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- [Honor Announces the Honor 500. It Looks Like...](https://technophileph.com/2025/11/27/honor-announces-the-honor-500-it-looks-like/): A bit AIRY, perhaps? (Insert Symboli Rudolf here) It was barely a year ago when Honor launched the Honor 400 and boasted its AI photography features with just the use of two cameras, as opposed to the 200’s four camera system. Now, Honor seems to be sticking with this notion, and with every iteration of its number series, comes a series of new designs. The newest Honor 500, launched in China, has a familiar face. The Honor 500 retains the 200MP camera as seen on the 400 series, as well as a secondary 12MP ultrawide camera. No useless depth sensors […]
- [Two New POCO Pads Launched Today! Price Revealed in the Philippines.](https://technophileph.com/2025/11/27/two-new-poco-pads-launched-today-price-revealed-in-the-philippines/): We’re trying to experiment with more clickbait-y titles so you would ACTUALLY read what we’re posting. Alongside the POCO F8 twins, POCO/Xiaomi launched two new tablets. One for the everyday casual and the other for the determined power user. These two tablets are the POCO Pad M1 and the more powerful X1. The latter has a more aggressively subtle design while the former has a simpler “made for work” design. POCO Pad M1 Upon first glance, the Poco Pad M1 doesn’t seem to be that special. It has that typical tablet look comprising of a large 12-inch display and an […]
- [POCO F8 REVEALED After Massive Hype at Today's Launch Event](https://technophileph.com/2025/11/26/poco-f8-revealed-after-massive-hype-at-todays-launch-event/): Another gaming phone to hype the masses. Oooh we haven’t been writing for three months, poetic! The POCO F8, after a series of rumors, confirmations, and certifications, finally has been revealed to us after its massive launch in Indonesia today. Its main feat is not its gaming performance, not AI, but rather its big battery and its partnership with Bose that enhances your audio experience. You can really feel your teammates killing you after a round of PUBG thanks to it. Two phones were announced. The F8 Pro and the F8 Ultra. Yes, the regular F8 is nowhere to be […]
- [Central Bank Orders E-Wallet Apps to Unlink Themselves to Gambling Apps](https://technophileph.com/2025/08/23/central-bank-orders-e-wallet-apps-to-unlink-themselves-to-gambling-apps/): Paldo is over? No more Filipinos, especially minors, to be exploited so easily. Paldo is over party? That’s right! After pressure from the public amidst concerns of gambling addiction, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippines’ Central Bank, has issued a memorandum stating that all e-wallet apps and payment apps disassociate themselves from gambling companies. The Central Bank stated that, by August 14, all e-wallets have 48 hours to complete this process, or until August 16th. It is quite surprising that it took these e-wallets a notice from the government before they actually started making action, as opposed to […]
- [ICYMI: The Nothing Phone (3) Has Launched OFFICIALLY in the Philippines!](https://technophileph.com/2025/08/14/icymi-the-nothing-phone-3-has-launched-officially-in-the-philippines/): Kind of a quirky and odd design. Case makers, good luck with this. After a long series of teasers, Nothing has officially launched the Nothing Phone 3, and Digital Walker has set a price for this somewhat transparent wackily designed phone at a convenient PHP 44,990 tag. It’s a flagship through and through, and comes with specs exactly with that in mind. One thing you’ll notice is the peculiar camera arrangement. Yes, the top camera is positioned in a way that is angled and the other two are adjacent. Someone might have forgotten to turn off the rulers in Illustrator […]
- [Infinix Launches the Hot 60 Pro and Hot 60 Pro Plus](https://technophileph.com/2025/07/11/infinix-launches-the-hot-60-pro-and-hot-60-pro-plus/): Now with a slim design and, you guessed it! MediaTek chipsets! Infinix has launched the new Hot 60 Pro series in Nigeria with plentiful of colorful designs and a slim feel. Both the 60 Pro and 60 Pro Plus were released simultaneously. We’ll take a look at the 60 Pro first. INFINIX HOT 60 PRO: The new phones come with a design called “Color Pop”, highlighting their vibrant and extroverted look. It is a budget phone through and through with some extra bells and whistles. By that, we mean extra gimmicks. Let’s start with the chipset. Yes, it says “Helio […]
- [ALL BETS ARE OFF! PAGCOR Orders Gambling Companies to Remove Physical and Digital Ads](https://technophileph.com/2025/07/11/all-bets-are-off-pagcor-orders-gambling-companies-to-remove-physical-and-digital-ads/): They are everywhere in Metro Manila, and it is not a good look. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) released a memorandum on July 7, 2025 demanding that online gambling companies remove its billboard and digital ads in an effort to curb gambling addiction and reduce financial exploitation. All ads must be removed on or before August 15, 2025. This includes ad wraps around vehicles and pop-up ads online. “All advertisements must have been taken down by Aug. 15, 2025 (Friday),” PAGCOR said in the memo signed by Ma. Vina Claudette P. Oca and Atty. Jeremy B. Luglug, assistant vice presidents of […]
- [OpenSignal Awards DITO as the "Fastest" Mobile Network in the Philippines!](https://technophileph.com/2025/07/11/opensignal-awards-dito-as-the-fastest-mobile-network-in-the-philippines/): If you use DITO’s 5G services, it feels like you’re using home Wi-Fi with minimal lag! OpenSignal, the agency responsible for benchmarking telecoms companies around the world, has named DITO as the fastest mobile network in the Philippines as of April 2025. The newly established telecoms company was awarded 14 of the 16 possible awards including those for reliability and 5G-related benchmarks, such as video experience and upload speeds. “The recognition reflects DITO’s unwavering commitment to delivering world-class mobile experiences to Filipinos,” shared Eric Alberto, President and CEO of DITO Telecommunity. The company focuses most of its networks using 5G […]
- [PreZEISSly on a Budget? Grab the Vivo X200 FE When it Lands in the Philippines on July 18!](https://technophileph.com/2025/07/11/prezeissly-on-a-budget-grab-the-vivo-x200-fe-when-it-lands-in-the-philippines-on-july-18/): Vivo is on a roll with these surprisingly top tier camera phones at a killer price! The Vivo X200 FE, after a number of teasers and a release in both India and China, is arriving in the Philippines. It is a monster packing ZEISS Cameras at an affordable price, which, at this point is already the brand’s forte The X200 FE is a budget version of the renowned X200 flagship. That means “FE” doesn’t stand for “Flagship Edition”. Vivo did not explicitly state what the acronym actually stands for but if we look at other brands, like Samsung, that uses […]
- [OPPO Confirms Partnership with Smart to Bring You the Find N5!](https://technophileph.com/2025/07/11/oppo-confirms-partnership-with-smart-to-bring-you-the-find-n5/): That’s an easy way to access and enjoy Oppo’s very thin foldable. Oppo Philippines surprisingly released the Find N5 with an exclusive partnership with Smart! That is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing in that you can now get the new foldable at convenient installment plans and you also get free data plans from Smart (more on that later). A curse in that it is SIM-locked to Smart and you cannot use other ISPs even if you want to, plus there may be some extra charges that you couldn’t have anticipated. We were surprised because Oppo rarely brings […]
- [ICYMI: Sony Brings the WH-1000XM6 to the Philippines with Improved ANC and MORE BALANCED Frequencies!](https://technophileph.com/2025/07/04/icymi-sony-brings-the-wh-1000xm6-to-the-philippines-with-improved-anc-and-more-balanced-frequencies/): Ya know what? This is actually one of the best headsets you can buy right now! And it’s not that expensive. The WH-1000XM5 was praised for being a top-notch headset with good balance of sound, detail, and noise cancelling. However, of course, like every product, improvements can be done, and Sony outdid themselves with the Mark VI. Yes, we just learned that’s what the “M” stands for in the name and Sony calls it the 1000X series. It’s all thanks to the “For the Music” debut event that happened a few days back. “For the Music” Event! The event is […]
- [This is the Oppo K13x. A Budget Phone from Oppo with a BIG Battery](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/26/this-is-the-oppo-k13x-a-budget-phone-from-oppo-with-a-big-battery/): Indian users gonna enjoy this one… maybe. India is where every new or obscure phones launch first. Some reach the global market, some don’t. Some reach the global market through a different name but ultimately the same functionality. The Oppo K13x is a budget phone with a luxurious flair. It is available for Indian users first via Flipkart. Its main highlights include the large 6000mAh battery, “armour” body, and 45W fast charging. It’s basically the feature of every new phone released to date since that’s what the meta favors. The Oppo K13x features a 120Hz FHD+ (2400x1080px) IPS LCD screen […]
