HONOR unveils Magic4 Pro, X Series devices, and new wearables

Global technology brand HONOR today announced the HONOR Magic4 Pro, featuring a powerful Quad-Camera system that introduces the world’s 1st Ultra Fusion Photography innovation that massively improves photography and video capture experiences. 

“HONOR Philippines is ready to Go Beyond 2022 with our brand having over 100+ markets and 200 channel partners, 11,000+ employees with 55% from our R&D department. Our strong Research and Development capabilities led to creation of 6 R&D centers and over 100 innovative labs focusing on performance, structure, design, camera, telecommunications, and charging technologies in order to create innovative products for everyone to enjoy,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of Marketing for HONOR Philippines.

The HONOR Magic4 Pro has also received 9 Best MWC Awards, a milestone achievement that attests to the brand’s progress and R&D capabilities as an independent company. 

With the presence of Google Apps to its smartphones, they are finally coming back stronger.

HONOR Magic4 Pro: With Power of Industry-Leading Mobile Imaging System

  • The HONOR Magic4 Pro introduces one of the most powerful and versatile camera systems on an HONOR smartphone to date:
  • 50MP Wide Camera with customized 7P Lens
  • 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera
  • 64MP Periscope Telephoto Camera
  • Flicker Sensor
  • an additional brand-new custom-made image processor

Its front camera features 12MP Ultra Wide Camera with 100 degree Field of View to capture more vivid and realistically beautified selfies and groufies.

Adopting the largest image sensor ever on an HONOR smartphone, the 50MP Wide Camera with a massive 1/1.12-inch sensor and a large aperture of f/1.6 delivers superior light-sensing performance that rivals even cameras with a 1-inch sensor and f/1.8 aperture.

HONOR Magic4 Ultimate can take scenic night shots or low-light portraits that are brighter, with more vivid colors, better-defined objects, and minimal visual artifacts. The customized 7P Lens comes with a 8% improvement in center sharpness and a 25% improvement in edge sharpness, producing photos and videos that look detailed even when zoomed in. 

The 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera offers an impressive 100° field of view for capturing everything from parties to sprawling cities. With the anti-flare coating technology, the HONOR Magic4 Ultimate can get a clean and large field of view, whether taking photos or videos.

For faraway subjects, the 64MP Periscope Telescope Camera with built-in optical stabilization and fusion computational photography offers an impressive zoom range of 3.5x Optical Zoom and up to 100x Digital Zoom for users to capture steady images.  

At the heart of the system, an additional brand-new custom-made image processor supports faster and more efficient AI computations to take Ultra Fusion Photography to even greater heights, enabling one of the industry’s strongest 4K Night Mode video capture and real-time preview, making sure that shooting very bright, clear and vibrant videos in extreme darkness is possible.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G Mobile Platform, the HONOR Magic4 Pro delivers blazing fast performance and incredible battery efficiency across all typical usage scenarios. HONOR maximized the capability of this chipset, bringing further system optimizations with improved fluency and power consumption, while generating less heat and lowering latency for an even better user experience.

The 6.81-inch next-generation LTPO Display delivers fluid, vibrant visuals with support for adaptive refresh rate to help users conserve battery. Consistent with the wider HONOR Magic4 Series, the display supports 1920Hz Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) dimming to offer a comfortable viewing experience even in low light environments. 

Running the latest Magic UI 6.0 based on Android 12, the HONOR Magic4 Pro supports a range of HONOR signature smart life features.

The device is also compatible to do multi-screen collaboration and seamless interconnectivity features with HONOR laptops, tablets, and even to select Huawei devices.

Available in Black and Cyan colors, the HONOR Magic4 Pro is priced at PhP 52,990 with a free HONOR Watch GS 3 (worth Php 11,990) to those who will purchase early until supplies last. 

The HONOR Watch GS 3 features an ultra-bright screen that enables you to use it even under the sun. Its design is explicitly premium with lightweight yet durable material. The size also fits in any occasion.

