Author: chris eilers

LG Stylus 2 Plus has just been officially unveiled by the company in Taiwan with a powerful octa-core processor and a stunning 5.7 – inch full HD display, which one intrigues you? Let check it out!

LG Stylus 2 Plus: spec-wise

Besides those outstanding features mentioned above, this device also comes with the base specs including 2GB/3GB RAM. This LG phone also features 16GB/32GB internal storage options. Additionally, LG Stylus 2 Plus cameras come at 13MP/5MP or 16MP/8MP. As far as the memory and the cameras are concerned, they will vary depending on the region. As for LG Stylus 2 Plus specs, the phone runs on Android 6 and is powered by a 3000mAh removable battery.

The LG product measures 155 x 79.6 x 7.4mm and weighs in 145g. Stylus 2 Plus comes with not only a fingerprint sensor but also the same nano-coated stylus with LG Stylus 2 which make you feel like using a fountain pen while writing on the screen. Furthermore, LG Stylus 2 Plus design will come in 3 different color variants: Titan, Gold and Brown.

What make LG Stylus 2 Plus different from its original sibling LG Stylus 2 are Pen Pop and Pen Keeper. Pen Pop is a popup menu when the stylus is removed. Meanwhile, Pen Keeper helps users to be notified when the stylus bay is empty. Once and again, further offers shortcuts for instance Quick Memo, Off Memo, and Pop Scanner are still retained.

LG Stylus 2 Plus: affordable price and release date

LG Stylus 2 Plus release date was two days ago on Wednesday (01/06/2016) in Taiwan. Therefore, you all now could get this LG phone for yourself. Taiwan folks are not the only lucky ones in the world due to the fact that the LG Stylus 2 Plus worldwide launch involves Asia, South America, Europe and North America. In terms of the LG Stylus 2 Plus price, to be handed in a LG Stylus 2 Plus, you have to pay approximately $340 based on the currency exchange rates at local stores.

Most loved smartphone title is owned by Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Yes! It’s Note 5, not iPhone. This nationwide poll was carried out in America.

Most loved smartphone: Galaxy Note 5 takes the first place

Samsung and Apple are the two strongest brands in the smartphone market at this time. They always compete with each other. And now, in the Most loved smartphone competition, Samsung is the winner. Its latest Note-the Galaxy Note 5- has become American’s most loved smartphone. The vote is conducted by American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). With the 86/100 points, Note 5 is the champion. The runner-up is none other than the iPhone 6s Plus with the point of  85/100. This Korea device defeated the big Apple by just one point.

The winner’s sibling- Galaxy Note 4- is in the third place. At the same position is another member from Korean giant- Galaxy S6 edge +. iPhone 6s comes in fourth place with 83/100 points. It’s a tough race when Apple and Samsung are alternatively taking the top positions in the chart. However, Samsung couldn’t keep its spot in the chart of the most reliable manufacturers. The first position is taken by Apple (81/100). With one point less – 80/100, Samsung lands on the second position.

We’re gonna recap the Galaxy Note 5 specs. Under the hood, you can find an Exynos 7420 Octa chipset and an Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS (upgradable to 6.0.1 Marshmallow). The Note 5 packs 4GB of RAM paired with 3 non-expandable ROM variants: 32/64/128GB. For photography, Samsung added 16MP for the rear camera and 5MP for the selfie snapper. The Note 5’s 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED screen is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 4. In terms of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 battery, it’s backed with a non-removable 3000mAh capacity.

Most loved smartphone: an alarm for Apple?

The title of the most loved smartphone in the US has now belonged to Samsung with Galaxy Note 5. The Note 5 was released in August last year. The Galaxy Note 5 price is about $500 – $700. It seems that Americans have more favor for this Korean company. Apple might want to ring an alarm right now because they could lose considerable market shares to Samsung.

First announced in October last year, OnePlus X – the newest device from Chinese smartphone brand, has just been officially released. So now we have a OnePlus X unbox. Let’s take a look!

