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OLED is a popular screen technology in television and mobile market. However, on Samsung and some other smartphone brands, there is the AMOLED screen. So, what are the differences between OLED and AMOLED?

OLED and AMOLED: The differences

Generally, OLED and AMOLED are two popular screen technology at the present. OLED exists in both television and mobile market while AMOLED is famous in smartphone market (Samsung, Xiaomi, Asus, etc). It is easy to mistake between these two. However, there are some main differences.

To start with, OLED stands for Organic Light Emitting Diode. It contains an organic material that creates light when electricity passes through it. This screen technology has the advantage in presenting black colors. Additionally, OLED screens have wide-angle view and huge contrast ratio, which is better in displaying images. Meanwhile, AMOLED stands for Active-matrix Organic light emitting diode. So, AMOLED is different from OLED with the “active-matrix”. To be simple, AMOLED is an upgraded version of OLED.

One of the upgraded features of AMOLED is the TFTs. TFTs is short of thin-film transistors, which is used in activating the “active-matrix”. That helps the AMOLED screen control the pixels better. This feature is necessary for high-quality products, especially those devices with big size screen. So, the AMOLED screen has an advantage over OLED in large screen devices, in terms of display.

OLED and AMOLED: The choices for the future

In the end, OLED and AMOLED screen are not too different. However, AMOLED technology is still a step forward from OLED, since it is better in display on large screens. Both of them are high-quality screen types which have wide-angle and big contrast ratio. That’s why they are becoming more popular in television and mobile market. However, the production cost is one of the limitations of OLED and AMOLED. Now, manufacturers are making efforts to reduce cost, so we can expect that they will be cheaper in the future.

With 4K display, LG G6 will be a tough rival to Nokia Edge. Today, let’s make a Nokia Edge VS LG G6 comparison to see which phone is better. 

Nokia Edge VS LG G6: specs comparison

Let’s get the Nokia Edge VS LG G6 started by talking about their display. Nokia Edge is said to mount a 5.2-inch display that has 2K resolution. Meanwhile, LG G6 display is 5.6 inches carrying 4K resolution. Therefore, with higher resolution value, it seems that viewing quality of LG G6 is better than that of the Nokia Edge. Moreover, according to the renders leaked, both smartphones of Nokia and LG would run Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out of the box.

In terms of memory and inbuilt storage, the Nokia Edge would come with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM. In case of LG G6, it is reported that the phone would feature 6GB of RAM for multitasking and 128GB of ROM for saving data. So, the mobile of Nokia would perform better and smoother than LG G6. For photography, it is likely that Nokia would equip its device with 23MP Pureview main camera and a 12MP shooter on the front for selfie. On the other hand, the flagship of LG would pack a 24MP rear camera paired with a 7MP front-facing sensor. As a result, the primary camera of both handsets are competitive to each other while the selfie snapper of Nokia Edge might taking better photos.

Under the hood, Nokia Edge battery capacity is 3500mAh with Fast charging support while LG G6 exploits its power from a 4200mAh juice pack. Besides, other LG G6 specs include ultrafast wireless charging dock which is capable of refueling the phone up to 60% in just 30 minutes. And other Nokia Edge specs are USB Type-C at the bottom edge, wireless headphone, etc.

Nokia Edge VS LG G6:price and availability

LG G6 and Nokia Edge prices are expected to fall into high-end category which could be around $800. In addition, it is likely that the two handsets would be available next year.

With many powerful specs, Motorola Droid Turbo 3 could be one of the most powerful devices in the market. However, this race has never been less competitive. In this post, let’s find what are the potential Motorola Droid Turbo 3 rivals

With Android 7.0 OS, it seems that Nokia D1C would be a tough rival to Lenovo K6. Today, let’s make a Nokia D1C vs Lenovo K6 comparison to see which phone is better.

