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New entry-level smartphone alert! Huawei Honor 7S has made its debut with MediaTek MT6739 chipset, 13MP rear camera, and 2GB RAM. Keep reading for more info about this device!

Huawei Honor 7S specs and design

For starter, Huawei Honor 7S is actually the Huawei Honor Play 7 (Chinese variant) but explicitly targeted for Pakistan market. We have to admit that the company makes this whole thing so confusing since each of their models has a different name in different smartphone markets. Anyways, Huawei has made the handset available on its website recently, which indicates that the global variant of the Honor 7S is in the near picture. This is also in line with an unknown Huawei device spotted on TENAA listing under the number model DUA-AL00 not long ago.

In terms of the display, Huawei Honor 7S specs pack a 5.45-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Moreover, the Huawei handset boasts a 2.5D curved glass for protection. How about the processor? In details, the Honor 7S gets power from the MediaTek MT6739 chipset clocked at 1.5GHz. Besides that, this phone sports 2GB RAM with 16GB of onboard storage which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. In addition, the Honor 7S battery rocks a non-removable 3020mAh juice box. On the other hand, this device runs on the latest Android 8.1 out-of-the-box as the operating system.

Besides that, coming to the photography, the Huawei Honor 7S camera system features a single 13MP snapper on the back with PDAF, autofocus, and 4X digital zoom. Meanwhile, the front-facing lens sports a 24MP selfie lens with LED flash for selfies. For the connectivity option, the Honor 7S supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Huawei Honor 7S release date and price

Huawei Honor 7S release date is in May 2018. In addition, this phone might go on sale on May 22nd for Pakistan market. Besides that, the Honor 7S price starts around $95 ~ Rm. 381.

Nokia 2 is not the only model that got upgraded. Recently, HMD Global also released two other variants: Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1. Both phones arrive with a taller screen and faster Mediatek chipset. Keep reading for more details!

Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 official launch

After the Nokia 2.1 aka Nokia 2 (2018), HMD unveiled another upgraded duo which is part of the entry-level and mid-range smartphones. We present to you the Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3. Both of them run on Android One base and will receive 2-year software updates 3-year security updates. That’s a pretty good deal for such budget-friendly devices. Regarding Nokia 5.1 specs, the device offers a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with 18:9 aspect ratio and 1080 x 2160p resolution.

Under the hood, Nokia handset features MediaTek Helio P18 chipset at the core, alongside 2GB or 3GB RAM with 16GB or 32GB ROM (expandable to 128GB). Notably, Nokia 5.1 camera has a new 16MP lens on its back with Phase detection AF and a dual-tone flash. The selfie camera has an 8 MP sensor and an 84.6° lens. Also, there is a 2970mAh energy box, 3.5mm audio jack, expected Wi-Fi and Bluetooth goodies.

On the other hand, the new Nokia 3.1 might pack a 5.02-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. In addition, the upcoming Nokia device is going to take power from the MediaTek MT6750 chipset. Besides, this phone also offers two storage options: 2GB or 3GB RAM with 16GB or 32GB ROM (expandable to 128GB). Photography-wise, Nokia 3.1 camera equips a single 13MP rear sensor and an 8MP selfie shooter with 84.6° lens. In terms of the capacity, the Nokia 3.1 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 2990mAh juice box.

Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1 release date and price

Same as the Nokia 2 (2018), Nokia 3.1 and Nokia 5.1 release date falls in July 2018. As for the cost, Nokia 5.1 price starts at $219 while the Nokia 3.1 price is lower with $159.

Are you ready for our next exciting competition between two Lite variants of Huawei and Samsung flagships: Huawei P20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Star?! Notably, both of them come with nice 4GB RAM and even dual camera system! Scroll down to find out the winner now!

Huawei P20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Star specs

Between the two, Huawei P20 Lite is the watered-down variant of the P20 Pro beast. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star is the lite version of Samsung popular flagship Galaxy S9 Plus. Now, let’s begin with their display! In details, Huawei P20 Lite specs come with a 5.84-inch touchscreen display (1080 x 2280 pixels). Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star specs sport a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen with the resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. In this round, two phones are quite similar.

