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NOTE 50 PRO – WHEN DAVIDO IS YOUR AI ASSISTANT
The NOTE 50 Pro blends premium performance with real-world personality. The standout feature? One-Tap AI ∞ Assistant (Folax) with Davido as the official voice. Imagine hearing your favorite Afrobeats star respond when you activate AI features - like summarizing long texts, editing documents, masking sensitive info from images, or translating real-time calls.
And it doesn't stop at smarts. The NOTE 50 Pro also brings:
It's a flagship phone with attitude, and yes, it talks back.
HOT 60 PRO+ – THE PHONE THAT SERVES LOOKS AND SMARTS
Gen Z and content creators, this one is for you. The HOT 60 Pro+ is the world's slimmest 3D curved AMOLED phone at just 5.95mm. But its good looks are backed by tech that understands your vibe:
50MP SONY IMX882 camera, VLOG mode, and fast uploads with Helio G200 processor.
AI Photo Tools: Retouch with AI Eraser, extend images beyond the frame, and stylize with Vogue Portraits.
Google Circle to Search lets you search anything on your screen instantly—just draw a circle.
45W Fast Charging, 5160mAh battery, and JBL speakers.
Whether you're shooting TikToks in Lagos or recording podcasts in Port Harcourt, the HOT 60 Pro+ is your style-savvy sidekick.
Launched early in the year, the SMART 10 Plus proves that entry-level doesn't mean low performance:
Android 14 Go Edition with clean, fluid interface.
6.6' HD+ Screen and 5000mAh battery.
Up to 6+6GB RAM + 128GB Storage.
AI-enhanced camera with scene detection and beautification.
Bonus: You also get Circle to Search, just like the big boys.
These phones are more than specs, they're smart, stylish, and made to match how you live.
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