Features

Cherry Mobile Flare S6 Selfie vs ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite: Camera shootout

Published

November 3, 2017

Daniel Morial

Selfie-centric phones are everywhere! It’s a given that flagship handsets have high-quality cameras — both on the front and back. These so-called selfie phones give priority to their front-facing shooter (or sometimes shooters). The midrange segment currently enjoys the privilege of having the best selfie cameras, but the budget phones also have a couple of these.

The Cherry Mobile Flare S6 Selfie and ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite are both under PhP 8,000 or US$ 155. Which phone captures better images? Let’s find out.

Front camera

To start, the Flare S6 Selfie has a 16-megapixel f/2.0 front camera while the ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite has a 13-megapixel f/2.0 shooter. With both cameras having the same aperture, it’ll be interesting to see how crisp photos will turn out.

In this selfie, I was under a shade along a tree-lined walking path. It was extremely bright because this was around noon time, giving the sensor plenty of light to process. The Flare S6 Selfie seems to absorb too much light which resulted in an overblown background with a greenish tint, while the ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite keeps things natural.

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The next photo was shot under direct sunlight. The ruins of what used to be a temple city don’t exactly have shady trees to protect you from the sun. Again, the Flare S6 Selfie gives off a greenish tint to what could have been a nice and sharp selfie. The ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite, on the other hand, has better skin tones and overall white balance.

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At night, it was a different story. While the ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite produced a brighter image, it’s dull. The Flare S6 Selfie managed to shoot a sharp selfie even though the noise level is quite high. The green tint is still present; I guess it’ll always be there.

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Turning on the beauty mode on both handsets reveals a number of tools and filters you can play with. I set the Flare S6 Selfie midway to level 3 and the ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite simply on auto. There are a lot of tweaks to apply depending on your preference, so I’ll stick to what the phones think are best. Cherry Mobile prioritizes sharpness over color, while ASUS captures a more natural yet smudgy picture.

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Rear camera

Moving on to the rear, we still have the same number of megapixels since both manufacturers kept the sensors identical.

If you read my hands-on of the Flare S6 Selfie, you’ve already seen this photo. And since even the Flare S6 Selfie’s rear sensor loves the color green, this is a perfect scene to showcase its colors. The shot of the ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite looks pale in comparison, but it’s not a bad photo overall.

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When shooting blue skies, don’t expect the Flare S6 Selfie to get the best shot. As you can see below, there seems to be a green haze clouding the image. Due to this, the shot of the ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite looks miles better with punchier colors and sharp details.

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Low-light photography is really not the ASUS’ phone specialty as it struggles again at night, wherein Cherry’s candidate tries its best to keep the image sharp and detailed in exchange for digital noise. Still, we’d rather see in the dark than have a smudgy picture.

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Let’s wrap things up

It’s obvious that the Flare S6 Selfie’s photos always have a greenish tint — may it be with the front or back camera. If you do some post-processing, you can easily fix this, but you’ll have to use filters to cover it up. The Flare S6 Selfie shines in the dark with its noisy yet detailed captures, unlike the murky outputs of the ZenFone. Props to the ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite, though, for its better colors and lively pictures. The saturation levels may not please everyone, but for a budget selfie phone, it’ll pass.

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Entertainment

I took the vivo V60 to Han So Hee’s fanmeet

Fan energy, camera tested

Published

October 3, 2025

Rodneil Quiteles

Photos shot on the vivo V60

It’s not every day you get to see Han So Hee in person. On September 13, I found myself at her Manila fan meeting. This was my first time at a fan meet, and the energy was noticeably different from the K-Pop girl group concerts I frequent—softer, more intimate, but just as filled with devotion.

Han So Hee was visibly tired, but that almost made the night more moving. You could see her push through with genuine effort to show appreciation for her fans. At one point, she even stepped off the stage to take a selfie with a fan who had shared a deeply personal story. I wasn’t fast enough to capture it, but the moment spoke volumes.

This isn’t the aforementioned moment. Close enough, though.

The fanmeet

The program had playful bits too. A highlight was when she was asked to copy poses from fan art. It was a treat both for the fans and for my camera—visually sharp, fun to shoot, and perfectly suited for social feeds.