OnePlus X Unboxing: impressive specs and great design

After Oneplus X unboxing, there are many things that draw my attention. First up is the design of the box. It was beautifully made (as in the photo above). The layers are carefully arranged just like what you can see from a high-end smartphone. The charging cable is a tangle-free one. There are no earphones attached inside the box, but Oneplus X goes with a plastic case. It doesn’t have a great design but you know, it’s free!  The charger comes at 5V/2A, which allows users to fully charge the phone in a short time. Other props from Oneplus X unboxing include an instruction note and a SIM eject tool. Everything in the box, except the phone, was designed in two colors: white and orange. The cable is my favorite. Besides, OnePlus X has been already covered with a screen protector.

As for OnePlus X design, this phone is among the prettiest we’ve ever seen this year. OnePlus X comes with a metal frame whose corners are slightly curved to make it more comfortable in your hand or in your pocket. Sandwiching the phone are two pieces of glass, which are both Corning Gorilla Glass 3s. The model in our hands is the onyx black. There is also a ceramic model but that is a limited edition that costs much more money. Another highlight in OnePlus X is that there is a notification switcher on the side of the phone. This feature is rarely offered in an Android device, but iPhone users would find it familiar. There are 3 modes available: all noti, chosen noti and no noti for you to switch between.

Let’s talk about OnePlus X specs! This OnePlus phone comes with an AMOLED, 5″ 1080p, 441 ppi screen display. Under the hood, there are a 2.3 GHz quad-core processor sitting on Adreno 330 GPU and a Snapdragon 801 chipset. The phone is also powered by 3GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM (expandable). OnePlus X battery, however, is not really remarkable. It comes at only 2500mAh. About OnePlus X camera, there are a 13MP on the back and a 8MP on the front.

OnePlus X Unboxing: Personal Review and Price

Our first impression of the phone is that it performs REALLY smoothly with absolutely no lag. The startup takes much shorter time than most Android phones. All functions react immediately, just like I’m using a Google Nexus. When I updated the current apps, the phone got a little bit warmer. That also happens when the phone is under multi-tasking, but it doesn’t bother me at all. In normal use, the phone feels really cool and comfortable. OnePlus X camera is fine, compared to other mid-range smartphones. With such performance, OnePlus X price comes at only $250 and is currently available at retailer stores.

A couple days ago, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and iPhone 6s had the highest Antutu score. However, currently, there is another phone coming with impressive Antutu score that surpasses the rivals above. Do you know the phone we are talking about?

Asus Zenfone 3 – Highest Antutu scores ever!

We won’t let you wait anymore. We want to show you one representative from Asus Zenfone 3 family – the Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe made a hit in Antutu app. When checked by Antutu software, the device reaches 138,533 scores. With this impressive result, Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe becomes the highest Antutu score phone until now.

When checked by Antutu, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge comes at 134,599 scores. Next one is LG G5 with 128,232 scores. Besides, Asus Zenfone 3 still beats other flagships like Xiaomi Mi5, HTC 10, … With Qualcomm SnapDragon 820 paired with 6GB RAM, the phone is outstanding among other strong rivals. This is the first time in the history of manufacturing, Zenfone model gives up Intel chipset. Probably, this change is one the reasons why this Asus phone got the highest Antutu score.

Taking about Antutu, it is a famous platform for testing phone’s benchmark. There are a lot of smartphone companies that choose to use Antutu for checking their devices. This app is also highly evaluated by almost every technical users. Besides, you can also download this app from Appstore to look for the phones with highest Antutu score.

Why Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs got highest Antutu scores

Now, we’ll show you Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs. The phone comes with a 5.7-inch HD display. Besides 6GB RAM, you get a SnapDragon 820 chipset on board, along with 256GB of internal memory (expandable). For photography, it sports a 23MP main shooter. The Asus Zenfone 3 battery arrives at 3,000mAh and is supported by Quick Charge 3.0. Wow! With all the specs above, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe is definitely deserve the highest Antutu score. Other brands should be aware of this masterpiece!

