Smartphones
HONOR Magic7 Pro now official in Europe
Price, preorder details, more
HONOR has officially launched the HONOR Magic7 Pro, across Europe. The latest iteration of the brand’s flagship features cutting-edge AI capabilities that revolutionize photography, display tech, and hardware performance.
The HONOR Magic7 Pro also features Google Gemini pre-installed. The AI assistant helps users enhance ideas, learn in new ways, write emails, plan events, and more.
Customers in the United Kingdom can now place preorders for the Magic7 Pro (Lunar Shadow Grey, Black) for £ 1,099.99. The Magic7 Lite (Titanium Purple, Titanium Black), meanwhile, is priced at £ 399.99.
They can receive a limited offer to claim an HONOR MagicPad 2 or HONOR Earbuds Open with every purchase of either phone.
The phones are now available at O2, Three, Vodafone, Amazon, Argos, Very, CUrrys, and honor.com/uk.
Customers in Ireland can also purchase the phone from February for EUR 1,299.99. A free sim is included for Harvey Norman and Three customers.
Empowering a smart lifestyle with MagicOS 9.0
At the heart of the HONOR Magic7 series is the latest version of HONOR’s operating system, MagicOS 9.0.
The phones integrate AI into everyday tasks. With Magic Portal, users can circle desired objects within the screen and enable instant text and image comprehension.
Magic Portal supports even more scenarios, encompassing social media, entertainment, travel, productivity, and shopping.
AI Translation and HONOR Notes, of course, also make their return. Specifically, AI Translation offers instant translation for up to 13 languages.
The latter, meanwhile, supports AI Summary which can quickly analyze the content of users’ notes and provide a content abstract. AI Minutes, furthermore, enables users to distill essential insights from lengthy meeting transcripts or materials.
Google Gemini
Gemini’s overlay offers quick access to Google AI assistance and context-aware help with what’s on the screen.
Gemini extensions also enable users to find and take action from information from the Google apps and Google’s various services like Maps, YouTube, and more.
There is even the capability to go live with Gemini to brainstorm ideas, simplify complex topics, and rehearse for important moments with real-time responses. All users have to do is click the Gemini Live button on the app.
AI HONOR Image E
When it comes to photography, the Magic7 Pro is equipped with an advanced HONOR AI Falcon Camera System.
The Capture Enhancement Large Model and Telephoto Enhancement Large Model both harness the power of both Light and Shadow Portrait large Model as HONOR integrates the AI HONOR Image Engine, which has AI Large Models.
Hardware-wise, the phone has a f/1.4 50MP 1/1.3-inch Super Dynamic HONOR Falcon Main Camera. This main camera is complemented by an f/2.6 200MP 1/1.4-inch Telephoto Camera.
The entire system work together to bring even elevated imaging capabilities. Harcourt Portrait Modes have likewise been retained for creative options.
Moreover, the AI Enhanced Portrait feature delivers ultra HD portraits that ensure the true colors of every subject.
Furthermore, AI Super Zoom is designed for framing breathtaking scenarios from 30x to 100x. This way, users can capture crystal-clear images even from great distances.
And with HONOR AI Motion Sensing Capture, users can capture precious moments with exceptional clarity. HD Super Burst even allows them to freeze high-speed action at up to 10 frames per second.
Exceptional performance
Elsewhere, the Magic7 series is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform. The phones also have Qualcomm Oryon CPU and Qualcomm Adreno GPU.
Along with AI Real-Time Rendering technology, a first, and HONOR’s on-device AI capabilities, the Magic7 series can deliver PC-level graphics and nearly full-frame gameplay.
The Magic7 Pro has a 3rd-gen 5,270mAh Silicon-carbon battery which supports 100W wired and 80W wireless SuperCharge. As such, users can refuel the phone back to full in as low as just 33 minutes.
AI Eye Comfort Display
On to its display, the Magic7 series has a 6.8-inch display with NanoCrystal Shield for durability and water resistance.
It has a wide range of eye-comfort features. There’s Circular Polarized Light Display. The panel also has With 4320Hz Risk-free PWM Dimming, Circadian Night Display, Natural Tone Display, Hardware-level Low Blue Light Technology, and more.
To complement this, the device also boosts a stereo speaker with an integrated ultra-large sound cavity and spatial audio. This system is enhanced by a bass enhancement algorithm for an even better audio experience.
Philippines
realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition: Price, availability in the Philippines
Hogwarts magic meets smartphone design
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is now available in the Philippines for PHP 39,999. This limited-edition smartphone features a color-changing Hogwarts crest, an exclusive Harry Potter-themed interface, and a collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.
Limited to fewer than 200 units nationwide, the special edition is designed for fans and collectors of the beloved franchise.
Hogwarts magic in every detail
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition comes in Magic Brown, featuring an Enchanted Texture Leather back with a three-dimensional diamond pattern inspired by wizard chessboards.
Its centerpiece is the Hogwarts Four-House Crest, which reveals the signature colors of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff when exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. This effect uses realme’s Quadra Light-Sensing Color-changing Tech.
The phone also features a gold Hedwig-inspired camera design, matching gold accents along its edges, and a laser-engraved “Welcome to Hogwarts” inscription on the side.
A Hogwarts-inspired interface
The Harry Potter theme extends to the phone’s software. Exclusive wallpapers depict Hogwarts Castle at different times of the day, with Golden Dawn for daytime and Mystic Dusk for nighttime.
Other customizations include boot-up and fingerprint animations inspired by Hogwarts acceptance letters, more than 30 redesigned app icons, and camera watermarks inspired by the four Hogwarts houses.
A trunk full of collectibles
The limited-edition packaging takes the form of a Harry Potter-inspired trunk featuring the Hogwarts crest and the realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition branding.
Inside, fans will find a Hogwarts acceptance letter addressed to Mr. Potter, character postcards featuring Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and bookmarks representing all four Hogwarts houses.
The package also includes Hogwarts Crest pins and a Hogwarts Express-inspired ticket bearing the route from London to Hogwarts via Platform 9¾.
realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition price and availability
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is priced at PHP 39,999 in the Philippines. Only fewer than 200 units will be available nationwide.
Hogwarts-inspired store displays will be available at the following locations:
- SM Fairview
- SM North EDSA
- SM Calamba
The device will also be available at kiosks in SM Clark, SM Dasmariñas, and SM Megamall.
For further updates, visit realme’s official Facebook page.
Samsung has unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy A18 and Samsung Galaxy A08 smartphones in the Philippines.
These affordable A series handsets bring more capable performance, long-term reliability, and core AI experiences to users.
The Galaxy A18 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered by a Helio G99+ processor.
It comes with an upgraded DDR5 memory and supports RAM Plus, which uses available storage as virtual memory.
At its back is a 50MP wide camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy A08 comes with a 6,000mAh battery, Helio G99+ processor, and upgraded memory.
It also comes with a similar 50MP main camera, along with a 2MP depth camera, and 8MP front camera.
Core AI experiences, long-term reliability
Both the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08 come with core AI experiences, including Circle to Search.
Moreover, both phones come with multiple AI agents to help users move more seamlessly between supported Galaxy native apps, Google apps, and select third-party apps.
Both handsets also feature IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.
Furthermore, the devices support up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
Price, availability
The Samsung Galaxy A08 comes in Dark Blue, Silver, and Green, for the following prices:
- 4GB+64GB: PhP 11,190
- 4GB+128GB: PhP 13,090
Samsung is offering up to PhP 1,200 in savings until November 30.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy A18 will be available by December in Black, Silver, and Light Blue.
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