realme 7i launches in PH with 90Hz display, 5000mAh battery

realme Philippines, the top 2 smartphone brand in the country, joins every passionate young Filipino as they start their quest for success with powerful and reliable technology. Starting October 22, the latest realme device — realme 7i — will be available in the Philippines. The realme 7i launch was headlined by Donnalyn Bartolome, the official face of realme 7i.

A stylish and dependable lower midrange smartphone that gets the job done for the country’s next top students, artists, vloggers, and photographers. Donnalyn led the reveal of realme 7i’s stylish design, 64MP quad-camera setup that captures every style, large display with a 90Hz refresh rate, and large-capacity 5,000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charge technology.

All these features and power come packaged in a trendy design inspired by the whimsical scenes of the Arctic and the Northern Lights. The realme 7i comes in two colorways: Polar Blue and Aurora Green. The back of the phone has a mirror finish at the top and a matte finish at the bottom perfect for the users’ inner fashionista.

“Although quarantine measures restrict travel and gatherings and require us to stay indoors, this doesn’t mean that life stops. People still have to work, get an education, enhance their skills, and pursue their passions. We want to make adjusting to the new normal easier through the realme 7i, our midrange offering that can help young Filipinos start pursuing their passions and succeed in their daily adventures. Whether it be doing work or school requirements during the day or gaming and binge-watching at night, the realme 7i delivers an elevated and uninterrupted smartphone experience, a fitting cap to the launch of our 7 series,” shares realme Philippines VP for Marketing Austine Huang.

The launch coincided with the announcement of realme 7i’s ambassador, Philippine Social Media Sweetheart Donnalyn Bartolome. Bartolome gained online popularity by unapologetically being herself across her work, from music to online content. The social media star walked the audience through the best features of the realme 7i and showcased how the new device can be the youth’s stylish partner in pursuing their passions, skills, and interests.

For those always on-the-run

Young go-getters constantly juggling roles and responsibilities — deadlines to meet, emails to answer, friends to catch up with, modules to finish, phone calls to make — will find the perfect partner for their high-maintenance schedule with the realme 7i.

The newest smartphone from realme Philippines, as revealed by Donnalyn, boasts a 5,000mAh battery and 18W Fast Charge technology that needs less than two hours to fully charge and lasts up to 34 days on standby mode. The realme 7i’s large-capacity battery is perfect for aspiring content creators, students, and digital buffs who are looking for a stylish and heavy-duty smartphone that can support their daily lifestyle activities.

When used in Super Power Saving Mode, the phone can last up to 41.1 hours on standby even with only 5 percent power, a very helpful tool especially if you don’t have a powerbank on hand.

Ready for your close-up?

Developing creative skills, especially if you’re a beginner, gets easy with the new UIS Max Video Stabilization feature of the realme 7i. Besides a wider field of vision, it ensures an anti-shake effect for that smooth shot even while running or jumping that’s just perfect for that next vlog. The realme 7i’s powerful camera also has built-in night filters such as Cyberpunk, Flamingo, and Modern Gold for ready-to-go artistic shots.

Young Filipino users eager to take their mobile photography a notch higher can rely on realme 7i’s quad-camera module with four different lenses — 64MP primary camera, EIS 119-degree ultra-wide lens, macro lens, and B&W portrait lens — ready to capture even the minutest detail of that new artwork, and a perfect buddy in unleashing the inner fashionista. For even better selfies, the realme 7i’s 16MP front camera is developed for different skin types, face shapes, and features, allowing users to take more accurate and natural-looking shots.

The realme 7i is powered by a 16MP front camera sensor that supports AI beauty, bokeh effect, and  HDR. With these superb camera features, vloggers, influencers, and enthusiasts can take bomb selfies and enhance their Instagram feeds while investing in their hobbies without having to drain their wallets in the process.

Immersive experience that never goes out of style

A few hours of relaxing and de-stressing never hurt anybody, right?

Donnalyn flaunted realme 7i’s 6.5 inches large display, perfect for binge-watching favorite series on TV or Netflix with family or hours of video games with friends. With the realme 7i’s 90Hz refresh rate, videos play smoother and snappier and video game details look sharper — and all without lag. Users can now enjoy multitasking without worrying.

Price and availability

The realme 7i available in the Philippine comes in the 8GB RAM+128GB storage configuration and retails for PhP 11,990. This latest 7 series device will initially be available exclusively on the official stores of realme Philippines on LazMall and Shopee. In celebration of the new device’s launch, customers can enjoy a PhP 1,000 discount during the flash sale of the two e-commerce giants on October 22.

As one of the smartphone brands with the most channels, realme Philippines will also be making the realme 7i available in all offline stores and kiosks nationwide starting October 24. Purchasers of the latest realme 7 series device on October 24 and 25 will get a free realme Band worth PhP 1,390.

realme Philippines has forged strong partnerships with key industry players over the years to make its products much more attainable and available. realme customers may purchase the realme 7i at 0% interest on a six-month plan from Home Credit. Holders of major cards may also avail of the device at 0% interest on a six-month plan.

For those interested in 64MP photography offered by the realme 7 series, watch out for more discounts for the entire lineup at successive flash sale events on LazMall and Shopee starting October 23.

Fans are encouraged to follow the official Facebook and Instagram accounts of realme Philippines for the latest updates on the top 2 smartphone brand in the country and all its products.

