Author: chris eilers

Dual SIM phones seem to be a perfect choice for those who want to separate their work with their personal life! Today we will show you top 5 best dual SIM phones that cost ONLY under RM 1000!

1.Meizu MX5e

The first phone to start our list of best Dual SIM phones is Meizu MX5e. This dual SIM phone comes with a remarkable CPU. Under the hood, there is an octa-core processor with 2.2GHz clock speed! Besides, a MediaTek MT6795T chipset and 3GB RAM are also available to assist the processor! This phone comes with a 5.5-inch screen with the pixel density of 401ppi, which will offer ggreat movie time and gaming time.

Other Meizu MX5e specs are also noticeable! This phone supports a nice combo of 16MP and 5MP cameras, both capturing wonderful photos! Besides, this metallic smartphone packs a 3150mAh battery. For storing purpose, users will be offered 16GB of internal memory. Meizu MX5e price is only RM 950 and Meizu MX5e release date will be later this month!

Xiaomi held an event to celebrate the Redmi series of the company. This brand sold 110 million Xiaomi Redmi smartphones in less than three years. This is worth remembering.

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones: sold over 110m units in the last 3 years

Xiaomi is the most popular smartphone maker in China. And it is also one of the most successful Chinese brands at the moment. It has gained so many successes in the last few years with many favorite products like Xiaomi Mi 5, Xiaomi Mi Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The company has lots of smartphone lineups. However, it seems like that Redmi is the most successful series of this smartphone manufacturer so far. In the last three years, Xiaomi had sold over 110 million units of this lineup.

The number of 110 million Redmi smartphones is counted in less than three years. If we make some calculation, 1.21 Redmi smartphones are sold per second. Crazy, right?! In this lineup, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 could probably the best-selling product. Recently, Antutu has just posted 10- country lists of top 10 popular smartphones in H1 2016. And Redmi Note 3 took the firsts places in 6 lists of 6 countries including Russia, Mainland China, HongKong, India, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

This phone gained the “Best Cheap Phone Award” by GSMA’s Asia Mobile Awards. Let’s recap some Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs. The phone is powered by a quad-core SND 650 and runs on Android Lollipop OS. It packs a 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB expandable ROM. Its 5.5-inch FHD display comes with a 4000mAh battery. For photography, you can use either a 5MP selfie shooter or a 16MP main cam. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price comes around $171 to $178.

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones: national phone

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are termed as China’s national phone. With all the successes that Xiaomi Redmi smartphones have brought to the company so far, this title seems to be true partly. With the high quality and affordable price, Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are gaining more and more favorites of customers in China and in many different countries.

Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 VS HP Elite X3 are known as the upcoming smartphones. So before they are released, let’s put them in a comparison to see which one is worth saving money ?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 VS HP Elite X3: battle between upcoming devices

Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 VS HP Elite X3 are coming with massive screen size. While Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 flaunts a 5.5-inch display, HP Elite X3 boasts a larger one with 5.96-inch size, which is nearly phablet size. For your interest, Note 3 is Note 4’s predecessor with full HD resolution, thus Note 4 may have a full HD or 2k resolution just better or similar to the 3 version. In terms of HP Elite X3 display, it is 2k touch screen. Which resolution type do you prefer?

There is little information about Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specs which include 3GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. Regarding HP Elite X3 specs, in addition to 4GB of RAM, this HP phone sports 64GB of ROM expandable via microSD up to 256GB. Hopefully, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will offer variant choices of RAM and ROM just similar to Note 3. HP Elite X3 battery is capable of 4150 mAh. In case you miss, Note 3 battery are alike with 4000 mAh capacity. So Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 battery will be over 4000 mAh.

Other Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 VS HP Elite X3 specs relate to its chipset and cameras. Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 VS HP Elite X3 will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset. Specifically, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a 625 model, HP Elite X3 chipset is a powerful 820 model. HP Elite X3 processor include Dual-core 2.15 GHz and dual-core 1.6 GHz. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 processor and cameras will be unveiled soon. Moreover, HP Elite X3 cameras are 16 MP and 8MP located on the rear and the front respectively.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 VS HP Elite X3: price and release date

Like what I mentioned above, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 VS HP Elite X3 have not been launched yet. However, HP Elite X3 release date was confirmed to be in September and HP Elite X3 price will be around $774 (RM 3098). On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is expected to come soon, so hopefully in August. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price may be $220. Xiaomi smartphone appears with budget price while HP Elite is a strong specs version. So which one do you expect?

