Xiaomi aims to change the game with the Pocophone brand and the smartphone is really exciting as the Pocophone will pack a flagship smartphone specifications but it will have a really affordable price. Recently, our sources have told us the full specifications of the smartphone and also the price of the smartphone in the Philippines. Yep, the Pocophone F1 will arrive in the Philippines very soon.
Pocophone F1 Specs
6.18-inch Full HD+ display, 19:9 display aspect ratio
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Processor
6GB RAM
64GB/128GB Internal Storage
12MP+5MP Dual Rear Lens Camera with AI
20MP selfie camera
LTE
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
Android 8.1 Oreo
4000mAh Battery
The price of the Pocophone F1 is the most interesting thing about this smartphone. Well, the Pocophone F1 will be available in two variants — 6GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB.
According to our source, the 6GB/64GB will be available only at Lazada and it will have an SRP of Php16,990 while the 6GB/128GB will have an SRP of Php19,990.
But again, these are rumors so take these prices with a grain of salt.
The OPPO Find X is the latest flagship smartphone from OPPO and it’s been a while since they’ve launched their last Find smartphone and with the OPPO Find X, they’ve changed the game as the smartphone offers an amazing mechanical camera and also a design that is so sexy that it’s a big change from an OPPO smartphone. So, really?, what are the best features of the OPPO Find X? Well, check out my top 5 features of the OPPO Find X below.
Sexy and unmatched design
The OPPO Find X is available in two variants that offers a gradient color — Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue. I really like the gradient color of the OPPO Find X because the colors can only be seen on the sides and they give more emphasis on the curved glass sides of the smartphone. The OPPO Find X also comes with a glass build on both sides and they perfectly fit my hand thanks to its curves
The Panoramic arc screen
The display of the smartphone is probably my most favorite one about the OPPO Find X. There’s a 93.8% screen-to-body ratio and good lord, the display of the smartphone is really vivid and awesome. There’s the curved sides too which might turn off some people but damn, it does really look good.
Stealth 3D Camera
The Stealth 3D camera is the most awesome feature of the smartphone. Some might not like it due to the moving parts but when you use it, you would definitely feel that the sliding mechanism of the smartphone is really solid and OPPO really did a good job on this oneIt’s Powerful
The OPPO Find X is powered by Snapdragon 845 processor and then there’s the 8GB RAM and all I can say is that the OPPO Find X is extremely powerful. You won’t have any problems running anything on this smartphone. Boom.
Large storage
Aside from the large 8GB RAM of the smartphone, there’s a 256GB of memory too that can house your apps, games and other multimedia needs and damn, I’m pretty sure that the 256GB of storage will be more than enough for most people.
So there you have it! If you want to see the OPPO Find X for yourself, you can check it out at OPPO stores and kiosks nationwide. The OPPO Find X is now available for Php49,990.
If you’ve been following my YouTube channel, we’ve unboxed the Huawei Nova 3i and it is currently one of our most viewed unboxing video. The smartphone is really interesting not just because of its color but also because of the smartphone’s hardware inside. The Huawei Nova 3i is powered by Kirin 710 processor that is also capable of AI and the best part? the smartphone supports GPU Turbo which will be coming in the next updates.
The smartphone also comes in 128GB that’s why you won’t have problems when it comes to storage space. This is actually really big considering that the smartphone is categorized as a mid-range smartphone and it is only priced at Php15,990. Interested? Check out our unboxing and hands-on video of the Huawei Nova 3i below.
ASUS has recently unveiled their newest gaming notebook, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S and it’s the world’s slimmest gaming notebook at 14.95mm. It’s powered by the latest Intel Core i7-8750 processor and also a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, and a 144Hz display. Yep, I know, it’s amazing that ASUS managed to fit that hardware inside a notebook this thin.
So how did ASUS did that? Well, they’ve improved their cooling system thanks to the ROG Active Aerodynamic System.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531 uses an aluminum and magnesium alloys for its chassis to achieve a balance in strength and weight. It also packs a 15.6-inch display with 144Hz display in its 14.2-inch chassis which gives only a small footprint for the Zephyrus S.
And of course, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S got an RGB lighting through Aura Sync and you can create your own lighting in its four independent zones that illuminates the keyboard and the additional LEDs inside the AAS vent.
The keyboard layout of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S is very similar to the first ASUS ROG Zephyrus and the touchpad of the notebook also acts as the numpad by just pressing a button.
