Author: chris eilers

After a long time of waiting, Huawei Mate 9 was officially launched with a beautiful look and decent specs. It is reported to launch in Malaysia in the end of November in 2016.

Huawei Mate 9: coming to Malaysia soon

To remind you, we would like to summarize some main specs of this flagship. The phone is powered by the new Kirin 960 chipset with octa cores. It packs 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded up tp 256GB via a microSD card. It has a big 5.9-inch FHD display coated by 2.5D glass. The Mate 9 runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of box. It boasts a huge 4000mAh battery supported with Super Charge.

The most noticeable feature of Huawei Mate 9 specs is its dual Leica primary camera with the resolution of 20MP + 12MP. The 12MP cam comes with color sensor while the 20MP shooter comes with monochrome sensor. This dual cam also features OIS, dual LED flash, laser autofocus, 4K video recording, f/2.2, and Hybrid zoom which guarantees about the photo qualities when zooming. On the front, you’ll find an 8MP snapper with f/1.9 and autofocus.

Huawei planned to launch the Mate 9 in Malaysia sooner. However, due to some political troubles, it takes the company longer time to figure out the final retail price. Finally, the Mate 9 has successfully registered its dual-SIM variant with SIRIM. In case you don’t know, SIRIM is the only company to guide the certification body owned by Malaysian Government.

Huawei Mate 9: price in Malaysia

From the information that we receive, the handset is going to be quoted around RM3,000 for retail price. This price is really higher than previous predecessors like the Mate 8. P9 and P9 Plus. However, with its beautiful appearance and decent specs, it is totally worth, right? How about you? Are you waiting for this smartphone?

At the upcoming Vivo event, Vivo will announce their new device- Vivo X9. This new phone won’t come alone, but with another sibling – Vivo X9 Plus. This Plus version could probably come with 6GB RAM. 

Vivo X9 Plus specs: 6GB RAM, dual front cam

A couple weeks ago, Vivo is said to announce their new flagship Vivo X9 in the upcoming time. Now, it seems like that this phone will have another sibling – Vivo X9 Plus. The Chinese company has just released a teaser hinting that there will be two smartphones in their event- Vivo X9 and Vivo X9 Plus. Along with this teaser, some specs of these devices are coming too.

Both Vivo X9 and X9 Plus comes with a thin metal body (about 1.59mm) and are protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The highlight of Vivo X9 Plus and Vivo X9 specs is the dual front camera. Those handsets will feature a dual front-facing camera with the resolution of 20MP Sony IMX376 and 8MP. On the rear panel, there will be a 16MP shooter.

Besides, Vivo X9 will have a 5.5-inh Full HD display while X9 Plus will be equipped with a 6-inch FHD display. According to some sources, there will be a SND 653 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB of inbuilt storage. With these specs, X9 Plus will be the tough rival to Oppo R9s Plus and Galaxy C9 Pro.

Vivo X9 Plus: price and release date

With SND 653 and 6GB RAM, this Vivo X9 duo will be in the fierce competitors in the market. Oppo with R9s Plus and Samsung with Galaxy C9 Pro should watch out. Vivo X9 and Vivo X9 Plus launch date will be on 16th November. We have to wait 12 more days to see these new handsets of Vivo. If you’re interested in these devices, just keep following our page. We’ll keep updating.

Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design VS Xiaomi Mi Note 2: a battle between two 6GB RAM smartphones. Which one will be the winner? Let’s find out!

Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design VS Xiaomi Mi Note 2: camera phones

Before starting the battle, we’ll remind you that Mi Note 2 from Xiaomi comes with 2 RAM variants: 4GB and 6GB. We just take the 6GB version in this battle. So, let the battle begin! First, both Mate 9 Porsche Design and Mi Note 2 are the gorgeous smartphones with the dual curved screen display. Under the hood, Mi Note 2 is powered by a quad-core SND 821 processor paired with 6GB RAM. Meanwhile, the new device of Huawei runs on an octa-core Kirin 960 processor along with 6GB RAM.

For photography, Mi Note 2 surprises us with a f/2.0 8MP selfie snapper and a 22.5MP main camera with f/2.0, EIS, autofocus and dual LED flash. However, Mate 9 Porsche impresses us more with a dual Leica camera with the resolution of  20MP and 12MP. These shooters come with f/2.2, OIS, dual LED flash, autofocus, and 2x zoom. The 8MP front-facing camera with f/1.9 of this Porsche phone is also better than the one from its opponent, especially in the low-light condition.