Under the hood, Huawei P20 Lite takes power from the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset. Moreover, the Samsung device to sport an Exynos 8895 Octa or a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor. As for the storage, the Huawei handset offers 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Under the hood, the Samsung phone also arrives with 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. Since both devices equip microSD card slot which can expand up to 256GB, the Samsung phone wins thanks to a more powerful powerhouse.

In term of the operating system, both Huawei P20 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A9 Star come running on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo version. How about the photography system? Huawei P20 Lite camera rocks a dual 16 MP + 2 MP rear snapper and 16MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star camera setup includes a dual 24MP + 16MP rear sensors. Moreover, there is another 24MP selfie lens on the front. It looks like the Samsung phone gains another point in this round thanks to the greater setup! Finally, Huawei P20 Lite has the battery capacity of 3000mAh Meanwhile, the Samsung handset offers a 3700mAh battery box! One last point goes to the Samsung device today!

Huawei P20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Star release date and price

Huawei P20 Lite release date was in March 2018. Meanwhile, we can expect to meet the Galaxy A9 Star in the third quarter of this year. As for the cost, Huawei P20 Lite price starts at $456 ~ Rm. 1,748. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star price can start at $650 ~ Rm. 2,599. Despite the higher price, the Samsung phone can be a great choice with nice camera setup and big battery!

Today, we are bringing with us the list of top trending phones week 21. Some of them even offer 6GB RAM, dual camera setup and more! Let’s take a look at them today!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro:

The first handset on the list today is Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Released in February 2018, the phone has been spotted as the best dual camera phone in the budget segment. In details, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro camera includes a 12MP primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a secondary 5MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Moreover, it has a 20MP front camera and a 4500k selfie-light, which can satisfy almost anyone with the selfie hobby.

Talking about Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specs, the phone features a 5.99-inch LCD touchscreen (1080 x 2160 pixels) with the 18:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, it takes power from the new Snapdragon 636 chipset. On top of that, the phone has 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB of storage.  Besides, it is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery that offers a full day usage and Android 7.1 Nougat. Lastly, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price is $200 ~ Rm. 767.

More details about Motorola upcoming beast have surfaced online. To be specific, Motorola Moto Z3 Play 5G Moto Mod has appeared in live images recently. Keep reading for more info about this device!

Motorola Moto Z3 Play 5G Moto Mod

As we reported in our last post, Motorola Moto Z3 Play is arriving on June 6. And now, people have said that the phone would be able to work with older Moto Mod. Thus, making the device to have an “immersive” 6-inch display and improved 12 MP dual camera. According to a new leak from of XDA Developers, the Moto Z3 Play would reach 5G speeds thanks to a new Moto Mod that is going to debut alongside it. The live photos show there is a bit of antenna, peeking out of the top end of the Mod. It also says 1 Gbps speeds on the Z3 Play since Snapdragon 636’s X12 modem can reach only 600 Mbps.

To conclude, we hope this Mod will have practical use in everyday life of the average consumer, given the low amount of apps and services that require a gigabit connection. Now let’s take a look at its specs! The Motorola Moto Z3 Play specs offer a large 6-inch Super AMOLED with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Regarding the optics department, the Moto Z3 Play camera system packs a dual 12MP + 8MP snapper on the back with phase detection and laser autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash.

Meanwhile, the front-facing lens sports a single 5MP shooter with an aperture of f/2.0 for the selfies. According to the internal document of XDA Developers, the upcoming Moto’s premium mid-range device might get power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset as the processor, along with 4GB RAM and two ROM options: 32GB/ 64GB which is expandable up to 256GB. On top of that, the Motorola phone battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh juice box. Under the hood, this phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo.

Motorola Moto Z3 Play release date and price

As mentioned previously, the Motorola Moto Z3 Play release date is going to be on June 6th in Brazil. For the cost, the Moto Z3 Play price starts at $337 ~ Rm. 1,359. Stay tuned and share your opinion with us!

