Author: chris eilers

The Huawei Mate 9 specs is thought to have been leaked via the GFX Bench database, when the Huawei press event for the IFA expo is coming soon in September. Let’s take a look at the supposed leaked specs.

Huawei Mate 9 specs: 4GB RAM, Octa-core processor, 12MP main camera

According to GFX, Huawei Mate 9 specs will include an octa-core processor, with the SoC being HiSilicon Hi3660, more powerful than the one in Huawei P9. However, the GPU remains the same as P9, ARM Mali-T880, although we hope that the core count may be increased. Huawei Mate 9 will also house 4GB RAM. It will also run on Android 7 Nougat, the latest Android OS version. These specs look quite good and hopefully the phone will perform well.

Also according to the Huawei Mate 9 specs leak, the phone will have quite a big screen: a 5.9-inch display; however, it will only be 1080p resolution. GFX has not always been correct, but if that is true, it is quite a letdown. The internal storage will be quite spacious, 64GB, and it’s to been seen if we can extend that. Camera will be 8MP for the front, and 12MP for the main camera, contrary to the rumored 20MP main camera. We hope that GFX is wrong on this one; 20MP main camera would make this phone awesome.

Huawei Mate 9 specs: what should be the price?

We still have to wait for official announcements to know the full specs and rice, however, if those Huawei Mate 9 specs leaked are true, then we believe the price will be similar to its predecessor, Huawei Mate 8. The price for Huawei Mate 8 is RM 1,599 – RM 1,699. We believe that Huawei Mate 9 will have similar price, given the leaked specs. What do you think should be the price for this phone? Tell us your thoughts.

Slim smartphones easily attract users for its stunning design. However, like most things, a thin body has its own disadvantages. And those also make up 5 reasons why slim smartphones are not that good.

Slim smartphones: they are not perfect

First of all, a slim body means sacrification of other great features. In order to keep the smartphone as thin as possible, producers have to also minimize some specs to fit them in the body. For instances, slim smartphones usually come with smaller batteries and thinner protection glasses, which could affect the screen longevity. Some producers even kill of microSD card slot, or headphone jack (like the iPhone 7), both of which we still need a lot in our life. Secondly, a less thick body frequently comes along with a camera bump. Because of the limited width, the big sensor can not rest comfortably on the back, making it protrusive and easy to get scratched.

The third disadvantage slim smartphones face with is the uneasy handling. As the body is so thin, you can not take a good grip of the phone, making any action with it a bit harder, and longer hold a bit more tiring for your hand. Although this can totally be fixed with a phone case, many users really don’t prefer wearing extra “layers” for their phones and would go for a more elegant look of the original design instead. The forth shortcoming is that, slim smartphones are harder to be repaired when issues happen, as they would need to change the panel, screen and make sure they fit in the tiny width of the machine.

Last but not least, as you may have already noticed, slim smartphones tend to cost way more than thicker ones. The reason for this is simple: the companies have to apply the newest technology, do more research, switch to better material to produce a thin body yet still strong and long lasting enough. We are not denying the fact that, a certain percentage of users don’t mind paying extra for this. However, it is still a drawback that acts as a minus point when one choose a smartphone for themselves.

Slim smartphones: Compromises are unavoidable

Slim smartphones, like most things, can not be perfect devices. They fit the taste of many people, and not of priority choice for others. Seeing the drawbacks of these will provide you with a fuller big picture, so that you can consider the pros and cons, and choose the best for your personal liking.

Instead of Meizu M1E as previous leak, a new phone from the China brand are coming soon, the Meizu M3E. With a new name, this phone has unveiled more clearly specs. Let’s check!

Meizu M3E: A new Meizu M1E !

In the event on August 10, Meizu has presented a new phone. But it is not M1E like the first leak, a new phone get a different name: Meizu M3E. When a number 3 replacing number 1, Meizu M3E is expected to be stronger. But it could be the marketing strategy of Meizu, when Meizu M3E specs seem to remain as previous leaks. Still, we expect new Meizu phone gets a better performance, at least nicer design.

First up, Meizu M3E make a surprise in the design. It looks like Meizu M3 Note in both the front and back side, including a 5.5-inch FullHD IPS display. The back side is slightly curved and ground compared to M3 Note. But Meizu M3E is slimmer at 7.9mm of thickness. The weight is event slighter, with only 172 g. The front also remained with a particular mTouch 2.1 Home button and a fingerprint scanner. The battery is reduced to 31000mAH but with better fast-charging (50% in just 30 minutes).