The new flagship of Huawei continues to defeat its rival with a bigger non-expandable 256GB ROM, newer Android Nougat OS, and a sharper 5.5-inch 2K display with the density of 334ppi. These features on Mi Note 2 are a 128GB ROM which can’t be expanded, Android 6.0 OS, and a 5.7-inch FHD display with 386 ppi. Mate 9 Porsche Design has a 4000mAh battery while 4070mAh is the battery capacity of the Xiaomi handset.

Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design VS Xiaomi Mi Note 2: price battle

In the specs battle of Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design VS Xiaomi Mi Note 2, Mate 9 wins. Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design specs are better than Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specs. However, Huawei phone lose its competitor in the price battle. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price comes at about $487 ~ RM. 2043 while Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design price is3 times more expensive with $1548 ~ RM. 6498. So, if you want a phone with the stunning design, strong chipset, and awesome cameras, Porsche is a proper choice. If you want to have a more affordable device, you should pick Xiaomi Note 2.

Huawei Mate 9 launch has just occurred. At this event, Mate 9 impressed everyone with its beautiful look and huge specs: 4GB RAM, 4000mAh, dual camera, and more. 

Huawei Mate 9 launch: 4GB RAM, 4000mAh, dual cam

After a long time of being waited, Huawei Mate 9 is now official. The company has just held a Huawei Mate 9 launch event to introduce this phone, as well as its higher version- Huawei Mate 9 Porsche. Compared to the predecessor Mate 8 last year, Mate 9 comes with more high-end specs. However, the design of the handset remains unchanged. It has an all-in-one polished metal design.

In terms of Huawei Mate 9 specs, the phone is powered by the new Kirin 960 chipset with octa cores (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53). It packs 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded up tp 256GB via a microSD card. It has a big 5.9-inch FHD display with 2.5D glass, Android 7.0 Nougat, and a huge 4000mAh battery supported with Super Charge.

The true highlight of Huawei Mate 9 specs is its dual Leica primary camera with the resolution of 20MP + 12MP. The 12MP cam comes with color sensor while the 20MP shooter comes with monochrome sensor. This dual cam also features OIS, dual LED flash, laser autofocus, 4K video recording, f/2.2, and Hybrid zoom which guarantees about the photo qualities when zooming. On the front, you’ll find an 8MP snapper with f/1.9 and autofocus. Most Android phones will start to lag after being used for a few months. However, with Mate 9, you won’t face this situation. The phone will be faster through time. This is the special thing about this new Huawei flagship.

Huawei Mate 9: price and release date

Mate 9 this year is truly a smartphone killer. Coming with 4GB RAM and dual Leica camera, this flagship will the fierce rival to the other phones in the market, especially iPhone 7 Plus or Galaxy S7 Edge. The phone will be available in 6 colors: Moonlight Sliver, Black, Champagne Gold, Space Gray, Ceramic White, and Mocha Brown. Huawei Mate 9 price is quoted at about $775 ~ RM. 3249.

Today, Huawei launches a new smartphone called Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design. With 6GB RAM, 2K display, this phone is a tough rival to many flagship available now.  

Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design: a giant comes in limited edition

Today, Huawei has launched Huawei Mate 9 which is an mid-range phone. At the same time, a new high-end phone of Huawei called Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design has been unveiled too. The Mate 9 Porsche Design is an flagship that is a result of the cooperation between Huawei and Porsche Design studio. And Porsche Design studio is in charge of crafting the phone. According to Huawei, the handset is a beast in almost every departments and will come in limited edition. So, let’s read on and see what makes this handset  so special.

Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design is the first smartphone to be included dual curved flexible display. In addition to the curved display, the phone also has a curved back making the device to fit nicely in your hand. The screen size is 5.5 inches with AMOLED screen type and 2K resolution. Therefore, viewing experience will be much amazing. In terms of processor, the Mate 9 Porsche Design is packed with a Kirin 960 chipset, likewise the Mate 9 model. In order to save data, the mobile offers capacious memory and inbuilt storage which is 6GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM.

Under the hood, there is a 20MP main camera at the back while a 12MP selfie snapper of Leica branding is on the front. The flagship gets its power from a 4000mAh juice pack. The reason why Huawei moving the fingerprint sensor to the front could be because of Porsche Design logo is already on the back.

Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design: a flagship comes with crazy price tag

You must have been fallen in love with this beast of Huawei by its specs. But, you’d better stay calm because the amount of money you have to pay for is around $1547. So, will you get this beast? Let’s share with us your thought at our page!

Meizu Pro 6s was launched officially yesterday with impressive appearance and specs. However, it might compete with many fierce rivals in the market. Today, we would like to round up some potential Meizu Pro 6s’s rivals.

Xiaomi Mi Mix: 4GB RAM, 6,4 inch display

The first competitor in this list is Xiaomi Mi Mix. One of the highlighted features of Xiaomi Mix Mix is a huge screen, with 6.4-inch in size and round-edge surface. On the backside, you’ll find a 16MP main camera, with basic technologies such as PDAF, LED-flash along with a 5MP front camera.

The phone houses a 4400 mAH battery, supported by Quick Charge 3.0 technology. Especially, under the hood, Xiaomi Mi Max will be powered by the latest processor from Qualcomm – SnapDragon 821, clocked at 2.34GHz speed. This phone has two variants including 4GB RAM and a huge 128GB storage. The phone is priced at $608 ~ RM2,545.

Huawei Mate 9 : 4GB RAM, 5.9 inch display

The second rival is Huawei Mate 9. This smartphone features 4GB RAM along with 64GB of internal storage. It houses a 5.9 inch display with full HD resolution. The Mate 9 is powered by Kirin 960 chipset and runs Android Nougat 7.0 out of box. In terms of photography, the phone houses a dual rear camera 20MP and 12 MP respectively with dual LED flash, and the snapper is 8MP. It also boasts a huge battery up to 4000mAh. The price is quoted at $774 ~ RM3,240.

Oppo R9s: 4GB RAM, 5.5 inch display

Under the hood, the phone is powered by a 2.0Ghz octa-core SND 625 processor and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It packs 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of expandable storage (+256GB). It owns a 5.5-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920px (Full HD). This AMOLED display is coated with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 5. This new Oppo phone runs on Color OS 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. R9s is backed up with a 3010mAh battery supported with Quick charge VOOC. The price is quoted at about $415 ~ RM 1,734.

Samsung Galaxy C7: 4GB RAM, 5.7 inch display

The next handset is Galaxy C7, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. Under the hood, the phone packs a 4GB RAM along with two variants of inbuilt storage: 32GB or 64GB, which can be expandable up to 256GB. Regarding cameras, the phones has the combination of 16MP rear camera with dual LED flash and 8MP snapper. It boasts a non removable 3300mAH battery assisted with Quick Charge 3.0 technology. The price of this handset is $497 ~ RM 2,080.

ZTE Axon 7 Max: 4GB RAM,

The final rival of the Pro 6s is ZTE Axon 7 Max. Thisphone is powered by a SND 652 processor and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat OS. It packs 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of expandable inbuilt storage. One of the most highlighted ZTE Axon 7 Max specs is its dual 13MP primary camera with dual LED flash. On the front, you’ll find an 8MP shooter.  comes with a 6-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px (Full HD). Axon 7 Max is also backed up with a huge 4100mAh battery capacity supported with Quick charge 3.0. The price will be about $442 ~ RM. 1856.

Meizu Pro 6s’s rivals

So if you are looking for some smartphones that competitive to Meizu Pro 6s, then 5 handsets above would worth your consideration.

Meizu Pro 6s VS Sharp Z2: the battle between two 4GB RAM smartphones. These are the flagships of Meizu and Sharp. Which one will be the winner? Let’s find out!

Meizu Pro 6s VS Sharp Z2: 4GB RAM flagships

First, let’s come to the processor of these two phones. Under the hood, Meizu Pro 6s is powered by a deca-core Helio X25 paired with 4GB RAM. On the other hand, Sharp Z2 runs on a deca-core Helio X20 processor along with 4GB RAM. So, with the new flagship from Meizu, you will have a stronger, better, and faster performance.

For photography, the new Meizu phone sports a 5MP selfie snapper and a 12MP IMX 386 main camera. This primary shooter comes with f/2.0, 6P lens, PDAF, and four-axis OIS. With Sharp Z2, there is an 8MP front-facing camera paired with a 16MP primary snapper coming with autofocus and LED flash.