- [ASUS Launches the New VivoBook S14/S16 Series of AI Laptops in the Philippines](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/26/asus-launches-the-new-vivobook-s14-s16-series-of-ai-laptops-in-the-philippines/): New options for those “artists” that like to feel “genuine”. New year, new laptops. And of course, they are designed with AI integration in mind. ASUS just launched another set of CoPilot+ laptops that have more power than regular non-CoPilot PCs. What this means for you is that these laptops are much more updated than ChatGPT 3.5 and you can find more recent events more accurately and correctly, as so they say. In case you haven’t heard, Qualcomm is now joining the race in the laptop performance scene alongside Intel and AMD. So now, you have three options to choose […]
- [This POCO-Looking Smartphone is Tecno's Newest Budget Lineup](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/26/this-poco-looking-smartphone-is-tecnos-newest-budget-lineup/): It starts with a simple, yet overused design. Tecno has announced its newest phone, though quite obscurely as we find it difficult to find a suitable image that shows what exactly the phone looks like. That phone is the Spark 40 launching first in Nigeria, Tecno’s primary market. The design reminds us of the POCO M3 but others might say it resembles the supposed leaked design of the new iPhone 17 Pro. The rectangular bar that expands the camera island being the biggest hint, as well as how its “three” cameras are arranged. The phone’s main feature is its strong […]
- [DICT: The Philippines Initiates Phasing Out 2G and 3G Networks](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/25/dict-the-philippines-initiates-phasing-out-2g-and-3g-networks/): That means, if you’re still holding onto your old Nokia phone, it might not work anymore. 2G and 3G networks are being phased out, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) as part of its plan to reallocate signals to the more modern 4G and 5G networks. That way, there would be less lag to areas with weaker 4G or 5G signals and less energy and funds to spend by the government on maintaining outdated networks. If ever you have a phone that still uses or relies on either 2G or 3G, then now is the time […]
- [The POCO F7 Has Launched with an UNBEATABLE Price Tag and Futuristic Design!](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/25/the-poco-f7-has-launched-with-an-unbeatable-price-tag-and-futuristic-design/): What’s that? Not enough storage for your favorite PNG waifu? Don’t worry, POCO’s got you covered. Typically, when a smartphone launches, the vanilla handset is released first followed by its incremental upgrade variants like the POCO F7 Pro. The tables have turned and POCO decided to launch the POCO F7 a little later than the Pro. The phone is quite powerful at the helm, and it is priced very generously too. It sports a futuristic design and a not-so-exactly flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. According to POCO’s testing, the chipset has a score of around 2 million on […]
- [Tecno's Most "Gamerist" Design Yet! The POVA 7 is Now in the Philippines!](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/24/tecnos-most-gamerist-design-yet-the-pova-7-is-now-in-the-philippines/): Don’t mind it, it’s just the Infinix GT 30 Pro under a new name. Or maybe they’re siblings? Tecno launched a wildcard here in the Philippines, a budget gaming phone to rival all other gaming phones. It might not look like it but would you believe this phone costs only PHP 7,999? It also has 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM! From the sound of it, it’s definitely a steal, plus you get to keep the cool-looking mecha design! Sounds great, no? However, to make this price, there are some caveats. Nothing is perfect in this world and nothing should ever […]
- [The Honor 400 LOCKS IN at PHP 22,999. What a Steal!](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/19/the-honor-400-locks-in-at-php-22999-what-a-steal/): However, if you have the good ol’ Honor 200, keep that instead. After a week of sneak peek, Honor revealed its newest lineup in the number series, the Honor 400. Let’s cut to the chase and summarize what it is. It is a sidegrade of the Honor 200 and is designed to introduce Honor’s newest AI “features” in a slim, luxurious package. It also cuts down on the camera and Harcourt is sidelined this time around. That means if you have an Honor 200, it’s best to keep it around. However, if you intend to buy new, we suggest going […]
- [Finding a Gift for Dad? Ever Considered the Vivo V50?](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/15/finding-a-gift-for-dad-ever-considered-the-vivo-v50/): vivo is giving the new V50 with some sweet price drop this father’s day! Happy father’s day, techies! Our dads deserve a lot more than the world can offer and vivo knows this quite well. So, they are preparing something special just for our hardworking dads! Vivo is preparing a special limited-time discount in time for father’s day. The Vivo V50 is now PHP 2,000 off. That means you can now get it for PHP 25,999 instead of PHP 27,999. However, if that’s too much for you to handle still, the Y19s is a good choice too. To recall, the […]
- [Huawei Nova Y73 Has a LARGE BATTERY. Launches in the Philippines Soon!](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/15/huawei-nova-y73-has-a-large-battery-launches-in-the-philippines-soon/): More phones with big batteries. A better gimmick than IP ratings at least. Huawei is releasing another budget phone globally. This is the Nova Y73. Its main feature is its large battery. However, you already know this judging from the title. The Nova Y73 is basically every budget phone imaginable. From its generic design and features. The phone will be available in the Philippines soon. There is no actual date yet, so best to stay calm and wait for it. Since the phone’s main feature is having a big battery, that’s the first thing we want to point out. Most […]
- [WWDC 2025: Everything You Know About iOS 26 is Coming to MacOS 26 "Tahoe"](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/10/wwdc-2025-everything-you-know-about-ios-26-is-coming-to-macos-26-tahoe/): Unlike traditional “tahoe”, this one will destroy your wallet. Alongside iOS 26, Apple announced the new MacOS version, MacOS 26 “Tahoe”. Just like iOS 26, the new MacOS version is now numbered during the time it would be launched and updated, typically around the midyear. By that logic, in 2026, we would get MacOS 27, iPadOS 27, and so on. Tahoe brings in new design element changes, including the liquid glass philosophy that is now implemented on iOS 26. The name “Tahoe” is taken from Lake Tahoe in the United States. Features that were announced on iOS 26, such as […]
- [WWDC: Apple REVAMPS iOS with a New Naming Scheme and Design! Now Stars Liquid Glass](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/10/wwdc-apple-revamps-ios-with-a-new-naming-scheme-and-design-now-stars-liquid-glass/): Close enough. Welcome back, Windows Vista. Yesterday, Apple launched its annual WWDC event. While there were no new devices launched, it did announce new iOS and Mac versions, something the rumor mill has been going on and on for quite a while now. One of these rumors is that Apple will skip iOS 19 and advance towards iOS 26 instead. This rumor turned out to be true as now, Apple has used year numbering instead of version numbers for their future iOS releases. Makes it more unified and less confusing. The newly released versions are iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and […]
- [ICYMI: ZTE Launches the BUDGET GAMING Phone Nubia Neo 3](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/06/icymi-zte-launches-the-budget-gaming-phone-nubia-neo-3/): Three choices: pleb, casual, and gooner. ZTE has launched its newest budget gaming phone. Yes, the company that owns RedMagic with the most unhinged Facebook page ever, matching that of OperaGX (almost), as a new phone on the line under the Nubia brand. It’s called the Nubia Neo 3 and sports quite a robotic look and fits right for those fast hands. You know what they say, a gaming device is not complete without fancy rainbow lights, even if they only use potato-quality internals. The Nubia Neo 3 is like that except it actually features top tier internals at a […]
- [The Vivo Y29 Has a HUGE Battery, But...](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/06/the-vivo-y29-has-a-huge-battery-but/): There are some compromises which not everyone may be a cup of tea of. vivo Philippines recently announced the Y29, a budget phone touting a HUGE battery and of course, a stylishly luxurious design. It even resembles one of the company’s mainstream phones, the V29 complete with the Aura Ring Light and colour. It also has a modest price, at PHP 8,999 (8/128). However, not everything is cupcakes and rainbows. Practically speaking, any business would cut cost where necessary to maintain that good price point. Certain for sure that vivo is not cutting it on the design department. Aside from […]
- [Honor Philippines Announces the Honor 400 with Extra AI Improvements](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/06/honor-philippines-announces-the-honor-400-with-extra-ai-improvements/): It will launch on June 17! Honor has officially brought the 400 series globally with three in the series. These include the lower-end Honor 400 Lite, the middle child Honor 400, and of course, the star-studded Honor 400 Pro. Currently, only one of these was announced to be brought to the Philippines with neither the Pro nor the Lite making an appearance. Honor has a pattern on which phones to stay in China and which to release globally. The phones in the even number series gets to see a global launch while the odd ones are out and stay in […]
