After launching the Y6s on the local market last month, Huawei has announced a new and understandably more expensive smartphone in the Philippines for those who are looking for a better, faster option than what it ended 2019 with. This is the Huawei Y9s, also known as the Huawei P Smart Pro in other markets.
Xiaomi products launching in PH seen in Jan-Feb 2020 brochure
Xiaomi Philippines has unveiled a bunch of new products for the Philippine market via its January-February 2020 product brochure.
OPPO ColorOS 7 initial review: One of Android’s best UIs
OPPO announced its latest ColorOS 7 user interface late last year, with a stable release slated throughout 2020 for OPPO smartphones like the Find X, Reno, and Reno 2 series. Current handsets in the F and A lineups will get it as well.
Razer Kishi turns your phone into a Nintendo Switch
Razer announced a new mobile gaming controller for smartphones at CES 2020, and it looks a lot like the Razer Junglecat controller it launched late last year. And, yes, a reference can be made to the Nintendo Switch‘s Joycon controllers as well.
Price drop: Vivo Y15 now P3,000 ($59) cheaper in PH
Vivo has dropped the price of the Y15 in the Philippines, bringing it down to a much more reasonable price point to begin the new year.
Alienware’s handheld gaming PC looks like a Nintendo Switch
Dell’s Alienware brand has made a name for itself as one of the biggest names in portable gaming PCs, but the Alienware Concept UFO prototype is easily its handiest yet.
Samsung Galaxy S20 series, Fold 2 launch date is Feb 11
Samsung‘s Unpacked event is where the Korean technology company unveils its Galaxy S series of flagship smartphones. And although there’s no official word yet on when Unpacked 2020 will take place, we already have a good idea through an unlisted video posted by Samsung Korea.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Note 10 Lite now official
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite are finally official after weeks of rumors and speculation.
Vivo, Xiaomi, OPPO to roll out AirDrop-like feature soon
Back in August 2019, Vivo, Xiaomi, and OPPO announced a partnership called the Inter-Transfer Alliance Group, which is now called Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance. It will enable their devices to have an AirDrop-like file-transfer feature for wireless and seamless sharing of data at high speeds.
Realme 5i gets benchmarked; key specs confirmed before launch
The Realme 5i will launch January 6 as the brand’s first smartphone offering for the new year.
Newly revealed OPPO F15 could be the A91 for the Indian market
Apparently, OPPO is not done with its F series yet — at least in India. It announced in its official social media accounts that it will launch the OPPO F15 in the Southern Asian country early next year.
GCam on Redmi Note 8: Installation guide; vs stock camera app
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is one of the most feature-packed camera phones in the Philippines, launched with a starting price of P7,990 (around $158) in early October.
OPPO Enco Free review: Great features at a budget-friendly cost
We were able to get our hands on the Enco Free a day before OPPO’s APAC Strategy Launch Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and we have been using them for a while.
Confirmed: Lenovo smartphones making a comeback in PH
It’s been almost two years since Lenovo launched a new smartphone in the Philippines. And then… silence. We haven’t heard from the Chinese brand in a while, but that won’t be the case for long.
PH takes home Mobile Legends gold at 2019 SEA Games
Sibol Pilipinas, number one! The Philippines secured its first esports gold at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. The country’s Sibol squad defeated a heavily favored Indonesian team in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
Watch: Honor 9X is a lifestyle phone that can game
After a brief preorder period that started November 29, the Honor 9X is now officially available in the Philippines with a suggested retail price of P12,490, or approximately $246 converted.
Xiaomi phones up to P16,000 off at Lazada PH 12.12 sale
If you’re in the market for a new smartphone this holiday season, the upcoming Lazada 12.12 sale is where you’ll find the best deals on the hottest Xiaomi handsets.
Huawei devices up to P13,000 ($256) off at 12.12 sale in PH
Still looking for that perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself this holiday season? Huawei Philippines has plenty of great deals on phones, tablets, and accessories for Lazada’s and Shopee’s respective 12.12 sale events.
Mi Note 10 with 108MP cam PH launch date revealed
Circle your calendars! The Xiaomi Mi Note 10, the international variant of the Mi CC9 Pro intended for the Chinese market, will officially launch in the Philippines December 4.
OPPO A9 2020 with 48MP cam will be P2,000 ($39) cheaper in PH
Sporting a 48-megapixel main camera capable of 4K video recording; a capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset; and a massive 5,000mAh battery, the OPPO A9 2020 is one of the strongest contenders in the Philippines’ midrange segment.