POCO X8 Pro Max, F8 Pro, and other POCO phones see big price hike
The impacts of the ongoing RAM shortage are getting more painful. Brands like Apple already announced major price hikes, and now, phones from Xiaomi sub-brand POCO — known to have the most value-oriented phones in the market — are becoming more expensive. POCO’s X8 Pro series suffered the biggest hit. The POCO X8 Pro Max, This article, POCO X8 Pro Max, F8 Pro, and other POCO phones see big price hike, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.
Sale alert: Flagship HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro is down to PHP 54,999
In this 2026 memory shortage era, price hikes are common. But tech giant HUAWEI decided to do the opposite.The back design of the Mate 80 ProHUAWEI Mate 80 Pro price cut alertHUAWEI Mate 80 Pro is down to PHP 54,999HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro - PHP 69,999 (PHP 54,999 sale price)HUAWEI just made the Mate 80 Pro flagship smartphone more affordable. From PHP 69,999, the device is now available for just PHP 54,999—a PHP 15K discount until supplies last.Moreover, it comes with freebies worth up to PHP 11,998, which include the FreeBuds SE 2 and plenty of HUAWEI perks.Apart from the Mate 80 Pro, HUAWEI also dropped the price of the Pura80 Series.HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro recapThe HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro comes in Black and Gold, built with Super Durable Architecture for enhanced bend resistance and rated IP68/IP69 for dust and water protection.Up front is a 6.75‑inch LTPO OLED with Kunlun Glass, 2832 x 1280 resolution, 3,000 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh, 1440Hz PWM dimming, and 300Hz touch sampling.Display of the Mate 80 ProInside, HUAWEI keeps the chip under wraps but pairs it with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, cooled by a SuperCool Dual‑Phase system. Power comes from a 5,750mAh battery supporting 100W wired and 80W wireless charging.Cameras include a 50MP variable‑aperture main, 40MP ultra‑wide, and 48MP macro telephoto with 4x optical/100x digital zoom and 8K video. The 13MP selfie cam handles 4K video. Extras: 3D face unlock, in‑display fingerprint, IR sensor, dual SIM 4G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, and EMUI 15 software.HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro SpecsDisplay: 6.75-inch Kunlun Glass Gen 2 protected LTPO AMOLED screen w/ up to 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 2832 x 1280 resolution at 428 ppiCPU: Kirin 9030 Pro 9-core processorRAM: 16GB ROM: 512GB Back Camera: 50MP f/1.4 to f/4.0 Ultra Aperture Camera, OIS, AIS + 40MP f/2.2 ultra-wide Angle w/ AF + 48MP f/2.1 Telephoto w/ OIS + LED flashSelfie Camera: 13MP f/2.0 Ultra-Wide-AngleBattery: 5,750mAh w/ 100W SuperCharge + 80W Wireless SuperCharge + Reverse Wireless ChargingOS: EMUI 15Connectivity: WiFi 7, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 6.0 BLE (SBC, AAC, LDAC), NFC, GPS (L1 + L5), A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (B1I + B1C + B2a), Galileo (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC, dual SIMSensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic, pressureOthers: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IR Blaster, IP68 water and dust resistance, stereo speakers, USB-C, Colors: Black, Silver, OrangeDimensions: 161.85 x 76 x 7.95 mmWeight: 219 gPrice: PHP 69,999Watch: HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Cameras - Natural, pro‑looking shotsWhat do you guys think?
ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra in the Philippines
ASUS Business Philippines has launched the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra in the country, positioning the new model as its flagship commercial laptop aimed at executives, enterprise leaders, and professionals with AI-driven workloads. The device was unveiled on Thursday at a launch event held at Okada Manila, which drew more than 1,200 industry executives, enterprise partners, and The post ASUS launches ExpertBook Ultra in the Philippines appeared first on Jam Online | Tech News & Reviews.
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra now available in the Philippines
ASUS has officially launched the ExpertBook Ultra in the Philippines, its new premium business laptop designed for professionals, executives, and... The post ASUS ExpertBook Ultra now available in the Philippines appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews.
