HONOR Revolutionizes Mobile Photography with AI-Driven Camera System on the HONOR Magic7 Pro

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Experience professional-grade photography with advanced AI-powered innovations.

HONOR, a leading global technology brand, unveils the HONOR Magic7 Pro, a flagship smartphone designed to elevate mobile photography with its state-of-the-art AI-driven camera system. From capturing intricate details to enabling professional-grade edits, the HONOR Magic7 Pro promises a groundbreaking experience for photography enthusiasts.

“At HONOR, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of mobile photography. With the HONOR Magic7 Pro, users can achieve exceptional photography results, combining advanced hardware with intelligent AI innovations.” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.

AI HONOR IMAGE ENGINE: Redefining Mobile Photography

The HONOR Magic7 Pro’s cutting-edge AI HONOR IMAGE ENGINE integrates hybrid device-cloud AI large models, delivering an unparalleled imaging experience. Key features include: AI Falcon Camera System: The 50MP Super Dynamic Main Camera ensures every detail is captured with vivid brightness, while the 50MP Wide Camera is perfect for expansive landscapes and group shots. The 200MP Telephoto Camera excels in photographing distant subjects with stunning clarity, even in challenging lighting conditions.

• AI Super Zoom: This feature offers a remarkable focal length range of 30x to 100x, allowing users to capture distant sceneries with unmatched precision.

• Harcourt Portrait Modes: Users can create striking portrait shots with studio-quality lighting effects, showcasing their subjects in the best light.

• AI Motion Sensing Capture: Perfect for action photography, this feature freezes fast-moving moments with exceptional clarity.

Enhanced Creativity with AI-Powered Features

The HONOR Magic7 Pro takes creativity to the next level with a suite of intelligent tools designed to simplify and enhance the user experience:

• AI Scene Recognition: Automatically optimizes camera settings for a variety of environments, ensuring picture-perfect results.

• HD Super Burst: Capture dynamic scenes at up to 10 frames per second, preserving every detail of the action.

• AI Enhanced Editing: Transform ordinary shots into extraordinary images with advanced AI-powered editing tools and filters.

Color, Price, and Availability

Available in Lunar Shadow Grey and Black, the HONOR Magic7 Pro is now officially available for pre-order until April 25, 2025 at Php 59,999 with FREE JBL Soundgear Frames worth Php 9,499! Pre-order now at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, and online via Lazada https://bit.ly/Laz_M7Pro_PR,Shopee https://bit.ly/M7ProLaunch_PR, and TiktokShop https://bit.ly/TikTok_M7Pro_PR.

For more affordable offers, the HONOR Magic7 Pro is also available at Home Credit for as low as Php 2,484/month with 0% interest and payable up to 18 months.

To know more about HONOR Magic7 Pro, head on to: https://bit.ly/Web_M7Pro_PR. For more exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram(Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

Discover #ClearUnderwater scenes with the OPPO Reno13 Series 5G

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Imagine going out with your friends to discover and explore some of the Philippines’ best freshwater sports for a wellness trip with sunlight piercing through the surface, and having the ability to freeze those breathtaking underwater moments in vivid detail—all with your smartphone. Sounds like a dream?

The all-new OPPO Reno13 Series 5G featuring an IP69 waterproof rating, can turn that scene into reality, earning its title as the ultimate AI Portrait Expert with its groundbreaking underwater photography capabilities.

Redefining underwater photography

This groundbreaking feature which transforms the OPPO Reno13 Series 5G as the first caseless underwater photography phone in its class is complemented by a powerful 50MP main camera.

The OPPO Reno13 Series 5G empowers you to dive into the water up to two meters deep for 30 minutes, making it your reliable companion to capture moments in your freshwater adventures such as poolside parties, waterfall escapades or splashing in the river.

Designed with a dedicated Underwater Photography Mode, the OPPO Reno13 Series 5G optimizes focus, color, and contrast, correcting color shifts, and distortion often encountered underwater.

The cherry on top—you don’t need to fiddle with the screen underwater. The volume buttons double as camera controls, making capturing photos or videos as easy as a simple press.

