The back-to-school season is an exciting time for families, but it also comes with its share of challenges. Students need reliable gadgets like laptops, tablets, and smartphones to support their studies and stay connected. At the same time, parents, especially moms, face the tough task of managing expenses while ensuring their children are equipped for a productive school year.
Redmi A5 officially priced from P3,599 in the Philippines
Xiaomi just pulled the wraps off the Redmi A5 here in the Philippines, and if you’ve been on the lookout for a seriously budget-friendly smartphone that doesn’t skimp too much on the essentials, this might just catch your eye. Forget the speculation from last week about a slightly higher starting price, because the official figures are looking pretty compelling.
Redmi A5 PH launch set for May 20, could be priced from P4,599
Looking for a budget smartphone? Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi A5 in the Philippines on May 20.
OPPO Reno14 Series debuts; Pro gets Dimensity boost, 3 50MP rear cameras
The Reno14 Series has officially landed in China, bringing with it a pair of new phones, the standard OPPO Reno14 and the beefier OPPO Reno14 Pro. OPPO pulled back the curtain on these devices at an event today, May 15, showcasing upgrades that build on their predecessors.
Swakto smartphones: Perfect travel companion options for an unforgettable summer
Summer is the perfect time for fun and adventure, whether it is a trip to the beach, a road trip with friends, or simply spending time outdoors. For moments like these, a reliable smartphone can make all the difference. It allows you to capture stunning photos, stay connected, and enjoy entertainment wherever you go. If your current device can’t keep up, it might be time for an upgrade to enjoy a hassle-free, fun-filled summer.
Xiaomi posts strong Q1 2025 growth despite PH smartphone slump
The Philippine smartphone market experienced a turbulent start to 2025, marked by overall contraction and a dramatic reshuffling of vendor rankings. While the first quarter of 2025 saw most major players facing declining shipments, Xiaomi managed to buck the trend with significant positive momentum.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, brand’s thinnest Galaxy yet, is here
Remember when phone makers were in a race to see who could go thinnest? For a while there, it felt like we traded impossibly slim slabs for bigger batteries and more camera bumps. But Samsung just signaled a potential shift, pulling back the curtain on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, a device that seems determined to bring the thin back in a big way.
TECNO SPARK 40 Series coming in July; Pro Plus model to debut Helio G200
TECNO is gearing up to launch its SPARK 40 series globally in July, and the headline feature appears to be a significant step up in performance for the budget-friendly lineup. You see, the series will be spearheaded by the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro Plus, which is confirmed as the first smartphone internationally to arrive with the freshly announced MediaTek Helio G200 chipset.
OPPO Reno14 Series launching May 15; rumored specs detailed
We just got our clearest, most official look yet at the upcoming OPPO Reno14 Series — likely comprising the vanilla Reno14 and Reno14 Pro — thanks to none other than i-dle member and OPPO ambassador Yuqi.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launching May 12; specs, prices leak out
Samsung is almost ready to pull back the curtain on its latest creation.
Deal alert! Score 0% interest on work-from-anywhere gadgets via Home Credit’s Swakto Summer promo
View PostHONOR confirms HONOR 400 series global launch after Lite debut
More than a week after dropping the budget-friendly HONOR 400 Lite, HONOR is signaling it’s ready to roll out the rest of its 400 series models onto the global market. The company has confirmed that the next wave of these phones will make their international debut soon, starting with Malaysia, a market HONOR specifically called out as key to its strategy in the South Pacific region.
Best-performing Android devices in April 2025, CN edition
Antutu has just released its latest Android smartphone performance rankings for April 2025, and we have some powerful contenders on the list — plus some notable omissions.
Coolest OPPO yet? OPPO K13 Turbo might have built-in cooling fan
It looks like OPPO might be bringing something really cool (literally!) to the Chinese market soon.
Spec-heavy nubia Z70S Ultra gets global launch May 13, after China debut
nubia, the ZTE sub-brand known for its focus on under-display cameras and photography specs, is prepping the global launch of the nubia Z70S Ultra.
TECNO CAMON 40 Pro 5G review: Smart AI, capable cameras, unbeatable value?
View PostInfinix NOTE 50 Series with metal frame priced from P8,999 in PH
Infinix dropped the Infinix NOTE 50, Infinix NOTE 50 Pro, and Infinix NOTE 50 Pro+ in the Philippines, and the headline act isn’t just faster charging or a slightly better screen — it’s metal.
Sarah G approved: TECNO CAMON 40 Series lands in PH with FlashSnap, other AI features
TECNO isn’t just knocking on the door of the AI-powered smartphone scene in the Philippines; it’s kicking it down today, April 23, with the launch of the TECNO CAMON 40 Series.
Infinix NOTE 50 Pro review: Premium build, blazing charging, budget price
View PostHONOR X5b Plus available for ₱500 cash out via Globe Postpaid
Remember the HONOR X5b Plus? It launched just a few weeks ago alongside its aggressively priced sibling, the standard X5b, marking HONOR‘s push into the ultra-budget-friendly segment of the Philippine smartphone market. While you could already grab the Plus version unlocked for ₱4,999 (around $88), there’s now another way to get it — through Globe’s postpaid service.