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.
Holiday gift guide: Top Huawei devices to include on your list
Not done holiday shopping for yourself or your loved ones yet? Here’s your chance to save on some Huawei devices, from budget blowers to flagships.
The Huawei P40 and P40 Pro could look like this
Huawei doesn’t look to be breaking the mold with the P40 series’ design. Instead, the company seems to be riding the coattails of a camera-module design trend that it somehow popularized with the release of the Mate 20 lineup: the rectangular camera module.
Win a trip to the US in Vivo PH’s Shoot for the Stars promo
This holiday season, Vivo Philippines is playing Santa by giving its smartphone fans the chance to finally live their dream of watching their favorite NBA superstars battle it out for supremacy — live — in a weekend full of highlights!
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.
Under-screen cam, no hole? This OPPO phone is the future
Minimalism, it seems, is the theme that’s emerging so far with concept smartphones. And now we have OPPO joining the fray with its own take on a non-commercial phone of tomorrow, with an under-display camera it unveiled back at MWC Shanghai 2019 in June and no notches, cutouts, or holes of any kind.
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.
OPPO Reno 3 series: Key specs, design, launch date
We’re still 10 days away from the OPPO Reno 3 series December 26 launch in China, but we already know the key specs of the two 5G models in the lineup.
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.
Huawei Y6s: Top features that make this budget blower stand out
Still looking for a terrific Christmas gift for yourself or anyone on your list? Huawei has a new smartphone that definitely fits your budget and might also suit your tastes and lifestyle.
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.