Cherry Mobile is currently having a promo in where some of their smartphones are on sale! The Cherry Mobile Flare S5 Power is now down to Php 4,999 from Php7,999, the Cherry Mobile Flare X2 is now down to Php4,999 from Php7,999, and the Flare S5 Plus is now down to Php3,999 from Php8,999.
We love the Cherry Mobile Flare S5 Plus before due to its premium build quality while the Cherry Mobile Flare X2 is a powerful smartphone with a solid design. But if you’re looking for a long lasting smartphone, the Cherry Mobile Flare S5 Power is the one for you.
The promo price for these smartphones will be from April 4 to April 8, 2018.
ASUS has been known for offering smartphones with big battery life in their ASUS Zenfone Max line and one of the latest smartphones in the Zenfone Max lineup is the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite. It’s an affordable smartphone that features a 4100mAh Battery. So what do I think about the smartphone? Check it out in our review below.
Design and Hardware
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite features a similar design to the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max but this time, the Lite version now has a smaller 5.2-inch display and a slower Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor inside with 2GB of RAM.
We have solid body and design here. Despite being one of the most affordable ASUS smartphones out there, I was happy with its build quality and despite having a large 4100mAh battery capacity, the smartphone is still handy to the hand and it’s not that really thick.
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite still uses a Micro USB port that can also support reverse charging. It means that you can use the smartphone as a power bank. How? Just use a Micro USB OTG and then plug in your device to the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite to charge it. It’s a really awesome feature especially if you use the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite as your secondary smartphone.
The smartphone also features a fingerprint scanner which also serves as the home button of the smartphone and I was quite happy with its speed. Unfortunately, the smartphone doesn’t support Face Unlock.
Another bummer in this smartphone is that the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite only has a small 16GB of Internal Storage. That might not be enough when you want to install heavy games and a lot of multimedia files but thankfully, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite has a triple card tray slot which means that the smartphone can use two Sim cards and also a MicroSD card simultaneously.
Display
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite only has a 5.2-inch HD Display. By today’s standards, the display of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite is quite small. Yes, it’s fine to use in most basic applications such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram but it’s quite small when you play MOBA or FPS games.
The display of the smartphone isn’t really the most ideal that you can see on an ASUS smartphone. It lacks some colors but it will do just fine in most cases. Since the smartphone only has a 5.2-inch display, the display looks sharper than I expected.
The display of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite isn’t that good but it isn’t that bad either. The display of the smartphone is what you can expect from a smartphone with a long battery life and affordable price tag
Battery life
Again, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite sports a 4100mAh battery. That’s a big capacity for its size but it is smaller than the 5000mAh battery of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max. Nonetheless, the results that I got from the smartphone was really respectable.
In the PCMark Work 2.0 Battery Life test, I got a respectable score of 12 h and 44 min. That’s quite long and In real life usage, the smartphone was able to last 2 days of average use without charging. That’s really long and I’m really happy about it.
Software
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite is running on Android 7.1.1 with Zen UI. Well, the smartphone is easy to navigate and easy to understand however it still does come with a lot of bloatware. The smartphone also comes with Selfie Master which lets you do beautifications on photos, videos, and even on live stream applications.
Probably the most useful application that you can use in the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite is the Power Master. This application lets you see the status of the battery of the smartphone. You can see the remaining battery time of the smartphone and there’s a shortcut for doubling the battery lifespan by turning off some features. You can also optimize and boost your smartphone in this application and also use different battery modes for longer battery life or better performance.
Performance
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite isn’t really the most powerful smartphone in its price range. You got a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor inside along with 2GB of RAM and also 16GB of Internal Storage. Well, I was really happy that ASUS choose a Qualcomm Processor for this one as the Snapdragon 425 processor is really efficient and really optimize. I was happy that most of the time that I use the smartphone in different applications and navigating, it was fast and smooth. However, the RAM is a little bit too small for me but don’t worry, it will do just fine most of the time.
When it comes to gaming, the smartphone can handle most games that are available on the Play Store however, you must set the graphics settings lower to have a better frame rate. I’ve tried Rules of Survival on the smartphone and also PUBG Mobile and I was able to play both games, however, there were occasional frame drops.
