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OPPO Reno14 Series, Watch X2 Mini launching on June 27

Price, Singapore launch offers

Published

June 25, 2025

GadgetMatch

The OPPO Reno14 Series and OPPO Watch X2 Mini are launching in Singapore on June 27. The new smartphone series features the Reno14 Pro 5G, Reno14 5G, and Reno14 F 5G.

This new lineup of phones combines OPPO’s cutting-edge AI Flash Photography with a stunning Iridescent Mermaid Design.

Customers can get the models for the following prices:

Reno14 Pro 5G (12GB+512GB): SG$ 999 (Titanium Grey, Opal White)
Reno14 5G (12GB+256GB): SG$ 749 (Luminous Green, Opal White)

The models are available from these following merchants:

M1
Singtel
Starhub
OPPO Concept Stores
OPPO Official Online Store
Amazon
iShopChangi
KrisShop
Lazada
Shopee
TikTok Shop
Zalora
major consumer electronic stores
all other authorized retailers

From June 27 to July 6, customers can also enjoy a launch bundle worth over SG$ 700. This bundle includes:

Dyson Supersonic Origin (worth SG$ 499)
Complimentary 2-Year OPPO Care Plus (worth SG$ 149)
3-month free trial of Google AI Pro with 2TB Cloud Storage (worth SG$ 86.99)

Meanwhile, the OPPO Watch X2 Mini will be available in Glimmer Gold and Nebula Black for SG$ 449 and SG$ 399, respectively.

Customers will get a limited edition OPPO TechLife Fluororubber Watch Strap during the launch period.

An exclusive Sun Yingsha Limited Edition Gift Box will also be available in limited quantities at the OPPO Suntec Flagship Store starting June 28.

In addition, the OPPO Enco Buds3 in Snow White and Slate Black will be released for SG$ 49.

AI Flash Photography

New on the series, AI Flash Photography unlocks next-level creative freedom. The Reno14 Pro 5G and Reno14 5G are equipped with a breakthrough triple-flash system.

The main and ultra-wide cameras utilize dual flash units for excellent close-range illumination. Meanwhile, the third unit is an industry-first dedicated focus flash for the telephoto camera.

An upgraded Flash Mode across all variants will also allow users to easily capture bright shots with a striking, three-dimensional effect while maintaining natural skin tones in low-light environments.

Camera, AI features

For its camera package, the top-of-the-line Reno14 Pro 5G has three 50MP rear cameras, including a 3.5X periscope telephoto lens. The Reno14 5G also includes a flagship telephoto camera.

The series comes with a collection of powerful AI features as well, designed to help users capture every lively moment in vibrant detail.

There’s AI Livephoto 2.0, AI Recompose, AI Perfect Shot, AI Eraser, AI Reflection Remover, AI Clarity Enhancer, and AI Unblur.

Beyond photography, the ColorOS 15-equipped phones feature even more AI capabilities.

There’s the Mind Space app to help users quickly save important information, complemented by AI Search.

The series also has and AI Call Summary, AI Call Translator, AI VoiceScribe.

Craftsmanship, contemporary aesthetics

Both the Reno14 Pro and Reno14 variants boast of a seamlessly integrated One-piece Sculpted Glass
back, framed with aerospace-grade aluminum for enhanced durability.

Beyond aesthetics, all models under the series are rated IP66, IP68, and IP69 for dust and water resistance.

Moreover, all three devices come with flat AMOLED displays with slim bezels. These support OPPO’s exclusive Splash Touch and Glove Mode technologies.

The Reno14 Pro 5G has a 6.83-inch display with 1.5K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, as well as 10-bit color depth and HDR10+ certification.

On the other hand, the Reno14 5G and Reno14 F 5G feature 6.59-inch and 6.67-inch displays.

Performance evolved

The Pro variant is also powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8450 mobile platform. This processor offers up to 41% improvement in multi-core performance and a 44% reduction in power consumption.

All models likewise come with advanced cooling with Vapor Chamber (VC). The Pro and base model both come with an AI Nano Dual-Drive Cooling System.

The OPPO Reno14 Series will also debut AI LinkBoost 3.0 which is set to deliver even stronger and more stable network performance.

Here’s a quick look at the models’ batteries:

Reno14 Pro 5G: 6,200mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC, 50W AIRVOOC
Reno14 5G: 6,000mAh battery with SUPERVOOC support
Reno14 F 5G: 6,000mAh battery with SUPERVOOC support

OPPO Watch X2 Mini

The OPPO Watch X2 Mini brings a refined, watch-level aesthetic to the smartwatch category.

