Top Php 20k Phones For Genshin Impact (2024)

Despite multiple titles trying to replicate its success, Genshin Impact remains to be one of the most popular Gacha games for mobile users. The adventure RPG is known to be demanding, so its important to use a phone that has a processor capable of showcasing its beautiful graphics and scenery. Ideally, midrange phones at under Php 20k […]

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is not a New Processor

Qualcomm has been making questionable decisions when it comes to its Snapdragon 6 series chips. There’s the 6s Gen 3 that’s literally a rebrand of the Snapdragon 695, and there’s the 6s Gen 1 that’s allegedly an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 662 from 2019. That streak continues with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, where […]

Camera-Focused realme 13 Pro Series Starts at Php 25k

After making their debut in India last month, realme has made the 13 Pro series official in the Philippines with a starting price of Php 25k. Both phones are powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor that’s paired with at least 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. You also get a 120hz curved AMOLED display […]

The realme 13 Pro+ is Pricey but has a Great Telephoto Camera

Review Verdict: While it is more expensive than its predecessor, the realme 13 Pro+ proves to be better with significant improvements to its display, ergonomics, and especially its telephoto camera.  Pros Significantly better telephoto camera performance Slightly better main camera Selfie camera can now shoot 4K video Cons No upgrades with the processor AI features […]

A Month with the OPPO Reno12 5G: Is it Worth its Asking Price?

It has been over a month since the OPPO Reno12 Series 5G became official in the Philippines. With OPPO’s push for AI, the OPPO Reno12 Series 5G positions itself as an AI phone that is accessible to more Filipinos. We’ve been using the OPPO Reno12 5G as our daily driver for several weeks to explore […]

Midrange Phones Should Use this Snapdragon Chip

One of the things that frustrate us with phones priced at under Php 20k is that oftentimes they used a underperforming processor. One of the more decent picks for that price point would be the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2–but Qualcomm’s chip lags behind from MediaTek’s offerings like the Dimensity 7300. Qualcomm has a new midrange […]

One More realme 12: Standard 4G Version Coming Soon to PH

After bringing over the 12 Pro+, 12+, and 12 5G to the Philippines, realme is adding one more variant with the 12 4G. The most affordable model under the realme 12 series aims to impress with its use of an LYT600 sensor for the main camera with OIS. This is the same camera used on […]

The POCO M6 Gets a Plus 5G Variant with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2

While we already have the M6 and M6 Pro in the Philippines, POCO recently announced an M6 Plus 5G in India that boasts 5G connectivity. As the model name implies, this is a 5G-ready phone that uses a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor–specifically a higher-clocked version. It may look similar to the M6 Pro 5G […]

OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite Arrives with Php 18k Price

Following its global announcement last June, OnePlus brings over the Nord CE4 Lite to the Philippines as its affordable offering in the under Php 20k segment. READ MORE: The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite Could Have Been a Good Phone, But… As the successor to last year’s Nord CE3 Lite, the Nord CE4 Lite gets a […]

Can We See More Budget Phones Use the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2?

Recently, Qualcomm has been announcing S versions of its Snapdragon chips as toned-down variants. We already have the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and 7s Gen 2, along with a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 that’s basically a rebranded 695. The latest chip to join the S family is the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, which is a […]

The realme 13 Pro+ Starts at Php 24k in India

After teasing the realme 13 Pro series for a few weeks, the brand has made them official in India today, with the highlight being the brand’s HyperImage+ AI Photography architecture that combines flagship optics, on-device AI imaging algorithms, and cloud-based AI image editing features like Smart Removal, Group Photo Enhancement, and Audio Zoom. The realme 13 […]

The Dimensity 8400 Can Allegedly Match the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

With the Dimensity 8300 giving the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and even the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 a run for the money, MediaTek is set to make its mid-range processor line with the upcoming Dimensity 8400. A scaled-down version of the Dimnensity 9400, and scores for the Dimensity 8400 have surfaced, and they look very […]