Author: chris eilers

The MX6, released recently on 30 July is the latest smartphone from Meizu, a very well-liked company in China. Today, we will give a quick Meizu MX6 review for all of you!

Meizu MX6 review: The highlights

First of all, the performance of Meizu MX6 is awesome! This is because it comes equipped with the whopping deca-core (ten!!!) Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 processor, accompanied by 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. This means that Meizu MX6 can do almost anything you throw at it, like playing visual-heavy games. Just this fact alone makes it worth the buy in this Meizu MX6 review.

Another strong point of this phone is camera. This is the very first smartphone in the world equipped with the camera sensor IMX86 from Sony. Coupled with 12MP camera at the back, it is truly a powerhouse in terms of photography. The front camera is 5MP, also very decent for selfies. A large screen pf 5.5-inch full HD display is also great for fliming and photography. For this Meizu MX6 review, we think the camera is the biggest selling point of this phone.

Last but not least, the design of this phone is also very sleek, almost perfect. As stated before, this phone is inspired by the Apple iPhone a lot, and we can see very clearly (some may call it “copy”, but we’ll save that for another day). However, Meizu has put in their own touch as well: the camera, besides being powerful, is put at the middle of the back side. This means the chances of users accidentally cover a part of the photo with their dangling fingers is now greatly reduced. The outer shell also looks very elegant. Software wise, it sports Flyme 5.2 OS based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, so UI will be really good.

Meizu MX6 review: The drawbacks

We said that the design is “almost” perfect. That means, like any other phones, there are imperfection with Meizu MX6 as well. The one design drawback we want to talk about is the decision to leave out the ‘back’ and ‘recent apps’ button. Instead, you just touch slightly for 2 or 3 times on the home button to perform those functions. It may not be that big of a deal to some people, but it can certainly turn off some of us, and it needs getting used to. Still, a small drawback in this Meizu MX6 review does not invalidate the fact that this is still a very good phone, and it’s available for only RM 1200 (about $300).

Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi 3S Prime: a battle between two budget 4100mAh smartphones from Xiaomi. So, which one is better? And what are the differences between them? Let’s find out!

Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi 3S Prime: budget 4100mAh phones

Xiaomi Redmi 3S and 3S Prime is two of the Xiaomi Redmi 3 series. After the success of Redmi 3, the company decided to bring another two upgraded versions to the market. Basically, these two phones are nearly the same. They are both powered by an octa-core SND 430 processor and run on Android Marshmallow. These devices pack a 5-inch HD display with a huge 4100MAh battery , a 13MP main cam, and a 5MP selfie shooter.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi 3S Prime: which are the differences? As the big brother, Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime specs are better than Xiaomi Redmi 3S specs. Prime sports a 3GB of RAM and a 32GB of inbuilt storage. While its sibling packs a 2GB of RAM paired with a 16GB of ROM. This means that Redmi 3S Prime will give you a better performance than Redmi 3S. The memory of both handsets can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi 3S Prime: there is not much difference between these phones. It seems like we have a winner of this battle. With better RAM and ROM, Prime owns this battle. Let’s come to their prices to see if there is much difference between them.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi 3S Prime: price

Xiaomi Redmi 3S vs Xiaomi 3s Prime:  the battle between two Xiaomi phones. They are both the budget devices. Xiaomi Redmi 3S price is about $105 ~ RM. 419. On the other hand, Xiaomi 3S Prime price is a little higher. The price of the phone comes at about $ 135~ RM. 540. Well,  if you want to buy a phone with a better performance, Redmi 3S Prime is a proper choice for you. But if you think a 2GB RAM phone is enough, you can pick the lighter version: Redmi 3S.

Many people are looking forward to seeing the new mysterious phone from ZTE with product code: ZTE BV0730. Most of its specs have been revealed to buyers. Let find out why people are so excited about!

ZTE BV0730: Worth waiting for

ZTE BV0730 is backed up by decent features that promise to give the best performance. It has a standard 5,5-inch display with full HD and AMOLED. Besides, this device houses 3G RAM and expandable 32GB built-in storage. Your phone will run as strong and fast as a dark horse. ZTE B0703 is also powered by a 1,5 GHz chipset and sports with Octo-core. Furthermore, its battery reaches 4900mAh. With this massive battery, you can fully enjoy your road trip without worrying about where to charge your phone.

