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Starmobile Knight Elite Review

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Starmobile Knight Elite Review

Starmobile has been aggressive lately as they priced their smartphones competitively in the local market and one of those smartphones that are priced competitively is the Starmobile Knight Elite. This smartphone wasn’t really a looker back then because of its pricing but recently, Starmobile has slashed the price of the Starmobile Knight Elite

 

Design and Hardware

 

When you first laid your eyes on this smartphone, you know that the looks of the smartphone aren’t disappointing. The smartphone comes in a fairly size and its looks is similar to the flagship of Sony, the Sony Xperia Z5. Both the front and back of the smartphone is flat while the front of the smartphone features a glass display, the back is plastic but it still feels amazing.

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There’s the rounded frame on the smartphone too, however, the smartphone isn’t really comfortable to the hand due to the flat back but don’t worry because the smartphone isn’t really that big to become too unwieldy to hold. Overall, the smartphone looks amazing and I love using the smartphone everywhere due to its amazing design.

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The Starmobile Mobile Knight Elite doesn’t have a removable back cover too which gives way to a sim card tray which is located on the right side of the phone. Both the volume rocker and the power button is located on the left side of the phone and I often recognize the volume button as the power button due to its positioning.

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The smartphone doesn’t have capacitive buttons which gave way for on-screen buttons which are also cleaner and way better than capacitive buttons.

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Display

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One advantage of having this smartphone is its display. The Starmobile Mobile Knight Elite packs a 5-inch 1080p display and while you might notice that at first sight, but you’ll eventually notice that when you’re watching videos and checking out pictures that the phone’s display is really sharp.

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The outdoor visibility of the display is pretty good too and it’s really great for its price. The display is very responsive and overall, the display is one of the best things about this device

 

Software and Performance

 

The Starmobile Knight Elite is powered by a Snapdragon 615 processor and this is just one of the few Snapdragon 615-powered devices that are below P7,000. There’s a 2GB of RAM too which is just enough for most consumers and some casual gamers.

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One advantage of having a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor over a MediaTek processor is its performance, yes, the MediaTek processor counterpart might be more powerful when it comes to games but still, the Snapdragon 615 doesn’t disappoint when it comes to battery life, performance and phone functionalities. The smartphone’s battery could last up to a day of average use without using a powerbank and the performance of the smartphone is decent and it can run games such as Minecraft and if you’re planning on playing NBA 2k16 on this smartphone then you can put it up to medium settings

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I’m also happy with the UI of the smartphone since this one doesn’t have the too much bloatwares in it and the UI of the Starmobile Knight Elite is very clean. But just like the other Starmobile smartphones, this smartphone still comes with the Starmobile apps such as the Starmobile Sync 2.0, Starmobile App Store and Starmobile care but I’m pretty sure that you won’t use those applications.

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Camera

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I’ve used the camera of the Starmobile Knight Elite for a while and I wasn’t disappointed with it. Most shots at well-lit conditions were pretty good and they got the right colors and contrasts but sometimes, I noticed that the images that I took were a little bit too overexposed or the highlights were too bad. But if you want a smartphone that can load the decent smartphone with an average camera quality then you would probably like this smartphone. Check out the shots that I took using this smartphone:

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Verdict

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Before, the smartphone’s pricing is a little bit too expensive for some but with the recent price markdown of the smartphone, this smartphone have become one of the best buys for its price range. The smartphone got a pretty good display, the performance is decent, and the camera is average. For some people, they might not like its size since phablet have become the trend but still, the Starmobile Knight Elite is one of the best smartphone that you can get right now at its price range.

 

The Starmobile Knight Elite is now available for P6,490

Different teams will compete for $250,000 for ESL One Manila

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Different teams will compete for $250,000 for ESL One Manila

The biggest event in Southeast Asia, ESL One, will be happening in Manila this weekend and it’s the battle for the USD$250,000 prize pool and different teams will be from around the world will be competing including our country’s Mineski.Sports5.

 

ESL One will be held in SM MOA Arena this April 23-24 and over 10,000 people are expected to join in SM MOA Arena along with thousands of people joining the event via livestream and of course, a live TV broadcast on AksyonTV and TV5.

 

PLDT and Smart have teamed up with ESL One with the Mineski-Events Team to bring this gaming event  to the country and also, the Tourism Promotions Board has also included the ESL One Manila as one of the tourist attractions this month

 

ESL One Manila will be broadcast on AksyonTV while the grand finals of ESL One Manila will be shown on TV5

 

SM Supermalls App got it all for you

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SM Supermalls App got it all for you

Wherever we go in the country, there’s a nearby SM Mall around and they have every store and products that we need. Whether you want to shop for some hardware, clothes, or gadgets, they’ve it all for you.  And in case you didn’t know, SM Supermalls already have an app, which will help you find the closest SM Malls and other information

 

First of all, the app is neat and it is very pleasing to the eye. You can also register at the app so that you can get the latest updates and promos from SM but that’s optional. You can browse the app even without registering on the app.

 

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So what can we expect from the SM Supermall app? Well, aside from checking out the nearest SM mall in your location, you could also check the stores in the mall and check the location of the store inside the mall.

