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Redefining ‘flagship’: POCO F6 series now official

Philippine price, availability

Published

May 23, 2024

GadgetMatch

The flagship killer-looking POCO F6 series is now official. Set to redefine the segment with massive performance and experience upgrades, the latest F series comes in the standard POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro models. The smartphones were officially unveiled along with POCO’s first-ever Pad in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

POCO F6 Pro

Bannering the lineup is the POCO F6 Pro, an all-around flagship which includes a configuration of up to 16GB RAM and 1TB of internal storage. Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, this device provides flagship level performance and speed.

It also features a 6.67-inch ultra-clear WQHD+ 120Hz Flow AMOLED display with ultra-thin bezels. This display has a peak brightness of 4,000 nits and is TÜV Rheinland eye-care certified, offering users the most immersive experience possible.

Not to be outdone in the smartphone photography department, the POCO F6 Pro’s main sensor boasts of a new Dual Native ISO Fusion technology. This allows users to capture scenes with light and dark contrast. POCO also brings an enhanced Imaging Engine algorithm to the device for quick and clear results. Furthermore, Ultra Night Algorithm leads to more accurate color representation through an AI multi-frame fusion.

Lastly, the POCO F6 Pro has a 5,000mAh battery which is backed by 120W HyperCharge. The phone can juice up to 100% in as fast as 19 minutes.

Available in black and white, the POCO F6 Pro comes with the following prices:

12GB+256GB: PhP 24,499 (from 26,999)
12GB+512GB: PhP 26,199 (from 28,999)
16GB+1TB: PhP 30,799 (from 32,999)

The discounted pricing is exclusively available from May 23-30 on Lazada. To bring the price down further, use a Lazada voucher worth PhP 800 off.

POCO F6

On the other hand, the POCO F6 likewise brings a flagship-level gaming experience for users. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The phone’s 5,000mAh battery also has a capable 90W turbocharging, for a quick 100% recharge in just half an hour.

The Snapdragon processor takes care of power efficiency and lower temperature. It is then fortified by Wildboost Optimization 3.0 and LiquidCool Technology 4.0 which are dedicated for gaming.

Wildboost utilizes an in-house algorithm that can push Genshin Impact for instance to up to 1.5K resolution. This elevates the visual experience for various titles as well. Meanwhile, LiquidCool features a new IceLoop system for better vapor circulation flow.

In front, the POCO F6 sports a 6.67-inch Flow AMOLED 120Hz DotDisplay. This comes with 2,400 nits of peak brightness and a 94.27% screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, it is likewise flicker-free and eye-care certified.

For photos, the device has a triple camera setup headlined by a 50MP IMX882 sensor. This has an f/1.59 aperture, allowing more light. The POCO F6 also supports OIS and EIS for steady filming.

The POCO F6 discounted pricing is exclusively available from May 23-30 on Shopee in black, green, and titanium, for the following prices:

8GB+256GB: PhP 18,799 (from 21,999)
12GB+512GB: PhP 21,199 (from 24,999)

Customers may also use a Shopee voucher worth PhP 1,200 off to bring the price down further.

Globally, the pricing are as follows:

8GB+256GB – US$ 379
12GB+512GB – US$ 429

POCO Pad

Lastly, POCO is also introducing its first ever tablet in the POCO Pad. It features a 12.1-inch 120Hz 2.5K display and is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 chipset. It has a configuration of 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Furthermore, it comes in gray and blue color options.

The tablet has a 16:10 aspect ratio for a fitting visual experience. It’s TÜV Rheinland triple eye protection certified too. To complement the visuals, the POCO Pad uses quad speakers that support Dolby Atmos.

As has been a standard nowadays, the POCO Pad also has interconnectivity and cross-device collaboration, thanks to HyperOS and Xiaomi Smart Hub. Users simply have to log in with their same POCO or Xiaomi account and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled to transform the tablet into a central hub. When multiple devices are connected, they may utilize drag-and-drop and cross-device copy-pasting.

