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realme C15: Price and availability in the Philippines

A powerful budget smartphone under PhP 7K

Published

August 20, 2020

Vincenz

Photo by GadgetMatch

Just days after the Indian launch, realme officially launches the C15 in the Philippines.

One among the firsts

The realme C15 is the first 6,000mAh-equipped smartphone that made its way in the Philippines. With an 18W fast charging technology, it can charge quickly through its microUSB port — especially with the bundled 9V/2A fast charger.

It also features an OTG reverse charging that can charge up other devices in need. It’s expected to run 57 days on standby mode, 60 hours of music playback with Spotify, 28 hours worth of YouTube videos, all-day Instagram, and even ten hours of gaming with PUBG.

Just like the realme C11, it runs on MediaTek Helio G35 processor but now comes in either 3GB or 4GB RAM options. There’s also a larger 64GB base storage with the ability to expand up to 256GB through microSD card slot that sits beside its dual nano SIM card slots.

Display is also similar. It has a 720p IPS LCD display that measures at 6.5-inches with 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a Mini-drop notch that houses an 8-megapixel AI front camera for clearer selfies.

Flipping the phone reveals a newer geometric gradient design — which they claim as a first on their phones. It’s a trapezoid that divides its back into three areas that all shine in varying angles when hit by light. It’s also textured which adds a better holding grip and makes it less prone to fingerprint smudges.

Other than that, it’s also the first C-series smartphone from realme that packs a quad-rear camera setup. The trendy square camera cutout houses its 13-megapixel f/2.2 AI wide camera that’s meant for your usual day-to-night scenarios. You can also get more fun and quirky with its 8-megapixel Ultra-Wide lens with a wider 109-degree FoV (Field of View). The two extra lens at the back are 2-megapixel f/2.4 B/W and retro sensors, both responsible for delivering better black and white and portrait shots altogether.

Other than the usual PIN and Face Unlock options, it now has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner (which the realme C11 lacks) for better security. It runs on the latest version of Android 10 with the realme UI skin — a close experience to stock Android. There are also built-in software apps and optimizations that make it run faster and last longer.

Pricing and Availability

The realme C15 is available in either Seagull Silver or Marine Blue color variants. The 3GB/64GB configuration is now available for purchase today (August 20) via Lazada at just PhP 6,490. If you’re willing to spend PhP 500 more, there’s another 4GB/64GB variant that retails for PhP 6,990. They will start selling the latter variant on August 21 (Friday) both online and offline stores nationwide.

A special artsy box awaits you

The realme C15 comes with an artsy doodle box designed by Vince Ricohermoso — a fan/artist who decorated his conventional realme C2 box with doodles and won in the #realmedoodlechallenge.

The doodle art is designed by Vince Ricohermoso, who’s also a realme fan

If you’re a die-hard realme fan who wants to collect a product packaging that you will never want to throw away, you can get this online-exclusive PH Squad Edition Box together with a 3GB/64GB-configured realme C15 for the same price at PhP 6,490 with only 1,000 units available. It will also be available today (August 20) through realme’s Lazada shop.

If you can’t get one today, they will have another batch through the realme Super Brand Day on August 28 (Friday).

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realme 12 5G Philippine price, availability

realme’s 3rd offering under the 12 series

Published

April 25, 2024

GadgetMatch

The realme 12 5G is now official in the Philippines. Months after launching the the 12+ and 12 Pro+ models under its latest number series line, realme is back with the release of the series’ base model. The realme 12 5G is priced at PhP 14,999 and is available through realme’s ecommerce platforms and offline stores.

