Smartphones

HONOR 200 series now official

Featuring studio-level portrait photography

Published

June 12, 2024

GadgetMatch

The HONOR 200 series, which consists of the HONOR 200 Pro, HONOR 200, and HONOR 200 Lite, is now in Europe. Co-created with Studio Harcourt to give users a studio-level portrait photography experience, the smartphones are now available for purchase in the United Kingdom, ahead of their general sale later this month.

Pricing

The HONOR 200 series devices retail for the following prices:

HONOR 200 Pro (Ocean Cyan, Moonlight White, Black): £ 699.99 via HONOR.com/uk
HONOR 200: (Moonlight White, Emerald Green, Black): £ 499.99 via HONOR.com/uk
HONOR 200 Lite: £ 279.99

Both the Pro and standard models are also available for preorder through major retailers until June 21. General sale is slated on June 26. Moreover, both devices will also be available in Three and other UK operators from June 28 onwards.

The Pro variant comes with a free Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 (worth £ 279.99) while the standard model is bundled with a JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi (worth £ 199.99). Lastly, the Lite version comes with an additional £ 30 off with the code “A200L30”.

AI-enhanced portrait experience

The HONOR 200 series features the company’s new HONOR AI Portrait Engine. The smartphones’ cameras incorporate an upgraded HONOR RAW Domain Algorithm, which leads to well-balanced portraits that manage exposure in bright areas and preserve details in darker ones.

Particularly, the HONOR 200 Pro features a 50MP Portrait Main Camera with a Super Dynamic H9000 sensor. This pulls off compelling images with the perfect balance of light and shadows, even under the most challenging lighting conditions. The phone also features a 50MP Portrait Telephoto camera with a Sony sensor.

To make the studio-level portrait photography experience possible, HONOR partnered with French photography studio Harcourt. The mutual ideation process between the two parties involved more than 20 Studio Harcourt and HONOR experts. For over 400 days, the team analyzed over 1,000 lighting scenarios and millions of datasets. Coupled with HONOR’s cutting-edge AI capabilities, the final products allow users to manipulate light and shadow and produce studio-level portraits.

Moreover, HONOR announced a collaboration with British portrait photographer Rankin, who is known for his iconic shots of celebrities including Queen Elizabeth II, David Bowie, and Kate Moss. Further details of the partnership will be unveiled in the following weeks, but a potential summer event in London was teased.

Here are some of the HONOR 200 Pro and HONOR 200’s other features:

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, up to 3GHz clock speed
MagicOS 8.0, supports Magic Portal, Magic Capsule, Magic Ring, and other flagship features
12GB RAM, 512GB storage
5,200mAh Silicon-carbon battery, 100W wired and 66W wireless HONOR SuperCharge
1.5K quad-curved floating display with TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free and Full Care certifications, 4,000 nits brightness, 3840Hz risk-free PWM Dimming

Meanwhile, the HONOR 200 Lite boasts of a 108MP triple camera system, a 50MP front camera, a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

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OPPO Find X9 now available through Smart Postpaid, Infinity

OPPO’s latest flagship has triple Hasselblad cameras, more advanced features

Published

December 6, 2025

GadgetMatch

The flagship OPPO Find X9 is now available through Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity plans for customers in the Philippines.

Subscribers can get the device through Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999 and Smart Infinity Device Plans 5000/8000.

Here are the inclusions:

Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999 (PhP 32,500 one-time cashout)

15GB data
Unli 5G data for 12 months
Unli AllNet Calls & Texts
Unli Landline Calls
Access to Smart Postpaid Perks
Extra 30GB free data for 6 months
Free Landers Premium Membership (for eligible subscribers)
PhP 1,000 worth of shopping GCs (Dec. 6 to 12 only for new line)

Infinity Device Plan 5000 (PhP 7,200 one-time cashout)

Unlimited data
Unli calls and texts
PhP 1,500 monthly consumables for in-app purchases, content subscriptions, more
1GB roaming for 5 days/month
Personalized assistance
24/7 dedicated personal account manager
More exclusive lifestyle perks and privileges

Infinity Device Plan 8000 (device is complimentary)

Unli data, calls, and texts
PhP 3,000 monthly consumables
2GB roaming for 7 days/month
Personalized assistance
24/7 dedicated personal account manager
More exclusive lifestyle perks and privileges

As an exclusive launch offer, in-store subscribers will also receive a complimentary DJI Osmo Mobile SE stabilizer.

The Smart website also shows that the Find X9 is bundled with a free Enco Buds3 Pro.

Flagship find

The OPPO Find X9 features a triple Hasselblad camera system powered by OPPO’s all-new LUMO Image Engine.

It has three 50MP cameras at the back — one rear, one telephoto, and one ultra-wide — as well as a 32MP front camera.

OPPO’s latest flagship handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. It has a 16GB+512GB configuration and a massive 7,025mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC and 50W AIRVOOC charging.

In front is a 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a remarkable 95.4% screen-to-body ratio, 1,800 nits HBM brightness, 100% DCI-P3, and 460ppi pixel density.

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iPhone Air has the worst resale value for Apple in years, report says

One variant has reportedly lost 47.7 percent in value.

Published

December 5, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone is not an easy purchase to make. After you spend your hard-earned cash on one, you’re also likely thinking about how much you can resell the phone for. Still, even if it’s used, an iPhone can still fetch a decent price… unless, apparently, if you own an iPhone Air.

The iPhone Air is the latest non-typical addition to Apple’s iconic flagships. Compared to the mainline series, the Air is much thinner but still capable of delivering the Apple experience. Unfortunately, the model might end up being the brand’s biggest misfire.

According to SellCell (via GSM Arena), the iPhone Air has had the worst depreciation in value after ten weeks. Averaging all three variants, the model now averages a 44.3 percent loss of value in the resale market. Worst of all is the 1TB variant which has lost 47.7 percent of its resale value already.

In comparison, the entire iPhone 17 lineup averages a loss of only 34.6 percent. The iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB variant, in fact, only lost 26.1 percent.

Based on the report’s findings, the iPhone Air’s sudden drop is the worst one since 2022. This is unlikely to be a nitpicked chart, too. Previous reports have speculated that Apple is not bringing back the Air next year because of poor sales.

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Infinix partners with Ferrari designer for NOTE 60 Ultra

Published

December 4, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

Smartphones always do well when they ink a partnership with a car-related brand. Remember how amazing it always looks when Porsche or BMW get involved with anything in the smartphone space. Today, Pininfarina is the next automative-adjacent brand to enter the smartphone space via Infinix.

Though you might not recognize the name “Pininfarina,” you will undoubtedly know all the big names they’re associated with. The Italian design firm is behind the designs of iconic Italian luxury cars like the Ferrari Testarossa and the Alfa Romeo Spider. Now, it’s coming to a smartphone.

Infinix, to be exact. Today, Infinix announced that it is partnering with Pininfarina for the Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra.

The brand has been on the rise lately, especially in Southeast Asia. According to IDC, the brand recently topped the quarter-on-quarter shipment increase in the region. The brand seesaws between offering affordable smartphone experiences to premium daily drivers. The NOTE 60 Ultra will be latest to join this thriving lineup.

Unfortunately, Infinix has not announced what the upcoming smartphone will look like. Pininfarina will, at least, add a nice veneer of luxury to the phone’s design.

The brand has confirmed, however, that the phone is launching in 2026. More details, including features and availability, will be released in the coming weeks.