Author: chris eilers

Recently, from the leaked images on the Internet, we get the first look of Samsung Galaxy S8. Let’s see what will the latest Samsung smartphone look like?

Samsung Galaxy S8 from the leaked images

Lats year, LG launched LG G5 which is one of Modular smartphone. Now, Samsung could be the next smartphone company engage in the modular smartphone segment. We are waiting for Galaxy Note 7 from Samsung. However, the evolution of Samsung will take place on Samsung Galaxy S8. From reports which come along with unveiled images (in the below), Galaxy S8 sport a Magnetic Pins at the Top. Besides, this phone owns a wonderful and  gorgeous design.

In the first look, S8 flaunts a huge 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display which is set in Quad HD resolution. In this render, Samsung Galaxy S8 comes with all metal unibody with the dual curved edge. This screen looks more interesting than previous Samsung phones with seamless chassis and no ports. Besides, S8 is supported by most high-end features include wireless headphones and charging happens wirelessly. Especially, you’ll see the special Magnetic Pins at the top. So, this could be the next modular smartphone like LG G5 and Google Modular phone.

Of course, we can’t miss Galaxy S8 processor. Under the hood, a SnapDragon 830 is supported by 6GB RAM and three options of ROM: 64, 128 and 256GB. You also find a 360D camera, a projector module, and a health tracker, plus a speaker module. Galaxy S8 camera is better than S7 camera with 16MP ISOCELL, assisted by dual technology and OIS. A 4000mAH battery is also packed on board.

Samsun Galaxy S8 price: What will the next Galaxy S cost?

Based on the previous Galaxy S7, we could make some prediction about Samsung Galaxy S8 price. As you know, Galaxy S7 price is dropped at Rs. 47,999 while its sibling Galaxy s7 Edge costs Rs. 52,999. So, a price tag at Rs. 62,000 could be a suitable number of this beast from Samsung. Do you agree?

Huawei Honor 8 was announced recently with its strong specs, and so many other makers also introduced their smartphones to the market, so let’s see which smartphones are Huawei Honor 8 rivals. 

1. Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra

Talking about Huawei Honor 8 rivals, we can not missed the Asus Zenfone 3 triplets, especially Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe. This Asus smartphone is well known as the first smartphone that sports the powerful Snapdragon 821 chipset. This chipset allows higher clock speed than Snapdragon 820. More specific, in Snapdragon 821 processor, the cores can reach 2.4GHz speed.

Back to Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs, the phone was confirmed to pack not only a Snapdragon 821 chipset, but also a hexa-core processor. Moreover, it houses a massive RAM of 6GB and an Adreno 530GPU with a 5.7-inch full HD display. There is also an impressive combo of 23MP and 8MP cameras for photo lovers. As for Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe price for the Snapdragon 821 variant, it is expected the price costs around $750 (RM 3045).

Here are powerful Window smartphones from Microsoft and Nokia. Don’t underestimate them, you will be satisfied with their specs. 

Microsoft Lumia 2020, Lumia 650 XL Nokia XL: powerful window smartphones!

No doubt that Microsoft and Nokia are the best brands in Windows phone segment. But they need many changes to compete with the biggest rival-Android. Recently, there are some reports about upcoming Microsoft and Nokia smartphones. From the leaked image, they look a gorgeous design. Well, we are talking about Microsoft Lumia 2020, Lumia 650 and one representative from Nokia: Nokia XL. What about other specifications?

First, there is a strong base that Microsoft will launch Lumia 2020 around September, along with Lumia 950 XL. Through Lumia 2020, Microsoft is planning a new strategy to compete with Android brand. As the leaked information coming along, this Microsoft smartphone will be supported a 8.3″ 1080 display with stylus running on Window ecosystem.  Meanwhile, the next Window phone from Microsoft is Lumia 950 XL which owns a 5.4″ 720p display. Microsoft might release Lumia 950 XL before its brother-Lumia 2020.

At the same time, we’ll have a mid-range smartphone from Nokia brand. This phone seems to be the first prototype of Nokia Android. Many people believe that Nokia is preparing for its comeback through Nokia XL. So, there could be a lot of innovations on this Nokia smartphone.

Three powerful Window smartphones unveiled price!

The recent reports also unveiled price tag of Microsoft Lumia 950. This phone is expected to be the strongest Window phone from Microsoft. So, it will not be an affordable device like many users expected. The company has confirmed to launch this phone later this year at $530. Meanwhile, its brother Lumia 2020 price hasn’t been finalized.  What about the upcoming Nokia smartphone? Well, it is reported to be the King of mid-range segment. So, a price tag at $300 is a suitable number, right?

