TECNO CAMON Slim debuts with 6.39mm profile, art‑inspired mini-LED design
Smartphone physics usually means trade‑offs: razor‑thin design kills battery, marathon endurance makes a brick. The TECNO CAMON Slim breaks that rule. The device is set to hit multiple markets soon, with local pricing and availability to be revealed in each region. While global rollout details are still unfolding, buyers in select areas will also score a complimentary three‑month trial of Google AI Plus (2 TB) with their purchase. As for a local debut? It is highly probable that the CAMON Slim is coming to the Philippines. TECNO has consistently treated the Philippine market as a primary battleground for its CAMON ... The post TECNO CAMON Slim debuts with 6.39mm profile, art‑inspired mini-LED design appeared first on REVU Philippines.
Camera Shootout: HONOR 600 Pro vs OPPO Reno15 Pro
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Nothing Phone (4b) confirmed with July 7 launch
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HUAWEI WATCH Kids X1 Arrives in PH on June 30, Available for Promo Price of PHP 13,999
Huawei Philippines has just announced the HUAWEI WATCH Kids X1, it is designed for young family members and simplifies the essential tools children need to explore, play, and grow independently. The WATCH Kids X1 will be available in the Philippines starting June 30, 2026, with an early promo price of PHP 13,999 starting June 23.
TCL A400 Series Showcased at the TCL Art Heritage in Every Frame Exhibit
TCL Electronics previously took the wraps off the new TCL A400 Series TVs in the Philippines, comprised of the TCL A400M and the A400M. These took center stage during the TCL Art Heritage in Every Frame held at the Centro de Turismo Intramuros, where the two TVs featured works from National Artist Fernando Amorsolo The
Xiaomi 17T Series Records 134% First-Day Sale Growth in the Philippines
It’s another milestone for Xiaomi, as the new Xiaomi 17T Series in the Philippines posted a 134% year-over-year growth in first-day sales. This is the company’s strongest showcase across the three generations of its T-Series devices, highlighting the appeal of premium features at competitive prices. Launch Events Draw Crowds Customers across the country rushed to
DICT, Google Cloud Expand AI Partnership to Modernize PH Public Services
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and Google Cloud have announced an expanded multi-year collaboration that aims to bring enterprise artificial intelligence into government services across the Philippines. The initiative focuses on making public services simpler, faster, and more secure while supporting the country’s ongoing digital transformation and improving how Filipinos interact with The post DICT, Google Cloud Expand AI Partnership to Modernize PH Public Services appeared first on WalasTech.
TECNO CAMON Slim: Helio G200 CPU, 5,600mAh battery, 144Hz display, 6.39mm thickness
TECNO is bringing its Slim branding to the CAMON series with the new TECNO CAMON Slim. Like the POVA Slim and Spark Slim, the TECNO CAMON Slim has incredible thinness of just 6.39mm. The rear panel has curved sides, adding to the overall sleekness. Plus, the New Mondrian colorway has the renowned pattern and features This article, TECNO CAMON Slim: Helio G200 CPU, 5,600mAh battery, 144Hz display, 6.39mm thickness, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.
