Best Mobile Phones with Descending Price of 2017!

Good smartphones with high-end specs. You won’t believe that these can perform well until you hold one. Read our list of 5 best mobile phones with descending price to know more about them!

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Sony Xperia XZs

Starting with the amazing Xperia XZs and also with the most expensive on our list. Sony is very famous for its Xperia XZ last year, therefore the Japanese smartphone make decided to expand it XZ-series with the upcoming XZs phone. It’s release is expected to be on April 5 and will be available in 3 color options as Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue.

In terms of Xperia XZs specs, there is a 5.2-inch full HD display, a Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and a 2,900mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. This device offers 4GB of RAM together with 32GB or 64GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. As for cameras, the phone sports a 19MP rear camera and 13MP front camera. . Price: $680

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Coming to our second devce of best mobile phones 2017, Samsung’s Galaxy A5 (2017). It sports with a 5.2-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Under the hood, there a 1.9GHz Exynos 7880 Octa CPU Mali-T830MP3 GP processor with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB of ROM via a microSD card. In terms of photography, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features a 16MP camera on the rear and front. Moreover, other specs include a 3,000 mAh cell as well as Android Marshmallow out of the box. Price: $430

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Huawei P10 Lite

Next is Huawei P10 Lite, another variant in the latest flagship series of the manufacturer – Huawei P10. It is not released yet, but we know it will come with great specs as a 5.2-inch Full HD display and Kirin 655 octa-core 1.71GHz chip along with 4GB RAM + 32GB of internal storage, under the hood. Other specs include a 12MP rear camera together with a 8Mp front snapper, Android 7.0 Nougat OS out of the box and is will be fueled by a 3100mAh juice pack. Price: 350 € (in Europe)

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Nokia 6

Also, the new Nokia 6 is on our list. The large 5.5″ Full HD display is bright and clear, and the phone comes with Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz octa-core, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. If you want more power, go for 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Another plus is Nokia 6 runs Android 7 Nougat, which is the latest and most compatible with applications. Another thing we like about Nokia 6 is its cameras: The handset features 16MP back camera + a 8MP selfie snapper. The battery comes along is 3000mAh, enough for daily usage and even has fast battery charging technology. Price: $250

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Lastly, Xiaomi Note 4X is also in our list of best mobile phones with descending price! It comes with a 5.5″ IPS LCD Capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels (Full HD). Under the hood, the Redmi Note 4X is powered by a 2GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, with Adreno 506 GPU. There is either 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM or 4GB + 64GB of RAM to accompany that. Other Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X specs include a huge 4,100mAh battery, a 13MP rear camera + a 5MP shooter on the front and the operating system is Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Price: $150
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Best Mobile Phones with Descending Price of 2017!

These phones are great, they offer excellent specs and features which make them stand in the industry of smartphones. Let us know about your opinion for these device in comments!

Redmi Note 4 launch date in Malaysia announced

Xiaomi fans in Malaysia rejoice as the Chinese Android maker announce Redmi Note 4 launch date. Not only that, you can also watch the event live right on your mobile or PC.

Redmi Note 4 launch date in Malaysia announced

Redmi Note 4 launch date in Malaysia announced

Finally, after running teasers on their social media accounts for the last couple of days, Xiaomi Malaysia is ready to announce the phone. While it had not been officially stated which model they will be revealing, their latest video teaser ended with the digit “4”, followed by the words, “a new note rises”. This makes us believe that the Redmi Note 4 launch date is finally here. The unveiling will be done on their Facebook page at 12pm, 8th of March, which is noon tomorrow. For the specific model, it’s likely that Malaysia will get the same global version (also known as the Redmi Note 4X) that launched in India earlier this year.

If you haven’t heard about this phone yet, here’s a quick recap. In terms of Xiaomi Redmi note 4 specs, it features a 5.5″ FHD IPS LCD display screen. The phone comes in two variants: one version with 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, the other model with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. As for Redmi note 4 cameras, the phone is mounted with a 13MP f/2.0 camera on the back with phase detection autofocus and dual-LED flash, capable of taking 1080p@30fps videos. The front camera is 5MP f/2.0, capable of recording 1080p videos.

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The phone is powered by a 4100mAh battery charged by a 5V-2A charger. Sadly there’s no quick charge though. Redmi Note 4 comes with fingerprint scanner mounted on the back. The phone runs on Android 6.0 (may get up update to Nougat later) with MIUI 8.0.

