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Most Filipinos these days spend a considerable amount of time doing online activities, whether for entertainment, work, or academic purposes. It may not come as a surprise that the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Department of Communications Technology (DICT) recorded a surge in internet access and usage in 2024. The 2024 National Information and Communications Technology Household Survey (NICTHS) reports that most households in the Philippines have internet access; two out of three individuals, ranging from 10 years old and above, are those who are most active. “Internet access at home” is particularly defined by the survey as the general internet availability that most household members use at any time. Now, in 2024, 48.8 percent (that’s about 13.56 million) of households stated having internet access at home. This increases the percentage point to 31.1 compared to the 17.1 back in 2019. Regional Data points out the National Capital Region (NCR) and Central Luzon ...

OPPO Reno14 now in PH

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The OPPO Reno14 series has officially made its way to the Philippines.

Launching alongside the Reno14 F and Reno14 Pro is the OPPO Reno14, which is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor, 12GB of RAM, and an option between 256GB and 512GB of storage.

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We also have a 120Hz AMOLED screen, a large 6,000mAh battery, and OPPO’s 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging.

Stereo speakers are also here, and the in-display fingerprint scanner for security. It ships with Android 15-based ColorOS 15 and is expected to receive 3 OS upgrades and 4 years of security patches.

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For photography, we have a 50-megapixel LYT-600 main sensor from Sony, joined by a 50-megapixel with a 3.5x telephoto lens, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide.

Another sharp 50-megapixel camera is on the front for selfies.

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The OPPO Reno14 12GB/256GB has an SRP of Php31,999 in the Philippines and Php34,999 for the 12GB/512GB. It is available for pre-order until August 22 with the same perks and freebies as the Reno14 Pro, which includes a free OPPO Enco Buds3 Pro, up to Php1,000 discount voucher, and a Casio Watch.

OPPO Reno14 Specs

  • Android 15, ColorOS 15
  • Dual SIM, Dual Standby
  • 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 2760 x 1256 pixel resolution, ~460ppi
  • 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
  • 100% DCI-P3, 10-bit colors, 1200-nit peak brightness
  • HDR10+
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
  • 3.35GHz MediaTek Dimensity 8350 octa-core processor
  • Mali G615-MC6 GPU
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, non-expandable
  • 50-megapixel front camera
  • 50-megapixel (f/1.8, LYT-600, OIS) + 50-megapixel (3.5x telephoto, f/2.8, OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) rear cameras, LED flash
  • In-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
  • Stereo speakers
  • WiFi 6
  • Bluetooth 5.4
  • GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
  • NFC
  • USB-C
  • Dimensions: 158 x 75 x 7.4mm
  • Weight: 187g
  • Colors: Luminous Green, Opal White
  • 6,000mAh non-removable battery, 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging

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