nubia outs 7.7 promo, buy any neo 5 series device and claim 3 freebies
nubia released a promo: if you purchase a Neo 5 series device, you will receive 3 free gifts.nubia Neo 5 and 5 ProValue for money promoThe promo runs only from July 7 to July 8. Based on the poster, buyers will receive a power bank, a handheld fan, and a wireless headset.The nubia Neo 5 GTThe top-end from the group is the Neo 5 GT, the 1st gaming smartphone in PH featuring active cooling fans inside. It also boasts GT Triggers for added controls on your games.nubia's buy 1 get 3 promoMeanwhile, it uses a 6.8-inch AMOLED panel with 144Hz refresh rate, 1.5K 2720 x 1224 resolution, 439 ppi, 2.6GHz 4nm MTK Dimensity 7400 processor with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB storage, and 6,210mAh battery.Next is the nubia Neo 5 Pro, which features a 6.8-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2392 x 1080 FHD+ resolution, 2.4GHz 6nm UNISOC T9300 octa-core chip with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 6,050mAh battery + 45W fast charger.The third member of the series is the nubia Neo 5 5G. This one uses a 6.8-inch LCD (IPS) screen with 1940 x 900 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 2.4GHz UNISOC T9300 octa-core processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 6,050mAh battery with 45W fast charger.Price and availabilitynubia Neo 5 5G - PHP 11,999nubia Neo 5 Pro 5G - PHP 14,999nubia Neo 5 GT 5G - PHP 17,999You may head to official nubia stores nationwide, Shopee, and Lazada. Finally, the brand says freebies are available until supplies last.What do you guys think?Source: nubia
Sony Announces LYTIA 610 Sensor
Sony has announced the LYTIA 610, a new 1/2-inch 64MP stacked CMOS image sensor for smartphone cameras. Mass production is scheduled to begin by the end of June 2026. The new sensor introduces Sony’s RB2×2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) pixel structure, which combines two different lens layouts on a single sensor. According to the company, this
Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs in 2028
Sony has announced that it will stop releasing new PlayStation games on physical discs starting January 2028, marking a major... The post Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs in 2028 appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews.
Sony to Phase Out Physical Discs for New PlayStation Games
PlayStation will stop producing physical discs for all new games releasing on its consoles starting January 2028, shifting new releases to digital-only distribution via the PlayStation Store and retail digital offerings. The move is a response to consumer preference trends that increasingly favor digital media over physical discs. Titles already released or scheduled for release
ASUS launches the ExpertBook Ultra
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Confirmed: HUAWEI MatePad Mini is coming to the Philippines
Tech giant HUAWEI silently announced on its official local webstore that the MatePad Mini is coming to the Philippines.HUAWEI MatePad MiniHUAWEI's most exciting mini tablet is coming to the PhilippinesThe new HUAWEI MatePad Mini is the company's compact tablet available in Spruce Green colorway. It measures a handy 198.59 x 127.27 mm and is just 5.1 mm thin and 206 grams light.The mini tablet uses an 8.8-inch Flexible OLED PaperMatte Display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2560 x 1600 resolution at 343 ppi. It has 2.99mm ultra-narrow bezels and a 92% screen-to-body aspect ratio, with 1,800 nits peak brightness.Key features of MatePad MiniIts PaperMatte Display features an anti‑glare coating that blocks 99% of light interference, complemented by Eye Comfort and eBook modes for a more relaxed viewing experience.Inside, the device is powered by the Kirin 9010B hexa-core processor paired with 8GB or 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 6,600mAh battery with USB Type-C 66W fast charging.The tablet boasts up to 15 hours of video playback, according to HUAWEI.The camera of MatePad MiniOther features include a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter paired with an 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide shooter and LED flash, 32MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint reader, stereo speakers (HUAWEI Histen 9.5), and 2 microphones.Connectivity features include WiFi (2.4Hz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 BLE (SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC), and GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS.Sensors included are gravity, ambient light, hall, gyroscope, compass, and proximity.The tablet runs on HarmonyOS 4.3 OS with AI-powered HUAWEI Notes and WPS 3.0 office.HUAWEI MatePad Mini key specs, features8.8-inch Flexible OLED PaperMatte Display 120Hz, 1.5K reso, 1,800 nitsKirin 9010B hexa-core processor8GB/12GB RAM256GB storage6,600mAh battery, Type-C 66W fast charging50MP f/1.8 + 8MP f/2.232MP f/2.4 selfieWiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 LE (SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC), and GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSSSide-mounted fingerprint sensorStereo speakers, dual micHarmonyOS 4.3 OS198.59 x 127.27 x 5.1 mm206 gramsHUAWEI MatePad Mini pre-sale details in the PhilippinesPre-sale announcement banner on its websiteThe HUAWEI MatePad Mini is open for pre‑orders from July 1 to 6, 2026 (until 8 PM). A PHP 500 deposit secures PHP 3,000 off, plus free gifts worth PHP 19,496 and 0% installment for up to 24 months.The official SRP is yet to be announced.Source: HUAWEI