- [Promising Performance? This is the Xiaomi 15S Pro!](https://technophileph.com/2025/06/01/promising-performance-this-is-the-xiaomi-15s-pro/): Another Xiaomi product, a tablet, uses this chip. They say the performance of it is surprisingly really good! Xiaomi unveiled last week the Xiaomi 15S Pro. The phone is identical to its sibling, the Xiaomi 15 Pro, in every other aspect except for one. It uses the in-house XRing O1 Chip. This means you’re getting almost the same components including the display, battery life, charging, and cameras. Xiaomi is trying to be as self-reliant as possible and to start that, they developed their own chipset which could power their current and future devices. This isn’t the first time Xiaomi attempted […]
- [realme OFFICIALLY Launches the GT7 and GT7 T. A Gaming Phone That Breaks the Bank](https://technophileph.com/2025/05/28/realme-officially-launches-the-gt7-and-gt7-t-a-gaming-phone-that-breaks-the-bank/): Your bank account, we mean. realme has hyped up the GT7 series for a long time now, even gaining a world record for continuous watching of a movie for 24 hours and still having 36% battery life left! An outstanding feat, considering it’s a gaming phone meant for… gaming. You need to have a phone that lasts longer than your last honeymoon and realme has got it. realme Philippines has released two phones. The GT7 and GT7T. No Pro here but you probably don’t need it, since the GT7 functions almost the same with its powerful chipset, the all-new Dimensity […]
- [Infinix Joins the Very Thin Phone Race! Infinix Hot 60 Pro+ will be the Thinnest Ever!](https://technophileph.com/2025/05/22/infinix-joins-the-very-thin-phone-race-infinix-hot-60-pro-will-be-the-thinnest-ever/): At 5.95mm, it is the thinnest curved phone yet! Phones are just getting thinner and thinner by the minute. Due to advancements in battery tech, thanks to Silicon-Carbon (SiC), manufacturers can now safely make their phones thinner without sacrificing too much battery capacity. Thin phones are not new. Even during the smartphone’s infancy manufacturers are racing to make their phones the thinnest ever. It makes the phone lighter and more aesthetically pleasing. Samsung previously launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, the slim variant of the Galaxy S25. It is measured at only 5.5mm thick. Honor also released a thin foldable (which […]
- [A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES! And no, it's not from Huawei.](https://technophileph.com/2025/05/20/a-new-challenger-approaches-and-no-its-not-from-huawei/): It’s actually Xiaomi’s new daring chipset for smartphones. How many chipset manufacturers do you know of? Maybe 2? Or perhaps, even 3? There’s going to be six now (yes, HiSilicon and Exynos count). Who is the new challenger on the horizon? Fellow techies and gents, meet Xiaomi’s contender against MediaTek and Qualcomm, the XRing 01. The chipset will make its debut on the Xiaomi 15S Pro and initial benchmark shows promise on its performance. The curiously new chip shows great benchmark scores, on par with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400. The chipset was created by Xiaomi to ensure they have full […]
- [Get Ready to Edge with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge](https://technophileph.com/2025/05/20/get-ready-to-edge-with-the-samsung-galaxy-s25-edge/): For those who love edging, this might be for you! Not so long ago, around February, Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 trio which included the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and of course, the S25 Ultra. However, during that time, a new upcoming fourth member was anticipated thanks to a prototype (pictured above) that was visible during CES. Now, Samsung has revealed that to be the slim brother of the Galaxy S25 family. Samsung called it the “Galaxy S25 Edge”, retaining the Edge brand name which went absent since the Galaxy S8 days, but under a new branding definition. Instead of […]
- [Vivo will Unleash the "Premium-Looking" Y29 on May 31!](https://technophileph.com/2025/05/20/vivo-will-unleash-the-premium-looking-y29-on-may-31/): Shiny. Vivo announces an update for the Y28. Not a software update, but an entirely new phone built with a “premium look” in mind. Above is the Vivo Y29, a shiny new budget phone that takes cues from its mainstream V50 lineup, including the Aura Ring light. Actually, that light has more functions than just a simple flash. It is effectively a notification light. Vivo calls it “dynamic light” due to how flashy its effects are. According to vivo, the Y29’s design takes inspiration from the flagship X200 series. So now it feels like you’re carrying a poor man’s version. […]
- [The iPhone 17 Air Will Probably Not Last an Entire Day](https://technophileph.com/2025/05/20/the-iphone-17-air-will-probably-not-last-an-entire-day/): 2800mAh in 2025 is insane. Apple has been rumored to release an ultralight version of its iPhone this year, as part of the highly anticipated iPhone 17 series. Part of the renewed excitement was that the series would come in a fresh new design plus the new “Air” branding which was only available to the iPad series. The new iPhone 17 Air is Apple’s answer to the rising trend of ultralight and thin smartphones. Phones that have thin widths of around 5-6mm. The iPhone 17 Air is most likely the replacement to the compact “Mini” series which did not fair […]
- [After a Loooong Wait, Sony's WH-1000XM6 Is Available in the Philippines!](https://technophileph.com/2025/05/18/after-a-loooong-wait-sonys-wh-1000xm6-is-available-in-the-philippines/): Ya know what we always wanted? The WH-1000XM5. Well, it’s time to move on to something better. Sony Philippines has reached to us to let you all know that the successor to the WH-1000XM5 (or just XM5 if you don’t have the time) is here! And yes, just like other audiophiles, we are deeply excited about this one. It’s been a while since they released a successor to the iconic headset. Sony isn’t the company that is good at naming electronics but that aside, they are a top notch manufacturer for audio peripherals. They did develop the Walkman after all. […]
- [Waifus in the Air! RedMagic 10 Air Is Now Available.](https://technophileph.com/2025/04/19/waifus-in-the-air-redmagic-10-air-is-now-available/): Lightweight gaming phone for all our small-handed ones out there. When you see the word “Air” in a smartphone, it usually refers to devices that are either lightweight or a slightly nerfed version. That, or the phone is being simplified. The RedMagic 10 Air is like a mix of all those while retaining its gaming phone look and performance. The RedMagic 10 Air is intended to be the slim, non-bulky version of the RedMagic 10 Pro, as the name tells. Clearly gaming phones are very heavy and not that grippy, so for those with small hands, you can get this […]
- [The Vivo V50 Lite Comes in Two Flavors! Priced at PHP 13,999 for the 4G Variant](https://technophileph.com/2025/04/18/the-vivo-v50-lite-comes-in-two-flavors-priced-at-php-13999-for-the-4g-variant/): And PHP 16,999 for the 5G variant. Nevertheless, they are the same apart from the chipset. A month after the launch of the Vivo V50, the V50 Lite came about, and right on time too because other brands are already releasing a slightly watered down version of their luxury midrange phone. The V50 Lite competes fairly against devices such as the Honor X9c and the Redmi Note 13 Pro. The Vivo V50 Lite actually comes in two separate versions, a flavor if you will. The cheapest option has the Snapdragon 685 while the more expensive version with 5G uses Dimensity […]
- [Honor Power with a HUGE 8000mAh Battery Just Got Revealed in China!](https://technophileph.com/2025/04/18/honor-power-with-a-huge-8000mah-battery-just-got-revealed-in-china/): Batteries are just gonna become bigger and bigger (but not much improvement in the field). Read Time: 4 minutes Honor is a company that built a brand new identity after parting ways from Huawei a few years ago. Now, they serve a purpose to its customers. That is, creating smartphones with a valuable and luxury feel complimented by unique design choices. Somehow still, inspired from Huawei’s. The new Magic7 Pro, which would be discussed in a separate article, may prove our theory. In China, the brand released a new phone. It’s the Honor Power. Its specs are nothing to be […]
- [PICTURE PER PICTURE | Honor 200 Review! [Part 2]](https://technophileph.com/2025/02/25/picture-per-picture-honor-200-review-part-2/): Now with the flavors of Studio Harcourt! Welcome to Part 2 Season 2 of the Honor 200 Review! Wow that rhymed! Now, we’re going to discuss the phone’s most important component, the cameras! Now with the flavour of Studio Harcourt! The Honor 200 is touted as a camera phone that you can use as an alternative to those bulky DSLRs or expensive mirrorless cameras. Honor even went out of their way to partner with one of France’s most prestigious studios to create portraits that are just PERFECT! For starters, the Honor 200, in comparison to the Honor 90, has more […]
