POCO X3 GT launched, local pricing and availability announced

POCO, a popular technology brand among the world’s young techies, has announced to global debut of POCO X3 GT, a performance speedster designated for entertainment and mobile gaming. It will be available soon in multiple regions, including Southeast Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Africa.

The POCO X3 GT boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 chip with Dual 5G SIM, 120Hz DynamicSwitch DotDisplay, a high-resolution 64MP triple camera, and — for the first time ever on POCO smartphones — 67W Turbo Charging technology to rapidly charge its 5000mAh high-density battery.

Plus, POCO X3 GT is built tough, with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus prevents most scratches and cracks.

“X series is one of POCO Global’s three available product series, and it’s gaining massive popularity. As of now, we’ve shipped more than 8.8 million* POCO X-series phones globally with our two X models, POCO X3 Pro and POCO X3 NFC. And as of July 25th, 2021, POCO has shipped a total of 20 million* smartphones since the initial launch of POCO F1 in 2018,” said Kevin Qiu, Head of POCO Global. “And we’re excited to continue delivering on our customers’ expectations with POCO X3 GT, a true powerhouse capable of the demanding mobile gaming and flagship entertainment experience.”

Extreme performance powered by Mediatek Dimensity 1100

POCO X3 GT introduces multiple POCO X-series firsts. Under the hood, POCO X3 GT is a beast that’s equipped with MediaTek’s flagship-level Dimensity 1100 5G chipset. Dimensity 1100 stands out to deliver a faster CPU and better connectivity.

This is developed on the back of a 6nm chipset, the first POCO smartphone equipped with this power-efficient flagship process technology. Power up a favorite game and be blown away by the leap in speed and efficiency. POCO X3 GT operates on the latest four powerful Arm Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.6GHz, and four Arm Cortex-A55 efficiency cores.

This CPU architecture, combined with an improved nine-core Arm Mali-G77 GPU running at 836MHz, brings more high-fidelity gaming to the device. Plus, you’re well connected with an integrated 5G modem, dual SIM card slots, and WiFi 6 support.

Meanwhile, POCO X3 GT remains cool throughout thanks to LiquidCool Technology 2.0, the flagship-level liquid cooling that ensures long-lasting performance.

To top this off, UFS 3.1’s blazing fast performance makes accessing and saving files lightning fast, so you can do more and do it faster.

Experience immersive entertainment without interruption

The first POCO phone to feature 67W Turbo Charging, charging from 0% to 100% in only 42 minutes, POCO X3 GT is designed to endure and react to the most demanding content.

Its massive 5000mAh battery, keeps users powered all day, while its high-end display with flagship-level 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate makes POCO X3 GT highly responsive so users will never miss a beat.

DynamicSwitch from 30Hz to 120Hz intelligently adjusts refresh rate to match the needs of each content, largely optimizing power consumption.

POCO X3 GT has been tested to perform reliably even in high temperatures, while its display is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus — a leading display material that’s highly resistant to drops and scratches and arriving for the first time in a POCO phone.

To enhance user experience, POCO X3 GT comes with practical features users will enjoy day-to-day, such as multifunctional NFC and the flagship-level X-axis linear motor for a better haptic experience with every vibration of the device.

Playback breathtaking footage captured by 64MP Triple Camera

POCO X3 GT’s cutting-edge features come together and shine through its versatile 64MP triple camera, including a 64MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.

With this set up, capture not just Pro Time-Lapse shots and select the best shots from a burst of photos with AI Shutters, but also shoot like a pro with ample video recording features that’ll empower users with tools to rival the look and feel achieved by professional vloggers.

These include real-time bokeh video, while HDR video recording on both the front and rear cameras can capture a wide range of colors and depth.

Once that perfect shot is recorded, one of 8 cinematic movie filters can be applied, or users can select from one of five vlog templates.

When viewing their favorite entertainment formats, users will be mesmerized by realistic stereo sound. Flagship-level dual speakers certified by Dolby Atmos offer an immersive audio-visual experience.

Upgrade your style with three premium colors

POCO X3 GT has been freshly designed to showcase a more refined, premium look. The rounded edges and lightweight design, weighing only 193g with a thickness of 8.9mm, offers a comfortable grip.

POCO X3 GT is available in three stylish color- Stargaze Black provides a classic glossy finish, while Cloud White and Wave Blue give a dash of personality in contemporary design.

