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You can now Pre-order the new HONOR X9c in Saudi Arabia

Starting today until the end of month, you can now pre-order the new HONOR X9c. Price for the pre-order will be SAR 1,399.00 and it includes freebies worth SAR 636. After the preorder period the HONOR X9c smartphone will retail for SAR 2,135.00

The freebies are;

  • HONOR Choice OWS Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds – SAR 338.00
  • 12 Months Damage Protection – SAR 199.00
  • 12 Months Battery Damage Protection – SAR 99.00

Below are the specs of the new HONOR X9c;

  • Display: 6.78 inches AMOLED display, 19.85:9 aspect ratio, 1.07 billion colors, 2700×1224 resolution.
  • CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4xA78*2.2GHz+4xA55*1.8GHz)
  • GPU: Adreno A710
  • OS: MagicOS 8.0 (based on Android 14)
  • Storage: 256GB
  • RAM: 12GB
  • Rear Camera: 108MP Main Camera (F1.75), OIS, 5MP Wide Camera(F2.2), Support 4K video shooting, up to 3840×2160 pixels video resolution and 12000×9000 pixels image resolution
  • Front Camera: 16MP (F2.45), up to 3456×4608 pixels image and up to 2520×1080 pixels image resolution.
  • Network: 5G (NR), 4G (LTE FDD/FDD), 3G (WCDMA) and 2G (GSM)
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo position.
  • Sensors: Gravity, Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Compass, NFC, Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor.
  • Color: Jade Cyan,Titanium Purple,Titanium Black,Sunrise Orange
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 162.8mm x 75.5mm x 7.98mm
  • Weight: Approx. 189g
  • Battery: 6600mAh Lithium Polymer Battery with 66w charging and 20V/3.3A Standard Charger.

POCO C75 Now Pfficial in the Philippines

POCO has officially launch the C75 in the Philippines.

The POCO C75 smartphone is an entry-level smartphone with a large display and long-lasting battery powered by a Helio G81-Ultra chipset. It features a 6.68-inch HD+ (1640 x 720) display with 120Hz refresh rate. Powered by MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra and Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. If have up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage.

The POCO C75 is equipped with a 50MP main rear camera with 5P lens and f/1.8 apperture. As for the front shooter, it uses a 13MP camera with f/2.0 apperture and up to 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps.

The POCO C75 will have a 5160mAh (typ) that supports 18W fast charging. The C75 is powered by Xiaomi HyperOS.

You can checkout the full specs of POCO C75 here.

POCO C75 will be available in black, gold and green colors and in two variants; the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. The POCO is sold on Lazada and they are currently running a early bird price for the C75 until Nov. 10th. The early bird price for the POCO C75 is ₱5,499 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and
₱6,599.00 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

The regular price after the early bird promo will be ₱5,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and ₱6,999.00 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.

Source: Yugatech

Indonesia has banned the sales of Google Pixel

The Indonesian government has banned the sales of Google Pixel in the country even though they are not officially distributed in the country.

The banned was made because Google has not met the rules that requires smartphone sold locally should contain at least 40% of the parts made domestically.

“We are pushing these rules so that there’s fairness for all investors in Indonesia,” Febri Hendri Antoni Arief, industry ministry spokesperson, said on Thursday. “Google’s products have not adhered to the scheme we set, so they can’t be sold here.”

The ban for the Google Pixel comes a week after the country blocked Apple from selling the new iPhone 16 locally due to the same content rules.

Source: Yugatech, Reuters

Honor Magic7 Pro unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit

Taking stage at the Snapdragon Summit, Honor has officially unveil the Magic 07 Pro. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the Honor Magic 07 Pro will feature a new on-device AI assistant (named YOYO) that will be part of MagicOS 9.0 (Android 15).

Aside from using the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, Honor’s CMO Dr. Ray Guo did not reveal too much about the new Honor Magic7 Pro, since the Honor will have their own event launching the Honor Magic7 Pro and the new MagicOS 9.0 on the 30th of October.

I guess, we’ll just have to wait and see.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE now in Saudi Arabia

Samsung KSA has announced that the Galaxy S24 FE is now available in Saudi Arabia. First announced last month, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a 6.7-inch smartphone that’s powered by Samsung Exynos 2400e and feature a Dynamic AMOLED display with 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) resolution, 16M color depth and 120 Hz max refresh rate. The also features Samsung’s Galaxy AI, which is an “on-device AI that powers features like real-time translation and image generation.” The Samsung Galaxy AI was first announced at the Galaxy Unpacked July 2024.

It has a triple rear camera setup (50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP) and a 10.0 MP front facing camera. The Galaxy S24 FE will have 8GB RAM and the storage will be up to 512GB. The Galaxy S24 FE will be in 4 colors; blue, graphite, marble gray and mint. The price for the new Galaxy S24 FE will start at SAR2,849.00 for the 8GB + 256Gb model and SAR3,349.00 for the 8GB + 512Gb variant.

You can find the full specs of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE here.

Apple to increase price for Out-Of-Warranty iPhone Battery Replacements   

Charles Martin, writing for Apple Insider;

Apple is significantly increasing prices for out-of-warranty battery replacements, this time for the iPhone 16 Pro models.
The new cost of an out-of-warranty battery replacement for the two larger models of the latest iPhone is $119, up from the $99 cost for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The cost remains $99 for the regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

Apple last increased the cost of out-of-warranty battery replacement with the iPhone 14 models in 2022. Prices went up from $69 to $99.

Iphone 15 and 16 owners will more or less just shrug this aside, since they have at least have 1 years of limited warranty and 2 years of technical support and hardware coverage if purchase AppleCare+ with their purchase. By the time the batteries of the iPhone 15 and 16 need to be replaced, Apple may have already increased the prices.

Apple unveils iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max   

Apple;

Apple today introduced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring Apple Intelligence, larger display sizes, new creative capabilities with innovative pro camera features, stunning graphics for immersive gaming, and more — all powered by the A18 Pro chip. With Apple Intelligence, powerful Apple-built generative models come to iPhone in the easy-to-use personal intelligence system that understands personal context to deliver intelligence that is helpful and relevant while protecting user privacy. Camera Control unlocks a fast, intuitive way to tap into visual intelligence and easily interact with the advanced camera system. Featuring a new 48MP Fusion camera with a faster quad-pixel sensor that enables 4K120 fps video recording in Dolby Vision, these new Pro models achieve the highest resolution and frame-rate combination ever available on iPhone. Additional advancements include a new 48MP Ultra Wide camera for higher-resolution photography, including macro; a 5x Telephoto camera on both Pro models; and studio-quality mics to record more true-to-life audio. The durable titanium design is strong yet lightweight, with larger display sizes, the thinnest borders on any Apple product, and a huge leap in battery life — with iPhone 16 Pro Max offering the best battery life on iPhone ever.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be available in four stunning finishes: black titanium, natural titanium, white titanium, and desert titanium. Pre-orders begin Friday, September 13, with availability beginning Friday, September 20.

