We’re only a few days away from seeing the OPPO F9 launch in the Philippines on August 15. We doubt, however, there will be plenty to be surprised by.
Price-drop alert: Samsung Galaxy A6, J6, J7 Core, J7 Prime, J7 Pro
The list keeps getting longer. Since end-July, we’ve seen many smartphones — even new ones — become cheaper. In fact, the number is more than the usual. This week, we’re adding the Samsung Galaxy A6, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J7 Core, Galaxy J7 Prime, and Galaxy J7 Pro to the list.
Vivo Y85 now only P11,999 ($226) in PH after price cut
Vivo (quietly) announced the Y85 for the Philippine market in May. After several months on store shelves, the Chinese smartphone maker has decided to drop the phone’s original price of P13,999 (about $263) to a more palatable P11,999 ($226).
Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite land in PH at lower prices
Waiting for Xiaomi’s newest Android One phones? Good news: The Xiaomi Mi A2 (or Mi 6X in China) and Mi A2 Lite (or Redmi 6 Pro) have finally dropped at Mi Authorized Stores in the Philippines. Better yet, their prices are lower than first advertised.
Huawei P20, P20 Pro now P4,000 ($75) cheaper in PH
There’s no better time to buy the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro than today. Huawei Philippines has just slashed the prices of its flagship smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Apple iPhone X: Camera comparison
The Galaxy family has just become bigger with the addition of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. After months of being the subject of rumors, the Korean tech giant’s latest flagship device finally got unpacked in New York.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launched. Prices, specs, preview video here
Now that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is official, it’s time to take a closer look at some of the main attractions of the latest big-screen flagship.
Converge says not 3rd telco player, to focus on nationwide fiber rollout
Converge ICT today held a press conference to make a big announcement. And before you get too excited, the fiber-service provider did not say it will join PLDT and Globe Telecom as the Philippines’ third carrier.
Huawei Y6 2018 priced just P2,995 ($57) for limited time
Nope, your eyes are not deceiving you. What we accidentally stumbled upon really says P2,995 (roughly $57). Until August 30, you have a chance to buy the Huawei Y6 2018 — originally priced at P5,990 ($113) — for 50 percent off.
Honor Play vs. Xiaomi Mi A2: Which phone is the better buy?
The high-specced Honor Play is finally official for the Philippine market with a ridiculously affordable price of P15,990 (around $302). Built for mobile gamers on a budget, it’s got the HiSilicon Kirin 970 — a top-of-the-line chipset — under the hood, and launches with proprietary GPU Turbo technology for consistently smooth gameplay on select titles.
OPPO F9 full specs revealed ahead of launch
We know that OPPO is scheduled to launch the OPPO F9 in the Philippines on August 15. The teasers are out, and we already have a firm grasp of what to expect — in the design department at least — from the Chinese smartphone company.
At P15,990 ($302), Honor Play with Kirin 970 is midrange king?
A Kirin 970-powered smartphone for P15,990 — or roughly $302 when converted to U.S. dollars? Nah, in your dreams. Yet here we are, staring at the confirmation that Honor Philippines is indeed selling its gaming-focused phone, the Honor Play, for the same price as devices like the Samsung Galaxy J8 and the Huawei Nova 3i. Insane.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 PH launch slated for August 14
Good news to those who are waiting for the next Galaxy: Five days after its August 9 global unpacking, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be launched in the Philippines, too.
No Infinix phones will be sold in PH after Infinix Note 5
It’s the end of the line for Infinix smartphones in the Philippines. This is according to Zaks Yu, the Chinese executive tasked to handle its business here.
OPPO F9 launch in the Philippines set for August 15
The launch event you may have been waiting for finally has a date attached to it. OPPO Philippines today announced that the OPPO F9 (and OPPO F9 Pro?) will be revealed in the country on August 15.
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 review: Pro performance on a budget
The ASUS ZenFone Max series isn’t well known for its gaming prowess and raw power when it comes to crunching numbers. Rather, the previous ZenFone Max phones often boasted the highest battery capacities you could find at accessible price points. Which is fine and sensible and, importantly, has worked out well for the brand.
This is what the next Apple iPhones could look like
You know a product is nearing its launch date when your feed is full of leaked information on it. These days, it’s all about the upcoming iPhones.
Samsung Galaxy J8 is P1,000 ($19) off this weekend
The two-week preorder period for the Samsung Galaxy J8 in the Philippines has ended. Today, August 4, the smartphone is finally available in black, gold, and purple at all Samsung stores and authorized resellers nationwide.
This is the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 introduction video
Samsung is scheduled to roll out the red carpet for its next big-screen flagship phone on August 9. In case you haven’t been paying attention to the news, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is coming soon. Although frankly, there is little, if any, information left to be revealed next week when the Note 8 successor makes its formal debut.