Cloudfone Thrill Access First OTA Update Now Available

As they are committed to extend their hands in terms of their aftersales, Cloudfone has recently informed this blog about their first software update for their first smartphone with finger print reader.

Asus Zenfone 3 5.2 inch, Zenfone 3 Max first look, camera samples

I put in 2 more Zenfone 3 smartphones under one blog post as they almost have the same appearances but not on the camera output.

Mediatek Helio X30 deca-core processor announced

As we are still waiting for more Helio X20-powered smartphones (as well for X25), Mediatek just announced with another one that was made on 10nm process.

Oppo F1s possible PH price revealed, now available by a local retailer

A few more days to go before the official Philippine unveiling of Oppo's next selfie expert but one Visayas-based retailer just posted the SRP which might be near or really the exact price.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra now official in the Philippines

Up until last Friday, Sony Philippines Twitter page (and not their Facebook page) was the only social media account that was used to officially announce the price of Sony Xperia XA Ultra.

Oppo F1s Official Specs Already Out, Same on Leaks Plus More

After a number of numerous leaks from a number of their Asian counterparts, Oppo India has finally released the official specs of Oppo F1s.

Oppo F1s key specs, physical looks and India price leaked

A day before four Asian countries will witness this newest smartphone from Oppo, an Indian website and a Youtube video just gave us more to expect on Oppo F1s.

Sony Xperia XA Ultra coming to PH this Friday

We already saw this on sale via a third party store but Sony Philippines just in quick reaction to bring in the Sony Xperia XA Ultra

Xiaomi Redmi Pro announced, comes with Helio X20 and X25 processors

Xiaomi has came out with another new chapter for their Redmi series and it starts with the Xiaomi Redmi Pro.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note and Vibe K5 Plus launched, now with official prices

Lenovo Mobile Philippines just recently unveiled their two new additions in their midrange space as well as their official prices as one retailer just teased on it a few days ago.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus has 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 octa-core SoC, Vibe UI based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, 5 inch IPS FHD display, 13 MP AF rear cam with flash, 5 MP front cam, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, micro SD slot,dual SIM, LTE, Bluetooth, WiFi, OTG capable GPS, Dolby audio and 2,750 mAh battery for Php 8,999

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note has Mediatek Helio P10 octa-core processor, Vibe UI based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, 5.5 inch LTPS FHD display with Gorilla Glass 3, 13 MP PDAF rear cam with flash, 8 MP front cam, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, micro SD slot, dual SIM, LTE, Bluetooth, WiFi, OTG, fingerprint sensor, GPS, Dolby Atmos and 3,500 mAh battery for Php 11,999



Both devices are now available and comes with VR headset and TheatreMax remote controller

*image credits to GSMArena

Cherry Mobile M1 first look, benchmarks, camera samples

We are not in the launch of this first deca-core powered local smartphone but I had a date of it in a few minutes, here's my post on Cherry Mobile M1

First, lets go to the specs:

Mediatek Helio X20 deca-core processor with Mali T880 GPU, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, dual micro SIM, 21 MP main cam with Sony IMX 230 sensor, 8 MP secondary cam, 5.5 inch IPS Full HD display, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM, no micro SD slot quick charging, USB Type C, NFC, finger print reader and 3,600 mAh battery

The front and back portions of Cherry Mobile M1 which reminds me a bit of Cosmos One Plus. At first, you might think that it has dual front speakers but the bottom part that is working. Of course, the upper part is the one for accepting calls. Display is a-ok for the IPS display. I was not able to check out the finger print reader



Yup the phone has curves. The top has the 3.5 mm. audio jack and pin hole mic and USB Type C at the bottom.



Dual micro SIM in one tray at the left, volume rocker and power/unlock button at the right.



The normal navigation and switching apps are a-ok at the phone. I saw the camera and it was quite basic (as the same as the one at Cherry Mobile Infinix Pure) but the important thing is the output which you will gonna see later.

The benchmarks are expected at over 90,000 on Antutu and good amount of sensors plus 5 point multi touch.

I took the camera samples inside McDo Forbes Town Center. It is quite good on artificial with a mix of daylight. What concerned me, both cams have f/2.8 aperture which might struggle if you will bring this on low light. Both are also in 4:3 aspect ratio. The 21 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera samples in that order





Cherry Mobile M1 will be out in stores in the next few days for Php 11,999. Credits to Peter of gizguide.com as he allowed me to play the Cherry Mobile M1 review unit.

Cloudfone Thrill Plus now official, comes with dual speakers

Cloudfone Thrill series is quite in a diversion as they released something new both from the said line-up as well as to the local smartphone brand.

Cherry Mobile Flare J2 now official, specs, price

More "on a budget" on the list of smartphones from Cosmoc Technologies Inc. as they released the Cherry Mobile Flare J2

Cubix Cube 3 down to Php 3,999

Right now, this is the most affordable MT6753-powered smartphone in the country which you can find via Lazada Philippines.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus and Vibe K5 Note coming soon from a retailer, prices revealed

Two more Vibe K5 smartphones of Lenovo are coming soon based on this particular local retailer that has a reputation of teasing us of some of their new arrivals.

Kata Drive Tablet revealed, dedicated for driver navigators

I saw a number of stories from different countries about their cab drivers as some are choosing an Android tablet over a smartphone for navigation mainly for bigger screen or maybe or better battery life.

Cherry Mobile Flare X V2 now at P4999

From it’s previous price of Php 6,999, Cherry Mobile just got a huge cut off from one of their most popular phablets so far.

Huawei GR3 smartphone now in PH thru Globe Plan 999

Another unannounced Huawei smartphone (if you will base it in their social media accounts) has brought recently by Globe Telecom on their postpaid plan at Php 999.

Flash Plus 2 3 GB RAM coming soon this July

It may be a few days more compared to their promise of end of June 2016 but we are really gonna see the 3 GB RAM version of Flash Plus 2.

Cloudfone Thrill Plus, Android phone with dual front speakers for under 4K

After the Thrill Access, Cloudfone has silently released another Thrill smartphone which is slowly rolling out in some stores.