Lately, we have Huawei as the best brand smartphone for offline sales in China for last month revenue. Now, Oppo ranks No.1 smartphone maker in Chinese smartphone market.

Oppo: No.1 smartphone maker of June

June 2016 was very good for Chinese makers. It is Huawei for office sales and now it is Oppo for sell-through segment without much of a presence in many key European markets or the US. Oppo is a company that we have heard about every now and then, especially in Asia since most of their products were sold in such region. Now Apple and Samsung seem to put their eyes on No.1 smartphone maker.

According to the latest “Monthly Market Pulse”, Oppo made up 23% market share in June for overall China demand including both offline and online smartphone orders. As the graph below shows that Oppo is the number one smartphone maker in the country, which is followed by Huawei with 17.4% and Vivo with 12%. Back in 2014, when Oppo made its first appearance, Oppo had less than 2% of smartphone market share in China.

It grew to 6.1% smartphone market in 2015. The growth in 2016 was tremendous thanks to Oppo F1 Plus as well as Oppo R9 which was the best-selling phone in China in June 2016. At the same time, Apple’s share in China has walked backward to 2014 levels at 9% share, and Xiaomi made up only 6.8% market share despite its continuous smartphone release. Oppo is going to launch Oppo F1S and it is expected to expand its market share in August.

Oppo: how to save No.1 smartphone maker position

What will Oppo do to keep their crown from falling to Huawei for the year’s June-ending second quarter? Huawei follows in second place, more than 5 percentage points away from the new 22.9% share. Huawei and Xiaomi will never let Oppo to be the king in the next month. That is the reason why they release many new smartphones to different segment markets. Who will be the next No.1 smartphone maker?

OnePlus new flagship is heading to Malaysia. OnePlus 3 launch in this country will come with a whole new look. The phone will have a Soft Gold version.

OnePlus 3 launch in Malaysia comes with a Gold version

The third generation of OnePlus, after created a huge fever in some big markets, is now heading to Malaysia. The new flagship – OnePlus 3- is expected to make another success in this market. So, let’s have a look at OnePlus 3 specs again. The phone is powered by a strong quad-core SND 820 processor. To ensure the performance, the company added a  hefty 6GB of RAM paired with a 64GB of inbuilt storage.

This flagship comes with a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px. This screen is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It is backed up with a 3000mAh battery life. For photography, OnePlus 3 camera won’t let you down. There is an 8MP front-facing camera along with a 16MP primary shooter. OnePlus new phone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box.

The interesting thing is that this phone will be available in Malaysia with a new look. It will show up with a Soft Gold version. So, besides the Graphite outfit, the phone now can have another stunning look with Gold color. Not only that, Malaysian buyers will get a free Flip Case when buying this phone. This is cool, right?

OnePlus 3: release date and price

So, are you ready for the OnePlus 3 launch? Because this phone will come to Malaysia soon. OnePlus 3 launch and release date are in 9th August. If you want to own this flagship, you’d better save from now. Because OnePlus 3 price is not affordable at all. The price of the phone comes with RM. 1888 ~ $465. Well, with this price, the phone is $65 more expensive than the internal version with $399.

Both Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Honor 8 are aimed at the mid-range segment. They also comes with a great RAM of 4GB. So we find it interesting to put them on the scale! Let’s go!

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Honor 8: Mid-range flagships!

First of all, let’s compare the performance between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Honor 8! As mentioned above, they both share a 4GB RAM, which is very powerful! On the other hand, all other specs in the CPU are not the same! The Xiaomi phone houses two dual-core processors, one clocked at 2.15GHz and the other clocked at 1.59GHz. Meanwhile, the Honor phone packs two quad-core processors, 2.3GHz and 1.8GHz. Their chipset are equally impressive: Snapdragon 820 from the Xiaomi phone and HiSilicon Kirin 950 from the Honor. So overall, Honor comes with better performance!

Now let’s move on to the cameras of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Honor 8. In this battle field, again, Honor 8 is the winner. This phone comes with an awesome 12MP dual cam on the back with laser autofocus technology. The 16MP camera from Xiaomi Mi Note 2 offers larger resolution but its lense is not as powerful as that of Honor 8. The selfie snapper of Honor 8 is also greater with 8MP resolution, while the front shooter of Mi Note 2 is only 5MP.

How about other Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specs and Honor 8 specs? The Xiaomi phone comes with a better display: 5.7-inch full HD AMOLED, while the Honor phone features a 5.2-inch full HD IPS LCD. The battery of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is also stronger: 3600mAh. On the other hand, Honor 8 sports only a 3000mAh battery, quite weak to fual all the big specs below!

