5 Reasons Why the vivo V29e 5G is a Good Buy for Php 19k

vivo completes its V29 5G series lineup in the Philippines with the arrival of the V29e 5G. Unlike previous Vxxe models that felt like significantly toned-down versions of their standard Vxx siblings, the V29 5G positions itself as a proper affordable alternative to the V29 5G. After using it for a week, we felt that […]

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Debuts with the HONOR 100

True to Qualcomm’s announcements last week, HONOR debuts the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 mid-range chip with the standard HONOR 100. Joining the standard model in China is the HONOR 100 Pro, which uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Both phones get 100w charging and an in-house C1 RF chip that HONOR claims improves cellular reception. […]

OPPO Finishes 2023 With Launch of New Reno11 series

OPPO is wrapping up 2023 with the announcement of the Reno11 series in China. This time, there’s no Pro+ version: instead, you only get a standard and Reno11 Pro model. The Reno11 Pro shares a lot of similarities with the Reno10 Pro+ that launched in the Philippines save for a slightly slower 80w wired charging […]

Qualcomm Should be Worried about the Dimensity 8300

Qualcomm should be worried in the mid-range segment, as MediaTek announced the Dimensity 8300, which appears to be better than the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (and even the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2) on paper. The most obvious part where the Dimensity 8300 shines is its 1/3/4 CPU layout, where its Cortex-A715 Prime Core runs at […]

OnePlus 12 to Launch on Brand’s 10th Anniversary

OnePlus is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary this December. To commemorate the occasion, OnePlus plans to hold one major launch before 2023 comes to a close, and it intends to launch the OnePlus 12 on December 4. Considering how the OnePlus 11 has impressed us, we’re excited for the OnePlus 12. Even the brand […]

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 will Power 2024 Mid-Range Phones

After the announcement of the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm is also updating its mid-range chip offerings as well. Unlike with its flagship sibling, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 positions itself between the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 and Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. Compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, the Gen 3 has a […]

The Reno11 Series Claims to take SLR-like Photos

After launches from Xiaomi and vivo, OPPO is the next to unveil a new phone in China. This time, OPPO is focusing on the budget flagship segment with the Reno11 series. While we’re not expecting true flagship-caliber specs, OPPO boldly claims that the Reno11 series can take SLR-like photos. While countless brands have been pushing […]

Peacock Blue HONOR 90 Arriving on November 15

Following the very positive reception for the HONOR 90 last August, the brand is bringing over a special edition Peacock Blue variant to the Philippines on November 15 through HONOR Experience and Partner Stores nationwide and online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok. Those who will buy the Peacock blue variant will get a Gift box […]

OPPO A98 Review Philippines: Meh

Review Verdict: The A98 is an average mid-range phone from OPPO that is an upgrade over last year’s A96. It’s a sleek phone overall, but its pricing places the A98 in a tough spot with its competitors.  Pros -Decent gaming performance -One of the better IPS displays in its segment -Great battery life Cons -No ultra-wide […]

Meet vivo’s Xiaomi 14 Challenger: The X100

While Xiaomi went with team Qualcomm with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered 14 series, vivo went for team MediaTek with the X100 series that comes with the Dimensity 9300. This shows that vivo wants to compete against Xiaomi’s Leica-backed premium flagship phones with its Zeiss-backed offerings. The Dimensity 9300 challenges Qualcomm’s 2024 flagship chip by […]

realme 11 Review Philippines: Street Shooter

realme 11 Philippines Review Verdict: Despite appearing to be more of an incremental upgrade, the realme 11 has a great 108-megapixel camera that has a proper digital zoom to make it versatile for most shooting conditions.  Pros -Great digital zoom performance -67w fast charging -Smudge-resistant design Cons -Thick bottom bezel -A bit on the expensive […]

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Rival Dimensity 9300 Only Uses Big Cores

After Qualcomm showcased its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor that powers the Xiaomi 14 series, it is MediaTek’s turn to unveil its flagship processor with the Dimensity 9300. While both flagship chips emphasize maximizing the power of AI, MediaTek went for an unusual approach of only equipping large cores on the Dimensity 9300. Its […]