HONOR Philippines has teamed up with Maya Philippines for a Back2School promotion that offers participants the chance to win a brand-new HONOR 200 smartphone weekly. The promotion, running from July 1 to August 31, 2024, will get the consumers a chance to win a brand new HONOR 200 smartphone.
The HONOR 200 is set to launch in the Philippines this July 17. This device features upgraded AI capabilities for shadow and light management, optical effects, and artistic style enhancement, developed in collaboration with Harcourt Studio Paris.
Maya Philippines’ Back2School Promo allows users to “Enroll now, pay later” for up to PHP 30,000. Participants can earn raffle entries by using Maya as their payment method for back-to-school expenses, investments, and savings. The promotion also offers rewards for referrals.
Each week during the promotional period, 20 lucky winners will receive PHP 10,000, while four fortunate individuals will win an HONOR 200 smartphone along with other HONOR products such as the HONOR Band 6, HONOR Premium Bluetooth Speaker, and HONOR Earbuds 2.
Interested participants can find more information and full mechanics on HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms. The HONOR 200 launch event will be streamed live on Facebook, offering viewers another opportunity to win the new smartphone.
ASUS Philippines has just launched their first device to pack a Snapdragon X Elite Processor inside — the ASUS Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC. The processor from Qualcomm comes with an ARM architecture which is highly different from the one on Intel and AMD processors which are dominating the PC scene.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 focuses on the current thread — AI. The processor of the notebook comes with an up to 45 TOPS for it AI capabilities and it also comes with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. While for the display, there’s the 15″ 3K 120Hz OLED display along with a battery of up to 18 hours.
One of the main features of this laptop over other laptops in the market is its ability for several AI-powered features including Windows Studio Effects, ASUS AISense IR Camera, Story Cube, Live Captions, and generative AI.
But the biggest feature that Snapdragon can bring aside from AI is its efficiency and its performance. The Snapdragon X Elite can bring a decent powerful performance with a battery efficiency of a smartphone to Windows PC. This has been a gamechanger for the PC industry and Qualcomm has officially become one of the biggest threats of AMD and Intel in the PC industry.
Pricing and Availability
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is priced at PHP 84,995 in the Philippines. ASUS is offering special bundles for purchases made until August 15, 2024, as part of their “Cool for School Promo.” Customers can also avail of 0% interest financing for up to 12 months through Home Credit.
HUAWEI Philippines has announced the availability of the MateBook X Pro and MateBook 14 in the Philippines. These new devices will be available in HUAWEI stores nationwide starting July 12, 2024. Both models pack the latest CPU from Intel and both has a very portable and light design.
The laptops come equipped with HUAWEI’s Metaline Antenna technology, which aims to improve signal strength and reduce dead spots. But the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro features the new 3D Metaline Antenna, promising enhanced network connectivity. In terms of performance, the MateBook X Pro is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, while the MateBook 14 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel ARC GPU.
MateBook 14
HUAWEI has also focused on optimizing battery life and thermal management. The MateBook X Pro uses shark fin fans for heat dissipation and comes with a 70 Wh battery. Meanwhile, the MateBook 14 boasts an impressive battery life capable of playing up to 19 hours of 1080p video on a full charge.
Matebook X Pro
The MateBook X Pro sports a 14.2-inch flexible OLED screen with 3.1K resolution and a 93% screen-to-body ratio. The MateBook 14 offers a 2.8K OLED touchscreen with up to 120Hz refresh rate.
In terms of design, the MateBook X Pro comes in a Morandi Blue color and features a magnesium alloy body. The MateBook 14 is available in a new green color variant and sports a frameless, curved-edged keyboard design.
Both laptops include AI-driven features to enhance user experience. These include Super Device technology for seamless device collaboration, AI noise cancellation, AI camera capabilities, and AI Search.
The MateBook X Pro is priced at PHP 129,999, while the MateBook 14 is available for PHP 59,999.
HUAWEI is offering additional items for early buyers. Consumers who will purchase the MateBook X Pro will receive a HUAWEI Vision S 65″ (valued at PHP 45,999) and a HUAWEI backpack (worth PHP 1,899) while those opting for the MateBook 14 will get a MateView SE (valued at PHP 7,999) and a HUAWEI backpack (worth PHP 1,899).
