realme 8 Pro with 108-megapixel camera officially launched in the PH

realme, the Philippines’ leading smartphone brand in the country, is ready to give Filipinos the power to capture infinity as the realme 8 Series, its most anticipated midrange line, launches first on Lazada on May 12.

Named the no.1 smartphone brand in the Philippines for Q1 of 2021 by research firms Canalys and IDC, realme aims to elevate the lifestyle of every young Filipino with its TechLife products to make them live more conveniently and efficiently daily.

The realme 8 Series was officially revealed to the public via a special livestream featuring Kathryn Bernardo on May 11 on the realme Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel.

realme 8 Pro: Capture infinity with 108MP camera sensor

There is no stopping content creators and digital savvy Filipinos in their quest for success. This makes the realme 8 Pro their perfect lifestyle partner.

The realme 8 Pro is perfect for photography enthusiasts and content creators thanks to its powerful 108MP quad rear camera setup. It is powered by Samsung’s industry HM2 camera sensor that captures images with eight times more pixels compared to 12MP smartphones.

It also features the world’s first Tilt-shift Time-lapse Video and Starry Time-lapse Video mode on smartphones that can turn the real world into a miniature world and lets users capture the beauty of the night. The Tilt-shift Time-lapse video mode also lets users manually adjust the shape, angle, position, and size of the blur effect.

The realme 8 Pro also features the 50W SuperDart Charge technology and is packed with a 4,500 mAh battery. With this feature, it only takes 17 minutes to reach a battery life of 50% and 47 minutes for 100%, letting users enjoy digital activities and content creation with a shorter charging time.

realme 8: Capture infinity with powerful gaming performance

For gaming enthusiasts, the realme 8 is the top choice. It boasts a powerful MTK Helio G95 processor that delivers the best in gaming. Users can enjoy a smooth and outstanding performance in top mobile games like Mobile Legends, Call of Duty Mobile, League of Legends: Wild Rift, PUBG Mobile, and more.

The realme 8 features 30W Dart Charge and a 5,000 mAh battery — a sleek package ideal for the youth on the go with the growing demand for a smartphone that can keep up with their needs and style.

realme, being committed to the youth, improved the overall design of the realme 8 with its unique design. The ultra-bold “DARE TO LEAP” logo uses a special fluorescent material that absorbs light and emits a magical glow around the camera in low light. This design feature embodies the youth’s trendy and fierce personality, not being afraid to express their emotions and dare to stand out.

The realme 8 Pro comes in two colors — Infinite Blue and Infinite Black, while the realme 8 comes in Cyber Silver and Cyber Black. Both offerings feature a Super AMOLED Display that enhances the clarity and display of the applications for your content creation and gaming needs.

Dare to Leap with the most anticipated realme 8 Series

Coming in the 8+128GB storage variant for both units, the realme 8 Pro will be available for a suggested retail price of PhP 16,990, while the realme 8 will be available for a suggested retail price of PhP 13,990. Both the realme 8 series offerings will be exclusively available at PhP 1,000 off during the Lazada flash sale on May 12.

From May 13 onwards, the realme 8 will be available for purchase at regular price in all realme e-commerce platforms, concept stores, kiosks, and partner dealers nationwide. The realme 8 Pro, on the other hand, will only be available from May 22 onwards. Pre-orders made for the realme 8 Pro from May 11-22 will come with a free realme Buds Air Pro worth PhP 4,990.

In addition, flexible payment plans are also available for the realme 8 Series. The realme squad can purchase these exciting gadgets via Home Credit at 6 or 9-month installment plans for the realme 8 Pro, and at a 6-month installment plan for the realme 8, all at 0 % interest. Installment plans for major credit cards are also available.

realme to co-present the very first PlayMaya tournament

As part of its push to be the top smartphone choice for Filipino gamers, realme is also co-presenting PayMaya’s inaugural PlayMaya tournament on May 14, the nationwide e-sports tournament featuring fan-favorite titles Mobile Legends, Call of Duty Mobile, and PUBG Mobile.

Several activities are in store for gamers and esports fans on that day, including a raffle sponsored by PayMaya and a special celebrity exhibition match featuring the country’s top gaming personalities such as Filipino streamer Ghost Wrecker.

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Here’s a quick look at PS5’s next-gen VR controller

Following the recent reveal of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s next-generation virtual reality system for PS5, the company excited to unveil more details about the new controller that will play a critical role in providing gamers with the VR experience it’s working to deliver.

The new VR controller speaks to the brand’s mission of achieving a much deeper sense of presence and a stronger feeling of immersion in VR experiences. It will build upon the innovation introduced with the DualSense wireless controller, which changed how games “feel” on PS5 by unlocking a new way to tap into the sense of touch. Now the company is bringing that innovation to VR gaming.

Design

The first thing you’ll notice with its next-gen VR controller is the unique design, which takes on an “orb” shape that allows you to hold the controller naturally while playing with a high degree of freedom. There are no constraints with how you’re moving your hands, providing developers with the ability to create unique gameplay experiences.

The new controller is also designed with great ergonomics in mind, so it’s well-balanced and comfortable to hold in each of your hands. They applied learnings from testing users with a range of hand sizes, as well as the decades of insights from controllers across all PlayStation platforms. The result is an iconic design that will change how VR games are played.

Features

The new VR controller enables players to feel and interact with games in a much more visceral way. There are several features, including key features from the DualSense controller, which match the vision for what next-generation VR games can be.

Adaptive triggers: Each VR controller (Left and Right) includes an adaptive trigger button that adds palpable tension when pressed, similar to what’s found in the DualSense controller. If you’ve played a PS5 game, you’ll be familiar with the tension in the L2 or R2 buttons when you press them, such as when you’re drawing your bow to fire an arrow. When you take that kind of mechanic and apply it to VR, the experience is amplified to the next level.

Haptic feedback: The new controller will have haptic feedback optimized for its form factor, making every sensation in the game world more impactful, textured, and nuanced. When you’re traversing through a rocky desert or trading blows in melee combat, you’ll feel the difference, magnifying the extraordinary visual and audio experience that’s so central to VR.

Finger touch detection: The controller can detect your fingers without any pressing in the areas where you place your thumb, index, or middle fingers. This enables you to make more natural gestures with your hands during gameplay.

Tracking: The VR controller is tracked by the new VR headset through a tracking ring across the bottom of the controller.

Action buttons/analog sticks: The Left controller contains one analog stick, the triangle and square buttons, a “grip” button (L1), trigger button (L2), and Create button. The Right controller contains one analog stick, the cross and circle buttons, a “grip” button (R1), trigger button (R2), and Options button. The “grip” button can be used to pick up in-game objects, as one example.

SIE’s Product, Engineering, and Design teams have collaborated to build our new VR controller from the ground up with the goal of making a huge leap from current-gen VR gaming. The company is thrilled with the controller that was developed, but what matters now is how game creators will take advantage of the features to design the next generation of VR experiences. Prototypes of the new VR controller will be in the hands of the development community soon, and SIE can’t wait to see what ideas they come up with and how the controller helps bring their imagination to life!

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