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OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R now open for preorders in U.S., Canada

Price, availability, details

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OnePlus 13

OnePlus has announced its latest flagship series: the OnePlus 13. Comprising of the OnePlus 13 and the “lite” variant, the OnePlus 13R, the series is now available for preorders in the United States and Canada before open sale by January 14, 2025.

OnePlus’ latest flagships feature upgraded camera systems and meaningful AI capabilities. They also have refined designs and refreshing colorways.

Price, availability

The OnePlus 13R is available in Nebula Noir and Astral Trail. Its lone 12GB+256GB configuration retails for US$ 599.99 or CA$ 849.99.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus 13 comes in two configurations for the following price points:

  • 12GB+256GB: US$ 899.99 or CA$ 1,249.99
  • 16GB+512GB: US$ 999.99 or CA$ 1,399.99

Both configurations come in Black Eclipse; in addition, the model with higher RAM/storage has Midnight Ocean and Arctic Dawn colorways.

Customers can place their preorders for the devices via OnePlus.com in the United States and Canada, as well as Best Buy Canada (online and in-store, depending on the model). The smartphones will also become available on Amazon at a later date.

Moreover, customers can pair the OnePlus 13 series with cases starting at US$ 24.99 / CA$ 34.99.

To top it off, OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, which costs US$ 179.99 / CA$ 269.99.

Perfectly crafted flagship

The OnePlus 13 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, becoming one of the first handsets to carry the most powerful Snapdragon mobile processor yet.

Along with Dual Cryo-Velocity vapor chambers, a 6,000mAh Silicon NanoStack battery, and up to 16GB of RAM, the OnePlus 13 delivers long-lasting battery life on a slim and comfortable profile.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus 13R has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform. It has up to 12GB of RAM, and the same battery and vapor chamber.

Cameras

For its camera system, the OnePlus 13 features a 50MP Sony LYT-808 main camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera, and 50MP Triprism telephoto camera.

The telephoto lens is capable of capturing shots beyond 10x zoom, thanks to its AI telephoto feature.

Furthermore, the device has been tuned to take excellent shots at high speed. This is thanks to the Dual Exposure Algorithm and Clear Burst and Action Mode.

The OnePlus 13R also boasts of a 50MP camera with a Sony LYT-700 sensor and OIS, along with a 50MP telephoto shooter and 8MP ultra-wide camera.

Beautifully clear displays

In front of the OnePlus 13 is a QHD+ 120Hz display, which is rated A++ by DisplayMate. The panel also carries the latest eye protection technologies, as it has achieved TÜV Rheinland Eye
Care 4.0 certification.

On the other hand, the OnePlus 13R has a 6.78-inch 1.5K ProXDR flat display with similar Eye Care certification and Aqua Touch 2.0. This display works with frame interpolation algorithms to support gaming at up to 120fps.

Along with the immersive screens are IP68 and IP69 ratings for both devices, as well as SGS Screen Reliability Certification and US military grade MIL-STD-810H standard for durability.

Meaningful AI capabilities

With OxygenOS 15 at the heart of each device, the series also features a range of OnePlus AI tools. There’s Circle to Search and Intelligent Search to make finding things easier.

There’s also a suite of imaging tools like AI Unblur, AI Detail Boost, and AI Reflection Eraser to make photos better when needed.

Overall, OxygenOS 15 delivers a smarter, smoother, and lighter user experience after countless tweaks and improvements over its predecessor.

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realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition: Price, availability in the Philippines

Hogwarts magic meets smartphone design

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October 29, 2026

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The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is now available in the Philippines for PHP 39,999. This limited-edition smartphone features a color-changing Hogwarts crest, an exclusive Harry Potter-themed interface, and a collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.

Limited to fewer than 200 units nationwide, the special edition is designed for fans and collectors of the beloved franchise.

Hogwarts magic in every detail

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition comes in Magic Brown, featuring an Enchanted Texture Leather back with a three-dimensional diamond pattern inspired by wizard chessboards.

Its centerpiece is the Hogwarts Four-House Crest, which reveals the signature colors of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff when exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. This effect uses realme’s Quadra Light-Sensing Color-changing Tech.

The phone also features a gold Hedwig-inspired camera design, matching gold accents along its edges, and a laser-engraved “Welcome to Hogwarts” inscription on the side.

A Hogwarts-inspired interface

The Harry Potter theme extends to the phone’s software. Exclusive wallpapers depict Hogwarts Castle at different times of the day, with Golden Dawn for daytime and Mystic Dusk for nighttime.

Other customizations include boot-up and fingerprint animations inspired by Hogwarts acceptance letters, more than 30 redesigned app icons, and camera watermarks inspired by the four Hogwarts houses.

A trunk full of collectibles

The limited-edition packaging takes the form of a Harry Potter-inspired trunk featuring the Hogwarts crest and the realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition branding.

Inside, fans will find a Hogwarts acceptance letter addressed to Mr. Potter, character postcards featuring Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and bookmarks representing all four Hogwarts houses.

The package also includes Hogwarts Crest pins and a Hogwarts Express-inspired ticket bearing the route from London to Hogwarts via Platform 9¾.

realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition price and availability

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is priced at PHP 39,999 in the Philippines. Only fewer than 200 units will be available nationwide.

Hogwarts-inspired store displays will be available at the following locations:

  • SM Fairview
  • SM North EDSA
  • SM Calamba

The device will also be available at kiosks in SM Clark, SM Dasmariñas, and SM Megamall.

For further updates, visit realme’s official Facebook page.

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Samsung Galaxy A18, Galaxy A08 now in the Philippines

Everyday smartphone experience

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October 29, 2026

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Samsung has unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy A18 and Samsung Galaxy A08 smartphones in the Philippines.

These affordable A series handsets bring more capable performance, long-term reliability, and core AI experiences to users.

The Galaxy A18 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered by a Helio G99+ processor.

It comes with an upgraded DDR5 memory and supports RAM Plus, which uses available storage as virtual memory.

At its back is a 50MP wide camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A08 comes with a 6,000mAh battery, Helio G99+ processor, and upgraded memory.

It also comes with a similar 50MP main camera, along with a 2MP depth camera, and 8MP front camera.

Core AI experiences, long-term reliability

Both the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08 come with core AI experiences, including Circle to Search.

Moreover, both phones come with multiple AI agents to help users move more seamlessly between supported Galaxy native apps, Google apps, and select third-party apps.

Both handsets also feature IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.

Furthermore, the devices support up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

Price, availability

The Samsung Galaxy A08 comes in Dark Blue, Silver, and Green, for the following prices:

  • 4GB+64GB: PhP 11,190
  • 4GB+128GB: PhP 13,090

Samsung is offering up to PhP 1,200 in savings until November 30.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A18 will be available by December in Black, Silver, and Light Blue.

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Apple iPhone Duo Unboxing and Hands-on

Supported apps, crease, cameras, and MagSafe all tested

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October 22, 2026

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Apple’s iPhone Duo is finally here!

Aside from unboxing the all-new iPhone-dable in Night Sky, we take a closer look at the display crease, check out the under-display camera quality, see which MagSafe accessories work with it.

Most of all, which apps support it (or not).

But how well does the dual-screen experience on an iPhone actually work? Watch our Apple iPhone Duo unboxing and hands-on to know more!

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