The Huawei Nova 2i launched in the Philippines in October last year to a reception as warm as the smoldering heat of a tropical summer’s day, with customers getting their hands on one of the first quad-camera devices ever in overwhelming quantities. Now, less than a year later, the sequel has arrived, and one can wonder: Does the Huawei Nova 3i live up to its predecessor?
Huawei Nova 3, Nova 3i now official. We compare them here
Huawei has taken the wraps off its newest stars, throwing them in the midrange ring, where competition is as fierce as it has ever been. Meet the Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i four-camera smartphones, priced as low as ¥1,999 (roughly P15,928 or $297).
Huawei Nova 3i priced aggressively in the Philippines
Roll out the red carpet. The James Reid-endorsed Huawei Nova 3i is on its way here, officially, after weeks of being in the rumor mill.
Xiaomi Mi 8 is cheapest Snapdragon 845 phone in PH
We’ve got a surprise for you: The Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A were not the only smartphones that the company launched in the Philippines today. Its flagship phone, the Xiaomi Mi 8, is now official in the country, too.
Xiaomi Redmi 6, 6A priced as low as P5,290 ($99) in PH
Xiaomi is on a roll. Besides opening stores left and right in different countries, it is now listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, too. Here in the Philippines, it’s opening the third Mi Authorized Store at SM North EDSA in Quezon City. And just today, it has launched the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A, successors to the Redmi 5 and 5A.
Top Android, iOS phones with the highest failure rate
No smartphone is perfect, but some are more problematic than others. And according to the latest State of Mobile Device Repair and Security Report, the Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Apple iPhone 6 had the highest failure rates among Android and iOS devices in the last quarter of 2017.
Beyond the Box offers up to 64% off iPhones, other Apple devices
Just as it did last month, Beyond the Box — an Apple premium and authorized reseller and service provider in the Philippines — is holding an open-box sale at its Century City Mall branch.
OPPO F7 Youth gaming review: High-end gaming for less
With a going price of P13,990 (roughly $262), the OPPO F7 Youth was released in the Philippines in June. Since then, there have been plenty of good-to-great options that have come out bearing the same combination of fast processing power and agreeable price points. And yet, of all the similar phones that have been launched and made headlines recently, we found the F7 Youth to be the most compelling one out there in one particular area: gaming.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specs confirmed in official teasers
We’re just a few days removed from Xiaomi officially (and finally) launching the Mi Max 3 on July 19. There isn’t much we do not know about the device at this point. We’ve seen the TENAA listing and the supposed live images and hands-on video. Even the phone’s retail packaging has been reportedly spotted in the wild.
Official: OPPO A3s with 4,230 battery, 6.2-inch notched screen
Just as it’s about to roll out its Find X flagship phone to different markets, including the Philippines, OPPO has released a device meant for the budget segment.
Meizu 16 Plus might be the best Xiaomi Mi 8 alternative
Based on what has been reported thus far, the successors to the Meizu 15 series could be worth waiting for. A new leak that shows the front of the Meizu 16 Plus seems to confirm this.
OPPO Find X breaks sales records in largest smartphone market
Yesterday, the regular model of the OPPO Find X went on sale in its native China, coincidentally the world’s largest smartphone market. The early verdict? The company’s flagship device is selling so well that it actually broke sales records on three major online stores.
ASUS ZenFone Live L1 budget phone to launch in PH soon
Remember the ASUS ZenFone Live L1, the company’s first Android Go smartphone that launched in May? Apparently, it’s headed to the Philippines sometime later this month.
Huawei Nova 3i Philippine preorder info confirmed
Finally. Two days after almost everything you need to know about the Huawei Nova 3i got spilled, Huawei Philippines has confirmed that the four-camera smartphone is indeed coming to the country.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Leaked images, specs, price, release
Samsung, as you might recall, has sent out press invitations to an Unpacked event in Brooklyn, New York. The date to circle is August 9, and all signs suggest that one of the world’s largest smartphone vendors will finally unveil the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in its entirety.
Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite global launch likely happening July 24
Xiaomi fans, it seems that your wish to get your hands on a stock Android version of the Mi 6X — expected to be called Xiaomi Mi A2 — will finally be granted soon. And that’s not all: The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite — which we at Revü suspect is the Redmi 6 Pro — will probably get its time in the limelight, too.
Launch of Xiaomi Mi Max 3 with big battery slated for July 19
If you’re looking to buy for a smartphone with a big battery, you may want to hold off your decision until the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is launched. The device has been penciled in for an official announcement on July 19.
Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6A launching in PH July 18
Xiaomi fans have something to look forward to later this month. We’ve just received word that the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A will be launched in the Philippines on July 18, a month after the said budget phones debuted in their native China.
Huawei Nova 3i: Specs, price, preorder info, PH endorser revealed
It looks like the Philippines will be getting the Huawei Nova 3i, the successor to the Huawei Nova 2i, this month.
OPPO Find X to retail in PH at this price (Updated)
As previously reported, the OPPO Find X is now available for preorder in the Philippines at select OPPO stores through August 1, with the first day of open sale set to take place on August 6. What was missing in our report, however, was the flagship smartphone’s official, off-contract price.