Xiaomi 17T Pro Review
Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 17T Pro in the Philippines. In this review, we take a closer look at its design, display, cameras, performance, battery life, and whether it is worth its under PHP50k price tag. Design and Build First off, let’s talk about the design. At first glance, the Xiaomi 17T Pro looks
Xiaomi 17T launched in PH: Dimensity 8500-Ultra, 5x optical zoom, LEICA lens, PHP 33,999 starting price
Following the global unveiling, the Xiaomi 17T finally goes official in the Philippines.The Xiaomi 17T in PurpleA jump from 3 to 5x zoomTo recap, the Xiaomi 17T is the base model among the series. It is available in Black, Blue, Violet, and Opal White.It also retained the IP68 dust and water resistance protection from the previous model.In front, the device boasts a 6.59-inch OLED panel with 1.5K 2756 x 1268 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, the display also has up to 3,500 nits peak brightness, 68 billion colors within the DCI-P3 color gamut, DC dimming, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support.The displayInside, it has a 3.4GHz 4nm Dimensity 8500-Ultra octa-core processor with Mali-G720 MC8 GPU, 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 storage options.Powering the phone is a 6,500mAh battery with a 67W USB-C HyperCharge power brick.Among its highlights are the 50MP f/1.7 Light Fusion 800 main camera with OIS + LEICA Vario Summilux lens. It is paired with a 12MP ultra-wide snapper at 120-degree FOV + 50MP f/3.0 OIS 5x telephoto sensor with 30cm macro and LEICA lens.Xiaomi is proud to mention the upgraded zoom capable of delivering 5x optical zoom and up to 120x with its AI Ultra Zoom.Xiaomi 17T on the left sideOthers mentioned are the 3x microphone, stereo speakers, Hi-Res audio certification for both wired and wireless, and Dolby Atmos surround sound. The AI feature set is identical across the lineup, covering AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter, AI Search, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Creativity Assistant, Circle to Search with Google, and Google Gemini.Both phones support WiFi 7, 5G, 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and dual SIM.Finally, the two phones run HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.Xiaomi 17T SpecsDisplay: 6.59-inch Gorilla Glass 7i protected AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 3200Hz touch sampling rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, HDR10+, 1.5K 2756 x 1268 resolution at 460 ppiCPU: 3.4GHz 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra octa-core processorGPU: Mali-G720 MC8RAM: 12GB LPDDR5XROM: 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1Back Camera: 50MP f/1.7 Light Fusion 800 w/ OIS + 12MP f/2.2 15mm ultra-wide-angle + 50MP f/3.0 5x telephoto camera + LED flashSelfie Camera: 32MP f/2.2Battery: 6,500mAh w/ 67W HyperChargeOS: Android 16 w/ HyperOS 3.0Connectivity: WiFi 7, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, GPS (L1 + L5), dual SIMSensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magneticOthers: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IP68 dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, 3D IceLoop cooling system, USB-C, Colors: Violet, Blue, Opal White, BlackDimensions: 157.6 x 75.2 x 8.2 mmWeight: 200gPrice: PHP 33,999 (256GB), PHP 37,999 (512GB)Price and availabilityXiaomi 17T 256GB - PHP 33,999 (w/ FREE Redmi Watch 6 + VIP Card + PHP 2K off voucher)Xiaomi 17T 512GB - PHP 33,999 (w/ FREE Redmi Watch 6 + VIP Card + PHP 2K off voucher)The offline pre-order promo is available from May 28 to June 18, while the online promo is available starting June 19- 21 and June 28. Note that both offline and online promos are similar in freebies.
