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Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions

It looks hella good

Published

November 6, 2020

Huawei has been making smartwatches for about five years now. Crazy, right? It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long.That half-a-decade of experience is coming together in a timepiece that looks and actually is smart — the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro.

You might have seen the actual watch itself already as it had already been announced two months ago ahead of the Huawei Mate 40 series launch. Today, we’re showing you what’s inside the box and giving you a bit of a closer look at the device.

It comes in this unassuming black packaging with the name of the device in shiny gold.

The box looks unkempt here but that happens in shipping sometimes. Don’t let that distract you from the fact that the packaging looks premium AF.

Taking out the top cover, right away you’re greeted by the Watch GT 2 Pro next to a gold Huawei logo.

Lift the pull tab on the right and you’ll see an enclosure on the right side of the box.

Lift the enclosure and you’ll see the USB-C charging cable and the circular charging cradle.

You’ll also see some paperwork. Those are the user guide and warranty card.

Would it have been cooler if these were also in black? Impractical. But cool.

Here’s a closer look at the box with the other inclusions out of the way.

Here’s the Watch GT 2 Pro out of the box.

You have double strap retainers to hold the thing down firmly.

On the other side of the strap, written discretely is the device’s name.

Much like the rest of the Watch GT series, this has a double crown design.

The top crown is the power button while the bottom crown is a customizable function button.

Power it up and you’ll be asked to get the Huawei Health app and pair right away.

You’ll get more customization options when you pair it with a Huawei phone, but it works with other smartphones too.

Paired with iPhone. Heh.

Here’s what it looks like on its side.

And this is what it looks like when worn.

First impressions

The first thing that really jumps out at you is how clean and minimalistic the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro looks. There’s no external bezel to mimic the look of traditional timepieces. All you get is this clean look that lets you focus on the 1.39-inch circular AMOLED display.

That may not seem like much, but believe me, it’s so huge looking at it the way you normally would look at a wristwatch. The display is made of scratch resistant sapphire glass. Huawei’s fine print claims it’s much, much tougher than the regular glass found on most other watches — smart or otherwise.

It also has a ceramic back and titanium backing to complete that premium feel. And I don’t say premium lightly. This thing looks and feels expensive.

The smartwatch is being marketed with the #PowerOnYourWrist hashtag in the Philippines. Power here, I’d like to think, relates more to how certain prominent people hold a higher stature and wider influence. That’s what it feels like to have the watch on your wrist — like you should command attention.

Anyway, that’s all we have for now. If you have any questions about its features, feel free to send it over through our Facebook Page or Twitter account and we’ll gladly try to answer those as we review the device.

Pricing and availability

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro will retail for PhP 11,999 and each purchase is bundled with selected freebies.

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Deals

Limited time only: PMC offers free shipping nationwide

Don’t miss this promo

Published

April 19, 2024

Levi Verora Jr

Power Mac Center is offering free shipping nationwide this weekend as part of their Fri-YAY Finds promo. Products such as MacBook, iPhone, and iPad cases may be purchased through the PMC website, Lazada, and Shopee.

Although the name of the promo suggests customers may only avail of several products this Friday, PMC has extended the promo period to April 21, giving consumers more time.

What’s great about the promo is there is no cap on the shipping discount, as long as the three-piece order requirement is met. So if you’re still looking for accessories to match your Apple products, now is definitely the time.

Participating PMC products include Apple MacBook cases and sleeves, iPhone and iPad cases, Apple Watch straps, charging cables, and power adapters. Moreover, multiport adapters from the following brands are also available:

Cygnett
Moft Z
Speck
Belkin
Pipetto
UAG
UNIQ
LAUT
RIVACASE
PanzerGlass
Innostyle
Ventev
SwitchEasy
QDOS
Anker

Free shipping promos are a big factor for online shoppers always looking for the best deals on the internet. Make sure you don’t miss this promo if you’re an Apple user.

News

vivo Y03: Philippine pricing, availability

Game bold, live loud

Published

April 16, 2024

GadgetMatch

vivo is releasing an affordable smartphone that focuses on gaming: The vivo Y03. It will go on general sale starting April 30. But as early as until April 21, customers may preorder exclusively via Shopee. The phone is priced from PhP 3,499 to PhP 3,799.

The vivo Y03 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85. To aid its gaming performance, the processor comes with a boosted GPU and Hyper Engine enhancements. This ensures smooth gameplay without any interruptions, at least for popular MOBA and FPS titles. The device also supports Ultra Game Mode and Multi-Turbo 5.5 for an even more immersive gaming experience.

Interestingly, the device only has 4GB of base RAM, but it does support 4GB of extended RAM for gaming and multitasking. Additionally, the phone has 128GB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and 15W FastCharge.

For its display, the vivo Y03 sports a 6.56-inch 90Hz high-resolution Sunlight Display. vivo claims that this allows users to easily see content even when outdoors and under the sun. The handset also has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.

Lastly, the vivo Y03 sports a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. According to its Shopee listing, the phone has two color options: Gem Green and Space Black.

News

HONOR Magic V2 now available through Globe postpaid

Via installment or one-time cash out

Published

April 15, 2024

GadgetMatch

The HONOR Magic V2, easily one of the world’s best foldables today, is now available via Globe postpaid. Customers may avail the thinnest foldable in the market through Globe’s GPlan 2499.

Customers have the option to shell out a one-time fee of PhP 31,600 to get the device. They may also avail via installment at PhP 1,317 per month. The HONOR Magic V2 came with a PhP 79,999 price tag when it was announced for Philippine availability, for everyone’s reference.

The PhP 2,499 plan has a 24-month lock-in period. It includes 25GB of monthly surfing data and unlimited all-net calls (including landline) and texts. Interested users may head to Ayala Malls Glorietta, Ayala Malls Trinoma, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, or online via the Globe Store.

Launched earlier this year, the HONOR Magic V2 is just 9.9mm thin. It features HONOR’s super-light Titanium Hinge that allows for such a sleek form factor. HONOR has tested this heavy-duty hinge to withstand 400,000 folds.

More than the foldable’s appearance, the flagship device is highly-capable performance-wise. It houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, supports 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and is equipped with dual LTPO HDR10+ 120Hz displays. The phone can even allow users to play two games simultaneously with its Parallel Space feature.

For its cameras, the book-style foldable has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 20MP 2.5x zoom telephoto shooter. In front is a 16MP selfie camera.

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