Author: chris eilers

Nokia is expected to come back at the end of this year. In the meantime, we have collected some of the best Nokia phones to have ever been reported. These phone all come with “1” in their names! Let’s check them out!

1. Nokia A1

The first device on this list of reported best Nokia phones is Nokia A1. This phone is expected to run Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. Latest reports even reveal this phone will run Android Nougat instead. Talking about the hardware, this Nokia phone is hinted to arrive with a 3GB RAM and a quad-core 1.8GHz Snapdragon 652 chipset. This combination may not be as powerful as that from HTC 10 or Samsung Galaxy S7, but Nokia A1 will potentially be a strong competitor in the mid-range segment.

Let’s talk about other Nokia A1 specs. For photography, this phone is expected to carry a 12MP PureView main camera and a 5MP selfie shooter. As for storage, users will be offered a massive 128GB ROM. This 5.15-inch full HD device is also speculated to sport an impressive 5000mAh battery! As the phone is aimed at the mid-range segment, Nokia A1 price could be around $250 ~ $300.

2. Nokia C1

Next on this list of best Nokia phones to have been leaked is Nokia C1. This is another Android Nokia phone that is targeted at the mid-range segment. Nokia C1 will house a 3GB RAM. There has been no information about the CPU of this Nokia phone, but we have heard some interesting details about its camera. To be more specific, C1 will pack a 20MP PureView main camera and a 5MP selfie shooter. Other Nokia C1 specs could include a 16GB ROM and a 5.5-inch full HD display. Its battery capacity is unknown. Nokia C1 price is expected to be under $250.

3. Nokia E1

One of the best Nokia phones that have been leaked in 2016 is Nokia E1. According to the leaks, this Nokia phone will sport a 2.3GHz Intel 64-bit Atom processor and PowerVR G6430 GPU. For photography, Nokia E1 is expected to carry a combo of 20MP/8MP cameras. Other Nokia E1 specs from the leak include a 4.95-inch full HD display, 32GB of internal storage and 2700mAh battery. Nokia E1 price could be around $200.

4. Nokia P1

Last but not least on this best Nokia phones to have been reported is Nokia P1. According to the reports, this phone could be the best Nokia phone to arrive this year. To be more specific, Nokia P1 may arrive with 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 820 chipset, and a 22.2MP PureView main camera. Other potential Nokia P1 specs are also highly rated: 5.3-inch full HD display, a 3000mAh battery and 32GB of internal storage. Nokia P1 price is expected to reach $300.

Best Nokia phones ever reported with the “1” in their names

So what do you think about these phones? Which one of them do you think will be the first phone to be released by Nokia? Do you think these phones can help Nokia back to its glory days? Let’s wait and see how Nokia will surprise us!

Phones that are rated IP67 are those which are completely dust-proof and can survive under water between 15cm and 1m. Not every phone comes with such function. Today we’ll show you 5 water resistant phones that are rated IP67 and above!

1. Sony Xperia XZ

The first device on this list of best water resistant phones with IP67 is Sony Xperia XZ. Besides the dust and water protection ability, Sony XZ also provides powerful performance thanks to its 3GB RAM and quad-core Snapdragon 820 chipset (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo). It also carries a 5.2-inch screen with Full HD resolution. Currently this Sony phone runs Android 6.0, but it is planned to be one of the first Sony phones to receive the Android 7 update.

One highlight among other Sony Xperia XZ specs is the 23MP main camera, which is equipped with both phase detection and laser autofocus. Moreover, the snapper on the front supports 13MP resolution. There are two variants of storage: 32GB and 64GB; both can be expanded with up to 256GB microSD card. This Xperia phone is powered by a 2900mAh battery. Currently, Sony Xperia XZ price is around RM. 3200.