It also supports 8-Channel Heart Rate AI Engine, an advanced algorithm and technology that measures heart rate accuracy more than smartwatches in the same price range. It also tracks sleep patterns accurately, plays music, answers calls, reads text notifications, and sets an alarm. 

It also supports more than 100 workout modes such as walks, swim, skiing, and more. It can automatically detect and show you what workout mode you are doing. So you can easily track your calorie count, heart rate, and blood oxygen level. The battery lasts around 2 weeks allowing users to enjoy the full benefits of a better lifestyle.
HONOR X Series: With extra power, performance, and vision

The X series boasts SuperCharge feature. HONOR X7 and X8 have 5000mAh High-Capacity Battery with 22.5W HONOR SuperCharge for All-day Connectivity and Productivity. Meanwhile, HONOR X9 boasts a 4600 mAh battery with 66W Supercharge that charges 50% full in 15 minutes.  

All of the X series phones have a big screen providing a better display most especially the HONOR X9 which has a 90hz refresh rate and 94% screen-to-body ratio. Meanwhile, X8 has a generous screen display of 93.6% and X7 has 90.07%. The large screens provide a better viewing experience for users.  The 90Hz refresh rate enhances display quality, allowing users to enjoy fluid, realistic graphics on the screen without any stuttering while also ensuring a smooth scrolling experience.

Packed with advanced eye protection features, including TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, eBook Mode, and Dark Mode, the HONOR X series delivers a more comfortable reading and viewing experience, especially in low light environments.

The 3 X series phones have optimized performance powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 and HONOR RAM Turbo, a 6nm advanced octa-core processor designed to deliver superior performance while conserving power.

The same with Magic4 Pro, the X series brings promising camera features for mobile photography and videography. HONOR X7 has a 48MP main camera while both HONOR X8 and HONOR X9 have 64MP. All are packed with wide and macro lenses and bokeh effect.

Aside from extra camera features, HONOR X series has extra storage. HONOR generously innovated all of the models to have 128GB ROM. As for the RAM, X7 boasts 4GB, X8 has 6GB, and X9 with 8GB. 

Available in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Titanium Silver, the HONOR X7 is priced at PhP 9,990 and HONOR X8 at Php 12,990. Meanwhile, the HONOR X9 debuts at PhP 14,990 in Midnight Black and Ocean Blue colors. The HONOR X8 will come with a free HONOR Band 6 worth PhP 1,990, until supplies last.

The HONOR Band 6 has health monitoring features that help users to monitor blood oxygen levels, daily heart rates, stress levels, and breathing exercises. It also tracks sleep patterns and recommends the best schedule for rest time.

It has 10 workout modes and automatic detection of what you are doing such as walks and running. It also allows message notification for busy individuals. The battery lasts for 10 to 14 days with fast-charging capabilities helping users to experience the full benefits of the band longer than other watches in the same price range. 

Availability

HONOR devices are available in Lazada and select 600 dealer stores nationwide.

The global tech brand is set to open more e-commerce stores, physical stores, and mall kiosks this year as they are cementing its physical presence in the Philippines.

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Budget-friendly peripherals for your desktop PC

03/04/2021

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Thank you for the warm appreciation of my Building a PhP40K desktop PC from the comforts of your home article.

But whether or not you just finished assembling your desktop PC, having to choose your set of accessories can sometimes be a confusing task since there are quite a number of brands and models to choose from.

With affordability in mind, here are my picks for budget-friendly peripherals you can purchase online.

Monitor

Starting with the monitor, I got the Viewplus MB-2401 24″ Frameless IPS 75Hz for my setup. It has an IPS panel, a 75Hz refresh rate, 5ms response rate, and a 1080p resolution. There are lots of different monitors out there. Some are branded, some are not. It just depends on your preference and budget. If you’re into casual gaming or doing something creative on your PC and don’t mind too much about the brand, then you can check this one out.

