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May 15, 2021

realme C25 Review - Latest reliable budget phone

Hey guys, welcome back to my blog. It's been a while since I updated my blog but here we are. We have the new realme C25. This is their latest addition to their "bang-for-a-buck" C-series smartphones.

Now, how is the realme C25 better than its predecessors? Let's all find out.

When we open the box, you will get the following:

realme C25
USB Type C Cable
9V2A Adapter
SIM Card Needle
Phone Case
Screen Protect Film
Quick Start Guide
Important Product Information (including the Warranty Card)

Let's remove the plastic and check the design. I'm digging the color and style of the realme C25. It looks elegant and stylish. Fit for millenials like me. LOL

The realme C25 will be available in two exciting colors: Water Grey and Water Blue. The one we have is the Water Grey color. and I will say it again, I am loving the color. They said that the back cover was processed using an industry-leading engraving machine and it undergone major polishing to create that special reflective light effect.

And to add, this is the first smartphone to obtain TUV Rheinland High Reliability Certification. So you're confident that this phone is tough and reliable.

It has textured lines compared to the other realme smartphones but it is smoother, still comfortable to hold, and not slippery. It's not a fingerprint magnet but you can still see some smudges even with a little touch.

At the back you can see the branding, fingerprint scanner, and a triple camera setup. On the right we have the volume buttons and power and lock button. On the left it only has the sim slot. It can house 2 sims and 1 microSD at the same time. Below we have the speakers, USB type c port, microphone, and audio port.

Let's talk about the display. This has a 6.5-inch screen, allowing users to enjoy a near-full-screen viewing experience. It has a dew drop notch and a thicker chin at the bottom. The max video quality is only 1080p

6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display
720 x 1600 Pixels
270 ppi
20:9 Aspect Ratio
Dewdrop Notch

It runs on Android 11 and realme ui 2.0 out of the box and you can personalize the icons and themes.

The realme C25 features a MediaTek Helio G70 processor, which is the best in its segment. It is ideal for users and gamers because of its ability to handle medium to heavy apps.

When I tried some social media apps, the photos and videos load fast. Let's try playing Call Of Duty. Here we go again, I actually don't know how to play this but for the sake of this review, I'll do my best.

So far, I did not notice any hiccups or frame drops. It was smooth and the phone is not overheating.

The realme C25 is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery so you can enjoy the features of the phone nonstop whenever you want. It can charge up to 18W and they said that it can last up to 47 days on standby mode.

Now let's talk about its camera. It has a triple camera set up at the back with a 48MP Super clear main camera ad f1.8 aperture, a 2MP Macro Lens, and 2MP depth sensor. It can shoot videos up to 1080p. The realme C25 has an 8MP selfie camera that supports AI beautification, HDR mode, and portrait mode.

Here are some samples.

The realme C25 is available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and is priced at P7,590. Available on Shopee and at a realme store near you.

If you are looking for a budget phone that is reliable on social media, streaming videos, gaming, and packs with a large capacity battery, the realme C25 is something you should consider.

I have unboxed and reviewed the realme C25 on my YouTube channel. Watch and subscribe here!

I have reviewed the realme C1 and realme C3 before and you can check the links below.

realme C1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuis5RuBF6M
realme C3 - https://www.jexxhinggo.com/2020/03/realmec3review.html

If you have questions about the realme C25, let me know in the comment section below. Or follow realme on Facebook for updates and promos.

Feb 21, 2021

New Grab Users in Davao can enjoy P200 Free Fuel Voucher from Phoenix Petroleum

Jexx Hinggo 9:48 PM 2 Comments

Grab Philippines has partnered with Phoenix Petroleum and will be giving out free fuel vouchers worth P200 to new users, drivers, and delivery-partners in Davao City. This partnership aims to provide more convenience to all Davaoenos especially to drivers when they gas up in any Phoenix gas stations in the city.

From February 19 to March 7, new Grab users can enjoy P200 worth of fuel vouchers when they download the app on Google Play or App Store and sign up for an account. The voucher will automatically be added to the GrabRewards tab in the app.