2. iPhone 7/ 7 Plus

Next on this list of best water resistant phones is no other than the iPhone 7/ 7 Plus duo. Both these phones are dust-proof and water resistant! Both phones run on Apple A10 Fusion – the strongest chipset nowadays. iPhone 7 comes with 2GB RAM/4.7-inch display/1960mAh battery, while iPhone 7 Plus sports 3GB RAM/5.5-inch display/2900mAh battery. Another difference between those two is the camera. iPhone 7 has a single 12MP main camera and iPhone 7 Plus packs a dual one. They both support three versions of ROM: 32GB/128GB/256GB. iPhone 7 price starts at around RM 3500, while iPhone 7 Plus price is from RM 4200!

3. HP Elite X3

The only Windows phone on this list of best water resistant phones is HP Elite X3. This phone is now the strongest Windows phone thanks to its Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB RAM. Moreover, it has 64GB ROM within, which can be expanded with up to 256GB microSD card. Other HP Elite X3 specs include a 5.96-inch 2k display, a combo of 16MP/8MP camera and a 4150mAh battery. HP Elite X3 price is currently RM. 3250.

4. Kyocera Dura Force Pro

Next on this list of best water resistant phones, we have Kyocera Dura Force Pro! This phone is rated IP68, which means it can survive being placed 2 meters under water in 30 minutes. Moreover, this phone comes with an octa-core Snapdragon 617 (4×1.5 GHz + 4×1.2 GHz). It also sports a 5-inch full HD display and a 3240mAh battery. Other Kyocera Dura Force Pro specs include 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM and a combo of 13MP/5MP cameras. Kyocera Dura Force Pro price is now RM. 2100.

5. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Last but not least, we have Samsung Galaxy Note 7 as one of the best (or used to be) water resistant phones. Just like Kyocera Dura Force Pro, this Samsung phone is rated IP68. Besides that, Note 7 packs a great combo of Snapdragon 820 (or Exynos 8890) chipset and 4GB RAM. The screen of the phone measures 5.7 inches and supports 2k resolution. Other Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs are great as well: 12MP/5MP cameras, 3500mAh battery and 64GB of extendable internal storage (+up to 256GB). Samsung Galaxy Note 7 price reaches RM. 3940.

Best water resistant phones with IP67+ certification

So what do you think about our list of best water resistant phones? Besides the dust and water protecting ability, they are also powerful in terms of performance! Which one is your pick?

LeEco Le Pro 3 VS OnePlus 3: this is a tough battle between two 6GB RAM Chinese phones. Which one will be the winner? Let’s find out!

LeEco Le Pro 3 VS OnePlus 3: 6GB RAM phone battle

LeEco Le Pro 3 has just launched with 4 different versions: 4GB RAM+32/64GB ROM and 6GB RAM+ 64/128GB ROM. In the battle, we will take the 6GB RAM+64GB ROM version of this phone. First, let’s go to the processor of these phones. OnePlus 3 is powered by a (2×2.15GHz + 2×1.6GHz) quad-core SND 820 processor. LeEco Le Pro 3 also comes with a quad-core, however, it’s stronger with SND 821 chipset, and is clocked at 2.35GHz. Both devices pack 6GB RAM paired with  64GB of non-expandable inbuilt storage. So, for this round, LeEco phone wins.

For the camera, both handsets sport a 16MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie shooter. However, OnePlus 3 owns a 16MP main camera with f/2.0 and 2K video recording. Meanwhile, Le Pro 3 also has a f/2.0 16MP rear cam but with 4K video recording. The 8MP snapper of OnePlus phone comes with f/2.0 while Le Pro 3’s 8MP shooter is f/2.2. So, the main cam of LeEco handset will give you a better-quality video while the front cam of OnePlus 3 gives you better photos in the low light condition.

LeEco new flagship continues to defeat its rival with a 4070mAH battery life. OnePlus phone is backed up with a 3000mAH cell. The other OnePlus 3 specs and LeEco Le Pro 3 specs are quite similar. OnePlus 3 sports a 5.5-inch AMOLED Full HD display and runs on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 OS. These features on the LeEco flagship are 5.5-inch LCD FHD display and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS.

