2025 Midrange Comparo: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs OPPO Reno12

With Xiaomi making the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ official in the Philippines, it’s clear that the brand is positioning the phone as a more premium midrange phone to rival the likes of OPPO’s Reno12. With both phones having roughly the same price tag, let’s compare both the OPPO Reno12 and Redmi Note 14 Pro+ to […]

Bait and Switch? Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G Review

Review verdict: while the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G is a good phone, I can’t help but feel that the global version (the one released in the Philippines) feels a little gimped VS what was initially announced in China. Xiaomi’s downgrade on key features like the camera and battery size is a disappointing change to […]

Redmi Note 14 Pro Series Start at Php 14.7k

After going global a few days ago, Xiaomi is officially bringing the Redmi Note 14 Pro series to the Philippines with a starting price of Php 14,699. Like last year, we are getting the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ and Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. Common between both phones include 120hz curved AMOLED displays with a […]

Redmi Note 14 Pro Series Go Global

After being unveiled in China last September, Xiaomi has made the Redmi Note 14 Pro series official for global markets. Being different from the China version, the global Redmi Note 14 Pro series include a 4G and 5G version and the top-end Pro+ model. Common between the three models are 120hz curved AMOLED displays and […]

realme Silently Debuts 14 Pro+ in China

After being previewed a few times, realme has decided to unveil the 14 Pro+ in China. Being a camera-focused phone like its predecessor, the realme 14 Pro+ has a 50-megapixel IMX896 main camera with OIS, 50-megapixel IMX882 periscope camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS, and an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. Selfies are taken care of […]

POCO X7 Series Start at Php 13.2k

With much anticipation, the POCO X7 series is official in the Philippines with a starting promo price of Php 13.2k for the base X7. The X7 comes with a Dimensity 7300 processor, and its a solid pick for a midrange offering based on our experience with several phones using the said chip last year. You […]

The OnePlus 13R Gets a Telephoto Camera

Aside from the global unveiling of the OnePlus 13, the brand also unveiled the more affordable 13R as well. While it was initially speculated to be a rebranded Ace 5, the 13R gets a better camera setup. On the 13R, you get a 50-megapixel LYT700 main camera with OIS and a 50-megapixel ISOCELL JN5 telephoto […]

The Reno13 F Debuts in 4G and 5G Variants

We’ve heard about the Reno13 F a few weeks ago, and OPPO has made it official in 4G and 5G versions. Let’s go for the key differences: the Reno13 F 5G uses a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor that’s paired with up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. Its processor […]

Digital Walker Teases OnePlus 13 Arrival in the Philippines

As we wait for the global debut of the OnePlus 13, the Philippines will more or less have the phone through Digital Walker. We’re waiting for more details on the global version of the OnePlus 13, but it seems that we will be getting the Midnight Ocean colorway that has a vegan leather back. There’s […]

Redmi Note 14 Series Launching in PH on January 15

Xiaomi is busy this January: aside from confirming the global launch of the POCO X7 series on January 9, they also confirmed that the Redmi Note 14 series will launch in the Philippines and global markets on January 15. Aside from hinting at a new ambassador for the SEA region, Xiaomi confirms that the Redmi […]