HONOR foldable phone coming to PH soon?

HONOR unfolds their next-generation foldable flagship HONOR Magic Vs which boasts a state-of-the-art design, a revolutionary display, and unparalleled performance setting new benchmarks for foldable phones.

MANILA, Philippines, December 19, 2022 – Leading global smart devices provider, HONOR, announced the launch of the HONOR Magic Vs. This all-new foldable flagship pushes industry benchmarks in design, display, performance, and user experience – making it the perfect companion for business and entertainment. Empowering young budding creators to fulfill their creative potential.

"We are thrilled to introduce our next-generation foldable flagship, the HONOR Magic Vs, which packs groundbreaking innovations and exceptional user experience into an elegant and stylish design. The HONOR Magic Vs will be our first foldable flagship to debut in overseas markets. We are confident that it will deliver huge advancements, transforming how people worldwide use their smartphones." - Stephen Cheng, Vice President for Marketing.

An Industry-leading Foldable crafted with a Groundbreaking Hinge Design and a Large Dual Display

Exceptionally slim and lightweight, the HONOR Magic Vs is 12.9mm thin when folded and weighs just 261g, making it the industry’s lightest foldable smartphone currently, and a delight to carry around. It also packs a super-light gearless hinge carefully crafted with a single-piece casting processing technology, which drastically reduces the number of components of supporting structure used in the hinge while maintaining its durability and sturdiness. The HONOR Magic Vs is able to withstand over 400,000 folds, equivalent to more than ten years of use with 100 folds per day, creating a new first in foldable smartphone design.

Outperforming existing foldable that often come with a long and narrow external screen, the HONOR Magic Vs boasts a 6.45-inch display when folded, with a user-friendly 21:9 aspect ratio and a 90% screen-to-body ratio, allowing users to view content and input text with remarkable ease. When unfolded, the HONOR Magic Vs delivers a tablet-like experience with an extra-wide 7.9-inch internal display, perfect for users who seek effortless multi-tasking and more screen real estate to enjoy all their favorite content.

Computational Photography and Unrivaled Day-long Performance

The HONOR Magic Vs features the proprietary AI-enabled HONOR Image Engine and triple-camera system comprising a 54MP IMX800 Main Camera, a 50MP Ultra-Wide & Macro Main Camera, and an 8MP 3X Optical Zoom Camera, allowing users to capture captivating images in stunning detail, delivering a superior photography and videography experience.

HONOR’s new foldable phone delivers flagship performance with Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, and enhanced GPU and CPU performance that enables a faster and smoother user experience. It also supports the 66W Wired HONOR SuperCharge enabling the battery to be fully juiced up to 100 percent within just 46 minutes.

The HONOR Magic Vs comes in stunning colors: Orange, Cyan, and Black and is set to be available in the Philippines very soon.

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms:

Facebook: Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines

Instagram: Instagram.com/honorphilippines/

TikTok: Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines

The Ultimate Performance Flagship OnePlus 10T5G arrives in PH

Features flagship performance, stable connectivity, industry-leading charging feature, world-class photography, and fast and smooth user experience, allowing users to Evolve Beyond Speed.

The global technology brand OnePlus officially launches its ultimate performance flagship device in the Philippines – the OnePlus 10T5G.

The device boasts flagship performance, stable connectivity, industry-leading charging, world-class photography, fast and smooth user experience, and even innovative design.

Exceptional features for a flagship performance

The OnePlus 10T5G is powered by Qualcomm’s latest and most powerful Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform to provide users with fast and smooth performance. For a seamless multitasking experience, the chipset is complemented by a large RAM and internal storage, which is available in two variants: 8GB + 128GB or 16GB + 256GB.

Its RAM is supported by the Always Alive feature, server-level memory management, that enables users to run up to 35 applications effortlessly in the background with 16GB of large memory. For a superior cooling system, the device leverages the OnePlus’ 3D Cooling System 2.0. It is packed with a larger cooling area, better heating dissipation material, and a redesigned heat dissipation channel to deliver its users an impressive experience anytime and anywhere.

Packed with industry-leading charging technology

For long-lasting use, the ultimate performance flagship device boasts a large battery capacity of 4800mAh. It features a 150W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition, the industry-leading and fastest charging technology that charges the battery from one percent to 100 percent in just 19 minutes.

Such a feature is made safer and better as it has 13 temperature sensors, 128-bit encryption, and a customized Smart Charging Chip supported by an AI algorithm that learns the user’s charging schedule.

