Fresh off its global release, Insta360 brings its latest entry in the X series, the Insta360 X6, to the Philippines.

Upgraded imaging for every moment

The headline upgrade lands straight in the image sensor. Dual custom Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensors power the Insta360 X6, delivering a full 1-inch equivalent 360 imaging experience.

This hardware update brings noticeably sharper detail and stronger low-light performance compared to older X Series cameras. It shoots up to native 8K at 50fps with 10-bit color and native in-camera Dolby Vision, giving creators maximum flexibility during post-production.

Beyond the larger sensor, the X6 functions as three cameras in one: a full 360 shooter, a subject-tracking camera, and a single-lens action camera. You can capture everything around you now and pick your angle later. Alternatively, you can pull flat 4K footage through InstaFrame 2.0 or switch to single-lens mode for a traditional action cam experience.

Battery life sees a major boost as well. The new 2600mAh Xtreme Battery offers up to 140 minutes of continuous 8K30fps recording. Meanwhile, a Star-Ridge cooling system keeps the camera cool during longer 8K sessions. You also get 64GB of built-in storage (47GB usable), allowing you to start shooting immediately without a microSD card on hand.

For anyone building out a rig, the X6 supports over 100 accessories. It easily adapts to travel, motorcycle rides, cycling, diving, and other high-action pursuits.

Intelligent AI editing

Software plays an equally big role in this launch. Insta360 introduces PanoMind, its first AI model built specifically for 360 footage. Instead of analyzing a flat frame, PanoMind reads full spherical scenes.

Through AI Director, the X6 reviews your footage while charging, generates highlight edits on its own, and sends them directly to the Insta360 app. This feature saves you from spending hours scrubbing through raw clips for key moments.

If you want more say in the final cut, Auto Edit 2.0 turns single or multiple clips into finished videos, handling framing, camera movement, cuts, music, and transitions automatically. For deeper workflows, the X6 still supports I-Log, 10-bit recording, Insta360 Studio, and Insta360+ cloud editing tools.

Price, availability in the Philippines

The Insta360 X6 is now available in the Philippines through authorized retailers and official online channels.

The Standard Bundle costs PhP 45,390 and includes the X6 camera, a USB-C cable, a protective pouch, and a lens cloth.

Meanwhile, the Essentials Bundle costs PhP 49,990. It adds an extra Xtreme Battery, a 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick, a lens cap, and a Fast Charge Case on top of the base package.

Insta360 Philippines is also expanding its retail footprint across key cities while hosting hands-on community workshops tailored for travel, riding, cycling, and filmmaking enthusiasts.

TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

• NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
• NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
• K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

Smart has opened pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series. It’s giving subscribers early access to Huawei’s latest flagship smartphones with exclusive bundled freebies.

Pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max and HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro run until August 19 through Smart Stores nationwide and Smart’s online portal.

AI cameras meet Smart 5G

The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series combines Huawei’s latest AI photography features with 5G connectivity on the Smart network.

Leading the lineup is the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max, which packs a 200MP ultra-large sensor telephoto camera with up to 20x telephoto zoom. It also includes AI-powered photography tools such as AI Glare Removal, AI Object Relocation, and intelligent camera guidance.

The phones also come with Huawei’s Celia AI assistant. Users can access Google apps through Huawei AppGallery or by installing the Google Play Store.

Smart says pairing the devices with its 5G network enables faster uploads, smoother livestreams, quicker cloud backups, and improved streaming and gaming performance.

Available on Smart Postpaid and Infinity

Customers can get the new devices through Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999 and above, which include UNLI App Bundles, 12 months of UNLI 5G in covered areas, Open Access Data, and network priority.

Under Plan+ 999, pricing starts at:

• HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max: PHP 58,800 outright or PHP 2,758 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.
• HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro: PHP 34,700 outright or PHP 1,629 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.

The smartphones are also available with Smart Infinity Plan 5000 and Infinity Plan 8000, which include unlimited data, calls, texts, roaming-ready connectivity, and exclusive Infinity privileges.

Customers who prefer prepaid can also purchase the devices through Smart Prepaid bundles.

Pre-order freebies

Smart Postpaid customers who pre-order either HUAWEI Pura 90s device will receive:

• HUAWEI Watch Fit Pro
• HUAWEI Pura 90s Gift Box
• HUAWEI Care+ device protection

Smart Infinity subscribers will receive the same bundle plus a pair of HUAWEI FreeArc Buds.

Pre-orders are open until August 19 through Smart’s online store and participating Smart Stores nationwide.