Pretty soon after the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones were launched at a press event in Spain, the Chinese technology company announced the pricing of the two new devices in the Philippines.
Xiaomi Redmi 6A to sell for P4,990 ($94) at launch in PH
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A, the company’s most affordable 18:9 entry yet, is set to go on sale in the Philippines tomorrow, July 23, alongside the Redmi 6. And to sweeten the deal even more, Xiaomi Philippines has announced that customers will be able to purchase the Redmi 6A online at a lower price than previously reported — for a limited time.
OPPO F9, F9 Pro get Bluetooth certification; launch imminent?
We have no doubt that the OPPO F7’s successor, called the OPPO F9 to keep pace with the company’s naming strategy, is on the cards this year. But a report saying that the smartphone has been given Bluetooth certification means it’s coming sooner than we think it is. The rumored launch is pegged sometime in late-August or September.
Samsung Galaxy J8 vs. Huawei Nova 3i: A comparison
Samsung and Huawei found themselves sharing the stage on Wednesday, July 18, having announced one midrange phone each for the Philippine market. There’s the Galaxy J8 for Samsung, whereas Huawei rolled the red carpet for the Nova 3i, after weeks of teasing and individual feature reveals.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 with 6.9-inch screen, 5,500mAh battery launched
Xiaomi has a new smartphone built for entertainment, as it’s carrying a colossal screen and the battery capacity to match. Meet the newly announced Xiaomi Mi Max 3.
Huawei Nova 3i review: Brilliant in almost every way
The Huawei Nova 2i launched in the Philippines in October last year to a reception as warm as the smoldering heat of a tropical summer’s day, with customers getting their hands on one of the first quad-camera devices ever in overwhelming quantities. Now, less than a year later, the sequel has arrived, and one can wonder: Does the Huawei Nova 3i live up to its predecessor?
OPPO F7 Youth gaming review: High-end gaming for less
With a going price of P13,990 (roughly $262), the OPPO F7 Youth was released in the Philippines in June. Since then, there have been plenty of good-to-great options that have come out bearing the same combination of fast processing power and agreeable price points. And yet, of all the similar phones that have been launched and made headlines recently, we found the F7 Youth to be the most compelling one out there in one particular area: gaming.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specs confirmed in official teasers
We’re just a few days removed from Xiaomi officially (and finally) launching the Mi Max 3 on July 19. There isn’t much we do not know about the device at this point. We’ve seen the TENAA listing and the supposed live images and hands-on video. Even the phone’s retail packaging has been reportedly spotted in the wild.
ASUS ZenFone Live L1 budget phone to launch in PH soon
Remember the ASUS ZenFone Live L1, the company’s first Android Go smartphone that launched in May? Apparently, it’s headed to the Philippines sometime later this month.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Leaked images, specs, price, release
Samsung, as you might recall, has sent out press invitations to an Unpacked event in Brooklyn, New York. The date to circle is August 9, and all signs suggest that one of the world’s largest smartphone vendors will finally unveil the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in its entirety.
Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6A launching in PH July 18
Xiaomi fans have something to look forward to later this month. We’ve just received word that the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A will be launched in the Philippines on July 18, a month after the said budget phones debuted in their native China.
OPPO Find X to retail in PH at this price (Updated)
As previously reported, the OPPO Find X is now available for preorder in the Philippines at select OPPO stores through August 1, with the first day of open sale set to take place on August 6. What was missing in our report, however, was the flagship smartphone’s official, off-contract price.
Huawei Nova 3 specs detailed in infographic
More Huawei Nova 3 news have surfaced courtesy of China’s Weibo microblogging platform. This time around, it’s the specs of the device in question that has us excited for the remainder of July.
Samsung Galaxy J8 to go on preorder from July 21 in PH — source
Samsung Philippines will welcome a new smartphone to the local market pretty soon. The Samsung Galaxy J8, which first launched in India in May, will be available for preorder from July 21 to August 3, a Samsung representative has revealed to Revü.
Huawei Nova 3 new teaser reveals full design, 24MP cameras
The Huawei Nova 3 has been tipped to launch sooner rather than later, possibly sometime this month on July 18. The Philippines could be one of the first markets to see the device in stores judging from the timing of Huawei Philippines’ cryptic teasers on social media.
Huawei PH teaser confirms arrival of new 4-camera Nova phone
Last month, we wrote about a mystery phone that resembles the Huawei P20 Lite and has passed through the TENAA Chinese certification website. It had been suggested that the device in question was the Huawei Nova 3 or Nova 3i. That would make sense considering it has been almost a year since the OEM released the Huawei Nova 2i in certain markets, including the Philippines.
What the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 leaked live image, pricing tell us
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has only been on shelves since April and is still being sold in some markets, including the Philippines where the top-end phone will officially run you P27,990 (roughly $525). Nevertheless, a sequel is apparently underway in the aptly named Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.
OPPO A5 with notched screen, big battery now official
OPPO recently added a new smartphone to the A series, though it remains to be seen whether it will be offered in markets worldwide. The OPPO A5 will arrive with a notch LCD display and a high-capacity battery powering a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor inside when it goes on sale in its China.
OPPO Find X preorder details in the Philippines revealed
Just over a week ago, OPPO Philippines posted a Find X teaser image on its Facebook page, hinting at the phone’s imminent launch in the country. Apparently, the smartphone will indeed arrive sooner rather than later.
Honor Note 10 with 6.9-inch 2K screen, Kirin 970 leaked in images
No less than Honor president Zhao Ming, also known as George Zhao, had confirmed the existence of the upcoming Honor Note 10. The device, which has been in the news as of late, could be the Huawei Mate flagship to Honor’s expanding smartphone lineup.