Redmi Note 4 launch date: Which version will Malaysia get?

Like we’ve said, there are quite a few variants of the Redmi Note 4 for India market. So, the question is, which version will we be getting in Malaysia? Would it be the 3GB RAM variant, or the 4GB RAM model? Which version do you want to buy? Let us know in the comment below and stay tuned.

The Jet Black variant coming for OnePlus fans: 6GB RAM

The good News is that all OnePlus fans will be very happy to see the OnePlus 3T coming with a Jet Black version.Read below for more details.

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Jet Black color of the OP3T for OnePlus fans?

According to reports “a simple teaser that could point to a Jet Black version of the OnePlus 3T launching soon”. The OnePlus fans have been asking for long that they wanted to see the 3T coming with another color, and the company seems to respond to their call as soon as possible. We also wrote some articles before about the OnePlus 3T, and you can find it here. In between, we will provide to you some features and specs it offers to fans.

The OnePlus 3T specs actually come with 5.5-inch optic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. The 3T is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 and Adreno 530 with 6GB RAM. It offers an internal storage of 64 and 128GB ROM which not expandable, we believe that 128GB ROM is enough for you to keep your data, files, and videos as well. The phone actually offers a 3400mAH non-removable battery and run on Android 6.0 ( Marshmallow) which is upgradable to Nougat 7.0.

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The reason why OnePlus fans believe that the Jet Black model is on the way, it all started when the Chinese manufacturer wrote on Twitter ” Teasing something new is on the way” with a beatiful black color. Let us tell you that this phone has a great photography experience, the OnePlus 3T cameras sport a 16 MP phase detection autofocus, OIS and LED flash with another 16MP for selfie lovers. Many were thinking that OnePlus was all about to announce a new phone ” the OnePlus 4 “, until it wrote on twitter that it was all about a new colored OP3T.

OnePlus 3T price for OnePlus fans.

The OnePlus 3T price starts from $ 480, the phone was launched since November 2016. We really love this phone as long as it comes with amazing specs, share with us in the comment section what you think about this phone

Best display smartphones: 2K, 6GB RAM

Most flagships today come with 2K screen display, but the screen quality is not always the same. So here’s the best display smartphones available right now for you!

Best display smartphones: 2K, 6GB RAM

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Released in March 2016, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is one of the best display smartphones right now. In terms of Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge specs, it features a 5.5″ 2K display, along with an Exynos 8890 octa-core (4 x 2.3GHz + 4 x 1.6GHz) under the hood. The phone offers 4GB RAM and 32/64/128GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB.

The device is mounted with a 12MP f/1.7 back camera and a 5MP f/1.7 selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is powered by a 3600mAh battery, offers up to 27 hours of talk time. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge price comes at $730 ~RM. 3240, available in Black, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold, Black Pearl and Coral Blue.

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2. Motorola Moto Z

Released in September 2016, Motorola Moto Z is a great device with high quality display. Motorola Moto Z specs boast a 5.5″ 2K display, with a Snapdragon 820 quad-core (2 x 1.8GHz + 2 x 1.6GHz), 4GB RAM and 32/64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated slot) under the hood. Motorola Moto Z cameras sport a 13MP f/1.8 camera on the back and a 5MP f/2.2 camera on the front. The phone is powered by a non-removable 2600mAh battery. Motorola Moto Z price is around $600 ~ RM. 2670.

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3. Google Pixel XL

The third place for best display smartphones this month belongs to Google Pixel XL. In terms of Google Pixel XL specs, it features a 5.5″ 2K display, with a Snapdragon 821 quad-core under the hood. The phone offers 4GB RAM and 32/128GB of non-expandable storage. As for Google Pixel XL cameras, the phone is mounted with a 12.3MP f/2.0 back camera with dual-LED flash, while the front camera is 8MP with f/2.4. Google Pixel XL is powered by a non-removable 3450mAh battery and available at $970 ~ RM. 4335.

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4. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro

The Galaxy C9 Pro was released last year, but it’s still one of the best display smartphones right now. In terms of Galaxy C9 Pro cameras, the device sports a combo of 2 x 16MP f/1.9 rear and front cameras, both capable of taking 1080p videos. Other Galaxy C9 Pro specs include a 6″ Full HD display, a Snapdragon 653 octa-core (4 x 1.95GHz + 4 x 1.4GHz), 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Galaxy C9 Pro is powered by a non-removable 4000mAh battery. Galaxy C9 Pro price tag is around $530 ~ RM. 2355.

