Author: chris eilers

The full-screen display is one of the trends in the mobile world. Following this trend, LEAGOO plans to announce a notch phone just like iPhone X: LEAGOO S9. Keep on reading to get more information about the upcoming LEAGOO phone!

LEAGOO S9 specs

As we may know, there are three different types of full-view display. The first type is Infinity Display (Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus). In addition, the second type is Tri-bezel-less display (Xiaomi Mi Mix series). The last one is Notch display (iPhone X). Moreover, according to leaked images, LEAGOO plans to introduce the next device which might have a top notch like the Apple iPhone X. This phone is LEAGOO S9.

Based on LEAGOO sources, the upcoming LEAGOO device might offer the Face ID feature. With this technology, the LEAGOO phone may unlock the device in 0.1 seconds. Furthermore, LEAGOO S9 specs come with a 5.85-inch IPS HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. On the other hand, the next LEAGOO device gets power from the MediaTek MT6757, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Moreover, there is a micrSD that can expand up to 256GB via microSD card.

How about the photography? LEAGOO S9 camera system might feature a dual 13MP rear sensor and an 8MP front-facing snapper for taking selfies. In terms of the battery, the LEAGOO device packs a 4000mAh juice box. Additionally, the next LEAGOO device works on Android 7.1 Nougat.

LEAGOO S9 release date and price

LEAGOO S9 release date is in February 2018 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. For the cost, we don’t know the price of upcoming LEAGOO phone until this device hit on the market. However, we expect it might start at $247 ~ RM. 967. Are you excited about the upcoming LEAGOO phone? Stay tuned and wait to get more news from us!

The battle between two devices from Samsung is running today. Which phone is the winner with 4500mAh battery, dual rear cam? Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018. Check it out!

Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 specs

Both of these Samsung phones are the upcoming phone with impressive specs in this year. Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 specs offer a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display (1080 x 1920 pixels). On the contrary, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 specs include a smaller 5.6-inch Full HD+ display (1080 x 2220 pixels). In addition, the Galaxy Beam 3 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, while the Galaxy A8 2018 works on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. As a result, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 is head for its better OS.

Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 takes power from the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 uses the Exynos 7885. With the better chipset, one point to the Galaxy Beam 3. Regarding the memory, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 sports 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM. Besides that, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 comes with 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB ROM. Moreover, both can be expandable up to 256GB via microSD card.

Additionally, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 camera sports a dual 16MP rear sensor and an 8MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 comes with a dual 16MP + 8MP selfie snapper, while the primary camera has 16MP. Our point goes to Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 for its better selfie camera setup. In terms of the battery, the Galaxy Beam 3 packs a 4500mAh capacity, while the Galaxy A8 2018 draws a smaller 3000mAh battery. Because of the bigger battery, one point to the Galaxy Beam 3.

Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 release date and price

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 and Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 release date are in January 2018. For the cost, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 price is $595 ~ RM. 2327 while Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 price starts around $421 ~ RM. 1653. In our opinion, Samsung Galaxy Beam seems to be the great phone because of the affordable price and powerful processor. How about you? Let us know!

Here comes the battle of Xiaomi Mi 7 vs Google Pixel 3 running today with stunning specs and design. As far as it concerns, one of these smartphones features 8GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Scroll down to learn more.

Xiaomi Mi 7 vs Google Pixel 3 specs

One of the most awaited smartphones this year is Google Pixel 3. Meanwhile, Meanwhile, Xiaomi MI 7 is the successor of Xiaomi MI 6 flagship released earlier last year. In details, Xiaomi MI 7 sports a 5.8-inch IPS LCD with the same 4k resolution. Google Pixel 3 specs include a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with QHD resolutions of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Since both devices run on Android Oreo 8.0 out-of-the-box, Xiaomi Mi 7 wins for better display.

