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Redefining ‘flagship’: POCO F6 series now official

Philippine price, availability

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POCO F6 Pro

The flagship killer-looking POCO F6 series is now official. Set to redefine the segment with massive performance and experience upgrades, the latest F series comes in the standard POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro models. The smartphones were officially unveiled along with POCO’s first-ever Pad in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

POCO F6 Pro

Bannering the lineup is the POCO F6 Pro, an all-around flagship which includes a configuration of up to 16GB RAM and 1TB of internal storage. Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, this device provides flagship level performance and speed.

It also features a 6.67-inch ultra-clear WQHD+ 120Hz Flow AMOLED display with ultra-thin bezels. This display has a peak brightness of 4,000 nits and is TÜV Rheinland eye-care certified, offering users the most immersive experience possible.

Not to be outdone in the smartphone photography department, the POCO F6 Pro’s main sensor boasts of a new Dual Native ISO Fusion technology. This allows users to capture scenes with light and dark contrast. POCO also brings an enhanced Imaging Engine algorithm to the device for quick and clear results. Furthermore, Ultra Night Algorithm leads to more accurate color representation through an AI multi-frame fusion.

Lastly, the POCO F6 Pro has a 5,000mAh battery which is backed by 120W HyperCharge. The phone can juice up to 100% in as fast as 19 minutes.

Available in black and white, the POCO F6 Pro comes with the following prices:

  • 12GB+256GB: PhP 24,499 (from 26,999)
  • 12GB+512GB: PhP 26,199 (from 28,999)
  • 16GB+1TB: PhP 30,799 (from 32,999)

The discounted pricing is exclusively available from May 23-30 on Lazada. To bring the price down further, use a Lazada voucher worth PhP 800 off.

POCO F6

On the other hand, the POCO F6 likewise brings a flagship-level gaming experience for users. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The phone’s 5,000mAh battery also has a capable 90W turbocharging, for a quick 100% recharge in just half an hour.

The Snapdragon processor takes care of power efficiency and lower temperature. It is then fortified by Wildboost Optimization 3.0 and LiquidCool Technology 4.0 which are dedicated for gaming.

Wildboost utilizes an in-house algorithm that can push Genshin Impact for instance to up to 1.5K resolution. This elevates the visual experience for various titles as well. Meanwhile, LiquidCool features a new IceLoop system for better vapor circulation flow.

In front, the POCO F6 sports a 6.67-inch Flow AMOLED 120Hz DotDisplay. This comes with 2,400 nits of peak brightness and a 94.27% screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, it is likewise flicker-free and eye-care certified.

For photos, the device has a triple camera setup headlined by a 50MP IMX882 sensor. This has an f/1.59 aperture, allowing more light. The POCO F6 also supports OIS and EIS for steady filming.

The POCO F6 discounted pricing is exclusively available from May 23-30 on Shopee in black, green, and titanium, for the following prices:

  • 8GB+256GB: PhP 18,799 (from 21,999)
  • 12GB+512GB: PhP 21,199 (from 24,999)

Customers may also use a Shopee voucher worth PhP 1,200 off to bring the price down further.

Globally, the pricing are as follows:

  • 8GB+256GB – US$ 379
  • 12GB+512GB – US$ 429

POCO Pad

Lastly, POCO is also introducing its first ever tablet in the POCO Pad. It features a 12.1-inch 120Hz 2.5K display and is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 chipset. It has a configuration of 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Furthermore, it comes in gray and blue color options.

The tablet has a 16:10 aspect ratio for a fitting visual experience. It’s TÜV Rheinland triple eye protection certified too. To complement the visuals, the POCO Pad uses quad speakers that support Dolby Atmos.

As has been a standard nowadays, the POCO Pad also has interconnectivity and cross-device collaboration, thanks to HyperOS and Xiaomi Smart Hub. Users simply have to log in with their same POCO or Xiaomi account and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled to transform the tablet into a central hub. When multiple devices are connected, they may utilize drag-and-drop and cross-device copy-pasting.

