Best Phone Battery Life For 2022 (Q1) In The Philippines (That We’ve Tested)

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 Performance: What to Expect

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 […]

Transsion Has Biggest Growth for 2021 while realme Keeps Top Spot

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 […]

MediaTek Maintains Lead in Market Share for Q4 2021 Despite Dip

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 […]

5 Top Budget Phones For 2022 (Q1)

Whether you want to get a smartphone just for work-related matters or your current device is no longer running like it used to, a budget smartphone is an easy solution for either problem. The barriers to entry aren’t high given their relatively low cost, and the quality of devices within the segment has risen exponentially […]

Maybe It’s Time We Let Nokia Phones Die

The Nokia brand has a special place in my heart. It’s one of the brands I started covering professionally when I started in the business more than a decade ago in 2005. I was there when the company was at the height of its glory, and I was there when the company crashed and burned. […]

Best Budget Gaming Phones in the Philippines for 2021

Mobile gaming has grown steadily globally, and smartphone brands are taking advantage of it by making their budget mid-range phones offer enough power to handle the most popular mobile titles out there. While dedicated gaming phones may cost a fortune, our picks for the best budget gaming phones in the Philippines prove that you don’t […]

Best Budget Phones in The Philippines For 2021

Want a new phone for yourself or a loved one but have a tight budget? Well, that’s why we’re here. We’ve collected the 5 best budget phones in the Philippines for 2021, phones that are all under Php 10,000 that will give you the most bang for your buck. All these phones are available to […]

OPPO A55 Unboxing, Review Philippines: Budget Camera Powerhouse

Review Verdict: At just a hair under Php 10K, the OPPO A55 gives budget-conscious photographers a solid choice for a camera phone in the Philippines. Pros Excellent front and rear cameras Long-lasting battery Cons Generic design, hard to distinguish from other A series smartphones Unimpressive display Underpowered processor OPPO A55 Review Philippines Specs MediaTek MT6765G Helio […]

Upcoming TECNO Camon 18 to Highlight Gimbal Camera System

While TECNO already has a top-end smartphone with the Phantom X, the brand is set to announce the Camon 18 soon. In fact, TECNO teased that the Camon 18 will have a gimbal camera system for smoother video footage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TECNO Mobile Nigeria (@tecnomobileng) TECNO also revealed […]

Best Budget Phones In the Philippines for 2021 (1H)

Don’t have a lot of cash but still want to get the best bang for your peso this 2021? Don’t worry – we’ve compiled 5 of the best budget phones you can buy in the Philippines for 2021 (1st half) under Php 10K, so you won’t have to pay a lot to get a lot. […]

TECNO Working on Flagship Phantom X Phone with Curved Display

Aside from Infinix, TECNO is also reportedly working on a high-end smartphone to compete against the bigger and more established brands. Rumored to be called the Phantom X, this upcoming TECNO phone looks vastly different from its usual offerings based on current leaks. Like the upcoming flagship phone from Infinix, the Phantom X also marks […]