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Nokia makes comeback with lame Android phone

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The only thing lamer is the phone’s name: Nokia 6.

To get you up to speed: Microsoft has given its Nokia-branding rights to Finnish company HMD Global. While this doesn’t mean the original Nokia group is completely back, we’re at least seeing smartphones from the legendary brand minus the dying Windows Phone operating system.

The first of which are the Nokia 150 and its dual-SIM variant launched last month. Affordable and highly durable, the pair of feature phones are perfect throwbacks to the legacy of Nokia. Now, we have the Finnish company’s latest attempt at its own Android handset, and it’s as plain as it gets.

As a midrange device, the Nokia 6 puts together a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset and 4GB of memory under a 5.5-inch Full HD display. Users get 64GB of storage to store all their photos taken with the 16- and 8-megapixel rear and front cameras.

The only thing really going for it is the mildly curved Gorilla Glass display on top of the full-aluminum body. That and Android 7.0 Nougat as its operating system, but every newly launched Android handset should have the aging OS by now.

And here’s the most bitter news: The Nokia 6 is limited to the Chinese market and might not see an international launch. If you happen to live there, you can soon purchase the phone at JD.com for CNY 1,699 or almost $250 — when exactly, we’re not sure yet.

With that price, you can’t complain too much about the specs and quality you’re getting; however, competing brands ASUS, Xiaomi, Honor, OPPO, and Vivo beat HMD to this segment, and already have midrange phones with class-defining features, such as extra-long battery life and outrageous dual cameras. The Nokia 6 only has its name to ride on at the moment.

All we can hope for are more Android smartphones to be released in the first half of 2017. Mobile World Congress (MWC) — where HMD Global plans to unveil some Nokia-branded products — will begin in less than two months.

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Source: HMD Global, Nokia

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Huawei Pura 70 Series price in Europe

Fancy a new Huawei smartphone?

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Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

The Huawei Pura 70 Series has released its pricing in many parts of the world. If you’re in Europe and are curious about Huawei’s latest, let this be your confirmation that all three models are coming to you as well.

Pricing are as follows:

Huawei Pura 70 Series Specs

HEET

HUAWEI Pura 70 Pura 70 Pro HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra
Measurements:

Weight

 207g 220g 226g
Colourway White

Black

 White

Black

 Green
Brown Black
Screen 6.6 Inch

2760 × 1256 Resolution

1-120Hz Refresh Rate

1440Hz PWM Dimming

HDR Vivid

Super Durable Kunlun Glass 

 6.8 Inch

2844 × 1260 Resolution

1-120Hz Refresh Rate

1440Hz PWM Dimming

HDR Vivid

Super Durable Kunlun Glass 

 6.8 Inch

2844 × 1260 Resolution

1-120Hz Refresh Rate

1440Hz PWM Dimming

HDR Vivid

Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass
Operating System EMUI 14.2 EMUI 14.2 EMUI 14.2
Camera 50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera（F1.4 – F4.0 Aperture，OIS）

13MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera（F2.2 Aperture）

12MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera（F3.4 Aperture，OIS）

 50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera（F1.4 – F4.0 Aperture，OIS）

12.5MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera（F2.2 Aperture）

48MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera（F2.1 Aperture，OIS）

 50MP Ultra Lighting Main Camera（1-inch Sensor，F1.6~F4.0 Aperture，Sensor Shift OIS）

40MP Ultra Wide-Angle Camera（F2.2 Aperture）

50MP Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera（F2.1 Aperture, OIS）
13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera（F2.4 Aperture） 13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera（F2.4 Aperture，Auto Focus） 13MP Ultra Wide Angle Front Camera（F2.4 Aperture，Auto Focus）
Battery 4900mAh（Typical Value) 5050mAh（Typical Value) 5200mAh（Typical Value)
Charging 66W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge

50W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge

 100W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge

80W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge

 100W wired HUAWEI SuperCharge

80W wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge
Water and Dust Resistance IP68 IP68 IP68

Smartphone Photography Promise

The Huawei Pura 70 Series is a reinvention of Huawei’s camera-toting lineup. The new smartphones again promise huge improvements to the world of smarthpone photography.

The series is equipped with a new generation of Ultra Lighting camera system. Combined with the industry’s first HUAWEI XD Motion Engine, it can activate the Ultra Speed Snapshot feature and easily capture fast moments.

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra also equipped with the industry’s first Ultra Lighting Pop-out Camera. It’s an original retractable camera structure; achieving a thin one-inch image sensor and a large aperture in a compact body, bringing a revolutionary imaging system.