Samsung is about to launch their foldable flagships in a few hours and here’s what we know about these devices. Thanks to @evleaks, we now have a preview of what to expect from these smartphones. As expected, there will be two devices — the Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Galaxy Z Flip6. Just like before, both smartphones will still have the same form factor.
While the folding mechanism appears similar to previous generations,there were some refinements on these smartphones. Both devices are expected to feature slimmer body when folded with the Galaxy Z Fold6 featuring a “boxier” body.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Specifications:
Main Display: 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate
When it comes to laptops that combine style, power, and innovation, HUAWEI sets a high standard. True enough, the new HUAWEI MateBook 14 aims to redefine what a smart PC can offer for users who are always on the go.
With all the laptops available in the market, it’s important to have a device that suits young professionals and even students without breaking the bank. In terms of design, the MateBook 14 delivers this generation’s aesthetic standard: sleek, minimal design—which makes the device even more beautiful and premium-looking. It comes in two colors: Space Grey and Green. We got our hands on the Green version, and honestly, it’s a refreshing change from the usual color options.
Weighing just 1.31 kg, it’s super portable for anyone constantly on the move. And despite its thin 14.5mm profile, it packs all the essential ports: a USB-C for charging and DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI, and a 3.5mm headphone and mic combo jack.
With its lightweight yet functional body, it can easily fit in a backpack or even an office tote bag without straining your back or shoulders.
Meanwhile, its ripple gentle curve design adds a touch of sophistication, and the frameless keyboard offers a smooth typing experience. Typing on this device is fantastic. The keyboard is backlit with two brightness levels, and the keys have a good travel distance without feeling flimsy. The spacious trackpad is smooth and provides solid left and right clicks.
Additionally, the power button doubles as a fingerprint scanner, which is both quick and responsive.
However, it’s worth noting that if you have sweaty hands, the body and keyboard easily absorb marks. Though it’s easy to clean, it’s a hassle when you’re out somewhere, like when we’re working in a cafe. We needed to keep our hands 100% dry or else thoroughly wipe the keyboard and body to eliminate the marks. You don’t want your device to look dirty and ugly.
HUAWEI MateBook 14 Review: Multimedia
The 2.8K OLED touchscreen on the MateBook 14 is nothing short of stunning. With a 120Hz dynamic high refresh rate, everything from video editing to browsing is buttery smooth. It’s also TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort certified, meaning your eyes won’t feel strained even during long work sessions. For those who need color accuracy, the multi-color-gamut switching (Adobe RGB, P3, and sRGB) is a godsend. Even those of us with personal laptops featuring 2K Full Display noticed the improvements when switching to the MateBook 14.
Our favorite feature? The touchscreen is covered in glass, allowing for smooth navigation. It even supports the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd-gen), perfect for taking notes or quick sketches.
The dot pattern vents and speakers under the laptop add to its cool factor and functionality. The audio quality is pretty solid for laptop speakers—loud enough for movies and series, though we didn’t hear enough bass.
HUAWEI MateBook 14 Review: Performance
Under the hood, the MateBook 14 is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor with a max clock speed of 3.8GHz, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. So, we’re not surprised that this laptop handles almost everything we throw at it with ease. The new processor not only offers better CPU performance but also improved GPU performance with its Intel Arc Graphics. Its Super Turbo 2.0 also optimizes the system, making apps open and respond faster.
Its Dual HUAWEI Shark Fin fans also keep the device cool by efficiently expelling warm air through the back vents.
HUAWEI MateBook 14 Benchmark Scores:
3DMark Wild Life
VRMark Orange Room
PCMark
CPU Profile
Steel Nomad Light
It worked perfectly fine when used as our main driver, mainly using it for work tasks like surfing the web, browsing social media, and editing photos. We didn’t experience visible lags even when multiple tabs and windows were running. However, it’s worth noting that when we ran one of our benchmark tests, it heated up and the display went black, although the keyboard still had its backlight on. We waited for a few minutes before we could resume the benchmark test.
