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Huawei Unveils the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro

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Huawei Unveils the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro

Huawei has finally unveiled their flagship smartphone of 2018, the Huawei Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro. Despite the tons of leaks, the company still surprised us with its features and also its design. Both the smartphone offers a new and amazing camera and also a powerful hardware inside. Check out the specs of both smartphones below.

Instead of the typical triple lens camera that we’ve seen on the Huawei P20 Pro, the Huawei Mate 20 series now decided to ditch the monochrome sensor in favor of the wide-angle lens camera.

Huawei Mate 20 Specs

  • 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS RGBW display with 18.7:9 display aspect ratio
  • Kirin 980 Octa-Core Processor
  • 4GB/6GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage expandable via Nano Memory card
  • Triple Rear Camera Lens:
    • 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera
    • 23MP f/1.8 wide-angle lens
    • 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera
      • Master AI, 3x Optical Zoom, 5x Hybrid Zoom
  • 24MP Front camera
  • Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • Face Unlock
  • IP53 rating
  • 4000mAh battery with fast charging
  • Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9

Huawei Mate 20 Pro Specs

  • 6.39-inch 2K IPS OLED display with 18.7:9 display aspect ratio
  • Kirin 980 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage expandable via Nano Memory card
  • Triple Rear Camera Lens:
    • 16MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera
    • 23MP f/1.8 wide-angle lens
    • 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera
      • Master AI, 3x Optical Zoom, 5x Hybrid Zoom
  • 24MP Front camera
    • 3D Depth sensing, 3D Face Unlock
  • Dual SIM
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • In-Display Fingerprint scanner
  • Face Unlock
  • IP68 rating
  • 4200mAh battery with 40W fast charging
  • Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro have some features that the Mate 20 doesn’t have including a curved glass display with a better OLED display with 2K resolution and of course some sensors that are present only on the Pro version which is the reason why there’s a bigger notch on the Pro version. There’s an in-display fingerprint scanner on the Mate 20 Pro while the Mate 20 features a fingerprint scanner at the back.

However, both smartphones feature a fast charging but the Mate 20 Pro has a faster 40W fast charger and then there’s the reverse wireless charger and a Nano Memory card that provides really fast speeds.

The Mate 20 starts at EUR 799 (Php50,000~) and EUR 849 (Php53,000~) for the 4GB/128GB and 6GB/128GB respectively while the Mate 20 Pro will have a price tag of EUR1049 (Php65.4k).

iPhone XS, XS Max, & XR Price in the Philippines

Jam Ancheta
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iPhone XS, XS Max, & XR Price in the Philippines

Apple has just revealed the prices of the iPhone XS, XS Max, and the XR in the Philippines and damn, a single kidney won’t be enough for you guys as the starting price of the new iPhones is crazy expensive. Just a refresher, the iPhone XS and XS Max are the new premium iPhones and basically, it’s the refreshed version of the iPhone X while the XS Max is a slightly larger iPhone XS.

The iPhone XR has the same processor of the iPhone XS and the XS Max, however, there’s only a single camera on this smartphone but don’t worry because the smartphone will still sport a portrait mode similar to the XS and the XS Max. So the question still remains, what are the prices of the new iPhones? Check them out below.

iPhone Xs:

  • 64GB – Php67,990
  • 256GB – Php77,490
  • 512GB – Php90,490

iPhone Xs Max:

  • 64GB – Php74,990
  • 256GB – Php84,490
  • 512GB – Php97,490

iPhone Xr:

  • 64GB – Php50,990
  • 256GB – Php53,990
  • 512GB – Php60,490

Well, they’re really steep and I’m pretty sure that these iPhones will definitely cost you not one but two kidneys.

OPPO R-Series arriving in the Philippines soon?

Jam Ancheta
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OPPO R-Series arriving in the Philippines soon?

It looks like the Philippines will finally get to experience the R-series smartphones of OPPO. These smartphones are mid-range smartphones from the company and normally, they pack better specifications compared to the F-series.

