Huawei opens pre-order for nova 10 series

Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) opens today the pre-order for the Huawei nova 10 Series, three stylish mid-ranger smartphones that meet the contemporary, ever-evolving trends among future-minded youth of today.

Available now at offline and online Huawei Stores, authorized retail outlets, and leading e-commerce sites Shopee and Lazada.

The 10th generation of nova inherits the design of the Huawei nova Series, bringing together innovative design and cutting-edge craftsmanship. It takes on the dazzling and chic Star Orbit Ring classic design.

More especially, the smartphone has evolved its front camera capabilities with new added features, allowing nova users to express themselves more confidently while staying in trend.

Celebrate the beauty in detail with dynamic portrait photography

From selfies to vlogging, the Huawei nova Series continues to lead in the innovation of mobile front camera technology. With the Huawei Multi-Vision Photography, the nova 10 Pro sports high-quality dual front camera lenses.

One lens features the industry’s first front-facing 60MP Ultra-Wide Autofocus Camera, supporting 100-degree wide angle and 4K video quality, which offers excellent resolution and light sensitivity. Additionally, the front-facing 8MP Portrait Close-up Camera, another industry’s first, supports 2X optical zoom and up to 5X digital zoom, expanding the limits of human perception and bringing you the ultimate close-up portrait experience.

The nova 10, on the other hand, is equipped with a single Front SLR-Level Bokeh 60MP Ultra-Wide Autofocus Camera that can meet different photography needs and habits in different scenes to create textured portraits.

WATCH: Huawei nova 10 Pro camera test: The best selfie/vlog camera around?

The Huawei nova 10 Pro and nova 10 also sports the industry’s first front camera built with Instant AF with Quad Phased Detection (QPD), where every single pixel is dedicated to photography and focus. Compared to a common autofocus lens, it promises a 30 percent increase in focus speed, which also greatly improves the resolution of wide-angle images by 119 percent.

Thanks to the 0.7X~5X Free Zoom, both the Huawei nova 10 Pro and nova 10 capture 54mm portrait focal length, 27mm wide-angle focal length and 19mm ultra-wide-angle focal length, bringing consistent and excellent image quality from any distance to perfectly meet the user’ needs for all-scenario portrait selfies in different focal lengths with a smartphone.

The nova 10 SE, on the other hand, comes equipped with a 16 MP wide-angle camera (equivalent to 2.0 um, f/2.2), that automatically identifies the setting and switches to wide-angle mode — allowing an up to 90-degree field of view. 4-in-1 Pixel Binning technology provides excellent low-light shooting capabilities

On rear cameras, the Huawei nova 10, and 10 Pro’s rear cameras comes equipped with 50MP Ultra Vision Photography. The cameras adopt the Huawei’s flagship-grade RYYB Colour Filter Array, and supports Instant AF with QPD and zero shutter-lag technology (ZSL) which offers ideal photography results in low-light environments, and supports the AI Snapshot function to lock in every memory and moment.

 

Meanwhile, the nova 10 SE’s rear camera module features a Domain Imaging System that incorporates a 108 MP High-Res main camera, 8 MP ultra wide-angle and depth of field camera, and 2 MP macro camera. The main camera has a sky-high pixel count, supports an f/1.9 wide aperture, and takes in more light — producing a whole new level of detail.

Vlog on the go with Dual-View Video, Follow Focus and 0.7X~5X zoom
Vlogging has become a new way for young people to express themselves and share their daily lives, especially through popular video-focused social media platforms. Using the powerful camera system of Huawei nova 10 Pro Series, users can create vlogs that unleash their deepest inspirations.

With upgraded autofocus capabilities of the dual front cameras, Huawei nova 10 Pro, and nova 10 can intelligently switch the focus of different subjects within the camera, and through the Showcase Focus function, allows the subjects to be clearly displayed even in vlogs filmed indoors.

It can also utilize multiple cameras of the smartphone to shoot simultaneously, offering a multi-camera shooting experience with the combination of dual front cameras, both front and back cameras, as well as picture-in-picture shooting, all while portraying the fine details of the subject’s face, make-up, and accessories.