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5. HTC 10 Evo

The HTC 10 Evo has many flaws, but when it comes to display quality, hardly any phone can beat it. In terms of HTC 10 Evo specs, the phone comes with a 5.5″ 2K display, a Snapdragon 810 octa-core (4 x 1.5GHz + 4 x 2.0GHz), 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB using microSD card slot). HTC 10 Evo cameras boast a 16MP f/2.0 snapper on the back while the front has an 8MP shooter. HTC 10 Evo derives its power from a non-removable 3200mAh battery. Available in 2 colors including Silver and Black, HTC 10 Evo price tag is around $700 ~ RM. 3125.

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Those are the best display smartphones available right now. What is your opinion about them? Let us know in the comment and stay tuned for more!

Galaxy S8 Plus and S8: Pre-order to begin on April 10?

As you might know, the upcoming Galaxy S8 Plus and S8 duo are expected to launch soon, exactly on April 21. Now, we have great news for Samsung lovers: it is said that the pre-order will begin on April 10…. 

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Pre-order to begin on April 10?

The Galaxy series is always the most awaited phones every year. And last week at the Mobile World Congress, it announced the two devices as well as their release date. Now, rumors about the pre-order date are swirling around the internet. According to The Investor cites industry source, it is said that the pre-orders will open on April 10, only two weeks after the alleged announcement date (March 29) and eleven days before the gossiped release date (April 21). Let’s have a look at these upcoming Galaxy phones again:

Starting with Samsung Galaxy Plus, the handest will come with a huge curved screen of 6.2-inch super AMOLED with a resolution of 1440 x2560 pixels ad will be powered by an MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset packed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded by microSD card. The Galaxy S8 Plus cameras will sport a Dual 12MP and an 8MP selfie shooter at the front. Besides, an iris and fingerprint scanners are integrated. It will also have a 3500mAh battery supported by the latest battery charging technology Quick Charge 4 and will run on Android 7.0 (Nougat)

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Samsung unveiled its upcoming S8 at the MWC 2017 on February 27 and will feature a smaller 2K super AMOLED display with 5.8-inch. Like its bigger version, you will find a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 with 4GB RAM and 64 to 128GB of ROM, under the hood. The S8 will keep S8 will be keeping the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. The Galaxy S8 cameras will come with a 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocusses, OIS, LED flash, while the secondary camera is said to be an 8MP. The phone will have a battery power of 3000mAh battery non-removable and will also run on Android 7.0 Nougat.

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The S8 silbings are rumored to come in 5 different colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold. We are very excited about it! Let’s wait and see…

Nokia 5 Phone Review: Android 7.0 (Nougat)

The Nokia 5 phone is one of the phones that was launched at the MWC 2017 as Nokia has planned to launch some types of high ends phones with cheaper price.

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Nokia 5 Phone specs and design?

The Nokia 5 phone is really a great phone you can buy when it officially launched, it will come with latest Operating System, and some numerous features. you can click the next link if you want to more about the Nokia 6 which was first launched by HMD Global, remember that the Nokia 6 first stock was sold under 1 minute. The Nokia 5 specs will offer a screen of 5.2-inch HD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 430 chipset and Adreno 505 with 2GB of RAM.

The Nokia 5 phone will also offer an internal storage of 16GB which can be expanded 256GB via microSD. The Nokia 5 cameras pack a 13 MegaPixels on the rear camera and an 8MP front shooter for selfies. Some of the features the phone will be the fingerprint scanner security and a 3,000mAh battery power non-removable. As we said at the beginning, the phone will come with the latest OS which is the Android 7.0 (Nougat).

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The device will be an HD display, full metal body and octa-core processor, which isn’t bad at all. “It’s a more ergonomic design, with the curved edges nestling more comfortably into the palm, and you can reach anywhere on screen with your thumb”. The Nokia 5 phone will come in four different colors: copper, black, silver and blue.

Nokia 5 phone price and availability

The Nokia 5 price is €189 (around $200), making it very cheap with all the rounded specs it features. It’s set to go on sale in April (currently slated for Q2 2017). Tell us what you think about this Nokia 5, just drop your opinion in the comment section.

