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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Gionee M6 Mini: a battle between two smartphones with huge battery capacity. With the same 4000mAH cell, which one will be the winner?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Gionee M6 Mini: 4000mAh phone battle

Gionee is a smartphone marker which is famous for long life battery phones. This year, the company is planning to release Gionee M6. After that, Gionee will continue to bring the siblings of this phone to the market: M6 Plus and M6 Mini. As the younger sibling of M6, Gionee M6 Mini has a smaller battery which is 4000mAh. It packs a 3GB RAM paired with a 32GB ROM (expanded to 256GB). There is a 5MP snapper on the front. On the other hand, Redmi Note 3 is one of the successful products of Xiaomi. With good specs and affordable price, Note 3 is always in the top best-selling smartphones in China. And this Xiaomi device also has those specs above.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Gionee M6 Mini: which one will surpass the other. The Note from Xiaomi is better than M6 Mini with a 5.5-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px. While Gionee phone comes with a 5.4-inch HD display. Note 3 continues to defeat its rival with a 16MP primary camera. This feature on M6 Mini is 13MP. However, in the exchange, the mini version of M6 beats Xiaomi handset with an octa-core processor. Note 3 is powered by a hexa-core processor. As the upcoming smartphone, M6 Mini will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Meanwhile, Xiaomi lets Redmi Note 3 run on the lower OS- Android Lollipop.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Gionee M6 Mini: a tough competition between two smartphones. Each device has its own strength to compete with one another. Xiaomi’s representative has a larger screen and a better main camera. WhileM6 Mini from Gionee sports a stronger processor and a newer OS. Each phone is the champion in some battlefield. And if it’s hard for you to choose a winner for yourself,  let’s have a look at their prices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Gionee M6 Mini: price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Gionee M6 Mini: let’s come to the final round to see which one will win. Xiaomi is always famous for affordable products. And this phone is not an exception. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price will cost you about $179 ~ RM. 723. About Gionee M6 Mini price, it is expected to be around $285 ~ RM.1146. So, it looks like we have the winner of the battle now. It’s Xiaomi handset.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is all over the internet these days. To catch up with the trend, we will show you some new Galaxy Note 7 features that are small but actually very helpful!

New Galaxy Note 7 features: Small but powerful!

The first one among the new Galaxy Note 7 features is Secret Folder! This function is not now to Android users! It has already been offered in the form of third-party applications. But this time, with Samsung Galaxy Note 7, this function is available out of the box! This Secret folder can be protected by different types of password, including PIN pattern, passcode, fingerprint and especially, if your files are top secret, you can use the iris scanner for ultimate security!

The second one on this “New Galaxy Note 7 features” article is the Battery saving mode. Again, this feature is not new at all to smartphone users, but Note 7’s battery saving mode is something else! This phone allows users to switch the screen from Quad-HD to full HD and EVEN HD resolution when the battery is low! Of course this awesome function goes along with brightness adjustment and background application management! This mode will for sure get the most out of the 3500mAh battery of the phone!

Next on our list of new Galaxy Note 7 features, we have Blue light filter! This another awesome change in Samsung Galaxy Note 7! This filter can be found right below the brightness level in Settings! This blue light helps reduce eye strain for users who view their phone too much! So if you have the habit of staring at your phone’s screen a while before sleep, this filter will prevent the phone from negatively affecting your eyes and your sleep!

One of the best new Galaxy Note 7 features is the ability to take note IN THE WATER! The new S-pen technology allows users to take note even when they are taking a bath or having a pool party! Very awesome right? The phone itself is a waterproof device, and now with the new S-pen technology, there’s absolutely no limit in taking note!

Meizu is about to start its whole new series – E – with Meizu M1E. With 3GB RAM and 5.5-inch super AMOLED FHD display, this new product is the first shot of this lineup. 

Meizu M1E: 5.5 inches and 3GB RAM

After MX 6, Meizu is about to bring its new product to the market. This time, the Chinese company not only introduce the new product but also a whole new series. According to a new video, this smartphone maker will release E lineup- Mezi E. Along with this new series, the brand also launch the first devices of E lineup: Meizu M1E. The handset is said to have another name – Meizu M3E.

Meizu E is reported to be the premium series. Smartphones in this lineup will feature gorgeous design and high-quality specs. Let’s get back to the new handset of this E series. In terms of Meizu M1E specs, it is powered by a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor. To ensure the performance, the company will add a 3GB of RAM paired with a 32GB of inbuilt storage.

