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ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe unboxing

Published

December 5, 2016

Monch Lopez

It may be late to the market, but the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe is finally starting to trickle out, with Asia being the next stop for the Taiwanese manufacturer’s most premium — and most expensive — smartphone yet.

ASUS certainly took its sweet time releasing this one, and it shows: The Deluxe is luxe from the inside out and beyond the hardware. Its box alone is likely to elicit “oohs” before it’s even opened, enough to give the impression that what’s inside is valuable. (To be perfectly clear, it is; the $700 5.7-inch Deluxe costs as much as an iPhone 7 Plus or a Pixel XL.)

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Our 5.7-inch Deluxe in gold came in this sturdy navy blue box. The box features a magnetic flap that keeps it closed and holds the package together.

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The inside of the box reveals a fancy interior (accentuated by ASUS’ concentric-circle detailing, of course); it is broken up into compartments with the unit up top, and the accessories and documentation stored underneath. There’s a pull-out tab for the hidden compartment.

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The bundled charger (and Type-C cable) outputs at up to 9 volts and supports fast charging. We’ll reserve our judgment for the review, but so far we’ve been able to consistently get back to a full charge in a little over an hour.

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The white-and-silver wired earphones are housed in a plastic casing. It comes with three sets of additional earbud attachments, so you’re more likely to find one that fits snug in your ear. We like them. A lot. Apart from the phone (duh!), they’re the highlight of this unboxing. We haven’t tested them thoroughly yet so we can’t be sure of their quality. Check back in the coming days.

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The branded SIM eject tool is the same one you’ll find bundled with other ZenFone models released this year.

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First impressions

By now, you must be wondering: “So, what about the handset?” Well, there’s certainly a lot to like about the the ZenFone 3 Deluxe. It’s lightning fast — absolutely the most powerful and responsive ZenFone we’ve used thus far, bar none; the AMOLED display is lovely and incredibly crisp; and the cameras take vibrant, detailed images.

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Everything seems to be in order here. But, as you know, some phones — especially the most expensive ones — deserve a deeper dive than others. And we’ll be sure to take that plunge in the days to come. By then, we’ll be sure to arrive at a definitive conclusion as to whether or not this phone is worth the wait and high price of admission.

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vivo V29 5G Grand Launch in the Philippines

Aura Light 2.0 and more

Published

September 23, 2023

GadgetMatch

The vivo V29 5G will officially launch on Monday, September 25 at 7PM in the Philippines. You should check out the vivo V29 5G Grand Launch. You can watch it on this Facebook event page.

We already know that the vivo V29 5G comes with Aura Light 2.0. An improved version of its lighting system first showcased on the vivo V27 5G. Aura Light 2.0 will automatically adjust its color temperature to harmonize with the surroundings.

We also know that it comes on two stunning colors: Milky Way and Starry Purple.

Elsewhere on the phone, you’ll find a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED FHD display. It has up to a 120Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 452ppi.

The screen is HDR10+ certified and is also 100% DCI-P3, offering users breath-taking details and colors for an astonishing visual experience.

vivo has also worked on the phone’s eye protection features for both its hardware and software. The phone has reduced blue light and screen flickering to ensure safe usage.

If you want to learn the rest of the specs along with other surprises, you should definitely check out the vivo V29 5G Grand Launch.

Price and availability

The vivo V29 5G comes in two storage options. Pricing are as follows: 12GB+256GB is PhP 24,999 while 12GB+512GB is 26,999. It’s available in vivo’s official stores, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

This article is a sponsored press release by vivo Philippines.

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Samsung just leaked the Galaxy S23 FE

And the Galaxy Buds FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE

Published

September 23, 2023

Luigi Leonardo

Samsung is trying to one-up Google in the most unexpected way. Just as the latter has been continuously leaking the Pixel 8 series ahead of its launch, Samsung is now on a race to spoil the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE a little early. A new leak has revealed the upcoming Fan Edition devices in all their glory.

Recently, Samsung Argentina accidentally put up a landing page for the entire Fan Edition lineup. The highlight is the Galaxy S23 FE. However, the page also contains the Galaxy Buds FE and the Galaxy Tab S9 FE. It looks like the page is down now, but SamMobile obtained the photos before the takedown.

The page does not reveal much about the devices’ hardware. However, the photos do hint that the new lineup will feature a slightly lesser version of the current generation of Samsung devices. Also, since the photos show all three devices in one layout, Samsung is likely planning to drop all of them at once at an unannounced launch date.

The Fan Editions had a storied year. After reports that Samsung killed off the lineup, rumors came out that Galaxy FE was going to make a comeback later this year. Some regional branches confirmed the news by accidentally sprinkling in references to the unannounced series.

Epic moments are now closer than ever. Get ready to experience the new epic. Launching soon. #Samsung pic.twitter.com/68xhvNMb3o

— Samsung India (@SamsungIndia) September 22, 2023

Soon after the Samsung Argentina leak, Samsung India released official teasers for the series. Though it doesn’t name the Galaxy S23 FE exactly, it’s the same color scheme as the leaked photos. The Galaxy FE is likely coming soon.