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vivo V80 Lite launched in the Philippines

vivo Philippines finally launches the vivo V80 Lite in the country. Right off the bat, the vivo V80 Lite impresses with its large 10,000mAh battery — one of the biggest batteries you can get for the price. In fact, it’s a Guinness World Record holder for achieving the longest electronic product testing live stream, lasting 32 hours and 37 minutes. Reverse wired charging is also here, turning the V80 Lite into a power bank. The device itself charges at 44W speeds. Powering the V80 Lite is a MediaTek Dimensity 7300e processor, with 6GB of RAM, and an option between 128GB and 256GB of storage. It comes with Android 16-based OriginOS 6. A large 6.83-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen is on the front, with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2,000-nit peak brightness. Stereo speakers are also here. For the cameras, we have a 50-megapixel main shooter, joined by an auxiliary lens. A sharp 32-megapixel sensor is on the front. The vivo V80 Lite is available in 6GB/128GB an...
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Samsung Galaxy Buds On: Clip-on design, Snapdragon 7s Gen 1 CPU, 9.5hr playback

Samsung finally joins the clip-on earphones trend with the Galaxy Buds On. Clip-on earphones are made to keep users aware of their surroundings, which is important for outdoor activities like running or cycling. They are also made to be comfortable in the ears for an extended period of time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds On comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 processor with a Class D amplifier. It also has touch controls on the back for playback controls and answering/rejecting calls. It then has three microphones for voice calls, and even has a bone conduction vibration sensor that can detect if the user is talking to reduce background noise during calls. Of course, it wouldn’t be a 2026 tech product without AI. You can access Galaxy AI when you pair it with a Samsung smartphone or tablet. It also works with Gemini Live. The Galaxy Buds On lasts for 9.5 hours on a single charge, although the battery on the charging case is yet to be announced. It can al...
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Samsung Galaxy M08, F08 unveiled

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08, which oddly seem like the same exact device. Both the Samsung Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 are powered by the 4G-only MediaTek Helio G99+ octa-core processor, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that’s expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card. The duo also has a 6.7-inch PLS LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. A 6,000mAh battery keeps the lights on, paired with 25W wired charging. An 8-megapixel selfie camera is on the front, while the rear has the 50-megapixel main shooter. It ships with Android 17-based One UI 9, and like other Samsung phones, it will receive 6 OS upgrades. While both are now listed in India, pricing for the Samsung Galaxy M08 and F08 is yet to be announced. From what it looks like, their only difference is the colors: The M08 is available in Silver, while the F08 comes in Blue. Samsung Galaxy M08/F08 Specs Android 17, One UI 9 (6 OS upgrades) Dual ...
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POCO C95 Pro: Helio G91 Ultra CPU, 7,500mAh battery, 6.9″ 120Hz IPS display

Xiaomi’s sub-brand POCO has released a new big-battery budget phone, the POCO C95 Pro. The POCO C95 Pro features a large 7,500mAh battery that Xiaomi claims can last for up to 2 days of moderate use, or 91 hours of music playback, 46 hours of calling, and 28 hours of watching videos. It is paired with 45W wired charging, which Xiaomi says provides a full charge in 96 minutes. Plus, you can use it like a power bank with its 22.5W reverse wired charging. On the front, there’s a large 6.9-inch IPS display, which has a high 120Hz refresh rate, but settles for an HD+ resolution. A Corning Gorilla Glass 7i is on top for protection. Under the hood, there’s a MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor, with an option between 6GB and 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB and 256GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. The microSD card lets you expand the storage up to 2TB. Virtual RAM Expansion of up to 16GB is also here. A 50-megapixel main camera is on the back, while the front...
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Smart opens iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders, starts at Php3,713/month on Plans+ 1499

Smart Communications is now taking pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in the Philippines, with monthly payments starting at Php3,713 and Php4,050 under Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1499. Both plans come with an open-line device, a year of UNLI 5G connectivity, Open Access Data, priority on the Smart 5G network, and a Unli App bundle the subscriber picks. Card installments run interest-free for up to 24 months at partner banks, and renewing postpaid customers can stretch device amortization to 36 months on their bill. The new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launched globally on September 9 with Apple’s first variable-aperture main camera and the A20 Pro chip on TSMC’s 2nm process. Apple rates the smaller Pro at up to 36 hours of video playback and the Pro Max at 45 hours, both in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy. Pre-order perks include 18% off select Digimap accessories, a Php5,000 voucher toward Smart Accessories, and three months of 1...
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TECNO CAMON Slim 5G priced in the Philippines

TECNO Philippines’ latest offering is ultra-sleek, comes with a big battery, and a fancy display. Meet the new TECNO CAMON Slim 5G. As the name suggests, the TECNO CAMON Slim 5G boasts a very sleek design, with a thickness of 6.4mm. It also comes in tons of colors, including the trendy Burgundy Red. Despite its thinness, the CAMON Slim 5G managed to have a large 6,000mAh battery, paired with 45W fast charging. Under the hood, we have a MediaTek Dimensity 7300e octa-core processor, paired with 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. A large and fast 6.78-inch AMOLED screen is on the front, with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate. For the cameras, TECNO uses a 50-megapixel sensor for the main camera, which has optical image stabilization. There’s also an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 32-megapixel selfie snapper. It ships with Android 16-based HiOS 16. Plus, it has a flagship-level IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K rating for protection against dust and water...
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HONOR 600S: Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 CPU, 8,100mAh battery, 120Hz HD+ display

HONOR has a new smartphone, and it has arrived in the Philippines. Like many budget phones today, the new HONOR X600S boasts a big battery, durable build, and tons of AI features. The HONOR 600S comes with a large 8,100mAh battery, paired with 45W fast charging. HONOR says that the battery can keep good battery health after 6 years. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Like many HONOR phones, the 600S has over-the-top durability features, which have received IP68/IP69/IP69K certification. It survived high-temperature water of up to 85°C, 10,000 water exposure cycles, has wet-hand touch support, underwater photo mode, and one-tap dust and water ejection. It also survived steel plate drop tests by 10,000x. A large 6.8-inch FHD+ IPS display is on the front. HONOR’s AI Image to Video 2.0 is still here, as well as its dedicated AI Button, NFC for cashless payments, and Android 16-based MagicOS 10 soft...
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