Author: chris eilers

Here are 10 of the best phones with 5,000mAh batteries in the market recently. Owning them, you will not have to worry much about running out of juice after just one day.  

1. ASUS ZenFone Max (2016)

To be specific, this is an ASUS ZenFone Max ZC550KL 2016 version. Compared to the Max 2015, this machine offers one more choice over RAM capacity: 2GB or 3GB instead of only 2GB, and also a better chip which is Snapdragon 615 octa-core (4 x 1.5GHz & 4 x 1.0GHz) instead of Snapdragon 410 quad-core 1.2GHz. However, please note that Max 2016 just comes with only 32GB ROM model.

For the rest of ASUS ZenFone Max (2016) specs, there are features similar to its elder bro: a 5.5-inch HD screen, ASUS ZenUI based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, a combo of 13MP + 5MP camera, microSD card slot (+ 64GB), and a huge 5,000mAh cell that can give two days of battery backup. ASUS ZenFone Max price is $150 for the 2GB ver and $196 for the 3GB.

2. Gionee M6

Secondly, let’s meet a device called M6 and made by Gionee, one of the manufacturers well-known for producing huge battery smartphones. Spec-wise, it sports a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display, Amigo 3.5 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Helio P10 octa-core processor, 64/128GB of expandable ROM, 4GB of RAM, and a massive 5,000mAh batt supported by fast charging tech. Wow! All of them are excellent specifications, so we bet Gionee M6 won’t let you down. As for Gionee M6 price, the 128GB variant costs $435 while the 64GB is cheaper with $405.

3. Archos 50 Saphir

Coming up next is Archos 50 Saphir from a French gadget maker. If you wanna have a budget, rugged, water-resistant phone, this can be a good option. Archos 50 Saphir specs include IP68 certification, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a 5,000mAh battery that can last more than 2 days, a 5.0-inch HD IPS screen, a quad-core MediaTek MTK6737 1.5GHz chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 16 GB of expandable ROM. Additionally, there are LTE network, a dual SIM, and a set of 13MP rear-facing + 5MP front cam on board to serve users. According to the company, Archos 50 Saphir price will be $222 in October 2016. Let’s wait and see!

4. ZTE Nubia N1

Of course Nubia N1 has to be here as well. It boasts a Helio P10 octa-core chip set, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 3GB RAM, 64GB of internal memory (expandable), Nubia UI 4.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, DTS sound, a 13MP main snapper, and a great 5,000mAh cell. In addition to ZTE Nubia N1 specs, a fantastic 13MP secondary shooter is on board to produce gorgeous selfies for users. All you need to do is pay $255 and take it home.

5. Acer Liquid Zest Plus

Acer Liquid Zest Plus is one of the latest mid-rangers of the manufacturer. Acer Liquid Zest Plus specs contain a 5.5-inch HD screen, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, DTS HD sound, a quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735 chip paired with 16GB of expandable ROM and 2GB of RAM. Specially, the handset’s got a very good 5,000mAh batt supporting fast charging technology. Acer Liquid Zest Plus price is $254 for those who want to purchase it.

6. Spice Electro

Number 6 is Spice Electro. That’s an interesting name, huh?! It joins our top phones with 5,000 batteries list with a 5,000mAh cecll said to provide “around 21 hours of talk time or a whopping 400 hours on standby.” The rest of the Spice Electro specs are decent to perform most tasks well: 1.3GHz quad-core chipset, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, 5.5-inch HD display, 5MP rear + 3.2MP front-facing shooter package, and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. Spice Electro price is $90. Super affordable, right?!

7. Panasonic P75

Next, we would like to introduce Panasonic P75 to you. It’s also very affordable with a Panasonic P75 price tag of Rs. 5,990 or around $90. Spec-wise, the machine carries a large 5,000mAh battery, a dual SIM, Sail UI based on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a handy 5.0-inch HD screen, a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM (+ 32GB). About photography, you can use its 8MP primary with autofocus or 5MP selfie snapper to capture things.

