Author: chris eilers

In this period of time, there are many new phones leaked on the Internet with many interesting and great features. Today, we’ll introduce you the latest upcoming phones. Let’s check them out!

1. Vivo X9 + X9 Plus

The first one in our list of upcoming phones is the dual Vivo X9 and X9 Plus. These siblings are the newest flagships of the company. Let’s come to Vivo X9 specs first. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core SND 653 processor along with 4GB RAM. X9 will sport a 16MP main snapper and a dual front-facing camera with the resolution of 20MP + 8MP. Besides, it will own a 5.5-inch FHD display, Android 6.0 OS, 64GB ROM, and a 3050mAh battery.

As the older sibling, Vivo X9 Plus specs will be better than X9. The handset will run on an octa-core SND 653 processor paired with 6GB RAM. It will also have a bigger screen with a 5.88-inch display. The amount of battery capacity of this handset is also bigger with 4000mAh. X9 Plus will run on Android Marshmallow OS and pack 64GB of inbuilt storage. Vivo X9 price and Vivo X9 Plus price will be unveiled at the launch event.

2. OnePlus 3T

The next upcoming smartphone in our list is OnePlus 3T. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by a quad-core SND 821 processor along with Android Nougat OS. It is said to pack 8GB RAM paired with 64/128GB of ROM. One of the most impressive OnePlus 3T specs is its 16MP Sony IMX398 main camera with f/1.7. In addition, this handset will have a 5.5-inch FHD AMOLED display, an 8MP front snapper, and a 3300mAh cell. OnePlus 3T price is expected to be about $479 ~ RM. 2112 or more.

3. Gionee S9

Listing the upcoming phones, we can’t miss Gionee S9. This phone was spotted Antutu a few days ago. The phone runs on a 2.0Ghz octa-core Helio P10 processor and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. There will be 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of inbuilt storage. The highlight of Gionee S9 specs is its dual main camera with the resolution of 13MP and 5MP. On the front, you can find a 13MP selfie snapper. Besides, the device also owns a 5.5-inch Full HD display and a 3000mAh battery capacity. Gionee S9 price is expected to be about $285 – $330 ~ RM. 1251 – RM. 1449.

4. Umi Plus E

Umi company joins our list with one of the most awaited upcoming phones. On this phone, you’ll find a 2.3Ghz Helio P20 processor paired with 6GB RAM. It also packs 64GB of inbuilt storage. If you think this memory is not enough, you can expand it up to 256GB via a microSD card. The other Umi Plus E specs include a 5.5-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px (Full HD), a 13MP Samsung main camera with PDAF, a 4000mAh battery, and a fingerprint scanner. Umi Plus E price is quoted at about $270 ~RM. 1190 . However, there is a special pre-sale price with $200 ~ RM. 881.

You’re really looking forward to the upcoming Nokia smartphone? You want to see the phone actual shape? Accordingly, a series of new images for the upcoming Nokia 2017 smartphone has been leaked. Let’s check it out!

Nokia 2017: powerful and well-designed

Recently, Nokia has officially announce their coming back with 2 up-coming Android smartphones under the name Nokia D1C and Nokia C1. HMD Global is the Finnish company that got the license to exploit Nokia brand. 2 days ago, HMD Global claimed that they have come up with a contract with Mother, an UK advertising agency to prepared for Nokia comeback. Nokia fans now have the next news to feel hopeful since a new design of Nokia 2017 phones was leaked.

As you can see below, the back rear of Nokia 2017 is made of metal with flat edges. These are expected to be the real pictures of the upcoming Nokia smartphones and it will have two versions, the low-end version with plastic material and the metal premium one. There are also three color choices: black, white and gold. With a very simple name, the Nokia 2017 looks quite modern with narrow edges.

The back of this smartphone is pretty neat with the 18MP primary camera and dual flash. While the front panel includes the 8MP selfie camera, the navigation buttons on the external touch screen and the integrated fingerprint in Home button. In addition, the machine is also equipped with a USB Type-C at the bottom edge and 3.5 mm headphone jack on the top edge. As for the configuration, Nokia 2017 features a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD screen. Besides, it boasts 4 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system.