Normally, these R-series smartphones are only available at selected markets however most Southeast Asian markets receive the F series smartphones. The OPPO R-series also packs a lot of features over the years including a stylish design, a metallic body and a dual lens camera at the back.

And this October, OPPO has been teasing that the OPPO R17 series will be coming this month however, we still don’t have any idea about what’s coming next in the R-series but it’s really nice to see that the R-series will arrive here in the Philippines

Razer Phone 2 Unveiled: Another Gaming-focused Smartphone

Jam Ancheta
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Razer Phone 2 Unveiled: Another Gaming-focused Smartphone

Razer has recently unveiled their latest smartphone to the market, the Razer Phone 2. Unlike other smartphone brands, the Razer Phone 2 features a more powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset and also a Razer Chroma RGB lighting logo at the back of the smartphone.

And of course, we still have the 120Hz display here, an IP67 certification, and wireless charging.

Razer Phone 2 Specs

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Processor
  • 5.7-inch Quad HD IGZO display with a 120Hz Refresh rate
  • 8GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • 12-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel camera
  • 8-megapixel front camera
  • LTE
  • 24-bit DAC
  • Dual front firing speakers
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • 4000mAh battery
  • Android 8.1 Oreo

Well, Razer has managed to refine their gaming smartphone from last year and this time it does pack a lot of new features inside including a Razer skin, a vapor cooling chamber, and a lot more.

The Razer Phone 2 will be available for $799.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Hands-On

Jam Ancheta
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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Hands-On

Samsung is really serious in competing against the mid-range smartphones now as they introduced the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) that packs a triple rear lens camera. It’s not the first time that we’ve seen this technology but it is the first time that is able to see this on a Samsung smartphone and notably, it’s not on a Galaxy S or Galaxy Note smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) looks neat. The smartphone features a triple lens camera at the back and then there’s the glass on the front and back of the smartphone. It also features a curved plastic side which is why smartphone does feel comfortable to hold.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) features a MicroUSB port and a headphone jack below along with the speaker grill. While this is understandable as most of the mid-range smartphones at its price range is still using Micro USB however, I still wished that the smartphone sports a USB-C instead. Inside the smartphone is a triple card tray that’s why you can use two sim cards along with a MicroSD card.

The display of the smartphone doesn’t have a notch which is in line with their flagship smartphones in where the company doesn’t go for that route. It’s a Super AMOLED display which is why the colors of the smartphone are really vivid and overall, the display of the smartphone was really fine.

The fingerprint scanner of the smartphone is a little bit odd as it was also placed on the home button of the smartphone. The placement is a little bit odd and it takes getting used to, however, the combination of the face unlock and the fingerprint scanner made unlocking the smartphone fast to me. However, the face unlock alone of the smartphone isn’t the fastest that I’ve seen but I’m pretty satisfied with it.

With regards to the camera, the Samsung Galaxy A7 features a triple lens rear camera. The camera comprises of a 24MP f/1.7 camera, 8MP 120-degree wide angle f/2.4 camera, & a 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor. Surprisingly, the camera of the smartphone works well and it was pretty awesome. The rear camera of the Galaxy A7 works well and even the wide-angle camera of the smartphone was really good.

Overall, we’re pretty impressed with the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018). It’s actually a surprising move that Samsung has made a smartphone that can really compete in the mid-range segment which is really popular in the country. The Samsung Galaxy A7 will go head to head against OPPO F9 and Vivo V11 and actually, the price of this triple-lens rear packing smartphone from Samsung is really competitive.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 will be available this October 27 for Php17,990.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Officially Unveiled: World’s first smartphone with Quad rear camera

Jam Ancheta
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Samsung Galaxy A9 Officially Unveiled: World’s first smartphone with Quad rear camera

