Author: chris eilers

Unlike our previous prediction, Nokia will strike directly at all segments, from budget to high-end smartphone line instead of slowly approaching the market with a low-end smartphones first. This is proved by the latest Nokia phone on GeekBench – Nokia Z2 Plus. Let’s take a look!

Nokia Z2 Plus: A tough Samsung Galaxy S7’s rival

Nokia P just leaked a few days ago and immediately attracted a lot of attention of the mobile world but most of Nokia P information are still very mysterious. Meanwhile, another high-end Nokia smartphone has appeared on GeekBench with both high single-core and multi-core points. That Nokia phone is labelled Nokia Z2 Plus. A long with the specs leaked is Nokia Z2 Plus design image. The phone has narrow bezel and 4 uniquely concave front corners. The phone seems to have soft-touch polycarbonate body as that of HTC Desire 10 Pro, which brings a pleasing level of grip and comfort.

According to Geekbench, the smartphone scored 2156 points for single-core performance and multi-core got 5217 points, which is relatively equivalent to Samsung Galaxy S7 (2108 single-core points and 6395 multi-core points).  The phone will probably mount a 5.0-inch Quad HD display. In terms of Nokia Z2 Plus specs, the phone is powered by an quad-core Snapdragon 820 or 821 SoC, clocked at 1.8 GHz, and 4GB of RAM. Geekbench also reveals that Z2 PLUS installs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

As for the photography, Nokia Z2 Plus comes with 21MP rear camera with OIS technology and an 8MP camera selfie shooter. According to unveiled images, there will be a fingerprint sensor embedded into the Home button. What we want to highlight is the swipe area under the rear camera. It will help user unlock the phone, swipe to see photos or swipe when reading news and message.

Nokia Z2 Plus: price and availability

Nokia Z2 Plus is the latest Nokia high-end smartphone that probably appears at MWC2017, after Nokia D1C, Nokia C1 and Nokia P. We are still waiting for the official announcement from Nokia to which smartphone will be launched first. There is no further information so Nokia Z2 Plus price is still a mystery. Stay tuned to get more information about this Nokia flagship.

Nokia C1 is said to be one of the Nokia’s mid-range phone to be available soon. Today, we’d like to suggest 5 best Nokia C1 rivals for you. With 6GB RAM, 23MP cam, they will be tough rivals to Nokia C1. Let’s read on! 

1. Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra

Coming 1st in the Nokia C1 rivals list is Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra. The phone mounts a 6.8-inch display with Full HD resolution (1080 x 1920 pixels). In addition, the Zenfone 3 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Octa-core processor, Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow) and 3/4GB of RAM.

In order to save data, the handset offers 32/64/128GB of ROM that is expandable up to 256GB using microSD card. For photography, there is a decent 23MP main camera and an 8MP. And its battery capacity is 4600mAh. Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra price is about $736.

2. Vivo Xplay 6

Among Nokia C1 rivals, Vivo Xplay 6 is the best display phone. Its display is 5.46 inches size with Super AMOLED panel and 2K resolution for best viewing experience. As regard to processor, the Xplay 6 is packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Quad-core unit. Besides, the handset runs on Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow). As for memory and internal capacity, the smartphone features 128GB of ROM paired with 6GB of RAM. At the back, you can find a dual (12MP + 5 MP) shooter while a 16MP snapper is on the front for selfie. To keep the phone back up, the Xplay 6 exploits its juice from a 4080mAh cell. Vivo Xplay 6 price is $655, approximately.

3. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Carrying a 5.5-inch display with even 4K resolution, Sony Xperia XZ Premium is one of the tough Nokia C1 rivals. As for Sony Xperia Xz Premium specs, the phone would be powered by Snapdragon 821 chipset and 4/6GB of RAM. Sony also put its emphasis on the camera function of the phone: a dual rear cam + a 13MP selfie shooter. Besides, its battery capacity is 3500mAh.

4. Huawei Mate 9 Pro

Huawei Mate 9 Pro comes with 5.5-inch display with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution. Huawei equips its device with Hisilicon Kirin 960 Octa-core chipset, Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat). At the heart, there is either 64GB of ROM, 4GB of RAM or 128GB of ROM, 6GB of RAM. If you need additional storage, the flagship also comes with microSD card slot for expanding the storage up to 256GB. One of the highlights of Mate 9 Pro is camera department: Dual (20MP + 12MP) rear and 8MP front-facing shooters. Last but not least, the phone is fueled by a 4000mAh juice pack. Huawei Mate 9 Pro price is $683.

