Smartphones

World’s fastest: realme unveils 320W SuperSonic Charge

4-minute miracle

Published

August 14, 2024

Manila Connoisseur

File Photo: realme C55 charging

Fast-charging technology has been around Android phones for a while now. And every cycle, companies all push the boundaries of what’s possible as far as this feature is concerned.

Now, realme has just announced a 320W SuperSonic Charge, promising a full charge in just four minutes.

You read that right: in case you’re out of time and all you’ve got is four minutes — like that Madonna and Justin Timberlake song — then this technology is for you.

Conversely, you can also just listen to fromis_9’s “Supersonic” to fill that four minutes. Just a suggestion.

On paper, it is the world’s fastest charging technology yet. The 320W fast charge eclipses the previous 240W charging tech on the realme GT3 last year, and sets a new benchmark for charging experiences.

realme claims that the 320W SuperSonic Charge can replenish smartphones to full in just four minutes and 30 seconds. Over 100 media representatives witnessed realme testing the charger firsthand in Shenzhen, China. Moreover, the 320W charger can power a device up to 26% in just a minute, and over 50% in just two minutes.

Once it officially rolls out, users can fully charge their phones just as they’re grabbing coffee or listening to a song. What’s great about the 320W charger is it’s not exclusive only to realme devices.

Also known as the “Pocket Cannon”, the 320W charger is not exclusive only to realme devices. The charger boasts an incredible power density of 3.3W per cubic centimeter. It has a similar size to the previous 240W charger.

Furthermore, it supports majority of advanced mainstream charging protocols, from UFCS to PD and SuperVOOC. It also comes with dual USB-C outputs for simultaneous charging — 150W for your realme phone and 65W for compatible laptops.

The science behind

To make it possible for realme to pull off such a groundbreaking charging technology, it took the company years of research to address associated problems.

First, realme drew inspiration from foldable device mechanics, and introduced a folded battery. This quad-cell battery has a 4,420mAh capacity, with cells that can be charged simultaneously. The sleek form factor leads to faster charging speed.

As for safety concerns, realme also introduced the AirGap Voltage Transformer. This utilizes advanced contact-free electro magnetic conversion for smartphones. In severe faults like circuit breakdowns, it ensures that high voltage remains isolated from the battery. It is also backed up by a suite of patented innovations.

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News

Qualcomm is raising its prices this year

Will the price of smartphones follow suit?

Published

July 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The price of technology isn’t fun these days. Because of the ongoing RAM shortage wrought by AI, companies across the industry are raising the prices of their products. Some, however, are still willing to shoulder the burden for their customers. Unfortunately, Qualcomm is soon leaving that list.

As reported by Bloomberg, Qualcomm will raise the prices of its products starting in September. Though the exact figure is unknown, the company did confirm that it’s in the double digits, percentage-wise. According to them, they can no longer shoulder the costs for its customers.

If you’re just a regular user, Qualcomm’s prices might not mean much for you. After all, the chipmaker doesn’t make phones of its own.

That said, Qualcomm is still one of the biggest suppliers for smartphone chipsets, including those that Samsung uses. Pushing the burden from chipsets to phone manufacturers reduces one more buffer against costs being ultimately pushed to consumers.

All things considered, Samsung managed to keep its prices hikes relatively low with the latest batch of foldables. However, with chips getting more price increases, it’s still within the realm of possibility that Samsung will also increase the price of its smartphones. The same can be said for any Qualcomm-powered smartphone available today.

News

Smart announces postpaid offers for Samsung Galaxy Z8 series

Pre-order now for exclusive perks

Published

July 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

The newly-launched Samsung Galaxy Z8 series is now available via Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity. Pre-orders for Samsung’s latest foldables are available from July 22 to August 13.

Pre-ordering will allow customers to get exclusive storage upgrades, trade-in savings, and flexible payment options. Plus, they can get three months of complimentary Samsung Care+.

Moreover, customers can maximize their devices with Smart’s All-New Postpaid Plans+, which come with UNLI App Bundles, UNLI 5G for 12 months (in select areas), Open-Access Data, and high priority on the Smart network.

With Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999, subscribers can get the following devices through straight payment or 24-month, zero-interest installment using participating credit cards (Metrobank, Security Bank, BPI, UnionBank, HSBC, and RCBC):

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (512GB): PhP P101,600 or PhP 5,021/month
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (512GB): PhP 91,100 or PhP 4,500/month
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (512GB): PhP 65,100 or PhP 3,217/month

Customers can pre-order the latest Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series via smart.com.ph/galaxypreorder or at the nearest Smart Store.

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Series is also available through Infinity Plan 5000 and Infinity Plan 8000.

These packages come with unlimited data, calls, and texts, roaming-ready connectivity, and exclusive Infinity privileges.

Through the Samsung Trade-In Program, customers can also reserve their preferred Galaxy Z8 Series device and complete their trade-in at participating stores once the devices officially launch.

Eligible smartphones can be traded in for up to PhP 14,000 off.

New Samsung Galaxy Watches also available

Lastly, Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity are offering the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2.

Compatible smartwatch users can also add on Smart Device Link, which enables their smartwatch and phone to share one mobile number and plan inclusions.

First-time subscribers can enjoy the service free for six months, when they activate until September 30.

With the Smart Postpaid Plans, subscribers can save up to 20% compared with the suggested retail price when they bundle a Samsung Galaxy Watch with their new Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series device.

Philippines

OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is coming soon to the Philippines

Pocket Studio arrives

Published

July 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

OPPO has confirmed that the Reno16 Series 5G is coming soon to the Philippines.

The upcoming smartphone series will introduce the company’s new Pocket Studio imaging experience alongside OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View. The launch also continues OPPO’s partnership with K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER, the brand’s global ambassadors.

Pocket Studio puts the focus on photography

OPPO positions the Reno16 Series 5G as a camera-first smartphone. The series features a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide selfie camera, and Dual View Video for capturing photos and videos from multiple perspectives.

The company says these upgrades are designed to make mobile photography and content creation more versatile. Users can capture wide group selfies, detailed portraits, and creative videos without carrying dedicated camera gear.

OPPO Bubble brings remote camera controls

A standout feature is OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View.

The new feature lets users pair the Reno16 Series 5G with compatible OPPO devices. From there, they can preview the camera feed remotely and trigger the shutter wirelessly.

This also allows users to frame selfies and group photos using the phone’s rear cameras while viewing the composition from another device. OPPO says the feature makes it easier to capture everyone in the frame without relying on timers.