Transsion, Xiaomi Experience Massive Annual Growth for Q1 2024

As we are now in the second quarter of 2024, Canalys has released the market share of the top 5 phone brands for the first quarter. While Samsung bounces back to the top spot in 2024 and overtakes Apple once again, Transsion and Xiaomi maintained their rankings at 3rd and 4th respectively. READ MORE: Transsion […]

Canalys Q1 2024 Report Further Confirms Samsung’s Dominance

Still not convinced that Samsung is the top phone brand in terms of market share for the first quarter of 2024 according to IDC? Canalys has released its Q1 2024 report and further confirms that Samsung is the leader in terms of market share. Aside from the positive sentiment that smartphone shipments have increased for […]

Samsung Takes the Lead from Apple Again For 1Q 2024

Samsung reclaims the top spot from Apple in terms of global market share according to the Q1 2024 report of IDC. This is on top of an increase in smartphone shipments by 7.8% when compared to the previous year. IDC Group Vice President Ryan Reith acknowledges that the smartphone market is slowly recovering after two […]

Smartphones with the Biggest Battery in the Philippines (2024)

Everyone wants a smartphone with big battery capacities so they can use their devices longer, lasting up to a day now. As brands release more phones, we’re starting to notice a rising trend in devices that offer more than the usual 5000mAh capacity that’s been the average for devices of all sizes and prices. Without […]

Most Affordable Phones with 256GB Storage in the Philippines

Choosing a smartphone could be tough, as you’ve got to have sufficient storage for your apps, games, and multimedia content. We take you to a list of the most affordable phones in the Philippines with a 256GB storage option in this article.  Let’s face it, 256GB should be the norm for mobile storage in 2024 […]

Xiaomi is the 2nd Biggest Phone Brand in PH for January 2024

There’s no denying that the phone market in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region is very competitive, with various brands duking it out to take the top spot. A report by Canalys for March 2024 has revealed a few surprising findings: in the SEA region, the Philippines has the second biggest phone market next to Indonesia, […]

POVA 6 Pro Coming to the Philippines on March 10

Are you hyped for the POVA 6 Pro, which might be one of the most compelling budget phones for gaming this 2024? Wait no more, as TECNO announced that the POVA 6 Pro will be arriving in the Philippines on March 10. When we were doing our hands-on with the POVA 6 Pro, what stood […]

Camon 30 Premier Launching in Q2 of 2024

Fresh from their MWC 2024 presentation, TECNO has confirmed that they will launch the Camon 30 Premier and the rest of the series globally by Q2 of 2024. That means we expect the Camon 30 series to arrive in the Philippines sometime between April to June of this year. We did a hands-on with the […]

The Phantom Ultimate Gives Us Another Look at Rollable Phones

Months after TECNO revealed their Phantom Ultimate rollable concept phone, the brand chose MWC 2024 as the perfect venue to present a fully functional model to members of the media. While OPPO and Lenovo unveiled their rollable concept phones, TECNO’s execution looks promising and shows progress on what can be the next flexible form factor […]

ZTE nubia Flip 5G Hands-On: Flip Phones for Everyone

Initial Verdict: The ZTE nubia Flip 5G is an interesting product showcased at MWC 2024 as it makes flip foldable phones more affordable. While it has its fair share of compromises, the nubia Flip 5G is another affordable option for those who want a flip phone but are on a budget.  Pros -Decent build -Very affordable […]

The ZTE Libero Flip is the Cheapest Flip You Can’t Buy

(UPDATED) If you thought that TECNO made an impressive feat with the Phantom V Flip as the most affordable flip phone at Php 30k (Php 23k for the lucky ones), Japan has the absolute most affordable flip phone with the ZTE Libero Flip. At 63,000 Yen or around Php 23.5k, the Libero Flip is more […]

Transsion Group Takes Top Spot in IDC and Canalys for Q4 2023

The time has finally arrived: Transsion group has risen to the top spot in both IDC and Canalys‘ reports in their Q4 2023 report for the Philippines. Looking through both reports, it’s impressive that Transsion Group, which consists of itel, Infinix, and TECNO, finally grabbed the top spot in the country within just a few […]