ASUS ROG Phone 6 to use Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is officially the must-have processor for flagship phones for the rest of 2022. ASUS, realme, and OnePlus have confirmed that they will be using the new processor to power their next flagship, with ASUS and realme confirming that their next phones will be the ROG Phone 6 and GT 2 […]

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Official: What has Improved?

With much anticipation and speculation, Qualcomm officially announced its mid-year refresh of its 2022 flagship processor with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. While it still uses a 4nm process, Qualcomm finally uses TSMC’s process instead of Samsung—which should hopefully address the heating issues of previous Snapdragon 8-series processors. Being a + version, all of the […]

The OnePlus 13 Packs a Huge Battery

After the Xiaomi 15 series and HONOR Magic7 series, OnePlus is the next brand to unveil their own Snapdragon 8 Elite phone with the OnePlus 13. OnePlus’ 2025 flagship stands out for its huge 6000mAh battery, IP68/69 rating, and its flagship BOE display. Starting with the battery, the OnePlus 13 uses a silicon-carbon cell, and […]

Xiaomi Also Announced New Tablets Alongside 15 Series

While the highlight of Xiaomi’s launch last October 29 was the 15 series being the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, Xiaomi also unveiled new tablets with the Pad 7 series. Consisting of the Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro, both tablets feature an 11.2-inch 144hz IPS display with a 3200×2136 resolution and 800nits of peak […]

The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ Feels Like a Flagship Killer

While everyone was busy with the global launch of the Xiaomi 14T series, the brand was also busy in China with the unveiling of the Redmi Note 14 Pro series. Both the Redmi Note 14 Pro and Redmi Note 14 Pro+ feature curved displays, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, and IP68 rating though the latter […]

Forget About the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Initial verdict: The Xiaomi 14T Pro further solidifies itself as a potent flagship killer in the Philippines with its upgraded display, main camera, and processor, though the exclusion of a charger may not sit well with prospective buyers who want to enjoy fast charging out of the box.  Pros Same main camera as the Xiaomi […]

2024 Midrange Showdown: HONOR 200 vs OPPO Reno12

The midrange segment is getting more competitive than ever, and the under Php 25k segment aims to emphasize on having great cameras. This is what both the HONOR 200 and OPPO Reno12 have to offer, both being solid models for their price tag. READ MORE: The HONOR 200 is a Solid Camera-Centric Phone for Php […]

Top Php 20k Phones For Genshin Impact (2024)

Despite multiple titles trying to replicate its success, Genshin Impact remains to be one of the most popular Gacha games for mobile users. The adventure RPG is known to be demanding, so its important to use a phone that has a processor capable of showcasing its beautiful graphics and scenery. Ideally, midrange phones at under Php 20k […]

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is not a New Processor

Qualcomm has been making questionable decisions when it comes to its Snapdragon 6 series chips. There’s the 6s Gen 3 that’s literally a rebrand of the Snapdragon 695, and there’s the 6s Gen 1 that’s allegedly an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 662 from 2019. That streak continues with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, where […]

Camera-Focused realme 13 Pro Series Starts at Php 25k

After making their debut in India last month, realme has made the 13 Pro series official in the Philippines with a starting price of Php 25k. Both phones are powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor that’s paired with at least 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. You also get a 120hz curved AMOLED display […]

The realme 13 Pro+ is Pricey but has a Great Telephoto Camera

Review Verdict: While it is more expensive than its predecessor, the realme 13 Pro+ proves to be better with significant improvements to its display, ergonomics, and especially its telephoto camera.  Pros Significantly better telephoto camera performance Slightly better main camera Selfie camera can now shoot 4K video Cons No upgrades with the processor AI features […]

A Month with the OPPO Reno12 5G: Is it Worth its Asking Price?

It has been over a month since the OPPO Reno12 Series 5G became official in the Philippines. With OPPO’s push for AI, the OPPO Reno12 Series 5G positions itself as an AI phone that is accessible to more Filipinos. We’ve been using the OPPO Reno12 5G as our daily driver for several weeks to explore […]