Hands-On
OPPO F11 Pro hands-on: Slowly becoming a flagship
If they could just give it a better processor
Shortly after its initial launch in India, the F11 Pro is now shipping around across Asia. As the successor to the F9 from seven months ago, the F11 Pro has to fill in the shoes of a relatively young phone. The Chinese company, like any other phone manufacturer, has been updating their models twice a year.
Are the new features and updates enough to convince fans to upgrade? That’s what we try to find out in this hands-on.
It’s got a notch-less 6.5-inch Full HD+ display

OPPO claims a 90.9 percent screen-to-body ratio
There’s a hidden “Rising Camera” module

It houses the selfie camera
On top are the secondary mic and ambient light sensor

The pop-up camera is here, too
The power button on the right has a color accent

Unfortunately, the card tray is now hybrid
On the left is the volume rocker

The contour of the back glass is visible from here
The micro-USB port is still haunting the F-series

At least “jack” is still here
The Thunder Black model has a triple-color gradient design

A first from OPPO and it looks sophisticated
The F11 Pro has a symmetrical camera hump unlike the V15 Pro

Everything is at the center including the fingerprint reader
Best-looking OPPO F-series phone
The OPPO F1 from 2016 looked premium but utilitarian in design. Since then, OPPO has been transforming their F-series phones. It came to a point wherein it copied the iPhone (check out the OPPO F1 Plus and F3), but thankfully, they were able to move past that. The shiny design choices started with the OPPO F7 and it continued to get more refined. With a bit of inspiration from its R17 Pro cousin, the F11 Pro now looks like a mature piece of hardware.

The unit I have here is the Thunder Black, OPPO’s special triple-color gradient design. The phone will also come in Aurora Green which blends two colors, mainly blue and green. While the F11 Pro is pleasing to the eyes, OPPO still manufactures it using plastic materials — at least on the outside. It’s made of high-quality polycarbonate, but the cold touch of metal is nowhere to be felt.
Overall, the design of the F11 Pro deserves two thumbs up. Some might find it to be quite big and hefty, but the curved back makes it feel slimmer and easy on the hands. I just wish OPPO used more premium materials like real glass for the back and aluminum for the frame.
It’s not much faster
The F11 Pro comes in just seven months after the F9. Of course, OPPO has to upgrade the processor to give users a reason to upgrade. From a Helio P60, the F11 Pro now has the Helio P70. It’s a newer and faster chip, but the improvement is not that substantial. So if you think the F11 Pro will give you the performance boost you’ve been wanting, you’ll have to look elsewhere for now.
This doesn’t mean that the F11 Pro is a slouch, though; it comes with Android Pie out of the box with all the latest features. Just like the budget-friendly Realme 3, ColorOS 6 runs the show on top of Android Pie. The customization by ColorOS is starting to look a bit like stock Android, although the overall feel is still iOS-like. Nevertheless, ColorOS 6 is moving in the right direction and it looks really clean, too.

When it comes to gaming, there’s not much to say since the F11 Pro practically has a similar processor with its predecessor. Good thing the Helio P70 (even the P60) is generally okay for gaming, plus ColorOS’ Game Space app helps in maintaining smooth performance. Popular games like PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang are optimized for the phone.

