SKK Phoenix G1

SKK is releasing another reasonably priced smart phone again this time. It is named SKK Phoenix G1, and has good specifications such as being powered with a 1.3GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6582 Processor.

Take a brief, good look at the SKK Phoenix G1. The phone has a metallic trim with a slim body, being only 8.73 mm thick.

Apart from being equipped with a 1.3GHz quad core processor of Mediatek, SKK Phoenix G1 also runs on a dual core Mali-400 MP2 graphics processor and 1GB of RAM. The configuration is strong enough to power the phone in executing large games, videos and other applications that requires a lot of memory. Multitasking is also not a problem on this phone.

8GB of internal storage is impressive for saving and storing data which can be further extended up tp 64GB through the use of a MicroSD memory card, and Android 4.4.2 KitKat will ensure the phone will have a nice, stylistic interface.

SKK Phoenix G1 has a 5’’ IPS displaywith the resolution of 540 x 960 p and pixel density of 220 ppi. The screen also allows 5-point multitouch, which is very convenient for users.

The phone has a dual camera system, with the front one being 5MP and the main one being 8MP. For a smart phone of its price, the camera specs seem satisfying enough for users to enjoy their photographic experience.

With the battery capacity of 2000mAh, SKK Phoenix G1 can last long enough to help you with work and entertainment. Many data connections such as 3G, Bluetooth or Wifi, FM Radio and USB On the go are integrated, and the phone is great with its dual SIM function.

Being a quad core smart phone of mid range, SKK Phoenix G1 is enough to be a good device. If you think SKK Phoenix G1 is worth it, then get one in your hands now.

SKK Phoenix G1 specs:

5-inch qHD IPS display, 220ppi
1.3GHz MT6582 quad-core CPU
Mali-400MP GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
8 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
HSPA+, 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
USB OTG
2,000mAh battery
Android 4.4 KitKat
145.8 x 73.1 x 8.73 mm

SKK has just announced the upgraded version of SKK Marian V1 : the SKK Marian V2. The Marian V2 is supposed to have higher quality camera, more powerful configuration and an updated version of the Android system – Android Kitkat. The camera on Marian V2 is now 5MP and 13MP respectively for front and main ones. It has 1GB of RAM instead of a mere 512MP on the Marian V1. Moreover, Android Kitkat is totally a killer in terms of features and applications.

Being the upgraded version of Marian V1, the phone will retain most of the features found on the previous model, such as being a 5’’ IPS smart phone or being equipped with a 1.3 GHz quad core processor. Marian V2 also has a Mali-400 dual core graphic processor. The internal storage is 4GB, and you may want to use a memory card if storage extension is needed. The battery capacity is still unknown, but the usual smart phones can last either more or less than a day so we do not expect more than that.

At the first glance, you will notice a button which looks like that of the iPhone series. Moreover, the camera and flash are placed similarly to those on an iPhone. The back cover is made of plastic and metallic painted, and the frame of the phone is available in two colors: White, Black, and Luxury Gold for you to choose according to style and taste.

For features, the SKK Marian V2 supports USB On the go function, which is great news for people who use a large amount of data like gamers. You can now just attach game controller to play freely or USB flash drives to expand data storage. The phone still supports dual SIM and main data connections are fully integrated: Wifi, Wifi Hotspot, 3G, Bluetooth, etc …

With these configuration and specifications, will Marian V2 be an impressive upgrade? Let us wait until it actually comes out for a better review.

SKK Marian V2 specifications

1,3GHz Quad Core Mediatek MT6582M processor
Mali 400 MP2 graphics
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD up to 32GB
5-inch FWVGA IPS LCD display (854 x 480 pixels)
13 megapixel rear facing camera with autofocus and LED flash
5 megapixel front facing camera
Dual SIM, Dual Standby
HSPA+, WiFi, WiFi hotspot, Bluetooth, USB OTG
GPS, A-GPS
Android 4.4.2 Kitkat

Smart watch has been a popular item in the hi-tech market recently, with many models benefiting not only time telling, but health moderating as well. At the IFA in Berlin this year, which is currently taking place, Asus announces their first smart watch – the Zenwatch, produced in partnership with Google.

