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.
New Apple iPad Pro can run console-quality NBA 2K19 at 60fps
Apple recently announced new iPad Pros at its iPad and Mac keynote event in Brooklyn, New York City. The latest premium slates from the American tech giant comes in sporting 11- and 12.9-inch displays, flat edges, facial recognition, and industry-leading internals to chew through console-quality games.
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.
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.
Inside OPPO’s Super Flagship Store: A super retail experience
OPPO has big dreams in China and beyond. Already one of the world’s largest smartphone vendors, OPPO hasn’t stopped making moves to keep up with modern industry trends. Next month, it will launch its first device with a triple-sensor camera and in-screen fingerprint unlocking in the Philippines, with the debut of the OPPO R17 Pro.
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.
Xiaomi Black Shark Helo with up to 10GB RAM now up for preorder
Another handset has been added to the growing list of gaming phones as the Xiaomi Black Shark Helo becomes official and is put up for preorder in China.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S gets discounted in PH ahead of Mi MIX 3 launch
Xiaomi is set to announce the Mi MIX 3 on October 25 at a press event in Beijing. More than a thousand miles away from the Chinese capital, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, the Mi MIX 3’s predecessor, has seen its first price drop in the Philippines since release.
Honor 10 gets significant price drop in PH for limited time
The Honor 10 is still the best — and most gorgeous — Honor smartphone you can officially get in the Philippines now. And for a limited time, you can buy this Android flagship from Huawei’s sub-brand at a discounted price, alongside the Honor 7S and Honor 7A.