Your underwater adventure buddy

Whether you're exploring nature’s fresh water wonders, capturing action shots by the pool, or creating unique underwater content for your social media, the OPPO Reno13 Series 5G is the perfect partner. Thanks to OPPO’s advanced AI imaging features, such as AI Livephoto, AI Clarity Enhancer and AI Unblur, every shot is sharp, vibrant, and worthy of sharing.

The OPPO Reno13 Series 5G shines during family pool days, where there is no need to sit by the sidelines. With its IP69 rating and 30-minute submersion capability, you can dive in and capture candid underwater smiles and group selfies that no one else can.

Travel vlogs take on a creative twist with immersive underwater perspectives, while artistic content creation lets you experiment with underwater lighting and motion for dreamy, ethereal photos that set your feed apart.

Using the Underwater Photography Mode is simple and intuitive. Activate the mode from the camera settings, then use the volume buttons to capture photos and videos effortlessly while submerged. The phone's advanced software optimizes focus, color, and contrast to counteract underwater distortions, ensuring every shot is rich in detail and natural hues.

Even after 30 minutes underwater, the one-tap drainage function quickly expels water from the device, maintaining its performance for your next adventure.

You can check out #ClearUnderwater on your Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok feeds to see breathtaking images that demonstrate the OPPO Reno13 Series 5G’s underwater photography capabilities.

Coming to the Philippines on January 31!

Ready to explore the depths of photography like never before? The OPPO Reno13 Series 5G coming to the Philippines this January 31. Gear up to redefine how you capture the world, both above and below the surface.

For more information on OPPO Reno13 Series 5G, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

Redefining Boundaries in Content Creation with vivo V40 Lite

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If you're stepping into your content creator era, the constant pressure to produce fresh, engaging content—while navigating challenges like lighting, angles, and technical hurdles—can be overwhelming.

But no need to stress. Designed for dreamers, doers, and creators on the go, the vivo V40 Lite revolutionizes content creation by streamlining your creative process and effortlessly overcoming any challenges!

Capture Every Creative Vision

There are moments when you think you've nailed the shot, only to be disappointed by blurry images and dull colors!

With the V40 Lite's powerful 50MP main camera, those days are over! Powered by advanced imaging technology that ensures each shot is rich in vibrant colors, fine details, and dynamic contrast—taking your storytelling to a whole new level.

This smartphone truly knows no bounds when it comes to content creation. Ready to stand out?

Radiate Everywhere with Aura Light

Starting off with this smartphone's AI Aura Light, which intelligently adapts to ambient lighting conditions to provide soft, even illumination. Think of it as your portable studio light!

Perfect lighting can be tough to capture, and flashlights often leave harsh shadows and overexposure. Thanks to the AI Aura Light, you’re guaranteed a soft, flattering glow that complements your natural beauty.

Get ready for your selfies to steal the spotlight!

Blur to Impress using Bokeh Effect

Want to add a little magic to your shots? The bokeh effect is just what you need!

This delivers a dreamy blur to your background, transforming lights into whimsical shapes, making you the focal point without even trying!

Pro tip: Make the most of the enchanting fairy lights around Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and capture stunning portraits with the vivo V40 Lite’s bokeh effects for Instagram-worthy photos!

Frame it All with Ultrawide Shot

And what if you need to fit more into the frame?

The 8MP ultra-wide angle camera with a 120° field of view ensures you never have to cut corners which are perfect for shooting landscapes, group shots, or anything that requires that extra wide perspective, giving you all the tools to make your content shine while having fun memories with your co-creators!

Powering Your Creative Marathon

You can say goodbye to the anxiety of running out of power in the middle of a shoot. With the 5000mAh ultra-durable battery and 80W FlashCharge, you can go from 0 to 80% in just 0.5 hours. That means less waiting, more creating.

Plus, its overnight charging protection ensures your phone is safely charged while you sleep, so you can wake up fully powered ready to fuel your creativity all day long.

