Review verdict: the realme 9 4G is in an awkward spot in the Philippines, sandwiching itself between the realme 9i and realme 9 Pro. Even with an AMOLED display and a 108-megapixel main camera, its Pro sibling offers better value for money. Pros 90hz AMOLED display Main camera takes great photos Decent ultra-wide-angle camera Cons […]
After confirming that the ROG Phone 6 will be among the first phones to use the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, ASUS announced that they will officially unveil their latest gaming phone globally on July 5 via a virtual launch event in Taiwan. Aside from the ROG Phone 6, ASUS added that they will be […]
A lot of vivo devices are making their way to our shores, and they’re all interesting enough to be excited about. Two of the hottest releases coming to the Philippines are named the vivo T series, both targeting to become the best in their segment. Here are more details for you to get a better […]
Every year, there’s a lot of hype around Google Pixel products. They’re direct products of the developers of Android after all. There is this firm belief that finds its origins even in the Nexus days; “stock Android provided by Google reigns supreme in smoothness over any manufacturer skin.” While that advantage has dwindled in past […]
Smartphone brand Motorola may have been a household name in the early 2000s, but it has really been lagging way behind several top brands in the industry over the past few years. Well, Motorola may soon catch up with the release of a handset equipped with a 200-megapixel camera. That’s right, the general manager of […]
Review verdict: Cherry returns to form via their new Aqua SV. The phone is equipped with a 5G-capable processor and a great-looking curved AMOLED display at a price that’s very hard to beat. Pros: One of the best displays for the price Good 5G processor of choice Improved main camera performance Cons: So-so ultra-wide-angle camera […]
Mobile gaming has progressed exponentially within the past decade. Only a few years ago did it seem like we were only going to be able to play casual games like Candy Crush and others. Eventually, new titles such as Mobile Legends and Modern Combat drew inspiration from PC/console games and showed us what was possible […]
Initial Verdict: The OPPO A96 might face tough competition in the Philippines because of what it has to offer compared to similarly-priced rivals. Its possible ace lies in the optimization of ColorOS 11.1. Pros Better processor vs A95 Bigger internal storage Cons Downgrade to IPS Pricey OPPO A96 Philippines Specs Snapdragon 680 processor 8GB […]
Review Verdict: The realme 9i is a decent budget phone in the Philippines as long as you don’t care about playing games and prioritize more on photography and battery endurance. Pros Excellent battery life Good dynamic range (for the main camera) Decent stereo speakers Cons No ultra-wide-angle camera Limited video features Not great for gaming […]
Initial Verdict: the realme 9i has the key qualities of being a decent budget phone in the Philippines for 2022 as long as the brand releases it with a moderately aggressive price. Pros Stereo speakers Fast 33w charging Cons No ultra-wide-angle camera Debatable processor of choice realme 9i Philippines Specs Snapdragon 680 processor 6GB […]