Meizu new phone will come with a 5.5-inh Super AMOLED screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px. For photography, M1E is equipped with a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP selfie snapper. It will run on Android Lollipop. The new phone from Meizu may also have a fingerprint sensor.

Meizu M1E: price and release date

Meizu M1E is gonna be the first shot for the E series. This phone is expected to bring success to the company like Meizu MX 6 or Pro 6. And you don’t have to wait long to see this handset. Meizu M1E launch date is on 10th August. So, it’s just a few more days and you can witness the whole new phone of Meizu. At the same time, the company will also introduce its new smartwatch.

A flagship usually comes with a high price. If you don’t have enough money, you can choose a mini version with a more affordable price. Let’s check our top best mini phones for this month!

 1. OnePlus 3 Mini

After OnePlus 3, the company is planning to release a mini version of this latest flagship – OnePlus 3 Mini. This new phone has just been leaked on GFXBench. Although being a mini variant, OnePlus 3 Mini specs are still very powerful. Those specs are nearly the same as the original model. It is powered by a 2.2Ghz quad-core SND 820 processor. It packs a 6GB RAM paired with a 64GB ROM.

The mini model will come with a 4.6-inch FHD display. This screen size is smaller than its brother. For photography, it is equipped with a 16MP main cam and an 8MP selfie shooter. You will find an Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS on this device. As the scaled-down version of OnePlus, the price of the phone will be cheaper. OnePlus 3 Mini price is expected to be about $300 ~RM. 1209.

2. Galaxy S7 Mini

One of the best mini phones is from Samsung- Galaxy S7 Mini. As the mini flagship, Galaxy S7 Mini specs are as strong as S7. Under the hood of the phone, there is an octa-core Exynos 8890 processor paired with a 3GB of RAM. About the memory, you’ll find a 32/64GB of inbuilt storage. You can expand this memory up to 256GB via a microSD card. Its 4.6-inch FHD display is coated by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The device also sports the best camera of S7 which is 5MP+12MP. Galaxy S7 Mini will be about $453 ~ RM. 1828.

3. Gionee M6 Mini

The next handset in out “mini phones” list is Gionee M6 Mini. In terms of Gionee M6 Mini specs, you’ll find an octa-core processor along with an Android 6.0 OS. To ensure the performance, the company added a 3GB RAM coupled with a 32GB of ROM. For photography, you can use either a 5MP secondary shooter or a 13MP main cam. The phone comes with a 5.3-inch HD display with a huge 4000mAh battery life. Gionee M6 Mini price will cost you about $285 ~ RM.1146.

4. ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini

ZTE also joins our “mini phones” with Nubia Z11 Mini. The phone runs on an octa-core SND 617 processor and Android Lollipop. The device is equipped with a 3GB RAM along with a 64GB of RAM (expandable to 256GB). Z11 Mini’s 5-inch 1080 px display comes with a 2800mAH cell. About the photography, there is an 8MP and 16MP cameras housing on the front and the back of the phone. ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini price is quoted at about $239 ~ RM.965.

5. Xiaomi Pro Mini

The last on of mini phones is Xiaomi Pro Mini. As the smaller version, Xiaomi Pro Mini specs will be toned down. Xiaomi phone will sport a 1.8GHz octa-core SND 652 processor. Its 5.2-inch OLED display is protected with a 2.5D glass. This Mini comes with three versions: 3GB RAM/32GB ROM, 4GB RAM/32GB ROM, and 4GB RAM/128GB ROM. It is baked up with a 4000mAh battery capacity. There is one shooter with dual-tone LED flash on the rear panel. About Xiaomi Pro Mini price, it’s $225 ~ RM. 907 for 3/32 model, $255~RM.1029 for 4/32 variant, and $285 ~ RM. 1150 for the last version.

Top 5 powerful MINI phones so far: 4GB RAM, 128GB ROM

Those are our top best mini phones. Even though being mini versions, they are still powerful. Hope our list can help you choose a proper phone.

6-inch smartphone is one of flagship features and today, our flagship tablet will fulfill your demand. Besides huge screen, you’ll see 4GB RAM, 4000mAH battery, …

1. Huawei Honor Note 8

First one on our” top 6-inch smartphone” is Huawei Honor Note 8. This phone has been launched officially in China and become a hige-end tablet of Lenovo. The Honor smartphone joins in the team of Xiaomi Mi Max and Lenovo Phab 2 Pro which are the best affordable tablets. However, this new Huawei handset comes with a 6.6-inc, bigger than those devices: Xiaomi and Lenovo tablets. The 6.6-inch of Note 8 is offered high resolution at 1,440 x 2,560p. (443 ppi pixel density)

Under the hood, there is a Kirin 955 was packed on board. Along with it is an octa-core CPU including a quad-core Cortex-A72 and quad-core Cortex-A53. A Mali-T880 MP4 GPU is sported in the internals. This combination of processor is supported by 4GB of RAM and three inbuilt storage variants: 32, 64, and 128GB. Besides, there is a lower 3GB RAM version which is appeared on TENAA earlier. For photography, you have a 13MP main camera plus 8MP selfie shooter. This phone runs Android 6.0.1 and is assisted by 4,500mAh battery. Last, Huawei Honor Note 8 price is dropped at $345 for the 32GB,  $375 for 64GB and $420 for 128GB variants.

