Felix Velasco

Affordable Phones for Under Php 5k in the Philippines (2024)

Are you looking to get an affordable phone that doesn’t break your bank? We got you covered. Check out these affordable phones you can get under Php 5,000 in the Philippines in 2024. Smartphones under this price range typically feature slow-processing phones that aren’t even worth checking, but things have changed this year and we […]

BEWARE: Fake Listings Are Still Rampant, Even on Online Malls

Have you ever wanted to purchase your new phone online? Fake listings are still rampant on eCommerce platforms if you are not knowledgeable on how to navigate it. Unbox has investigated so you won’t need to worry about these next time.  Yes, you heard that right. Fake listings are still there. Our parameter included searching for […]

Why Some Phones Are Not Available in the Philippines

Google launched the Pixel 8a a few hours ago, and one thing is certain: it’s not going to be available in the Philippines. Why have Google and other phone brands not officially released their phones here in the country? We break down some of the possible reasons why. We’re no business geniuses, but these could […]

Are Compact Phones Still Popular in the Philippines?

Are compact phones, specifically ones with small displays, still have that “it” factor in 2024 in the Philippines? We checked the best devices we can share and dug deeper into why most brands seemingly aren’t keen on producing compact phones nowadays. Smartphones are releasing like hotcakes in 2024, as we get multiple monthly releases. Many […]

Best Tablets Under Php 20k in the Philippines (2024)

Tablets can be your companion for large-screen entertainment or productivity, and there are lots you can choose from in the market nowadays with different brands offering their own pads. This is your Unbox Top 5, and we checked five of the best tablets you can get right now in the Philippines for under Php 20,000 […]

108-Megapixel vs 200-Megapixel: Is there Any Difference?

Do more pixels matter in smartphone photography? That’s what we wanted to find out when we pit two phones with 108-megapixel and 200-megapixel cameras to a simple test. Here’s what happened. Photography has become an essential part of having a smartphone. It’s that moment when you can take photos of those precious moments and share […]

DITO has Fastest Mobile Internet Experience in PH for Q1 2024

A newly published report by Opensignal revealed that DITO has the fastest mobile Internet experience in the Philippines since early this year. The new Opensignal report covering Q1 2024 reveals that DITO is the outright winner of the overall Download Speed Experience award, dethroning Smart Communication’s winning streak in this category. DITO posted 32Mbps, ahead of […]

Ordering from TEMU in the Philippines: Is It Worth it?

Have you seen many digital ads from TEMU lately in the Philippines? Most of us got them, too, so we tried using the e-commerce platform for the first time and checked out some items to see how it went. TEMU is an online eCommerce platform from China that aims to connect Chinese manufacturers and retailers […]

Senator Wants to Ban Phone Use in Schools with New Bill

Senator Win Gatchalian is mulling to file a bill in the Senate to ban phone use for students in schools. In a report by ABS-CBN News, Gatchalian seeks to do such thing as he noticed the growing trend of students getting addicted to smartphone usage, so much so that they are even using it inside […]

HONOR 200 Lite now official in Europe

HONOR is slowly rolling out its newest lineup of phones after the HONOR 100, and one of them—the HONOR 200 Lite—has landed in Europe. It presents itself with a different design and modest hardware. It’s powered by a Dimensity 6080 and is paired 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Its 4500mAh battery supports […]