Are you ready to elevate your content creation game? Get your own vivo V40 Lite starting Php 13,999 at vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and authorized retail stores nationwide. For more information, visit www.vivoglobal.ph.

Marian Rivera's Dubai Trip, Shot on vivo X200 Pro

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Bring your travel moments to life, just like Marian Rivera's incredible shots with the vivo X200 Pro on Instagram!

Beyond its luxurious urban allure, Dubai is renowned for its iconic desert safaris, where tourists can experience the silky sands, exciting dune bashing, and breathtaking sunsets unlike any other in the world.

Marian's recent Instagram post takes us into her family's blissful Dubai adventure—and as expected, her desert fashion did not go unnoticed!

DongYan fans quickly poured into the comments section to gush over Marian’s carousel post, filled with Sixto’s charming portraits, Zia’s beaming smile, and a romantic couple shot with her husband Dingdong Dantes, all captured using her vivo X200 Pro!

"Making memories that will last a lifetime with my favorite people, all captured on my vivo phone! 🤎 #FamilyTime", Marian captioned.

Ending her content, Marian shared a beautiful view of the Dubai sand dune basking in the warm glow of the sunset.

Unmatched sharpness and detail with ZEISS lens

Marian's shots are proof of what’s possible with X200 Pro's 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto camera!

Users can explore its five unique modes designed for every need: Telephoto HyperZoom, Telephoto Portrait, Telephoto Macro, Telephoto Sunshot/Nightscape and Telephoto Super Stage, bringing every shot into sharper focus.

If you want to take a sunset photo as stunning as Marian’s, the X200 Pro’s Telephoto Sunshot/Nightscape mode is your best choice. It helps you achieve incredible close-ups with DSLR-like quality, perfectly capturing the sun’s vibrant light and the tranquil warmth of the moment.

What's more, this mode enhances nightscape photography, keeping images crisp and clear, even in challenging or low-light environments.

So, day or night, expect nothing less than picture-perfect shots, especially when you're on your dream vacation, just like Marian’s unforgettable Dubai experience!

The vivo X200 Pro is available for Php 69,999, at vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and authorized retail stores nationwide!

OPPO Find X8: Redefining Smartphone Photography with Powerful AI

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In today’s fast-paced world where every second counts and memories are often fleeting, capturing life’s moments with precision and flair has become quite essential so nobody misses out on the good stuff.

From being a creative person to a travel enthusiast documenting your adventures, or a night owl who loves a good party, the OPPO Find X8’s powerful camera matched with its powerful and latest AI innovations are here to enhance every snapshot that will last forever.

Powerful AI Meets Powerful Camera

The OPPO Find X8 is more than just a smartphone, it’s your personal AI assistant for photography with a range of AI tools designed to ensure that every photo tells your story exactly the way you want it. It is also equipped with a Hasselblad Master Camera System featuring three 50MP cameras - from ultra-wide landscapes to telephoto close-ups, the HyperTone Image Engine - which ensures every shot is vibrant and true to life.

AI Tools to Elevate Every Frame

Ever scrolled through your gallery and come across an old photo that doesn’t quite capture the vibrancy of the moment? With AI Photo Remaster, you can breathe new life into those images as it intelligently enhances colors, sharpness, and details, making your photos look like they were taken yesterday—perfect for sharing #throwback memories or creating stunning travel albums.

The AI remaster is a suite of nifty AI tools. Each tool is designed to instantly fix any hiccups in your photo.

AI Unblur

Whether you’re chasing sunsets, snapping candid shots of your friends, or trying to capture the energy of a night out, blurry photos can be a buzzkill. Enter AI Unblur. This game-changing feature sharpens moving subjects, ensuring your pet’s playful antics or your friend’s dance moves are captured in crystal-clear detail. Simply hold down the shutter, and let the Find X8 work its magic.

AI Clarity Enhancer

For those who demand perfection in every shot, the AI Clarity Enhancer ensures your photos are nothing short of spectacular. Whether it’s a cityscape during golden hour or a group photo under dim party lights, this feature optimizes every detail. Expect sharper edges, vibrant colors, and balanced lighting, no matter the scenario.

