Author: chris eilers

Here are 6 beautiful smartphones and if you don’t look carefully, you might think they are Apple iPhone 7. Now, let’s see how 6 iPhone 7 lookalikes look like?

1. Samsung Galaxy C5

The Samsung Galaxy C5 has been launched recently. On the front, Samsung Galaxy C5 design is very similar to Samsung Galaxy S6 and S7. However, when looking at the back of C5, you’ll know why Samsung Galaxy C5 is one of iPhone 7 lookalikes. The device comes with 5.2-inch AMOLED display (1920 x 1080p resolution). It also arrives with all metallic unibody.

In terms of Galaxy C5 specs, we’ll see a SND 617 processor and Octa-core 1.5GHz.  You have two options of internal storage including 32/64GB, along with 4GB RAM. The device supports 2,600mAh battery paired with Quick Charge 3.0. As for C5 camera, it sports a 16MP primary camera with dual-tone LED flash and an 8MP front-facing shooter. It also has a home button embedded fingerprint sensor on the front. For the Samsung Galaxy C5 price, it’s priced around $335 (32GB version) and about $370 (64GB version).

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro is a brand new smartphone launched to the budget category. The phone shows up with gorgeous design as well as a very cheap price tag that you will fall in love with…..

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro: 2GB RAM budget beast

Samsung has just announced on its website that Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro is an entry-level smartphone. This Samsung handset is on its way to China, specifically China Telecom – one of largest carriers in the country. However, Samsung lovers don’t have to worry. Sooner or later Samsung will also expand the availability of this Samsung latest smartphone within a few weeks.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro will be backed by 2GB of RAM. This is an improvement compared to its predecessor Galaxy J3 with only 1.5GB RAM. There is 16GB of ROM pre installed which can be expandable for your storage. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro specs are likely similar to Galaxy J3: 5-inch with super AMOLED display and 2650mAh removable battery. It also supports a Snapdragon 410 64-bit quad-core processor coupled with the Adreno 306 GPU.

If you like taking photo, Galaxy J3 Pro has a combination of 8MP on the back and 5MP for selfie shooter. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro is pre-installed with Android 5.1 Lollipop, just like Galaxy J3. On top of those Galaxy J3 Pro Specs, Samsung’s custom UI is found to be more useful than ever. One more outstanding point is the dual-SIM feature which is paired with 4G LTE connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro: Price and Release Date

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro price ranges in 990 Yuan ($150) in China, and it will be primarily off-the-shelf soon through China Telecom. If you are in love with the phone, its time to start saving for this big event. In terms of Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro release date, we presume it will be sometimes in this June 2016, so stay tuned.

Two flagships – Lenovo Zuk Z2 vs HTC 10, share many things in common about their specs. Both of them will also be released later this year. So we find it interesting to make a comparison between these two. Who’s the winner? Let’s check!

Lenovo Zuk Z2 vs HTC 10: Specs fight!

First up is the performance, both Lenovo Zuk Z2 vs HTC 10 feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. They also sport 4GB of RAM, with 64bit of architecture. Besides, these two also come with Adreno 530 graphics. Close enough right? However, what makes these two different from each other is the processor. Lenovo Zuk Z2 is powered by two Dual core, Kryo processors, one clocked at 2.15GHz, the other clocked at 1.59GHz. On the other hand, HTC 10 features two Quad core, Kryo, respectively clocked at 2.2 GHz and 1.5 GHz. So obviously in the battle of performance, HTC 10 is the winner.

As for the camera, both Lenovo Zuk Z2 camera and HTC 10 camera are considered excellent. The cameras of the Lenovo phone is a bit better in terms of resolution: 13MP for the main and 8MP for the front. Meanwhile, HTC 10 cameras come at 12MP of the back and 5MP on the front. However, when it comes to lens, the HTC phone has advantages. It comes with 1.8F aperture for both the back and the front, while Lenovo’s comes with none. Moreover, Lenovo’s camera doesn’t feature Back-illuminated sensor (BSI). So in this battle of camera between Lenovo Zuk Z2 vs HTC 10, the medal belongs to the later.