Nokia D1C vs Lenovo K6: specs comparison

Let’s Nokia D1C vs Lenovo K6 comparison by talking about their display. Both Lenovo K6 and Nokia D1C mount a 5.0-inch display that has the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels which in turn their pixel density are 441 ppi. In terms of processor, Lenovo equips its device with Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core unit that runs at the speed of 1.4 GHz. Likewise Lenovo K6, the smartphone of Nokia also packs eight-core 1.4 GHz Snapdragon 430 chipset. The Lenovo K6 runs Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box. Meanwhile, the D1C comes with Android 7.0 (Nougat) pre-installed. Therefore, the handset of Nokia can perform better than that of the Lenovo K6.

In addition, Nokia D1C features 16GB of ROM for saving data and 2GB of RAM for multitasking functionality. Sporting the same memory capacity 2GB, yet, the mobile of Lenovo even provides 32GB option for internal storage along with the 16GB ROM model. Moreover, the inbuilt storage of the K6 is expandable because the phone has microSD card slot for expanding up to 256GB.

Under the hood, the two smartphones offers a 13MP camera which is placed at their back. At the same time, there is  an 8MP shooter for selfie on the front of both handsets. In order to keep the light on, the Lenovo K6 exploits its power from a 3000mAh battery while the smartphone of Nokia is fueled by a

Nokia D1C vs Lenovo K6 price and availability

Lenovo K6 comes in three choices of color which are Silver, Gold and Dark Grey and is available at $212. In case of Nokia D1C, the phone is expected to show up next year. In addition, the D1C price is suggested to be around $205.

Recently, there has been some leaked image of new Nokia phone – Nokia E1. With its specs, this Nokia seems to be the previous unveiled Nokia Pixel, which appeared on GeekBench. The debut of Nokia phones is so close so let’s take a look at the newest Nokia budget smartphone.

Nokia E1 specs: Snapdragon 200, 1GB RAM, Android 7.0

A budget Nokia smartphones appeared on GeekBench and  last month, known as Nokia Pixel. Now, there are real images showing the design and the installation files of this phone allegedly Nokia E1. From what we can see in the picture, this phone has a traditional Android phone design with three button at the bottom front and we also can see the Nokia logo at the top right corner.

In terms of Nokia E1 specs, this phone is likely to be a low-end smartphones. The phone mounts a 5.0-inch display at the resolution of 720×1280. Under the hood, the handset boasts a Snapdragon 200 series chipset paired with 1GB RAM and expandable 16GB of ROM. As for the photography, this budget Nokia phone will sport a 5MP front camera for selfie pictures and 8MP primary camera. According to the installation file, this phone probably runs on Android Nougat 7.0

From the insider information, Nokia is in the process of testing the new machine, which will offer four back color options: bright stainless steel, bright copper, sandblasting as well as a blue. Although this is a budget phone, Nokia will integrate fingerprint recognition into Home Key. Other Nokia E1 specs still remain unknown, but it is still a promising low-end smartphone with Nokia quality and appropriate price. 

Nokia E1: price and availability

Nokia E1 is expected to be one of the 5 Nokia phone that will launch in 2017. As the real photos of this phone is leaked, we hope that it will be introduced in MWC 2017. Aiming at low-end segment, Nokia E1 price will satisfy Nokia fans with only $72 ~ RM. 355. This would be a tough rival to Xiaomi Redmi 4A. So let’s wait and see!

The mobile world is paying a huge attention to the comeback of Nokia, especially the Nokia Edge – the Nokia newest leaked flagship. Experts has published their predictions about Nokia Edge price and release date, which will be good news to Nokia fans and mobile users.

Nokia Edge Price: Very reasonable for high specs

Nokia fans have been making a lot of questions about Nokia Edge price and when Nokia Edge will be on the shelf, because this is the hottest smartphone and most-awaited smartphones till now. Currently, the company has not made any public statement, but experts recently made an estimation based on the phone specification, design and the official price strategy Nokia announced in the meeting with Economics Time in India.

Nokia Edge  comes with bezel-less screen that the edges expand in both sides. Most impressive is the top edge where there is a secondary monitor for quick notification access. Specs-wise, Nokia Edge is likely to runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with 6GB RAM and has high memory capacity. For photography, there are reports that Nokia Edge will carry a 23MP PureView camera on the back and 12MP front camera. There will also be USB Type-C and fingerprint sensor.