It showcases a dazzling 18K rose gold-plating for its stainless steel case and crown. The compact smartwatch also features a 1.32-inch circular display. It is also rated IP68 and 5ATM.

The wearable is equipped with advanced health sensors, alongside Pro Running Mode, Fat Burning Evaluation, and Mind and Body Evaluation.

Users can leverage over 100 workout modes, including 11 professional options that offer richer data recording, as well as comprehensive and professional fitness functionalities.

Meanwhile, its sleep tracking not only records sleep quality but also utilizes a proprietary algorithm to monitor sleep breathing risk.

The Watch X2 Mini features a dual-chipset combination of Snapdragon W5 and BES2800BP. These work together seamlessly to dynamically switch between the Wear OS in Smart Mode and the power-efficient RTOS based on user needs.

The watch can last 60 hours on Smart Mode and up to seven days in Power Saver Mode.

Entertainment

UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony hits Makati in October

Determination arrives in October.

Published

July 28, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

For so small of a game, UNDERTALE quickly made it into the gaming world’s hall of fame. Despite being only a decade old, the small title has had a major influence for modern-day gamers because of its unique gameplay, its lo-fi art, and, of course, its catchy soundtrack. If you’re a fan of UNDERTALE’s soundtrack, a unique concert experience is headed your way.

On October 17, Film Concerts PH, in partnership with SOHO Live, is hosting UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony at the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell, Makati.

The concert will be performed by the Filharmonika Orchestra and conducted by Thanapol Setabrahmana. Personally curated by creator Toby Fox and developed by Lambert Jackson with Materia Music, the concert experience showcases the game’s most recognizable tunes laid over gameplay footage playing simultaneously. Plus, for the world tour, the experience will have expanded scoring.

In the game, you play as a small child stuck in the mysterious Underground filled with interesting characters and monsters. Unlike traditional RPGs, UNDERTALE asks players to choose between building relationships and chasing after wins. It’s a unique experience that’s defined by whether you chose to make friends or fought your way to the top. It teaches players to value different ways to solve problems, all while showering them with its one-of-a-kind humor.

Pre-sales for the concert, exclusively for members of the Film Concerts PH community, start on August 4. Public sales, however, will start on August 11 via Ticketmelon.

News

Qualcomm is raising its prices this year

Will the price of smartphones follow suit?

Published

July 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The price of technology isn’t fun these days. Because of the ongoing RAM shortage wrought by AI, companies across the industry are raising the prices of their products. Some, however, are still willing to shoulder the burden for their customers. Unfortunately, Qualcomm is soon leaving that list.

As reported by Bloomberg, Qualcomm will raise the prices of its products starting in September. Though the exact figure is unknown, the company did confirm that it’s in the double digits, percentage-wise. According to them, they can no longer shoulder the costs for its customers.

If you’re just a regular user, Qualcomm’s prices might not mean much for you. After all, the chipmaker doesn’t make phones of its own.

That said, Qualcomm is still one of the biggest suppliers for smartphone chipsets, including those that Samsung uses. Pushing the burden from chipsets to phone manufacturers reduces one more buffer against costs being ultimately pushed to consumers.

All things considered, Samsung managed to keep its prices hikes relatively low with the latest batch of foldables. However, with chips getting more price increases, it’s still within the realm of possibility that Samsung will also increase the price of its smartphones. The same can be said for any Qualcomm-powered smartphone available today.

News

Apple is reportedly delaying its smart glasses due to privacy concerns

The brand wants to squash malicious recording.

Published

July 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Smart glasses are in a weird place right now. While early adopters are celebrating the ability to record everything, a growing group of critics are decrying the loss of privacy. Formerly at full throttle, Apple, in response to these controversies, will reportedly delay its version of smart glasses to next year.

According to Bloomberg, Apple is heading back to the drawing board to further emphasize the unreleased wearable’s privacy protections, which includes “hardware and software-related privacy features not available on current products.” The report, however, doesn’t enumerate what these features are.

If anything, these features will likely prevent malicious recording. Most smart glasses today have a light that tells passersby that the device is actively recording video. However, users have discovered ways to tamper and disable this light, so their devices can start recording without alerting others. Apple will likely introduce better measure to prevent such tampering.

Additionally, it’s also possible that Apple introduces a version of the smart glasses without a camera attached.

Because of these new initiatives, the brand will delay the launch of the wearable to sometime next year. Previously, there was heavy speculation that the smart glasses will launch later this year.

On the bright side, there’s still substantial reason to believe that Apple is launching its first ever foldable device later this year.