The Vivo X30 series won’t be the only device from the company to get its new operating system update in China. Vivo announced all the other devices getting Funtouch OS 10.
Realme Buds Air launched with lower-than-expected price
Before the Realme Buds Air were launched in India on December 17, there was a leak that revealed the cost of the wireless earbuds. Now that they’re official, we’re happy to report that they come bearing a lower price tag. The Realme Buds Air cost ₹3,999 (around P2,848, $56) instead of the rumored ₹4,999 (P3,560, $70).
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G new best camera phone on DxOMark
Huawei once again earns the top spot in DxOMark’s rankings with an old device of sorts, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G. It offers a minor upgrade over the regular Huawei Mate 30 Pro if you don’t consider its 5G capability. But that seems to be enough for the company to be the lone front runner in the charts.
Snapdragon 865: Performance comparison, benchmarks
Newer processors are designed to beat its predecessors, but there was an outlier last year that raised doubts. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor couldn’t defeat the earlier launched Apple A12 Bionic processor. So, we wonder if the upcoming Snapdragon 865 will suffer the same fate against Apple’s current A13 Bionic chipset.
Vivo X30 series launched with Exynos 980, up to 60x zoom
Vivo has taken off the wraps off the X30 series at an event in China. The launch furthers the company’s plan to introduce five 5G devices before the end of 2020. Besides the NEX 3 5G, the X30 and X30 Pro are the only other Vivo devices with 5G connectivity.
Despite US woes, Huawei tipped to narrow Samsung’s lead in phone shipments
Huawei started the year saying it planned to topple Samsung from being the largest smartphone vendor in the world. But then, the company was hit by a United States government ban that started in mid-May and continues to this day.
Microsoft Xbox Series X: Specs, rumored price, availability
Seven years after the launch of the first Xbox One, Microsoft gave the public the first official sneak peek at the next-generation console, the Xbox Series X, at The Game Awards. Previously known by its codename Scarlett, we learn about what we can expect from the upcoming console and the lack of pricing. We won’t keep you waiting any longer; let’s dive in.
Huawei Y6s 1st-day sale promo, other offers in PH this Dec. 14
Huawei Philippines celebrates the holidays and the Y6s launch with a special Christmas Experience event at SM Megamall Building A Activity Center on December 14. You can score some freebies at the venue starting at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Samsung Galaxy A71 launched alongside Galaxy A51
Samsung quietly announced the Galaxy A71 alongside the Galaxy A51. This Galaxy A70 successor also features the same design as the follow-up to the Galaxy A50. It has the same L-shaped rear camera setup with the new macro sensor and the Infinity-O display with the center punch hole.
Samsung Galaxy A51 official with 5 cameras, Android 10
Samsung ushers in its 2020 Galaxy A lineup with the introduction of the Galaxy A51. The announcement confirms what we’ve learned through the leaks about the successor to the Samsung Galaxy A50. And it brings a lot of firsts to the company’s smartphone segment.
Huawei P40 Lite could be a rebranded Nova 6 SE
If the leaks are real, you don’t need to stretch your imagination to think of what the “lightest” version of the Huawei P40 series will be like. It seems to be like a recently launched Huawei phone.
AirPods-like Realme Buds Air’s price leaks out
Realme is all set to enter the wireless earbuds market with the launch of the Realme Buds Air on December 17. Through teasers, we’ve learned a bit about the earbuds already, but because of Indian e-commerce site Flipkart, we find out that they will cost ₹4,999 (around P3,580, $71).
Black Desert Mobile: Can your phone run it? Requirements here
Black Desert Mobile’s game servers will officially go live today, December 11, at 12 a.m. PST or 4 p.m. Philippine time. But can your Android or iOS device handle this free-to-play, massively multiplayer online game? We’re here to help you check.
OPPO phones up to P4,000 ($79) off at 12.12 sale in PH
There are bargains aplenty waiting for you online this December 12. OPPO Philippines is offering a number of its smartphones at a discounted price on Lazada and Shopee, letting you save as much as 24% if you buy it during the sale.
Launched: Redmi K30 models headlined by cheapest 5G phone
With the launch of the Redmi K30 series, Xiaomi‘s sub-brand pulls off another impressive feat. Redmi brings remarkable specs in a more affordable package and introduces the world’s cheapest 5G-enabled smartphone.
Antutu’s best-performing flagship, midrange phones for Nov 2019
Benchmark app Antutu just released its lists of the 10 best-performing flagship and midrange phones for November. And while there aren’t a lot of surprises here — the top spots are still occupied by the ASUS ROG Phone 2 and Redmi Note 8 Pro — we wanted to do a quick rundown of which brands made it to the lists this month.
All the Honor PH deals to check out till Dec 14
Honor Philippines is feeling generous, or at least, the brand is enticing you to spend big by offering freebies and discounts this Christmas season.
All Realme phones to go on sale on Lazada PH Dec 12
Just in time for Lazada’s annual 12.12 sale, Realme Philippines will be dropping the prices of all its smartphones, including the much-coveted Realme XT with a 64-megapixel quad camera. The company is offering discounts for as much as 21% during the Brand Mega Offer period from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. on December 12.
ROG Phone 2 12GB/1TB PH preorder details revealed
The premium ASUS ROG Phone 2 Ultimate Edition with 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage — priced at P59,995 (around $1,181) — is now available for preorder in the Philippines starting today, December 7, until December 13.
Realme Buds 2, Realme Buds Wireless arriving in PH Dec 12
During the launch of the Realme XT in the Philippines, the former OPPO sub-brand also unveiled the Realme Buds 2 and Realme Buds Wireless. Both audio accessories — priced at P690 (around $14) and P1,990 ($39), respectively — will be available at the much-awaited Lazada 12.12 sale.