Observers said that after a long time away from smartphone market, Nokia will be back with a lot of smartphones at all price points from budget to high-end and Nokia Edge will belong to the latter from $450-500 (about RM.2020 – 2245). This is a reasonable price if Nokia can maintain their products quality. This price is the same as that of the Lumia 950 and 950 duo XL. Meanwhile, the current Samsung Galaxy S7 starts from $630 ~ RM. 2825 and the Apple iPhone 7 starts from $900 ~ Rs 4040.

Nokia Edge or other smartphone?

Nokia launch date is expected to be in the end of 2017, in which Apple is likely to launch their iPhone 8 in their 10th anniversary of its first iPhone model. Samsung will be also introducing the Note 8. So will you wait to buy this Nokia Edge or add some bucks to buy an iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy?

Recently, there is rumor about Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) specs. We expected that the phone will come in with more updating features than the J7 (2016) model. Let’s read on and discover! 

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) specs leaked

Back in April, Samsung released Galaxy J7 (2016) which is a low-end specs smartphone. Interestingly, it seems that the company is working on the Galaxy J7 for 2017. This upcoming phone will come with some updating specs as well as features in comparison to its predecessor. Let’s read on and see what the renders leaked about Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) specs.

One of this next generation of Galaxy J7 alterations compared to the J7 (2016) model is the horizontal metallic strip on the back. It is said that this is where the camera with LED flash is housed. Other Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) specs rumored including camera function and juice pack. The phone will be packed with a combo of 13MP camera at the back coupled with a 5MP shooter on the front for selfie. In addition, to keep the light on, this upcoming J7 (2017) will exploit its power from a 3000mAh battery.

According to the renders leak, the Galaxy J7 (2017) will mount a 5.5-inch display that carries Super AMOLED panel, likewise the J7 (2016) model. Yet, the resolution of the 2017 version get updated into Full HD resolution (1080 x 1920 pixels) while the Galaxy J7 (2016) display owns the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Last but not least, the rumor leaked that the speaker which is placed at odd position.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) availability

Although the information about memory, inbuilt storage, operating system and chipset is now showed up yet, we expect this next generation of Galaxy J7 will be a mid-range specs handset. Of course, the phone will be launched in 2017, however, its availability as well as the price tag still remains unknown. Stay tuned. We will keep updating the information for you.

With 4K display, LG G6 will be a tough rival to Nokia Edge. Today, let’s make a Nokia Edge VS LG G6 comparison to see which phone is better. 

Nokia Edge VS LG G6: specs comparison

Let’s get the Nokia Edge VS LG G6 started by talking about their display. Nokia Edge is said to mount a 5.2-inch display that has 2K resolution. Meanwhile, LG G6 display is 5.6 inches carrying 4K resolution. Therefore, with higher resolution value, it seems that viewing quality of LG G6 is better than that of the Nokia Edge. Moreover, according to the renders leaked, both smartphones of Nokia and LG would run Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out of the box.

In terms of memory and inbuilt storage, the Nokia Edge would come with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM. In case of LG G6, it is reported that the phone would feature 6GB of RAM for multitasking and 128GB of ROM for saving data. So, the mobile of Nokia would perform better and smoother than LG G6. For photography, it is likely that Nokia would equip its device with 23MP Pureview main camera and a 12MP shooter on the front for selfie. On the other hand, the flagship of LG would pack a 24MP rear camera paired with a 7MP front-facing sensor. As a result, the primary camera of both handsets are competitive to each other while the selfie snapper of Nokia Edge might taking better photos.

Under the hood, Nokia Edge battery capacity is 3500mAh with Fast charging support while LG G6 exploits its power from a 4200mAh juice pack. Besides, other LG G6 specs include ultrafast wireless charging dock which is capable of refueling the phone up to 60% in just 30 minutes. And other Nokia Edge specs are USB Type-C at the bottom edge, wireless headphone, etc.

Nokia Edge VS LG G6:price and availability

LG G6 and Nokia Edge prices are expected to fall into high-end category which could be around $800. In addition, it is likely that the two handsets would be available next year.

Galaxy A5 2017 version from Samsung has just leaked online with some renders and specs. With 3GB RAM and IP68, this new device could make a hit in the market. 