2. Oppo R9 Plus

Oppo R9 Plus is the premium version of Oppo R9, which sports more advanced features. As for OPPO R9 Plus specs, it will be larger with a 6.0-inch Full HD display. A Snapdragon 652 chipset on Oppo R9 Plus seems to be stronger than a MediaTek MT6755 on “basic version”. To take care the performance, Oppo R9 Plus owns a 4GB RAM paired with two ROM variants: 64 and 128GB. Especially, this device present 16MP resolution for both front and rear cameras. Along with it is a 4,120mAH supported by Super VOOC charging technology. As for Oppo R9 Plus price, it costs $460.

3. Samsung Galaxy A9

There will be a mistake when we skip a phone from Samsung: Samsung Galaxy A9. This 6-inch smartphone was launched last year and offered 1080 x 1920p resolution. The device is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652. To take care the performace, there is a 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. For photography, you have a 13MP main camera and 8MP front shooter for selfies. You still find a huge 4000mAh battery on this device. As for Samsung Galaxy A9 price, it costs higher than the other 6.0-inch smartphone on our list: $580 (RM. 2347).

4. Gionee Elife E8

Gionee Elife E8 was launch last year but it still gets loves from users. The handset comes with a huge 6.00-inch display with 1440 x 2560p resolution at 490 PPI. Under the hood, there is a 2GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795 supported by 3GB RAM. For saving demand, you have a 64GB which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card. Especially, Gionee Elife E8  camera reaches 24MP on the rear and 8MP on the front for selfies. The tablet runs Android 5.1 with 3500mAh capacity battery. As for Gionee Elife E8 price, it ranges at $401 (RM. 1,616).

5. Lenovo Phab 2 Pro

Last but not least, Lenovo Phab 2 Pro owns biggest screen in top 6.0-inch smartphone. There is a 6.4-inch one offered 1440 pixels by 2560 pixels resolution. Under the hood, there is an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 clocked at 1.8GHz speed. This processor is supported by 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. For photography, Lenovo Phab 2 Pro owns a 16MP main camera and 8MP front shooter for selfies. The phone runs on Android 6.0 and is powered by a 4050 mAh. As for Lenovo Phab 2 Pro price, it is dropped at $492 (RM. 1,991).

 Top 6-inch smartphones

Well, Huawei Honor Note 8 is now the best 6-inch smartphone on our list with strong specs and cheapest price. So, which is your pick in case you want a powerful tablet?

Months ago we witnessed the announcement of Lenovo Phab series as a product of Google Project Tango. Now a phablet from that series: Lenovo Phab 2 Pro has been certified for sale! Let’s have a look!

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro: Excellent cameras!

Google Project Tango (which is actually not a project anymore) is one of the most awaited campaign from Google the giant! Now its first commercial phone  – the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro has just been certified by TENAA – China’s regulatory agency. A few months ago Lenovo introduced this phone to the public. The phone was demonstrated that its three rear cameras could allow users to take a picture of a room and rearrange heavy objects in that room by simply using their finger to move the images of those objects. It sounds magical but now the phone is more real than ever!

When certified by TENNA, Lenovo Phab 2 Pro also has the same specs as how it was first announced. There is a 6.4-inch display with 2k resolution! This massive screen will offer more space for objects as well as hand gestures! Besides, the CPU of this phone is also quite remarkable! There is a Snapdragon 652 chipset to drive the system! This chipset seems a bit old but with the assistance of a 4GB RAM, it won’t disappoint you with the performance it brings.

For photography, as mentioned above, there is a combination of three cameras on the back of Lenovo Phab 2 Pro. The first camera offers 16 megapixels resolution. The second camera is in charge of sensing the depth of the scene. The third one takes care of the motion going on within the frame! Moreover, there is a 8MP snapper on the front for those who love taking selfies. To store all the images, there is 64GB of internal memory. Users can add another microSD card if they are not satisfied with the available storage. And by the way, there’s a great 4050mAh battery to fuel the device.

