{"id":67568,"date":"2024-12-20T19:41:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T11:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=67568"},"modified":"2024-12-20T19:48:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T11:48:37","slug":"nubia-v70-design-as-a-must-consider-under-5500-peso-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2024\/12\/20\/nubia-v70-design-as-a-must-consider-under-5500-peso-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"nubia V70 Design as a must-consider under-5,500-peso unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Truth: The number of new smart phones being released is staggering, with some companies releasing one every two weeks or so. So yeah, the \u201cchoices\u201d (if many can even be called that) can be confounding, particularly since many of them overpromise to have flagship (or at least sub-flagship) features, and then completely under-deliver.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But then now and then you get good surprises, encountering phones that do not ask for too much (entry level prices), and yet give you respectable features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

nubia V70 Design is, for me, worth considering here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIRST LOOK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The predominantly red box containing the unit doesn\u2019t scream \u201cflagship\u201d or \u201cminimalist\u201d or \u201cclassy\u201d or something like that; but \u2013 truth be told \u2013 this seems more because of the assumed aesthetic preference of the target market, and not to reflect what you\u2019d get once you open the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside, you get the phone (obviously), SIM\/microSD card ejector, charger, plastic case (am sure you\u2019d just replace this, anyway, but at least you get temporary protection out of the box), and the instruction manual. Even here (via the stick-on atop the unit), you\u2019re reminded of what the phone has \u2013 e.g. 6.7\u201d screen, 256GB storage, 50MP AI camera, 22.5W charging, and 5000mAh battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you\u2019d really start appreciating the unit when you hold it\u2026 and, for that matter, start checking it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is light, this needs to be stated. Flagships tend to be heavy, as if weight (alone) is the measurement of value. This is why we thing metal = high end and plastic = cheap. So yeah\u2026 for those with that mentality, you may want nubia V70 Design to be heavier. Alas, for those who (also) know that handling heavy phones for a long time isn\u2019t good for you (read about \u201cphone hand\u201d and hand cramp, among others), using a lighter unit makes good sense.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You get the usual buttons \u2013 e.g. volume controls and fingerprint reader\/power button at the right side of the phone, speaker and mic and 3.5mm earphone port at the bottom, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This one has a hole punch notch \u2013 that is, for the front cam, you get that punched out hole in the middle of the upper part of the screen as opposed to, say, the teardrop. And at the back, you get triple rear cameras (the 50MP main shooter, and unspecified secondary and tertiary cameras).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

POWER INSIDE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Setting up nubia V70 Design took a few minutes, and \u2013 to be blunt \u2013 additional \u201cprocesses\u201d could have been removed to hasten the process, e.g. the \u201crecommended apps\u201d installation is unnecessary, and felt like it was forced on me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The screen\u2019s 6.7-inch HD+ size is actually at par with many flagships, so this is a plus. And boasting a 120Hz refresh rate, everything looked crisp\/sharp, and yes, vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The phone has 14GB (4GB + 10GB) Dynamic RAM and an Octa-core processor, which isn\u2019t bad at all for an entry-level offering. Moving from one application to another (e.g. gaming to surfing) wasn\u2019t bad. Truth be told, I noticed split-second lags when I first opened the phone; a refresh removed it, so\u2026 moving forward, things went smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was even smooth when I played a pre-installed game, the Modern Combat: Rebel Guns<\/em> (a point-and-shoot kind of game), with no lags, pixelation, et cetera<\/em> encountered. And yeah, no unit overheating, too, even if I played for hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

You get 256GB storage, too, so you have more than enough space for your files \u2013 e.g. pics and videos. This one\u2019s always, ALWAYS helpful for content creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

nubia V70 Design also has DTS audio processing, so the sound you hear isn\u2019t tunog-lata<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh\u2026 by the way, that hole punch notch turns into the Live Island 2.0, which is basically nubia\u2019s take on Apple\u2019s Dynamic Island, mainly to help you navigate notifications, apps, et cetera<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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CAMERA IN FOCUS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you go through the PR related to the nubia V70 Design\u2019s cameras, you\u2019d see some \u201cmagic\u201d words being mentioned \u2013 e.g. AI Magic Photos that can help with the editing, Magic Eraser that removes items at the background, and Smart Gallery that do not only arrange the pics but also (even) suggests captions for what you shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In real world, here are some of the pic-related observations when we used the nubia V70 Design for shots in Barangay Palanan\u2019s public market, and the graffiti-ridden area near Dian corner Diesel Street, also in Barangay Palanan. All photos were unedited and posted as taken.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Indoor, medium shots were surprisingly sharp. Details were apparent, and those areas that have issues \u2013 e.g. elements in darker areas \u2013 may be helped by filters as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Indoor, close-up shots also revealed sharp images \u2013 e.g. I can see those veggies clearly, and even the contents of plastics (like tuyo<\/em> or dried fish) were distinctive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. For indoor shots, if there\u2019s one reklamo<\/em> (complaint), if it can even be called that, it\u2019s the color saturation. That is, while the details are clear, the colors are maputla<\/em> (pale). Again, in the time of filters (nubia V70 Design even has its own filters), this shouldn\u2019t be an issue, but at least worth mentioning for the picky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Outdoors, medium and long shot images were also clear (even on a cloudy\/gloomy day) \u2013 e.g. the grime of the streets were captured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. For outdoor shots, though, the same issue noted with the pics taken indoors was apparent \u2013 i.e. maputla<\/em> (pale). And yet again, I\u2019m nitpicking here since these pics can be easily edited anyway.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    I\u2019d say nubia V70 Design allows you to be photo-ready, seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    FOCUS ON THE JUICE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Two things to mention when it comes to nubia V70 Design\u2019s juice, i.e.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. It has 5000mAh battery, which is fast becoming the minimum capacity offered by most smartphones. This means that this will last you at least a day when you\u2019re multitasking, or numerous days when it\u2019s just on standby (three days later, and the review unit still wasn\u2019t drained).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. There\u2019s a 22.5W fast-charging system, so you can juice up fast, if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      IN THE END\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The nubia V70 Design comes in four finishes: Rose Pink, Stone Gray, Citrus Orange and Jade Green. But while the colors are eye-catching (hello, orange!), the leather-textured finish is worth emphasizing. This is because aside from adding an elegant touch to the unit, this actually makes nubia V70 Design comfy to the touch\u2026 less the smudge and removing that fear that the unit will slip off your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Overall, since this unit sells for (only) PhP5,299.00, I\u2019d say give this one a try, particularly if you\u2019re eyeing a second phone, or to gift someone using your 13th<\/sup> month pay, or needing a back-up phone (say, to keep in the car for Google Maps navigation), or\u2026 you get the drift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Because \u2013 to emphasize: considering its asking price \u2013  nubia V70 Design is a good deal to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      For more details, check out nubia Philippines\u2019 official social media platforms: <\/em>Facebook<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>, and <\/em>TikTok<\/em><\/a> accounts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      nubia V70 Design specs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n