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OPPO showcases borderless ‘Waterfall Screen’
Nobody asked but here it is
We have to handed it to OPPO’s Research and Development department. They’re never afraid to try new things and this time they’re showing off a new display called the “Waterfall Screen.”
OPPO says the display tapers off to “an almost vertical 88° curved body that makes the device almost completely borderless.” The company says the research was done as part of their commitment to offer a truly borderless smartphone. Have a look a the photos below to see for yourself.
At first glance, it almost reminds you of Samsung’s curved displays found on the Galaxy flagships. A closer look though reveals the Waterfall Screen falls off further than Samsung’s curved display. The decision to have a display that curves this way appears to be driven purely by aesthetics, for now at least.
OPPO exploring borderless possibilities
This is another chapter in OPPO’s journey to offer a truly borderless phone. There’s the OPPO Find X that featured a Panoramic Arc Screen design that achieves a screen-to-body ratio of 93.8 percent. They have also since launched the OPPO Reno 10X Zoom that has a 93.1 percent screen-to-body ratio. In MWC Shanghai, they showcased a prototype that featured an under-display front-facing camera.
We appreciate brands who continue to try new things. We’ll leave it up to you to decide if you think the Waterfall Screen was a good use of their R&D resources.
Colorful has announced its first ever Mini PC: The Colorful CMNH01-12450. This new offering gives users a solution for their daily productivity and entertainment needs, all in a compact and small PC chassis.
Space-saving computing
The Colorful Mini PC is a space saver. It is basically just five inches by five inches large, with a thickness of above two inches, conveniently fitting setups with limited spaces. It has a fast 2.5 GbE LAN port and an assortment of connectivity ports for other peripherals and devices.
It also has two USB2.0, two USB 3.2 Gen2, and one USB Type-C ports, as well as one DisplayPort and one 3.5mm audio jack. Furthermore, it supports PCIe Gen 4 SSDs, up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, and an M.2 slot for Wi-Fi modules.
Powerful, efficient
Performance wise, Colorful’s compact PC houses a 12th Gen Intel Core i5 12450H processor with eight cores and 16 threads. The PC can deliver a maximum boost clock of 4.4GHz. The chassis also has a silent turbo fan underneath for cooling. As for its GPU, the mini PC has Intel Iris Xe graphics. Moreover, it will run on Windows 11 Home.
Colorful looks to have different configurations for the product depending on the region. Pricing and availability will be announced later.
The realme 12 5G is now official in the Philippines. Months after launching the the 12+ and 12 Pro+ models under its latest number series line, realme is back with the release of the series’ base model. The realme 12 5G is priced at PhP 14,999 and is available through realme’s ecommerce platforms and offline stores.
As part of its launch, realme is offering customers exclusive deals starting April 25th:
Lazada Flagship (May 5 to 10)
- Free realme Buds T100
- Free TechLife Hair Dryer
Shopee Official Store (May 5 to 10)
- Free TechLife Power Bank 2 20,000mAh
- Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM to 30)
- Free realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker
- Free TechLife Cooling Fan
James Afante TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM)
- Freebie package 1: TechLife Cooling Fan and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
- Freebie package 2: realme Buds T100 and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
- Freebie package 3: TechLife Portable Steam Iron, TechLife Electric Kettle, and TechLife Portable Electric Pot
ALSO READ: realme 12+ 5G review: One month later
For offline purchases, customers also stand a chance to win freebies worth up to PhP 24,999 with the Mystery Box promo. Furthermore, they may join the Lucky 12 Challenge for additional freebies when they purchase the realme 12 5G from any of the 100 selected concept stores, kiosks, and exclusive stores.
realme 12 5G
The realme 12 5G is just as capable as its 12+ and Pro+ counterparts. The model boasts of a 108MP 3X zoom portrait camera, taking off from the series’ Portrait Master positioning.
The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G chipset, has 8GB of base RAM with 8GB RAM expansion, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC Charge. In front is a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz Sunlight Display that has a maximum brightness of 950nits. There is also an 8MP AI selfie camera.
Lastly, the handset also has a similar watch face design at the back. It is available in Twilight Purple and Woodland Green.
ALSO READ: realme 12 Pro+ 5G review: A midrange marvel
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ZTE nubia Neo 2 5G now in the Philippines: Pricing, details
ZTE’s budget gaming phone gets an upgrade
ZTE has announced the availability of the nubia Neo 2 5G in the Philippines. The successor to the nubia Neo budget gaming smartphone, the second iteration is armed with an upgraded gaming control experience for Filipino gamers to enjoy.
The nubia Neo 2 5G retains the distinct Bionic Mecha with “Hero Eye” design from its predecessor. It is available in Storm Gray, Sunfire Yellow, and Frost Silver for PhP 9,999.
The phone is powered by a Unisoc T820 processor (6nm). It supports even more Dynamic RAM at 12GB to complement its 8GB base RAM, and also offers 5G dual-card intelligent switching. Additionally, the nubia Neo 2 5G carries an even larger 6,000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.
ALSO READ: ZTE nubia Neo 5G: Decent for gaming
In front, the device sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 2,400 x 1,800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate for seamless viewing and scrolling. At the back is a 50MP main camera.
Upgraded Game Space
The nubia Neo 2 5G features Game Space 2.0, an assistance tool that is reminiscent of a professional gaming layout. Here, users may tinker with game optimization functions, including Game Performance Enhancement. This adjusts the device’s CPU and GPU resources to help it manage power and battery usage.
The phone also supports ByPass Charging for uninterrupted gaming. Users may activate this charging feature while the charging cable is connected to the device. When under ByPass Charging, the phone gets powered up but without the battery charging so it can reduce heat.
Upgraded experience
Furthermore, one of the highlights of the nubia Neo 2 5G is its gaming shoulder triggers. This gives users more freedom and control while navigating and playing. Users may also customize the shoulder buttons based on their personal preferences.
Meanwhile, the phone’s Dual Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra provide impressive sound quality. This is further enhanced with four built-in sound effects.
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