Best Budget Flagship Phones in the Philippines for 2023

At the Php 20,000 to Php 40,000 price point, phones are usually called premium mid-range or budget flagship devices. In this segment, brands incorporate a few high-end features while being more affordable than premium flagships. While not as many as mid-range phones, we curated the best budget flagship offerings in the Philippines in 2023.  Best Budget […]

Best Mid-Range Phones in the Philippines for 2023

Php 20,000 is the average ceiling for Filipinos who plan to buy a new phone. This price segment is also a volume driver for brands in the Philippines. Several mid-range phones launched in 2023 in the Philippines, and we think these are the best ones you can buy now. Check out our picks for the […]

The Best Phone Deals for Payday Weekend (October 13-15)

If you are not hyped up for the pre-order period for the much-awaited iPhone 15 series, older Android phones are getting big discounts this payday weekend (Oct 13-15). While they may be a few generations old, these phones still have great hardware to boot and can compete with newer phones. Brands are holding big sales […]

Redmi Note 13 Pro to Debut Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

The Redmi Note 13 Pro series is set to launch on September 21 in China. While we know a few details about the Redmi Note 13 Pro+, there’s little to know about the Note 13 Pro. Recently, Xiaomi teased that the Redmi Note 13 Pro will use a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. That’s not […]

Redmi K60 Ultra Official: A Preview of the Xiaomi 13T?

In its major announcement in China that has the Mix Fold 3 as the highlight, Xiaomi has unveiled the third member of the Redmi K60 series with the Ultra variant. We know that the vanilla Redmi K60 eventually became the POCO F5 Pro for global markets, and the Redmi K60 Ultra is long-rumored to be […]

OPPO A78 5G Review Philippines

Review Verdict: The OPPO A78 5G in this review once again abides by the philosophy that hardware isn’t everything. It may not be perfect, but using the device in everyday situations is a breeze and won’t leave you wanting more.  Pros ColorOS makes the experience smooth and fluid Stunning design and back panel Cameras work well […]

Why Hating On MediaTek Processors In 2023 Is Just Unfair

If you’ve been a tech fan for a while now, then you’d have noticed that mobile computing has gone a long, long way. Now we have unprecedented levels of power that we’d never once thought we’d encapture in the palm of our hands. That has given rise to heavier portable processing and gaming than ever […]

Infinix NOTE 30 VIP Review Philippines

Infinix NOTE 30 VIP Review Philippines Verdict: Infinix has pushed the envelope further with the NOTE 30 VIP in the Philippines as far as specs-to-price ratio is concerned. While Infinix still needs to catch up when it comes to software, the NOTE 30 VIP stands out by making both fast wired and wireless charging an […]

Is Infinix Becoming the New Xiaomi?

With the rise of the Transsion group–specifically Infinix–having been on the rise for the past 2 years, there are thoughts that Infinix might be taking over Xiaomi’s throne as the king of value when it comes to the budget to lower mid-range segments. We noticed this not just with the overall community sentiment towards Infinix, […]

Philippine Customs Allegedly Blocking Overseas Purchase of Phones

If you have checked the global store of POCO in Lazada, one thing we noticed is that the only products being sold are accessories—and that there are no phones being sold there. There are suspicions that Lazada are reportedly restricts the sale of phones and tablets from outside of the Philippines, thanks to new alleged […]

The ROG Phone 7 is the Best Flagship in Terms of Performance

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is the most powerful processor one can have in 2023, though performance may vary per device–as evidenced by AnTuTu’s April 2023 report. After the Red Magic 8 Pro+ took on the reigns as the best-performing flagship phone last March, the new top flagship device is the ASUS ROG Phone 7 […]

HONOR Pad V8 Announced with “New” Dimensity 8020

Several months after HONOR announced the Pad V8 Pro, the brand unveiled a toned-down, vanilla version in China that has a decent set of specs an a “new” processor in the form of the Dimensity 8020. The naming scheme of the Dimensity 8020 does give us a hint that it is a rebranded version of […]