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vivo X200 might be your new concert camera
Features up to 100x zoom
Last week, MediaTek launched the Dimensity 9400 series. At the time, the chipmaker didn’t announce upcoming smartphones with the chipset yet. Now, quick as lightning, vivo has launched the first flagship with Dimensity 9400 — the vivo X200.
Zooming all the way
The “200” in the flagship’s name represents the vivo X200’s 200-megapixel ZEISS APO Telephoto camera. The main camera has a Sony LYT-818 sensor designed specifically for vivo. It features a 1/1.28-inch sensor size and a 22nm process.
The bigger deal is, of course, the 200-megapixel telephoto lens. It can focus into subjects at up to 100x zoom (using Super Stage Mode), marking a significant change for those who need to capture objects from way afar. Armed with a V3+ Imaging Chip, the smartphone also hosts special features including Super Landscape Mode, Telephoto Macro, Telephoto Portrait, and Pro Sports Mode.
Under the hood
Under the hood, the vivo X200 features the 3nm Dimensity 9400 chipset, bringing the flagship to new levels for gaming and performance. The single Cortex-X925 core can have a maximum clock speed of 3.626GHz. The chipset also comes with a 12-core flagship GPU.
Because of the chipset’s power, the flagship will come with OriginOS 5, an operating system that melds the best of hardware with AI. It supports BlueLM Copilot, AI Notetaking, and AI Copywriting. Users will also get AI Circle to Search.
Additionally, the smartphone boasts realistic images through its screen bolstered with ZEISS Natural Color. It can reach up to 4500 nits in brightness and 120Hz adaptive dynamic refresh rate.
Finally, the vivo X200 sports a huge 6000mAh battery.
Availability
The vivo X200 has launched today in China. It will come in a regular, a Pro, and a Pro mini version. The vivo X200 and X200 Pro will be available in Sapphire Blue, Titanium Grey, Moonlight White, and Carbon Black. Finally, the vivo X200 Pro mini comes in Titanium Green, Light Pink, Plain White, and Simple Black.
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OPPO Find X9 now available through Smart Postpaid, Infinity
OPPO’s latest flagship has triple Hasselblad cameras, more advanced features
The flagship OPPO Find X9 is now available through Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity plans for customers in the Philippines.
Subscribers can get the device through Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999 and Smart Infinity Device Plans 5000/8000.
Here are the inclusions:
Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999 (PhP 32,500 one-time cashout)
- 15GB data
- Unli 5G data for 12 months
- Unli AllNet Calls & Texts
- Unli Landline Calls
- Access to Smart Postpaid Perks
- Extra 30GB free data for 6 months
- Free Landers Premium Membership (for eligible subscribers)
- PhP 1,000 worth of shopping GCs (Dec. 6 to 12 only for new line)
Infinity Device Plan 5000 (PhP 7,200 one-time cashout)
- Unlimited data
- Unli calls and texts
- PhP 1,500 monthly consumables for in-app purchases, content subscriptions, more
- 1GB roaming for 5 days/month
- Personalized assistance
- 24/7 dedicated personal account manager
- More exclusive lifestyle perks and privileges
Infinity Device Plan 8000 (device is complimentary)
- Unli data, calls, and texts
- PhP 3,000 monthly consumables
- 2GB roaming for 7 days/month
- Personalized assistance
- 24/7 dedicated personal account manager
- More exclusive lifestyle perks and privileges
As an exclusive launch offer, in-store subscribers will also receive a complimentary DJI Osmo Mobile SE stabilizer.
The Smart website also shows that the Find X9 is bundled with a free Enco Buds3 Pro.
Flagship find
The OPPO Find X9 features a triple Hasselblad camera system powered by OPPO’s all-new LUMO Image Engine.
It has three 50MP cameras at the back — one rear, one telephoto, and one ultra-wide — as well as a 32MP front camera.
OPPO’s latest flagship handset is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. It has a 16GB+512GB configuration and a massive 7,025mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC and 50W AIRVOOC charging.
In front is a 6.59-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a remarkable 95.4% screen-to-body ratio, 1,800 nits HBM brightness, 100% DCI-P3, and 460ppi pixel density.
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iPhone Air has the worst resale value for Apple in years, report says
One variant has reportedly lost 47.7 percent in value.
An iPhone is not an easy purchase to make. After you spend your hard-earned cash on one, you’re also likely thinking about how much you can resell the phone for. Still, even if it’s used, an iPhone can still fetch a decent price… unless, apparently, if you own an iPhone Air.
The iPhone Air is the latest non-typical addition to Apple’s iconic flagships. Compared to the mainline series, the Air is much thinner but still capable of delivering the Apple experience. Unfortunately, the model might end up being the brand’s biggest misfire.
According to SellCell (via GSM Arena), the iPhone Air has had the worst depreciation in value after ten weeks. Averaging all three variants, the model now averages a 44.3 percent loss of value in the resale market. Worst of all is the 1TB variant which has lost 47.7 percent of its resale value already.
In comparison, the entire iPhone 17 lineup averages a loss of only 34.6 percent. The iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB variant, in fact, only lost 26.1 percent.
Based on the report’s findings, the iPhone Air’s sudden drop is the worst one since 2022. This is unlikely to be a nitpicked chart, too. Previous reports have speculated that Apple is not bringing back the Air next year because of poor sales.
SEE ALSO: Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo reportedly cancelled their iPhone Air competitors
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Infinix partners with Ferrari designer for NOTE 60 Ultra
Smartphones always do well when they ink a partnership with a car-related brand. Remember how amazing it always looks when Porsche or BMW get involved with anything in the smartphone space. Today, Pininfarina is the next automative-adjacent brand to enter the smartphone space via Infinix.
Though you might not recognize the name “Pininfarina,” you will undoubtedly know all the big names they’re associated with. The Italian design firm is behind the designs of iconic Italian luxury cars like the Ferrari Testarossa and the Alfa Romeo Spider. Now, it’s coming to a smartphone.
Infinix, to be exact. Today, Infinix announced that it is partnering with Pininfarina for the Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra.
The brand has been on the rise lately, especially in Southeast Asia. According to IDC, the brand recently topped the quarter-on-quarter shipment increase in the region. The brand seesaws between offering affordable smartphone experiences to premium daily drivers. The NOTE 60 Ultra will be latest to join this thriving lineup.
Unfortunately, Infinix has not announced what the upcoming smartphone will look like. Pininfarina will, at least, add a nice veneer of luxury to the phone’s design.
The brand has confirmed, however, that the phone is launching in 2026. More details, including features and availability, will be released in the coming weeks.
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