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Manila Bulletin devider Technews devider The value-for-money smartphones fit for the 'new normal,' according to today's sought-after content creators

The value-for-money smartphones fit for the 'new normal,' according to today's sought-after content creators

Published May 22, 2020 07:21 am
Feature Photo With the “new normal,” Filipinos’ way of living must shift to one that’s more mobile-dependent and digitally-driven to cope with the changing times. A more digitally driven lifestyle also calls for a need for a smartphone with better specifications. However, during these trying times, one must also be smarter about their purchases. The fast-paced world of technology definitely has its pros and cons. While there are a lot of smartphones with features intended for productivity and convenience, the wide pool of options makes it harder for people to choose which one is apt for their lifestyle. With OPPO’s latest Live It Up: The Big OPPO Sale price drop promotion, you can score up to Php3,000 off on the best-selling OPPO smartphones such as A9 2020, A5s, and the Reno2. These smartphone offerings equipped with premium features are now made even more affordable for your new beginning.  For tech content creators, now that the ‘new normal’ is inevitable, those looking for a trustworthy and capable digital companion should opt to have all-around, great-value-for-money smartphones -- especially that the current situation calls for practicality. “Since we are all going through this pandemic, it would be reasonable for people to be more particular with choosing smartphones with quality specs within a reasonable price,” tech content creator Liz Quimzo of Liztech said. “A smartphone can only be considered as "a great value for money" when it is durable, has a large battery capacity, has big storage space, has trendy camera features like portrait mode, and when it has a nice gaming processor,” Quimzo added. The rising interest in content and entertainment With all the spare time most people have, almost everyone is turning into content creators -- posting their own creative vlogs and witty TikTok videos. This, according to Gian Viterbo of Gadget Pilipinas, is why most modern-day users are inclined to have smartphones that allow people to express themselves more. “Content creators need a substantial amount of features that will let them express themselves and create meaningful stories for their followers and communities, Reno2 in particular has the Soloop app, OPPO’s built-in smart video editing software which allows users to quickly edit snippets with readily-available template for scoring, filters, and sequencing. This is on top of what you can download from the Google PlayStore,” Viterbo shared. No need to go through the list of available options all over again as Viterbo suggests the OPPO Reno2 which boasts easy-to-use videography and editing features offered at a reasonable price.  True to its mission to redefine storytelling, the OPPO Reno2 boasts a 48-megapixel Quad Camera with camera modes of Ultra Dark, Ultra Steady Video, and Ultra Wide for an unparalleled video quality under various shooting settings.  Patrick Canete of NoypiGeeks adds that the OPPO Reno2’s 16-megapixel pop-up front camera is also an ideal vlogging gear, plus the smartphone’s Ultra Steady Video mode makes it capable to shoot stabilized clips without the need for a tripod. “The Reno2 packs a 16-megapixel front camera inside a cool pop-up camera, which is great for vloggers and consumers alike, and an Ultra Steady Video feature that dramatically stabilizes videos even in handheld. No tripod needed -- perfect for run and gun shooting scenarios,” Canete shared. The everyday trendy smartphone Apart from the cameras, an all-around smartphone has to be able to keep up with the user’s everyday lifestyle and that means long battery capacity, good processors, generous storage and memory, and an eye-catching design wrapped up at an affordable price. For Quimzo, the OPPO A9 2020 and the OPPO A5s are fit for these qualifications. “The A9 2020 and A5s stand out among its competitors. Because these smartphones are unique in terms of the designs, specs are competitive, they have long battery capacity and they are powered with good processors. But, most importantly, these smartphones are budget-friendly.” Quimzo said. The OPPO A9 2020 sports powerful internals with its Snapdragon 665 processor coupled with 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, plus 5,000mAh battery, and 48-megapixel QuadCameras with Ultra Night Mode for low-light photography and videography. The OPPO A5s, on the other hand, runs on a MediaTek Helio P35 with 3GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard storage expandable up to 256GB, 4,230mAh battery, with 13-megapixel dual main cameras, and an 8-megapixel front camera. Live more with the best promos and activities RAINBOW_PR_offers-kv Everyday is truly an opportunity to see things from a fresh perspective, and with the best-selling OPPO smartphones today, you can choose to live more with a smartphone that lets you capture, and even create better picture-perfect moments worth cherishing. OPPO has officially announced  the launch of OPPO Live It Up promo, a special price drop sale of the OPPO A9 2020, A5s 3G, and OPPO Reno2. The special promotion runs until end of June 2020 and available in all open OPPO Concept Stores nationwide, partner dealers, and exclusive e-commerce partners Shopee and Lazada. Furthermore, enjoy the capability to express freely with OPPO’s premium smartphone photography features and top-notch performance, as you treat yourself with great deals that you surely can’t resist: A Series:
  • The A5S 3G is now priced at Php5,990 (previously at Php6,990).
  • The A9 2020 is now priced at Php12,990 (previously at Php13,990).
Reno Series:
  • The Reno2 is now priced at Php25,990 (previously at Php28,990).
  • The latest Reno3 priced at Php18,990 and the Reno3 Pro priced at Php28,990 come with a FREE Rockspace EB60 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds worth Php2,499 for every purchase. The special bundle is available until May 24 only. 
Find Series:
  • The latest OPPO flagship offering Find X2 Pro is priced at Php65,990, and now comes with a FREE OPPO Enco Q1 worth Php 4,990. The special bundle offering is available until end of May only.
OPPO is also having a weekly livestream show with your favorite celebrities and content creators where you can shop, play, and win exciting prizes and discounts as you watch right from your own home. The first livestream show is happening today, May 22, with the Youtube sensation Mimiyuuuh and TV Host Robi Domingo, from 4:00PM to 5:00PM on OPPO’s official Facebook page followed by another show from 5:30PM to 6:30PM with Mimiyuuh on OPPO’s official Lazada page. Make sure you stay tuned until the end of the show to win exciting prizes.  For more information about the latest promos and product updates, follow OPPO on its official media channels at OPPO Philippines on Facebook and @oppophilippines on Instagram.  
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