The Zenwatch runs on Google’s Android Wear platform. Weighing 175g, this is the first wearable device Asus will ever release. At the first glance, it does look like a decent wrist watch, with the strap made of genuine brown leather. Also, the watch is made with premium materials. We can say that Asus Zenwatch has some styling into it. The company even says their Zenwatch has over 100 combination watch face choices to fit your mood and personality.

Asus Zenwatch has a curved AMOLED display together with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 as screen protector, a perfect combination. It is a 320 x 320 p resolution screen with pixel density of 278 ppi. The body of the watch is made from stainless steel, which gives off a nice feeling about it. The internal configuration of Zenwatch is also impressive, with 1.2GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB Internal Storage and Bluetooth v4.0 connection.

The Zenwatch can be paired with any of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or higher smart phones or devices, but of course it works best with Asus products such as Asus Zenfone. It can automatically unlock your phone by its “watch unlock” function through Bluetooth or just by simly tapping the watch face. It can mute an incoming call with your whole hand covering the watch, when you are too busy or just do not want to answer.

“Find my phone” is another feature on the Zenwatch which allows users to locate their phones instantly. The phone will ring through its connection with Zenwatch. Moreover, the phone’s manager application can also do the same with the Zenwatch to make it vibrate and flash, just in case you also forget where your smart watch is.

Remote camera is also an interesting feature. The Zenwatch with Asus Remote camera allows users to take photos from angles their smart devices’ viewfinder can not be able to capture. From then on, you may be more satisfied with many creative photo shoots, as no restriction on angle is placed. This is found very convenient in taking group photos, as you can adjust the angle to fit all the people into the frame. Presentation Control turns the watch into a remote control or as a time manager, enabling users to use it in their presentation during a business meeting.

The Zenwatch can also acts as a health moderator, through its Wellness Manager function. By using a 9-axis Sensor and a Bio Sensor, the Zenwatch monitors and tracks a range of health-related statistics such as how many steps taken, how much calories burnt, activity duration, heart rate, exercise intensity and relaxation level. You can then view an easy-to-understand relaxation score based on relaxation-level measurements.
The Asus Zenwatch will be released around Quarter 3 or 4 this year, and it is really a good device to use. However, many will consider it a rather expensive one for a smart watch.

Specification
Processor Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 processor with 1.2GHz CPU
OS System Android Wear
Memory 512MB RAM
Storage 4GB EMMC
Display AMOLED1.63″, 320×320, 278ppi touch display
Cover Lens 2.5D curved Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Sensor 9 Axis Sensor , ,Bio sensor
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
USB Port Micro USB on Charging Cradle
Audio Built-in microphone
Battery Polymer 1.4Wh
Water Resistance IP55
Colors Silver and rose gold color layering
Brown leather strap
Size 50.6 x 39.8 x 7.9-9.4mm
Weight Body: 50g
Strap: 25g

An invitation from Apple shows that iPhone 6, the latest version of the series, is going to be launched on September 9th. The event will be held at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, California. On this day, Apple will probably also announce their iWatch which has gathered a lot of attention and rumours about its features up until now.

The most noticeable feature iPhone 6 will have is a larger display in comparison with the previous models, being 4.7’’ or 5.5’’ diagonal screen, with the latter being announced in the following months. The display is said to be a sapphire crystal screen. For hardware configuration, iPhone 6 will be equipped with a new A8 chip, allowing faster and more sufficient power.

The iWatch is supposed to have a lot of sensors, which allows users to monitor their health and set up health training menus.

The invitation from Apple is rather plain this year, which just consists of a date and one single line “Wishi we could say more…”, and it seems they do want us to wonder a lot about their upcoming models.

