Review Verdict: The ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro should still be the default choice for anyone looking for the best gaming phone in the Philippines, though the old caveat of its extravagant price still applies to the 2022 model. Pros The most powerful phone in the Philippines as of writing Its gaming aesthetic isn’t overpowering […]
Review Verdict: The POCO X4 GT is a modern-day version of the Pocophone F1, where it makes slight compromises on other features to give way for unparalleled, raw performance that’s unheard of in the mid-range segment in the Philippines. Pros Dominating performance from the Dimensity 8100 Incredible price-to-performance ratio Cons Generic looks Not the brightest […]
Review Verdict: Infinix raises the bar with the Note 12 in what to expect on an under Php 10k phone in the Philippines. It may fall short in terms of camera performance and the AMOLED panel used, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a phone under Php 10k to have a huge 256GB storage and […]
Review Verdict: the collaboration between vivo and ZEISS is more relevant than ever on the X80 Pro, combining both hardware and software to deliver the best possible imaging performance you can get on a premium flagship phone in the Philippines. Pros Laudable battery life for a flagship phone Well-utilized camera hardware and software Large and fast […]
Review Verdict: The narzo 50 has ticked the boxes of a good budget phone in the Philippines. Simply speaking, you really can’t go wrong with this phone that has a lot of strong features. Pros 120hz Display for under Php 10k Decent processor choice Stellar battery life Cons Stuck with Android 11 (for now) No ultra-wide-angle […]
After an optimistic 2021 for the Philippine smartphone market, Counterpoint Research has reported that overall shipments are down by 5% YoY and 13% as compared to 2021 Q1. While those aren’t industry-shifting numbers, it will still have an inevitable impact on a gigantic industry such as this. This was reportedly caused by shortages of important […]
Over the past decade, it is undeniable that mobile gaming has outgrown its novelty roots into a hundred-billion dollar mega-industry. We once were satisfied with launching birds at targets and crushing some candy – but while these games still exist on the mobile platform in 2022, the bar has been raised with the likes of […]
Cherry has finally unveiled its first 5G phones for the Philippines, and it looks like the Aqua SV might just be one of the best phones to come out from the local brand in a long time. Aside from looking like a gorgeous budget phone thanks to its curved 90Hz OLED panel, the Cherry Aqua […]
Review Verdict: The OnePlus 10 Pro should be a top flagship contender in the Philippines, but annoying small issues like disappointing camera performance relative to its high-end rivals keep it from unlocking its full potential. Pros Conservative thermal management Solid build Decent battery life Cons: Camera module is very polarizing Average telephoto camera (for a flagship […]
Review Verdict: The OnePlus Nord CE 2 improves over its predecessor in key aspects like the processor and charging speeds, but it still has to play catch up to its competitors when it comes to software optimization and camera performance. Pros Proven processor The MicroSD card slot, headphone jack are back Cons Software needs optimization Average […]
Review Verdict: one of the best mid-range killers in the Philippines for 2022 comes from an unexpected brand with the Infinix Zero 5G. At its Php 12k SRP, the Zero 5G has undoubtedly the best price-to-performance ratio we’ve seen in recent memory since the Pocophone F1 from 2018. Pros Incredible performance for its price Decent telephoto […]
Review verdict: Despite the so-so specs of the vivo Y21T for the Philippines, it is surprisingly capable of running hardware-demanding games and applications. As such, you may want to consider this phone if you want something affordable but somehow capable. Pros 4+1 Extended RAM mode Ultra Game Mode is very handy Looks classy and premium […]