Author: Marvin Barrozo

Qualcomm has officially launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, designed to equip flagship smartphones from brands like Xiaomi and other tech giants. The company claims it will be the world’s fastest system-on-chip in terms of performance, efficiency, and on-device AI processing. This new flagship chip was officially introduced at the “Snapdragon Summit 2025” event in Maui, Hawaii. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is designed to enhance multitasking, gaming experiences, and personalized AI assistants. It is also the world’s first mobile platform to support recording in the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec, which is suitable for professional-grade video production.…

Aside from the Xiaomi 15T and Xiaomi 15T Pro, the brand has also launched the Xiaomi Pad Mini globally, including in the Philippines. This tablet is a rebranded version of the Xiaomi K Pad, which was launched in China on June 27, 2025. It is now available in the Philippines with a suggested retail price of ₱25,999 and will be released on Shopee and Lazada. However, an early-bird price of ₱20,999 is available with a Shopee voucher and discount. The Redmi Pad Mini features a compact profile with an 8.8-inch IPS LCD display, 165Hz refresh rate, and 3K (3008 x…

MediaTek has officially launched its new flagship chip, the Dimensity 9500. This chip is built to lead in performance, AI processing, and power efficiency. The chip features a 3rd-gen All Big Core CPU with 1x Arm C1-Ultra, 3x Arm C1-Premium, and 4x Arm C1-Pro performance cores. It also features the industry’s first 4-channel UFS 4.1 storage. A new cache/memory design doubles read/write speeds, accelerating AI model load efficiency by up to 40%. The chip is complemented by a new Arm G1-Ultra GPU with up to 33% higher peak performance, 42% better power efficiency, and double frame-rate interpolation up to 120FPS,…

Reportedly, the iQOO 15 uses the next-generation 2K LEAD OLED screen from Samsung, marking the first time the tech giant has shared its flagship-tier display technology with a third-party brand. The same panel is also confirmed for Samsung’s own Galaxy S26 Ultra in 2026. The 2K LEAD OLED (codenamed M14) ditches the traditional polarizer layer, a move Samsung claims reduces power consumption by 44% while improving light transmittance for higher brightness and efficiency. According to lab tests, the panel achieves a massive 740% boost in peak brightness over its predecessor, alongside a 76% efficiency gain and 50% longer lifespan. The…

The Lenovo Legion Tab 2025 has officially arrived in the Philippines with a suggested retail price of ₱29,995. This tablet is known as the Lenovo Legion Y700 (2025), which was first introduced in China in January and now goes global with a different name. It is currently available on Shopee Philippines and also on Lenovo’s official website. This gaming tablet features an 8.8″ 2.5K PureSight (2560 x 1600) resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 165Hz refresh rate. The display lights up to 500 nits peak brightness and features HDR10, TÜV Low Blue Light Certification, TÜV FlickerFree Certification, and TÜV…

Honor has officially announced the launch date for the Honor X9d, set for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM (7:00 AM UTC) in Malaysia. According to the brand, the Honor X9d is armed with the highest IP69K rating in the industry, built to face the most extreme conditions head-on. It also features an industry-first bulletproof-inspired design and the industry’s largest silicon-carbon battery. The phone is now listed on their official website, featuring a video teaser and a launch date countdown. It is also listed on Honor’s official online stores on Shopee and Lazada Malaysia. However, there is no word…

The launch of the Xiaomi 15T series has been confirmed for September 25, 2025, at 8:00 PM (20:00 GMT+8) in the Philippines. The announcement was made on their official Facebook page, featuring a video teaser and sample images showcasing the camera’s capabilities, a result of their continued partnership with Leica. Both models feature an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Leaked photographs of the base model, the Xiaomi 15T, show it with a 6.83″ display, as indicated on the protective sleeve inside the box, which also lists key specifications. Both models are equipped with a 50MP OIS main camera…

Leaks from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo suggest that Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi 17 series is ready to deliver unprecedented performance, potentially surpassing Apple’s A19 Pro chip. The information reveals impressive benchmark scores for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, exceeding those of the A19 Pro. According to the tipster, the multi-core score of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is nearing 12,000, a figure that would definitively outpace the A19 Pro. Furthermore, the single-core performance is reportedly reaching 3800+, indicating that Xiaomi is pushing the limits of the chipset. “The performance machine can still squeeze,” Digital Chat Station…

Vivo’s upcoming X300 5G has surfaced in a detailed leak from trusted tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, showcasing specifications that potentially compete in mobile photography and powerful performance. The smartphone’s reported hardware upgrades—particularly its 200MP primary camera and periscope telephoto lens—are notable. The X300 5G’s triple-camera system is headlined by a 200MP Samsung HPB main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS). The setup also includes a 50MP Sony LYT-602 periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, which is expected to improve portrait and macro photography while maintaining a slim device profile. Completing the array is a 50MP Samsung JN5…

Geekbench scores for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have surfaced online, revealing tests conducted on the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Redmagic 11 Pro. This chip represents the fifth generation of premium 8-series platforms since the introduction of a new single-digit naming and visual identity. According to the brand, this new flagship chip is designed to achieve the flexibility and optimizations needed for industry-leading speeds and incredible efficiency. To recall, a Redmagic 11 Pro with model number NX809J was previously spotted on Geekbench in August 2025. The latest test, updated on September 12, 2025, shows a single-core score…