The HOT 60 5G is the only budget phone with LPDDR5X RAM

After Infinix announced the HOT 60i, HOT 60 Pro, and HOT 60 Pro+, a fourth variant tags along with the HOT 60 5G. As the only 5G-ready device under the HOT 60 series, you get a Dimensity 7020 processor, which Infinix used on the NOTE 40 Pro+. What makes it intriguing is that it uses […]

The POVA 7 also has a 5G Version

While we argue that the POVA 7 is one of the best budget phones in 2025, one of its main criticism is that it’s a 4G phone that uses the immortal Helio G100 processor. What’s interesting is that in India, there’s a POVA 7 5G and a Pro version that sacrifices battery capacity for a […]

TECNO Announces POVA 7 Ultra 5G with Dimensity 8350

Using the Ultra term denotes that they are the best of the series, and TECNO formally uses it with the top-end variant of the POVA 7. In its press release, the POVA 7 Ultra 5G joins other models in the line that include the POVA 7 Pro 5G, POVA 7 5G, POVA Curve 5G and […]

The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G Gets Special BamBam Edition

Xiaomi has two announcements for the Redmi Note 14 series. Its first announcement is the launch of the BamBam edition of the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G in the Philippines, which features an exclusive design with BamBam’s signature (BamBam Kunpimook Bhuwakul) on the back cover and a unique new color that makes the phone truly […]

This Secret GOMO Data Pack Gives you 15GB for Php 99

One of the reasons people use GOMO is that it offers no-expiry data packs that makes it a good option for backup internet. The usual offerings are 30GB for Php 399 and 15GB for Php 199, but did you know that GOMO sometimes offers the latter data pack for only Php 99? While it rarely […]

The POVA Curve 5G is a Budget Phone We Want

TECNO’s POVA series is its bang-for-the-buck budget line, and the unveiling of the Curve 5G in India has all the makings of being the best budget phone for 2025–assuming TECNO makes it available to more countries. As the name implies, this is the first POVA phone with a curved display, and it is only 7.5mm […]

TECNO‘s POVA Curve 5G looks like it’s from 2050

TECNO teases the next entry to their POVA line, the Curve 5G, and it looks different from previous POVA phones we’re familiar with. The new phone sports a white colorway, clean lines, a curved panel and a “Starship Inspired Design” that looks like a revamped approach to the POVA 6 Pro’s mecha-inspired design. This also […]

2025 Budget Midrange Comparo: CAMON 40 Pro 5G vs NOTE 50 Pro

The budget midrange segment is getting competitive this year, with the Infinix NOTE 50 Pro and TECNO Camon 40 Pro 5G being our top contenders right now. Both are priced close to each other, but which one should you go for? Aside from our video above, let’s break down all the features the NOTE 50 […]

Smart Showcased its 5G SA Tech at j-hope’s Concert

Smart amplified the excitement for j-hope’s much-awaited Hope on the Stage concert at MOA Arena last April 12 and 13. Smart also marked a technological milestone by successfully showcasing its cutting-edge 5G Standalone (SA) technology–a next-level and differentiated mobile network experience for Smart subscribers so they can maximize 5G technology. 5G SA allows for “network […]

Infinix NOTE 50 Pro vs Redmi Note 14 5G

With the launch of the NOTE 50 series, Infinix went on a different approach by giving the entire line a premium build that’s highlighted by the use of a metal alloy frame–something that’s unheard of in phones priced at under Php 20k. For this comparison, we pit the NOTE 50 Pro against the Redmi Note […]