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OPPO Find N3 series launches globally

It’s finally here

Published

October 19, 2023

GadgetMatch

The OPPO Find N3 and Find N3 Flip foldable smartphones are now officially in a global launch held in Singapore.

These latest devices deliver breakthrough performances in design, imaging, and usability. This is to empower customers who expect more from devices in this category.

OPPO Find N3: Clearest and brightest

The OPPO Find N3 has a light and thin design at just 5.8mm when open and 11.7mm when close. It comes with two flagship screens which are the clearest and brightest yet in any foldable.

Building on its predecessor, the Find N3 has a 6.3-inch outer screen and a 7.8-inch unfolded screen. Both displays have 425 ppi pixel density and up to 120Hz of dynamic refresh rate. It also has 2,800 nits of peak brightness.

The phone supports 15-inch Boundless View where users can have three vertical apps open with two appearing on-screen alongside one another, and the other off-screen.

For its audio, the phone has three powerful speakers with 100% superior bass reproduction and Spatial Audio to make it possible for left-and-right stereo sound no matter the orientation of the device.

Built to last, styled to perfection

At the core of the Find N3 is OPPO’s third-generation Flexion Hinge. It’s smaller than its previous version yet more durable.

It comes with IPX4 splash resistance, and has been independently tested to last a million folds.

The device is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and comes with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Its 4,800mAh battery supports 67W SUPERVOOC charging for a 100% charge in just 42 minutes.

For the camera package, the Find N3 has Sony’s 48MP LYTIA-T808 sensor that receives more light and reduces noise for richly detailed photos and videos.

It also has a 48MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus, and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera with fast f/2.6 aperture for better detail whether day or night.

The phone’s three pro-grade cameras come with 14mm, 24mm, and 70mm equivalent focal lengths.

OPPO Find N3 Flip: Do more with less

Meanwhile, the OPPO Find N3 Flip brings a flagship triple-camera and telephoto lens for the first time in foldable phones.

It has an upgraded vertical cover screen supports the use of essential apps like Gmail, Wallet, Maps, Grab, Telegram, TikTok, X (Twitter), WeChat, WhatsApp, and more while closed.

The vertical screen also displays more notifications and quick settings so users can stay updated with just a glance.

The screen has the same orientation as the phone’s camera, so users can take selfies immediately without having to turn the phone or open it.

Incredible portraits

The Find N3 Flip’s triple-camera package features a 50MP wide, 48MP ultra-wide, and 32MP 3x zoom equivalent telephoto camera.

The main camera has a large sensor with f/1.8 aperture along with OIS to capture rich shots in detail while reducing noise even when taking photos under challenging conditions.

The Find N3 Flip is the only foldable with a telephoto camera to date, enabling users to capture subjects with optical 2x reach.

FlexForm mode

When semi-unfolded close to a 90-degree angle, the Find N3 Flip shall activate FlexForm Mode, which is ideal for having the phone sit on a surface while taking selfies, group shots, or videos.

At the core of the device is an upgraded Flexion Hinge tested for 600,000 folds. On the other hand, the phone’s main screen is a 6.8-inch AMOLED 120Hz display.

The Find N3 Flip is powered by a Dimensity 9200 processor with a 4,300mAh battery supporting 44W of SUPERVOOC charging.

Price, availability

Both the Find N3 and Find N3 Flip will be available for pre-order starting October 20 at 11 a.m. SGT until October 27, before its general sale begins from October 28.

The Find N3 (16GB+512GB) retails for SG$ 2,399 while the Find N3 Flip (12GB+256GB) is priced at SG$ 1,499.

Freebies

Pre-orders placed via the OPPO Online Store, Concept Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Amazon, KrisShop, iShopChangi, Qoo10, TikTok, and retailers Best Denki, Courts, Challenger, Gain City, and POPULAR get up to SG$ 802 worth of gifts (Enco Air3, protective case, Pad Air, and more).