Under the hood, Google Pixel 3 sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, alongside 6GB/8GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM (expand to 256GB). Meanwhile, Xiaomi MI 7 gets Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, along with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. Besides, both Google Pixel 3 and Xiaomi MI 7 storage are expandable to 256GB. As a result, Google Pixel 3 wins for stronger performance thanks to the latest chipset.

In term of optics, Google Pixel 3 packs a 19MP primary shooter with an aperture of f/1.7 and a 13MP selfie snapper and an aperture of f/1.7. Besides, Xiaomi MI 7 provides dual 21MP (f/1..7) rear cameras and a 12MP (f/2.0) selfie camera. Besides, Xiaomi MI 7 battery goes with 4350mAh, compared to Google Pixel 3’s 3850mAh battery. Thus, Xiaomi MI 7 wins for better cameras and battery.

Xiaomi Mi 7 vs Google Pixel 3 release date and price

Google Pixel 3 expects to come out on October 4, 2018, while Xiaomi MI 7 release date falls in March 2018. Besides, Google Pixel 3 price tag falls around $950 ~ RM. 3675, and Xiaomi MI 7 price tag comes at $405 (RM. 1599). In this case, Xiaomi MI 7 wins so far with better specs and lower price tag. What do you think about these smartphones? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned!

Today, why don’t we check out the battle between Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S9, to see what new specs this flagship will feature besides 6GB RAM, 3200mAh battery?! Take a look at their competition below!

Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S9: flagships battle!

First of all, Samsung Galaxy S8 camera sports a 12MP rear snapper (f/1.7, 26mm). There is also an 8MP secondary shooter (f/1.7, 25mm, 1/3.6″, 1.22 µm). As for Samsung Galaxy S9 camera, the rear setup has a 12MP (f/1.5, 26mm). Notably, the Galaxy S9 rear offers variable f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture, which supports low-light photos, and better bokeh for portrait photography. There is also an 8MP (f/1.6) secondary camera! One point to the S9 handset!

Next, let’s talk about the processor. Samsung Galaxy S8 runs on an Exynos 8895 Octa, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (US variant) chipset. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. This new processor generates up to 30% more power-efficient than the 835. Moreover, it also supports 4K HDR video encode at 60fps. Another victory for the Samsung Galaxy S9 in this round!

Another good aspect of Samsung Galaxy S9 is the battery box. The Galaxy S9 rocks a 3200mAh battery box. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S8 offers a 3000mAh juice box. Regarding the display, Samsung Galaxy S8 specs sport a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED (1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio). Similarly, Samsung Galaxy S9 specs offer the same display size and resolution. In terms of the storage, Samsung Galaxy S8 has 64GB, 4GB RAM. On the other hand, the Galaxy S9 is going to include 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM. Besides, both Samsung handsets run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.

Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 release date and price

Out of the two, Samsung Galaxy S8 release date was in 2017. Besides, Samsung Galaxy S8 price is now $756 (RM. 3020). On the other hand, Samsung is going to introduce the Galaxy S9 at MWC 2018 event this February. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy S9 price starts at $916 (RM. 3573). Without a doubt, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is an excellent choice if you are looking for a fantastic flagship!

The smartphone industry in 2017 has witnessed incredible release after incredible release. But if we had to pick the 10 best selling smartphone, with top specs and designs, we would have to pick the following 10 devices. Scroll down to have a look, and make sure to let us know what you think! Now let’s get started…

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 8: best selling smartphone premium

In the Flagship Phones category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is still the best in 2017, even with the release of the new Apple iPhone X.  Released in April of 2017, it blew away the market and it’s still one of the fastest phones available on the market. It has a great combination of beautiful design – with its edgeless 6.3 inch display – and great specs. Really, it’s quite simply the best phone on the market. It has a brilliant and futuristic look amazing cameras, and a stunning screen.

