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Today, we have finally got more information from the HTC U12 Plus renders. Notably, the HTC phone features a quad-camera setup with 6GB RAM and more! Scroll down to check it out!

HTC U12 Plus renders show quad-camera system, 6GB RAM!

After the HTC U11 and U11 Plus, many fans are now waiting for the next premium phone from this Taiwanese brand. Today, we finally receive more information about the upcoming U12 handset through Yahoo! Taiwan. Particularly, HTC U12 Plus renders now reveal the handset’s design front and back. Notably, the HTC flagship sports a bezel-less display on the front with thin frames. Furthermore, HTC is going to implement the symmetrical design, similar to Samsung Galaxy S9 Infinity Display.

However, the most significant improvement in the HTC U12 Plus handset must be the new photography system. The HTC U12 Plus camera system sports a dual 12 MP (f/1.6) + 16 MP rear snapper. Additionally, there is also another dual 8 MP (f/2.0, 1080p, HDR, panorama) selfie lens. In terms of the display, HTC U12 Plus specs sport a 6.0-inch Super LCD6 capacitive touchscreen (1440 x 2880 pixels). Under the hood, the HTC handset runs on a Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 chipset.

In terms of the storage, the HTC smartphone arrives with 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB or 128GB. Additionally, there is also an expandable memory up to 256GB. Regarding the operating system, the U12 Plus is going to run on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo. How about the battery box? The HTC U12 Plus rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3930mAh juice box. On another hand, HTC U12 Plus renders show that this HTC phone is going to be available in different colours.

HTC U12 Plus release date and price

We can expect to see this HTC flagship hitting the market in the second quarter of 2018. Besides, as for the cost, HTC U12 Plus price can begin at $754 ~ Rm. 2,922. What is your opinion about the upcoming HTC flagship? Are you excited about this HTC phone launch? Let us know with a comment!

LG plans to announce the new flagship this year with the name LG G7 ThinQ. This phone might offer 6GB RAM, dual cameras and so much more. Read on for more details right below!

LG G7 ThinQ specs

According to our sources, LG might drop the G-series name. As a result, LG G7 wouldn’t be the upcoming LG flagship. In addition, based on the information from Evan Blass, “Goodbye, LG G7. Hello, LG G7 ThinQ”, the next flagship seems likely the LG G7 ThinQ. As we may know, ThinQ is a new LG brand that covers some of its premium smartphones. Besides, the ThinQ branding stands for AI features.

Next, let’s take a closer look at the design. The upcoming LF flagship comes with a notch on the top with a large 6-inch Full Vision and a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. Moreover, this phone sports an 18:5:9 ratio. On the other hand, in terms of the hardware department, the G7 ThinQ phone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor. Coming to the battery box, the G7 ThinQ battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3000mAh juice box.

In addition, the LG handset comes in different variants of 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB of onboard storage that can be expandable up to 400GB via MicroSD card. Under the hood, the LG G7 ThinQ camera features a dual 16MP rear sensor with an aperture of f/1.5. Moreover, the primary snapper supports phase detection autofocus and LED flash. Meanwhile, the selfie shooter has 8MP. On the other hand, this phone runs on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.

LG G7 ThinQ release date and price

LG G7 ThinQ release date might fall at the end of this month. As for the cost, LG G7 ThinQ price starts around $850 ~ Rm. 3,303. Stay tuned and wait for more update!

The latest member of the Moto Z series has received the FCC. This phone comes with a large 6.1-inch display, dual cameras and so much more. Take a look below for more details about the Motorola Moto Z3 Play!

Motorola Moto Z3 Play specs

Motorola Z3 Play is one of the anticipated devices to launch this year of the Moto Z series. In details, according to the leaked images, the Moto Z3 Play has a glass unibody design with a dual cameras setup and the fingerprint scanner. Besides that, this phone also has the same option for connector pins for Moto MODs as the previous Moto Z series phone. Next, let’s talk about the Motorola Moto Z3 Play specs.

