Why are Xiaomi Phones Becoming More Expensive?

Several years ago, when one mentions Xiaomi, one would often associate the brand as one that offers real value-for-money products that are very competitive against more established brands. They have been the go-to brand for those who want the best bang-for-your-buck phones–that made the Redmi Note series one of the most popular models of the […]

Xiaomi 13 Also Available via Globe Prepaid

If you want to get the Xiaomi 13 but want other ways to obtain one, Globe Postpaid is offering Xiaomi’s compact flagship with a Php 26,400 cash out under their GPlan 1799. GPlan 1799 gives you 13GB of open-access data, 3GB of GoWiFi access (in areas where there is GoWiFi), and unlimited calls and texts. […]

Xiaomi 13 Pro Camera Performance is at Par with X90 Pro

The Xiaomi 13 Pro follows the same, triple 50-megapixel formula pulled off by its predecessor–but improves on it by using a 1-inch IMX989 sensor for the main camera and having Leica team up with post-processing optimization. How did the Xiaomi 13 Pro fare when it comes to camera performance? According to DxOMark, it is at par […]

Xiaomi Reveals Breakthrough in Solid-State Battery Tech

Despite brands pushing for higher charging speeds in phones, there are those that are exploring increasing overall battery density. HONOR has its silicon-carbon battery, and Xiaomi actually had one with its solid-state battery tech. With its solid-state battery, Xiaomi claims that it managed to increase energy density to 1000  Wh/L (watt-hours/liter). Currently, EVs have batteries […]

Xiaomi 13 Series Now in the Philippines with Php 45k Starting Price

Fresh from a global unveiling at MWC 2023, the Xiaomi 13 series is official in the Philippines. Here’s some good news: compared to its European pricing, the Xiaomi 13 series has a significantly lower price tag in the Philippines, making them competitive flagship phones for 2023 at under Php 60k. For a quick refresher, both […]

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro, Watch S1 Pro Go Official at MWC 2023

Aside from the Xiaomi 13 series (that includes the 13 Lite), and the crazy Electric Scooter 4 Ultra, two new premium ecosystem products were also revealed as well with the Buds 4 Pro and Watch S1 Pro. The Buds 4 Pro is Xiaomi’s top-end TWS earbuds, and they feature 11mm dual-magnet drivers that support Sony’s […]

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra Can Do 0-25Km/h in 4 Seconds

If you want a sporty scooter that can help you zip around from point A to point B in style (and comfort), Xiaomi unveiled its ultimate electric scooter at MWC 2023 with the Electric Scooter 4 Ultra. This is the first time Xiaomi is using the Ultra branding for its electric scooters, and this model […]

COP OR PASS? Xiaomi 13 Lite Hands-On, Quick Review

The Xiaomi 13 Lite is the entry-level option in the newly-released lineup. As the most affordable model in this trio, we tried it out at the brand event in Barcelona to see what it’s all about. How does it look? Boy, oh boy. The first thing you’ll notice, without a doubt, is the “Dynamic Island” […]

Xiaomi 13 Lite Features Dynamic Island-Like Notch

Aside from the global unveiling of the Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro, the brand has also made the 13 Lite official as well. While the Xiaomi 13 Lite is widely based on the Civi 2, it has a few differences. For the dynamic island-like punch-hole, you get a 32-megapixel main selfie shooter with a 100-degree […]

Xiaomi 13 Series is Now Official for Global Markets

The wait is over for the Xiaomi 13 series to go global, as the Chinese tech giant makes the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro official ahead of the MWC 2023 festivities. Unlike the Chinese versions, the Global models do not offer the vegan leather variant–and the flashy color options for the Xiaomi 13 will […]

Xiaomi 13 Pro Review Philippines: Camera Beast

While we are still waiting for a possible Ultra variant, Xiaomi definitely went beast mode with the Xiaomi 13 Pro, boasting a really huge camera bump to house all of its bleeding-edge cameras. Along with a partnership with Leica, is the Xiaomi 13 Pro a great flagship camera phone in the Philippines? We got to […]

Xiaomi 13 Review Philippines: Compelling Compact Flagship?

The Xiaomi 13 series now official globally (including the Philippines), and while people will rave more about the Pro model, they should not ignore the vanilla model. Meant to challenge compact premium flagship phones like the Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14, the Xiaomi 13 is proof that the Chinese tech giant wants to prove that […]