If you love filming and taking photos, you would want to take this phone home with you.  ZTE BV0730 packs an 8MP front camera which is great enough for beautiful selfies. There is also 13MP rear camera on the back. It will be able to help you deliver breathtaking landscapes, happy moments with your friends and family in the most truthful way. Moreover, the Flash LED will effectively support your pictures in poor light situations. It also features a fingerprint scanner. This scanner is on the rear, just under the main camera.

ZTE BV0730 design is one of its best captivation. ZTE has chosen to follow the hot trend of metallic case. This right decision leads to a very high-class appearance of this ZTE phone. Not to mention, this metallic device does not only look nice. It also helps to release the heat of the phone faster when it is working. Still now, we know that we have two colours to select: Golden and Silver. Obviously, these two are suitable for both men and woman.

ZTE BV0730: Price and availability

Unfortunately, we have not yet known ZTE BV0730 price. Also, the release date is still a mystery. This makes us even more curious about this product. Is this their new marketing tragedy? We have to wait to find out. If you want to know more information, just subscribe to our page.

China is one of the largest markets in the world. Therefore, any OEM wants to have a chance to step and stay in this market. After a research, Chinadaily has listed top 10 most popular smartphone brands in China. Let’s take a look!

1o. Gionee

Although Gionee isn’t well-known as other world famous brands but it’s marking its marks in China. The result shows that there is 2% Chinese market having one of these youngsters. For a country that has the population at more than 1 billion people, the number is impressive enough. The W909 flip phone which has been released  in June receives many positive feedbacks. They’re also famous for beautiful trendy designs such as super slim Elife S5.5.

9. Coolpad

Despite their successful efforts on expanding to foreign markets, Coolpad is still trying to hold its foot in its homeland, China. The research found out that they take 3% of the Chinese market. Their products are considered to be “above average”. They have all the signatures of Chinese smartphone brands: big battery, strong RAM, cheap,etc. They maybe not around-the-world famous but in China, they do have a name.

Meizu M3E and Asus Zenfone 3 are the new arrivals that are going to be released in this August. Both of them come from well-known brands and have great features. But which one is better?

Meizu M3E VS Asus Zenfone 3: most interesting comparison

Both share lots of specs commons.  First, their displays size are standard 5,5″ inch and Full HD 1080 x 1920 pixels screen. Therefore, you are ensured to have the best realistic sensation in the palm of your hand. Besides, they sport with 32GB internal memory a quite powerful RAM: 3GB. These help your phone perform most effectively. The card slot is designed for micro SD card that can be extended to 256 GB. Kiss goodbye those “out memory to install” notifications. Say hello to an unlimited number games, apps and media files. their batteries are non-removable.

However, you can tell Asus Zenfone 3 is a bit more advanced through their differences. Ex: Zenfone 3 camera is undoubtedly better with 16 MP and  f/2.o. It now runs on Android Marshmallow v6.0.1 when Meizu M3E still runs on Android Lolipop. Its weight is way lighter (only 155g) which means you don’t have to use so much strength to hold or carry it around all day. Despite all these advances, Zenfone 3 battery still lose to Meizu M3E with a closed call. (Zenfone 3 battery only has 3000mAh when M3E is 3100mAh).

Despite all these advances, Zenfone 3 battery still lose to Meizu M3E with a closed call. (Zenfone 3 battery only has 3000mAh when M3E is 3100mAh). Meizu M3E offers more colours to choose from. Plus, M3E also has one button design which we used to see in high-class phones.

Meizu M3E VS Asus Zenfone 3: Price and availability.

When it come to performance, I have to say Asus is our winner. But with the price around 500$ which costs twice than Meizu M3E (about 220$) , it’s hard for people are on low-budget to own one.

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe VS LeEco Le 2S: the tough battle between the two most powerful smartphones in the world. With SND 821 and huge 6-8GB RAM, which one will win? Let’s find out! 

