While vivo has been busy promoting the V29 series and the Y-series, the brand is starting to tease the arrival of the V30 series to the Philippines. We chanced upon an unfinished homepage for the V30 series at vivo Philippines website, where the teaser photo reveals the silhouette of one of the V30 models that’s […]
We’re halfway through January and Xiaomi has announced its mid-range offerings in both the Redmi and POCO sub-brands. Among the many phones that were announced by both sub-brands, a lot of users are torn between the POCO X6 Pro and the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Both phones are the top-tier models in Xiaomi’s mid-range category […]
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ review verdict: There are a lot of new things to love about the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ when it eventually lands in the Philippines, but there are also a lot of things to hate about it. A new curved display, premium build, and IP resistance make it a capable mid-ranger, but […]
After they were unveiled in China last September, Xiaomi is finally bringing the Redmi Note 13 Pro series to other markets including the Philippines. Aside from what was announced in China, the global market will also get a 4G-only version of the Redmi Note 13 Pro. The Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G is the most […]
With the Galaxy S24 series set to launch on January 17, the burning question is which regions (and models) will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400. While we understand the hate for Exynos processors, a recent set of Geekbench results show that the Exynos 2400 is competitive against the Snapdragon 8 Gen […]
After being unveiled in China last September 13, Xiaomi finally gave a date for the global launch of the Redmi Note 13 series. Set for January 15, the global launch of the Redmi Note 13 series appears to include both Pro variants and a standard model. For the latter, we’re unsure if the Philippines will […]
As we approach the end of 2023, it is evident that there was a diverse range of phone launches that catered to consumers across all segments, from entry-level to premium flagship devices. Several brands have already started providing a sneak peek of what to expect from their 2024 lineup, and the outlook appears promising. As […]
After the announcement of the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm is also updating its mid-range chip offerings as well. Unlike with its flagship sibling, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 positions itself between the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. Compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, the Gen 3 has a […]
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 […]
Review Verdict: The vivo V29 feels more like an iterative upgrade over the V27 in the Philippines with upgrades to the Aura Light, charging speeds, and display resolution. While we welcome a 512GB option, we felt that vivo’s decision to use the Snapdragon 778G is a slight downgrade. Pros -More usable Aura Light -512GB storage […]
Xiaomi started introducing a Pro+ variant since the Redmi Note 11 series as a model that fits under the upper mid-range segment. While the value-for-money for these Pro+ variants is not as great as the Pro models, it’s a different case with the Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Aside from being a very stacked mid-range phone, […]
Just a few days after Xiaomi teased two key features of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+, the brand has decided to confirm that the Redmi Note 13 Pro series will launch in China on September 21, which is a week from now. To build up the anticipation, Xiaomi showcased the design of both the Redmi […]