Photo Taken by Magic Liwanag using the AI Clarity Enhancer

AI Reflection Remover

Taking photos through glass often results in frustrating reflections, whether you’re at a scenic lookout or capturing your latte art at a cozy coffee shop. The AI Reflection Remover eliminates these distractions, giving you crisp, reflection-free images. Say goodbye to those pesky window glares and hello to clearer views

The OPPO Find X8 also has the AI Telescope Zoom that lets you get up close and personal with distant subjects, whether you’re snapping the band on stage at a concert or capturing architectural details from across the street. At 120x zoom, the AI ensures every shot is sharp and detailed, making it perfect for adventurous spirits who love exploring and documenting their surroundings.

Photos taken using the AI Telescopic Zoom of Find X8 by Colin Craig Chan of UnGeek

Moreover, the OPPO Find X8’s camera capabilities are further elevated by Lightning Snap for capturing split-second actions without missing a beat, Stage Mode powered by AI Telescope Zoom for stunning shots of concerts and events, even from a distance, and Livephoto for bringing stills to life, perfect for reliving the energy of a bustling city street or a vibrant party.

Photo taken by Magic Liwanag using the Lighting Snap

Redefining Smartphone Photography with powerful AI

The OPPO Find X8 empowers you to share your life in its best light, no matter where your passions take you. Ready to redefine how you capture moments? The OPPO Find X8 is waiting to elevate your photography game.

The OPPO Find X8 is available nationwide for PHP 54,999 and comes in two colorways - Space Black and Star Grey. Visit any authorized OPPO stores or OPPO’s official e-commerce platforms in Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop to get your hands on this powerhouse device.

To know more about the OPPO Find X8, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

HUAWEI Introduces Plaid-Rhythm Design and Best AI-Powered Portrait Camera for Stunning Beauty in Every Moment on HUAWEI nova 13 Series

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HUAWEI is looking to set new trends in mobile portrait photography as it debuted the all-new HUAWEI nova 13 Series during the HUAWEI Flagship Product Launch in Dubai last December 12. Pioneering the multi-focal portrait capabilities, AI-driven innovations, and the new Dynamic Plaid Texture Design, the HUAWEI nova 13 Series ushers in a fresh wave of trends while embodying the creative spirit of the younger generation.

Portrait Powerhouse: Capture Every Moment Freely

HUAWEI nova 13 Series debuts the AI Best Expression feature. Capturing moments with a single person or a group is made better as this tool optimises each subject’s expression, scanning through burst shots to allow users to pick out their most natural and lovable expressions from multiple shots and adapt it to the best photo composition. AI Best Expression highlights users’ best selves, perfectly capturing cherished moments to be treasured forever.

HUAWEI nova 13 Pro redefines the selfie experience with its industry-leading 60MP Ultra-Wide Front Camera. This advanced camera, featuring QPD Full-Pixel Precise Focus, ensures sharp focus even in low-light conditions and offers a 100° ultra-wide angle to capture more of your surroundings. With up to 5x digital zoom and 2x optical zoom, the 5x Portrait Zoom Lens on the front combines with PDAF autofocus to deliver precise, cinematic-quality portraits.

For the first time, the HUAWEI nova 13 Series introduces multi-focal portrait capabilities for both front and rear cameras, delivering stunning portrait shots with a richly artistic atmosphere. The HUAWEI nova 13 Pro also boasts an upgraded 50MP Adjustable Aperture Camera with a variable physical aperture range of F1.4 to F4.0. This intelligent aperture system can recognise scenes and adjust settings accordingly to help users capture stunning moments. Equipped with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), the camera improves light sensitivity for clearer results in low-light conditions.

Additionally, the 3x Optical Zoom Telephoto Portrait Camera with OIS provides versatile zoom options, perfect for medium to long-distance portrait shots. This allows for detailed, sharp images while maintaining a clean and visually striking composition, whether capturing close-ups or scenic backgrounds.