What’s really fast about the F11 Pro is its charging speeds. VOOC Flash Charge was first introduced to the series with the F9 and the F11 Pro now has the VOOC Flash Charge 3.0. Using the bundled charger, the F11 Pro’s 4000mAh battery goes from zero to 20 percent in just 15 minutes based on our test.
Shifting the focus to the rear
OPPO has been known to be a selfie expert. They’ve been successful at that, so it’s now time to shift gears. Like its more expensive cousin, the R17 Pro, the F11 Pro is now an impressive low-light shooter.
Equipped with a main 48-megapixel sensor, the F11 Pro is part of the growing group of high-resolution mobile cameras. To make the picture quality better, the lens of the camera has an f/1.8 aperture, while the software uses pixel binning to produce sharper 12-megapixel stills.
Check out these samples:
Those who are fond of taking photos at night will love the new Night mode feature. It’s pretty much like Google’s Night Sight or Huawei’s own Night mode. Multi-frame noise reduction allows users to take brighter and sharper photos in the dark without the need for a tripod.
It’s better to show it in action, so here are a few samples:
Of course, OPPO didn’t forget about selfies. The levitating 16-megapixel front-facing camera captures selfies like it was taken by a primary camera. Also, the beautification feature has been upgraded. You can now manually adjust the effects to your liking, instead of relying on AI.
Aside from the usual AI scene detection, the revamped camera launcher of ColorOS 6 also features Expert mode for manual settings on photos, plus Time-lapse and Slo-mo for video.
Is this your GadgetMatch?
If you have the OPPO F9, the F11 Pro is not a worthy upgrade — unless you really like to have a motorized pop-up selfie camera and the new design. But, if you want to upgrade from a budget phone and still stick with OPPO, the F11 Pro is both a beautiful and capable handset. Those coming from outside the OPPO-sphere might not be convinced, especially because the F11 Pro doesn’t offer a big performance leap.

