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POCO X8 Pro arrives in the Philippines, limited edition Iron Man variant comes in tow

No vanilla “Poco X8” this time around.

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After weeks of teasing, Xiaomi officially launched today the POCO X8 Pro series. No regular “Poco X8” this time around. Just two phones—the POCO X8 Pro and the POCO X8 Pro Max. This article will discuss the POCO X8 only as the POCO X8 Pro Max deserves its own.

Just like last year’s POCO X7 Pro series, the Iron Man collaboration continues. The limited-edition POCO X8 Pro “Iron Man Edition” features a custom back panel, UI theme, and accessories. Do note that the Iron Man Edition lacks a charging brick. The wire is included, however.

POCO X8 Pro in new Iron Man variant. (Image credit: POCO)

Back to the POCO X8 Pro, this flagship-killer gaming phone features a 6.59” 1.5K CrystalRes AMOLED display, which makes it slightly more compact than the POCO X7 Pro. It retains the same 120Hz refresh rate but is also slightly brighter at 3500nits peak brightness.

The POCO X8 Pro has four IP ratings, a common feature to see in many smartphone marketing materials. These ratings include IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K. The first number refers to the level of dust protection, the highest being 6, while the second number is for water stress test, with 9 being the highest, the K is similar to 9, which just means the phone can withstand strong water pressure.

The main reason three or four IP ratings are seen now is to be more transparent to customers, indicating how watertight a phone can be. So, the POCO X8 Pro can withstand small jets of water to strong water pressure. In Genshin terms, it can survive a Traveler Hydro Elemental Skill to a Neuvillette Charged Attack, to make it simple.

POCO X8 Pro announced with Dimensity 8500-Ultra processor. (Image credit: POCO)

Its chipset is its “core item”, inside is the flagship-like MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra. It is a small upgrade from last year’s Dimensity 8400-Ultra which was used on the POCO X7 Pro. If you own a POCO X7 Pro, there may be no need to upgrade. The phone comes in 8 or 12GB LPDDR5X RAM with either 256 or 512GB UFS 4.1 storage.

The battery is another important highlight. As phones transition away from the usual 5000mAh capacities, the battery gets larger and longer lasting. As such, the POCO X8 Pro is equipped with a 6500mAh battery with 100W fast charging, which is a small upgrade from the POCO X7 Pro’s 6000mAh with 90W fast charging.

The cameras, while not as important as the core gaming features, is still given a polish. It comes with two at the back. The primary camera is a 50MP Sony IMX882, while the secondary camera is an unspecified 8MP ultrawide. The phone also features a 20MP selfie camera. Nothing much changed since the POCO X7 Pro.

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POCO X8 Pro in White colorway. (Image credit: POCO)

The phone carries over Hi-Res Audio (wired and wireless) and Dolby Atmos enhancements from the POCO X7 Pro. It also features stereo speakers for rich and detailed sound. Try using them through lossless music players like Apple Music to feel the difference.

Finally, the phone comes with standard biometric features including an optical fingerprint reader and a facial scanner. In terms of ports, the phone has a USB-C port for charging and file transfer, dual SIM slots, and an IR blaster to control appliances, and that IR blaster is a POCO/Xiaomi staple. The phone launches with HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16, with guaranteed updates so the phone stays fresh even if its successors are eventually unveiled.

Here are the prices for the POCO X8 Pro in the Philippines:

  • 8GB + 256GB: PHP 18,999
  • 8GB + 512GB: PHP 19,999
  • 12GB + 512GB: PHP 21,999
  • Iron Man Edition (12GB + 512GB): PHP 22,999

The phone is available through POCO Philippines’ Lazada store, as well as Shopee. It comes in a minimalist design this time, instead of the cyber-like feel of the previous series. There are three colors: Black, White, and Mint Green.

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Raphael Briones is the Publisher of Tekku Philippines. He oversees the editorial aspects of the publication. Prior to his role at Tekku, Raphael has written for Technophile PH, a technology blog he founded in 2020. Aside from that, his hobbies include playing video games and making videos. In his spare time, he likes to write about different topics that interest him.

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Samsung launches Galaxy A37, A57 with slimmer bezels, Ambient Island

Both the Galaxy A37 and A57 sport an even slimmer design and bezel compared to previous models.
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Samsung announces the Galaxy A37 and A57 in the Philippines.
Samsung announces the Galaxy A37 and A57 in the Philippines. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

Smartphone giant Samsung has announced both the Galaxy A37 5G and A57 5G in the Philippines, bringing a brand-new mid-range duo to the Galaxy A family, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

The two new devices from Samsung introduces a redesign of the camera layout called the “Ambient Island,” embracing a translucent aesthetic for the camera bump. Backed by Gorilla Glass Victus+, both the Galaxy A37 and A57 sport an even slimmer design and bezel compared to previous models.

