Initial verdict: Despite having roughly the same specs as the V27, the vivo V29 introduces a few quality-of-life upgrades that are well-appreciated for the mid-range market in the Philippines. Pros -IP54 rating at last -Faster charging speeds -Best-in-class display resolution Cons -Processor feels like a slight downgrade After making a hit with the V27 […]
After we received details about the V29 Pro, vivo made the vanilla V29 official in Europe–and eventually in other markets. While it shares the same design language as the V27, the V29 now has the Aura Portrait light separate from the LED flash and is said to be 36% brighter than the one used on […]
While we have heard of the V29 Pro, vivo is expected to unveil a vanilla version as well—on top of the previously unveiled V29 Lite—soon. There’s already a teaser video on the V29 series, and details about the alleged vanilla model. According to reports, the V29 will use a Snapdragon 778G+ processor, which feels more […]
vivo has revealed its deals for the upcoming 6.6 sale happening tomorrow, where they will be offering up to 70% on select vivo phones. In their official Lazada and Shopee stores, the V27 5G will get a promo price of Php 23,499, giving you even better value for money especially when you factor in the […]
vivo has officially unveiled the S17 series in China, where you have four different models: S17e, S17, S17t, and S17 Pro. All four models come with a 6.78-inch 120hz Curved OLED display with 10-bit color and Full HD+ resolution, along with a 4600mAh battery. Save for the S17e which supports 66w charging, the rest of […]
While it has only been 2 months since the V27 series are made official in the Philippines, it seems that vivo is already gearing up for the V29 series, promoting the Pro model on its official website. While you might think that vivo’s product cycle is too fast, the brand did not release any V27 […]
It has been over a week since Hoyoverse launched its follow-up to Genshin Impact with Honkai: Star Rail. It has been a phenomenal hit, achieving 20 million downloads in a single day—outperforming what Genshin Impact achieved back in 2020. Like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail is a game that can be played on PC and mobile—and it makes us […]
We have been impressed with MediaTek’s Dimensity chips lately: The Dimensity 8100 is a popular choice among upper mid-range phones for the insane performance it has to offer, while the Dimensity 7200 that’s found on the vivo V27 proved to be an excellent, more power-efficient alternative. While we are waiting for MediaTek’s other chips, consumers […]
Hoyoverse (aka Mihoyo) hit the jackpot with Genshin Impact in late 2020, as it changed how open-world RPGs with gacha elements are done. Aside from a compelling storyline, and great combat mechanics, Genshin Impact has an engaging storyline that was usually lacking in other gacha games. Fast forward to 2023, Hoyoverse wants to double down on its […]
After being teased for the past few weeks, vivo announced that the V27 5G will be available in vivo’s online and offline stores nationwide starting April 11. As the latest model under the V-series, the main highlight of the V27 5G is its Aura Portrait Algorithm system that’s led by a flagship-grade IMX766V sensor on […]
With flagship phones becoming more expensive than ever–as expensive as the latest iPhones in some cases–brands have been beefing up their under Php 30k segment with flagship killer (or upper mid-range) offerings. This price segment is great for those who are after good camera performance that’s certified by DxOMark, or those looking for a great […]
Review Verdict: vivo has made the right moves with the V27 5G to make it a compelling mid-range phone in the under Php 25k segment in the Philippines. Its processor of choice is good, and the whole Aura Light Portrait system does deliver its promise. Pros -Good performance from the Dimensity 7200 -Polished implementation of […]