5. ZTE Nubia Z11 mini S

5.2 inches 1080 x 1920 pixels There is Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Octa-core chipset running at 2.0GHz speed,  Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) and Adreno 506 CPU for graphic that constitute the platform of Nubia Z11 mini S. Other Nubia Z11 mini S specs include 64/128GB of inbuilt storage (expandable), 4GB of memory, a decent 23MP main camera, a 13MP selfie snapper, a 3000mAh battery, etc. ZTE Nubia Z11 mini S price is expected to be $220.

Best Nokia C1 rivals

With 6GB RAM, 23MP cam and more, 5 handsets above are the best Nokia C1 rivals. We hope that the list is helpful and informative for you.

Gionee has just announced its new flagship device in Gionee M2017 launch. This smartphone really surprises all the smartphone fans because of its incredible features as well as its price tag. Let’s read the article below to know more about M2017!

Gionee M2017 launch: 6GB RAM, 7000mAh, 5.7 inches

Gionee M2017: price and availability

Gionee M2017 price in China is quite high. The price comes from $1,010 ~ RM. 4,525 and up to $2,446 ~ RM. 10,957 with the top model which sports an Italian custom alligator leather back. M2017 is only available in China, there’s no information about its showing up in other markets.

Samsung has been known or their presence in every segment of the market. However, even for lower segment, Samsung phones are getting better compared to their competition as well. Let’s have a Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review, their latest phone in the segment!

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review: A mid-range “flagship”!

When talking about flagship smartphones, we only think of the best. Apple’s iPhone, Samsung’s own Galaxy S series, Sony’s Xperia Z, etc. However, with Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, Samsung has proven that, even with a mid-range smartphone, it can still carry what the brand does best, and is most proud of. One can call the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime a mid-range “flagship”!

To start off this Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review, we will see about the design. J7 Prime is the first mid-range phone that Samsung has given a metal outer case. It gives off a premium look for the phone. On the front, there is a 2.5D glass, a first time or the J series. The screen-to-body ratio is 73%, a very good number for a mid-range smartphone. It is even larger than iPhone 7’s 65.6%! However, the design is not the only aspect that is “premium” about this phone!

With a 5.5″ Full HD screen, this phone is better than most in the same segment in display. Also, the phone carries the octa-core Cortex A53 1.6GHz Exynos 7870 chipset, Mali T830MP GPU, and 3GB RAM, the phone can operates almost every tasks smoothly. The camera is also very good: 8MP for selfie shooter, and 13MP with f/1.9 for main camera, photos quality is highly regarded for this phone. J7 Prime is also the first mid-range Samsung phone to have fingerprint scanner, and it works very fast. To finish this Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review, the battery is top notch among the mid-range segment: 3,300mAh.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review: Among the best in mid-range segment

It can be said Samsung has been extremely successful to introduce the Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime to the market. Customers now have a good brand phone, for a very reasonable price. Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime price is RM. 1688. Do you agree with this Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review?

Huawei Honor 6X is first released in China in October. Yet, the phone is not showed up in oversea markets rather than its hometown. It seems that India will be its next destination.

Huawei Honor 6X specs review

As we know, Honor is a sub-brand of Chinese phones makers Huawei. Back in October, Huawei released Huawei Honor 6X in China. This handset is joining in dual camera phones lineup of Huawei . The company sent out invitations for launching event of the smartphone in India. This December 23th is the launch date of this handset in curry land. From now on, Indian smartphone users, especially Huawei fans have more options to consider in mid-range segment. Now, let’s have a brief look again at Huawei Honor 6X.

Design-wise, the Honor 6X exhibits metallic unibody and comes in four choices of color: Silver, grey, blue, and rose gold. Its display is 5.5 inches that has the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. In terms of processor, the smartphone is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 655 Octa-core unit. The handset also runs Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box. As regard to graphics, this mobile features Mali-T830MP2 GPU.

