If you’ve been waiting for the return of a dedicated zoom lens in realme‘s Number Series, the wait is finally over. The brand is kicking off 2026 with the launch of the realme 16 Pro Plus 5G and realme 16 Pro 5G in India, officially reintroducing the fan-favorite periscope telephoto shooter in the Pro Plus model.
HONOR Power2 launches with 10,080mAh battery in a slim phone
For years, the rule of smartphone physics was simple: If you wanted a battery bigger than 6,000mAh, you had to buy a “rugged” phone that looked like a power tool and weighed as much as a brick. Well, HONOR just broke that rule.
REDMI Note 15 Series global launch set for Jan 15
If you’ve been holding onto your wallet waiting for Xiaomi‘s next big midrange king, you can officially start the countdown. We’ve spotted the global launch date for the REDMI Note 15 Series, and it’s happening Jan. 15, 2026.
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 unveiled; Infinix NOTE Edge, TECNO POVA Curve 2 to debut chip?
MediaTek has quietly taken the wraps off its latest midrange chipset, the MediaTek Dimensity 7100.
OPPO Reno15 F 5G debuts with 50MP ultrawide selfies, AI Portrait Glow, 7,000mAh battery
The Reno15 lineup has officially gone global, and while the Pro smartphones usually hog the spotlight, the OPPO Reno15 F 5G is making a loud argument for itself. It shows that the new F model is laser-focused on three specific things: superior selfies, smarter lighting, and battery life that just won’t quit.
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View PostHONOR X9d 5G launching in PH Jan 9: Ready to smash expectations
It’s official: The HONOR X9d 5G is launching in the Philippines on Jan. 9.
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View PostOPPO PH 1.1 New Year Sale offers discounts up to P4,000, freebies
The gap between Christmas and New Year is a weird limbo. You’re either regretting the device you didn’t buy during 12.12, or you’re sitting on a pile of pamasko cash looking for a home.
HONOR Power2 with 10,080mAh battery confirmed for Jan 5
Just a few days ago, HONOR introduced the WIN series, featuring a pair of gaming phones packing large 10,000mAh batteries. It seemed like the ceiling for the year, but the company was apparently just warming up.
HONOR WIN, HONOR WIN RT debut with 10,000mAh batteries, flagship chips
While HONOR is gearing up to introduce its “toughest phone” yet to the Philippine market, the company has just taken the wraps off something entirely different in China. As promised, HONOR officially launched its latest gaming-focused lineup — the HONOR WIN and HONOR WIN RT.
8,300mAh HONOR X9d 5G coming to PH? Teasers suggest so
It’s becoming something of a January tradition in the local technology scene: As the calendar flips to January 1, and HONOR Philippines immediately starts throwing smartphones on the floor.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra official: 200MP zoom, 6,800mAh battery, and a direct shot at Apple
While most of the technology world was busy unwrapping gifts or arguing over holiday dinner, Xiaomi decided Christmas Day was the perfect time to announce its most aggressive smartphone yet. Meet the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
Confirmed: HONOR WIN series coming with 10,000mAh battery
The smartphone year isn’t over yet. HONOR has confirmed it is debuting its new WIN series — comprising the flagship HONOR WIN and the more accessible HONOR WIN RT — on December 26. Based on the confirmed specs the company is teasing, these models are shaping up to be HONOR’s biggest, and most aggressive, releases ever.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra launches Dec 25 with 200MP zoom, Starry Green color
The year’s most anticipated camera, which just happens to make phone calls, is officially arriving on Christmas Day.
Samsung debuts Exynos 2600, world’s first 2nm, 10-core chip
The wait is finally over. Samsung has officially dropped the details on its next-gen flagship processor, the Exynos 2600. On paper, it looks like the beast we’ve heard so much about in the leaks.
OnePlus 15R launched as first Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phone globally
Fresh off the international release of the OnePlus 15, the OPPO sub-brand is back at it again. Meet the OnePlus 15R, the first smartphone to hit the global market powered by the brand-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
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The holidays are here, and the rush is real! Malls are buzzing with shoppers, homes are glowing with festive lights, and the air is filled with excitement — and the stress — of finding the perfect gifts for our loved ones. With year-end deadlines, packed schedules, and holiday parties around every corner, it’s easy to feel the pressure piling up. Time is ticking, and the best present still needs to be found.
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View PostSnapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, 4 Gen 4 boost Qualcomm’s lineup
After rolling out the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, Qualcomm is now refreshing its affordable lineup with the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 and the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.