Smartphones

POCO F7 Series now available in the Philippines

Pricing, availability details of POCO’s latest powerful mid-rangers

Published

March 27, 2025

GadgetMatch

The POCO F7 Series, comprised of the POCO F7 Ultra and POCO F7 Pro, is now available in the Philippines. Customers in the country can avail of the devices at Early Bird Prices from March 27 to April 3.

Both devices come with two storage configurations each. The pricing details are as follows:

POCO F7 Ultra (Yellow, Black) — Exclusively available on Lazada

16GB+512GB: PhP 37,999 (from PhP 39,999)
12GB+256GB: PhP 34,999 (from PhP 36,999)

Customers can also get an additional PhP 1,500 discount from the online shopping platform.

POCO F7 Pro (Black, Silver, Blue) — Exclusively available on Shopee

12GB+512GB: PhP 25,999 (from PhP 29,999)
12GB+256GB: PhP 24,099 (from PhP 27,999)

Pushing the limits of power, performance

The POCO F7 Ultra is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform. Built on the 3nm process, the platform delivers 45% CPU and 44% GPU performance boosts, respectively, while also reducing power consumption significantly.

This processor is complemented by an F7 Ultra-exclusive VisionBoost D7 chipset to take visual effects to a whole new level. Gameplay feels incredibly immersive with Smart Frame Drop, 2K Super Resolution, and GameHDR.

Meanwhile, Dual-core Visuals technology enhances resolution, frame rates, and HDR quality across video content, like YouTube and Netflix, to bring every scene to life.

The hardware is paired with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 which features HyperCore, HyperConnect, and HyperAI for further optimizations, cross-platform connectivity, and Google Gemini.

On the other hand, the POCO F7 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It has the same HyperOS 2, WildBoost Optimization 4.0, and Smart Frame Rate features.

Furthermore, LiquidCool Technology 4.0 on both devices keeps them cool. This features a 3D dual-channel IceLoop system with an extra-large loop heat pipe to allow extended gaming, video editing, and multitasking without sacrificing performance.

On the battery end, the Ultra has a 5,300mAh battery with support for 120W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge. The Pro has a 6,000mAh counterpart with support or 90W HyperCharge.

Premium, durable design

Onto its display, the POCO F7 Series touts 6.67-inch 2K Flow AMOLED displays with 3200 nits peak brightness and 1800 nits HBM brightness. The panels are likewise certified for eye care.

The phones are also rated IP68 for dust and water resistance. That’s thanks to the POCO Shield Glass on the Ultra and the Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the Pro. The gloss-matte design on the glass back covers also add to the premium yet durable aesthetic.

Advanced imaging systems

Lastly, the POCO F7 lineup also boasts of the brand’s most advanced imaging system yet. Particularly, the triple lens setup on the F7 Ultra combines a strong HDR main camera, a flagship-level floating telephoto lens, and a high-pixel ultra-wide camera.

The F7 Ultra has the following shooters:

1/1.55-inch 50MP Light Fusion 800 f/1.6 main camera 6P lens OIS (four focal lengths, including 35mm and 48mm)
50MP f/2.0 floating camera OIS (2.5X to 5X in-sensor zoom)
32MP 120° FOV ultra-wide camera
32MP front camera

The F7 Pro, meanwhile, has these for its camera package:

1/1.55-inch 50MP Light Fusion 800 f/1.6 main camera 6P lens OIS
8MP ultra-wide camera
20MP front camera

These hardware are backed by POCO AISP – POCO’s first-ever AI LM computational photography platform. This integrates the computational power of the CPU, GPU, NPU, and ISP through Xiaomi HyperOS.

Camera features on both phones include 20X UltraZoom Beta, Dynamic Shots, UltraSnap, and more.

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OPPO Find X9 now available through Smart Postpaid, Infinity

OPPO’s latest flagship has triple Hasselblad cameras, more advanced features

Published

December 6, 2025

GadgetMatch

The flagship OPPO Find X9 is now available through Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity plans for customers in the Philippines.

Subscribers can get the device through Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999 and Smart Infinity Device Plans 5000/8000.

