realme Note 50 Review: New Budget Phone in Town

Review Verdict: the Note 50 is realme’s latest foray in the entry-level segment, having all the essentials that first-time phone owners in the Philippines will need. Pros -Solid battery life -Smooth UI experience despite modest internals -Great speaker for its price   Cons -Only 10w charging -No gesture navigation option realme’s first launch for 2024 […]

Galaxy S24, S24+ Hands-On: Exynos, but Smarter

Initial Verdict: While the Galaxy S24 and S24+ return to using Exynos in the Philippines, the more exciting part for both premium flagship phones is Samsung’s focus  on user experience with its suite of AI-powered features. Pros -AI powered features work very well -QHD+ display on the Galaxy S24+ at last Cons -Not that much […]

The Galaxy S24, S24+ Goes Back to Exynos, but with AI Smarts

After much anticipation, Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy S24 and S24+ globally at its Unpacked Event in San Francisco. Unlike the Galaxy S24 Ultra which is still under team Snapdragon, the Galaxy S24 and S24+ return to Samsung’s home-grown Exynos chipset, with both phones utilizing the Exynos 2400 SoC. That decision may turn off […]

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is Lighter, Stronger, and Smarter

The Galaxy S24 Ultra finally made its official appearance at this year’s Unpacked at San Francisco, and Samsung made a subtle design change to its premium flagship phone: it’s the first Samsung phone to use Titanium for the frame, which should help the Galaxy S24 Ultra to be more durable and lighter in the process. Like […]

Galaxy S24 Ultra Hands-On: More than Titanium

Initial Verdict: Beyond the titanium frame and the flat display, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is an intriguing premium mid-range phone in the Philippines with Samsung’s big push for AI–and the phone has a good set of AI features that users can enjoy out of the box.  Pros -Titanium frame makes it lighter -Flat display is […]

Lenovo thinks its Possible to Combine both Windows and Android

One of the key aspects of Windows 11 is its integration with Android, where you can do things like run Android apps on Windows or seamless link your Android phone to your Windows laptop. But what if there was a device that combines BOTH Windows and Android? Lenovo has made this crazy idea a reality […]

Review: The HONOR X9b 5G is a Good Upgrade

Review Verdict: The X9b 5G stays true to its reputation as a gorgeous and tough smartphone, all while having relevant upgrades from its equally tough X9a predecessor.  Pros -Great battery life -Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is a decent upgrade -Good main camera performance with 3x digital zoom Cons -So-so ultra-wide camera -Only a single speaker -No […]

POCO X6 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A34 Philippines

The arrival of the POCO X6 Pro 5G in the Philippines made the mid-range segment more competitive, as it is one of the best phones to get if you prioritize performance. At under Php 20k, there’s really a lot to like about the X6 Pro 5G, which made us think: what other phone within its […]

Review: The POCO X6 Pro 5G is a Performance Beast

Review Verdict: The POCO X6 Pro 5G reminds us of the brand’s early days in the Philippines with the Pocophone F1, where performance is the top priority with its powerful Dimensity 8300 processor.  Pros -Powerful Dimensity 8300 processor -Better display vs X5 Pro -OIS on main camera Cons -Camera bump is unnecessarily huge -HyperOS feels […]

Dual Periscope Cameras are the Find X7 Ultra’s Bragging Rights

How to you make a flagship phone have an even more camera setup? For OPPO, that involves adding not just one, but two periscope cameras on the Find X7 Ultra. The unique setup involves retaining the IMX890 3x periscope camera of the Find X6 Pro, and adds an IMX 858 6x periscope camera. (READ MORE: […]