This is another evidence for Nokia’s return

We have had a lot of official announcement of Nokia about its return, this stunning phone with powerful specs and well-design is a reconfirmation of Nokia and all Nokia fans have the right to see the model Nokia 2017 in MWC 2017 in Barcelona. If you are looking forward to owning such a great phone, stay tuned and keep updating more leaked information!

OnePlus 3 used to be the flagship of 2016 until the appearance of its predecessor OnePlus 3T. Today, we would like to list out 5 reasons why the latter flagship is much better than the former.

More powerful chipset

OnePlus 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 820, which is very common in many smartphones nowadays. But the latest version is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 and OnePlus 3T is powered by it. This has some similar features to the quad-core Snapdragon 820, there are some advances. It sports a higer clock rate along with better GPU. Specifically, the latter flagship is likely to be clocked at 2.35GHz, while the other only comes with 2.15GHz clock. Regarding GPU, the SND 820 comes with 624MHz GPU and the SND 821 is higher than 26MHz.

Daydream available

Daydream VR platform of Google is arriving, and it would be no surprise that OnePlus might integrated this technology in their new flagship. Daydream takes you on incredible adventures in virtual reality. Get ready to immerse yourself in all the things you love. The Snapdragon 821 chipset already supports Daydream. Thanks to this technology, you can have interesting experiences.

Rear camera with higher quality

It is reported that OnePlus 3T will launch with a new camera, the Sony IMX398. Sounds familiar right, yes it does and that is because it is the same sensor on the recently announced OPPO R9s and R9s Plus. Compared to the its predecessor, it has a higher aperture, specifically, it features a large f/1.7 aperture. Now users can have a better images captured even in low light performance. Also, thanks to dual-core autofocus, it is tailored for focus on moving objects.

Android Nougat 7.0

OnePlus 3 runs Android Marshmallow version 6.0.1, while the OnePlus 3T runs Android Nougat 7.0. Nougat is all about extending functionality, improving pre-existing features and further expanding what’s possible in stock Android. Nougat follows maintains the home screen and app drawer design of Marshmallow, but digging even deeper, laying the fundamental groundwork for what is yet to come.

Higher price tag

You can purchase the OnePlus 3 with an affordable price at $399. With the OnePlus 3T, it will cost you $80 higher. The exact price is quoted at $479. Due to many noticeable features and high quality, we believe that this price is not expensive. 

5 features that make OnePlus 3T is more outstanding than OnePlus 3

If you fell in love with the OnePlus 3, it can be sure that the OnePlus 3T will surely satisfy you. The phone is expected to launch in November 14th. Don’t forget to follow our page for the updated information about it.

After the upcoming OnePlus 3T, the company is about to bring 2 more devices to the market- OnePlus Pixel and OnePlus Pixel XL. These handsets will come with 6GB RAM, quad-core processor…

OnePlus Pixel and Pixel XL: SND 820, 6GB RAM

Not so long ago, we give you information about the new device of OnePlus – OnePlus 3T. Coming with SND 821, this phone is expected to make a big hit in the market. Now, it seems that this company continues to bring not one but two new products to the market: OnePlus Pixel and OnePlus Pixel XL. The names of these handsets are similar to the 2 flagships of Google this year.

These phones have just been spotted on Geekbench 4.0.1. Let’s come to OnePlus Pixel first. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a 1.73Ghz quad-core SND 820 processor paired with 6GB RAM. On the other hand, OnePlus Pixel XL doesn’t seem to be as strong as its sibling. It runs on a 1.59Ghz quad-core SND 820 processor along with 6GB RAM. Both handsets will be equipped with Android 7.1 Nougat OS.

Compared to the upcoming OnePlus 3T, these phones are weaker. OnePlus Pixel and Pixel XL may be as equivalent as OnePlus 3. And if you still can remember what OnePlus 3T will come with, we remind you. The phone will run on a quad-core SND 821 processor. There will be 6GB RAM along with 128GB of storage. In addition, this new handset will feature a 5.5-inch FHD AMOLED display, a 3300mAh cell, and a 16MP Sony IMX398 main camera with f/1.7.