OPPO Singapore has also partnered with telcos SingTel, StarHub, and M1 for up to SG$ 750 off on the two phones, plus the following benefits:

24 months International Warranty Service
3 months Screen Protection Plan
3 months YouTube Premium
6 months 100GB Google One cloud storage

News

iPhone 18 series breaks records in Vietnam as pre-orders triple

Despite hefty price tag, market saw immense demand for latest Apple devices

Published

October 6, 2026

GadgetMatch

The iPhone 18 series saw immense demand upon its availability in Vietnam, with reports indicating that pre-orders at some local retailers for the latest Apple devices more than tripled compared to the previous generation during the same window.

Pre-orders in the market officially opened last month and saw hundreds of thousands of deposits in just days. Devices officially began hitting shelves and delivering to consumers last September 18.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max has been the sought-after model, as XO Tours noted, accounting for about 80% to 90% of the total number of pre-orders. Meanwhile, Burgundy has been the hit color option.

Retailers did have a few safeguards in place, like limiting each customer to a maximum of two Pro or Pro Max units combined.

And in spite of the hefty price tags, the availability of 0% interest installment plans, as well as Buy Now, Pay Later options kept the flagship models as an accessible luxury for consumers, with trade-ins also providing additional discounts.

As with many developing markets, Vietnam also relies heavily on smartphones as everyday devices over laptops, tablets, or PCs.

News

vivo V80 Lite launches in the PH: Price, availability, pre-order details

Pre-order until October 16 for perks

Published

October 4, 2026

GadgetMatch

vivo has launched the Guinness World Records holder vivo V80 Lite in the Philippines for a starting price of PhP 24,999.

The midrange offering is available for pre-order until October 16. Customers can enjoy the following benefits when they place pre-orders during the period:

vivo Buds Air3, worth PhP 1,799
PhP 1,000 pre-order discount
vivo Silver Membership exclusive privileges via the vivo Store app
four-year battery warranty, worth PhP 1,510
100GB Google One cloud storage for six months (can be claimed until October 2, 2027)

Customers can also get an additional PhP 500 discount when purchasing through Home Credit at 0% interest until October 31, 2026. Use the voucher code HCV80LITE.

The vivo V80 Lite comes in two configurations:

6GB+128GB: PhP 24,999
6GB+256GB: PhP 27,999

The smartphone is designed for everyday use, as well as extended hours, with a 10,000mAh BlueVolt battery.

It becomes the latest handset to offer such a battery capacity, addressing a common pain point in smartphone usage.

The phone is also reinforced with IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance for overall ruggedness.

In front is a 1.5K OLED display with high brightness for visible content even when outdoors.

Accessories

Samsung joins the clip-on earbud trend with the Galaxy Buds On

But it’s exclusive to South Korea for now.

Published

October 2, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Audio wearables have been getting makeovers as of late. Besides the traditional form factors, the segment is experimenting with bone conduction and clip-on headphones. Today, Samsung is joining that trend with the Galaxy Buds On.

Debuting in South Korea, the Galaxy Buds On is Samsung’s first-ever clip-on earbuds. You’re likely familiar with how these earbuds look like, having seen them grace the ears of many a passerby today. Instead of plugging right into your ear canals, they actually do clip onto your earlobes. Samsung’s take, however, is a little bit heftier, which the brand claims gives it a wider surface area to balance the weight for your ears.

Additionally, the new earbuds has a TwinBoost speaker system. While the system adds better bass to the earbuds, it also adds automatic voice adjustments to better attune the sound according to your environment. It also has an Audio Leakage Reduction feature, so others won’t be able to hear what you’re listening to.

The Galaxy Buds On has a charging case almost identical to the Galaxy Buds4 case. Powered by the Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform, the earbuds can reportedly last up to 9.5 hours on a single charge.

Right now, the wearable is exclusive to South Korea, but Samsung says that a global rollout will happen in the future. In South Korea, the Galaxy Buds On costs KRW 299,000 (or approximately US$ 220).