The iPhone 6 will be a hit a lot of people who wants a phablet running iOS to compete with those using Android powered phablets which Samsung has been leading with its Galaxy series. Moreover, iWatch is an interesting product to be taken notice of since it has accumulated many expectations from the technology world. Other producers have introduced their smart watches to the market, but those products are not as welcomed as they expected. Therefore, Apple is really the center of attention this Fall.

With “Wish we could say more …” as a very smart phrase, can Apple please thousands of smart phone users with their new product? The answer to the question will be unveiled at the live event on September 9th. Apple fans should stay tune for the updates next week.

Xiaomi Redmi 1s coming to the Philippines
Xiaomi, the Chinese Apple manufacturer, is going to release its Xiaomi Redmi 1s in the Philippines. On September 4, the product of great performance thanks to its 1.6GHz quad core processor and stunning 4.7’’ screen and 8MP camera will surely please many Filipino fans.
With the price it offers, any user will find Xiaomi Redmi 1s a smart phone that is affordable and running everything smoothly, from large games to heavy videos playback.

Let us take a look at this Chinese smart phone

At the first glance, the phone is pretty thin and not so big, weighing only 155g is also what makes it fits conveniently in your hands. The matte plastic back cover seems to give the phone a solid feeling, and it enhances the grip of your hands on the device. Moreover, with many choices of color, styling your phone to fit your fashion senses is also an easy task.

The screen of only 4.7’’ may disappoints phablet users who go for wide screen, but for a device of this price , Xiaomi Redmi 1s screen is enough to suit your viewing preference. With the resolution of 1080 x 720p, texts are displayed clearly, allowing you to fully read your documents without having to adjust your eyes too much. Additionally, the phone has pixel density of 312 ppi, which is relatively higher than others’ of the same range. The screen also has AGC DragonTrail Scratch Resistant Glass for protection, leaving no scratch or mark when you slide your fingers over it.

Being equipped with a 1.6GHz Cortex A – 7 processor, Qualcomm MSM8228 Snapdragon chipset and 1GB RAM, the device executes tasks and performs at high speed. The default internal storage is 8GB, and if you find that it’s not enough for your data, then a microSD card of up to 64GB can be used for extra space. Games and programs run smoothly, and with the relatively high battery capacity of 2000mAh, long duration is assured for users who have to use the phone all day. Moreover, MIUI v5, the customized interface of the Mi series, will aso provide you with lots of themes and features. An update to Android Kitkat with MIUI v6 is also going to be available soon.

Xiaomi Redmi 1s is also equipped with two cameras. The main one, being in 8MP and having an aperture of f/2.2, takes clear and high quality photos. Together with its auto-focus feature and a led flash, the phone can produce good photos even in low light environment Video recording of 1080p is supported on the main camera, allowing you to record beautiful moments in high definition. Moreover, with the 1.6MP front camera, taking self-portrait photos is a pleasure. Video calling is also enabled for the front camera, so chatting with friends face-to-face is no longer a problem.

With all these beautiful and powerful features, Xiaomi Redmi 1s will be available only on Lazada. Since this product might run out faster than others due to its reasonable price, you might want to think of order ahead if you really want to enjoy using this device.

Xiaomi Redmi 1s specifications

Operating system Android OS 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Product size (L x W x H mm) 137 x 69 x 9.9 mm
Display size (inch) 4.7”
Display resolution (pixels) 720 x 1280
CPU 4-core, 1600 MHz
RAM 01GB
Internal storage 08GB
Memory card MicroSD up to 64GB
CAMERA 8 MP – front 1.6 MP
Data connection WiFi, Bluetooth
Battery type 2000 mAh

Cherry Cosmos One Limited Edition

On August 30, Cherry Mobile, the young mobile producer company, celebrates its 5th birthday by releasing a limited edition of its products. One of the special packages this time is the Cherry Cosmos One. With its configuration, fans of this Filipino company will have a good time enjoying all the interesting features it has: large display with HD resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass as the screen protector, powerful hardware, and the latest version of Android system.