OnePlus Pixel and Pixel XL: Google’s cooperation?

So, are these handsets the cooperation between Google and OnePlus? We still don’t know yet. However, it may not happen because this search giant already gave up on its Nexus lineup. They even released their own smartphones- Google Pixel and Pixel XL. so, if you’re interested in these two new phones, as well as the OnePlus 3T event on 15th November, just keep following our page. We will keep updating.

Vivo company has just released the latest poster about their two new smartphones- Vivo X9 and Vivo X9 Plus specs. These handsets will be the tough competitor in the market with 6GB RAM and dual front cam. 

Vivo X9 Plus specs: 6GB RAM, 4000mAH, dual cam

After a long time of being quite, Vivo is now back to the game with the two new smartphones: Vivo X9 and X9 Plus. The company had leaked some information about their two new devices with some interesting specs like the dual front camera. Now, we can know almost Vivo X9 specs, as well as Vivo X9 Plus, thanks to the promo poster of the company.

According to this poster, Vivo X9 will be powered by an octa-core SND 653 processor and run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. It will pack 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of inbuilt storage. The highlight of Vivo X9 specs is the dual front-facing camera with the resolution of 20MP and 8MP. On the back, there will be a 16MP main cam. In addition, the phone will also have a 5.5-inch FHD display and a 3050mAh battery.

As the higher version, Vivo X9 Plus specs is stronger than its sibling. Under the hood, the phone will run on an octa-core SND 653 processor along with 6GB RAM. The phone will own a 5.88-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920px and a huge 4000mAh battery capacity. There will be 64GB expandable storage. This X9 Plus will also sport a dual selfie snapper.

Vivo X9 duo: price and release date

With dual front camera and 4/6GB RAM, these phones will be the strong handsets in the market, especially X9 Plus with 6GB RAM. Both new Vivo phones will be the fierce rival to the expert selfie handsets from Oppo (R9s and R9s Plus). Vivo X9 duo launch date will be on 16th November. Vivo X9 and Vivo X9 Plus price will be unveiled in this event. So, just stay tuned! We will keep updating.

Oppo R9s Plus and Umi Plus E are two upgrade variants of their predecessors. Both comes with decent and noticeable features. So, Oppo R9s Plus vs Umi Plus E: which one wins the battle?

Oppo R9s Plus vs Umi Plus E: 6GB RAM, 4,000mAh

Let’s start the battle between Oppo R9s Plus vs Umi Plus E by considering their displays. Oppo R9s Plus features a 6 inch display, while Umi Plus E has a smaller screen with 5.5 inch display. Both are full HD resolution with 1080 x 1920 pixels. As a result, the handset of Oppo would provide a better viewing experience than the Plus E. In terms of processors, the R9s Plus is powered by octa-core Snapdragon 653, and the Umi device is powered by 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio 120 chipset.

In order to save data, both phones come with a 6GB RAM along with 64GB of internal storage. They can be expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. For photography, Oppo R9s plus boasts a combination of 16MP in the rear camera and in the front camera. The main camera is equipped with OIS and LED flash, while the snapper has f/2.0 aperture. As curious as we are, Umi Plus E only reveals the main camera with 13MP with PDAF. So, if you want to have higher resolution of the back camera, Oppo shoule be your choice.

Both handsets sports fingerprint sensor. In terms of other specs, it is such an coincidence that the two rivals today pack a decent 4,00mAh battery. Until now, we still not sure whether they will be equipped with fast charging technology or not. About the OS, Oppo R9s Plus runs Android Marshmallow 6.0.1, while Umi Plus E is not unveiled yet.

Oppo R9s Plus vs Umi Plus E: price and availability

Oppo R9s Plus was launched in October, and will be released in December. Umi Plus E is not revealed about the official launch date. Regarding the price, the Oppo handset is around $628, and the Umi price is about $270. It is obvious that there is a big gap in price between two smartphones, right?