The new device from Meizu owns a bigger 64GB of inbuilt storage, but it is non-expandable. Z2 has a smaller 32GB of ROM which can be expanded up to 128GB. The other Meizu Pro 6s specs and Sharp Z2 specs are similar. They both runs on Android Marshmallow OS. Pro 6s has a 3060mAh battery and a 5.2-inch FHD display coated with a 2.5D glass. These features on Sharp Z2 are a 5.5-inch FHD display and a 3000mAh cell.

Meizu Pro 6s VS Sharp Z2: price battle

In the specs battle, the flagship of Meizu is a little bit better than its rival. Now, let’s come to the price battle. As the new flagship, Meizu Pro 6s price is quoted at about $400 ~ RM. 1677. On the other hand, the smartphone of Sharp is cheaper with $286 ~ RM. 1199. So, if you want a device with a strong chipset, Pro 6s is a proper choice for you. If you want a more affordable device, you should pick Sharp Z2.

With 13MP sensor, Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus & LG U are two low-end phones with good cameras. So, let’s make Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus vs LG U comparison to see which one is better!

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus vs LG U: specs comparison

Let’s start the Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus vs LG U comparison by talking about their display. Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus mounts a 5-inch HD display. Meanwhile, LG U sports a 5.2-inches display that has the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD). It seems that LG U offers a little better visual experience than that of the Redmi 3s Plus. In terms of processor, Xiaomi equips its device with a 1.4 Ghz octa-core SND 430 unit. On the other hand, LG U is packed with an Octa-core 1.14 GHz processor. Therefore, chipset of Redmi 3s Plus is stronger than LG U’s.

In order to save data, both Redmi 3s Plus and LG U feature a 2GB of RAM coupling with a 32GB inbuilt storage. Besides, ROM of the two handsets is expandable. However, the inbuilt storage of Redmi 3s Plus is capable of expanding up to 128GB whereas the internal storage of LG U can be expanded up to 256GB. As far as the camera function is under concern, the smartphone of Xiaomi comes with a 13MP primary shooter with f/2.0 and LED flash together with a 5MP cam on the front. In case of LG U, the phone mounts a 13MP main camera with autofocus, LED flash along with an 8MP secondary shooter. So, if you are a selfie lover, then LG U is more suitable for you.

Under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus is fueled by a 4100mAh battery while LG U derives its power from a 3000mAh juice pack. In addition the smartphone of Xiaomi runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS whereas the operating system of LG U is Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow). As a result, the OS of Redmi 3s Plus comes in more updating than that of LG U.

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus vs LG U: price and availability

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus price is $143 and LG U price is $340. Both handsets are now available in the market. So, if you want to buy a budget phone, then Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus is suitable for you. But, if you want a smartphone with stronger specs, then go with LG U.

Wireless devices play an important part in our daily life nowadays. Thanks to many technology innovations, we can even use some gestures to control our phones via a special earphone, Bragi Dash, just like in science fiction movies. Let’s take a look!

Bragi Dash – the combination of new technologies

Bragi took nearly 2 years to with a campaign on Kickstarter community to call for investment to launch wireless earphones. These smart earphones integrate motion sensor and voice control. The Bragi Dash earphones are designed with modern style, a compact and easy to use features. Bragi Dash is produced with the desire to provide more than what one earpiece normally brings to users. Therefore, with its modern production, this headset is becoming more developed and more popular.

Bragi Dash is the first wireless headset, they particularly excel with the user in 3 combined features: hearing common feature, athletics support and communication connectivity. Moreover, it can co-operate with smartphone applications. With a new update including Kinectic User Interface, users now can control over the earphones just by their gestures. For example, you can call Siri or Google Assistant now by tapping your cheek. You will also be able to nod to answer phone calls, shake your head to decline or change a song with a tap on the face in some further update. 

Bragi Dash accomplish great above things because it is equipped with 23 sensors, which promises a lot of potential upgrade. The newest upgrade will be released on November 21. This one will bring over another sound straightforwardness, which will give wearers a chance to listen to music and hear their surroundings at the same time. 

Bragi Dash price and availability

The Bragi Dash work with Android and iOS gadgets based on the Bluetooth connection, you can communicate with your phone in the easiest way.   If you are a technology fan or real sport lover, don’t hesitate to choose Bragi Dash smart for just $280. Stay tuned and we will give you a detail review of this marvelous item!

When it comes to security, iPhone seems to gain more trust from the customers than Android devices. However, there is a correction from Google Security Engineer that Android is as secure as iPhone.

