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Apple iPhone 16 Series Price in the Philippines
Model Capacity Price (PHP) iPhone 16 128GB PHP 54,990 256GB PHP 61,990 512GB PHP 73,990 iPhone 16 Plus 128GB PHP 62,990 256GB PHP 69,990 512GB PHP 81,990 iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB PHP 69,990 256GB PHP 84,990 512GB PHP 96,990 1TB PHP 108,990 iPhone 16 Pro 256GB PHP 76,990 512GB PHP 88,990 1TB PHP 100,990
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;
iPhone 16 Pro Max;
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;
iPhone 16 Plus;
You can watch Apple’s September 9 Event in any of the following:
DJI has officially announced the NEO drone. The company claim that the NEO Drone is the “lightest and most compact drone to date.”
✅ Lightweight at 135g
✅ Easy palm takeoff & landing
✅ AI subject tracking & QuickShots
✅ Multiple control options
✅ 4K ultra-stabilized video
✅ Full-coverage propeller guards
You can check the specs of the DJI NEO here. DJI Neo will start at $199 for just the drone without the remote and could go up to $1000 or more, depending on the accessories that you will be buying with the drone.
You can also read Yugatech’s review of DJI NEO.
The third product that HONOR has announced is the HONOR MagicBook Art 14, a 14.6-inch laptop with an OLED screen and 3120×2080 screen resolution. It will use Intel’s Core™ Ultra CPU, 5 processor 125H and 7 processor 155H, with up to 32GB RAM (LPDDR5X 7467M) and 1 TB storage. The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 will have a 60Wh Li-polymer battery that can power the laptop up to 9.5 hours of daily office work.
You can find check the full specs of the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 here.
The MagicBook Art 14 will initially be available in Hong Kong for HKD 9,999.00 for the Ultra 5 Processor with 16GB RAM and 1 TB storage configuration, and in Malaysia for RM 5,999.00 with the same configuration. No word yet as to when it will be available in Saudi Arabia.
Together with the Magic V3, MagicPad 2 and MagicBook Art 14, HONOR also announced the new Watch 5.
HONOR also introduced the HONOR Watch 5, a blend of modern technology and sleek design. Weighing 35g, it measures only 11mm in thickness, making it lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear. The 1.85-inch AMOLED color display with a resolution of 390×450 pixels and 340 PPI supports full-screen touch operation, providing a vivid visual experience.
The HONOR Watch 5 features a Silicon-carbon battery, offering an impressive 15-day battery life with its 480mAh capacity. Powered by Turbo X AI Power Management, it ensures efficient energy use. This watch also tracks essential health metrics, including heart rate and SpO2 levels, helping users monitor their well-being in real-time.
Pricing and availability for the HONOR Watch 5 will be announced later.
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;
Ahead of its official launch this Sept 5th, you can now preorder the HONOR Magic V3 from Jarir and at Extra.
HONOR Magic V3 (12GB + 512GB) will retail for SAR 6,899 or around ₱104k.
Here are the specs of the HONOR Magic V3;
DJI is scheduled to announce their upcoming new NEO drone this 5th of September. Not much is known about the NEO drone, aside from this page and this 4 secs video that was published on their official twitter account.
Sources suggests that NEO is the smallest “First-Person View” (FPV) drone that DJI will release. It is rumored to be a lightweight and highly portable drone, weighing only 135 grams, it will have 4K ultra-stabilized video capabilities and of course “AI” features for subject tracking and quickshots. Of course nothing is official until it’s officially announce, that is why we may need to wait until Sept 5, 2025 to know more about the DJI NEO.
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.
Asus has finally launch the ROG Ally X in the country. Asus ROG Ally X is the company’s (2nd) entry to the handheld gaming PC market.
The Asus ROG Ally X is a handheld gaming console with a 7-inch, 1920×1080 120Hz IPS LCD touchscreen, powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and AMD Radeon RDNA 3 graphics. Its 7-inch display features a 120Hz refresh rate, 7ms response time, and 500 nits brightness. The console also has a 1TB M.2 SSD (2280), 24GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and a 80Wh (4-cell Li-ion) battery.
