The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 is one of the most interesting additions to Xiaomi's Redmi lineup in 2026, particularly because Xiaomi is putting unusual emphasis on battery longevity, durability, display quality, and long-term software support. As a smartphone critic, I look beyond the headline specifications. A phone can have a huge battery or a high-resolution camera, but what matters to me is how those features translate into everyday use. For this review, I am focusing primarily on the Redmi Note 17 5G, the version that brings 5G connectivity and a 7,700mAh battery to the Philippine market. Xiaomi also sells a 4G Redmi Note 17, so buyers should be careful when comparing prices and specifications. Xiaomi's Philippine lineup lists both models separately. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Price in the Philippines One of the first questions buyers will ask is: How much is the Redmi Note 17 5G in the Philippines? According to Xiaomi Philippines' official first-sale terms, the Redmi Note 17 5G ...

As a smartphone critic, I have learned that flagship phones are no longer judged simply by how fast their processors are or how many megapixels their cameras have. In 2026, manufacturers have to give us something genuinely useful—and that is exactly where the Xiaomi 18 Pro gets interesting. Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro in China, alongside the larger Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, and the Pro model brings an unusual combination of flagship performance, Leica cameras, a secondary rear display, a huge silicon-carbon battery, advanced AI functions, and a remarkably compact body. Xiaomi has also confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 Pro series is coming to the Philippines later this year, although Xiaomi Philippines has not yet announced the official local price or exact release date. I have looked closely at what Xiaomi is offering, from the Xiaomi 18 Pro price and specifications to its design, camera system, durability, battery life, display, software and everyday practicality. Here is my ...

As an electric vehicle critic who has spent considerable time studying the growing electric motorcycle market, I have become increasingly interested in models that try to balance affordability, practicality, and everyday usability. One motorcycle that deserves attention in the Philippine market is the SUNRA HAWK electric motorcycle. The SUNRA HAWK is not positioned as a high-performance electric motorcycle designed to compete with premium electric bikes. Instead, it is a relatively affordable electric moped aimed at urban commuters who want a practical alternative to a gasoline-powered motorcycle. As of September 2026, Philippine motorcycle listings put the SUNRA HAWK price at around ₱68,000, making it one of the more affordable SUNRA electric motorcycles currently listed in the country. But is the SUNRA HAWK actually worth buying? In this review, I will look at its price, design, performance, battery, range, durability, maintenance, running economy, comfort, safety, and practicality f...

As an electric vehicle critic, I have always been interested in electric motorcycles that try to break away from the conventional scooter formula. The SUNRA MIKU SUPER is one of those motorcycles. At first glance, it does not look like an ordinary electric scooter. It has a compact, futuristic body, a surprisingly aggressive stance, a 3,000W electric motor, dual lithium batteries, and a collection of technology features that make it feel closer to a gadget on two wheels than a traditional commuter motorcycle. For the Philippine market, the MIKU SUPER currently sits at around ₱148,000 SRP, although promotional pricing can sometimes bring the price considerably lower. A 2026 Philippine lineup report, for example, listed a ₱100,000 promotional price earlier in the year, compared with the regular ₱148,000 SRP. After looking closely at its specifications, real-world reviews, claimed range, equipment, practicality and running costs, here is my detailed SUNRA MIKU SUPER review. SUNRA MIKU SUP...

The BMW CE 04 is one of the most unconventional electric two-wheelers I have encountered. It does not try to look like a traditional scooter, and it certainly does not try to hide the fact that it is electric. From its long, low body to its floating-style seat and exposed rear wheel, the CE 04 looks like something that escaped from a science-fiction movie and somehow ended up in city traffic. As an electric-vehicle critic, I find the CE 04 particularly interesting because it sits between a premium scooter, a commuter vehicle and a technology showcase. It is expensive, heavy and unconventional, but it also delivers impressive acceleration, sophisticated electronics and a level of build quality that you would expect from BMW. For 2026, BMW Motorrad Philippines lists the BMW CE 04 at ₱895,000. That immediately puts it into a very different category from mainstream electric scooters. So, is the BMW CE 04 actually worth considering? In this detailed review, I will examine its price, design,...