Author: chris eilers

Both Meizu M3S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 have been launched recently, aiming at the budget market segment! So let’s make a comparison to see if the new Meizu phone can beat the Xiaomi phone to become the new best budget phone!

Meizu M3S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Specs fight!

Each of these phone has two ROM variants. So in this comparison, we will only talk about the 32GB version. So first up let’s talk about the performance! Both Meizu M3S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 come with 3GB of RAM. This is quite a highlight for budget-smartphones. As for the CPU, Meizu M3S sports a 1.5GHz Cortex A53 octa-core processor, Mediatek MT6750 chipset and Mali-T860 MP2 graphics. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 sports a combo of 1.8 GHz Cortex A72 Dual core and 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 Quad core processors, along with Adreno 510.

So both Meizu M3S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 offer good performance. The Meizu M3S is a bit stronger in the processor but I don’t think it will be clearly shown. As for the internal storage, they both have 32GB of ROM which can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD slot. Talking about the display, Meizu M3S screen is 0.5 inch smaller and doesn’t support full HD resolution like Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Moreover, Note 3 features 401ppi, much higher than Meizu M3S.

For photography, Meizu M3S brings a 13MP primary shooter, clocked at 2.2F. The camera is equipped with Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 main camera comes at 16MP, 2.2F, featuring Digital image stabilization, which is lack from Meizu M3S. Both of them sport a 5MP front snapper. As for the battery, the Meizu phone offers 3020mAh capacity, while the Xiaomi phone packs a 4050mAh battery.

Meizu M3S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: Which one is the winner?

So overall, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs are better than Meizu M3S specs, hence Note 3 is still the best budget smartphone in the market. However, price is also an important factor! Meizu M3S price comes at $136, while Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is set at $212. So obviously, Meizu M3S is more budget-friendly. If i were you, I would choose the Meizu M3S because I care more about the price. But you can pick the Xiaomi phone if you think the gap between Meizu M3S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 are too big.

Apple iPhone 4SE is the most unexpected smartphones to many of us. Little did we look forward to it – yes – but the phone definitely has a beautiful and stunning design

Apple iPhone 4SE – super slim body

In August, we will finally meet the long-awaited iPhone 7 with three different variants. Besides that, there seems to be another beautiful Apple device: iPhone 4SE. According to some reports, iPhone 4SE will make its first debut later this year, probably a bit after iPhone 7. iPhone 4SE as we know for now has the potential to become the best 4-inch iPhone on the market. Let’s see some Apple iPhone 4SE specs and a closer look of its appearance, which was designed by designer Armend Lleshi,

From the live images, you can see that this model of Apple iPhone 4SE comes with a fingerprint scanner, like its other siblings. Besides, the phone sports a combo of 12MP iSight camera and a 5MP selfie snapper. Other iPhone 4SE specs include Apple A9 chipset paired with 2 GB RAM. The device comes in three options of internal storage: 16, 32, and 128GB. iPhone 4SE is available in white, black, gold or rose gold. You can still find an audio jack together with a USB Type-C port.

iPhone 4SE design has a very familiar feel to that of iPhone 4s, with a more premium and modern front side. However, iPhone 4SE has a bigger 4-inch screen while the 4s has just a 3.5-inch one. Moreover, the iPhone 4SE screen (6.3mm) is slimmer than that of iPhone 4s (9.3mm).  iPhone 4SE camera will also be more enhanced compared to its sibling.

Apple iPhone 4SE – Expected to make a hit in 2016

Apple could bring the Apple iPhone 4SE to smartphone market later this year. As for iPhone 4SE price, it’s predicted to be cheaper than its siblings. The 16GB version is expected to cost around RM. 1150 while the 32GB and 128GB might cost RM. 1350 and RM. 1750. Are those enough to make iPhone 4SE a huge hit in later 2016?

We have heard a lot that the newest phone of Apple this year will have a dual camera. However, you might not know that this phone will also have the optical zoom capacity. With this feature, iPhone 7 Pro can be able to compete with compact cameras.

iPhone 7 Pro camera: optical zoom capacity

iPhone 7 Pro is one of the most expecting smartphones in this year. And now this phone can even become hotter with the special camera feature. Recently, there have been many high-end smartphones equipped with dual camera specs. Huawei P9 is a typical example. And of course, Apple will adopt this feature to its new flagship. You can be even more surprised to know that iPhone 7 Pro will also have the optical zoom ability.

According to Japanese Nikkei, 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Pro is gonna be added a powerful optical zoom feature. With this phone, the zoom lens will be placed vertically along the body of the phone, instead of horizontal. This will retain the thinness of the phone. With these cameras, the Apple new phone will give you clearer and brighter images. You can even refocus the image after taking a shot.

