Doogee Mix Review: Mixed Bag

We review the Doogee Mix! One of the biggest trends in smartphones today is the dramatic reduction of bezel sizes in flagship devices. Samsung, LG and their ilk are in race to reduce bezel sizes and increase the amount of usable space that you’re able to enjoy on phones, but the technology behind those all-screen […]

5 Dual Camera Smartphones You Can Buy For Under 20k (Q3 2017)

We could not deny the trend of incorporating dual cameras (either in the front or at the back) with smartphones for 2017. It’s a good trend if you would ask us: With two sensors working together, these smartphones gain extra functions, which include better depth of field, optical zooms, bokeh effects, and augmented reality. To […]

Best Smartphones in the Php 10K to Php 15K Range (Q3 2017)

It’s time for another Unbox top list. Currently looking for a reliable, but powerful mid-range (or mid-range priced) smartphone that won’t break the bank? You’ve come to the right place then. It’s time again for Unbox’s top smartphones lists! Today, we’ll be focusing our sights on the heavily-contested price tier of Php 10,000 to Php 15,000. […]

Huawei Inching Close Against Apple and Samsung in Terms of Sales

Huawei is catching up with Apple in terms of global sales Major brands like Apple and Samsung got competition in terms of global smartphone sales. In a report by IDC, Apple, which will be launching its 10th generation iPhone, has sold 41 million units, while Huawei has shipped a total of 38.5 million units. Huawei’s […]

Lenovo Dropping Vibe Pure UI, Shifting To Stock Android Instead

It says it’s responding to customer demand One of the things you can expect from phones offered by Chinese companies is the inclusion of their own UI based on their interpretation of Android. Xiaomi has MIUI, OPPO has ColorOS, Vivo has FunTouch OS, Huawei has EMUI and so on and so forth. Lenovo used to […]

The Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus: Helio X30, Dual SAMOLED, Dual Sony Cameras

Meizu’s flagship series is doubling down on the important things. Not to be outshined by Xiaomi’s recent release of the Mi 5X, Meizu has officially unwrapped their Meizu Pro 7 and Meizu Pro 7 Plus flagships. These premium handsets are the first phones to be powered by MediaTek’s top-of-the-line Helio X30, a 10nm fabbed deca-core […]

Doogee Mix Unboxing, Quick Review: Cheapest 6GB, “Bezel-less” Phone In The Market

We take a look at the Doogee Mix! While Chinese company Doogee has a funny name that may or may not have been inspired by the infamous Japanese Shiba Inu, you can’t deny that they’re an ambitious lot. Despite not being as big as their other Chinese compatriots, the scrappy company has decided to enter […]

Leaked: LG’s V30 Flagship Visits Geekbench

Expected to be officially unveiled this August 31 With IFA Berlin 2017 closing in, Samsung and LG are steadily releasing news tidbits and fueling industry gossip and leaks to hype their respective flagship handsets for the season. Samsung has decided to preemptively strike by launching the Galaxy Note 8 two weeks ahead of the IFA […]

Dual-Camera Smartphones You Can Buy Under Php 10K (Q3 2017)

Dual rear camera-toting handsets on the cheap. Dual-camera smartphones – whether with dual back snappers or dual selfie shooters – are part of every handset manufacturer’s catalog nowadays. Once dismissed as a passing fad, these once-upon-a-time oddities are now part of the mainstream – and for good reason too. Two camera sensors are better than […]

Leaked: Google Pixel 2 XL Render

18:9 aspect ratio is all the rage nowadays. Tech blog Android Police has dibs on an early render showcasing Google‘s upcoming Pixel 2 XL handset. The Google Pixel 2 XL‘s design (if this a reliable leak) looks very similar to the current Pixel XL, except that it’ll be sporting a wide 18:9 aspect ratio for […]

DOOGEE Mix Headed to the Philippines via Lucky HR

A 5.5-inch bezel-less handset similar to Xiaomi’s Mi Mix Lucky HR (Lucky Mobile), a local tech retailer, has announced on their Facebook page that they will be stocking the bezel-less DOOGEE Mix soon. The DOOGEE Mix is probably the cheapest “bezel-less” handset in the market right now, featuring a powerful Helio P25 processor, plenty of […]

AnTuTu’s Global Top 10 Best Performance Smartphones for May 2017

Based on their benchmarks, which include both Android and iOS devices It’s AnTuTu Benchmark fun time here at Unbox. Here are a few notes from AnTuTu before we jump into the meat of the post: 1. Scores: These are average scores, not the highest scores. 2. Period of data gathering: From May 1, 2017 to May […]