The amazing specs include 6GB of RAM, internal storage options ranging from 64GB to 256GB, and a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor. The two high quality camera are a 12MP with LED flash and an 8MP camera for selfies. They not only are amazing, but are also supported by excellent software support, which makes colors really pop, even in low light settings! It was around $850 when it was first released, but it’s very likely that you can find some deals for the holiday season.

2. HTC U11: best selling smartphone camera

For those who wanted a flagship phone, the HTC U11 should be considered alongside the giants that are Samsung and Apple. It also is just straight up great for music! This phone has great specs, with a possibility of getting 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. It uses a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor, and while it currently runs on Android 7.1 (Nougat) the people at HTC have already planned an upgrade to Android 8.0 (Oreo). It also comes with a cool “squeezable sides” feature, and 2 great cameras at 16MP and 12MP.  This phone currently starts at $649.

3. LG G6: best selling smartphone durable

The LG G6 was an amazing addition to the smartphone scene in 2017, especially for big screen lovers. It has a screen to body ratio of 78.6%, and it has a 5.7 inch HD+ LCD FullVision display with 2.5D curved glass protection, and 2880 by 1440 pixels resolution. It also has an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device runs on a more powerful 2.35GHz Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor, and sports 4GB of RAM as well as 64GB of storage. It also has dual rear cameras (13MP) and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery, which is a 3300mAh battery, also comes with Quick Charge 3.0. It costs around $477.

4. Apple iPhone X

The new iPhone X celebrates the 10th anniversary of the phone, and is a pretty and powerful device. It comes with a Apple A11 Bionic processor, 3GB of RAM, and a choice of 64GB or 256GB of internal storage. The display was the talk of the town when it came out, with a screen to body ratio of 82.9%. It has a 5.8 inches Super AMOLED screen, with a 1125 by 2436 pixels resolution and a stunning 458 ppi density. It also comes with great cameras, such as a dual 12MP main camera and a 7MP selfie camera. It runs with an Apple A11 Bionic processor, 3GB of RAM, and a choice of 64GB or 256GB of internal storage. This beautiful device does come at a cost however, at $999 when it was launched.

5. OnePlus 5T

The OnePlus 5T is not quite the “flagship killer” that the company has been known for in its previous phones, but it does sport a design that has clearly evolved since the first members of the OnePlus line, and it is an affordable flagship that delivers the goods! It is a fast phone, with an option between a 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage combo, or a 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage combo. It also runs thanks to a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor and Android 7.1. It also has pretty good cameras, with both of them at 16MP. This phone presents an excellent package for affordability, and it starts at $479.

6. Apple iPhone 8 Plus

The Apple iPhone 8 Plus may not be as new and fast as the new iPhone X, but it’s still a great choice for Apple fans: it’s basically the best ‘normal’ iPhone available at the moment, and has a stunning all glass design. It was released in September of 2017, and all the specs are slightly lower than the iPhone X’s, with the same 3GB of RAM, and a 5.5 inch screen instead of a 5.8 inch display. However its cameras are both on similar levels (12MP + 12MP dual primary camera and 7MP selfie camera). All of this of course means the iPhone 8 Plus also comes in at a much lower price, at around $799.

7. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

In our opinion, this is Sony’s best smartphone of the year! Released early in 2017 in February, it comes with a really great look and design. It sports a 5.5 inch display, which is capable of displaying images with resolution up to Ultra HD (4K), the highest resolution in the world of smartphones today! It also has a great battery, with a capacity of 3230 mAh, one of the largest ever sported by a Sony smartphone. It also comes with a 845 octa-core Snapdragon 2.45 GHz chipset, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal memory (supported by a microSD card slot), a 19 MP main camera, a 13 MP selfie camera, and a fingerprint scanner. This comes in at around $699.

8. Google Pixel 2 XL

Google has decided to expand this year on their Google Pixel series, which was first released last year. This is only the second iteration of the phone, but already we can see how much Google’s software and hardware have both drastically evolved in the past year. This device has a larger 6 inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It also has a beautiful design, and runs on the 10nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU – Octa-core, with 4GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. It also has a great battery with a 3,520 mAh battery. Cameras are a 12.2 MP main camera and a 8MP camera for selfies. This was first released with a $850 price tag.