Specifications
CPU : 1.4GHz Octa Core MediaTek MT6592M Processor
Operating System : Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OS
Display : 5.5-Inch HD IPS Display (720 x 1280 Pixels, 267 PPI)
• Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Scratch Resistant Glass
GPU: ARM Mali-450 MP GPU
Camera: 14.0 Megapixel Autofocus Main Camera with BSI Sensor and LED Flash
• 8.0 Megapixel Front Camera
RAM 1GB of RAM
Internal Storage : 8GB, Expandable up to 64GB via MicroSD
• Dual SIM (Regular + Micro)
Data connection: 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks , Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot , Miracast Wireless Display , Bluetooth 4.0 , GPS with A-GPS , FM Radio , USB OTG Support
Others: 3.5mm Audio Jack , Accelerometer , Ambient Light Sensor , Proximity Sensor
Battery capacity: 2,400mAh Li-ion Battery

At the first glance, Cherry Mobile Cosmos One has a back cover which looks like leather. Indeed it is a plastic cover with leather texture like that of a Galaxy Note 3. The camera and led flash group together in a metallic area, which enhances the look of the back cover. The phone has curved edges for easy holding. The right side of the phone is the camera button and other functional ones. 3 similar key buttons of Android system are also found at the bottom of the screen. Cosmos One has a large screen with the size of 5.5’’ , HD resolution of 720 x 1280 p and pixel density of 267 ppi.

For Hardware, Cherry Mobile Cosmos One is equipped with MediaTek MT6592M octa core processor at the speed of 1.4GHZ. With this multithreading processor and a Mali-450 GPU, the phone can run almost all compatible games and applications smoothly. However, there have been comments saying that multitasking is not very great if large applications are running at the same time.
Videos are said to play in great quality, with enhanced voice and audio. Android Kitkat 4.4.2 as the operating system will also supply users with a wide range of applications and interesting features. Additionally, the phone has an internal storage of 8GB which can be extended up to 64GB through memory card. The phone has a good battery capacity of 2400mAh, which can last enough for a day using under normal consumption.

The camera of Cosmos One is a dual set. The front one is an 8MP camera while the main one is a 14MP camera. Led flash and illuminated sensor are also equipped.

For data connection, Cherry Mobile Cosmos One has Wifi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, FM Radio, 3G HSPA+, … for you to transfer your files and sharing data anytime. What is more appealing is that the phone has a USB On-the-go function, allowing users to attach devices such as USB flash drives or keyboard, mouse, or game controllers.

Gesture sense, a feature on Cosmos One.
Even though this limited edition is on sale for just one day, users can expect a lot when the official version of Cherry Mobile Cosmos One is released. With all those features and configuration, the product is likely to be a reasonable and relatively good smart phone to own.

Xiaomi Philippines makes quite some waves with the Sales of the Xiaomi Mi3. Meanwhile there is another Xiaomi Redmi Note might be actually more interesting for a lot of customers in the Philippines. The Xiaomi Redmi Note Phablet comes with an impressive 5.5 inch display, OctaCore Processor and 2GB of Ram.

Overall the Xiaomi Redmi Note is very similiar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3NEO.

Xiaomi Redmi Note Infographic

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Xiaomi did not announce yet when they will launch the Redmi Note yet. Normally they keep the pricing in all the Xiaomi countries quite similiar. That could mean that the Xiaomi Redmi Note will sell as low as PHP7000.

As soon as we have more news you will be able to find them here on PricePony Philippines.

Xiaomi Philippines launched their first Flagship, the Xiaomi Mi3 on 26.7. The Xiaomi Mi3 sold out in a bit more then one hour here in the Philippines.

According to Xiaomi Philippines Website they soon going to introduce the Xiaomi Redmi Note and Xiaomi Redmi 1S to the market as well.