OPPO Philippines has recently launched their newest mid-range smartphone in the Philippines, the OPPO F9. Well, the smartphone does have a lot of new features including a smaller notch on the display in where the company is calling it as the waterdrop display. Not only that, OPPO is also promising a 2-hour talk-time in just 5 minutes of charging thanks to VOOC Flash Charge.
Not only that, the smartphone also sports a 6GB RAM and 64GB of Internal storage. The smartphone’s camera has also been upgraded as it now packs a 16MP+2MP rear camera with AI that lets you have better depth of field and better bokeh effect.
OPPO F9 Specs
6.3-inch Full HD+ Waterdrop Display
MediaTek Helio P60 Octa-Core
6GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD card
16MP+2MP f/1.8+f/2.4 with LED Flash
25MP Front Camera. f/2.0
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, LTE
Dual SIM
3500mAh Battery with VOOC Flash Charge
ColorOS 5.2 with Android 8.1
The OPPO F9 might have the same processor but it does have a larger RAM and it comes in new beautiful colors with patterns that are really attractive and sexy.
A few days after the reveal of the Samsung Galaxy Note9 in New York, the newest flagship smartphone from the company has finally launched in the Philippines and yes, the Galaxy Note9 is exciting as it packs new features including an S-Pen with bluetooth that lets you do remote selfies and also for navigating presentations and also, the smartphone packs a larger 4000mAh battery that Samsung promises that the Galaxy Note9 will have a longer battery life. The best part about the latest flagship smartphone from Samsung? It’s now available in 128GB/512GB of Internal storage.
During the launch, Samsung Philippines has also their ambassadors — Heart Evangelista-Escudero, Nico Bolzico, & Erwan Heussaff.
Samsung Galaxy Note9 Specs
Exynos 9810 Octa-Core Processor (2.7GHz + 1.7GHz)
6.4-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display
6GB RAM/128GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
6GB RAM/128GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
The Samsung Galaxy Note9 is now available for pre-order until August 19, 2018. You can enjoy freebies up to Php17,800 when you pre-order the smartphone. Those who are interested in getting the 512GB variant will get a free 2018 Samsung 32″ Smart HD TV with a 2-year warranty and for the 128GB variant, they’ll be able to get a Gear Fit2 Pro, or Galaxy Tab 7″ or a Gear IconX.
All pre-orders will come with a NanoFixit screen protection with one-year insurance up to Php10,000. You may also get an additional 10 percent discount on the total bundle upon purchase of special add-ons such as the new Samsung Galaxy Watch, and/or Samsung Galaxy Tab S4.
The Samsung Galaxy Note9 will be available this August 24 and it will have a retail price of Php55,990 for the 128GB and Php75,990 for the 512GB variant.
In 5 minutes, you can do a lot of things. We are already living in a fast-pace lifestyle and every minute is already special to all of us. In the tech world, 5 minutes is gold. You can do a lot of things. You can send 5 emails if you can send emails in less than a minute, you can watch some short YouTube clip in 5 minutes, and a lot more.
In terms of internet speed, you can download a 1.5GB of a file if you have a theoretical speed of 42mbps on your mobile data and you can even have more than that if you have a faster fibre internet at your home or office.
When it comes to charging, a 5-minute charging of a smartphone will only give you a small amount of juice and it won’t probably last more than an hour of talk time.
I know, not much of juice can be charged in 5 minutes but with OPPO’s latest smartphone, the OPPO F9, it is expected that the smartphone can have a 2-hour talk time by just charging for 5 minutes.
According to OPPO, the VOOC Flash Charge of the OPPO F9 will give you a 5V/4A charging which is 4x faster than the conventional 5V/1A charging of most smartphones, not only that, it will also give you 5 layers of protection so you don’t have to worry about breaking your smartphone.
This feature is really useful especially when you wake up in the morning and you forgot to charge your smartphone. 2 hours of talk time is already enough to last up for half a day as long as you won’t use your smartphone that much.
The OPPO F9’s VOOC Flash Charge is also interesting as we’ve been craving for a fast charging on the smartphone since the OPPO F3 Plus. So yeah, we’re really excited for the VOOC Flash Charge that made a comeback on the OPPO F9.
When it comes to the best hardware for its price, we all know that Xiaomi is the best brand for that. Most of their fans also praise the Redmi Note series as these are the smartphones that are powerful enough for a mid-range smartphone but it also features a price that can really compete against the market. Today, we will review the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, one of the most popular midrange smartphone of the Chinese company.
Hardware and Design
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a solid build. It’s a little bit bulky to the hands but it really has a solid feel and thanks to the metal build quality of the smartphone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 does feel premium to the hand.