9. Huawei Mate 10 Pro

One of the later releases of the year, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro came out in November of 2017. It comes with a beautiful and stunning 6 inch AMOLED screen, with really slim bezels! The aspect ratio is 18:9, and it does have a water tight body. This beast of a device runs on a 10nm Kirin 970 chipset, octa-core processor, with the help of a massive 6GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. It also has an amazing main camera with Leica branding, with a 12MP + 20MP camera, and a 8MP selfie camera. It also has a huge 4,000mAh battery, with Fast Charging. It comes in at around $949.

10. Samsung Galaxy S8

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is considered by many to be the most beautiful smartphone to have arrived on the market in 2017. Some also prefer the Samsung Galaxy S8’s camera performance in low light to that of the Apple iPhone range of cameras. It’s completely waterproof, and has a Exynos 8895 Octa processor, as well as 4GB of ram and 64GB of internal storage. It also has a 5.8 inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, with a 12MP and an 8MP cameras. All of this for around $750. And if that is not enough specs for you, you could always upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S8+!

10 best selling smartphones in the world. as per 2017

These 10 best selling smartphones came and shook the world this year, with bigger and bigger screens, smaller and smaller bezels (or even bezel less!), and some beautiful aspect ratios. To conclude this year, it’s good to have a look back at 2017 and see all the amazing smartphone devices that were released, and it makes us so excited to see what 2018 has saved for the consumers and tech lovers. Perhaps the release of Android Oreo (version 8.0) will change a lot in the market!

It’s the battle between two hottest handsets on the market: Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 vs Huawei Honor 7X! One of these handsets features Infinity Display and a dual camera setup! Scroll down to discover the winner!

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 vs Huawei Honor 7X specs

In 2018, Samsung rolled out the duo Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 and A8+ 2018 with great specs. On the other hand, Huawei Honor 7X is the new budget-friendly phone from this Chinese brand! Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 specs sport a 5.6-inch full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. Furthermore, Huawei Honor 7X specs provide a bigger screen of 5.93 inches with the 1080 x 2160 pixels resolutions. One point to Samsung for better resolution!

Under the hood, the Galaxy A8 2018 runs on the Exynos 7885 octa-core S0C chipset. Moreover, Huawei handset takes power from the HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor. Regarding the storage, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 offers 4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB ROM. Besides, Huawei Honor 7X comes with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB ROM. Moreover, both smartphones have a microSD card that can upgrade up to 256GB. It’s quite hard to find the winner!

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 camera rocks a dual 16MP + 8MP front-facing cameras for taking selfies (f/1.9) and the primary sensor has 16MP (f/1.7). On the contrary, Huawei Honor 7X camera includes a dual 16MP+2MP primary sensor (1/2.9″, 1.25 µm). Additionally, it also features an 8MP selfie snapper. One more point to Samsung handset! Also, both handsets run on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat). Finally, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 packs a 3000mAh battery while Huawei Honor 7X rocks a 3340mAh capacity. We will give one last point to Huawei!

Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 vs Huawei Honor 7X release date and price

For now, Huawei Honor 7X is available on the market. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 release date falls in January 2018. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 price starts at $595 ~ RM. 2323. Besides, Huawei Honor 7X price is $361 ~ RM. 1408. While coming with a lower price tag, Huawei Honor 7X is a great option for its nice camera set up and battery box!

Besides the Moto G6 series, for 2018, Motorola is also launching two more handsets: Motorola Moto Z3 and Z3 Play! Both smartphones sport 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 835 chipset. Read on for more information on these handsets!

Motorola Moto Z3 and Z3 Play: great design and features.

