Back in 2019, OPPO released its F11 Pro Avengers Edition smartphone, and now there would be another limited edition which would be based on the OPPO Reno5 4G. You might want to pay attention closely because the coming details are crucial.
There has only been spotted in Indonesia and other select territories which means to say that this IS truly a limited edition. The unit will be made available on Monday, March 15, and will receive a price tag of IDR 5,700,000 or PHP 19,206, roughly estimated.
To acquire this sweet Marvel-themed phone, you will need a unique code, and to get one, you need to follow specific Instagram accounts, including @OppoIndonesia. Each account will be releasing limited codes on a particular date. You better hurry because as time passes by, the codes given would go down.
The smartphones then would be only sold through Tokopedia. Please note that you cannot sell nor buy the codes. This promo will last until March 31 but seeing that the available codes are limited, the promo would end soon.
The OPPO Reno5 4G will feature the Avengers logo at the back and will include a protective case that has the Marvel logo. Comparing to the F11 Pro, this time everything will be branded which includes the bundled headset as well as the SIM ejector.
For the Instagram accounts, you can refer to the table below. As of now we wish you luck and May the Force be with you (wait, wrong franchise!).
In China, OPPO launched the A91and A8phones that feature up to quad-camera setup and MediaTek chipsets. The A91 is the more expensive smartphone, using Helio P70 chipset that was seen first on the F11 series. A8, on the other end, has an Helio P35 SoC. It’s not the best for gaming but it’s sufficient for social media. It has a price of CNY 1199 (~P8,700) while the A91 will set you back at CNY 1999 (~P14,500). Both are available in China already.
OPPO A8 is replacing the A7that was launched in the Philippines last March. The predecessor launched for P10,990, so the estimated price tag of the new model seems to be promising. It’s still the same 720p+ phone with a teardrop notch, but the display is extended to 6.5″ already. Retaining the rear fingerprint scanner and glass-like finish, only the triple-camera setup gets updated in design. It houses a 12MP f1.8 main sensor along with 2MP sensors for macro and depth purposes. From the Snapdragon 450, A8 is now using Helio P35 with 4GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage.
For the more expensive sibling, OPPO A91 feels like the A9 2020 but with a smaller battery and better specs in some areas. The display is also slightly smaller at 6.4″ but it’s using AMOLED with FHD+ resolution. While the battery is rated 4025mAh, it charges with 30W VOOC 4.0 via USB-C already. Unlocking the device also requires authentication from the under-screen scanner. The 48MP quad-camera setup is the same as well as the 16MP f2.0 selfie camera. With the Helio P70 and smaller battery size, the thickness is down to 7.99mm from 9.11mm.
The least expensive Reno 2phone in the Philippines is the Reno 2F. It’s as flashy as the regular Reno 2, whether it’s from the back or front. But try to take a selfie and you’ll see the difference in design. Instead of a shark-fin mechanism, you have a regular pop-up camera that’s been rampant nowadays. Just in case you’re shopping for a Reno 2F, here’s what the initial experience has to offer.
The retail box of Reno 2F isn’t fancy nor flashy. Where it gets interesting is when you open it. Setting aside the device itself, we are left with the manual and warranty card, sim ejector tool, USB type-C with its charging brick, and earphones. But unlike the fancy leather case that we saw from Reno 2 unboxing, the 2F is left with a regular transparent jelly case.
First Impression
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Now, for the phone. Our unit of Reno 2F comes in a glossy white finish, aka, Sky White. It’s a refreshing sight to see a clean phone that can somehow hide the oily smudges of our fingers. Alternatively, you can have it in Lake Green color.
If you’ve seen our Reno 2 first impression, then you should know that the quad-camera array and other design aesthetics are vertically centered. Since we’re missing a capacitive fingerprint scanner, you’re left with under-screen biometric. Over the right-hand side are the power button and dual-SIM tray, leaving the volume rocker on the left-hand side. There’s a complete port selection at the bottom of Reno 2F — the headphone jack, USB-C port, and speaker grille. The top portion reveals the most interesting design about the phone — a pop-up selfie camera.