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe VS LeEco Le 2S: SND 821 and 8GB RAM

Zenfone 3 Deluxe- the strongest smartphone in the world – is now having the real rival. Released in this June, Deluxe was the latest flagship of the company with powerful specs. It is even better with an upgraded version with SND 821. Not so long after this new processor released, Asus phone immediately got SND 821 processor. Now, Zenfone 3 Deluxe would better watch out! Because its true competitor is coming – LeEco Le 2s. With SND 821 chipset, LeEco new phone will soon step in the top phones of the world. Together with Asus device, Le 2s will take the place of most powerful smartphones in the world.

Asus Deluxe defeats its rival with 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display and a huge inbuilt storage of 256GB. These features on LeEco phone are 5.5-inch Quad HD and 64GB ROM. However, in the exchange, LeEco Le 2s wins in the RAM battlefield. With 8GB RAM, this phone is definitely way much stronger than the one from the Taiwanese company. With this RAM, heavy games or movies are not problems anymore. Besides, it will run on Android Nougat and could have the capacity of about 3500-4000mAh. While Deluxe packs 6GB RAM, runs on Android Marshmallow, and sports the battery life of 3000mAH.

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe VS LeEco Le 2S: the tough battle between the two most powerful smartphones in the world right now. Each phone has its own strength to compete with one another. Asus phone packs a bigger display and a larger storage. While LeEco new phone will have a huger RAM and bigger battery capacity. So, which SND 821 phone will you choose? Zenfone 3 Deluxe or LeEco Le 2S? If you still wonder, just have a look at their  prices to ensure your decision.

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe VS LeEco Le 2S: price and release date

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs and LeEco Le 2S specs are neck-to-neck. Let’s come to the final round to see which one is the winner. With powerful specs, Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe price is expected to come at about $746 ~ RM 3000. While LeEco Le 2S price is cheaper. The price of the phone is reported to be about $400 ~ RM. 1604. LeEco Le 2S launch date is said to be on 7th September. Well, it seems like we have the winner of this fight. With powerful specs and reasonable price, the Chinese handset is the champion.

We’re all very excited about the 7th version of Android OS when it was introduced. Here we will list the 5 Android 7 Nougat smartphones that we think everyone’s anticipating.

LG V20

Yes, if any device can revive the brand LG, V20 can. The LG V20 has created a lot of hype recently, and we have good reasons to believe it will succeed. It deserves a place in the most anticipated Android 7 Nougat smartphones. The LG V20 pecs are as followed: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, quad-core CPU, Adreno 530 GPU. With internal storage 32/64GB, there will be 4GB RAM, and for 128GB storage, 6GB RAM; all will be extendable up to 256GB via microSD. And of course, the Android 7 Nougat OS as well. Those are some really impressive specs, and in theory LG V20 can do all kinds of tasks.

Also, there will be a big 5.7-inch IPS LCD screen, with 1440 x 2560 resolution; display will be very pleasant. The phone will also supports the new Bluetooth 4.2. There’s fingerprint sensor as well, although that is almost a must for any flagships nowadays. USB Type-C port will be included as well, a most welcomed feature. The battery has huge capacity: 4,000mAh. The camera will be huge as well: the main one is 20MP, and the Front one will be 8MP. With those specs and features, LG V20 is really worth the hype.

LeEco Le2s is coming soon, with incredible specs: 8GB RAM and SnapDragon 821! With those specs, does it become the most powerful smartphone of the world?

LeEeco Le2s specs: the world’s first 8GB RAM phone!

The Chinese company promises to bring user the first 8GB RAM phone. That is coming true gradually. The LeEco Le 2 specs have been unveiled clearly, with 8GB RAM and SnapDragon 821!  This phone is producing in China and it will be launched soon in this year. Along with the reports, there are also some leaked images of LeEco Le2s. From those images, LeEco Le2s shows a 5.5-inch display with 2.5D glass on top of the phone. The resolution is expected to reach in QuadHD resolution. Besides a gorgeous design, the internals is powerful as well.

