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OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro now official

Still not settling

Published

April 14, 2020

Shivam Vahia

Yes, the OnePlus 8 series is finally official. After numerous teasers, leaks, and speculations, the lineup details are now out in the open. It’s also particularly interesting because we haven’t seen a high-profile launch for weeks now due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Just like the previous nomenclature, it consists of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The two phones target a wide spectrum in the pricing structure, providing more options to the end-user. Though, something they share is — flagship-grade Snapdragon 865 processor and 5G support.

OnePlus 8: Stacked for a base option

The phone has a contoured design, thinner body, and glossy as well as matte finish options. On the front is a 6.5-inch Fluid AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, Full HD+ resolution, and Gorilla Glass protection. For authentication, an in-display fingerprint scanner is embedded.

It’ll be available with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage in the base variant. Powering the phone is a 4300mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Other features include dual-stereo speakers, noise cancellation support, and Dolby Atmos.

Coming to the rear, it sports a triple-camera setup consisting of a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor, a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. On the front is a 16-megapixel camera for selfies.

It’ll be available in Glacial Green, and lnterstellar Glow color options.

OnePlus 8 Pro: A wider perspective

It follows the same design language as the base model but has radically upgraded specifications. On the front is a 6.8-inch Fluid AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, QHD+ resolution, and Gorilla Glass protection.

The base option will have 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. However, it’s slightly heavier with 20 grams of added weight. Backing the internals is a comparatively bigger 4500mAh battery with support for 30W wired as well as wireless charging, an industry first.

On the rear is a quad-camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel Sony IMX689 sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, a 48-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel color filter for higher accuracy. On the front is a 16-megapixel camera for selfies.

It’ll be available in Onyx Black, Glacial Green, and Ultramarine Blue color options.

OxygenOS: Cleaner and smoother

Both phones ship with Android 10 based OxygenOS that adds a plethora of features including Dark Mode, gesture support, and more. On the camera front, an built-on video editor is included that can churn out CINE aspect ratio video recording, AI scene detection, Nightscape, and RAW picture format support. The OnePlus 8 Pro will also have a color filter, Smart pet Capture.

Pricing and availability

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will be available in the following regions: North America, Asia, and Europe. Color variant will vary depending on the region. For specific details see the table below.

	Color	RAM+ROM	US Date	US Price	UK Date	UK Price
OnePlus 8	Glacial Green Interstellar Glow	8GB+128GB	4/29	US$ 699	4/21	GBP 599
OnePlus 8	Glacial Green Interstellar Glow	12GB+256GB		US$ 799		GBP 699
OnePlus 8 Pro	Glacial Green Ultramarine Blue Onyx Black	8GB+128GB		US$ 899		GBP 799
OnePlus 8 Pro	Glacial Green Ultramarine Blue Onyx Black	12GB+256GB		US$ 999		GBP 899

The 30W Warp Charger is an optional purchase –– it retails for US$ 69.95.

Watch our Unboxing and Review.

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TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

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.

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

Published

August 8, 2026

GadgetMatch

Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

Published

August 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.