Move to the internals, this new Meizu phone is powered by MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 SOC, together with 3GB RAM. And the 32GB internal storage is good enough, but it is extendable up to 128GB. There is a 13MP main camera powered by Sony’s IMX258 sensor, f/2/2 aperture, 5P lens (wonderful!), and of course with phase detection autofocus. The front camera flaunts 5MP resolution with a f/2.0 aperture and 4P lens. Such a nice camera combo!

Meizu M3E price and availability

In new Meizu M3E, there is additional Blue color. The other versions come in Gray, Silver, Gold and Rose Gold. Meizu M3E price is $195 (RM. 779). That is a nice price when considering all specs it offered, right?

Xiaomi Mi Note Edge will be the next true competitor of Galaxy Note 7. With dual-cured screen and 6GB RAM, this Xiaomi Note can take the crown of Note 7 to become the “Note King”.

Xiaomi Mi Note Edge with come dual-curved screen

Samsung has just launched its latest Note with strong specs and a stunning design – Galaxy Note 7. This device has everything we want from a flagship. Not even mention that the handset is dust and water resistant. This Note seems to have no true rivals at this time. However, it’s about to end. Because a new Xiaomi smartphone- Mi Note Edge- will be the next toughest rival to Note 7.

The Chinese company is reported to be working on a product which will head to head with Samsung Note. And this device will be the full pack from the design to the specs. Xiaomi Mi Note Edge will come with the iconic feature of Samsung – a dual curved screen. An image of this handset has just been posted online. According to this pic, Xiaomi Edge is just like Note 7. The difference is only a Mi logo on the left side of the phone.

In terms of Xiaomi Mi Note Edge specs, the phone might be powered by a SND 821 chipset. It could probably pack a 6GB of RAM paired with a 128GB of inbuilt storage. Note Edge will run on Android Nougat. The new phone from Xiaomi is expected to come with a 6-inch Quad HD display with a battery capacity of 4000mAH. Xiaomi Xiaomi is now focusing on camera phone. So, with this new flagship, the brand may add a dual camera on the back, just like Redmi Pro.

Xiaomi Mi Note Edge: price and release date

With Mi Note Edge, this phone will be the second smartphone maker in China step in the dual-curved screen market. And it also will be one of the best smartphones with stunning look and powerful specs. It seems like Mi Edge will have the best of both worlds. Xiaomi Mi Note Edge launch date is in the early next year. About Xiaomi Mi Note Edge price, Xiaomi is always famous for affordable smartphones, even with the flagships. So, this phone is expected to come with a reasonable price.

We’ve got 7 of the best smartphones under USD 300 here for you to consider. And you know what, they are from many famous brands with beautiful designs and strong specifications. Check them out now!

1. Lenovo Vibe P1

The most special thing about Lenovo Vibe P1 is its battery capable of up to 5,000mAh, enabling the handset to last about 2 days and even more. However, because of such a huge cell, the machine’s thickness increases to 9.9 mm and it weighs 189 grams. Yet, it does not seem a minus for this Lenovo smartphone since people feel more sturdy when holding it in their hands.

Besides, other Lenovo Vibe P1 specs are also pretty good: a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, an octa-core Snapdragon 615 1.5GHz chip, a fingerprint sensor built in the home button, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage (expandable up to 128GB), Quick Charge 2.0 tech, a combo of 13MP rear + 5MP front-facing camera, and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.

A big phablet can help you view everything more easily, right?! So, we would like to introduce some 6.0-inch smartphones from various brands to you. They all have something special that will not let you down!

1. Gionee M6 Plus

Gionee M6 Plus is not only big on the outside but also in the inside. As you can see, the phone houses a 6.0-inch Full HD AMOLED screen, which was just introduced last month and is expected to go on sale this month. Furthermore, it has a very spacious battery under the hood: 6,020mAh capacity with fast charging technology.

Apart from the above outstanding features, other Gione M6 Plus specs are also excellent: a Helio P10 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB ROM (expandable), a combo of 8MP front-facing + 16MP rear camera, and Amigo 3.5 OS based on Android 6.0. Gionee M6 Plus price is 2,999 Yuan ($450) for the 64GB version and 3,199 Yuan ($480) for the 128GB ver.

August has just started and we guess lots of you will be seeking a new phone to buy. How about a list of the best 4GB RAM budget smartphones in the market for you to choose?

1. Huawei Honor Note 8

Huawei Honor Note 8 has been announced not long ago and able to attract many people very quickly. This is because it owns an elegant appearance, strong hardware, and a super affordable cost. Looking at it, you can recognize immediately that it’s a big phablet, and in fact, its screen measures 6.6 inches with 2K resolution.