ASUS Zenbook A16 (2026) Experience – Solid for professionals, creators, and more, here’s why:
ASUS is set to launch the Zenbook A16 (2026) in the Philippines soon, a high-end laptop packed with durability feats, a large display, and impressive overall capabilities in a slim and lightweight body.ASUS Zenbook A16 (2026)Dubbed as the lightest 16-inch AI laptop at just 1.2kg, the company designed this for serious professionals, creators, and more.There is no word regarding its official pricing yet, but it is expected to retail in the "PHP 130K-ish range" depending on the global RAM pricing situation.Should this be the next laptop you should watch out for?Let's have a look.Incredibly light yet durableEasy to carry even with one handAs mentioned earlier, the ASUS Zenbook A16 (2026) is extremely light for a 16-inch laptop at 1.2kg.ASUS made this possible by using its own "Full-Ceraluminum" material.The company claims that this is 30% lighter than anodized aluminum yet 3x stronger, making large laptops feel featherweight without sacrificing durability.ASUS noted that its ceramic‑bonded alloy resists daily scuffs, dents, and bending better than standard aluminum—making it almost scratch and wear-resistant.In fact, the Taiwanese firm was even able to provide this laptop with a US MIL-STD 810H military-grade certification.This means that it has high durability, extended product longevity, and reliable performance in harsh environments.ASUS said that this will have a "more premium feel," but I'd argue it leans closer towards "plasticky" with a stone‑like texture and fingerprint‑resistant matte finish. Personally, as long as those durability claims hold up over time, I don't mind the slightly plasticky touch.For a 16-inch laptop, it is also fairly slim at 16.5mm and compact at 353.5 x 242.4mm.This is almost half the weight of the 2.16 kg 16-inch MacBook Pro and definitely lighter than the 1.51 kg MacBook Air 15.3 M5 while having arguably more advanced and tougher materials.Fits some bags designed for smaller 15-inch laptopsIn fact, despite having a 16-inch screen size, it fits my TUMI Medium 15" Expandable Backpack, a backpack designed to fit 15-inch MacBooks.All the portsThe laptop also has ample in and out ports from 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, and an SD 4.0 card reader.Stable on the tableTo keep the laptop stable on the table, it also has a nice and reliable set of rubber feet.Moreover, it supports one-handed opening operation, suggesting that ASUS used a premium-level hinge on this laptop.ASUS calls this the EasyLift hinge, which allows users to lift the lid effortlessly, even with just a fingerprint.Hinge and keyboardWhen it comes to the backlit keyboard, it is standard. There's decent, comfortable travel distance, and it is generally nice to touch and not that fingerprint smudge magnet.To nitpick, I would have liked it better if it had numkeys like other 16-inch laptops. It might be useful for other users.The touchpad also has smart gestures for controlling volume, screen brightness, and media playback directly from the pad. I would have liked it better if it had a haptic touchpad, especially on premium laptops like this.Undeniable stunning displayOne of the best displays aroundThe ASUS Zenbook A16 (2026) is loaded with some of the best displays on a modern laptop around—a 16-inch 3K ASUS Lumina OLED screen with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.This is also a touchscreen display.This has a peak brightness of 1,100 nits and some sort of anti-reflective coating, which makes it reliable and ideal to use even if you are in a cafe near a bright window.AMAZING display qualityMaking it great even for demanding creators and graphic professionals, ASUS ensured that this laptop is VESA Display HDR True Black 1000 certified. This is a premium certification that guarantees a peak luminance of 1,000 nits, extra-deep black levels, and accurate colors.For eye protection, the laptop has both SGS and TÜV Rheinland certifications against blue light.Note: The hinge opens only 150 to 160 degrees. This clamshell laptop does not fold flat (180-degree) or convert into a 360-degree design.16:10 ratio, great for split screensThe laptop's taller 16:10 ratio screen also feels less cramped, giving you room to keep windows side by side and switch tasks effortlessly. That extra vertical space means you can view more lines of text, larger spreadsheets, or layered design tools without constant scrolling.It's especially convenient when juggling multiple apps at once—whether browsing, editing in Photoshop, designing in Canva, or working on documents. In short, it's a productivity‑friendly format that enhances both creative work and everyday multitasking.CapCut Pro also supports split screen, but it'll occupy 3/4 of the display immediately. This is an app issue, not the fault of the laptop. Just use an extra display when doing video edits with CapCut if you want to do other things on the side.This device also features a six-speaker sound system consisting of four woofers and a pair of tweeters. The setup is loud, clear, and has decent bass punch, considering these are not big speakers.There is a slight yet noticeable upgrade in overall quality when placed side by side with the