In our infograhic we present you an Overview about all Xiaomi Phones available in Phillipines.

Xiaomi Philippines Mobiles Comparison Infographic

The Xiaomi Mi3 is definitely the Xiaomi Philippines Flagship. It sellf for 10599 PHP and is regularly sold out very fast.

The Mi3 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad Core Processor at 2.1 Ghz and Adreno 330 GPU. The Xiaomi Phone also has 2GB of RAM, 13 MP Camera with Sony Sensor and a 5.0 Inch IPS HD Display. With 16GB/64GB internal storage and a Price of 10599 in the Philippines this is defnitely HOT.

See our Xiaomi Mi3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Review

The Xiaomi Redmi Note comes with an impressive 5.5 inch 720p HD IPS Display and Octa-Core Mediatek Processor. On top of that the Xiaomi Note will have 2GB of Ram and 13MP Camera. It is not clear exactly when the Xiaomi Redmi Note launches in the Philippines. But the Redmi Note Price could be as low as 6950 PHP if Xiaomi keeps the Price the same as in other Countries.

The third Xiaomi phone most likely to launch in the Philippines is the Xiaomi Redmi 1S. The Xiaomi Redmi 1S just launched for 5700 PHP in Malaysia. For this price you will get a Qualcore Snapdragon 400, 2GB of Ram and 4.7 inch HD display. On top of that it comes with 8MP Camera and 8GB internal memory.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note is the closest to Samsung Galaxy Note 3 NEO. The Xiaomi Redmi Note we can compare to Moto G in Philippines.

What do you think about our Infograhic and Xiaomi Launch in the Philippines? Are you excited or more skeptical?

Xiaomi Philippines will sell 3000 Units of the popular Xiaomi MI3 on on Thursday the 26th. The Xiaomi MI3 with Quadcore Snapdragon 800 2.3 Ghz and 2GB of Ram will sell for 10599 PHP which is an amazing price for this Smartphone.

It seems that 3000 Units is very little Xiaomi Mi3 stock for the whole Philippines. In Malaysia and Singapore the whole Xiaomi Mi3’s sold out in under 2 Minutes. That is why we prepared this Official Buying Guide for you.

The Xiaomi Mi3 will be available for Sale on 26th June at 12.00 noon. 3000 units of the Xiaomi Mi3 for 10599PHP.

To sum Up the Xiaomi Buying Guide – if you want to buy one of the limited 3000 Units you need to be incredibly quick. According to Xiaomi Philippines there will be only 3000 pieces, for the whole Launch in the Philippines.

To be really one of the first ones in the Philippins to own the Xiaomi Mobile customers should prepare some steps in Advance. You should set up an account at Lazada Philippines, best the days before 26th June. Please also link your Lazada Account with your Payment Information. Dont forget to fill out that Delivery Adress either.

Xiaomi also stated that every customer can buy only one Xiaomi Mi3 on the 26th June. Similar then with other e-commerce sales, adding to cart does NOT mean you bought it, you need to pay for the valid order.

What you need to do before June 26th Xiaomi Sales

• Create your Customer Account at Lazada Philippines today
• Please fill in your Payment Information
• Store your contact and delivery information in your account today, this will make you even faster for the Flash Sales.
• Utilize Google Chrome for your purchase, as recommended by Xiaomi.
• The Official Sale will start at 12.00 Noon 26th as confirmed by Xiaomi Philippines officially.

