Its the End for OPPO and its MariSilicon Custom Chips

Despite making promising development with its MariSilicon X ISP chip that’s found on OPPO devices like the Find X5 and X6 series and the Reno8 Pro, OPPO made a surprising announcement that it will shut down Zeku, the subsidiary that’s behind the development of these custom chips. With that announcement, its effectively the end for […]

Best Budget Flagship Phones in the Philippines for 2023

At the Php 20,000 to Php 40,000 price point, phones are usually called premium mid-range or budget flagship devices. In this segment, brands incorporate a few high-end features while being more affordable than premium flagships. While not as many as mid-range phones, we curated the best budget flagship offerings in the Philippines in 2023.  Best Budget […]

Global Reno12 Pro to Have a Few Differences

As we are waiting for the global launch of the Reno12 series, an alleged listing for the global version of the Reno12 Pro was spotted, and it highlighted a few key differences from the China version. According to the global listing, the global Reno12 Pro will use a Dimensity 7300, which is the successor to […]

Best Mid-Range Phones in the Philippines (2024)

The under Php 20k segment is crucial for brands as this is the usual price point at how much Filipinos would spend for a new phone. Brands have become more competitive in this price point in the past few years, and the best mid-range phones in the Philippines for 2024 are more competitive compared to […]

realme 12 Pro+ Review Philippines: Well-Rounded Travel Buddy

Review Verdict: The realme 12 Pro+ is a mid-range phone that got us excited for its filler-free camera setup. The periscope camera can do many things that most mid-range phones can’t do, and the realme 12+ can be an ideal travel tech essential with its great battery life and generally decent overall performance.  Pros -Periscope camera […]

Is this the realme 12 Pro Series?

While realme’s special announcement involves their new slogan “Make it Real”, it seems that realme has a couple of exciting things in the coming weeks. Right before 2023 concluded, realme announced the GT5 Pro, a true flagship with its periscope telephoto camera replacing the usual filler cameras we see on previous GT models. We’re not […]

Reno11 Series Global Launch Set for January 11

Aside from the China launch of the Find X7 series, OPPO is also preparing for the global launch of the Reno11 series in January. Judging by the pre-order posters in Malaysia, the global launch of the Reno11 series will be on January 11. The poster also confirms that the global version of standard Reno11 will […]

Smartphone Trends We Want To See In 2024

As we approach the end of 2023, it is evident that there was a diverse range of phone launches that catered to consumers across all segments, from entry-level to premium flagship devices. Several brands have already started providing a sneak peek of what to expect from their 2024 lineup, and the outlook appears promising. As […]

The OnePlus 12 Positions Itself as a Camera Powerhouse

In time for its 10th anniversary, OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus 12 in China, with a global launch expected in January 2024. Further solidifying its partnership with Hasselblad, the OnePlus 12 gets significant upgrades to its cameras in its goal to be a photography powerhouse that can rival offerings from other premium flagship offerings. Headlining […]

The Reno11 Series Claims to take SLR-like Photos

After launches from Xiaomi and vivo, OPPO is the next to unveil a new phone in China. This time, OPPO is focusing on the budget flagship segment with the Reno11 series. While we’re not expecting true flagship-caliber specs, OPPO boldly claims that the Reno11 series can take SLR-like photos. While countless brands have been pushing […]