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POCO M5 series is for budget-conscious gamers

Introducing the M5 and M5s

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Who says mobile gaming has to break your bank? For years, gaming-oriented smartphones have kept the best of the best under the priciest of price tags to preserve their top-of-the-line specs. Thankfully, more affordable devices have introduced more options for users worldwide. Now, POCO is adding to the list by launching the POCO M5 and M5s.

 

POCO M5

Armed with a 6.58-inch LCD screen, the M5 can keep up with the best with its FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the device boasts the MediaTek Helio G99 octa-core chipset and an Arma Mali G57 GPU. It also sports up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. Users can also expand the phone with a microSD slot.

Behind the phone, users will enjoy the triple rear camera combination consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 2-megapixel depth camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Powering everything, the M5 has a large 5000mAh battery compatible of 18W fast charging, lasting an entire day. It ships with MIUI 13 over Android 12.

POCO M5s

Though a smaller device, the POCO M5s is a capable smartphone in its own right. Coming with a 6.43-inch FullHD+ AMOLED 60Hz screen, the phone’s display is perfect for entertainment. It sports a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. It comes with the same configurations as the previous model: up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage.

Compared to the previous model, the POCO M5s has a beefier quadruple rear camera combination consisting of a 64-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor, a 2-megapixel depth camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. In front, the phone will have a 13-megapixel selfie shooter. Supplementing this hardware, the smartphone will have AI capabilities to help take brilliant photos.

Underneath it all, the smartphone will have a 5000mAh battery. It will also have a headphone jack. Out of the box, it comes with MIUI 13 over Android 12.

Price and availability

Coming in Black, Green, and Yellow, the POCO M5 will start at EUR 189 and goes up to EUR 229 for its highest trim. It is already available in various online platforms. Currently, it has an early bird price, starting at EUR 189.

Meanwhile, the POCO M5s will come in Grey, White, and Blue. It starts from EUR 209 and goes up to EUR 249 at a 6GB/128GB trim. Its early bird price starts at EUR 209.

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Smart announces postpaid offers for Samsung Galaxy Z8 series

Pre-order now for exclusive perks

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July 24, 2026

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The newly-launched Samsung Galaxy Z8 series is now available via Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity. Pre-orders for Samsung’s latest foldables are available from July 22 to August 13.

Pre-ordering will allow customers to get exclusive storage upgrades, trade-in savings, and flexible payment options. Plus, they can get three months of complimentary Samsung Care+.

Moreover, customers can maximize their devices with Smart’s All-New Postpaid Plans+, which come with UNLI App Bundles, UNLI 5G for 12 months (in select areas), Open-Access Data, and high priority on the Smart network.

Galaxy Z8 Series

With Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999, subscribers can get the following devices through straight payment or 24-month, zero-interest installment using participating credit cards (Metrobank, Security Bank, BPI, UnionBank, HSBC, and RCBC):

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (512GB): PhP P101,600 or PhP 5,021/month
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (512GB): PhP 91,100 or PhP 4,500/month
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (512GB): PhP 65,100 or PhP 3,217/month

Customers can pre-order the latest Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series via smart.com.ph/galaxypreorder or at the nearest Smart Store.

In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Series is also available through Infinity Plan 5000 and Infinity Plan 8000.

These packages come with unlimited data, calls, and texts, roaming-ready connectivity, and exclusive Infinity privileges. 

Through the Samsung Trade-In Program, customers can also reserve their preferred Galaxy Z8 Series device and complete their trade-in at participating stores once the devices officially launch.

Eligible smartphones can be traded in for up to PhP 14,000 off.

New Samsung Galaxy Watches also available

Galaxy Watch9, Galaxy Watch Ultra2

Lastly, Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity are offering the new Samsung Galaxy Watch9 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2.

Compatible smartwatch users can also add on Smart Device Link, which enables their smartwatch and phone to share one mobile number and plan inclusions.

First-time subscribers can enjoy the service free for six months, when they activate until September 30.

With the Smart Postpaid Plans, subscribers can save up to 20% compared with the suggested retail price when they bundle a Samsung Galaxy Watch with their new Samsung Galaxy Z8 Series device.

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OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is coming soon to the Philippines

Pocket Studio arrives

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July 24, 2026

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OPPO Reno16 Series | BABYMONSTER

OPPO has confirmed that the Reno16 Series 5G is coming soon to the Philippines.

The upcoming smartphone series will introduce the company’s new Pocket Studio imaging experience alongside OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View. The launch also continues OPPO’s partnership with K-pop girl group BABYMONSTER, the brand’s global ambassadors.

Pocket Studio puts the focus on photography

OPPO positions the Reno16 Series 5G as a camera-first smartphone. The series features a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide selfie camera, and Dual View Video for capturing photos and videos from multiple perspectives.

The company says these upgrades are designed to make mobile photography and content creation more versatile. Users can capture wide group selfies, detailed portraits, and creative videos without carrying dedicated camera gear.

OPPO Bubble brings remote camera controls

A standout feature is OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View.

The new feature lets users pair the Reno16 Series 5G with compatible OPPO devices. From there, they can preview the camera feed remotely and trigger the shutter wirelessly.

This also allows users to frame selfies and group photos using the phone’s rear cameras while viewing the composition from another device. OPPO says the feature makes it easier to capture everyone in the frame without relying on timers.

Coming soon

The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G will arrive in the Philippines soon.

OPPO has yet to announce the official launch date, pricing, and local availability. More details are expected in the coming weeks.

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Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Flip8, Ultra

Samsung’s freshest foldables come out of the oven

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July 23, 2026

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Three foldables. Three very different people.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — the productivity maximizer. Heritage form factor, everything cranked to the max.

The Galaxy Z Flip8, pure style. The smallest, loudest, most you one of the bunch.

And finally, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the new beginning.

Built for the way most of us actually use our phones: watching, reading, scrolling. The one I keep reaching for and have a feeling THE Michael Josh will be using a lot.

Same family. Three ways to experience it.

Head over to our hands-on video on the latest and greatest Galaxy Z8 family for you to know your best bet.

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