About other specs, it’s hard to pick the clear winner between Lenovo Zuk Z2 vs HTC 10. In terms of display, HTC 10 goes with S-LCD 5; while Zuk Z2 goes with SuperAMOLED, which offers better viewing in the dark. But then, the HTC phone supports 565 ppi pixel density, 124 ppi more than that of Zuk Z2. About the storage, the Lenovo phone supports 64GB of ROM, while HTC 10 offers only 32GB. However, Lenovo Zuk Z2 is not compatible with microSD card, while HTC 10 sports a microSD card slot that could receive 2TB more of memory.

Lenovo Zuk Z2 vs HTC 10: Price comparison

As mention above, HTC 10 specs are better than Lenovo Zuk Z2 specs. Now let’s move to how much they cost! Lenovo Zuk Z2 price is reported to be about $282. Meanwhile, HTC 10 price is rumoured to be almost 3 times higher:  $788. So if you thought you would pick the HTC phone, you may think again. Overall, if you want a budget-friendly device that offers great specs, opt for the Lenovo phone. If you don’t care how much you spend and want an excellent phone, opt for HTC 10. And just so you know, Lenovo Zuk Z2 release date is expected to be on 7th June, while HTC 10 has just hit the shelves few weeks ago.

We are all waiting for Nokia come back to the smartphone market, with a hope for a brand new Android smartphone. Although recent leaks have been suggesting the same, we just spotted a Windows phone model that carries Nokia name on it: Nokia Lumia XI

Nokia Lumia XI: Windows phones are not all dead

If you are fed up with smartphones with monotonic design that all look similar: this is the time for something new and more out of the norm. Nokia Lumia XI shows up with a distinctive design, visually catchy thanks to its bright color and sporty looking. Nokia Lumia XI design was created by Darragh Hughes from Ireland, using 3D printer and other technology.

Looking at this Nokia phone appearance, you may easily relate to an ad campaign made for Nike or Adidas. There are 3 color options, all inspired by natural elements, said the designer. Here you can see red Nokia Lumia XI from dried peppers, blue from ice and yellow from bees and sunflowers. While most of the currently launched mobiles are racing towards the all-metal trend, this Nokia Windows phone has a rubber casing. Nokia doesn’t usually care much about the trend, does it?

Eye pleasing as it looks, the designer of Nokia Lumia XI didn’t come with any specific specs for his device. However, if you want to ask for our prediction, we think that this looks more like a handy budget ranging mobile rather a flagship killer category. Therefore, a 5 inch display, 2GB RAM and around 20MP camera Pureview would be very likely and suitable. Of course, from what we know about Nokia lately, this Lumia XI will also have a very affordable price, maybe around $200 or a bit higher.

Nokia phone 2016: Android or Windows?

We have heard for now that Windows phones are all dead, and that Nokia will be coming back with an Android phone. However, it is still a secret well kept, till the day we really see its official release. Who knows, maybe Nokia is planning to rebuild Windows phone, and this leak is a step of preparation?

Besides a seamless performance and an excellent camera, a good look also defines flagships. Let’s take a look at our top 7 best looking phones in 2016 under $300.

1. Lenovo Vibe S1

Lenovo Vibe S1 design was inspired by Moto smartphones but was adjusted into a brushed metal curved glass. She 5-inch screen display is also another factor that entitles Lenovo Vibe S1 one of the best looking phones in the business. As for Lenovo Vibe S1 specs, there is an Octa Core clocked at 1.7 GHz, sitting on a MediaTek MT67523 chipset under the hood. Lenovo Vibe S1 is also powered by 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM (which can be extended up to 128GB). Lenovo Vibe S1 battery comes at 2420mAh, which is fairly unremarkable.

However, Vibe S1 cameras are wonderful! On the back, this Lenovo phone features a 13MP F2.2 with LED flash and BSI low light sensor which allows you to take photos in low-light condition. The 8MP front snapper is also equipped with the F2.2 lens, BSI sensor, and more than that, a 2MP camera with One-touch refocus and Background Swap. Obviously, the phone will click stunning pictures. Lenovo Vibe S1 price arrives at only $193.

After the success of Huawei Honor V8, the Chinese company is said to be working on a brand new smartphone: Huawei Honor 8. The mobile allegedly comes with dual camera and has the most beautiful design…

Huawei Honor 8: 4GB RAM and stunning design

Earlier this month, Huawei announced Honor V8 smartphone with 12MP dual-camera. 2016 seems to be a year of dual camera smartphones with many new devices having this feature. Our sources are suggesting that Huawei Honor 8 sports a 5.2 inch display and dual 12MP shooters. Comparing to its big brother Honor V8, the Honor 8 has a smaller display (5.2 inch VS 5.7 inch) and same camera modules. There will be 2 variants of the Honor 8 will be available: 8 FRD-TL10 and FRD-AL00.