With this experience, we could say that the MateBook 14 can handle usual daily tasks but might struggle with tasks that require heavy graphics. Anyway, we didn’t mind this too much, as it was never meant for gaming.
HUAWEI MateBook 14 Review: Productivity
HUAWEI’s Super Device features like Multi-Screen Collaboration and AI Search are game-changers. Dragging and dropping files between our phone and laptop was seamless, making multitasking convenient. The AI Search function is also a lifesaver, helping users locate files quickly without digging through folders.
And since it’s a HUAWEI device, you can leverage HUAWEI Share and HUAWEI Super Device to sync with other HUAWEI gadgets like smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs, or other laptops. If you’re already in the HUAWEI ecosystem, this feature significantly boosts productivity and convenience.
The laptop also includes a dedicated NPU for AI features such as an AI camera that enhances the 1080p webcam for sharper video calls, AI Sound, and Personal Voice Enhancement for better audio clarity, and, as mentioned earlier, AI Search to easily find files on the laptop.
HUAWEI MateBook 14 Review: Battery Life
The MateBook 14 is packed with a 70Wh battery, promising up to 19 hours of use on a single charge. In our experience, using it as our main laptop for work, it was able to accommodate our needs for 9 hours before it reached 20%. To fully test its battery power, we didn’t charge it despite reaching 20% battery. Hence, we discovered that even at this low battery percentage, it could still deliver 2 hours and almost 15 minutes, totaling a little over 11 hours on a single charge.
Of course, its battery life depends on how you use it. Ours lasted this long with tasks including heavy web surfing, social media browsing, minimal photo editing, and using Google Workspace tools.
HUAWEI MateBook 14 Review: Verdict
The HUAWEI MateBook 14 2024 starts at Php59,999 for the Intel Ultra 5 model with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, while the Intel Ultra 7 version is priced at Php69,999. If you purchase between July 12 and July 31, you’ll also get a free Huawei MateView SE worth Php7,999, a Logitech Mouse and a backpack.
HUAWEI has announced the pricing and availability of its MateBook 14 2024 in the Philippines, coinciding with its Back-to-School promotion.
The HUAWEI MateBook 14 2024 is available in a new Green color design, along with the traditional Metallic Silver. It features a 14.2-inch OLED touchscreen with a 2.8K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, and Delta E < 1 color accuracy. The display also supports sRGB, P3, and Adobe RGB color gamuts, and offers 1920Hz high-frequency PWM dimming with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 450 nits of maximum brightness.
Powered by 7nm Intel Core Ultra 5 125H or Ultra 7 155H processors with Intel Arc-based integrated GPUs, the MateBook 14 2024 includes 16GB of RAM and options for 512GB or 1TB of storage. It has a 70WHr battery that supports 65W charging via USB-C.
The MateBook 14 2024 is equipped with an FHD camera, dual microphones, a Shark Fin dual-fan cooling system, a full-size keyboard, and a touchpad with gesture controls. For connectivity, it offers 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Wireless connectivity options include WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, and an improved HUAWEI Metaline antenna.
Meanwhile, the laptop runs on Windows 11 Home Edition.
HUAWEI MateBook 14 2024 Pricing and Availability
Core Ultra 5 125H: Php59,999, includes free HUAWEI MateView SE, Logitech Mouse, Backpack, and Microsoft Home and Student 2021
Core Ultra 7 155H: Php69,999, includes free HUAWEI MateView SE, Logitech Mouse, Backpack, and Microsoft Home and Student 2021
The HUAWEI MateBook 14 2024 will be available starting July 12, 2024, with the first sale promo running until July 31, 2024.
CMF by Nothing has finally unveiled their newest smartphone in their sub-brand and just like Nothing, it has a simple naming scheme, and yes, it’s the CMF Phone 1. This smartphone is different from the Nothing Phones as this one has a different approach – customizability and a modular
The CMF Phone 1 comes with a modular back panel which allows the users to customized the back panel colors of the smartphone and also, add accessories such as a lanyard, stand, or a wallet case. It’s also easy to customize the smartphone as you only need the screwdriver while the back panel is just attached by 5 screws only.
