as the smartphones has an amazing camera and also a sexy design. Not only that, the Huawei P20 Pro also features a triple lens camera and months after launch, the Huawei P20 Pro is still the king of photography. And recently, Huawei Philippines has also announced that their flagship smartphones are getting a price cut.
Yes, a price cut. The Huawei P20 Pro is now down to Php40,990 from the former SRP of Php44,990 while the Huawei P20 is now down to Php30,990 from the former SRP of Php35,990.
We love both smartphones as both Huawei P20 and P20 Pro. You can check out our review of the smartphones here:
Smart has announced that they’ll be offering the Samsung Galaxy Note9 under the data-packed Smart GigaX plans which are aimed at those people who are into mobile data usage.
The Samsung Galaxy Note9 is the latest flagship smartphone from Samsung and it packs a large 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Infinity display and also an upgraded S-Pen that now supports Bluetooth LE for remote functions for the S-Pen.
The Samsung Galaxy Note9 is offered at Smart at Php2,799 per month with a monthly 15GB data that is comprised of 10GB video streaming and 5GB for surfing websites and enjoying online apps. The plan will also include a monthly unlimited text to all networks, and 60 minutes of calls to all networks under a 24-month contract.
Not only that, those who will pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note9 will get a free Gear Fit 2 Pro, Gear IconX wireless earbuds, and a 1-year Nanofixit screen protection for the 512GB variant. While the 128GB will let you have a free Gear Fit 2 Pro plus a Nanofixit screen protection.
The Samsung Galaxy Note9 will be available for pre-order at the Smart Online Store at store.smart.com.ph from August 11 to 19, 2018
The Huawei Nova 3 was recently launched in the Philippines and yes, the smartphone is coming tomorrow, and yes it, the smartphone is really hot and we really love it in our first look. But what are the best things about this smartphone? Check out my list below.
A sexy and lovely design – the Huawei Nova 3 doesn’t fail to impress us when it comes to design. If you think that the smartphone is just the same as the Huawei Nova 3i, well, you’re wrong. Yes, it does have a similar look but the Huawei Nova 3 does pack a curved back which makes the smartphone sleek and sexy. Oh and did I say that this one will also come in Iris Purple Gradient color
Better camera – The Huawei Nova 3 not packs a Quad-camera setup but the smartphone also has a better camera compared to the Huawei Nova 3i. The smartphone does pack a 24MP+16MP rear camera in where the smartphone gives you a camera experience near or even on par with a flagship smartphone. Oh, and did I say that the smartphone will also come with Qmoji in where it gives you animated emojis.
Kirin 970 SoC – For non-techies, the processor is an essential part of your smartphone as the Kirin 970 of the Huawei Nova 3 gives you the power to run different applications and also some games. And yes, the Kirin 970 processor is also the same processor that was used in the Huawei Mate 10 series and the Huawei P20 series.
GPU Turbo – The GPU turbo of the Kirin processors is one of the most awaited features on Huawei smartphones and yes, the Huawei Nova 3 will come with that feature and they’re promising that the smartphone will have this feature which promises a 60% performance increase and 30% increase in processor performance. That’s a lot of power especially if you love games.
Battery and fast charging – One of the advantages of the Nova 3 over the Nova 3i is that the smartphone packs fast charging and yes, it does come out of the box and you don’t have to worry about the battery life of the Huawei Nova 3 as it was able to last a day of work usage.
The Huawei Nova 3 will be available this weekend and it has an SRP of Php25,990.
Epic Games’ Fortnite Battle Royale is one of the hottest games worldwide and recently, the game has reached different platforms from PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and recently, the smartphones and tablets.
In Fortnite Battle Royale, you’ll be able to go against in a 100-man battle royale game in where you’ll loot for items, build forts and defeat your enemy until you’re the sole survivor of the game.
Fortnite Battle Royale was first ported to the iOS for the mobile version but Samsung Galaxy smartphones will be the first ones to get the game on Android.
There will be only limited Samsung Galaxy devices that will support Fortnite and these are the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8/S8+, S9/S9+, Note8, Note9, Tab S3, and the Tab S4.
Those people who will purchase the Samsung Galaxy Note9 or the Galaxy Tab S4 will also get the new Galaxy outfit.
Samsung has also introduced their newest wearable device, the Samsung Galaxy Watch. This little device in your wrist will bring the best of the Galaxy Ecosystem as it brings a long-lasting battery with LTE connectivity and it has a more monitoring capability that lets you have a healthy lifestyle.
The Galaxy Watch will ditch the need for daily charging as the Galaxy Watch can last up to 80+ hours of battery life which will definitely last for days. The watch will also come with LTE connectivity so you always be connected to your device.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch also comes with a new stress management tracker that detects a high level of stress and helps you with its breathing exercises.
The smartwatch also adds 21 indoor exercises with a total of 39 workouts and of course, the watch is capable of 5 ATM rating that allows long-lasting use even at swimming.
The Galaxy Watch will come in 46mm version and 42mm option in black and rose gold.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch will be available in Php16,990 for the 42mm which will come in black and rose gold while the bigger 46mm is priced at Php18,990.
Aside from the Samsung Galaxy Note9, Samsung has also launched their newest tablet on the market, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. It is the company’s flagship tablet but it doesn’t pack the same specs of the Galaxy Note9 but don’t worry, it is still powerful and it does pack a new feature that we’ve first seen on the previous flagship Galaxy smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 comes with Samsung DeX, which is the user interface from Samsung. It’s better for productivity as you can open a lot of windows and also have a better interface for supported applications. You can only activate Samsung DeX when you have the book cover keyboard which is sold separately.
