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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iPhone Duo: Price, availability in the Philippines

As listed on the Apple website

Published

September 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. It uses a passport-style design that opens into a larger display while retaining a more conventional smartphone experience when folded.

Price and availability

The iPhone Duo starts at PhP 159,990 in the Philippines for the 256GB model as listed on the Apple website.

Here’s the full local pricing:

256GB — PhP 159,990
512GB — PhP 175,990
1TB — PhP 207,990
2TB — PhP 254,990

The iPhone Duo comes in Star White and Night Sky.

Actual availability in the Philippines has yet to be officially announced.

A foldable design with two displays

The iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display when folded and expands to a 7.6-inch main display when opened. Both orientations use the same aspect ratio, allowing iOS to transition between them seamlessly.

The rear chassis uses Ceramic Shield, while the front display gets Ceramic Shield 2. The device is also IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Its hinge uses carbon fiber supports and magnets that produce an audible click when the phone is folded.

A20 Pro brings flagship performance

The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro, the same chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro series. Apple says the chip delivers 35 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro.

It also comes with the new C2 cellular modem, which provides up to 50 percent faster uploads. Like other foldables, the Duo can be used in different configurations, including tent mode and a partially folded book-like position.

48-megapixel camera system

The iPhone Duo gets a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera alongside a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto camera.

For selfies and video calls, it has a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera. The inner display also uses an under-screen camera for a cleaner look.

Battery life goes beyond a day

The iPhone Duo offers up to 31 hours of video playback using the inner display and up to 44 hours using the outer display.

Charging is also quick. Apple says a 20-minute charge can replenish half the battery, while a five-minute charge can provide up to five hours of video playback.

For the complete specifications and first-look details, check out our main iPhone Duo launch coverage.

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iPhone 18 Pro series: Price, availability in the Philippines

As listed on the Apple website

Published

September 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

Apple’s latest Pro iPhones are now listed on the Philippine Apple website, with local pricing starting at PhP 94,990. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max bring a new A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture main camera, longer battery life, and a redesigned Dynamic Island. (Apple)

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max price in the Philippines

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at PhP 94,990 for 256GB. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at PhP 99,990.

Storage	iPhone 18 Pro	iPhone 18 Pro Max
256GB	PhP 94,990	PhP 99,990
512GB	PhP 110,990	PhP 115,990
1TB	PhP 142,990	PhP 147,990
2TB	PhP 189,990	PhP 194,990

Both models come in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy. Apple offers both Pro models with up to 2TB of storage.

A variable-aperture 48-megapixel camera

The iPhone 18 Pro series gets a new 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. It can open as wide as ƒ/1.48 for low-light photography, while narrowing to ƒ/4 can keep more of a group in focus.

Apple also adds Pro controls that let users manually adjust aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure through a histogram.

A20 Pro brings more performance

Both models run on Apple’s A20 Pro, built on a 2nm process. It has a six-core CPU, seven-core GPU, and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine.

Apple says the GPU is up to 40 percent faster than A19 Pro, while memory bandwidth increases by 50 percent. A redesigned vapor chamber also has three times the surface area of the previous generation, enabling up to 40 percent higher sustained performance.

A smaller Dynamic Island

Apple redesigned the Dynamic Island to make more room for information. It can now display up to three Live Activities at once while retaining Face ID for authentication and unlocking.

Battery life gets a major boost

The iPhone 18 Pro delivers up to 36 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max reaches up to 45 hours on eSIM-only models.

The Pro can reach 50 percent charge in around 15 minutes, while the Pro Max can get around seven hours of video playback from five minutes of wired charging.

Philippine availability

Apple has confirmed September 18 availability for more than 65 countries and regions, including Singapore. It also says the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will reach another 20 countries and regions starting September 25. However, Apple has not yet specified the Philippines in its published launch-day country list, so a Philippine release date has not been officially confirmed.

The Philippine Apple website does list the iPhone 18 Pro as a new model with local pricing, however.

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iPhone Duo: Price, availability in Singapore

Apple’s first foldable iPhone arrives in Singapore.

Published

September 10, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable iPhone. It uses a passport-style design that opens into a larger display while retaining a conventional smartphone experience when closed.

Price and availability

The iPhone Duo starts at SGD 3,099 in Singapore for the 256GB model.

Here’s the full Singapore pricing:

256GB — SGD 3,099
512GB — SGD 3,399
1TB — SGD 3,999
2TB — SGD 4,899

The iPhone Duo comes in Star White and Night Sky. Apple will make it available starting October 23.

A foldable design built around two displays

The iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display when folded and a 7.6-inch main display when opened. Both displays share the same aspect ratio, allowing iOS to transition smoothly between the two orientations.

The rear chassis uses Ceramic Shield, while the front display gets Ceramic Shield 2. The phone is also IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Its hinge uses carbon fiber supports and magnets. Apple also designed the camera plateau with a curved edge that flows into the rear chassis.

A20 Pro powers the foldable experience

The iPhone Duo runs on the A20 Pro, the same chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro series. Apple says it delivers 35 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro.

It also comes with the new C2 cellular modem, which provides up to 50 percent faster uploads. The foldable can be used in different configurations, including tent mode and partially folded like a book.

A 48-megapixel camera system

The iPhone Duo gets a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera alongside a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto camera. A 12-megapixel Center Stage camera handles selfies and video calls.

Apple also places the front camera under the display for a cleaner inner-screen experience.

Battery life that lasts beyond a day

The iPhone Duo offers up to 31 hours of video playback using its inner display and up to 44 hours when using the outer screen.

Charging is also fast. Apple says a 20-minute charge can replenish half the battery, while a five-minute charge can provide up to five hours of video playback.