8. Lenovo Vibe P2

Continuing our list will be a Lenovo smartphone: Vibe P2. It has not been launched yet but will be as a successor to Lenovo Vibe P1. Lately, the device has appeared on TENAA, showing some specifications such as a 5.5-inch Full HD display, an octa-core Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz chipset, and Adreno 506 GPU. Moreover, Lenovo Vibe P2 specs are also said to offer 4GB RAM, 32/64GB ROM (expandable), a 13MP + 5MP camera set, and a massive battery. Since the P1 packs a 5,000mAh batt, it’s no surprise that the P2 will have a cell capable of 5K or even above. Hopefully more information about Lenovo Vibe P2 will come in the next days.

9. 360 N4S

Next is 360 N4S. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with 360 OS 2.0 on top, a 5.5-inch In-cell Full HD display, 4G LTE with VoLTE, a strong 2.0GHz Helio X20 deca-core chip set, 4GB of RAM, and 32/64/128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB). As for cameras, the primary one is capable of 16 megapixels with PDAF, LED flash and f/2.0 aperture while the secondary sensor is 8 megapixels with f/2.0, LED flash, and FotoNation 4.0 beauty mode. Well, we can say that it owns the best shooter combo here, and furthermore, there is a big 5,000mAh battery with fast charging tech under the hood to fuel the entire handset. You can buy it with $180 for the 32GB version.

10. Philips Xenium V377

Finally, here is a device from Philips. Its name is Xenium V377, featuring a 5,000mAh batt which can deliver 29 hours of talk time and lasts up to a month on standby, and a physical button for power saving. Other Philips Xenium specs are a 5.0-inch IPS HD screen, a MediaTek MT6580 quad-core 1.3GHz chip, 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM (expandable), Android 5.1 Lollipop OS with Philips UI on top, a package of 8MP main + 2MP selfie snapper, and a dual SIM. Philips Xenium V377 price is about $130.

So, those are 10 of the best phones with 5,000mAh batteries we wanna show you today. What do you think about them? Are they good enough to help you work all day long?

September will see more launches as well as more information about new 6GB RAM phones. They’re all powerful and beautiful to meet consumers’ expectations. Check them out now!

1. Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is the first name we would like to mention. Lately, an official advertising render of this phone has also been posted online, revealing some important Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specs as well as design. Apparently, it will sport a 5.5-inch OLED display with two resolution variants: Full HD and Quad HD.

Besides, it is also expected to boast a Snapdragon 821 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. As for camera, there will be a dual shooter setup on the back to assist users in capturing things. For the rest, no word has been made, yet we hope more information will come in the next days.

2. LG V20

Number 2 is LG V20, the successor of LG V10. Specially, it is likely to be the first non-Nexus model to run on Android 7.0 Nougat OS. Other LG V20 specs will include a 5.7-inch 2K screen, 4/6GB RAM, 32/64/128GB of internal memory, a set of 20MP rear + dual 8MP front cam, a 4,000mAh battery, and a Snapdragon 820 chip. For those who have interest in this handset, let’s look forward to September 6 and September 7 to welcome it in San Francisco and South Korea, respectively.

3. Huawei Mate 9

Next is Huawei Mate 9, which has appeared in some pics posted on Chinese forum site Weibo. Spec-wise, it will own a big 5.9-inch Full HD screen, a Kirin 960 chipset, 4/6GB of RAM, and a 16MP main snapper. No word about Huawei Mate 9 launch date has been claimed, but with IFA 2016 only a few days away, we hope it’s gonna be there, in Berlin.

4. Elephone P20

Continuing our 6GB RAM phones list is Elephone P20. In terms of specifications, this device carries a Helio P20 64-bit octa-core chip set, 6GB RAM, 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB), a 5.5 Inch Full HD display, a 8MP secondary + 12MP primary camera package, and a 3,000mAh cell supporting fast charging tech. In general, this is a very powerful machine with a beautiful appearance and a super affordable price.

5. ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe was announced not a few months ago, but has just gone on sale recently. The Deluxe version containing a Snapdragon 820 processor and 6GB RAM costs around $645. Other ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe specs are a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen, 64GB ROM (expandable), a 3,000mAh batt, and a set of 23MP main + 8MP selfie snapper.

6. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

We all know that Samsung has introduced their Galaxy Note 7 with 4GB RAM, not a 6GB phablet as we expected. But, wait, don’t get upset too fast! A new report has just revealed that a 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM model got certified by the Chinese equivalent of the FCC, which means a 6GB RAM Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is real! And according to the source, it will cost $912. For those who want to purchase it, save your money and prepare to go to China!