There’s a 10.5-inch display with 2560×1600 and S Pen which is usable for Samsung Notes and for drawing stuff on some applications.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Specs
10.5-inch WQXGA 2560×1600 Super AMOLED display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-Core Processor
4GB RAM
64GB/256GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
13MP AF + 8MP Camera
USB Type-C
POGO Plugs for the Book Cover Keyboard
GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO
7300mAh with Fast Charging
Android 8.1
S-Pen with Bluetooth
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 will be available for Php44,990
It’s here ladies and gentlemen, the Samsung Galaxy Note9, the latest flagship smartphone from the Korean company. It almost have the same aesthetics of the Samsung Galaxy Note8 but this time, the Galaxy Note9 got some new features that I really love especially for those people who are using their smartphones for productivity.
The Samsung Galaxy Note9’s biggest feature is the new and powerful S-Pen. Just like the previous generation, the S-Pen is a lot better since the smartphone’s stylus now have a Bluetooth that lets you take remote selfies. You can also use the S-Pen for the next photos or previous photos in the gallery and the most important part, you can use it to navigate in presentations on powerpoint.
The Samsung Galaxy Note9 also comes with a larger storage, the smartphone now starts at 128GB and up to 512gb and yes, both smartphones will come with a MicroSD card slot that can handle up to 1TB
The Samsung Galaxy Note9 also features a new Samsung DeX which is now better and yes, you can now use the smartphone despite using it for Samsung DeX.
The smartphone’s camera is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S9+ as it packs a dual aperture mode and of course, a dual-lens camera. The Samsung Galaxy Note9 also features scene detection which is very similar to the one AI detection of other smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Note9 will be available in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Pearl Yellow.
The Samsung Galaxy Note9 will be available in the Philippines for Php55,990 for the 128GB and Php75,990 for the 512GB variant.
You may pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note9 from August 11-19 2018 and enjoy exclusive freebies up to Php17,800. Those who are interested can get a free 2018 Samsung 32″ Smart HD TV with 2 year warranty for the 512GB storage and you can choose from the Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear IconX, or Galaxy Tab A7″ when you pre-order the 128GB
Samsung Galaxy Note9 Specs
Exynos 9810 Octa-Core Processor (2.7GHz + 1.7GHz)
6.4-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display
6GB RAM/128GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
6GB RAM/128GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
Honor Philippines has just announced a shocking news today as the company has announced the SRP of their latest gaming smartphone to hit the country, the Honor Play and yes, the smartphone is arriving in the Philippines this August 11.
The Honor Play is powered by Kirin 970 processor which is also used by the Huawei Mate 10 Series and the Huawei P20 series but this is the first smartphone to sport the all-new GPU turbo upgrade which will drastically improve the gaming experience on the smartphone.
But here’s the interesting part about the smartphone, the Honor Play will be arriving in the country and it is priced at Php15,990 which will go head to head with most mid-range smartphones and it will also come with 4GB RAM and up to 64GB of expandable storage via MicroSD card slot up to 256GB.
The GPU turbo of the Honor Play can improve the graphics processing of the smartphone by 60% and reducing the SoC energy consumption by 30%. This is actually amazing especially for gamers as there a lot of games that are actually crying out for more power.
If you are interested in this smartphone, you may pre-order the Honor Play this August 11 at SM City Fairview and they’ll be able to get a free JBL Clip 2 starting this August 13 which is also the day in where the Honor Play will be available in the country.
The price? Well, the Honor Play will hit the market for only Php15,990. I know. Freakin amazing.
When it comes to camera brands, Fujifilm is one of the camera brands that most professional photographers really trust and recently, the company has just launched their latest mirrorless camera in the Philippines and it’s the Fujifilm X-T100.
The mirrorless camera is perfect for those people who are just planning to get into photography. It’s a great camera for starters and also for vloggers as the Fujifilm X-T100 features a tilting display and a battery that can last up to 430 shots per charge. That’s pretty amazing if you ask me especially for those people who are into videos.
One of the biggest features that set this camera apart from the others is the high resolution and high magnification organic EL electronic viewfinder which is rare on its price range.
It also features a classic design with 448 grams of weight and of course, an anadonized coated aluminum top cover. There’s a 24.2-megapixel APS-C size sensor too which is 14x bigger than the average sensor on smartphones.
Again, the camera is perfect for beginners but the camera is also good for the advanced users as the camera packs an X mount lens range. This one is really essential for pros who want to have the flexibility of changing their lenses.
The FujiFilm X-T100 also features a phase detection autofocus system and also a developed autofocus algorithm which makes focusing faster and better.
If you are still in doubt about the camera, check out some shots that we took using the FujiFilm X-T100.
Honestly, this camera is really good whether you’re a pro or not. The Fujifilm X-T100 is available in Dark Silver, Black, and Champagne Gold and it retails for Php39,990.
ASUS Philippines has also announced that they’re doing a price drop for the ASUS Zenfone 5Q, the company’s smartphone with quad-camera setup and also a Full View display.
The ASUS Zenfone 5Q features a 20MP+8MP dual selfie camera and also a 16MP+8MP dual rear camera. The ASUS Zenfone 5Q also features a Snapdragon 630 inside and also a 4GB of RAM.
The ASUS Zenfone 5Q is now available for Php14,995 from the former official SRP of the smartphone which is Php16,995.
