Smartphones

Xiaomi 14T series with AI, night photography now official

Price, availability in the Philippines

Published

September 26, 2024

GadgetMatch

Xiaomi has officially launched the new Xiaomi 14T series, the brand’s latest Leica-powered flagship smartphones. The series comes in the AI-powered Xiaomi 14T Pro and Xiaomi 14T models.

The Xiaomi 14T Pro is priced at starting at PhP 39,999 for the 12GB+512GB variant and PhP 41,999 for the configuration with twice the internal storage.

Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 14T is priced at PhP 25,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant and PhP 27,999 for the 12GB+512GB variant.

Both phones come in Titan Gray, Blue, and Black colorways while the 14T has an additional color option in Lemon Green.

All models under the lineup come with free gifts worth PhP 2,099. Customers who purchase also get a 1+1 year extended warranty, one time free screen replacement, and six months of Google One storage subscription (100GB).

Redefining night photography

Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone lineup is again designed for photography enthusiasts, with a focus on nighttime shooting. The top-tier mobile imaging capabilities are coupled with AI features.

The Xiaomi 14T Pro, in particular, has a versatile triple camera system spanning five focal lengths from 15mm to 120mm. The package consists of the following Leica Summilux shooters:

50MP 1/1.31″ f/1.6 Light Fusion 900 camera OIS, PDAF
50MP 1/2.88″ f/2.0 telephoto camera PDAF
12MP 1/3.06″ f/2.2 ultra-wide camera

On the other hand, the Xiaomi 14T boasts of a 50MP f/1.7 Sony IMX906 camera, along with similar 50MP telephoto and 12MP ultrawide cameras. Both have 32MP wide selfie cameras in front.

The Xiaomi 14T Pro’s camera system is powered by Xiaomi AISP, an AI LM computational photography platform based on FusionLM.

This platform enhances dynamic range and reduces noise for extraordinary detail and vibrant colors, even in challenging conditions.

The series also supports UltraHDR format by leveraging FusionLM, enhancing the HDR experience.

In addition, PortraitLM within the platform enhances Master Portrait mode, which covers a focal range of 23mm to 75mm.

This way, users can be ensured of layered and detailed portrait photos with enhanced depth, clarity, and a natural bokeh effect.

Beyond their impressive capabilities, the series also excels in videography. Users can effortlessly film cinematic videos that default to a 2.39:1 aspect ratio. The cameras also support Cinematic Blur and Rack Focus switching.

Moreover, MasterCinema records HDR videos in the 10-bit Rec. 2020 format. The Xiaomi 14T devices can record up to 4K at 30fps, capturing more detail in light and shadow.

Advanced AI everyday

Furthermore, the Xiaomi 14T series levels up productivity and creativity with advanced on-device and cloud-based AI capabilities across search, voice, text, image, and video.

The devices under the latest series debuts Circle to Search with Google. That makes the Xiaomi 14T series the first Xiaomi offerings to get the feature.

Moreover, the phones come with Google Gemini so users can Chat with Gemini to aid in writing, learning, planning, and more scenarios.

The Xiaomi 14T series also has AI Interpreter for meetings and calls, as well as AI Notes and AI Recorder for quick summaries and transcriptions.

On the creative side, AI Image Editing, AI Eraser Pro, AI Film, and AI Portrait are just some of the tools users can utilize on either device to elevate the experience.

Ultra smooth, immersive

Both devices under the Xiaomi 14T series are equipped with a 6.67-inch AMOLED CrystalRes Display. The panel has a 1.5K (2,712 x 1,220) resolution, coupled with a pixel density of 446 ppi.

In addition, the screen has up to 144Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color coverage, and a peak brightness of 4,000 nits. The visual experience is complemented by Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers.

For their processors, the Pro model is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, while the 14T has a Dimensity 8300-Ultra.

These chipsets deliver up to a 37% improvement in CPU performance and up to a 60% boost in GPU performance.

For gamers, the Xiaomi 14T Pro is also equipped with Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system for effective heat management.

Inside the phones are a 5,000mAh battery that, for the first time in the Xiaomi T series, can be charged wirelessly using 50W wireless charging.

The 14T Pro supports 120W HyperCharge for a full charge in as fast as 19 minutes. On the other hand, the 14T supports 67W HyperCharge.