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Honor 8: Price comparison

Now let’s move on to another important issue: the price of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Honor 8. As mentioned above, they are both aimed at the mid-range segment. Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price reaches RM 1700. At the same time, Honor 8 price is around RM 1500. So overall, Honor 8 is the winner! What is your own pick?

Huawei P9 Plus has just been revealed lately as one of the latest flagships from Huawei. Today we will show you a quick Huawei P9 Plus review to help you know more about the pros and cons of this beast!

Huawei P9 Plus review: The strengths

First of all in our Huawei P9 Plus review, we have to compliment its powerful CPU. This phone houses two quad-core processors, one clocked at 2.5GHz and the other clocked at 1.8GHz. These two will be more flexible and less power-consuming than a single octa-core. Moreover, there is also an awesome HiSilicon Kirin chipset and 4GB RAM to take care of the performance! This combination will satisfy users with its seamless multi-tasking performance.

The second thing to praise in this Huawei P9 Plus review is its dual camera on the back. This dual camera is comprised of two 12MP snapper. With this combo, users are allowed to shot first, focus later. Moreover, this dual camera features laser autofocus, which is currently the fastest autofocus technology. This technology also allows the phone to take good picture in low-light condition!

Huawei P9 Plus review: The weaknesses

The first weakness we have to mention in this Huawei P9 Plus review is the battery! As we have mentioned above, the CPU of the phone is very powerful. And that also means it will consume great amount of battery! Meanwhile, the battery of the phone is only 3400mAh. It is non-removable by the way!

Another thing to improve is the price of the phone. Huawei P9 Plus is quite expensive compared to other Chinese smartphones in the same high-end segment! Huawei P9 Plus price is up to RM 3300! So if you really wanna bring this phone home, you need to save up for quite a long time! There are also other cheaper phones that sport similar configuration!

Smartphones are cheaper day by day. And our list of ” top budget smartphone under RM. 907″ will surprise you. They are also powerful devices, let’s check!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

The first representative in our “top budget smartphones” list is Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. This phone has been launched in November 2015 with a 5.50-inch display at 1080 x 920p resolution. Under the hood, there is a 1.4GHz hexacore paired with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650. This processor is supported by 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. For more saving demand, you can expand it to 128GB via MicroSD card. Especially, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 camera is one of the best selling points with 16MP main camera and 5MP front shooter for selfies.  You can also find a 4050 mAh on this phone, along with Android 5.0.1, dual SIM, and 4G LTE. As for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price, it costs around RM. 729

LeEco Le 1s is one of the most popular smartphones in the market. This phone used to bring a lot of success to the company. Today, let’s find out why LeEco Le 1s is loved so much.

LeEco Le 1s: premium look with decent specs

The first reason is the premium look. The LeEco phone is made of aircraft grade aluminum. This will make you feel sturdy and solid when holding. Which make the phone more impressive is the bezel-less feature which is becoming a trend. With no bezel, the phone can even get slimmer. The second reason is a decent performance. Powered by a 2.2 GHz octa-core Helio X10 processor paired with a 3GB of RAM, the phone will give the good performance.

Thirdly, LeEco handset comes with a great battery life. With a 3000mAh capacity, you don’t need to be worried when leaving the charger at home. Besides, the battery is supported with fast charging technology. So, it just takes about 90 minutes to fully refuel the cell. The fourth reason is the big screen size. The device owns a 5.5-inch FHD display. With this size, you will be satisfied when playing games or watching videos.

Last but not least, the fingerprint scanner. LeEco provides you a scratch resistant fingerprint scanner. It identifies all your 5 fingers in less than a second. Besides, the phone has a combo of 5+13MP camera. And you won’t be disappointed with the sound quality of the phone. It will give you a high sound quality through the high-performance earphones.

LeEco Le 1s: a worth buying smartphone

LeEco phone is one of the best budget smartphones in the market right now. With many decent LeEco Le 1s specs, this phone is worth for you buying. Not only the specs, does the phone come with a very affordable price. LeEco Le 1s price comes at about $149 ~ RM. 605. So, if you want a strong device with a beautiful look, Le 1s is the proper choice for you.

Huawei and Xiaomi has been in the racing game for a long time. But now we can know which is the best brand smartphone. Not just two phone makers’ story, it is a list of 10 others.