- [PICTURE PER PICTURE | Honor 200 Review! [Part 1]](https://technophileph.com/2025/02/25/picture-per-picture-honor-200-review-part-1/): We finally got a hand into one of these! Read Time: 10-11 minutes | Word count: 2117 It took us about 7 months before we got a hold on to the Honor 200. The Honor 90 is still our favorite vlogging phone and so the Honor 200 should be better in almost every regard. The Honor 200 is introduced almost similarly to the Honor 90. It is a phone marketed for photographers and those who want to make a fashion statement. The photography angle is so much of a focus (pun 100% intended) that the brand even collaborated with the […]
- [Best Data Recovery Software Free for Windows (2025)](https://technophileph.com/2025/02/24/best-data-recovery-software-free-for-windows-2025/): Ever lost your data? There are numerous recovery software out there, but none of them compare to what is in this list. Ah, we remember the day we lost almost all our files because our computer’s hard drive got corrupted, we couldn’t get it back. Data loss is one of the worst things that can happen to a computer user, it happened to us, and it can also happen to you. It’s such a frustrating feeling. The risk of losing important data stored in devices such as internal or external hard disk drives, SD cards and USB flash drives is […]
- [Maybe the REAL iPhone SE was the iPhone 16e We Met Along the Way](https://technophileph.com/2025/02/24/maybe-the-real-iphone-se-was-the-iphone-16e-we-met-along-the-way/): Greatest Price? Damn right it is! You know how the iPhone SE 4 was anticipated for months now, and how leaksters say that Apple will definitely release a budget iPhone? Yesterday’s event saw the release of the iPhone 16e. Not quite the SE 4 but it’s pretty close. See, it has the body of the iPhone 14 and the AI features of the regular iPhone 16. By the way, “AI” in this case stands for “Apple Intelligence”. They REALLY want you to use that AI so they centered their most “budget-friendly” phone on that. The iPhone 16e costs PHP 39,990 […]
- [Durability on a Budget? The Honor X9c Smart is a Budget-Friendly version of the X9c](https://technophileph.com/2025/02/23/durability-on-a-budget-the-honor-x9c-smart-is-a-budget-friendly-version-of-the-x9c/): Available now on Shopee The Honor X9c is revered for its durability and significant improvements over the X9b. Previously, only the display was touted as tough but Honor went up the stakes and improved its durability even more with the next iteration. As an added bonus, the 108MP camera is now even better and uses a newer sensor with OIS, all at a similarly efficient price. And the numbers do not lie either. As per UnboxPH, the X9c sold out well within three days the moment it launched, despite a number of criticisms of it online questioning its supposed “durability”. […]
- [Qualcomm In Grave Danger as Arm Has Decided to Cancel Its Architecture License](https://technophileph.com/2025/02/01/qualcomm-in-grave-danger-as-arm-has-decided-to-cancel-its-architecture-license/): This is going to be devastating to both companies A report from Bloomberg said that Arm, licensee of Qualcomm’s chipset architecture, is deciding to cut ties with the company. This is devastating to both brands as Qualcomm is one of Arm’s largest customers and Qualcomm’s future plans is severely affected. This includes its chipsets for smartphones, laptops, and vehicles. This sudden termination stemmed way back in 2022, wherein Arm accused Qualcomm of creating custom Phoenix’ chipsets without their prior permission. Arm then sued Qualcomm for patent infringement and breach of contract. While Qualcomm has slowly moved away from Arm due […]
- [Is HMD Learning? The HMD Crest Is SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLE](https://technophileph.com/2025/02/01/is-hmd-learning-the-hmd-crest-is-surprisingly-affordable/): We hope to see this direction for HMD in the coming months. Just about a week ago, a brand known as HMD (short for “Human Mobile Devices”) is making waves online because of one particular phone, the Crest. At first glance, it looks like your typical budget phone with minimalist design. So what’s making people ruffle on the phone? Well, HMD isn’t exactly a new player in the industry. In fact, you might have seen them sell phones before under the Nokia brand. Yes, they are the licensee to Nokia’s phone line which includes both smartphones and feature phones. However, […]
- [realme Is Surprisingly Quiet About the realme 14 Series, even the 14 Pro Plus](https://technophileph.com/2025/02/01/realme-is-surprisingly-quiet-about-the-realme-14-series-even-the-14-pro-plus/): They launched the series in China without much fanfare, a week ahead of Global. realme China has surprisingly been quiet about the 14 series. This is their mainstream series and the series that drove them to popularity, so seeing them being passive about the series is a somewhat concerning thing. However, it is here now and even global realme has got a hold of it. Although, realme Philippines is yet to send us a word of these new phones. The main highlight is the Pro series. It is also the first one to release in China, before the vanilla and […]
- [The Itel Zeno 10 Is Your Typical Budget Phone with a Custom Case](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/31/the-itel-zeno-10-is-your-typical-budget-phone-with-a-custom-case/): It’s like every other budget phone… well except it’s got a unique case. In India, Itel launched a new budget phone called the Zeno 10. It looks like every budget phone made from 2022 onwards, but its main selling point is the case. In a way, you’re paying for a pretty pricey case than the phone itself. The phone is designed for Gen Z users who are looking for a smartphone “that just works”, hence the radical-like name, affordable price, and aggressive case design. It comes in two colours: Phantom Crystal and Opal Purple but who cares, you’re going to […]
- [Greenhills Aims to Transition to a High-End Mall with Registered Sellers](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/30/greenhills-aims-to-transition-to-a-high-end-mall-with-registered-sellers/): Goodbye grey market sellers? Greenhills announced its mission to transform from a mall with questionable sellers to a high-end one, a mall with actual registered vendors as part of its response to it being known as a large counterfeit hub in the Philippines as listed on the USTR (United States Trade Representative)’s 2024 review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy. Greenhills is the place to go for people who cannot afford original products and opt to purchase “class-A” or counterfeit material. The place is also rampant with stolen or fake smartphones and computers, and grey market sellers into the […]
- [TCL P10 Launched with a Comfortable NXTPAPER Display](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/30/tcl-p10-launched-with-a-comfortable-nxtpaper-display/): It does not cost PHP 10. We aren’t that lucky. It’s been a while since we heard anything from TCL’s phone division. They are a brand that is just quiet in the smartphone industry. While they aren’t exactly a flop, they aren’t huge successes either. Most of TCL’s lineup originated from their experience of handling Blackberry. They once had a presence in the Philippines but that did not last long. Currently, their main markets are the United States, Canada, and of course, China. Just like the newly released P10, which is currently exclusive to Chinese users. TCL’s biggest success comes […]
- [ICYMI: realme Launches a Worry-Free "Durable" Phone, the realme C75](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/30/icymi-realme-launches-a-worry-free-durable-phone-the-realme-c75/): It’s durable… err… uhmm… yeah. The realme c75 was released just a week ago, and it already has made waves online. Though, real wave splashes possibly cannot hurt the phone due to its supposed durability. As part of a viral marketing move, the phone, prior to being released, were given away to a few lucky users. The design of the realme C75 is reminiscent of OPPO phones like the Oppo Reno 12 with a metal-like premium finish. Its main feature is that the phone can survive any challenging environment thanks to its IP69 water/dust resistance rating. Do note that being […]
- [Philippines Represent! Jose Rizal is a Playable Leader in Civilization VII](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/24/philippines-represent-jose-rizal-is-a-playable-leader-in-civilization-vii/): With a unique “Pambansang Bayani” bonus as well. They know how happy we are when being represented. Civilization is a series of turn-based RTS (Real Time Strategy) games that involves players building a civilization and fighting others, just the way history did it. It is based on famous historic empires such as the Roman Empire, Spanish Empire, and the Russian Empire. If you’ve played games like Age of Empires, then Civilization may be that missing bread in this bread-and-butter sandwich. The game involves you selecting a nation leader with various unique bonuses in order for you to be successful. If […]
- [ZTE Flips the Nubia... Again](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/21/zte-flips-the-nubia-again/): The Nubia Flip 2 now comes with a much more premium design. Also, only Japanese users can enjoy it at the moment You may not have heard but yes, ZTE does have foldable phones. Although, for some odd reason, the brand prefers to launch them in Japan first. The 2nd generation Nubia Flip has been unveiled there and it comes with a larger cover display and a rearranged camera island. The design feels like a mix of the Tecno Phantom V Flip and the Oppo Find N2 Flip. The Nubia Flip 2 features a ring light flash for softer lighting. […]
