If you’re eyeing the Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition — or any China-exclusive Xiaomi, for that matter — but can’t live without Google Mobile Services or GMS, we have bad news for you. A while ago, it was reported that Xiaomi won’t include GMS and will no longer allow the installation of Google apps, including the Play Store, on devices from China that ship with the local variant of MIUI.
Vivo Y12s review: A modern upgrade with long battery life
Some of you might recall that big-battery phones used to be unattractive, unfashionable, and bulky to the point some of them could inadvertently double as bludgeoning weapons. One of the first smartphones we tested that promised days, not hours, of usage on a charge came with a 6,500mAh cell and didn’t look like it would fit in anyone’s jeans pocket comfortably.
Vivo X60 series to go official in the Philippines soon
Finally, Vivo Philippines is introducing the smartphones that we here at Revü have been waiting for for quite some time now.
OPPO Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro, Reno 6 Pro Plus to launch May 22?
If you’ve been keeping tabs on the latest smartphone developments from around the world, you might recall that OPPO‘s Reno 6 series surfaced on China’s 3C and MIIT certification websites a while back, suggesting that the announcement of the Reno 5 successor could happen anytime soon.
OPPO A74 5G now available through Globe, Smart postpaid
Earlier, we reported about the OPPO A74 5G’s availability at the brand’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada. Today, we finally have details of the postpaid plans on offer for OPPO Philippines’ most affordable 5G phone yet.
Honor Play 5 64MP camera phone’s specs, design leak out
Of all the Honor phones that were launched in the Philippines, it’s the Honor Play that we can’t somehow forget. At the time it was released in 2018, it was one of the best, if not the best, bang-for-the-buck midrange handsets in the country. So we’re hopeful for the one that’s currently in the rumor mill.
Realme 8 Pro with 108MP camera teased to launch in PH
The Realme 8 Pro, the fastest-growing smartphone brand’s first 108-megapixel smartphone and the sequel to last year’s Realme 7 Pro, is heading to the Philippines soon.
Spark 6 Go, Spark 6 Air special offers at Tecno Mobile Payday Sale
Tecno Mobile Philippines will be hosting its Payday Specials sale event on April 30 through its official brand store on Shopee Mall. It includes ongoing special offers for the Tecno Spark 6 Go and Tecno Spark 6 Air, which we recently reviewed.
OPPO A74 5G brand’s most affordable 5G phone in PH
5G is now more accessible to consumers with the release of 5G phones that are easier on the pocket. In the Philippines, OPPO is doing its part by launching its most affordable 5G-ready handset yet, priced at just P15,999 (roughly $331 converted).
OPPO A54 now available in PH for P9,499 ($196)
OPPO has quietly launched a new A series smartphone in the Philippines, following the local announcement of the OPPO A74, and also the OPPO A94 before that.
Black Shark 4 prices in the Philippines revealed
A day after Xiaomi’s Redmi launched its first gaming phone, another Xiaomi sub-brand has made its latest model official, this time in the Philippines.
Vivo V21, V21e launched with 44MP front cams, AMOLED screens
The sequel to Vivo‘s V20 series is now official. The new V lineup includes the Vivo V21 and Vivo V21e, with the latter being the more affordable option of the duo.
Redmi K40 Game Enhanced Edition a true gaming phone for cheap
Finally. After several weeks of teasers and speculation, Xiaomi‘s Redmi brand has launched its first gaming smartphone.
Launched: OPPO A53s 5G, 5G phone for as low as $201
OPPO today announced the OPPO A53s 5G in India, making it one of the cheapest 5G smartphones in the subcontinent alongside the Realme 8 5G.
iQOO 7 Legend, Vivo iQOO’s global flagship, launched with iQOO 7
Vivo‘s gaming-focused sub-brand today announced two smartphones for the Indian market, a year after it debuted the iQOO 3 in the subcontinent. Say hello (again) to the iQOO 7 and iQOO 7 Legend. The former is a rebadged iQOO Neo 5, while the iQOO 7 Legend edition is designed in partnership with BMW M Motorsport racing and boasts slightly different specs than the iQOO 7 that launched in China earlier this year.
Vivo Y12s now available for P6,499 in the Philippines
Vivo Philippines has added a new member to its bestselling series of mobile phones.
Video shows how Redmi’s first gaming phone looks
We’ve seen Redmi post teasers after teasers after teasers of its first gaming phone on Chinese social media platform Weibo. But the best one so far is a video showing an actual unit of the device.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite goes official in the Philippines
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G, the “lightest” member of the Mi 11 family, is official in the Philippines. And when we say “light,” we mean literally and figuratively.
Realme 8 5G debuts, 8GB model priced at around $319
The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand has welcomed the third addition to its number series.
Redmi gaming phone launch scheduled for April 27
When is Redmi’s first gaming phone coming? The brand has finally revealed the launch date of the device.