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Xiaomi has a new, powerful midrange phone in China, the Redmi K90 Ultra. The Redmi K90 Ultra boasts a large 8,550mAh silicon-carbon battery, boasting an ultra-high density of 876Wh/L. Xiaomi partnered it up with 100W wired charging and 22.5W fast reverse wired charging, so you can share power to other devices like a power bank. Under the hood, it is powered by a sub-flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, with up to 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of non-expandable storage. There’s also a dedicated D2 interpolation chip for better gaming experience. Made for gaming, it has a built-in active cooling fan that Xiaomi claims lowers temperatures by up to 10°C, great for long gaming sessions and super fast charging. On the front, there’s a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 2.8K resolution, an extra-high 165Hz refresh rate, 3,500-nit peak brightness, and even full array DC dimming. An 8-megapixel selfie camera is also on the front, while the rear has the...

The impacts of the ongoing RAM shortage are getting more painful. Brands like Apple already announced major price hikes, and now, phones from Xiaomi sub-brand POCO — known to have the most value-oriented phones in the market — are becoming more expensive. POCO’s X8 Pro series suffered the biggest hit. The POCO X8 Pro Max , which was launched in the Philippines in March for Php25,999, now costs Php11,000 more at Php36,999. Meanwhile, the X8 Pro is now Php7,000 pricier at Php25,999. The POCO F8 Pro also gets a major price hike. It now retails for Php39,999 from Php29,999 when it came to the Philippines. Meanwhile, the F8 Ultra is now available for Php51,999 from Php39,999. Even budget-friendly options like the POCO M8 5G (Php15,999 from Php12,999) and the POCO M8 Pro (Php17,999 from Php16,999) are now more expensive. The POCO C85 now starts at Php8,999 from Php5,499, while the POCO C71 now starts at Php5,099 from Php3,699. These new prices are based on...

OPPO has unveiled the Reno16 to the global stage. Like the global version of the Reno16 Pro , the updated OPPO Reno16 will also have a different chipset from its Chinese counterpart. It now uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor instead of Dimensity 8550. Everything else was left untouched. It still has a compact 6.32-inch AMOLED display, a 6,700mAh battery with 80W wired charging, and an IP68/69K-rated dust and water resistance. It also still has four 50-megapixel cameras for the main shooter, 3.5x telephoto, ultra-wide, and ultra-wide selfie snapper. The OPPO Reno16 will be initially available in Europe for EUR899 (~Php63,100). Release details in markets like the Philippines are yet to be known. OPPO Reno16 Specs Android 16, ColorOS 16 Dual SIM, Dual Standby 6.32-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 2640 x 1216 pixel resolution, ~460ppi 120Hz refresh rate, 3840Hz PWM dimming 3600-nit peak brightness 2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4...

The most useful thing in Simplus’ 5th-anniversary announcement isn’t just a celebrity or a slogan: it’s the warranty for its products. Starting this July, every Simplus product sold in the Philippines ships with at least one year of free replacement coverage: no service center runaround, just a simple swap. For a small-appliance category where young, first-time renters have historically been stuck choosing between unbranded cheap units and big-ticket names they can’t afford, that policy quietly repositions Simplus as a reliable option worth considering. The warranty is the spine of the brand’s “Live Young with Simplus” campaign, fronted by Filipino ambassador Donny Pangilinan. Pangilinan’s pitch is aimed at twenty-somethings furnishing their first place, the demographic Simplus says it’s been building around since launching in Thailand in 2021. The company claims to have reached more than 18 million households across So...

HONOR Philippines has a new midrange phone, the HONOR X7e. Like many midrange offerings today, the HONOR X7e relies on its big battery to be its highlight feature. It has a 7,500mAh capacity that can last for up to 31.7 hours of long video playing and can retain good battery health even after over 1,000 charge cycles. HONOR paired that big battery with 45W HONOR SuperCharge adapter. Sadly, it only has a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra processor, a chipset that lacks 5G connectivity. You do get 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. Like its processor, there’s also a lackluster 6.61-inch display with only an HD+ resolution. You do get a high 120Hz refresh rate. But like many of its phones, HONOR is making a big deal of the X7e’s durability. It is IP64 dust and splash-resistant and has received an SGS 5-star rating for its 1.8m drop protection. The HONOR X7e is now in the Philippines for Php14,999 . HONOR X7e Specs Android 16, MagicOS...

Your smartphone may be the most important device in your life. Yet it can also be a source of frustration when it fails to deliver what you need. These problems include a fast-draining battery, unresponsive and slow performance in games, threats of water damage, or spending a lot of time editing photos. With the OPPO A6s 5G, you won’t have to experience these issues because it is designed and made for people who actually use their smartphones. From having a large battery capacity to power your day to a responsive and snappy performance, the OPPO A6s 5G is the device for you. Here are the things you won’t experience with the OPPO A6s 5G: Fragile phones that can’t manage everyday woes Smartphones face different challenges throughout the day. Considering that the Philippines is a tropical country where rain comes unexpectedly, it’s best to have a phone that can handle such a dilemma. The OPPO A6s 5G is IP69 Water and Dust Resistant, made to safeguard the device against different...