Switch to the selfie camera from the app and you’ll see the 16MP pop-up camera. With LED on the sides, this reminds us of Xiaomi Mi 9T or Redmi K20 Series. Should you wish to do so, a total of 12 colors are available for you to choose from. Like most pop-up mechanisms, there’s free-fall detection to protect the camera from getting damaged. As for the main cameras, the 48MP Sony sensor is still your main shooter. The second lens is an 8MP ultrawide that captures a wide 119-degree field-of-view. As usual, you have a 2MP depth lens and a 2MP mono lens. If the combination seems familiar to you, that’s because it’s the same camera array that we’ve seen from OPPO A9 2020. So unlike the Reno 2F, there are no fancy zoom features here.
Both glass panels are covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 5, but the back has a 3D curved body that makes the device easier to hold. More on the display itself, the FHD+ notch-less screen boasts a 91.1% screen-to-body ratio. This only means there’s more room for you to play with. While the AMOLED panel isn’t as bright as Reno 2, color reproduction is still vibrant and such a delight to use.
Powering Reno 2F is MediaTek’s Helio P70. It’s the same chipset that’s found on the F11 Series. If you’ve seen our reviews, the P70 is a solid chipset that can also handle medium gaming. But this time, it’s being paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Battery-wise, there’s a typical 4000mAh capacity. It supports VOOC 3.0 flash charge, so you can go up to 51% charge in 30 minutes.
Reno 2F is retailing for P19,990, and based on what we’ve seen so far, it’s like the hybrid of Reno 2 and OPPO A9 2020. Hopefully, the experience can further justify the price tag once we have our full review in.
OPPO may be putting more attention to its Reno 2 Series but the company hasn’t fully abandoned yet its older lineups. Launching the OPPO A9 2020, the company called it an answer to what the Filipinos need in a smartphone. But aside from photography, the Chinese brand made sure that it won’t die on you even during the longest working days.
Design
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If you’ve seen and used any of the F11 Series, the A9 2020 might feel the same. It’s a relatively thick slab that’s covered in plastic material. The back panel reminds us of the original Reno lineup, including the all-centered positioning of the cameras, fingerprint scanner, and imprints. While it won’t feel as premium as other glass-clad phones, the overall heft adds substantiality. It’s also a huge phone, so only bigger hands can make the phone bow down to them. For the average person, you need two hands to properly use this heavy and huge device.
Perhaps, the most disappointing feature of the A9 2020 is that display. Not because it’s using an IPS LCD, but because it comes in a mere 720p resolution. It’s such a waste to see a big screen marred with nearly distinguishable pixelated graphics. But if you don’t mind the lower screen quality, in exchange, you get better battery life and lower CPU & GPU consumption when playing games.Â
Camera
If the display is disappointing, we find the quad-camera setup to be very useful. Technically speaking, the A9 2020 carries four lenses on the back, however, only two of them are user-configurable — the 48MP wide and 8MP ultrawide. Nevertheless, it’s still better than the main and depth lens combination of F11 and F11 Pro. Â
Under suitable conditions, the A9 2020 delivers sharp and well-balanced photos. It tends to overexpose at times, so you may notice a brighter color output. Some parts in the shadow areas are completely black, showing a limited dynamic range on the A9 2020’s part. At night, photos are expectedly softer. While resulting images suggest a bit of focusing problems, the quality is more than usable.Â
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As for the 16MP selfie camera, it’s flat out disappointing. Even with good lighting, the images are plagued with noise or grains. Color reproduction and sharpness are lacking. Hopefully, a software patch can fix the lackluster selfie camera of A9 2020.
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Performance
Instead of going for a power-hungry Helio P70 chipset, OPPO decided to stick with power efficiency in the Snapdragon 665. It’s not the most reliable when it comes to competitive gaming but it’s more than enough for what the casual users need. While I’m not a fan of synthetic benchmarks, we know you guys are, so have a look.
While most users will play music in the background while scrolling through social media feeds, I, myself, love to play videos in picture-in-picture mode. Going through several apps, with very minimal lags and stutters, I say, there’s no problem having multiple running apps thanks to a generous 8GB RAM. Gaming-wise, it’s a decent mid-range gaming device. Frame drops are normal when going for higher settings, but it’s best to go for optimal mode for the smoothest experience. Mobile Legends should no have problems running but the likes of Asphalt 9 should have toned down settings.Â
For a mid-range phone, we are surprised to see the A9 2020 rocking a dual-stereo speaker. The south-firing speaker definitely produces louder sounds but the speaker near the notch provides depth. This makes the audio experience a bit better compared to single-firing speakers. But if that’s not enough, the headphone jack is always present.