For outdoor shots with wide fields-of-view, users can freely adjust the zoom to easily shoot 0.7X~5X zoom videos on top of leveraging on the front camera’s powerful dual autofocus capabilities, capturing scenic images surrounding

When recording subjects using the rear camera, Huawei nova 10 Pro, and nova 10 comes with the Follow Focus function which locks in and follows the video subject. Even if the subject is temporarily blocked, the focus will remain on the subject when they reappear in front of the camera without interruption.

Dazzles from Every Angle: chic and lightweight design

Huawei nova 10 Series inherits the design genetics of the Huawei nova Series, enhancing its original Star Orbit Ring design, and adapts the new Star Orbit Craft design, which adds a better shimmer to the design texture and a silkier touch.

The Huawei nova 10 Pro comes with a thickness of 7.88mm and weighs at 191g; while the Huawei nova 10 is much thinner and lighter, with a thickness of 6.88mm and weighs at 168g. All models strike a balance between performance and easy-grip design.

The nova 10 Series smartphones also now come in Starry Silver and complements the golden Star Orbit Ring and Icon design for a luxurious look and feel. Moreover, the rest of the Huawei nova 10 Series also comes in the premium and subtle Starry Black, and the stunning Provence, and Mint Green colorways. The three different colour styles better meet the user’s fashion choices and personal style.

Be it playing games, watching videos or browsing photos, the Huawei nova 10 Series smartphones focus on vivid screen displays and detail enhancement, allowing users to immerse themselves in a visual feast. Huawei nova 10 Series supports 1.07 billion colours, a high refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and 300Hz touch sampling rate which offer users a smoother user experience, whether it is daily operations, web browsing or other smartphone interactions.

Smoother than Ever Before: level up with fast charging, heat dissipation, and gaming

To cope with battery life challenges arising from high-frequency application use scenarios such as videography and gaming, Huawei also continues to lead the innovation in fast charging technology. Huawei nova 10 Pro supports the 100W Huawei SuperCharge, and firstly equipped with the new Turbo Mode, breaking the power consumption limits for instant charging.

Meanwhile, the Huawei nova 10 and nova 10 SE come equipped a 66W Huawei SuperCharge that includes a brand-new dual low-voltage charge pump and three-tab battery technologies

The Huawei nova 10 Pro also features Ultra-Generation VC Liquid Cooling which brings heat dissipation with better speed and uniformity. It adopts an AI-powered temperature-sensing technology that detects hot spots on the surface of the phone and optimally redistributes the heat, bringing a cooler and smoother user experience.

In terms of gaming experience, Huawei nova 10 Series features the new Touch Turbo 2.0. Users can simply shake the phone to trigger any corresponding key operation, which effectively improves the user experience of mobile games. Huawei nova 10 Series is also equipped with Stereo Dual Speakers. Built with the Histen ultra-wide sound field, users can also enjoy an immersive audio and video experience, whether it is listening to music, watching movies or playing games.

Put the Huawei nova 10 Series in action with Huawei’s #novaStarVlog Challenge

The Huawei nova line has always been Huawei’s gift to the youth — with technologies and innovations tailored fit to the needs and interests of young generations as they evolve. As a way to put the youth to greater heights, the line’s winning formula is also forwarded even more through a partnership with Bilibili — one of the largest video platforms for anime, comics and gaming (ACG) content in Southeast Asia.

The #novaStarVlog Challenge opens its doors again to all creators, vloggers, and rising nova superstars! All aspiring content creators of today can rise up to the challenge and upload their original video with the hashtag #novaStarVlog! Creators who contribute high-quality videos will have a chance to win the all-new Huawei nova 10 SE and other great prizes! Entries will be accepted on Bilibili’s official website and app starting from October 21-November 4.

Huawei nova loyalists are also in for a treat with the ongoing Huawei nova Series Promo that offers up to PhP 4,000 off on the different crowd favorites. To top it all off, Huawei is offering a Trade-In-Promo that lets users snatch up to PhP 30,000 discount on new Huawei nova smartphones, in exchange of old units — happening at over 90 Huawei Experience Stores nationwide.

