Remember the alleged Vivo X23 pictured in the wild we wrote about earlier? Turns out it might not be alone in following in the trails of the OPPO F9, which has already been launched in the Philippines, by the way. The Vivo V11 has also been spotted with a waterdrop screen.
This is the Xiaomi-made Pocophone F1 smartphone
Xiaomi’s Pocophone F1 won’t be official for another several days. But apparently, the phone rumored to be the most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-based device on the market (yes, cheaper than the Xiaomi Mi 8!) has already landed in the hands of at least one tech website for review.
OPPO RealMe 2 image shows how different phone is from RealMe 1
It has only been three months since the RealMe 1 was launched in India, but make no mistake, its successor is already being prepped for launch. In fact, a press render of the RealMe 2 — seen above — briefly went live on the site of OPPO’s budget sub-brand, revealing the front and back of the smartphone.
Vivo X23 pictured in the wild with OPPO F9-styled notch
Vivo’s next big smartphone release has been allegedly spotted in the wild courtesy of images uploaded to China’s Weibo social-media platform. The so-called Vivo X23, which we’re assuming is the immediate successor to the Vivo X21, features smaller bezels and the same notch design as the OPPO F9.
Free all-day internet included in Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi promos
Globe Telecom is giving those who love Koreanovelas and mobile games more reasons to get a Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi.
OPPO F9 launched in PH. Price, specs, availability here
OPPO has a new phone for the Philippine market. And as expected, its newest offering brings a redesigned body and adds fast charging and an extra rear camera to the package. Say hello to the OPPO F9.
Huawei Nova 3 vs. Xiaomi Mi 8: Hardware, camera, gaming comparison
In case you missed the announcement, the Huawei Nova 3 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is finally out in the Philippines. Anyone who’s convinced they want one can simply head to an authorized retailer to purchase it for P25,990 or around $486.
Honor Play storage doubled with no change in price
The Honor Play gaming-focused handset has disrupted the Philippine smartphone industry, bringing flagship-grade specs to the midrange category. Imagine paying only P15,990 or around $300 for a device that has Kirin 970, the same processor premium devices like the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro use.
Fortnite for Android: Supported devices, minimum requirements
Fortnite Battle Royale for Android will be available on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 as soon as the phone is released. But it won’t be the only device you can use to enjoy the wildly popular free-to-play, cross-platform online shooter on a smaller screen (albeit the Galaxy Note 9 is anything but a small phone).
OPPO F9 appears in hands-on videos ahead of launch
We’re only a few days away from seeing the OPPO F9 launch in the Philippines on August 15. We doubt, however, there will be plenty to be surprised by.
Price-drop alert: Samsung Galaxy A6, J6, J7 Core, J7 Prime, J7 Pro
The list keeps getting longer. Since end-July, we’ve seen many smartphones — even new ones — become cheaper. In fact, the number is more than the usual. This week, we’re adding the Samsung Galaxy A6, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J7 Core, Galaxy J7 Prime, and Galaxy J7 Pro to the list.
Vivo Y85 now only P11,999 ($226) in PH after price cut
Vivo (quietly) announced the Y85 for the Philippine market in May. After several months on store shelves, the Chinese smartphone maker has decided to drop the phone’s original price of P13,999 (about $263) to a more palatable P11,999 ($226).
Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite land in PH at lower prices
Waiting for Xiaomi’s newest Android One phones? Good news: The Xiaomi Mi A2 (or Mi 6X in China) and Mi A2 Lite (or Redmi 6 Pro) have finally dropped at Mi Authorized Stores in the Philippines. Better yet, their prices are lower than first advertised.
Huawei P20, P20 Pro now P4,000 ($75) cheaper in PH
There’s no better time to buy the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro than today. Huawei Philippines has just slashed the prices of its flagship smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Apple iPhone X: Camera comparison
The Galaxy family has just become bigger with the addition of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. After months of being the subject of rumors, the Korean tech giant’s latest flagship device finally got unpacked in New York.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launched. Prices, specs, preview video here
Now that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is official, it’s time to take a closer look at some of the main attractions of the latest big-screen flagship.
Converge says not 3rd telco player, to focus on nationwide fiber rollout
Converge ICT today held a press conference to make a big announcement. And before you get too excited, the fiber-service provider did not say it will join PLDT and Globe Telecom as the Philippines’ third carrier.
Huawei Y6 2018 priced just P2,995 ($57) for limited time
Nope, your eyes are not deceiving you. What we accidentally stumbled upon really says P2,995 (roughly $57). Until August 30, you have a chance to buy the Huawei Y6 2018 — originally priced at P5,990 ($113) — for 50 percent off.
Honor Play vs. Xiaomi Mi A2: Which phone is the better buy?
The high-specced Honor Play is finally official for the Philippine market with a ridiculously affordable price of P15,990 (around $302). Built for mobile gamers on a budget, it’s got the HiSilicon Kirin 970 — a top-of-the-line chipset — under the hood, and launches with proprietary GPU Turbo technology for consistently smooth gameplay on select titles.
OPPO F9 full specs revealed ahead of launch
We know that OPPO is scheduled to launch the OPPO F9 in the Philippines on August 15. The teasers are out, and we already have a firm grasp of what to expect — in the design department at least — from the Chinese smartphone company.
At P15,990 ($302), Honor Play with Kirin 970 is midrange king?
A Kirin 970-powered smartphone for P15,990 — or roughly $302 when converted to U.S. dollars? Nah, in your dreams. Yet here we are, staring at the confirmation that Honor Philippines is indeed selling its gaming-focused phone, the Honor Play, for the same price as devices like the Samsung Galaxy J8 and the Huawei Nova 3i. Insane.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 PH launch slated for August 14
Good news to those who are waiting for the next Galaxy: Five days after its August 9 global unpacking, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be launched in the Philippines, too.
No Infinix phones will be sold in PH after Infinix Note 5
It’s the end of the line for Infinix smartphones in the Philippines. This is according to Zaks Yu, the Chinese executive tasked to handle its business here.
OPPO F9 launch in the Philippines set for August 15
The launch event you may have been waiting for finally has a date attached to it. OPPO Philippines today announced that the OPPO F9 (and OPPO F9 Pro?) will be revealed in the country on August 15.