Regarding the display, the Moto Z3 Play features a large 6.1-inch screen with a tall 18:9 ratio. In addition, the upcoming Motorola handset has a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. On the other hand, this device gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. Meanwhile, the Motorola phone comes with 4GB RAM and two ROM options: 32GB/ 64GB (expandable up to 256GB). Under the hood, the Motorola Moto Z3 Play battery rocks a non-removable 3000mAh juice box.

Additionally, for the operating system, the Motorola phone works on Android 8.0 Oreo. Furthermore, the Moto Z3 Play camera sports a dual 12MP + 8MP snapper on the back. Moreover, the camera system supports a dual-LED flash. Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter features 5MP for the selfies.

Motorola Moto Z3 Play release date and price

Motorola Moto Z3 Play release date might fall in April 2018. Besides, as for the cost, there is no exact news about the Motorola Moto Z3 Play price, but we expect it start between $450 – $500 ~ Rm. 1,744 – Rm. 1,938. Share your opinion about this phone and stay tuned!

Here comes the race starting between Motorola Moto G6 vs Vivo V9 today with 4GB RAM and dual 16MP+5MP cameras. Keep on reading to find out the winner!

Motorola Moto G6 vs Vivo V9 specs

Motorola Moto G6 is the next member of the Moto G series. Meanwhile, Vivo plans to introduce the new Vivo V9 flagship in India. Vivo V9 specs sport a 6.3-inch Full-view screen with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. Meanwhile, Besides that, Motorola Moto G6 specs include a 5.7-inch IPS LCD (1080 x 2160 pixels). As a result, Vivo V9 wins this round and gains the first point for better display.

On the other hand, Vivo V9 takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 chipset and Android Oreo 8.1. Meanwhile, Motorola Moto G6 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and Android Oreo 8.0. Vivo V9 is ahead for stronger core and software. Besides, Motorola Moto G6 sports 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB ROM. Meanwhile, Vivo V9 sports 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM. Since both expand to 256GB, both are quite equal this round.

Meanwhile, Motorola Moto G6 camera sports a dual 12MP + 5MP rear sensor and a 16MP front-facing snapper. Whereas, Vivo V9 India camera system sports a dual 16MP + 5MP snapper on the back and a 24MP selfie snapper. Thus, Vivo takes a point for an advanced camera system. Additionally, for the battery box, Vivo V9 packs a more significant non-removable 3260mAh capacity, compared to Motorola Moto G6’s non-removable 3000mAh capacity.

Motorola Moto G6 vs Vivo V9 release date and price

Vivo V9 release date falls in March 2018 while Motorola Moto G6 is arriving in April 2018. Besides, Motorola Moto G6 price starts around $262 ~ Rm. 1,012, and Vivo V9 price starts at $354 ~ Rm. 1,370. We highly recommend the Vivo V9 handset with the better camera and stronger hardware that worth your extra saving. Do you agree with us? Share with us your ideas in the comments and keep updated!

Watch out! The next battle between Nokia Maze Mini 2018 vs ASUS Zenfone 5 is about to take place today! Notably, one of these handsets arrives with 6GB RAM and 6000mAh battery box! Let’s check out the final winner right below!

Nokia Maze Mini 2018 vs ASUS Zenfone 5 specs

Out of the two, Nokia Maze Mini 2018 is the mini version of the Nokia Maze 2018 monster. Additionally, ASUS Zenfone 5 is one of the new members of this brand Zenfone series. Let’s begin their battle now! Regarding the display, Nokia Maze Mini 2018 specs offer a 5.5-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Besides, ASUS Zenfone 5Z specs come with a 6.02-inch touchscreen display (1080 x 2246 pixels). With the higher resolution, the ASUS phone gains its first point!

In terms of the processor, the Zenfone 5 runs on a Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 chipset. Furthermore, the Nokia Maze Mini 2018 takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. Regarding the storage, Nokia Maze Mini has 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM. The ASUS ZenFone 5 equips two RAM options: 4GB and 6GB with 64GB ROM. Since both handsets storage can expand up to another 256GB, Nokia wins one point thanks to its larger storage capacity.

