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vivo V50 Lite is coming to PH on April 12

The much-awaited vivo V50 Lite is set to make its grand debut in the Philippines on April 12, 2025. This sleek smartphone promises to redefine how you view style and performance with its innovative design and cutting-edge features. The vivo V50 Lite comes in three standout colors: Titanium Gold, Phantom Black, and Fantasy Purple. Each color offers a unique aesthetic appeal—Titanium Gold exudes luxury, while Phantom Black hints at the mysterious and Formatting Fantasy Purple combines soft pink with deep purple for a truly captivating look. At just 7.79 millimeters thin, the vivo V50 Lite is as slim as three coins stacked on top of each other. Yet, it packs a punch with an enormous battery that will keep you powered up all day long. The highlight for many, however, is the diamond inlay camera module, which combines innovation and artistic craftsmanship. This feature promises sharper photos and videos while adding a touch of elegance to your device. You can experience the vivo V...
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HONOR has a 6,000-sqm laboratory in Beijing for phone durability tests

Did you know that the global tech brand HONOR has a laboratory spanning nearly 6,000 square meters in Beijing? In this location, HONOR products undergo a series of tests to ensure they meet industry standards before being placed on the shelves and sold to customers. HONOR Terminal Reliability Laboratory The laboratory conducts mobile phone hardware reliability testing, simulating various scenarios of how users interact with their mobile phones. The test project settings include tests of mechanical reliability, environmental adaptability, failure analysis, and protection reliability. Mechanical Strength and Durability Test Area The mechanical strength and durability test ensures the stiffness of the entire mobile phone, as well as the strength of the earphones, USB interface, and buttons. This testing is performed tens of thousands or even millions of times to account for the user’s service life of over two years. The sitting pressure test and twist tests are also conducted in thi...

What does the “IP” rating on your smartphone mean?

If you look at your new phone’s specifications, you will notice something like “IP69 Water and Dust Protection.” This is a common selling point that phone manufacturers and brands show on their specifications. At first glance, it may appear too technical, but it’s actually straightforward. What does the IP code mean? The “IP” in the IP code stands for Ingress Protection, an internationally recognized standard defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that indicates the level of dust and water protection of a gadget, such as a mobile phone or other electronic device. As you notice, the letters IP are usually followed by a mix of numbers and/or letters, like ‘IP69’ or ‘IPX7,’ indicating their water and dust protection rating.  We already mentioned what IP stands for. Now, let’s look at the next two digits. What does the first digit mean? The first digit after IP indicates solid particle protection, including dust, wires, or body parts. It will range from ...

OPPO A5 Pro 5G Review

Durability is the hottest buzzword in the budget smartphone market. The terms “IP rating” and “military grade shock resistance” used to be exclusive to more expensive phones, but not anymore. Even midrange phones like the latest OPPO A5 Pro 5G have it now. In our OPPO A5 Pro 5G review, we’ll detail how durable this smartphone actually is. More importantly, we’ll also see how the chipset, battery, charger, cameras, and more perform in daily use. So, without further ado, let’s start. OPPO A5 Pro 5G Specs Android 15, ColorOS 15 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.67-inch HD+ IPS display, 1604 x 720 pixel resolution, ~264ppi 120Hz refresh rate Corning Gorilla Glass 7i MediaTek Dimensity 6300 octa-core processor 8GB RAM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable storage. 8-megapixel front camera 50-megapixel (f/1.8, AF) + 2-megapixel (mono) rear cameras, LED flash Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock IP69 dust and water resistant, MIL-STD-810H certified St...