Dont forget to Check our Xiaomi MI 3 vs Samsung S5 Review

On May 26th 12.00 Noon the day of Mi3 Philippines Sales

• Please be on a laptop or computer with a stable and most important fast internet connection
• Visit Xiaomi Website before start of the sales. The traffic will definitely increase close to 12.00 pm so its better to be logged in early
• The Stocks of Xiaomi MI 3 will be available and updated only when Sales starts at 12.00 noon
• Click on Buy On Lazada and Xiaomi will redirect you to Lazada Philippines
• Add the items you want to purchase to the cart -> adding to cart will not guarantee that the stock is available.
• Xiaomi recommendation is to add bundles to save time, but a few users reported from the Singapore Sales that they got errors with bundles. If you have errors with bundles, please remove them and buy items separate.
• Fill in your deliver and contact information -> Make sure everything is correct, since these infos cant be changed when the payment is made.
• Make your payment with PayPal/Credit card or Cash on delivery and look forward to get your Xiaomi MI 3 or Mi Power Bank delivered to your home.
• Note: You can really save time if you create your Lazada Account today. Also store your delivery information/contact data and connect your Cash on Delivery, credit card/ paypal or Megalink today already. Since there is only limited stock – please do those today.

The Xiaomi Mi3’s will be delivered by Lazada. The Delivery time is depending on your shipment adress in the Philippines. Please check the estimated delivery time at check out. Almost all adresses in Philippines can be delivered to by Lazada.

Summing up Thursday the 26th at noon there will be the official start of sale for the Xiaomi Mi3. There will be only 3000 units available for the Mi3. The Xiaomi Mi3 wil be only available in Metallic Silver for this Sales. Customers should be very quick and follow our Buying Guide. In Malaysia and Singapore the Xiaomi phones sold out in under 2 minutes.

Customers should not worry for the warrant, there are a lot of Customer Service Centers and Service Stations in Philippines. Also please stay updated with the Xiaomi Forums.

Xiaomi Philippines Service Centers

Here is a list of Xiaomi Service Centers to repair your Mi3 if you have damage. Please read the warranty before to see if you can get free Service.

Xiaomi Drop Off Centers (NCR)

If you are nowhere near the above list of Xiaomi Service Centers you can give your phone to one of the Xiaomi Philippines Drop Off Centers. They will be responsible for sending it to the Service Centers.

(Luzon) – Xiaomi Philippines Drop Off Centers

(Visayas) – Xiaomi Philippines Drop Off Centers

(Mindanao)– Xiaomi Philippines Drop Off Centers

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Xiaomi is about to launch their first mobile for the Philippines, the Xiaomi Mi3. The Mi-3 will probably sell at around 12000 PHP, if Xiaomi follows a pricing strategy like in other asian countries. With this pricing the Xiaomi MI3 will definitely be on of the hottest smartphones on the Market and might even be able to compete with strong local brands like Cherry Mobile and Myphone. While these local brands are positioned more on the low end spectrum, the Xiaomi Mobile is a full blown Flagship Smartphone with High End Specs and extremely attractive price. We will compare Samsung’s Top Flagship in the Philippines, the Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Xiaomi MI 3 in this review.

Xiaomi Mi3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5

DESIGN

In terms of Design The Xiaomi Mi3 is the clear winner. Xiaomi gave the MI3 a beautiful case utilizing magenesium alloy. The Mi3 is also coated with three layers of thermal graphite film. Overall the 8.1mm device has a very elite and expansive look aboiut it and reminds a lot on the design of the HTC One Series. The Samsung Galaxy S5 utilizes the same plastic look we know already from the S4. The S5 is definitely still one of the Top End Flagships, but in terms of design it can definitely not compete versus Xiaomi or HTC.

Verdict: Xiaomi MI 3. Xiaomi shows love for details with this beautiful smartphone. Samsungs plastic cover can not compete.

Display and Screen

The Xiaomi MI3 and Samsung S5 both sport 1,920×1,080 Full HD resolution Displays. The Screen of the S5 is slightly larger with 5.1 inches vs the 5.0 inches display of the Mi-3, but this makes no difference for every day usage.

The Mi 3 sports a 5.0 inch Full HD LCD Display with IPS Technology. Via In-Plane Switching Technology (IPS) users can experience great color consistency from all different viewing angles. The MI 3′s backlit display is connected directly to the touch screen, so colors seem deeper and richer.