 

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And in case you want to watch a movie at an SM Mall, you could also check out the schedules of the movies and also reserve a ticket at SM Cinema. It’s very convenient, right? If you just want to stroll around SM, you could also check all the stores in the app and their locations.

 

So wherever you are in the country and as long as you want to shop at SM, this app would definitely be handy because you don’t have to go to a directory to look for something or even need to rush to SM just buy a ticket for you and your partner.

 

If you want to check out the SM App, it’s available for free on the Play Store and iOS App Store.

O+ USA outs Crunch for P2,895

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O+ USA outs Crunch for P2,895

O+ has recently added a new member of their smartphone lineup and it’s an affordable Android smartphone, the O+ Crunch. It’s an affordable smartphone that packs a Quad-Core processor and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

 

O+ Crunch Specs

  • Quad-Core processor
  • 4.5-inch FWVGA display, 854×480
  • 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
  • 1.2-megapixel front camera
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop

 

The O+ Crunch also sports Air Shuffle which is also present on other O+ smartphones. The full specs of the smartphone haven’t been outed yet but you can get it for P2,895

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ASUS unveils the faster Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S

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ASUS unveils the faster Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S

ASUS beefs up the Zenfone 2 Laser family by adding a more powerful ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S in the family. This smartphone is an upgrade from the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 and this time, you’ll be seeing a faster processor, bigger storage and an additional 1GB of RAM.

 

ASUS Zenfone Laser 5.5S Spec Sheet

  • 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 5-inch HD display, Gorilla Glass 4 protection, 1280 x 720 resolution
  • 32GB of storage, expandable
  • 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture & Laser AF
  • 5-megapixel front camera
  • Dual-SIM
  • 3G, LTE
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • Android Lollipop

 

The ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S is priced at P8,995 and it will be available soon.

Huawei T1 7.0 Plus launched, available for preorder tomorrow via Lazada

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Huawei T1 7.0 Plus launched, available for preorder tomorrow via Lazada

Students like us are mostly looking for a tablet that we could use for school and for some casual games and of course, since we are students, we want a tablet wouldn’t hurt our budget that much. Recently, Huawei got something for us and it’s the Huawei T1 7.0 Plus.

It’s an affordable tablet from Huawei and its main focused is to do a little gaming and for media consumption. The tablet is not really for heavy gaming but it can do its job well. This tablet which is powered by a Spreadtrum processor and it can run basic applications well such as Facebook and Google Chrome.

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The body of the tablet feels better than its competitors thanks to its metal back cover. The tablet also sports a Sim card slot and it allows you to browse the internet via 3G connection and it also allows you to text and call on the tablet.  The Emotion UI on the tablet is pretty good too and thanks for not having an app drawer, the smartphone is easier to navigate.

 

Huawei T1 7.0 Plus Specs

  • 7-inch WSVGA IPS display, 1024×600
  • 1.2 GHz Spreadtrum SC7731G Quad-Core Processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB of Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
  • 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
  • 2-megapixel front camera
  • Single SIM
  • 3G
  • WiFi
  • Bluetooth
  • GPS, A-GPS
  • Android 4.4 Kitkat with EMUI 3.0
  • 4100mAh battery

Another cool feature of this tablet is that you can use this tablet as a powerbank thanks and you don’t have to worry about its battery because this tablet comes with a 4100mAh of juice.

The Huawei T1 7.0 Plus is available for preorder at Lazada for P6,490 and it comes with a free leather case, earphones and limited edition handcrafted canvas bag worth P1,800. If you want to preorder at Lazada, head over to www.lazada.com.ph/huawei-t1-7plus

Cherry Mobile Flare S4 Plus Review

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Cherry Mobile Flare S4 Plus Review

Cherry Mobile’s Flare series is one of the most popular smartphone series in the country and currently, they have 3 members on their current generation of Flare smartphones and these are Flare 4, Flare S4, and the Flare S4 Plus. The first two packs a similar specification while the bigger one, the Flare S4 Plus, has a better hardware. Want to know more about this smartphone? Check out my whole review below.

 

Hardware and Design

One of the biggest features of the 4th generation Flare series smartphones is that their smartphone now packs a premium body. In the case of the Cherry Mobile Flare S4 Plus, the smartphone packs a metal frame along with the plastic body. It’s a combination of plastic and metal on a smartphone and yet, the Cherry Mobile Flare S4 Plus feels very solid.

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The large logo of Cherry Mobile and Flare at the back isn’t really enticing because I’ve always preferred a minimalistic look along with the smaller logo of the brand. The back of the smartphone is very plastic too but the smartphone still feels very solid despite having a plastic back because of its metal frame.

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Having a premium design on the Flare S4 Plus comes with a compromise. Yes, there’s the metal frame and the solid body but the back cover and the battery of the smartphone isn’t removable but don’t worry because the smartphone comes with a sim card tray that comes in two different trays.

