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HTC launches the notch-less, translucent U12+

Sports an 18:9 display

Published

May 23, 2018

Luigi Leonardo

Finally, HTC has lifted the veil off its much-anticipated flagship. After weeks of leaks and rumors, the HTC U12+ has arrived on the scene. In a global launch event, the Taiwanese company has completely unveiled both the specs and price of their new flagship.

Unlike most smartphones today, the U12+ will not carry the controversial camera notch. Instead, it sports a 6-inch Quad HD+ screen. The sizable display packs in an 18:9 resolution of 2880 x 1440.

The screen features HTC’s upgraded Edge Sense 2. Besides the usual complement of gesture controls, the feature can now detect which hand is being used. The extra detection allows for convenient one-hand phone handling with gestures.

Under the hood, the U12+ touts the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 845 processor, and comes with 6GB of memory and up to 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 2TB with a microSD).

Camera-wise, the U12+ snaps photos with a dual 12-megapixel wide-angle (1.4µm, f/1.75) and 16-megapixel telephoto (1.0µm, f/2.6) rear shooter. Additionally, the dual-flash camera supports speedy phase detection and laser autofocus. It also supports up to 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom.

On the other hand, the dual 8-megapixel (1.12µm, f/2.0) front shooter touts wide-angle capabilities of up to a 84-degree field of view.

Further, the U12+ can churn out crystal-clear sound with support for active noise cancellation, hi-fi playback, and wireless audio.

For connectivity, the dual SIM phone supports up to dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, and HTC Connect for wireless streaming.

Finally, the U12+ owns a 3500mAh battery. According to HTC, it can power through up to 23.8 hours of talk time on 4G. It also supports fast charging with an included Quick Charge 3.0 charger.

It comes in Ceramic Black, Flame Red, and Translucent Blue. Notably, the Translucent Blue variant’s unique design (called Liquid Surface) allows users to see the inner workings of the phone through the back panel.

Online pre-orders are now available. The HTC U12+’s 64GB variant retails for NT$ 23,900 (around US$ 800). Meanwhile, the 128GB variant sells for NT$ 24,900 (around US$ 830).

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OPPO Find X9s now official in PH: Price, availability, pre-order info

Everyday premium arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.

The device is priced at PHP 69,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.

The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:

OPPO Online Store
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.

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OPPO Find X9 Ultra lands in PH: Price, availability, pre-order perks

Creator flagship unveiled

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO is bringing its camera-focused flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, to the Philippines with a strong push toward creators and mobile imaging.

The device is priced at PHP 99,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders open April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers will receive a Flagship Imaging Photography Box as a freebie.

The Find X9 Ultra becomes widely available on May 15 via:

OPPO Online Store
Shopee
Select OPPO Brand Stores

Online purchases include additional perks such as the Photography Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee buyers get the Photography Box bundle.

Key highlights

Built for creators, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP Hasselblad main camera with advanced zoom capabilities. It supports 4K and 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, paired with a large 7050mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging.

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OPPO Find N6 now in PH: Price, pre-order, availability

Foldable flagship arrives

Published

April 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has officially launched the OPPO Find N6 in the Philippines, positioning it as its premium foldable built for productivity and multitasking.

The device is priced at PHP 139,999.

Pre-order and availability

Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers who pre-order get a 1-year extended warranty and a chance to join a DJI raffle.

Early availability rolls out on May 1 via telco partners:

Globe GPlan 2499 with PHP 73,600 cashout
Smart Infinity Plan 5000

Both plans include a 1-year extended warranty.

The official retail release happens on May 15, available through:

OPPO Brand Stores
OPPO Online Store
Shopee

Online store buyers may receive an AI Pen Kit (limited) alongside the extended warranty.

Key highlights

The OPPO Find N6 features an 8.12-inch foldable inner display designed for tablet-like productivity. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and packs a 6000mAh battery for all-day use.