Xiaomi 17T Pro launched in PH: 5x telephoto, Dimensity 9500, PHP 45,999 starting price
Aside from the Xiaomi 17T, the brand also launches the 17T Pro model.The Xiaomi 17T ProLooking more like a flagship + 120x zoomIt poses similar design as the standard model but it is bigger in size as the Pro measures at 162.2 x 77.5 x 8.25 mm and 219g. It also carries the same IP68 dust and water resistance protection of the base model.Additionally, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is available in three colorays of Black, Blue, and Violet.The displayThe phone also boasts larger 6.83-inch panel at 2772 x 1280 pixels with a higher 144Hz refresh rate.Meanwhile, it also feature 3,500 nits peak brightness, 68 billion colors within the DCI-P3 color gamut, DC dimming, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. The Pro additionally supports a 1 nit ultra-dim mode, and 3,840 Hz PWM dimming is present on the standard model. Both carry identical TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light, flicker-free, circadian-friendly, and intelligent eye care standards.Inside, it is powered by the 4.21GHz 3nm Dimensity 9500 octa-core processor with Mali-G1 Ultra GPU. It is paired with a 12GB RAM + 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 memory.Another highlight is the battery which is upgraded to 7,000mAh + 100W HyperCharge and 50W wireless HyperCharge.The camerasThe Xiaomi 17T Pro's cameras have a 50MP f/1.67 Light Fusion 950 OIS main camera with a LEICA Summilux lens. Similarly, it carries the 12MP ultra-wide snapper at 120-degree FOV + 50MP f/3.0 OIS 5x telephoto sensor with 30cm macro and LEICA lens.Both devices also achieve 120x AI Ultra Zoom, as per Xiaomi.Across both models, audio is handled by dual stereo speakers, a three-microphone array, Dolby Atmos, and Hi-Res and Hi-Res Wireless certification. The AI feature set is identical across the lineup, covering AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter, AI Search, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Creativity Assistant, Circle to Search with Google, and Google Gemini.Both phones support WiFi 7, 5G, 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and dual SIM.Finally, the two phones run HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.Xiaomi 17T Pro SpecsDisplay: 6.83-inch Gorilla Glass 7i protected AMOLED screen w/ 144Hz refresh rate, 3500Hz touch sampling rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming, HDR10+, 1.5K 2772 x 1280 resolution at 447 ppiCPU: 3.73GHz 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 octa-core processorGPU: Mali-G1 Ultra GPURAM: 12GB LPDDR5XROM: 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1Back Camera: 50MP f/1.7 Light Fusion 950 w/ OIS + 12MP f/2.2 15mm ultra-wide-angle + 50MP f/3.0 5x telephoto camera + LED flashSelfie Camera: 32MP f/2.2Battery: 7,000mAh w/ 100W HyperCharge + 50W wirelessOS: Android 16 w/ HyperOS 3.0Connectivity: WiFi 7, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, GPS (L1 + L5), dual SIMSensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magneticOthers: In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IP68 dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, 3D IceLoop cooling system, USB-C, Colors: Deep Blue, Deep Violet, BlackDimensions: 162.2 x 77.5 x 8.25 mmWeight: 219 g Price: PHP 45,999 starting pricePrice and availabilityXiaomi 17T Pro 256GB - PHP 45,999 (w/ FREE REDMI Watch 6 + 2K OFF voucher + after sales package)Xiaomi 17T Pro 512GB - PHP 45,999 (w/ FREE REDMI Watch 6 + 2K OFF voucher + after sales package)Pre-order period begins today until June 18. What do you guys think?
ASUS ROG to Celebrate 20 Years of Gaming Innovation at Computex 2026
MANILA — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced its upcoming ROG Press Event and Party at Computex 2026, marking its 20th anniversary and ushering in a new era of gaming innovation. ROG marks its 20th anniversary with a press event, special edition products, and a celebration driven by the "For Those Who Dare spirit". Taking place on June 1 from 5.00–10.00 p.m. (GMT+8) at Syntrend Creative Park in Taipei, the event will bring together media, fans, and the gaming community for an evening inspired by the Dare to Innovate ethos, returning the celebration to a location closely tied to ROG’s early journey. It will also be livestreamed on YouTube.Located in the vibrant Guanghua commercial district, Syntrend Creative Park has long been a key hub for Taiwan’s PC-building community and tech enthusiasts. It is even possible that the first ROG motherboard was sold in this neighborhood two decades ago, making it a meaningful venue for the ROG 20th Anniversary Press Event and Party. This enduring connection is why ROG has chosen this iconic location, bringing the celebration back to its roots where the journey of the Republic of Gamers first began.The press event will open with remarks from ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih and be hosted by legendary gaming actor Ned Luke. It will spotlight ROG’s legacy, its evolution alongside the gaming community, and its vision for the future, while recognizing the partners, enthusiasts, and gamers who have shaped ROG over the past twenty years – underscoring its continued commitment to pushing boundaries.ROG has evolved from pioneering motherboards into a complete gaming ecosystem, driven by the enduring For Those Who Dare spirit. As it reaches this milestone, ROG will continue to push boundaries with anniversary innovations and special-edition products that celebrate its legacy while signaling the future of gaming.The event will also highlight ROG Lab as an ongoing exploration of future possibilities, representing ROG’s continuous drive to challenge conventions and explore how emerging technologies shape new experiences for gamers.Following the press event and hands-on demos, the evening will continue with the ROG party, bringing the community together to celebrate 20 epic years of gaming innovation.ROG invites gamers, enthusiasts, and media worldwide to join this landmark celebration and witness the next chapter of gaming. Also, visit the ROG booth during Computex at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 (4th Floor), Booth M0504, from June 2–5, 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (GMT+8). DARE TO ROG: 20 YEARS OF NO.1 GAMING LEADERSHIP Celebrating 20 years of gaming excellence, ROG Philippines continues the festivities with the Life with ROG campaign — inviting fans and supporters to share their unforgettable ROG stories for a chance to win epic prizes announced every month. For May 2026, congratulations to monthly winners Elyandre Dagli and Mark Liam Enciso, who will be joining the ROG Homecoming celebration alongside this year’s featured Homecoming awardee, Cheska Adrielle Galvez. To join the festivities and get a chance to win exclusive prizes, visit the official Life with ROG website: https://rog.asus.com/ph/content/life-with-rog-ph/.
