Apple‘s latest flagships are officially available in the Philippines starting today, Oct. 16, and Home Credit is making the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max easier to own with its Double Zero financing promo, which lets qualified buyers take home either device without paying a single peso upfront.
Best-performing Android phones and tablets in September 2026
September 2026 has raised the bar for Android device performance. Proprietary silicon is challenging established chipmakers, flagship devices are approaching the 5-million-point milestone, and MediaTek is dominating the sub-flagship segment. For anyone planning a hardware upgrade ahead of the holiday season, here’s a closer look at how the top-performing Android smartphones and tablets rank in Antutu’s latest benchmark data for devices released in China.
Infinix XEnergy L1000, S320 bring affordable backup power to PH
We already knew Infinix was gearing up to launch its first portable power stations in the Philippines, but the company has now revealed the full details. The Transsion subsidiary is officially bringing the Infinix XEnergy L1000 and Infinix XEnergy S320 to the local market, complete with specifications and introductory prices aimed at keeping essential devices running during brownouts and powering off-grid adventures.
TECNO CAMON Slim 5G preorders close Oct. 15 with free MagBadge, discounts
If you’ve been eyeing the TECNO CAMON Slim 5G since we first broke down its Philippine pricing, consider this your final boarding call. The preorder window for the ultra-thin 5G phone closes on Oct. 15, and TECNO is throwing in enough freebies to make the early commitment worthwhile.
OPPO confirms ColorOS 17, Find X10 Series global launch dates
OPPO is gearing up for a busy October, with two major launches set to spotlight its latest software and flagship hardware. The company has confirmed the global unveiling dates for ColorOS 17 and the OPPO Find X10 Series, with the software debuting first on Oct. 13, followed by the flagship smartphones on Oct. 21.
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo races into Gran Turismo 7 this October
Xiaomi is bringing its electric vehicle ambitions to the virtual track, officially dropping the sleek Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo into Gran Turismo 7 this October.
OPPO slashes up to ₱8,000 off Reno16, Find X9, and more for 10.10 sale
October’s 10.10 rollout tends to be the double-digit sale where technology brands slash prices significantly on hardware you might actually keep in your pocket for the next two years. For its 10.10 2026 campaign running until Oct. 12, OPPO Philippines is cutting prices across Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop, shaving up to ₱8,000 (roughly $128) off its smartphone and ecosystem lineup.
Infinix enters portable power with XEnergy L1000, S320 launching in PH Oct. 10
Infinix has spent the past few years steadily outgrowing its reputation as just a smartphone brand. After pushing into laptops, tablets, and smart TVs, the Transsion Holdings subsidiary is making a pivot into home power. The company has announced the Infinix XEnergy, a new line of portable power stations aimed at keeping everyday gadgets and home essentials running during blackouts and off-grid trips.
TECNO CAMON Slim 5G starts at ₱24,999 in PH, aims to make daily hustle lighter
Smartphone launches are often a predictable barrage of megapixel counts, processor clock speeds, and benchmarking charts. But TECNO took a decidedly different route for the CAMON Slim 5G’s Philippine debut. It transformed a standard tech presentation into a visual story that felt like stepping straight into a fashion editorial.
HONOR 600S arrives in PH with 8,100mAh battery, early-bird pricing from ₱15,799
HONOR has been steadily carving out a niche in the Philippines with models built to take a beating, and its latest release, the HONOR 600S, pushes that formula further. Officially launched in the country, the midrange phone pairs an 8,100mAh battery with a rugged build that seems designed for people who would rather not treat their smartphone like a fragile piece of glass.
NTC proposes tighter rules for secondhand, refurbished phones
Buying a used phone in the Philippines can sometimes feel like buying a secondhand car without getting to look under the hood. You check the screen. You test the cameras. You peek at the battery health. Maybe you punch in the IMEI number and ask the seller, “Boss, sure ka bang wala itong problema?” (“Boss, are you sure this doesn’t have any issues?”)
HONOR is dangling a ₱1M shopping spree for HONOR 600S 5G preorders
If you’ve been eyeing the HONOR 600S 5G ahead of its Philippine debut, HONOR just gave you a pretty compelling reason to stop lurking.
HONOR Magic9 Series debuts with 200MP cameras, ARRI imaging, up to 11,000mAh batteries
HONOR isn’t pulling any punches to close out 2026. The company just dropped a trio of new flagship smartphones in China: the HONOR Magic9, the HONOR Magic9 Super Edition, and the heavyweight of the group, the HONOR Magic9 Pro Max.
Yashica teases Y16 Pocket Camera, a 12MP digital nod to a 1959 classic
Nostalgia remains a powerful force in the camera world, and Yashica is expertly tapping into its rich archives to bring its beloved classics back to life. Hot on the heels of the viral FUNtastic keychain camera craze, the historic imaging brand is now dipping back into its mid-century archives for the upcoming Yashica Y16 Pocket Camera, a 12-megapixel digital reimagining of a very niche 16mm film shooter from 1959.
Yashica expands FUNtastic Keychain Camera lineup with 4 new designs
The things we choose to carry say a lot about us, and right now, the internet is obsessed with clipping cameras to their bags that purposefully take low-fidelity photos.
XPENG launches in PH with 6-variant X9, L03 lineup starting at ₱1.548M
XPENG has officially arrived in the Philippines — and it brought more than just two cars to the party.
iPhone 18 Pro models, iPhone Duo finally have PH release dates
The wait is over, folks. Weeks after Apple‘s global launch, the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the company’s first foldable are finally getting their Philippine debut.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Series debuts as world’s first with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips
Xiaomi has wasted no time putting Qualcomm’s newest smartphone silicon to work.
OPPO Find X10 Series just dropped in China — and Europe is already taking blind preorders
If you thought the megapixel wars were over, OPPO would like a word. The company has officially launched the OPPO Find X10 Series in China, introducing three new smartphones: the flagship OPPO Find X10 Pro Max, the mid-tier OPPO Find X10, and the budget-friendly OPPO Find X10 E.
AUKEY Power Rush: Get a free power bank on Sept. 26 — if you beat the line
Anyone who has watched a laptop battery tick down to 4% while working out of a packed café knows the sinking feeling of scanning the walls only to find every outlet taken. High-output battery packs used to be heavy, specialized gear relegated to video crews and field engineers. Today, with power-hungry silicon inside our phones, handheld consoles, and work machines, carry-on power is standard everyday carry.