Top 20MP cameras with dual LED flash: SND 820, 2K display and more

If you’re hunting for the best camera phone around, look for a model with a dual LED flash, it helps you illuminate objects further away. Among plenty of today’s modern handsets,  here is the top 20MP cameras with dual LED flash. Let’s take a look.

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1. HTC Desire 10 Pro

First of all, we have HTC Desire 10 Pro. Under the hood, the phone from HTC runs on MediaTek Helio P10 processor. It packs 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of inbuilt storage. You can expand it up to 256GB via a microSD card if you think that it is not enough for your photos, music or videos. Another HTC 10 Pro specs are a 3000mAh battery capacity and a 5.5-inch display with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px (Full HD).

In terms of cameras, you will not be disappointed with the phone cameras. It sports a f/2.2 13MP front camera and a 20MP shooter on back with f/2.2 and dual-LED flash on the rear panel. Coming with 4GB RAM and 20MP camera, this device will be one of the best smartphones in this potential market. HTC Desire 10 Pro release date will be in this December. HTC Desire 10 Pro price will be about $385 ~ RM. 1713

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2. Huawei Mate 9 Pro

Another phone on this list is Huawei Mate 9 Pro. There is no doubt to say that Mate 9 Pro is the best Huawei mobiles in terms of cameras. One of the impressive Huawei Mate 9 Pro specs is its dual 20MP + 12MP cameras with f/2.2, OIS, 2x zoom, and dual LED flash. Moreover, with 4GB RAM and a octa-core Kirin 950 processor and Android 6.0 OS. This phone offers great performance as well. In terms of ROM, there is only one option of 64GB and it can not be expanded. Other Sony Xperia X Performance specs include a 2900mAh cell and a 5.09-inch screen with the resolution of 1440 x 2560px (Quad HD). Huawei Mate 9 Pro price costs you about $850 ~ RM. 3782.

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3. BlackBerry DTEK60 (32GB)

Another candidate for top 20MP cameras with dual LED flash is BlackBerry DTEK60. Under the hood, this phone is powered by a powerful Snapdragon 820 chipset. It packs 32GB of expandable inbuilt storage (+256GB max) and 4GB of RAM. BlackBerry specs included a f/2.2 8MP selfie snapper and a 21MP cam on the back with auto focus and dual LED flash. BlackBerry DTEK60’s specs also win over its rival with a 5.5-inch Quad HD display and a bigger battery life – 3000mAh. The price will come at about $550 (RM 2447).

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4. Zenfone 3 Deluxe

Next, we can not forget to mention about Zenfone 3 Deluxe. Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs included a 23MP main one with latest camera technologies: phase detection autofocus, OIS (4-axis), and dual-LED flash. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. Asus Zenfone 3 is available in two options of RAM: 4/6GB and three option of ROM: 64, 128, and 256GB. The phone comes with 5.7-inch display with full HD resolution, 386ppi, and Coring Gorilla Glass 4. Other Asus Zenfone 3 specs are a 3000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 supported (60% in 40 min) and Android 6.0 (upgradable to Android 7.0).

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5. ZTE Axon 7

Last but not least, ZTE Axon 7 with a 20MP main camera and dual LED flash, paired with an 8MP selfie snapper. ZTE Axon 7 specs are also 6GB of memory and 128GB of internal storage. Likewise the standard model, the inbuilt storage of the 6GB RAM variant can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. This phone carries a Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 chipset and Quad-core CPU. For storing purposes, there are two versions: 4GB/6GB of memory and 64/128GB of internal storage. In terms of display, 5.5-inch display that has the resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. As for the battery, this phone houses a 3400mAh one. ZTE Axone 7 price is about $500~RM 2225.

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Top 20MP cameras with dual LED flash

So those are the 5 top 20MP cameras with dual LED flash. What do you think about them? Do you have any other recommendations? If not, make sure to follow our posts to not miss any upcoming charts.

Best 4000mAh non-Chinese mobiles: 6GB RAM, 16MP camera

Smartphones with huge capacity usually come from China. However, there are still some non-Chinese mobiles coming with a big battery. Let’s have a look!

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1. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro

The first one in our list is Galaxy C9 Pro. This is the new phone from Samsung and it is also the first device of the company to have 6GB RAM. With this huge amount of RAM, C9 Pro will be one of the best devices in the market. Besides hefty RAM, the other Galaxy C9 Pro specs are also ver great.

