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Essential Phone is down to only $250, making it a steal of a deal

Cheaper than most midrange phones

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When we first reviewed the Essential Phone, it cost US$ 700. When we reviewed it again, it retailed for US$ 500. Now, it’s down to a mouthwatering US$ 250 on Amazon’s Prime Day sale!

That’s an unbelievable price for a phone that has flagship-grade specs from last year, along with impeccable build quality thanks to the combination of titanium and ceramic.

This phone receives great software support, too. It’s currently part of the Android P Beta program and it even gets monthly security patches before Google’s own Pixel phones at times.

When we reviewed it as a US$ 500 device, we already called it the best deal you can get at that price point. Bringing it down to US$ 250 is just cheating.

Andy Rubin, Essential’s founder, fully endorses the major discount:

Sure, the Essential Phone isn’t perfect — the cameras are sub-par and it lacks certain essentials — but you really can’t complain for such value. It’s safe to say it’s the best smartphone deal you can snatch today, if you can order fast enough through Amazon, that is.

With no follow-up in sight, it’s a safe bet to go for this without any immediate buyer’s remorse. If anything, you get a premium 2017 flagship for the price of a typical midrange phone.

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Win a trip to Shanghai Disney Resort with this Disney+ raffle promo

Subscribe for a chance to win

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Disney+ is giving fans and families more reasons to subscribe to the streaming platform with an exciting raffle promo.

Consumers who subscribe to a Disney+ Annual Plan (Basic or Premium) from June 2 to July 21 will get a chance to win a fully paid trip to Shanghai Disney Resort, which happens to turn 10 years this year.

There will be a total of 15 winners, which can bring along up to three loved ones. Each winner will win these prizes:

  • three days/two nights stay at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel for four
  • Shanghai Disneyland General Admission park tickets for four (for three days)
  • Roundtrip economy class flight tickets between Manila and Shanghai for four

Do note that Visa fees and other incidental travel expenses are excluded. Terms and conditions apply.

Beyond the chance to win in the Shanghai Disney Resort promo, subscribers can also enjoy fan favorite titles such as High Potential and Perfect Crown.

An exciting slate of show are also coming to Disney+ in 2026: the NBA Finals, Lollapalooza, Avatar: Fire & Ash, Hoppers, The Bear (Season 5), and X-Men ’97 (Season 2).

K-drama fans can also look forward to a compelling lineup, including Doctor on the Edge, A Shop for Killers (Season 2), Made in Korea (Season 2), Portraits of Delusion, and The Remarried Empress.

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HONOR 6.6 sale: Back-to-school deals on essential phones, pads

Plus Student Productivity Bundle available

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HONOR is offering various deals on their wide range of devices during 6.6 sale, from the budget-friendly X series smartphones and tablets to the premium mid-ranger HONOR 600 series.

The sale is tailored for the back-to-school season, with up to PhP 3,000 off on tablets, as well as more discounts on select devices.

The promo is available from June 1 to 8 across all HONOR online channels (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop).

Leading the campaign is the Student Productivity Bundle which comes with up to a PhP 3,000 off discount. This bundle consists of:

  • an HONOR tablet
  • an HONOR Choice Pencil
  • all-new HONOR Choice Earbuds X7 Lite

The promo applies to participating HONOR tablets, excluding the MagicPad 3. This way, it will be easier for students to build their ideal productivity setup for academic requirements and creativity, on top of everyday use.

Meanwhile, the HONOR 600 Series gets a PhP 1,000 discount on 6.6, as well as a free HONOR Bluetooth Speaker II (worth PhP 1,999) and a Globe Prepaid 5G SIM.

Platform-exclusive offers are also available during the promo period:

  • Shopee: Up to 70% off on HONOR X7d (June 5, 12:00 noon)
  • Lazada: HONOR X5c Plus for PhP 6 (limited quantity, June 6, 12 midnight)
  • TikTok Shop: Live-exclusive vouchers up to PhP 2,850

Lastly, the newly-released HONOR Choice Earbuds X7 Lite can be purchased at just PhP 1,099 (SRP: PhP 1,999) throughout June.

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Xiaomi 6.6 sale: Up to 6,000 off on select phones, more

Time to upgrade

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Xiaomi is offering consumers up to PhP 6,000 off on select smartphones and devices during this 6.6 sale.

The promo also spans the brand’s wide range of products, including tablets, TVs, smart home devices, wearables, monitors, and even POCO models.

More deals are available from June 1 to 8 on Lazada and from June 1 to 6 on Shopee.

The standout offer is the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro (12GB+512GB), which drops to just PhP 39,999 (from PhP 45,999).

Xiaomi Pad 8 review: Slab that slaps!

This flagship tablet gives users the edge for everyday browsing, productivity, and more scenarios, whether it’s for school, work, streaming, or more purposes.

Meanwhile, those looking to upgrade their smartphone may want to consider the POCO F7 Ultra 5G (16GB+512GB), which gets the same generous price reduction, down to just PhP 33,999 from PhP 39,999.

There’s also the Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB), available PhP 26,499, from PhP 27,999. Moreover, the POCO X8 Pro (12GB+256GB) retails for PhP 24,999 during the promo period.

Moreover, the Xiaomi TV A Pro 43-inch 2026 gets a significant discount, down to just PhP 16,999 from PhP 18,937.

More practical home devices from Xiaomi are available throughout the 6.6 sale. There’s the Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite (PhP 1,500 off) and Robot Vacuum S40 (PhP 1,000 off), to name a few.

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