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Huawei P30 Pro: Rewriting the rules, again

It’s not just about adding more cameras

Published

May 31, 2019

GadgetMatch

Huawei‘s latest flagship is already out in the market. Shortly after its launch in Paris, France, the P30 Pro went global in Europe and Asia. Coming from the P20 Pro and the Mate 20 Pro, Huawei further improved the phone’s design.

So, what’s new with the Huawei P30 Pro?

New colorways

Last year, Huawei started the gradient color trend with the P20 series. As a new addition, the P30 Pro introduces a new innovative concept: nature-inspired gradient colors. The back of Huawei’s latest flagship is inspired from the never-ending salt flats, by the Northern Lights, and the Big Dipper. Indeed, nature has influenced many elements of P30 Pro’s design.

Huawei P30 Pro in Breathing Crystal

The P30 Pro features new gradient colors namely the Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal, Black, and Aurora. Each reflects the different times of the day — from sunrise to night time.

Huawei P30 Pro in Amber Sunrise

Perhaps the most special among the four is the lustrous Breathing Crystal. It took hundreds of coating trials before Huawei’s designers were able to get the right one. Amber Sunrise is also a new option in Huawei phones with its bright orange hue. The original Aurora color is now more vibrant than previous versions, while Black is available for those who prefer understated looks.

Ergonomic design

Smartphone design isn’t just about the colors. In the P30 Pro, the double-curved glass creates a slim look while providing a more comfortable grip. Even though the phone has a pretty large display, the curved sides make it seem smaller on hand.

Additionally, the phone’s unibody is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. A beautiful-looking phone with a functional body — that’s the P30 Pro for you.

Immersive FullView display

Even in the front, the P30 Pro is well-thought-out. It features a FullView display with the new Dewdrop notch which doesn’t take up much screen real estate. It’s small and unobtrusive, especially when compared to other phone notches.

Using a flexible OLED panel, the P30 Pro adopts a curved display. This makes viewing more immersive in full screen since the display is virtually edge-to-edge. Also, the display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels which is really sharp, plus the color reproduction and contrast makes everything look pleasing.

Use multiple cameras at the same time

New on the P30 Pro is the Dual-View Video. This new feature pioneered by Huawei allows users to create split-screen videos by using both the phone’s primary camera lens and zoom lens, showing both angles at once on the screen.

With this, users will be able to produce exceptional videos by capturing a wider view by highlighting the background and zooming in on desired subjects at the same time. Essentially, it lets users shoot both panoramic and close-up angles simultaneously.

World’s first “real” sound-emitting screen

Did you know that the P30 Pro doesn’t have an earpiece? To be specific, it doesn’t have a conventional earpiece speaker. Instead, it has what Huawei calls Acoustic Display Technology that uses the P30 Pro’s screen to be the speaker. Using magnetically levitated speakers, the screen transforms into an earpiece speaker with a sound-emitting area.

This means you can keep your voice notes and phone calls private even if you’re in a crowded place. Moreover, with a 300 percent wider sound-emitting area and loud performance, this new technology also assures that you’ll be able to hear your calls loud and clear.

The best Huawei phone today

A true flagship phone has to have the latest innovations in the mobile industry, and the P30 Pro is a testimony to Huawei’s continues effort in R&D. With all the new technologies and features the P30 Pro has, it’s definitely the best P-series phone available. From its impressive cameras and top-of-the-line performance to its beautiful yet functional glass body, the P30 Pro is currently Huawei’s crowning glory.

This feature was produced in collaboration between GadgetMatch and Huawei Philippines.

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GadgetSnaps: Malaysia shot on the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G

Beyond charging tech

Published

April 24, 2024

GadgetMatch

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G prides itself in its charging technologies. But what about its camera capabilities? Well, here’s a quick round-up of the many photos we took around the time the Note 40 series was launched in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

The NOTE 40 Series features a 108MP main shooter with 3x Lossless Superzoom. It also has OIS for steadier shots when taking videos.

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Infinix Note 40 Pro series launch day

Kwai Chai Hong/ ‘Little Ghost Lane’

Petaling Street (Chinatown)

In and around Central Market

Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery

Istana Negara entrance

Merdeka Square

Malaysian Bak Kut Teh and more

Petronas Twin Towers at night

Steady shooter

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G isn’t a stellar shooter. But at its price point, it’s pretty darn decent for capturing different scenarios. Take these photos into some editing software and you can certainly elevate their look.

The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is priced at PhP 13,999. It may be purchased through Infinix’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop platforms, where customers can get up to PhP 2,000 off. Additionally, the first 100 buyers can get an S1 smartwatch or XE23 earphones. Alternatively, customers may opt for the Shopee-exclusive NOTE 40 Pro (4G variant) for PhP 10,999.

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LOQ and LOAD: The Lenovo LOQ 2024 is for gaming and more

Your entry to PC Gaming

Published

April 23, 2024

GadgetMatch

Get your game on with the Lenovo LOQ 2024. This capable laptop is your entry point to PC Gaming and a lot more.

It comes an absolutely affordable price point: PhP 48,995.

You get capable hardware and the hood to support gaming and more. The Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I runs on the 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Arc Graphics.

Those are key to bringing unreal graphics to this segment. Supporting latest tech like DirectX 12 Ultimate, players are able to enjoy high frame rates on the Lenovo LOQ.

Creating content? It comes with AI Advantage to help boost performance. Engines and accelerators boost the media processing workloads especially for creatives. It also works with Intel’s X Super Machine Learning, Leading to images that are as close to reality.

The laptop supports a configuration of up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD Storage.

As for its display, the device has a large 15.6-inch, Full HD panel that is more than enough for gaming, video editing, content consumption, and whatever else you do on a laptop. This display has 144Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, and anti-glare.

Videos come out clear, crisp, and realistic. Audio is punchy and as loud as it gets. Windows Sonic elevates it more when you use headphones. And it just takes a few minutes to render HD videos on editing software.

As it runs on Windows 11, if you are going to use it for work, you can take advantage of various features. The Lenovo Vantage Widget is there for constant reminders, Copilot will help you organize your tasks, and Microsoft Edge is there for casual browsing.

There is an assortment of ports at the back for easy connectivity. And as this is meant for gaming, we put it to the test. Racing that looks better with high frame rate? Check. Shooting titles that require heavy work? Not a problem. You can play all your favorites and not worry about performance.

Best of all, it takes less than an our to juice up this laptop all the way to 100%.

So, whether you’re looking to get started with PC Gaming, or an upgrade for work and entertainment needs, the Lenovo LOQ has you covered.

This feature is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and Lenovo Philippines.