7. OnePlus 3 Mini

Finally, a mini version of OnePlus 3 will end our list. It can be small on the outside, but don’t underestimate it on the inside. Alleged leaked benchmarks for the handset have showed up on GFXBench, revealing that OnePlus 3 Mini specs will contain a 4.6-inch Full HD display, a Snapdragon 820 chip, 6GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of internal memory, and a 16MP rear-facing + 8MP front camera combo. Let’s wait and see!

So, they are 6GB RAM phones that we would like to introduce to you today. Some of them are available for sale now, some are debuting, and some are getting revealed with more info. Then, which one do you like most? 

Nokia C1 and Nokia P1 are reported to be two of the upcoming smartphones of Nokia. Today we will bring you a quick Nokia C1 vs Nokia P1 comparison! Let’s have a look to see which one is going to win!

Nokia C1 vs Nokia P1: 3GB RAM smartphones

In terms of hardware, both Nokia C1 vs Nokia P1 arrives with the same 3GB RAM. Nokia P1 is reported to house a Snapdragon 820 chipset at its heart. On the other hand, the chipset of Nokia C1 is still a mystery. As for the internal storage, Nokia C1 defeats P1 with its 64GB ROM, while Nokia P1 offers a 32GB internal storage. We haven’t received any information about whether the ROM of Nokia C1 can be expanded or not, but reports have shown that 32GB ROM of Nokia P1 can be further increased to 200GB.

Regarding the camera, we are still not sure whether Nokia C1 vs Nokia P1 will feature PureView technology or not, but it is highly likely. The only available detail is that Nokia C1 will possibly come with a 13MP/5MP camera combo and Nokia P1 will carry 22.6MP/5MP snappers. With such resolutions, it’s obvious that Nokia P1 will attract more attention, but it doesn’t mean that the 13MP shooter of Nokia C1 is defeated, as the number of megapixels is not a deciding factor.

Let’s wrap up all other Nokia C1 specs and Nokia P1 specs! Talking about the display, Nokia C1 will house a 5.5-inch screen with full HD resolution. On the other hand, Nokia P1 is expected to pack a smaller one: 5.3-inch full HD screen. Battery-wise, there are hints that Nokia P1 will sport a 3000mAh cell, while information about Nokia C1 battery hasn’t shown up on any websites.

Nokia C1 vs Nokia P1: Which is the better one?

Based on what we’ve known so far, Nokia P1 has great potential to be the next camera flagship of Nokia, while Nokia C1 is aimed at common smartphone users. At this point, it’s still too soon to decide between Nokia C1 vs Nokia P1, which one is better. So make sure to follow our upcoming posts to not miss any detail about these two Nokia phones.

OnePlus 3 is now no longer the King of Antutu as best performance smartphones. Now, this place belongs to iPhone 7. iPhone 7 Antutu scores of more than 170,000 will be the new King on this Antutu list. 

iPhone 7 Antutu scores: surpassing every other phone!

In the first half of this year, OnePlus 3 was the King of Antutu for performance smartphones. With the scores of 140,288, it still stands in the first place of the Antutu top performance smartphones chart for August. However, it can’t keep this spot any longer. The latest OnePlus flagship can not compete with the newcomer from Apple – iPhone 7.

iPhone 7 has just been tested through the app with the amazing scores of 178,397. Compared to iPhone 6s last year (132,620 points), iPhone 7 is 1.3 times stronger. Apple A9 is a strong processor. It only stands behind SND 820 on the Antutu benchmark. Now, A10 Fusion is even stronger with 40% faster performance.

Let’s recap iPhone 7 specs again to see how powerful it is. This handset runs on a quad-core A10 Fusion processor and iOS 10. It packs 2GB of RAM paired with 32/128/256GB of non-expandable inbuilt storage. About photography, the phone is equipped with a 7MP snapper on the front and a 12MP cam with OIS, quad-LED flash on the back. Apple iPhone 7 comes with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and a 1960mAh battery capacity.

iPhone 7 Antutu: can Apple A10 Fusion surpass SND 821?

With huge scores like that, iPhone 7 with A10 Fusion chipset is the toughest rival for any phones. It already takes the crown from OnePlus 3 which has the highest scores for more than half the year. However, can this chipset defeat SND 821? Antutu used to test the predecessors of these chipsets. And SND 820 beats A9 from Apple to be in the 1st spot. So, this time, will this happen again? SND 821 will defeat A10? Or A10 will rise to the number 1 place?

