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Huawei P30 series elevates mobile photography with even better cameras

Using the world’s first quad Leica camera system

Published

March 26, 2019

Marvin Velasco

No smartphone manufacturer has pushed the boundaries of mobile photography more than Huawei in the past few years. With the goal of once again rewriting the rules of photography, the newly launched P30 series is set to take its place at the top of the charts like its predecessors.

Launched today in Paris, France, the flagship P30 series consists of the P30 Pro and regular P30. Although different in key specs, the two phones share the same pillars of success: Camera, Design, and Intelligent Experiences.

Beginning with the cameras, the P30 Pro has the world’s first quad Leica system on the back, consisting of a 20-megapixel ultra-wide camera, 40-megapixel f/1.6 main shooter, 8-megapixel telephoto lens capable of 5x optical zoom (and 10x hybrid zoom), and a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor for measuring depth.

The standard P30 forgoes the ToF sensor, but retains a solid triple Leica setup: 16-megapixel ultra-wide camera, 40-megapixel f/1.8 main shooter, and 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom (with 5x hybrid zoom). Both models, however, tout an astonishing 32-megapixel selfie camera in their tiny notch.

What’s different this time around is Huawei’s image sensor, which is a RYYB array instead of the traditional RGGB. By offering a yellow filter instead of green, more light can pass through for an improved night mode and ISO sensitivity — up to 409600 for the P30 Pro and a max of 204800 in the P30.

Of course, a camera system as intricate as this needs an equally impressive all-glass body. The P30 Pro doesn’t disappoint with its curved 6.47-inch 1080p OLED, while the regular P30 goes for a 6.1-inch 1080p OLED. Both have an optical under-display fingerprint scanner, but the P30 Pro has something more interesting: acoustic vibration for sound instead of the usual earpiece.

Both still employ a bottom-firing speaker, however, although only the non-Pro P30 has a 3.5mm audio port. As for water and dust resistance, the P30 delivers a respectable IP53 rating while the P30 Pro owns a more tightly sealed IP68 rating. The Pro model also has a heftier 4200mAh battery (with 40W SuperCharge) compared to the P30’s 3650mAh capacity (with 22W SuperCharge).

Getting all this magic to work is Huawei’s Kirin 980 chip, which also powers the Mate 20 series. Combined with the latest EMUI 9.1 software, interface speeds are faster across the board. Huawei offers multiple memory and storage configurations for both models depending on each market, starting at 6GB+128GB for the P30 and 8GB+128GB (up to 512GB storage) for the P30 Pro.

Huawei put lots of emphasis on the color options again this time. As of now, we have Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal, Aurora, Pearl White, and Black. Like the configurations mentioned earlier, the availability for each color depends per region.

The regular P30 will retail for a starting price of EUR 799, while the P30 Pro will begin at EUR 999. Both models are available beginning today, March 26.

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Smart announces postpaid offers for Samsung Galaxy Z8 series

Pre-order now for exclusive perks

Published

July 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

The newly-launched Samsung Galaxy Z8 series is now available via Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity. Pre-orders for Samsung’s latest foldables are available from July 22 to August 13.

Pre-ordering will allow customers to get exclusive storage upgrades, trade-in savings, and flexible payment options. Plus, they can get three months of complimentary Samsung Care+.

Moreover, customers can maximize their devices with Smart’s All-New Postpaid Plans+, which come with UNLI App Bundles, UNLI 5G for 12 months (in select areas), Open-Access Data, and high priority on the Smart network.

With Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999, subscribers can get the following devices through straight payment or 24-month, zero-interest installment using participating credit cards (Metrobank, Security Bank, BPI, UnionBank, HSBC, and RCBC):

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (512GB): PhP P101,600 or PhP 5,021/month
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (512GB): PhP 91,100 or PhP 4,500/month
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (512GB): PhP 65,100 or PhP 3,217/month

Customers can pre-order the latest Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series via smart.com.ph/galaxypreorder or at the nearest Smart Store.

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Series is also available through Infinity Plan 5000 and Infinity Plan 8000.

These packages come with unlimited data, calls, and texts, roaming-ready connectivity, and exclusive Infinity privileges.

Through the Samsung Trade-In Program, customers can also reserve their preferred Galaxy Z8 Series device and complete their trade-in at participating stores once the devices officially launch.

Eligible smartphones can be traded in for up to PhP 14,000 off.

New Samsung Galaxy Watches also available

Lastly, Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity are offering the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2.

Compatible smartwatch users can also add on Smart Device Link, which enables their smartwatch and phone to share one mobile number and plan inclusions.

First-time subscribers can enjoy the service free for six months, when they activate until September 30.

With the Smart Postpaid Plans, subscribers can save up to 20% compared with the suggested retail price when they bundle a Samsung Galaxy Watch with their new Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series device.

Entertainment

Resident Evil movie reboot finally gets a scary trailer

Can you spot the Easter eggs for longtime fans?

Published

July 24, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

After briefly losing its way in the middling fifth and sixth entries, the Resident Evil series rediscovered its way back to the survival horror genre with the seventh entry onwards. However, the series doesn’t have the best reputation in Hollywood with its lackluster reviews. Now, the Hollywood series wants to right the ship with the upcoming reboot, simply titled Resident Evil.

Much like the gaming franchise’s renaissance, the upcoming film heads to the survival horror genre with a frightful caper. Medical courier Bryan (Austin Abrams) is tasked with delivering a vital organ to somewhere outside Raccoon City. Along the way, he runs over a rabid woman, who just disappears when he steps out to check.

Forced to seek help at a nearby shack, he finds himself in a struggle for survival when he discovers monstrous beings lurking around. It gets worse when he returns to the city and finds it overrun with the zombie outbreak.

The trailer has a few Easter eggs, including a typewriter, one of the most traditional ways that the game series uses to save games. Director Zach Cregger (Weapons) promises that the movie itself will have more Easter eggs for longtime fans of the series.

Resident Evil will premiere in theaters on September 18.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Price, availability in the Philippines

Prices start at PHP 24,990

Published

July 22, 2026

GadgetMatch

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 in the Philippines alongside the new Galaxy Z8 Series.

The new wearables expand Samsung’s smartwatch lineup with upgraded health tracking, AI-powered wellness features, and faster performance. The Galaxy Watch9 is designed for everyday health and fitness, while the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 caters to users looking for a more rugged smartwatch for outdoor adventures.

Here’s how much they cost in the Philippines.

Pricing

Galaxy Watch Ultra2

PHP 44,990

Galaxy Watch9

40mm — PHP 22,990
46mm — PHP 24,990

Availability

Pre-orders begin on July 23 through Samsung Philippines and authorized retailers. Both smartwatches will be offered in multiple color options depending on the model.

Pre-order offers

Customers who pre-order either smartwatch can enjoy several launch offers, including:

Up to 15% off
Up to 36 months of 0% installment plans with participating banks
Up to 50% off through eligible trade-ins
Up to 36% off Samsung Care+ device protection

Galaxy Watch9

The Galaxy Watch9 is Samsung’s latest everyday smartwatch. It features the company’s newest health and wellness platform with AI-powered insights, comprehensive health tracking, and everyday activity monitoring.

Powering the experience is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, which promises faster performance while supporting Samsung’s latest wellness features. The watch is available in 40mm and 46mm sizes.

Galaxy Watch Ultra2

The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 builds on Samsung’s premium outdoor smartwatch with a durable titanium construction, improved comfort, and new sport tracking modes such as Trail Run and Diving.

Like the Galaxy Watch9, it runs on the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform and supports Samsung’s latest AI-powered health and wellness tools.