While there are countless Chinese phones with 4000mAh battery and above, today we will show you the best 4000mAh battery phones which are non-Chinese for July!

1. Intex Aqua Power HD

The first device on this list of 4000mAh battery phones is Intex Aqua Power HD. This Indian phone comes with a 4000mAh battery which is non-removable. Under the hood, there is a powerful CPU to drive the system. To be more specific, the phone packs an octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz. Along with it is a MediaTek MT6592M chipset and 2GB RAM.

Other Intex Aqua Power HD specs are also interesting. The phone sports a 5-inch HD display. There is also a nice combo of 13MP/5MP cameras that shoot nice images. For storing purpose, we are offered with 16GB internal memory. We can add 32GB to the storage via a microSD card. Intex Aqua Power HD price is only RM 460.

Being launched for a long time, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 VS Oppo F1 are still hot and I find it quite interesting to compare these two. Who’s the winner? Let’s check!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 VS Oppo F1: Specs fight!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 VS Oppo F1 both flaunt massive displays. But Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 screen seems larger with 5.5-inch size compared to 5.0-inch size of Oppo smartphone. Android Lollipop is supported inside Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 VS Oppo F1 metal body. Talking about their performance, both smartphones feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon. While Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 runs on 650 version, Oppo F1 has 616 model in tow. They also sport 3GB of RAM. There is another 2GB of RAM regard to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs also include Quad-core 1.4 GHz and Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 processor. Whereas, Oppo F1 owns a Quad-core 1.7 GHz and quad-core 1.0 GHz processor. Along with two options of RAM, there are two ROMs: 16GB coupled with 2GB RAM, 32GB of ROM paired with 3GB RAM under the hood Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. As for Oppo F1, there is only an option of 32GB of ROM. The similarity between Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 VS Oppo F1 is that such types of ROM expandable up to 256GB via microSD.

These are not the end of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 VS Oppo F1 specs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 packs 16MP/5MP cameras on the back and front, meanwhile Oppo F1 mounts 13MP/8MP rear camera and selfie snapper. A 4000 mAh battery is seal in Xiaomi smartphone, which is bulkier than 2500 mAh cell of Oppo F1. Besides that, Xiaomi also supports its samrtphone with Fast Charging technology.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 VS Oppo F1: Price comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs seem better than Oppo F1 specs. How about their prices? Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price lands at $243 (RM 974). In terms of Oppo F1 price, it may cost you an amount of $254 (RM 1018). To me, I think Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is worth winning the battle, because it sports specs-wise and cheaper price than its counterpart. Do you think so?

There’s no better method to capture your precious moments than recording videos. But do you know the tips to record good videos with your phone? Look at this article below and you will be “enlightened” !

Record good videos with your phone: It’s all about the way you hold your phone!

First of all, if you wanna record good videos with your phone, keep it horizonal while recording. Many of you may think that vertical videos can be better viewed on your smartphone screen. But the thing is, such videos suck when you view them on other devices! Laptop, PC, TV,… all of them come with a horizontal screen. So if you intend to view those videos on your phone only, you can shoot vertical videos. In other cases, horizontal videos will be a better idea, cause such videos are greatly viewed in any devices!

Secondly, hold you phone smoothly and steadily! The key is to use both hands to hold the videos! If you don’t find it stable enough, lean your elbows onto you body! It will make it much easier to record good videos with your phone! I’m sure that you cannot eliminate 100% of the involuntary movements but with this tips, at least the videos you recorded won’t be shaky or leave you with dizziness. In case you wanna move the camera to another landscape, keep your upper body in the same position, then move your feet to change the angle of your videos!

Third, use classic compositions in order to record good videos with your phone. The most basic composition is the rule of thirds! Many smartphones support this feature in the camera (grid). It divides your screen into 3 equal parts, both horizontally and vertically. The main interest of the video should be placed on the dividing lines. If you wanna record a person, put her or him in the position like in the photo above and you will have a good video!

Record good videos with your phone: Make use of the light!

Last but not least, make use of the light while recording videos! When you shoot outside videos, make sure you choose an angle where the sun is shining the scene you wanna shoot! If some objects or people in the video are too dark or bright, change the angle until the light works! And that will help you record good videos with your phone.