Battery
With 5000mAh battery, this is the largest battery in an OPPO phone in recent memory. And as expected, you will need to play games for hours before the A9 2020 prompts you to charge it. You can easily get two days out of it under light to medium use. And if you need to charge, it’s going to take nearly three hours as the USB Type-C port supports the 10W charging rate only. And if you happen to feel generous, the device can act as a power bank.Â
Verdict
OPPO A9 2020 is in a weird situation. For P15,990, you’re basically paying for the large battery and quad cameras. This reminds us of the Realme 5carrying the same battery capacity and a quad-camera setup that even allows you to do macro shots. But with a P9,990 price for the top model, you need to take note that there’s no 48MP Sony sensor, USB Type-C, and 8GB of RAM.Â
If only OPPO managed to bring an FHD+ Super AMOLED and a slightly better chipset, say, for example, a Snapdragon 730 or even the older Snapdragon 710, it will make it easier for us to recommend. But since the market competition is the Galaxy A50s that carries a P18,990 price tag, the A9 2020 is in a good spot.
The OPPO A9 2020 is here and we have our hands-on and first impression ready for you!
Out of the box, the A9 2020 looks like the F11 Series. But once you flip it, the device seems like it’s Realme 3on steroids. Available in Marine Green & Space Purple, the glossy finish on the back is still made out of plastic. At a distance, the color looks plain and simple. But once you move closer, there’s a subtle texture going on along with the iridescent “S” pattern. Also, there’s a capacitive fingerprint scanner situated below the main cameras.
Going back to the front, the large display is using an IPS LCD panel with a 720p resolution. While that’s a bit low on today’s standards, the flip side is better battery life and easier task management. There’s a teardrop notch that’s common on a mid-range phone, but the size is noticeably smaller than the others. We also noticed that the chin bezel is a bit thicker than what we are used to. Last but not least is the use of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for scratch protection.
Moving to the sides, the power button with a color accent sits alone on the near-middle right portion. While the triple-slot SIM tray and volume rocker are located on the left side. Down at the bottom find you the headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and a speaker grille. For those with smaller hands, it might be a bit of a task to reach the power button.
Now for the specs. The A9 2020 is powered by a Snapdragon 665. It’s coupled with a very generous 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Powering the handset is a huge 5000mAh battery. Although the chipset isn’t a powerhouse, the 720p display should be able to compensate.
Camera-wise, the selfie camera makes use of a 16MP sensor. While that’s enough for your selfies needs, there’s more than enough for your point-and-shoot photography. The quad-camera setup is commanded by a 48MP sensor. As per usual, there’s an 8MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensors. But for the fourth sensor, it makes use of a 2MP mono lens. Which means photos should have better detail quality and color information.
The price of OPPO A9 2020 has yet to be revealed. We’ll have to wait for the company’s announcement. However, we’re doing a full review on the A9 2020 so stay tuned for that.
When you have around P7k to spend for a smartphone, OPPO A5sis one of your options out there. With a price of P6,990, you’re getting a dual camera setup with 3GB RAM and 32GB expandable storage to use. Other than that, you’re getting a large battery along with the luxury of a fingerprint scanner. Now, how do they all translate in the real world? Let’s find out.
OPPO A5s doesn’t try to stand out when it comes to its design. Every aesthetic is suiting for a 2019 phone, like the teardrop notch and the wider screen. However, the back finish is just of single solid color clad in polycarbonate material. But in exchange, you do get a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
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Power button
Volume rocker
13MP + 2MP dual-main camera
Speaker grille, micro USB, headphone jack
As for the buttons, we have the power button on the right side and the volume rocker on the other end. Right below, locates an audio jack, a micro USB port, and a speaker grille.
The A5s might not be trying to be flashy on the back, but its front is a whole lot sexier than its competitors.
Display
Speaking of the front, the display measures at 6.2″ with the use of an IPS LCD panel. Due to the panel, colors are natural at best. The use of 720p resolution doesn’t help in improving picture quality, but at least, it has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection against scratches and accidental drops.
720p IPS LCD
Camera
Moving to the camera, the A5s has a 13MP f2.2 sensor alongside a 2MP f2.4 sensor. For what it’s worth, the main camera allows for 2x digital zoom.
