Initial impressions: The arrival of the Xiaomi Pad 5 in the Philippines gives tablet hunters another solid option for a high-performance slate without paying flagship prices. Pros Great screen 120Hz refresh rate Excellent speakers Flagship-grade performance Cons No 3.5mm jack No expandable storage It’s been 3 years since Xiaomi released a mid-range slate, and today […]
Review verdict: The realme Book is a good starter laptop for anyone looking to make the most out of their buck in the Philippines, though it’s going up against stiff competition from established players. Pros Great design Good keyboard travel Relatively powerful processor Cons The display’s a little dim Only 8GB of RAM realme is […]
Initial Impressions: The realme Book expands the brand’s device offerings in the Philippines, though it’ll be facing tough competition from established players in the market Pros Great design Good keyboard travel Relatively powerful processor Cons The display’s a little dim Price is still unknown at this time Just like Xiaomi and Huawei before it, realme […]
Initial impressions: The Redmi 10 hits all the right notes for an impressive budget phone in our unboxing for the Philippines, but we’ll have to fully test out the phone to be sure. Pros Incredibly affordable Large battery Impressive main camera on paper Cons Display a little dim The processor is a little slow Redmi […]
Review verdict: The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i delivers stylish looks and heady performance in the Philippines but is let down by its less-than-ideal keyboard and terrible trackpad. Pros Thin and light frame Premium build Excellent display Cons Bad keyboard Terrible trackpad Expensive The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i is one of the fanciest laptops we’ve reviewed in […]
Review verdict: The TeamGroup Xtreem ARGB memory kit now comes in white, giving PC builders a way to finish off their all-white build with high-performance components in the Philippines. Those RGB lights come at a price though – expect to pay a premium for the privilege. Pros Fantastic all-white build Excellent performance Bright RGB lighting […]
Review verdict: The Huawei nova 8 looks amazing and takes great photos, though it’s quite a bit pricier than similarly-spec’d phones in the Philippines. Pros Large sensor size on the main camera Excellent design Great-looking display 66W SuperCharge tech Cons Price is at the mid-range threshold Sourcing apps might be a problem Small-ish battery Huawei […]
Thanks to its explosive popularity, Axie Infinity is now in the crosshairs of the Philippine government. The incredibly popular (and lucrative) cryptogame has been a lifesaver for many people who have been affected by the pandemic, serving as an alternate (and for many, main) income streams. But as with anything income-related, the Department of […]
Review verdict: The moto G50 5G is one of the most affordable 5G phones in the Philippines, but that moniker comes with serious trade-offs. Atrocious selfie shutter lag, so-so camera performance, and a dated design blunt the phone’s aggressive price point. Pros: Incredibly affordable for a 5G phone Excellent battery life Cons: Dim screen So-so […]
Review Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is the toughest foldable that’s available in the Philippines, which makes it one of the best examples of foldable tech we’ve seen so far this year. If you want a cutting-edge phone that can actually take daily abuse, this is the phone to get. Pros Now comes […]