Powerful 100 W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo

The HUAWEI nova 13 Series addresses power needs with the new 100W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo with AI Precision Temperature Control for stable power output. This results in HUAWEI nova 13 Pro’s ability to charge to 50% in just 9 minutes while the HUAWEI nova 13 reaches 50% in 10 minutes, providing a smooth and convenient user experience.

The HUAWEI nova 13 Series keeps a sleek and lightweight body while carrying a 5000mAh Large Battery.

Aesthetic Design with a Style of Its Own

The HUAWEI nova 13 Series introduces a bold leap in design through the interplay of plaid patterns. Staying true to its fashion-forward, minimalist aesthetic, the HUAWEI nova 13 Series brings the plaid pattern from clothes and accessories into the world of handheld design by crafting a play on light blends bold, tech-inspired sophistication with a modern flair. The pattern’s shading shifts subtly with viewing angles to add a dynamic visual appeal to the design. The back cover is crafted with a unique upgraded Star Effect finishing, offering a silky satin-like texture that’s irresistibly smooth and comfortable to hold.

Launching with Loden Green as the flagship colourway, the HUAWEI nova 13 Series captures a lifestyle of effortless spontaneity and individuality, boldly breaking away from convention. The HUAWEI nova 13 Series will also be available in White and Black colourways, bringing timeless colours that are bound to leave lasting impressions.

As a defining fashion element of the HUAWEI nova lineup, the HUAWEI nova 13 Series elevates its signature Super Star Orbit Ring camera design with a sharper, more refined aesthetic for added sophistication. The 5D glass structure on the back panel enhances the tactile experience while visually minimising the camera’s height, creating a sleek, seamless look.

EMUI 14.2: Intelligent, Safe, and Efficient

Powered by EMUI 14.2, the HUAWEI nova 13 Series brings fun, intelligent, safe, and efficient device experience for users. With the enhanced HUAWEI Themes, users can use Symbol Stickers to add cut-out images from your Gallery as stickers into a thematic background, allowing users’ creativity to soar. They can also use Emoji Stickers to create their own personalised backgrounds. The home screen also supports personalized Symbol Stickers, giving users a richer canvas for self-expression.

HUAWEI has always considered cyber security and privacy protection as top priority, offering enhanced transparency and control over app permissions and device security status. Support for app tracking management and key control points during app installation and operation adds an extra layer of protection for users.

All-New Dynamic True-Colour Display with 120Hz LTPO

The HUAWEI nova 13 Series’ display ensures an easy viewing experience even during dimly lit scenarios with the advanced AI Eye Comfort Display. This enhances the experience from multiple angles as the display adapts to the user’s environment. By intelligently sensing ambient lighting, recognising image content, and controlling blue light levels, it ensures a more comfortable and strain-free viewing experience.

With the new Dynamic True-Colour Display, the HUAWEI nova 13 Series comes with AI HDR. It combines HDR technology with AI algorithms to automatically recognise scenes. This results in clearer details in both highlights and shadows, more vivid colours, and a bright, transparent visual experience that enhances the artistic appeal and viewing pleasure of each image.

HUAWEI nova 13 Pro features a 120Hz LTPO Adaptive Display, offering smooth, power-efficient performance with dynamic refresh rate adjustments tailored to your needs. The Always-On Display (AOD) provides a quick glance at essential information, while Splash Touch & Touch Optimisation ensures smooth, accurate interaction, even on wet screens.

Get an exclusive preview of the HUAWEI nova 13 Series on January 18 to 19 at 3:00PM and on January 25 to 26 at 3:00PM in 35 select HUAWEI Experience Stores. You can also avail of the early deposit and early bird vouchers to get up to P1,500 off on the nova 13 series via the online HUAWEI Store, Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop. Keep an eye out for the official launch of the HUAWEI nova 13 Series in the Philippines coming this January 17. To learn more about the HUAWEI nova 13 Series, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

Get Closer to Nature than Ever: vivo X200 Pro Delivers Flawless Macro Photos

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Ready to see the world from a new perspective? The vivo X200 Pro lets you explore the rarely-seen details of your everyday surroundings through macro photography!

