‘Built for Years’: REDMI Note 17 Series raises bar for long-term smartphone reliability
The smartphone industry is entering a new phase of ownership. As annual upgrades become less dramatic for many users, devices are staying in people’s hands for longer. That shift is changing what users expect from their units: not simply strong performance on day one, but dependable battery life, durability, and smooth everyday use over time. For users, the ownership experience matters as much as the first impression. A phone is carried through commutes, travel, work, and daily life; it needs to remain reliable after repeated charging, unexpected drops, and exposure to the elements. As replacement cycles lengthen, the qualities that ... The post ‘Built for Years’: REDMI Note 17 Series raises bar for long-term smartphone reliability appeared first on REVU Philippines.
iPhone 17 tops global sales in Q2 2026, Samsung Ultra leads Android
iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales in Q2 2026, says Counterpoint. The post iPhone 17 tops global sales in Q2 2026, Samsung Ultra leads Android appeared first on Technobaboy.
Apple Pay on Shopee Now Eligible for Discounts and Vouchers
In case you missed it, Apple Pay is now available on Shopee as a payment method. What’s new is that Apple Pay payments can now qualify for applicable Shopee platform discounts and vouchers. Previously, Shopee users reported that using Apple Pay or Google Pay at checkout would remove eligible discounts and vouchers. Meanwhile, MariBank, which
Redmi Note 17 Series Confirmed to Launch in the Philippines
Xiaomi has confirmed it will launch the Redmi Note 17 series in the Philippines via a post on its official Facebook page. The post stated the lineup is coming soon, though an exact release date has not yet been announced. According to the post, the phone includes a 10,000mAh battery that the company claims can [...]
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launches in PH, price starts at ₱46,990
Galaxy S26 FE launches in PH with One UI 9, starting at ₱46,990. The post Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launches in PH, price starts at ₱46,990 appeared first on Technobaboy.
REDMI 17 Pro Max launched: 10,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, and 100W fast charging
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G in Japan, featuring a massive battery.REDMI 17 Pro MaxGuaranteed 3-day batteryThe device is available in three colors: Black, Purple, and Cloud Blush. The Cloud Blush variant uses photochromic technology, shifting from white to a pinkish-orange hue under sunlight. The Black and Purple versions measure approximately 78.27 x 163.44 x 8.65mm, while the Cloud Blush model is slightly thinner at 8.57mm. All three color options weigh around 229.5g.The designDurability is built around what Xiaomi calls its "Redmi Titan Structure," which brings IP66 and IP68 ratings along with a 72-hour underwater test at 2 meters, verified by TÜV SÜD. The phone also includes a dedicated water mode for underwater photography. SGS has certified the device to withstand drops from up to 3 meters.In front, it features a 6.83-inch display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 3,200Hz touch sampling rate. Peak brightness reaches up to 3,500 nits. The screen is protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and carries TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light emission and flicker-free operation.The featuresThe phone is powered by Qualcomm's 2.6GHz 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset, 8GB/12GB RAM, and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage options.At the core of the device is a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, which Xiaomi says can last up to three days under normal use. It supports 100W wired charging, capable of delivering a full day's power in around 20 minutes. Xiaomi also states the battery retains more than 80% of its capacity after 1,600 charge cycles, equivalent to roughly six years of use. Additionally, the phone supports wired reverse charging at up to 27W, allowing it to charge other devices.On the back, the phone features a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The front-facing camera is rated at 32MP.Connectivity features are WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G SA/NSA, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS, NFC, and dual SIM.The device runs on HyperOS 3 and includes AI-powered features such as offline AI translation and real-time speech transcription. Finally, Xiaomi has committed to six years of security updates and four major OS upgrades for the device.REDMI 17 Pro Max key specs and features:6.83-inch OLED screen with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rateCorning Gorilla Glass 22.6GHz 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 octa-core processorAdreno GPU8GB/12GB RAM128GB/256GB/512GB storage10,000mAh battery100W fast charging50MP main camera with OIS + 8MP ultra-wide32MP selfie cameraStereo speakers with Dolby AtmosAndroid 16 with HyperOS 3China price with direct conversion to PHP (no taxes and duties yet):REDMI 17 Pro Max 8GB/256GB - CNY 79,980 (around PHP REDMI 17 Pro Max 8GB/512GB - CNY 99,980 (around PHP It is currently available in China. No word yet on a PH release at the moment.What do you guys think?Source: FoneArena
Transsion is still on top in PH; HONOR enters the top 5 for the first time, budget phone segment collapses
Omdia recently revealed the latest shipment numbers in Southeast Asia in Q2 2026, including the Philippines.Top 5 brands in SEA per countryTop 5 brands in PH, SEAIt showed the top 5 players in the Philippine market, headlined by Transsion Holdings at the top with 33% market share, the brand behind TECNO, Infinix, and itel. Transsion is followed by Xiaomi at number 2 with 22%, Samsung at number 3 with 16%, HONOR at number 4 with 10%, and OPPO at number 5 with 10%.HONOR has entered the country's top five for the first time, underscoring its rise in the mid‑range and premium segments—driven by strong marketing that highlights durability, AI innovation, and standout features.Entry-level supply dwindlesHowever, the entire region suffered a 23% year-on-year slump in Q2 2026, the steepest decline in over a decade, thanks to the global memory shortage and price hikes.The effect is bad. First, the sub-PHP 5,000 segment (around USD 100) collapsed. OPPO and vivo nearly cut all their ultra-affordable models. Even Transsion recorded a 47% decline in its sub-USD 100 shipments in Southeast Asia.The USD 100 to 199 segment grew from 32% to 39% as sub‑USD 100 phones were repriced upward. One example is vivo, which moved its entry-level model above USD 100 in most markets.To read Omdia's full report, visit this link.
REDMI Watch 6 Active launches in the Philippines
Xiaomi has officially launched the REDMI Watch 6 Active in the Philippines, bringing an AMOLED display, health and fitness tracking, Bluetooth calling and up to 18 days of battery life to its latest smartwatch. The REDMI Watch 6 Active is priced at Php2,599 and is positioned as a smartwatch for students, young professionals and first-time The post REDMI Watch 6 Active launches in the Philippines appeared first on Jam Online | Tech News & Reviews.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE arrives in the Philippines with One UI 9 and 50MP camera
Samsung has announced the Galaxy S26 FE, the latest addition to its Galaxy S26 lineup, bringing an enhanced camera system, Galaxy AI features and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display to a thinner and lighter design. The Galaxy S26 FE is also the first device in the Galaxy S26 series to launch with One UI 9, based The post Samsung Galaxy S26 FE arrives in the Philippines with One UI 9 and 50MP camera appeared first on Jam Online | Tech News & Reviews.
HONOR Turbo 5G: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 CPU, 120Hz AMOLED display, 8,560mAh battery
HONOR’s new phone is called the HONOR Turbo, and it packs a midrange processor and a large battery. The HONOR Turbo 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It ships with an Android 16-based MagicOS 10 interface. There’s a large 6.79-inch AMOLED This article, HONOR Turbo 5G: Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 CPU, 120Hz AMOLED display, 8,560mAh battery, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.