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Friday, January 8th, 2021
Xiaomi has introduced its latest entry-level smartphone – Redmi 9T from only S$199.
The Redmi 9T entry-level smartphone from Xiaomi offers both performance and multi-day battery life from an affordable S$199. The device is available in four delightful color variants: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, and Ocean Green.
Redmi 9T will be available in Singapore at a later date, where the 4GB+64GB version will retail at S$199 and the 6GB+128GB version at S$229.
Both versions will be available online at the official Xiaomi store on Lazada and Shopee, as well as offline at all Authorized Mi Stores and other official retailers in Singapore.
Stay tuned to find out the official sales start date.
More details below from the press release.
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Thursday, November 12th, 2020
Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphones are in Singapore – the Mi 10T (S$649: 8GB + 128GB) and Mi 10T Pro (S$749: 8GB + 256GB). Prices and introductory promotions below.
The latest Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro flagships phones from Xiaomi have been launched in Singapore.
The Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro from Xiaomi offers impressive cameras, AdaptiveSync display, powerful processors and long-lasting battery.
Links for Online Purchase
Purchases are covered with 24-month warranty and 6-month Screen Protection Guarantee.
The two Android phones were first unveiled earlier at the end of September this year.
Both devices will be available for purchase starting from this Saturday, 14 November 2020.
The phones can be purchased,at Authorized Mi Stores, Xiaomi’s official telecommunications partners including M1, Singtel and StarHub, as well as official online channels such as Lazada, Shopee and Qoo10.
Gifts come in limited units and are on a first-come-first-served basis only. Standard terms and conditions apply. Click to enlarge.
The Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker has also been unveiled – priced at S$79.90, it will be available in Singapore at a later date.
The Xiaomi Mi Watch will also be available in Singapore at a later date, with pricing to be announced later.
Nicholas Shi, General Manager of Singapore and Malaysia, Xiaomi, launched the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T in the Grand Ballroom of JW Marriott Hotel at South Beach in Singapore.
More details below about the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro, from the press release.
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Tags:Android, Mi, new arrivals, Singapore, smartphones, smartwatches, speakers, Xiaomi
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020
Homegrown Prism+ attains Android TV certification and launches three new affordably-priced TVs measuring 55” (S$699), 65” (S$99), and 75” (S$1,599). Available online from today.
New Prism+ Q-series Android TVs launched in Singapore (from left): 55”, 75”, 65”.
Having just entered the smart TV market last November with their inaugural E-series (32”, 43”, 55”), Prism+ is now launching their second generation of smart TVs that are Android TV certified.
Features
All the three sizes of IPS TVs in the Q-series have the same specs except for the size.
They are bezel-less (except the 75” version) with 4K UHD resolution, comes with HDR10, Dolby Vision and Audio, MEMC Motion Smoothing, DTS TruSurround, Digital TV, Bluetooth 5.0, and Puffin TV Browser.
They come with 3 years Full onsite warranty inclusive of parts and servicing.
That means that the new Q series Android TVs ships with the Android TV 9.0 operating system, more than 5,000 apps on Google Play, Google Assistant to voice control the TV, and built-in Chromecast to cast photos and videos from the phone or computer to the TV.
And the TVs are affordably priced because Prism+ sells directly to the consumer and removes the extra layer of middlemen mark-up that other makers have to price into their TVs.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:Android, appliances, new arrivals, Prism+, Singapore, Smart TVs, TVs
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Friday, October 16th, 2020
The Sony Xperia 5 II (S$1,349) is the most compact Xperia to date and focuses on photography, gaming and entertainment. Available in Singapore on 12 November, with pre-orders from 16 October with free gifts.
Xperia 5 II includes Photography Pro with technology from Alpha series cameras for fast and accurate AF/AE, Cinematography Pro “powered by CineAlta” for similar parameters and colour settings as professional filmmakers and a 21:9 CinemaWide display for viewing pleasure.
The Xperia 5 II features a fast camera with technology from Sony’s Alpha series cameras, including Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals for portraits, and up to 20 fps burst shooting with continuous Autofocus that performs AF / AE calculations at 60 times per second.
