There was a “one more thing” at the launch of the Realme 2 Pro in India. OPPO’s sub-brand also unveiled its most affordable smartphone yet, the Realme C1.
Affordable Realme 2 Pro with up to 8GB RAM is official
When OPPO’s sub-brand launched the Realme 2 in India a month ago, it already teased that a higher-specced version is coming. Fast-forward to today, and we now have the Realme 2 Pro, one of the devices that will probably be announced in the Philippines, too.
OPPO launches phone trade-in program in the Philippines
Go over the comments section of each smartphone brand’s social-media post. Chances are, you will see people asking if they can trade in their device for a new one. Well, guess what? OPPO Philippines will let you do just that.
LG V40 ThinQ with 5 cameras shown off ahead of Oct. 3 launch
It’s still six days away from the LG V40 ThinQ‘s October 3 launch, but the company is already showing it off in South Korea.
Exclusive: OPPO Realme coming to these countries, FB suggests
A month ago, OPPO sub-brand Realme revealed that the Realme 2, its second product will be coming to Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Back then, we said the Philippines might be one of the countries that will get the smartphone. Well, it looks like we’re right.
NBA 2K19 for mobile out now. Check if your iDevice can run it
New season, new basketball game. NBA 2K19 for console and PC was released earlier this month, and now it’s finally out for Apple’s iOS platform as well.
Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs. Meizu 16X: Which one should you get?
In the past several weeks, we’ve seen a number of smartphones that offer high-end specifications at prices that are generally below prevailing rates. Among these phones, the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 and Meizu 16X stand out more than others, because they feature higher specs while hitting comparatively lower price points.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 launching soon, official listing suggests
You would think that there won’t be another Black Shark gaming phone in the offing this year, given that the first was launched just this April. But a listing on the website of China’s certification body says otherwise.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro renders show Twilight variant and more
As it has often reminded us several times these past few weeks (at Apple’s expense), Huawei will announce its new Mate 20 line at an event in London on October 16.
Huawei Y9 (2019) is like the Honor 8X but with higher specs
The Honor 8X, the company’s first HiSilicon Kirin 710-based smartphone, will be launched in the Philippines on October 10. On paper, it looks promising — it’s practically the Huawei Nova 3i but with a bigger screen and battery and one less camera on the front.
Specs of Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro 4-camera phone leak out
We’re eagerly awaiting the online #AGalaxyEvent scheduled for 5 p.m. Philippine time on October 11. Samsung could unveil its first smartphone with four cameras on the back, three weeks after launching the Galaxy A7 (2018) triple-rear-camera handset.
4th Xiaomi store in PH to open end-September
It’s what we’ve been waiting for — Xiaomi consecutively putting up Mi Authorized Stores in the Philippines. Just a few weeks after opening a shop at the annex of SM North EDSA, the company is inaugurating its fourth dedicated retail location in the country on September 30. And you read it here first.
Vivo Z1i could launch outside China to take on Xiaomi, OPPO’s Realme
OPPO’s Realme sub-brand, which was established to compete with the likes of Xiaomi in India’s bargain segment, is gaining momentum as it prepares to launch the Realme 2 Pro in the subcontinent on September 27.
Honor 8X PH launch set, could be priced as low as P12,990 or $240
One of Honor’s biggest smartphones yet is landing on Philippine shores soon. The 6.5-inch Honor 8X, unveiled in China alongside the 7.12-inch Honor 8X Max early this month, will be launched on October 10. And this early, Honor Philippines is recruiting fans who want to be one of the first to experience it.
Huawei trolls Apple on eve of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max release
As you may know, Apple launched the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max recently, with a release date slated for today, September 21, around the world (the Apple iPhone XR will arrive at a later date).
Vivo leads development of pre-commercial 5G smartphones
5G is just around the corner. It won’t be long before you’ll be able to buy smartphones that support the network technology that performs as much as 100 times faster than 4G. And Vivo plans to stand center stage in this development.
Samsung outs Galaxy A7 (2018) with 3 rear cams, plans PH launch
Samsung has debuted its first-ever triple-camera (well, four, if you count the selfie camera) smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018).
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8 Lite start at around P11,000 or $200
Xiaomi’s high-end Mi 8 lineup has grown to include two new members. Merely months after the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE, Xiaomi debuted the Mi 8 Pro with an in-screen fingerprint reader (only the second on a Mi device) and Mi 8 Lite, which unapologetically takes aim at Apple’s new iPhone for the “masses,” the iPhone XR.
iPhone XS, XS Max vs iPhone X: Camera comparison
An S year means an iterative iPhone — nothing revolutionary, not a big difference from its predecessor even in terms of design. Just like this year’s Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, which don’t depart that much from the iPhone X. For those whose top priority is mobile photography, the question now is how do the three compare?
Huawei P20 Lite drops to its lowest price ever in PH
One of the best-looking midrange smartphones in the Philippines is now at its lowest price ever. The Huawei P20 Lite, which sold for P15,990 (approximately $295) at launch, has dropped to a more affordable price tag of P12,990 ($240).