The focus of the F11 Pro is to offer a good-looking phone with a capable camera. We have some reservations with the phone’s camera performance (it can still be improved through future software updates), but it’s indeed an eye-catching device.
With an asking price of INR 24,990 in India or roughly US$ 355, OPPO could have offered a faster chipset. The motorized pop-up camera might have cost too much, but at least it looks awesome.
Hands-On
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Series Hands-on
And everything announced during Apple’s September 2026 Event
The latest Apple event isn’t just about the shiny new Apple Duo. There’s a lot to talk about!
In this video, we break down everything Apple has announced during their September 2026 keynote.
First, there’s the updated iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. That’s alongside their design and color changes, battery and performance improvements. Even that massive camera upgrade.
There’s even the ANC-infused AirPods 5 alongside the newer Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Plus, the latest software updates coming to both these wearables.
So, are these worth the upgrade?
Phones flip and fold. Now webcams do too.
Foldable screens have found their way into phones, tablets, and laptops in recent years. Now, OBSBOT is taking that idea in a considerably smaller direction: the webcam.
The OBSBOT Meet Flip is the company’s first foldable 4K webcam packing:
- 1/2-inch stacked CMOS sensor
- intelligent audio
- a collection of AI-powered meeting tools
All of these inside a body weighing just 37.7 grams.
A fold that does something, not just a gimmick
The OBSBOT Meet Flip isn’t foldable just to make it easier to throw into a bag.
Closing the webcam physically blocks the lens and puts the device into sleep mode. Open it when you want to be seen, flip it shut when you don’t.
A physical privacy cover isn’t novel in itself. What’s clever here is how it’s part of the folding design.
As someone with a love-hate relationship with data privacy, I almost always keep some physical barrier over my laptop webcam. And if I can avoid having a webcam there entirely, even better.
Serious camera hardware in a pocket-sized webcam
Despite its size, OBSBOT hasn’t treated the Meet Flip like a basic laptop-camera replacement.
Inside is a 1/2-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor with Quad Bayer technology, capable of recording 4K UHD at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps. It also packs an f/1.8 aperture, HDR, PDAF autofocus, ISO 100–6400, and up to 4x digital zoom.
At its core is a 1/2-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor with Quad Bayer technology.
It can record:
- 4K UHD at 30fps
- 1080p at 60fps
You also get:
- f/1.8 aperture
- HDR
- PDAF autofocus
- ISO 100–6400
- up to 4x digital zoom
On paper, that gives the Meet Flip a better shot at handling the situations built-in laptop webcams often struggle with: dim rooms, harsh backlighting, changing lighting conditions, or simply moving around in front of the camera.
HDR helps keep faces visible against bright backgrounds, while PDAF autofocus continuously adjusts focus as you move closer to or farther from the lens.
The wider f/1.8 aperture should also help in less-than-ideal lighting.
The point is that once the Meet Flip is set up, you shouldn’t have to spend much time thinking about the camera itself.
It listens differently depending on the room setup
The Meet Flip also uses an intelligent dual-microphone system combining omnidirectional and directional microphones.
Instead of relying on one pickup pattern for every situation, it offers four audio modes for different setups:
Directional Mode focuses on sound coming from the front, making it the obvious choice for solo calls.
Dual-Directional Mode listens to both the front and rear of the webcam, which could be useful for interviews or conversations between two people sitting across from each other.
Smart Omni Mode is designed for group meetings, picking up voices from around the room.
And Pure Audio Mode provides unprocessed left and right stereo channels for users who would rather handle the audio themselves in post-production.
Auto Gain and AI Noise Reduction also work across the first three modes, helping clean up audio without requiring much manual adjustment.
It gives the Meet Flip more flexibility than a typical webcam microphone, especially if you regularly switch between solo calls, interviews, and group meetings.
AI that doesn’t intrude
AI has become an almost obligatory addition to new hardware in 2026, but several of the Meet Flip’s features put it to work on real-world meeting annoyances.
AI Auto Framing keeps you in frame, with options for:
- Group
- Single Close-up
- Upper Body
- Full Body
Gesture controls can also toggle Auto Framing or adjust the zoom without reaching for a keyboard or mouse.
More interesting is AI Magic Notes.
Through OBSBOT Center, it provides real-time transcription and can automatically generate meeting summaries with key points, decisions, and action items. It works across Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
Although AI Magic Notes is offered as a subscription service, every Meet Flip includes 120 complimentary minutes to get started.
MORE with OBSBOT Center & OBSBOT Live
There are plenty of other software features as well. OBSBOT Center includes:
- Background Blur and Background Replacement
- Real-Time Beauty Mode
- Picture-in-Picture overlays
- Smart Eye Tracking
- Teleprompter support
- Detailed image adjustments
The Meet Flip isn’t limited to laptops or desktops either. Through OBSBOT Live, it can connect directly to smartphones and tablets over USB-C for mobile streaming and content creation.
Flip it open. Fold it away.
None of those features reinvent the webcam on their own.
Taken together, though, they make the Meet Flip a more thoughtful take on a piece of hardware whose basic design and features have barely changed.