Whether you're aiming for a career in photography or simply exploring it as a hobby, you will find yourself drawn to the fascinating world of extreme close-up photography, as immersing yourself in the beauty of macro shots is a true rite of passage for every camera aficionado.

It is indeed a genre that requires patience, develops your attention to detail, and fosters creativity, while also making you more attuned to your surroundings.

The best part? The vivo X200 Pro features a powerful camera system that will be your companion on this fun photography journey as you open your eyes to the world's hidden wonders!

ZEISS-powered excellence in every shot

Co-engineered with ZEISS, the vivo X200 Pro redefines what you can expect from smartphone photography and more!

Equipped with industry's highest 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera, the vivo X200 Pro offers five innovative telephoto capabilities, including the Telephoto Macro mode, designed to capture intricate details with stunning clarity.

While lenses of this caliber usually come at a premium, the collaboration between vivo and ZEISS has made these specialized lenses and superior optics accessible to everyday consumers.

With ZEISS’ prestigious optics standard and approval, you'll be sure to experience expert-level photography like never before with the vivo X200 Pro!

Nature’s hidden details in vivid macro shots

From the gentle filaments of a yellow garden flower to the fuzzy body of a resting spider, the vivo X200 Pro captures small subjects in breathtaking, larger-than-life visuals.

Delivering DSLR-like performance minus the heavy equipment, the vivo X200 Pro excels in capturing vivid macro shots, edging imagery closer to real life—as if you can touch it!

Take your macro photography to the next level with the NEW vivo X200 Pro! Available for Php 69,999 in stunning Titanium Grey, with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, at vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and authorized retail stores nationwide! Discover more at vivoglobal.ph.

The Humanistic Vision Behind OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards：Stories of Love, Memory, and Everyday Beauty

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Attracting over a million entries from 81 countries and regions, OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards celebrates the powerful potential of mobile photography to capture life’s most compelling moments. Honoring 56 exceptional works showcased at the Paris Photo 2024, this year’s competition reveals how mobile imaging goes beyond technology—it captures and shares stories of humanity, creativity, and cultural diversity.

Each winning work offers a glimpse into universal experiences, capturing moments that resonate across cultures and bridging human connections. These stories reveal the unique power of mobile photography to connect us, and how advanced imaging technology empowers everyone to share their world, frame by frame.

Beyond Capturing Moments: A Snapshot of Pure Joy

By the banks of the Hutuo River in Hebei, China, a child plays in a swirl of bubbles on a bright summer day, his laughter filling the air. In “Summer by Hutuo River,” amateur photographer Liang Xibing captures this simple joy with a vividness that conveys the magic of childhood. This heartfelt image, taken with an OPPO smartphone, won the prestigious Master Award at the 2024 OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards.

As a dedicated father, Liang values  mobile photography for its accessibility and ability to capture memories as they happen. “With the OPPO Find X7 Ultra, I don’t have to worry about missing a good scene, and I can share it with my friends or on social media directly after shooting,” he shares. Liang's approach goes beyond just documenting a moment; it brings to life the warmth and innocence of youth, all framed by OPPO's advanced imaging technology that allows for an intuitive, precise capture of fleeting expressions. “A good photo isn’t just a visual snapshot. It resonates emotionally and connects with the viewer on a deeper level,” Liang adds， embodying OPPO’s vision of enabling everyone to preserve life’s fleeting emotions with a single click.

Threads of Memory and Unspoken Bond: Connecting Generations

From a Chinese city to the Japanese countryside, “Thread” by Kazuyuki Kawahara—a Bronze Award winner—takes us into the intimate world of family bonds. With OPPO’s Find X7 Ultra, Kawahara captured a poignant scene featuring his daughters and their grandmother, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. The three generations share a day in their ancestral home, where they spent abundant time revisiting the grandmother’s fading memories.

In this series of photos, they played games with strings, picked vegetables in the fields, put on lipstick at the vanity, cut their bangs, and played with handmade dolls. In the slow passage of time, happiness was all around. Photography allows everyone to hold on to memories that words can’t express, recorded by the OPPO smartphone, these treasured family bonds are forever etched into memory.

