The Samsung smartphone series that we’ve been waiting for even before the launch of the Galaxy Note 9 is reportedly arriving at the Mobile World Congress in February 2019, still three months from now. But today may just be our lucky day: Assuming the images and video that have surfaced online are for real, then we already have a good look at the most premium of them all.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 to launch in the Philippines Dec. 11
Enough of the teasers online. ASUS Philippines has confirmed the launch of the ZenFone Max Pro M2 in the Philippines. The date to circle is December 11, which leaves us plenty of time to speculate what features the phone will bring and how much it will cost locally.
This could be the Huawei Nova 4 with in-screen selfie camera
We already know that a Huawei smartphone with an in-screen selfie camera — rumored to be named Huawei Nova 4 — is coming this December. The company has even informed U.S.-based technology site The Verge that it will have more news about the device on December 3, or probably December 4 in Philippine time.
New Vivo Y91i priced in the Philippines at P8,499 ($162)
We’re down to the final month of the year, but it seems there’s no end to Vivo Philippines announcing new smartphones in the local market. This time, it’s the Vivo Y91i’s turn to take the spotlight for one of the industry’s leading brands.
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.
Why the Realme 2 Pro won’t be launched in the Philippines
Realme Philippines officially debuted the Realme C1 yesterday, November 29. The budget blower will be available beginning next week, December 5, for as low as P5,490 or $105. Notably, however, the Realme 2 Pro, the company’s flagship phone, may have been there during the announcement, but only on the sidelines; it was not launched.
Realme C1 phone review: A real steal for the price
The Realme C1 has been launched in the Philippines, offering consumers yet another bargain-priced handset that looks like a modern iPhone (when viewed from the front at least) but runs Android.
Realme C1 is cheapest notched phone in PH from a global brand
You read the title right. That’s with a caveat, though: To get the Realme C1 for only P5,490 (roughly $104), you have to buy it during a flash sale happening on Lazada Philippines from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on December 5.
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.
Vivo NEX model with 2 screens tipped to launch in Dec.
Watch out: Smartphones with two screens are upon us. Earlier this month, a report out of China had claimed that Vivo was working on a dual-screen phone, similar to the Nubia X, under its flagship NEX branding.
FIRST LOOK: Huawei Nova 3i, Nova 3 in Christmas colors
Can’t wait to buy a smartphone now that you got your 13th-month pay? You may be interested to know that Huawei Philippines is releasing a new colorway for one of its Nova stars. The Huawei Nova 3i, which made a whopping 25 percent of the top five total phones sold in the Philippines in its launch month, will be available in Pearl White starting December 1.
Prepare yourself for an LG phone with 16 rear cameras
How many rear cameras do you want on your smartphone? Three like on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro? Four like on the Samsung Galaxy A9? Or are you waiting for the Nokia 9, which supposedly has five cameras on the back? Well, LG might just set the bar so high in the near future by releasing a handset with 16 — yes, 16 — rear cameras.
Xiaomi Philippines’ 5th Mi Authorized Store to open Nov. 30
One more before the year ends. Xiaomi will open its fifth Mi Authorized Store in the Philippines on November 30, less than a week from now. The location? Starmall Alabang in Muntinlupa City. We reported about this branch almost two months back.
Realme U1: Sample selfies, alleged specs are here
So much has happened since the establishment of OPPO sub-brand Realme that you’d think it’s more than six months old. It has already released three smartphones and entered five markets — India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Soon, it will be in the Philippines. And come November 28, it will launch the Realme U1.
Win a 5-night stay for 2 in HK or an OPPO R17 Pro in this contest
The OPPO R17 Pro launches in stores in the Philippines today, November 24, with the premium midrange phone fetching a price tag of P38,990 or about $744 locally. Suppose you already own it. OPPO is giving you a reason to further explore its excellent night-shooting capabilities.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 detailed in video ahead of launch
You know that the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is launching in Indonesia on December 11. That, we already reported last week. Back then, we still didn’t have more information about the smartphone and its official announcement in other countries, such as in India and the Philippines.
Realme U1 beats Redmi Note 6 Pro, Honor 8X in Antutu, pic shows
Realme Philippines will officially make its debut in the country on November 29, as we had reported, with the Realme C1 sure to be one of the first to be offered. A day before that, November 28th, the Realme U1 is expected to launch in India and will be the first smartphone powered by MediaTek’s new Helio P70 processor.
Home Credit loan now offered at this Xiaomi Philippines store
So you’ve been eyeing a Xiaomi product for quite some time, but are short of cash to pay for it in full. You don’t have a credit card either. We have good news for you: Xiaomi Philippines has partnered with non-bank financial institution Home Credit.
72 hours with the Vivo Y95: A hands-on review
The new Vivo Y95 is out now in the Philippines for P13,999 or around $268, giving the local market yet another affordable option to check out.
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.