Here’s the lowdown on MediaTek’s latest SoC MediaTek offered the world a glimpse of their new Helio G85 chipset courtesy of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 9 last week, but it’s only today that the company is giving us the lowdown on their new mid-range SoC. While the chip is derived from the company’s Helio G80 chip, […]
Only Xiaomi and vivo experienced growths for Q1 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has made a big impact on the smartphone industry. According to Canalys’ Q1 2020 report, the pandemic has caused worldwide smartphone shipments to fall by 13% to 272 million units. This is the lowest level for smartphone shipments since 2013, and that’s despite […]
It is on par with the Redmi Note 8 Pro The Galaxy A71 is one of the first phones Samsung launched in the Philippines for 2020. DxOMark recently tested the mid-range phone and gave it an overall score of 84. That makes the Galaxy A71 on par with the Redmi Note 8 Pro but a […]
Q4 2019 is the brand’s best-performing quarter Xiaomi recently released its 2019 financial report with positive results. With a total revenue of CNY 205.8 billion(~$29.1 billion), Xiaomi attained a record-setting 17.7% year-on-year growth. Q4 2019 is the Chinese tech giant’s best performing quarter, scoring a net profit of CNY 11.5 billion with a 34.8% year-on-year […]
Learn something new while at home! Are you running out of things to look forward to (aside from endless KDrama binge-watching and meme sharing) as we reach week 2 of the community quarantine? Here are some things you might consider streaming in the coming days, starting with Realme’s Squadcasts. The three-day podcast series will be […]
The four brands aim to challenge Google’s monopoly While Huawei is working on developing its own Play Store alternative with App Gallery, a Reuters report reveals that vivo, OPPO, and Xiaomi are joining with Huawei to create a platform where developers outside of China can upload their apps to their respective app stores. The four […]
More reasons to buy official units over grey market ones Still thinking of saving money by getting a gray market Xiaomi device—one with a China ROM? Here’s a much better reason to purchase official units with a global ROM: Xiaomi recently announced in its official global forums that it will make use of Google Mobile […]
Enough of those MediaTek jokes already, here’s our Snapdragon 765G vs. Dimensity 1000L review Since the Helio G90T, MediaTek is proving to everyone that it is no longer the second-placer to Qualcomm when it comes to processors. AnTuTu’s Top-Performing Mid-Range Smartphones for November (AND October) 2019 proved that the Helio G90T-powered Redmi Note 8 Pro […]
More foldable phones and advanced screens 2019 is almost over, and the dawn of a new decade is here. We’ve seen crazy tech in phones this year which means we’ll see even crazier tech in 2020. Here’s five smartphone tech that will be more common in smartphones next year: Under display selfie cameras As screens […]
Is it sweeter the second time around? The Philippine market is a tough one. A price-sensitive market that puts a premium on pricing and features makes for a tough environment to sell phones in, which has made several brands throw in the towel already. But sometimes the allure of dominating in an important market is […]
Which mid-range phone should you get? If you can spare the cash, we wholeheartedly recommend people grabbing a mid-range phone instead of an entry-level one during the holidays. Many mid-range phones nowadays have flagship-esque features and hardware, and should last you for a few years before you need to replace them. Redmi Note 8 Pro […]
