Vivo put product launches on hold when COVID-19-related lockdowns were put into place in many parts of the Philippines. But now, the company is ready to introduce its newest devices. There are two new midrange smartphones from the company, and the more affordable one is the subject of this review: the Vivo V19 Neo.
Huawei Y6p review: Ticks the right budget boxes
Budget phones have come a long way in recent years. The few thousand pesos you’ve put away for a smartphone can get you a lot more. The Huawei Y6p is an example of that, with some understandable compromises and a few pleasant surprises. We’ve put this bank account-friendly handset through its paces to let you know what you can expect from it.
Realme 6 review: Affordable 90Hz powerhouse
The Realme 6 is the middle child of the Realme 6 series. And while it isn’t the most powerful or affordable device in the lineup, the Realme 6 packs in enough enticing features to make it stand out and hold its own. We’re here to do a deep dive into what makes it great and what its weaknesses are.
OPPO Reno 3 review: Heating up the midrange competition
Back in December, OPPO launched the Reno 3 series in China. Design- and spec-wise, these phones were a departure for the Reno line. Unlike its predecessors that sported motorized, wedge-shaped front cameras, the Reno 3 has a more conventional look we’ve grown accustomed to when it comes to modern-day smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy A71 review: Midrange heavyweight
Samsung is one of the big tech companies that offer a diverse range of smartphones. While a lot of attention is understandably on the flagship Galaxy S series, there are still some exciting things happening in its other segments, too.
Vivo Y19 review: Budget-friendly with a few extras
Entry-level phones have come a long way from just being budget-friendly. There has to be a compelling feature to make it stand out among the many choices available in its price bracket. Thankfully, phone manufacturers are working to give you more value for your money.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite manual confirms leaked design
The Portuguese user manual of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has surfaced, and it corroborates the previously leaked designs for the entry-level Galaxy S10 handset.
Samsung patent shows stretchable smartphone screen
We’ve already seen foldable phones, but what about one with a screen that stretches? A new Samsung patent was discovered last week showing a smartphone with a “stretchable display.”
Look: Vivo patents 4-punch-hole screen design
The punch hole for selfie cameras is not a new concept. We have seen most major smartphone manufacturers release a version of it, from Samsung to Huawei. But none of them has attempted to do what Vivo plans to: a quad-punch-hole display design.
‘Huawei NovaBuds’ trademark filing hints at Nova wearables
Huawei might be venturing into launching Nova-branded wearables in the future.
MediaTek vs Qualcomm: OPPO Reno 3 outperforms Reno 3 Pro
One of the major differences between OPPO‘s newly launched Reno phones is the processor that powers them. As is the custom with Pro and non-Pro variants, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G-powered OPPO Reno 3 Pro is expected to perform better than the MediaTek Dimensity 1000L-powered OPPO Reno 3.
Lenovo could be launching a Legion-branded gaming phone soon
Lenovo looks to be developing a gaming phone under its Legion brand — if its new Weibo account is anything to go by. The company has set up a dedicated social media account for Legion, which seems to focus on the mobile platform.
OPPO Reno 3, Reno 3 Pro: Prices, specs, availability
OPPO‘s newest midrange smartphones — the OPPO Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro — are the first in the Reno series to offer 5G connectivity and Android 10-based ColorOS 7 out of the box.
iPhone XR tops list of 10 bestselling smartphones in Q3 2019
A new Counterpoint Research report names the Apple iPhone XR as the best-selling smartphone in the third quarter of 2019, taking 3% of the worldwide market share.
Galaxy Note 10 Lite, S10 Lite: Leaked specs, renders, prices
It looks like before the year ends, Samsung still has a couple of smartphones to launch, but these are of the “Lite” variety. New information on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite have surfaced, suggesting the two handsets are going to be unveiled soon.
Realme 5i, Realme C3 SG certification hints at impending launch
Two yet-to-be-announced Realme smartphones have been spotted on the website of Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority, suggesting the Realme 5i and Realme C3 are ready to make their debut.
OPPO A91, OPPO A8 priced starting at around $171
OPPO refreshes its affordable A series with the launch of the OPPO A91 and A8 in China. Both handsets are designed to be easier-on-the-wallet, decent daily drivers. Let’s take a look at what they offer.
Apple dominates with 66% share of phone profits in Q3 2019
Apple might not have the highest market share globally for smartphones, but it still maintains its dominance when it comes to profits.
Realme teases Realme UI features, updates release schedule
Realme has promised to offer a closer-to-stock Android implementation of ColorOS 7 for its devices. At the launch of the Realme X2 and Realme Buds Air in India, the company goes into a bit more detail of what users can expect from the Realme UI and when it will be coming to their smartphones.
The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro could look like this
Huawei doesn’t look to be breaking the mold with the P40 series’ design. Instead, the company seems to be riding the coattails of a camera-module design trend that it somehow popularized with the release of the Mate 20 lineup: the rectangular camera module.