Here are the pricing below;
iPhone 16 Pro;

  • 128GB – $999.00
  • 256GB – $1,099.00
  • 512GB – $1299.00
  • 1TB – $1499.00

iPhone 16 Pro Max;

  • 256GB – $1199.00
  • 512GB – $1399.00
  • 1TB – $1599.00

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Apple announces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus   

Apple;

Apple today announced iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, built for Apple Intelligence, the easy-to-use personal intelligence system that understands personal context to deliver intelligence that is helpful and relevant while protecting user privacy. The iPhone 16 lineup also introduces Camera Control, which brings new ways to capture memories, and will help users quickly access visual intelligence to learn about objects or places around them faster than ever before. The powerful camera system features a 48MP Fusion camera with a 2x Telephoto option, giving users two cameras in one, while a new Ultra Wide camera enables macro photography. Next-generation Photographic Styles help users personalize their images, and spatial photo and video capture allows users to relive life’s precious memories with remarkable depth on Apple Vision Pro. The new A18 chip delivers a huge leap in performance and efficiency, enabling demanding AAA games, as well as a big boost in battery life.

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will be available in five bold colors: black, white, pink, teal, and ultramarine. Pre-orders begin Friday, September 13, with availability beginning Friday, September 20. Price of the iPhone 16 starts at $799 (USD), and iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899 (USD).

You can checkout the full pricing below;
iPhone 16;

  • 128GB – $799.00
  • 256GB – $899.00
  • 512GB – $1099.00

iPhone 16 Plus;

  • 128GB – $899.00
  • 256GB – $999.00
  • 512GB – $1999.00

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HONOR officially announced the Magic V3 and MagicPad 2

As expected, HONOR has officially announced new devices under the MAGIC brand name; Magic V3 (foldable phone) and MagicPad 2 (tablet).

The HONOR Magic V3, a foldable phones that’s already available for preorder here in Saudi Arabia and the announcement is just for formality.

HONOR MagicPad 2
The HONOR MagicPad 2 is a 12.3-inches tablet that’s powered by Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform, with 12GB RAM and 256 GB storage running MagicOS 8.0.1 (Android 14). The MagicPad 2 will also feature a 13MP rear camera (Fno2.0 AF) and a 9MP front camera (Fno2.2 FF) with a battery capacity of 10050 mAh Lithium polymer battery. You can find the full specs here.

The HONOR MagicPad 2 is now available for preorder for SAR 2,399.00, whicj includes gifts worth SAR 2,197.

The gifts;

  • HONOR Magic-Pencil 3(inbox) – worth SAR 699.00)
  • HONOR MagicPad2 Smart Keyboard(inbox) – worth SAR 499.00
  • 12 Months Screen Protection – worth SAR 699.00
  • 24 Months/4 Times Maintenance Service – worth SAR 60.00
  • 24 Months GCC warranty – worth SAR 40.00

Apple announces “It’s Glow Time” iPhone 16 Event this Sept 9th

Apple has announce their iPhone 16 Event this 9th of September at at 8 p.m. Riyadh Time. The company is expected to announce the next generation of iPhone 16 as well as provide more information on the Apple Intelligence as well as Apple Silicon, Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4.

The event will be held at the Apple Park and you can watch the live stream of the event from Apple’s website, the Apple TV app and Apple’s official YouTube channel. You can also come back here and watch the live stream from the embedded video below.

HONOR to officially launch the Magic V3 at the IFA 2024

Honor will officially launch the Magic V3, their upcoming foldable phone at this year’s IFA in Berlin, Germany on the 5th of September. Aside from the Magic V3, Honor will also be announcing the MagicPad 2 and the MagicBook Art 14, a tablet and a notebook, respectively.

The Honor Magic V3 is the sucessor to the company’s Magic V2, claim to be the “thinnest and lightest AI foldable smartphone” in the market. It features a 7.92 inches (unfolded) and 6.43 inches (folded) OLED screen. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and Adreno 750 GPU. The Magic V3 will have 12GB ram and 512GB storage, running MagicOS 8.0.1 (Based on Android 14).

It’s triple rear-camera system of 40MP Ultra Wide Camera, 50MP Wide Camera and 50MP Telephoto Lens Camera will support up to 4K video recording while its two front camera of 20MP Wide Camera, one while folded and another while folded, will support 5120×3840 pixels image resolution and up to 4k video recording as well.

The whole device will be powered by a 5150mAh lithium polymer battery with HONOR 66W supercharge charge and support for 50W wireless HONOR supercharge. As for the nitty gritty specs of the phone, you can checkout the full specs here or the table below;


HONOR Magic V3 Specs;

  • Display: 7.92 inches (inner)/ 6.43 inches (outer) OLED, 2344×2156 Pixels (inner)/ 2376×1060 Pixels (outer), 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 wide color gamut
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Octa-core
  • GPU: Adreno 750
  • RAM:12GB
  • Storage: 512GB
  • OS: MagicOS 8.0.1 (Based on Android 14)
  • Rear Camera:
  • 40MP Ultra Wide Camera (f/2.2)
  • 50MP Wide Camera (f/1.6, OIS)
  • 50MP Telephoto Lens Camera (f/3.0, OIS)
  • Front Camera:
  • 20MP Wide Camera (f/2.2) (Interior screen)
  • 20MP Wide Camera (f/2.2) (Exterior screen)
  • Battery: 5150mAh Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 66W SuperCharge Charger and support for 50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge
  • Cellular Network: 5G/4G+/4G/3G/2G
  • Dual SIM Support for nano SIM and eSim each
  • Connectivity and Location: Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, IR Remote Control, GPS(L1+L5) /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou(B1I+B1C+B2a)/Galileo(E1 + E5a) /QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • Sensors: Gravity Sensor, Infrared Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall sensor, Barometer sensor, Color temperature sensor, NFC, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
  • Water and Dust Resistance: IPX8
  • Dimensions HxWxD: 156.6 mm x 74.0 mm (fodled)/145.3 mm (unfolded) x 9.2 mm (folded)/4.35mm (unfolded)
  • Weight: 226g (Black) / 230 g (Others)
  • Colors: Reddish Brown, Green and Black

Putting the hardware aside, the Honor Magic V3 will also feature a number of AI features, which the company have summarize in this video that they released;

The Honor Magic V3 is available in three colors; Reddish Brown, Green and Black. Honor is hinting that will it will be on sale on the 5th of Sept but it’s unclear on how much the phone will be.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Announced

Together with the Pixel 9 series, Google also announced the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the company’s newest foldable phone. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a 6.3-inch that fold out to a 8-inch tablet. Its hinge is made out of an aerospace-grade high-strength aluminum alloy and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The device is certified IPX8 rating for water resistance of up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes of submersion.

It’s specs and features is similar to that of the Pixel 9 Pro. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will be powered by Google Tensor G4 with its Titan M2 security coprocessor. It also be running Android 14 with a promised 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates. The Google AI features are also coming to Pixel 9 Pro Fold, this includes the Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio, Circle to Search, Summarize and Gemini, plus some world-class photography features including Magic Editor, Best Take, Video Boost, Add Me and Pro Controls.