Moving on to the photography system, ASUS Zenfone 5Z camera has a dual 12MP (f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/2.55″, 1.4 µm, PDAF) + 8MP (f/2.0, 12 mm, 1/4″, 1.12 µm) rear snapper. There is also an 8MP (f/2.0, 24 mm, 1/4″, 1.12 µm) selfie shooter. On the contrary, Nokia Maze Mini camera sports a dual 20MP rear sensor and a 12MP selfie lens. Thanks to the better camera setup, the Nokia phone moves up another point! As for the battery, Nokia Maze Mini rocks a 6000mAh juice box. Meanwhile, ASUS ZenFone 5 handset rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3300mAh battery. One more point goes to the Nokia handset again. Lastly, both Nokia Maze Mini 2018 and ASUS Zenfone 5 are going to run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.

Nokia Maze Mini 2018 vs ASUS Zenfone 5 release date and price

ASUS is going to officially launch this handset at their event taking place on April 12th. Meanwhile, Nokia Maze Mini 2018 release date falls in the third quarter of 2018. As for the cost, Nokia Maze Mini 2018 price is $550 ~ Rm. 2,099. On the other hand, ASUS ZenFone 5 price starts at $590 ~ Rm. 2,324. With a similar price range, the Nokia phone is a better option regarding its impressive battery capacity and storage!

This month gives us a fresh start with best camera smartphones April 2018 with 8GB RAM and stunning camera features. Find your favourite below!

1. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

First, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus specs include a more extensive 6.2-inch Infinity Display with the similar resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus takes power from an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Also, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus offers different variants: 4GB RAM/64GB ROM and 6GB RAM/128GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB.

Besides, the Samsung flagship comes with Dual: 12 MP (f/1.6, 26mm, 1/2.55″, 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) + 12MP (f/2.4, 52mm, 1/3.6″, 1 µm, AF) rear camera and 8 MP, f/1.6 front-facing camera. About the battery, the handset packs Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery and Android 8.0 (Oreo). Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus price begins around $1,013 ~ Rm. 3,873.

2. Google Pixel 2 XL

Next, Google Pixel 2 XL specs feature an 8MP snapper for taking selfies (f/2.4, 25mm) and a 12.2MP (f/1.8, 27mm). On the other hand, Google Pixel 2 XL takes power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and works on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. In addition, Google Pixel 2 XL comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB ROM (no card slot). Besides that, Google Pixel 2 XL includes a 6-inch P-OLED display (1440 x 2880 pixels) and a 3520mAh capacity. Overall, Google Pixel 2 XL price is $1181 ~ Rm. 4,466.

3. OnePlus 5T

Moreover, OnePlus 5T specs sport a 6-inch AMOLED screen with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution. Regarding processor, OnePlus 5T gets power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and a 6GB/8GB RAM with 64GB of storage (no card slot). Also, OnePlus 5T possesses a long battery life of 3,300mAh. Moreover, the device runs on Android Nougat 7.1.1. Besides, the OnePlus 5T camera is a dual 16MP + 20 MP camera coming with a 16 MP front snapper. Finally, OnePlus 5T price now is $490 ~ Rm. 1,907.

4.LG V30+

LG V30 Plus specs come with a 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. Under the hood, LG V30 Plus takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Besides that, LG V30 Plus has 4GB RAM with 128GB ROM (expandable up to 2TB). Additionally, LG V30 Plus camera packs a dual 16MP + 13MP snapper on the back and a 5MP selfie shooter. Moreover, LG V30 Plus battery packs a non-removable 3300mAh juice box. Overall, LG V30 Plus price is $698 ~ Rm. 2,681.

5. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Regarding the display, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specs include a 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Also, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB ROM that can be expandable up to 256GB. Under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro camera equips a dual 12MP (f/2.2) + 5MP (f/2.2) snapper on the back. Besides, the selfie snapper sports 20MP with an aperture of f/2.2 and LED flash. Furthermore, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh capacity. Overall, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price starts around $214 ~ Rm. 834.

Best camera smartphones April 2018

That brings our list of best camera smartphones to an end. In general, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro are the best two camera phones in the list with different price range offer. Would you choose one of them or have another pick? Share with us your ideas and stay tuned!