- [Welcome Back, TikTok (in the United States)!](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/20/welcome-back-tiktok-in-the-united-states/): It was probably just a fluke in the system, not like an entire government intervened. Over 170 million TikTok users were suddenly silenced in the United States, as Congress passed a law that temporarily bans TikTok for 270 days unless it gives up being owned by ByteDance. This was due to the US suspecting that ByteDance might have ties to the Chinese government, similar to their accusations to Huawei, thus posing “national security risks”. With the law taking effect, any and all Bytedance-affiliated apps are banned in the US. These include TikTok, Lemon8, Capcut, and even Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, […]
- [ICYMI: Redmi Note 14 Pro and Pro Plus Launched with High-Specs LOW PRICE!](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/18/icymi-redmi-note-14-pro-and-pro-plus-launched-with-high-specs-low-price/): Typical Xiaomi things. Alongside the Redmi Note 14 and its 5G variant, Xiaomi, of course, also launched two Pro phones. One that’s “not a flagship” and the other that’s “almost a flagship”. The two phones also sport an entirely new design to further distinguish it from the base Redmi Note 14. Also, if you prefer getting the Pro on the cheap, then get the POCO version called the POCO X7. REDMI NOTE 14 PRO 5G: This is the Redmi Note 14 Pro, a 5G phone with a modernized sophisticated design. Its an all-rounder smartphone with an emphasis on its 200MP […]
- [Honor Quietly Launches the X8c](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/18/honor-quietly-launches-the-x8c/): Quiet lunches typically mean that the phone is a filler… hmmmmm Hold on, the X8c launched? Why isn’t there fanfare about it? Many brands launch different phones at the same time to the point that some launches have to be sacrificed because they are not as significant. The X8b launched last year with a well-wrapped hype, specifically, about its soft leather casing. The X8c is a continuation of that trend, and its design feels familiar as well. The phone comes in four colours, including its unique Marrs Green scheme. Yes, that’s how it is spelled. The design of this colour […]
- [realme Teases the C75, Boasting "Worry-Free" Durability](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/18/realme-teases-the-c75-boasting-worry-free-durability/): This is also realme’s first entry this year in the Philippines. When you look at newly released phones for the past few months, you’ll notice that the trend is going from bigger batteries or better cameras, to making phones extra durable. Well… some at the cost of their performance, probably why they’re made durable. Just in case you’re phone is stuttering so hard, you can throw it at a nearby wall and it won’t break. See? It’s a fair exchange. The “Worry-proof” C75 has been teased, and in the Philippines, this phone was teased the most surprising way possible: by […]
- [The Redmi Note 14 Series is Now OFFICIAL in the Philippines! Four Phones with a Focus on Performance](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/18/the-redmi-note-14-series-is-now-official-in-the-philippines-four-phones-with-a-focus-on-performance/): It feels like every year the Redmi Note series manages to achieve both being exciting and monotonous at the same time. That’s achievement. Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 14 series two days ago, with utmost hype. The phones come in a refreshed design and an aggressive price point characteristic with the series. They are intended to be performance phones. One of these also got rebranded as a POCO phone. Can you guess which one? As always with Xiaomi, there are going to be Redmi Notes for every audience possible. Hence why you still see a 4G variant of it. There […]
- [CES 2025: ASUS Launches New CoPilot+ PCs](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/11/ces-2025-asus-launches-new-copilot-pcs/): Oh… Generative AI. The forefront of today’s technology is artificial intelligence, AI for short. In fact, tech companies are so invested in it that it has taken over so many roles, from internet searches, to art, and to customer service-related tasks. Microsoft introduced its AI chatbot known as CoPilot, which was built on top of ChatGPT-4. You could say it is like a free version of ChatGPT-4. On some versions of Windows 10 and 11, CoPilot is pre-installed and you could access it at anytime given that you have a Microsoft account. May last year saw Microsoft introduce “CoPilot Plus” […]
- [HEADS UP! The Next Samsung Unpacked Event will Take Place on January 23](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/11/heads-up-the-next-samsung-unpacked-event-will-take-place-on-january-23/): Three Galaxy S phones are on their way! Every January or early February, Samsung teases its upcoming flagship phones, the Galaxy S series. Every September, comes the Fold series in replacement of the classic Note line. This year’s Unpacked will involve three Galaxy S phones, aptly named Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and of course, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The event will take place in San Jose, California, USA. The main presentation will involve its Galaxy AI, because it is. Now, powered by Gemini AI which is corporately said to “change the way you interact with the world every […]
- [The POCO X7 Series Has Finally Launched! Yes, this Includes the Iron Man Phone!](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/10/the-poco-x7-series-has-finally-launched-yes-this-includes-the-iron-man-phone/): Yes, they are technically Redmis, but on a larger gaming scale. Today. POCO officially unveiled the long-awaited POCO X7 and X7 Pro. Two phones with an emphasis on fast and reliable performance, especially those who game all the time. The phones are based on the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and the Redmi Turbo 4 respectively. However, they get a special POCO treatment with improvements and changes on their software and aesthetics. The Iron Man edition of the POCO X7 Pro is also available in the Philippines, which means, no need for you to visit your local grey seller to […]
- [The Honor X9c Sets a WORLD RECORD for Most Phones Dropped Simultaneously](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/10/the-honor-x9c-sets-a-world-record-for-most-phones-dropped-simultaneously/): If every time Honor tried to set a world record, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot but it’s weird it happened twice. Read time: 3 minutes The Honor X9c is launching today, but before that, to tense up the hype about it being durable, Honor Philippines asked its community and its contributors in order to attempt a world record last January 6th, which was not revealed until the day of the event. This is also the second time Honor partnered with Guinness World Records for its official world-breaking attempt. The first time Honor attempted to do a world […]
- [The OnePlus 13 Series is Official! Pre-Order is Available via Digital Walker](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/09/the-oneplus-13-series-is-official-pre-order-is-available-via-digital-walker/): Design is the same because why fix when something isn’t broken? When a OnePlus phone launches, it’s usually around February, or October if the T-series was still around. However, the brand decided to launch the phone earlier this year, and like last time, comes in two flavours. The fully-fledged OnePlus 13 and the toned down R. We’re just hoping that, when OnePlus Philippines announces the price here, the R won’t be terribly overpriced. OnePlus 13 As a flagship phone, the OnePlus 13 offers almost everything you know about a flagship. Keyword here being “almost” because the phone is just a […]
- [CES 2025: Lenovo Unveils the Legion Go S with SteamOS and Ryzen Z2 Go](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/09/ces-2025-lenovo-unveils-the-legion-go-s-with-steamos-and-ryzen-z2-go/): Wait, SteamOS? Is Lenovo making the Steam Deck 2? This year’s CES kicked off with brand new PCs and handheld devices, and of course, you cannot go through any tech event without mentioning “AI” at least once. If they don’t, it just feels “off” since we’ve gotten used to it. Lenovo revealed several products at CES 2025 but the most interesting is their handheld console, the Legion Go S. Previous Legion Go consoles were powered by Windows but it seems Lenovo is shaking up a bit by using SteamOS instead. That’s right, it’s like having the Steam Deck 2 without […]
- [Tecno GOES MEGA with the MEGAPAD 10. Now Available in the Philippines](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/09/tecno-goes-mega-with-the-megapad-10-now-available-in-the-philippines/): A large 10″ tablet at an affordable price. Perfect in case you play, watch, and study all at the same time Tecno is launching a new tablet with a big screen, and they call it the MegaPad 10. As the name tells, it’s a large 10inch tablet for all your productivity and multitasking needs. Apparently, it also has a SIM Card Slot so, while on the go, you can use data services… or cover your entire ears during a call. It is priced at PHP 8,499 (8/128). It is now available to purchase online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok. A […]