For those into competitive gaming like playing Valorant, you need a monitor with similar specs like the ViewPlus MS-24CH 23.6 Inches (24″) 144Hz VA Curved Gaming Monitor or check Gamdias Atlas HD236C 24 curved 144hz Gaming Monitor. It’s generally better to go for larger screens.

Keyboard

Consider the Rakk Illuminated Gaming Keyboard V2 GCB if you prefer an illuminated keyboard. You can change up to three colors — Green, Cyan, and Blue. I’m not really into mechanical-type keyboards and it gets the job done. If you want an RGB keyboard, you can check K613L Fighter II RGB LED Keyboard. It has three color breathing mode with Aluminum Alloy.

If you prefer a set with wireless keyboard and a mouse, you can check Logitech MK275 USB Wireless Keyboard with Optical Mouse Combo since it would easily suffice for casual use.

Mouse

I got the HP M280 Professional Gaming Mouse. Though wired, it has six buttons with a 6400 DPI, great for work and casual gaming. If you want a mouse that will sync with your RGB CPU, you can check Logitech G102 Lightsync Gaming Mouse, It is also wired, with six programmable buttons, a light sync RGB lighting, has 200 – 8000 DPI, and only weighs 85 grams.

If you like a wireless mouse, consider Fantech Wireless Gaming Mouse with six buttons and up to 2000 DPI.

Speakers

To take care of your audio, I got the Centrix ( ZSB-100 ) Multi-Media Soundbar Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Speaker with FM and AUX Outlet, it delivers spacious sound, clear dialogue, and rich bass for your movies, music, and games. What I like about it is that our household can connect our gadgets when not using the computer via Bluetooth.

Apart from that, you can add another RGB device in your setup and check the Fantech GS202 Sonar Speaker RGB.

Headset

To take care of your competitive spirit, we suggest to check on Fantech Legion HQ51 RGB Gaming Headset with its RGB lighting effects and volume control. This is my brother’s headset and so far he can vouch for its quality as he uses it for online classes. You may also check on its product ratings.

Webcam

And to take care of your online sessions, I got the Promate Procam-1 Widescreen Full-HD Webcam. It has 1080p/30fps resolution with a 120-degree wide-angle, a noise reduction mic, and includes a tripod. It’s very useful for online meetings.

Planning to do live streams? The Logitech C920 Pro HD Webcam might help as it has 1080p video with stereo audio and it also includes an Auto Focus function. Approved by online streamers.

UPS

To take care of sudden power outages and losing unsaved files, an uninterruptible power source will do the trick. I have the AWP Aide 390W-650VA UPS/AVR with four sockets and can last for up to four to five minutes. Just enough time to save your work and shut down the computer.

To complete your workstation, we’ve also included the following items:

Chairs

Instead of looking for a gaming chair, make sure you choose office chairs because they are designed to make you comfortable for long sitting hours. Check this Office Study Computer Chair out.

Table

And to set your computer on, I got the 120X55cm Big Size Computer Study Table, it has a bookshelf that you can place either on the left or the right. It’s also spacious enough to add another monitor to your setup.

And if you prefer a minimalist look, check out the Nordic Wooden Computer Table Desk.

Useful finds

If you want to organize and expand your USB ports, having a 7 Ports Hub USB 2.0 With ON/OFF Switch or anything similar is a good idea.

You might want to add an Extended Gaming Mouse Pad for smoother and easier mouse scrolling and to add to your workstation’s overall aesthetics.

For other options, you may also check this RGB Mouse Pad.

Final thoughts

With affordability in mind, you could also choose similar components. Of course, you can tweak things up depending on where you want to allocate more budget. The important thing is to first know what purpose will you be using the peripherals before you buy them.

And when you have your peripherals listed down, you can simply go online and have them delivered straight to you.

Also, remember to read customer reviews first when purchasing online. It really helps to know if the store is a good vendor via its previous customers.

What can you say about these peripherals? Would you want us to also make another quick guide for computer maintenance tools this time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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