Xiaomi has finally unveiled the Mi 11 for the global market, bringing their latest flagship smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 108MP camera, and 50W wireless charging outside the Chinese market.
Compared to the Chinese version of the Mi 11, the global version will now have Google Mobile Services inside as Xiaomi has blocked installing Google services on their China-only smartphones so going for the global version is the only way to get their best smartphone in the market.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Specs
6.81-inch QHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Chipset
8GB/12GB RAM
128GB/256GB Internal storage
108MP main camera + 13MP ultrawide + 5MP rear cameras
20MP Main Camera
5G, LTE
4600mAh battery
55W Wired Charging, 50W Wireless Charging
MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
The good news about the Xiaomi MI 11 is that they’re including the 55W GaN charger in the box so you don’t have to worry about the chargers anymore on the smartphone.
realme Philippines has finally launched the realme X50 Pro a few weeks ago. It’s their second smartphone here in the country to arrive with a Snapdragon 800 series chipset inside. Not only that, because the realme X50 Pro 5G is also their first smartphone to come with 5G inside. Yep, it’s an exciting flagship smartphone from realme! Check out what we think about the smartphone in our review below.
realme X50 Pro Review: Design and hardware
One of main changes that was done on the realme 7 series is the overall design language of the smartphone but since the realme X50 Pro 5G was launched last February 2020, the design of the smartphone resembles the realme 6 series instead of the 7.
Nonetheless, the body that we got in this smartphone is very premium. We got a solid glass back and front on the smartphone and in our review unit, we got the rust red one. The glass is matte which means that we can get less fingerprints on this smartphone but it is still slippery so I highly suggest that you use the included jelly case included in the smartphone.
Just like the realme 6 series smartphones, this one has the curves that fits perfectly in my hand. The curves at the back of the smartphone feels fine but since this one is made up of glass, it’s a little bit slippery in my hand. While on the sides, we got here a solid metal that feels good to the hand.
As for the ports, there’s the USB-C below and it supports up to 65W of SuperDart Charge which can fully charge your smartphone from 0 to 100% in just 35 minutes. We’ve seen this feature in action back in the realme 7 Pro that we’ve reviewed before and we’re definitely amazed with this one.
As expected, there’s no 3.5mm headphone jack on this one so I highly suggest that you also get the realme Buds Pro that comes with noise cancelling. It’s an excellent wireless earbuds whether you want to use it for gaming or for just your casual Spotify playlist.
For the fingerprint scanner, the realme X50 Pro opted for an in-display fingerprint scanner which is fast enough but you can also use the face unlock of the smartphone if you wanted to. As for the 5G, I didn’t had any problems with 5G on this smartphone and I can even have speeds up to 500MBps down in my speed test which is pretty great. And since were getting here a flagship specs with 5G at a affordable plan, the realme X50 Pro 5G is a pretty good deal.
realme X50 Pro 5G Review: Display
For the display of the smartphone, they’re now using an AMOLED for this one with a Full HD+ resolution. There’s the 6.44” panel and I believe this one is just the right size for a flagship smartphone with these dimensions. As expected, this one has a really good colors on the panel of the smartphone which is excellent for watching videos and movies.
Aside from that, there’s the 90Hz refresh rate on the smartphone too that definitely helps in improving the smooth experience when browsing through apps and settings on the smartphone.
realme X50 Pro 5G Review: Battery life
One of my favorite features in most realme smartphones is the battery. We got here a 4200mAh battery inside and the smartphone could last a day of usage for me but for some people, they might need a powerbank if they’re really a heavy user of 5G. In PC Mark battery test, I was able to get 13 hours and 34 minutes which is still pretty good but way different than most realme smartphones that we have reviewed before. Nonetheless, the battery life that we got was still excellent for a flagship smartphone.