- [New Year, New Blast! POCO Returns with the X7 Series. Includes a LIMITED Iron Man Edition Phone.](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/05/new-year-new-blast-poco-returns-with-the-x7-series-includes-a-limited-iron-man-edition-phone/): You like Marvel? POCO has you covered. POCO is making a grand entrance this year with the X7 series. There are two phones teased just before the January 9 launch. These are the POCO X7 and its Pro variant. What’s funny is that the X7 has a more distinct and more unique look than the cliche look of the X7 Pro. You’ll see later down below. Also, to hype up the phones even further and to symbolize its power, a limited edition Iron Man-themed POCO X7 Pro. This was revealed through POCO Thailand’s Facebook page. Is there hints of this […]
- [Toughness Battle! The Honor X9c will be Available on January 10!](https://technophileph.com/2025/01/05/toughness-battle-the-honor-x9c-will-be-available-on-january-10/): Pre-order on January 9. Drop the phone on a smooth floor… if you dare to. It’s only the first week of 2025, but Honor here already has a huge PASABOG waiting for us. Last year’s motif for the X9 series was its tough screen but it seems like the brand wants to go even deeper than that. Why not make it the “toughest phone” Honor has ever made? Oh, let’s take a step further by ensuring not only is the screen durable but also improve on the battery life and camera output quality? Some of you might be thinking “why […]
- [Alongside the Blade V70, ZTE Also Unveiled the Nubia V70 Design. Now Available in the Philippines!](https://technophileph.com/2024/11/24/alongside-the-blade-v70-zte-also-unveiled-the-nubia-v70-design-now-available-in-the-philippines/): Two siblings intertwined with fate. One of them lost. One of them found. It’s not often that the Philippines gets to have a “first launch” on a smartphone. It seems like Nubia knows its market pretty well (the brand is otherwise known as “ZTE” elsewhere, and “Nubia” is a sub-brand). While its twin, the Blade V70 does not appear to be available in the Philippines anytime soon, the Nubia V70 is going to be. While the two are similar in price, target market, and cameras, they differ in design. They perfectly describe what siblings are in a family. To recall, […]
- [The Philippines Found X! It's Inside the Oppo Store and named "Find X8"](https://technophileph.com/2024/11/24/the-philippines-found-x-its-inside-the-oppo-store-and-named-find-x8/): After so many delays, Oppo finally brings the Find series to the Philippines once more. Are they confident? Oppo Philippines typically does not bring a flagship in the Philippines because the Reno series does that job already, and OnePlus is sort of its flagship brand already. Naturally, when they tease and launch a flagship in the Philippines, that’s big news for the brand. This means their confidence is coming back and that Filipinos can truly afford a flagship. This must be their forecast with their flip and foldable phones. With Vivo announcing the X200 series, which is a big hit […]
- [Redmi Launches a 5G Phone for Everyone. This is the Redmi A4 5G](https://technophileph.com/2024/11/23/redmi-launches-a-5g-phone-for-everyone-this-is-the-redmi-a4-5g/): In 2025, we will see a trend of 5G being available for almost every price range Redmi launched a new budget 5G phone in India, it’s the Redmi A4 5G (We’re already on the fourth generation of these???). However, it may remain exclusive to Indian users unless Xiaomi Philippines or Global says a word about it. Currently, if you want a 5G phone that’s not so heavy on the pockets, it’s the ZTE Blade A75 5G in partnership with Smart. It is nice we get more options though, and we can definitely see a trend of 5G being available for […]
- [ICYMI: The Splashproof Honor X7C has Launched!](https://technophileph.com/2024/11/23/icymi-the-splashproof-honor-x7c-has-launched/): You might have seen this one waterboarded, drowned, and dunked. Just a few weeks ago, Honor launched a budget phone with a focus on durability and water resistance. The phone turned out to be the X7c. Its main feature is its IP64 splash/dust resistance Aside from its supposed water resistance, the phone also has other features going for it. For instance, it features a large 6000mAh battery with 35W fast charging, 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, a 108MP camera, and a textured leather back. It has many features but also some drawbacks. For instance, the display is mediocre, a 6.77″ […]
- [ZTE Announces the Blade V70. No Details on Launch Yet.](https://technophileph.com/2024/11/23/zte-announces-the-blade-v70-no-details-on-launch-yet/): A budget phone with some extra bits and chunks ZTE has announced a new budget phone, with its main highlight being its 108MP camera (1/1.67″, f/1.8). It also comes with the signature red power/fingerprint scanner, so you know it is indeed, a ZTE phone by design. The phone comes with a design that feels similar to the Honor X8b. Also, like the X8b, the phone boasts a 108MP camera and large 256GB storage at an affordable price. The phone is most likely designed by the same ODM. The phone is made of AG Glass, with either a glossy or matte […]
- [Vivo Launches the Y19s for the Casual Users Who Goes Out in Style!](https://technophileph.com/2024/11/23/vivo-launches-the-y19s-for-the-casual-users-who-goes-out-in-style/): Phones are just getting stylish nowadays. Vivo launched officially the Y19s, right after its teaser. It is a budget phone designed for the everyday user, such as those using social media, those who like to play casual games, and those who use it for call and texts, with little compromise for them. It also comes in a stylish-looking design complete with what appears to be a ring light that is quite trending. Vivo calls it “dynamic light”. The phone has a fairly large chin and bezels, as expected for something at its price range. The phone comes in three colours: […]
- [Honor Officially Brings the SLIMMEST Foldable Phone to Date in the Philippines, the Magic V3!](https://technophileph.com/2024/11/23/honor-officially-brings-the-slimmest-foldable-phone-to-date-in-the-philippines-the-magic-v3/): It’s truly magical how they brought it this thin. Honor officially debuts the Magic V3 as the successor to the Magic V2. It appears that the predecessor is successful enough to bring a third one in, and Honor is claiming this is even slimmer. We couldn’t even imagine how you would fit massively thick parts, such as the camera sensor and battery, onto a device that is only 9.2mm thin when folded. That’s thinner than most slab-form phones! The brand is also bringing the phone to Globe users via the Globe GPlan 2,499 with a minimum of PHP 31,600 cash […]
- [Itel Just Launched the S25 Series Ahead of Samsung!](https://technophileph.com/2024/11/08/itel-just-launched-the-s25-series-ahead-of-samsung/): They took “early release” a little too release Are you excited to see the S25 series? Well, it won’t be until February until a new S-series comes out, so Itel is here to vouch for you, in case you are just a little excited. And yes, we applaud their designer for having good humor. In the Philippines, Itel just launched the new S25 and S25 Ultra, the (obvious) successor to the S24 series here. Also, unlike the Galaxy S25 coming in a few months, these two phones are the “at home” versions. We like how tongue-in-cheek it is, and if […]
- [The Redmi 14C Is Now Here in the Philippines!](https://technophileph.com/2024/10/12/the-redmi-14c-is-now-here-in-the-philippines/): Comes with a design that feels so… reno-vating. Smartphone designs change every now and then. For example, just a year ago, large square-like camera islands were the thing, now a year later, it’s all about that round camera island. We’re not sure why this is a trend, but it might have something to do with psychology. As in, the round camera island resembles that of a camera lens, and would make the phone appear to have powerful cameras to boot. The Redmi 14C is no different. The colour scheme, especially the Starry Blue option, heavily reminds us of the Oppo […]
- [AT A GLANCE: Glass Premium | ZTE Blade A75 5G](https://technophileph.com/2024/10/07/at-a-glance-glass-premium-zte-blade-a75-5g/): It looks premium, feels premium… IS IT PREMIUM? Just a few days ago, Smart revealed a new device with the goal of bringing 5G devices even to the lowest class. This means everyone can enjoy the benefits of 5G without killing their bank account. Their answer? The ZTE Blade A75 5G, with partnership from ZTE. It isn’t the first time the Filipino telecoms company has launched a smartphone under their own brand. For the foreigners who are reading this, their last was in 2016, during the release of the My|Phone My28. Since then, they haven’t had any phone under their […]
- [The Tecno Spark 30 Pro has Rolled Out!](https://technophileph.com/2024/10/05/the-tecno-spark-30-pro-has-rolled-out/): This phone transforms the series from a budget phone to a pseudo pro-level camera! Read Time: 5 minutes Tecno launched a more powerful version of the Spark 30. If you thought that phone was a little underwhelming, the Spark 30 Pro is a whole different story. It feels and appears to be a watered-down Camon 30 Pro, down to the design and camera. The phone comes in two colors. Obsidian Edge and Arctic Glow. The way Transsion names their colors is quite interesting. Still, it doesn’t sound as silly as the first Google Pixel. We find it odd that this […]