One more surprise about the new phone from Apple is its color. We usually see the iPhone in some familiar colors like gray, gold and their variants like Silver, Space Gray, Rose Gold…This time, Apple is bringing a new fresh to its new flagship with the blue color: Deep Blue. So, there might be some version of this color, say, blue/dark gray mix.

iPhone 7 Pro camera: the biggest rival to Galaxy S7 ?

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is now the smartphone with the best camera in the market. However, iPhone 7 Pro camera might take this title from Korea giant with dual camera paired with optical zoom. iPhone 7 Pro launch could probably be in the US this fall.

4K resolution is considered as the best for smartphone display now. If Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the world’s first handset to sport a 4K screen, you may wonder if there will be more to come in 2016. Check out the following list to find the answer!

1. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

This is a model belonging to Sony Xperia Z5 series launched last year. More specially, the Z5 Premium packs very high display resolution: 4K (aka UHD), making it the first smartphone owning such a premium feature in the world. Apart from that, other Sony Xperia Z5 Premium specs are also good, including a 5.5-inch IPS LCD screen with 806 ppi, a Snapdragon 810 chip, 3GB of RAM paired with 32GB of expandable ROM.

Additionally, there are a fingerprint sensor built in the phone’s home button, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a 3,430mAh battery and a combo of 5MP front-facing plus 23MP rear (supporting recording 4K videos with 12,800 ISO, autofocus speed of 0.03s and 5X zoom without reducing much the image’s quality) camera.

A transparent smartphone is no longer in your imaginations anymore. Because Vivo is making this come true. With this smartphone, the Chinese maker will push the smartphone technology to the limit.

Vivo transparent smartphone: new innovation

In the last few years, we’ve heard about lots of smartphones with so many special features. Flexible phone, modular smartphone, and 3-screen phones are some examples. These phones make us question that What next? Which feature of a smartphone is so unique that can blow our minds away? And here we are. Vivo has just given us an answer with its new innovation- a transparent smartphone.

Vivo has just released an official teaser about this see-through phone. In the image, the popular South Korean actor -Song Zhongji- is holding a smartphone shape device. And you can see his palm through this handset. This obviously is an indication of a transparent smartphone. Actually, this see-through phone used to appear in Captain America 3 movie. In this movie, Iron man holds a transparent phone.

About the transparent smartphone specs, we expect that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 650 processor. It’s gonna pack a 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of internal storage. This memory can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. This phone might feature a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 3500mAh battery life. For the photography, Vivo may add a 13MP cam on the back and an 8MP snapper on the front of the phone. This transparent phone could run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Vivo transparent smartphone: the future is here

The future is here. The transparent smartphone which is thought to be just in some movies is gonna be real. People’s widest dream is now coming true. With this smartphone, Vivo will push the smartphone technology to the limit. This phone is reported to be a member of the Vivo X series, maybe the X7 or X7 Plus. The transparent smartphone release date is not clear yet. So just keep your eyes on Vivo!

Meizu has just added a new device to its 2016’s products collection. Meizu M3S is the latest product to be announced by this Chinese brand. Let’s take a look to see what this phone is capable of!

Meizu M3S: a potential smartphone in the budget market segment!

First let’s talk about Meizu M3S design. The phone features a metal unibody with curved-edge construction. This design looks quite familiar to the iPhone 6. However, the back of the phone comes with 4 color options: grey, silver, champagne and rose gold! The front of Meizu M3S is white, protected by 2D glass technology that prevents scratching and cracking.

As for Meizu M3S specs, there is an octa-core processor that is clocked at 1.5GHz. Along with it is Mediatek MT6750 chipset and Mali-T860 MP2 graphics. Regarding the memory, there are two variants for you to choose: 16GB ROM with 2GB RAM or 32GB ROM with 3GB RAM; both can be expanded up to 128GB of ROM via a microSD card. The phone also supports fingerprint scanner, which is not only for phone locking but also for apps locking.

Meizu M3S cameras are also more than what we expect from a budget phone. The primary camera is clocked at 13 megapixel, featuring 2.2F aperture and full HD video recording. The front snapper comes at 5.0 megapixel and 2.0F. As for the battery, Meizu M3s is fueled by a 3020mAh cell for smooth performance.

Meizu M3S: Price and Availability

Meizu M3S price comes in two variants: $106 for the 2GB RAM/16GB ROM and $136 for the 3GB RAM/32GB ROM. With such low price, there’s a high possibility that this phone will beat Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 to become the best budget smartphone in 2016. As for Meizu M3S release date, the phone will be available for sale on 18th June in China, just 4 more days. So let’s count down guys!

iOS 10 will be the next generation OS of Apple devices, which has been confirmed to come soon later this year. Here are what you need to know about this latest Apple Operating System.

iOS 10 will come soon this year

Let’s see some new iOS 10 features. iOS 10 enable “dark mode” on an iOS device. This is the significant change in the new iOS. Besides, Apple has confirmed that iOS 10 users will be able to hide preinstalled apps. The current version of iOS doesn’t support dark mode. However, Mac users can access a special system setting that changes the menu bar and application dock from light gray to black. The option for “dark” graphics equipped with OS X 10.