Here are the inclusions:

Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999 (PhP 32,500 one-time cashout)

15GB data
Unli 5G data for 12 months
Unli AllNet Calls & Texts
Unli Landline Calls
Access to Smart Postpaid Perks
Extra 30GB free data for 6 months
Free Landers Premium Membership (for eligible subscribers)
PhP 1,000 worth of shopping GCs (Dec. 6 to 12 only for new line)

Infinity Device Plan 5000 (PhP 7,200 one-time cashout)

Unlimited data
Unli calls and texts
PhP 1,500 monthly consumables for in-app purchases, content subscriptions, more
1GB roaming for 5 days/month
Personalized assistance
24/7 dedicated personal account manager
More exclusive lifestyle perks and privileges

Infinity Device Plan 8000 (device is complimentary)

Unli data, calls, and texts
PhP 3,000 monthly consumables
2GB roaming for 7 days/month
Personalized assistance
24/7 dedicated personal account manager
More exclusive lifestyle perks and privileges

As an exclusive launch offer, in-store subscribers will also receive a complimentary DJI Osmo Mobile SE stabilizer.

The Smart website also shows that the Find X9 is bundled with a free Enco Buds3 Pro.

Flagship find

The OPPO Find X9 features a triple Hasselblad camera system powered by OPPO’s all-new LUMO Image Engine.

It has three 50MP cameras at the back — one rear, one telephoto, and one ultra-wide — as well as a 32MP front camera.

OPPO’s latest flagship handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. It has a 16GB+512GB configuration and a massive 7,025mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC and 50W AIRVOOC charging.

In front is a 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a remarkable 95.4% screen-to-body ratio, 1,800 nits HBM brightness, 100% DCI-P3, and 460ppi pixel density.

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iPhone Air has the worst resale value for Apple in years, report says

One variant has reportedly lost 47.7 percent in value.

Published

December 5, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone is not an easy purchase to make. After you spend your hard-earned cash on one, you’re also likely thinking about how much you can resell the phone for. Still, even if it’s used, an iPhone can still fetch a decent price… unless, apparently, if you own an iPhone Air.

The iPhone Air is the latest non-typical addition to Apple’s iconic flagships. Compared to the mainline series, the Air is much thinner but still capable of delivering the Apple experience. Unfortunately, the model might end up being the brand’s biggest misfire.

According to SellCell (via GSM Arena), the iPhone Air has had the worst depreciation in value after ten weeks. Averaging all three variants, the model now averages a 44.3 percent loss of value in the resale market. Worst of all is the 1TB variant which has lost 47.7 percent of its resale value already.

In comparison, the entire iPhone 17 lineup averages a loss of only 34.6 percent. The iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB variant, in fact, only lost 26.1 percent.

Based on the report’s findings, the iPhone Air’s sudden drop is the worst one since 2022. This is unlikely to be a nitpicked chart, too. Previous reports have speculated that Apple is not bringing back the Air next year because of poor sales.

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Infinix partners with Ferrari designer for NOTE 60 Ultra

Published

December 4, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

Smartphones always do well when they ink a partnership with a car-related brand. Remember how amazing it always looks when Porsche or BMW get involved with anything in the smartphone space. Today, Pininfarina is the next automative-adjacent brand to enter the smartphone space via Infinix.

Though you might not recognize the name “Pininfarina,” you will undoubtedly know all the big names they’re associated with. The Italian design firm is behind the designs of iconic Italian luxury cars like the Ferrari Testarossa and the Alfa Romeo Spider. Now, it’s coming to a smartphone.

Infinix, to be exact. Today, Infinix announced that it is partnering with Pininfarina for the Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra.

The brand has been on the rise lately, especially in Southeast Asia. According to IDC, the brand recently topped the quarter-on-quarter shipment increase in the region. The brand seesaws between offering affordable smartphone experiences to premium daily drivers. The NOTE 60 Ultra will be latest to join this thriving lineup.

Unfortunately, Infinix has not announced what the upcoming smartphone will look like. Pininfarina will, at least, add a nice veneer of luxury to the phone’s design.

The brand has confirmed, however, that the phone is launching in 2026. More details, including features and availability, will be released in the coming weeks.