Say goodbye to all the rumours and leaks on the internet! Now Lenovo Vibe C2 has just been officially confirmed! This budget smartphone will run Android 6.0. Let’s take a look!

Lenovo Vibe C2: New Lenovo budget smartphone!

Yesterday, Lenovo has just shown the world its brand-new budget smartphone: Lenovo Vibe C2. The phone measures 143 x 71.4 x 8.6 mm and weighs 139g. This phone also comes with a 5-inch multi-touch HD display with the pixel density of 294ppi. Besides, Lenovo Vibe C2 houses a Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor. Along with it is a Mediatek MT6735P chipset and 1GB RAM.

Regarding the cameras, this phone doesn’t seem to be a great choice for photography. It sports a quite unremarkable 8MP snapper on the back and a 5MP selfie snapper on the front. The main camera is equipped with autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus and face detection. To store the images, you are offered two variants: 8GB ROM and 16GB ROM. You can also add 32GB more via a microSD card.

Moreover, Lenovo Vibe C2 is compatible with dual SIM, so it will be a great choice for those who wanna separate their professional life and their personal life. Another highlight of this phone is that it supports 4G LTE  – 20 times faster than 3G. Regarding the phone’s power, we have a 2750mAh battery which is removable!

Lenovo Vibe C2: Price and Availability

Lenovo Vibe C2 is available in two color options: black and white. There hasn’t been any information about Lenovo Vibe C2 release date yet but we bet that this phone will hit the shelves  within the next two months. As for Lenovo Vibe C2 price, this phone will attack the low-end market segment with the price tag of about $100, very cheap! You just need to save up for a few days to afford this Lenovo phone!

Budget smartphones are always desirable. That’s why many brands focus on this market segment. This time, we’ll bring you the list of top RM. 400 smartphone for this month. Let’s check it out!

1. Nokia Lumia 635

Coming at the first place of our RM. 400 smartphone list is Nokia Lumia 635. Back to the time of 2014, the phone was introduced as an “amazing value for money”. Nokia Lumia 635 specs are not really as strong as the other competitors in the same segment. However, it’s still a good Window Phone for those who don’t want to spend much money on Windows 10 Mobile phone. With the Nokia Lumia 635 price of RM. 299, Nokia phone iss the cheapest price on our list.

Under the hood of the phone, there is a quad-core Snapdragon 400. To ensure the performance, the company added a 1GB RAM paired with an 8GB of internal storage to the device. This memory can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. Lumia 635 sports a 5MP primary camera and no front shooter. Its 4.5-inch screen is protected with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The handset of Nokia runs on Windows 8.1 and is backed with an only 1830mAh battery capacity.

Have you ever wondered how Snapchat can recognize our faces or how Facebook know that your face appears in a picture? It is all about face detection technology, read on. 

Face detection: Not so new

Face detection technology is well-known and not so hard to find, such tech is easily found inside the primary camera of any budget smartphones nowadays. Back to 1960s, it was a phenomenon, the first experiment was conducted and developed in secret. Back then, such model of facial recognition software needed human input more than these models produced today. More interesting, no one who lived in that time knew about this tech.

Face detection is commonly used for security purpose, especially for picking up criminals on the camera and password. The software now is packed in your smartphone camera to point out not only just the location of a face but also whether the person is smiling. In 2001, Paul Viola and Michael Jones invented a new framework for detecting arbitrary objects and refined it for face detection. The algorithm is now known as the Viola-Jones framework.

The software attempts to identify someone in an image by scanning the complete image at multiple scales with multiple locations per scale and measuring certain features of their face, like the distance between their eyes or the width of their nose. The researchers found that scaling the image by a factor of 1.25 each time produced the most accurate results.

Face detection: what is new in the future?

The question is about privacy, security and data transparency. Wearable devices like Google Glass or social media like Google, Facebook, Twitter are growing up, not just that they allow people to know who you are from a picture that you share. And this seems to be an invasion of privacy for some people. So the next question is: how can we protect ourselves from such technology?

Meizu MX6- the newcomer of Meizu company is coming. With a beautiful design, a deca-core processor, 4GB RAM and 12MP primary camera, this phone is expected to be the best-selling product of the Chinese smartphone maker.

