The HONOR 200 is a Solid Camera-Centric Phone for Php 25k

Review Verdict: The HONOR 200 improves upon its predecessor when it comes to its camera hardware and software, though HONOR can still improve its battery life and gaming performance through software optimizations. Pros Excellent camera performance Refreshing micro-curve display Great pricing Cons Battery life could be better Needs optimization for gaming HONOR’s decision to not […]

Best Midrange Phones for Q3 2024 (Under Php 20k)

Midrange phones at the Php 20k price point are a sweet spot for the smartphone market here in the Philippines. Phone brands have been releasing phones that are very competitive in this price range making it hard to decide which one to get. While the said segment is saturated, here are our picks for the […]

The OPPO Reno12 5G Makes AI More Accessible

Review Verdict: While it loses the telephoto camera, the OPPO Reno12 5G is a decent mid-range phone in the Philippines. The Reno12 5G gets a boost with its processor of choice, and OPPO’s promise of better AI features is beneficial beyond photography. Pros Dimensity 7300 is a good upgrade AI Eraser feels more refined Better […]

Almost No One Wants AAA Mobile Games

With mobile devices being more powerful than ever, one of their bragging rights is being able to run high-quality AAA mobile games in them. That’s what Apple has been advertising with the hardware muscle of its iPhone 15 Pro series and any iPad with at least an M1 chip. READ MORE: Can the Snapdragon 8 […]

This is the Flagship Killer That We Deserve – realme GT 6

Review Verdict: The realme GT 6 does stay true to its promise as a much-awaited flagship killer in the Philippines. Aside from a powerful processor, realme was able to make the GT 6 well-balanced in terms of features–from the display, to the cameras, down to the battery capacity.  Pros Very bright display Excellent main and […]

Infinix GT 20 Pro Gaming Test: Pound-for-Pound Champ

Mid-range phones are getting more powerful these days, and the GT 20 Pro sets itself apart as a rare gaming phone in the said segment. Beyond its gamer looks, the GT 20 Pro offers an incredible price-to-performance ratio with its under Php 16k price tag. It’s the most affordable phone to come with the tried-and-tested […]

Infinix GT 20 Pro First Impressions Philippines: Worth the Wait

Initial Verdict: The Infinix GT 20 Pro aims to set a new standard for mid-range gaming phones in the Philippines with powerful hardware and a very competitive price tag. Pros Insanely affordable for a Dimensity 8200 device Can push some games to 120FPS Cons Only filler cameras Speakers need tuning Infinix is also into gaming […]

POCO F6 Pro Gaming Test: A Beast on its Own

The recently-announced POCO F6 Pro is gaining waves, as it is an affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered phone with a starting price of Php 27k for the 12GB/256GB variant. POCO gave the F6 Pro the best possible components like UFS 4.0 storage, LPDDR5X RAM, an aluminum frame, and a WQHD+ display, making it a strong […]

Why the vivo V30e is the Most Feature-Packed “e” Variant to Date

The V30 series is finally complete in the Philippines with the arrival of the V30e. vivo has been making the effort to make even its most affordable V series variant as feature-packed as possible at an under Php 20k price point. We were happy with what the V29e had to offer, and we think the […]

POCO F6 Pro Review Philippines: The Budget Flagship to Beat

Review Verdict: Aside from a significantly better overall build, the POCO F6 Pro stands out by being one of the few phones available globally that has a 1TB storage option. The cameras may be average, but the main camera is an upgrade over its predecessor. Pros 1TB storage option Light Fusion 800 camera takes good photos […]

Huawei Pura 70 Pro Review Philippines: Camera Monster

Huawei Pura 70 Pro Review Philippines verdict: The Huawei Pura 70 Pro is a monster of a camera phone, surpassed only by the Ultra version that currently sits on the top of the DxOMark charts. It’s an impressive smartphone despite the US government’s best efforts to hinder Huawei though you still have to live with […]

Infinix NOTE 40 5G: A Competitive Mid-Range Gaming Phone for Php 13k

Infinix has leveled up its mid-range lineup with the NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G, which offers a lot of features at under Php 14k. This also marks the first time a NOTE series phone gets a curved AMOLED display. Those who prefer a flat AMOLED display can go for the NOTE 40 5G, which is just […]