Lastly, the devices have IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, ensuring up to 116% better resilience.

Deals

nubia expands gaming lineup with Neo 5 Max, Neo 5 GT Special Edition

Get them with freebies until August 8

Published

August 6, 2026

GadgetMatch

Mobile gamers are in for a treat as the newly-released nubia Neo 5 Max PadPhone, as well as the Neo 5 GT Special Edition, have special deals throughout the weekend.

This is as part of the “#NEOVerseMaxOut: Max Out Your World” campaign, with nubia offering the two new models under their popular Neo series.

Purchases until August 8 come with a free 3-month Viu Premium subscription, as well as up to PhP 7,999 worth of freebies.

Freebies include power banks, Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, portable fans, and more.

Both smartphones offer users more ways to enjoy immersive entertainment, gaming, and everyday productivity.

The recently-launched Neo 5 Max comes with a 7.5-inch display for more room for content consumption and gaming.

It also houses a 7,100mAh dual-cell battery for more power, specially in extended sessions, streaming marathons, or busy days.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, along with more features like Dolby Atmos, Neo Triggers 5.0, RGB Eagle Eye Lighting, and IP64 dust and water resistance.

It is priced at PhP 19,999.

Meanwhile, the Neo 5 GT Special Edition brings together nubia’s most advanced gaming technologies.

At the heart of the device is the AquaCore Cooling System. This is the only liquid and air dual active cooling system in its class.

The handset comes with a 6.8-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display (SGS-certified Eye Care), a Dimensity 7400 processor, and up to 24GB of dynamic RAM.

Inside is a 6,210mAh battery with support for 80W charging. It has a similar 50MP camera as well as IP64 rating.

This variant is priced at PhP 26,999.

News

Google will force Android users to use Gemini next month

Google Assistant will be retired as well.

Published

August 6, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

What is Google’s voice assistant called? Technically, there are two possible answers: Google Assistant and Gemini. Despite Google’s push for Gemini, the ubiquitous Google Assistant is still a common option for most users. However, the company will soon take that choice away as the voice assistant will retire in favor of Gemini.

First reported by 9to5Google, Google has sent emails to users, declaring that Google Assistant will no longer be an option for Android users starting September 4. On that date, the company will slowly roll out an update to get rid of the assistant’s availability on device.

Google also makes it clear that Gemini will be “the assistant experience on Android” moving forward. If you’re used to Google Assistant to help you with handsfree use, you’ll have only one option soon. This also affects other peripherals including smartwatches and audio accessories.

Of course, there are a few exceptions. Devices that can’t support an AI-powered assistant like Gemini are mercifully spared of the forced transition. Likewise, devices in countries that don’t support the AI assistant are also saved.

Despite the tepid reception of AI today, Google remains adamant about pushing Gemini to more users, regardless of whether they want it or not. In fact, a forced move like this will likely inflate the numbers that more devices are using Google’s AI software than ever before, while conveniently hiding the fact that most users never really had much of a choice.

News

OnePlus officially leaves the United States and Canada

The brand’s smartphones are now sold out in the United States.

Published

August 5, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Once upon a time, OnePlus used to be the darling child of smartphone users on a budget. For a more meager price than a flagship, users can enjoy flagship specs on a uniquely designed phone. Who can forget the iconic OnePlus One?

Unfortunately, prices have a way of catching up. Though the brand’s phones are still perfectly good, more options have already emerged as alternatives for a so-called flagship killer, including OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s Nothing.

Now, marking the brand’s next step, whatever that is, OnePlus has officially left the North American market. As of today, the company has sold its last smartphone in the United States and Canada. Going on the official OnePlus website will warrant a Sold Out sign for both the OnePlus 15 and 15R. If anything, users can still get a handful of earbuds and cases.

As with everything that sells out, if you really want to cop one of the last remaining models in America, you can grab one off a third-party retailer, but who knows until when that will last?

This isn’t just a stocking issue, either. In July, the company already confirmed that it is pulling out of the region starting this month. It’s a sign of internal restructuring happening inside OPPO and all the brands under its umbrella. There’s also a rumor that OnePlus was relegated to being a sub-brand of OPPO once again.