You won’t have any problem when shooting in daylight as the cameras are capable of delivering sharp-looking photos. The same goes for indoors, so long there’s ample lighting. Although the quality is noticeably worse when using digital zoom, we have to say, it’s pretty impressive at this price point. When a decent light source is absent, photos are usable at best — in other words, it’s a noisy and blurry experience.
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OPPO A5s Outdoor Photo
OPPO A5s Low-light Photo
OPPO A5s Low-light Photo
OPPO A5s Outdoor Photo
OPPO A5s 2x Digital Zoom Outdoor Photo
OPPO A5s Outdoor Photo
OPPO A5s Indoor Photo - Portrait Mode
OPPO A5s Indoor Photo
For selfies, the A5s makes use of an 8MP f2.0 sensor. In a typical OPPO manner, overexposure is present as it tries to evenly lit the subject. One downside to this — colors are a bit washed out. And without the assistance of a secondary sensor, portrait shots aren’t accurately good in separating the background and foreground.
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OPPO A5s selfie camera - portrait mode
OPPO A5s selfie camera -
OPPO A5s selfie camera
In order to get the best photo quality out of the A5s, you will always need good lighting.
With an Helio P35 chipset, the performance is OK. It gets the job done especially when browsing. For the most part, social media experience is smooth. But with only 3GB RAM to use, lags and delays are apparent. As for gaming, casual games are best suited for this type of device. You will also find 32GB of storage lacking, so best to take advantage of a fast microSD card.
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Game Space, resources booster
As far as heat goes, it only gets warm when playing games. Even though you won’t be getting snappy performance out of this phone, we still love having that fast and accurate capacitive fingerprint scanner, which is better than first-gen under-screen scanners.
Audio
Not much can be said about the audio experience thru the speaker. We do appreciate that it’s not sharp to the ears when the volume is maxed out. Also, thank god there’s a headphone jack.
Battery
Adhering to 2019 standards, the A5s has no problem lasting us a whole day thanks to its 4230mAh battery. You can easily get at least 5 hours of screen time between light to heavy usage. Charging, however, is painfully slow at 2-hr mark.
Verdict
The OPPO A5s isn’t hard to recommend at this price point. Aside from long battery life, camera quality is surprisingly decent. We also liked the use of Helio P35, providing a slight boost in gaming and high-quality content streaming compared to the P22.
Smartphone competition is getting tough and no one is stopping the manufacturers to release deal-breaker devices. Realme and the Korean giant, Samsung, have released almost perfect devices in the recent months like the Realme 3 and the Samsung Galaxy A series. But the competition is not yet over, will the budget-friendly Realme 3 Pro wins or will Samsung Galaxy A50 smash the former? Let’s find out.
Samsung Galaxy A50 and Realme 3 Pro are stunningly beautiful shining their glory when reflected in light.
Realme 3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A50 side-by-side.
Samsung Galaxy A50 boasts its blue gradient finish at the back that is reminiscent to Galaxy S series while Realme 3 Pro has iridescent hue that shines in three colors — Gray, Purple, and Blue. Both devices look so sleek and minimalist. In front of these devices boast screen notches that don’t look awkward.
Both of these devices are built in polycarbonate frame but it is evident that Realme 3 Pro feels more solid than the Galaxy A50.
Winner: Realme 3 Pro
Display
In terms of the display, Samsung uses its Super AMOLED technology. It has a 6.2″ 1080p Full HD+ display while Realme 3 Pro uses a Full HD+ IPS LCD panel but slightly larger at 6.3 inches. The colors are vibrant and crisp in Galaxy A50 thanks to its AMOLED display. However, Realme 3 Pro has better build, thanks to the use of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that is proven to be robust and scratch-resistant.
Winner: Samsung Galaxy A50
Camera
Samsung is known for its undisputed place on smartphone imaging. However, the competition is not yet over since the emerging of the midrange smartphones. Let’s take a camera comparison between the midranger at price, Realme 3 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A50.
Disclaimer: All photos were captured in AUTO mode.
As expected, Realme 3 Pro was able to capture real-life colors that are pleasing to the eyes.
Samsung Galaxy A50 processed JPEG looks pinkish like the photos we got on our in-depth review of this device.