Boasts world-class camera capabilities

Aside from a 16MP front camera, the OnePlus 10T5G showcases a flagship triple rear camera system. It consists of a 4cm macro camera, a 119.9° ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor and optical image stabilization (OIS) to provide users with high-quality images.

To support its imaging system, it features Nightscape 2.0 to take photos in low-light or dark environments and Super HDRto improve the uneven brightness of images. It also has ICE 2.0 to enable users to capture split-second moments with an ultra-fast shutter.

Features ultra-smooth user experience

As it is equipped with OxygenOS 12.1, the latest flagship device exhibits a fast and ultra-smooth user experience. It also comes with HyperBoost Gaming Engine to enhance users’ gaming experience and AI System Booster 2.1 for continuous system-level optimizations and power consumption monitoring.

Offers strong connectivity

For a stable connection, the OnePlus 10T5G is packed with a redesigned antenna system to prevent blind signal angles. On top of that, it is integrated with Smart Link for continuous connection while gaming, even if users are in busy areas. It also has Amp Connect, which improves Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections and lowers gaming latency by around 60 percent for users using WiFi and Bluetooth earphones.

Retailing at Php 35,990, the OnePlus 10T5G (8GB + 128GB) will be available in the OnePlus Official Store on Shopee starting August 26 and on Lazada on September 9. Meanwhile, watch out for the grand launch of the OnePlus 10T5G variants on OnePlus Official Stores on Shopee and Lazada.

Showcases an innovative design

Available in two colors, such as Moonstone Black and Jade Green, the ultimate performance flagship smartphone boasts a futuristic design built by combining more than 130 manufacturing techniques and stunning craftsmanship.

To learn more about the OnePlus 10T5G, visit the OnePlus Philippines’ official website at https://www.oneplus.com/ph. You can also check out OnePlus Philippines’ official Facebook page.

OPPO Set to Unveil the All-New A Series Made for Pure Entertainment

The A9 2020 and A5 2020 is packed with entertainment features for the pop-culture obsessed Filipinos

September 2019, PHILIPPINES – OPPO is excited to announce the upcoming Philippine launch of the upgraded A Series this September, with the reveal of the A9 2020 and A5 2020. OPPO’s latest offering under the already highly successful series feature high-level photography, audio and gaming capabilities, long-lasting battery, and stunning design. Overall, the new OPPO A Series will provide a unique value to a wide range of users - especially to the modern and multi-hyphenated Filipino millennials of today.

OPPO has been active in overseas markets for the past ten years, including the Philippines, and the OPPO A Series has been well-loved locally and globally. Recently, Canalys reported that OPPO is now the leading smartphone brand in the country in terms of market share at 28% in Q2 of 2019.

A Series: An all-around entertainment smartphone
The new A Series gives Filipinos who are always on the go the ultimate advantage in achieving the fullest of their potential. With a smartphone that they can depend on to capture the most out of their days, the new OPPO A Series offers more possibilities than ever before.

Promising a full-entertainment experience, the A9 2020 is packed with the premium 48MP Ultra Wide Quad Camera, Dolby Atmos Dual Stereo Speakers, 8GB RAM with up to 128GB internal storage that runs on Snapdragon 665 chipset, and a 5,000mAh Ultra Battery; freeing users from the need to compromise when they play.

The smartphone’s 48MP Ultra-Wide-Angle Quad Camera satisfies users’ needs for all shooting angles and  scenarios. It also supports Ultra Night Mode 2.0, Ultra-Wide photography, and a whole range of artistic portrait styles. Shooting video is also better than never before with 4K video technology that offers better overall effects by creating clearer videos with more vivid colors and less latency. This is also combined with Video Stability technology that promises more stable, professional videos. 

On the other hand, A5 2020 comes with specifications that suit users looking for a smartphone that meet their basic smartphone needs. It is powered with 12MP Ultra Wide Quad Camera plus 8MP Front Camera, 4GB RAM with up to 128GB internal storage, and with the same Snapdragon 665 chipset and 5,000mAh Ultra Battery.

Welcoming The New Face of A Series
The new A Series is the perfect representation of the modern Filipino millennial who lives a highly digital and mobile lifestyle that inspired the innovation of the A9 2020 and A5 2020. The OPPO A Series Philippine launch will be on September 19, 2019. Additionally, to complete the celebration of the upgraded A series, OPPO will be unveiling the first ever endorser for the best-selling A series who perfectly embodies the all-new A series offering.