LeEco Le Pro 3 VS OnePlus 3: price battle

LeEco Le Pro 3 VS OnePlus 3: for specs, LeEco Le Pro 3 (6GB RAM + 64GB ROM version) seems to have an edge over OnePlus 3, with a stronger processor and a larger battery. So, how about the prices? LeEco Le Pro 3 price for this version comes at about $300 ~ RM. 1245. OnePlus 3 price is higher, it’s about $399 ~ RM. 1650. So, LeEco Le Pro 3 is the champion for the price battle.

LeEco Le Pro 3 launch has just happened. At the launch event, this phone showed up with powerful specs: SND 821, 6GB RAM… It’ll be a tough rival in the market.

LeEco Le Pro 3: SND 821, 6GB RAM

After many leaks, LeEco Le Pro 3 is now official. The company has just launched this new flagship. So, let’s have a look at this phone to see if it is as powerful as we expected! About the design, the handset comes with an all-in-one metallic look. And it is just 7.5mm thick. Like Le Max 2 and Le 2, Le Pro 3 features no 3.5mm headphone jack. Instead of that, it comes with a USB Type-C port with a new type of audio – Continual Digital Lossless Audio (CDLA).

In terms of LeEco Le Pro 3 specs, the phone is powered by a 2.35Ghz quad-core SND 821 processor. With this chipset, Pro 3 is the first Chinese phone to run on SND 821. However, it doesn’t pack 8GB RAM as leaked, but 6GB RAM. This RAM is paired with 64/128GB ROM. The new LeEco flagship is also said to come with another two versions of 4GB RAM + 32/64GB ROM. Pro 3 sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD Full HD display coated with 2.5D glass.

For photography, the Chinese company added an 8MP camera with f/2.2 on the front and a 16MP shooter on the back with 0.1s phase detection f/2.0, autofocus, Intelligent Beauty Mode, etc. This new LeEco phone is backed up with a huge 4070mAh battery supported with 24W Quick charge 2.0 technology. With this technology, you can refuel the capacity up to 50% in just 30 minutes. In addition, LeEco Pro 3 sports a fingerprint scanner on the back, 4G LTE, and runs on Android Marshmallow OS.

LeEco Le Pro 3: price and release date

Although this phone does not have 8GB RAM, it is still a strong handset. With SND 821 and 6GB RAM, Pro 3 will give you a smooth performance. It will be a tough competitor to many flagships in the market: OnePlus 3, Galaxy S7 Edge, or Xiaomi Mi Note 2. LeEco Le Pro 3 price comes in the range of $270 – $449 ~ RM. 1121- RM. 1864. Le Pro 3 release date is still unknown. If you want to know more about this phone, just keep following our page for more information.

OnePlus 3 has been the best performance smartphone for half of 2016 It has only been recently surpassed by LeEco Le Pro 3 and iPhone 7. Now, its successor – OnePlus 4 has appeared on many websites! Let’s take a look to see what it offers!

OnePlus 4: 8GB RAM vs 23MP camera

It’s unfortunate that we haven’t received enough information about full OnePlus 4 specs, but recent leaks have shown some very interesting details that we simply cannot ignore. According to latest reports, OnePlus 4 will carry a massive 8GB RAM. Its processor has not yet been revealed, but as the successor of OnePlus 3, it will be a surprise if this new phone doesn’t come with Snapdragon 820 or above.

Another highlight that we have found from the leaks is that OnePlus 4 will pack a massive 23MP camera. Though the resolution is just a small part of what defines a great camera, this snapper is still a great step forward from the 16MP camera on OnePlus 3. With such resolution, we are sure the the captured photos and videos will take a lot of space in the storage. Fortunately, it is reported that this time, the new OnePlus will support up to 256GB microSD card.

So far, these are the only specs we have collected from leaks and reports. Information about the display and battery has not surfaced yet. However, considering what is offered in OnePlus 3, we expect that the 4th generation of OnePlus will house at least a 5.5-inch Full HD screen and a 3000mAh battery.