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro: Price and availability

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro will be available in two color options: Gunmetal Gray and Champagne Gold. This phone measures 11.15mm, quite thick but it’s still reasonable considering the three cameras! Lenovo Phab 2 Pro release date in the US will be this September, which is next month! As for LEnovo Phab 2 Pro price, the phone will cost $499, and we expect that will stay the same when the phone comes to China or Malaysia.

ZTE ZMax Pro vs ZTE Small Fresh 4: a battle between two budget smartphones of ZTE. Which one will be the winner in this race? Let’s figure it out!

ZTE ZMax Pro vs ZTE Small Fresh 4: budget ZTE phone battle

ZTE is one of the most popular smartphone brands in China. With its two latest flagships- Axon 7 and Nubia Z11, the company even gets more attentions. And now, this manufacturer has just released its two new products which are in the budget market- ZMax Pro and Small Fresh. Two devices in the same segment, these phones will have a tough competition to earn the crown.

Released in July this year, both ZTE phones come with a screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px. To ensure the performance of the phones, the company added a 2GB of RAM. If you’re a photography lover, you won’t be disappointed with the cameras: 13MP main cam and 5MP selfie shooter. You can find on these handsets an Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

ZTE ZMax Pro vs ZTE Small Fresh 4: so which one is better. ZTE Pro shows up with a larger screen with 6 inches. While Fresh 4 sports a 5.2-inch display. Two phones are powered with a 1.5GHz octa-core processor, ZMax Pro is with SND 617. On Small Fresh, it is MediaTek MT6753. Max Pro also defeats its rival in the storage and battery battlefields with 32GB ROM and 3400mAh capacity. These features on the remain ZTE phone are 16GB and 2450mAh.

ZTE ZMax Pro vs ZTE Small Fresh 4: price

ZTE ZMax Pro vs ZTE Small Fresh 4: it looks like ZTE ZMax Pro specs are better than ZTE Small Fresh 4 specs. How about the last round? Let’s see if Pro phone continues to be the winner or not! ZTE ZMax Pro price cost you about $100 ~ RM. 404. On the other hand,  ZTE Small Fresh 4 price is higher with $152 ~ RM. 615. Well, we have a champion of this fight – ZTE ZMax Pro.

Curved-screen smartphones are now a trend in mobile world Samsung is the first producer which starts it with the very first Edge phone. 

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The latest curved-screen smartphone with more modern curves for both sides is Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Rather the special curve sides, Galaxy Note 7 is also unique with its new features: updated S Pen, iris scanner, Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Alongside the water and dust resistant stylus is a a 5.7-inch 2K display which is slightly larger than the 5.5-inch of Edge device. As usual, Samsung has used super AMOLED screen for vivid videos and movies watching to their devices.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs are similar to its predecessor. The phone is powered by 4GB RAM along with 64GB ROM, which is expandable up to 256GB. There are two versions of chipset for different regions: Snapdragon 820 for USA only and Exynos 8890 for global. The former is coupled with 2 dual-core processor and the later is paired with 2 quad-core CPU. As far as the cameras are concerned, 12MP and 5MP rear and front cameras are packed for photos. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery is 3500 mAh and Samsung Galaxy Note 7 prices at $953.

New Xiaomi phone will be Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, which is reported to have curved screen. This could be the first Xiaomi curved screen smartphone! Check it now!

New Xiaomi phone with the curved screen and powerful internals!

There are a lot of curved screen phone at present, as Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge or Galaxy Note 7 which was launched yesterday. Xiaomi is not out of this trend, with a new curved screen phone in 2016. Accordingly, some of the actual images of the curved screen smartphone Xiaomi has appeared, but the front edge gently curved 2 than the Galaxy S7 Edge while the back is still made of aluminum with boron familiar design is curved to help easy grip when in use.

The leaked information shows a couple of Xiaomi Redmi 4 specs. Under the hood, there is a powerful and latest Helio X20 chipset. This processor is assisted by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of inbuilt storage. A camera on this phone is expected to gets 16MP resolution on the back and 5MP on the front. Besides, the unveiled photos show a curved screen. So, we could see the first Xiaomi curved screen phone in 2016 even when this is just a test model.

Through this new phone, Xiaomi intends to enhance ít position in the smartphone market. Samsung could be the current rival of the China phone maker. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has curved screen and Xiaomi Redmi Note gets it too. So, which is a successful curved phone?

Budget phones have started getting more and more flagship features nowadays! Today we will show you out list of 5 flagship features that should be present in all phones!