Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Redmi 12, its latest entry-level smartphone, to the Philippine market.

The sleek budget phone features a 6.79-inch FHD+ 90Hz DotDisplay as part of its 8.17mm thick body which also sports a premium glass back and an infinite camera design.

The screen has Adaptive Sync, and is able to display a 2460 x 1080 resolution — the largest in the Redmi series so far. Moreover, the display is SGS Low Blue Light certified and has a Reading mode 3.0 feature to avoid eye strains.

The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 processor and has up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It also houses a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W of fast-charging.

For its camera package, the Redmi 12 has a 50MP main camera, joined by an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. In front is an 8MP selfie camera.

Price and availability

The Redmi 12 can be snagged for the low early bird price of only PhP 6,999 for the 8GB+128GB model, PhP 1,000 off its original SRP, from September 20 to 29 via Xiaomi’s Lazada store.

The 8GB+256GB variant, on the other hand, is priced at PhP 8,999 and is available on both Lazada and Shopee, on and TikTok starting September 30th.

From September 29 onwards, customers may opt for a 0% interest, 6-month installment plan via Home Credit.

September blues is a phenomenon wherein some people experience feelings of sadness or a general sense of low mood during the month, which is quite ironic given that in the Philippines in particular, it’s the start of a 100 day-long countdown to Christmas.

That is why vivo is giving users five tips to help beat the September blues with the help of its best-selling vivo Y27 smartphone.

Stay active, embrace the outdoors

Immerse in nature by exploring a park or nature reserve through taking a walk, hike, or bike ride.

The vivo Y27 is compatible with various fitness apps to help you monitor your outdoor endeavors.

Connect with loved ones

Nurture your relationships with your friends and family through phone calls or video chats. With the vivo Y27’s exceptional camera quality, users are guaranteed of staying connected minus the hassle of blurry images or laggish videos.

Engage in hobbies and interests

There is a wealth of activities to bring a person joy, such as reading, painting, playing music, and more.

And in the modern times, the vivo Y27 can act as a utility device to help one learn new skills or explore fresh interests through apps or online courses.

Practice mindfulness and relaxation

Aside from exercising outdoors, people should also pay attention to their mental health.

There are several meditation and mindfulness apps that can be downloaded on the phone, with music also aiding in the relaxation process.

Turn the vivo Y27 into an entertainment hub

Lastly, vivo’s capable budget phone can support video and music streaming apps, thanks to its 6.64-inch IPS LCD display and loudspeakers.

You can also install different games and expect them to run smoothly with the phone’s 6GB+6GB RAM.

the vivo Y27 is still available from just PhP 8,999 on the company’s official website, Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok.

This article is a sponsored press release from vivo Philippines.

HONOR is making sure you have plenty of smartphones to choose from no matter what your budget range is. As a follow-up to the HONOR 90, the company is launching in the Philippines the HONOR 90 Lite 5G. Naturally, that’s not all. The company is also rounding up the 2023 X-series with the HONOR X6a, HONOR X5 Plus, and the HONOR Pad X9.

HONOR 90 Lite 5G

100MP main camera, 256GB internal storage, and 4,500mAh. Not bad, right? That’s what you’re getting and more with the HONOR 90 Lite 5G. It runs Android 13 with HONOR’s own MagicOS 7.1.

If you the HONOR 90 5G isn’t quite within your budget yet, perhaps its Lite version is the match for you.

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