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Huawei launches P50 Pro, foldable P50 Pocket in Singapore
Can the P50 series make noise?
Huawei was mum about the global release of the P50 series in 2021 but the silence has been broken in 2022. The Huawei P50 Pro and foldable P50 Pocket are both coming to Singapore.
Huawei P50 Pro
The Huawei P50 Pro is your standard P-series flagship who’s headliner are its cameras. The phone has this set of lenses: 50MP main camera, 64MP telephoto lens (up to 3.5x optical zoom), 40MP monochrome lens, 13MP ultra-wide lens, 13MP selfie camera.
It has a 6.6-inch display with up to 120Hz of refresh rate. You also get either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, up to 512GB internal storage, 4,360mAh battery. It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G.
Huawei P50 Pocket
Also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, the P50 Pocket is Huawei’s answer to the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, and Moto Razr. It’s a foldable in the clamshell form factor but Huawei put a little something extra in the design to make it standout.
While there’s a classic black version, there one in white and the Premium Edition have unique, engraved, patterns giving it a truly distinct look.
The Premium Edition in particular was made with prominent haute couture designer, Iris Van Herpen to give that high fashion look and feel.
Also immediately noticeable is the circular camera module of the phone and the Cover Screen.
It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G mobile platform and packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge for fast charging.
The P50 Pocket has an ‘Ultra Spectrum Camera Matrix.’ Included in this camera array are:
- 40MP True-Chroma Camera
- 13MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera
- 32MP Ultra Spectrum Camera
- 10-Channel Multi-Spectrum Sensor
- Ultra Spectrum illuminator
Pricing and availability
The Huawei P50 Pro will be available in Singapore starting January 22, 2022 in two finishes: Cocoa Gold and Golden Black. It retails for SG$ 1,548.
Customers can get their hands on the Huawei P50 Pro at all Huawei Authorised Stores, major telecommunication operators M1, Singtel, Starhub, authorised retailers* and Huawei official online stores in Lazada and Shopee.
The Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition will be available staring February 14, 2022 in Premium Gold. Local pricing to be advised closer to launch date.
Bonuses and freebies
Customers who purchase the HUAWEI P50 Pro or P50 Pocket will be entitled to a complimentary Huawei Watch 3 Active Edition worth SG$ 448, while stocks last.
What’s more, those who purchase the HUAWEI P50 Pro will be entitled to a two-year warranty and enjoy extra care for their device with a dedicated after sales service which include:
- One year door-to-door repair pickup and delivery service
- VIP hotline for technical assistance
- One-time screen replacement within first 3-months of purchase
Customers can enjoy a first look of the both the Huawei P50 Pro and P50 Pocket at the new Huawei Authorized Store at 313@Somerset starting January 14. The store is open from Monday – Sunday from 11am to 9pm.
From January 14-21, customers will also receive a voucher during their visit at any Huawei Authorized Store to redeem a free HUAWEI SuperCharge Wireless Car Charger worth $98 valid with every purchase of the HUAWEI P50 Pro, terms and conditions apply.
Accessories
Samsung joins the clip-on earbud trend with the Galaxy Buds On
But it’s exclusive to South Korea for now.
Audio wearables have been getting makeovers as of late. Besides the traditional form factors, the segment is experimenting with bone conduction and clip-on headphones. Today, Samsung is joining that trend with the Galaxy Buds On.
Debuting in South Korea, the Galaxy Buds On is Samsung’s first-ever clip-on earbuds. You’re likely familiar with how these earbuds look like, having seen them grace the ears of many a passerby today. Instead of plugging right into your ear canals, they actually do clip onto your earlobes. Samsung’s take, however, is a little bit heftier, which the brand claims gives it a wider surface area to balance the weight for your ears.
Additionally, the new earbuds has a TwinBoost speaker system. While the system adds better bass to the earbuds, it also adds automatic voice adjustments to better attune the sound according to your environment. It also has an Audio Leakage Reduction feature, so others won’t be able to hear what you’re listening to.
The Galaxy Buds On has a charging case almost identical to the Galaxy Buds4 case. Powered by the Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform, the earbuds can reportedly last up to 9.5 hours on a single charge.
Right now, the wearable is exclusive to South Korea, but Samsung says that a global rollout will happen in the future. In South Korea, the Galaxy Buds On costs KRW 299,000 (or approximately US$ 220).
