Author: Marvin Barrozo

The Xiaomi 17 has arrived in the Philippines alongside the 17 Ultra, with a starting price of PHP 53,999. It is available for pre-order on Shopee and Lazada, starting from March 3 to March 19, 2026, with a promotional price. Here are the prices for each storage variant, including the early-bird promo price: The brand also offers that those who pre-order will have a chance to win a Leica Q3 camera. The Xiaomi 17 features a 6.3-inch 1.5K resolution OLED display, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and has a 5,330mAh battery with 100W fast charging. The…

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has officially arrived in the Philippines following weeks of teasers on Facebook from Xiaomi Philippines. This marks the first time the brand has introduced an Ultra smartphone in the country, carrying a suggested retail price of ₱99,999. However, consumers can get the phone at a lower price of ₱84,999 for the 16GB/512GB storage variant during the pre-order period. According to the brand, pre-orders run from March 3 to March 19, 2026, exclusively on Shopee, offering a ₱15,000 discount. Buyers will also receive a FREE Xiaomi Watch 5 and a FREE Xiaomi Photography Kit (worth ₱8,999). The…

Xiaomi has recently launched the Watch 5 at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, alongside the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro tablets. The device is priced at €299.99, or about PHP 20,499 in the Philippine peso, and it comes in Black and Juniper Green colorways. This new smartwatch is currently available in Europe and is starting to roll out in other regions. However, it has not yet been confirmed when it will debut in the Philippines. In India, it is expected to arrive alongside the Xiaomi Pad 8 series on March 11, 2026. Here are the specifications of the Xiaomi…

Xiaomi has debuted two tablets globally, the Pad 8 and the Pad 8 Pro, at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The base model starts at EUR 449 (around PHP 30,000), while the Pro model has a starting price of EUR 599 (around PHP 40,000). Below are the prices for each model and storage variant (converted to Philippine peso): Xiaomi Pad 8 Price: Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Price: Both models come in Gray, Blue, and Pine Green color options and are currently available in Europe. The brand is expected to roll them out in other regions such as Pakistan, Malaysia,…

The Honor MagicPad 4 has officially launched globally at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The brand claims it is the world’s thinnest tablet to hit the market, measuring 4.8mm thick and weighing 450g. The price has not yet been officially announced by Honor, nor has there been any information on when it will be available in the Philippines. The device comes in white and grey colorways and will be available in global markets starting March 2026. Features & Specifications The device features 12.3″ with 165Hz refreshrate OLED display, up to 2600 nits peak brightness and 5,280Hz high frequency PWM…

Poco India has started teasing the Poco X8 Pro series on its official page on X ahead of its imminent launch. Aside from that, the two new devices have also appeared on the TDRA certification website, carrying the model number 2511FPC34G for the Poco X8 Pro and 2511FPC35G for the Poco X8 Pro Max, both believed to be global variants. The TDRA certification was issued on February 25, 2026. Meanwhile, the NBTC certification in Thailand only lists the Poco X Pro Iron-Man Edition. According to early rumors, these two smartphones could be rebranded versions of the Redmi Turbo 5 and…

Sony has officially confirmed that an upgraded version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) is rolling out globally to PlayStation 5 Pro players in the coming weeks. The announcement, published on PlayStation Blog, confirms long-running rumors that the PS5 Pro’s AI upscaling technology was set for a major upgrade. PSSR is an AI-powered upscaling library that analyzes game images pixel by pixel to increase effective resolution while maintaining performance. According to Sony, the technology has already been used to enhance more than 50 titles on PS5 Pro. The newly upgraded version takes what Sony describes as “a very different approach”…

Motorola has officially begun rolling out the Android 17 Beta Program in India, giving select users early access to the company’s next major software update. The beta rollout covers several mid-range and premium models, with more devices expected to follow in the coming weeks. According to the brand, the first batch of eligible devices in India includes the Motorola Edge (2025), Moto G57, and Moto G57 Power. In addition to these models, Motorola confirmed that the beta program is also expanding to more devices under the G86 series and Edge 70 series across EMEA, the United States, Brazil, and other…

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S26 Ultra in the Philippines with a starting price of PHP 86,990. It comes in Black, White, Sky Blue, and Cobalt Violet colorways. Here are the official prices of each storage variant: Pre-orders start on February 26, 2026, and sales begin on March 17 via Samsung’s website, online stores, and authorized physical stores nationwide. The brand offers the same promotions as for the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+, including a trade-in feature where buyers can get up to PHP 14,000 discount when they trade in their old devices. It also offers buyers 30 percent…

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ has launched globally including in the Philippines, alongside the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The phone has a starting price of PHP 67,990 for the 256GB variant, while the 512GB variant is priced at PHP 76,990. The phone is currently live for pre-order until March 17; after that, it will be available for purchase in the market via official online stores and physical stores nationwide. The brand is also offering a trade-in feature where buyers may score up to PHP 14,000 discount when they trade in their old devices. An additional offer allows buyers to…