After doing rounds in the rumor mill for months, the ASUS Republic of Gamers or ROG Phone is now official. The even better news is that it’s looking very promising, at least on paper.
Cherry Mobile Flare P3 Plus, P3, P3 Lite Android Go phones announced
Local smartphone brand Cherry Mobile today announced three new devices with Android Oreo (Go edition) for the best Android experience possible on a cheap handset. The Cherry Mobile Flare P3 Plus, Flare P3, and Flare P3 Lite are all priced under P5,000 or about $95, and come with quad-core MediaTek processors, taller displays, and fingerprint readers.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition: What might be wrong about it
We all kind of dropped our jaws when Xiaomi revealed the Mi 8 Explorer Edition earlier this week. Who could take their eyes off the translucent flagship smartphone that proudly shows the internal components that make up its upper half?
ASUS ZenFone 5Z PH release date, preorder details revealed
Taiwanese hardware manufacturer ASUS announced the ZenFone 5Z in the Philippines quite a while ago, though the high-end phone hasn’t made it to retail just yet. And if you’re one of the many waiting for the device to hit domestic shelves, the good news is that your patience will soon be rewarded.
Xiaomi Mi 8 is closest thing to Apple iPhone X running Android
Pardon us for the surge of Xiaomi articles of late — their recent announcements are just too noticeable to look past. Earlier today, the technology company that has drawn so many comparisons to Apple revealed what is perhaps the closest thing we have right now to the iPhone X if it was made by Xiaomi.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, cheapest SD 845 phone in PH, goes on sale June 1
The most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-based phone in the Philippines will go on sale from June 1st. We are, of course, talking about the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, which will be sold at the two official Mi retail locations in the country — one at SM Megamall and the other at TriNoma — for the base price of P27,990 (approximately $533).
Honor 10 lands in PH with attractive price, flagship specs
As expected, Honor has formally launched the Honor 10 in the Philippines mere weeks after its global launch, with pricing and availability information in tow.
Samsung Galaxy phone with Snapdragon 660 caught on video
Samsung has been rumored to be finalizing the launch details of a midrange phone with the model name SM-G8850. Word is that it will be called the Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini or Galaxy A9 Star. We may have already caught a glimpse of the upcoming device, thanks to a video and a photo uploaded to Weibo.
Lenovo Z5 all-screen phone launching June 5
What many believe to be the first truly bezel-less smartphone is coming sooner than you think. The Lenovo Z5 will debut at an event in Beijing, China, on June 5.
LG G7 ThinQ to launch in the Philippines June 11
The BTS endorsed-LG G7 ThinQ, which is slated to go on pre-order in the Philippines from May 30, will officially launch in the country on June 11.
Xiaomi Mi 8 poster, retail box leak out with specs in tow
We know that Xiaomi will be announcing its next-gen flagship, the Mi 8, at a press event in its home country of China on May 31. Numerous leaks and rumors have already hinted at what to expect during the announcement. But none have given us an official look at the phone’s front and back and retail box — until today.
Vivo Z1 to rival Xiaomi Mi 6X with SD 660, sub-P15,000 ($285) price
Xiaomi, OnePlus, and most recently, OPPO have all been in the conversation of manufacturers that produce value-for-money smartphones of late. But don’t sleep on Vivo in 2018. Not after its recent announcement in its native China, where the new Vivo Z1 has turned heads.
OnePlus 6 coming to PH; price, registration info detailed
The OnePlus 6 has recently been released in some parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and India. It’s also coming to the Philippines at a later, unconfirmed date, per official local distributor Digital Walker.
Xiaomi Redmi S2 to go on sale earlier than expected in PH
The latest Xiaomi Redmi S2 debuted in the Philippines last week, with the local release date set for June 4. However, we understand that Xiaomi’s best Redmi phone for selfies will actually go on sale earlier than expected — at least offline.
ASUS PH starts teasing ZenFone Max Pro M1 pure Android phone
ASUS fans could finally breathe a sigh of relief: The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 is likely headed to the Philippines soon.
Vivo surprises Philippine market with P13,999 ($267) notch phone
Vivo has quietly announced a new phone for the Philippines’ attractive mid-market segment. Say hello to the new Vivo Y85.
OPPO F7 Youth is the RealMe 1 for the Philippine market
OPPO today unveiled the toned-down version of the OPPO F7 for the Philippine market. Sleek, attractive, and fueled by flagship MediaTek internals, the new OPPO F7 Youth is aimed squarely at consumers who are looking for a solid upgrade without blowing a huge hole in their budget.
Xiaomi Mi 8 or 8th-anniversary Mi phone to debut May 31
Following the confirmation of launch rumors, Xiaomi has revealed that it will indeed host a press event on May 31, 2018, in Shenzhen, China.
Samsung Galaxy J8, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J4 now official
After numerous leaks and teases, Samsung today gave us a proper look at the present, and maybe future, of its smartphone lineup in the bargain territory. At a press event in India, the world’s top phone vendor revealed the new Samsung Galaxy J4, Galaxy J6, and Galaxy J8.
Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs OPPO A83 vs ASUS ZenFone Max (M1): Comparison
Xiaomi, as we reported yesterday, has announced that the Redmi S2 is headed for the Philippines, with the local release pegged for June 4.