The rear and front camera supports 4K video recording at up to 60 FPS, 20x digitla zoom, it will also feature night sight video, 10-bit HDR video, cinematic pan and more. On the entertainment side, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will feature multiview on YouTube TV, where you can watch up to four preselected video at once on its large 8-inches screen and its stereo speakers.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • Display (External Cover): 6.3-inch Actua display, 1080 x 2424 OLED at 422 PPI, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (60-120Hz), HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass
  • Display (Internal Cover): 8-inch (204 mm) Super Actua Flex display1 (LTPO), 2076 x 2152 OLED at 373 PPI, up to 120 Hz refresh rate, Ultra Thin Glass, HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
  • Hinge: Multi-alloy steel with an aerospace-grade high-strength aluminum alloy cover
  • Finish and protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back with satin metal frame, Fingerprint-resistant coating, IP68 dust and water resistance
  • CPU: Google Tensor G4 and Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • GPU: Mali-G715 MC7
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Storage: 125GB/ 256GB
  • OS and software updates: Android 14 with 7 years of OS, security, and Pixel Drop updates
  • Rear Camera:
    • 48 MP Quad PD wide camera, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 82° field of view, 1/2″” image sensor size
    • 10.5 MP Dual PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 127° field of view, 1/3.4″ image sensor size
    • 10.8 MP Dual PD telephoto camera, ƒ/3.1 aperture, 23° field of view, 1/3.2″ image sensor size, 5x optical zoom, Super Res Zoom up to 20×10, Multi-zone LDAF (laser detect auto focus) sensor, Spectral and flicker sensor, Optical + electronic image stabilization on wide and telephoto
  • Front Camera: 10 MP Dual PD, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° ultrawide field of view
  • Inner Camera: 10 MP Dual PD, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 87° ultrawide field of view
  • Materials & DurabilityScratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back with satin metal frame, IPX8 water resistance, Fingerprint-resistant coating, Aerospace-grade high-strength aluminum alloy
  • Authentication and security: Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, password
  • Safety: Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Crisis Alerts, Car Crash Detection, Safety Check, Emergency
  • Location Service: Emergency Contacts & Medical Info, Android Earthquake Alerts System
  • Sensors: Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer and Hall effect
  • Buttons and Ports: USB Type-C 3.2, Power button, Volume controls
  • SIM: Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM)
  • Audio : Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial audio
  • Connectivity and Location: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11/be) with 2.4G+5GHz + 6GHz, 2×2 + 2×2, MIMO, Bluetooth® v5.3 with dual antennas for enhanced quality and connection, Ultra-Wideband chip for accurate ranging and spatial orientation, NFC, Google Cast, Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
  • Cellular: 5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz Model GGH2X26, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA Band, LTE, eSIM
  • Battery: 4650 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 72-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver, Fast charging and wireless charging. Wireless charging (Qi-certified)
  • Dimension (H x W x D):
    • 6.1 in x 3 in x 0.4 in (folded)
    • 6.1 in x 5.9 in x 0.2 in (unfolded)
  • Weight: : 9.1 oz
  • Colors: Porcelain, Obsidian

Price for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 for its 256GB model and $1,919 for the 512GB variant. It’s available for pre-order today and will be US retail stores on September 4th.

Google officially announce the Pixel 9 Smartphone Series

At their annual “Made by Google” event, the search giant officially unveiled the Pixel 9 Series – the latest iteration of their Pixel smartphones. The Google Pixel 9 Series consists of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Spec-wise, all three phones are the same except for differences in size, battery size, RAM, and camera configurations.

Design-wsie, all three phones looks a lot like the iPhone 15, while on its back, the first think that you will notice is the huge camera bump. The front of all three Google Pixel 9 will covered by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back with satin metal frame for the Pixel 9, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL will have a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back with polished metal frame.

All three phones feature OLED displays with the same refresh rate of up to 120Hz, HDR support, and full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors. That said, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro have the same 6.3-inch Actua display, the Pixel 9 Pro has the Super Actua display, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL boasts a larger 6.8-inch Super Actua display. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro share a 4700 mAh battery, whereas the Pixel 9 Pro XL utilizes a larger 5060 mAh Li-Ion battery. Google claims that all three phones can achieve up to 100 hours of battery life with Extreme Battery Saver mode enabled.

Both the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL come with 16 GB of RAM, while the Pixel 9 has a slightly smaller 12 GB RAM. Similar to the RAM, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL share the same triple rear camera configuration: a 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, a 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, and a 48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera. In contrast, the Pixel 9 features a dual rear camera setup with a 50 MP Octa PD wide camera and a 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus.

The Pixel 9 Pro series also supports 8K video recording at 30 FPS, while the Pixel 9 is limited to 4K video recording at up to 60 FPS. The same trend continues with the front camera, as the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL offer a 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus (ƒ/2.2 aperture), while the Pixel 9 has a 10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus (ƒ/2.2 aperture).

On the software front, all three phones run Android 14 and incorporate Google AI features like Pixel Studio (image generator), Gemini Live, and Pixel Screenshots, an exclusive app for Pixel 9 that aids in saving, organizing, and recalling important information. Additionally, the phones feature an improved Weather app and Satellite SOS.

Google Pixel 9

  • Display: 6.3-inch Actua display, 1080 x 2424 OLED at 422 PPI, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (60-120Hz), HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
  • Finish and protection: “Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 polished back with satin metal frame, Fingerprint-resistant coating, IP68 dust and water resistance
  • CPU: Google Tensor G4 with Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • GPU: Mali-G715 MC7
  • RAM: 12 GB
  • Storage: 125GB/ 256GB
  • OS : Android 14
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view13
  • Front Camera: 10.5 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 95° ultrawide field of view
  • Audio : Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial audio
  • Battery: 4700 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver, Fast charging and wireless charging
  • Dimension (H x W x D): 6 inch x 2.8 inches x 0.3 inch
  • Colors: Peony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Display: 6.3-inch Super Actua display (LTPO), 1280 x 2856 LTPO OLED at 495 PPI, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (1-120Hz), HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
  • Finish and protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back with polished metal frame, Fingerprint-resistant coating, IP68 dust and water resistance
  • CPU: Google Tensor G4 with Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • GPU: Mali-G715 MC7
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB/ 256GB/ 512GB/ 1TB
  • OS : Android 14
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom
  • Front Camera: 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 103° ultrawide field of view
  • Audio : Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial audio
  • Battery: 4700 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver, Fast charging and wireless charging
  • Dimension (H x W x D): 6 inch x 2.8 inches x 0.3 inch
  • Colors: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Display: 6.8-inch Super Actua display (LTPO), 1344 x 2992 LTPO OLED at 486 PPI, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Smooth Display (1-120Hz), HDR support, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors
  • Finish and protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back with polished metal frame, Fingerprint-resistant coating, IP68 dust and water resistance
  • CPU: Google Tensor G4 with Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • GPU: Mali-G715 MC7
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB/ 256GB/ 512GB/ 1TB
  • OS : Android 14
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP Octa PD wide camera, ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD ultrawide camera with autofocus, ƒ/1.7 aperture, 123° field of view13
  • : 48 MP Quad PD telephoto camera, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 22° field of view, 5x optical zoom
  • Front Camera: 42 MP Dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 103° ultrawide field of view
  • Audio : Stereo speakers, 3 microphones, Noise suppression, Spatial audio
  • Battery: 5060 mAh Li-Ion battery with up to 100-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver, Fast charging and wireless charging
  • Dimension (H x W x D): 6.4 inch x 3 inches x 0.3 inch
  • Colors: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian

The Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL are available for pre-order today starting at $799, $999, and $1099, respectively. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL will be available on shelves at the Google Store and retail partners on August 22. Availability for the Pixel 9 Pro will be announced later.