POCO X3 GT will be available in two variants, 8GB+128GB which will retail for PhP 15,990 and 8GB+256GB which retails for PhP 17,990.

There will be a Global Open Sale this August 3 and a Local Sale on August 10 which offers an early bird price of PhP 14,990 and PhP 15,990 respectively.

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70mai A810 4K dash cam review

11/03/2023

This is a sponsored article by 70mai Philippines

Equipping yourself with a dashboard camera while driving is a must since there are a lot of unexpected things that you might come across on the road. It doesn’t just serve as evidence when you get into an accident, but some dash cams even have extra features that help get you to your destination safely.

The 70mai A810 dash cam is one of those as it comes with useful features that assist you and keep an eye on your vehicle whether you’re inside or when it’s left in a parking lot.

What’s in the box?

What we have right here is the standalone A810 dash cam. By standalone, I meant that you can use a secondary rear camera and connect it to this dash cam but that is sold separately.

In the box, you get the usual manuals, a lengthy USB-C cable, a dual-port USB connector that goes in the auxiliary power outlet or the cigarette lighter, a tool to pry the double-sided adhesive if needed, and the attachment for the camera.

Setting up the dash cam is pretty straightforward and since it includes a long cable, you can easily hardwire it around the interior to lessen clutter. Initial startup is needed, of course, which involves setting the date and time.

Camera quality

Now onto the important details. The 70mai A810 dash camera features a top-notch camera that delivers impressive quality. It uses the Sony Starvis 2 IMX678, a 4K UHD image sensor that captures images with great detail.

To enhance color, it incorporates Maicolor Vivid+ technology without over-saturating the visuals, ensuring accurate and realistic color representation. Additionally, 70mai’s Night Owl Vision technology improves low-light clarity with an HDR algorithm.

It’s worth noting that many popular dash cams lack a 4K option, and some are limited to 30 FPS at 1080P, making the 70mai A810’s resolution quite impressive.

What I noticed, though, is when recording at 4K 30fps, you don’t catch every small detail like license plates when the vehicle is turning, for example (see above photo). Scaling down to 1080P at 60 FPS may be more practical, allowing you to capture sufficient detail to be more useful in case of accidents.

The camera offers a wide 150-degree field of view, so in the event of an incident, this wide perspective helps provide a more comprehensive account of what occurred.

Even at night or in basement parking lots, you still see good detail with accurate colors.

Videos recorded include additional information such as GPS coordinates, speed, date, and time, which are automatically saved at the bottom of the video. Using GPS, the camera can also track your route automatically.

This dash cam also supports Micro SD cards up to 256GB, but it’s advisable to use one with a high write speed for flawless recording. As new recordings are made, the camera automatically deletes the oldest videos to free up space.

To power the camera, you have two primary options: the built-in 500mAh battery or the hardwire kit. If you prefer not to manage battery life, you can keep the USB-C charging cord plugged in continuously.

Additionally, if you decide to combine the A810 dash camera with one of 70mai’s rear cameras, a constant power source is necessary as the battery alone won’t support both cameras.

Features

The 70mai A810 offers a handful of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) with helpful features. Its camera can accurately detect and audibly warn about lane departure, following too closely to the vehicle ahead, and when a stopped vehicle in front starts moving. While it lacks blind spot detection, these features are generally quite reliable, with occasional accuracy issues when visibility on the road is affected like when heavy rain is pouring, for example.

Additional ADAS features include Collision Detection which automatically records a 30-second clip when unexpected vibrations occur — saving it in a separate folder for easy access, Smart Parking Guardian Mode which Utilizes AI motion detection to record potential threats (although requiring additional hardwire kit), Time Lapse Recording to compress footage during parking mode to conserve memory card space, and an optional Dual Channel Recording that allows you to attach an additional rear camera for simultaneous 1080P rear view recording.

The dash cam includes built-in Wi-Fi for connecting to your smartphone or tablet via the 70mai app. This allows you to view the camera feed on a larger screen, adjust settings, operate the camera, download footage, and share it on social media.

Final thoughts

The 70mai A810 dash camera is an affordable option that delivers excellent camera quality and useful features. It serves its purpose well if you’re looking to add a dash camera for legal protection or to simply capture your road trips in interesting perspectives.

It is currently priced at PhP 9,999 and you can check more details about it via its official Facebook page.

Shop it here: Lazada PH | Shopee PH | Amazon US

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