Mid-Range Comparo: Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

Infinix’s NOTE series have been heavy hitters in offering great value for money at the under Php 10k segment. For 2024, Infinix has bigger ambitions for the NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G by making it a value-packed offering at under Php 14k. As a mid-range device, the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is up for tough […]

realme 12 5G vs HONOR X9b 5G

The realme 12 series is finally complete with the realme 12 5G, and this also marks the first time   in the Philippines since the realme 8 series that the base model is also 5G-ready. There are a few affordable 5G phones in the Philippines in 2024, and one of the main competitors of the […]

vivo Officially Announces V30e with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1

After it was teased a few weeks ago, vivo has officially unveiled the V30e in India to complete the V30 series. On top of confirmed features that include a 50-megapixel IMX882 main camera with OIS and a 5500mAh battery with 44w charging, the V30e is confirmed to have a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, which […]

Under Php 20k Phones with 12GB RAM in the Philippines (2024)

Smartphones nowadays at the cheaper scale are getting beefier hardware, and we’re up to the task: Which phones under Php 20,000 in the Philippines for 2024 (so far) have at least 12GB of Physical RAM? We list down those we found. It’s no secret that everyone wants that extra oomph for their multitasking or gaming […]

The vivo Y200i has a Huge 6000mAh Battery, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

While we have the Y100 in the Philippines, vivo announced a Y200i in China, which looks different from the other Y200 models launched in India. READ MORE: vivo Y100 First Impressions Philippines: Relevant Upgrades at Last The Y200i looks different from the usual design of vivo phones that have been released in the Philippines with […]

OnePlus 12 Review Philippines: Impressive, But With a Catch

Initial verdict: The OnePlus 12 refines everything we love about last year’s OnePlus 11. However, as much as we love the OnePlus 12, it is very expensive in the Philippines–even more expensive when you compare it to its pricing in the US.  Pros Excellent battery life Great flagship-caliber cameras Very bright display Cons Very expensive […]

OnePlus 12, 12R Arrive in the Philippines, Starts at Php 43,990

Following their global unveiling last January, OnePlus has officially brought over the OnePlus 12 series to the Philippines. This also marks the first time that the R variant is made available to the country, giving consumers more options for OnePlus flagship devices. READ MORE: OnePlus 12R Joins OnePlus 12 for Global Launch The OnePlus 12 […]

Galaxy S24 Series Offer Better 5G Speeds than iPhone 15 Series

If you’re not sure if you should buy the Galaxy S24, Ookla has recently released its 5G speed test for devices in the Asia Pacific Region for early 2024. The results are interesting: the new chips powering the Galaxy S24 series (Exynos 2400 for the S24 and S24+, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for S24 Ultra) […]

vivo Y100 First Impressions Philippines: Relevant Upgrades at Last

Initial Verdict: the Y100 introduces several upgrades to make it competitive in the budget mid-range segment, though it faces tough competition because of its processor of choice.  Pros -Great display -Stereo speakers at last -Fast charging speed for its price Cons -Weak processor of choice -No Ultra-wide camera vivo has been making relevant upgrades to […]

Redmi Pad Pro Goes Official with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

Aside from the Turbo 3, Xiaomi also announced the Redmi Pad Pro in China as the top-end tablet offering from the Redmi line. The main draw of the Pad Pro is its use of a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, which is more powerful than the processors used on previous Redmi tablets. READ MORE: Xiaomi […]