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vivo V40 Series now official

ZEISS powered, AI enhanced Aura Light Portrait phones

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vivo has officially unveiled the vivo V40 series. Consisting of the vivo V40 and the vivo V40 Pro, the latest smartphones continue the brand’s partnership with ZEISS, bringing professional level portrait photography on mobile devices.

Both the vivo V40 and vivo V40 Pro come with 50MP ZEISS OIS main cameras. On the V40 Pro is a 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX921 sensor, while the standard V40 has a Samsung ISOCELL GNJ sensor.

Both models have an f/1.88 aperture for enhanced light intake, ensuring clear portraits and nightscapes. Together with OIS, the phones reduce blur and produce sharp and bright images.

Also on the Pro model is another 50MP ZEISS telephoto portrait camera, which uses a Sony IMX816 sensor. This shooter supports 2x optical zoom and up to 50x ZEISS Ultra HD Zoom.

Lastly on the rear camera packages are a 50MP Ultra Wide-Angle camera with AF tracking and a 119-degree field of view. The rear cameras are all arranged in a new Gemini Ring design, inspired by the constellation.

Completing the series’ cameras are another 50MP ZEISS Group Selfie camera in front with smart autofocus.

This camera in particular is improved with AI Facial Contouring Technology that effectively reduces common facial distortion issues for more natural-looking portraits.

Advanced AI portrait features

vivo V40 Series

Another enhancement for the series is the ZEISS Multifocal Portrait feature. With this innovation, users may integrate professional portrait focal lengths into their photography. The V40 Pro offers 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm focal lengths, while the V40 supports 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm.

Furthermore, the series offers master-level professional portrait templates tailored for each scenarios. This way, pointing and shooting will already suffice. Each focal length also offers optimized color tones and corresponding ZEISS Style Bokeh.

On the videography side, the series likewise empowers users to take cinema-level content with 4K and ZEISS Cinematic Bokeh Video (2:39:1 aspect ratio). This feature is further taken to the next level with ZEISS Focus Transition, which smoothly switches focus and follows the main character based on the direction they are facing.

Of course, as the V series is the brand’s Aura Light Portrait Expert, the V40 phones also boast of an AI Aura Light Portrait. It comes in a smaller size, but has three times brighter light. Electronically controlled dimming technology also optimizes lighting according to different scenarios at up to 4x zoom.

Furthermore, AI 3D Studio Lighting helps enhance image quality by adding precise and natural fill light. This add-on utilizes advanced algorithms for 3D facial light recognition analysis. In turn, an additional layer of 3D fill light improves portraits taken under low light or at night.

Sleek design, smooth and powerful performance

The latest devices are housed in a sleek, lightweight design, making them vivo’s slimmest 5,500mAh battery phones to date. The phones are also equipped with 80W FlashCharge.

The V40 Pro is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ processor. On the other hand, the V40 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 platform. They both have 12GB of base RAM (plus 12GB extended RAM).

In front, both phones under the series have a 1.5K Ultra Clear Sunlight AMOLED 3D curved screen with 120Hz refresh rate. They also come with a 4,500 nits peak brightness, so users can view what’s on the display even under the sun.

For the first time in the V series as well, the V40 series introduces a Dual Stereo Speaker system with 3D stereo sound to amplify the audiovisual experience.

Price, availability

The vivo V40 series is now available in India. It will gradually roll out to other markets in the following weeks. Availability, pricing, and configurations of each model will naturally vary according to their respective local markets.

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realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition: Price, availability in the Philippines

Hogwarts magic meets smartphone design

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The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is now available in the Philippines for PHP 39,999. This limited-edition smartphone features a color-changing Hogwarts crest, an exclusive Harry Potter-themed interface, and a collection of Wizarding World memorabilia.

Limited to fewer than 200 units nationwide, the special edition is designed for fans and collectors of the beloved franchise.

Hogwarts magic in every detail

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition comes in Magic Brown, featuring an Enchanted Texture Leather back with a three-dimensional diamond pattern inspired by wizard chessboards.

Its centerpiece is the Hogwarts Four-House Crest, which reveals the signature colors of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff when exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. This effect uses realme’s Quadra Light-Sensing Color-changing Tech.

The phone also features a gold Hedwig-inspired camera design, matching gold accents along its edges, and a laser-engraved “Welcome to Hogwarts” inscription on the side.

A Hogwarts-inspired interface

The Harry Potter theme extends to the phone’s software. Exclusive wallpapers depict Hogwarts Castle at different times of the day, with Golden Dawn for daytime and Mystic Dusk for nighttime.

Other customizations include boot-up and fingerprint animations inspired by Hogwarts acceptance letters, more than 30 redesigned app icons, and camera watermarks inspired by the four Hogwarts houses.

A trunk full of collectibles

The limited-edition packaging takes the form of a Harry Potter-inspired trunk featuring the Hogwarts crest and the realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition branding.

Inside, fans will find a Hogwarts acceptance letter addressed to Mr. Potter, character postcards featuring Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and bookmarks representing all four Hogwarts houses.

The package also includes Hogwarts Crest pins and a Hogwarts Express-inspired ticket bearing the route from London to Hogwarts via Platform 9¾.

realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition price and availability

The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is priced at PHP 39,999 in the Philippines. Only fewer than 200 units will be available nationwide.

Hogwarts-inspired store displays will be available at the following locations:

  • SM Fairview
  • SM North EDSA
  • SM Calamba

The device will also be available at kiosks in SM Clark, SM Dasmariñas, and SM Megamall.

For further updates, visit realme’s official Facebook page.

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Samsung Galaxy A18, Galaxy A08 now in the Philippines

Everyday smartphone experience

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October 29, 2026

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Samsung has unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy A18 and Samsung Galaxy A08 smartphones in the Philippines.

These affordable A series handsets bring more capable performance, long-term reliability, and core AI experiences to users.

The Galaxy A18 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered by a Helio G99+ processor.

It comes with an upgraded DDR5 memory and supports RAM Plus, which uses available storage as virtual memory.

At its back is a 50MP wide camera, 5MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A08 comes with a 6,000mAh battery, Helio G99+ processor, and upgraded memory.

It also comes with a similar 50MP main camera, along with a 2MP depth camera, and 8MP front camera.

Core AI experiences, long-term reliability

Both the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08 come with core AI experiences, including Circle to Search.

Moreover, both phones come with multiple AI agents to help users move more seamlessly between supported Galaxy native apps, Google apps, and select third-party apps.

Both handsets also feature IP64 rating for protection against dust and water splashes.

Furthermore, the devices support up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

Price, availability

The Samsung Galaxy A08 comes in Dark Blue, Silver, and Green, for the following prices:

  • 4GB+64GB: PhP 11,190
  • 4GB+128GB: PhP 13,090

Samsung is offering up to PhP 1,200 in savings until November 30.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A18 will be available by December in Black, Silver, and Light Blue.

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Apple iPhone Duo Unboxing and Hands-on

Supported apps, crease, cameras, and MagSafe all tested

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Apple’s iPhone Duo is finally here!

Aside from unboxing the all-new iPhone-dable in Night Sky, we take a closer look at the display crease, check out the under-display camera quality, see which MagSafe accessories work with it.

Most of all, which apps support it (or not).

But how well does the dual-screen experience on an iPhone actually work? Watch our Apple iPhone Duo unboxing and hands-on to know more!

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