Previously, we have seen the leaked image of the Motorola X5 and three G6 handsets. Today, we have more information of the Z2’s successors: Moto Z3 and Z3 Play. Firstly, both Motorola smartphones come with a new design, different from the old Moto Z2 Play. In details, they will feature a bezel-less display with thin bezels. Moreover, the screen of Moto Z3 duo has slightly curved edges, similar to Samsung’s famous Galaxy series.

Regarding the display, Motorola Moto Z3 specs sport a 6-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 2220 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratios). Also, Motorola Moto Z3 Play specs also offer the same screen. Under the hood, both Moto Z3 and Z3 Play are going to run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. In terms of the storage, the Moto Z3 and Z3 Play offer 3GB/4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. There is also expandable storage of 256GB.

How about the photography? Out of the two, the Motorola Moto Z3 camera includes a 12MP (f/1.7, 1.4 µm) rear snapper and a 5MP (f/2.2, 1.4 µm) selfie snapper. On the other hand, the Moto Z3 Play camera provides a 12MP (f/1.7, 1.4 µm) rear snapper and an 8MP (f/2.2, 1.4 µm) selfie snapper. Regarding the juice box, both Motorola handsets are coming with a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh battery. Furthermore, the Moto Z3 and Z3 Play could sport the fingerprint sensors embedded into the rear Moto logo, just below the primary camera. Lastly, both handsets run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.

Motorola Z3 and Motorola Moto Z3 Play release date

Since the Z2 debuted in summer 2017, the Motorola Moto Z3 release date can fall around June or July 2017, same for the Z3 Play. As for the cost, the Motorola Moto Z3 price starts at $530 ~ RM. 2065. Additionally, the Motorola Moto Z3 Play price begins at $550 ~ RM. 2156. What do you think about these two Motorola handsets? Let us know with a comment!

After China, India is the second country that OPPO A83 is available. The OPPO phone offers some impressive specs such as Face Unlock, a large screen with affordable price. Keep on reading to get more news!

OPPO A83 specs

Based on the announcement of OPPO mobile India, the OPPO A83 is coming to the Indian market in this month. First of all, let’s talk about the OPPO A83 specs. Under the hood, the OPPO device offers a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. On the other hand, the OPPO phone sports an 18:9 display. Regarding the hardware, the OPPO handset gets power from the MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23 as the processor.

Next, let’s move on to the memory. The OPPO phone only comes with 3GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage. Moreover, there is a microSD card that can expand up to 256GB. Additionally, the OPPO battery packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3180mAh capacity. On the other hand, the OPPO handset works on ColorOS 3.2 with Android Nougat as the operating system. Also, the OPPO phone supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, GPS, NFC, some software features for selfies, and more…

Regarding the photography, the OPPO camera system features a single 13MP (f/2.2) with autofocus and LED flash. In addition, the secondary snapper has an 8MP selfie shooter with an aperture of f/2.2. Besides that, the OPPO device replaces the fingerprint sensor with Ai-powered face recognition.

OPPO A83 release date and price

OPPO A83 is coming on January 20^th, 2018. Additionally, the OPPO device also goes on sale via Amazon and Flipkart. For the cost, OPPO A83 price starts at $218 ~ RM. 860. What is your opinion about the new OPPO handset? Will you buy the OPPO device? Drop us your comment and let us know!

Skipping the CES 2018, Sony has confirmed to join the Mobile World Congress 2018 event next month with the reveal of their upcoming handsets! Read more information about Sony MWC 2018 event appearance below!

Sony MWC 2018 event appearance: two new Xperia handsets!

Previously, we have caught the news about Sony upcoming release flagships will arrive the at MWC 2018 event. Furthermore, Sony has officially sent out the invitations for their MWC show this week. According to our sources, the Japanese brand will likely bring to the table a brand new handset in the XZ series: Sony Xperia XZ Pro. Moreover, this handset is Sony first’s step of switching to 18:9 aspect ratio and OLED display.

