Smartphones

POCO F7 Ultra, F7 Pro officially launched

Singapore pricing, availability of the latest powerful mid-rangers from POCO

Published

March 27, 2025

GadgetMatch

The POCO F7 Series, comprised of the POCO F7 Ultra and POCO F7 Pro, is now official. The brand bared its latest all-around midrange smartphones via a grand launch event in Singapore.

Customers islandwide can now avail of the devices at Early Bird Prices from March 27 to April 9.

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

POCO F7 Ultra (Yellow, Black)

16GB+512GB: SG$ 899 (from SG$ 929)
12GB+256GB: SG$ 839 (from SG$ 869)

The Ultra variant also comes with either a free Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro or free Xiaomi 50W Wireless Charging Stand Pro during the Early Bird period.

POCO F7 Pro (Black, Silver, Blue)

12GB+512GB: SG$ 699 (from SG$ 729)
12GB+256GB: SG$ 639 (from SG$ 669)

Meanwhile, the Pro model comes with a free Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro or Redmi Buds 5 Pro.

On top of the discounted prices until April 9, customers can get an additional SG$ 40 off for purchases via mi.com, Lazada, and Shopee.

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 phones tout 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.

Philippines

realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition: Price, availability in the Philippines

Hogwarts magic meets smartphone design

Published

October 29, 2026

GadgetMatch

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.

Philippines

Samsung Galaxy A18, Galaxy A08 now in the Philippines

Everyday smartphone experience

Published

October 29, 2026

GadgetMatch

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.

Hands-On

Apple iPhone Duo Unboxing and Hands-on

Supported apps, crease, cameras, and MagSafe all tested

Published

October 22, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

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!