Remember when this phone was all over your feed? It’s hard to miss a device that looks more like a vintage record player than a smartphone. Now that the initial unboxing hype has settled, I wanted to see whether it’s actually worth keeping in your pocket or just a flashy gimmick.

At its ₱3,999 to ₱4,499 price point, let’s be real: it’s not out here trying to kill flagships. It’s a loud, quirky music gadget that just happens to make calls.

The Best Parts (The “Why Buy” Stuff)

• The Design: Most cheap phones are just boring slabs of plastic. This one features a bold, loud Melody Wave design. That giant speaker on the back is a total conversation starter.
• The Notification Light is Back: The RGB Melody Breathing Light around the speaker “dances” to music, but it’s actually most useful as a notification LED. Since most brands ditched notification lights years ago, seeing your phone “breathe” colors when you get a text is a nice touch.
• A Legit Portable Speaker: You can set this up as a Bluetooth speaker for other devices. It hits 95dB, which is loud enough to actually fill a room. You can officially stop bringing a separate portable speaker to the picnic.
• Real FM Radio: This is the killer feature for me. You don’t need to plug in headphones to listen. It has a built-in antenna, so you just open the app and blast the radio instantly.

The Reality Check

It’s a budget phone, so you’re going to feel the corners they cut:

• The Slow Crawl to 100%: 10W charging is painful. Expect to wait over 2.5 hours for a full charge. This is a “plug it in while you sleep” kind of phone.
• Keep Your Expectations Low for Gaming: TikTok and Facebook run fine, but don’t expect to play Genshin or MLBB on high settings. It’ll struggle if you push it.
• Screen Sharpness: 120Hz is great for smooth scrolling, but at 720p, you’ll notice text isn’t as crisp as more expensive screens.
• Don’t Buy it for the Camera: It’s fine for a quick sunny day photo, but it gets grainy the second the sun goes down.

So, Who Is This For?

If you’re a student on a tight budget or someone who constantly listens to the radio or podcasts while working, this is a dream. It’s also a perfect secondary phone for the gym or beach when you don’t want to risk your expensive iPhone but still want your tunes loud.

Bottom Line: The nubia Music Pro is all about personality. For the price of a pair of sneakers, you’re getting the loudest, most interesting-looking phone in the Philippines. It’s not perfect, but it’s a hell of a lot more fun than the boring alternatives.