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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 price, availability in the Philippines
Now the foldable headliner
Samsung has switched up the billing of the Flip and Fold lines. After a few of years of being the secondary device, The Galaxy Z Flip4 now headlines Samsung’s August Unpacked event.
It’s not hard to see why. Of the two devices, it’s the Flip that’s more familiar. It’s a modern throwback, applying the clamshell design from the late 90s and early 2000s to a 2022 smartphone.
Shooting modes
With it comes some fancy new tech. Being able to be folded halfway means it’s open to new video taking possibilities. This shooting instance now aptly called FlexCam is more refined than ever.
Folding the Galaxy Z Flip4, while in camera mode, instantly switches to Flex Mode where you have your viewfinder in the upper half and the camera controls on the lower half.
It’s also now available in more apps. You can shoot directly from the Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook apps and you’ll get the FlexCam interface. Same is true for YouTube. This encourages easier shooting of the now famous short-form videos. Curiously, it left out TikTok which popularized, if not ushered in this new video trend.
The other shooting modes from previous generations are also still here. You have Quick Shot which lets you take selfies using the main camera and the Cover Screen as your viewfinder. Portrait Mode is now also available in this mode.
You can now also take videos with Quick Shot Mode. And if you ever find the need for it, Quick Shot can seamlessly transition to Flex Mode without having to stop the video recording.
If you’re wondering about the numbers on the cameras, here they are:
Front:
- 10MP, f/2.4
Rear:
- 12MP Ultra Wide, f/2.2
- 12MP Wide Angle, f/1.8
Under the hood
The Galaxy Z Flip4 isn’t just some fancy lifestyle smartphone that lags in performance. Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
The battery also sees a bit of a bump going from the 3,300mAh to 3,700mAh. Together with the new processor, this hopefully solves the Galaxy Z Flip3’s primary pain point which is a rather unsatisfactory battery life.
It supports Super Fast Charging which can get it from zero percent to 50 percent in around 30 minutes. Provided you’re using at least a 25W adapter which, as you know, is sold separately.
The phone has an IPX8 water resistance meaning it should be able to go as deep as 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Still, we typically don’t recommend taking this for a swim.
Lastly, it’s running ONE UI 4.1.1 based on Android 12.
Price and availability
The Galaxy Z Flip4 pricing are as follows:
- 128GB – PHP 58,990
- 256GB – PHP 62,990
- 512GB – PHP 69,990
The Galaxy Z Flip4 will come in Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, and Blue.
Pre-order period is from August 10 to September 1, 2022. Galaxy Z Flip4 pre-orders get the following:
- FREE Clear Slim Cover worth PHP 1,199.
- FREE Super Fast Wireless Charger Duo worth PHP 4,599
- 50% off on the new Galaxy Buds2 Pro
- 30% off on the new Galaxy Watch5 Series
- 1 Year FULL PROTECTION Screen & Device worth PHP 9,499 with Samsung Care+.
vivo is releasing an affordable smartphone that focuses on gaming: The vivo Y03. It will go on general sale starting April 30. But as early as until April 21, customers may preorder exclusively via Shopee. The phone is priced from PhP 3,499 to PhP 3,799.
The vivo Y03 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85. To aid its gaming performance, the processor comes with a boosted GPU and Hyper Engine enhancements. This ensures smooth gameplay without any interruptions, at least for popular MOBA and FPS titles. The device also supports Ultra Game Mode and Multi-Turbo 5.5 for an even more immersive gaming experience.
Interestingly, the device only has 4GB of base RAM, but it does support 4GB of extended RAM for gaming and multitasking. Additionally, the phone has 128GB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and 15W FastCharge.
For its display, the vivo Y03 sports a 6.56-inch 90Hz high-resolution Sunlight Display. vivo claims that this allows users to easily see content even when outdoors and under the sun. The handset also has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
Lastly, the vivo Y03 sports a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. According to its Shopee listing, the phone has two color options: Gem Green and Space Black.
The HONOR Magic V2, easily one of the world’s best foldables today, is now available via Globe postpaid. Customers may avail the thinnest foldable in the market through Globe’s GPlan 2499.
Customers have the option to shell out a one-time fee of PhP 31,600 to get the device. They may also avail via installment at PhP 1,317 per month. The HONOR Magic V2 came with a PhP 79,999 price tag when it was announced for Philippine availability, for everyone’s reference.
The PhP 2,499 plan has a 24-month lock-in period. It includes 25GB of monthly surfing data and unlimited all-net calls (including landline) and texts. Interested users may head to Ayala Malls Glorietta, Ayala Malls Trinoma, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, or online via the Globe Store.
Launched earlier this year, the HONOR Magic V2 is just 9.9mm thin. It features HONOR’s super-light Titanium Hinge that allows for such a sleek form factor. HONOR has tested this heavy-duty hinge to withstand 400,000 folds.
More than the foldable’s appearance, the flagship device is highly-capable performance-wise. It houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, supports 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and is equipped with dual LTPO HDR10+ 120Hz displays. The phone can even allow users to play two games simultaneously with its Parallel Space feature.
For its cameras, the book-style foldable has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 20MP 2.5x zoom telephoto shooter. In front is a 16MP selfie camera.
In celebration of TCL’s anniversary, the company is offering the TCL P635 TV for a lot less. The 55-inch TV may now be purchased for just PhP 20,995, or PhP 8,000 off its original cost.
Aside from the discounted price, TCL is also pairing the TV with a TCL S332W soundbar worth PhP 4,095 to complete the audiovisual experience. This promo runs until May 15.
The TCL P635 boasts of High Dynamic Range (HDR) on a UHD TV for striking brightness and shadow details, as well as vivid colors. The TV model is also made of AIPQ 2.0, a new quad-core processor that optimizes hardware and software performance.
The chipset inside the TV enables the TCL algorithm to process content in real-time. The TV detects the environment and upscales display and audio. Pictures are then optimized according to the content, so oceans appear bluer or rainforests appear more lush. Audio is also adjusted dynamically based on volume to eliminate distortion of signal and speakers.
Design-wise, the TCL P635 has a three-sided edgeless design for a fuller screen and wider visible viewing experience.
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