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OPPO Find X5 Pro: Price and availability in Singapore
OPPO’s latest premium flagship
The latest in OPPO’s increasingly underrated line of premium flagship smartphones is making its way to Singapore. The OPPO Find X5 Pro is coming to the island.
Here’s a quick look at the specs:
Performance
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU
- MariSilicon X NPU
- 12GB + 256GB
- Android 12 / ColorOS 12.1
- 6.7” WQHD+ AMOLED
- 1~120Hz LTPO
Battery and Charging
- 80W SuperVOOC
- 50W AirVOOC
- 5000mAh
Cameras
- 50MP f/1.7 IMX766 Wide
- 50MP f/2.2 110º IMX766 UWA
- 13MP f/2.4 Telephoto (2x optical zoom / 5x hybrid zoom)
- Hasselblad Color Calibration
- 32MP f/2.4 90º selfie
WATCH: OPPO Find X5 Pro Unboxing and Hands-On
Hasselblad partnership
The OPPO and OnePlus merger has brought over the Hasselblad collaboration to OPPO. As indicated in the name, Hasselblad’s cooperation will mostly be felt in color tuning/calibration.
The plan will start with software improvements for natural color tuning. It will be a long-term goal for the partnership to enhance color calibration solutions for all OPPO mobile phones. The ultimate goal is to become the standard in camera color performance.
MariSilicon X
That superhero-like sounding name is OPPO’s home-cooked imaging neural processing unit. The aim is to output images that rival the best of the best in the mobile photography market. It improves machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in a smartphone, leading to a better overall user experience.
MariSilicon X will save more battery life when taking photos and 4K videos, as the MariSilicon X delivers up to 18 TOP (trillion operations per second). In fact, shooting in 4K on a phone with MariSilicon X will consume 50 percent less power.
The next OPPO smartphones powered by the new NPU will enable users to produce photos with HDR at four times better – at 20 bit, 120db dynamic range, or 1 million to 1 contrast ratio.
Likewise, along with AI features like noise reduction algorithms and an improved RGBW sensor, 4K AI HDR Night Video capturing on OPPO smartphones will now be possible.
SuperVOOC
VOOC has come a long, long way from its earlier days. As noted in the specs sheet above, the Find X5 Pro supports 80W SuperVOOC and 50W AirVOOC. Those are crazy numbers especially considering most fast wireless chargers are still only clocking in at 30W. Thankfully, OPPO does offer a 50W wireless charger that you can purchase separately.
But the 80W SuperVOOC is even crazier. It promises to fill up the dual-cell 5000mAh battery from 0 to 50 percent in just 12 minutes. That’s just stupid fast.
Price and availability
The OPPO Find X5 Pro will be available islandwide starting April 30. It will retail for SG$ 1699. The flagship will be sold at OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO’s Shopee, Lazada and Qoo10 Official Stores, M1, Singtel and StarHub as well as all authorized retailers.
Customers can register their interest from now until April 13 on OPPO’s website and enjoy additional benefits when they pre-order the Find X5 Pro at OPPO Concept Stores, and OPPO’s Shopee and Lazada Flagship Stores.
It is available for pre-order from April 16 to 29 at OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO’s Shopee, Lazada and Qoo10 Official Stores, as well as Challenger, Gain City, Best Denki, Courts and Harvey Norman at a discounted price of SG$ 1599.
Customers who pre-order from the OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO’s Shopee Flagship store, Challenger, Gain City, Best Denki, Courts and Harvey Norman will receive a free Google Nest Hub (SG$ 139) and Kavlar Phone Case (SG$ 79) worth SG$ 218, while stocks last.
Customers who pre-order from OPPO’s Lazada Flagship store and Qoo10 official store will receive a free 45W AirVOOC Wireless Charger (SG$ 119) and Kavlar Phone Case (SG$ 79) worth SG$ 198, while stocks last.
A trade-in program for customers will kick off on 30 April. Stay tuned for more information on OPPO’s official Facebook and Instagram pages.
Gaming
Nintendo might be working on an Ocarina of Time remake
It will reportedly launch in the second half of 2026.
What is the greatest game of all time? There’s a substantial chance that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be on the board. Even beside the Switch’s critically acclaimed Breath of the Wild duology, the Nintendo 64 title is one of the most quintessential games you can ever play. That said, it’s pretty dated. But maybe, not for long.
According to Nintendo insider NatetheHate, the company is working on a rerelease of Ocarina of Time. The title is scheduled for launch within the second half of 2026.