Details and quality are still visible even when digitally zoomed 2x.
Samsung Galaxy A50
4x digital zoom still looks good but details are visibly washed out in some of the points of this photo.
Samsung Galaxy A50’s 4x digital zoom has more contrast.
HDR mode
Realme 3 Pro’s HDR mode has more saturated colors.
Samsung Galaxy A50, on the other hand, has more contrast.
Lowlight (HDR on and off)
When using selfie mode in low light, it is visible that details are lightly washed out.
As you can see in the background, there is an evident shade of pinkish color captured using Samsung Galaxy A50.
In Realme 3 pro, colors are vibrant and saturated even in low light.
Samsung Galaxy A50 looks brighter and tends to wash out a bit of details.
Selfies (daylight and lowlight)
Skin tone is just right using Realme 3 Pro’s selfie mode.
Skin tone in Samsung Galaxy A50 is brighter.
Focus
Realme 3 Pro has a faster focus system.
Samsung Galaxy A50 sometimes struggles to adapt to change when focusing on different subjects.
Portrait Mode
Realme 3 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A50 Live Bokeh struggles to identify the edges of the subject and tends to overexpose the background.
In terms of camera features, Samsung Galaxy A50 has AR emojis, Pro Mode, Live Focus for bokeh, Slow motion, and Hyperlapse while Realme 3 Pro has HDR mode, Ultra-HD, Chroma Boost mode, Portrait mode, Night mode, Slow-mo, Time, Lapse and Expert mode or the Pro mode in other phones.
Surprisingly, Realme 3 Pro is capable of 4K videos, unlike Samsung Galaxy A50.
Low-light shot from Realme 3 Pro
WINNER: Realme 3 Pro
Performance and Benchmarks
When it comes to performance, Realme 3 Pro has an advantage since it uses Snapdragon 710 chipset which is the best upper midrange to date. Surprisingly, it does not disappoint when it comes to hands-on performance against Samsung Galaxy A50’s  Exynos 9610 2.31GHz (10nm) octa-core processor.
In Geekbench, Realme 3 Pro really stands out against other midrange devices from Samsung and Vivo, thanks to its latest upper-midrange chipset, Snapdragon 710.
Battery endurance is one of the strongest points of both of these devices. Samsung Galaxy A50 has a 4000mAh battery capacity while Realme 3 Pro has a whopping 4045mAh. These devices also boast fast-charging capabilities but only Galaxy A50 uses USB Type-C technology for charging.
These two devices have impressively shown its beauty and robustness when it comes to build and design. Lightweight in hand, both devices really feel like flagship phones. But only one has stood out in the competition— the Realme 3 Pro.
With its stunning design language and powerful hardware specifications, its camera capability has been upgraded giving you a stand-out mobile photography experience even in low light and a processor that is considered as an epitome of almost all midrange smartphones today. You won’t definitely find a real deal aside from this!
Samsung Galaxy A50 is priced at PHP17,990 while Realme 3 Pro is PHP12,990 with its 4/64GB variant.
Realme 3 Pro is officially launched in the Philippines for P12,990 price
Ever since the release of Redmi Note 7 Pro, every budget phone announced gets its spotlight stolen. But with the Realme’s latest phone offering, there’s now a reason for concern — the Realme 3 Pro. Building upon the good foundation of Realme 3 — the current Budget Smartphone King (based on our review) — the company is now ready to take a significant step in overall performance with a small step forward in price. Is Realme 3 Pro worth your money? And is it the Best Budget Gaming Phone to buy in 2019?
Release date: May 17 launch date, Available on May 25
Price: P12,990 for 4GB model in the Philippines, P14,990 for 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
Design
Realme 3 owners will feel at home with Realme 3 Pro‘s design. From the camera placements to the material used and aesthetics, it’s a familiar design from the company.
Starting from the back, the iridescent hue shines in three colors — Gray, Purple, and Blue. Unlike the non-Pro model, this one has a noticeable S-shaped pattern that adds to its polycarbonate-based build quality. The fingerprint scanner is still located a bit higher but not too overwhelming for the finger to reach. As for the main cameras and LED flash, it’s still vertically grouped on the top-left portion as highlighted by a decorative yellow, which, personally speaking, is a good touch. The camera array protrudes — enough to wobble when the phone is at rest on a table.
