As mobile phones have developed throughout the years, so has technology in general. Having a camera was just a novelty back then but has now become a non-negotiable in the golden age of social media. What really constitutes a good camera, anyways? We, as both reviewers and consumers, used to believe in just the numbers, […]
It’s not just megapixels that brands are racing for these days: there’s also the race for the fastest possible charging speeds as well. OPPO started the trend when it showcased its 50w SuperVOOC tech on the R17 Pro back in 2018, and it keeps going up. vivo sub-brand iQOO went beyond the 100w charging speed […]
Over the years, smartphone technology has progressed exponentially. Processing power, camera performance, and the general consumer’s increasing reliance on the smartphone have necessitated longer battery life and faster charging speeds. We’ve seen phone brands maintain above 100W and above in quick charging technology within recent years, a far cry from first-generation iterations. However, the upcoming […]
realme maintains its dominance in the Philippines when it comes to smartphones according to the Q2 2022 report of IDC with a solid 21.8% market share. Despite its dominance, second placer Transsion–the brand that covers Infinix, TECNO, and itel, is catching up nicely with a market share of 20.6%. In its analysis, realme’s dominance in […]
Do you have a hard time finding the best possible budget phone for you with a Php 6k budget in the Philippines this 2022? While there are not a lot of super-budget phones coming out lately, those we have reviewed (or at least featured) on the site do have compelling specs to offer at the […]
Despite the rise of 5G phones this year, the under Php 10k segment is still dominated by 4G-only offerings. Turns out that 5G isn’t that big of a deal for people looking for bargain phones, and the first half of the year has been great for cash-strapped shoppers as budget 4G phones have stepped up […]
Review verdict: Cherry returns to form via their new Aqua SV. The phone is equipped with a 5G-capable processor and a great-looking curved AMOLED display at a price that’s very hard to beat. Pros: One of the best displays for the price Good 5G processor of choice Improved main camera performance Cons: So-so ultra-wide-angle camera […]
Cherry has finally unveiled its first 5G phones for the Philippines, and it looks like the Aqua SV might just be one of the best phones to come out from the local brand in a long time. Aside from looking like a gorgeous budget phone thanks to its curved 90Hz OLED panel, the Cherry Aqua […]
The start of summer is here and with that, we bid the first quarter of the year goodbye. In the short 3 months of Q1, we’ve had the opportunity to test a total of 25 smartphones overall, and we’ve accumulated a lot of data on their performance in day-to-day tasks, including overall battery life. Today […]
Apex Legends Mobile, the hottest battle royale game to date, is now official in the Philippines. The battle royale game is looking to go head-to-head with PUBG Mobile and Fortnite in the mobile gaming market, offering sleeker and easier game mechanics, as well as better graphics. The bump in visuals is certainly welcome in this AAA […]
After releasing its 2021 Global Report, IDC has revealed more details about the smartphone market in the Philippines for Q4 2021. Based on its findings, realme maintained the number 1 spot in terms of market share, while Transsion, which has Infinix and TECNO under its umbrella, has the biggest YoY growth from 2020 to 2021 […]
Smartphone chips appear on an upward trend for Q4 2021, with Counterpoint reporting that MediaTek still maintains its lead in market share despite dipping by 4% to 33% (vs 37% in Q4 2020). Qualcomm and Unisoc, on the other hand, had the biggest gains, with both chipmakers getting a 7% increase in market share for […]