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.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra launches Dec 25 with 200MP zoom, Starry Green color
The year’s most anticipated camera, which just happens to make phone calls, is officially arriving on Christmas Day.
Samsung debuts Exynos 2600, world’s first 2nm, 10-core chip
The wait is finally over. Samsung has officially dropped the details on its next-gen flagship processor, the Exynos 2600. On paper, it looks like the beast we’ve heard so much about in the leaks.
OnePlus 15R launched as first Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phone globally
Fresh off the international release of the OnePlus 15, the OPPO sub-brand is back at it again. Meet the OnePlus 15R, the first smartphone to hit the global market powered by the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
Last-minute holiday shopping for only P19 a day with Home Credit
The holidays are here, and the rush is real! Malls are buzzing with shoppers, homes are glowing with festive lights, and the air is filled with excitement — and the stress — of finding the perfect gifts for our loved ones. With year-end deadlines, packed schedules, and holiday parties around every corner, it’s easy to feel the pressure piling up. Time is ticking, and the best present still needs to be found.
Bad news: 2026 phones, other gadgets to cost more but do less
View PostSnapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, 4 Gen 4 boost Qualcomm’s lineup
After rolling out the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Qualcomm is now refreshing its affordable lineup with the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.
realme 16 Pro Series 5G launching soon with periscope comeback
If you felt like the realme 15 Series was missing a little something, specifically a zoom lens, you weren’t the only one. It looks like realme heard the feedback loud and clear.
REDMI Note 15: Jan 6 India launch confirmed, global specs revealed
If you’ve been holding out for Xiaomi‘s next budget heavyweight to hit markets beyond China, your wait is almost over. REDMI confirmed that the REDMI Note 15 5G — the 108 Master Pixel Edition specifically — will officially launch in India on January 6, 2026.
Xiaomi 12.12 Sale and Christmas Carnival: A list of discounted devices
Xiaomi has announced its holiday strategy for the Philippines, and it’s effectively splitting the deals into two buckets: a short, aggressive online rush for 12.12, and a longer, offline-focused “Christmas Carnival” that runs until January 2026.
Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra to feature design from studio behind most iconic Ferraris
“Premium” is a word that gets thrown around a lot in this industry. But Infinix could take it to the next level, following the announcement of a strategic partnership with Italian design firm Pininfarina for its upcoming flagship smartphone.
Best-performing Android devices in Nov 2025
Antutu has released its performance rankings for November 2025, and if you thought the previous months were intense, the latest numbers show the battle for silicon supremacy is far from over.
What is ‘OPPO Quality’? We went to China to find out
View PostAnnounced: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, brand’s first double-folding phone
We knew it was coming. Between the years of concept devices sitting behind glass cases at CES and the relentless rumor mill, a tri-foldable was inevitable. But looking at the spec sheet for the newly announced Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, it feels less like an experiment and more like Samsung flexing every engineering muscle it has.
Transsion dominates PH smartphone market in Q3 2025, Omdia data shows
As we hopped between airports, one story slipped past us: Omdia’s latest data confirms the trend we’ve been tracking — Transsion still dominates the Philippine smartphone space.