Realme 3 Pro is built in a polycarbonate frame.
Realme 3 Pro has a polycarbonate frame to keep the cost to a minimum as well as its overall weight. At a glance, it’s a premium looking phone, but once held, that premium quality slightly diminishes.
This device has a slot for micro-SD and two SIMs.
Display
Moving to the front, there’s the usual teardrop-notched FHD+ IPS LCD panel but slightly larger at 6.3-inch. Getting the Realme 3 Pro means you’re also getting Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The quality is sharp thanks to that high resolution, but don’t expect the display to be clearly visible under broad daylight. Where it really shines is the level of contrast ratio. It comes close to phones like the OPPO F9. Although colors are average at best, you can trickle that to a warmer or cooler tone.
Nothing separates the Realme 3 Pro when it comes to the display, but it’s enough for people who just want something better out of a budget smartphone.
Camera
Realme has built a good reputation when it comes to imaging. Even before, with its Realme 3, the company has stood out in mobile photography thanks to its chroma boost camera capability. Realme 3 Pro is no different, but this time, we captured photos mostly in AUTO mode.
As expected, Realme 3 Pro was able to capture real-life colors that are pleasing to the eyes.
Details and quality are still visible even when digitally zoomed 2x.
4x digital zoom still looks good but details are visibly washed out in some of the points of this photo.
HDR mode
Even when chroma boost mode is turned off, Realme 3 Pro’s HDR mode still manages to capture saturated colors and contrast is well-balanced.
Lowlight (HDR on and off) and Nightscape
HDR OFF. Even when this image was shot using AUTO mode, it still looks bright and details are still visible.
HDR ON. There is no big difference when HDR was turned ON. This mode has just turned the photo brighter.
Another sample shot.
NIGHSCAPE ON. Realme 3 Pro boasts its advanced lowlight imaging technology called Nightscape that is capable of UltraHD photos.
NIGHTSCAPE OFF.
Realme 3 Pro stands out with its Nightscape mode.
Selfies (daylight and lowlight)
Skin tone is just right using Realme 3 Pro’s selfie mode.
When using selfie mode in low light, it is visible that details are lightly washed out.
Focus
Realme 3 Pro has an impressive fast focus system that adapts very quickly when you change your subject.
Portrait Mode
Realme 3 Pro’s Portrait mode, or Bokeh in some other phones, looks almost natural but it struggles to identify the edges of this photo.
In terms of camera features, Realme 3 Pro has HDR mode, Ultra-HD, Chroma Boost mode, Portrait mode, Night mode, Slow-mo, Time, Lapse and Expert mode or the Pro mode in other phones.
Surprisingly, Realme 3 Pro is capable of 4K videos but only 1080p and 720p have electronic image stabilisation (EIS).
Performance and Gaming
One of the biggest upgrades of Realme 3 Pro is the use of Snapdragon 710 (previously Helio P60 on the non-pro model). It is paired with 4GB/64GB. 6GB/64GB, and 6GB/128GB — depending on your region. 64GB of storage might be a bit constricting for a user this year, however, there’s an option to pop in a microSD slot of up to 256GB.
As expected from a Qualcomm chipset, doing day-to-day tasks is not a problem. The Realme 3 Pro is responsive, smooth, and snappy especially when combined with ColorOS 6 (based on Android 9 Pie). We give compliments to the GPU processing of Adreno 640 as it was able to provide higher and more stable frame rates. Sure, you can play graphically demanding games even in high graphics settings. It does get a little warm when playing games but not at an alarming rate, thanks to the Thermal Solution included by Realme. Overall, it handles games better than the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A50.
Benchmark tests
In Geekbench, Realme 3 Pro really stands out against other midrange devices from Samsung and Vivo, thanks to its latest upper-midrange chipset, Snapdragon 710.
Geekbench test
Single core
Multi-core
Samsung Galaxy A50
1825
5205
Vivo V15 Pro
2386
6643
Realme 3 Pro
3626
7856
AnTuTu benchmark test has also proven Realme 3 Pro’s overall performance capability winning against Samsung Galaxy A50 and A7.
AnTuTu benchmark test
Scores
Samsung Galaxy A50
148065
Samsung Galaxy A7
149985
Realme 3 Pro
174523
The company could’ve hit a home run if only they opted for Snapdragon 730, however, that would also mean an increase in price. Nevertheless, Snapdragon 710 is a solid chipset.