Acer unveils Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC
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Apple might focus on AI for WWDC 2026
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realme 16 Pro Plus Review
realme has brought back the “Plus” to its number series. Here we have the realme 16 Pro Plus, which suggests realme is trying to capture multiple price segments within a single lineup. It joins the realme 16 and 16 Pro. As the most expensive of the three, the realme 16 Pro Plus sits in the This article, realme 16 Pro Plus Review, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.
The Xiaomi 17T Series gets a global reveal
The Xiaomi 17T Series just got a global unveiling, and it looks like it'll be arriving in the Philippines soon. The post The Xiaomi 17T Series gets a global reveal appeared first on UnGeek.
Four Ways Samsung’s New Vision AI TVs Help You Make the Most Out of Your Time at Home
MANILA – There truly is no place like home, and what better companion to give you more out of every hour spent indoors than the newest Samsung Vision AI TVs. As the global No. 1 TV brand of the last 20 years, Samsung designed its latest TV lineup to understand what you love and elevate it. Powered by Vision AI Companion, the new TV range combines intelligent features, advanced display innovations, and an immersive experience to help you make the most of your downtime at home. Watch Every Scene How They’re Meant to Be SeenNothing makes staying in feel more rewarding than finally diving into your favorite films and TV shows, and Samsung’s new Micro RGB Vision AI TV delivers a cinematic picture and room-filling audio needed to make every viewing moment more memorable than ever. Using micro-sized Red, Green, and Blue backlights, it renders brighter visuals with wider color expression and remarkably accurate hues without color bleeding. This makes dark scenes in suspense thrillers appear richer and more atmospheric, while sweeping landscapes and vibrant cityscapes feel more vivid and realistic.This flawless visual performance is powered by the Micro RGB AI Engine Pro, which drives 4K upscaling, color enhancement, and sound optimization simultaneously to wrap you in a truly cinematic experience. The Micro RGB Precision Color 100 refines every shade, making the picture vivid without being oversaturated. Sunlight from the window or the light from the lamp in your room should never interrupt your viewing. Thanks to the TV’s Glare Free Display, distracting reflections will not pull you out of the story — no matter what time of day you’re watching.No cinematic viewing is complete without immersive sound. The Micro RGB Vision AI TV comes with an AI Sound Controller Pro, which lets you independently adjust the volumes of voices, background music, and sound effects. With the Live Translation feature, the content you watch won’t be limited to one language. This instantly detects the language of the film or show you’re viewing, and generates real-time subtitles in your preferred language.When you want to discover something new to watch, Samsung TV Plus is the perfect platform. It offers unlimited access to more than 750 live channels and thousands of on-demand movies and shows at no extra cost.Level Up Your Virtual Gameplay For most gamers, downtime at home is usually spent exploring new worlds, competing online, or finally diving into long-awaited titles. The Samsung OLED Vision AI TV. Its self-illuminating pixel technology produces perfect, infinite blacks and brilliant, pure whites to create incredible depth and realism across every environment. Built on the NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor, the TV is powered by 128 AI neural networks that sharpen, upscale, and optimize every frame in real time. Meanwhile, the OLED HDR+ technology analyzes each scene individually to reveal every detail of even the darkest corners of a virtual world. The Samsung OLED Vision AI TV is engineered to give you the ultimate competitive edge. Motion Xcelerator 165Hz supports smooth, ultra-fast VRR gameplay. The Ultimate Gaming Pack, which includes G-Sync Compatibility and FreeSync Premium Pro, eliminates lag, tearing, and stutter so completely that the only thing you should worry about is your gaming performance. AI Gaming Optimizer automatically applies the ideal settings based on the genre of your chosen game, while Game Bar allows you to apply ultra-wide aspect ratios to expand your