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OPPO Reno12 series 5G Philippine price, availability, perks

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The OPPO Reno12 series 5G is now official in the Philippines. OPPO’s AI-powered premium mid-ranger may now be preordered until July 19, 2024 in all authorized offline stores, online e-commerce stores, and service providers nationwide.

The standard OPPO Reno12 5G variant is priced at PhP 24,999 while the OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G has a PhP 34,999 tag. The Reno12 5G has Astro Silver, Sunset Pink, and Matte Brown colorways while the Reno12 Pro 5G is available in Nebula Silver and Space Brown.

All offline preorders come with a free S29 Night Light Bluetooth speaker.

Moreover, My OPPO app users may get the following redeemable perks when they purchase the latest smartphones:

  • 4,500 Mabuhay Miles
  • PhP 1,000 Happy Skin Gift Code
  • PhP 3,000 Cul-De-Sac and Akimbo Discount Codes
  • PhP 300 Zalora Gift Code

Furthermore, each purchase of either handset until August 11 lets users get exclusive discounts on OPPO Care:

  • PhP 999 for Reno12 5G OPPO Care Plan (PhP 600 off)
  • PhP 1,299 for Reno12 Pro 5G OPPO Care Plan (PhP 500 off)

Online orders

For those ordering online, the OPPO Reno12 series will be available on the following e-commerce platforms starting on these dates:

  • OPPO Reno12 5G: July 12 on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok
  • OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G: July 12 on Shopee, July 19 on Lazada and TikTok

Until July 20, buyers via the aforementioned apps are entitled to receive these benefits:

  • Free OPPO Enco Air2
  • 100% free shipping
  • 0% Interest Installment of up to 12 months (SPayLater)
  • Installment payments via LazPayLater, TikTok Paylater
  • PhP 1,000 off OPPO product voucher

A total of 45 lucky buyers will get a chance to win one of 15 OPPO x BSS Silver Limited Edition Gift Box or one of 30 BSS Postcards in an exclusive raffle.

For those with preferred network providers, the OPPO Reno12 series is also available via Globe and Smart, for the following postpaid packages:

Globe

  • OPPO Reno12 5G: Plan 1799 with PhP 1,500 cash-out
  • OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G: Plan 1999 with PhP 2,500 cash-out
  • Free OPPO Enco Buds2 until stocks last

Smart

  • OPPO Reno12 5G: Signature Plan+ 999; add PhP 500 a month with a PhP 7,000 cash-out
  • OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G: Signature Plan+ 999; add PhP 600 a month with a PhP 8,300 cash-out
  • Free OPPO Enco Buds2 until stocks last

Lastly, Home Credit customers and Credit Card users may also avail of the devices for up to 18 and 12-month installment plans, respectively.

AI Portrait Expert

The OPPO Reno12 series features cutting-edge AI innovations for users to enjoy. Among them are AI Eraser 2.0, which now has a “remove people” capability to remove photobombers even faster. The Smart Lasso and Paint Over options have also been enhanced for better accuracy.

The series boasts of AI LinkBoost, OPPO’s self-developed next-gen proprietary communication technology. It features a 360-degree Surround Antenna solution consisting of nine individual antennas. That can provide robust connectivity, even in the most challenging scenarios.

Its BeaconLink technology, on the other hand, enhances Bluetooth uplink capabilities by 300%. This enables device-to-device Bluetooth calls at up to 200 meters in a completely disconnected environment.

Future-forward portrait cameras

Living up to the Reno series’ photography standard, both phones feature a 50MP Sony LYT600 main camera with All-Pixel Omni-Directional PDAF and OIS. The Reno12 Pro 5G variant, specifically, has an extra 50MP telephoto portrait lens.

In front, the phones sport a 32MP and 50MP selfie camera, respectively. Both of which are equipped with advanced AI Portrait capabilities for autofocus and Portrait Mode.

Both camera systems likewise have a Natural Tone feature which intelligently adjusts exposure based on the scene. This way, users can expect more realistic lighting effects and skin tones on their captures.

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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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October 29, 2026

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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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