already good speakers of my personal ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) 2024.Basically, distortion is less when cranking the volume up. But, it still won't compete with the speakers of other expensive and thicker gaming laptops.I find this display and speaker combination ideal for both work and play. It is great for monitoring the audiovisual of video productions, enjoying high-resolution Netflix content, watching your favorite music videos in high definition, and many more, among others.Webcam sample in a room w/ 40W ceiling lightThe ASUS Zenbook A16 (2026) also has a 1080p Full HD IR webcam. It is decent in quality, but don't expect it to be great. I highly suggest using it in well-lit conditions.More than enough powerWith Snapdragon insideInside, this laptop has a 4.7GHz 3nm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E94100 18-core processor with an Adreno GPU and Hexagon NPU 80 TOPS.Geekbench scoreEverything I threw at it that I use for my work as a content creator works, and they work excellently. From Google Docs, Google Keep, Photoshop, CapCut Pro, Audacity, Microsoft Edge with a LOT of tabs, Adobe Reader, Copilot, and many more—no issues.My current work laptop is fast—this one is ridiculously fastEven for editing 30-minute 4K videos while running Photoshop that edits a lot of full-resolution images from my Canon R8 camera with multiple layers, easy peasy.The crazy part, even if I run all these at the same time and just let them in the background, there is still no lag, slowdowns, or any issues.Even the thermals are generally okay, considering that this is a slim device. Other laptops this slim will heat up under heavy load.Apart from its processor, this is probably due to its use of a massive 48GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 storage.Great for light gamesWhile it is not designed for gaming, it runs Valorant effortlessly at default settings. It didn't even push the performance of the laptop. Again, no heating or whatever.Graphics Quality (Performance Mode)Unfortunately, I wasn't able to try it with other games, but in theory, this can run even a few AAA games.Microsoft Copilot on this laptop is also blazing fast compared to other older laptops. Waiting time with prompts is noticeably less. I am a light AI user, but I can notice that there is less lag, and answers feel more seamless.WILD battery life (in a good way)The Zenbook A16 uses a 70WHr battery, but since the processor is highly efficient, its battery life is incredible.ASUS said that it can last up to 21 hours on light usage, which is around double that of most lower-end Intel counterpart laptops.In my usage, I only needed to charge it once every two days while working in cafés for about four hours each day. That’s under light conditions at 50% brightness, zero volume, and WiFi connected. Tasks include Photoshop, browsing in Edge, running Copilot, and a few other light apps. After that, I still had around 30% battery left.Based on my teammate Neil's experience with the 14-inch MacBook Pro M4, the battery performance I observed in real‑world use is virtually identical—or at least very close.Gaming and other heavy tasks like video editing and heavy Photoshop will definitely drain the battery faster. In my experience, it can last for slightly over 6 hours (mixed usage of Photoshop, CapCut Pro, and light gaming) before reaching the 10% mark.ASUS Zenbook A16 (2026) SpecsDisplay: 16-inch OLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 3K 2880 x 1800 resolution at 212 ppiCPU: 4.7GHz 3nm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme X2E94100 processor + Hexagon NPU 80 TOPSGPU: Adreno X2-90RAM: 48GB LPDDR5XROM: 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0Selfie Camera: FHD w/ IRBattery: 70WHr w/ USB-C 45W~130W PDOS: Windows 11 HomeConnectivity: WiFi 7 (triple band), Bluetooth 5.4, 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, SD 4.0 card readerOthers: Built-in speaker, Smart AMP Technology, Built-in array microphone, Backlit Chicklet Keyboard 1.1mm, Precision touchpad, Colors: Zabriskie BeigeDimensions: 353.5 x 242.4 x 13.8~16.5 mmWeight: 1.20 kgPrice: TBCQuick thoughtsThe ASUS Zenbook A16 (2026) is one of the few 16‑inch Windows laptops that combines ultra‑light portability, neat style, a very good display, and strong performance with multi‑day battery life. For commuters and professionals, it offers endurance without almost any compromise. This is also more than enough even for demanding creator workflows.Beyond specs, it carries an elegance and style that makes it shine in presentations, business meetings, and creative sessions—much like a rare watch that sparks conversations.While the official pricing is still under wraps, it's definitely a device worth keeping an eye on.
Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION now available in the Philippines for PHP 36,999
Sony 1000X The Collexion, Now Available Sony Philippines has announced the local availability of the 1000X THE COLLEXION, a new premium over-ear headphone under its 1000X series. The company is positioning the release as part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the lineup, combining a more fashion-forward design with the audio and noise-canceling features the