OnePlus 4: Will it take the crown back for OnePlus?

Many of you may have heard that OnePlus 3 had been on top of Antutu chart for months with more than 140.000 Antutu scores. However, the crown was then taken by the brand new iPhone 7 with around 170.000 scores. So if OnePlus really want to gain back that position, they have no choice but to add really powerful hardware to this OnePlus 4. Now let’s be patient and we will keep you updated with the latest info about the 4th generation of OnePlus smartphone!

Velocity One – a new phone from a new brand – might just be one of the best flagships in the market. This handset is said to come with many powerful specs like 8GB RAM, SND 821, dual 16MP camera…

Velocity One: 8GB RAM, dual 16MP camera

The flagship smartphone market could welcome another member. This member is promised to be one of the best devices in the market – Velocity One. This is a unique name coming from an unfamiliar company – Mana. This company said that Velocity One (V1) will be one of best affordable flagships. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm SND 821 processor (may be 823 if it’s available by launch date).

The brand will add 8GB of RAM paired with 64GB of expandable inbuilt storage to this phone. V1 will come with a 5.5-icnch 2K display which is coated with 2.5D glass. One of the highlighted Velocity One specs is its main camera. The phone will be equipped with a dual rear camera with the resolution of 16MP. On the front, there’ll be an 8MP selfie shooter.

V1 will be backed up with a 3350mAh battery, which supported wireless and quick charging technology. It may use Android Marshmallow OS. In addition, this new handset will come with a fingerprint scanner, IP68 waterproof feature, and connections like 4G, NFC, Bluetooth.

Velocity One: price

With all those specs above, this phone will be one of the strongest devices. It will be the tough rival to many flagships/upcoming flagships like LeEco Le 3 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S7. Velocity One price is reported to be about $363. SND 821 (could be 823), 8GB RAM, dual 16MP camera for about $363 (RM 1500), it seems that Mana is trying to hit it big this time. Mana’s Velocity One launch date is still a mystery. If you’re interested in this phone, just keep following our page for more information.

Previously, LeEco Pro 3 leaked with 6GB RAM and SND 821. Now, it is unveiled again with new a version of 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. Let’s have a look at these latest leaks!

LeEco Pro 3: new variant with 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM

Firstly, let’s talk about the basic version, with 6GB RAM. It comes with 5.5-inch Full HD resolution screen. There is a SnapDragon 821 under the hood of the phone. There is also 64GB of onboard storage, which can be expanded to 256GB. For photography, it sports a 16 MP camera on the rear, together with an 8MP front shooter for selfies. Additionally, the phone will be backed up with 4070 mAH battery.

Besides, LeEco also brings users a higher version, with many overkill specs. It comes with the same SND 821 under the hood, but with an 8GB RAM. There is 256 GB of internal storage, along with a huge screen with 5.7-inch in size and 2K resolution. The battery of this version is also bigger, with 5000 mAh capacity. Lastly, the company plans to add a dual 13MP camera on the rear of the phone. On the front, there is a 16MP camera for selfies.

If the report is true, we’ll see the first 8GB RAM smartphone in the world market. With those internal assets, LeEco Pro 3 stands out among all flagships at the present, when they offer from 2-4 GB RAM. The internal components of the phone are even higher than some laptops’ processor.

LeEco Pro 3 price and launch date speculation

Although the phone has been leaked with almost all specs, LeEco Pro 3 price is still a mystery. The Chinese brand is planning to introduce their phone on 21 September. We will receive the confirmation of the 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM version during the event. So, stay tuned and follow our page to keep yourself updated!

Xiao Yi – an associated brand of the Chinese producer Xiaomi has just introduced their Yi M1 camera – a professional DSLR with super cool features….

Xiao Yi M1 – professional camera with 50MP pictures

Xiao Yi – with the Yi technology, has been widely popular for their action cameras and webcams. But this time, they are launching their very first mirrorless camera- the Yi M1 with removable lenses. At first sight, the device looks classy and premium in black and grey colors. It also comes with a 3-inch, 720×480 touchscreen to make it feels more like a smartphone. Also, there are as little as only 2 physical buttons on the whole machine.