On the Other Hand the Galaxy S5 utilizes the Super AMOLED display which we know already from their other phones like Galaxy Note 3 or S4. Overall AMOLED displays are of very high quality and offer great colors. The S5 display comes with a pixel density of 432ppi and is definitely one of the top displays in the Philippines.

Both screens, the MI3 and S5 have the same Full HD resolution of 1,920×1,080. The Xiaomi Mobile has a slightly higher pixel density of 441ppi vs 432 ppi on the S5 display. That is because the Galaxy S5 is slighly larger. For normal users this 2% difference in pixel denisty should not be signifcant.

Verdict: Tie. Both smartphones have one of the highest quality HD displays in the Philippines available. The S5 is with 5.1 inches a tad larger while the MI-3 display has a higher pixel density of 441 ppi. In terms of displays you definitely have a great choice with both mobiles.

Xiaomi MI 3 vs Samsung S5: Hardware and Specs

The Galaxy S5 runs the newest version of the Quadcore Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 which is the strongest strongest processor in the Philippines The Snapdragon 801 of the S5 is clocked at 2.5 GhZ and it comes with 2GB of RAM. The Xiaomi Mi3 runs on the precessor CPU, the quadcore Snapdragon 800, which is also used in the Samsung Galaxy S4. Xiaomi’s mobile cpu is clocked at 2.3 Ghz. Both the Xiaomi MI 3 and the Samsung S5 processor use Krait 400 architecture and Adreno 330 GPU. Both the S5 and Mi-3 have 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM which is significantly faster then DD3 Ram and uses less power.

The Xiaomi MI-3 and Samsung S5 come both with 16GB of internal memory in the basic version. Both mobiles have the ability to extend the internal storage up to 128GB via Micro-SD.

The Galaxy S5 is Samsung’s Flagship in the Philippines. As such it has some special apps and features that we should at least talk a bit briefly in this review. One feature makes the S5 especially efficient, the Ultra Power Saving Mode. This feature allows for huge power savings, using only minimal ressources. That is especially important with a power hungry Snapdragon 801 and 5 inch Super AMOLED screen. Other popular feaures are Air Gestures and Inbuild Finger Print Application like the iPhone 5s.

Verdict: Samsung Galaxy S5. The Hardware and Specs of the S5 are a tad better then the Xiaomi MI3 with an updated version of the Snapdragon 800, the 801 which runs higher clocked at 2.5 GhZ. Both devices come with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory, so that was a close call.

Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Xiaomi Mi-3 Camera and Pictures

The Samsung Galaxy S5 sure got a lot of attention for their camera. The S5 utilizes a 16 Megapixel ISOCELL Camera with very great picture quality. Check out this Video where Samsung is making fun of Apple for their camera on the Iphone 5s.

Xiaomi Mi3 Camera Sample

The XIaomi Mi3 on the other hand sports a 13 Megapixel Camera with Sony BSI Senor and Dual LED Flash from Philipps. The 5 piece lens of the Mi3 comes with inbuilt infrared filter, f/2.2 aperture and sports 28mm wide angle.

Both smartphones offer great camera and are able to shoot amazing pictures If you like taking Selfies or videochatting the S5 and Mi3 are equipped with a 2 Megapixel Front Camera.

Verdict: Tie.

Software

The Xiaomi MI3’s Operating System is MIUI V5. MIUI V5 is a custom ROM based on Android 4.4.1 Kit Kat and Android Open Source Project (AOSP). MIUI V5 has a lot of changes from Stock Android, especially removing the App Drawer and other design changes. Xiaomi VP, and Ex Googler, said that the goal for MIUI V5 was to leave enough customization options for Android seniors, while making it as simple and intuitive as possible.

The Samsung S5 Operating System is Touch WIZ UI, which we can find on their other smartphones like the NOTE 3 as well. There are some new features like MyMagazine, to aggregate your News and Social Media on a second screen. But Touch WIZ Ui basically stays a heavily customized Android.

