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OPPO Reno5: Price and availability in the Philippines

Can be had in a variety of ways

Published

February 10, 2021

GadgetMatch

The latest additions to OPPO’s Reno series are now in the Philippines — the OPPO Reno5 4G and OPPO Reno5 5G.

The OPPO Reno5 5G has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 765G processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The rear is a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth camera. For selfies, a 32-megapixel camera is located within the punch-hole cut-out. OPPO has also bundled in many video-oriented features such as Ultra Night Video and Dual View video.

The Reno5 4G is pretty much the same phone except it’s not 5G capable and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720.

Reno5 Series comes with the latest android-based operating system, ColorOS 11.1, highlighting the beloved stock Android 11 features while also providing rich UI customization, greater efficiency, unparalleled smoothness, and strengthened privacy sought by OPPO users.

Price and availability

The Reno5 5G retails for PhP 23,999 whle the Reno5 4G is available for PhP 18,999. There’s a variety of ways to get your hands on these phones.

Pre-order period — February 10-19

During the pre-order period, customers may visit any of the authorized dealers for the reservation. A non-refundable down payment of PhP1,000 is required to complete the reservation process. A pre-order card will be issued upon completion of the reservation that will be presented upon claiming your order at the store where you reserved your unit.

Customers may start claiming the reserved unit plus the free Kuyou Smart Watch starting February 20. For each Reno5 Series unit you purchase, you are entitled to one free Kuyou Smart Watch.

Flash Sale

OPPO is also having a special flash sale on Shopee and Lazada on February 10, 8PM. Limited stocks of Reno5 4G and Reno5 5G are up for grabs and same-day purchases will be shipped out within 24 hours.

During this period, you are entitled to get freebies worth PhP6,600 consisting of an OPPO Enco W11, GrabFood voucher, Viu Premium Subscription, and a Kuyou Smart Watch. Additionally, score more freebies if you leave your best 5-star rating with photos of the Reno5 to be one of 10 lucky customers who can win a Converse sling bag, a Parkland 30L BackPack, and an OPPO M31.

Globe ThePlan

With Globe Telecom, you can grab the latest OPPO Reno5 device exclusively at shop.globe.com.ph with ThePLAN 1499 with zero cash-out and get a free Rock Space EB51 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds worth PhP3,199. ThePLAN 1499 comes with 11GB of data, Unli All-Net Texts and Unli All-Net Calls; while OPPO Reno5 5G will be available in both shop.globe.com.ph and select Globe stores through ThePLAN 1799 with only PHP1,200 one-time cash-out and comes with a free Kuyou Smart Watch worth PhP3,999. ThePLAN 1799 with 16GB of data, Unli All-Net Texts, Unli All-Net Calls.

As part of ThePLAN perks, Globe subscribers will also be able to access Konsulta MD (monthly auto-recurring subscription, no data included), Amazon Prime Video (6 months subscription; no data included), iflixVIP (3 months subscription; no data included), Facebook with 1GB allocation per month during the 24-month subscription upon purchasing both OPPO Reno5 and OPPO Reno5 5G. Both devices will be delivered at free-of-charge.

Smart Signature

The Signature 5G Plan is specially designed with two times more data than the regular Signature Plans so users can make the most of Smart 5G’s superfast speeds, ultra-low latency, and higher efficiency. The plans also now come with Unli All-Net Calls and Texts so subscribers can stay in touch with friends and loved ones worry-free.

Home Credit

It is also available via Home Credit with zero percent interest. Reno5 4G is available under 6-month, 9-month, 12-month, 15-month, and 18-month installment plans. While the Reno5 5G is available under 9-month, 12-month, 15-month, and 18-month installment plans. You may also purchase the latest handsets via major credit card bank partners.

Reno5 4G comes in Fantasy Silver and Starry Black, while Reno5 5G comes in Galactic Silver and Starry Black. Both handsets will be officially available in the Philippines starting February 20.

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Apple sets home-themed event on October 13

Maybe a new HomePod or Apple TV?

Published

October 9, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Recently, Apple CEO John Ternus declared his intentions to make his company release new devices more regularly. Well, he isn’t playing around. So soon after the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro series and the iPhone Duo, Apple has just scheduled a new event on October 13 titled “Welcome Home.”

As the name implies, this isn’t an event for more iPhones. Rather, the event will likely focus on Apple’s suite of home-related products. We might see an all-new HomePod and an Apple TV. Plus, it’s been rumored that the company will launch a new smart home hub.

Besides new mobile products, Apple is focusing on adding more ways to have their ecosystem inside your home. Naturally, this could mean that Apple is improving the ecosystem itself, ensuring that all of its products work seamlessly with one another.

Sadly, that’s all we can say about the upcoming October 13 event. This is, after all, a new era for Apple after Tim Cook stepped down from his post as the company’s CEO. We don’t know if the company wants a grand entrance for its new products or a more subtle one. Either way, stay tuned next week for a preview of whatever the brand has cooking in the kitchen.

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OPPO Find X10 Series launches globally October 21

OPPO’s latest flagship phones

Published

October 8, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

OPPOOPPOOPPO has announced that the Find X10 Series will launch globally on October 21 in Mallorca, Spain.