Under the hood, it is powered by SnapDragon 821. This latest chipset is more powerful when it is supported by 8GB RAM! The strong SND 821 is now stronger when it sits on a Kryo Quad-core CPU. To be more specify, there is a 2.15GHz Quad-core and 2.3GHz quad-core. The internals is more interesting with the latest GPU: Adreno 530 GPU. Realy niceLeEco Le2 specs!

Although LeEco Le2s are clearer than the first leak, we still get the information about camera and battery. However, the leaked images said a lot of things. From the picture above, LeEco Le2s might sport a single camera on the rear. That make a bit… disappointed when comparing with other flagship at present. LeEco Le2s battery is reported to reach from 3500-4000mAH.

LeEco Le2s price and availability

This upcoming LeEco phone will be released in early September, probably on the 7th. At that time, we also see iPhone 7 series. So, September will be the happy month! But in September, LeEco Le2s could make its rivals ..vulnerable with 8GB RAM and surprising price. The expected LeEco Le 2s price is $400 ( RM. 1.604).

Big screen smartphones are now becoming a trend. However, there are still some persons complaining about its big size. Here are 5 reasons why you should choose a phone with big screen.

Big screen smartphones: easier, faster and more convenient

The first reason is battery life. With a device with big screen size, the smartphone makers can add more battery capacity than an average 5-inch handset. If you notice, huge screen handsets usually come with large cell. Xiaomi Mi Max (6.44 inches- 4085mAh) and Huawei Honor Note 8 (6.6 inches – 4500mAh) are some typical examples. Secondly, it’s much easier for you to do things on smartphones. You can easily and quickly handle stuff, from shopping online, playing games to taking/editing pictures and typing.

The third reason is better hardware and software. Larger screen means larger space. Larger space means stronger silicon with higher clock speeds. Besides, with bigger space, the manufacturers can equip the phone some require-space features like optical image stabilization in cameras. Not only the better hardware, big screen smartphones will also have the better software. The company will optimize the big screen size to add more interesting features. The screen rotation mode is an example.

Fourthly, big screen smartphones usually come with better screen resolutions. And this resolution is very important. You’ll see the different when looking at the screen for a long time, especially when reading books. And a regular 5-inch phone will come with the resolution of Full HD. The bigger phones feature Quad HD or Ultra HD display.

Big screen smartphones offer better sound quality

This year, Huawei has brought many amazing smartphones to the market. Today, we give you best Huawei smartphones through the year.

1. Huawei P9 (April)

This is  one of the best Huawei smartphones. And it’s also one of the best camera phones in the market. Released in this April, it caught everyone’s attentions for the great camera feature. The handset is so hot that the Chinese brand decided to release another two versions of it: Huawei P9 Lite and Plus. And of course, Huawei P9 price is quite high with $717 ~RM. 2888.

In terms of Huawei P9 specs, it is powered by an octa-core Kirin 955 processor and runs on Android 6.0 OS. The phone comes with 2 versions: 3/32GB and 4/64GB. Its 5.2-inch FHD display comes with a 3000mAh battery life. About the phone’s most highlight feature- camera. There is a dual-12MP cam on the back and an 8MP shooter on the front of the device.

2. Huawei Honor V8 (May)

Showed up in the market in May, Honor V8 has a huge screen FHD display with 5.7 inches. It is available with 2 versions: Kirin 950/4GB/32GB and Kirin 955/4GB/64GB. As the other phone, V8 also owns the iconic feature of Huawei – dual back camera. There is a dual 12MP rear shooter along with an 8MP front snapper. The handset runs on Android Marshmallow. One more thing about Huawei Honor V8 specs is its 3500mAh capacity. Huawei Honor V8 price is quoted at about $350-$439 ~ RM. 1408 -RM. 1767.

3. Huawei Honor 8 (July)

Released in July, Honor 8 is just like another version the flagship P9. Huawei Honor 8 specs are nearly similar to P9 specs. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Kirin 950 processor along with an Android 6.0.1 OS. There are three versions: 3/32GB, 4/32GB, and 4/64GB. All three versions come with a microSD card of 256GB. This phone sports a dual 12MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie snapper. In addition to Huawei Honor 8 specs, it is backed up with a 3000mAh battery. Huawei Honor 8 price is about $451 ~ RM. 1815.

