Smartphones

vivo V20 unboxing

Shining spotlight to the middle child

Published

October 23, 2020

MJ Jucutan

Chinese company vivo has a new smartphone lineup in town! Penetrating the midrange segment, vivo introduces the V20 series with three offerings: V20, V20 SE, and V20 Pro.

However, the spotlight always shines on the youngest sibling and the top-of-the-line among the lineup. The V20 — just like any other middle child — doesn’t get enough attention.

In this unboxing, we showcase what the V20 has to offer.

The vivo V20 comes in a reflective box shining a V-shaped light across the surface, beaming in a beautiful and striking blue.

Opening the box, you’ll get the usual set of accessories included. There’s a white earpiece and a Type-C to Type-A USB cable.

Of course, it comes with a free power adapter, unlike you-know-who. Other than that, there’s a manual, a SIM ejector pin, and a protective case for this beaut. Moreover, vivo pre-applied a protective film to the V20.

The beautiful, middle child in its mesmerizing color

The vivo V20 comes in a delightful, Sunset Melody colorway. Its glass body looks flawlessly enchanting, with a fascinating gradient shift varying through certain lights and angles. Somehow, it’s reminiscent of the gradient glass era evident in smartphones for the past two years.

Although, vivo managed to keep it on-brand and polished a matte-like approach to avoid reflection. What it wasn’t able to prevent though, is the smudges you will give this beaut.

On the other hand, the camera bump looks like the rectangular camera set-up from the vivo X50. It houses a triple camera system: a main 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 sensor, an 8-megapixel multi-function camera for your wide-angle, macro, and bokeh shots, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens.

On the front, the V20 prides itself on a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with 2400×1080 FHD+ resolution. There’s a small waterdrop notch housing its 44-megapixel front camera.

Of course, it runs on FunTouch OS 11 based on Android 11. It’s also powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G, and an adequate configuration: 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Additionally, it’s equipped with a 4000mAh battery capable of up to 33W fast charging.

There are a lot of things to explore for the V20. But like any midrange smartphones in the market right now — it’s worth exploring.

The vivo V20 retails for PhP 19,999. It will be available in vivo’s official stores and authorized retailers.

SEE ALSO: vivo V20 SE unboxing | vivo V20 Pro review

News

TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

Philippines

Smart opens HUAWEI Pura 90s Series pre-orders with exclusive freebies

Until August 19

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

Smart has opened pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Series. It’s giving subscribers early access to Huawei’s latest flagship smartphones with exclusive bundled freebies.

Pre-orders for the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max and HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro run until August 19 through Smart Stores nationwide and Smart’s online portal.

AI cameras meet Smart 5G

The HUAWEI Pura 90s Series combines Huawei’s latest AI photography features with 5G connectivity on the Smart network.

Leading the lineup is the HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max, which packs a 200MP ultra-large sensor telephoto camera with up to 20x telephoto zoom. It also includes AI-powered photography tools such as AI Glare Removal, AI Object Relocation, and intelligent camera guidance.

The phones also come with Huawei’s Celia AI assistant. Users can access Google apps through Huawei AppGallery or by installing the Google Play Store.

Smart says pairing the devices with its 5G network enables faster uploads, smoother livestreams, quicker cloud backups, and improved streaming and gaming performance.

Available on Smart Postpaid and Infinity

Customers can get the new devices through Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999 and above, which include UNLI App Bundles, 12 months of UNLI 5G in covered areas, Open Access Data, and network priority.

Under Plan+ 999, pricing starts at:

HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro Max: PHP 58,800 outright or PHP 2,758 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.
HUAWEI Pura 90s Pro: PHP 34,700 outright or PHP 1,629 per month for 24 months at 0% installment via participating credit cards.

The smartphones are also available with Smart Infinity Plan 5000 and Infinity Plan 8000, which include unlimited data, calls, texts, roaming-ready connectivity, and exclusive Infinity privileges.

Customers who prefer prepaid can also purchase the devices through Smart Prepaid bundles.

Pre-order freebies

Smart Postpaid customers who pre-order either HUAWEI Pura 90s device will receive:

HUAWEI Watch Fit Pro
HUAWEI Pura 90s Gift Box
HUAWEI Care+ device protection

Smart Infinity subscribers will receive the same bundle plus a pair of HUAWEI FreeArc Buds.

Pre-orders are open until August 19 through Smart’s online store and participating Smart Stores nationwide.

News

The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

Published

August 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.