THIS just in: The Huawei Nova 2i, the smartphone the Chinese brand has been teasing these past few weeks, is official in the Philippines. And its surprise, sudden entrance — or, okay, announcement — is nothing short of something worthy of a superstar. It got us to sit up and take notice because of its palatable price of just P14,990 or roughly $292.
Is this the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 budget phone?
IN the race to trim down bezels and maximize every inch of screen available, there’s no shortage of near-borderless, 18:9 phones on the market. And Xiaomi could be adding one more to the bunch.
Samsung Galaxy J7+, J7 Pro, and J7 Core specs and price comparison
WITH today’s launch of another J7 phone in the Philippines, we see a trio of J series devices successively launched here in three months — the Samsung Galaxy J7+, Galaxy J7 Pro, and Galaxy J7 Core. If you don’t regularly follow tech-related updates, then you might be confused about the three handsets.
Deal alert: OPPO F1s price slashed by as much as P4,691 or $92
IF you’re in the market for a smartphone upgrade — stat — and taking quality selfies is a priority, consider the OPPO F1s (click on this for the complete specs).
Samsung Galaxy J7+ with dual cameras now available in PH
THE Samsung Galaxy J7+, the Korean tech giant’s second dual-camera smartphone, is set to officially debut in the Philippines afternoon of October 9, but it’s already available online.
ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite shows up on ASUS PH’s website
AFTER stopping by Malaysia in August, it appears the ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite is headed to the Philippines next. After some digging, our partner here at Revü Philippines found this page on the manufacturer’s local site.
CloudFone Excite Prime 2 Pro up for preorder with big discount
THE CloudFone Excite Prime 2 Pro is already up for preorder. And the good news for those who are looking for a bargain? Early adopters will be able to get it for P2,000 (around $39) less.
OPPO F5 with 18:9 screen revealed in video ahead of launch
OPPO’s upcoming selfie smartphone, the OPPO F5, has been shown off on numerous occasions, including the recently concluded and much-buzzed-about Star Magic Ball 2017.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 doesn’t have the best Android camera anymore
AND just like that, we have a new king of smartphone cameras. After sitting on the throne for a day, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, together with the Apple iPhone 8 Plus, has been dislodged from the top by the Google Pixel 2 and the Google Pixel 2 XL.
Watch out, Apple and Samsung. Google’s Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL are here
GOOGLE is dead serious about making hardware. And the sooner that thought simmers down, the sooner you’ll realize the American tech giant is not only out for some Apple blood, it’s also coming fast for Samsung and other OEMs that make Android devices. Although Google’s origin is an internet browser, they have grown massively in producing other products such as phones. Its not just Google anymore, there ere are even plenty more internet browsers which can be used as an alternative, and you can read more here about them.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 review: World-class piece of art
ON September 15, I was able to snag a Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 (6GB of RAM/128GB of internal storage) before it got sold out in 58 seconds. The smartphone is the successor to the highly popular Mi MIX, which was also designed by renowned French designer Philippe Starck.
(The author, whose passion is to review whatever Xiaomi releases, is a contributor at Revü Philippines.)
Samsung Galaxy A5, A7 (2018) to look a lot like the Galaxy S8?
FOR individuals who want the Samsung Galaxy S8 but don’t want to spend too much on a smartphone, there’s good news yet: Next year’s Galaxy A series will probably look a lot like the sitting Sammy flagship.
HTC U11 Life could be the Android One phone you’re waiting for
WE already know that HTC is currently working on an Android One smartphone reportedly dubbed the HTC U11 Life, after the Taiwanese OEM’s flagship.
This is your newest king of smartphone cameras, Android
THE authority on cameras has spoken. DxOMark has crowned another smartphone with the best camera on the market. And the device is right up there with the iPhone 8 Plus.
Cherry Mobile Flare S6 Plus gets 18:9 screen and 4 cameras
THROW another name into the 18:9-display and quad-camera mix. Remember the Cherry Mobile Flare S6 Plus, which we first reported on September 29? Earlier today, we received a juicy render of the upcoming smartphone.
Moto G5, G5 Plus budget phones’ PH launch set for October 9
ANOTHER day, another bargain smartphone announcement. This time round, it’s Lenovo, Motorola’s current owner, that will host a press event to formally introduce the Moto G5 series to the Philippine market. The reveal is pegged to be on October 9, per the invite we received.
Samsung to make more money off iPhone X than Galaxy S8
APPLE may be Samsung’s nemesis in the smartphone business, but the relationship is more complicated than you think it is. We can probably call them frenemies. Exhibit A: An Apple iPhone X win is a victory for the Korean tech giant as well.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Core gaming review: For the budget gamer
THE Samsung Galaxy J7 Core has landed in stores in the Philippines, giving Sammy fans a decent choice to consider without breaking the proverbial bank.
Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One phone review: Pure Android all the way
THE Mi A1 is the first Xiaomi phone with Android One as its highlight. The company has made a lot of noise with this one, and I am honored to give you my review of the said unit. Created by Xiaomi, powered by Google.
(The author, a super moderator in the MIUI Official Forum, contributes reviews of Xiaomi products to Revü Philippines.)
Huawei Nova 2i with 18:9 display, 4 cameras coming to PH?
HUAWEI has silently launched a new smartphone this weekend, though those familiar with the Chinese OEM’s recent outings will be familiar with this one. And it’s possibly arriving in the Philippines.