Infinix Hot 40i
The Infinix hot 40i, coming from its predecessor, the Infinix HOT 40i sports an improved design, bigger memory configuration, and better camera hardware.
In particular, the device sports a 6.56-inch LCD (IPS) screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, HD+ resolution, and a top-center punch-hole for its 32MP selfie camera.
Under the hood, the handset features a 12nm UNISOC T606 chip with 8GB RAM, 8GB virtual RAM (for a total of up to 16GB RAM), 128GB or 256GB expandable storage, and a 5,000mAh battery capacity with USB-C 18W fast charging.
The primary camera highlights a large 50MP sensor paired with an AI secondary camera helper.
Other specs include a side-mounted fingerprint reader, up to 200% Super Volume speaker, WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, and dual SIM slots.
This also has the XBOOST Gaming Engine and runs with Android 13 OS with XOS 13 skin on top.
Tecno Spark 20C
The Tecno Spark 20C, is a stylish device geared towards entry-level consumers. It comes in different colorways such as Gravity Black, Mystery White. At the front, it has a 6.6-inch LCD (IPS) screen with HD+ 1612 x 720 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Its punch-hole camera uses 8MP for selfies and video calls. Moreover, TECNO developed its own Dynamic Island feature that will show notifications for battery, charging, and more.
Inside, TECNO has been quiet on its processor and only mentioned of "octa-core" CPU. But it uses 4GB RAM + 4GB virtual RAM or 8+8GB combo and 128GB single storage option.
For battery, it has a 5,000mAh capacity that charges using the 18W power brick and a USB-C cable.
For the rear camera, it is using a 50MP primary shooter coupled with an AI lens for depth shooting.
Other features noted are the side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a dual speaker setup with DTS sound which can be boosted to 400 percent volume.
Connectivity-wise, it has 4G, WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth, FM, GPS, OTG and dual SIM support.
For software, the phone runs Android 13 Operating System.
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
The Xiaomi Redmi 12C is a mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi, released in January 2023. Although not as powerful as some of their flagship models, it still offers great features and performance at an affordable price. The Redmi 12C has a 6.71 inch LCD IPS screen with a resolution of 720 x 1650 (HD+) and 500 cd/m² (typ) brightness, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and 82.2% usable surface. It is made of plastic material and looks stylish.
Under the hood, the Redmi 12C is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ) (12nm) processor paired with 4GB, 6GB or 3GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB or 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. It also supports external storage via a microSD card in a slot card tray. On the benchmarking front, it scored 251300 on AnTuTu v9.
In terms of camera, the Redmi 12C features a dual-camera setup which consists of a standard 50.0MP f/1.8 CMOS sensor and a macro lens with 2.0MP f/2.4. It also has a 5MP selfie shooter. Connectivity-wise, it comes with Bluetooth 5.1, dual SIM, audio jack, and infrared.
For power, the Redmi 12C packs a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W fast charging. This should be enough to get you through a day of usage with ease.
Overall, the Xiaomi Redmi 12C is a great mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi that offers good performance at an affordable price. It looks good, is well-built and has good connectivity options. It has decent cameras and can perform well in gaming and multitasking. The battery backup should also be good. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly phone with good features, the Redmi 12C could be a great choice.
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE
The Xiaomi has officially released the Redmi Pad SE in the Philippines. It features an 11-inch display with adaptive 90Hz refresh, 8000mAh battery, and equips the Snapdragon 680 SoC. The chipset is a Snapdragon 680, built on the 6 nm process technology. It is a fairly old platform, as it arrived in early 2021, but we don't expect a powerhouse in this price category. In fact, this could be a great SoC for the Redmi Pad SE – we'll know for sure once we go through our regular tests and benchmarks. Our first impressions from the performance are the UI is smooth, and the 90 Hz could prove itself worthy when browsing or using the native player.
Xiaomi introduced MIUI Pad 14, which is an adapted version of MIUI 14 for big screens. Тhe apps feel native and not stretched; video also looks good. The 11” LCD is certified for low blue light, meaning it would be a great device for reading and learning. In theory, it can reach 400 nits and 1500:1 contrast, but once again, we have to use our own tools to determine how authentic these results are in real-life scenarios.
There are four speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support, placed 2x2 on the right and left side (when held horizontally), and we are quite happy to see a 3.5 mm audio jack. The battery has an 8,000 mAh capacity, which sounds promising for an endurance test. However, it is rated for 10W, meaning it would take some time for the cell to get from 0 to 100% with the charger provided in the box.
Realme Pad Mini LTE
The Realme Pad Mini is a compact tablet officially launched in the Philippines on June 16, 2022. It features an 8.7-inch HD display, stereo dual speakers, and a 7.6mm thin profile. It runs on a Unisoc Tiger T616 processor with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM, Android 11 OS, and realme UI for Pad software. There’s also 4G LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi, and either 32GB or 64GB of expandable storage. A 6,400mAh battery powers the device with support for 18W charging rate via USB Type-C.
Realme C30
The Realme C30 is a budget-friendly smartphone with an "8.5mm Ultra Slim Vertical Stripe Design". It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display, 8 Megapixel rear camera, and 5 Megapixel selfie camera. It runs on a Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset with 2GB of RAM, Android 11 OS, and realme UI Go Edition software. There's also 4G LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi, and 32GB of expandable storage up to 1TB via microSD. A large 5,000mAh battery powers the device with support for a 10W charging rate via micro-USB.
Huawei MatePad SE LTE
The Huawei MatePad SE is a tablet that features a large 10.4-inch 2K display, stereo dual speakers with surround sound, 5 Megapixel rear camera, and 2 Megapixel front camera.
It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM and HarmonyOS 3 with split-screen, multi-window, and stackable widgets. There’s also dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and expandable storage.
A 5,100mAh battery powers the device with support for a 10W charging rate via USB Type-C.
Samsung Galaxy A04
The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a smartphone that features a 50MP + 2MP dual rear camera setup, 5 Megapixel selfie camera, and a 6.5-inch HD+ display.
It runs on a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM, Android 12 OS, and OneUI Core 4.1 interface. There's also 4G LTE connectivity, Dolby Atmos audio, dual-band Wi-Fi, and up to 128GB of expandable storage.
A large 5,000mAh battery powers the device with support for 15W charging rate. It comes in black and copper orange color options.
Samsung Galaxy A03
The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a budget-friendly smartphone that features a 6.5-inch HD display, 48MP + 2MP dual rear cameras, and a single 5MP selfie camera.
It runs on an octa-core processor with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM and Android 11 OS. There's also dual-SIM 4G LTE connectivity and up to 128GB of expandable storage.
A large 5,000mAh battery powers the device with a 10W charging rate via micro-USB 2.0.
