5G Gone Missing? Why Huawei Flagship Phones Don’t Have it

People were excited to hear that Huawei has finally unveiled the Mate 50 series in China. While it’s nice to see the brand use the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chips on its latest flagships, the most glaring detail everyone noticed that these are not your usual chips: unlike those in other Android phones, the […]

Best 5G Mid-Range Phones Under Php 20k in the Philippines (1st Half 2022)

With major telco providers in the Philippines pushing for 5G connectivity, grabbing a 5G-ready device is more accessible than ever; in fact, Php 20k can get you a decent 5G phone in 2022, which is much more affordable than when the first 5G phones arrived in the Philippines back in 2019. As we reach the […]

Best Budget 5G Smartphones (2021 Q2)

As we approach Q2 of 2021, the market for budget 5G phones in the Philippines is looking good. There are now more affordable budget 5G smartphones from a variety of manufacturers, and our local telcos are further expanding their reach which means even more reasons to pick a 5G capable phone up. We’ve rounded up […]

HMD Global Makes Nokia X10, X20 Official as 5G Mid-Range Phones

HMD Global is expanding its portfolio by adding mid-range 5G offerings, and the Nokia X series–which comprises of the Nokia X10 and X20–is set to fill that spot. Nokia X20 specs Snapdragon 480 processor 6GB/8GB RAM 64GB/128GB storage 6.67-inch IPS LCD, Full HD+ 64-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF, 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel macro, 2-megapixel […]

The Realme V5 is one of the Most Affordable 5G Smartphones to Date

Realme expands its line of smartphones with the addition of the V series, starting with the V5. The phone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 720 processor that is paired with 6GB/8GB RAM. It is a competitive mid-range phone with features like a 5000mAh battery with 30w wired charging, 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with 90hz refresh […]

Phones With MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000 5G Chipset Can Stream YouTube Videos At 4K

All thanks to the AV1 video codec MediaTek’s announcing that it’ll be enabling 4K, 60FPS video streaming to phones armed with their new Dimensity 1000 5G chipset. This is made possible thanks to an AV1 hardware video decoder that’s included in the SoC, a world-first according to the company. While streaming at this resolution will […]

Huawei’s Nova 7 Series are 5G-Ready Mid-Range Phones with 64-Megapixel Main Cameras

The Nova 7 Pro feels like a lightweight P40 Pro Huawei officially announced its next-generation mid-range phones with the Nova 7 series. Comprising of the Nova 7 SE, Nova 7, and Nova 7 Pro, all three models are 5G ready devices with a 64-megapixel main rear camera, 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage options, and a 4000mAh […]

Qualcomm Powering More Than 30 5G-capable Phones, Devices in 2019

5G phones are coming this year While Xiaomi and other companies have been teasing the prospect of releasing 5G-capable handsets this year, there’s actually a bunch of 5G smartphones coming this 2019. Qualcomm has confirmed in CES that they will be powering around 30 5G-powered devices in 2019. While not all of the 30 devices […]

Best Mid-Range Phones in the Philippines (2024)

The under Php 20k segment is crucial for brands as this is the usual price point at how much Filipinos would spend for a new phone. Brands have become more competitive in this price point in the past few years, and the best mid-range phones in the Philippines for 2024 are more competitive compared to […]

Watch: TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G Review Philippines

The CAMON 30 series is now official in the Philippines. Among all the variants made available, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G offers the best balance as a camera-centric mid-range phone. At under Php 20k, it has all the makings of a compelling mid-range phone: three 50-megapixel cameras, a powerful Dimensity 8200 processor, and looks that […]

The TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G is a Serious Content Creator Tool

After we got a preview of the CAMON 30 series at MWC 2024, TECNO is finally bringing its latest mid-range phones to the Philippines. This time, TECNO emphasized the content creation abilities of the CAMON 30 series, with the Pro version being a great pick at under Php 20k. READ MORE: TECNO Camon 30 Premier […]

TECNO CAMON 30 Pro 5G vs OPPO Reno11 F

TECNO has brought over the CAMON 30 series to the Philippines, and they are a big step up from their predecessors with their internals and especially the cameras. The CAMON 30 Pro 5G, for one, has all the markings of a great mid-range offering in the Philippines for under Php 20k. It has plenty of […]