Smartphone with a large internal storage can be helpful in storing a large amount media, music, mobile games… Today, we’ll show you top 7 best 200GB ROM phones, which are expanded through MicroSD card. Let’s get starting.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the next device from the biggest smartphone company. This phone is said to come with most high-end features ever. In terms of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs, it is powerful by a SND octa-core 2.9 GHz . Especially, it packs a huge memory, including 6GB of RAM and massive 256GB of ROM (expandable). Galaxy Note 7 becomes the best 200GB ROM (and above) phone on our list.

As for other Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs, it sports a huge 4600mAH battery, equipped with wireless charging technology. Besides, Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with an impressive 6-inch 4K resolution display. For photography, you have a 30 MP primary camera along with a 9 MP selfie shooter. Samsung galaxy Note 7 price is around $800-1400 bracket. The phone is believed to be launched in later this year.

It’s been a while since 23MP camera phones ran the smartphone market. But now, it seems that they are no longer the top choice compared to other less-megapixel camera phones. Here are 4 signs that 2016 is NOT the year for 23MP camera phones.

23MP camera phones: a good choice for photography?

First of all, last year, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium was awarded The Best Phone Camera due to its excellent 23MP camera phone, but this year, the title has belonged to Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, which features only a 12MP main camera. That has proven that a great camera doesn’t have to always offer a massive resolution. Let’s talk about another example: iPhone 6 (and its siblings). The phone only supports a 8MP main camera and 1.2 front snapper, but as we all know, iPhone is ALWAYS popular because of its excellent camera lens that captures flawlessly stunning photos.

Second, as DSLR cameras are getting cheaper and cheaper, they are often a more preferable option for those users who want to take high-resolution photos. You may say that a DSLR camera will cost you a lot of money, but let us remind you that a 23MP camera phone will not charge less, also. So normally, people tend to opt for the DSLR because it is undoubtedly a much better camera.

Besides, it is not really necessary to take a massive-resolution photo. With the current trend of social network that seems to last forever, people tend to take smaller photos as it is faster to filter and to upload them. On the other hand, 23MP pictures take you more effort and time (and even money) to get them uploaded. They also occupy lots of space in you internal memory, cause each one takes at least 8MB of storage.

23MP camera phone: lens matters!

Finally, back to the example of iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, neither of them features a camera with more than 20 megapixels. The latest masterpiece of HTC – HTC 10 only comes with a 12MP camera. Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro has just a 13MP camera on the rear. Xiaomi Mi Max features a 16MP snapper only. Even the upcoming iPhone 7 is reported to support only 12MP primary shooter. Thus, we can see that 23MP camera phone is no longer a desirable feature among current flagships. Even Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe, with 23MP main cam, has never been highly evaluated as an excellent camera phone. Actually, the thing that counts the most in smartphone photography is the lens, which is the strong advantage of Apple and Samsung.

Zuk Z2 VS Xiaomi Mi Max – this is a 4GB RAM battle between the scale-down Lenovo flagship (of Zuz Z2 Pro) and the original Xiaomi flagship. Let’s see which Chinese smartphone will be the winner!

Zuk Z2 VS Xiaomi Mi Max: 4GB RAM beasts!

Zuk Z2 and Mi Max- these two are the newest comers of the two big companies in China. One is this year’s Xiaomi flagship. Another is the toned down version of Lenovo flagship (Zuk Z2 Pro) in 2016. Let’s see which one is more powerful. The similarity between them is that both Mi Max and Zuk Z2 feature 4GB of RAM. At this time, the 4GB RAM is still hefty. How about the differences? The obvious distinction between the Xiaomi Mi Max specs and the Lenovo Zuk Z2 specs is the processor which decided the performance of the phone. The more powerful the processor is, the better it performs.

