Xiaomi Philippines’ January to February 2021 brochure for its authorized Mi stores and kiosks has been published online, giving Xiaomi fans their first good look at what’s to come at offline Mi locations across the country. (You can see a copy of it, complete with prices, at the bottom of this article.)
Best-performing midrange, flagship phones: Dec 2020, China edition
As we roll out a new month (well, a new year, actually), it’s once again time to name the best-performing Android smartphones in China’s high-end and midrange segments, according to the Antutu benchmark platform.
OnePlus Nord N10 5G now cheapest 5G phone in PH
The “most affordable 5G phone in the Philippines” title does not belong to the Moto G 5G Plus anymore. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G now gets the crown.
OPPO Find X3 leaks out with highest-ever Antutu score
The OPPO Find X3 series is expected to launch sometime this quarter, following last year’s Find X2 lineup global debut in March 2020.
Redmi 9T launching on same day as Redmi Note 9T 5G
So we’re not looking forward to just the Redmi Note 9T 5G on January 8. The long-rumored Redmi 9T is confirmed to go official on that day, too.
Redmi Note 9T 5G phone to launch globally Jan 8
Xiaomi today confirmed that the Redmi Note 9T is launching internationally soon — on January 8, specifically. This development comes following its sighting on numerous certification agencies, including Thailand’s NBTC and Germany’s TÜV Rheinland.
Realme V15 5G revealed, set to go official Jan 7
Finally, something new from Realme. The fastest-growing smartphone brand has revealed the name, design, and launch date of the device previously known as Realme Koi.
Confirmed: Samsung Galaxy S21 series launching Jan 14
The Samsung Galaxy S21 series — possibly the worst kept secret on the internet today — has a launch date. The Korean electronics giant today officially announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for January 14, just as earlier predicted.
Redmi 9 now up to P1,000 less at Xiaomi PH stores
The Xiaomi Redmi 9, one of the most value-packed smartphones to come out of 2020, is now more affordable than ever in the Philippines, thanks to a recent price cut. This makes it a more attractive and more attainable option, especially for mobile gamers looking for a budget handset that can play most modern games at decent frame rates.
Vivo Y11 tops 2020 list of bestselling phones at MemoXpress
We always find lists of best-selling devices interesting even if they’re from one retailer only. Well, especially if they’re from one of the biggest retailers.
OPPO Reno 5 4G official. How it compares with the Reno 4 4G here
Three OPPO Reno 5 5G phones were launched in China in December, with an Reno 5 Lite model said to be joining them soon.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro to launch in February — report
In case you missed the announcement, we didn’t see a Pro variant launch alongside the Xiaomi Mi 11 that debuted in China a couple of days ago. And it might be a while before we get our hands on the more premium model in the lineup, if the recent rumblings are true.
Honor V40 spotted with MediaTek Dimensity chip, not Kirin
It’s been more than a month since Huawei announced that it sold Honor to Shenzhen Zhixin New Information Technology, a consortium that includes over 30 agents and dealers of Honor devices in China.
Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro launched with Zeiss optics, Exynos 1080
At today’s Vivo event in China, the company showed the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered Vivo X60 Pro Plus. But the device is going to be launched in late January; tonight’s stars were really the more affordable X60 series models.
More OPPO Reno 5 series phones expected to launch soon
There are already three Reno 5 series phones on the market, albeit in China. The OPPO Reno 5 5G and OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G debuted December 11, and the OPPO Reno 5 Pro Plus 5G was launched on the 24th.
Launched: Xiaomi Mi 11, world’s 1st Snapdragon 888 phone
Xiaomi just took the wraps off the Mi 11 in China, debuting the successor to its successful Mi 10 lineup. Unfortunately, we didn’t see a Pro variant during the launch’s keynote, but considering everything the latest Mi flagship has to offer, including a sizable quad-curved 2K screen and cutting-edge internals, we doubt anyone was seriously disappointed especially given the local pricing.
Vivo X60 Pro specs surface on certification body’s site
Vivo will lift the veil off the its new X lineup in China December 29th. We’ve already seen a lot of leaks ahead of the launch, and today, we’re treated to the specs of one of the smartphones about to be announced.
Like iPhone 12, Xiaomi Mi 11 won’t come with charger
Remember when Apple launched the iPhone 12 series without a charger in the box, and then a lot of rival companies mocked the U.S. tech giant online? One of those companies happened to be Xiaomi, which recently confirmed it would follow Apple‘s footsteps with its upcoming flagship smartphone. Just as we predicted two months ago.
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G review: Capable 5G midrange phone
Samsung‘s 5G offerings were initially limited to its premium products — the flagships with the best specs and the highest prices. If you wanted a 5G handset from the brand, you needed to shell out the big bucks for it. Now, the renowned smartphone maker has a new handset that is its most affordable 5G phone yet.
MediaTek beats Qualcomm to become top chipmaker in Q3 2020
Following a strong third quarter in 2020, MediaTek has surpassed Qualcomm to be the top smartphone-chipset vendor for the first time, according to market analyst Counterpoint Research. The Taiwanese chipmaker expanded its market share to 31% last quarter from 26% in the same period as last year.