So far, we have usually use liquid batteries. Recently, scientists have come up with solid-state batteries. Let’s read on and see what is it!

Solid-state batteries: 4 benefits compared to liquid cells

With solid-state cells, you are left worried-free about replacing battery after each 2-3 years of using. Moreover, it must be more annoyed to replace the battery if you are using non-removable battery phones. In general, solid-state electrolyte is not as reactive as the liquid or gel cell. As a result, life spans of solid-state battery is longer. In addition, it is said that these batteries are safe for users. Even they are disrupted, they will not explosion or catching fire. One point that also worth considering is long-term-of-use smartphone batteries can lead to unstable hardware or broken. With solid-state batteries, smartphones and other gadgets could last a lot longer without needing a replacement cell.

Secondly, space saving is one of the basic advantages of solid-stage batteries. This characteristic of solid-state battery is the result of the substitution of large separator by a thin blockage. This blockage functions as short circuit preventer. In case of conventional liquid cell, the separators is 20-30 micron thickness. Meanwhile, solid-state battery comes in 3-4 micron thickness.

Thirdly, the increase in energy density of the battery which is double Li-on batteries’ energy capacity, is the basic advantage of solid-state batteries. Last but not least, solid-state electrolytes runs faster than liquid cells. According to the test, it is up to 6 times faster charging.

Solid-state batteries: wrap up and its future

In conclusion, four advantages of solid-state cells over liquid cells are potential space saving, energy density increase, long life span and faster charging time. However, scientists said that this battery still need some adjustment and scientists have to do more experiments to test the application of it. This means we need to wait for about five to six years more in order to see solid-state batteries to be available in the market.

After Xiaomi and Meizu, it’s Huawei’s turn to have their own bezel-less smartphone. It’s reported that there will be a new Huawei phone with bezel- less design. 

New Huawei phone: stunning bezel-less design

Back in the summer of 2014, the Sharp smartphone brand surprised everyone with their stunning device with a bezel-less display- Sharp Aquos Crystal. One year later, they continued to bring the successor of this bezel-less phone to the market- Sharp Aquos Crystal 2. After that is Sharp Aquos Xx. These bezel-less devices inspired Xiaomi. And the Chinese company follow Sharp’s step to launch the bezel-less Mi Mix.

Not so long after Xiaomi launched this flagship, Meizu responded by leaking that they are also working on a new phone which is bezel-less. It seems like that there is a tough race between 2 brands. Now, this race is about to have a new member from Huawei. Recently, on Weibo, it’s reported that there will be a new Huawei phone with “quad-edge screen”. The phone will  come with a curved-edge and bezel-less look.

One more thing to notice is that the company will produce this new handset under a new brand. There are nothing words about the specs of this phone. However, we expect that this phone will come with Kirin 960 chipset and Android Nougat OS. There will be 4/6GB RAM paired with 64/128GB ROM. It may be backed up with the battery capacity from 3000-45000mAh.

New Huawei phone: awaited gorgeous smartphone

Huawei along with this new handset will be the tough rival in the market, especially for Xiaomi Mi Mix and the bezel-less Meizu device. This period of time seems to be the time of Huawei. The company has just launched their 2 new flagships- Mate 9 and Mate 9 Porsche. On 14th November, the company will unveil another new handset- Mate 9 Pro. So, if you’re interested in this bezel-less Huawei phone, just stay tuned. We will keep updating about this phone, as well as the event on 14th.

If battery charging is one of your top concerns when it comes to a smartphone, we would like to introduce you top smartphones with the fastest charge. Let’s read our article today!

Number 6 and 5: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and S7

Standing at the sixth and fifth position in this list is the two representative from Samsung. The Galaxy S7 packs a non-removable 3,000mAh, which takes about 88 minutes to be fully charged. While the Galaxy S7 Edge carries a 3,600mAh battery and it takes 99 minutes to charge the handset.

In terms of other specs, both phones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. They are equipped with the fast charge technology 2.0, which assists to accelerate the speed of battery charging. The galaxy S7 edge is quoted around $667, while it’s sibling is approximately $573.