Lately, Samsung Galaxy Note 7’s explosion scandal as caused quite a headache for the Korean giant. It seems that the smartphone exploding trend is continuing. This time, Xiaomi Mi 4c is the next unfortunate product. Let’s find the reason behind this incident.

Xiaomi Mi 4C exploded

Previously, there are many cases in which smartphone exploded and hurt users. It seems that this trend is continuing, and a phone from Xiaomi is involved. As a recent report suggests, the camera security recorded the sudden accident. The man in the video got hurt when his smartphone exploded. The same source states that, the phone in this case is a product from Xiaomi brand – Xiaomi Mi 4C. It exploded in his back pocket and causes him third-degree burns on his hips.

Until now, there are not any confirmations about the main reason behind that incident. However, from what the video suggested, the fire seems to come from the battery of Xiaomi Mi 4C. Surprisingly, Samsung is also facing with battery issue, which causes some Galaxy Note 7 explosion. In July, another Xiaomi phone – Xiaomi Mi 4i also exploded when it was charging.

There is no basis to say that the fault lies with the company yet. However, Xiaomi needs to be very careful, because two Xiaomi phones exploding in the span of 3 months is not something to overlook. For now, we have to wait for official words from the company. Hopefully these are just isolated incidents.

Smartphone exploded: How to protect yourself

Smartphone exploding can happen, and users can get hurt. Thus, you need to follow some tips to prevent your smartphone from exploding. Generally, try not to let your phone overheat. you should refrain from using the phone while charging, stop charging if the phone is too hot, and try not to put the phone in hot places. Hopefully, those tips will be helpful for you.

Smartphones with dual LED flash cameras have been circulating the mobile market for quite some time, but how good they are for taking pictures? Let’s find out.

How much difference does dual LED flash make?

These days, there are many factors affecting the decision to buy smartphones. One of them is the availability of a high quality camera. There are many basic technical requirements to determine a good mobile camera. However, it is undeniable that a good camera needs to be able to take photos in dimly lit environments. Dual LED flash is precisely one of the recent technology to tackle the low-light problem.

Dual LED flash cameras are cameras that use two sources of light (LEDs) to illuminate objects that we are taking photos of.  These sources of light are usually of different color. Theoretically, an object illumination will rapidly decrease as the distance to that given object increases. The dual LED flash can produce light twice as great as a single LED flash. This allows dual flash camera to take well-lit photos of objects that are 1.4 times further away than when taken with a single flash camera.

Furthermore, dual flashes solves one problem big problem with unnaturally looking images. Those images may be the result of color temperature difference between the flash and the environment. For example, for a sunset scenery (1850°K, as in color temperature diagram above), a standard LED flash (5500°K) will give the nearest object a slightly blue hue on a photo, while everything else will have an orange glow. Two LEDs with different color temperatures can alter the flash color temperature to match the environment and give more natural-looking photos.

The solution to unnatural 2-toned images!

Currently, there are many phones in the mobile market that use this concept. For instance, dual flash comes under the name of ‘True Tone flash’ in Apple phones and under the name of ‘Colour Correlated Temperature flash’ in Motorola phones. Dual LED flash is a must in a smartphone if you want to take better photos in low light environments!

Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and BLU Vivo 5R are two of the latest official flagships in the market. As they have some specs in common, we would like to make a comparison between the two! Let’s get this Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R battle underway!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R: 3GB RAM flagships

There are two variants of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, one with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM and 3GB RAM/64GB ROM. In this comparison, we will use the 3GB RAM one from Xiaomi. First up in this Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R battle, both phones come with the same 3GB RAM. However, the octa-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6753 processor from BLU Vivo 5R cannot compete with the deca-core 2.1GHz MediaTek MT6797 one from Redmi Note 4.

So what about the camera? Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R arrive with a 13MP camera + phase detection autofocus. However, the dual LED flash from Redmi Note 4 is a bonus compared to the single LED flash from Vivo 5R. Regarding the selfie snapper, BLU Vivo 5R is more powerful because its 8MP front shooter is assisted by LED flash, while the 5MP one from the Xiaomi phone doesn’t come with the same technology.