Both the Galaxy A37 and A57 are IP68-certified for water and dust resistance.
Both the Galaxy A37 and A57 are IP68-certified for water and dust resistance. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

Meanwhile, Samsung’s advanced AI capabilities can also be found on the two new models, including the enhanced Circle-to-Search (for quick Google results), Awesome Voice Transcription (for automated transcription of audio recordings), and Awesome Visual Editing (for AI-guided photo editing).

The Ambient Island design found on the Galaxy A37 and A57.
The Ambient Island design found on the Galaxy A37 and A57. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Specifications

  • DISPLAY: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,900-nits peak brightness
  • PROCESSOR: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
  • GPU: Samsung Xclipse 530
  • ROM: 128GB, 256GB
  • RAM: 8GB
  • OS: Android 16 (OneUI 8.5)
  • FRONT CAMERA: 12MP
  • REAR CAMERA: 50MP primary with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro
  • BATTERY: 5,000mAh with 45W charging
  • BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
  • COLORS: Awesome Charcoal, Awesome Graygreen, Awesome White, Awesome Lavender
  • CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 6
  • OTHER FEATURES: IP68 certification
  • PRICE: PHP 25,990 (8GB + 128GB), PHP 27,990 (8GB + 256GB)
The Galaxy A37 in Awesome Lavender color. (Image credit: Brahm Daniel Verano, Tekku Philippines)

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G Specifications

  • DISPLAY: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,900-nits peak brightness
  • PROCESSOR: Samsung Exynos 1680 (4nm)
  • GPU: Samsung Xclipse 550
  • ROM: 128GB, 256GB
  • RAM: 8GB, 12GB
  • OS: Android 16 (OneUI 8.5)
  • FRONT CAMERA: 12MP
  • REAR CAMERA: 50MP primary with OIS, 12MP ultra-wide, and 5MP macro
  • BATTERY: 5,000mAh with 45W charging
  • BIOMETRICS: Fingerprint
  • COLORS: Awesome Gray, Awesome Navy, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac
  • CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0
  • OTHER FEATURES: IP68 certification
  • PRICE: PHP 28,990 (8GB + 128GB), PHP 30,990 (8GB + 256GB), PHP 37,990 (12GB + 512GB)

Pricing & Availability

Pricing information of the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 are as follows:

Samsung Galaxy A37

  • 8GB + 128GB: PHP 25,990
  • 8GB + 256GB: PHP 27,990 (PHP 26,490 introductory price)

Samsung Galaxy A57

  • 8GB + 128GB: PHP 28,990
  • 8GB + 256GB: PHP 30,990 (PHP 29,490 introductory price)
  • 12GB + 512GB: PHP 37,990

Both devices are now available in authorized Samsung stores nationwide, with freebies include a travel adapter (worth PHP 1,190) and a phone case (worth PHP 990), alongside a Samsung Care+ warranty for two (2) years.

Meanwhile, 256GB variants for both models come with an additional PHP 1,500 off for a limited time.

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Black Shark launches Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition in China

Included in the cooler is a 0.71-inch HD display for real-time stats like cooling, power, temperature, and fan speed, with customizable wallpapers, and 16 RGB LEDs.
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Black Shark launches Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition in China. (Image credit: Black Shark)

Xiaomi gaming sub-brand Black Shark has launched the Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition in China.

The specs of the Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition include a 40x40mm custom TEC chip with 35W cooling power, achieving a maximum temperature drop of 50°C in a 25°C environment.

Included in the cooler is a 0.71-inch HD display for real-time stats like cooling, power, temperature, and fan speed, with customizable wallpapers, and 16 RGB LEDs.

The Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition also features a 2N magnetic attachment, soft silicone padding and fully supports app integration through the Black Shark Equipment Box app.

Black Shark recommends using a 40W or higher charger to use in tandem with the cooler. The Ice Cooling Back Clip 6 Pro Magnetic Edition is on pre-order for CNY 249 (~roughly US $36; PHP 2.1K) in China.

Via: Gizmochina

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Tecno Spark 50 5G launching in India this March

The new smartphone carrying the “Design Ka Tashan” (flare of design) moniker is said to launch this March 27.
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Tecno Spark 50 5G launching in India this March. (Image credit: Tecno)

Tecno has just showed a teaser of the Tecno Spark 50 5G ahead of its launch on March 27, 2026 in India. Accordingly, Amazon highlights the tagline for the Tecno Spark 50 5G as “Design Ka Tashan” or “flair of design” with a 6,500mAh of battery and 45W fast charging.

Aside from a large battery capacity, the device is also certified with MIL-STD 810H, meaning it can withstand a drop from the height of 1.5m. Under the hood, the device runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and comes with Android 16 out of the box.

Tecno Spark 50 5G teaser via Amazon India.
Tecno Spark 50 5G teaser via Amazon India. (Image credit: Tecno)

Other features highlighted is the UPS 3.0 signal-boosting technology, the device is said to support 2x faster payments even in weak network conditions via Tecno’s “No Network Communication”. The device is also offered in Fantasy Purple, Mint Green, Ink Black, and Champagne Gold colour options.

The Tecno Spark 50 5G is expected to launch on March 27, 2026 in India and will be first available on Amazon India.

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