The phone features an octa-core SND 653 processor and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. For photography, the phone is equipped with a f/1.9 16MP selfie snapper on the front and a 16MP main camera with f/1.9 and dual-LED flash on the back. C9 Pro packs a 4000mAh battery and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Galaxy C9 Pro price costs you about $470.

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2. LG X Power

This LG phone is one of the best non-Chinese mobiles with a huge 4100mAh battery. It used to defeat Xiaomi Mi Max to be the best battery phone on Phonearena test. The phone comes with 3 versions: 1.3Ghz quad-core MT6735, 1.3Ghz quad-core SND 210, an octa-core MT6755M. There is 2GB RAM along with 16GB ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB. The other LG X Power specs include a 5.3-inch HD display, Android Marshmallow, and a combo of 5MP + 13MP cameras. LG X Power price is about $218.

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3. Acer Liquid Z6 Plus

The next one in our list is the upcoming device of Acer – Liquid Z6 Plus. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a 1.3Ghz octa-core MT6753 processor and runs on Android Marshmallow OS. There is 3GB RAM paired with 32GB of expandable ROM. The most impressive feature of Acer Liquid Z6 Plus specs is its huge 4080mAh battery. Besides, the phone also comes with a 5.5-inch FHD display and a combo of 5MP + 13MP cameras. Acer Liquid Z6 Plus price is expected to be about $278.

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4. HP Elite X3

HP brand also joins our list of best non-Chinese mobiles with 4000mAh+. This phone is now the most powerful Windows Phone in the market. In terms of HP Elite X3 specs, the phone runs on a quad-core SND 820 processor and Microsoft Windows 10. It packs 4GB RAM along with 64GB storage (expandable 256GB). In addition, there are a 5.96-inch 2K display, a 4150mAh cell, an 8MP selfie snapper, and a 16MP main shooter with f/2.2 and LED flash. HP Elite X3 price comes at about $600.

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5. Asus Zenfone 3 Max

Last but not least- Asus Zenfone 3 Max. On this phone, you’ll find a 1.25Ghz octa-core MT6737M processor. There are 2 versions of this phone: 2/3GB RAM paired with 16/32GB of expandable inbuilt storage (+256GB). Like the other phone in this list of non-Chinese mobiles, Zenfone 3 Max also comes with a huge 4100mAh battery. It also features a 5.2-inch HD display and a combo of 5MP+13MP cameras. Asus Zenfone 3 Max price is quoted at about $198.

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Best 4000mAh non-Chinese mobiles: 6GB RAM, 16MP camera

Those are the best non-Chinese mobiles with 4000mAh battery and above in the market. Besides the huge capacity, these handsets also come with many great specs: 6GB RAM, 16MP cameras. If you’re not a Chinese phone fan and you’re looking for a long life battery device, these phones can be your option.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: in-display fingerprint sensor, AMOLED display!

According to rumors, Xiaomi wants to bring the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 to the market this year. Coming with a large curved AMOLED display and an innovative fingerprint sensor, this phone is going to make a big hit in the market. 

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2: Specs and Features

The Mi Mix was one of the first smartphones to come on the market with a new screen design: a much larger display with extremely small edges. Almost the entire front was reserved for the display. Now, Xiaomi rivals are following this growing trend, as well. For example LG has used this new design on its LG G6. Also other competitors like Samsung and Apple are going to come up with bezel-less mobile phones, if the rumors are true.

Apparently, the French designer Philippe Starck is responsible for the look of the Mi Mix 2. The phone is said to come with a elegant ceramic body and  higher screen-to-body-ratio than its predecessor Mi Mix which has already a high ratio of 91.3 percent. The successor is going to feature incredible 93 percent! Moreover, Mi Mix 2 will sport an AMOLED display with curved edges on the side.
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Contrary to expectations, the fingerprint sensor is not going to be installed on the rear. Instead, Xiaomi it will be placed under the screen! Thanks to  Goodix’ Invisible Fingerprint Sensor (IFS™) this is possible now. At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 the Chinese company has just introduced how the fingerprint sensor can be accommodated under the screen of a smartphone. According to Insider, the Mi Mix 2 is going to benefit from this innovation.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Price and Availability

Unfortunately, we don’t have any information about the price yet, but as for availability, Insiders assume that Xiaomi will reveal the Mi Mix 2 in November 2017. However, we are really excited about this upcoming Xiaomi phone! Stay tuned and follow our page!

