Many smartphones have made their mark on us this year. From budget models to sub-flagships and flagships, there are a lot of memorable products out there. More than we care to mention here.
Newly revealed OPPO F15 could be the A91 for the Indian market
Apparently, OPPO is not done with its F series yet — at least in India. It announced in its official social media accounts that it will launch the OPPO F15 in the Southern Asian country early next year.
GCam on Redmi Note 8: Installation guide; vs stock camera app
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is one of the most feature-packed camera phones in the Philippines, launched with a starting price of P7,990 (around $158) in early October.
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.
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.
Confirmed: Lenovo smartphones making a comeback in PH
It’s been almost two years since Lenovo launched a new smartphone in the Philippines. And then… silence. We haven’t heard from the Chinese brand in a while, but that won’t be the case for long.
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.
Xiaomi issues statement on ‘top phone brands in PH’ report
Almost a week ago, we shared market-research firm Counterpoint’s report on the top 5 bestselling smartphone brands in the Philippines from July to September 2019.
Giveaway: Win a Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One phone
We are coming out of our self-imposed Christmas Day hibernation to fulfill that promise we made on Facebook and the most recent livestream hosting we did on Lazada.
Launch date of Realme X50, brand’s 1st 5G phone, revealed
Realme‘s first 5G smartphone has been teased for a while now. However, the OPPO offshoot hasn’t announced the launch date — until today, December 24, that is.
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.
Nokia 8.1 now P7,000 ($138) cheaper in PH
The Nokia 8.1 became available in the Philippines July 19. Five months later, it has become more affordable — by P7,000 (around $138) at that.
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.
PH’s top 5 smartphone brands in Q3 2019 — Counterpoint
Counterpoint has released its report on the performance of smartphone brands in the Philippines last quarter.