- [The Tecno Spark 30 Combines the Balance of Midrange Quality and Budget Specs](https://technophileph.com/2024/10/05/the-tecno-spark-30-combines-the-balance-of-midrange-quality-and-budget-specs/): Oh look, that trendy design no one else though of. Read Time: 3 minutes Tecno is bringing in the next generation of their smartphones in the Philippines. The Tecno Spark 30 is a smartphone that is bringing headlines within our colleagues thanks to its use of the Sony IMX662 sensor. A flagship camera (flagship for 2021 standards) brought down to a more budget-friendly price. The phone here comes with a very familiar design that has been going rounds lately. First with Oppo’s Reno 12F then Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 14C, and now we have the Spark 30. We also see a […]
- [New Redmi Note 14 Phones Released in China!](https://technophileph.com/2024/10/05/new-redmi-note-14-phones-released-in-china/): It just keeps getting more ridiculous Read Time: 5 minutes It’s not everyday you see both the Chinese and global branches launch new products together and at the same time. It happened with Xiaomi. The global branch announced the new Xiaomi 14T series while the Chinese headquarters launched the new Redmi Note 14 Pro and Pro Plus. Yes, only the highest-end two are launched at the moment (well, there’s also the Redmi Note 14 5G) but after a few months, we will see the regular Redmi Note 14 phones and it will be, as always, a mind shocker. Redmi Note […]
- [Want the new iPhones? Pre-Order them on October 10](https://technophileph.com/2024/10/05/want-the-new-iphones-pre-order-them-on-october-10/): And regular sales start on October 18. Exactly a month since the release of the iPhone 16 worldwide, retailers like Beyond the Box and Power Mac Center have unanimously announced that the long-awaited phones are going to be available for pre-ordering from October 10 to 17, in their stores nationwide READ MORE: ICYMI: The iPhone 16 is Here… and It’s Mid If you plan to pre-order through Beyond the Box, you get freebies worth PHP 11,760 which includes a Marshall Speaker in the package. Power Mac Center loyalists can pre-order both in-store and online. Note that you need to pay […]
- [Need a Tablet? You Might Want to Consider the Honor Pad X8a](https://technophileph.com/2024/10/04/need-a-tablet-you-might-want-to-consider-the-honor-pad-x8a/): During this week, the tablet is available on Shopee for a VERY TEMPTING price! Honor Philippines has posted a new tablet. But unlike other tablets, they announced that their new tablet will officially be available for only PHP 6,999 (4/128) starting October 2 until October 9! Yes, this means you can maximize your purchase on 8.8, the day of the megasale! Who knows, you might even get the tablet for free. The tablet in question is called the Honor Pad X8a. The tablet is a slightly more powerful version of the Pad X8. The Pad X8a is powered by a […]
- [Durability is NOT Everything](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/30/durability-is-not-everything/): Neither is performance only. A balanced combination of price and specs are still more important. If you live in the Philippines where the weather is either dense or humid, you know how tough the rain can be especially during the latter half of the year starting August. It’s no surprise why there are so many brands constantly promoting that their phones are durable and rigorously tortured using certain standards like IP ratings and MIL-STD testing. While these things are good to give comfort to consumers that their investment would be safe from simple drops, that should not be the only […]
- [ICYMI: Oppo A3 and A3x Announced! The Phones are "Durable" they Said](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/29/icymi-oppo-a3-and-a3x-announced-the-phones-are-durable-they-said/): Durable… and? About a month ago, Oppo announced the A3 and A3x in the Philippines. Supposedly catering to the service riders in the country, as well as those who want a phone that is secured throughout this rainy season. Both of these phones are MIL-STD-810H certified, a certification you would normally only find on rugged phones. Not only that, but it is also SGS Performance-tested and IP54-rated. Based on the promotional images, it can withstand drops and even was tortured by several content creators to prove its worth. That’s great and all, and the phone looks nice. What are the […]
- [ICYMI: The iPhone 16 is Here... and It's Mid](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/29/icymi-the-iphone-16-is-here-and-its-mid/): That’s what kids call mediocre these days. Apple launched the new iPhones about a few weeks ago. We are aware we’re a bit late on this news but on the bright side, we can now add our tidbits after finding various articles on how it performed in its home market, the United States, as well as reviews of it. Before we proceed to that, let’s see what’s with this new iPhone. The main feature of this is, not surprisingly, AI. Not “artificial intelligence” but “Apple Intelligence” which was slated to launch alongside iOS 18 according to the latest WWDC. Another […]
- [Xiaomi 14T Series Marks an EPIC COMEBACK for Leica!](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/29/xiaomi-14t-series-marks-an-epic-comeback-for-leica/): The phones are priced reasonably too! It’s been a year since the last Xiaomi T series, so it’s now appropriate to make a comeback. Yep, exactly a year since the release of the 13T comes its successor, again with Leica-engineered cameras. Also, like last year, the price is quite reasonable and the 14T Pro has a titanium build. It’s like every company is using titanium after a certain fruit popularized it. Xiaomi released a lot of new phones yesterday. By coincidence, both its main Chinese and global operations launched events at the same time but for two different handsets. The […]
- [This is the DJI Neo. A Small Palm-Sized Drone Great for Vlogging!](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/06/this-is-the-dji-neo-a-small-palm-sized-drone-great-for-vlogging/): Those cheap drones you find online just won’t cut it. DJI launched a brand-new drone yesterday, the Neo. A name we hear used for things described as being small, portable, or “lite”. With a weight of just 135 grams, which is lighter than many phones we held, and the lightest drone DJI ever made, it is perfect for the wide skyline shot you always dreamed of, minus the bulkiness and the expensive price. “At DJI we are always studying everyday camera use so that we can help people capture their videos and photos in the most convenient way possible. The […]
- [Honor's New Budget Phone, the X6b, Will Launch for a sub-7K Price! PREPARE YOUR WALLETS!](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/06/honors-new-budget-phone-the-x6b-will-launch-for-a-sub-7k-price-prepare-your-wallets/): And make sure to open Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok when the livestream goes up! Honor has been on a hot streak since their long-awaited return. The brand has launched various events for its fans, collaborated with several known local music artists, and even the global brand went out of its way to collab with the renowned Harcourt Studio for assistance in its Honor 200 series! In terms of growth, that is extraordinarily fast! It is currently also one of the most popular brands in the UK. On September 9, just in time for the Megasale monthly event, the brand will […]
- [ICYMI: realme 13 Pro Series Are OFFICIAL in the Philippines!](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/06/icymi-realme-13-pro-series-are-official-in-the-philippines/): DSLR in your pocket? realme launched two new almost identical devices last August 28, which is also, coincidentally, their anniversary. It was on that date, that the brand prepared a special fan meet for the dedicated community in Gateway. Before that, the brand had a sneak peek of the new devices with a meet-and-greet photography workshop with John Manalo, a renowned videographer in the Philippines. That is how we got an early access to the realme 13 Pro and Pro Plus. To tell the phones apart, you look at their colours first. The 13 Pro exclusively has Monet Purple, while […]
- [NagaTech, a Filipino Startup, Releases a laptop. We're Skeptical [UPDATED].](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/05/nagatech-a-filipino-startup-releases-a-laptop-were-skeptical/): What, no fanfare, nothing? Just a Facebook ad? Okay then. Updated: We found evidence about Nagatech which they answered. To reiterate, this post is merely our opinion we gathered from our research about Nagatech, and whatever testimony we receive, be it personal or professional, should not be taken 100% as fact. This article is constantly being updated, especially if we find new information. The Philippines has long yearned for international recognition when it comes to technological innovation, be it with laptops, phones, vehicles, and appliances. It’s the Filipino resilience that makes them strive for more in the vast space. A […]
