realme officially launches realme X50 Pro 5G on Smart Signature Plan

realme Philippines is keeping its strong momentum as the country’s leading smartphone brand with the launch of its very first 5G-capable smartphone, the realme X50 Pro 5G. realme Philippines is also broadening its portfolio of AIoT devices as it launches the smart audio device realme Buds Air Pro and the best round smartwatch realme Watch S.

realme Philippines, having been recently declared as the country’s number one smartphone brand by Canalys, Counterpoint and IDC, is going full throttle into elevating the tech experience of Filipinos. Offering a wide array of devices across different segments, realme has intensified its partnership with key industry players, including telco giant Smart Communications. The realme X50 Pro 5G’s launch in the Philippines is realme and Smart’s introductory project.

“The new realme X50 Pro 5G boosts our line-up of Smart 5G-certified devices under our Smart Signature Plans, enabling our customers to unlock the many exciting possibilities of 5G. Our partnership with realme stems from our shared vision to simply bring cutting-edge technology at the fingertips of more Filipinos, and together, we hope to push the boundaries of mobile gaming and introduce more immersive digital experiences for our subscribers,” said Richard Matthew Dimagiba, VP for Smart Postpaid Marketing.

A young brand of two years, realme surprised industry experts with the record-breaking feats it has achieved, which the brand attributes to its customer-centric approach, multi-industry partnerships and wide availability. realme Philippines VP for Marketing Austine Huang notes, “When we entered the Philippines in 2018, our goal was to provide real smartphone value to every young Filipino. Now, as we aim to empower more Filipinos to #LeapToNextGen, we are happy to make our first flagship 5G device available through trusted mobile connectivity provider Smart. We shall continue to grow our channels to ensure our products are made more attainable and available for our customers.”

The realme X50 Pro 5G can be availed through Smart Signature Plan M for PhP 1,899 per month with a one-time cash-out of PhP 6,900. Those who will pre-order the device from the Smart Online Store and select Smart Stores from December 3 to 10 get a free realme Watch worth PhP 3,990. The promo is available to new subscribers and is available at a special discounted price for existing and re-contracting subscribers.

Cosplay royalty, model and content creator Alodia is the official ambassador of the realme X50 Pro 5G

A leap to the next-gen of realme devices

realme Philippines launches three new devices this December: the realme X50 Pro 5G, Buds Air Pro and Watch S. Dubbed as the brand’s next-gen of devices, customers can expect improved features on each of the products.

realme X50 Pro 5G, the pilot 5G-ready device of realme Philippines, brings in the fastest processor, fastest charging technology, and the fastest network. It’s one of the first 5G smartphones to be launched with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G processor in its price segment, making it one of the most powerful smartphones in the market today. realme X50 Pro 5G is also equipped with a 90Hz Super AMOLED Display, complementing the device’s 5G speed to the gamers’ delight. This powerful combo allows a smooth and competitive gaming experience. With its 65W SuperDart Charge technology, the realme X50 Pro 5G’s 4200mAh battery can be fully charged within 35 mins.

In the camera department, realme X50 Pro 5G boasts the latest flagship, ultra-clear quad-camera set-up comprised of a 64MP main camera, a 12MP 20x hybrid zoom telephoto lens, an 8MP 119° ultra wide-angle macro lens, and a B&W portrait lens. A dual-front camera of 32MP Sony 80°wide-angle with an IMX616 sensor and 8MP 105°super wide-angle camera captures clear selfies and videos. The dual-front camera supports ultra-wide-angle video shooting and UIS Video Stabilization which are very favorable for content creation.

Smart subscribers can make the most of the realme X50 Pro 5G powered by ultrafast Smart 5G in strategic sites in Metro Manila, Boracay, Cavite, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Laguna, New Clark City in Pampanga, and Rizal. Smart subscribers can also enjoy high-speed connectivity with Smart LTE, the country’s fastest mobile data network as cited by third-party internet analytics firms like Opensignal and Ookla.