It’s official realme 12 4G price starts at ₱13,999

RealMe Philippines has officially launched the realme 12 4G and the starting price will be ₱13,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage model, at a realme Official Store or partner stores.

In a nutshell, realme 12 4G is a mid-range smartphone equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor, a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz. The device offers 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. In terms of camera features, the realme 12 4G has a dual rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor.

For selfies, it has a 16MP front camera. Powered by a 5000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, the device runs on realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. The realme 12 4G comes in two color options: Skyline Blue and Pioneer Green.

Specs

  • Display: 6.67-inches E4 AMOLED (FHD+), 2400×1080 resolution, 92.65% Screen-To-Body Ratio and 120Hz Refresh Rate
  • CPU: Qualcom Snapdragon 685, Octa-Core; 2x ARM Cortex-A73 Cores at up to 2.8GHz; 6x ARM Cortex-A53 Cores at up to 1.9GHz
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • RAM: 8GB (Up to 8GB Dynamic RAM Expansion)
  • Storage: 26 GB (expandable via up to 1TB via microSD)
  • OS: realme UI 5.0, Android 14
  • Battery: 5000mAh with 67W SUPERVOOC Charging Adapter (80W SUPERVOOC Adapter Included in the Box)
  • Rear camera: 50MP Sony LYT600 OIS Portrait Camera, f/1.88, 4096×3072 (Standard); 8192×6144 (High Resolution Mode)2MP Mono Camera, f/2.4, 88.8° field of view (FoV)
  • Front: 16MP Selfie Camera, f/2.45,4640×3844 resolution
  • Connectivity: 4G LTE, GSM, WCDMA
  • Wireless: Wifi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Navigation: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo and QZSS
  • Sensors: Flicker, Magnetic Induction, Dual Light, Proximity, Gyrometer, Acceleration and In-Display Fingerprint scanner
  • Audio: Hi-Res Dual Stereo Speakers, Dual Microphones (Noise Cancellation)
  • Ports: 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 2 nano SIM Cards OR 1 nano SIM Card + 1 microSD Card (Hybrid SIM Tray), USB Type-C Port
  • Dimension: 162.95mm x 74.75mm x 7.92mm (LxWxD)
  • Weight: 187 grams
  • Colors: Pioneer Green, Skyline Blue

Here’s the unboxing video the the company has published on their Youtube channel;

realme C61 now in the Philippines

Realme Philippines has officially announce the C61 smartphone, a new member of realme C-series.

realme C61 is a 6.74″ HD+ LCD display (720×1600) with a 90.3% screen-to-body ratio and a refresh rate of 90Hz and up to 180Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by Unisoc T612 Processor and ARM Mali GPU. It will have up to 6GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage that is expandable up to 2TB via microSD card slot. It will have 5000mAh battery with 15W quick charging adapter.

It has a dual rear camera with a 50MP AI Camera and a 0.08 MP, f/3.0 auxiliary lens. As for the front camera, it will have a 5MP selfie camera that supports CIF@ 30fps.

For coverage, the realme C61 will support 4G dual standby and support for Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Not supporting 5G connectivity could be a deal breaker for some but it could also be the reason why the phone has a low price tag.

The realme C61 will be running realme UI (Android 14) out of the box. The C61 will be available in Sparkle Gold and Dark Green colors and the starting price will be ₱6,299.00 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model.

realme C61 Dark Green

realme C61 full specs;

  • Display: 6.74″ HD+ LCD, 720×1600 resolution, 90.3% screen-to-body ratio and 90Hz refresh rate
  • Memory: 6GB (Up to 12GB Dynamic RAM Expansion) ; 8GB (Up to 18GB Dynamic RAM Expansion)
  • Storage: 128GB; 256GB (Up to 2TB expandable via microSD)
  • Processor: Unisoc T612 chipset, Octa-Core; 2x ARM Cortex-A75 Cores at up to 1.8GHz; 6x ARM Cortex-A55 Cores at up to 1.8GHz
  • GPU: ARM Mali-G57
  • OS: realme UI, Android 14
  • Battery: 5000mAh Battery with 15W Quick Charging Adapter (USB Type-C)
  • Dual-rear Camera: 50MP AI Camera, f/1.8, 80° FoV and 0.08 MP, f/3.0 ,(auxiliary lens)
  • Selfie Camera: 5MP camera with 2592×1944 resolution, f/2.2 apperture and 77° PoV
  • Connectivity: 4G LTE, WCDMA Bands 1/2/4/5/8 and GSM 850MHz/900MHz/1800MHz/1900MHz
  • Wireless: Wifi802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth 5.0, SBC, AAC, LDAC
  • Navigation: AGPS/GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
  • Audio: single downward-firing speaker and single microphone
  • Ports: 3.5mm Headphone Jack, USB Type-C Port
  • Sensor: Magnetic Induction, Light, Proximity, Gyrometer and Acceleration
  • Dimension: 167.26mm x 76.67mm x 7.84mm (LxWxD)
  • Weight: 188 grams
  • Colors: Sparkle Gold and Dark Green

There will be a free TechLife Power Bank S101 (10,000mAh) and 2 years of realme Care support if you order on or before Aug 18th from realme tiktok shop you can also go to Shopee to buy the phone.

Realme Philippines to launch the realme 12 4G this Aug 10th

RealMe Philippines is set to launch the realme 12 4G this 10th of Aug. The realme 12 4G will join the already-available realme 12 Series 5G in the country. The phone was first announced last June and Pakistan.

Spec-wise the realme 12 4G is a mid-range smartphone that’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 685 4G chipset and a Adreno 610 GPU. It features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate protected by a tempered high-strength glass. The display offers a 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution with 120Hz refresh rate and a 2,000 nits (peak brightness). The realme 12 4G will have a 8GB RAM and will be available in 128GB and 256GB internal storage.

The realme 12 4G will have a dual rear-camera system that’s compose of a 50MP f/1.88 Sony LYT-600 OIS camera sensor and a 2MP mono camera with f/2.4. It will have a 16MP f/2.45 selfie camera that supports up to 1080P 30fps video recording.

The realme 12 4G will have a 5000mAh (typ) battery that supports 67W SUPERVOOC charge. It will be running realme UI 5.0 (Based on Android 14) right out of the box. The realme 12 4G will be in two colors; skyline blue and pioneer green.

Realme 12 4G in Pioneer Green.

