The industry narrative lately has been that the “slim phone” trend is dead on arrival. Following reports of lackluster sales for the Apple iPhone Air, rumors swirled that major Chinese manufacturers — Xiaomi included — were scrapping plans for their own ultrathin flagship devices.
Apple overtakes Samsung: The top 5 smartphone brands of 2025
It’s official: 2025 wasn’t just another year for the smartphone industry; it was the year the leaderboard finally flipped. After years of trading blows, Apple has overtaken Samsung to become the No. 1 smartphone player globally for the full year of 2025.
SB19 returns as face of Redmi Note 15 Series. Here’s how to win signed units
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Xiaomi has found the perfect match in SB19, and it’s wisely keeping the winning partnership strong.
HONOR X9d 5G drops in PH at P17,999 with a Tesla Cybertruck raffle
HONOR is turning durability into a headline feature rather than a tired cliché. With the official Philippine debut of “The Toughest Phone,” the HONOR X9d 5G, Jan. 9, the company dropped the mic on the competition’s pricing strategies — and possibly on the concept of “sensible” giveaways.
POCO M8 Series: All-round entertainment deals start at $209 / P9,999
For years, the entertainment-focused POCO M lineup was the safe, budget-friendly choice you recommended to your parents or students who needed a reliable daily driver. But with today’s global launch of the POCO M8 Series, the Xiaomi subbrand looks like it’s tired of playing it safe.
HONOR X9d 5G vs Tesla Cybertruck: Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto lead ‘ultimate’ durability test
If you thought HONOR Philippines was done teasing us with the HONOR X9d 5G‘s durability claims, think again. The company just kicked off the new year with what might be its most chaotic “torture test” to date.
realme 16 Pro Series 5G unveiled with periscope zoom, 200MP camera, 7,000mAh battery
If you’ve been waiting for the return of a dedicated zoom lens in realme‘s Number Series, the wait is finally over. The brand is kicking off 2026 with the launch of the realme 16 Pro Plus 5G and realme 16 Pro 5G in India, officially reintroducing the fan-favorite periscope telephoto shooter in the Pro Plus model.
HONOR Power2 launches with 10,080mAh battery in a slim phone
For years, the rule of smartphone physics was simple: If you wanted a battery bigger than 6,000mAh, you had to buy a “rugged” phone that looked like a power tool and weighed as much as a brick. Well, HONOR just broke that rule.
REDMI Note 15 Series global launch set for Jan 15
If you’ve been holding onto your wallet waiting for Xiaomi‘s next big midrange king, you can officially start the countdown. We’ve spotted the global launch date for the REDMI Note 15 Series, and it’s happening Jan. 15, 2026.
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 unveiled; Infinix NOTE Edge, TECNO POVA Curve 2 to debut chip?
MediaTek has quietly taken the wraps off its latest midrange chipset, the MediaTek Dimensity 7100.
OPPO Reno15 F 5G debuts with 50MP ultrawide selfies, AI Portrait Glow, 7,000mAh battery
The Reno15 lineup has officially gone global, and while the Pro smartphones usually hog the spotlight, the OPPO Reno15 F 5G is making a loud argument for itself. It shows that the new F model is laser-focused on three specific things: superior selfies, smarter lighting, and battery life that just won’t quit.
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It’s official: The HONOR X9d 5G is launching in the Philippines on Jan. 9.
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View PostOPPO PH 1.1 New Year Sale offers discounts up to P4,000, freebies
The gap between Christmas and New Year is a weird limbo. You’re either regretting the device you didn’t buy during 12.12, or you’re sitting on a pile of pamasko cash looking for a home.
HONOR Power2 with 10,080mAh battery confirmed for Jan 5
Just a few days ago, HONOR introduced the WIN series, featuring a pair of gaming phones packing large 10,000mAh batteries. It seemed like the ceiling for the year, but the company was apparently just warming up.
HONOR WIN, HONOR WIN RT debut with 10,000mAh batteries, flagship chips
While HONOR is gearing up to introduce its “toughest phone” yet to the Philippine market, the company has just taken the wraps off something entirely different in China. As promised, HONOR officially launched its latest gaming-focused lineup — the HONOR WIN and HONOR WIN RT.
8,300mAh HONOR X9d 5G coming to PH? Teasers suggest so
It’s becoming something of a January tradition in the local technology scene: As the calendar flips to January 1, and HONOR Philippines immediately starts throwing smartphones on the floor.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra official: 200MP zoom, 6,800mAh battery, and a direct shot at Apple
While most of the technology world was busy unwrapping gifts or arguing over holiday dinner, Xiaomi decided Christmas Day was the perfect time to announce its most aggressive smartphone yet. Meet the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Confirmed: HONOR WIN series coming with 10,000mAh battery
The smartphone year isn’t over yet. HONOR has confirmed it is debuting its new WIN series — comprising the flagship HONOR WIN and the more accessible HONOR WIN RT — on December 26. Based on the confirmed specs the company is teasing, these models are shaping up to be HONOR’s biggest, and most aggressive, releases ever.