Smartphones
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 870
Minor upgrade to the Snapdragon 865 series
Qualcomm’s lineup is getting packed. Late last month, the company launched the Snapdragon 888 processor, potentially ending last year’s Snapdragon 865 series. Apparently, it’s not done with last year’s series yet. Today, Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 870, a minor upgrade to the Snapdragon 865 and the Snapdragon 865 Plus.
Unlike the bombastic promise of the Snapdragon 888, the new Snapdragon 870 practically carries the same specs as the Snapdragon 865 series. However, it clocks in just a bit faster than last year’s series. While the Snapdragon 865 clocks in at only 2.84GHz, the new chipset clocks in at 3.2GHz. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 865 Plus lags just a bit behind at 3.1GHz.
Given the identical specs, the Snapdragon 870 ekes out more life from last year’s processors. Though the Snapdragon 888 will certainly adorn this year’s top flagships, it will support flagship-tier smartphones that don’t want that extra oomph.
Unfortunately, Qualcomm’s lineup will surely get more confusing this year. Just remember: The Snapdragon 888 is for top-tier flagships (for now) and the Snapdragon 870 is for almost-top-tier flagships. Plus, since the company skipped quite a bit in the numbering system, Qualcomm can definitely develop more flagship-level processors between the Snapdragon 870 and the Snapdragon 888.
Soon after the announcement, Motorola confirms the first smartphone which will carry the new processor. The upcoming Edge S will launch on January 26.
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News
This rumored iPhone 18 color will make you switch phones
The rumored Dark Cherry color looks so premium.
(Cosmic) orange is the new black. With the iPhone 17 series, Apple introduced the color as the next fashion statement for the ubiquitous phone. If you see an orange phone today, chances are that it’s an all-new iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year, the series might get another new statement color: Dark Cherry.
Though the usual suspects of colors will always be there, Apple often leaves a bit of room for more experimental options for those who want to stand out with their new phone. As you can probably tell from the ongoing deluge of orange, the strategy is working well for Apple.
According to Macworld, Apple is working on a Dark Cherry option for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Red isn’t a color foreign to the iPhone. In the past, several generations included a limited red colorway option. If the reports are true, red might be a standard option, rather than a limited edition.
But, of course, Dark Cherry is different from the red that we’re used to. Instead of the bright red, the new option will be more similar to the color of wine.
Besides Dark Cherry, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will also have Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver as options. Though Light Blue also looks great, the wine-like color looks like a personal highlight for me. I didn’t know I wanted a wine-colored iPhone until I saw the renders for this.
SEE ALSO: iPhone 18 may have lower specs and a delayed launch, rumor says
OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.
The device is priced at PHP 69,999.
Pre-order and availability
Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.
The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:
- OPPO Online Store
- Select OPPO Brand Stores
Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.
Key highlights
The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.
OPPO is bringing its camera-focused flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, to the Philippines with a strong push toward creators and mobile imaging.
The device is priced at PHP 99,999.
Pre-order and availability
Pre-orders open April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers will receive a Flagship Imaging Photography Box as a freebie.
The Find X9 Ultra becomes widely available on May 15 via:
- OPPO Online Store
- Shopee
- Select OPPO Brand Stores
Online purchases include additional perks such as the Photography Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee buyers get the Photography Box bundle.
Key highlights
Built for creators, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP Hasselblad main camera with advanced zoom capabilities. It supports 4K and 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, paired with a large 7050mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging.
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