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HONOR announces Magic4 Pro, 3 X Series phones

Returning to the Philippines in a major way

Published

September 28, 2022

GadgetMatch

HONOR is back in the Philippines in a massive way, announcing the flagship Magic4 Pro smartphone and three mid-range phones under the X Series during its “The Power Of Magic” launch event last Tuesday.

The Magic4 Pro boasts of an impressive rear camera setup with advanced technologies, bannered by a 50MP wide camera that has a massive 1/1.12 sensor and a large f/1.6 aperture for a superior light-sensing performance.

With Ultra Fusion Photography, the phone is capable of shooting 4K Night Mode videos while capturing previews in real-time.

The main camera is complemented by a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 64MP Periscope telephoto camera. It can go up to 100x digital zoom. Up front is a 12MP ultra-wide camera with a 100-degree field of view.

HONOR’s latest flagship is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G processor and Adreno 730 GPU. It runs on the Android 12-based Magic UI 6.0.

Its 4,600mAh battery supports 100W fast charging. HONOR claims the device can recharge to full in just half an hour. There is also a 100W fast wireless charging and reverse charging for both wireless and wired.

The phone has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It features a large 6.81-inch HDR10+ LTPO OLED display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

Available in Black and Cyan color options, the Magic4 Pro will retail for PhP 52,990 and comes with a free HONOR Watch GS 3 (worth PhP 11,990) until supplies last.

HONOR X Series: eXtra power, performance, vision

The Magic4 Pro was not the only phone HONOR revealed; the brand has also launched three mid-rangers as part of the X Series: The X9, X8, and X7.

All three devices feature HONOR’s SuperCharge technology. The X7 and X8 variants have a 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, while the X9 has a 4,600mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge for a 50 percent recharge in just 15 minutes.

The three phones all have a Snapdragon 680 chipset. Their displays are all capable of up to 90Hz refresh rates.

Perhaps the only significant difference is that the X7 has only a 4GB RAM. Meanwhile, the X8 and X9 have 6GB and 8GB, respectively although all devices have 128GB of internal storage.

The X8 and X9 both have 64MP main cameras too, while the X7 doesn’t lag far behind with a 48MP main shooter.

Pricing, availability

The phones in the X Series will be available on Lazada and over 600 dealer stores nationwide for the following prices:

HONOR X7: PhP 9,990 (Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Titanium Silver)
HONOR X8: PhP 12,990 (Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Titanium Silver)
HONOR X9: PhP 14,990(Midnight Black, Ocean Blue)

Interestingly, the X8 will come with a free HONOR Band 6 worth PhP 1,990 too.

SEE ALSO: Bringing back HONOR with Magic

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Asia to get its own D23; tickets on sale this November

Singapore to host The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tailored for Asia next year

Published

August 15, 2026

GadgetMatch

Asia is getting its own D23 with Singapore hosting the first ever edition of The Ultimate Disney Fan Event next year.

The Walt Disney Company announced the milestone, with D23 Asia taking over the iconic Marina Bay Sands and parts of Sands Expo & Convention Center from June 25 to 27, 2027.

Fans will be able to purchase tickets by November 2026.

The first-ever D23 Asia will bring together Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond in a three-day celebration of Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation.

It will feature immersive experiences, exclusive showcases, special announcements, shopping, entertainment and more.

Building on the legacy of D23 fan events in Anaheim and around the world, the Singapore edition will offer a uniquely Asian experience while staying true to the scale, excitement and fan-first spirit that defines D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

News

Smart showcases cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut

Play over 1,000 titles straight on your smartphones

Published

August 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Philippines mobile service provider Smart showcased the country’s first cloud gaming platform in partnership with Blacknut at the recent Philippine GameDev Expo (PGDX) 2026.

As the event’s main presenter, Smart highlighted its collaboration with the cloud gaming subscription service. Together with its value-packed Power All offers, the network provider is highlighting what the future of gaming can look like.

Smart and TNT subscribers can conveniently access Blacknut Cloud Gaming through a dedicated site. Here, they can play more than 1,000 premium console and PC-quality games on their smartphones.

That’s without the need for expensive gaming hardware or lengthy downloads. Weekly subscriptions start at just PhP 145 and can be conveniently charged to prepaid load following a simple OTP verification process.

To make the experience better, Smart also has Power All offers, which provide generous open-access data for today’s digital lifestyles. There’s a package for cloud and mobile gaming, streaming, content sharing, and productivity.

Gaming

Ghost of Yotei gets a story expansion in October

The Complete Edition comes with the expansion and a roguelike mode.

Published

August 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Ghost of Yotei is a classic RPG experience set in the same universe as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. In my opinion, Atsu’s journey of revenge feels a lot more fun than Jin’s battle to save his homeland. If you’re in the same boat, Ghost of Yotei is coming back on October 1 with brand-new content.

Without delving too much into spoiler territory, Ghost of Yotei has a conclusive ending. Rather than shoehorning a forced epilogue, Echoes of Sekigahara, the title of the upcoming story expansion, explores Atsu’s past.

As with Tsushima’s expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara features a new map with new enemies, weapons, and collectibles. It will be set in two different time periods.

Besides the story expansion, the upcoming update also has a new mode called Most Wanted, which Sucker Punch Production describes as their “spin on a roguelike.” The mode explores Atsu’s experience as a headhunter, feeding her with bounties and earnable perks.

The two new content expansions will come with in the upcoming Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition. The new edition, coming on October 1, will also come with the co-op Legends mode. It also has a few perks and customization options. The edition will sell for US$ 70.

If you already have the base edition, you can grab an upgrade for only US$ 15. If you don’t want to pay for the upgrade, the game is still getting a few minor tweaks.