The main event for the Unpacked event at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is the quadruple lens rear camera packing smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy A9 which is a first that we’ve seen from the brand. But of course, the Samsung Galaxy A9 stil does come with a power inside as it packs a Snapdragon 660 inside. Want to know more? Check out the full specs inside.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Specs

  • 6.3-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core Processor
  • 6GB+128GB
  • Rear Camera:
  • Main Camera – 24MP, f/1.7, AF
  • Telephoto – 10MP, 2x Optical Zoom, AF, f/2.4
  • Ultra wide angle – 8MP, 120-degrees, f/2.4
  • Depth Sensor – 5 MP, f/2.2
  • Front Camera: 24MP, f/2.0
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • LTE, Dual SIM
  • 3800mAH Battery
  • Android 8.0 Oreo

Unlike the Samsung Galaxy A7, the Galaxy A9 features an additional camera which is use for optical zoom. Both smartphones wil sport a scene optimizer which basically is an AI scene recognition which can identify the subject and adjust the settings accordingly for the best photo. You’ll also have a better live focus with this smartphone as it features a dedicated depth sensor.

The smartphone is pretty spacious too as it comes with 128GB of internal storage and the SD660 chipset which is a powerful chipset that is being used by most smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy A9 will also come in two colors – Caviar Black and Lemonade Blue which is a gradient color which is really beautiful in its curved back glass.

The smartphone will only come with the 6GB/128GB variant in the Philippines. The Samsung Galaxy A9 will be available in the Philippines this December 1 for Php32,990.

Samsung Launches the Galaxy A7 (2018) with triple lens camera for the SEA market

Jam Ancheta
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Samsung Launches the Galaxy A7 (2018) with triple lens camera for the SEA market

We’re currently covering the launch of the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and it is the most exciting mid-range smartphone from the company as it packs a triple lens rear camera which is a first on any mid-range smartphone and it also has the features that most people will look for a mid-range smartphone.

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 interesting thing about the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is that this smartphone will directly go head to head with midrange smartphones such as the Vivo V11 and the OPPO F9.

The smartphone is also the first from Samsung to feat the triple lens rear camera and it’s actually brilliant for mobile photographers as they have the option to do wide-angle shots and also some standard shots.

Oddly, the fingerprint scanner of the smartphone is placed on the side which also serves as the home button of the smartphone but it does look clean and neat.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) will be available this October 27 in the Philippines with a competitive price of Php17,990. Finally, Samsung is really going against the popular mid-range smartphones in the country.

Google unveils the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Jam Ancheta
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Google unveils the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

After weeks of leaks, Google has finally unveiled the all-new Pixel smartphones — the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. These are the best smartphones that Google can offer and it has a lot of new features and technology that is exclusive to Pixel 3 smartphones for now.

The Google Pixel 3 features a 5.5-inch 18:9 display with a Full HD+ resolution while the Google Pixel 3 XL features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a giant notch and an 18.5:9 display aspect ratio which is really weird for a Pixel smartphone. There are the always-on display and HDR support too and it’s protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

There’s a single rear camera for both smartphones but of course, this one is better and it comes with an AI system that promises to give you the best shots despite having only a single lens rear camera. There’s a feature called Super Res Zoom which enhances the digital zoom of the smartphone thanks to AI. Another amazing thing about the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL is the night sight which enables the smartphone to capture low-light images at without flash with the help of AI.

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are so smart that the smartphone can make your day to day tasks easier and simpler. The smartphone can easily detect if you’re pointing at a QR code or URL. The smartphone can also do Gmail’s smart compose and also answer spam calls too. This is one amazing piece of device.