The Asus ROG Ally X comes with a controller and a power brick, and is pre-installed with Windows 11. The ROG Ally X also has a Zero Gravity thermal system and dual fans to keep it cool and quiet while gaming. You can checkout the full specs of the ROG Ally X here.
The Asus ROG Ally X will retail for ₱56,995 and available in all ROG official store partners nationwide.
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.
لا تكتفِ بتخيل المستقبل، بل كن شاهداً على إطلاق احدث ابتكارتنا يوم 5 سبتمبر الساعة 3 عصراً, برلين، خلال معرض #IFA2024.
#HONORMagicV3
#HONORMagicPad2
#HONORMagicBookArt14سجل الان للحصول على قسيمة الحجز المبكر وفرصة الفوز بجهاز HONOR Magic V3! https://t.co/4JLStxO9CK pic.twitter.com/UqzdnLyu7m
— HONOR KSA (@HonorKSA) August 19, 2024
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;
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.
Xiaomi Saudi Arabia has announced that the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wifi and 4G is now available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The two new tablets was officially announced earlier this week. Both the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wifi and 4G have identical specs except for the Wifi and 4G capabilities.
In a nutshell, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 is a mid-level tablet that’s perfect for first time tablet buyers and looking for the perfect balance of performance and entertainment. Here are the pricing for the two tablets from Jarir;
Redmi Pad SE 8.7 (Wifi)
Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G
You can checkout the specs comparison for the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wifi and 4G;
| Redmi Pad SE 8.7 | Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8.7″ LCD, 1340×800 resolution, 5:3 aspect ratio, up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits (Outdoor) brightness, 84.41% screen-to-body ratio. | 8.7″ LCD, 1340×800 resolution, 5:3 aspect ratio, up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits (Outdoor) brightness, 84.41% screen-to-body ratio. |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G8512nm process, octa-core Arm Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz/ Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | MediaTek Helio G8512nm process, octa-core Arm Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz/ Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage | 64GB, 128 GB EMMC 5.1, expandable up to 2TB via microSD | 64GB, 128 GB EMMC 5.1, expandable up to 2TB via microSD |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB | 4GB, 6GB |
| OS | Xiaomi HyperOS, Android U | Xiaomi HyperOS, Android U |
| Rear camera | 8MP (wide), f/2.0 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording | 8MP (wide), f/2.0 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording |
| Front camera | 5MP (wide), f/2.2 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording | 5MP (wide), f/2.2 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording |
| Audio | 1 mic, dual speakers, Dolby Atmos® supported, 3.5mm headphone jack | 1 mic, dual speakers, Dolby Atmos® supported, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Network & Connectivity | Wi-Fi5 dual-band (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.3, FM band | Dual SIM + microSD, 2G (GSM)/3G (WCDMA)/4G LTE (FDD/TDD), Wi-Fi5 dual-band (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.3, FM band |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Hall sensor, IR blaster, Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual light sensor | Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Hall sensor, IR blaster, Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual light sensor |
| Dimensions (HxWxT) | 211.58mm x 125.48mm x 8.8 mm | 211.58mm x 125.48mm x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 373 gm | 375 gm |
| Battery | 6650mAh battery supports 18W fast charging (USB Type-C) | 6650mAh battery supports 18W fast charging (USB Type-C) |
| Colors | Graphite Gray, Aurora Green, Sky Blue | Graphite Gray, Aurora Green, Sky Blue |
اكتشف Redmi Pad Se 8.7 الذي يجمع بين خفة الوزن والأداء المتميز .
يأتي بشاشة صغيرة بحجم 8.7 إنش، ويوفر تجربة مشاهدة واضحة مع معدل تحديث 90 هرتز، كما يتوفر بإصدار 4G يناسب جميع احتياجاتك الترفيهية.