In the language of photography, love isn’t spoken but vividly captured. Similarly, in “Unspoken Bond” by Hana Galal Gad from Egypt, a poignant connection between man and horse is captured in a simple yet profound portrait. This piece, recognized in the Portrait category, echoes Gad’s own memories of horseback riding in her youth- a student evading her father and school to ride horses, now reflected in her role as a parent facing her child who escapes to the open fields much like she once did, where joy on horseback is found. For Gad, OPPO’s imaging technology brings out the story within each image, combining precise details and natural light to create an emotional impact that feels authentic.

Photography captures moments that transcends language. From “Thread” in Japan to “Unspoken Bond” in Egypt, we can feel photography’s unique ability to weave a compelling tapestry of unwavering love that transcends the boundaries of time and space.

The Beauty of Everyday Life: Bringing Cultural Narratives into Focus

In the remote countryside of Myanmar, a cowboy leads his cattle to greener pastures, with his loyal dog trailing closely by his side. This simple yet powerful image, “Ordinary Life,” by Kyaw Kyaw Winn, celebrates the beauty of daily life and cultural heritage. Recognized in the Travel category, Winn’s photo captures the harmony of Myanmar's rural lifestyle - a perspective on life rarely seen but universally relatable.

As the judges noted, with so many images flooding our consciousness, something special to stand out. Photography draws our attention to moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Winn embraces the ordinary and transforms it into the extraordinary, using photography as a potent tool of fostering human connections. “A photo can tell a story without using words and helps us understand the lives of others. It brings people closer by showing common experiences and emotions, no matter where they are from,” he says.

Through this extraordinary work, Winn also expressed his amazement at the OPPO smartphone’s jam-packed features and methods to optimize snaps anytime, anywhere, such as its great clarity, autofocus, and wide-angle feature. “With OPPO’s technology, I could capture the scene exactly how I imagined,” he underscores.

Each of these stories reflects OPPO's humanistic vision in mobile imaging, where every image is an invitation to experience the beauty and depth of life through diverse perspectives. From fleeting childhood laughter to intergenerational bonds and daily life in rural Myanmar, OPPO’s imaging technology helps photographers immortalize these moments, adding layers of emotion and meaning to each shot.

With its innovative approach to mobile photography, OPPO invites everyone to capture, celebrate, and share the stories that matter, underscoring the belief that a single image can indeed tell a thousand words.

vivo V40 Review : With ZEISS, vivo V40 is more than just a photography powerhouse

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vivo V40 is a stellar slim phone pack a bigger 5500mAh battery inside

Photography nowadays is our life, the art or practice of taking and processing photographs.We have the opportunity to go adventuring around the world and make sure to capture images of all the main events and outdor, environment and all we see around the world. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional photographer, someone that loves photography as a hobby, or you snap images on your smartphone, anyone can learn these life lessons from the simple art of photography.

The vivo V40 is more than just a photography powerhouse. This latest addition to the vivo family is not just about capturing pro-level portraits, it’s also designed to transform the way you live, work, and play.

The V40 comes as a decent option compelling camera-centric in mid-range phone, with a sleek design, long battery backup, and a bright vibrant AMOLED display.

With ZEISS, the vivo V40 offers a better portrait camera experience than its predecessor.

The vivo V40

The vivo V40 boasts a 5500mAh BlueVolt battery paired with 80W fast charging, ensuring long-lasting power and rapid charging speeds. Its IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance make it durable in any environment, while the 120Hz AMOLED display with up to 4500 nits brightness guarantees a vibrant, immersive viewing experience.

What’s in the box

Inside the vivo V40 box, the smartphone along with a phone case, the 44W fast charger, USB type-C cable, SIM ejector tool and documentations.

Design and Display

The handset measures just 7.58mm in thickness and weighs 190 grams. Given the slim curved design and lightweight of the phone, it is quite convenient to hold and use with one hand and making it easy to fit your pockets.