No pricing have been announced and we’ll get more details this Aug 10th. You can checkout the full specs of the realme 12 4G here.

Smart offers Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 on the Signature Plan+ 1499

Just like Globe, Smart Telecom is also offering the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 via their postpaid plans. But compare to Globe, Smart is offering to not just for its postpaid subscribers but also for prepaid.

Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and the Z Flip6 will be available to Smart’s Signature Plans+, Signature Device Plans and for Prepaid users.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

The Signature Plans+ for the 256GB model of Galaxy Z Fold6 will start at Plan 999 that will have 3 options; option 1 is a one-time cashout of ₱89,560, option 2 will be 0% installment for ₱96,200 and option 3 will be a down payment of ₱46,100 and a monthly installment of ₱2,000. Both option 1 and 2 will be a 12-months lock-in contract, while Option 3 will be a 24-month lock-in plan.

As for the Signature Device Plans for the 256GB model of Galaxy Z Fold6, it will also start with the Plan 999 but it will only have one option of a ₱82,800 one-time cashout.

For those planning to get the 256GB model of Galaxy Z Fold6 Prepaid plan, there will be two options; a one-time cashout of ₱100,699 and a 0% monthly installment for ₱105,990.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is available in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB model. You can checkout the other Signature Plans+ and Signature Device Plans for the Z Fold6 by going to https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/GalaxyZSeries6.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Just like with the Galaxy Z Fold6, the 256GB model of the Galaxy Z Flip6 will start with the Plan 999 that will also be available in 3 options;

  • Option 1 – One-time cashout of ₱58,200
  • Option 2 – O% Installment of ₱62,300
  • Option 3 – down payment of ₱30,000 and a monthly installment of ₱1,300

Both option 1 and 2 will be have 12-months lock-in contract, while Option 3 will be a 24-month lock-in plan.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 (256GB model) under the Signature Device Plans will also be available in the Plan 999 and will have a one-time cashout of ₱53,000.

With the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Prepaid, there will be two options; the one-time cashout of ₱67,499 and the 0% monthly installment for ₱70,990.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is available in 256GB and 512GB model. There are other plans that you can available for the device by going to https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/GalaxyZSeries6.

Source: @LiveSmart

Watch iFixit teardown of the new Galaxy ZFlip 6 and ZFold 6

As always iFixit just published their latest teardown video (below) of the just announced Samsung Galaxy ZFlip 6 and ZFold 6. As commented that most of the changes on the new Samsung Foldables are just for aesthetic purpose only and the biggest changes are “under-the-hood,” like the larger battery, faster processor and a better screen.

The whole video is less than 5 mins and if you are in the mobile repair business, this is one video that do not want to miss.

Samsung’s Galaxy ZFlip6 and ZFold6 devices are on the iFixit teardown table today and if they look familiar, well… that’s because not much has changed on the outside. The Flip has a slightly more matte finish and the fold has some brighter screens and a pretty epic camera bump.

But as the majority of upgrades lurk below the surface let’s break out the pro tech and start digging into Samsung’s latest folding devices.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Galaxy Z Flip6
Display Main Screen 6.7-inch FHD+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
120Hz Adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
Infinity Flex Display (2640 x 1080, 22:9)
Cover Screen 3.4-inch Super AMOLED 60Hz Display
720 x 748
306 PPI
Dimension & Weight Folded 71.9 x 85.1 x 14.9mm
Unfolded 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm
Weight 187g
Camera Front Camera 10MP Selfie Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚
Rear Dual Camera 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚
50MP Wide-angle Camera
Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚
AP Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Memory & Storage 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
Battery 4,000mAh (typical) dual battery
Charging Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30min. with 25W Adapter and 3A USB-C cable
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Wireless PowerShare
Water Resistance IP48
OS Android 14
One UI 6.1.1
Network & Connectivity 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth® v5.3
Sensors Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor
Security Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault
SIM Card One Nano SIM and Multi eSIM
Colors Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint
Crafted Black, White, Peach

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Galaxy Z Fold6
Display Main Screen 7.6-inch QXGA+*
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Infinity Flex Display (2160 x 1856, 20.9:18), 374ppi
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
Cover Screen 6.3-inch HD+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
(2376 x 968, 22.1:9), 410ppi
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
Dimension & Weight Folded 68.1 x 153.5 x 12.1mm
Unfolded 132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6mm
Weight 239g
Camera Cover Camera 10MP Selfie Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚
Under Display Camera 4MP Under Display Camera
F1.8, Pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 85˚
Rear Triple Camera 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚
50MP Wide-angle Camera
Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚
10MP Telephoto Camera
PDAF, OIS, F2.4, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚, 3X optical zoom
AP Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Memory & Storage 12GB Memory with 1TB internal storage
12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
Battery 4,400mAh (typical) dual battery
Charging Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30 min. with 25W Adapter** and 3A USB-C cable***
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0****
Wireless PowerShare*****
Network & Connectivity 5G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 6E***, Bluetooth® v5.3
Sensors Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor
Security Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault
SIM Card Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM**
Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM**
Colors Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy*
Crafted Black, White**

Nothing CMF Phone 1 Now Available in Saudi Arabia, starts at SAR 799.00

Nothing CMF Phone 1 is now available in Saudi Arabia, just 10 days after the company officially announced the device.

Nothing’s CMF Phone 1 is a mid-range smartphone powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) and Mali-G615 GPU. The 6.67” Super AMOLED display boasts a 1080 x 2400 resolution at 395ppi and has a peak brightness of 2000 nits. It also includes an under-display optical fingerprint scanner.

The CMF Phone 1 features a dual-rear camera setup: a 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide) lens and a 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) lens. It can capture up to 4K video recording at 30 FPS and 1080p recording at 30 or 60 FPS. The front-facing camera is a 16 MP, f/2.0 (wide) lens that can record 1080p video at 30fps.

The CMF Phone 1 packs a 5000 mAh non-removable battery with 33W fast charging and supports 5W reverse wired charging. It runs Nothing OS 2.6 (powered by Android 14) and comes with 2 years of major Android updates and 3 years of security updates. You can find the full specs of Nothing CMF Phone 1 .

The phone measures 164 mm x 77 mm x 8 mm (HxWxD) and weighs 197 g. You can choose from light green, black, or orange colors.

The CMF Phone 1 is available at Jarir and Extra. It comes in two variants: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage for SAR 799.00 and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage for SAR 1,099.00.

HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro Now Official in Saudi Arabia

HONOR has officially launch the HONOR 200 Series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to kick things up, Honor is offering preorder gifts for those who will preorder the smartphone from July 17th to July 24th.

The free gifts are HONOR Choice Watch Black worth SAR 249.00 and a 12-month Screen Protection Service (1 time) that’s valued at SAR 599.00. Aside from the free preorder gifts, you can also avail of big discounts if you will also buy HONOR Choice wearables like the Earbuds and Smartwatch.