As part of its launch, realme is offering customers exclusive deals starting April 25th:

Lazada Flagship (May 5 to 10)

Free realme Buds T100
Free TechLife Hair Dryer

Shopee Official Store (May 5 to 10)

Free TechLife Power Bank 2 20,000mAh
Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer

TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM to 30)

Free realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker
Free TechLife Cooling Fan

James Afante TikTok Shop (April 25, 7:30 PM)

Freebie package 1: TechLife Cooling Fan and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
Freebie package 2: realme Buds T100 and Free TechLife 4.5L See-Through Air Fryer
Freebie package 3: TechLife Portable Steam Iron, TechLife Electric Kettle, and TechLife Portable Electric Pot

ALSO READ: realme 12+ 5G review: One month later

For offline purchases, customers also stand a chance to win freebies worth up to PhP 24,999 with the Mystery Box promo. Furthermore, they may join the Lucky 12 Challenge for additional freebies when they purchase the realme 12 5G from any of the 100 selected concept stores, kiosks, and exclusive stores.

realme 12 5G

The realme 12 5G is just as capable as its 12+ and Pro+ counterparts. The model boasts of a 108MP 3X zoom portrait camera, taking off from the series’ Portrait Master positioning.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ 5G chipset, has 8GB of base RAM with 8GB RAM expansion, and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC Charge. In front is a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz Sunlight Display that has a maximum brightness of 950nits. There is also an 8MP AI selfie camera.

Lastly, the handset also has a similar watch face design at the back. It is available in Twilight Purple and Woodland Green.

ALSO READ: realme 12 Pro+ 5G review: A midrange marvel

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ZTE nubia Neo 2 5G now in the Philippines: Pricing, details

ZTE’s budget gaming phone gets an upgrade

Published

April 25, 2024

GadgetMatch

ZTE has announced the availability of the nubia Neo 2 5G in the Philippines. The successor to the nubia Neo budget gaming smartphone, the second iteration is armed with an upgraded gaming control experience for Filipino gamers to enjoy.

The nubia Neo 2 5G retains the distinct Bionic Mecha with “Hero Eye” design from its predecessor. It is available in Storm Gray, Sunfire Yellow, and Frost Silver for PhP 9,999.

The phone is powered by a Unisoc T820 processor (6nm). It supports even more Dynamic RAM at 12GB to complement its 8GB base RAM, and also offers 5G dual-card intelligent switching. Additionally, the nubia Neo 2 5G carries an even larger 6,000mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging.

ALSO READ: ZTE nubia Neo 5G: Decent for gaming

In front, the device sports a 6.72-inch FHD+ display with a 2,400 x 1,800 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate for seamless viewing and scrolling. At the back is a 50MP main camera.

Upgraded Game Space

The nubia Neo 2 5G features Game Space 2.0, an assistance tool that is reminiscent of a professional gaming layout. Here, users may tinker with game optimization functions, including Game Performance Enhancement. This adjusts the device’s CPU and GPU resources to help it manage power and battery usage.

The phone also supports ByPass Charging for uninterrupted gaming. Users may activate this charging feature while the charging cable is connected to the device. When under ByPass Charging, the phone gets powered up but without the battery charging so it can reduce heat.

Upgraded experience

Furthermore, one of the highlights of the nubia Neo 2 5G is its gaming shoulder triggers. This gives users more freedom and control while navigating and playing. Users may also customize the shoulder buttons based on their personal preferences.

Meanwhile, the phone’s Dual Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra provide impressive sound quality. This is further enhanced with four built-in sound effects.

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Apple announces new special event for iPads

Scheduled for May 7

Published

April 24, 2024

Luigi Leonardo

The next Apple event is coming! Two weeks ahead of the big launch, the iPad maker has announced an upcoming event dedicated to the tablet.

As always, Apple has added a tagline to tease what’s coming for the brand. This time, it’s “Let loose.”

Now, you won’t get a lot of clues from something so vague. Thankfully, the graphic is much more telling. It features a hand clearly grasping an Apple Pencil. For sure, the event will focus on new iPads.

The special event will start on May 7, 10AM ET. Interested viewers can watch the event live.

There’s no confirmation what models are getting new faces for the event. However, rumors are swirling that we’re getting a new iPad Pro. We can likely expect a new Apple Pencil too, especially since the stylus is a main focus for the invite.

New iPhones are likely out, though. Apple usually holds the event for those later in the year. That leaves the Macs and the Vision Pro in the less-likely-but-still-possible realm.

That said, if you’re looking for new tablets, it’s time to wait a bit.