Watch out! Another exciting battle between Nokia Edge 2018 vs Sony Xperia Pixel 2018 is about to take place today! Notably, one of these handsets arrives with great 10GB RAM and 61MP camera! Discover the winner right below!

Nokia Edge 2018 vs Sony Xperia Pixel 2018 specs

Out of the two, Nokia Edge 2018 is an excellent Nokia handset with great hardware and design. Meanwhile, Sony Xperia Pixel 2018 is one of the best Sony phones with excellent camera system! Now, let’s begin the competition! In details, Nokia Edge 2018 specs sport a 5.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 1440×2560 pixels resolution. On the contrary, Sony Xperia Pixel 2018 specs feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 1920 pixels). One first point goes to the Nokia handset!

Under the hood, the Nokia Edge 2018 and Sony Xperia Pixel 2018 run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. As for the storage, Nokia Edge 2018 comes with massive 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expandable to 256GB via microSD card). Besides, the Sony handset comes in different variants of 8GB/10GB RAM with 128GB/256GB ROM, which is expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. Thanks to the more powerful RAM, the Sony phone wins back a point!

Moreover, these two handsets come running on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system! How about the photography setup? Nokia Edge 2018 camera sports a dual 16MP + 5MP primary snapper and a 25MP secondary shooter. On the other hand, Sony Xperia Pixel 2018 camera equips a never seen before 61MP rear snapper. Meanwhile, this Sony flagship also arrives with another 21MP selfie shooter. While the Sony handset wins a point for the better primary camera, the Nokia Edge also moves up one point due to the greater selfie lens! Lastly, Nokia Edge 2018 draws a 4300mAh energy pack. Additionally, Sony Xperia Pixel battery box rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3700mAh juice box. One last point goes to the Nokia handset!

Nokia Edge 2018 vs Sony Xperia Pixel 2018 release date and price

Out of the two, Nokia Edge 2018 release date falls in the last quarter of 2018. Besides, Sony Xperia Pixel 2018 can hit the market in the final quarter this year. As for the cost, Nokia Edge 2018 price starts around $650 ~ Rm. 2,501. Additionally, Sony Xperia Pixel 2018 price can begin around $900 (~ Rm. 3,600). With a lower price and nice battery box, the Nokia handset can be a good choice! However, if you love a great camera phone, then why not go for the Sony beast?

The fight between Asus Zenfone 5Q vs Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is taking place today with substantial 6GB RAM and dual 12MP+5MP cameras. Can you guess the winner today?

Asus Zenfone 5Q vs Xiaomi Redmi Y2 battle

Out of the two, Asus Zenfone 5Q is the company’s upcoming handset after the famous Asus Zenfone 5Z. In details, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is the upcoming device of the Chinese brand. For Asus Zenfone 5Q specs, the phone sports a 6-inch full IPS screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 specs include a smaller 5.99-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Asus team is ahead in this round!

Underhood, Asus Zenfone 5Q gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor while the Redmi Y2 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. For the storage, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 offers 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB with 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB ROM. . Furthermore, the Asus phone provides only 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage. Thus, the Xiaomi brand snatches back one point for the variety.

Concerning the photography, Asus Zenfone 5Q camera equips a single 15MP rear snapper and a 20MP selfie lens. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Y2 camera packs a dual 12MP + 5MP rear shooter and a 16MP selfie lens. Single vs Dual cam? Of course, Xiaomi is taking the win. In addition, Asus battery rocks a 3300mAh capacity. Whereas, the Redmi S2 houses a smaller 3080mAh capacity. One point goes to Asus team! Lastly, both Asus Zenfone 5Q vs Xiaomi Redmi Y2 operate on Android Oreo out of the box.

Asus Zenfone 5Q vs Xiaomi Redmi Y2 release date and price

The Asus Zenfone 5Q release date was in April 2018 while Xiaomi Redmi Y2 is going to hit the market soon. As for the cost, Asus Zenfone 5Q price starts at $245 ~ Rm. 945, and Xiaomi Redmi S2 price is around $134 ~ Rm. 531. In conclusion, our love goes to the Xiaomi device due to its better camera and more affordable price tag.