— شاومي السعودية | Xiaomi KSA (@XiaomiKSA_) August 21, 2024
Xiaomi has officially announce the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G. As the name suggests, the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will have a 8.7″ LCD display with 1340×800 resolution with up to 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 600 nits (outdoors mode). It is powered by MediaTek Helio G8512nm CPU and a ARM Mali-G52 MC2 for GPU. There will have up to 6GB RAM and up to 128 GB for storage, which is also expandable up to 2TB using the microSD card slot.
Meet the all-new #RedmiPadSE 8.7 4G! #TinyPadMightyFun pic.twitter.com/yyKeB5VGkd
— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) August 18, 2024
The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will have a redesigned rear camera module that has a 8MP sensor with f/2 aperture and 1.12μm pixel size, while the front camera will have 5MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 1.12μm pixel size. Both the front and rear camera supports up to 1080P, 1920×1080, 30fps video recording. The The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will use a 6650mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G Specs:
The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will be available in three colors; Graphite Gray, Aurora Green and Sky Blue. It will be running Xiaomi HyperOS (Android U) right out of the box.
The device is available for preorder to those are in UK and in Europe in general. Its starting price in UK will be £149.00 for the 4GB + 64GB model, while the 4GB + 64GB model is priced at £169.00. No word yet when will the tablet be release here in Saudi Arabia.
Xiaomi Philippines has officially launch the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 in the country. The smartwatch will have an SRP of ₱1,999, but for those ordering before August 21st, there will be an early-bird offer of ₱1,699 and a free watch strap at Xiaomi’s official Shopee store.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 will be available in all authorized Xiaomi stores nationwide by August 29th.
Here are the specs of Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Band Strap
Introducing the latest addition to the smart band series, the #XiaomiSmartBand9! #YourStyleYourPace
Available starting August 15 with an Early Bird Price of Php 1,699 and a FREE watch strap at our official store in Shopee.
Add to cart here 🛒: https://t.co/MmCvmAJLSO pic.twitter.com/AnWc0ni86o
— Xiaomi Philippines (@Xiaomi_PH) August 14, 2024
Another product that Google announced at the “Made by Google” event is the newest Pixel Watch 3. The Pixel Watch 3 will now be available on two sizes; 41mm and 45mm size. In addition to its impressive hardware, the Pixel Watch boasts the first-of-its-kind “Loss of Pulse Detection” feature, is the watch’s ability to detect loss of pulse and automatically place a call to emergency services if the wearer is unresponsive to provide potentially life-saving care.
Google even created a 2-min video explaining how the “Loss of Pulse Detection” feature works;
On the hardware side, the Pixel Watch 3 will be powered by Qualcomm SW5100 chipset with Cortex M33 co-processor and running Wear OS 5.0. The displays for both models will feature an AMOLED LTPO (actua) display with DCI-P3 color at 320 ppi with up to 2000 nits (peak brightness) and an always-on responsive display (1–60 Hz). The watch will be protected by Custom 3D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It also boasts an IP68 rating – water resistant in fresh water to a maximum depth of 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes.
The case is crafted from 100% recycled aluminum. The bands feature fluoroelastomer with a soft-touch coating. It will support Wifi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bbluetooth 5.3 for for the Wifi/Bluetooth model and 4G LTE and UMTS for the cellular model.
The Pixel Watch 3 will have built-in 307 mAh lithium-ion battery with up to 24 hours with always-on display and up to 36 hours with Battery Saver mode turned on. It will have a 2GB RAM and 32GB for internal storage. There will be two versions of the Pixel Watch 3; Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and the LTE model.
You can checkout the product page for the full specs.
The 41mm Pixel Watch 3 will be available in 4 color combinations;
As for the 45mm Pixel Watch 3, there will be three color combinations;
The pricing for each model will be $349.99 for the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi version of the 41mm and the LTE version for $449.99, while the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi model of the 45mm will retail for $399.99 and $499.99 for LTE model. The Pixel Watch 3 is now available for preorder at the Google Store, Google Fitbit.com and select retailers worldwide on September 10, 2024.
