Redmi K50 Ultra Gets a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Processor

Xiaomi expands the Redmi K50 series further in China with the announcement of the Ultra variant. Sharing features found on the K50 Pro and K50 Gaming, it’s safe to say that the Ultra is the most powerful model of the series, as it rocks a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Interestingly, the K50 Ultra shares […]

realme Announces GT 2 Explorer Master with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

After teasing it for a week, realme unveiled the GT 2 Explorer Master in China with three variants–one of them being a travel trunk version that’s designed by fashion designer Jae-Jung. Aside from being powered by the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, realme touts that the GT 2 Explorer Master is the first phone […]

The Xiaomi 12s Series Get Leica Branding, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

While the Xiaomi 12s Ultra is the star of the show, rounding up Xiaomi’s new flagship lineup in the 12s and 12s Pro. They look quite similar to the Xiaomi 12 series, though the vanilla 12s gets a better IMX 707 main camera that’s also used on the 12s Pro. Both are also co-engineered by […]

OPPO Reno8 Series Official: Pro Gets Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

OPPO updates its Reno series in China with the unveiling of the Reno8 series. The Reno8 Pro is particularly special, as it debuts Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. All three models come with AMOLED displays, 4500mAh batteries with 80w wired charging, and ColorOS 12 out of the box. The Reno8 Pro+ gets a Dimensity 8100-Max […]

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 […]

2025 ASUS Vivobook 16 Starts at Php 46k

Aside from unveiling the Snapdragon X-powered Zenbook A14, ASUS also brought over its 2025 line of Vivobook 16 laptops in both Intel and Qualcomm variants. Both models are available in Quiet Blue and have a 16-inch WUXGA display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and anti-glare finish, along with a Full HD webcam. Both also come […]

realme 14 Pro Series Start at Php 19.5k in PH

Following its global debut at MWC 2025, highlighting features like its color-changing design, MagicGlow Triple Flash, and underwater capabilities, realme makes the 14 Pro series official in the Philippines with a promo starting price of just under Php 20k. The realme 14 Pro+ packs a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor and a triple Sony camera […]

Is the Snapdragon-Powered Zenbook A14 a Good Daily Driver?

As someone who has been using the first-generation M1 MacBook Pro for over four years, I’ve seen how ARM chips make a difference with laptops–at least for Apple’s MacBooks. They are more efficient than x86-based models, offering better overall performance while improving battery life. Windows has been catching up with the ARM train, and I […]

Never Settle Lives On: OnePlus 13R Review

Review Verdict: OnePlus’ path to redemption is best felt with the 13R as the most value-packed flagship killer in the Philippines. Inside that sleek body is a large battery, a flagship-grade processor, and a set of cameras that do not have any filler sensors. Pros Telephoto camera at last Great battery life Excellent performance for its […]