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OPPO Find X8 Ultra shows off why camera is king

Showcases a next-gen penta camera

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OPPO is once again showing off why camera is king. Today, the brand has revealed the next evolution of camera phones. If you’re in the market for a new smartphone or a new camera, take the OPPO Find X8 Ultra, with a next-generation penta camera, into consideration.

Five amazing cameras in one package

Co-engineered with Hasselblad, the Find X8 Ultra packs in five cameras. In one smartphone, you’ll get a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 50-megapixel wide camera with a 1-inch sensor, two 50-megapixel periscope telephoto cameras, and a True Chroma camera for more natural colors.

Further, the 50-megapixel wide sensor comes with a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor. It has an 8-elements lens to minimize chromatic aberration. The f/1.8 aperture and in-house OIS further increase picture quality.

Meanwhile, the first periscope lens allows for 3x magnification. It has an f/2.1 aperture and anti-glare Super Blue Glass to capture more light. It also allows for a focus distance of only 10cm, creating new telemacro capabilities. The second telephoto lens allows for 6x magnification and has increased light intake of 151 percent.

Finally, the exclusive True Chroma camera can divide images into 6×8 grids. It can record color temperature separately, allowing for more accurate white balance processing.

Top-tier engines inside

As with its predecessors, the Find X8 Ultra comes with a Next-Gen HyperTone Image Engine. It’s an AI-based in-house computational system that can further improve image quality on the software side.

The ProXDR can enhance both brightness and color information. A new Hi-Res mode can capture 25-megapixel photos on all of the rear cameras.

The Hasselblad Portrait Mode can masterfully utilize the 6x periscope zoom to maximize natural bokeh effects. It can also do the same in low-light conditions.

Finally, for the professional photographer in you, the Master Mode allows for maximum control over your photos. It now offers 50-megapixel JPEG MAX and RAW MAX output. Plus, it supports Night Mode, Focus Magnifier, and Focus Peaking. And, it has 15 built-in presets for easy editing.

Under the hood

Outside of the camera, the Find X8 Ultra touts itself as the thinnest camera phone, clocking in an 8.78mm profile. It has a 6.82-inch QHD screen.

Underneath, the smartphone features the Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 16GB LPDDR5X-9600 RAM, and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. It is rated for IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance.

Finally, the Find X8 Ultra comes with a 6100mAh battery, compatible with 100W SUPERVOOC charging and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging.

SEE ALSO: OPPO Find N5 in the World’s Longest Flight

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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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