Specs-wise, the Xiao Yi M1 packs a Sony Exmor IMX 269 sensor with 20MP Four Thirds CMOS (a standard for DSLR and mirrorless cameras). The lens have an ISO range from 100 to as big as 25,600. This allows you to take pictures of up to 50 MP and record videos as sharp as 4K resolution at 30fps (frames per second). If you prefer your media files to be less heavy, lower resolution options are also available.

Xiao Yi M1 makes sure to impress its future users with a professional ISP image processor and a quad-core ARM CPU pre-installed under the hood. HDR, RAW modes, electronic image stabilization are also coming at hands. Surprisingly, the camera will not be supporting EVF (electronic view finder) or LED flash. However, we bet there will be extra gadgets coming when the device is launched. Xiao Yi knows the market’s trend pretty well, since they are also packing built-in Bluetooth and Wifi to their Yi M1. This gives users fast and easy access to share any picture with their smartphone devices.

Xiao Yi M1 – paying for the experience

The camera will start to roll out online through China’s JD.com website, starting September 23rd. Up to now, we hear no confirmation on Yi M1 price yet. However, keep in mind that it is not expected to be a budget device, especially with all the interesting features we just got to know.

The budget smartphone segment is one of the priorities of many brands, from Huawei to Lenovo. This time, we’ll introduce you the top cheap Android phones for September. 

1. Moto G4 Play

Standing at first place on our list of cheap Android phones is Moto G4 Play. This is a newcomer of the Motorola family. This phone is aimed at the budget segment. G4 Play runs on a 1.2Ghz octa-core SND 410 processor and uses Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. It packs 1/2GB RAM paired with 8/16GB inbuilt storage. This memory can be expanded with microSD of up to 256GB.

For photography, the company added a 5MP front-facing camera and an 8MP main shooter with autofocus and LED flash. It comes with a 5.0-inch screen with the resolution of 720 x 1280px (HD). Moto G4 Play specs also include a 2800mAh battery. As a budget device, Moto G4 Play price comes at about $200 ~ RM. 827.

2. Huawei Honor 5X

Huawei Honor 5X is one of the best cheap Android phones in the market. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core (4×1.2Ghz and 4×1.5Ghz) SND 616 processor and Android Lollipop OS with EMUI4.0 on top. There is 2/3GB RAM along with 16GB storage. If you think this ROM is not enough, you can expand it with an up-to-256GB microSD card. The other Huawei Honor 5X specs are 5.5-inch FHD display, 13MP rear camera paired with a 5MP selfie snapper, and a 3000mAh capacity. Huawei Honor 5X  is quoted at about $200 ~ RM. 827.

3. ZTE Zmax Pro

Next is ZTE Zmax Pro. This is the cheapest device on our list. ZTE Zmax Pro price only costs you about $100 ~ RM. 413. In terms of ZTE Zmax Pro specs, it has an octa-core (4×1.5Ghz and 4×1.0Ghz) SND 617 processor paired with 2GB RAM. There is also 32GB of ROM which can be expanded via microSD card of up to 256GB. For photography, you can use either a 13MP primary cam or a 5MP front snapper. Zmax Pro comes with a 6-inch FHD display and a 3400mAh cell.

4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Speaking of the best cheap Android phones, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is one of the best nominees. This handset runs on a 2.1Ghz octa-core Helio X20 processor and Android Marshmallow OS. Remi Note 4 comes with 2 versions: 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM and 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM. Both variants have a microSD card slot for expandable ROM (+256GB). The other Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs include a 5.5-inch FHD display, a huge 4000mAh, and a combo of 13MP+5MP cameras. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price comes in two: $135 ~ RM. 558 (16GB) and $180 ~ RM. 744 (64GB).

5. Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus

The last cheap Android phone in our list is Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core (4×1.5Ghz and 4×1.2Ghz) SND 616 processor. It packs 2GB of RAM paired with 16GB of expandable storage (+32GB). A combo of 13MP main camera and 5MP selfie snapper is also included in Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus specs. In addition, K5 Plus has a 5-inch FHD display, Android Lollipop OS, and a 2750mAh battery life. Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus price comes at about $156 ~RM. 649.

Best cheap Android phones for September: octa-core, 3GB RAM, 3000mAH+

Those are the top cheap Android phones in the market. Although having an affordable price, these handsets still own some great specs like 4000mAh and octa-core processor. If you’re looking for a budget phone, those devices can be your options.

Can you imagine a smartphone with 8GB RAM? Today, we will show you not one, but two smartphones with 8GB RAM. Let’s take a look at the comparison between these two phones, the LeEco Le Pro 3 vs Velocity One battle!

LeEco Le Pro 3 vs Velocity One: 8GB RAM beasts!

First of all, let’s evaluate their sets of hardware. Both LeEco Le Pro 3 and Velocity One (V1) are reported to house a massive 8GB RAM and Snapdragon 821 chipset. There are leaks that a 6GB version of the LeEco phone will also be available and the Velocity phone will arrive with a premium variant with Snapdragon 823 chipset. However, in this comparison, we will only mention the 8GB RAM/Snapdragon 821 versions!

To continue our LeEco Le Pro 3 vs Velocity One comparison, let’s move on to the camera and the storage. Both phones will come with a combo of 16MP primary camera and 8MP selfie shooter. To store photos and other files, the 8GB RAM version of LeEco Le Pro 3 will offer a massive internal storage of 256GB. Meanwhile, according to reports, V1 will support 64GB of on-board memory which is expandable.

So what about other LeEco Le Pro 3 specs and Velocity One specs? On the LeEco device, there will be a 5.7-inch Quad HD display and a massive 5000mAh battery. On the other hand, Velocity One will sport a 5.5-inch Quad HD screen and a 3350mAh battery equipped with wireless charging and quick charging. One more bonus of this V1 is its IP68 waterproof certification!

LeEco Le Pro 3 vs Velocity One: Which one is the winner?

So far when we evaluate the specs only, LeEco Le Pro 3 seems a bit better. It has bigger storage and bigger battery. Too bad that LeEco Le Pro 3 price has not been leaked yet, while Velocity One price will be around $350 (RM. 1500).  Make sure you keep up with out posts in order to not miss any upcoming details about LeEco Le Pro 3, as well as Velocity One!

With Octa-core processor, your smartphone can run four or five heavy apps at the same time. Especially, there are no lags when you are playing games or enjoying movies with those devices. So, here is the list of the budget Octa-core phones. 

1. Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro

Budget octa-core phones: We’ll start this list with Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro. It was launch in March 2016 and becomes one of the top trending phones at that time. The phone is working on an Octa-core (4x 1.5GHz and 4 x 1.2GHz) Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor. Along with it is an Adreno 405 GPU. These internal assets are assisted by 3GB RAM, couple with 32GB internal storage (expandable by up to 256GB).

About other Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro specs, the phone comes with a 5.0-inch HD screen. For photography, it sports a 13MP camera with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, and LED flash. There is also a 5MP camera on the front for selfies. In addition, the company brings a huge 4100 mAH to Redmi 3 Pro, which gives it a whole day of use. This Xiaomi phone also comes with dual SIM support, a fingerprint scanner, and Android 5.1 Os. Xiaomi mi Redmi 3 Pro price is around $146 (RM. 602).

2. Lenovo K5 Note

It’s no surprise when Lenovo K5 Note appears on this list of budget octa-core phones. Launched in January, the phone has many appealing specs, including a 5.5-inch full HD display, 4GB RAM, and 8MP selfie camera. Besides the 4GB RAM version, Lenovo also brings users a lower 3GB RAM. The phone is running on Android 5.1 Lollipop and it is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor under the hood. Other Lenovo K5 Note specs are 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB), 13MP main camera, and 3500 mAH battery. Lenovo K5 Note price is $201 (RM.829) for 4GB RAM version and $179 (RM. 739) for 3GB RAM version.