Today, let us introduce to you the next flagship handset from Huawei. Let’s meet the successor of Huawei P20 Pro – Huawei P30 with the triple-lens camera and 8GB RAM! Discover more information about the premium beast below!

Huawei P30 beast: triple cameras, 8GB RAM and more!

After the official launch of Huawei P20 Pro, many fans have been waiting for this handset’s successor. Notably, Huawei P20 Pro is most famous for its triple-lens camera system of 40 MP (f/1.8, 27mm, 1/1.7″) + 20 MP B/W (f/1.6, 27mm) + 8 MP (f/2.4, 80mm). As a result, there is a high chance that its successor is going to arrive with the similar setup. Today, we finally get the first glimpse of the Huawei P30 beast thanks to Mr.Awardz channel. Now, let’s see what this premium Huawei phone is going to offer!

Firstly, let’s talk about the design. With such mixed feedbacks regarding the P20 Pro notch screen, we might see the Huawei P30 comes without this feature. Moreover, this Huawei device also sports the bezel-less display with the super thin frame. In term of the display, Huawei P30 specs sport a 6.1-inch LTPS with the resolution of 1080 x 2240 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio. Furthermore, the Huawei device also supports Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).

In term of the storage, the Huawei phone is going to offer 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Additionally, there is also another microSD card which is expandable up to 256GB. Under the hood, the Huawei handset takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. How about the photography system? Huawei P30 camera setup equips a triple-lens of 40MP + 24MP + 12MP. On the front, there is also another 19MP selfie shooter. As for the operating system, the Huawei device comes with the latest Android P OS. Lastly, the Huawei smartphone is going to have a 3500mAh battery box.

Huawei P30 release date and price

We are going to have to wait until the first quarter of 2019 to meet this Huawei premium device. As for the cost, Huawei P30 price can begin around $1100 ~ Rm. 4,232. What do you think about this Huawei device? Drop a comment to let us know!

After the confirmation about the Xiaomi Mi 8, new info and promo pics about this upcoming beast have surfaced today. Apart from SnD 845 chip and 6GB RAM, the phone is going to feature its own Animojis. Keep reading for more!

Xiaomi Mi 8 to come with its own Animojis

The Chinese company has released a new teaser video of its own brand’s emojis – Animojis; similar to what Apple introduced with the iPhone X back in September and what Samsung offers for its Galaxy S9 duo. You can watch the teaser HERE. Also, on the same day, promo pics of the Xiaomi Mi 8 have appeared online. The source revealed that it would be better than the dual setup of Mi Mix 2S, currently the best model in a Xiaomi smartphone.

Besides, the company is already preparing for the big launch and is in the process of issuing promo materials. One of them gave us a better look of the Mi 8. We can see the rounded edges of the body, the extra-wide notch on the top of the screen and the fingerprint scanner on the glossy blue back design. Underhood, Xiaomi Mi 8 specs offer a large 6.2-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and a tall 19:9 ratio.

In addition, the Mi 8 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset at the core. Besides, this phone comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. However, the Xiaomi handset doesn’t feature a MicroSD card. In addition, the Mi 8 works on MIUI 10 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system. Photography-wise, the Xiaomi Mi 8 camera system packs a dual 20MP (f/1.7) + 16MP (f/2.0) rear sensor with phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. How about the selfie lens? This phone sports a single 16MP front-facing shooter with an aperture of f/2.0. Regarding the capacity, the Xiaomi Mi 8 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3300mAh juice box with fast charging support.

Xiaomi Mi 8 release date and price

Xiaomi Mi 8 release date falls on May 31st, 2018. Besides, the Xiaomi Mi 8 price starts around $550 ~ Rm. 2,247. Are you excited about the upcoming Xiaomi flagship? Drop us a comment to let us know!