To save data and multitasking support, the phone offers three pair of memory and inbuilt storage: 32GB of ROM, 3/4GB of RAM or 64GB of ROM, 4GB of RAM. In addition, there is microSD card slot for expanding the storage up to 256GB. For photography, the handset comes with a combo of camera: a dual (12MP + 2MP) rear with phase detection autofocus, LED flash + an 8MP front-facing shooter for selfie. Last but not least, its battery capacity is 3340mAh. And the battery is supported by fast charging of Huawei technology.

Huawei Honor 6X price in India

With dual camera, 4GB RAM, Huawei Honor 6X is expected to go on sale with the price tag of Rs. 10,000 (about $148). If it’s true, then the cost of it is very budget to the configurations as well as features the handset offers.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is about to be launched in India. With this market, Xiaomi will bring some new specs to this phone like 4GB RAM. 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: 4GB RAM, 4100mAh

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is one of the most successful smartphones of the company. Launched in August, this phone has made a hit in the market with many great specs yet affordable price. Now, the device is on its way to the Indian market. This flagship is the successor of Redmi Note 3 last year. Redmi Note 3 has been sold for more than million units. Hopefully, its successor can do the same thing.

In India, this Xiaomi phone will come with some differences compared to the original one. It will be powered by an octa-core SND 625 processor, not a deca-core Helio X20 processor. In this potential market, customers will have more options to choose since this phone will have 3 versions, not 2 like the original model. There will be 2/3/4GB RAM paired with 16/32GB of expandable ROM.

For photography, the company added a 5MP selfie snapper and a 13MP camera on the back with f/2.0 and dual LED flash. It uses Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with MIUI 8 on top. The other Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs include a huge 4100mAh battery capacity and a 5.5-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: price and availability

With all of these specs above, this new Xiaomi Redmi phone is expected to bring more success to the company like Redmi Note 3 does. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 launch is said to be in January next year- 2017. The phone can be the first device of the company to be launched in this market. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price will come in 3. The standard version will be about RM. 807 and the highest variant will have the price of RM. 1077. If you’re interested in this device, just stay tuned. We’ll keep updating!

By the end of 2019, 20% of the phones market share might go to the foldable devices. Kang expects that between 3 and 5 companies will start mass producing foldable phones in 2018. 

20% of the Market for foldable smartphones!

These companies to produce the foldable devices might hold the 20% of the smartphones market share. The Kolon Group which is known as one of the only company in the entire world to produce colorless polyimide said that it is supplying materials to a various manufacturer. It also said that it was supplying it to Samsung and LG, but they did not mention anything about what these materials were going to be used for. Kolon Industries’ head Kang Chung-seok believes the foldable displays will make headway in South Korea.

Here is a what it also said: “there are 3 to 5 technology companies that are expected to mass produce foldable phones in 2018 worldwide”.  Companies like Samsung, LG, Xiaomi and even Apple are all moving from the LCD to OLED. the reason for this shift of screen model is that the OLED can easily be flexible and can be curved, foldable and also rollable. This is what makes the difference between the liquid-crystal displays (LCD) and organic light-emitting diode displays (OLED).

Kang also said that he really believe that the early foldable smartphone might launch in 2017, probably by the Korean giant (Samsung). In case if you’re wondering, a bend radius is simply the minimum radius something can be bent without causing damage to it. Therefore, a smaller radius means that a certain material is more flexible: obviously, a very important consideration when talking about folding smartphones. “Tech companies are likely to unveil the bend radius of 5 millimeters first and then gradually unveil devices with less bend radius.”

Foldable phones could take 20% of market share

Kolon Industries began producing the flexible colorless polyimide just this August and has plans to mass produce the film for 100 million units of foldable devices by 2018. Do you think this is a great advancement in the smartphones industry? drop your comment below.

These days, people are more demanding towards phones in terms of performance. So, having big RAM is necessary for many phones in the market. Here is a list of the latest 6GB RAM phones!

1. Coolpad Cool S1

First on this list of latest 6GB RAM phones is Coolpad Cool S1. This phone is the result of the collaboration between LeEco and Coolpad. At its core, there is a Snapdragon 821 chipset, with Quad-core (2×2.35 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) CPU and Adreno 530 GPU. There is 6GB of RAM, and 128GB ROM. There is a lowere verison with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, and both are non-extendable. The battery is quite huge, with 4,070mAh.