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The buttons of the smartphone are nicely placed at the right side of the smartphone while the MicroUSB Port is placed below the smartphone along with the speaker grill. However, the capacitive buttons of the smartphone don’t light up and it might confuse some people who are not used to the capacitive buttons on the smartphone. One thing that you got to love about 64-bit MediaTek processors is that these processors now comes with LTE. Yes, you can now browse the web with LTE at a much affordable smartphone.

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Display

One advantage of having this smartphone is its display. There’s a Full HD IPS OGS 5.5-inch display on Cherry Mobile Flare S4 Plus and it’s bigger and better than its Flare 4 and S4 brothers. The display of this smartphone is bright, it’s completely usable outside and the colors were really nice.

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Bigger displays like on this smartphone is ideal for gaming and I think the 5.5-inch display is just perfect for browsing the web, using it as a phone, and even playing games. The display might have a good output but I have a gripe on Cherry Mobile Flare S4 Plus’ display. The smartphone’s display isn’t as responsive as I expected and I’m having trouble with it maybe because I got used to very responsive and sensitive displays on smartphones.

 

Software and Performance

 

Again, the Cherry Mobile Flare S4 Plus is currently the most powerful member of the current Flare series and this smartphone doesn’t disappoint. It can’t match up the latest processors from Qualcomm but it can still do its job well and without problems.

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When it comes to gaming the Cherry Mobile Flare S4 Plus doesn’t disappoint. Remember, this smartphone got a MediaTek MT6753 Octa-Core Processor, one of the best affordable chips of MediaTek that can offer all your needs on your smartphone including LTE and a decent performance. When it comes to gaming, this smartphone can run NBA 2k16, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Mortal Combat X.

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The smartphone is powered by Android 5.1 and it might not be the latest version of Android but the software inside the Cherry Mobile Flare S4 Plus is pretty good because it sports a stock Android interface and there are only a few pre-installed applications.

 

Camera

 

The smartphone packs a 16-megapixel rear camera along with the LED flash and while the smartphone’s camera might sound good in numbers, the 16-Megapixel Rear camera of the smartphone is really a hit and miss. Check out the photos that I took below

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Verdict

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The Cherry Mobile Flare S4 isn’t the company’s best offering but it is the best among the Flare family. The spec of the smartphone is really good for its price and yes, this smartphone is really a good buy.

Gionee Pioneer P5 Mini unveiled in India

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Gionee Pioneer P5 Mini unveiled in India

Gionee has recently launched the Pioneer P5 Mini, a new smartphone that is set for the really affordable market. The specs aren’t really enticing but it can still do the job done.

 

Gionee Pioneer P5 Specs

  • 4.5-inch IPS LCD with 854×480 resolution
  • Quad-core Mediatek MT6580M
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB storage expandable via microSD
  • 5-Megapixel rear camera
  • 2-Megapixel front camera
  • 3G
  • Dual SIM
  • 1850mAh battery
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo 3.1UI

 

The Pioneer P5 Mini is priced at INR 5349 or around P3,704.

 

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ASUS Zenfone Go 4.5 is the most affordable Zenfone at P3,995

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ASUS Zenfone Go 4.5 is the most affordable Zenfone at P3,995

ASUS has added a new member of the Zenfone family and it’s the Zenfone Go 4.5. Basically, this smartphone packs a 4.5-inch display, an old Quad-Core Snapdragon 200 processor, and an 8-Megapixel Rear Camera with f/2.0 aperture.

 

ASUS Zenfone Go 4.5 Specs

  • 4.5-inch display with 854 x 480 resolution
  • 1.2GHz Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage expandable up to 64GB via microSD
  • 8MP Rear camera w/ F2.0 aperture
  • 2MP Front camera w/ F2.0 aperture
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • 3G
  • GPS,A-GPS
  • USB OTG
  • Dual-SIM
  • 2070mAh battery
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop with ZenUI

 

The specs of the smartphone aren’t really enticing since this one has an old processor but you guys should know that this smartphone is only priced at P3,995. Yes, this is the most affordable Zenfone that you can get right now.

LG G5 is now up for pre-order

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LG G5 is now up for pre-order

LG Philippines has opened the pre-orders for their most awaited flagship smartphone, the LG G5. The LG G5 was able to sell over 15,000 units in South Korea on its launch day and it exceeded the sales figure of the LG G4.

 

This smartphone is a departure from their previous smartphones as this one will sport a modular design. There will be modular accessories called LG Friends in where you can turn your LG G5 into a specific dedicated hardware.

 

Not only this smartphone sports a modular design but there are also other cool features including a dual camera set-up which allows you to switch to a 135-degree wide angle rear camera.

 

LG Philippines will start accepting pre-orders starting April 18 until May 1, 2016, with the devices rolling on May 3, 2016. Those who’ll pre-order an LG G5 will get an additional one year extended warranty, LG CAM Plus worth P3,000, LG Quick Cover Case worth P1,500.

 

You can reserve for an LG G5 at LG concept stores, partner dealers, and at Lazada.ph. Those who are interested will have to pay P5,000 pre-order fee through cash, straight payment, or credit card.

 

To pre-order at Lazada head over to: http://www.lazada.com.ph/lgg5/

 

If you want to know more about the LG G5, head over to: http://www.lg.com/ph/inside-lg/lgg5preorder

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