Price & Availability
The Xperia 5 II (S$1,349) with Android 10 will be available in Black, Blue and Pink on 12 November.
Back Covers are available in Black, Blue and Pink to match the corresponding colour of the Xperia 5 II.
Pre-orders begin on 16 October with free gifts – WH-910N wireless noise cancelling headphones and Xperia Gadget Organiser.
Sony boasts that the Xperia 5 II will be the first in the world to offer 4K HDR 120fps slow-motion movie recording in a smartphone – it can capture and playback up to 5x slow-motion when recorded at 24fps.
Its immersive 21:9 CinemaWide 6.1” FHD+ HDR OLED display offers colour accuracy with Creator mode “powered by CineAlta”.
The phone is built for gaming with 120Hz Refresh rate display and 240Hz Motion blur reduction for smooth action, plus 240Hz Touch scanning rate and Touch response improvements by around 35% compared to previous model (Xperia 5) for accurate and quick gaming.
The Xperia 5 II has a 4,000mAh battery with fast charging.
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Tags:Android, new arrivals, Singapore, smartphones, Sony, Xperia
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Thursday, October 15th, 2020
The OnePlus 8T offers fast charging with Warp Charge 65, smooth scrolling 120Hz Fluid Display and OxygenOS 11. Price & Availability below.
The OnePlus 8T’s 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display is the first flat 120Hz display to earn an A+ rating from DisplayMate.
Warp Charge 65 offers a full day’s power in just 15 minutes.
It utilises twin-battery charging technology to rapidly replenish the large total capacity of 4,500mAh in just 39 minutes – no need for overnight charging.
“With the OnePlus 8T, we’re offering pro-level capabilities for even more users across our flagship smartphone portfolio. Featuring a class-leading 120Hz AMOLED display, our upgraded 65W fast charging technology and fresh, bold software in OxygenOS 11, the OnePlus 8T offers an impressive overall package of powerful hardware and smooth software,” said Pete Lau, Founder and CEO of OnePlus.
The OnePlus 8T is equipped with 12 temperature sensors, along with an extra encryption chip in the adapter and cable, to keep charging temperatures at a comfortable level while operating at a peak output of 65W.
With a Just Noticeable Color Difference (JNCD) of around 0.3, OnePlus boasts that its 8T display has the highest colour accuracy in the industry.
The FHD+ 2.5D flexible display has a peak brightness of up to 1,100 nits, with 8,192 levels of brightness.
Price & Availability as well as more details below from the press release.
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Tags:launch, Lazada, LazMall, new arrivals, OnePlus, OPPO, preorders, prices, promotions, Singapore, specs
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Saturday, September 26th, 2020
Oppo has launched in Singapore the Oppo A53 entry-level smartphone, and announced a new variant of the Oppo FindX2 Pro 5G – the Green Vegan Leather Edition.
The new Oppo A53 smartphone and Oppo FindX2 Pro 5G Green Vegan Leather edition.
The Oppo A53 sports a fast 90Hz screen refresh rate for its Neo-Display, with up to 120Hz touch sampling rate.
Price & Availability
Available on Oppo’s Shopee and Lazada Flagship Store, OPPO Concept Store, and all authorised retailers islandwide from today, 26 September 2020.
- Oppo A53
- OppoFind X2 Pro 5G Green Vegan Leather Edition
(also available at Singtel, Starhub and M1 stores)
A large 5000mAh battery is capable of 18W Fast Charge, with Super Power Saving Mode to extend battery life with 5% remaining, and Sleep Standby Optimisation consuming only 2% of the battery to provide 8hrs of standby time overnight.
The Oppo A53 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 460 processor, 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1-based storage, which can be expanded to 256GB through a 3-Card Slot.
The phone comes with Oppo’s first RAM+ Memory Optimisation, an anti-lagging algorithm that is being introduced to Oppo phones for the first time.
Below are more details from the press release about the new Oppo phones.
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Tags:5G, Find, launch, OPPO, Singapore, smartphones
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE is an affordably priced variant of the Galaxy S20, featuring a pro-grade triple camera in six vibrant colours. Prices start from US$699 for 5G. Local price & availability TBA.
Six colours to choose from for Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy and Cloud White.