Besides, Huawei Honor Note 8 specs also include a powerful octa-core Kirin 955 processor coupled with Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, 4GB RAM, 32/64/128GB ROM, a combo of 13MP primary + 8MP selfie camera, and 4G LTE network. The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS and packs an very spacious 4,500mAh battery. If you want to buy this note, you just need to pay 2,299 Yuan ($345) for the 32GB variant, 2,499 Yuan ($375) for the 64GB or 2,799 Yuan ($420) for the 128GB. Its pre-sale will begin in China on August 9, 2016.

After releasing its budget phone Vibe C2, Lenovo recently introduced a new one, which is C2’s successor, Lenovo Vibe C2 Power. ZTE also launched its new Zmax member with Pro model, namely ZTE Zmax Pro. Let’s compare ZTE Zmax Pro vs Lenovo Vibe C2 Power!

ZTE Zmax Pro vs Lenovo Vibe C2 Power: best budget with 2GB RAM

Lenovo Vibe C2 Power stays true to its name since it sports a 750 mAh bigger battery compared to Vibe C2 original’s cell, which means the former owns a 3500mAh battery. In terms of ZTE Zmax Pro battery, it is a bit smaller with 3400 mAh. However, ZTE offers its power pack with fast charging, and implemented power-saving algorithms in order to squeeze out 25 hours of talking time including using 3G.

ZTE Zmax Pro vs Lenovo Vibe C2 Power are both best budget smartphones, but the ZTE phone is believed to have premium look with 6.0-inch full HD display. Talking about Lenovo Vibe C2 Power design, the phone comes with only 5.0-inch HD display and a bit less stylish “outfit”, which seems similar to “non-power” predecessor. It is also a step back of Power phone when its thickness measures 9.54mm, bulkier than C2 and its counter-part ZTE phone with just 8.9mm thin.

Talking about ZTE Zmax Pro vs Lenovo Vibe C2 Power specs inside, ZTE Zmax Pro runs on Snapdragon 617 chipset, meanwhile Lenovo phone is powered by MediaTek one. More than that, the pro smartphone also packs an octa-core processor including two quad-core CPUs, whereas Lenovo phone appears with the single quad-core processor. The similarities are found in the memory and the front camera, which are 2GB RAM and 5MP resolution mounted by both devices. Their primary shooters are capable of 13MP and 8MP for ZTE Zmax Pro and Lenovo phone respectively.

ZTE Zmax Pro vs Lenovo Vibe C2 Power: budget smartphones

There are some differences between ZTE Zmax Pro vs Lenovo Vibe C2 Power specs, but they are both affordable handset with $123 (RM 490) as for ZTE Zmax Pro price, likewise Lenovo Vibe C2 Power price will come around $190 (RM 760). But in most of the cases, Lenovo is normally performs better than other high resolution rivals. That is my opinion. How about you?

Note 7 specs are said to be not different from Galaxy S7 Edge. Now, this phone will be much stronger with 6GB RAM. Yup, Galaxy Note 7 6GB version is coming.

Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM

Before Galaxy Note 7 launch event, the device was reported to come with 2 versions: 4 and 6GB RAM. And this news made everyone excited for Note 7 launch date. However, on 2nd August, the device just showed up with a 4GB RAM. Although this is still a hefty RAM, everyone is still waiting for something more extraordinary than that. And now, the 6GB RAM Note 7 could probably come true.

TENAA- a Chinese website- has just posted new Galaxy Note 7 specs online. And instead of 4GB RAM, this new Note will come with a 6GB of RAM. With this RAM, the new Note will be the first product from Samsung to sport this feature. Not only RAM, the handset will also pack a huge 128GB of inbuilt storage. Well, with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM, this Note will be one of the most powerful smartphones in the world.

In addition to Galaxy Note 7 specs, there is a 5.7-inch Quad HD display with the protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos 8890 processor and runs on Android Marshmallow OS. For photography, the device sports the same camera as Galaxy S7 Edge with a 5MP front shooter and a 12MP main cam. The new product of Samsung is backed up with a 3500mAh battery life.

Galaxy Note 7: price and release date

It’s incredible, right! 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM for a Samsung smartphone! However, it is such a pity that this phone is not widely sold. It is just for a particular area, more specific, the Chinese market. So, if you’re in China or know someone in this country, it is easy for to own this powerful Note. And of course, 6GB Galaxy Note 7 price will be higher than the original model. The 4GB model in China has the price of $855. And the 6GB version will come at about $914. Well, you get more RAM+ROM for less than $100. Is it great?