Samsung Galaxy A5 2107: 3GB RAM, IP68

Samsung Galaxy A5 and A7 2017 version are the two awaited devices in the mid-range smartphone segment. Galaxy A7 2017 has been leaked online with renders and specs for many times. However, the sibling Galaxy A5 still hasn’t come out until now. This new phone has just been leaked online with a stunning look and great specs. Now, let’s have a look at this new Samsung device!

Design-wise, the phone will come with a 7.8mm body with a USB Type -C port. This type of USB hasn’t been used in any Samsung device until Galaxy Note 7. However, Note 7 is now recalled. So, Galaxy A5 and A7 will be the two first Samsung phone to feature this. Under the hood, Galaxy A5 2017 is powered by a 1.8Ghz octa-core Exynos 7880 processor and run on Android Marshmallow OS.

It will pack 3GB RAM paired with 32GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded. For photography, the company will add two 16MP cameras on the front and the back of the phone. It will also own a 5.2-inch Full HD display and a 3000mAh battery capacity. In addition, this Samsung phone will come with a fingerprint scanner embedded on the home button and waterproof feature IP68.

Samsung A5 2017: price and release date

Coming with 3GB RAM and IP68 certification, this phone will bring a fresh air to the mid-range segment. The water-resistance is usually found in the high-end devices. Now, a mid-range Samsung handset can have this feature too. The phone will be available in 4 colors: Blue, Pink, Black, and Gold. Galaxy A5 will be announced at CES next year. At this event, Galaxy A3 2017 and A7 2017 will also be unveiled. Galaxy A5 price will still be kept until the CES.

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro has just been spotted on TENNA. With 4GB RAM and two 16MP cameras, this phone will be the fierce rival in the market. 

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro: 4GB RAM, two 16MP cameras

Samsung Galaxy C series is the lineup made for the Chinese market. This means that smartphones in this series will come with huge specs. Galaxy C9 Pro is a typical example. Now, this lineup is about to welcome two more new members: Galaxy C5 Pro and C7 Pro. These devices are the successor of C5 and C7 this June. Galaxy C7 Pro has been leaked for many time before. Now, it’s C5 Pro’s turn.

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro has just been spotted on TENNA under the name of SM-C5010. As the higher version, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro specs will be stronger than the predecessor’s. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by an octa-core SND 626 processor. It will pack 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded. C5 Pro will use Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box.

For photography, the company will add two 16MP cameras on the front and the back panel. Compared to the original version, this new Samsung phone will give you better selfie photos. The front snapper of Galaxy C5 is only 8MP. In addition, Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro will also own a 3000mAh battery capacity and a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px.

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro: price and availability

Coming with 4GB RAM and two 16MP cameras, Galaxy C5 Pro could probably make a hit in the market. It will be the tough rival to the other phones, especially Oppo R9s. Galaxy C5 Pro, together with C7 Pro, will be the hard-to-defeat duo in China. Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro price, as well as the launch date, is still kept well. So, just stay tuned! We’ll keep updating this phone and Galaxy C7 Pro.

2017 is expected to be the dynamic year for the smartphone market. There will be many new flagships which will come out next year. Let’s have a look at those upcoming mobiles!

1. HTC 11

The first one in our list is HTC 11. This is one of the most awaited upcoming mobiles next year. With this device, the Taiwanese company can get back to the race with the other brands. In terms of HTC 11 specs, the phone will be powered by a 2.2Ghz octa-core SND 835 processor and run on Android Nougat OS with HTC Sense 8 UI on top.

The phone will pack hefty 8GB RAM paired with 256GB of expandable storage. For photography, the company will add an 8MP selfie snapper and a dual 12MP camera on the back. The new HTC phone will also come with a 5.5-inch Quad HD bezel-less display. It will be backed up with a 3700mAh battery supported with Quick Charge 4.0. HTC 11 price is expected to be about $691.