In terms of the specification, Sony Xperia XZ Pro specs sport 5.5-inch OLED with 4K resolution. Under the hood, this Sony handset runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 chipset and 6GB RAM. Regarding the storage, Sony Xperia XZ Pro offers two variants: 128GB/256GB ROM. There is also an expandable microSD of 256GB. Let’s move on to the photography next! Sony Xperia XZ Pro camera sports a dual 24MP on the back and 22MP for selfies.

Interestingly, the Sony Xperia XZ Pro is the first ever Sony phone to have a dual rear camera setup. Meanwhile, the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was the first Sony handset with dual selfie camera. Regarding the battery, the Xperia XZ Pro rocks a 4500mAh juice box. Finally, this Sony phone is going to run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. On the other hand, we might also see the debut of the Sony Xperia XZ1 successor, or even a Compact version of this phone at Sony MWC 2018 event appearance!

Sony MWC 2018 event appearance: when will it take place?

As mentioned above, Sony show will take place on the third day of the MWC 2018 event, February 26th! Besides smartphone, we can look forward to Sony releasing some exciting gadgets and handheld devices for gaming, music and even TV. What do you look forward to the most in Sony show? Drop a comment to let us know!

HTC is one of the manufacturers who are at the top of their game, with the release of several great HTC smartphones 2017. In this article we’re going to have a closer look at some of their best phones during the whole year.

1. HTC U11: best HTC smartphones 2017

Let’s start our list with the obvious: the HTC U11. For those who wanted a flagship phone, the HTC U11 should be considered alongside the giants that are Samsung and Apple. It also is just straight up great for music! The U11 really reinvented HTC’s design language, with amazing and bold new glass backing with a range of shimmering colors, for all kinds of fashion tastes. It also has a really clean Sense UI, which helps keep things low key and simple.

It has a 5.5 inch Super LCD5 capacitive touchscreen. This phone also has great specs, with a possibility of getting 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. It uses a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor, and while it currently runs on Android 7.1 (Nougat) the people at HTC have already planned an upgrade to Android 8.0 (Oreo). It also comes with a cool “squeezable sides” feature, and 2 great cameras at 16MP and 12MP.  This phone currently starts at $649.

2. HTC U11+

The HTC U11+ was a late release to the game, in December 2017. This beautiful device takes the essential spirit and specs of the HTC U11, and upgrades it in many ways. First, it has a 6 inch, 18:9 display, it boosts the battery to 3,930mAh, and has a flatter, more sleek and technical design. It also has software that is based on Android 8.0 Oreo, and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, as well as dual sim capabilities. This device also upgrades the selfie camera, making it amazing in low-light for selfies when out and about! It comes in at around $849.

3. HTC U11 Life

The HTC 11 Life is definitely HTC’s mid-level flagship for those who love the design of HTC’s higher-end flagship phones. The design is a mirror of the designs of the HTC U11 and U11+. It also has a stunning range of colors, and has a 5.2 inch Super LCD, with 1080 by 1920 pixels resolution, with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It runs thanks to a 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 CPU processor chipset, and already comes ready with Android Oreo (version 8.0). It also has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and good cameras with a 16MP main camera and a 16MP selfie camera. All of this also comes at a good mid-range price, at around $399.

4. HTC U Ultra

The HTC U Ultra was released early this year, all the way in February 2017.  It comes with an interesting and beautifully thought out design for its display, with a 5.7 inch Super LCD5 with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 or Sapphire Crystal Glass. There is an added screen which adds 2.05 inches of space for notifications and reminders, which is seamlessly integrated with the front facing camera. This device runs on a Snapdragon 820 chipset, 4GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of internal storage, and a 3,000 mAh battery. It also has a beautiful set of cameras, with a 12MP main camera which is capable of 360 degrees video recording! It comes in at around $589.