Today, let us introduce you to one new fantastic concept of the new Essential Phone 3 smartphone. Notably, the Essential Phone sports 6GB RAM, dual camera system and more! Take a look!

Essential Phone 3: fantastic design with 6GB RAM!

Back in 2017, Essential has unveiled their first ever handset: Essential PH-1. Notably, the Essential PH-1 was a mid-range level phone with 4GB RAM and a dual 13MP rear camera. For the new year, it seems like we are going to have one new handset from this brand making its debut. Thanks to Michael Muleba, we have today the new render of Essential’s next handset: Essential Phone 3!

Firstly, the Essential Phone design includes exotic and premium materials. We can expect that they are titanium, carbon fibre and anodised aluminium. As a result, Essential Phone 3 sports a sturdy form with an almost bezel-less design. Additionally, the Essential Phone equips a Dolby speaker on the bottom. On the other hand, the back camera gets a Nokia Lumia vibes with an extra ring.

On the other hand, Essential Phone 3 specs include a 5.99-inch LTPS IPS LCD screen with the resolution of 1312 x 2560 pixels. Under the hood, the Fundamental Phone is going to run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Furthermore, the Essential handset offers 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. There is also a microSD card which can expand up to 256GB. Moreover, Essential Phone 3 camera includes a dual 16MP rear snapper. On the contrary, the Essential smartphone equips an 8MP selfie lens. How about the operating system? The Essential handset is going to run on Android 8.1 Oreo. Lastly, the Essential Phone is going to come with a non-removable Li-Ion 4000mAh battery. Besides, there is also wireless charging and four magnetic connectors on the back which supports ultra-fast 15 minutes charge.

Essential Phone 3 release date and price

For now, there is no official announcement about the Essential Phone yet. However, we can expect to see this handset at the end of this year. As for the cost, Essential Phone 3 price can start at $500 ~ Rm. 1,905. What do you think about the Essential Phone 3? Drop a comment to let us know!

After its release, OPPO F7 has been the hot topic in the smartphone community! Today, why don’t we check out the top OPPO F7 features that make it the best-in-class Android smartphone in its price-range?!

1. High-end camera with AI technology:

Without a doubt, OPPO F7 has inherited the title of “Selfie Expert” from the OPPO F5. Notably, the most highlight point of OPPO F7 features was its 25MP selfie lens. Furthermore, the OPPO phone camera can capture real-time HDR mode in bright sunlight and shade show right colour levels and pixel-popping details.

Additionally, the Chinese brand has also upgraded their AI Beauty 2.0 technology which can analyse 296 facial spots. As a result, your selfie photos are now brighter, clearer and more life-like selfies. Lastly, OPPO F7 front camera comes with real-time High Dynamic Range (HDR) sensor.

2. Portrait shots even with the rear camera:

After the selfie camera, the rear snapper of OPPO F7 features also makes it into our list. In terms of the photography system, OPPO F7 camera includes a 16MP rear snapper. Furthermore, this one works on a bright f/1.8 aperture. As a result, it can deliver well-lit photos in low-light condition. Additionally, the OPPO F7 photography system also supports Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). On the other hand, it can create pleasing bokeh effect by utilising all the power of Artificial Intelligence and different complex software algorithms. Finally, OPPO F7 16MP rear camera equips an LED flashlight to help the users capture bight images in low-light.

3. Gorgeous Super Full Screen:

In terms of the display, OPPO F7 specs sport a 6.2-inch edge-to-edge FHD+ display. Furthermore, the screen comes with the resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. For now, OPPO calls this setup a ‘Super Full Screen’. What is the reason behind this name? According to OPPO, their F7 handset now has the most immersive visual experience in its price range. Besides, the OPPO F7 phone fits perfectly in our palm, despite having a large screen. On the other hand, the F7 screen also has a 19:9 aspect ratio. The users can enjoy the space for gaming and video playback.

4. Powerful AI backed built-in battery:

The next highlight from the top OPPO F7 features belongs to its powerhouse. Notably, OPPO F7 arrives with a 3400mAh battery box. Additionally, the juice box receives support from Artificial Intelligence. Moreover, the ColorOS 5.0 UI on OPPO F7 designates power usage appropriately. As a result, it helps extend the average daily usage of battery life for a better experience after a longer period.

