This Mi MIX 2 Concept Video redefines the meaning of Bezel-less

Can you find the phone’s front camera in this concept video? When Xiaomi released the first Mi MIX last year, we were astonished at its high screen-to-body ratio, starting off the bezel-less trend with smartphones. With the said model giving us a glimpse at the future of smartphones, other brands followed suit: Samsung has the […]

ZenFone Retrospective: A Look Back Before Moving Forward

Welcome to our Zenfone Retrospective! Today, Asus is launching the newest iteration of their smartphone line — the Zenfone 4. While we’re eager to officially learn what the Taiwanese company has got in store for us, or at least how much they’re actually going to be priced since there have been a ton of leaks […]

5 Great Smartphones under 30K (Q3 2017)

Here at Unbox HQ, we want to make sure that you get the most out of your hard-earned money when it comes to buying your next smartphone. We made you a list of great smartphones for under 10K, and also those within the 10k-15k range. This time, our list will focus on smartphones that offer more […]

Is it worth sacrificing those bezels in this new smartphone trend?

Ask yourself: do you need that additional screen estate? When a smartphone manufacturer starts a trend, other brands will surely follow. When Apple released the original iPhone in 2007, everyone was skeptical of phones that is mostly screen—at a time where Blackberry’s qwerty phones were all the rage. A few years later, most smartphone manufacturers […]

5 Great Smartphones you can Buy for Under 10k (Q3 2017)

With a plethora of brands and models out there, we are blessed to have an endless number of smartphones to choose from, each catering to a specific budget. Should you have a difficult time deciding which phone best suits your needs, we have you covered. Last time, we gave you a list of smartphones in […]

The Meizu M6 Note with Dual Rear Cameras Arrives on August 23

A new dual camera handset from Meizu Meizu has sent out press invites for the M6 Note‘s debut, which is scheduled for an August 23 product event. The Meizu M6 Note is rumored to ship with MediaTek’s Helio P25 chipset, either 3GB or 4GB RAM, and a choice of 32GB or 64GB internal storage. The […]

Doogee Mix Review: Mixed Bag

We review the Doogee Mix! One of the biggest trends in smartphones today is the dramatic reduction of bezel sizes in flagship devices. Samsung, LG and their ilk are in race to reduce bezel sizes and increase the amount of usable space that you’re able to enjoy on phones, but the technology behind those all-screen […]

5 Dual Camera Smartphones You Can Buy For Under 20k (Q3 2017)

We could not deny the trend of incorporating dual cameras (either in the front or at the back) with smartphones for 2017. It’s a good trend if you would ask us: With two sensors working together, these smartphones gain extra functions, which include better depth of field, optical zooms, bokeh effects, and augmented reality. To […]

Best Smartphones in the Php 10K to Php 15K Range (Q3 2017)

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 Inching Close Against Apple and Samsung in Terms of Sales

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 […]

Lenovo Dropping Vibe Pure UI, Shifting To Stock Android Instead

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 […]

The Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus: Helio X30, Dual SAMOLED, Dual Sony Cameras

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 […]