Smartphones
realme 13 Pro series 5G to release in PH on August 28
At the realme FanFest
realme is set to unveil the realme 13 Pro series 5G on August 28 during the brand’s annual Fan Festival. The latest number series smartphones will come in the realme 13 Pro and realme 13 Pro+ variants, and are equipped with realme’s latest AI breakthroughs.
Dubbed as the “DSLR in your pocket”, the 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.
AI Ultra Clarity
The realme 13 Pro series will feature AI Ultra Clarity. This software uses AI to increase clarity or enhance the resolution of blurry images. That way, images can come out with improved details, whether buildings, nature, or other objects with regularly textured patterns. Users may also enhance cropped portions of images.
The technology isn’t necessarily exclusive to the 13 Pro. Photos taken using older smartphone models or low-resolution images found online may utilize the feature to enhance them.
Dual 50MP cameras with OIS
The series’ star, the realme 13 Pro+ 5G, flaunts 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.
Official launch, blind preorder
Those anticipating the official launch of the series may head over to Gateway Mall II in Quezon City for on August 28. The realme FanFest starts at 1:30 PM, with seats open to the public.
As early as now, consumers may also place blind preorders at any realme physical store nationwide. Blind preorders come with a limited-offer Screen Protection Plan (worth PhP 1,299) and a Mystery Box worth PhP 29,999 — absolutely free.
Philippines
realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition: Price, availability in the Philippines
Hogwarts magic meets smartphone design
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.
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.
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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!
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