Launching alongside the realme X50 Pro 5G is the realme Buds Pro– the brand’s highly competitive noise-canceling earbuds. The realme Buds Air Pro is equipped with the new and customized S1 high-performance noise cancellation chip which guarantees the most versatile noise cancellation effect while consuming low power. It also has a 10mm Bass Boost Driver along with an advanced Dynamic Bass Boost (DBB) composite bass enhancement algorithm that makes the bass deeper and richer. The device offers a 25-hour total playback, for continuous music listening time, gaming time, calling time, and video watching time.

The realme Watch S, the best round smartwatch in the market in its price segment, is the last of the realme AIoT products to be launched this year. The realme Watch S offers accuracy in the many features it packs allowing users to prioritize their health and manage their time.  realme Watch S carries the top-level sensor from Goodix, which supports 24-hour uninterrupted and real-time heart rate monitoring. It also supports up to 16 kinds of fitness modes and health functions including step monitoring, sedentary reminder, sleep monitoring, hydration reminder, and meditation relaxing. The newest smartwatch from realme is also equipped with smart features that can monitor all app notifications and show some corresponding support in the display of calls, SMS, and third-party app messages through the realme Watch S.

The realme Buds Air Pro and Watch S retail for PhP 4,990, respectively. These newest realme AIoT products are available starting December 3, 2020 on selected realme kiosks and concept stores nationwide. Get them as low as PhP 3,990 each or 1,000 pesos off during Lazada and Shopee’s 12.12 Grand Year End Sales.

Subsequently, realme Philippines also launched the realme N1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush, realme Powerbank 2i, and the realme Selfie Tripod. All these will be available starting December 3 on realme’s e-commerce stores, selected realme kiosks’ and concept stores and will retail for only PhP 890, PhP 790, and PhP 1,119 respectively.

Get real-time updates on other promos and announcements from realme Philippines through its official Facebook and Instagram accounts.

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Triumph Street Triple R review: Aggressive but versatile

04/21/2021

Triumph Motorcycles is the largest UK-owned motorcycle manufacturer in the United Kingdom and has produced good quality premium motorcycles for over 37 years. Today, they are well-known for their modern classic motorcycles like the iconic Bonneville, Thruxton Café Racer, and the Bonneville Bobber.

Because of these big names, people tend to overlook other bikes that they produce. This includes myself since I prefer the classic look compared to their modern bikes like the Street Triple R. It’s a shame since when I got to take it for a spin, I was really impressed. Here’s my review.

Design

When I first saw the bike, the first thing that demanded my attention was its headlights. To be completely honest, I was not a big fan of them at first — they resemble the bug-like bike of this Japanese TV show back in the 90s called Masked Rider Black.

For reference — Masked Rider Black from the TV show (source)

Although I must admit, the aggressively styled headlights of the Street Triple R grows on you after a while. It turns out, the LED headlamps and Daytime Running Lights just look good and noticeable on the road. Other than that, the attention to detail and how they put together this bike is evidently well thought of.

Some things worth mentioning are the subtle details of the Street Triple R like the air intake above and in between the headlights, the concave design of the radiator, and its neatly tucked headers that go underneath the engine.

It also has subtle decals and a red frame in the middle and under the seat, respectively. Lastly, the red hand-painted pinstripes on the rims round up its overall look nicely. In other words, everything clicks together and appears slick and elegant at the same time.

Additionally, the Triumph Street Triple R comes in two color variants namely Sapphire Black and Matt Silver Ice. If I were to choose, I like the Matt Silver Ice better as it looks good against the red accents that the bike has.

Right off the bat when you mount the Street Triple R, you’ll notice both the handlebar and controls just look and feel like you’re on a premium bike.

The controls on the bike are straightforward and simple. On the right, you have the kill switch for the engine as well as the starter. While on the left is a pass light that functions as a high beam at the same time. Below that is the info button that cycles through Trip A, Trip B, and Odometer.

Right under that cluster are signal light indicators and the bike’s horn as well as the button to choose which riding mode you want to activate.