Meizu MX6: best- designed smartphone

The next phone from Meizu – MX6- is about to be announced on 19th July. Some images of this phone have just been leaked online. According to these pictures, Meizu MX6 shows up with a beautiful design. You can easily see the curving antenna lines on the back of this metal phone. This back look reminds us of the high-end smartphone of the company- Meizu Pro 6.

Not only the stunning look, but Meizu MX6 specs has also been leaked on Geekbench. According to this benchmark, the Meizu phone will be powered by a 1.39GHz Ghz deca-core Helo X20 processor and run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. To ensure the performance, there’ll be a 4GB RAM paired with a 32GB storage. You can expand this memory via a micro SD card.

MX6 is gonna come with a 5.5 Full HD display and a huge 4000mAh battery life. For photography, the company added a 5MP front-facing camera and a 12MP primary shooter with LED flash and autofocus for this new phone. Meizu MX6 specs used to be posted on Antutu. And those specs are the same with these on Geekbench.

Meizu MX6 price and release date

The new handset of Meizu will be one of the best-designed smartphones of the company. It also will be the strong phone with many specs which are similar to the flagship Meizu Pro 6. The phone will be announced on July 19th at the National Convention Center – Beijing. As for the Meizu MX6 price, it is expected to be around $300. So, if you want to witness this beautiful smartphone, you just have to wait a few more days.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 is officially confirmed. This processor giving the better performance is a slight version of Snapdragon 820. And you will see this chipset in some flagships at the end of this year.

Snapdragon 821: a slight version of SND 820

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is now the most powerful processor at the moment. Once a phone owns this feature, it will become one of the hottest smartphones on the market. There’ve been many flagships from different brands are equipped with Snapdragon 820 chipset. Xiaomi Mi 5, LeEco Le Max, HTC 10, Galaxy S7 Edge and LG G5 are some examples. And now Qualcomm company officially announces a higher version of this processor- Qualcomm Snapdragon 821.

This processor is a slight upgrade version of 820. This means it will run slightly more efficient and faster than its predecessor for about 10%. So, let’s see the improvements of the newest product from Qualcomm. The CPU in SND 820 is clocked at 2 x 2.2 GHz in the high performance and 2 x 1.6 GHz in low performance. Those clock speeds are 2 x 2.4 GHz and 2 x 2 GHz respectively in SND 821. While the GPU of 820 works at 624 MHz, this speed is approximately 650 MHz in 821.

With this new version of SND 820, the phones will have a better performance and run smoothly. Not only to smartphones, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 will also be applied to the other new devices like  mobile VR head mounted display. This is not the first time the company brought a slight version based on the old processor. Qualcomm used to upgrade Snapdragon 800 to Snapdragon 801.

Snapdragon 821: which phone will feature this?

You won’t have to wait too long because this chipset will be seen in H2 of 2016. And you can find this 821 on some flagships. Galaxy Note 7, LG V10 successor and 2016 Nexus phone are some handsets expected to feature this new Qualcomm product. So, if you want to know more information about SND 821, just stay tuned.

Long life battery smartphones are always the favorite phone. Besides Oukitel, Gionee is also famous for smartphones with huge capacities. And this is the list of Gionee smartphones with 5,000 mAH + battery.

1+2. Gionee Marathon M5 + M5 Plus

The first and also the biggest cell smartphone in the list is Gionee Marathon M5. With a 6020mAh battery life, this phone becomes the phone with the biggest capacity in Gionee family. Let’s see if the other Gionee Marathon M5 specs are as strong as the battery feature. You’ll find a 5.5-inch HD display, a combo of 5MP+13MP shooter, and a 3GB RAM paired with a 32GB ROM. A quad-core MediaTek MT6735 and Android 5.1 are in charges of the phone’s processor and OS. Gionee Marathon M5 price is about $365.

After M5, the company brought this phone’s sibling – M5 Plus- to the market. As for the Plus version, Gionee Marathon M5 Plus specs are better with a 6-inch Full HD display. It has an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor 3GB RAM paired with a 64GB expandable storage. The OS and camera of the phone are still the same as its predecessor. They’re Android 5.1 and 5MP selfie shooter + a 13MP rear cam. However, the M5 Plus’s battery is a step back comparing to M5. The phone is backed with a 5020mAh cell. Gionee Marathon M5 Plus comes at about $369.