Of the popular flagship smartphones that were launched in the first half of 2018, which has the longest battery life? Which one won’t likely let you down when you need your device the most?
Xiaomi Redmi 6A to sell for P4,990 ($94) at launch in PH
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A, the company’s most affordable 18:9 entry yet, is set to go on sale in the Philippines tomorrow, July 23, alongside the Redmi 6. And to sweeten the deal even more, Xiaomi Philippines has announced that customers will be able to purchase the Redmi 6A online at a lower price than previously reported — for a limited time.
OPPO F9, F9 Pro get Bluetooth certification; launch imminent?
We have no doubt that the OPPO F7’s successor, called the OPPO F9 to keep pace with the company’s naming strategy, is on the cards this year. But a report saying that the smartphone has been given Bluetooth certification means it’s coming sooner than we think it is. The rumored launch is pegged sometime in late-August or September.
Meizu 16, claimed to be better than Xiaomi Mi 8, coming August 8
One smartphone launch after another. And this time, it’s the Meizu 16 that will get its time in the limelight.
Samsung Galaxy J8 vs. Huawei Nova 3i: A comparison
Samsung and Huawei found themselves sharing the stage on Wednesday, July 18, having announced one midrange phone each for the Philippine market. There’s the Galaxy J8 for Samsung, whereas Huawei rolled the red carpet for the Nova 3i, after weeks of teasing and individual feature reveals.
Honor Note 10 with big battery, screen launching July 31
A day after Xiaomi announced the Mi Max 3, Honor reveals the July 31 launch date of a smartphone not unlike the new Max model. If you’ve been following developments in the smartphone industry lately, you’d know that we’re referring to the Honor Note 10.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 with 6.9-inch screen, 5,500mAh battery launched
Xiaomi has a new smartphone built for entertainment, as it’s carrying a colossal screen and the battery capacity to match. Meet the newly announced Xiaomi Mi Max 3.
Huawei Nova 3i review: Brilliant in almost every way
The Huawei Nova 2i launched in the Philippines in October last year to a reception as warm as the smoldering heat of a tropical summer’s day, with customers getting their hands on one of the first quad-camera devices ever in overwhelming quantities. Now, less than a year later, the sequel has arrived, and one can wonder: Does the Huawei Nova 3i live up to its predecessor?
Huawei Nova 3, Nova 3i now official. We compare them here
Huawei has taken the wraps off its newest stars, throwing them in the midrange ring, where competition is as fierce as it has ever been. Meet the Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i four-camera smartphones, priced as low as ¥1,999 (roughly P15,928 or $297).
Huawei Nova 3i priced aggressively in the Philippines
Roll out the red carpet. The James Reid-endorsed Huawei Nova 3i is on its way here, officially, after weeks of being in the rumor mill.
Xiaomi Mi 8 is cheapest Snapdragon 845 phone in PH
We’ve got a surprise for you: The Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A were not the only smartphones that the company launched in the Philippines today. Its flagship phone, the Xiaomi Mi 8, is now official in the country, too.
Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6A priced as low as P5,290 ($99) in PH
Xiaomi is on a roll. Besides opening stores left and right in different countries, it is now listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, too. Here in the Philippines, it’s opening the third Mi Authorized Store at SM North EDSA in Quezon City. And just today, it has launched the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A, successors to the Redmi 5 and 5A.
Top Android, iOS phones with the highest failure rate
No smartphone is perfect, but some are more problematic than others. And according to the latest State of Mobile Device Repair and Security Report, the Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Apple iPhone 6 had the highest failure rates among Android and iOS devices in the last quarter of 2017.
Beyond the Box offers up to 64% off iPhones, other Apple devices
Just as it did last month, Beyond the Box — an Apple premium and authorized reseller and service provider in the Philippines — is holding an open-box sale at its Century City Mall branch.
OPPO F7 Youth gaming review: High-end gaming for less
With a going price of P13,990 (roughly $262), the OPPO F7 Youth was released in the Philippines in June. Since then, there have been plenty of good-to-great options that have come out bearing the same combination of fast processing power and agreeable price points. And yet, of all the similar phones that have been launched and made headlines recently, we found the F7 Youth to be the most compelling one out there in one particular area: gaming.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specs confirmed in official teasers
We’re just a few days removed from Xiaomi officially (and finally) launching the Mi Max 3 on July 19. There isn’t much we do not know about the device at this point. We’ve seen the TENAA listing and the supposed live images and hands-on video. Even the phone’s retail packaging has been reportedly spotted in the wild.
Official: OPPO A3s with 4,230 battery, 6.2-inch notched screen
Just as it’s about to roll out its Find X flagship phone to different markets, including the Philippines, OPPO has released a device meant for the budget segment.
Meizu 16 Plus might be the best Xiaomi Mi 8 alternative
Based on what has been reported thus far, the successors to the Meizu 15 series could be worth waiting for. A new leak that shows the front of the Meizu 16 Plus seems to confirm this.
OPPO Find X breaks sales records in largest smartphone market
Yesterday, the regular model of the OPPO Find X went on sale in its native China, coincidentally the world’s largest smartphone market. The early verdict? The company’s flagship device is selling so well that it actually broke sales records on three major online stores.
ASUS ZenFone Live L1 budget phone to launch in PH soon
Remember the ASUS ZenFone Live L1, the company’s first Android Go smartphone that launched in May? Apparently, it’s headed to the Philippines sometime later this month.