When it comes to the specifications, it comes with a Dimensity 7300 5G chipset inside along with 8GB of RAM with an additional 8GB of RAM with RAM booster. It also comes with 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and it also has a 256GB of storage expandable up to 2TB via microSD. While for the battery, it comes with 5000mAh battery and support for 33W charging. For the camera, there’s the 50MP main camera along with 16MP front-facing camera. It’s also powered by Nothing OS based on Android 14.
The CMF Phone 1 will be available at Digital Walker for Php17,490 in the Philippines and $200 for the Global market
Xiaomi has recently launched its latest tablet offering the Philippines, the Redmi Pad Pro. This new tablet from Xiaomi brings several interesting features to the table, positioning it as a strong competitor in the mid-range tablet market.
The Redmi Pad Pro comes with a 12.1-inch display boasting a 2.5K resolution (2560 x 1600) with 249 ppi and a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes it large enough for most usage. There’s the quad stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support for audio enthusiasts while powering the device is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip. To keep users connected throughout the day, the tablet houses a 10000mAh (typ) battery with up to 33W fast charging support. On the software, the Redmi Pad Pro runs on Xiaomi HyperOS, offering seamless integration with other devices for content sharing and collaboration. Notably, this model includes cellular data support.
Xiaomi has also launched compatible accessories to expand the tablet’s functionality including the Redmi Smart Pen and Redmi Smart Keyboard
Availability and Pricing
The Redmi Pad Pro is available in two color options: Graphite Gray and Mint Green. It comes in two storage variants:
8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Priced at 14,999 PHP with an early bird price of 12,799 PHP (about $230 USD) from July 5 to 11.
8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Priced at 15,999 PHP with an early bird price of 13,799 PHP (about $248 USD).
The accessories are available as add-on deals:
Redmi Smart Keyboard: 3,599 PHP
Redmi Smart Pen: 2,999 PHP
Redmi Pad Pro Cover: 1,199 PHP
As an added incentive, Xiaomi is offering a free one-month Viu subscription voucher with each Redmi Pad Pro purchase, while supplies last.
Digital Walker along with Beyond the Box and open_source by Beyond the Box, has announced a promo in partnership with Mastercard. The sale scheduled for July 4-7, 2024, offers large discounts to Mastercard credit and debit cardholders across all the stores nationwide.
The promotion includes a base discount of 15% storewide for all Mastercard credit and debit card users. Additionally, cardholders from specific banks can access further discounts:
BDO Mastercard: 15% off plus an additional PHP 3,000 discount on purchases of PHP 30,000 or more
Metrobank Mastercard: 20% discount on a minimum spend of PHP 45,000
RCBC Mastercard: Up to 30% discount, with various tiers based on spending amount
EastWest Mastercard: 15% off plus a PHP 5,000 discount on a minimum spend of PHP 30,000
Bank of Commerce Mastercard: 20% discount, capped at PHP 5,000, with a minimum spend of PHP 30,000
For non-installment transactions, customers can receive a 10% discount on their total bill with a minimum spend of PHP 20,000.
The promo will be running from July 4 to July 7, 2024. It will be available at all Digital Walker, Beyond the Box, and open_source by Beyond the Box locations across the country.
HONOR Philippines has launched its 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, offering discounts on select devices from July 7 to July 11, 2024. The sale will be available across multiple e-commerce platforms including Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.
The HONOR Magic5 Pro, originally priced at Php 59,990, will be available for Php 49,990, a Php 10,000 reduction. It comes with a free JBL Flip 5. The mid-range HONOR 70 sees a significant price drop from Php 26,990 to Php 16,790, bundled with a free JBL Go 3.
For budget-conscious consumers, the HONOR 90 Lite will be priced at Php 8,790, down from Php 12,990. The HONOR X9a will be available for Php 11,790, reduced from its original price of Php 16,990. Both these models come with a free HONOR Bluetooth Speaker II.
HONOR is also offering installment options of up to 12 months through various payment services to make purchases more accessible. In addition to the sale, HONOR has announced the upcoming launch of its HONOR 200 series, scheduled for July 17, 2024. The company is promoting this new line as the “AI Portrait Master,” suggesting advanced AI capabilities for photography.