“This is a strategic partnership between Grab and Phoenix Petroleum to be able to provide more convenience to nearly two million Davaoenos. We hope that the app and its various services such as transportation, food delivery, shopping and parcel delivery, can create meaningful value in the lives of the residents and be a catalyst for further growth of this progressive city. We also want to encourage more people to adopt cashless payments through our in-app wallet GrabPay, in support of the government’s goal of creating a digital economy,” said Ronald Roda, Head of Country Operations for Grab Philippines.

Phoenix Petroleum Chief Operating Officer Henry Albert Fadullon said that the company hopes that the campaign will help further gain the trust and loyalty of Davaoenos, especially since Phoenix originated in Davao, and maintains its headquarters in the city.

“Together with Grab, we want to strengthen our relationship with Davaoenos as we offer more value and convenience. Aside from the fuel voucher exclusive to new Grab app users, we also offer the ‘Pinoy Tsuper Card’ (PTC)-Grab, a loyalty rewards card made available specially for Grab drivers, “ said Fadullon.

“No matter who they are, whether they are public utility drivers or private ones, we want them to know that they can enjoy perks and discounts when they gas up with Phoenix, and use their rewards card for their transaction in any of our 11 stations in the city,” Fadullon added.

HOW TO REDEEM THE FREE VOUCHER

Customers must present the fuel voucher from the GrabRewards tab in the app to the Phoenix station attendant. They will verify and provide a 4-digit pin to input on the app to redeem the coupon.
Customers must make a minimum purchase of P300. If above the minimum requirement, they can pay for the remaining fuel transaction balance through cash, card, Phoenix gift certificates or do cashless transactions through GrabPay. (Terms and Conditions Apply)
The fuel coupons may be claimed until May 06, 2021 up to 60 days after the promo deadline.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Coupons can only be used once. Used coupons will be automatically be deleted from the GrabRewards tab but can be viewed in the Transaction History (reference # unavailable)
All unredeemed coupons shall be forfeited and automatically deleted from the GrabRewards tab after the redemption period.
Successfully redeemed coupons through the app may neither be changed nor cancelled.
Coupons are non-transferable and non-convertible to cash or credit.
Coupons must be redeemed at the station. Management retains the right to reject any coupon that has been screenshot, tampered with or found in any way unacceptable.
Coupons may be used for in-tank fills only. Refilling of containers will not be allowed.
P.O., truck and bulk transactions are excluded in the promo.
Coupons may be redeemed until March 14, 2021 (7 days after promo end date) only.

For more information, follow Grab Philippines on Facebook and check out the Grab app.

Nov 3, 2020

PROMO: Bring Home the Ace with AOC G2 Gaming Monitors

All E-Sports and gaming fans unite as AOC Philippines brings us the AOC Masters Valorant Tournament! AOC Monitors continues to support the online gaming industry and will run a promotion for a limited time while the AOC Masters Tournament is ongoing.

AOC has been consistently supporting gamers with smooth experience with their G2 Gaming Monitors.

AOC G2 Monitors are equipped with AMD Freesync Premium Technology with the highest framerate and smooth display. It has a quick 1ms response time and 144 Hz refresh rate. It has minimal bezels for a wider view.

G2 Gaming Monitors Types

27" displays - 272G2 and 272G2E

24" displays - 242G2, 242G2E, and 242G2E5

AOC Masters Promo

To provide fans with more value for the tournament, AOC Philippines will be running a promotion side-by-side AOC Masters. During the AOC Masters Philippines tournament, which will have its exciting Grand Finals on November 7-8, fans may avail of the special promotion.

For every purchase of AOC G2 Gaming Monitors, fans are entitled to exciting loot that will spice up their gaming stations.

Those who purchase any of the 24” G2 Monitors will be entitled for a FREE RGB Gaming Mousepad. Meanwhile, those who get the 27” G2 Monitors will receive not only a FREE RGB Gaming Mousepad, but also a FREE Agon Esports Lite Bag.

