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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 […]

Best Budget 5G Phones In The Philippines For 2021 (Q1)

Looking for the best budget 5G phones in 2021 now that 5G is starting to become even more prevalent across the Philippines? Don’t fret: despite this article being written in early January of 2021, there’s already a bunch of great, value-for-money smartphones that retail under the Php 20,000/($400) price point. Here are the Best Budget […]

Lenovo K12 Note Review: Back With A Vengeance

Verdict: Our Lenovo K12 Note review is done, and it’s clear that Lenovo’s back to seriously compete with established players in the Philippines. As it is the direct rival to the POCO M3, we love its value-added video features like 60FPS shooting and EIS option, stock Android, and faster 20w charging. And while we’re annoyed at […]

The Snapdragon 870 is the New King of Clock Speeds

While Qualcomm has officially announced its 5nm-based Snapdragon 888 last December (with the Mi 11, iQOO 7, and the Galaxy S21 series in some markets being one of the first to use the 2021 flagship processor), Qualcomm still thinks it can still max out the 7nm-based Snapdragon 865 further and push beyond its more powerful […]

Lenovo K12 Note Unboxing, Quick Review: POCO M3 Challenger?

Initial Verdict: We might finally have a legit POCO M3 challenger in the form of Lenovo’s K12 Note. The K12 Note has a lot of things going for it: fast processor, speedy charging speeds, large battery, generous internal storage, and a high-resolution main rear camera, at a price that’s really hard to ignore. Is the […]

Lenovo’s ThinkReality A3 Gives You 5 Screens To Work On, Virtually

Lenovo is launching a version of their ThinkReality glasses this year aimed at giving workers even more (virtual) screen real-estate to work on. Dubbed the ThinkReality A3, it’s a smart glass that can emulate three monitors at the same time while plugged into a laptop or PC. More and more workers are discovering the benefits […]

Qualcomm Announces 8nm, 5G-Ready Snapdragon 480

After making waves with the announcement of the Snapdragon 888 last December, Qualcomm updates its entry-level Snapdragon 400-series line with the Snapdragon 480. Being a big jump over the Snapdragon 460 that was announced last year, the Snapdragon 480 is made using a 8nm process and utilizes more powerful Kyro 460 cores that are clocked […]

Best of 2020: Best Smartphones at Under Php 20k

The sub-Php 20k is an important battleground for phone makers since it’s the sweet spot for how much people are willing to pay for a new phone. Obviously that means it’s the price point that many brands fight tooth and nail over, especially during these challenging, plague-ridden times. There’s a lot of good phones in […]

Oppo Is Making Their Own Foldable phone

Foldable phones are on the rise and there’s a lot of growth for smartphones in this segment as proven by Samsung and Motorola’s own offerings. OPPO is the latest company preparing their entry into the segment, after securing a patent for a clamshell phone that’s likely to rival Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip. OPPO, which is […]

OPPO Reno4 Z Unboxing, Review: Dimensity Finally Lands in the Philippines

Verdict: Arriving a few months after the 4G Reno4, the Reno4 Z makes a few trade-offs to offer a 5G to the mid-range. While the processor only supports up to 90hz and drains the battery like crazy at 120hz, the Reno4 Z’s Auto Select mode gives a good balance between decent battery life and a […]

Lenovo Teases A8 Entry-Level Smartphone

While we are all excited for the Motorola RAZR 5G and Legion Phone Duel, Lenovo Philippines is also beefing up its entry-level line by bringing in the A8 to our shores. Set for an October 12 launch, the A8 is teased to have a triple rear camera setup, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a SIM tray […]