When it comes to its operating system, Realme 3 Pro is more on ColorOS 6, OPPO’s skin is now closer to Android than iOS. Although slight hints of Apple’s design still resides on the icons, folders, and Settings, we’re glad that app drawer is here by default. The skin offers tons of features, but you’ll be more interested in Phone Manager for memory cleaning, virus scanning, and app management, and Game Space for, well, gaming.
From 4230mAh of Realme 3 to 4045mAh of Realme 3 Pro — you might be getting a smaller battery capacity, but the company has included 20W VOOC 3.0 charging as compensation. That’s 0% to 50% in 30 mins always come in handy whenever quick top ups are needed, but it won’t matter that much when you can reach a full charge in an hour and 15 minutes.
Realme 3 Pro still uses micro-USB port.
Manila Shaker Battery test
Realme 3 Pro
Battery Endurance
42 hours
Charging time
0-50% in 30 minutes
Charging
20W
Audio
The presence of an audio jack is always welcome whenever you need to listen privately, but we all know you’re here for the speaker. There’s only one speaker on the Realme 3 Pro, and it’s located beside the micro USB port. When not accidentally covered by the hand, the speaker comfortably reaches maximum volume without distortion and with a slight hint of bass. It’s easily the loudest speaker in a Realme phone.
PROS
Powerful processor and graphics for its price
The camera performs like a flagship phone
Long battery life in its class
CONS
Micro-USB port in 2019
Verdict
Being a Pro variant, Realme 3 Pro is way up to higher than its younger sibling, Realme 3. Aside from its stunning design language and powerful hardware specs, its camera capability has been upgraded giving you a stand-out mobile photography experience even in low light and a processor that is considered as an epitome of almost all midrange smartphones today.
Definitely, Realme 3 Pro is the best value for your money, and with a P12,990 price, it is perhaps the Best Budget Gaming Phone to buy in 2019.
OnePlus 7 Pro with an all-screen design available in Mirror Gray (Black), Nebula Blue, and Almond colors
Both the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro have been launched today. The OP7 is a small upgrade over the OnePlus 6T while the OP7 Pro features a true flagship hardware specs starting at $670 base model price (roughly P35k before taxes in the Philippines).
The OnePlus 7 Pro has a huge 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED screen on the front with no notch present as the 16MP selfie camera is hidden thru the pop-up mechanism similar to the Oppo F11. The back side has a 48MP main sensor coupled with 8MP telephoto and 16MP ultra-wide angle lens.
With gamers and heavy multimedia users in mind, the display supports HDR 10+ and 90Hz refresh rate. There is also a Vapor Chamber Cooling inside to maintain the temperature while playing games.
Inside is a Snapdragon 855 AI chipset paired with 6GB to 12GB RAM and minimum 128GB storage with an option for 256GB. Meanwhile, the battery is rated at 4000 mAh and does support Quick Charge or about 30W rating.
In terms of design, the Gorilla Glass 5 covers both front and back with the metal frame in the middle. There is also an in-display Fingerprint Scanner.
The OnePlus 7 Pro and OP7 standard will become available starting this May with the USA getting the Pro model and the major countries like China, India, and the Philippines will see both models launching.
The estimated price for the 6GB model (Mirror Gray or Black) of the OP7 Pro is about P35k to P39k Philippine pesos depending on the taxes and the 12GB model could be positioned at around P45k. The Nebula Color is available starting at 8GB model which is priced at P37k before taxes.
OnePlus 7 Pro specs, price, release date in the Philippines
Price: $670 USD base model price for Mirror Gray (Black) or P35k to P39k after taxes, $700 for Nebula Blue or P37k estimated price before taxes in the Philippines
OPPO and Shopee Philippines launch an online promo for their OPPO F11 standard edition. For a limited time (or until supply last), the 48MP-equipped F11 will be priced for P12,990 and that is with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. This is a big discount considering the original price of F11 is P15,990.
The OPPO F11 is a mid-range offering with capable hardware, especially on the display and camera departments. It features 48MP dual camera and high-res Full HD+ display.
You can find our OPPO F11 review and OPPO F11 Pro review here.
Oppo F11 official specs, price, availability in the Philippines