2. Galaxy S8

Galaxy S8 from Samsung is also the big name in our list of best upcoming mobiles. For this new flagship, the company will add the latest SND 835 chipset and Android Nougat OS. There will be 6GB RAM. The highlight of Galaxy S8 specs is its 16MP primary camera. This new Samsung handset will have 2 screen variants: 5.2-inch and 5.7-inch 2K display. It will also pack a 3620mAh cell. In addition, Galaxy S8 will still have some special features of Note 7 like an iris scanner or the waterproof feature IP68. Samsung Galaxy S8 price is still kept well.

3. Nokia D1C

Listing the upcoming mobiles, Nokia D1C is the name we can’t miss. This phone will mark the comeback of Nokia. This Nokia handset will come with 2 versions. The first version includes a 1.4Ghz octa-core SND 430 processor, 2GB RAM paired with 16GB ROM, a combo of 8MP + 13MP cameras, and a 5-inch. The higher Nokia variant will have a quad-core SND 820 processor along with 3GB RAM, 5.5-inch, and 16MP camera. Nokia D1C specs will also include Android Nougat OS. Nokia D1C price for the 2GB RAM version is about $200.

4. Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix

The next device is Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix. This phone is said to be the successor of the bezel-less Mi Mix this year. The phone will run on a 2.2Ghz octa-core SND 835 processor paired with 6GB RAM. There will be 256GB of ROM which can be expanded. For photography, it will be equipped with an 8MP retractable front cam and a dual 16MP main shooter with dual LED flash and OIS. The other Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix specs are a 6.4-inch 2K AMOLED display and a 4000mAh+ battery. Xiaomi Mi 6 Mix price is still a mystery.

5. Sony Xperia Edge

Last but not least- Sony Xperia Edge. On this phone, you’ll find a 2.2Ghz octa-core SND 835 processor and Android Nougat OS. There will be 2 versions of the handset: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. One of the impressive Sony Xperia Edge specs is its dual 12MP camera on the rear panel with LED flash. On the front, you’ll find an 8MP selfie snapper. In addition, this Sony device will also own a 5.7-inch FHD display and a 3500mAh+ capacity. Sony Xperia Edge is still unknown.

Best upcoming mobiles in 2017: 8GB RAM, SND 835, dual cam

Those are the best upcoming mobiles in the market. Those are all the flagships from many popular brands. They come with not only a stunning design but also strong specs. So, which one is your favorite?

2016 is coming to a close very soon. It has been an eventful year for the smartphone market, with so much to remember, and also as much to forget. Let’s take a look at what’s to expect from 2017 smartphone market!

What’s hot about 2017 smartphone market?

First, and the most anticipated of all, is the return of Nokia. The company has confirmed its comeback in MWC 2017. Nokia is expected to return with some mid-range smartphones first, and the most information we have so far is the Nokia D1C. This is truly one to look out for. Also, next year people are also looking forward to Samsung’s comeback from Note 7’s failure. The company is hoping to bounce back in the flagship segment with the Galaxy S8, with some irresistible speculated specs. Samsung will also look to push on in the mid-segment with the success of J and A series. There are leaks about a possible Galaxy A7 2017 already.

Thirdly, next year will be a special year for Apple. That’s right, 2017 is the 10-year anniversary of the company’s most successful product, the iPhone. Apple surely would not want to miss such an occasion, and we can expect the company to provide something special. The iPhone 8, or what we speculated so far, is supposed to have many ground-breaking technologies, such as 3D photography, being bezel-less, and under-screen fingerprint sensor. There are also reports of iPhone 7s coming along with 8, in red color.

USB-C is also expected to become the standard for phone ports. Currently, it is already used by flagships of all bands, except Apple (but the Lightning ports works very similarly). One other interesting aspect is the fate of the 3.5mm headphone jack. Since Apple introduced iPhone 7 with no 3.5mm jack, many brands have been reported to follow with upcoming phones. We will see whether it will be a trend or not. Last but not least, 4K display will see if it will take off on smartphones or not. Most flagships nowadays all have 2K display already, but the question is: is 4K really necessary? All will go down in 2017!

2017 smartphone market: So much to look out for!

2017 is promised to be an exciting year for mobile phones again. Hopefully we will see many good phones entering the market, and fewer phone failures.