It’s the worst year ever for the smartphone industry. According to market-research firm IDC’s report on worldwide smartphone shipments for 2018, global volumes slumped 4.1 percent with a total of 1.4 billion units shipped for the full year.
Pocophone F1 camera almost as good as iPhone 8’s — DxOMark
Image-quality rating site DxOMark has finally reviewed the Pocophone F1. And the verdict might not be what Apple fanboys want to hear.
Meet the world’s first holeless smartphone, the Meizu Zero
No holes, no buttons, no charging port, and wireless everything. Meizu has announced “the world’s first holeless phone,” which goes above and beyond what manufacturers like Apple, Huawei, and Xiaomi have done with their devices.
Pixel 3, Note 9 have highest scores in new DxOMark Selfie test
It’s about time. Image-quality rating site DxOMark finally shines a light on a smartphone’s front camera, as it debuts DxOMark Selfie.
Blind camera-test results: Note 9 vs Mate 20 Pro vs iPhone XS
On January 6, we asked you to participate in a blind camera test that pitted the Apple iPhone XS, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — three of what we think are the best flagships you can buy — against each other.
Mate 20 Pro ties with P20 Pro for best camera phone on DxOMark
We were wondering when DxOMark, an image-quality rating site, would publish its verdict on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. After all, it has already reviewed the flagship device’s competitors. Today, we finally got what we were waiting for — DxOMark has posted the result for the smartphone Huawei launched globally in October 2018 and in the Philippines in November.
Samsung Galaxy S10 series launch date confirmed
The wait is over — almost. Samsung has released invitations to its Galaxy Unpacked February 20 (21st in the Philippines) event, which will officially launch its anniversary Galaxy S10 lineup.
Mate 20 Pro vs iPhone XS: Android’s best vs iOS’ best
It’s an all-out battle between two of the best and most feature-packed flagship smartphones of any platform, with the powerhouse Huawei Mate 20 Pro squaring up against the Apple iPhone XS for a brawl.
Mate 20 series tops ranking of best-performing Android phones
The global list of top-performing Android phones in Antutu Benchmark for December 2018 has been released. And unsurprisingly, the Kirin 980-powered Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 X phones reign supreme in the rankings overall.
Xiaomi Black Shark Skywalker, alleged Mi 9 show up on Geekbench
Two unofficial Xiaomi smartphones bearing Qualcomm’s latest — and greatest — Snapdragon 855 processor have popped up on Geekbench, suggesting the two could launch sooner than expected.
Blind camera test: iPhone XS vs Mate 20 Pro vs Galaxy Note 9
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, and Apple iPhone XS arguably belong to the crop of handsets that has contributed greatly to blurring the line between a smartphone and a DSLR. They’re three of the best when it comes to taking pictures that wow, bar none.
Sony Xperia XZ4 has highest Antutu benchmark score, leak suggests
A smartphone with the model number l8134, believed to be the rumored Sony Xperia XZ4, has leaked on Antutu Benchmark bearing the highest benchmarking score we’ve seen yet.
Revü Awards 2018: The best phones, tech, and brand
We think 2018 is one of the most interesting years in the local mobile space since we started covering the technology industry in 2002.
Gift guide: Which Huawei phone suits you or your loved one best?
Fact: The Philippines has one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world, with festivities starting as early as September and drawing to a close four months later.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 official, beats other chips in Antutu
Qualcomm today announced its latest flagship processor at its annual Snapdragon Technology Summit in Hawaii. And no, it won’t be called the Snapdragon 8150, as was widely expected.
DJI Osmo Pocket’s price and availability in the Philippines
Good news: DJI’s newest product, the Osmo Pocket stabilized camera, will be released in the Philippines in parallel with its availability worldwide.
Huawei, Samsung launching phones with in-screen camera in Dec.
The two biggest smartphone companies in the world are in a race to launch the first handset with an in-screen selfie camera, with Huawei and Samsung unveiling their respective phones in December.
What makes the Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s cameras a cut above the rest
The recently released Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a powerhouse smartphone, with serious photography chops to boot. It arrived with a lot to prove since it’s coming off the commercial and critical success of the Huawei P20 Pro, which many think is the best camera phone ever built.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Battle between Android’s finest
Now that the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is out in the Philippines, it’s worth comparing it to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the Korean company’s best and biggest phone yet and the new Mate’s closest Android rival.
Realme Philippines to unveil smartphone lineup Nov. 29
Now, it can be said with certainty: Realme will officially make its debut in the Philippines on November 29. Or just a day after the OPPO sub-brand announces the upcoming Realme U1 smartphone in India, if the rumors pan out in the first place.