The middle of 2026 is officially here, and Antutu’s May benchmark numbers reveal how the silicon landscape continues to evolve. While last month saw plenty of new smartphone releases, not all of them were built for raw power. However, those that were –specifically a brand-new, overclocked RedMagic device — reshaped the high-end Android race.
Qualcomm Snapdragon C introduced as Apple rival, with Acer Aspire Go 15 as first budget contender
If the recent wave of premium ARM-based laptops left you wondering when the budget market would get its turn, Qualcomm just delivered. Enter the Qualcomm Snapdragon C, an entry-tier platform designed specifically to power Windows machines starting at a highly accessible $300 (roughly ₱18,516) price point.
HONOR 600, 600 Pro hit PH stores as brand breaks into top 5
If you happened to walk through the SM Mall of Asia yesterday, May 30, you probably noticed a huge crowd that looked less like a technology launch and more like a pop concert. HONOR Philippines just pulled off its biggest first-day sale event ever, treating the nationwide arrival of the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro with the kind of celebratory spectacle usually reserved for stadium tours.
Globe announces Starlink satellite promos starting at ₱99
Globe Telecom is about to make the Philippines the first country in Southeast Asia to roll out Starlink’s direct‑to‑cell satellite service, and what’s drawing the most attention is the prepaid promos: ₱99 (roughly $1.61) for 30 days and ₱299 ($4.85) for 90 days.
OPPO Reno16 Series drops with Pro-exclusive micro-gimbal, 200MP cameras
It feels like we just wrapped up our time reviewing the Reno15 Series 5G, but OPPO is already pushing the reset button. The OPPO Reno16 and OPPO Reno16 Pro have officially launched in China, and the brand is aiming straight for the creator crowd with a stacked camera system, built-in generative AI, and a design that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie.
HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series lands in PH: Health tracking from ₱8,999
If there’s one thing HUAWEI knows how to do, it’s consistently churn out competent wearables. The technology giant has just dropped its latest health-tracking devices in the Philippines: the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 and the beefier HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Pro.
Slim TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G brings 8,000mAh power to PH for ₱16,999
Battery anxiety is a very real thing, but TECNO is seemingly trying to cheat physics to fix it. The brand has officially launched the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G in the Philippines today, bringing its much-hyped mega-battery smartphone to local shores. We already have a unit in hand, so expect our full video review to drop soon.
Infinix GT 50 Pro launches June 10 in PH, preorders start May 29
Gaming phones are a weird breed, constantly toeing the line between practical performance and RGB-soaked sci-fi props. The upcoming Infinix GT 50 Pro, however, seems squarely focused on the hardware that matters.
realme P4 Power 10,001mAh phone leads brand’s upcoming PH lineup
Battery anxiety might soon be a relic of the past. realme is officially bringing its endurance-focused P Series to the Philippines, and it is leading the charge with a phone that is essentially a power bank with a screen.
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OPPO Find N6, Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s arrive in PH to shake up flagship market
There are product launches that truly make you sit up and pay attention. Case in point: OPPO has officially released its new Find Series in the Philippines, bringing the heat with three heavy hitters that are well worth a look.
Infinix NOTE 60 Pro Yuna Gift Box lands in PH with ₱5,000 discount, dance challenge
If there’s one thing we know about the smartphone market now, it’s that technology and K-pop make a successful pairing. Case in point: Infinix has officially brought the limited-edition Infinix NOTE 60 Pro Yuna Gift Box to the Philippines. It’s a highly targeted bundle designed for fans and tech enthusiasts alike, but underneath the collectibles, there’s a capable phone here.
Insta360 GO 3S Retro Bundle is a $299.99 / ₱18,490 vintage shooter
Insta360 is leaning hard into the nostalgic camera craze. The company has launched the Insta360 GO 3S Retro Bundle, a special-edition package that outfits its pill-shaped 4K action camera with a top-down optical viewfinder, transforming the wearable device into a waist-level point-and-shoot.
HONOR 600, HONOR 600 Pro launched in PH: Prices announced, Mercedes‑Benz raffle up for grabs
First, it was a Rolex watch. Then, it was a Tesla Cybertruck. Now, HONOR Philippines is giving away a brand-new Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 to someone who preorders the HONOR 600 Series. If there was ever any doubt that the brand is aggressively fighting for your attention — and your wallet — this ought to clear it up.
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