5. Ample RAM and Snappy CPU

In terms of the hardware, the OPPO F7 runs on a MediaTek Helio P60 chipset. Furthermore, the OPPO phone arrives with two RAM options: 4GB and 6GB. With this setup, the Chinese phone offers lag-free computing and multitasking experience. Additionally, OPPO F7 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. The software and hardware combination enables a smooth performance driven and always responsive Android smartphone experience.

Top OPPO F7 features that make it the best-in-class Android smartphone!

For now, the OPPO F7 release date falls in April 2018. As for the cost, OPPO F7 price can start at $399 ~ Rm. 1,547. With these awesome features, the OPPO F7 is truly a mid-range beast you wouldn’t want to miss out!

The race against Nokia Maze Pro 2018 vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 is starting now with massive 8GB RAM and dual 32MP+20MP cameras. Check out the winner below!

Nokia Maze Pro 2018 vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 specs

We hope to see a bigger brother of Nokia Maze flagship to come along with Nokia Maze Pro 2018 edition. Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 continues with a crazy screen to body ratio and a very tall format. Moreover, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 specs include a 6.2-inch screen with QHD resolutions of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Besides, Nokia Maze Pro 2018 specs get more prominent 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with 4K resolutions and win for better display.

On the other hand, both Nokia Maze Pro 2018 and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and Android Oreo 8.0. Moreover, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 sports 4GB/6GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB of storage (unexpandable). Meanwhile, Whereas, the Pro edition would support more significant storage options: 8GB RAM and 256GB/512GB ROM (expand to 512GB). As a result, Nokia handset wins for expandable storage options.

Also, Nokia Maze Pro 2018 camera includes a dual 32MP+20MP primary sensor and a 24MP selfie camera. On the other hand, there would be dual 16MP primary shooters and an 8MP selfie cam. Nokia handset is ahead with better optics department. Besides, Xiaomi handset gets a 4000mAh battery, while Nokia device comes with massive 7000mAh capacity. Thus, Nokia wins for bigger energy box.

Nokia Maze Pro 2018 vs Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 release date and price

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 release date is in May 2018, and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 price is $700 ~ Rm. 2,671. On the other hand, Nokia Maze Pro 2018 release date comes in the final quarter, and Nokia Maze Pro 2018 price can start from $580 ~ Rm. 2,250. In this case, we prefer Nokia handset for better price offer and impressive camera systems. Do you agree with us? Leave us any comments to share your ideas and stay tuned!

After the Mi Mix 2S debut, the next Mi Mix flagship – Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 design has appeared online with 512GB ROM and impressive 98% screen-to-body ratio. Check it out below!

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 design appears online

According to our sources, the first two Mi MIX models were made by Philippe Starck. From what we learn so far, the first Mi MIX was ahead of its time with the ultra-narrow bezel due to the earpiece and front camera. However, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 continues on the same line with a crazy screen to body ratio and a very tall format. Also, the basic design language of the Mi MIX 2 remains the ceramic build with the bezel-less approach and rounded edges.

On the other hand, the frame seems borrowed from the iPhone X with shiny and stainless steel. Moreover, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 specs include a 6.2-inch screen with 98% screen-to-body ratio and an eliminated bottom bezel. Furthermore, the front panel comes with Quad HD resolutions of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Whereas, the fingerprint scanner is now integrated into the screen. Also, the device would work on Android Oreo 8.1 and a 4000mAh battery box.

Regarding the optics department, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 camera moves to the top with a pop-up system. Moreover, the device might become “iPhone X Killer” with AI features on the primary sensor. Meanwhile, the handset works on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, along with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB of storage. On the other hand, there would be dual 16MP primary shooters with OIS and PDAF features. Also, users would find upfront an 8MP cam with pop up mechanism that you previously saw in Vivo APEX.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 release date and price

Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 release date is in May 2018, and Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 price is $700 ~ Rm. 2,671. If the design makes it come true, Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 would be the world’s first device to come with the pop-up camera on the front and so much more future technology. Do you like this design for the next Xiaomi Mi MIX device? Let us know below and keep updated!