Number 4: LG V20

This handset is powered the same chipset Snaspdragon 820 as the two sisters above. But it is luckier to feature a Quick charge 3.0 technology, which takes only 86 minutes to fully charge a 3,200mAh battery. In terms of other specs, it houses a 5.7 inch display running Android Nougat 7.0. The phone packs a 4GB RAM along with 32/64GB ROM, both are expandable up to 256GB via a Micro SD card. You’ll see a dual camera with 16MP+8MP and a 5MP snapper. The phone is quoted around $599.

Number 3: LG G5

This handset has the same chipset like the other three above. It is powered by Snapdragon 820 and equipped with Quick charge 3.0 technology. It takes about 76 minutes to charge a 2,800mAh battery capacity. Regarding other specs, it houses a 5.3 inch display running Android Marshmallow version 6.0. It packs a 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM which can be expandable up to 256GB. It also possesses a combination of cameras like its sister the LG V20. You can buy the phone at the price of $474.

Number 2: Oneplus 3

To be different from the other devices, Oneplus 3 do not use Quick charge technology. Instead, it is equipped with Dashcharge, which can charge the phone from 0% to 60% in 30 minutes. In total, the phone need around 74 minutes to charge a 3,000mAh battery capacity. Under the hood, the phone packs a decent specs with 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM. It features a 5.5 inch display and comes to a price at $441.

Number 1: Moto Z Droid Edition

Coming at the first position is Moto Z. It is applied the remarkably fast charging of Motorola called TurboPower. You can use the phone in 8 hours for just 15% charging. In total, it takes around 72 minutes to charge a 2,600mAh. Regarding the specs, you’ll see a package of 4GB RAM along with 32/64GB ROM (both can be expandable to 256GB). It features a 5.5 inch display running Marshmallow 6.0, and Nougat 7.0 updated in the future. The phones carries a combination of 13MP and 5MP camera.

Top 6 smartphones with the fastest charge

Above is the list of top 6 smartphones with the fastest charge. We hope that you can find it helpful and choose the most suitable smartphone for you.

Battery is one of the most major specs of a smartphone. That’s why many companies bring a huge battery capacity to their products. This November, we give you the best 5000mAh battery smartphones in the market. 

1. Lenovo P2

The first one in our list is Lenovo P2. This phone is the most awaited handsets of Lenovo this year. It is the successor of the popular Lenovo Vibe P1. Like the predecessor, Lenovo P2 also comes with a huge 5100mAh battery capacity. The phone has a 2.0Ghz octa-core SND 625 processor. The phone comes with 3 versions: 3/4GB RAM + 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. All versions come with expandable ROM (+256GB).

For photography, the phone is equipped with a 5MP front-facing camera and a 13MP main shooter with autofocus and dual LED flash. It has a 5.5-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px (Full HD). It uses Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Lenovo P2 price is expected to be about $345 ~ RM. 1456.

2. Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016)

Speaking of the 5000mAh battery smartphones, we can’t miss Galaxy A9 Pro from Samsung. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core SND 652 processor and runs on Android 6.0.1 OS. There is 4GB RAM along with 64GB of ROM expanded up to 256GB. For photography, you can use either a f/1.9 8MP selfie snapper and a 16MP primary shooter with f/1.9, OIS, and LED flash. A 5000mAh battery capacity is the most highlight of Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro specs. It also features a 6-inch Full HD display. Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro price costs you about $540 ~ RM. 2283.

3.  Asus Zenfone Max 2016

Asus also joins our list with their Zenfone Max (2016). The device runs on an octa-core SND 615 processor and Android Marshmallow OS. It comes with 2/3GB RAM along with 32GB storage which can be expanded to 64GB. The phone is backed up with a huge 5000mAh capacity. The other  Asus Zenfone Max specs are a 5.5-inch HD display and a combo of 5MP + 13MP cameras with f/2.0 and LED flash.  Asus Zenfone Max price is about $300 ~ RM. 1266.

