We already know that OPPO will be launching its flagship devices — of the premium mid-end kind, as its hero devices go — in the next few weeks. The company itself has released a teaser for the OPPO R15 and R15 Plus (or Dream Mirror Edition, as some call it). However, details of the duo have been sketchy. Until today, that is.
OnePlus 5T Star Wars Edition now up for preorder in PH
While not as accessible as its predecessors, the OnePlus 5T is one of the most well-received Android flagships around. And if you’re thinking of getting one but haven’t taken out your wallet yet, you might want to hold off on making a purchase offline in the Philippines.
This is the Huawei Nova 2 Lite, arriving in the Philippines soon
Our first guess was right, after all. We believed that the smartphone we spotted a couple of weeks ago on the website of TENAA, China’s communications commission, could arrive in the Philippines as the Huawei Nova 2 Lite. And today, Huawei Philippines has made the device official.
How to join Android Oreo beta program for Huawei Nova 2i
We reported earlier that Huawei will soon kick off its Android Oreo beta program for the Huawei Nova 2i. Even better news? The Chinese tech giant has revealed official details of the beta period, which is open to anyone willing to sign up and test the latest Android version on the quad-camera phone.
Behold, the blue Huawei P20 Lite with iPhone X looks
Or so the latest leak claims.
OPPO A71 (2018) with Snapdragon 450 arriving in PH March 10
OPPO will release the new OPPO A71 (2018) budget smartphone in the Philippines March 10. This, according to the company’s official Facebook page.
Night shots: Samsung Galaxy S9+ vs Apple iPhone X
Samsung has thrown another Galaxy (or two) into the ring to compete with other premium smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ were officially unveiled on February 26 in Barcelona, Spain, and are currently up for preorder in the Philippines.
OPPO, Vivo are next to launch phones with notched displays
This year’s Mobile World Congress bore witness to the return of the notched display, with companies like ASUS taking a page from Apple, which popularized the feature.
Samsung Galaxy S9+ crowned new king of phone photography
Fresh from its official reveal, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ has been given an overall score of 99 by DxOMArk, elevating the newest Korean signature phone to the top of the website’s mobile ranking with the smallest of margins. Sorry, Google.
Xiaomi Redmi 5, Redmi 5 Plus to be officially available in PH
Xiaomi, as we had reported earlier, opened its official online store on Lazada Philippines this week, though you can’t buy anything through the site yet.
Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro just got more affordable
It was our pick for the Best Premium Smartphone of 2017 award because of the value that it gives for its price. Now, three months after its launch, there’s even more reason to consider the Huawei Mate 10 series. The lineup just got even better, thanks to a reasonable discount.
Huawei PH to launch Android Oreo beta program for Nova 2i
While not perfect, the Huawei Nova 2i is one of the best smartphones you can buy in the Philippines for under P15,000 (around $288). In fact, it beat out several other devices from dominant brands to emerge as our top recommendation in the midrange category.
ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite features quad cameras, 18:9 screen ratio
Alongside the flagship ASUS ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5, the Taiwanese manufacturer unveiled another new phone at this year’s Mobile World Congress.
Starmobile FeatureSmart Evo 1 cheapest 4G phone on Smart’s roster
Starmobile today announced a new feature phone that, admittedly, might draw interest from smartphone owners, us included.
Vivo APEX concept phone delivers on ‘no bezels’ promise
Back in 2016, a challenger brand from China introduced its bezel-less concept phone. It was at a time when display borders were an afterthought compared to the rest of the hardware. The Xiaomi Mi MIX gave us a glimpse of the future, a fresh take on how to pull off the modern smartphone.
Official Xiaomi online store spotted on Lazada Philippines
Last month, we reported that Xiaomi would be coming back to the Philippines and opening its first official store in February. We also said that the top name in the second-largest smartphone market would sell devices online through Lazada and Shopee’s local retail sites.
MyPhone MyX1 now cheapest locally branded 18:9 phone
We haven’t heard from MyPhone in quite a while, but if it has lost any time, the local brand appears intent on making up for it with its latest release.
Blast from the past: Meet the Nokia 8110 4G
After bringing the Nokia 3310 back into consciousness last year, HMD Global, the company with exclusive rights to make Nokia handsets, has fired up the time machine again.
Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ arrive with ‘reimagined camera’
Roll out the red carpet — the new Galaxy smartphones are here.