The latest flagship lineup focuses heavily on mobile photography, with OPPO positioning the series as a “Hasselblad True-to-Life Camera.” It combines new camera hardware with OPPO’s next-generation LUMO True Image Engine for more natural detail, color, and tones.

Two phones, up to three 200MP cameras

The Find X10 features a Dual 200MP Camera System co-developed with Hasselblad. Meanwhile, the Find X10 Pro Max takes things further with a Triple 200MP Camera System.

The Pro Max is equipped with 200MP sensors for its ultra-wide, main, and telephoto cameras.

OPPO’s LUMO True Image Engine is designed to make the most of the new hardware. It combines computational photography with Master Mode and color information from the True Color Camera to produce more natural-looking images.

The company says the system is designed to preserve details such as skin tones and fine textures while maintaining natural contrast.

4K 120fps and 8K video

The OPPO Find X10 Series also gets upgraded video capabilities.

The Find X10 Pro Max supports 4K video recording at 120fps and 8K at 30fps across all three rear cameras. The Find X10 offers the same capabilities on its two 200MP cameras.

Both models also introduce Open Gate Capture. The feature uses the sensor’s full imaging area, allowing creators to capture more of a scene and later crop or reframe footage for different formats.

Flagship MediaTek chips and 8,000mAh batteries

The Find X10 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Find X10 Pro Max is among the first smartphones to use the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro.

Both phones pack an 8,000mAh OPPO Silicon-Carbon Battery. OPPO claims the battery can provide up to two days of typical use and retain more than 80 percent of its original capacity after five years of typical use.

The series will also ship with ColorOS 17, which introduces a new Living Flow Design and AI Mind Pilot with Agent Mode. The latter connects agentic AI with files and photos on the phone to help users complete more complex tasks through a single prompt.

Find X10 Series design

OPPO is giving the Find X10 Series a minimalist design with its new Borderless Design. One-Piece Sculpted Glass flows into the camera module, creating a more seamless look around the camera bump.

The Find X10 will be available in Glacier Blue, Glow Coral, and Mist Grey. The Find X10 Pro Max comes in Titanium Grey and Luna White.

OPPO will reveal the Find X10 Series’ full specifications, pricing, and availability during its global launch event in Mallorca on October 21.

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Amazon launches new Alexa+ tablets with full Google Play access

Alexa+ arrives on three tablets.

Published

October 8, 2026

GadgetMatch

Amazon has introduced its new Alexa Tablets, a lineup of Android tablets built around its Alexa+ assistant and full access to the Google Play Store.

The lineup consists of the Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro, Amazon Alexa Tablet 11, and Amazon Alexa Tablet 8. All three feature aluminum designs, high-resolution displays, and Alexa+ built into the core tablet experience. The Alexa Tablet 12 Pro leads the lineup

The Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is the flagship model. It features a 12-inch 2800 x 1840 display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3:2 aspect ratio. It measures just 6.5mm thick and weighs 550g.

The tablet runs on a 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor with up to 16GB of RAM. Amazon claims it delivers nearly three times faster processing and nine times faster graphics than any tablet it has previously shipped.

The tablet also has quad Dolby Atmos speakers, Wi-Fi 6E, and up to 16 hours of video playback.

An optional Nanomatte display uses an etched anti-glare surface designed to reduce reflections while retaining detail and color accuracy. Amazon says it is designed to remain readable in different lighting conditions.

The company is also offering a Pro Pen and Pro Keyboard for the 12 Pro. The pen supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, tilt detection, magnetic docking, and wireless charging, while the keyboard turns the tablet into a more traditional productivity setup.

Alexa+ is built into the tablets

Alexa+ is integrated throughout the new tablets. Users can activate it by saying “Alexa” or tapping the Ask Alexa button without leaving their current app.

The assistant can also use On-Screen Intelligence to understand what’s displayed on the tablet. Users can ask Alexa to analyze information, help plan activities, or perform tasks based on what’s on screen.

Alexa+ also supports hands-free live sessions, allowing users to have continuous conversations without repeating the wake word.

Amazon says these screen-related features are off by default and require users to opt in. A visual indicator appears whenever Alexa is active.

The other two tablets

The Amazon Alexa Tablet 11 has an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 16:10 aspect ratio. It uses an 8-core processor with 8GB of RAM, dual Dolby Atmos speakers, and offers up to 15 hours of video playback.

Meanwhile, the Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 is the most portable model. It has an 8.7-inch display, weighs 329g, and measures 7.95mm thick. It offers up to 14 hours of video playback and comes with the same Alexa+ integration as the larger models.

All three tablets run Android 16 and include Google Play Store access, alongside Amazon’s own apps such as Prime Video, Kindle, Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Quick, and Amazon Luna.

Pricing and availability

The Amazon Alexa Tablet 12 Pro starts at US$499.99, while the Nanomatte version starts at US$549.99. The Amazon Alexa Tablet 11 starts at US$329.99, and the Amazon Alexa Tablet 8 starts at US$229.99.

The Pro Keyboard costs US$149.99, while the Pro Pen costs US$89.99.

The tablets will go on sale October 14, 2026 in the US, Mexico, and Canada. They will arrive in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain on October 19.

Amazon has not listed the Philippines among the initial launch markets.