Are you ready for the competition between Huawei P20 Pro vs Nokia Titan? One of these two beasts even offers 6GB RAM and triple cameras. Pick your favorite one right below!

Huawei P20 Pro vs Nokia Titan comparison

Undoubtedly, Huawei P20 Pro, the successor of Huawei P20, is the next flagship of the company. Meanwhile, the new Nokia Titan series is just one of many future projects of HMD. In details, both Nokia Titan 2018 and Huawei P20 Pro specs sport a 6.1-inch screen size. Meanwhile, Nokia Titan arrives with an Optic AMOLED display (2560 x 1440 pixels) while Huawei device gets AMOLED screen with the resolutions of 1080 x 2240 pixels. Due to the higher resolution, Nokia beast gets one point for this round.

In terms of hardware, Huawei P20 Pro will get power from the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset. On the other hand, the Nokia handset gets power from the Snapdragon 845 processor. Furthermore, Huawei P20 Pro offers 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM which is expandable up to 256GB. Meanwhile, Nokia Titan comes with 4GB RAM and 128/256GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). In this round, Huawei P20 Pro is ahead again with a better core and bigger capacity.

Coming to the battery, Nokia battery draws a massive 6000mAh juice box while the Huawei phone owns a smaller non-removable 4000 mAh power box. Regarding the optics, Huawei P20 Pro camera rocks a triple 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP rear snapper and 24MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, Nokia Titan camera features a 41MP PureView rear shooter and a 20MP selfie lens up-front. In this round, Huawei P20 Pro snatches another point! Lastly, both Huawei P20 Pro vs Nokia Titan all run on Android Oreo operating system.

Huawei P20 Pro vs Nokia Titan release date and price

Huawei P20 Pro release date was in April 2018 and Huawei P20 Pro price starts at $1,109 ~ Rm. 4,263. Meanwhile, Nokia Titan would come around the third quarter of this year. As for the cost, Nokia Titan price may start at Rm. 3,032 ~$800. In conclusion, we would suggest Huawei P20 Pro with better specifications although it’s a bit more expensive than the other device.

Are you ready for the budget battle between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Huawei Honor Play 7 with 4GB RAM, dual cameras and so much more? Find out the winner below!

Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Huawei Honor Play 7 specs

Huawei announced a new budget smartphone dubbed as Honor Play 7 in the Chinese market. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi S2 is the new mid-range device to launch this year. Regarding the display, Huawei Honor Play 7 specs pack a 5.45-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Whereas, Xiaomi Redmi S2 specs offer a sizeable 5.99-inch touchscreen with the same resolution. Thus, both devices are equal this round.

Under the hood, the Honor Play 7 gets power from the MediaTek MT6739 chipset. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi S2 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. Thus, Xiaomi is ahead thanks to the better core. In addition, Xiaomi Redmi S2 sports 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB ROM. Besides that, Huawei phone sports 2GB RAM with 16GB of onboard storage, Since both expand to 256GB, Xiaomi is better with bigger storage.

Also, Xiaomi Redmi S2 battery packs a non-removable 3000mAh juice box while the Honor Play 7 battery rocks a non-removable 3020mAh. There is no difference between two devices energy box. Under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi S2 camera equips a dual 12MP + 5MP rear sensor and a 16MP selfie shooter. Besides, Huawei Honor Play 7 camera system features a single 13MP primary snapper and a 24MP selfie lens. As a result, Xiaomi gains our vote for its dual camera. Notably, Huawei handset impressed us with its stunning selfie sensor. Both work smoothly on Android Oreo 8.0.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Huawei Honor Play 7 release date and price

In conclusion, Huawei Honor Play 7 release date is in May 2018, and Xiaomi Redmi S2 release date was on May 10, 2018. Regarding the price, Xiaomi Redmi S2 price is $134 ~ Rm. 531, and Huawei Honor Play 7 price starts around $95 ~ Rm. 380. In this case, Xiaomi handset would be the better choice with more storage and better camera that worth your extra saving. Let us know what you think and stay tuned for more tech goodness!