Some other Coolpad Cool S1 specs include the 5.5” screen, with Full HD display resolution. There is a 16MP main camera, with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED flash. The secondary camera is 8MP. The phone runs EUI 5.8 on top of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. For all those specs, the Coolpad Cool S1 price is about RM 2,060.

2. Vivo Xplay 6

Next on the list of latest 6GB RAM phones is Vivo Xplay 6. There is a Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) Snapdragon 820 chipset at its heart, with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, non-expandable. The battery capacity is also large, 4,080mAh. Other Vivo Xplay 6 specs are a 5.46” 2K display screen, a dual 12MP/5MP rear camera, and a 16MP selfie shooter! Funtouch OS 3.0 runs on top of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Vivo Xplay 6 price not yet known.

3. Lenovo Zuk Edge

Lenovo Zuk Edge houses a quad-core Snapdragon 821 (2×2.35 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo), with 64GB non-expandable internal storage. There are options of 4 or 6GB RAM. The battery has 3,100mAh capacity. It has a 5.5” Full HD screen. Android 7 Nougat OS is one of the notable Lenovo Zuk Edge specs. There is a 13MP back camera and an 8MP snapper on the front. Lenovo Zuk Edge price is about RM 1,256

4. Vivo X9 Plus

Another phone from Vivo, X9 Plus has an Octa-core (4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4×1.44 GHz Cortex-A53) Snapdragon 653, along with 6GB RAM. There are options of non-expandable 64/128GB internal storage. The battery capacity is 4,000mAh. The phone flaunts a 5.88” Full HD screen. Some other Vivo X9 Plus specs are the 16MP back shooter, and a dual front shooter of 20MP+8MP! It runs Funtouch OS 3.0 on top of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Vivo X9 Plus price starts at about RM 1,850.

5. OnePlus 3T

Last on this list of latest 6GB RAM phones is OnePlus 3T. A direct upgrade from OnePlus 3, this phone has the Quad-core (2×2.35 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo) Snapdragon 821 chipset, accompanied by 6GB RAM. There is either 64 or 128GB ROM, both non-extendable. There is a 3,400mAh battery. The screen size is 5.5”, with Full HD display. Both the front and rear shooters are 16MP. Another one of notable OnePlus 3T specs is the OS. It is Android 6.0 Marshmallow now, but is upgradable to 7.0 Nougat soon. OnePlus 3T price starts from RM 1,964.

Latest 6GB RAM phones: 5.5” screen, 13MP+ camera

Those are the latest 6GB RAM phones in the market. With 6GB RAM, they are sure to handle demanding tasks smoothly. Which one is your favorite?

A new Meizu phone has just leaked on TENNA – Meizu M5S. This new device will come with 4GB RAM, 13MP camera, and more. 

Meizu M5S: 4GB RAM, 13MP cam

Like Xiaomi and Huawei, Meizu is also one of the most dynamic smartphone brands in the market. This year, the company released many devices, from flagships (Meizu Pro 6s Plus) to the budgets handsets (Meizu M5). The company has just brought their new Meizu M5 Note to the market. Now, it seems that this company is planning to start their year 2017 with a new affordable phone – Meizu M5S.

This phone has just leaked on TENNA recently. The strange thing is that the handset showed up on both listings under the name of M612Q and M612M. The specs on these two listings are exactly the same. So, let’s have a look at Meizu M5S specs! Under the hood, the phone is powered by a 1.3Ghz octa-core processor. It comes with 3 versions: 2/3/4GB RAM paired with 16/32/64GB of expandable inbuilt storage.

In terms of cameras, the phone will be equipped with a 5MP shooter on the front and a 13MP camera on the rear panel. It will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. This new Meizu phone will own a 2930mAh battery capacity and a 5.2-inch screen with the resolution of 720 x 1280 px (HD).

Meizu M5S: price and availability

Looking at what Meizu equipped for their new device, we can see that Meizu M5S is aimed at the budget and affordable segment. With 4GB RAM and 13MP camera, the phone will be the tough rival to the other phones in the domestic market. M5S will be available in 3 colors: Gold, Rose Gold, and Silver Gray. Meizu M5S price, as well as the launch date, is still a mystery. So, if you are interested in this new phone from Meizu, just keep following our page. We’ll keep updating.