Both HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro and HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra feature the new Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera. It promises to produce clear images from distant buildings to close details. Thanks to its periscope telephoto aperture of F2.1, it offers superb light-gathering ability and better telephoto image quality, achieving full focal HD photography across the entire focal length.

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Huawei Pura 70 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions
GadgetSnaps: Huawei Pura 70 Pro in Shenzhen

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Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 price, availability in the Philippines

An all-rounder tablet

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Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4

Xiaomi maintains its great value proposition with its tablet offerings. In 2023, it was the Xiaomi Pad 6. This time, in 2024, it’s the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4.

Price and availability

The tablet will be available in two variants and are priced as follows:

  • 12+512GB — PhP 39,999
  • 8+256GB — PhP 33,999

It comes in classic Black and White colors.

Meanwhile, the accessories are priced as follows:

  • Focus Pen — PhP 3,499
  • Touchpad Keyboard — PhP 6,499

Discounted from May 3 to 9

Naturally, these will be available at special slashed prices from May 3 to 9 on the Shopee exclusive online sale.

  • 12+512GB — PhP 37,199
  • 8+256GB — PhP 31,199

Buyers will get free Redmi Buds 4 Active (valued at Php 999) for every checkout of the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro.

Unboxing the tablet and its accessories

Like the tablet that preceded it, the 6S Pro came with a generous accompaniment of accessories. Other than the tablet itself, there’s the Cover, Touchpad Keyboard, and the Focus Pen. 

Watch the unboxing below. 

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Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 specs

  • Display — 12.4” 144Hz 3K display, supports Dolby Vision
  • Processor — Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • Battery — 10,000mAh, 120W HyperCharge
  • RAM and Storage — 8GB+256GB / 12GB+512GB
  • OS — Xiaomi HyperOS 
  • Cameras — 50MP main (4K, 60 FPS video), 2MP depth, 32MP front (1080p, 30 FPS video)
  • Connectivity — USB 3.2 Gen 1, Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 7
  • Audio — Six (6) speakers, support for Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res, Hi-Res wireless 

Here’s a quick excerpt from our review: 

“The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 has a mouthful of a name with a feature set that’s just as packed. It’s a device made for many purposes. It’s both a workmate, a creative companion, and a relaxation buddy.”

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HUAWEI Pura 70 Series: Price, availability in the Philippines

Starts at PhP 47,999

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May 2, 2024

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Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei’s P Series is now Pura. The company says the rebrand represents a new chapter. But the Pura essentially is the same lineage as the P Series — expert mobile photography and fashion forward. Now, the Huawei Pura 70 Series has been confirmed to come to the Philippines.

The Huawei Pura 70 series has three phones: the Huawei Pura 70, Huawei Pura 70 Pro, and Huawei Pura 70 Ultra. Pricing are as follows

The Huawei Pura 70 (12GB+256GB) is priced at PhP 47,999. It comes in Black, White, and Pink.  Meanwhile, the Huawei Pura 70 Pro (12GB+512GB) retails for PhP 59,999 which comes in Black and White. Last and surely not the least is the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (16GB+512GB) that comes in Black and Green. This one retails for PhP 79,999.

Pre-orders are live as of May 2, 2024. Every pre-order comes with the following:

  • Mystery Gifts Worth PhP 17998
  • 1-year Accidental Damage Protection Worth PhP 3999
  • Deposit PhP 1000 Get PhP 3000 Token

The Pura 70 Ultra will come with an Inbox Magnetic case while the other two models have a Magnetic Case Worth PhP 1999.

Huawei Pura 70 Series

The Huawei Pura 70 Series is a reinvention of Huawei’s camera-toting lineup. The new smartphones again promise huge improvements to the world of smarthpone photography.

The series is equipped with a new generation of Ultra Lighting camera system. Combined with the industry’s first HUAWEI XD Motion Engine, it can activate the Ultra Speed Snapshot feature and easily capture fast moments. 

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra also equipped with the industry’s first Ultra Lighting Pop-out Camera. It’s an original retractable camera structure; achieving a thin one-inch image sensor and a large aperture in a compact body, bringing a revolutionary imaging system.

Both HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro and HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra feature the new Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto Camera. It promises to produce clear images from distant buildings to close details. Thanks to its periscope telephoto aperture of F2.1, it offers superb light-gathering ability and better telephoto image quality, achieving full focal HD photography across the entire focal length.

SEE ALSO:
Huawei Pura 70 Pro Unboxing and First Impressions
GadgetSnaps: Huawei Pura 70 Pro in Shenzhen

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