 

Vernee Apollo 2 with Helio X30 debuted at MWC 2017

Vernee showed up at MWC this year with the world’s first smartphone using Helio X30 chipset, the Vernee Apollo 2. Let’s find out what this flagship has to offer!

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Vernee Apollo 2: Helio X30 with VR support and 4K recording

Before MWC, Vernee sent out an invitation for everyone to come and see their newest flagship, the Apollo 2. This will be the world’s first smartphone to come with Helio X30 processor. The phone was introduced shortly after MediaTek announced their Helio X30. The SoC is said to have the power matching Qualcomm’s best processors. For example it supports Google Daydream VR, 4K HDR shooting, dual camera setup, MTK VR function and many more advanced features. However, the Apollo 2 at MWC 2017 is still just a prototype due to the delay in production from MediaTek.

As for Vernee Apollo 2 specs, it features a 5.5″ high resolution (likely 2K) display screen, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The phone comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. With such huge RAM, it will compete directly with the Zenfone AR from Asus. As for Vernee Apollo 2 cameras, the phone is mounted with a 16MP camera on the back with Sony IMX298 sensor, capable of recording 4K videos. The front camera is 8MP, capable of taking 1080p videos.

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The phone will run on Android 7.1 OS out of the box. It also comes with a fingerprint sensor and USB Type-C connector. Vernee Apollo 2 has a decent battery life and comes with quick charge support so you don’t need to worry much about this aspect of the phone.

Vernee Apollo 2: price and availability

Like we’ve mentioned, the phone was scheduled to launch in March. But due to the delay from MediaTek’s side, it was postponed until May. Vernee Apollo 2 price is said to be over $300. But right now, some retailers have already listed it at $400 ~ RM. 1780.

Best camera phones under RM 1500: 2K, dual cam

Looking for a great phone with high quality cameras? Then take a look at this article for the best camera phones under RM 1500 right now!

Best camera phones under RM 1500

1. LeEco Le Max 2

Released in May 2016, LeEco Le Max 2 is one of the best camera phones under RM 1500 right now. In terms of LeEco Le Max 2 specs, it features a 5.7″ 2K display, along with a Snapdragon 820 quad-core (2 x 2.15GHz + 2 x 1.6GHz) under the hood. The phone comes in two versions: one with 4GB RAM and 32/64GB ROM, the other with 6GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM.

The device is mounted with a 21MP f/2.0 back camera and an 8MP f/2.2 selfie camera. LeEco Le Max 2 is powered by a 3100mAh battery, offers up to 25 hours of talk time. LeEco Le Max 2 price comes at $265 ~RM. 1180 for the 32GB ROM model, but if you wants the 128GB ROM variant, prepare to pay around $525 ~ RM. 2335.

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2. HTC One M9+

Released way back in May 2015, HTC One M9+ is a great budget camera phones on the market. HTC One M9+ specs boast a 5.2″ 2K display, with a Helio X10 2.2GHz octa-core, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated slot). HTC One M9+ cameras sport dual 20MP + 2.1MP f/2.2 shooters on the back and a 4MP f/2.0 snapper on the front. The phone is powered by a non-removable 2000mAh battery. HTC One M9+ price is around $290 ~ RM. 1300.

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3. Asus Zenfone 3

The third place of the best camera phones under RM 1500 belongs to Asus Zenfone 3. In terms of Asus Zenfone 3 specs, it features a 5.5″ FHD display, with a Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz octa-core under the hood. The phone comes in two variants: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB via a SIM 2 slot. As for Asus Zenfone 3 cameras, the phone is mounted with a 16MP f/2.0 back shooter, while the front camera is 8MP with f/2.0. Asus Zenfone 3 is powered by a non-removable 3000mAh battery and available at $310 ~ RM. 1380 for the 3GB RAM model.

Best camera phones under RM 1500

4. Xiaomi Mi 5

Xiaomi Mi 5 is also one of the best camera phones under RM 1500. In terms of Xiaomi Mi 5 cameras, the device sports a 16MP f/2.0 rear snapper and a 4MP f/2.0 front shooter, capable of taking 2160p@30fps videos (the back camera). Other Xiaomi Mi 5 specs include a 5.15″ Full HD display, a Snapdragon 820 quad-core. The phone is powered by a non-removable 3000mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi 5 price tag is expected to be around $320 ~ RM. 1435 for 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM version, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM model is out of stock most of the time.