Samsung positions the Galaxy S20 FE as a premium flagship smartphone with new innovations but at an accessible price point.
Availability
Starting on 2 October, 2020, Galaxy S20 FE will be widely available through Samsung.com, carriers and retailers online.
Pre-orders for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and S20 FE begin on Samsung.com September 23, 2020.
Samsung took select features of the Galaxy S20 series, such as the super smooth scrolling display, an AI-powered camera, advanced chipset, hyper-fast connectivity, all day battery, expandable storage, and combined these in a streamlined premium design, in order to create the new Galaxy S20 FE.
More details below from the press release about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.
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Friday, September 18th, 2020
First announced earlier in July, the ASUS ROG Phone 3 is now available in Singapore. The 12GB/512GB version (ZS661KS) will retail at S$1,598 starting from today.
ASUS ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone available in Singapore from today: S$1,598.
The ROG Phone 3 will be available in Singapore on ASUS Online Store, ROG Experience Store Bugis, and selected authorised retailers.
Read more about details and features of the ASUS ROG Phone 3
HERE.
The ROG Phone 3 comes with a one-year ROG Accidental Damage Protection Plan.
It’s an Singapore-exclusive and personalised after-sales service and support from ROG Experts.
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Tags:Asus, gaming, new arrivals, ROG, Singapore, smartphones, Snapdragon
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
Galaxy Z Fold2 is the third folding smartphone/tablet hybrid from Samsung, following the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Z Flip. Available in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze from 18 September, 2020, with pre-orders in early September. Prices TBA.
The latest member of the Galaxy Z line-up: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.
Samsung first announced the Galaxy Z Fold2 during Galaxy Unpacked 2020 in early August, with a few details on the size of the two Infinity-O displays and the two colour options available.
Dress Up the Galaxy Z Fold2
Customised options will be available for users on Samsung.com in select markets with four distinct colors for the hinge: Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red and Metallic Blue.
The Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition will be available for pre-order beginning September 1, 2020 in select markets with general availability on September 25.
In “Part 2” of Galaxy Unpacked 2020 today, Samsung has just showcased Galaxy Z Fold2 in full, including detailed product specifications, availability and pre-order dates.
Essentially, the Galaxy Z Fold2 gives the user a convertible smartphone/tablet hybrid – offering the compactness of a smartphone for personal communications usage, and the extended screen real-estate of a tablet should the need arise.
Check out the details of the Galaxy Z Fold2 from the press release below.
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Tags:Android, convertibles, Fold2, Galaxy, Galaxy Z, hybrid, launch, new arrivals, phablets, Samsung, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, unpacked
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Saturday, August 8th, 2020
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ are two versatile tablets that combine the power of a PC, the flexibility of a tablet, and the connectivity of a smartphone. Prices and pre-ordering info below.
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ promise seamless videoconferencing, fast downloads, and virtually lag-free streaming.
Samsung boasts that the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ offer PC-level productivity because of a powerful processor, as well as an improved keyboard experience (keyboard sold separately as Book Cover Keyboard).
The S Pen is also enhanced with similar capabilities as the
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ together with four other devices including the Note20, during Galaxy Unpacked 2020.
For entertainment, the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ feature an immersive display with a 120 Hz refresh rate to power the cloud-based gaming or high-definition streaming that 5G enables — or do both at the same time with upgraded multi-tasking capabilities.
For users who want even more space to work, play, and create, Galaxy Tab S7+ offers a larger 12.4” Super AMOLED display.
Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. Click to enlarge.
To work across multiple devices, when there’s no Wi-Fi network, you can use Auto Hotspot to automatically tether other Galaxy devices to the 5G-enabled tablet.
With Nearby Share, you can effortlessly transmit files to nearby contacts.
The Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ can extend a Samsung PC as a Second screen, either duplicating and extending the PC’s display.
Maximize productivity even further with tools such as Samsung Notes, S Pen, Book Cover Keyboard and Bluetooth mouse for the complete computing experience.
More details below on pre-ordering and purchasing the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in Singapore.
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Tags:Galaxy, launch, new arrivals, pre-orders, Samsung, Singapore, tablets
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