Review: Beautiful and impressive, smartphone vivo V30e

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I got the chance to experience and exlpore this smartphone - vivo V30e. I have review includes my observations on the design, display quality, performance, camera quality with sample pictures, and battery life.

vivo phones are known for their impressive camera systems, capturing stunning photos and videos with ease. Vivo phones are also known for their competitive pricing, delivering remarkable value for the features they offer.

The vivo V30e

The vivo V30e is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor. It’s a power-efficient chip that uses the 4nm process making it powerful without using too much battery life.

It comes in a single storage variant with 8GB of physical RAM and 256GB of storage space.

The vivo V30e is equipped with a 50 Megapixel main camera that uses a SONYIMX882 image sensor. The vivo V30 is with the signature Aura Light 3.0 feature.

The vivo V30e runs the latest FunTouch OS 14 layered atop Android 14 out of the box. The phone comes with several customisation options and pre-installed apps other than Google’s. There is Vivo’s own app store called V-Appstore, a browser, a cleanup utility and a security scanner called iManager. In addition, it includes popular third-party apps as well such as Netflix, Snapchat, PhonePe, Facebook and LinkedIn, which are removable

What’s in the box

Inside the vivo V30e box, the smartphone along with a FREE transparent phone case, the 44W fast charger, USB type-C cable, SIM ejector tool and a couple of documentations.

Design and Display

The vivo V30e 5G is impressively slim smartphone, comes in two color choices – Coco Brown and Cloud White. Beautiful design with gem-cut camera ring and curved edges. The handset is 7.65mm thin and weighs 179 grams.

I have the Cloud White color variant of the device and it has this velvety texture at the back.

Processor

Experience vivo V30e: Qualcomm Snapdragon® 6 Gen 1, up to 8GB+256GB, impressive 5500mAh, and a vibrant 6.78inch AMOLED display

Performance

Camera

Mobile photography is a whole new type or style of photography that has emerged as a result of significant advances in smartphone cameras.

The camera setup promises cutting-edge technology and high-quality optics to deliver exceptional results across various shooting scenarios.

In practical use, the vivo V30 is great in capturing intricate details, vibrant colors, and accurate skin tones, making it ideal for photography. Whether capturing close-up details with the macro lens, expansive scenes with the ultra-wide lens, or stunning portraits with the main and telephoto cameras, this setup promises to take mobile photography a notch higher in terms of quality.

This camera phone where you will have a Triple camera setup of 50 MP + 8 MP sensors at the back of your new V30e and a single 32 MP selfie lens with a bright LED flash on the front to capture self-portraits and videos. Vivo V30e's a massive 6.67-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display that delivers a sharp resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a smooth refresh rate of 120 hertz. 

vivo V30 is the most affordable Aura Portrait Master 3.0 device.

Gaming: Will get more on the performance on the mobile gaming part in the coming days.

Battery

A massive 5,500mAh battery powers the device with support for 44W fast charging rate.

5500 mAh (TYP)

Charging Power
44W

• *V30e is equipped with a vivo standard charger which supports a charging power up to 44W. The actual charging power is dynamically adjusted as the battery level changes, and is subject to actual use.

Key Specs

DISPLAY 

• 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 388 ppi) with SCHOTT Xensation α, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300nits peak brightness, and punch-hole. 
• OS Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14

CHIPSET 

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)

CPU

• Octa Core CPU4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz

GPU 

• Adreno 710

RAM 

• 8 GB

REAR CAMERA

• Dual Cameras:
• 50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX882, f/1.79 Aperture, Autofocus)8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120° FoV)-Circular Multi-LED Flash
• -Up to 4K video recording

FRONT CAMERA 32 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture)

• - Up to 1080p video recording

STORAGE 

• 256GB

EXPANSION 

• Expandable up to 1TB via microSD

SIM CARD 

• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)

CELLULAR 

• 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks

WI-FI 

• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band)

NFC 

No

BLUETOOTH 

• Bluetooth 5.1

POSITIONING 

• GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS

USB OTG 

• Yes

USB PORT 

• USB Type-C

SOUND 

• Up to 200% volume booster
• USB Type-C Audio Output

FM RADIO 

• No

BIOMETRICS 

• Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor (under-display)

SENSORS 

• Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer

BATTERY 

• 5500 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable)44W Fast Charging

MATERIAL 

• Glass front, Polycarbonate back (IP64 dust & splash resistant)

DIMENSIONS 

• 164.36 × 74.75 × 7.65 mm (White) or 7.75 mm (Brown)

WEIGHT 

• 179 g (White) or 188 g (Brown)

COLORS 

• Cloud White, Coco Brown

The vivo v30e is available for just P17,999

It’s now available in vivo physical stores and kiosks, authorized retailers, and official vivo online stores on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and the vivo e-store.