Camera
One of the biggest features of the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite is its camera. ASUS still managed to have a dual rear camera in which one of them is a wide-angle lens. Surprisingly, the ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite has a better camera compared to the previous smartphone that we’ve reviewed before – the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus M1. We got some decent shots whether I’m using the standard lens or the wide-angle lens. Check out the shots that I took using the smartphone.
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It’s not the best camera in its price range but the results that I got was better than I expected. It’s actually great.
Verdict
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite is probably one of my favorite smartphone in its price range. We got a decent Snapdragon 425 processor inside which can run most applications just fine, an optimized and smooth software experience, a long battery life, and surprisingly, a good camera. It might not be the most powerful smartphone in its price range but I’m pretty sure that the smartphone does have a long battery life and it can still do some gaming.
The ASUS Zenfone 4 Max Lite is now available for Php7,995.
ASUS has also announced something new today and it’s the ASUS TUF Gaming Series FX504. Yes, the TUF or The Ultimate Force series of ASUS Motherboards which is known for making having a tough and long warranty has now arrived at ASUS notebooks. The ASUS TUF FX504 features a stealth design but with no ROG branding but don’t get fooled with that as these notebooks still pack some powerful hardware inside.
Model Name
LCD
LCD TYPE
CPU
RAM
STORAGE
GPU
SRP
FX504GM-EN001T (Metal)
15″ FHD
IPS 120HZ
i5-8300
8G
1TB+128G PCIE
GTX1060 6GD5
₱77,995
FX504GE-EN039T (Metal)
15″ FHD
IPS 120HZ
i7-8750
8G
1TBSSH+128PCIE
GTX1050ti 4GD5
₱72,995
FX504GE-EN179T (Metal)
15″ FHD
IPS 120HZ
i7-8750
8G
1TB-8GSSH
GTX1050Ti 4GD5
₱69,995
FX504GD-EN045T (Metal)
15″ FHD
IPS 120HZ
i5-8300
4G
1TB-8GSSH
GTX1050 4GD5
₱56,995
I’m surprised that ASUS has opted for going all 120Hz on their notebook displays and yes, these notebooks are now running on the latest In
ASUS has just announced their newest gaming laptop that is set to change the market again and it’s the ASUS Zephrus M. This gaming notebook now sports a different design from the original ASUS ROG Zephyrus and we now have a standard layout keyboard but we still have the Active Aerodynamic System that is exclusive to ROG we now have a Hyper Cool design with better thermal solution
Other notable new features of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus is the RGB keyboard with Aura Sync, a better battery life thanks to its new Optimus mode that allows you to switch GPU manually, a 12-volt fan, and of course an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750 Hexa-Core Processor, and a 144Hz IPS Panel with G-Sync.
ZEPHYRUS
Model Name
LCD
LCD TYPE
CPU
RAM
STORAGE
GPU
SRP
GX501GI-EI004T
15″ FHD
IPS 144HZ
I7-8750
24G
1TB SSD
GTX1080 Q 8GD5X
₱189,995
GM501GS-EI002T
15″ FHD
IPS 144HZ
I7-8750
16G
1TB+512SSD
GTX1070 6GD5
₱149,995
GM501GM-EI003T
15″ FHD
IPS 144HZ
I7-8750
16G
1TB+256G SSD
GTX1060 6GD5
₱119,995
Good Lord Jesus Christ, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M now comes in Nvidia GTX 1060 and it now starts Php119,995 which made it more accessible to more ROG fans.
The Battle Royale Genre competition on mobile devices is getting hotter as Epic Games has just announced that Fortnite Battle Royale for iOS will no longer require you an invite to play the game.
Fortnite for iOS is a free-to-play Battle Royale game that is available on consoles, PC, and on iOS. The Fortnite that you can play on mobile devices is basically the same from the PC and console versions and yes, the game is actually cross-platform so you can play with your friends who are playing on PC and consoles.
With this move from Epic Games, I’m pretty sure that the battle between PUBG Mobile and Fortnite for iOS will be even hotter.
Fortnite is now available on the App store and it requires an internet connection and iOS 11. It works only with iPhone SE, 6S, 7, 8, X; iPad Mini 4, Air 2, 2017, & Pro.