SEE ALSO: Galaxy Buds4 Pro review: I thought I was done with in-ears
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vivo X Fold6 makes global debut with 200MP camera and 6900mAh battery
With 200MP camera and 6900mAh battery
vivo has officially launched the X Fold6 globally. It combines a slim foldable design with productivity features, flagship imaging, and a large 6900mAh battery.
The X Fold6 runs OriginOS 7 Fold, which introduces Multi-Task Workbench with Origin Workbench and Multi-Split Screen. Users can display and resize up to four windows simultaneously, while AI Cross-App Drag allows content to move directly between apps.
Productivity with AI
The foldable also includes AI-powered productivity tools. AI Meeting Assistant provides speaker transcription and summaries through AI Recorder, while AI Captions adds real-time subtitles during online meetings. AI File Manager organizes files with features such as Topics, Smart Naming, AI Summary, and Column View. There’s also AI Reader Mode that reformats PDFs into an eBook-style layout.
vivo also equips the X Fold6 with Jovi, an AI agent designed to handle tasks across smartphones and PCs. It can search and understand materials, generate content, and complete office workflows through voice commands. It also supports scheduled and recurring tasks.
For users who want to replace a computer for lighter workloads, vivo Office Kit enables cross-device collaboration. Desktop Mode turns the foldable into a desktop-like workspace when connected to a compatible monitor or TV.
6900mAh large battery
The X Fold6 packs a 6900mAh BlueVolt Battery with 80W FlashCharge, 40W Wireless FlashCharge, and wireless reverse charging. Its 5th-Gen Silicon Anode Technology allows vivo to fit the large battery into a slim foldable body, while its 3rd-Gen Semi-Solid-State Battery is designed to maintain performance in temperatures as low as -20°C.
Despite its battery capacity, the X Fold6 measures as little as 4.4mm when unfolded and weighs 228g in Prism Black. The Horizon Blue version measures 4.8mm and weighs 235g. Both variants feature a 2.5D flat-edge metal frame and ultra-narrow bezels.
For photography, the foldable features a 200MP ZEISS main camera with a Samsung HPB large sensor, ZEISS T* coating, and optical image stabilization. It is paired with a ZEISS APO telephoto camera with a Sony LYTIA 602 sensor, 3x periscope design, telephoto macro capability, and up to 100x ZEISS HyperZoom.
The camera system also introduces Stage Mode for telephoto concert and live performance photography. It supports 4K 60fps Dolby Vision video, while Motion Portrait 2.0 uses subject tracking and portrait processing to capture moving subjects.
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The X Fold6 uses the Dimensity 9500 Super Edition flagship platform and features an 8.02-inch inner display alongside a 6.51-inch cover display. Both screens use 8T-LTPO technology with a 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, adaptive dimming, up to 5,000 nits local peak brightness, and a minimum brightness of 1 nit.
The foldable also carries IPX8 and IPX9 water resistance and IP5X dust resistance. Its 1+4 Communication Chipset is designed to improve cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity, while Data Store allows users in select markets to purchase local data plans directly on the device across 129 countries and regions.
Gaming
The regular PlayStation 5 is getting an AI upscaling feature
The feature debuts with Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei.
If you’re an owner of a regular PlayStation 5, watching a PS5 Pro owner might touch you with a tinge of jealousy. Besides the upgraded console’s better hardware, it also has something called the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which uses AI to improve resolution and framerate. Unfortunately, that feature isn’t available on the regular console. But Sony is throwing the classic console a bone today by adding Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), which does the same as PSSR but on the older machine.
Since the introduction of PSSR, fans and developers alike have asked whether the older console can have a version of the technology. Developed with AMD, QSSR is an AI upscaling feature that improves performance for modern games on the PlayStation 5. For now, the feature is debuting first on Ghost of Yotei and Marvel’s Wolverine via a set of patches. Moving forward, Sony will also allow its developers to add the feature for their respective games.
Now, the choice of games is deliberate. Marvel’s Wolverine is still fresh on everyone’s mind. Meanwhile, Ghost of Yotei has just released a Complete Edition, which packs in a new story expansion and a roguelike mode. You don’t even need to Complete Edition or the corresponding paid upgrade to enjoy the new feature.
SEE ALSO: Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition review: More of a great thing
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