4. Huawei Honor Note 8 (August)

Huawei has just launched this product recently. Note 8 impresses everybody with its enormous 6.6-inch screen with the resolution of 1440 x 2560 px. With Kirin 955 and 4GB RAM, the phone is one of best Huawei smartphones in the market. It packs a three storage versions: 32/64/128GB. In addition to Huawei Honor Note 8 specs, there is a huge cell of 4500mAh and a combo of 5MP+13MP camera. About Huawei Honor Note 8 price, it’s expected to be in the range of $375 – $420 ~ RM. 1508 -RM. 1689.

5. Huawei Mate 9 (coming soon)

Last but not least, Huawei Mate 9. Huawei Mate 9 specs have just been leaked on GFXBench. With powerful specs, the handset is expected to create a fever in the future. In terms of Huawei Mate 9 specs, there will be an octa-core processor and an Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. It will pack a 4/6GB paired with a 64/128GB expandable ROM. For photography, the company may add a 12MP main cam and an 8MP front shooter to the phone. the new phone from Huawei may have a 5.9-inch 1080 px screen. About Huawei Mate 9 price, it is expected to come at about $523~ RM. 2106.

Best Huawei smartphones along 2016

Those are the best Huawei smartphones through the year. They not only has beautiful looks but also sports powerful specs., especially the camera spec. So, which one do you like most?

99% of current smartphones are flat! Flat smartphones look beautiful and professional. But the truth is such designs are not practical in many aspects! Let’s take a look at some reasons below!

Flat smartphones: Poor comfortability

The first disadvantage of flat smartphones is that they doesn’t fit your face. Your faces are undeniably round. That’s why every land line phones are traditionally curved so as to fit both your ears and your mouths conveniently! That design is also applied in flip phones for better call quality. But current smartphones, which are mostly flat, cannot offer the same thing. Often, the microphone of flat smartphones is a few inches away from your mouth. That’s why phone makers enhance the microphone so that it can record louder sounds. However, that also results in more noises from the environment!

The second reason why flat smartphones are not practical is that it doesn’t fit your hands really well. Remember the game controllers? They are curved for some reasons! Curved device are easier to hold, because the normal position of your hand is not flat (you have to stretch your fingers to make it flat). A flat smartphone doesn’t feel attached to your hand than a curved smartphone! Moreover, flat smartphones are easier to flip from your hand.

Third, flat smartphones with large screen are quite challenging to use. Phone screens are getting larger and larger. And with a 6-inch smartphone or above, there’s no way you could reach all of your fingers to all corners of the phone with just one hand. Curved smartphones, on the other hand, are bended so that you can reach all areas of the display more easily.

Flat smartphones: Poor screen protection

Last but not least, the design of flat smartphones is not very protective of the screen. Have you ever wondered why there are more and more screen protection technology? Because flat handsets fail to protect their own screen! When you accidentally drop your flat phone to the ground, there are 50% chances your phone drops in the face! But curved smartphones only drop on the back!

Are you a selfie lover? If yes, we have some great things for you! Here are 10 of the best smartphones equipped with 13MP front cameras and even more. Check them out now!

1. OPPO F1S

Did you know that OPPO F1s was sold out at 6,000 units in just 2 days? It somehow shows that this is a wonderful handset and the success should mainly come from its fantastic 16MP front camera, equipped with f/2.0 for taking good photos in low-light conditions and “beautify 4.0” software to help get rid of “blemishes”. Moreover, you can even capture yourself by Voice Commands.

Other OPPO F1S specs are also very good: a 5.5-inch HD IPS LCD screen, a dual SIM, Color OS 3.0 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a Mediatek MT6750 octa-core 1.5GHz chip, 32GB ROM (expandable), 3GB RAM, a 13MP rear snapper with f/2.2, PDAF, plus LED flash, a fingerprint scanner and a 3,075mAh battery. If you want to buy this, you will have to pay $300 as the OPPO F1S price. Is it reasonable for a 16MP selfie smartphone? We think yes! How about you?