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SKK Mobile to hold grand sale for Phoenix X1, 5-inch octa-core for Php5,499

November 4, 2014November 4, 2014 Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

SKK Mobile announces through its Facebook page that it will hold a grand sale for the Phoenix X1 tomorrow, November 5. They also mention from the get-go that stocks will be limited, with a soft poke on what happened with their competitor during its sale just recently.

SKK Mobile Phoenix X1 specs:
5-inch HD IPS display @ 1280×720 pixels, 293ppi
Scratch-resistant Glass
1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core processor
Mali 450MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
3G, HSPA+
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
USB-OTG support
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
13MP rear camera with LED flash
5 megapixel front-facing camera
GPS with aGPS support
Li-Ion 2,500mAh battery
Android 4.4.2, Kitkat
141.9 x 72.5 x 8.4mm (dimensions)
160 grams (weight)
Price: Php5,499

The Phoenix X1 will be available in their kiosks at SM North Edsa, SM Southmall, SM Bacoor, SM Dasmarinas, SM Taytay, and Market! Market!.

The company didn’t forget to include the fact that stocks will be limited with the hashtag #AtleastHonest – obviously hinting about the fiasco that happened during the ZTE sale. So if you’re one of the interested buyers of this octa-core phablet, be sure to be there tomorrow at their participating branches in the aformentioned malls.

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ASUS Zenfone 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 3: Specs comparison

July 19, 2014July 19, 2014 Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

ASUS Philippines last night announced the new Zenfone lineup which consists of the Zenfone 4, Zenfone 5, and Zenfone 6. These smartphnones, like the talk-of-the-town Xiaomi Mi 3, carry decent specs for an affordable asking price. That’s why we pit the Mi 3 with its fellow 5-inch counterpart, the Zenfone 5 to know who among the two have the best bang for the buck.

The Zenfone 5 has similarities with the Mi 3 like the Corning Gorilla Glass 3-reinforced display and 2GB RAM. But in other aspects the Mi 3 proves to have better specs: There’s the faster processor, higher megapixel count, bigger internal storage, and better display. Specs alone dictates the Mi 3 to be the winner but then comes pricing. The Mi 3, though already competitively-priced at Php10,599 is way more expensive than the Zenfone which is only at Php6,495 – that’s more than Php4k of price difference right there (39% difference).

If you’re going for the most budget-friendly device with reliable specs for everyday usage then the Zenfone 5 is the obvious winner, but we’re looking for the device with the most bang for the buck and we believe it’s the Xiaomi Mi 3. This is simply because of its specs that can perform on the same level as other smartphones two or even three times its price. In conclusion, if you’re on a really tight budget the Zenfone 5 is the way to go; but if want to get the most out of your hard-earned cash, then opt for the Xiaomi Mi 3.

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ASUS Zenfone 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 3: Specs comparison

July 19, 2014July 19, 2014 Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

The Zenfone 5 has similarities with the Mi 3 like the Corning Gorilla Glass 3-reinforced display and 2GB RAM. But in other aspects the Mi 3 proves to have better specs: There’s the faster processor, higher megapixel count, bigger internal storage, and better display. Specs alone dictates the Mi 3 to be the winner but then comes pricing. The Mi 3, though already competitively-priced at Php10,599 is way more expensive than the Zenfone 7 which is only at Php6,495 – that’s more than Php4k of price difference right there (39% difference).

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Pricing for Samsung’s low-end smartphones revealed

July 3, 2014July 3, 2014 Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

A few days back, Samsung introduced the lineup of its new low-end handsets targeted to those looking for their first smartphone. They run Android KitKat out of the box which makes them attractive to interested buyers that are on the prowl for a new phone. Samsung Netherlands revealed the pricing so scroll past the break to see them.

Samsung Galaxy Core II specs:
4.5-inch WVGA display
1.2GHz quad-core processor
768MB RAM
4GB storage
Expandable to 64GB via microSD
5MP rear camera
VGA front camera
GPS, Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Dual-SIM
2000mAh battery
Android KitKat OS
Price: €179

Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 specs:
4-inch WVGA display
1.2GHz dual-core (LTE version) and 1GHz dual-core processor
1GB RAM (LTE) and 512MB RAM
4GB storage
Expandable to 64GB via microSD
5MP rear camera
VGA front camera
GPS, Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Android KitKat OS
Price: €219

Samsung Galaxy Young 2 specs:
3.5-inch HVGA display
1GHz single-core processor
512MB RAM
4GB storage
Expandable to 32GB via microSD
A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
3MP rear camera
Android KitKat OS
Price: €99

Samsung Galaxy Star 2 specs:
3.5-inch HVGA display
1GHz single-core processor
512MB RAM
4GB storage
Expandable to 32GB via microSD
Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
2MP rear camera
Android KitKat OS
(No pricing, but most likely close to Young 2′s price)

As you may have noticed, the price points are inexplicably expensive considering they’re just entry level handsets and are targeted at first-time buyers. We could think of many other devices with better specs than these and they come way cheaper. Though this may be the case, we should consider that these are priced in Netherlands and they may have a different arrangement of pricing their devices there.

For now, let’s just see how Samsung will price them when they arrive in Asia.

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Samsung intros four low-end phones running on KitKat

July 1, 2014July 1, 2014 Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

For those looking for an entry-level smartphone with the latest Android OS, Samsung announces an array of new phones that should provide consumers with different choices. These are the Galaxy Core II, Galaxy Ace 4, Galaxy Young 2, and Galaxy Star 2.

No pricing has been disclosed by Samsung as of yet. Although considering their specs, we can expect that it won’t cost much – maybe we’re looking at around Php3K-6K for these devices. Would you be interested in scoring one if they launch here in the Philippines?

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