As for the charging, I love charging on this one as the smartphone supports up to 65W SuperDart Fast Charging and most of the time, I don’t have to charge my smartphone overnight as I can charge it in just less than an hour and already get a full charge with it.
realme X50 Pro 5G Review: Software & Performance
One of the things that you would definitely love on this smartphone is the chipset inside it. It runs on the latest Snapdragon 865 processor which isn’t the most powerful one out there but it’s definitely on the flagship level. The Snapdragon 865 processor won’t have any problems running any games that you want to run on this one. You won’t really feel the difference between the Snapdragon 865 and 865+ in most games but you can definitely see the difference when you see the benchmarks of the smartphones:
As you can expect in games, the realme X50 Pro 5G doesn’t come with any problems. I was able to run any games ranging from League of Legends: Wild Rift up to Genshin Impact. However in some games, we were not able to run up to 90fps on this one despite the availability of the 90Hz display with AMOLED panel. It’s not disappointing but I hope that they could update it and make it available on the smartphone.
Thankfully, despite playing hours on the smartphone, I was pretty happy with the temps and the smartphone didn’t reach up to the point that the smartphone is too hot to handle when playing games. The vapor cooling chamber does really work on the realme X50 Pro 5G.
As for the software, we’re running here the latest version of realme UI 2.0 which is based on Android 11 so yes, if you would like to experience the latest Android on a smartphone, you can already experience it on the realme X50 Pro 5G.
realme X50 Pro 5G Review: Camera
For the camera, this one comes with a total of six cameras with a 32MP Sony IMX606 + 8MP ultra wide-angle camera on the front and then there’s the 64MP main camera + 8MP ultra wide-angle + 12MP telephoto lens + B&W portrait lens at the back and overall, I’m pretty happy with the results that we got on the realme X50 Pro 5G. It can compete with the flagship level smartphones and we also got here some cool features like Ultra NightScape mode and more.
The colors are just fine on the shots that we took on the smartphone and I’m pretty happy with the contrasts and dynamic range of the smartphone. At night mode, it isn’t the best camera out there but it will do a great job most of the time.
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As for the selfies, they are surprisingly good but I suggest that you use the 32MP main camera instead of the ultra wide-angle lens to get a favorable quality. For the video, the main lens can support up to 4K/60fps while the ultra wide lens does not support it. Unfortunately, the smartphone doesn’t come with 8K but recording on the smartphone even at 4K/60fps is pretty good.
It might not be the best flagship smartphone when it comes to camera but it definitely got some kick and it’s really decent for some shots.
realme X50 Pro 5G Review: Verdict
The realme X50 Pro 5G is one of my favorite smartphones from the company. It’s a proper smartphone for everyone as we tick different boxes that we need on a smartphone including a solid body, a capable hardware, long battery with fast charging, and just a fine camera. It’s hard to say anything terrible about the smartphone because, really, there are none. Well, we do miss the 90fps on some games and also 8K video recording but our overall experience on the smartphone is really good. Definitely one of the best 5G smartphones out there especially for its price.
The realme X50 Pro 5G is now available at Smart Signature Postpaid Plan
LG Philippines wants you to work at home seamlessly with their Ergo Concept Monitors that is made for productivity, comfort and convenience for the consumers which they’ll definitely love. You can use your LG Ultragear, UltraWide, and QHD Monitor displays.
They have different kind of monitors for different kind of users. For example, they have the 27UN880 monitor that delivers an elegant simplicity with USB-C One Cable solution.
The Ergo Concept will be available at three IPS monitors: LG UltraGear Nano IPS 1ms (GTG) gaming monitor model (27GN880), LG 21:9 UltraWide (model 34WN780) and LG UltraFine 4K (model 27UN880).
One of the newest, stylish and iconic headphones, Marshall Major IV, is now out in the market and you can finally get it here in the Philippines. This is the fourth iteration of the Major headphones and it brings a lot of improvement including a an 80+ hours of wireless playtime.
With Marshall’s experience in the industry, the Major IV brings their explosive sound and also their custom-tuned dynamic drivers with the bass and treble that is unrivalled and with its 80+ hours of wireless playtime and also a quick-charge capability, you can use the headphones anytime anywhere. Not only that because this one also comes with wireless charging so you can spend less time looking for your cables and just charge it on your wireless charger.
The design has also improved on the Major IV as we can get here a more comfortable design and ear cushions which is softer and fits perfectly for your ears. There’s the multi-directional control knob too so you can play, pause, skip, and adjust the volume of your device and turn on the wireless headphones.