view.Sound makes every gameplay more captivating. Dolby Atmos surrounds you in multi-dimensional sound, while Object Tracking Lite delivers sound that follows the action on screen, putting you right in the center of every adventure.Master Multi-Tasking and Seamless ProductivityMaximizing your time at home also means finding the perfect flow state, whether it involves managing a busy household, tackling a work-from-home day, or balancing your personal projects. Engineered to support your productivity at home, the Neo QLED Vision AI TV utilizes microscopic LEDs controlled with pinpoint accuracy through Quantum Mini LED backlighting to reproduce stronger contrast, cleaner highlights, and shadow detail across every kind of content. The NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor optimizes picture and sound quality in real time, adapting to whatever is on screen without any manual adjustment needed. Color Booster Pro enhances color expression intelligently to ensure that every content is displayed in full detail.The Neo QLED Vision AI TV serves as a productivity powerhouse through seamless connectivity via the built-in SmartThings Hub. This links the TV to several compatible smart devices, allowing you to effortlessly monitor your appliances, manage energy consumption through AI Energy Mode, and check in on your home environment. Balancing your productivity and a connected home requires robust security that the Samsung Knox Security can readily enforce. This digital defense system fiercely protects your personal data, linked smart devices, and passwords to give you total peace of mind as you manage your household securely. Once your busy workday winds down, the Neo QLED can transform into an art piece through the Art Store. This provides access to over 5,000 curated works from the world’s most celebrated museums, turning your TV into an elegant statement piece for your space. Bring the Stadium Energy to Your HomeThe Samsung Vision AI TVs make watching your favorite team’s match feel as riveting as seeing it live. The Mini LED Vision AI TV makes this possible through smarter processing and enhanced realism. Its NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor dynamically optimizes both picture and sound based on the action happening live, so you can follow rapid plays more clearly.Compared to regular LEDs, the Mini LED technology relies on smaller backlights to allow for incredibly precise control of light and shadow, resulting in richer picture quality with deeper contrast and finer details. The Pure Spectrum Color maintains pixel-level color precision across the entire screen, while the Mini LED HDR pulls out the brightest highlights. Once you’re tuned in to a game, AI Football Mode automatically applies picture and sound settings designed specifically for football broadcasts. This allows commentary to sound sharper and crowd noise fuller, while quick motion remains smooth enough to track every pass and goal with ease.Maximize Your TV ExperienceWhen you invest in a Samsung Vision AI TV, you invest in your passions. Each TV runs on the intuitive One UI Tizen, and is supported by up to 7 years of OS upgrades. That means the television you bring home continues to improve and adapt to new technologies and features for years to come.Promo & bundlesGet huge savings of up to PHP 86,999 along with exclusive offers on the new Samsung Vision AI TVs. Every Micro RGB, Neo QLED, and Samsung OLED Vision AI TV comes with a freebie bundle:monitor worth PHP 32,999soundbar worth PHP 86,999free Installation and VIP Product Assistance service worth up to PHP 10,000.Avail premium TV care when you add the Samsung Care+ Premium to your TV purchases on the Samsung Online Store or the Shop app. Maintain your TV’s reliable performance with extended warranty coverage of up to two years along with comprehensive expert services for as low as PHP 5,799/year.To know more about Samsung’s latest Vision AI TVs, visit https://news.samsung.com/ph/.
Acer Predator Atlas 8 | Handheld Gaming Powered by Intel Arc G‑Series
Acer has announced the Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld, powered by Intel’s new Arc G‑Series platform. The device comes in two variants, equipped with the Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Arc G3 processors respectively. Acer states the handheld delivers improved AI upscaling, ray tracing support, and smoother gameplay, while keeping temperatures stable thanks to its [...]