As for other specs, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R both carry a 5.5-inch full HD display and run Android Marshmallow. However, in terms of storage, Redmi Note 4 is the better one because of its extendable 64GB ROM. Meanwhile, BLU Vivo 5R only offers extendable 32GB ROM. The battery of Note 4 is also bigger than that of BLU Vivo 5R: 4100mAh > 3150mAh.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 vs BLU Vivo 5R: The final result

Overall, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs are better than BLU Vivo 5R specs. Redmi Note 4 packs faster CPU, better battery and bigger storage. So what about the price? Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price is very budget-friendly: RM 690 ($170) while BLU Vivo 5R price is a bit higher: RM. 810 ($199). As a result, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is the clear winner of this battle. However, in case you are fond of USA-brand smartphones like BLU Vivo 5R, this phone is available for pre-order now and will hit the shelves on 21st September.

LeEco Pro 3 has just been leaked on Antutu lately with similar specs as OnePlus 3 specs. So we find it interesting to compare LeEco Pro 3 vs OnePlus 3! Let’s see which one wins!

LeEco Pro 3 vs OnePlus 3: Chinese BEASTS with amazing specs

First of all let’s talk about the hardware! Both LeEco Pro 3 vs OnePlus 3 come with a massive 6GB RAM, which will drive the system flawlessly. However, the chipsets they use are not the same! At the heart of LeEco Pro 3, there will be a Snapdragon 821 chipset – one of the latest and most powerful chipsets in the world. Meanwhile, OnePlus 3 arrives with a less powerful one – Snapdragon 820, but it is still a desirable feature in the industry!

What about the camera? LeEco Pro 3 vs OnePlus 3 share the same camera combo. To be more specific, they both pack a 16MP camera on the rear and an 8MP on the front. While there’s no further information about the camera technology of Pro 3, it’s official that the 16MP camera of OnePlus is equipped with phase detection autofocus, f/2.0 aperture and optical image stabilization. To store taken images and other files, users are offered 64GB ROM, from both phones.

Talking about battery, there’s quite a huge difference between LeEco Pro 3 vs OnePlus 3. LeEco Pro is reported to pack a massive 5000mAh battery. Meanwhile, what we can find in OnePlus 3 is a more humble 3000mAh cell. As for the display, we haven’t receive any detail about the size and the resolution of LeEco Pro 3 screen yet. On the other hand, OnePlus 3 display is a 5.5-inch full HD one.

LeEco Pro 3 vs OnePlus 3: Which one is the winner?

From the comparison between LeEco Pro 3 specs and OnePlus 3 specs above, we can easily see that LeEco Pro 3 is better in terms of specs. It has faster processor and bigger battery. However, LeEco Pro 3 price is still unknown. We suspect it will be higher than LeEco Le 2 Pro, which is priced at $230 (RM 948). OnePlus 3 price is around $437 (RM 1800). Consider the pricing of LeEco devices, we think Pro 3 has a good chance to beat OnePlus 3 in terms of price. So are you impressed with LeEco specs? Or do you think OnePlus 3’s performance still holds its ground?

Today we will compare a Korean smartphone to a Chinese smartphone. Welcome to the “battle” between the 2016 version of Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (the 2GB RAM variant)!

Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: 2GB RAM battle

First of all, let’s talk about the internal hardwares of Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Both of them come with 2GB RAM. Regarding the chipset, there are two variants of Galaxy J7 2016 – one with octa-core 1.6GHz Exynos 7870 and the other with octa-core (4×1.6GHz + 4x1GHz) Snapdragon 617. Meanwhile, in Redmi Note 3, there is a hexa-core Snapdragon 650 chipset including a 1.8GHz dual-core processor and a 1.4GHz quad-core processor. So in term of performance, these phone are quite the same.

Now let’s move on to the camera. Both Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 pack a 5MP selfie shooter but the one in Galaxy J7 is a bit better thanks to f/1.9 aperture and front LED flash. As for the main camera, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 wins thanks to its 16MP camera equipped with phase detection autofocus and dual LED flash. But it doesn’t mean he 13MP camera from J7 is not remarkable. It supports f/1.9 aperture and wide angle shooting.

What about other Samsung Galaxy J7 specs and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs? They both offer 16GB of internal memory, which can be expanded via microSD card of up to 256GB. In terms of display and battery, the Xiaomi phone defeats the Samsung Galaxy J7 thanks to its Full HD 5.5-inch display and 4000mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Samsung phones sports a 5.5-inch HD screen and a 3300mAh cell.