Some of Huawei Honor 8 specs we know for now include:  Kirin 950 or Kirin 955 SoC made by the company, paired with powerful 4GB of RAM. There will be a 3000 mAh battery that offers wireless charging. You can also find USB Type-C port and IR plaster accompanied. The Honor-branded device is said to be covered by 2.5 curved glasses on both the front and the back. Looks like it is very likely to have a metal frame. Huawei Honor 8 design will have a shiny premium look.

With those features, Huawei Honor 8 is believed to be the most beautiful Honor smartphone ever created. However, please keep in mind that the information we know for now is not finalized yet. So there could be some changes when the phone is officially launched. We hope that the changes, if any, will only bring the best out of Honor 8 design.

Huawei Honor 8: price and release date

The latest Huawei smartphone might arrive soon. So we may be seeing the gorgeous Honor 8 sometimes in this June, if Huawei decides to stick to the same schedule. For Huawei Honor 8 price, we will be announced prior to the debut. Stay tuned and keep yourself updating for Huawei Honor 8 release date on our website.

QiKu 360- a new phone with triple 13MP cameras is about to be launched this year. With SND 820, 4GB RAM, 6-inch display…this phone is expected to be the next flagship of the company.

QiKu 360 with a trio 13MP cameras

360- the name sounds familiar, right? Most of us will think of the camera 360 app first as “top of mind”. However, it’s not. It’s the newest smartphone from a Chinese company – QiKu. This new phone has been posted on the website of Chinese QiKu certification agency-TENNA. The listing has QiKu 360 specs as well as its images. The new phone shows up with a full metal unibody design with the rounded edges. On the back of phone, there are two antennas like iPhone.

Under the hood, you can find a Snapdragon 820 chipset along with Adreno 530 GPU. It packs a 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of internal storage. The biggest highlight is the Qiku 360 camera ability. There is a trio of 13MP camera. One is in the front, and the two others are housing on the back of the phone. Besides, the device features a 6-inch display, 3900mAh battery life as well as a fingerprint scanner on the back.

Last month, the company released its flagship phone- QiKu 360 N4 in China. Hopefully, this QiKu 360 can follow the step of its predecessor and become a better flagship of QiKu this year. By the way, let’s have a look at this 360 N4. It is powered by MediaTek Helio X20 processor. It has 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM. About the camera, there are a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP front shooter. It’s backed with a 3080mAh battery and 5-5inch screen.

QiKu 360 price

The new phone is expected to defeat the company’s latest flagship. With those great specs, QiKu 360 can make a mark for the company in this year. How about the price? The flagship N4 partly had its own spotlight thanks to the price tag – $154. So, we’re expecting that QiKu 360 price can be that affordable. QiKu 360 will be available in two markets at least: China and India.

We guess many of you are seeking for a new smartphone to buy. How about a list of the best 4GB RAM smartphones in the market for you to choose?

1. ASUS ZenFone Zoom

2016 will be the year when smartphones with huge camera and big RAM become the favorite. Therefore, Asus Zenfone Zoom is the first one to be put in our list. Asus Zenfone Zoom specs come with a quite impressive combination: 4GB RAM, an Antom 640 bit chip, a popular 5.5 inch Full HD display and a decent 3,000 mAH battery.

Most importantly, Asus Zenfone Zoon has a cool camera module with 13MP sensor and impressive zoom features. It uses Japan’s HOYA optics which includes 3x optical zoom, 12x digital zoom, optical image stabilization, and laser focus. Asus Zenfone Zoom front camera is also very favorable, sporting a nice 5MP sensor.

Lenovo K5 Note release happened earlier in this year 2016. However, we have a recent surprise for Lenovo lovers: Lenovo K5 Note price has decreased to as low as $219.99. Let’s take a quick look at this Lenovo device just in case you don’t remember what it has to offer.

Lenovo K5 Note: specs and design

So what kind of specs can we expect from the phone? This latest Lenovo phone comes with a 5.5 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixel. Much like its predecessor K4 Note, Lenovo K5 Note is also powered by a 64 bit octa-core MediaTek. In combination, we have a Helio P10 processor clocked at 1.8GHz. For its category, there is also 2GB of RAM and Mali-T860 GPU. It packs 16GB of built-in storage and supports storage expansion up to 128GB as well.