The flip may grab your attention first, but it’s how OBSBOT uses that design alongside its camera, audio, and software features that makes the Meet Flip interesting.
The OBSBOT Meet Flip is now available at US$ 119 and is currently available through OBSBOT’s official store, Amazon US, and select retailers.
&
@gadgetmatchPhones flip. Now webcams do too. 👀 Meet the OBSBOT Meet Flip, a tiny foldable 4K webcam with a lot packed inside. ✨
If you buy one, here’s what you’ll get out of the box!
DJI’s smartphone gimbals have always chased one goal: delivering cinema-smooth footage without forcing you to carry a heavy rig.
The Osmo Mobile 8P (OM 8P) makes its priorities clear right out of the box. This is not a simple refresh. DJI rebuilt how you control the gimbal, and that decision shapes the entire shooting experience.
Freedom behind the lens
The biggest change is the FrameTap remote, and it’s the kind of upgrade that fixes a problem you didn’t realize was slowing you down until it’s gone.
On the standard OM 8, adjusting your framing meant reaching for your phone every time, which broke the flow of shooting and pulled you out of the moment.
FrameTap puts that control back in your hand. You can reframe shots and manage the gimbal without touching your phone at all, and for anyone shooting solo, that alone changes how usable the whole setup feels. Tracking has taken a real step forward too.
ActiveTrack 8.0, paired with Module 2, held onto its subject even after they stepped out of frame for a moment, then picked them back up without much fuss.
It also lets you sit off-center in the shot instead of forcing you into the middle every time, which gives you more room to compose something that doesn’t look like every other gimbal video.
None of that would matter much if the gimbal itself wasn’t solid, and it still is. The OM 8P holds onto the same foldable design, magnetic phone clamp, and built-in tripod that made the OM 8 easy to live with.
And it remains one of the better compact options for stabilization, tracking, and portability in one package.
The tripod legs are a touch wider this time, and that extra width does make a noticeable difference on uneven ground.
The trade-offs in touch
The trade-off for all that new remote functionality is a control scheme that takes more getting used to. More of the gimbal’s functions now live on the FrameTap touchscreen, the joystick is smaller, and switching between shooting modes takes a few extra taps compared to the OM 8. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s a learning curve you’ll need to budget time for.
DJI also removed the zoom and focus wheel, so if you leaned on that dial for quick adjustments, you’ll feel its absence here. Module 2 no longer lets you plug a DJI wireless mic in directly either.
You’ll need to connect it to your phone instead, which adds a step to a setup that used to be simpler. Phone compatibility is still a limiting factor as well. DJI lists support for phones up to around 300g and 11mm thick, so bigger phones or ones in chunky cases may not clamp in properly.
Finding your ideal workflow
The OM 8P makes the most sense for solo creators who want dependable tracking and the freedom of remote framing without stepping up to a dedicated camera like the DJI Osmo Pocket.
If you’re already shooting on a phone with a solid camera, this fills the gap nicely. It’s a tougher sell if you prefer physical buttons over touchscreen menus, or if your phone runs on the larger and heavier side, since fitting it onto the clamp might be a problem before you even get to shooting.
Price, availability
DJI is offering the OM 8P in three combos, so how much you pay depends on how much of the ecosystem you actually need.
- Standard Combo (PhP 7,499): the gimbal itself, with 8th-gen stabilization and the detachable FrameTap remote included.
- Advanced Tracking Combo (PhP 9,199): adds the Multifunctional Module 2 for the improved subject tracking we tested.
- Creator Combo (PhP 11,099): the full kit, built for creators who want everything DJI bundles in from the start.
Is the DJI Osmo Mobile 8P your GadgetMatch?
The DJI Osmo Mobile 8P asks you to relearn a few habits in exchange for a gimbal that finally lets go of your phone. If hands-free framing and steadier tracking matter more to you than a dedicated zoom dial, this is worth the adjustment.
If you’d rather keep things exactly as they were on the OM 8, that learning curve might be the deciding factor.
Swipe right if you shoot alone often and have been waiting for a gimbal remote that actually works. The FrameTap remote alone justifies the upgrade if reaching for your phone mid-shot has been slowing you down.
Consider this if reliable tracking matters to you, especially if you’ve had a subject wander out of frame and stay lost on older gimbals.
And of course, get this if you already own a capable phone under the weight and thickness limits, and you’d rather invest in a smartphone rig than jump to a dedicated camera like the Osmo Pocket.
Swipe left if you lean on physical dials for zoom and focus, and moving those functions to a touchscreen sounds like a downgrade rather than an upgrade.
This is not for you if you use a DJI wireless mic and want it plugged directly into the module without routing through your phone first. Or, your phone runs heavier or bulkier than DJI’s limits allow, since no amount of enthusiasm fixes a clamp that won’t close.
-
News7 days agoHUAWEI Pura X View is 2026’s first WIDE slab-type smartphone
-
News7 days agoThe CAMON Slim 5G is TECNO’s latest ultra-slim smartphone
-
Cameras2 weeks agoDJI Osmo 360 II review: Going all-in on the ecosystem
-
IFA 20261 week agoTECNO MEGABOOK T15 360 unveiled at IFA 2026
-
Gaming1 week agoNBA 2K27 review: A two-way All-Star
-
Reviews2 weeks agoSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra review: It’s time to get a foldable
-
News4 days agoiPhone 18 Pro series: Price, availability in the Philippines
-
IFA 20261 week agoTECNO’s POVA 8 Pro gets a stealthy makeover




























