Xiaomi is pulling out all the stops for its next flagship push. The company has confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro Series will go official in its native China on Sept. 23. Between an incoming 2nm processor, 200-megapixel sensors, sizable batteries, and a rather divisive display feature, it looks like Xiaomi is throwing everything at the wall for its late-2026 flagship lineup.
The mystery is over: HONOR 600S 5G launches in PH on Oct. 1
After dropping a teaser last week that left us guessing if we were looking at the imminent launch of an HONOR 600S or perhaps an HONOR 600 Smart, the suspense is finally over. That stylistic choice did indeed point toward an “S” moniker, and the HONOR 600S 5G is officially making its Philippine debut on Oct. 1.
MediaTek Dimensity 9600M puts new AI spin on proven hardware
MediaTek just introduced the Dimensity 9600M, keeping much of the hardware familiar while changing what the chip can do with AI. It builds on the foundation of the Dimensity 9500, but adds newer AI and system-management tools that give the platform a fresh role in the company’s flagship lineup.
A third HONOR 600 Series phone is coming to the Philippines
Just when you thought HONOR Philippines was done rolling out its current generation of content-focused smartphones, the company is back with a fresh promotional campaign that leaves little to the imagination. HONOR recently dropped a teaser image for the HONOR 600 Series, confirming that a third device is about to join the lineup.
MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro is here. OPPO gets first dibs
The 2nm race has finally hit the Android ecosystem. While Apple already beat the rest of the industry to the punch by getting 2nm silicon into the hands of consumers, MediaTek seems poised to lead the charge on the other side of the mobile landscape.
Google Maps brings Ask Maps to PH, where rainy-day routes can get complicated
Rainy season in the Philippines comes with a familiar set of questions: Is that road flooded? Is my usual route still passable? And if I’m already stuck somewhere, where can I eat without getting soaked?
REDMI Note 17 Series arrives in PH, led by 10,000mAh Pro Max 5G
Xiaomi is going all-in on sheer endurance with its latest release. The REDMI Note 17 Series has officially landed in the Philippines, bringing four new smartphones to the local market. Leading the charge is the lineup’s very first Pro Max entry — the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G, which we just reviewed — a device that crams a huge 10,000mAh battery into a surprisingly manageable chassis.
REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G review: The 10,000mAh marathon champ
View PostOPPO Find X10 Series debuts Sept. 22 with Watch S2, Enco X4
OPPO has finally put a date on the OPPO Find X10 Series. The company’s next flagship phones will launch Sept. 22 in China, and they won’t be coming alone: The Watch S2 and Enco X4 are also joining the event.
Where Filipinos can buy the ‘cheapest’ iPhone Duo or iPhone 18 Pro abroad
View PostApple quietly raises prices for iPhone 17, 17e, 16, and iPhone Air
Just when you thought it was safe to check your bank account after the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo announcements, Apple is pulling a fast one on bargain hunters. Instead of the traditional price cut we expect when a new generation drops, the company is quietly doing the exact opposite.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start at $1,099 / ₱94,990 — and the camera is finally getting serious
Straight out of Cupertino, California, Apple just dropped the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max alongside its first foldable, the iPhone Duo. This year, it’s all about giving you actual pro-level camera controls and enough storage to hold a lifetime of 4K video. If you’ve been holding out for a major leap, the new A20 Pro chip and a true variable aperture on the 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera might just be the reason to finally upgrade.
Apple iPhone Duo: The foldable iPhone is finally here, priced from $1,999 / ₱159,990
It’s here. After years of speculation, patent filings, and industry whispers, Apple has finally unveiled its boldest product since the Vision Pro. Unlike the company’s first foray into the VR headset market — and the first iPhone Air, which didn’t sell quite as well as expected — this one will likely enjoy a longer lifespan and see plenty of future iterations.
HUAWEI Pura X View: World’s first wide nonfoldable phone starts at $894
If you’ve ever looked at a foldable phone and thought you only really wanted the wide cover screen without the fragile hinge, the newly launched HUAWEI Pura X View is exactly the unit you’ve been waiting for.
Best‑performing Android phones and tablets in August 2026
A new month means a fresh batch of Antutu performance charts. The benchmark authority has released its rankings for August 2026, offering a clear look at which Android devices pushed hardware the furthest over the past month.
POCO F9 Ultra, F9 Pro launched: The value brand gets expensive
POCO has announced the new POCO F9 Series — and the prices are jaw-dropping. And, no, we don’t mean that in a good way. We mean they’re jaw-droppingly high, squarely in the territory of what other premium flagships in 2026 cost these days.
REDMI Note 17 Series PH launch set for Sept. 15
Xiaomi is wasting no time bringing its latest midrange heavyweights to local shores. Just days after pulling the curtain back on the REDMI Note 17 Series in an Aug. 27 global reveal, the company has confirmed that the lineup is officially heading to the Philippines on Sept. 15.
Power Mac Center is finally on Lazada — just in time for the iPhone 18
Buying an Apple device online is one thing. Buying one that costs ₱80,000 (roughly $1,281) or more is another. Power Mac Center has officially launched its digital storefront on Lazada’s LazMall, giving Filipino shoppers another authorized place to buy Apple hardware without wondering who, exactly, is on the other side of the checkout button.
realme 16T 5G review: Leave your charger at home
View Postrealme 16T 5G launches in PH with 8,000mAh battery; promo price starts at ₱15,731
The current smartphone market has a predictable rhythm: slightly better cameras, slightly faster chips, and a battery that still dictates when you need to find a wall outlet. realme is trying to break that last habit in the Philippines with the official launch of the realme 16T 5G.