In terms of iOS 10 features, Apple may introduce a new Siri SDK-an asistant of iPhone. The new Siri SDK allow iPhone to interact with third-party apps in new ways. So, developers will be able to build Siri completely into their apps. iOS 10 also allow Siri to access data and perform many interesting tasks within apps. Besides, third-party app has the potential to expand what Siri is capable and could make the Siri assistant become more powerful as Google Now.

Let’s see the development through other iOS versions. Firstly, iOS 7 introduced a new design while iOS 8 introduced new features like Continuity, Apple Pay, and new app abilities like extensions. Next, iOS 9 included an updated Siri, which improves search capabilities. supports multitasking screen in iPad and brings optimizations to keep battery health and performance.

iOS 10 release date

Regularly, Apple announces its new generation of iOS in June at the WWDC event, together with the launch of new iPhones in the following September. So, we expect that iOS 10 release date will be available for consumers in September 2016 before the iPhone 7 is released. This is about three month and long enough for developers to fix any bugs and upgrade any new features to their third-party iOS apps. So, let’s wait for that.

Chinese smartphones are better day by day and some of companies from this country have the high position in the market at this time. In the recent list of top 12 best selling smartphones, 8 of 12 positions belong to those phones from China. 

Best selling smartphones: Chinese phones rule the list

Not only in domestic market, Chinese smartphone companies also rule in the international markets like India. Huawei – one of the biggest brand in China- is a typical example. In the last few years, this Chinese company has given its best shot and become one the largest smartphone companies of the world. However, it just the 3rd largest smartphone, because the top two positions belong to Samsung and Apple. These companies lead the charge of the best selling smartphones in Q1 2016.

And recently, IC Insights- an industry tracker- has just given the report of best worldwide smartphone sales leaders in Q1 2016. And it’s not a surprise when 8 out of the 12 companies are Chinese brands. Those companies take the 3rd place to 6th position and from 8th position to 11th place. The 7th and 12sc places belong to LG (Korea) and Micromax (India). The final position in this top 12 could have gone to another Chinese manufacturer – Gionee. This company shipped 4.8 million smartphones in the 1st quarter this year, just missing 200.000 units compared to India brands – Micromax.

Next, the 4th place goes to Oppo while Xiaomi and Vivo take the 5th and 6th spot. Finally, ZTE, Lenovo, TCL, Meizu are standing in the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th position respectively. Lenovo seems like to lose its spot when its growth rate decreased 26%. In the contrast, Oppo raises to the 4th place with the growth rate increasing up to 54%. Compared to the top 12 last year, Sony, Coolpad, and Microsoft are out of the list of top 12 best selling smartphones. As they only sold 3.4 million, 4 million and 2.3 million smartphones in the Q1 of 2016.

LeEco: a potential nominee next year

Chinese smartphone companies are gradually taking the other brands down. With strong specs and competitive prices, the Chinese smartphones are expected to continue ruling the list in the upcoming years. LeEco is a potential brand who is gaining market shares in China and India as well. We think that this one can be on the list next year.

There are plenty of smartphones in the market equipped with dual SIM, which is convenient as they offer the option of switching between two SIMs at any time. Here is a list of top 7 dual SIM smartphones ranging in the best budget RM650 

1. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro: dual SIM

Samsung launched its latest smartphone in China namely Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro. It will be available in two variant colors: gold and grey.  The Galaxy J3 Pro provides a dazzling display with a 5.0-inch full HD screen paired with super AMOLED technology for a premium and sharp performance. The additional “Pro” makes a lot more sense, Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro specs are slightly better than Galaxy J3’s.

Talking about the specifications, this dual SIM smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and 2 GB of RAM in tow. There is an internal storage contains a capacity of 16GB expandable up to 128GB via microSD card slot. The Samsung phone also packs a pair of camera configurations specifically: an 8MP rear-facing camera and a 5MP front camera. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro price ranges in 990 Yuan (RM 615) in China, and it will be off-the-shelf soon.

This summer is gonna be a promising season for lots of new smartphones. In just the second week of this June, there have been many new phones launching. Let’s have a look at our list of latest smartphones launched in 2nd week of June.

1+2. Moto Z and Moto Z Force

Moto Z and Moto Z Force are the first two phones presented in the new line of Lenovo-the Moto Z series. At Lenovo Tech World Conference 2016 this June, these phones showed up with so many powerful specs. Basically, Moto Z and Z Force are nearly the same. They are both powered by Snapdragon 820 chipsets along with Android 6.0.1. They both pack 4GB RAM paired with 32/64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Their 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED displays are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. You can find 5MP front-facing cams and fingerprint sensors on these phones.