Here are the official pricing for the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro;

HONOR 200

  • 12GB+256GB- SAR 1,699.00
  • 12GB+512GB- SAR 1,999.00

HONOR 200 Pro

  • 12GB+512GB- SAR 2,699.00

Here are the full specs of HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro;

HONOR 200 HONOR 200 Pro
Display 6.7   inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2664×1200 resolution, 1.07 billion colors,   Equal-Depth Quad-Curved Screen, Aluminosilicate glass 6.78   inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2700×1224 resolution, 1.07 billion colors,   Quad-Curved Floating Screen, Aluminosilicate glass
Processor Snapdragon   7 Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-A715 2.63GHz Snapdragon   8s Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-X4 3.0GHz with RF Enhanced Chip HONOR C1+
GPU Adreno 720 Adreno 735
RAM 12   GB 12   GB
Storage 256 GB, 512 GB 512   GB
OS MagicOS 8.0   (Based on Android 14) MagicOS 8.0   (Based on Android 14)
Rear Camera 50MP Wide   Camera(f/1.95 aperture, OIS 50MP Wide   Camera (f/1.9 aperture, OIS)
50MP   Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS) 50MP Telephoto   Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS)
12MP   Ultra Wide Camera (f/2.2 aperture) 12MP Ultra   Wide Camera(f/2.2 aperture)
Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording,   Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Rear single LED flash,   EIS+OIS Support   for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image   Resolution, Rear single LED flash, EIS+OIS
Front Camera 50MP Front   Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support 50MP Front   Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support
8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Support for   4K (3840×2160) video recording, Supported 2D face unlock 8192×6144   pixels Image Resolution, Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording,   Supported 2D face unlock
Battery 5200 mAh   Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A   SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A 5200 mAh   Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A   SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A with supports up to max 66W   Wireless SuperCharge
Sensor Gravity   Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC,   Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor. Gravity   Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC,   Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor.
Cellular 5G   (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and   eSIM) 5G   (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and   eSIM)
Network and Connectivity Wifi   802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot,   Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, Wifi   802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot,   Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, PC Data Sync, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, OTG   Support
Dimension 161.5   mm x 74.6 mm x 7.7 mm (H x W x D) 163.3   mm x 75.2 mm x 8.2 mm (H x W x D)
Weight Approx. 187 g Approx. 199 g
Color Moonlight   White,Emerald Green,Black Ocean   Cyan,Moonlight White,Black

Pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 in Saudi Arabia

Samsung official announced the AI powered Galaxy Flip6 and Galaxy Fold6 and if you are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, these two new folding smartphones from Samsung are now available for preorder and below are the price;

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung Galaxy Flip6

  • 12GB RAM + 256 GB Storage – SAR 4,399.00
  • 12GB RAM + 512 GB Storage – SAR 4,899.00
  • Preorders will include 1 Year Samsung Care+, Clear Case with Ring and 15% off Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Samsung Galaxy Fold6

  • 12GB RAM + 256 GB Storage – SAR 7,299.00
  • 12GB RAM + 512 GB Storage – SAR 7,799.00
  • 12GB RAM + 1 TB Storage – SAR 8,799.00
  • Preorders will include 1 Year Samsung Care+, Slim S-Pen Case and 15% off Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds

For specs and other details
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

HONOR 200 Series launch in Saudi Arabia this July 17th

HONOR KSA will be launching the HONOR 200 smartphone Series in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made via their social media accounts as well as the official website of HONOR Saudi Arabia.

HONOR 200 Series is composed of the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro, both have virtually identical specs like the display, RAM, storage and, rear and front camera system. The main difference between the two is that the HONOR 200 using the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the HONOR 200 Pro will be using Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

The HONOR 200 Pro is only available in 512GB storage model, while the HONOR 200 will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage config. Both the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro will have 12 GB RAM. You can checkout the full specs of the HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro in the table below.

HONOR 200 HONOR 200 Pro
Display 6.7   inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2664×1200 resolution, 1.07 billion colors,   Equal-Depth Quad-Curved Screen, Aluminosilicate glass 6.78   inches FHD+ AMOLED Display with 2700×1224 resolution, 1.07 billion colors,   Quad-Curved Floating Screen, Aluminosilicate glass
Processor Snapdragon   7 Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-A715 2.63GHz Snapdragon   8s Gen 3 Octa-core Cortex-X4 3.0GHz with RF Enhanced Chip HONOR C1+
GPU Adreno 720 Adreno 735
RAM 12   GB 12   GB
Storage 256 GB, 512 GB 512   GB
OS MagicOS 8.0   (Based on Android 14) MagicOS 8.0   (Based on Android 14)
Rear Camera 50MP Wide   Camera(f/1.95 aperture, OIS 50MP Wide   Camera (f/1.9 aperture, OIS)
50MP   Telephoto Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS) 50MP Telephoto   Camera (f/2.4 aperture, OIS)
12MP   Ultra Wide Camera (f/2.2 aperture) 12MP Ultra   Wide Camera(f/2.2 aperture)
Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording,   Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Rear single LED flash,   EIS+OIS Support   for 4K (3840×2160) video recording, Digital zoom 50x, 8192×6144 pixels Image   Resolution, Rear single LED flash, EIS+OIS
Front Camera 50MP Front   Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support 50MP Front   Camera(f/2.1 aperture) with 4k support
8192×6144 pixels Image Resolution, Support for   4K (3840×2160) video recording, Supported 2D face unlock 8192×6144   pixels Image Resolution, Support for 4K (3840×2160) video recording,   Supported 2D face unlock
Battery 5200 mAh   Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A   SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A 5200 mAh   Lithium polymer battery with HONOR 100W SuperCharge, supports up to 20V/5A   SuperCharge, compatible with 11V/6A,10V/4A with supports up to max 66W   Wireless SuperCharge
Sensor Gravity   Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC,   Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor. Gravity   Sensor, Fingerprint (under display, optical), Gyroscope, Compass, NFC,   Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor.
Cellular 5G   (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and   eSIM) 5G   (NR), 4G (LTE TDD/LTE FDD), 3G (WCDMA), 2G (GSM), dual SIM Support (Nano and   eSIM)
Network and Connectivity Wifi   802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot,   Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, Wifi   802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Hotspot,   Bluetooth 5.3, Infrared, PC Data Sync, GPS /AGPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo, OTG   Support
Dimension 161.5   mm x 74.6 mm x 7.7 mm (H x W x D) 163.3   mm x 75.2 mm x 8.2 mm (H x W x D)
Weight Approx. 187 g Approx. 199 g
Color Moonlight   White,Emerald Green,Black Ocean   Cyan,Moonlight White,Black

Together with the launch announcement, the company also said that customers can preorder on July 17th as well. The HONOR 200 Series will in retail store and can be purchase online on the 25th of July.

There will be 3 variants for the HONOR 200 Series;

HONOR 200

  • 12 GB + 256 GB
  • 12 GB + 512 GB

HONOR 200 Pro

  • 12 GB + 512 GB

Details about the pricing have not been announced, since the company is currently running a contest to guess the price and win HONOR 200 Series smartphone. I guess, we will know after 2 days on the pricing of the phones.