Samsung Galaxy J7 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Price comparison

So in terms of specifications, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 takes the win over Samsung Galaxy J7. It has sharper display, bigger battery and better main camera. Now let’s consider another critical factor: the price. Samsung Galaxy J7 price is higher than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price: $300 > $250 (RM 1240 > RM 1150). Now the winner is obvious: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. However, whether you are a Samsung fan or not, J7 is not a bad choice at all!

Have you ever wondered why some smartphones are called waterproof devices while some others are labeled water resistant or water repellent handsets? Today we will show you how to distinguish between the three!

Water resistant, water repellent and waterproof: the definition

Among the three terms, water resistant is the least powerful. Water resistant devices are able to stand the “attack” of water at some levels, not completely. Normally such devices are covered with a light coat of substance that enhances their ability to stay safe from the average penetration of water. For example, water-resistant devices can survive light rains, hand-washing, and sweats. However, this feature can wear off after long time use. You can find such feature in recent Sony smartphones like X Performance, XA, XA Ultra,…

Water-repellent is a higher level of water-resistant. Water repellent devices are able to repel water from them, or you can call them hydrophobic devices. The ones called water-repellent devices are usually covered by a very thin coat of nanotechnology. Water cannot stay on the surface of that coat, which can be located on the inside, on the outside or even both. Devices with that technology are more likely to survive water penetration than common ones.

Last but not least, we have water-proof. If your smartphone is labeled “waterproof”, it is able to stay untouched after heavy “attack” of water, or in other words, it is impervious to water. Such devices can be placed in the water for hours without encountering any problem. Users can put these devices in their pockets while they are swimming or even scuba-diving.

Water resistant, water repellent and waterproof: How about smartphones?

There are many smartphones that come with water protection feature. Some of them are labeled “waterproof”. Some are labeled “water resistant”. However, if we consider the definitions above, none of smartphones nowadays are waterproof, except the rugged ones for military purposes like Sonim XP7, Samsung Galaxy S7 active,… So if you are having a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 or you want to buy an iPhone 7 in the future, don’t try to test its water resisting ability by extreme methods because that function may wear off after long time use.

The Xiaomi Mi 5s will be released by the end of 2016, but the phone specs have been leaked recently! Xiaomi Mi 5s new specs include a 16MP camera and 6GB RAM.

Xiaomi Mi 5s has big-time upgrades!

The Xiaomi Mi 5s was planned to be released by the end of this year. However, the specs regarding this smartphone were recently leaked! Whether intentionally or accidentally, the leaked photo showed us many interesting information regarding the upgrades of the Xiaomi Mi 5s. Interestingly, the phone is said to have a 5.15-inch display screen with Force Touch feature.

Furthermore, we found out that the Xiaomi Mi 5s will be run by a 2.4 GHz quad-core processor with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset and a GPU of Adreno 530. The smartphone is said to have 6 GB RAM which will operate at an impressive 1866 MHz. Additionally, the Xiaomi Mi 5s will have 256 GB worth of UFS 2.0 storage. If we take a look at the already released Xiaomi Mi 5 model, we can confidently say that the Xiaomi Mi 5s  will be operated on at least Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) operating system.

The Xiaomi Mi 5s camera spec that we found out is: a primary camera of 16 MP with f/1.8 aperture. The camera will be running with 4 axis optical image stabilization and it will have a PDAF focus. The smartphone will have a 3490 mAh battery and a Qualcomm’s fast charge 3.0. The new model will have a USB Type-C port and a fingerprint reader.

Xiaomi Mi 5s – a much better version

Looking at the specs of Xiaomi Mi 5s, we can all agree that the upgrades are much more powerful than the Xiaomi Mi 5 that was launched only few months ago. We hope that the official information will be soon released from the Xiaomi producers! Let us know what do you think about this news!

Phones under USD 150 can still have many good things to talk about. If you’re seeking one, check out the following handsets coming with beautiful designs, decent hardware and affordable prices! Then, tell us which one you like most!

1. Yotaphone 2

Yotaphone 2 is the first device we would like to introduce to you. As we know, it is the world’s first dual screen smartphone with a 4.7-inch E-ink Electronic Paper rear display always-on (like Samsung Galaxy S7 or LG G5 regardless the use of the battery or not) and capable of 960 x 540 pixels.

