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Gone are the days when we pick smartphones that can just be our daily driver.

We’re now at a point where we choose one that boosts our confidence, reflects our personality, and empowers us to go beyond our limits.

And considering all these, the device that comes to mind is the leader of the pack of the latest OPPO a series — the OPPO A77s.

So let’s break down how this smartphone can make you absolutely stylish and powerful.

Design

What definitely grabs your attention when you see the A77s is its sunset orange back panel.

Once you get a hold of it, you can’t help but love its fiberglass-leather design that feels premium. Not only does it look like leather, but it also has a leathery feel which also doesn’t make it a smudge magnet.

It gives you an extra oomph especially when you’re using it outdoors or around a group of friends. With its design, you can never go wrong with something this classy and elegant.

Cameras

The A77s is definitely not just something that looks good but also a device that can take good photos.

This comes with a 50 megapixel main camera, a 2 megapixel bokeh camera. And up front, you have the eight megapixel selfie camera. With all these, you can take impressive photos whatever mode you choose.

With its main camera, you can take shots with rich color and sharp detail that you can post it straight on your gram even without any edits.

You can also have fun taking glamorous portrait shots with the bokeh camera, and look your best while taking selfies.

Performance

Aside from its great camera capabilities, the oppo a77s also has specs that’s made to perform.

OPPO A77s specs:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • 8GB + 8GB extended ram
  • 128GB expandable to 1TB internal storage
  • Gamers are in for a treat because of its powerful snapdragon 680 processor.

With a large amount of ram and plenty of storage, the OPPO A77s can definitely handle most tasks you throw at it. So expect to do seamless multitasking and lag free social media browsing.

As for gaming, most games can run at high settings. But you can also enable pro gamer mode if you want that added smoothness. And with that, games become extra smooth and extra enjoyable.

Speaking of enjoyable, what further adds to the experience of using the a77s is its array of speakers.
This is packed with a stereo speaker setup which sounds surprisingly rich and loud, making gaming and video streaming a more immersive experience.

Battery and Charging

You also won’t be worried running out of battery while using this for the tasks we’ve mentioned, since the A77s is loaded with a 5,000Mah battery paired with 33W fast charging.

This can last you for a day of media streaming, social media browsing and some games on the side. And as for juicing it up, it just takes 55 minutes to take it all the way to a hundred percent.

Is the OPPO A77s your GadgetMatch?

With all these features, we can say that the OPPO A77s is not just a looker but also a good performer.

Its unique design is the cherry on top, but what really takes it up a notch is its fast charging capability, reliable cameras and smooth performance that lets you be at your best.

Here’s how you can get this #AbsolutelyStylishandPowerful smartphone.

OPPO A77s (8gb + 128gb)

This feature is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and OPPO Philippines.

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Hogwarts magic meets smartphone design

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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
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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

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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:

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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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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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