Two new Xiaomi phones are coming very soon. Both of phone are leaked some specs but now, they are fully unveiled with 6GB RAM, SnapDragon 821 …

New Xiaomi phone fully leaked: 6GB RAM, 5.5-inch

Both of new Xiaomi phone will come with wonderful specs. However, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 could be stronger than its predecessor. First, let’s talk about Xiaomi Redmi 4 specs. The phone has been leaked full specs recently. The Redmi 4 comes with a 5-inch display delivered at 1080p resolution. A metal body maks it more premium. And you also find a fingerprint scanner on the back. Alongside, there is a 4,100 mAh battery with fast charging technology.

After that, Xiaomi will bring users their next phone: Xiaomi Mi Note 2. It comes with a 5.5-inch AMOLED display. Under the hood, the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 821. Besides, the Mi Note 2 battery reaches 3,600 mAh capacity with fast charging. Like Xiaomi Redmi 4, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is also sported a metal body, together with a fingerprint sensor on the front.

So, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 could be the first 6GB RAM smartphone from Xiaomi brand. Through this phone, Xiaomi intends to take part in the high-end segment. And with the latest SND 821 chipset, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is believed to present smoothly performance. Besides, the Xiaomi Redmi 4 is the next budget phone. But with 3GB RAM and 4100 mAH battery, we will see the new Xiaomi phone in the mid-range segment.

New Xiaomi phones unveiled price: affordable!

As for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price, it costs $104 for 3GB of RAM +32GB ROM version. There is also the higher version expected to cost $150. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 comes in two version with different price tag. The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM is set in $375 (RM. 1.512). The premium version with 128GB ROM is priced at $420 (RM. 1,693). Xiaomi Redmi 4 released date was confirmed to be on August 25. After that, Redmi Note 2 will come after that, on September 5. So, let’s wait for two upcoming Xiaomi phone this year.

AMOLED touch screen is well-known for sticking to all Samsung devices. So other than Korean company smartphones, which are other best AMOLED phones?

1. Honor Note 8

A day before Samsung Note 7 was announced, Huawei had brought out the very new and gargantuan phablet with 6.6-inch screen. It belongs to Honor series and comes as a 8th generation, which means Honor Note 8. It also accompanies with 2K resolution screen, which creates an immense screen for videos and gaming. Speaking of gaming, Honor Note 8 is not the best due to its display, its Huawei inventory Kirin 955 chipset with 4GB of RAM are able to help you experience most of intense modern games, as well as editing video programmes.

Honor Note 8 is not a AMOLED phone, it is a super AMOLED one, which is also best for entertaining purposes. The Huawei handset runs on Android Marshmallow and an octa-core processor including 2 quad-core CPUs. Better than a single 4GB RAM, the phone offers 3 packages of ROM: 32/64/128GB, which are expandable up to 256GB. Honor Note 8 specs also have 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and Ultra HD video recording, along with it is a 5MP selfie shooter on the front, which comes with f/2.0 aperture as well and full HD capacity as for recording. With such large screen, Honor packed a massive 4500 mAh battery inside with fast charging. Honor Note 8 price comes at $345 (RM 1380), which is worth buying.

Not long after Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge became the best selling smartphone of 2016 does the very first Galaxy S8 Edge render start to leak over the internet. And it does look stunning

Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge render: a realistic, gorgeous design

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is definitely doing a great job this year with its sales performance. A recent report even proved that the phone is officially the best-selling model in the global market with 13.3 million units sold. To continue the success, a render of the next generation is being revealed, with the famous tagline “w8 for it”. Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Edge are expecting a debut in Spring 2017. And it promises stunning design

The S8 Edge design we are talking about is created by designer Omer Pala, and this upcoming generation offers certain enhancements compared to its predecessor. The focus point of this phone is its revolutionized speakers. If you take a look, there is a big speaker on the top of the phone, and smaller ones at the back, with the purpose of providing a brand new sounding experience for its future users. If you are a music or game lover, you probably shouldn’t miss out this beast.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge specs we know for now include a premium 16MP rear camera combined with 12MP selfie shooter. Talking about RAM, we are expecting a 6GB for this S8 Edge, since S7 Edge is already featuring the popular 4GB RAM. More than that, the phone will be powered by a 3,700 mAH battery.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge design: at its finest

Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge design as you are seeing is simply gorgeous with double edged rears, premium metal casing and high-quality protection glass, ideally Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Although it is not the finalized design by Samsung yet, and there would be changes along the way, it is realistic enough for us to imagine what the next flagship will be looking alike.