POCO is back to its old tricks, pushing the boundaries of what a performance smartphone should cost and deliver. The Xiaomi sub-brand just dropped the POCO X8 Pro Series, and for the first time, it is bringing a Pro Max model to the lineup. If you thought battery anxiety was a thing of the past, POCO is making absolutely sure of it with some of the most overkill spec sheets we have seen this year.
POCO X8 Pro Series launches March 17; our Pro Max unboxing gives you a first look
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If you thought the midrange smartphone market was getting dull, think again. The “flagship killer” category — that sweet spot where performance is fierce but the price won’t drain your savings — just got a serious adrenaline boost.
POCO M8 Series: All-round entertainment deals start at $209 / P9,999
For years, the entertainment-focused POCO M lineup was the safe, budget-friendly choice you recommended to your parents or students who needed a reliable daily driver. But with today’s global launch of the POCO M8 Series, the Xiaomi subbrand looks like it’s tired of playing it safe.
Xiaomi 12.12 Sale and Christmas Carnival: A list of discounted devices
Xiaomi has announced its holiday strategy for the Philippines, and it’s effectively splitting the deals into two buckets: a short, aggressive online rush for 12.12, and a longer, offline-focused “Christmas Carnival” that runs until January 2026.
Transsion dominates PH smartphone market in Q3 2025, Omdia data shows
As we hopped between airports, one story slipped past us: Omdia’s latest data confirms the trend we’ve been tracking — Transsion still dominates the Philippine smartphone space.
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Look, Xiaomi‘s POCO is back to its old tricks, and we mean that in the best way possible. The brand that built its reputation on flagship-killing specs for midrange prices is officially setting the date for its next big swing: the POCO F8 Series. And if the spec sheet is even half-true, “UltraPower Ascended” isn’t just a marketing tagline; it’s a direct threat.
POCO M7, POCO M7 Pro headline POCO Carnival 2025 sale in PH
Xiaomi sub-brand POCO is kicking off its seventh-anniversary celebration with a bang, dropping two new entertainment-focused midrangers — the POCO M7 and POCO M7 Pro.
POCO F7 launched: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 power at jaw-dropping prices
POCO has just introduced a new member to its flagship F7 family — and this one might be the most intriguing yet. The POCO F7 is officially breaking cover in global markets, including the Philippines, where this latest sub-flagship is set to land with an aggressively competitive launch price.
POCO F7 global launch set for June 24; PH release confirmed
A new member of the POCO F7 Series is officially breaking cover globally on June 24. While Xiaomi‘s POCO has been teasing its impending arrival, the good news for the local market is that the vanilla F7 model is indeed making its way to the Philippines, with early sightings already appearing on Shopee.
Xiaomi dethrones Apple to lead wearable band market in Q1 2025
The first quarter of 2025 painted a pretty clear picture for the wearable band market: It’s no longer just about who can cram the most features into a tiny device. We’re seeing a full-blown shift where the ecosystem and affordability are becoming the true battlegrounds.
Xiaomi posts strong Q1 2025 growth despite PH smartphone slump
The Philippine smartphone market experienced a turbulent start to 2025, marked by overall contraction and a dramatic reshuffling of vendor rankings. While the first quarter of 2025 saw most major players facing declining shipments, Xiaomi managed to buck the trend with significant positive momentum.
POCO F7 series launched; F7 Ultra becomes PH’s most affordable SD 8 Elite phone
POCO just threw a curveball into the smartphone arena with the global launch of its latest flagship series, which consists of the POCO F7 Ultra (you can check out our review here!) and POCO F7 Pro.