AOC G2 Gaming Monitors Suggested Retail Price:

24G2	PHP 11,938
24G2E	PHP 10,438
24G2E5	PHP 9,465
27G2	PHP 17,438
27G2E	PHP 16,100

Metro Manila:

PC Express

PC Hub

Dynaquest

Easy PC

PC Quarter

CKY

Proton

Complink

Vivocom

Digicom

Pcworx

Zenith Era

Visayas and Mindanao:

Thinking Tools Inc

Ultrium Corporation

Jargon Computer Parts and Services

Nutech Marketing

MF Computer

G-Force Computer Enterprises

Concept Computer Center

Computer World Marketing

Lenin Computer Systems Inc

Tech Express IT Solutions

About AOC Masters

The AOC Masters Philippines tournament will pit VALORANT hopefuls in a chance to represent the Philippines in the regional finals. There will be four qualifying tournaments on October 10, 17, 24, and 31, with the winners facing each other in one final standoff on the November 7-8 Grand Finals. The winners of the tournament will receive prizes from AOC Monitors, TeamGroup, and AMD, including brand-new AOC 24G2E Gaming Monitors and TeamGroup CX 1 SSD Cards along with a PHP85,000 prize pool.

Watch the matches live on AOC Philippines Facebook page, or get into the battlefield with your team by registering here.

Sep 28, 2020

Caltex Havoline new motorcycle products raise the bar for even better overall performance

Jexx Hinggo 11:09 PM lifestyle , 0 Comments

There's a new generation of four-stroke motorcycle and scooter engine oils from Caltex Halvoline. The new product line includes fully synthetic, semi-synthetic, and mineral products formulated with Halvoline's signature C.O.R.E. + Technology and ZOOMTECH. All formulated for increased reliability and engine efficiency.

C.O.R.E.+ Technology is an improvement over the previous C.O.R.E. Technology and further addresses key concerns, especially in stressful city traffic conditions. These engine oils deliver a more enjoyable riding experience with enhanced engine performance and cleaning properties.

The entire Havoline Super 4T and SuperMatic 4T range also meet American Petroleum Institute (API) SN 1, one of the latest specifications in the industry.

“Today’s consumers are more discerning with the engine oils they choose, and most demand for better protection and performance of the engine, clutch, and gearbox,” said Area Business Manager of Chevron Lubricants for Philippines Hafiz Nasar. “The newest generation of motorcycle engine oils spurs from our success of the previous Havoline motorcycle range and raises the bar for product performance across the industry. We constantly improve and evolve our products to meet the latest industry’s standards, while also keeping abreast of the lubrication requirements of vehicle manufacturers as their engine technology advances.”

C.O.R.E.+ Technology

Cleans and protects – Maintains efficient engine performance
Oxidation stability – Protects against oil degradation
Reduces engine heat damage – Delivers continuous and superior oil stability
Enhances acceleration – Improves clutch grip under high loads with ZOOMTECH

In addition, these engine oils 2 are also formulated with ZOOMTECH, which delivers better oil frictional properties. For the everyday rider, this improves clutch grip and prevents slippage, especially under high load conditions, and ensures maximum power transfer for enhanced acceleration.

Lastly, the entire range of Havoline Super 4T and SuperMatic 4T engine oils now meet API SN performance specifications, which delivers benefits including:

High-temperature piston deposit protection
Improved robustness in wear control
Enhanced oxidation thickening for better lubrication of the engine
Sludge control properties, especially in urban, stop-go conditions

The previously well-received Ride Strong campaign takes on a refreshing new look this year, with a more dynamic set of visuals that covers print, digital, and OOH applications. Product labels and cartons have also been redesigned for better legibility.

Caltex range of products for motorcycles and scooters also include:

Caltex Havoline Ezy 4T SAE 20W-40 API SG JASO MA2
Caltex Havoline Scooter Gear Oil SAE 80W-90 API GL-5
Techron ® Concentrate Plus - Motorcycle
Caltex Brake and Clutch Fluid DOT 3
Caltex Havoline Xtended Life Coolant (Premixed)

PRODUCT LINE-UP

realme 6 Unboxing - Still Worth It?

Jexx Hinggo 9:46 PM tech , tech review 0 Comments

If you are still curious about the realme 6, here's a quick unboxing and review.

Watch the full unboxing and review on my channel. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

Samsung Galaxy A01 Core - Unboxing & Review

Jexx Hinggo 9:38 PM tech , tech review 0 Comments

Today we are going to unbox and review the new Samsung Galaxy A01 Core. This is a new entry-level smartphone and the most affordable member of the Samsung A-series of budget phones. Let's test it out but first, let's do the unboxing.

Watch the full unboxing and review on my channel. Don't forget to like and subscribe!