Huawei ranks number one on the list

Huawei has shown that they are working hard for the best future of Huawei smartphones. And now their efforts are rewarded. Lately, Huawei is spotted as the best brand smartphone on a Chinese website whose name is “the first handset world”. This site posted sales which was made in June by phone manufacturers in China. The statistics are for offline sales, made in 25 provinces and 167 cities from the major chain stores around the areas covered.

Like what I said, it is not a surprise that Huawei comes in at the top of the chart. Especially thanks to the success of Huawei P9 and its siblings. Also the famous and hopeful Honor lineup sits at 13th position, which contributes to Huawei’s victory. Besides, Oppo and Vivo also maintain the second and third spots respectively. Samsung may account for 37% of US smartphone sales but in China, things happened in an opposite way. The unwell-known company Gionee overtook Samsung’s position (number 5) to move up to number 4 as one of top best brand smartphones.

Talking about Apple, US’best brand smartphone has dropped 2 positions and stopped at number 6. That is for June, can not imagine where Apple will be in the next month because the Chinese seems not interested in Apple any more. Behind it is a big political story. Moving on, Coolpad retains the 7th position and Meizu follows closely at number 8. Furthermore, according to the report global tech market research firm TrendForce, Huawei also ranks number one on the list of top five Chinese brands including strong brands like Oppo, Vivo, Lenovo, and Xiaomi.

And where is Xiaomi? Is at the best brand smartphone as well?

Xiaomi comes in at number 9 after losing their former position to Meizu. This is not a surprise as the tech giant has sold majority of its phones online, even though the company has started offline sales. So at the end, such sale chart can not show everything about the best brand smartphone, it is just an aspect of their business.

Chinese smartphone brands are really competitive! There products are released continuously and always come with impressive specs! Today we’ll show you best Chinese phones from each famous Chinese brand! Let’s take a look!

1. Oppo R9 Plus

The first phone on this list of best Chinese phones is Oppo R9 Plus from Oppo! This representative comes with two quad-core processors clocked at 1.8GHz and 1.4GHz. Along with this combo is a Snapdragon 652 chipset and a great 4GB RAM. This combination will bring you a seamless multi-tasking performance! This Oppo phone also house a massive 6-inch full HD screen to display images and videos!

If you think the CPU of Oppo R9 Plus is not impressive enough, take a look at its camera! The phone sports a 16MP snapper, both on the back and on the front! Both cameras produce stunning shots! Other Oppo R9 Plus specs are also noticeable! To fuel all those giant feature, there is a remarkable 4120mAh battery! For storing purpose, there is a 128GB ROM version that will offer endless space for your personal stuff! If you are not satisfied, you can add a 128GB microSD card! Oppo R9 Plus price for the 128GB version comes at RM 2700!

Let’s see 6GB battle between Doogee F7 Pro vs OnePlus 3. Which one will be a King in this segment? Let’s check!

Doogee F7 Pro vs OnePlus 3

Doogee F7 Pro has been recent with a massive 6GB RAM. Besides, this phone sport many wonderful features. In our previous article, we gave you its full specification. However, whether Doogee F7 Pro can beat its rival-OnePlus 3 which also owns 6GB RAM on board. It hard to make any judgement now, but let’s take a look at their full specs before making a decision.

Firstly, OnePlus 3 is one of best selling smartphone in June which comes at 5.5-inch FullHD display. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm SnapDragon 820 paired with 1.6GHz quad-core. This processor is supported by 6GB RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. For photography, you have a great combo of 16MP main camera and 8MP selfie shooter. Of course, we can’t miss OnePlus 3 battery with 3000mAH capacity. Other features of this phone include a dual-SIM, Android 6.0.1 and 4G LTE.

Meanwhile, Doogee F7 Pro specs are also powerful with 6GB RAM and other wonderful features on board. It gets a 5.7-inch 2K display. This could be the first better feature compared to OnePlus 3. Under the hood, there is a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor assisted by 6GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. This ROM is the next better feature of Doogee while OnePlus 3 gets just 64GB which can’t be expanded. A 4000mAH on Doogee F7 Pro is even more wonderful than OnePlus 3. Last, Doogee F7 Pro comes with better 21MP Sony IMX230 main camera and 13MP selfie shooter.

Doogee F7 Pro vs OnePlus 3: Price war!

Both of them land in competitive price. However, Doogee F7 Pro price is dropped at $300, cheaper than OnePlus 3 price. This 6GB RAM smartphone from OnePlus brand is set in $309. Now, we have to pick the winner for Doogee F7 Pro vs OnePlus 3 battle. With a greater processor, bigger battery, better camera, and importantly, cheaper price tag, Doogee F7 Pro is the worthy winner. Do you agree?