HONOR Pad X8b Review
The HONOR Pad X8b entered the Philippine market with a simple pitch: a tablet that survives family life without flinching. No flagship pretensions, no productivity theater. Just a slab of metal and glass designed to handle kids, commutes, and weekend marathons. We spent several weeks with it to find out if it delivers. HONOR Pad This article, HONOR Pad X8b Review, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.
OPPO Reno16 Pro unveiled in China: Dimensity 9500s sub-flagship chip, 200MP main camera, and 7,000mAh battery
OPPO has introduced the new Reno16 Pro with significant hardware upgrades and a renewed focus on Portrait photography and AI features.OPPO Reno16 Pro in Midnight Black, Dream Blue, and Starry Night colorwaysReno now offers flagship performance?OPPO has officially launched the Reno16 series in China, with the OPPO Reno16 Pro standing out as a compelling, near-flagship, performing premium mid-range smartphone.OPPO Reno16 Pro's key featuresIt features a premium build made of a glass back and metal frame, but is noticeably slimmer than the previous generation at just 7.7mm thick and weighing 205 grams. It is IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K dust and water resistance rated.It comes in either Midnight Black, Dream Blue, or Starry Night colorways. The Starry Night introduces a new 3D ice-clear floating process that creates a stunning naked-eye 3D optical effect on the back cover. In front is the 6.78-inch flat OLED (Flexible AMOLED) with a 2772 x 1272 resolution, a 3,600 nits local peak brightness, a 1-120Hz smart refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It supports 10-bit or 1.07 billion colors and 2,160Hz high-frequency PWM Dimming. The panel covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut and is OPPO Crystal Shield Glass protected.Inside the phone is the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500s octa-core processor, an Immortalis G925 MC12 GPU, 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 7,000mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging via USB-C, and 50W AIRVOOC wireless fast charging.At the back are the 200MP f/1.8 main camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor and OIS, a 50MP f/2.0 116-degree ultra-wide angle camera, and a 50MP f/2.8 3.5x periscope camera with OIS and 4K at 60fps video recording.In front is the 50MP f/2.0 selfie camera with 4K at 60fps video recording.Other features include an In-Display optical fingerprint scanner, an IR Blaster, stereo speakers, 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS.OPPO Reno16 Pro key specs and highlights:6.78-inch flat OLED with 2,772 x 1,272 resolution, 3,600 nits local peak brightness, a 1-120Hz smart refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate with OPPO Crystal Shield Glass Protection3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500s octa-core processor with Immortalis G925 MC12 GPU12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 storage7,000mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC fast charging and 50W AIRVOOC wireless fast charging200MP f/1.8 main camera with OIS + 50MP f/2.0 112-degree ultra-wide camera, and 50MP f/2.8 3.5x periscope telephoto camera with OIS50MP f/2.0 selfie cameraIn-Display fingerprint scannerIR BlasterStereo speakersIP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K dust and water resistance ratingWiFi 7, dual 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4161.31 x 76.4 x 7.7 mm205 gramsChina price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):OPPO Reno16 Pro 12GB/256GB - CNY 4,499 (around PHP 40.6K)OPPO Reno16 Pro 12GB/512GB - CNY 4,899 (around PHP 44.3K)OPPO Reno16 Pro 16GB/512GB - CNY 5,299 (around PHP 47.9K)The OPPO Reno16 Pro is now available for pre-order in China and will be available for sale in stores and online on May 29, 2026.There is no word yet on international or Philippine availability and pricing.What do you guys think?Source: OPPO, via: FoneArena
Infinix HOT 70 now official: Color-changing design, AI features, and Durability Focus
Infinix has unveiled the HOT 70, a new smartphone lineup that puts design and personalization at the forefront. The new series introduces interactive finishes, AI-powered tools, and durability features aimed at users who want a device that goes beyond the usual hardware upgrades. The launch also signals a new direction for the HOT series, with The post Infinix HOT 70 now official: Color-changing design, AI features, and Durability Focus appeared first on WalasTech.
Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro coming to the Philippines: Here’s what we know so far
Xiaomi has revealed that the Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro are coming to the Philippines, bringing the brand’s latest premium smartphone lineup to local consumers. While Xiaomi has yet to fully detail the devices for the Philippine market, early information already gives a clearer picture of what buyers can expect, from flagship-level hardware to The post Xiaomi 17T and 17T Pro coming to the Philippines: Here’s what we know so far appeared first on WalasTech.
OPPO Reno16 Series 5G Now Official in China, OPPO Bubble Joins
OPPO has officially unveiled the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G, the latest members of the company’s Reno series. It introduces significant hardware upgrades and is launched alongside the new OPPO Bubble. OPPO Reno16 Series 5G – China Launch The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is headlined by the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G and joined by the Reno16
Xiaomi puts the spotlight on the 17T Series and its Leica colalb history
The new Xiaomi 17T Series will launch globally on May 28! The post Xiaomi puts the spotlight on the 17T Series and its Leica colalb history appeared first on UnGeek.
OPPO Bubble screen mirror device now official
OPPO has introduced the OPPO Bubble in China, adding an unusual new gadget to its growing ecosystem of connected devices. While the company is best known for smartphones, the Bubble shifts attention toward home entertainment, acting as a compact screen mirroring accessory that can turn a monitor, projector, or TV into a smarter entertainment hub. The post OPPO Bubble screen mirror device now official appeared first on WalasTech.
Someone just pre-ordered 65 units of the HONOR 600 Series
That's worth over PHP 2 million in value! The post Someone just pre-ordered 65 units of the HONOR 600 Series appeared first on UnGeek.
OPPO Reno16 Series launches in China with bigger batteries, upgraded cameras
OPPO has launched the OPPO Reno16 Series in China, introducing the Reno16 and Reno16 Pro as its latest upper midrange smartphones. The new lineup brings upgrades in cameras, battery capacity, durability, and AI-based software features. Why it Matters: The OPPO Reno16 Series reflects how the premium midrange smartphone space continues to become more competitive, especially The post OPPO Reno16 Series launches in China with bigger batteries, upgraded cameras appeared first on WalasTech.
HONOR X8d Review
The HONOR X8d launched in the Philippines with a higher than usual price tag, due to the ongoing pricing crisis caused by AI. At Php15,999, HONOR’s latest midrange phone promises long battery life, a thin yet durable design, and a bright, sharp display. However, it uses a processor limited to 4G connectivity. Does the lack This article, HONOR X8d Review, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.