The volume rocker and the power button of the smartphone are placed on the right side while the hybrid sim card tray is placed on the opposite side. The smartphone still features a micro USB port instead of USB-C and then there’s the 3.5mm headphone jack beside it along with the speaker grill.
One of the best things about the smartphone is its battery because the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 features a large 4000mAh of battery which is why the smartphone is a bit bulky compared to other smartphones despite having an 18:9 display aspect ratio.
The smartphone also features a fingerprint scanner at the back and I really had no problem using It as it was really fast even when the screen is off however, the disappointing part here is that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 doesn’t have a face unlock which is more convenient for most people.
Display
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 packs a decent 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 display aspect ratio as expected, the smartphone doesn’t have a thick bezel and we do have a rounded corners that adds an eyecandy to the smartphone.
When it comes to display quality, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 does have a nice display with a pretty good colors and the viewing angles are really good. The display of the smartphone is actually great especially for its price.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 has a pretty good battery for a mid-range smartphone. It has a 4000mAh battery inside which more than most mid-range smartphone at its price range. Most of the time, the smartphone lasts up to a day of use or more than a day of usage.
In our PC Mark test, we were actually pretty happy with the results that I got as we got a score of 11 hours 14 minutes which is pretty good not only for its segment but also for its price.
Software and Perfomance
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 features Android 8.1 on MIUI 9. What I like about it is despite having a heavy skinning on the smartphone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 still managed to have a fast and silky smooth navigation on the smartphone. When it comes to user interface, the smartphone is pretty user friendly and you won’t have any problems navigating through it even when you’re coming from an iPhone or other Android smartphones.
When it comes to performance, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 really shines as the smartphone packs a Snapdragon 636 processor inside and in our review unit, we got a 32GB of internal storage and also a 3GB of RAM. In our test, we were really happy that we got a score of 115114 in Antutu.
When it comes to gaming, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 does fare well as the smartphone can run NBA 2k18 at high settings and also PUBG Mobile at balanced settings with high framerate. The smartphone can really handle most gaming stuff and yeah, then Snapadragon 636 processor inside the smartphone is definitely one of the best mid-range processor out there.
3DMark
Camera
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 got a 12MP+5MP dual lens rear camera and also a 13-megapixel front camera. The smartphone is also boasting AI which lets you have a better beautification and shots on the smartphone. My take? The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 does have a decent camera especially for its price. Check out the shots that I took using the smartphone.
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Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is definitely one of the best if not the best mid-range smartphone out there. It has a decent processor inside, the build quality of the smartphone is great, the camera was fine and most importantly, the battery of the smartphone was really good.
But of course, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 got some competition in its price range including the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 but if you’re fine with its battery then the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will be just fine for you.
OPPO will launch their newest smartphone this week, the OPPO F9. The company has been teasing the smartphone for weeks now and the smartphone was teased to have the VOOC Flash Charge and a gradient color design which is a trend on smartphones these days.
Not only that, the OPPO F9 will also have a new Full HD+ waterdrop display that sports a really small notch at the top and this smartphone features a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio. Which offers a more immersive view.
The VOOC charging of the OPPO F9 is promising that the 5-minute charge of the smartphone can give you up to 2-hour talk thanks to its 5V/4A configuration which gives 4x faster charging than the conventional 5V/1A. But don’t worry, the smartphone ensures a fast charge with safe charge and low temperature.
Again, the smartphone comes in a gorgeous color design and it will come in Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue, and Starry Purple.
Vivo Philippines has also announced that the Vivo Y85 will also have a price cut! In case you didn’t know, the Vivo Y85 is the company’s one of their mid-range smartphones and it packs a 6.22-inch display with 19:9 display aspect ratio and an 88% screen-to-body ratio.
Inside the smartphone is an Helio P22 Octa-Core Processor and 4GB RAM. It also comes with 32GB of internal storage. There’s a dual lens rear camera on the smartphone too which is a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel rear camera.
Vivo Y85 Specs
Vivo Y85 Specs
Display
6.22-inch IPS Display with HD+ (1520×720) resolution
Processor
2.0GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 processor
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
RAM
4GB
Storage
32GB
Expandable via MicroSD
Rear Camera
13-megapixel + 2-megapixel
LED Flash
Front Camera
8-megapixel
f/2.0
Face Beauty
Connectivity
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
A-GPS
LTE
Security
Face Unlock
Fingerprint Scanner
Battery
3260mAh Battery
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo with FunTouch OS 4.0
Price
Php13,999
The Vivo Y85 is now down to Php11,999 from its former SRP of Php13,999
The Panoramic arc screen
Stealth 3D Camera
It’s Powerful
Large storage