At the bottom, you have the USB-C port, the dual-sim card slot, and a loudspeaker. Now, have dual speakers on the vivo V40, the earpiece now doubles as a loudspeaker as well. 

Color

Our unit is in the Nebula Purple colorway, and matches well with what vivo calls their new Gemini Ring Design styling cue.

For protection, the phone is rated at IP68 for dust and water resistance.

Processor

OS, Apps, and UI

The vivo V40 runs on Android 14 skinned with FunTouch 14.

Operating System

Funtouch OS 14 Global (Based on Android 14)

Android Version

Android 14

Qualcomm Snapdragon® 7 Gen 3 Mobile Platform

Storage : RAM & ROM

8 GB + 128 GB

8 GB + 256 GB

12 GB + 512 GB

*Actual available RAM is less than 8 GB / 12 GB due to the storage of the operating system and pre-installed apps.

Performance

Camera

The vivo V40 is with a circular camera module on the top-left at the back with the assisting Aura Light ring right below it. The phone comes with curved sides and a glass back.

Multimedia ,Video, Gaming

Watching clear and colorful videos and It has good clarity and a decent sound stage loudly. Watch and play games, with borderless design, it allows you to be more immersed in the display. It is also SGS-certified for blue light, low flicker, and the works. It’s also protected by Schott Alpha glass.

My young boy experience gaming with this phone. You can continuously game on this V40 for hours on end. There’s even a game boost mode which trades battery life for a better gaming experience.

Battery

vivo V40 has a bigger battery, featuring a 5,500mAh battery pack.

The phone lasted for two days as I recharge the phone. There has an 80W FlashCharge fast charging available to ensure you’re always on the go.

V40 is equipped with a vivo standard charger which supports a charging power up to 80W (9V/1.3A). The actual charging power is dynamically adjusted as the battery level changes, and is subject to actual use.

Photography is life

The vivo V40 is redefining mobile portrait photography with the introduction of AI Aura Light Portrait and AI 3D Studio Lighting

● ZEISS All Main Camera. Equipped with three 50MP lenses that meet ZEISS optics standards, the vivo V40 is built to deliver professional-grade portrait photography.

● ZEISS-powered portrait features. With ZEISS Multifocal Portrait and ZEISS Style Portraits, users can achieve stunning, pro-level portrait photos effortlessly.

● AI Aura Light. This updated version of vivo's famous Aura Light is now brighter and smarter, with AI 3D Studio Lighting that analyzes the face and adds virtual fill light to shadowed areas for a flawless look.

Thanks to vivo V40's powerful hardware. And had an lively experience the power of pro-level portrait photography with vivo V40's ZEISS all main camera and the innovative AI Erase feature.

Available in vivo concept stores, kiosks, and dealer stores nationwide. The vivo V40 starts priced at Php 26,999 for the 12GB/256GB model and Php 29,999 for the 12GB/512GB model.

vivo V40 specs

•  6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display
•  2800 x 1260 pixels, 120Hz refresh, 452 ppi
•  4500 nits local peak brightness
•  Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
•  4nm, 8-cores, up to 2.63GHz
•  12GB LPDDR4x RAM (+12GB extended memory)
•  256GB, 512GB UFS 2.2 storage
•  Dual rear cameras (tuned by ZEISS):
•  – 50MP f/1.88 main, OIS
•  – 50MP f/2,0 ultrawide, 119° FoV
•  – Flicker sensor, Aura Light
•  50MP f/2.0 selfie camera, autofocus (hole punch notch)
•  Dual nano SIM (supports eSIM)
•  5G, 4G LTE
•  Dual frequency Wi-Fi
•  Bluetooth 5.4
•  GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
•  USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
•  NFC
•  Under-display fingerprint sensor
•  IP68 dust and water resistance
•  Dual stereo speakers
•  Funtouch OS 14 (Android 14)
•  5500mAh battery
•  80W charging (wired)
•  164.16 × 74.93 × 7.58 mm
•  190g
•  Stellar Silver, Nebula Purple, Sunglow Peach

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