You Might Need to Manage Your Expectations on the Snapdragon 8s Elite

With several phones sporting the latest and most powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite now available in the Philippines, it’s hard to deny that they are on the pricey side. Right now, the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite phone will cost you at least Php 46k (with the Xiaomi 15), and those looking for an even more […]

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 […]

The Future of ARM Laptops is Bright: ASUS Zenbook A14 Review

Review Verdict: As ASUS’ second stint with ARM-powered laptops, the Zenbook A14 feels more refined with the wider ARM support across several Windows apps. While you’re only getting an IPS display and the speakers are subpar, you can’t go wrong with this ultralight laptop that can last you more than a workday without needing a charge.  […]

realme 14 5G Unveiled with a Different Name

With the realme 14 Pro series launching in the Philippines on March 20, the brand is set to launch the 14 5G soon based on teasers. We already know a few details about the 14 5G, and it seems that the phone launched in India–albeit in a different name with the realme P3. Looking at […]

OnePlus 13 Review Philippines: Redemption

OnePlus 13 Review Philippines: It’s lucky number 13 for OnePlus. The OnePlus 13 is the best smartphone they’ve made to date, and with Digital Walker fixing the pricing debacle for the phone from last year’s horrible (and some would call tone-deaf) pricing, Philippine fans of the brand finally have a phone worth bragging about.  Pros: […]

realme Teases 14 5G as a Gamer Phone

While the realme 14 Pro series is coming to the Philippines on March 20, the 14 5G appears to be coming soon as well, with realme’s global account teasing the phone with a Mecha Design that has orange accents in the back panel and the power button. We still don’t know the launch date yet, […]

Is the Xiaomi 15 the Best Non-Ultra Flagship?

Review Verdict: The Xiaomi 15 delivers on its commitment to improve camera performance, a commitment solidified by their partnership with Leica a few years ago. It offers flagship performance across the board, and, as someone who has exclusively used Ultra-sized phones for the past couple of years, the form factor was a welcome surprise. However, […]