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ZebraOasis: Fully recyclable hemp shoes for guiltless comfort

04/24/2023

Sustainability might be something of a buzzword these days but its importance should not be undermined.

There are more ways now to ‘go green’. A lot of people I know favor using reusable bags and tumblers over single-use plastic products, for example. Even some smartphones are starting to utilize eco-friendly construction materials or offer recyclable/recycled packaging.

It’s pretty cool that we also now have a choice to opt for sustainable shoes.

Interestingly, many of today’s discarded kicks end up in landfills to rot or, worse, burned. When that happens, most shoes release microplastics and greenhouse gasses which have long been proven to be harmful to the environment and to us humans.

But that’s the problem these ZebraOasis shoes wanted to solve. Because these shoes are not just made of sustainable materials, they are also fully recyclable.

And it has to be mentioned — they’re super comfortable, too.

Guiltless comfort

Looking at the Zebra Oasis sneakers, you probably won’t be able to tell it’s an eco-friendly shoe. Its simple design makes it an easy everyday pick (or a walk-heavy travel shoe, even) and it’s oh-so-comfortable.

The flyknit part of the shoe is made of hemp fiber — a world’s first — and is 100% biodegradable. Compared to the usual cotton flyknit found on other sneakers, hemp is an eco-friendly material that requires less water and fewer pesticides to grow. It’s also incredibly durable, naturally anti-bacterial, and breathable, making it an ideal choice for everyday wear.

Zebra Oasis shoes front wide

The flyknit design ensures a snug fit, while also allowing air to circulate around your feet, so you stay comfortable all day long. The whole shoe wrapped around my foot rather nicely and there is a tiny bit of stretch so you don’t feel too closed in.

Zebra Oasis shoes close up top

Zebra Oasis has also developed its own “R-knit” weaving which omits the use of non-degradable fibers like polyester, nylon, or spandex commonly found in other footwear.

That’s for the top part. The bottom sole, on the other hand, is created with fully-recyclable TPU foam which is produced with gas-assisted technology, reducing CO2 emissions, and thus omitting the need for harmful foaming chemicals.

Zebra Oasis shoes close up sole

TPU foam is made from thermoplastic polyurethane, which is highly durable and resistant to wear and tear. This means these kicks should stand up to frequent wear and provide the same level of comfort for a long time.

In addition to all that, Zebra Oasis shoes also don’t use harmful chemical dyes and make use of Merino Wool for its insole.

Ready for recycling

One thing that makes Zebra Oasis shoes extra special is their R-ring design.

Instead of glued-on parts, Zebra Oasis shoes are sewn in and this is important for two reasons: better durability and recyclability.

Zebra Oasis shoes close up bottom

Durability is given as being sewn offers longer lifetimes for shoes but as for recyclability? That’s where the R-ring design kicks in.

When the time has come that your shoes are all worn-out, the shoes’ R-ring allows you to easily separate the fabric from the foam with one pull.

Why is this important? Because most shoes are made of mixed materials, they can’t be properly sorted for recycling unless separated first. With the R-ring design, that can be easily done. And you can remain guilt-free knowing your ZO shoes won’t be adding to the pile-up of trash.

And while there are many kicks out there that are also eco-friendly, I think Zebra Oasis takes it up a notch with this innovation.

Comfort is not a second thought

I’ve been using these shoes for a while and they’ve instantly become a staple to my wardrobe. They’re classically designed, easy to slip on, and go with practically all of my outfits.

And so breathable too.

It’s summertime here and if you’ve ever been to a tropical country in this heat, you know it can be very uncomfortable.

Zebra Oasis shoes back

The combination of the hemp fly knit and Merino Wool insole kept my feet nice and cool even during long walks under the sun. And being so light to wear makes it very freeing, too.

The overall fit is good which is expected as these are designed to mold to your feet. I didn’t experience any first-shoe pains or blisters anywhere, either.

The Merino Wool insoles are incredibly soft and comfortable and have moisture-wicking properties which I think helped in keeping my feet feeling fresh. They’re removable too which makes it easy to clean or even replace them.

Zebra Oasis shoes sole close up wool

But my favorite thing about these shoes is their weightlessness. Wearing them was almost the same as walking barefoot.

These shoes aren’t designed for outdoor activities, however, and the company does not recommend them for extreme activities like mountain climbing or extreme hiking.

Luckily, these aren’t activities I take part in. I’m just your regular ol’ city girl walking on the streets of the Metro.

But in all seriousness, I’m pretty sure that I will be wearing these a lot. They’re even foldable so they’re so so easy to pack. Perfect for when I want to switch out from uncomfortable heels after work or events.

Besides, you really can’t go wrong with white sneakers, and having a sustainable one is even better.

Final thoughts

The earth isn’t getting any younger and humankind has had its hand in its degradation. This only means that it’s also up to us to take care of what we have and try to restore what we’ve destroyed.

Zebra Oasis takes both your feet and the environment into consideration.

Having the ability to separate the foam sole from the fabric flyknit top is a big help as it makes the shoe fully recyclable, lessening trash and the negative impact on the environment, and it thankfully doesn’t sacrifice comfort in doing so.

If you want to grab a pair for yourself, you can head over to the ZebraOasis crowdfunding page. As of writing, the company has already reached their goal with a little over a month left in the campaign period.

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