4.  BLU Energy XL

The next 5000mAh battery smartphone is BLU Energy XL. On this phone, you’ll find a 1.3Ghz octa-core MT6753 processor and Android Lollipop OS. It packs 3GB RAM paired with 64GB of ROM which can be expanded to 64GB. The highlight of BLU Energy XL specs is its huge 5000mAh battery. Besides, this BLU handset also owns a 6-inch FHD display, a 5MP front camera, and a 13MP main shooter with f/2.2 and dual LED flash. BLU Energy XL price comes at about $299 ~ RM. 1262.

5. Gionee M6 Plus

Gionee brand with M series is famous for long life battery and Gionee M6 Plus is not an exception. This phone is powered by an octa-core Helio P10 processor paired with 4GB RAM. There are 2 ROM versions of this handset: 64 and 128GB (expandable 256GB). For photography, the company added an 8MP secondary shooter and a 16MP main cam with f/1.8 and dual LED flash. The other Gionee M6 Plus specs include a 6.-inch FHD display, Android 6.0 OS, and a 6020mAh cell. Gionee M6 Plus price for the 64GB version is quoted at about $450 ~ RM. 1899.

Best 5000mAh battery smartphones: 4GB RAM, 16MP camera…

Those are the best 5000mAh battery smartphones in the market. These phones do not only has a huge capacity, they also own many great specs like awesome cameras or hefty RAM. If you’re looking for a long life battery handset, these phones can be your option.

With 4GB RAM, 13MP camera, we believe that 5 latest budget phones below would be worth your consideration. So, let’s discover them together! 

1. Meizu M5

Coming 1st on the latest budget phones list is Meizu M5. The Meizu M5 mounts a 5.2-inch HD display. As far as the processor is under concern, the smartphone is packed with Mediatek MT6750 chipset and Octa-core 1.5 GHz CPU. In addition, Meizu M5 comes in two options of memory and storage: 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM or 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM.

For those who are looking for more space, the phone offers microSD card slot that expand up to 256GB.For camera function, there is a 13MP rear camera at the back while a 5MP sensor is on the front. In addition, the handset is fueled by a 3070mAh battery and it runs Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop). Meizu M5 price is about $133.

Sometimes you get too many unwanted or junk calls and messages from a certain phone number that make you feel troublesome and you want to stop it. Let’s check these 5 free calls & texts blocking apps for your Android smartphones.

1. Mr. Number

Mr. Number  is the most powerful and popular on Google Play with a lot of features. It can block messages and calls according to the number that you set. In addition, this app can store dialed phone numbers to your contacts quickly, notify you about the call or messages from blocked number in the program without any notification of missed calls in your call log.

Download Link: Mr. Number

2. BlackList

Blacklist is an application that helps its users barrier and SMS messages very effectively. On the other hand, it helps you manage a blacklist of phone numbers on your handset. It is easy to use and compact without consuming a lot of battery power of the device. If you are looking for calls & texts blocking apps, then this app is a perfect choice.

Download Link: BlackList

3. Call Blocker

Call Blocker is one of the best calls & texts blocking apps that integrates a variety of features. You can easily prevent anyone’s calling or messages by creating a separate blacklist, which is set in advance with the bothering phone number. In particular, the Call Blocker also resistants virus from the incoming messages.

Download Link: Call Blocker

4. SMS Blocker

SMS Blocker is perfect for anyone who just wants to block spam or bothering text messages. This calls & texts blocking apps even can analyze and block the texts containing some certain phrases and words. Moreover, this app automatically detects spam SMS and you don’t have to set up anything. You have to set it your default messaging app to use this app. There is a separate inbox folder storing all blocked messages, just like email, also.

Download Link: SMS Blocker

5. Truecaller

TrueCaller – Caller ID & Block is a pretty amazing application with two particularly striking features: Looking up cell phone numbers and landlines around the world then it will block calls from blacklist and block spam phone numbers based on the blacklist of the spammers. This list is created and updated by users all around the world.

Download Link: Truecaller

5 Android calls & texts blocking apps

Currently there are many free calls & texts blocking apps for smartphone, if you’re using an Android phone, above are five best free apps you can find on Google Play.