Verdict: XIAOMI MI3. MIUI V5 gives users a multitude of customization options while being very intuitive and simple to use. With Touch WIZ UI for S5 a lot of users have been complaining that its overloaded with Samsung Feautres and has little customization possibilities.

Overall Winner: Xiaomi MI3. With a price of 12000-13000 PHP, the Xiaomi Mobile comes 60 Percent cheaper then the Samsung Galaxy S5 in the Philippines. The Xiaomi Mi3 is a full FLagship and has nearly the same specs and hardware as the S5. The only slightly negative point of the MI3 is missing LTE, which is only a small point in the Phillpines at the moment. For 12000 PHP the XIAOMI MI 3 is a real flagship Killer

Overall we are very excited with the launch of Xiaomi in the Philippines with the MI3. The Philippines Market is getting very competitve with strong local brands like Cherrry Mobile and MyPhone on the one hand and Premium Brands like Apple and Samsung on the other hand. A new competitor who combines the low prices of Cherry Mobile with the Specs of Apple and Samsung might just be what the Philippines need. Xiaomi Philippines is promising to deliver exactly that.

In the end the Users will win in Philippines, which is the best.

Cherry Mobile Axis Launch in Philippines

The Cherry Mobile Axis was leaked a few days ago. The new cherry mobile quad core phone packs sports a 4.5 inch scree, 8 megapixel camera, NFC and Android 4.2 for just 4,999 php. Cherry Mobile has made its latest model official, and announced it on their Facebook fanpage today.

Cherry Mobile Axis specs

1.2GHz quad core processor
1GB RAM
4.5-inch qHD IPS display, Dragontrail glass, 540 x 960 resolution
4GB storage, expandable via microSD
8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
VGA front camera
3G, HSPA+
Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS,A-GPS, GLONASS, USB OTG
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
1,750mAh battery
Cherry Mobile Axis Price in Philippines Php 4,499

Like we mentioned before, the Axis is the brand’s second attempt at a NFC equipped smartphone, their first being the Rave 2.0.

The Axis is Cherry mobile’s second try in building a NFC Smartphone, the first one was the Cherry Mobile Rave 2.0. This time there is no NFC speaker with the Axis, so you need to test the functionality different. We hope that Cherry will sell NFC tags soon, so consumers can use the NFC properly. The latest cherry mobile phone will also be protected by Dragontrail glass, which makes the screen harder to scratch and more responsive. We looking forward to test the Axis and see more of cherry mobile quad core phones in the Philippines.

There are a lot of tablets that you can use as phones already. Samsung did come up with their own innovation, a 7inch screen gigantic smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy W, a real phablet The Samsung Galaxy W looks a bit like the Galaxy Mega 5.8 and 6.3, but with bigger 7inch display. It sports a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1.5 GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy W specs:
7-inch HD (1280×720) TFT display
1.2GHz quad-core processor
1.5GB RAM
16GB internal storage
Expandable up to 64GB
8 megapixel rear camera
1.9 megapixel front-facing camera
LTE-Advance
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS
3200mAh battery
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
191.8 x 99.6 x 8.8mm
245g

So far the Samsung Galaxy W only launched in South Korea. The display is really gigantic 7inch big and comes with 720×1280 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. The Galaxy W design reminds a lot on the Galaxy Note 3. It has the same Faux Leather on the back side and will be selling in the colors red, black and white. Apart from the design the Galaxy W gets cool multitasking features like Split Screen, Pop Up videos and more options to use different apps at the same time.

7 inch smartphone – Shock 😉

The Samsung Galaxy W retails for 499,400 won, this is a price of 21400 php in the Philippines for the three variants lack, Red and White. So far we dont have news yet when its going to launch in the Philippines. It is definitely a super attractive price for a 7inch Samsung Smartphone. What do you think?