Watch this 4-min intro video for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6

Introducing the all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. Two foldable phones, infinite possibilities. Galaxy AI is here. Learn more: http://smsng.co/ZFold6_Intro_yt | http://smsng.co/ZFlip6_Intro_yt

00:00 Intro
00:04 Design
00:28 Circle to Search
00:59 Processor
01:50 FlexCam
02:42 FlexWindow
03:24 Note Assist
03:55 Durability

Click the link to find out more about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6

Samsung announces the new Galaxy Z Flip6

Together with the Galaxy Z Fold6, Samsung officially announce the Galaxy Z Flip6.

Unlike the Galaxy Fold6, which is a tablet that folds into a smartphone, the Galaxy Flip6 is a 6.7-inch smartphone that folds like a clamshell phone and will sport a 3.4-inch display with a dual camera setup where the main camera is a 50MP Wide-angle Camera with a 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera. The selfie camera is a 10MP Selfie Camera.

S Pen support is also available with the Galaxy Fold6. It will also have a 12 GB RAM and up to 512 storage. It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. It will have a smaller 4,000mAh battery. It is IP48 water resistance up to 5 ft. of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.

Just like the Galaxy Z Fold6, the Z Flip6 will be running Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 (Android 14) and will also come in 6 colors: Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint, Crafted Black, White and Peach.

You can checkout the full specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 below;

Galaxy Z Flip6
Display Main Screen 6.7-inch FHD+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
120Hz Adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
Infinity Flex Display (2640 x 1080, 22:9)
Cover Screen 3.4-inch Super AMOLED 60Hz Display
720 x 748
306 PPI
Dimension & Weight Folded 71.9 x 85.1 x 14.9mm
Unfolded 71.9 x 165.1 x 6.9mm
Weight 187g
Camera Front Camera 10MP Selfie Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚
Rear Dual Camera 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚
50MP Wide-angle Camera
Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚
AP Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Memory & Storage 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
Battery 4,000mAh (typical) dual battery
Charging Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30min. with 25W Adapter and 3A USB-C cable
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Wireless PowerShare
Water Resistance IP48
OS Android 14
One UI 6.1.1
Network & Connectivity 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth® v5.3
Sensors Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor
Security Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault
SIM Card One Nano SIM and Multi eSIM
Colors Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, Mint
Crafted Black, White, Peach

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is also available for preorder and will be have general availability starting July 24th.

Below is the pricing for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6;

12GB + 256 GB – $1,099.99
12GB + 512 GB – $1,219.99

Samsung is giving those who preorder the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 a big discount.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Announced

Samsung officially announced its all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is one of the devices that will be powered by Galaxy AI, unveiled earlier this year.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 unfolds into a 7.6-inch tablet and folds in half to become a 6.3-inch smartphone. It supports the S Pen and boasts a five-camera system, including three “rear” cameras, a 10MP selfie camera, and a 4MP under-display camera. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. It comes with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.

Despite its size and multiple screens, the Z Fold6 packs a 4,400mAh dual battery and supports Samsung’s Fast Wireless Charging 2.0. It includes a 25W adapter and a 3A USB-C cable in the box.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 runs the company’s One UI 6.1.1 (Android 14) and comes in 6 colors: Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy, Crafted Black, and White.

Here’s the full specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6;

Galaxy Z Fold6
Display Main Screen 7.6-inch QXGA+*
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Infinity Flex Display (2160 x 1856, 20.9:18), 374ppi
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
Cover Screen 6.3-inch HD+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
(2376 x 968, 22.1:9), 410ppi
120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1~120Hz)
Dimension & Weight Folded 68.1 x 153.5 x 12.1mm
Unfolded 132.6 x 153.5 x 5.6mm
Weight 239g
Camera Cover Camera 10MP Selfie Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 85˚
Under Display Camera 4MP Under Display Camera
F1.8, Pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 85˚
Rear Triple Camera 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera
F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚
50MP Wide-angle Camera
Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 85˚
10MP Telephoto Camera
PDAF, OIS, F2.4, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 36˚, 3X optical zoom
AP Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Memory & Storage 12GB Memory with 1TB internal storage
12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
Battery 4,400mAh (typical) dual battery
Charging Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30 min. with 25W Adapter** and 3A USB-C cable***
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0****
Wireless PowerShare*****
Network & Connectivity 5G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 6E***, Bluetooth® v5.3
Sensors Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor
Security Samsung Knox with Samsung Knox Vault
SIM Card Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM**
Up to two Nano SIM* and Multi eSIM**
Colors Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy*
Crafted Black, White**

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 is now available for preorder and will be have general availability starting July 24th.

Below is the pricing for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6;

  • 12GB + 256 GB – $1899.99
  • 12GB + 512 GB – $2019.99
  • 12GB + 1 TB – $2259.99

Samsung is giving those who preorder the new Galaxy Z Fold6 a big discount.

POCO F6 Series now in Saudi Arabia

Xiaomi fans in Saudi Arabia rejoice! Xiaomi’s POCO brand has just introduced the F6 series in the Kingdom. Both the standard F6 and the feature-packed F6 Pro are currently available for preorder on Jarir Bookstore and Noon.

The POCO F6 boasts a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, while the F6 Pro offers a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. As for the display, both models come equipped with a smooth 120Hz, 6.67-inch AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass for added durability.

The distinction between the two models starts with storage and RAM. The F6 offers up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while the F6 Pro boasts a maximum of 16GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage.

The camera systems also differ. The F6 features a dual rear camera system with a 50MP main camera powered by the Sony IMX882 sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera (IMX355). The F6 Pro upgrades to a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera using the Light Fusion 800 image sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The F6 also sports a 20MP front-facing camera, while the F6 Pro features a 16MP front camera.

The POCO F6 and F6 Pro share similar specifications for battery, security, sensors, audio, network, and connectivity. You can check out the detailed specs below for additional information.

F6 F6 Pro
Display 6.67″ CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 2400 nits (peak brightness), 2712 x 1220 resolution @446 ppi, Up to 120Hz refresh rate 6.67″ WQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 3200×1440 resolution @526 ppi, 4000 nits at peak brightness, Up to 120Hz refresh rate
Processor Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform
Octa-core processor up to 3.0 GHz
Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform
Octa-core processor up to 3.0 GHz
GPU Adreno Adreno
AI Qualcomm AI Engine
RAM 8GB , 12 GB (LPDDR5X) 12 GB , 16 GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage 256 GB, 512 GB (UFS 4.0) 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (UFS 4.0)
OS Xiaomi HyperOS Xiaomi HyperOS
Rear Camera 50MP main camera (Sony IMX882f/1.59)
8MP ultra-wide camera (IMX355)
50MP main camera (Light Fusion 800 image sensor), f/1.6
8MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2
2MP macro camera, f/2.4
Front Camera 20MP front camera (OV20B -1/4″ sensor size) 16MP front camera
Battery 5000 mAh with 90W turbo charging (USB-C) 5000 mAh with 90W turbo charging (USB-C)
Security In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock
Sensor NFC support, GPS L1, GLONASS G1, Beidou B1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, Gyroscope, X-axis linear vibration motor NFC support, Proximity sensor, 360° Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, IR blaster, Flicker sensor, Beidou, GPS , Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, NavIC, Data network, Wireless network, Sensor Assisted Positioning
Network and Connectivity Dual SIM support, 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual SIM support, 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD, 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Audio Dual speakers Stereo Dual speakers
Dimension 160.5mm x 74.4mm x 7.8mm (HxWxT) 160.86mm x 74.95mm x 8.21mm (HxWxT)
Weight 179g 209g
Color Black, Green and Titanium White and Black