- [HMD Barbie, for Nostalgia's Sake](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/03/hmd-barbie-for-nostalgias-sake/): Ayayayay I’m your little butterfly Ever owned one of those plastic toy phones back in the early 2000s? They were everywhere. They were made in China and comes with a fake keypad, is powered by triple-A batteries, and has that weird little ringtone. You know the one, the one that goes ayayay I’m your little butterfly, ayayay I’m your little butterfly. Well, HMD, the brand behind the Android-powered Nokia phones, is making the phone a reality, not a toy anymore. This was announced during this year’s Mobile World Congress. Green, black, and blue make up the colors of the sky, […]
- [The Itel Flip One Is NOT an Android Flip Phone](https://technophileph.com/2024/09/03/the-itel-flip-one-is-not-an-android-flip-phone/): Just so we’re clear why it was priced that way Itel launched its first flip phone but it’s something of a true reminiscing of a classic instead of the modern touchscreen Android type. You can tell from this strange makeup set-like appearance with the posterior of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series, and not to mention, a keypad. The phone is squarish in design. Even its display is a small box like the old flip phones in the early 2000s. The main display is just as big as most cover displays found on clamshell Android phones. It is a 2.4″ […]
- [It Is GLOW TIME! iPhone 16 Coming on September 9](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/28/it-is-glow-time-iphone-16-coming-on-september-9/): Have you got your notepads and credit cards ready? It’s that time of the year again. Apple has just officially announced its new event being held at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park on September 9. The event will prominently feature the new iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10, and the 4th-gen Apple AirPods. This is also the first time Apple is releasing a phone on a Monday, wherein typically it’s a Tuesday, hence why a fake invite gained popularity Just like last year, this event is a combination of both virtual and in-person, with special invites to […]
- [Miss the Lumia? You Can Have It Again... Sort Of](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/27/miss-the-lumia-you-can-have-it-again-sort-of/): Not exactly a Lumia, but it is a Nokia. HMD, short for Human Mobile Devices, previously teased a set of new phones under their brand name. It is the first phase of a series of smartphones under the HMD brand, now that they’re steering away from Nokia. The first was the powerful midrange Skyline and the next is the budget-friendly, yet still repairable Pulse. Just like the Skyline, the Pulse features a design inspired from those old classic Lumias with multiple color options. Now, you can have the Lumias with Android on them, as they should have from the beginning. […]
- [ICYMI: This is Vivo's Most Affordable Smartphone Yet, the Y03t](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/27/icymi-this-is-vivos-most-affordable-smartphone-yet-the-y03t/): Well… that comes with several compromises Vivo announced a new budget phone, for those who want a phone that can do basic calls, text, maybe even take photos or play casual games. This is the Y03t. Its design reminds us of previous realme phones, like the realme 10 for example. As an ultrabudget phone, the Vivo Y03t is as basic as you can get, and it’s probably going to stay in the inventory for a huge amount of time. It is priced at PHP 4,399 but with the appropriate vouchers, you can get it down for as low as PHP […]
- [Qualcomm Makes the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Official!](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/26/qualcomm-makes-the-snapdragon-7s-gen-3-official/): Cause everyone is tired of the Snapdragon 695 About a week ago, Qualcomm made the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 official. Although it is under the 7-series, it is actually an upgrade of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, and therefore, an upgrade to the Snapdragon 695 which every brand seems to love. The small “s” suffix indicates that it is a lower-end variant of the main chipset. In this case, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. You know where this is going. It’s a tech company announcing a new product. Of course, AI will be involved. Qualcomm intends to bring AI capabilities […]
- [ICYMI: The HMD Skyline Has Launched in the Philippines. More Affordable than Its EU Variant](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/26/icymi-the-hmd-skyline-has-launched-in-the-philippines-more-affordable-than-its-eu-variant/): Comes with a wide array of colours and an iconic Lumia-like design “What is this? Another smartphone brand?” You might be asking. It is sort of that. HMD is the licensee of Nokia smartphones after its departure from Microsoft Mobile and Windows Phone in 2017. Now, it seems like HMD is launching smartphones independently without the Nokia branding. This might mean the previously notable cellphone maker has nowhere near the value it once was, if even HMD and Nokia is straying away from it. However, this does not mean the Nokia brand is truly over. See, HMD is taking design […]
- [ICYMI: realme Launches the realme 12 4G. Even Though the 13 Pro Series Is on the Horizon](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/26/icymi-realme-launches-the-realme-12-4g-even-though-the-13-pro-series-is-on-the-horizon/): The phones are BARELY a month old. Give it a rest realme announced just a week ago the realme 12 4G in the Philippines. It’s quite overwhelming for consumers now considering that the brand has basically moved on not even a week later to launch the realme 13 Pro series 5G in time for the brand’s anniversary this August 28. However, since the phone launched, it would be a waste of typing time and article to not talk about it. So, let’s do talk about it. The phone is a minor upgrade (“sidegrade”) to the realme 11 4G. Its structure […]
- [Overkill? realme Presents its 320W Charging Concept](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/26/overkill-realme-presents-its-320w-charging-concept/): This tech charges a phone from empty to full in just 5 minutes! And it also consumes more power than your basic electric fan. If you believe 15W is slow, 45W is fast, and 150W is overkill, then get ready to be shocked (no pun intended) for realme’s 320W Supersonic Charge! It has beaten the previous record holder, also from realme, which has 240W fast charging. Some of you might be worried about battery degradation and safety. Worry not, realme has thought of that too. That is why, aside from this ultra fast charging technology, the brand has also introduced […]
- [Infinix' First Tablet has LTE and ChatGPT for Less Than ~PHP 10K Price!](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/26/infinix-first-tablet-has-lte-and-chatgpt-for-less-than-php-10k-price/): Even in tablets, Infinix is aware of what their consumers want Everyone is making tablets nowadays, even with some brands you don’t expect to be making tablets. Android tablets sure has come a long way since their demise during the pre-pandemic era. It’s only starting 2020 people have realized their usefulness as a mediator between smartphones and laptops. They are now catching up to phones quite fast, some of them even using AI integration and many are an entertainment and education powerhouse. This is the aim of Infinix’s new tablet, the XPAD. The tablet has LTE connectivity and is powered […]
- [PULCHRITUDE STRIDE | Vivo V30e Review! [Part 4]](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/25/pulchritude-stride-vivo-v30e-review-part-4/): Final Part (Last) 1 v1 final final 2 for real this time 1 For the last part of this review, we will be tackling the other things that are not mentioned in the previous pages. Mainly, the audio profile of the phone. This is the shortest part of the review as well. SPEAKER: Only One? At this Price Range? For some reason, the Vivo V30 series (including the V30 Pro), only has one speaker. When we asked about it, Vivo said that users don’t primarily see the difference and that they are currently focusing on photos. While that is true, […]
- [PULCHRITUDE STRIDE | Vivo V30e Review! [Part 3]](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/25/pulchritude-stride-vivo-v30e-review-part-3/): Watered down cameras that can compete! Part 3 of 4! Ya know, we think it would have probably been best if we have taken a look at the cameras first before the phone’s performance. Sadly, we can’t do that because we need to keep things consistent for the sake of the other reviews. We know, we did that mistake in some of our early reviews. Well, here it is now, the most important and most awaited part of the Vivo V30e review: the cameras! The Vivo V30e comes with two cameras at the back and one at the front, making […]
- [Pulchritude Stride | Vivo V30e Review! [Part 2]](https://technophileph.com/2024/08/25/pulchritude-stride-vivo-v30e-review-part-2/): Oh Snap…dragon When you think of performance, you don’t immediately think of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. We already have some problems with the chipset, and our colleagues already told us how mediocre it is for a Snapdragon chip, yet many brands would choose it still for their midrange devices. The Vivo V30e is one of them. This chipset is not the newest, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 just got released. Though, that chipset also has its own problems. Its main criticism was that the chip is mainly just a rebranded Snapdragon 695 from 2021 with little […]

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