The wording is important here. “Rerelease” can mean anything. To be fair, NatetheHate, through his latest podcast, says that it’s likely we’ll get either a like-for-like remake or a full reimagining of the essential game. However, he does not discount the possibility that it’s just an HD remaster for the new consoles. Either way, Ocarina of Time is coming back this year.
If you can’t wait, the title isn’t exactly missing from the shelves. You can play the original from the list of available games through Nintendo Switch Online. The game also got a remaster for the 3DS.
There is no shortage of Zelda-related news lately. The franchise is getting a live-action adaptation next year, which now becomes a worthy follow-up to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming early next month.
SEE ALSO: The Legend of Zelda film gets its first official photos
News
Global tech leaders to convene in Singapore for GITEX AI Asia 2026
Even to feature 550 enterprises, 250 investors, 175 speakers
Singapore will host the second edition of GITEX AI Asia next week from April 9 to 10, with more than 550 enterprises, 250 investors, and 300 startups from over 110 countries expected to convene at Marina Bay Sands.
The event comes as Asia-Pacific’s AI spending is projected to hit US$ 78 billion by 2026, according to an IDC report.
Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia are also projected to account for 40% of global data center capacities by 2030. Singapore itself produces about 15% of the world’s semiconductors and recently launched a new quantum research center.
The conference underscores the region’s rapid adoption of AI across healthcare, finance, and public services. It will feature global technology leaders, investors managing US$ 350 billion in assets, and policymakers discussing Asia’s role in shaping the next era of AI and quantum innovation.
There will be a total of about 175 speakers. Among them are Japan former senator and vice minister Kotaro Tamura, and Aires Applied Quantum Technologies CEO Ken Lin They will highlight the region’s growing quantum IP base.
In addition, startups at North Star Asia, the regional edition of Expand North Star, will showcase breakthroughs. There are energy-efficient AI systems, real-time translation earbuds, and brain-computer interface rehabilitation tools.
Major firms including Ericsson and Gorilla Technology will likewise present infrastructure solutions for AI-driven urban environments.
Meanwhile, Belgium, Canada, the Philippines, and more countries will debut country pavilions. They will join mainstay participants like Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Pakistan, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and of course, the host Singapore.
For investors and innovators alike, GITEX AI Asia signals Asia’s inflection point as a global leader in AI and quantum technologies. It also reinforces Singapore’s role as a high-impact gateway linking the continent’s innovation ecosystems with global capital and markets.
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nubia Neo 5 series launches in the PH, starts below PhP 12K
Built-in cooling fan highlights latest nubia gaming series
nubia has officially launched the nubia Neo 5 series gaming smartphones in the Philippines through a fan activation event at SM Megamall.
The series consists of the nubia Neo 5, nubia Neo 5 Pro, and nubia Neo 5 GT.
Here are the pricing details and storage configurations for each variant:
- nubia Neo 5 (8GB+128GB): PhP 11,999
- nubia Neo 5 Pro (12GB+256GB): PhP 14,999
- nubia Neo 5 GT (8GB+256GB): PhP 17,999
- nubia Neo 5 GT (12GB+512GB): PhP 19,999
In particular, the top-of-the-line nubia Neo 5 GT is available in Phantom Black, Stellar Silver, and Electro Gold.
The entire series builds on the nubia Neo history of gaming-centric features, from the phones’ aesthetic, RGB lighting, OS design, and features.
New to the series is a built-in active cooling fan, and a large VC vapor chamber cooling panel.
This system eliminates the need for an external cooling fan which was among the freebies for the previous series, so users can simply focus on gaming sessions.
The phone has small exhaust vents on both sides. The series retains the shoulder triggers, although the presence of the vents pushes the volume buttons and power button lower on the right-hand side of the phone.
Powering the nubia Neo 5 GT variant is the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor for up to 2.6GHz clock speed.
The handset comes with up to 12GB of base RAM (plus 12GB expansion), and up to 512GB of internal storage. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 for fast and stable connectivity.
Inside is a 6,210mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging, as well as charge separation to directly charge the phone while bypassing the battery for extended sessions.
In front is a 6.8-inch 1.5K OLED display with up to 144Hz refresh rate and 4,500 nits peak brightness. This screen also has a 439ppi pixel density for sharp visuals. It is also complemented by DTS:X Ultra surround sound technology.
For its camera, the Neo 5 GT has a 50MP main camera, plus a 16MP front camera.
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