3. Asus Zenfone Max (2016)

From the Asus brand, we have Asus Zenfone Max on this list of budget Octa-core phones. In 2016, the company relaunched this phone with some upgraded features. Besides the old version (2GB RAM and 8/16GB ROM), the new Asus Zenfone Max will come with a stronger 3 RAM and a bigger 32GB internal storage. Other Asus Zenfone Max specs are a 5.5-inch HD display, 13MP/5MP cameras, and a huge 5000 mAH battery. The phone is running on Android 6.0, and it houses Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 under the hood. As for Asus Zenfone Max price, it costs $183 (RM. 755) for 3GB RAM version and $134 (RM.553) for 2GB RAM version.

4. ViVo V3 Max

Vivo V3 Max is one of the budget Octa-core phones that are launched in 2016. It is priced at $283 (RM.1167) and comes with many appealing specs. To be more specific, the phone is working on an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, coupled with 4GB RAM. There is 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 256GB. Other Vivo V3 Max specs include a 5.5-inch full HD screen, a combo of 13MP/8MP cameras, and a 3000 mAH battery.

5. LeEco Le 2

Last but not least, we have LeEco Le 2 on this list of budget Octa-core phones. It comes with a 5.5-inch screen with fullHD resolution, along with 3000 mAH battery. The phone is now available in two variants with different processors. The first one is powered by Deca-core Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20. The second is powered by Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652. Both of them are supported by 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. LeEco Le 2 sports a 16MP main camera with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, and dual-Led flash, along with it is an 8MP front camera for selfies. LeEco Le 2 price is around $179 (RM. 739).

 Budget octa-core phones

Those are budget octa-core phones from famous brands: Xiaomi, Lenovo, Asus, etc. As our criteria, they all come with Octa-core CPU which allows doing multiple tasks. They are also very affordable. So, which one do you want to bring home?

There are many ways to boost Android phone performance. Among those, here are four of the most popular ways. Let’s check them out!

How to boost your Android phone performance

First, you need to uninstall all apps you aren’t using or they will drain your phone battery. Keeping your phone clean is the best way to increase the performance as well as prolong battery life. The simple way to uninstall an app is to go to the app folder, pick the apps you want to delete, and click Uninstall button. However, if you want to uninstall a number of apps at the same time, just go to Settings > Apps > chose all of them and click Uninstall All. If it is a pre-installed app or a system app, all thing you can do is disable it, which also help to increase smartphone space.

Second, make sure that your phone is running the newest software. That helps increase the security and performance for your smartphone. Especially, a new device often faces with a number of bugs and they will be fixed easily through software updates. Besides, if your phone is running on Android 6.0, the upgrade to Android 7 (if it’s available) will also bring you more interesting experiences. The third way to boost Android phone performance is changing animation settings. The animation is one of the pretty features on Android phones. However, turning Animation off will help your phone run faster.

Additionally, changing custom ROM is one of the most effective ways to boost Android phone performance. Don’t mistake “custom ROM” with “ROM”. Expanding ROM (through microSD card) only helps increase storage space. Meanwhile, changing custom ROM can increase the performance of your phone. Among the available custom ROMs, CyanogenMod and Cyanogen OS are the two most famous and safest. To change the custom ROM, you need to unlock the phone’s bootloader first. The steps for bootloader unlocking depends on your device. Generally, the custom ROM provider will present detailed instructions for the whole process.

Boost Android phone performance tips: General guidelines

Those are some of the useful tips to boost Android phone performance. Apart from those methods we mentioned, you can find other helpful ways, such as using clean software or turning off recently-used apps. Generally, making your smartphone clean is always the best way to boost smartphone performance. Do you have any other way to make the Android phone run faster? Share with us!