The POCO Pad is likewise exclusively available on Shopee for an early bird price of PhP 14,199 (from PhP 15,999). Customers may also use the PhP 1,200 Shopee voucher to save more.

Related Topics:Poco POCO F6 POCO F6 Pro POCO F6 Series POCO Pad Xiaomi

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vivo V70 FE pre-orders now open, starts at PhP 25,999

Offers, perks available throughout pre-order period

Published

April 13, 2026

GadgetMatch

vivo has officially opened pre-orders for the vivo V70 FE, the more affordable follow-up to the vivo V70 launched last February.

The pre-order period is until April 24 and the midrange smartphone is available in two memory configurations:

8GB+256GB: PhP 25,999
12GB+256GB: PhP 29,999

Customers who place pre-orders at vivo stores nationwide will receive:

limited-time vivo VIP Card with a 6-month extended warranty and 6-month broken screen insurance
limited edition vivo Buds Air3
PhP 1,000 discount

Customers can also bring home the vivo V70 FE for as low as PhP 37/day with 0% interest installment plans up to 18 months via Home Credit.

In addition, Globe has been tapped as the official network partner for a free prepaid SIM with 1-year unli 5G.

The vivo V70 FE has a POP MART Zsiga Exclusive Photo Border, thanks to its partnership with the IP. You may recall that the vivo V70 also released an exclusive Golden Hour colorway earlier.

The device is built for creators with a 200MP main camera, which can deliver portraits at different focal lengths, including an 85mm zoom.

In front is a 32MP camera and a 6.81-inch 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor. It houses a 7,000mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging.

Customers can choose from three colorways: Muse Purple, Ocean Blue, and Urban Silver.

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These space photos were taken with an iPhone 17 Pro Max

All three photos were taken with the selfie cam.

Published

April 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Image source: NASA

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has always been touted as the quintessential phone for creators. But what happens if that creator finds themselves on the far side of the Moon?

Last week, NASA concluded the Artemis II, the first manned mission around the far side of the Moon in this century. Naturally, the mission produced breathtaking views of both the Moon and the Earth. Though most of those photos were taken with dedicated cameras, a few of them were taken with an iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Before the mission launched into orbit, NASA confirmed that the premium iPhone model had been approved to be included in the spaceflight. Each of the four crew members were given the phones for their own photography.

Image source: NASA

All three of the photos posted here were reportedly taken with the phone’s selfie camera. That says a lot about the iPhone’s camera quality if they weren’t even taken with the powerful rear cameras.

When the mission ended last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook and marketing SVP Greg Joswiak congratulated the crew for finishing the mission and taking spectacular photos with the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Image source: NASA

Artemis II marks a special milestone for spaceflight. It’s the first time in almost 25 years that humans have gone to the Moon. NASA, as well as other agencies all over the world, are planning more manned spaceflights in the coming future.

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Samsung brings back the Galaxy Z Trifold

The brand’s first trifold phone comes back after being pulled from stores.

Published

April 10, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Rumors of the Galaxy Z Trifold’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Recently, Samsung pulled its first trifold phone from its stores, heavily hinting that their three-screen experiment has ended. However, if you didn’t manage to grab one of these beasts during its first release, the Galaxy Z Trifold is back in stores.

At the start of this year, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Z Trifold, ushering in its entry into the relatively infantile market. Naturally, the unique smartphone was a looker; however, with its eye-watering price tag, the demand is still low. Reflecting that, the brand reportedly pulled the device from the market last month.

Now, the phone is back once again. Interested users can grab the phone from Samsung’s website for the same US$ 2,899 price tag.

As with the other trifold phones (scant as they are), Samsung’s entry features three screens packed into one phone. Users can then fold the main screen in a variety of ways, introducing a lot of configurations to enjoy content. With how popular foldable phones are today, there’s certainly a market for flexible screens.

If you’re still in the market for Samsung’s first trifold phone, Samsung has not announced how long this latest batch will last, so get one while you still can.