The differences between Moto Z specs and Moto Z Force specs are the primary cam and battery capacity. Z Force is the high-end version with an impressive 21MP rear camera, and 3500mAh cell as well. While in Z variant, those features above are not that good with 13MP back shooter and 2600mAh battery life. The top-end phone also comes with Moto ShatterShield technology for its display. One more interesting thing about these phones is that they have snap-on accessories like battery back, pico-projector, or speaker system. The Moto Z price has not been announced yet.

Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra: this is a battle between 2 big display smartphones. They are both the newcomers of 2 big brands. Sony and Asus. Who’s gonna win this fight.

Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra: screen size battle

Zenfone 3 Ultra and Xperia XA Ultra are both latest smartphones of 2 big brands. Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra: let’s see if Asus’s representative can defeat the one from Sony. The first similarity of these phones is that they both have IPS Full HD displays. However, their screen sizes are not the same. While the screen size in XA Ultra is 6 inches, it’s 6.8 inches in Zenfone 3 Ultra. With this size, the Ultra from Zenfone has become one of the biggest smartphones in the market at this point. You can find 3GB of RAM and the abilities to expand the inbuilt storages up to 256GB on these two phones. They run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Besides those commons, Zenfone 3 Ultra specs are very different from Sony Experia XA Ultra specs. And by different, I mean Zenfone device is more powerful than Sony new phone. Ultra from Zenfone is powered by a SDN 652 processor paired with 32GB ROM. While Ultra from Sony runs on a MediaTek MT6755 processor coupled with 16GB ROM. The Taiwanese handset has a 23MP primary shooter, a massive 4600mAh cell, and Razer Surround sound technology. Japanese smartphone packs just a 2700mAh battery life and a 21.5MP rear cam. However, in the exchange, the new phone from Japan owns a 16MP front snapper which is twice as higher as the one from Taiwan.

Well, it seems like that Zenfone 3 Ultra totally defeats Sony Xperia XA Ultra in almost every aspect. The representative from Asus features a bigger screen, a larger battery capacity, and a stronger chipset. If you want an entertaining powerful device with an amazing sound technology, Zenfone 3 Ultra is appropriate for you. If you want a smartphone which can fit your hand or even you pocket, the Sony phone is a better choice.

Zenfone 3 Ultra vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra: price and available

If you still haven’t made up your mind yet, maybe these phone’s prices can help you. The Zenfone 3 Ultra price will come at about $479. While the Sony Xperia XA Ultra price is lower at about $447. So, if you want a powerful smartphone, you can pay a little higher to have the phone from Asus. Or else, you can pick the Sony phone. Sony Xperia XA Ultra will be on sale in July, while Zenfone 3 Ultra will be available in June.

Have you ever wondered where is Nokia now? The phone brand announced its long-term break in April, 2014 and not until recently, there are some hints about Nokia comeback. So should we wait for that? Of Course! Here are the reasons:

Nokia comeback – The return of the king!

First of all, Nokia phone comes with a very strong construction. If you own a nice smartphone, I’m sure the last thing you want is to accidentally drop it. And no matter how hard you take care of your phone, that happens anyway! But with Nokia’s sturdy devices, there would be no damage even if you drop it onto the floor! This is proven by many testing videos on Youtube! And I’m sure with the upcoming Nokia comeback, their products will still remain invincible regarding the construction.

Secondly, Nokia phones are extremely well-designed. That is thanks to their wonderful team of designers, who never stop searching for new ideas and concepts. A living evidence of this is Nokia 3250. Its twisted design is one of the most creative phone concepts ever! Or let’s mention Nokia N90! No other phones at that time could turn into 4 different modes like N90! And now we have the leaked image of Nokia Lumia Black! Its concave design is absolutely exotic and the phone will possibly make a hit after Nokia comeback.

The third reason besides the strong construction and intelligent design, Nokia phone also supports great multimedia features. It is the first mobile device ever to feature a MP3 player, which was a digital breakthrough. The Nokia XpressMusic was the most desirable phone lineup back then. Forth of all, Nokia is also famous for its great camera technology. Nokia 1020 is the first smartphone ever to pack a 40MP camera, along with the Pureview technology. And now, it’s official that Nokia will cooperate with Android! All we’ve got to do is waiting for Nokia comeback!

Nokia comeback – Connecting People!

Everyone knows this slogan! And yes, last but not least, Nokia phones are made for communication! With the continuous approaches of new smartphone technologies, we seem to ignore the very basic functions of a phone: calling and texting. And Nokia always puts them on top! Long battery life, strong signals, no drop calls, comfortable keypad,.. are the advantages of Nokia phones. As a fan of this brand, I’m really looking forward to Nokia comeback! According to many sources, this event will take place at the end of this year! So let’s count down guys!