Smartphones
vivo launches photography-centric flagships, the X70 series
Three different variants
Over the past year, Chinese smartphones have risen through the rankings of smartphone brands all over the world. vivo, riding the same wave, wants to keep the hype going. Today, the smartphone maker has launched the photography-centric flagship series, the vivo X70.
X70 Pro+
Leading the pack, the 6.78-inch vivo X70 Pro+ sports the Snapdragon 888 Plus with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution.
As for the main event, the leading flagship features a 50-megapixel Samsung GN1 main sensor, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide gimbal shooter for action shots, a 12-megapixel selfie-shooter, and an 8-megapixel periscope shooter with 60x zoom capabilities. vivo’s V1 imaging chip further bolsters image quality by reducing noise. It has a 32-megapixel selfie shooter shared throughout the series.
The phone also features IP68 resistance and a 4500mAh battery. It is also compatible with 55W wired charging and 50W of wireless charging.
The X70 Pro+ comes in black, blue, or orange. It starts at CNY 5,499 (or approximately US$ 853).
X70 Pro
Meanwhile, the X70 Pro features a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor with 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
The phone’s camera has a Sony IMX766V 50-megapixel main sensor leading the quad camera combination. It also has a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 12-megapixel portrait camera, and an 8-megapixel sensor. It also has the same gimbal technology as the X70 Pro+. The battery’s capacity is at 4450mAh.
The X70 Pro will come in Artique White, Aurora Dawn, or Cosmic Black. It retails for CNY 4,299 (or approximately US% 667).
X70
Finally, the regular X70 sports the same MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor with 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The X70 just has a triple rear camera setup: 40-megapixel main sensor + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel). The battery is capped at 4400mAh.
The regular variant comes in the same colors as the X70 Pro and will retail for CNY 3,699 (or approximately US$ 574).
SEE ALSO: vivo Philippines Smartphone Price List
The HONOR Magic6 Pro is coming to the Philippines. Although the official pricing hasn’t been announced yet, one of HONOR’s latest flagships may be preordered soon via HONOR’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop stores.
The HONOR Magic6 Pro is easily one of the best smartphones in the market today. It is multi-awarded with five DXOMARK Gold Labels for Camera, Battery, Display, Selfie, and Audio. Likewise, the device maintains its top position in the Global Ranking of DXOMARK Best Camera Phones worldwide.
The phone’s camera prowess has been well-chronicled in the past few months. GadgetMatch took it to a basketball open practice, highlighting its fast shutter, light absorption, image stabilization, and AI motion sensing algorithm.
READ: I took the HONOR Magic6 Pro to a basketball open practice
For a quick refresher, the Magic6 Pro sports the following cameras:
- 180MP 1/1.49-inch f/2.6 OIS Periscope telephoto camera
- 50MP 1/1.3-inch HDR f/1.4 to f/2.0 OIS wide-angle camera
- 50MP f/2.0 AF ultra-wide angle camera
In a nutshell, the phone’s telephoto camera has a larger sensor, allowing 400% better light intake. It also lets users shoot up to 10x zoom without much detail loss. Meanwhile, its main camera allows users to switch between f/1.4 and f/2.0 apertures on the fly, with the system’s Ultra-large Variable Aperture. HONOR then utilizes both hardware and software to deliver on impressive camera performance.
For more details, read here: Under the hood: The HONOR Magic6 Pro’s cameras
Lastly, the HONOR Magic6 Pro is not just about its mobile sports photography capabilities. The entire handset itself is a bonafide speedster. From its performance to its display, from its animations to its cameras, the flagship has GadgetMatch’s Seal of Approval.
The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G prides itself in its charging technologies. But what about its camera capabilities? Well, here’s a quick round-up of the many photos we took around the time the Note 40 series was launched in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
The NOTE 40 Series features a 108MP main shooter with 3x Lossless Superzoom. It also has OIS for steadier shots when taking videos.
The edits applied to the photos here only some resizing and cropping to make the page easier to load. Take a look at all these sample shots
Infinix Note 40 Pro series launch day
Kwai Chai Hong/ ‘Little Ghost Lane’
Petaling Street (Chinatown)
In and around Central Market
Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery
Istana Negara entrance
Merdeka Square
Malaysian Bak Kut Teh and more
Petronas Twin Towers at night
Steady shooter
The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G isn’t a stellar shooter. But at its price point, it’s pretty darn decent for capturing different scenarios. Take these photos into some editing software and you can certainly elevate their look.
The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is priced at PhP 13,999. It may be purchased through Infinix’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop platforms, where customers can get up to PhP 2,000 off. Additionally, the first 100 buyers can get an S1 smartwatch or XE23 earphones. Alternatively, customers may opt for the Shopee-exclusive NOTE 40 Pro (4G variant) for PhP 10,999.
The Infinix NOTE 40 series is now official in the Philippines. Headlining the brand’s latest smartphones is the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G, which will be available starting April 24th.
The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is priced at PhP 13,999. It may be purchased through Infinix’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop platforms, where customers can get up to PhP 2,000 off. Additionally, the first 100 buyers can get an S1 smartwatch or XE23 earphones. Alternatively, customers may opt for the Shopee-exclusive NOTE 40 Pro (4G variant) for PhP 10,999.
Industry-leading charging capabilities
The new NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G debuts Infinix’s much-improved All-Round Fast Charge 2.0. Included with every purchase of the handset is the Infinix MagKit, phone case MagCase, and magnetic charging pad MagPad. The star of the NOTE 40 series boasts of 100W fast charge, as well as 20W wireless MagCharge. With Hyper Mode, users can recharge the NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G to 50% in as fast as eight minutes. Moreover, there are two other charging modes: Low-Temp and Smart modes.
Infinix’s latest charging technologies are also present in the Note 40 Pro+ 5G. Extreme-Temp Tech, for instance, allows reliable charging under 20 degrees Celsius. Bypass Charging 2.0, on the other hand, filters current to supply power directly to the motherboard during intense gaming sessions or watching videos to prevent overheating. Lastly, reverse charging allows sharing power with other devices wired or wirelessly at up to 10W.
Supercharge your gaming
Ensuring a smooth gaming experience on the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is its Mediatek Dimensity 7020 chipset. The phone has a configuration of 12GB RAM (plus 12GB RAM expansion) and 256GB storage.
Outside of gaming, users may use the 108MP main and 32MP front cameras to capture their favorite moments. The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G also sports a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display. This stylish screen supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,300nits of brightness, and also comes with eye protection.
At the back of the phone is Infinix’s Active Halo feature. This ring light-looking display further brings the device to life with lifelike light pulsations. The light changes based on various activities, such as notifications, communication, playing games or music, charging, and more. It also serves as the phone’s camera flash.
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