The Marshall Major IV is now availabe at Digital Walker and Beyond the Box for Php8,690. But it’s currently on promo and you can get it for Php7,690.
You can also get it at HomeOffice.ph, Lazada, and Shopee.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G is now available in the market. If you’re planning on getting one but still not sure which one to get, then maybe I can help you with that. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G packs the best features that we can find on a Samsung smartphone as it has the Exynos 2100 Chipset inside. It also has a camera going up to 100x zoom and of course, the flagship design that everybody will love. If you’re still unsure which smartphone among the Galaxy S21 Series 5G is for you then better check out our article below:
Gamers
For the gamers, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is the right Galaxy smartphone for you. Well, all of them can play the most demanding games in the market, thanks to the Exynos 2100 chipset, but the Galaxy S21 Ultra has the biggest screen of them all with the crispiest resolution and, of course, the bigger RAM and battery that can help in our gaming experience.
With its Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, we can get better colors on MOBA games and of course, the larger display would also helps you in games like PUBG Mobile as you can see more enemies and more space for the buttons. For other games, the 120Hz refresh rate does help in rendering smoother and better transitions in-game
Workaholics
If you’re working at home and you never want to get lost at work or you’re always annotating and signing documents on your email, you can go for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G because not only that this smartphone packs a large 6.8” QHD Dynamic AMOLED 2X display but this one also supports S-Pen. So if you have an S-Pen lying around or if you want to buy an S-Pen and a case for your Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G then yes, this one is the perfect partner and companion for your work at home needs.
For those who love IG
If you want a smartphone that goes perfect for your fashionable lifestyle then you can go for either the Galaxy S21 5G or the Galaxy S21+ 5G which are both stylish and fashionable which can go perfect for your outfit thanks to the variety of colors including the Phantom Silver (for Galaxy S21+ 5G), Phantom Grey (for Galaxy S21 5G), the Phantom Violet (for both Galaxy S21+ 5G and Galaxy S21 5G). But these smartphones are not just stylish, they also come with a powerful camera thanks to the triple-lens rear camera with the main 64MP camera and the 10MP selfie camera.
These smartphones may not be the Ultra variant but the cameras of these devices are really great which are perfect for your IG posts and stories. The Single Take shots, powered by AI, are also perfect for Instagram as it gives you a variation of your best captured videos or stills that you took in one snap.
Light and portable
If you’re the type of person who loves to have a smartphone that is small and it can easily fit in your small bags or pocket, then you might want to take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. It’s actually a small beast because despite being smaller with a 6.2” display, this one still comes with a powerful hardware thanks to the Exynos 2100 chipset inside it and the camera is still great as this one has the same cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G.
With its size, the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is ergonomic so you won’t have any problems holding the smartphone in one hand. As for its build, don’t get fooled by its glasstic body because it’s still premium and very solid. You’ll be surprised by the look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G once you hold it in your hand.
Mobile photographer
If you love taking photos on your smartphone then it’s clear that the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is the one for you. Basically, it has more and better cameras than its smaller brothers and this smartphone can go up to 100x zoom and, compared to its predecessor, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G can capture more details. It can take way better shots compared to other Galaxy smartphone, thanks to its 108MP Wide-angle camera along with the 12MP Ultra-wide camera and 2x 10MP Telephoto lens. While for the selfies, this one comes with a 40MP selfie camera too which impressed me in our first hands-on of the smartphone.
If you’re still not sure which Galaxy S21 Series 5G smartphone is the right one for you, I would suggest that you get the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, which is a balance of both the Galaxy S21 5G and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G but if you want the best features on a smartphone, you better get the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G which might a little bit thicker than the Galaxy S21+ 5G, but it does have the best features on a flagship smartphone.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G is now available nationwide.
OnePlus Buds Z including the Limited Edition Steven Harrington is now available in the Philippines via HomeOffice.ph, Shopee, and Lazada. It’s the latest wireless earbuds from the company and it features a 20 hours of battery life, water and sweat resistance, and more.
As for the Limited edition Steven Harrington, it will have a cool design and it will feature the characters such as Mello and they’re also bringing in a new character in here, the “Cool Cat”.
