The Best Back to School Deals from Xiaomi this June

It’s back to school season, and Xiaomi has prepared some great deals for the month of June for students who are looking for gadget upgrades. Starting with the Xiaomi 14T Pro, the 12GB/512GB variant gets a Php 4,000 discount with a new price of Php 35,999, while the 12GB/1TB variant gets a Php 2,000 discount […]

Xiaomi has an Espresso Machine that’s Affordable

Xiaomi has a broad portfolio of appliances to offer, and it even has an espresso machine that coffee lovers will like for its affordable price tag. Priced at just under Php 5k, the Xiaomi semi-automatic espresso machine has a premium metal build with a cup warmer on top, a weighted handle for placing your coffee […]

Xiaomi’s XRING O1 Rivals Flagship Apple, Qualcomm Chips

In its bid to have more in-house components, Xiaomi unveiled the XRING O1 and XRING T1 as its first in-house processors after the Surge S1 in 2017. The XRING T1 is meant for wearables like the Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition, and has a self-developed 4G baseband that includes an eSIM for independent communications. Xiaomi […]

Xiaomi’s Most Affordable Phone Starts at Php 3,599

Xiaomi brings the entry-level Redmi A5 to the Philippines as its most affordable offering in 2025. With a starting price of Php 3,599 for the 3GB/64GB variant, the Redmi A5 gets a refreshed design and upgrades on its camera and display compared to its predecessor. The Redmi A5’s revamped design includes a flat frame and […]

Xiaomi’s Solid Offerings Helped Maintain Its Growth in the Philippines

The smartphone market in the Philippines was off to a slow start in 2025, but Xiaomi is the only brand that managed to buck the trend and still experience growth. Looking at Canalys’ report, Xiaomi was able to keep its position at number 2 with an annual growth of 20%, while the rest of the […]

Xiaomi is Selling TWS Earbuds for as Low as Php 700

Xiaomi is known for its affordable and value packed products, and the second part of its 2025 Fan Festival deals focuses on great deals for its IoT products. The best one has to be with the Redmi Buds 6 Active, where it is offering them for only Php 699 or a Php 200 discount. That makes […]

Here’s Where You Can (Unofficially) Buy a Xiaomi SU7

While there’s hype for the Xiaomi SU7 and people want to buy one, Xiaomi did tell us during the local launch of the Xiaomi 15 that its much-talked-about EV is available only in China. While a few units are roaming around the Philippines, all of those were imported by dealers like EcoMax. That begs the […]

The Buds 5 Pro Showcases Xiaomi’s Best in TWS Earbuds

Review Verdict: As Xiaomi’s most expensive TWS offering, the Buds 5 Pro goes all-in with well-tuned drivers and easy-to-use touch and gesture controls. While I wished Xiaomi also brought over the WiFi version, the Bluetooth version of the Buds 5 Pro has what it takes to duke it out against other premium TWS offerings.  Pros […]

Is the Xiaomi 15 the Best Non-Ultra Flagship?

Review Verdict: The Xiaomi 15 delivers on its commitment to improve camera performance, a commitment solidified by their partnership with Leica a few years ago. It offers flagship performance across the board, and, as someone who has exclusively used Ultra-sized phones for the past couple of years, the form factor was a welcome surprise. However, […]

Is the Xiaomi SU7 Coming to the Philippines?

One of the biggest surprises from the local launch of the Xiaomi 15 yesterday was the sighting of the SU7 EV on the event floor–a first in the Philippines after all the viral photos and videos that surfaced on social media. Initially, we were intrigued with the SU7 that was on display as it had […]