Aside from the new smartphones, Google also announced the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. The new Pixel Buds Pro 2 is powered by Google’s Tensor A1 chip for better audio performance, helpful Google AI, and improved noise cancellation.
Design-wise, the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 is 24% lighter and 27% smaller than its predecessor, the Pixel Buds Pro. Google claim that it is the most comfortable and secure fitting earbuds, thanks to the new twist-to-adjust stabilizer.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is available for pre-order today for $229, and the new Pixel buds Pro 2 will be available at the Google Store and US retail partners on September 26th.
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.
We’re *unfolding* the latest addition to the #Pixel lineup: Pixel 9 Pro Fold. How does it differ from our first foldable?
– Upgraded design that’s thinner & lighter
– The largest display on a phone
– Features like Rear Camera Selfie and Split Screen#MadeByGoogle pic.twitter.com/Vabgm3pVuS— Google (@Google) August 13, 2024
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.
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.
Samsung have been giving Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition to athletes at the Paris Olympics, while its unclear if the S. Korean company will sell these phones, Samsung it more than generous to provide additional details of the said phones.
Packaging
Olympic Gold
A personalize Flipsuit Case is also included with the device, it includes a NFC-equipped Flipsuit Card that can be attached to the case and display an automatically synchronized animation of the card’s image on the cover screen.
Specs of the 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 | ||||
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
Here’s the unboxing video the the company has published on their Youtube channel;
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 full specs;
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.
Honor Arabia latest tablet is now available for preorder in Saudi Arabia. The HONOR Pad X8a is available for preorder for SAR 599.00. The tablet is discounted from its original price of SAR 749. Plus if you preorder before Aug 14th, you will get a free HONOR Pad X8a Cover and a 12 Months Screen Protection Service-Pad X8a, both are worth SAR228.
You can preorder the HONOR Pad X8a directly from HONOR KSA website.
Here’s the specs of the HONOR Pad X8a;
Together with the discontinuation of the Chromecast, Google announced the new Google TV Streamer as the Chromecast’s replacement and a smart home hub for your Google Home and Matter devices.
Google did not provide much information on the device’s specifications, but we know it supports “up to 4K HDR @60 fps” videos with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. It will have Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz/ 5GHz) connectivity with Bluetooth® 5.1. It will have 4GB of RAM but only 32GB of storage, which is surprising considering it’s a streaming device.
As a smart home hub, Google TV Streamer supports Matter and has a built-in Thread border router, enabling quick and secure connections for smart home devices like locks and motion sensors. Google TV Streamer is available in two neutral colors: Porcelain and Hazel (exclusively available on the U.S. Google Store). Its low-profile design allows it to fit neatly between your TV and media console, while still providing access to the handy ethernet port.
Beyond hardware, the new Google TV Streamer is AI-powered to personalize and curate content across all your subscriptions in one place. The device can also access your Google Photos to create unique screensaver art using generative AI.
Google TV Streamer is available for pre-order today, August 6, and will be available on September 24 for $99.99 from the Google Store and other third-party retailers.
Google, in a blogpost, announced that the company will be ending the production of Chromecast after 11 years and more than 110 million devices sold. The company explained that when they first launched the Chromecast, most, if not all, TVs were not as smart or integrated as today’s models, and they had few to no apps. The connectivity of these TVs was also limited.
Despite discontinuing production, Google said that Chromecast will still be available while supplies last. The search giant will also continue to provide software and security updates for the newer Chromecast models.
I still own the 2nd-gen Google Chromecast, and it still works perfectly. It’s the best, easiest, and most affordable way to convert a “dumb” TV into a smart TV and connect it to a smartphone.