Moreover, on the dash, you’ll see an LCD screen that presents the digital speedometer, gear indicator, riding mode indicator, digital odometer, time, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge. This is then contrasted by an analog tachometer.

One more thing I love about the dash is its series of small blue lights that indicate when the optimal time to shift gears is. Pretty cool.

Features

There’s nothing to complain about the Street Triple R when we talk about features. It has all the bells and whistles of a premium bike and comes with traction control, ABS, quick-shift assist, and three riding modes (Road, Sport, and Rain).

When you buy this bike off the store, you even get Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 tires which are considered all-around sporty gear with a lot of grip on the road even in wet conditions. It also comes with Brembo m4.32 4-piston radial mono-block front calipers with ABS which has incredible stopping power. For the rear, it carries a Brembo single-piston caliper with ABS.

The bike is also equipped with 41mm big piston inverted forks up front and a Showa piggyback reservoir mono-shock at the rear which are both fully adjustable for preload, compression damping, and rebound damping.

This model also has two variants with this one being the Low Ride height. As the name suggests, it comes with a lower seat height of just 780mm — 45mm lower compared to the standard version and making it more accessible for shorter riders.

Performance

The bike is powered by a 765cc six-speed liquid-cooled 3-cylinder engine with 116 horsepower under it. I was a bit intimidated when I first got on the Street Triple R because of its aggressive look. But as I started to take it around, I was proven wrong.

At cruising speed, the ride is buttery smooth. But of course, with a flick of the throttle, the engine opens up and the bike quickly speeds up because of the torque it generates — perfect on twisties or even on the racetrack.

It’s a fun bike to cruise around the city. But if ever you feel the need for speed, just twist that throttle and I guarantee it will put a smile on any rider’s face. While I was riding up the mountains, the torquey engine has a good pick up while accelerating on inclined roads as the engine generates 77Nm of torque at 9400RPM.

One thing I found useful especially while riding through the mountains was its up and down quick shift assist. It enables smooth, comfortable, and quick gear changes without the use of a clutch while maintaining the accelerated riding position. The gearbox of the bike is exceptional and not clunky at all. I also didn’t experience any weird false neutrals.

The throttle response of the bike is phenomenal as well — it’s smooth, very responsive, and goes well with its noticeably lightweight body (168kg). Riding on twisties or even heavy traffic is not as tiring because it’s light and very agile. Leaning in on corners and filtering between lanes are effortless thanks to its aluminum frame and aluminum cast rims.

Speaking of leaning in on corners, its riding position is sporty in nature and isn’t too upright like other naked bikes.

You’re a bit leaned forward while holding the handlebars and you can feel a bit of weight pressing down on your wrists. During my time, I could feel it starting to ache after hours of riding especially around mountain roads.

When it comes to my legs, they are fairly tucked, and my knees are bent as well. I’m an inch away from six feet in height and my legs feel slightly cramped when riding the bike. But don’t get me wrong, it’s not as uncomfortable as a conventional sportbike, and still can be used for daily rides.

Another thing is when I’m making U-turns on tight streets, its turning radius is pretty wide resulting in to need to back up the bike every time I needed to do a tight U-turn.

It’s the same story when parking because of tight motorcycle spaces here in the Philippines. It’s quite difficult to maneuver because of the short turning radius of the bike. But apart from this, the Street Triple R is an excellent all-arounder.

Final thoughts

The Triumph Street Triple R is agile, versatile, has a good amount of power, and easy to lean in when taking on tight corners. With an SRP of PhP 695,000, it is a bit expensive for a mid-range engine compared to some Japanese models. In my opinion, though, it’s worth every penny as it is a fun bike to ride and easily one of the best modern bikes I’ve ever ridden.

The Street Triple R is built for either riding on the city, mountain roads, the racetrack, or on wet conditions. I can confidently say that this bike doesn’t have many flaws that I can point out except for the short turning radius and not having ample legroom for me.

Aside from that, I don’t think there are glaring weak points. This bike is close to perfection and I strongly believe that is one of the reasons why Triumph has been successful over the years.

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