If you’re on a budget and just looking for an entry-level smartphone that you can use for browsing social media and taking photos, then you have lots of options in the market. However, one model that got our attention is from the newest smartphone brand to enter the Philippine market, the WIKO T10. It’s fashionable, have good specs for its class, and affordable price tag. Find out why this smartphone is worth considering.
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Who is WIKO?
If this is your first time hearing about WIKO, it’s a consumer electronics brand that was founded in France in 2011 and currently has a presence in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Its head office, design, and marketing teams are based in Marseille, France. It also has a European ID & UX design team, professional R&D capabilities, and comprehensive technical certification and global access qualifications. So, although WIKO is new to the Philippines, it’s already an established smartphone brand in other markets.
Following the global release of the All-Screen Design premium T-series model T50 and T10 in Mexico on May 26th, 2022, WIKO is extending these new offerings to the Philippines all the way from France. Given that the Philippines is a country with the Top 1 social media penetration worldwide and a taste for fashion among younger users, WIKO is aiming to be a primary choice among Filipino Gen-Z who are seeking a smartphone that is not just economical but elegant as well. Its tagline “Find Cool with WIKO” aligns with that objective.
Following its Press Launch on June 2nd, 2022, WIKO is officially kicking off in the Philippine market and has already successfully landed its first milestone within 4 days by penetrating the Top 5 Best Selling Brands in the mobile & tablet category on Lazada’s 6.6 Mid-Year Mega Sales, with the first 2,000 units sold-out within one day, marking a significant achievement given the fierce competition wherein 5 players occupied 80% of the total market share. This shows that WIKO is emerging as a “rising star” in this saturated industry.
So, what’s there to like about the WIKO T10?
64GB storage
Many entry-level smartphones skimp on storage and settle with 32GB, but in the case of the WIKO T10, it has 64GB which is can store more than 5,000 HD music files, 200 HD TV episodes, or 12,000 pictures. If that is not enough, you can expand the storage to an extra 512GB via a microSD card.
In terms of RAM, we have 2GB. Again, this is an entry-level device, but it’s enough for very light games and more than enough for handling other entertainment tasks like social media browsing and video streaming.
5,000mAh large battery
For a device to qualify as a reliable “daily driver” it has to have a big battery, and the WIKO T10 has a lot with a 5,000mAh capacity. WIKO says that it can provide up to 30 hours of talk time, 50 hours of music playback, 20 hours of video streaming, and 23 hours of web surfing. In other words, this phone won’t easily die on you.
It also features AI Power Saving, which, during regular usage, conserves power consumption through deep optimizations in major aspects of the phone’s operations eg. Display, LCD hardware, speaker, music/video playback, the four-in-one chip, and the modem.
If let’s say, you reach 10%, you can extend the battery life further with its Ultra Power Saving Mode which turns on Dark Mode, reduces CPU speed and back-lighting, and stops background processes, Wi-Fi, mobile data, and other unnecessary features.
And when it’s time to charge, the WIKO T10 has USB 2.0 Type-C that can accommodate 10W charging.
French aesthetics
Just because it’s affordable, doesn’t mean it has to look ugly. WIKO, having French DNA, took care of the T10’s style and looks. It comes in two colors: Emerald Green, which is a sprightly green color consistent with the vibrant colors that WIKO offers with its phones; and Midnight Black, which is a more traditional black and gray colorway for those who prefer a more businesslike color scheme.
That’s not all, though, has this textured, criss-cross design that looks like satin, so it’s lustrous with a sheen that changes depending on the angle of the light. It feels nice in the hands, too, so even if it’s made of plastic, it doesn’t look and feel boring.
Large 6.5-inch display
We earlier said that you can use the WIKO T10 for entertainment such as social media browsing and video streaming. That’s because it has a large 6.5-inch Edgeless Dewdrop Display with thin bezels and offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89.3%.
It also has an HD+ (1600 x 720) resolution and has Eye Protection Modes, Dark Mode, and Eye Comfort Mode with low blue ray protection for extended viewing.
13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
The WIKO T10 is not just for communication and entertainment, it’s also capable of recording precious memories. Some entry-level smartphones use 8MP rear cameras, but this one has a 13MP rear, which is sharp enough for social media uploads. If you want to take selfies, it has a 5MP shooter. The configuration is also good enough for video calls.
MediaTek Helio A22 w/ Android R (Go Edition)
The WIKO T10 is powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset that features a quad-core processor and a PowerVR GE8300. This powers the phone’s features including the display, cameras, and dual-4G connectivity.
For the software, it runs on Android R (Go Edition) which is Google’s fast and lightweight operating system designed to run on entry-level devices. Not only that, but the Google apps are also running on Go Edition which are lighter versions of their standard counterparts.
Attractive price tag
We keep saying that the WIKO T10 is an affordable device and that’s because it only costs PHP 4,999. And you can even get it for as low as PHP 4,490 during Shopee’s PayDay Sale, making it even more budget-friendly. So, if you’re just looking for a good-looking device for casual use without breaking the bank, check out the WIKO T10. If you’re interested in WIKO’s offers and promos, check out the details below:
• WIKO T10 (2GB + 64GB) – PHP 4,999 (SRP), PHP 4,690 (Campaign Price), PHP 4,490 (Flash Sale Price)
• WIKO T50 (6GB + 128GB) – PHP 11,990 (SRP), PHP 10,990 (Campaign Price), PHP 10,590 (Flash Sale Price)
• WIKO T3 (4GB + 128GB) – PHP 7,490 (SRP), PHP 6,990 (Campaign Price), PHP 6,690 (Flash Sale Price)
When you purchase during the promo period, you can avail the following freebies:
1. Store followers get PHP 80 store voucher
2. Netflix cards worth PHP 550 each for first buyers of each T series
3. All buyers of T series will get free WIKO headset
If you want to learn more about WIKO and want to join the official WIKO Community, check out the links below. Make sure to follow these sites, so you can be sure that you’re interacting and purchasing from official WIKO channels:
● WIKO Community
– Official WIKO Community Facebook Page
– Official Facebook Group
● Authorized WIKO Stores
● Official Facebook Page
● WIKO Website
● Shopee
● Lazada
Nice and affordable smartphone