When we launched Chromecast, most TVs had few (if any) apps, streaming was unreliable and complicated and connecting your TV to your phone, tablet or laptop was clunky and hard. Chromecast was our answer to this problem, a simple and affordable way to cast your favorite online content right on your TV screen. It was as easy as plugging in the device and hitting play. Chromecast’s small dongle form factor made it easy to hide behind a TV, and the affordable price made it accessible to millions and the perfect gift for many.
Since then, technology has evolved dramatically. Streaming and smart TVs abound. We invested heavily in embedding Google Cast technology into millions of TV devices, including Android TV. Android TV has expanded to 220 million devices worldwide and we are continuing to bring Google Cast to other TV devices, like LG TVs. Thousands of apps support casting, making it easier than ever to watch your content from your phone and tablet on the big screen. So we are taking the next step in evolving how streaming TV devices can add even more capabilities to your smart TV, built on top of the same Chromecast technology.
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.
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.
Globe telecom just announced that Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6 is now available thru their postpaid plans.
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will be available thru their GPlan 1799; a device cash-out of ₱40,600 for the 256GB model of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and ₱47,600 for the 512GB variants. If the cash-out is too big for you, you can available of the 0% installment for the device, which will be spread throughout the 24 months lock-in period of the plan in addition to the ₱1,799 price of the plan;
For the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, this will be under the GPlan 2499 and Platinum GPlan 4999.
Under the GPlan 2499 there will be a device cash-out of ₱63,700 for the 256GB model, ₱70,700 for the 512GB and ₱83,700 for the 1TB model. Just like with the Z Flip6, you can also available of the 0% installment (in 24 months) for the device in addition to the ₱2,499 price of the plan.
As for the Platinum GPlan 4999, the device cash-out will be much smaller; ₱49,200 for the 256GB model, ₱56,200 for the 512GB and ₱69,200 for the 1TB model. If you will go to the 0% installment (in 24 months) route for the device in addition to the ₱4,909 price of the plan.
Globe will be giving freebies worth up to ₱33,765 to those who will order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and up to up to ₱15,889 for Galaxy Z Flip6. To know more about Globe’s offering of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Z Fold6, you can go here.
Nothing has officially announced the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, a larger and more powerful version of the Nothing Phone 2a.
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus features a flexible 6.7” AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 1084 x 2412 (@395 PPI) and 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. The display is protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5.
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G SoC and ARM Mali-G610 MC4 GPU. The phone will only have 12 GB + 256 GB configuration and will be available in two colors; black and grey.
The phone will be running the company’s Nothing OS 2.6, which is powered by Android 14. Nothing also said that their mobile OS will have 3 years of Android updates and 4 years of security patches.
For its camera, the Phone (2a) Plus will sport a dual rear-camera system of 50 MP for the main and 50 MP Ultra-wide camera (F2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor and 114° FOV). As for the front shooter, it will also have a 50 MP camera with f2.2, a 1/2.76″ sensor and 81.2° FOV.
The Nothing Phone (2a) plus will have 2 high-definition mics and dual stereo speakers. It will be powered by a 5,000 mAh with 50W of wired fast charging. To checkout the full specs, you can head to Nothing.Tech.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus starts at $399/£399 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. The company will launch the phone at their Nothing Store Soho on 3rd August. Nothing will provide further details regarding the market availability of the Phone(2a) Plus in September. The availability of the phone in Saudi Arabia is yet to be announced.
Be the first in the world to get your hands on Phone (2a) Plus.
Join us at Nothing Store Soho on 3 August, from 11:00 BST.
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— Nothing (@nothing) August 1, 2024
Source: GSM Arena
Nothing CMF Phone 1 is now available in Saudi Arabia, just 10 days after the company officially announced the device.
CMF Phone 1 is out today.
Wonderful by design. With segment-leading performance, an incredible camera system, a wonderfully bright display, and a unique customisable design, it’s the ultimate daily smartphone. pic.twitter.com/vElP9bAvCA
— CMF by Nothing (@cmfbynothing) July 12, 2024
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 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;
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 |
