Outside of the Philippines, vivo is making its Y-series phones more compelling. In India, they have the Y100a, a 5G version of the V25e we got in the Philippines. Moving to China, vivo has another interesting Y-series model with the Y78+ 5G as the first model from the Y-series line to have a curved AMOLED […]
One of the things people look for in a phone is good cameras. Phone cameras have improved through the years–you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg for one with stellar camera performance. Looking at phone releases for 2023, Php 20k can get you a phone that has good camera performance. We curated […]
At the Php 20,000 to Php 40,000 price point, phones are usually called premium mid-range or budget flagship devices. In this segment, brands incorporate a few high-end features while being more affordable than premium flagships. While not as many as mid-range phones, we curated the best budget flagship offerings in the Philippines in 2023. Best Budget […]
Review Verdict: The OPPO A78 5G in this review once again abides by the philosophy that hardware isn’t everything. It may not be perfect, but using the device in everyday situations is a breeze and won’t leave you wanting more. Pros ColorOS makes the experience smooth and fluid Stunning design and back panel Cameras work well […]
It has been over a week since Hoyoverse launched its follow-up to Genshin Impact with Honkai: Star Rail. It has been a phenomenal hit, achieving 20 million downloads in a single day—outperforming what Genshin Impact achieved back in 2020. Like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail is a game that can be played on PC and mobile—and it makes us […]
We have been impressed with MediaTek’s Dimensity chips lately: The Dimensity 8100 is a popular choice among upper mid-range phones for the insane performance it has to offer, while the Dimensity 7200 that’s found on the vivo V27 proved to be an excellent, more power-efficient alternative. While we are waiting for MediaTek’s other chips, consumers […]
Hoyoverse (aka Mihoyo) hit the jackpot with Genshin Impact in late 2020, as it changed how open-world RPGs with gacha elements are done. Aside from a compelling storyline, and great combat mechanics, Genshin Impact has an engaging storyline that was usually lacking in other gacha games. Fast forward to 2023, Hoyoverse wants to double down on its […]
Review Verdict: The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G in this review may seem like a mild update over its predecessor. While some things may remain unchanged, the all-new design, higher-resolution cameras, and improved version of OxygenOS can most definitely be considered meaningful upgrades. Pros Shiny, mirror-like back panel looks premium No bloatware Camera upgrade Cons […]
With Netflix being more affordable recently, people have more reasons to enjoy binge watching wherever they go–be it through their TVs or even through their phones. Speaking of the latter, a number of 2023 mid-range phones in the Philippines have features that make them great for watching Netflix on the go–especially with how display technology […]
With flagship phones becoming more expensive than ever–as expensive as the latest iPhones in some cases–brands have been beefing up their under Php 30k segment with flagship killer (or upper mid-range) offerings. This price segment is great for those who are after good camera performance that’s certified by DxOMark, or those looking for a great […]
Aside from gaming, most Filipinos use their phones as their main camera for documenting moments. That being said, those who prioritize content creation want a phone that boasts a great set of cameras. At the under Php 20k price point, there are a number of camera phones in the Philippines that you should consider, and […]
With MediaTek having a strong mid-range processor with the Dimensity 8100, the Taiwanese chipmaker released a new alternative with the Dimensity 7200. The vivo V27 is the first phone to use this new processor, and we investigate in this performance test how good is the Dimensity 7200 compared to the competition. Specs overview The Dimensity […]