Apart from that key feature, other Yotaphone 2 specs are also pretty good: a 5.0-inch Full HD front display, a Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2.26GHz chip, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 4.4 KitKat OS (upgradable to Android 5.1 Lollipop), a combo of 2.1MP secondary + 8MP primary camera, NFC and 4G connectivity. Yotaphone 2 price is $157 but you can buy it on Gearbest with just $139.99.

2. Acer Liquid Z6

Secondly, it is Acer Liquid Z6. Spec-wise, it packs a handy 5.0-inch HD display, a quad-core MediaTek 6737 1.25GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal memory (expandable), an 8MP rear-facing + 2MP front cams set, and a 2,000mAh batt. Generally, we believe Z6 can perform many basic tasks well and definitely will not cost you much, just about $130 to be exact.

3. Xiaomi Redmi 4

Next, we’ve got a Xiaomi smartphone called Redmi 4. It was spotted on Geekbench not long ago with a Snapdragon 625 chipset. However, when getting certified by TENAA after that, the phone showed some changes in terms of its processor. Apart from that, Xiaomi Redmi 4 specs will still be likely to include a 5.0-inch Full HD screen, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, a package of 8MP selfie + 13MP main snapper, a 4,000mAh cell, a fingerprint scanner, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Xiaomi Redmi 4 price is expected to be around $105. Cool, right?! So, let’s wait and see!

4. ZTE Little Fresh 4

Number 4 is ZTE Little Fresh 4. It’s got a 5.2-inch Full HD screen, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM, a set of 13MP rear + 5MP front-facing snapper, a MediaTek MT6753 chip set, a 2,540mAh battery, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS out of the box. Original ZTE Little Fresh 4 price was 1,090 Yuan (or $163), but now it is available at 699 Yuan ($105) only. Much better, huh?!

5 + 6. Xiaomi Redmi 3S and 3S Prime

Here we have a duo Xiaomi phone: Redmi 3S and 3S Prime. They are budget handsets featuring huge 4,100mAh batts supported by fast charging tech. Besides, Xiaomi Redmi 3S specs and Redmi 3S Prime specs all contain: octa-core 1.4GHz Snapdragon 430 chip, microSD card slot, dual SIM, 5.0-inch HD IPS display, MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, 13MP + 5MP shooter combo, and 4G network. Though, there are some differences between them you need to know: the 3S is equipped with 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM, no fingerprint scanner and priced at $105; meanwhile, the 3S Prime sports 32GB ROM, 3GB RAM, a fingerprint scanner, and $135.

7. YU Yunique Plus

Next is YU Yunique Plus, a true smartphones with a 4.7-inch HD screen. Some other YU Yunique Plus specs are Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a Snapdragon 410 quad-core 1.2GHz processor, 2GB RAM paired with 8GB of internal memory (+ 32GB), a 2,000mAh cell, and a package of 8MP main + 2MP secondary camear. YU Yunique Plus price is $105.

8. Moto G4 Play

Number 8 is Moto G4 Play, costing $135. It is considered as the cheapest device in the G-series, yet Moto G4 Play specs are not bad at all. There are a handy 5.0-inch HD display, a quad-core Snapdragon 410 1.2GHz chip set, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM (expandable up to 128GB), an 8MP sensor on the back with LED flash, a 5MP one on the front, 4G LTE network, and a 2,800mAh battery on board to help run the whole machine.

9. Leagoo T1

Leagoo T1 has just gone on sale at $105.99. Spec-wise, it boasts a 5.0-inch Full HD display, Leagoo OS2.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a 2,400mAh cell, a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek chipset, 16GB of internal storage, and a fingerprint scanner. About photography, there is an excellent set of 13MP primary + 8MP selfie cam in charge of capturing things, so you don’t have to worry much about its pic quality.

10. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 2GB RAM

Last but not least, it’s Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 2GB RAM version. With just 899 Yuan or around $134, you can have a machine carrying a beautiful 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD screen, MIUI 8.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Helio X20 deca-core 2.1GHz chipset, 16GB ROM (expandable), a 13MP + 5MP shooter camera combo, and a massive 4,100mAh battery with fast charging technology. Awesome!

 So, we’re getting to the end now. But before that, we would like to listen to your feelings as well as opinions about the 10 best phones under USD 100 above.