The Pixel 3 comes with 5.5″ display and it starts at $799 while the Pixel 3 XL comes with 6.3″ display and it starts at $899

Honor Philippines set to shake the mid-range segment with the launch of 8x this October 10

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Honor Philippines set to shake the mid-range segment with the launch of 8x this October 10

The mid-range segment of smartphones is getting really hot lately in the country and the newest smartphone to join the band is the Honor 8x. Honor was established in 2013 and they are the leading e-brand under the Huawei group and they cater to the needs to the young and the digital natives with their unrivaled product with unbeatable value

Honor believes that the youth is the core belief and design principle of the brand and they’re emphasizing the trendsetting innovation on all fronts. Not only that, Honor has been using cutting edge materials and high-tech manufacturing techniques to create trend-setting, beautiful products.

Today, Honor has become a popular brand not just in country but also globally. Recently, the company has released the Honor Play, which was received positively by everyone due to its affordable price and features that are meant for the youth lifestyle. And now, Honor has expanded their lineup with the addition of the Honor 8x which Is set to launch this October 10.

The first thing that you’ll notice with the Honor 8x is its design. The smartphone is a piece of beauty. It combines the beauty of metal and glass and it produces a minimalist design that everybody would love to have.

The Honor 8x also features a 6.5-inch borderless FullView display with minimal bezels and a 91% screen to body ratio which is big and immersive which is perfect for gaming and also watching videos. The screen size of the Honor 8x is actually pretty big and immersive compared to most smartphones in the market right now.

Inside the smartphone is a Kirin 710 chipset and it promises a 75% increase in performance compared to the previous generation and it is partnered by a Mali G51 GPU which is enhanced by GPU Turbo. Honor promises an overall GPU performance increase by 130% compared to the previous generation with GPU Turbo on the Honor 8x.

And if you’re really fond of gaming, the Honor 8x features a 3750mAh battery that can last more than a day on a single charge. The smartphone also features Intelligent power saving technology which increases the battery life of the smartphone by 33%.

In the imaging department, the Honor 8x features a 20MP+2MP rear camera system with f/1.8 aperture. The Honor 8x also packs AI that can recognize 22 different categories and 500 scenarios in real time. The AI camera introduces deep learning technology that gives the smartphone the power to recognize people, objects, and sceneries and to optimize and retouch the image for the best results.

The Honor 8x also promises to eliminate the blurring of photos when taking long exposure night shots thanks to its AI technology. With the smartphone, you can now take perfect handheld night shots even with a shaky hand and the lack of tripod.

And if you’re a big fan of installing a lot of games and applications on the smartphone or you’re a mobile photographer who loves to take photos using their smartphone then the Honor 8x is perfect for you as it features 128GB of internal storage that can be expandable up to 400GB via MicroSD.

With all the mentioned features, I’m pretty sure that a lot of people would love the Honor 8x. Not only that the smartphone does have a really attractive design but it does have an amazing hardware inside that can really change your smartphone experience.

So there you go. Those are just some of the exciting features. The Honor 8x will probably be available in blue, black, and red variants and I can’t wait for the launch and announcement of the price of the Honor 8x on October 10.

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ASUS Zenfone Max Pro 4GB got a new price of Php12,995

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ASUS Zenfone Max Pro 4GB got a new price of Php12,995

Three months after its availability, ASUS Philippines just slashed off Php 1,000 from the original price of Php 13,995 on their latest ZenFone Max series – the ZenFone Max Pro M1 4GB variant. It packs a big battery capacity of 5000mAh and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 which makes it the best mid-range smartphone for gaming.

Want to know why? You can catch our review of its 3GB version here.

The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 is one of our favorite smartphones this year as it features a balance of power and performance. The smartphone is perfect for gaming because of the powerful Snapdragon 636 processor and at the same time the 5000mAh battery of the smartphone will ensure a long battery life that can last a day.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 Specs

  • 6.0-inch IPS display with FHD+ Resolution
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Processor
  • 3GB/4GB/6GB  RAM
  • 32GB/64GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 13-megapixel rear dual lens f/2.2 camera with LED Flash
  • 8-megapixel front f/2.2 camera
  • Dual SIM
  • LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Face Unlock
  • Fingerprint Scanner
  • 5000mAh Battery
  • Android Oreo
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