The OnePlus Buds Z is available in white for Php2,590 and also the limited edition Steven Harrington for Php2,990. It’s now available at HomeOffice.ph, Shopee, and Lazada.
vivo Philippines has launched the Y31 in the country and it’s the latest smartphone in the Y-series and it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Octa-Core processor along with Android 11 inside it. As for the battery, this one comes with 5000mAh battery with 18W Fast Charge technology.
As for the camera, there’s the 48MP main camera along with the 2MP bokeh camera and also a 2MP macro camera and for the selfies, there’s the 8MP selfie camera on the smartphone.
vivo Y31 Specs
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 Octa-Core Processor
6.58-inch IPS Full HD+ display
8GB RAM
128GB Internal storage expandable via microSD
48MP main camera + 2MP Macro Camera + 2MP depth camera
8MP Selfie Camera
LTE, Dual SIM
5000mAh battery
18W Fast Charging
FunTouch OS based on Android 11
You can now pre-order the vivo Y31 from February 6 up to February 12 for Php12,999
realme Philippines is running different online activities this February in where fans, supporters and customers will get a chance to win exciting prizes. Not only that because they’re also offering a special bundle that is perfect for couples this Valentine’s day.
The company is offering a promo this February 13 to 14 in where 50 participating realme stores nationwide is offering a realme AIoT + smartphone bundle in where they can get a 10% discount and a Php500 off on any purchase of realme AIoT device. The smartphones included in this promo are the realme 6, 6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, and the X3 SuperZoom.
There’s an additional treat for realme fans and supporters as you may have a chance to win more prizes from realme for every Php10,000 worth of in-store purchase of realme products.
They’re also have a Valentine’s day video challenge on TikTok in where realme philippines will be uploading 4 videos at their official TikTok page until February 14 in where the realme squad could duet for their own entry into the competition. The most creative TikTok videos will win a realme Buds Q and a romantic dinner date for two from realme Philippines.
If you want to know more about their campaign, you can check out realme’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.
The flagship smartphone series of Samsung along with their latest noise-cancelling earphones has arrived in the country and these are the Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphones and also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.
You can finally grab the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G for Php57,990 and Php69,990 respectively through Samsung.com, Authorized Samsung Stores, Authorized Samsung Online Partners, and also at Smart.
Both smartphones sports a new design and also the Exynos 2100 chipset inside. For the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, we’re getting here a triple lens rear camera with a 64MP main camera while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comes with a better camera setup with 108MP main camera that can go up to 100x zoom.
If you’re planning on getting one, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G comes in Phantom Violet and also in Phantom Silver while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comes in Phantom Black and Phantom Silver.
If you’re getting one, you can enjoy freebies and discounts worth Php12,000 when you buy the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G at Samsung.com and also at Samsung Authorized stores until February 7. You can also avail of the free 25W Travel Adapter until February 14, 2021.
Another offer includes 5% off when you buy two or more Galaxy S21 Series 5G units. You can also get flexible payment terms with 0% interest for up to 24 months for as low as Php2,416.50/month from participating banks. You can also save up to Php10,000 by trading in your old smartphone for the Galaxy S21 series smartphone.
For the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, It’s now available for Php9,990 and it comes in Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Violet.
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G Specs
6.7-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display 120hz refresh rate
The newest and hottest gaming notebook of ASUS is coming to our shores very soon as ASUS Philippines has announced the launch of the ASUS ROG Flow X13. The ASUS ROG Flow X13 will launch in the Philippines this February 20, 2021 and they’re set to announce the full details regarding the ROG Flow X13 in the For Those Those Who Dare digital launch.
The ASUS ROG Flow X13 is one of the most exciting gaming notebook in the market because this notebook is thin and light and yet it comes with an up to Ryzen 9-5980HS CPU and also an up to GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU inside. The best part about it is that it supports the ROG XG Mobile that can unleash the power of up to RTX 3080 Series GPU in its 13″ small form factor.
Viewers who will tune in to the launch will get a chance to win ROG merchandise frmo the brand and of course, you can also catch the performance from Matthaios and Kiyo. To know more about the recently launched ROG products, you can head over to: http://bit.ly/ROGPHx2021