Android devices: Safety Net scans hundreds of devices per day

We often think that iPhone creates a friendly platform for app developers as well as many safe apps for downloads. With Android, we are offered more apps than iOS, however, some malicious apps can cause damage to our handsets. However, in a recent announcement from Google security department, Android is said to be as secure as iPhone. Android is integrated with the built-in security product called Safety Net. It can scans 400 million devices per day and inspect 6 billion apps per year.

Thanks to this security product, those bad apps can be spotted and removed. And in contrast to our common notion, a really small number of Android devices has malware or harmful applications. It is reported that less than 1% of Android smartphone has malicious apps. Back to the last year, a series of bugs known as Statefright was found and stated to cause harm the Android users. However, until now, no case is reported to be damaged by it.

It is admitted that Android security system has been improved remarkably, especially since last year. However, it should be noted that telephone carriers and phone manufacturers need to improve their update cycles. Besides, they also need to quickly adopt security patches to protect the devices as well as the customers.

Android devices: it is safe now

It is glad to hear that Android is secure enough. If anyone has the intention of uploading bad apps to the Google Play store or targeting a large number at the same time, it’s almost impossible now. In the future, Android promises to enhance their security level to protect the customers.

If you want to have a tablet, which one you will chose between a wifi tablet and a 4G LTE tablet? Some analysis below can help you to make your decision. Let’s have a look!

4G LTE tablet: more convenient and secure

First, let’s have a check at the speed of these kind connectivities. OpenSignal had conducted a research about the speed global comparison of 4 kinds of connectivity: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and Wifi. They will base on the download speed to see which mobile technology is fastest. The download speed of Wifi is about 6 Mbps while 4G LTE’s is 2 times faster with  13.5 Mbps.

Secondly, let’s come to the part that you care the most- the price. The price of 4G LTE tablet is always higher than a Wifi only tablet. The cost for the company to add the 4G LTE to their tablet is about 20% of the price of that device with Wifi only. So, with the money you spend to buy a 4G tablet, you can use them to have a more RAM or storage.

Thirdly, 4G connectivity means 4G data which is very expensive. You have to pay more money for 4G data. Compared to the Wifi only tablet, this kind of tablet takes you more money. Fourthly, a tablet with 4G is more convenience. You will have 4G and Wifi connectivities on your device and you can switch between them. Meanwhile, Wifi tablets only have Wifi. However, Wifi is now everywhere from home, school to coffee shops, bus, and even train. Fifthly, 4G LTE connectivity consumes more battery than Wifi but safer than Wifi. Using public Wifi can cause your handset get viruses.

4G LTE VS Wifi only tablet: which one to choose?

Each kind of tablet has its own advantage. 4G LTE devices are more convenient, more secure, and faster. However, they’re more expensive and more power-consuming. On the other hand, Wifi only tablets are cheaper, more popular, and more battery-saving. So, it depends on your needs to choose a proper tablet. If you want a handset which can give you security and convenience, 4G LTE one is a suitable choice. If you need a tablet with an affordable price, you should choose a Wifi only tablet.

When it comes to smartphones, there are many concerning aspects including display glass. Gorilla Glass can be one of the best choices for smartphone users.

Gorilla Glass: what is it?

Gorilla Glass is a name of a special type of glass. It possesses some characteristics including thin, damage resistant and tough nature. It plays a vital role in protecting mobile phones, laptops, computers and millions of other portable electronic devices. Based on Mohs hardness scale, Gorilla Glass scores 9 out 0f 10, and it is as hard as sapphire. Compared to other kinds of glasses, it is totally better in terms of many aspects.

The first is scratch resistance ability, it can protect your devices from the scratches of keys, coins or other items. If you accidentally put your smartphone in the pocket or bag, you can feel secure that your devices are protected. The second noticeable feature is its toughness. If your handset is covered by Gorilla Glass, it can survive drops from 1 meter onto rough surfaces 80% of the time. The glass is made to satisfy all customers even the most picky one.

The third feature of this glass is thinness. It is only 0.4mm thin. Therefore it gives the devices the sleekness and thinness. If you worry that the slimness may affect its scratch resistance, don’t worry, it has no impact on those features.

 Why you should choose the device with Gorilla Glass?

The tough resilience contributes to the reason why we should choose a device with this glass. Thanks to its durable nature, you can be confident in having high expectations for the performance of the device. Many smartphone and tablet manufactures has been using this glass in producing their products, which makes them reach the top end models. You can be at ease when buying these Gorilla Glass devices.