As we can see, Mi Max totally defeats the Lenovo phone with a big screen size (6.44 inches full HD) and a huge battery life (4850 mAh). Meanwhile in Z2, those features are a 5-inch Full HD display and a 3500mAh battery. The Max features a 16MP rear cam and 128GB ROM (expandable up to 200GB). The Z2 is not that good. It just has a non-expandable 64GB ROM and a 13MP primary camera. However, in the exchange, the Lenovo phone is a little stronger than the “big baby” from Xiaomi in terms of front shooter, OS and chipset. They’re 8MP, Android 6.0.1 and SND 820 in Zuk Z2. While in Mi Max, they’re 5MP, Android 6.0 and SND 625.

The representatives from Xiaomi and Lenovo both have their own strong features. Zuk Z2 VS Xiaomi Mi Max: both are the winners in every specific battle. In the display and battery battle, Mi Max is definitely thw winner. While the Z2 defeats Max in processor and OS games. If you love massive screen, or enormous battery for playing games, listening to music… all day, Mi Max is a proper choice for you. If you want a phone with powerful chipset and OS, you’d better choose the Lenovo’s newest phone. And if you’re still not sure which one to pick, you may notice their prices.

Zuk Z2 VS Xiaomi Mi Max: price and release date

The latest Xiaomi flagship- Mi Max was released on May 10 this year. For the 4GB RAM version, the Xiaomi Mi Max price comes at $306. While Lenovo Zuk Z2 release date is arranged to be on 7th June, the Lenovo Zuk Z2 price is about $274. So, if you want a powerful handset yet affordable, Zuk Z2 will be more appropriate for you.

Zuk Z2 has just been launched in China. Even though being a scale-down version of the flagship Z2 Pro, this device is sill strong with Snapdragon 820, 4GB RAM…And it still comes with an affordable price. 

Lenovo Zuk Z2: powerful yet  affordable

After the Zuk Z1, Lenovo continued to bring another phone from this brand. However, it skipped the next phone which was supposed to be the Z2. Instead of that, the flagship Zuk Z2 Pro was presented. And now, they bring the skipped phone back- the Lenovo Zuk Z2. Of course, as its name, it is not as “pro” as its sibling. Yet the scale- down version of the Z2 Pro still a powerhouse with reasonable price. The Lenovo Zuk Z2 has just been launched in China.

Let’s check the Lenovo Zuk Z2 specs to see how powerful this lite version are. The Z2 has the same processor as its brother- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820. However, this Z2 packs a 4GB of RAM, lower than the Pro (6GB). Even though this RAM is lower, it’s still hefty. There is a 64GB of inbuilt storage which is non-expandable. For the photography, Lenovo added 8MP for the front-facing snapper and 13MP for the rear cam with f/2.2 aperture, 5P lens, and PDAF.

The phone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with the OEM’s own ZUI 2.0 on top. It features a 5-inch LTPS Full HD display with 2.5D curved glass. In terms of the Lenovo Zuk Z2 battery, it’s backed with 3500 mAh. This capability is supported with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 via the USB Type-C port. With this charge, you can fuel 80% the battery life in just 1 hour. Another option for the charging is A wireless charging pad. However, you have to buy it separately.

Lenovo Zuk Z2 price and release date

The Lenovo Zuk Z2 release date will be on 7th June. The Z2 will come with 2 colors: black and white. For now, this toned down variant just debuts in China. If you’re in Panda’s country, you can have yourself one. The Lenovo Zuk Z2 price is about RM 18500, or $274. If this phone follows the trend, it will be available in Idia soon. By the way, the Lenovo ZUK Z1 was just launched in India with the price of  RM 13,499 ~ $200.

Best thin smartphones are here! Oppo, Vivo, and even the Korea giant- Samsung had joined in the race. So let’s see which one will be the champion of the thinnest smartphone king title!

1. Samsung Galaxy A8 (5.9 mm)

The Korea giant joined the best thin smartphone market family with a spokesman named the Galaxy A8. The familiar full metal unibody design of this series remains at the A8. It features the bezels-sides and the rounded corners which give us a solid feeling. With the thickness of 5.9 mm, this phone is one of the thinnest phones in the Samsung Galaxy family. The Samsung Galaxy A8 price is at $439.

