Smartphones

realme 13 Pro series, Buds T310, Watch S2 now official

Philippine price, availability, launch offers

Published

August 28, 2024

Manila Connoisseur

realme 13 Pro Plus, ealme Watch S2, realme Buds T310

realme has officially launched the realme 13 Pro series, its latest number series smartphones, in the Philippines. The upper midrange devices come in the realme 13 Pro and realme 13 Pro+ variants, and are now available through realme’s official online and offline channels.

Along with the two phones, realme has also unveiled the realme Buds T310 and realme Watch S2, offering users the opportunity to wield an entire ecosystem of realme devices.

Price, availability, launch offers

The realme 13 Pro+ 5G, which has two configurations, is now available in realme physical stores nationwide in Monet Gold and Emerald Green for the following prices:

realme 13 Pro+ (12GB+256GB): PhP 28,999
realme 13 Pro+ (12GB+512GB): PhP 31,999

Meanwhile, the realme 13 Pro 5G (12GB+256GB) is available for PhP 24,999 in Monet Purple and Emerald Green on the realme TikTok Shop. Purchases of this model entitles customers to a free TechLife portable steam iron, until stocks last. Customers should also be on the lookout for a PhP 3,500 discount on the platform to bring the price down to just PhP 21,499 until September 3, 2024.

Customers preordering the phones can get a Mystery Gift Box freebie worth up to PhP 29,999 until September 4. Aside from that, purchases made from September 6 to 8 and 13 to 15 may come with prizes worth up to PhP 16,990 on select realme physical stores.

For those managing their expenses, the two devices are available at 0% interest installment plans of up to 18 months both via Home Credit and Credit Cards, until September 30.

Moreover, here’s the pricing details for the realme Buds T310 and Watch S2:

realme Buds T310

First selling (until September 10): PhP 1,499 (TikTok)
First selling (until September 10): PhP 1,599 (Lazada, Shopee)
SRP: PhP 1,999

realme Watch S2

Steel Wrist Strap, Grey Color

First selling (until September 10): PhP 3,499 (TikTok)
First selling (until September 10): PhP 3,699 (Lazada, Shopee)
SRP: PhP 4,499

Silicone Wrist Strap, Black or White Color

First selling (until September 10): PhP 2,999 (TikTok)
First selling (until September 10): PhP 3,299 (Lazada, Shopee)
SRP: PhP 3,999

DSLR in your pocket

Dubbed as the “DSLR in your pocket” smartphones, realme’s latest series features an Ultra Clear Camera with AI, along with the most advanced hardware and software technologies to achieve unparalleled image clarity, detail, and color accuracy.

The realme 13 Pro+, in particular, boasts of a dual Sony main camera system. It is the first to use the 50MP Sony LYT600 Periscope Camera which supports 120x SuperZoom. Complementing this camera is a 50MP Sony LYT701 OIS main camera.

On the other hand, the realme 13 Pro 5G comes with a 50MP Sony LYT600 sensor. Both phones feature various features under their AI Imaging Algorithm, including AI HyperRAW, AI Denoise, AI Portrait, AI Pure Bokeh, AI Natural Skin Tone, and AI Image Stablization.

Going along with the camera packages are a 120Hz curved OLED display for both models. This panel comes with Rainwater Smart Touch and an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance.

Furthermore, the phones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processors, and have been fortified with several AI enhancements for better performance and more seamless usage.

Wear your AI

Launched alongside the realme 13 Pro series are the realme Watch S2 and realme Buds T310 (in Monet Purple, Vibrant Black, and Agile White).

The smartwatch features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and an advanced stainless steel textured body. It has a customizable battery life of up to 20 days on a single full charge. As usual, the wearable has standard health monitoring features, including heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep analysis, among others.

It also supports various shortcut controls from your wrist, like taking a photo, answering a call remotely, or replying to messages using quick notes. The wearable even has ample storage for about 50 songs if you plan on working out minus your phone.

Meanwhile, the Buds T310 feature 46dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, as well as a standard and transparency mode for tailored listening. It complements the Dolby Atmos support on the latest realme phones, and also has 360-degree Spatial Audio and several settings to customize the audio experience.

Overall, all three devices promise a bang-for-your-buck ecosystem in the midrange segment, covering all bases for users seeking such experience from a smartphone, smartwatch, and noise-cancelling earbuds.

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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.