Author: Marvin Barrozo

The Redmi 15 5G is now available in the Philippines with a suggested retail price of ₱7,999. Initially launched in India on August 19, 2025, the phone has now been introduced to the Philippine market. This entry-level 5G phone can be purchased at official Xiaomi stores online and offline nationwide. The phone features a 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 850 nits peak brightness. It is powered by a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 with Adreno 619 GPU and runs on HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15. Crafted with a stylish quad-curved design and an…

Realme 15T is officially confirmed to launch on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in the Philippines. The announcement was made by Realme Philippines on their official Facebook page, sharing images and standout features of the phone. The phone was initially introduced in India on August 20, 2025, and is now being brought to the country. The official price will be announced before its official launch, but the brand confirmed to offer exclusive freebies worth Php 2,898 for those who purchase on October 8. The launch event will occur via live streaming on their Facebook page and will be attended by Kathryn…

Infinix Mobile has quietly launched the Infinix Hot 60 5G+ in the Philippines with a suggested retail price of ₱9,999. The phone was initially introduced in India on July 11, 2025, and is now available in the Philippines through Shopee and Lazada. One of the main highlights of the phone is its “One-Tap AI Button,” located below the volume rocker. It supports single, double, and long presses to activate “Infinix AI” features such as Folax (a personal assistant), and offers customization for over 30 apps for shortcuts like YouTube subscriptions, new events, and tasks. The Infinix Hot 60 5G+ features…

Vivo has opened registrations for its OriginOS 6 Preview Program, allowing users of the Vivo X200 Pro and iQOO 13 in India to get early access to the upcoming Android-based operating system. The program offers tech enthusiasts a chance to test new features and provide feedback before the official rollout. The registration window opens today and is limited to eligible devices in India. Selected participants will receive the beta update in phases after approval. How to Apply?Here’s how users can sign up: 1. Navigate to Settings > System Update.2. Tap the three-dot menu (top-right corner).3. Select Version Trial > Closed Beta Sign-Up >…

Oppo has confirmed the official launch date of the upcoming Oppo Pad 5 for October 16, 2025, in China. This new tablet is expected to be introduced alongside the upcoming flagship Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. The announcement was shared by the brand on Weibo and highlights that it will be the first device equipped with ColorOS 16 based on Android 16. The brand also shared a teaser video of the tablet showcasing features like multi-screen support, fast switching between apps, and multi-gesture support. Early Geekbench results for the Oppo Pad 5 suggest that the device is powered by…

Tecno Mobile Philippines has confirmed the launch of the Tecno Spark Slim in the Philippines on October 8, 2025. The brand has shared several teaser videos of this phone on their official Instagram account and facebook page, showcasing the phone’s durability and slim profile. The brand claims it is the world’s slimmest 3D-curved smartphone, measuring only 5.93mm thin. In addition to that, the phone is crafted with a 0.46mm aerospace-grade fiberglass back panel, is MIL-STD-810H certified, and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i on the front. The phone sports a 6.78-inch 3D curved AMOLED display with 1.5K (2720 x 1224)…

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…