For those interested in preordering from Jarir, here are the prices;
POCO F6
– 12GB + 512GB – SAR 1,799

POCO F6 Pro
– 12GB + 512GB – SAR 2,199

For additional variations, you can checkout to Xiaomi’s Store in Noon;
POCO F6
– 12GB + 512GB – SAR 1,799.00

POCO F6 Pro
– 12GB+512GB – SAR 2,199
– 16GB+1TB – SAR 2,599.00

CHERRY launches the Aqua Smartphones Series in the Philippines

Philippine-based smartphone company Cherry, previously known as Cherry Mobile, has announced their latest smartphone line – the Aqua Smartphones Series. The Cherry Aqua Smartphones series is composed of Aqua GR and the Aqua S11 Pro, with a retail price of Php 11,999 and Php 7,999, respectively.

The Cherry Aqua GR will have a 6.8-inches FHD+ Curved 120Hz display and a 4700 Mah battery that support 66W fast charging. The Cherry Aqua GR is marketed to mobile gamers with its 2.6GHz MediaTek Dimensity 7050 Octa-Core Processor, with 8 GB RAM and 8GB storage that is expandable up to 256 GB via Universal Flash Storage (UFS), it supports 5G connectivity and a rear camera system that’s powered by a 108 MP camera and a 16 MP selfie camera.

The Aqua S11 Pro on the other hand will have a smaller 6.7-inches FHD+ 120Hz display, a 5000mAh Battery that supports 33W charging, it will be powered by Mediatek G99 2.2GHz Octa-core Processor, just like the Aqua GR, the S11 Pro have a 8GB RAM and 8GB storage that is expandable up to 256 GB via Universal Flash Storage (UFS). The rear camera is a AI triple camera powered by its main 64MP camera. The front camera will also be a 16 MP selfie camera. Both the Aqua S11 and GR will support NFC.

Both the Cheery Aqua GR and Aqua S11 Pro are available in all CHERRY Retail stores nationwide and the official CHERRY online stores, Cherry Official Lazada and Cherry Official Shopee stores.

Source: Yugatech

Galaxy Unpacked 2024 in a Nutshell

The biggest highlight of the event is Galaxy AI. Multitasking has never been easier thanks to Samsung’s collaboration and use of Google’s Gemini on the device.

Feature #1: Live Translation

Several keynote speakers introduced separate features for the phone. The first feature is a live translation option, allowing users of the Galaxy S24 series to instantly understand what their contacts are saying.

The Live Translate feature has long been available with Google Assistant, but it turns out that the Galaxy S24 series will be the first set of devices to take advantage of the feature without phone users having to switch between apps.

These are the supported languages for now:

  • Chinese
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Thai
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese

Feature #2: Photomoji

There are better ways to encapsulate a response to a friend’s weekend getaway suggestion. Emojis, for example. The Photomoji feature on Samsung Galaxy S24 allows creation of stickers and emojis straight from their photos without the need for third-party apps.

Feature #3: Chat Assist

If pictures aren’t your thing, the Galaxy S24 also makes it possible to rewrite your texts to a more appropriate tone. Say you want to communicate with a Gen Z male teen, the Galaxy S24 lets you choose from several text responses.

Feature #4: Transcript Assist

Recording meetings is a hassle since you have to identify different speakers. This hurdle is minimized by Transcript Assist’s ability to provide you with a transcript, all the while detecting who’s speaking at each turn.

Feature #5: Notes Assist

A stylus is pretty to use with any Galaxy device, but it doesn’t exactly make your handwriting any better. That’s why Notes Assist is there to make your handwriting cleaner. Notes Assist also formats the content in whatever way you like. Formatting will become a thing of the past as AI does it for you.

Feature #6: Circle to Search

There’s also a new way to search on the Galaxy S24 series. Circle to Search is Google’s first gesture operated search method, all without having to manually input it onto a search bar. You can simply draw on an existing image, text, or video, and results will be delivered on the same screen of the currently used app.

However, all this sounds intrusive. That’s why Samsung allows users to choose what information is being processed by AI online. 

Feature #7: Camera and Image Post-Processing

In their partnership with Instagram, Samsung Galaxy’s S24 series will be the first device to have HDR enabled by default. With regards to content creation and social media posts, it’s now easier to edit photos with the help of Generative AI. All edited pictures will have a watermark, though.

The camera is packed with more power, and a video demo by Mr. Beast shows the camera’s stunning clarity on a 10x optical zoom. Other features were also shown during the event.

Feature #8: Share with anyone with Quick Share.

If you’re still using Bluetooth to share files, you’re missing out on Samsung’s Quick Share function. The update is it’s compatibility with a multitude of devices so you only have to press one button to share to other phones. Or PC’s. or TV’s.

Feature #9: Pro-visual Engine.

Gaming-wise, the Galaxy S24 series’ NPU can handle the heaviest. The addition of Ray Tracing make the experience more immersive, as told by guest and streamer Pokimane.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be available for pre-order starting January 17 until the end of the month. Check out the price list below.

  • Galaxy S23 FE – $599 ($699 in the US)
  • Galaxy S23 – $699
  • Galaxy S24 – $799
  • Galaxy S24+ – $999
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra -$1299

Source: Samsung Newsroom

OPPO officially announces Find N3

OPPO has officially announce the Find N3, the first horizontal foldable by the company to be available outside China. The Find N3 features a number of improvements over the previous generation, including a more powerful processor, a larger and brighter display, and a better camera system.

The Find N3 is powered by the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is the fastest mobile processor on the market. The phone also has 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of storage.

The Find N3 has a 7.82-inch AMOLED display on the inside and a 6.31 inches display on the outside. The inner display has a resolution of 2440 × 2268 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The outer display has a resolution of 2484 × 1116 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, Min 10Hz.

The Find N3 has a triple-lens rear camera system with a 48MP Sony LYTIA-T808 “pixel stacked” sensor, 48MP sensor ultrawide lens with autofocus and then 64MP zoom camera sensor with a 3x 70mm f/2.6 stabilized periscope lens. AS for the front shooters, the OPPO Find N3 uses dual-selfie cameras; 20MP Main screen and 32MP for cover screen.

The Find N3 runs ColorOS 13.2, which is based on Android 13. The phone has a 4805mAh battery that supports 67W SUPERVOOC 2.0, SUPERVOOC, VOOC 3.0, PD3.0 (9V/2A) fast charging. You can find the full specs here.

The OPPO Find N3 is available Classic Black and Champagne Gold colors. Even though the device was launched globally, it will initially be available in Singapore for SGD 2,399 (SAR 6,552.67, converted). Preoders will be open tomorrow October 20, 2023.