Today is a fresh Monday, so we decided to break down for you some of the best phones of 4GB RAM and 13MP selfie cameras. If you are someone who cares more about shooting those beautiful selfies, then this topic is yours.

1- Desire 10 pro

The HTC Desire 10 Pro specs deliver a 5.5′ FHD display (1080 x 1920 pixels). The Desire 10 Pro is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. It packs 64GB native storage (expandable up to 256GB). The Desire 10 Pro cameras have a 20MP on the rear and a 13MP for selfies. It runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery. It offers connectivity of LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB, 3G and 4G. The HTC Desire 10 price is $ 588 or Rs 39,926.

2- Vivo V5

Vivo V5 specs come with 5.5′ FHD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The Vivo V5 is powered by 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). The Vivo V5 cameras pack a 13MP primary and a huge 20MP for selfies. It runs Android 6.0.1 and is powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery. It has a connectivity of LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB, 3G and 4G. The Vivo V5 price is $264 or Rs. 17,980.

3- Oppo R9s

The Oppo R9s specs come with a 5-5-inch FHD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It is powered by 1.95GHz octa-core Snapdragon 653 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB). The Oppo R9s cameras pack a 16MP primary and a 16MP front. The device runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3010mAh non-removable battery. It has the connectivity of LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC and 4G. The Oppo R9s price is $511 or Rs. 34,700

4- ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S

The Nubia Z11 mini S specs sports a 5.2′ FHD display (1080 x 1920 pixels). It is powered by 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 64/128 GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). The Nubia Z11 mini S cameras deliver a 23MP on the rear and a 13MP selfie shooter. It runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery. Its connectivity options are LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and 4G. The Nubia Z11 Mini S price is $220 or Rs 14,938.

5- Gionee S9

The Gionee S9 specs deliver a 5.5′ FHD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It is powered by 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The device packs 64GB native storage (expandable up to 256GB). The Gionee S9  cameras deliver a 13MP primary and a 13MP selfie shooter. It runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery. It has a connectivity of LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and 4G. The price of the Gionee S9 is $368 or Rs. 25,000.

Top best phones with 4GB RAM and 13MP selfie camera!

If you are looking for the best selfie devices out there, these top phones above are some the best you can start to check out in the nearest store. We also recommend the Vivo V5 which has 20MP camera selfie, but if that’s not what you are looking for, you can make your own decision. Do let us know about the one you think is best here.

After Mi Mix and Mi Note 2, the next flagship of the company next year will be Xiaomi Mi 6. This phone has just been leaked on Weibo with SND 835, dual 20MP camera, 4000mAh cell, and more. 

Xiaomi Mi 6 specs: dual 20MP camera, 4000mAh

This year, Xiaomi is one of the most successful smartphone brands in the market. This brand continuously released many beautiful and strong devices surprising many people. Xiaomi Mi Mix and Mi Note 2 are some examples. 2017 is expected to be another great year to the company. And Xiaomi Mi 6 will be the phone starting the year for Xiaomi.

This phone has just leaked on Weibo recently. According to the post, Mi 6 will show up with the iconic feature of Samsung- a dual curved screen display. So, together with Mi Note 2, Mi 6 will be the second Xiaomi device to have this kind of design. In terms of Xiaomi Mi 6 specs, it will be the second handsets to be powered by a 2.2Ghz octa-core SND 835 processor. Galaxy S8 is the first one to have this SoC.

For photography, the company will add a dual camera on the back with the resolution of 20MP and Sony IMX sensor. Mi 6 will feature a 5.2-inch screen and a 4000mAh battery. The new Xiaomi handset will pack 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of expandable inbuilt storage. It will use Android Nougat 7.1 OS with MIUI 8 on top and come with a fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi Mi 6: price and availability

Coming with 4GB RAM and SND 835, Mi 6 will be one of the best smartphones in the market. It will become one of best alternatives for Galaxy S8. Xiaomi Mi 6 release date will be in March next year- 2017. Xiaomi Mi 6 is still unknown. So, if you’re interested in this new phone from Xiaomi, just keep following our page. We will keep updating.