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ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition first impressions

05/27/2022

Back in CES 2022, ASUS unveiled its array of upcoming laptops and to the surprise of many, the lineup includes an ultra-special edition ZenBook to commemorate a milestone for the company.

This is the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition and it’s here to celebrate 25 years of having been able to send ASUS laptops to outer space during a space mission back in 1997.

As a special edition laptop, it comes in a special packaging that is simply fun to unbox.

But with the unit all ready to be set up, here are my first impressions of the device from its build quality, design, and features.

First thing you’ll notice on this laptop is that it doesn’t look like any other ordinary laptop. Its design elements are simply out-of-this-world (pun intended) and are really striking if you’re into the extra bling for your gadgets.

The aluminum body comes in this golden brown shade that ASUS calls Zero-G Titanium color. And all over its shell are markings, patterns, and accents that all contribute to its space-themed approach.

These designs are not random, mind you, and every spec and marking have their own meaning. For one, most patterns on the body reflect the same elements seen in the MIR space station where ASUS laptops spent more than 600 days back in ’97.

Additionally, dots and dashes seen on its lid are Morse code and translate to “Ad Astra Per Aspera” which is Latin for “Through hardships to the stars”. Really great and meaningful detail.

And of course, one thing that’s hard to miss is this small display on its lid. This is the exclusive ZenVision display which is a 3.5-inch OLED screen in monochrome loaded with animations and customizable graphics to add a sprinkle of personalization to the laptop.

ASUS says this potential-filled display is inspired by a datasheet of a spaceship. And by using its MyASUS app, you can change what’s shown from time, date, battery level, to your own business card, animation, or a custom message.

Open the lid and you’re introduced to its keyboard. Both the space bar and power button are highlighted with a differently-colored coating that blend well with the overall aesthetic of the laptop.

Just like a true ZenBook, the ErgoLift hinge is seen here as well that props up the chassis when you open the lid. This gives way to better air circulation and cools the laptop easier in addition to providing a more ergonomic experience when typing.

It also comes with the company’s NumberPad 2.0 which transforms the trackpad into a number pad. It also supports certain gestures to instantly bring up the calculator and make numeric input easier.

And just like a true ASUS laptop, the device feels very solid and durable which is not at all surprising.

After all, the company really reinforced this specific model to pass some space-grade tests like vibration & temperature and withstand being in a space capsule where large temperature differences are common. Talk about durability!

As for the rest of its physique, the ZenBook 14X OLED Space Edition comes with a wide variety of connectivity with its regular-size HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 2, two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, audio jack, and even a microSD card reader.

Moving on to its main display, it features a 14-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2880 x 1800. It comes with a 16:10 aspect ratio with touch input so you can go for a more relaxed way of browsing and navigating the laptop.

Up top is a small webcam with its own physical shutter to keep prying eyes away.

The display has slim side bezels and is so far immersive enough. Its OLED panel also ensures that you only get vibrant colors with deep blacks while its HDR feature offers a wider dynamic range to see more details.

Not only do you get lively colors and sharper picture, but you’re also assured of accurate colors thanks to its display’s 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and PANTONE-validated panel. And for fans of scrolling smoothly and gliding through the laptop’s menu and UI, you’d be glad to know that the display can go up to 90Hz refresh rate — of course, it will take a toll on the battery performance.

This laptop isn’t all for show and looking pretty. Inside, it packs powerful components that should help you accomplish tasks whether you’re at your office here on Earth or in a space station floating in outer space.

It’s got Intel’s 12th-gen processor at its core in both Core-i5 and Core-i9 configurations while graphics are handled by Intel Iris Xe. You can get up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM on this as well as up to 1TB SSD for faster boot-up.

Other specs and features worth looking forward to are its WiFi 6E connectivity for faster and more stable connections, Harman Kardon-certified speakers with Dolby audio, and AI noise-canceling tech for your video calls.

Meanwhile, for its battery, it carries a 63Wh Li-Po pack with a 100W charger to fill it up faster. We’re curious as to how long the battery could last with all its nice features activated and put to work.

Stay tuned for the full review. Meanwhile, more details on the laptop by clicking here.

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