It’s time for another Unbox top list. Currently looking for a reliable, but powerful mid-range (or mid-range priced) smartphone that won’t break the bank? You’ve come to the right place then. It’s time again for Unbox’s top smartphones lists! Today, we’ll be focusing our sights on the heavily-contested price tier of Php 10,000 to Php 15,000. […]
Huawei is catching up with Apple in terms of global sales Major brands like Apple and Samsung got competition in terms of global smartphone sales. In a report by IDC, Apple, which will be launching its 10th generation iPhone, has sold 41 million units, while Huawei has shipped a total of 38.5 million units. Huawei’s […]
It says it’s responding to customer demand One of the things you can expect from phones offered by Chinese companies is the inclusion of their own UI based on their interpretation of Android. Xiaomi has MIUI, OPPO has ColorOS, Vivo has FunTouch OS, Huawei has EMUI and so on and so forth. Lenovo used to […]
Meizu’s flagship series is doubling down on the important things. Not to be outshined by Xiaomi’s recent release of the Mi 5X, Meizu has officially unwrapped their Meizu Pro 7 and Meizu Pro 7 Plus flagships. These premium handsets are the first phones to be powered by MediaTek’s top-of-the-line Helio X30, a 10nm fabbed deca-core […]
We take a look at the Doogee Mix! While Chinese company Doogee has a funny name that may or may not have been inspired by the infamous Japanese Shiba Inu, you can’t deny that they’re an ambitious lot. Despite not being as big as their other Chinese compatriots, the scrappy company has decided to enter […]
Expected to be officially unveiled this August 31 With IFA Berlin 2017 closing in, Samsung and LG are steadily releasing news tidbits and fueling industry gossip and leaks to hype their respective flagship handsets for the season. Samsung has decided to preemptively strike by launching the Galaxy Note 8 two weeks ahead of the IFA […]
Dual rear camera-toting handsets on the cheap. Dual-camera smartphones – whether with dual back snappers or dual selfie shooters – are part of every handset manufacturer’s catalog nowadays. Once dismissed as a passing fad, these once-upon-a-time oddities are now part of the mainstream – and for good reason too. Two camera sensors are better than […]
18:9 aspect ratio is all the rage nowadays. Tech blog Android Police has dibs on an early render showcasing Google‘s upcoming Pixel 2 XL handset. The Google Pixel 2 XL‘s design (if this a reliable leak) looks very similar to the current Pixel XL, except that it’ll be sporting a wide 18:9 aspect ratio for […]
A 5.5-inch bezel-less handset similar to Xiaomi’s Mi Mix Lucky HR (Lucky Mobile), a local tech retailer, has announced on their Facebook page that they will be stocking the bezel-less DOOGEE Mix soon. The DOOGEE Mix is probably the cheapest “bezel-less” handset in the market right now, featuring a powerful Helio P25 processor, plenty of […]
Based on their benchmarks, which include both Android and iOS devices It’s AnTuTu Benchmark fun time here at Unbox. Here are a few notes from AnTuTu before we jump into the meat of the post: 1. Scores: These are average scores, not the highest scores. 2. Period of data gathering: From May 1, 2017 to May […]
The tech allows manufacturers to integrate fingerprint scanners under displays Vivo has managed to beat many of its rivals in showing off a fingerprint scanner embedded under a display panel. While Xiaomi managed a somewhat similar feat in its Mi 5s, Vivo gets first dibs on the tech made possible by Qualcomm. The ultrasonic tech […]
Followed by Oppo and Vivo Huawei is currently the top dog in China according to research firm IDC. The report meshes nicely with the findings of Canalys, which puts the Chinese company at #1, followed by domestic rivals Oppo and Vivo. Huawei delivered strong results with a shipment of 20.8 million, up 25.5% from a […]