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.

News

Power Mac Center SM Aura is now an Apple Premium Partner store

With a new protection plan dubbed as “1Protect” for your precious new iPhones

Published

September 23, 2026

Vincenz

Photos and graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

Power Mac Center has upgraded its SM Aura branch into an Apple Premium Partner (APP) store. The “APP” designation is the highest tier for reseller stores worldwide.

Originally opened in 2014, the redesigned store now houses its retail space, training center, and a service center in one.

The new space also puts more emphasis on learning. Free group demos will be held every Friday to Sunday. These will cover topics such as iPad creativity, or camera features, personalization, and Continuity for the latest iPhone series.

To celebrate the opening, customers can also score discounts on select Apple devices and accessories until September 27, 2026.

Deals include up to:

₱PhP 36,000 off MacBook Pros
PhP 19,500 off iPads
PhP 3000 off Apple Watches; and
PhP 11,000 off iPhone models

There are also service discounts until September 25. Plus, new iPhones purchases here are also covered with 1Protect coverage options.

ICYMI, it’s a partnership between PMC and Bolttech. It’s basically a new way to protect your precious new iPhones.

Your regular one-year warranty does not cover accidental drops and water damage. Purchasing this new coverage plan (good for one year) gives you an unlimited dose of that.

Parts are guaranteed original and is an official part of AppleCare Services.

This protection program also covers one-time unwarranted exchanges (or change of mind returns) from micro scratches to color options. It will even replace your iPhone (of the same model and configuration) if it was stolen once.

There’s also the 1 Infinite loyalty program. Members can earn points from purchases and redeem them for devices, accessories, services, and training.

The Power Mac Center SM Aura APP store is located on Level 2 and is open daily from 10AM to 10PM.

News

MediaTek launches the Dimensity 9600 Pro

Smartphones are scheduled to launch later this year.

Published

September 23, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The stage is set for next year’s smartphones. Both MediaTek and Qualcomm have unleased their upcoming flagship chipsets for the coming generation. If you’re looking for the Qualcomm side of things, go here. But if you’re looking for MediaTek, then you’re in the right place.

The Dimensity 9600 Pro adopts the 2nm process mode, which makes MediaTek one of the first companies to use it. The chip itself features a 2+3+3 All Big Core CPU. Specifically, it has two C2-Ultra cores going up to 4.55GHz, three C2-Pro cores going up to 4.35GHz, and three C2-Pro ones going up to 3.1GHz. This configuration can reportedly achieve 17 percent better single-core performance and 15 percent higher multi-core performance.

Besides all that power inherently built in, the chipset also has the G2-Ultra NX GPU. This GPU can deliver 27 percent higher peak performance, 24 percent lower power consumption, 18 percent faster raytracing, and gaming at up to 185 frames per second.

Finally, the chipset has the Imagiq 1290 ISP. With this engine, the processor can handle 60fps motion capture and 4K240 direct-output ultra-slow-motion video.

Alongside the Dimensity 9600 Pro, MediaTek is also launching the Dimensity 9600M, a slightly more lightweight option of the Pro that deliver flagship level performance to more users outside of that price point.

Smartphones that will come with the Dimensity 9600 Pro and 9600M will launch sometime in the fourth quarter.

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Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series

This time, there are two models.

Published

September 23, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The end of the year always heralds the next step of processors for next year’s smartphones. Besides the oodles of phone rumors we’ll have before the year ends, these new processors give us a powerful hint of what the new machinery can do. Today, Qualcomm has unveiled that next generation, announcing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

Yes, this time, the Snapdragon flagship chipset will come in two flavors. Let’s start with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.

The “base” model of the duo has an octa-core Oryon CPU with two prime cores going up to 5GHz. It also has an Adreno GPU that touts 35 percent faster performance compared to the previous generation. Additionally, the chipset has a 16MB Flex Cache which can supposedly leverage the cache better to deliver better single-threaded performance.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will also have a new Spectra ISP. The engine can support single image capturing at 320 megapixels, or 64 megapixels with a triple rear camera combo. It also supports 8K video capturing at 30fps. Further, Intelligent Pixel Control features better contextualization skills so the camera can more accurately detect what you’re taking a photo or video of.

Finally, the X105 5G modem offers the usual array of 5G connectivity options but also goes up to supporting Bluetooth 6 and Wi-Fi 8.

Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 offers much of the same as the duo’s regular model. However, it features 18MB of high performance memory, video recording that goes up to 60fps at 8K resolution, and new Matrix Cores that boost frame generation for gaming.

As expected, both models will appear in new smartphones from later this year to next year.