The next Lenovo K5 Note features we want to notice are: dual-SIM slots with dual-4G and Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. There will be a rear-facing camera of 13 MP and an 8 MP font-facing camera for handling video chats and selfie. It is fueled by a 3500mAh battery which offers a standby time of 500 hours. Another highlight feature of the handset is its fingerprint sensor located below the camera module on the rear panel. Other connectivity options include GPRS/EDGE, 3G, A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB and FM radio.

Apart from those great Lenovo K5 Note specs, this budget smartphone by Lenovo sports two basic colors consisting of Silver and Gold. The colors are compatible with its all-metal body. Compared to the previous K4 Note, Lenovo K5 Note clearly offers a lot of improvements.

Lenovo K5 Note: price and where to get it

So will you buy a Lenovo K5 Note with just only $219.99? If you say yes, check out your local retailers for availability. Make sure you decide fast as Lenovo budget smartphone always run out of stock in an eye blink.

August draws near, and there are more and more details of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 revealed. One of them is that the Galaxy Note 7 Edge camera packs dual-lens technology. Now, let’s take a look at the next generation of Galaxy Note.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Edge camera – dual-lens camera technology

Skipping the Galaxy Note 6, Samsung decided to launch Note 7 later this year. From a new report from China’s Zol, there is some leaked information about Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Edge as well as its siblings. The report shows that Samsung is preparing for Galaxy Note 7 Edge camera with dual-lens. The new dual-camera technology is being developed in SEMCO, one of Samsung brands. The Galaxy Note 7 Edge camera is said to use the sensor from Samsung’s action camera.

Galaxy Note 7 Edge price and availability

The Galaxy Note 7 Edge is expected to come in the later half of 2016, probably in mid-August. Until now, we don’t have the official information about Samsung galaxy Note 7 Edge price. However, it’s is hinted to cost around $850-1200. Let’s wait and see!

Dual camera smartphone will help you take the high-quality photos. Besides, you can easily adjust the depth of field. Sounds great, right?! So let’s find out such best dual camera phones on our list!

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The recent report from China’s Zol showed that Galaxy Note 7 Edge camera will pack the dual-lens technology. The new dual-camera technology is being developed in one of Samsung brand-SEMCO. The Galaxy Note7 Edge camera is said to use the sensor from Samsung’s action camera. It is said to come with a massive dual 30MP camera. With this new technology, the Samsung Note 7 Edge camera could get a great optical zoom capability. That makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to be one of the best dual camera phones.

Next to Huawei P9 and P9 Lite, we’ll see the premium version of Huawei P9 Plus in Malaysia. The brand has officially released the price and launch date as well. 

Huawei P9 Plus – Next Huawei generation

Last week, the Huawei P9 and P9 Lite officially went on sale. Now, another variant of the P9 family – Huawei P9 Plus is coming. That is a good news for those who are waiting for the top-end feature of Huawei P9 Plus. You dont have to wait any longer because the China company has been confirmed to launch this phone next week.

Now, we’ll show you some Huawei P9 Plus specs in comparison with its siblings. In the first look, the P9 Plus packs a greater screen. The Huawei P9 Plus sports a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen while Huawei P9 and P9 Lite comes at 5.2-inch display. To reach the top, the P9 Plus features high-end display technologies, including a pressure-sensitive screen and Press Touch. Moreover, the Huawei P9 Plus battery is better with 3400 mAH cell (Huawei P9 and P9 Lite : 3000mAH). Besides, P9 Plus is expected to perform better with the help of HiSilicon Kirin 995 processor.

Other Huawei P9 Plus specs include 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM which can be expandable up to 128GB. The P9 Plus has the same dual 12MP camera as its predecessor. On the front, there is an 8MP camera, which can satisfy any selfie lovers. In addition, with 3400mAH, Huawei P9 Plus battery gives you 18h of talk time. Especially, the owner of P9 Plus will benefit from a variety of services, such as free delivery, free display warranty, etc.

Huawei P9 Plus price and availability

Huawei P9 Plus will come soon on 10th of June for those looking for a high-end device. The phone will be available for sale on Vmall.my and Lazada – as well as at authorised Huawei retailers. As for Huawei P9 Plus price, it costs around RM 2,599.