HONOR 200 Series is a Hit! Thousands Lined Up During First Day Sale

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HONOR 200 fever is real! HONOR 200 is now officially available nationwide starting at Php 24,999 only

Long lines awaited the arrival of the AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 fans in the Philippines. Thousands of HONOR fans nationwide lined up for HONOR 200 as seen in Market! Market!, SM Southmall, SM City Bacoor, SM City Batangas, and GMall Tagum. The global technology brand, HONOR, marks the blockbuster first day sale of the HONOR 200 with a bang!

“The long wait is over and we’re bringing the HONOR 200 officially in the market from Luzon to Mindanao. We owe it to our HONOR fans and even to the newest enthusiasts of the brand who are impressed by the AI Portrait Master. Indeed, captivating photos don’t have to be expensive. Don’t sleep on this opportunity and head on to your nearest HONOR store now,” Vice President of HONOR Philippines.

The First Day Sale of HONOR 200 is jampacked with fun and surprises featuring HONOR Stars Elijah Alejo, Martin Chua, and Sophia Señoron at the HONOR Experience Store in Market! Market! Elijah Alejo hyped up the crowd with a Taylor Swift song followed by Martin Chua and Sophia Señoron’s Guess the Phone challenge.

HONOR Philippines Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, Retail Sales Director Tom Yuan, Vice President Stephen Cheng, National Sales Head Blake Garcia, PR Manager Pao Oga, Market! Market! Marketing Associate Manager John Dee Garbin, Mind Alliance Executive Assistant to the President Caitlin Tan, and President Edwin Tan

Get your hands on the AI Portrait Master! HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro are now available in-store nationwide priced at Php 24,999 and Php 29,999 respectively. Drop by any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, or online via Lazada https://bit.ly/Laz_H200Series_PR, Shopee https://bit.ly/Shop_H200Series_PR, and Tiktok Shop https://bit.ly/TikTok_H200_PR.

For more affordable offers, the HONOR 200 is also available at Home Credit for as low as Php 1,619/month. Inquire now via: https://bit.ly/HONORPH_HomeCredit.

To know more about HONOR 200, head on to: https://bit.ly/Web_H200_PR. For more exciting announcements, check out HONOR Philippines’ 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/.

Flagship Killers Weigh-in: Get more value when you buy HONOR 200 with FREE JBL Soundgear Frames worth Php 9,499!

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HONOR has successfully launched the HONOR 200 Series in the Philippines on July 17 countering the release of its contemporaries’ hero midrange smartphones. HONOR 200 features the Harcourt Portrait Mode inspired by the elusive and prestigious Harcourt Studio

in Paris.

The newly launched flagship phone comes in two variations, the HONOR 200 and the HONOR 200 Pro. The HONOR 200 Pro has an impressive 6.78-inch AMOLED FHD+120Hz Display with 4000nits equipped with HONOR Eye Comfort Display compared to Oppo Reno12 which has 6.7-inch AMOLED 120HZ with 1200nits.

In terms of performance, the HONOR 200 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 scoring an average of 1,500,000 antutu score compared to Oppo Reno12 Pro with Mediatek Dimensity 7300 scoring an average of 650,000 in the antutu benchmark.

Now for the camera quality, the HONOR 200 Pro has 50MP Wide Main Camera + OIS, 50MP telephoto + OIS, 12MP Ultrawide and Macro Camera + EIS, and 50MP Selfie Camera with an impressive integration of Harcourt Portrait Mode for studio-like camera capabilities. On the other hand, the Oppo Reno12 Pro has a 50MP Wide Main Camera + OIS, 50MP Telephoto, 12MP Ultrawide Camera, and 50MP Selfie Camera.

Lastly, the HONOR 200 Series has an increased value upon purchase as it comes with FREE JBL Soundgear Frames worth Php 9,499 during pre-order phase.

An all-rounder smartphone: vivo Y100 with impressive camera capabilities, starts at Php 10,999

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For city dwellers leading a high-speed lifestyle, time is considered a valuable commodity. While it is truly vibrant and exciting, urban living is not without its challenges, as many people find themselves juggling many tasks at a time.