Best camera phones under RM 1500

5. LG G4 Dual

LG G4 Dual is considered one of the best flagships when it was released. In terms of LG G4 Dual specs, the phone comes with a 5.5″ 2K display, a Snapdragon 808 hexa-core, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB using microSD slot). LG G4 Dual cameras boast a 16MP f/1.8 snapper on the back while the front has an 8MP f/2.0 camera. The phone derives its power from a non-removable 3000mAh battery. Available in 6 colors, LG G4 Dual price tag is around $330 ~ RM. 1470 in a few countries.

Best camera phones under RM 1500

Best camera phones under RM 1500

Those are the best camera phones under RM 1500 right now. What is your opinion about them? Make sure to let us know in the comment!

Xiaomi Mi 5c Rivals: 19MP, 4GB RAM, …

Xiaomi Mi 5c has just been unveiled a few days ago. Coming with the company’s in-house SoC, it will be the tough competitor. However, there are many Xiaomi Mi 5c rivals in the market. Let’s check them out!

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Huawei P10

The first phone we want to mention is Huawei P10.  This device is one of the most awaited phones this year and has been just announced at the MWC 2017 in Barcelona. And it is also one of the best Xiaomi Mi 5c rivals in the market. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card.

In terms of cameras, Huawei P10 will be equipped with an 8MP snapper on the front and a stunning dual 20 + 12MP cam on the back with f/2.2, OIS, Leica optics, phase detection autofocus and dual-LED flash. The other P10 specs include a 5.1-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), Android Nougat 7.0 and a 3200mAh battery supported with Fast Battery Charging. Price: $690

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Sony Xperia XZs

The next name in our list of Xaomi Mi 5c rivals is Xperia XZs. In terms of Xperia XZs specs, there is a 5.2-inch full HD display, a Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and a 2,900mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. This device offers 4GB of RAM together with 32GB or 64GB of internal storage that is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. As for cameras, the phone sports a 19MP rear camera and 13MP front camera. Xperia XZs’ release is expected to be on April 5  and will be available in Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue. Price: $680

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Nokia 6

Another tough Xiaomi Mi 5c rival is the popular Nokia 6. On the flashsale in January it was sold out just in one minute! Because Nokia 6 specs are really good for its price. It features a 5.5″ screen with Full HD resolution. At the heart of the phone is a Snapdragon 430 chipset, with octa-core 1.4GHz CPU and Adreno 505 GPU. That is accompanied by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There is a 16MP main camera with f/2.0, and an 8MP shooter is for selfies and video calls. Nokia 6 is powered by a 3,000mAh battery, and has Android 7.0 Nougat installed right from the start. Price: $249

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Galaxy A5 2017

Speaking of Xiaomi Mi 5c rivals, Galaxy A5 2017 is a tough competitor we can’t miss. The refreshed Galaxy A5 version sports a 5.2″ AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels. It displays colors very well, and design wise, this one is a real eye-catcher: curved glass back, metal frame and this all with IP68 certification! As for performance, there is an octa-core Exynos 7880 chipset combined with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, and can be expandable by up to 256GB via microSD card.Other Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 specs are also quite impressive: 16MP lenses for both the main and selfie camera, a 3000mAh juice pack and it runs the new Nougat OS. Price: $450

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Moto G5 Plus

Last but not least – Moto G5 Plus – a nice entry-level smartphone at an reasonable price. On this phone, you will find a Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor and Android 7.0 OS, under the hoood. Moreover, the Moto G5 Plus is available in 3 versions: 32/64 GB ROM + 2/4 GB RAM or 32 GB ROM + 3 GB RAM. For photography, the company added a 5MP secondary snapper for selfies and a 12MP main shooter with f/1.7, autofocus and dual-LED flash. the other Moto G5 Plus specs are a 5.2-inch Full HD display and a battery with capacity of 3000mAh.  Price: $260Moto-G5-Plus-3

Xiaomi Mi 5c Rivals

Those are the best Xiaomi Mi 5c rivals in the market. They come with a powerful chipset, awesome cameras, and huge battery. So, which one is your alternative option?