The phone’s 5.7 inch Super AMOLED display is coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Under the hood, you can find an SND 615 chipset as well as Android 5.1 Lollipop. There are a 16MP rear cam and a 5MP selfie snapper housing on the phone. In addition to the Samsung Galaxy A8 specs, it sports a 3050mAh battery, a 2GB of RAM coupled with 32GB of ROM. If this memory is not enough, you can expand it up to 128GB.

iPhone 7 will be launched soon this year, together with many strong rivals. They are the best flagship phones from Samsung, Asus, Xiaomi,… Let’s see which one can beat Apple iPhone 7!

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Samsung has skipped the Galaxy Note 6. Instead, they are preparing for Galaxy Not 7 launch. It seems that Samsung wants to compete iPhone 7 in all sides. As for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs, the device may offer top-end features ever when comparing with its sibling and other rivals as well. The machine comes with a 6-inch 4K resolution display. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is powered by SND octa-core 2.9 GHz.

Besides, you may see 5 or 6GB of RAM on board, along with 256GB of ROM. Galaxy Note 7 will pack a huge 4600 mAH cell and impressive camera. The 30MP main camera is one of the best competitive features, which make it standing out from the other rivals. For any selfie lover, there is a great 9MP camera on the front. We predict Samsung Galaxy Note 7 price will be around $800-$1400.

How to keep battery life is an popular question of smartphone users. So, we decide to help you with 5 best tips to take care of your phone battery. Now, let’s get started!

1. Turn Off Vibration Mode

First of all, you need to consider turning off vibration mode. As you know, vibration mode is a great functionality that notifies your incoming messages or calls. Especially, it is useful when you are in the meeting room, or in an importance conversation. However, you should turn it off and change to use ringtone or notifications, whenever vibration mode isn’t necessary. That will help keep battery life on longer.

Now, we’ll explain why turning off vibration mode could help save battery life. Actually, vibration mode uses up more power than ringtone or notification. The sound of ringtones is smaller compared to the shaking of your smartphone. So, it takes less power. If you must put your phone in silent, you could also reduce vibrations.

The smartphone market in China is developing continuously. Among many devices from other big brands, Xiaomi phones are dominating the Chinese market, with 26% market share last month. What will Xiaomi do in global market?  

Xiaomi phones: Strong rival in global battle

Xiaomi has stood on the top of Chinese smartphone market again. Based on the monthly analysis report of Sino, a research company, Xiaomi’s sale captured 26% of Chinese phone market. Huawei Honor was the runner-up with 15.7%. Meanwhile, Apple was ranked number 4 with 8.2%. More than that, one of the biggest smartphone companies in the world – Samsung occupied only 3.2%. There is no doubt the Chinese smartphone brands will become the strongest rivals against all famous brands in the world.

Xiaomi phones are famous with their strong specs and budget-friendly price. Among the best Xiaomi phones, you have some options like Xiaomi Mi line, Xiaomi Mi note series, and Xiaomi Redmi Note series. For example, Xiaomi Mi5 Plus comes with 5.7 inch 2K screen, along with 4GB RAM+64GB ROM at only $400. Another excellent device names Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. It comes with a 5.5-inch display, coupled with 3GB RAM+ 32GB ROM, for only $174.

China is the largest smartphone market with great potentials. Besides many biggest brands in China, there are a number of foreign giants like Samsung, Apple, LG, Sony,  … However, they cannot compete with domestic mobile companies in this country. Meanwhile, Xiaomi phone company in particular and Chinese brands in general, captures high position in the global market.

Upcoming Xiaomi phones in June

In June, Xiaomi will release more devices. Among the best Xiaomi phones, there are two spokesmen: Xiaomi Mi Max and Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro. The Xiaomi Mi Max will come at a massive 6.44-inch screen, along with 4GB RAM and 4850 mAh battery. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro has a 5.5-inch screen. It is also powered by SND 650, 3GB RAM, 4100mAH. They are the newest Xiaomi phones that will arrive soon in June. Do you plan to buy one of them?