Well, we knew it was only going to be a matter of time. A new smartphone (a bunch of them, actually) has unseated the ASUS ROG Phone as the top Android device in terms of Antutu Benchmark results in China for October 2018.
Nubia X drops selfie camera for 2 screens, borderless design
We’ve seen plenty of impressive full-screen smartphones this year. But perhaps none so far has approached the problem of bezels and notch design with a more innovative solution than ZTE sub-brand Nubia.
Lenovo Z5 Pro is the cheapest full-screen phone we’ve seen yet
Can’t spring enough cash for the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 or Honor Magic 2 slider phones? You might be interested to learn that Lenovo today launched the Z5 Pro, which is not only cheaper, but has a higher screen-to-body ratio than its full-screen competition.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1, other ZenFones get big price cut in PH
It’s looking a lot like Christmas in November for ZenFone hopefuls, as ASUS Philippines has announced a massive price drop for select smartphones in time for holiday-shopping season.
Honor Magic 2 slider phone with 6 cameras launched
It’s been a long time coming, but the successor to the Honor Magic — launched in China in December 2016 and shown off at CES 2017— is finally here. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Honor Magic 2.
Glossy, gradient Vivo V11 shines with its 25MP selfie camera
Selfies have become an integral part of modern culture. Not an event goes by without us taking a selfie as a keepsake of a momentous occasion.
Xiaomi Pocophone F1: How to update to Android Pie
The Pocophone F1, otherwise known as the Poco F1 in India, launched with much fanfare in August. After all, the first product offering from Xiaomi’s sub-brand was and still is the cheapest smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite coming to PH. Here’s how to get one for free
If there’s any doubt that the Mi 8 Lite is coming to the Philippines, just check out Xiaomi’s most recent posts on social media at the time of publishing this article.
OnePlus 6T with in-screen fingerprint sensor now official
The OnePlus 6T has been officially unveiled at the OnePlus event in New York City. The ticketed event formally pulled the curtains back on the OnePlus 6 successor.
Nokia 5.1 Plus with Helio P60, pure Android goes on sale in PH
HMD Global, the current licensee of Nokia smartphones, has announced pricing and availability for the Nokia 5.1 Plus in the Philippines.
Pictures of ASUS ZenFone 6 prototypes surface online
The ASUS ZenFone line is due for a refresh early next year. The ZenFone 5Z, ZenFone 5, and ZenFone 5 Lite — otherwise known as the ZenFone 5Q in the Philippines — were launched end-February at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. They became official locally in April.
ASUS ROG Phone Philippine prices, availability announced
The ASUS ROG Phone, currently the best-performing Android device in Antutu, is finally official in the Philippines. And just as we expected, the base model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at P49,995 (around $936) while the version with a whopping 512GB of memory is retailing at P61,995 ($1,160).
Watch: OPPO Find X proves it’s tough in torture tests
The OPPO Find X isn’t as fragile as you might think it is. This was one of the things we found out after getting an inside look at OPPO’s QE [Quality Engineering] Lab at the company’s Dongguan manufacturing facility in China.
ASUS ROG Phone hands-on review: King of mobile gaming
ASUS is set to launch the ROG Phone in the Philippines on October 28. It’s the company’s first gaming phone, amid the increase in interest in gaming-focused devices after the successful debut of handsets like the Razer Phone and Xiaomi Black Shark.
Smart, Globe offers for the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro
The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, Huawei’s best smartphones yet, are now up for preorder in the Philippines, with their local release set for November 3. The regular Mate model is priced at P40,990 (around $767), while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is retailing at P49,990 ($935).
Vivo V11i Fairy Pink edition now available in the Philippines
Vivo has launched a new color variant of the V11i in the Philippines. The Fairy Pink Vivo V11i joins the existing Nebula and Starry Black options as a third entry.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 launched: sliding screen, 10GB RAM, 4 cameras
Xiaomi has added a new flagship smartphone to its arsenal with the launch of the Mi MIX 3 in Beijing, China. But unlike its predecessors, the device is Xiaomi’s first genuine attempt at a full-screen phone, rocking a sliding screen that uses a magnetic system to hide its dual front-facing cameras.
Samsung launches 1st ODM phone, teases A8s with in-screen camera hole
Interesting times for Samsung these days. In China, where it’s looking to recover lost ground, the company launched its first outsourced phone.
Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro Philippine prices revealed
The Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are already armed with headline-worthy features and hardware — can they get even more impressive? Apparently, yes, with price tags that will make you seriously consider them.
OPPO R17 Pro launching in PH Nov. 7. Here are our sample photos
The OPPO R17 Pro is indeed coming to the Philippines soon. The launch has been scheduled for November 7.