The majority of the hustling millennials and gen z navigating the city life are avidly seeking gadgets that will make their lives easier to maximize their efficiency and manage their busy schedules.

The answer: the vivo Y100.

This latest smartphone from vivo’s Y Series was designed to empower go-getters to master their dynamic routines. Its 80W fast-charging technology lets users power up to 80% battery in just 30 minutes. Plus, it boasts a photochromic body design to complement users’ fashion versatility! 

By leveraging the cutting-edge technology of vivo Y100, millennials and gen z alike can optimize their productivity, stay on top of trends and maintain a competitive edge in their professional and personal lives. 

Since its launch, the feature-packed vivo Y100 has shown its strong impact on the lives of people living in the fast lane, allowing them to thrive in their everyday mission to take on the real world and explore all the things being an adult has to offer.

While the vivo Y100 is well-known for its supreme battery and color-changing design, it offers even more. 

The kicker? It also comes with a 50MP rear camera, 8MP selfie camera, 2MP bokeh, and Flicker Sensor, made for the high-energy, tech-savvy lifestyle.

Want proof? Scroll ahead to see tack-sharp photos taken with the vivo Y100!

Breakfast in HD

Goal-driven adults need a good breakfast before they work on their tasks at full throttle!

This croissant was served fresh, with its layers and flakes perfectly captured in crisp detail by vivo Y100’s 50MP rear camera.

 

Nature in Portrait mode

Many millennials and gen z channel their creative energy into capturing artistic moments through nature photography, beyond their hustle at work.

For shutterbugs at any skill level, a smartphone featuring an exceptional camera system like the vivo Y100 is a catalyst for passion and creativity.

When using its Portrait mode, the subject becomes the focal point while the background is softly blurred.

Case in point: Every intricate detail of the flower was vividly captured and accentuated.

Human in focus

Love snapping shots of friends or even random strangers? No problem! The vivo Y100 excels at human portrait and selfie photography.

For a more artistic touch, maximize the portrait mode of this smartphone’s camera to create a pleasing separation between the subject and the background. Also, take advantage of different styles like Vintage film, French impressions, and Flash portrait as well as bokeh effects in hearts, stars, etc.

Get the vivo Y100 with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage now starting at Php 10,999 at vivo website, Shopee, TikTok, and Lazada or at any concept store or kiosk nationwide.

Meet Your New Bath Time Besties for Luxurious Self-Care

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Say hello to lavojoy, the latest must-have for all things personal care. We are excited to transform your daily bathing rituals into moments of pure indulgence and relaxation. Our line of shampoo, conditioner, and body care products are designed to be your bath time besties, keeping your hair and skin looking and feeling fabulous.

We believe that bath time should be a sanctuary and an enjoyable experience, a time to unwind and rejuvenate. lavojoy products are meticulously crafted with premium ingredients to nourish and pamper your hair and skin, making sure that every item is a trusted companion in your self-care journey.

Formulated with a unique blend of nourishing skincare ingredients

lavojoy products were meticulously formulated in Australia together with Ron Guba, the leading expert in therapeutic use of essential oils as herbal solution to overcome various health concerns. His long experience and competence contributed to the best quality formulations presented in lavojoy products.

Refreshing fragrances crafted in France to elevate your bath time experience

In order to bring only the best fragrances to make your self-care routine more soothing, lavojoy collaborated with French master perfumer Anne Flipo to develop exceptional scents and aromas. She also created scents for top-notch brands such as YSL, Burberry, Jo Malone London and Chloé. Including natural and exclusive ingredients in your bath time will create an experience like no other.

Transform your everyday routine into something special with lavojoy. Let’s make self- care fun again with your new bath time besties with this haircare series that aims to provide affordable yet effective solutions to your hair concerns.

Hair Loss

It is usual to lose around 80 to 100 strands a day as part of hair’s natural cycle. For most people, hair grows back and allows you to maintain a full head of hair. However, external factors like hormonal changes, stress and inherited conditions can interfere with your hair growth cycle, giving you more hair fallout. New strands don’t always grow back, which makes hair care products crucial. In situations like this, Hold Me Tight Pro will be your bestie to help optimize hair growth cycle for a fuller and healthier hair.

Hold Me Tight Pro Shampoo

This hair-care wonder addresses the concerns of those suffering from hair loss. It helps with boosting hair growth and contains Kopexil that accelerates the process. It also has caffeine that stimulates the hair follicles to lengthen its growth phase.