The POCO Pad is likewise exclusively available on Shopee for an early bird price of PhP 14,199 (from PhP 15,999). Customers may also use the PhP 1,200 Shopee voucher to save more.

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realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition: Price, availability in the Philippines

Hogwarts magic meets smartphone design

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The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is now available in the Philippines for PHP 39,999. This limited-edition smartphone features a color-changing Hogwarts crest, an exclusive Harry Potter-themed interface, and a collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.

Limited to fewer than 200 units nationwide, the special edition is designed for fans and collectors of the beloved franchise.

Hogwarts magic in every detail

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition comes in Magic Brown, featuring an Enchanted Texture Leather back with a three-dimensional diamond pattern inspired by wizard chessboards.

Its centerpiece is the Hogwarts Four-House Crest, which reveals the signature colors of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff when exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. This effect uses realme’s Quadra Light-Sensing Color-changing Tech.

The phone also features a gold Hedwig-inspired camera design, matching gold accents along its edges, and a laser-engraved “Welcome to Hogwarts” inscription on the side.

A Hogwarts-inspired interface

The Harry Potter theme extends to the phone’s software. Exclusive wallpapers depict Hogwarts Castle at different times of the day, with Golden Dawn for daytime and Mystic Dusk for nighttime.

Other customizations include boot-up and fingerprint animations inspired by Hogwarts acceptance letters, more than 30 redesigned app icons, and camera watermarks inspired by the four Hogwarts houses.

A trunk full of collectibles

The limited-edition packaging takes the form of a Harry Potter-inspired trunk featuring the Hogwarts crest and the realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition branding.

Inside, fans will find a Hogwarts acceptance letter addressed to Mr. Potter, character postcards featuring Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and bookmarks representing all four Hogwarts houses.

The package also includes Hogwarts Crest pins and a Hogwarts Express-inspired ticket bearing the route from London to Hogwarts via Platform 9¾.

realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition price and availability

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is priced at PHP 39,999 in the Philippines. Only fewer than 200 units will be available nationwide.

Hogwarts-inspired store displays will be available at the following locations:

  • SM Fairview
  • SM North EDSA
  • SM Calamba

The device will also be available at kiosks in SM Clark, SM Dasmariñas, and SM Megamall.

For further updates, visit realme’s official Facebook page.

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Samsung Galaxy A18, Galaxy A08 now in the Philippines

Everyday smartphone experience

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October 29, 2026

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Samsung has unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy A18 and Samsung Galaxy A08 smartphones in the Philippines.

These affordable A series handsets bring more capable performance, long-term reliability, and core AI experiences to users.

The Galaxy A18 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered by a Helio G99+ processor.

It comes with an upgraded DDR5 memory and supports RAM Plus, which uses available storage as virtual memory.

At its back is a 50MP wide camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A08 comes with a 6,000mAh battery, Helio G99+ processor, and upgraded memory.

It also comes with a similar 50MP main camera, along with a 2MP depth camera, and 8MP front camera.

Core AI experiences, long-term reliability

Both the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08 come with core AI experiences, including Circle to Search.

Moreover, both phones come with multiple AI agents to help users move more seamlessly between supported Galaxy native apps, Google apps, and select third-party apps.

Both handsets also feature IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.

Furthermore, the devices support up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

Price, availability

The Samsung Galaxy A08 comes in Dark Blue, Silver, and Green, for the following prices:

  • 4GB+64GB: PhP 11,190
  • 4GB+128GB: PhP 13,090

Samsung is offering up to PhP 1,200 in savings until November 30.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A18 will be available by December in Black, Silver, and Light Blue.

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Apple iPhone Duo Unboxing and Hands-on

Supported apps, crease, cameras, and MagSafe all tested

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October 22, 2026

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Apple’s iPhone Duo is finally here!

Aside from unboxing the all-new iPhone-dable in Night Sky, we take a closer look at the display crease, check out the under-display camera quality, see which MagSafe accessories work with it.

Most of all, which apps support it (or not).

But how well does the dual-screen experience on an iPhone actually work? Watch our Apple iPhone Duo unboxing and hands-on to know more!

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