Three Reasons Why You Should Consider Getting The Infinix Hot S3

Last February 21, Infinix Mobility launched the Infinix Hot S3 here in the Philippines with an SRP of 7,999. I was one of the lucky few who was able to get my hands first on the newest device from Infinix and did the Unboxing and First Impressions post last week.

With that out of the way, I am now listing three reasons why the Infinix Hot S3 is worth your consideration and in your must have phone list.

Reason #1: The Camera

If selfies are your thing, this phone should be on your list. The Hot S3 is equipped with a 13mp rear camera and a 20mp lowlight selfie camera with dual LED flash. It also has with beauty and bokeh (a photography feature that highlights the main subject of a picture while blurring the background) effect.

Sample photo taken with the 13MP Rear Camera

Reason #2: Specifications

Infinix Hot S3 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo with XOS 3.0 and it features a modern 18:9 screen aspect ratio. In addition to that you have available 32gb of ROM storage and 3gb of RAM to work with. Under the hood, the Hot S3 is built with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. Compared to MediaTek, it has a faster processing speed which, together with your 3gb of RAM ensures that you can multitask at ease. This phone also has a fingerprint sensor and to top it off, this device has 4000mAh of battery.

Reason #3: The Price

Originally priced at Php7,999, the Infinix Hot S3 is now made more affordable and will be available at Shopee starting 12AM to 12PM of February 28 for ONLY Php5,999 for the first 500 units. You'll never get an amazing deal anywhere else.

The Infinix Hot S3 is available in two colors: Black and Brush Gold.

Unboxing: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Last Thursday, I was fortunate to be able to take the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 for a spin. Let me share with you my experience and what my thoughts are with this recently launched mobile phone.

Straight out of the minimalist black box, you have: the Mi Mix 2, the USB-C cable, the fast charger, a SIM ejector pin, a case for the Mi Mix 2, and a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, your documentation and a warranty card. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 also did an "iPhone 7" and removed the 3.5mm headphone jack. Beginning to see a trend here.

Compared to its predecessors, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is much more compact. Unlike the Mi Mix, the Mi Mix 2 has rounded edges which makes it more comfortable to hold in the hand. The Mi Mix 2 also has ceramic back and has a glossy-like finish, which means its a fingerprint magnet, however, with a darker shade, the fingerprints will not be that too prominent.

While the new Mi Mix 2 has a 5.99 inch LCD display, I have no trouble operating on one hand. It is smaller and narrower than the original Mi Mix, making it easier to hold and use. It also weighs 185 g (6.53 oz).

Upon closer look at the rear, you get to see the camera rim made from 18K gold. The Mi Mix 2 smartphone sports a 12MP Sony IMX386 sensor with 1.25-micron pixels, an f/2.0 aperture 4-axis optical image stabilization (OIS), 5-piece lens, and facial recognition, dual-LED (dual tone) flash primary camera. On the front is a 5MP which features facial recognition as well. The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the device just below the camera.

The new Mi Mix 2 has a 5.99 inch 2160 x 1080 px LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It also has a 12% reduced bottom bezel and a screen-to-body ratio of 80.8%. The device is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery which is considerably smaller than the previous generation’s 4,400 mAh battery.

SIM Card slot is located at the left side of the unit while the ON/OFF and volume +/- are at the right side.

This device features a cantilever piezoelectric ceramic acoustic speaker and ultrasonic proximity sensor. With the absence of the 3.5mm headphone jack, you will need to use the adapter that comes with the package or a pair of Bluetooth earphones.

The Mi Mix 2 runs Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with Xiaomi’s custom MIUI 9 on top. Under the all this beauty of a smartphone, the flagship smartphone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, Adreno 540 GPU, 6GB RAM and storage options of 64GB, 128GB or 256GB. The on-board storage will not be expandable due to the absence of a microSD card slot. If you save a lot of photos, videos and other files, you might want to consider having the 256GB.

During the time the device was with me, I also tried to play Marvel Future Fight all in HIGH settings and the device delivered. No lags, no hiccups. Just a smooth gaming experience. I will post a short clip of the game play in my YouTube channel this week.

I also tried to watch a HD video clip in YouTube and liked what I saw.

Overall, a mobile phone worth the consideration if one is planning to upgrade. Easy to hold an use, very light, amazing primary and secondary camera, huge RAM (6GB) and storage (64GB/128GB/256GB), rocking display, a bezel less phone. Premium look and feel.

The perfect Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one.

Announced last September 2017, this flagship device is now available in the Philippines and you can get your own through Widget City.