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 […]

Mid-Range Comparo: Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G vs Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G

Infinix’s NOTE series have been heavy hitters in offering great value for money at the under Php 10k segment. For 2024, Infinix has bigger ambitions for the NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G by making it a value-packed offering at under Php 14k. As a mid-range device, the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is up for tough […]

realme 12 5G vs HONOR X9b 5G

The realme 12 series is finally complete with the realme 12 5G, and this also marks the first time   in the Philippines since the realme 8 series that the base model is also 5G-ready. There are a few affordable 5G phones in the Philippines in 2024, and one of the main competitors of the […]

Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G Review Philippines: Is MagCharge Enough?

Review Verdict: While people may criticize the NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G for using a weaker processor and for having a crippled camera setup, Infinix makes up for it with a better overall build, class-leading charging solutions, and a more transparent commitment when it comes to software updates.  Pros 100w charging is efficient Big improvement in overall […]

OnePlus 12 Review Philippines: Impressive, But With a Catch

Initial verdict: The OnePlus 12 refines everything we love about last year’s OnePlus 11. However, as much as we love the OnePlus 12, it is very expensive in the Philippines–even more expensive when you compare it to its pricing in the US.  Pros Excellent battery life Great flagship-caliber cameras Very bright display Cons Very expensive […]

itel RS4 First Impressions Philippines: Flashy Yet Affordable

Initial Verdict: itel looks to have another hit with the RS4 as its first gaming device. It is the most affordable phone in the Philippines to have 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, and it looks to have a lot of potential for a budget gaming phone.  Pros -Very affordable for a phone with 12GB RAM […]

HONOR Pad 9 Review Philippines: Powerful But Needs Polishing

Review Verdict: While the HONOR Pad 9 is a capable tablet with its internals and specs, it falls short with the lack of optimization with some apps and how the tablet interacts with its optional smart keyboard. Pros -Good processor of choice for its price -Large and bright display for its price -Great speaker system […]

You Shouldn’t Buy A 128GB Phone in the Philippines this 2024

We made a list of the most affordable phones in the Philippines with 256GB storage a few days ago to prove that even budget phones should not scrimp on this part. Even at an under Php 10k price tag, we believe that consumers deserve to get a device that has AT LEAST 256GB storage. Yes, […]