Hold Me Tight Pro Conditioner

Strengthen the hair and condition the scalp with this conditioner that prevents hair fall! It contains vegan-friendly ingredients that strengthen the hair down to the roots and reduce excess oil. It has ginseng that helps stimulates hair growth and ginger that stimulates hair follicles which promotes longer and stronger hair while keeping it smooth and shiny. Thanks to Camellia Seed Oil, Walnut Seed Oil, Argan Oil and Sweet Almond Oil, your hair will stay healthy and nourished!

Dandruff

The excessive shedding of the top layer of our scalp can mix with sweat, clump together, and become flakes. This flaking can caused by different things like hair being too oily, environment factors, and at times ,stress. Luckily, your companion to combat this comes in Out of My Head Shampoo and Conditioner that deeply nourishing your scalp and helps to control that itch.

Out Of My Head Shampoo

lavojoy’s anti-dandruff shampoo helps with controlling itch and flaking. Enriched with amino acids, it gently cleanses the scalp and hair to reduce dandruff and itching. This is formulated with Piroctone Olamine, which is known for its anti-fungal properties that protect the scalp from dandruff, and Salicylic Acid that gently exfoliates and gets rid of the dry flakes while maintaining scalp moisture.

Out Of My Head Conditioner

This is a must-have that conditions the hair for deep nourishment, formulated with Keratin that helps repair damaged hair and prevents splitting, and Aloe Vera that leaves the hair feeling soft and nourished.

Damaged

Heat styling, over washing, and harsh chemicals are just some of the causes of dry and damaged hair. This happens when our hair lacks its capacity to hold its moisture.

Luckily, So So So Smooth is here to the rescue!

So So So Smooth Shampoo

This Hyaluronic Acid enriched-shampoo helps reduce frizz and seals in moisture into every strand. lavojoy’s So So So Smooth Shampoo is enriched with Amino Acid that helps in protein synthesis to rebuild and strengthen the hair shaft, perfect for those who want to combat rough and damaged hair.

So So So Smooth Conditioner

This conditioner deeply nourishes your hair, making it soft and smooth. Enriched with Hyaluronic Acid and Squalene that boosts the ability of the hair to hold its moisture, the So So So Smooth conditioner is ideal for those who have dry and frizzy hair.

Ready to make every bath time the best time? Make every shower time pleasurable while achieving your skincare goals with the lavojoy Bodycare series.

Dull Skin

If your skin is lacking luster, it may be caused by dead skin build-up, dehydration, lack of sleep and even skipping exfoliation. Worry no more with Let It Glow Body Wash and Let It Glow Body Serum! Achieve the radiant-looking skin you deserve.

Let It Glow Body Wash

Invest in a body wash that brightens and hydrates your skin while strengthening your skin barrier. This contains nurturing ingredients like Niacinamide to gently evens out your skin tone, Hyaluronic Acid that helps retain skin moisture, and Ceramides to protect and repair your skin barrier.

Let It Glow Body Serum

Formulated with skin caring ingredients such as Niacinamide, Vitamin E, and Ceramides to gently even out your skin tone, and repair your skin barrier, this product will give you the nourishment your skin needs for a healthier, brighter appearance.

Body Acne

Acne is something that nearly everyone deals with at some point. It is caused by dirt, overactive oil glands, and excess dead skin cells. lavojoy Solve It Now is your bestie that will gently exfoliate and calms your skin.

Solve It Now Body Wash

A gentle body wash formulated with Zinc PCA that regulates sebum production and combats acne breakouts is exactly what you need to combat body acne. Enriched with AHA that removes dead skin cells on the surface of the skin and BHA that penetrates deep on the skin get rid of dead skin and sebum, this product is truly an all-time wonder for fighting body acne.

Solve It Now Body Serum

If you’re looking to gently exfoliate and soothe skin to prevent body acne, this one’s for you! Solve it Now Body Serum is formulated with AHA, BHA, Zinc PCA and 4 types of botanical essence with Shea Butter and Hyaluronic Acid to boost and lock in skin moisture.

Embrace and indulge to your new bath time bestie with lavojoy, from our refreshing shampoos to our hydrating body wash and serum, each product is designed to give you major pampering. lavojoy is exclusively available at Watsons and SM Beauty. Be in the loop and learn the latest deals and offering on our official Lazada, Shopee and TikTok Shop.

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