5. HTC U Play

To close off our list, we’ll have a look at the HTC U Play, which was the earliest on our list to be released in 2017, all the way back in January almost a year ago! The HTC U Play comes with a 5.2 inch Super LCD capacitive touchscreen, with a 1080 by 1920 pixels resolution. It also sports a cool Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU, and runs thanks to 4GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It also has some pretty sweet cameras, with a 16MP main camera, and a 16MP front facing camera for selfies. This little beast is around $550

5 best HTC smartphones 2017: 16MP camera beasts!

These 5 HTC smartphones are all amazing and have many things going for them. We love the versatility of their designs, such as the possibility to get these in such a wide range of fabulous and fantastic colors. There are also lots of interesting and unique features to all these phones, so the one to choose will definitely depend on what features are important to you.

So far in 2018, Huawei introduces new fast charge tech based on the video teaser they launch earlier. As far as it concerns, the new fast charge solutions allow users to charge their devices up to 48% within only five minutes. Scroll down to learn more.

Huawei introduces new fast charge tech

The battery capacity is always a critical issue to us as more and more applications get the hunger for higher power consumption. Therefore, Huawei introduces new fast charge tech that can recharge users devices back to life within a short period of time. According to the video teaser, the new fast charge solution refills the battery capacity to 48% (for 10 hours of calling). The process lasts for only five minute, which is 10 times faster than normal charging.

According to our sources, the new fast-charge tech comes from Huawei’s Watt Lab. In addition, the Huawei’s Watt Lab technicians put their efforts to change the molecular structure of anode materials. Moreover, they take advantage of both physical and chemical lithium ion capacity during the process. As a result, the devices achieve high charging efficiency without sacrificing battery life.

As far as it concerns, the new fast-charge technology will be applicable to smartphones, mobile power supply, computer and electric vehicles. However, they require to subdividing the battery to charge in an external device instead of charging inside the device. Since most of the smartphones today own non-removable juice box, we expect to see how Huawei fixes that problem or removable batteries might make a comeback.

Which smartphones will first get the Huawei’s fast-charge solution?

Huawei’s upcoming flagships are the most expected to ship with this innovative fast charge tech, namely Huawei P11. Besides, we can wait for their own charging products to enable fast-charging capability for other brands’ devices. Also, they can cooperate with other brands to involve this tech as built-in specs. What do you think about this innovation? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned!

Let’s begin the battle between LG V40 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3. Which phone is the winner with 5500mAh battery, dual rear cameras? Keep on reading for more details!

LG V40 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specs

LG V40 is one of the most awaited phones from Korean brand. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is the successor of Xiaomi Mi Max 2. Furthermore, LG V40 specs feature a large 6.2-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi Max  3 specs offer a larger 6.99-inch LCD with the lower resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. With the higher resolution, one point to LG V40.

Regarding the hardware, both LG V40 run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor. Besides that, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 takes power from two chipsets: Qualcomm Snapdragon 635 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 660. However, LG V40 sports 4GB RAM with 128GB/ 256GB ROM. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 comes in two variants of 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM. In addition, both are expandable up to 256GB via microSD card.

Under the hood, LG V40 camera system features a single 20MP rear sensor and a 12MP front-facing snapper. On the contrary, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 packs a dual 12MP camera on the back, while the selfie snapper sports 5MP. With the better rear camera system, one point to Xiaomi Mi Max 3. Additionally, LG V40 runs on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo, while, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 works on the Android 7.0 Nougat. LG V40 gets one point because of the better OS. In terms of the battery, LG V40 packs a 4000mAh battery; Xiaomi Mi Max 3 draws a bigger 5500mAh capacity. As a result, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 takes back one point.

LG V40 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 release date and price

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and LG V40 release date are in Q1 2018. In terms of the cost, LG V40 price starts at $1100 ~ RM. 4332; while Xiaomi Mi Max 3 price is $265 ~ RM. 1043. With the lower price and bigger battery, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is our choice. What is your opinion? Let us know!