This April Fools Day, Samsung has just unveiled the Notebook 3 and the Notebook 5 laptops. And no, this isn’t an April Fools joke as these notebooks are really official. The Notebook 3 and Notebook 5 laptops from Samsung are no gaming laptops but these laptops are perfect for productivity, school, or office work.
The Samsung Notebook 3 comes in 14-inch and 15-inch while the Notebook 5 comes with 15″ display with a powerful hardware inside.
The founder of OnePlus, Carl Pei, has confirmed that their next smartphone will definitely have a notch similar to the iPhone X.
It’s already expected as most smartphones are now sporting a notch on their display. The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, The ASUS Zenfone 5 & 5Z, Vivo V9, and many more. It isn’t a surprising move as the notch might be annoying but it offers a space for notifications and the rest of the content of the device.
The OnePlus 6 is said to have a smaller notch than the one on the iPhone X with a size of 19.616mm x 7.687mm (Yes, that precise).
Well, the OnePlus 6 is expected to be released soon so for now, all we can do is wait.
We just got our first dibs of the Huawei P20 and the P20 Pro and yes, they’re really serious when it comes to photography as both smartphones rank the highest scores at DxOMark. Both smartphones still rockers a lens co-engineered by Leica with the Huawei P20 sporting a dual lens while the Huawei P20 Pro rocking a triple lens setup with 40MP RGB Sensor. So, what do I think about the smartphone? Check it out on our first impressions below.
Both the smartphone packs a beautiful glass design. Yes, it’s glossy and it’s a fingerprint magnet but damn, the smartphones both look really damn good. Holding the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro feels even better and more premium than the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. It’s just that damn good.
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The fingerprint scanner is placed just below the display of the smartphone. It’s not really that annoying but this placement also lead to a cleaner and sexier back design of both the P20 and P20 Pro. The curved glass at the back and its feel are just good. Really damn good. And as expected, the smartphone doesn’t have a headphone jack which is a little bit disappointing.
Both the Huawei P20 and the P20 Pro have a notch
Both smartphones feature a notch at the top but thankfully, you can turn that off in the settings. The Huawei P20 features an IPS display with a diagonal size of 5.8″ while the Huawei P20 Pro has a better OLED display with a bigger 6.1″ display. Both smartphones have the same resolution of 2244×1080 with a display aspect ratio of 18.7:9
Huawei P20 Pro’s Triple Camera setup
The camera of the smartphone is amazing too. Whether you’re using both smartphones at lowlight or not, it is really that good. You can check out our camera sample gallery of the Huawei P20 over here: https://jamonline.ph/huawei-p20-pro-camera-sample-gallery/
Overall, the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro have an amazing camera. Both smartphones are already a contender for the smartphone of the year. The design is definitely one of the sexiest in the market and the camera of the smartphone is just impressive. The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro definitely deserve those high scores at DxOMark.
Vivo Philippines is currently having a promo in where you can win one of the three Vivo V9 that they’re giving away. The #BeMineV9 Photo contest lets you win a Vivo V9 and other prizes like the Vivo Little V speaker and a Vivo notebook.
The Be Mine Vivo V9 Photo contest will have a weekly theme in where the participants answer the brand specific theme for the week with your story and your photo. The following are the topics for the following weeks:
Week 1: March 25-31 – Perfect Shot
What is your definition of a perfect shot?
Week 2: April 1-April 7 – Perfect View
Have you ever encountered a perfect view?
Week 3: April 8-April 14 – Spot the Number 9
Spot the Number 9 and take a selfie with it.
All entries must be submitted at 12mn every Saturday of each promo week. Announcements of
weekly winners will be made at 5 pm every Tuesday after the promo week.
Ladies and Gentlemen, you may now be able to pre-order the latest smartphone from Vivo, the Vivo V9! The smartphone is the latest flagship smartphone from the company and it features a 6.3-inch FullView Display with a notch. The smartphone also has a 24-megapixel front camera for selfies and a dual lens 16MP+5MP rear camera for taking portrait shots. It’s now running on Android 8.1 Oreo with FunTouch OS.
The Vivo V9 is now available for pre-order for only Php17,990 at all authorized shots nationwide. You can now pre-order the smartphone until April 5, 2018 and it will also come with an additional 6 months of warranty and an anti-theft Bobby Bag worth Php4,990.