Somewhere in between, she also revealed a small but telling personal preference: she’s a binge-watcher. She wants to know how a story ends, so she’d rather power through a series than wait week after week.

So Hee thinking about her answer during the quiz session where we learned she’s a binge-watcher.

And then there was the hi-touch session. I wasn’t sure how I’d react until it was my turn. I walked up, scrunched my nose at her, and she did the same back.

It wasn’t a hi-five, it was a firmware upgrade for my soul.

We weren’t allowed to take photos or videos during hi-touch so this is So Hee with a cute pouty face instead.

The funny thing is, before the event, a friend had asked me which of her dramas they should watch. Without hesitation, I rattled off a list—My Name and Soundtrack #1 topping my recommendations. That’s when I realized I wasn’t just there to test a device. Somewhere along the way, I’d actually become a fan.

vivo V60

Still, I did bring along the vivo V60. Seated further from the stage, it became the perfect challenge for the phone’s telephoto camera and Stage Mode. I was a bit disappointed to learn that Stage Mode only worked for photos this time around. I’d had such a good time using it for fancams on the vivo X200 Pro that it felt like a step back.

Even so, the V60 held up. Shots within a reasonable range looked clean, and those where I didn’t push the zoom too hard were the best. Once you go beyond 10x, things get dicey.

At that point, it’s less ‘zoom’ and more ‘interpretive art,’ but Han So Hee’s face card refused to fold.

But that’s also the charm—having a camera that helps you capture fleeting moments, even from a distance, made me appreciate the fan meeting differently.

That night wasn’t really about testing tech. It was about being present for a star who, despite the fatigue, showed up wholeheartedly. The V60 was just my lens into it all—a reminder that sometimes the best shots are the ones that let you relive how it felt to be there.

Here are a few more photos from the fanmeet.

Gaming

Unboxing: Ghost of Yotei Collector’s Edition

The Collector’s Edition captures that spirit in every piece

Published

October 2, 2025

Rodneil Quiteles

@gadgetmatch Unboxing the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition. #MatchPlay @PlayStation @Sucker Punch productions ♬ original sound – GadgetMatch

Ghost of Yotei isn’t just a game you play, it’s a story you carry with you. The Collector’s Edition captures that spirit in every piece.

Front and center is a full-scale replica of Atsu’s Ghost mask — cast in resin, sized to match Jin’s mask from Ghost of Tsushima, and ready for display on its own stand. Place them side by side and you’ve got a legacy in the making.

You also get Atsu’s sash, stitched with the names of the Yotei Six. It stretches a full 71 inches and feels right at home draped across your wall or pulled into a cosplay.

Then there’s the replica Tsuba from Atsu’s katana — the twin wolves forged by her father, now forged for your shelf.

The set goes beyond display pieces, too. Inside the box you’ll find a pouch of coins with rules for Zeni Hajiki, letting you play the same game of skill Atsu does in her journey. There’s a papercraft ginkgo tree with a wolf at its base, and a set of four art cards that capture the game’s heart in frameable snapshots.

And of course, all of this comes with the Digital Deluxe content and a digital copy of the game itself.

The Ghost of Yotei Collector’s Edition will retail for $249.99 | €249.99 | 31,980 JPY. For Southeast Asia, pricing is SGD 318.90 / MYR 969 / IDR 3,349,000 / THB 7,449 / PHP 11,490 / VND 5,799,000.

This isn’t just a bundle of items — it’s a tangible extension of the story, crafted for fans who want to keep Yotei alive long after the credits roll.

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Accessories

Unboxing the latest Apple Watch × Hermès

A Decade of Luxury on Your Wrist!

Published

September 30, 2025

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

It’s been 10 years since Apple and Hermès first teamed up to bring French luxury craftsmanship to the Apple Watch.

From iconic leather straps to exclusive watch faces, this partnership has transformed how we see wearable tech.

If you’ve ever wondered what makes the Apple Watch Hermès experience so special — or if the 10th Anniversary Edition is worth it — you won’t want to miss this.

Here’s our 10-year special of the solidified partnership between Apple x Hermès alongside the latest series of the premium Apple Watch.