You may have noticed this by now — Apple’s iPhone 13 has really good resale value. That goes for any iPhone – they just don’t depreciate fast, unlike their Android competitors. SellCell, a leading second-hand phone market specialist, concluded that iPhone 13’s depreciation rate is only half of an equivalent high-end Android flagship like the […]
I’ve had the same phone plan for eight years now, and despite Smart’s best efforts to tear this unlimited LTE plan from my hands with the sweet allure of new phones year after year, I’ve managed to resist the siren song. That streak ends this year. This year, I’m getting a new phone and getting […]
We will soon see smartphones with a 200MP camera sensor, thanks to Samsung. The company has unveiled its Isocell HP1, which is the industry’s first 200MP resolution sensor. The new 200MP sensor from Samsung features new pixel-binning technology and improved low-light shooting. In broad daylight or bright environments, the Isocell HP1 can opt to use […]
Review verdict: The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is a great alternative for mobile gamers looking for the best platform money can buy in the Philippines, though at the cost of more mainstream appeal. Pros Incredibly powerful Lots of shoulder buttons to use Excellent screen Incredible sound for a phone Fast 90W charging Cons Hard […]
As part of its efforts to update its policy on software upgrades, OnePlus announced that flagship phones from 2020 like the OnePlus 8 series will be getting an extended software update. Instead of only two OS updates and 3 years of security updates, the OnePlus 8 and 9 series (which include the T and R […]
Initial verdict: If you love the idea behind the Nord but only want the essentials, the OnePlus Nord CE is shaping to be a slightly better offering at a lower price in the Philippines. It downgrades certain aspects in the camera department but offers added niceties like a headphone jack and a bigger battery, as […]
Review verdict: Despite some understandable compromises, the POCO M3 Pro 5G is currently the best phone you can get in the Philippines if you’re looking to jump onto 5G without breaking the bank. Pros: 5G for less than Php 10K Fast 90Hz refresh rate on the display Good battery life Cons Plastic build Two cameras […]
Review Verdict: ASUS has gone all out on the latest iteration of their iconic gaming phone, the ROG Phone 5, and the result is the most powerful phone we’ve ever seen so far this year in the Philippines, obliterating any and all games that come its way. It’s certainly the apex of what a gaming […]
We’re at an interesting time at former OnePlus CEO Carl Pei’s career. After launch his company called Nothing and confirming that a pair of TWS earbuds will be his first product, Pei reportedly makes a big move by acquiring Essential brand and its assets. 9to5Google found filings with the UK’s Intellectual Property Office, revealing that CEO […]
Foldable phones are on the rise and there’s a lot of growth for smartphones in this segment as proven by Samsung and Motorola’s own offerings. OPPO is the latest company preparing their entry into the segment, after securing a patent for a clamshell phone that’s likely to rival Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip. OPPO, which is […]
Got a tight budget to work with for Lazada’s 11.11 sale? Don’t worry, we found you the best smartphone deals below the 10K price tag, so you can get a phone that doesn’t stray too far from flagship-level specs given your budget. Samsung Galaxy M31 Samsung’s Galaxy M31 has a massive 6000mAh, a 64 MP […]
