Author: chris eilers

iPhone SE, as known as the 4-inch smartphone Apple introduced earlier, has been confirmed about its official price and launch date. In this article, you will also find the specs and variants of the smartphone

iPhone SE – 4 inch mobile becomes official

When the first rumor about a more handy iPhone was leaked, it made everyone so curious to see what the machine will look like, and what it will have to offer in terms of specs. Very recently, Apple has revealed their plan for the iPhone SE release in different market, including India. The company also confirmed that iPhone SE will be available in 4 different color options: Space Grey, Silver, Gold and Rose Gold, all with a beautiful metallic frame and signature design from the company.

iPhone SE will be shipped in 2 storage variants: 16GB for light users and 64GB for heavier users. The phone runs over A9 chip and be equipped with 12MP and 1.2MP camera. iPhone SE price – as we know for now, will be starting at INR 30,000 (which is equivalent to PHP 21,000 and around USD 450) from official resellers and select carriers of the company. Pre-order of the handset starts from March 24, which is only 2 days from now, in some main markets like Australia, Canada, China, France, Singapore, the US etc.

iPhone SE will be available in early April in India and other markets like Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, Turkey etc. April 9 seems to be the exact date when Apple holds an official iPhone SE release in India. So, mark your calendar if you are interested and start saving for this device.

iPhone SE – a new trend in 2016 market

Apple iPhone has always been on of the most popular products in our smartphone market. And this iPhone SE is called the smaller version of iPhone 6S with the same specs minus 3D touch function, will surely make another hit and lead the trend in 2016. Who’s in for April 9th event?

We can say that Snapdragon 820 is one of the best, strongest processors for smartphones now. And of course, a handset equipped with this chip will be very powerful and promising to bring you smooth and great performances. Check out some devices like that in the following list!

1. Sony Xperia X Performance

It is the first member of the brand new Sony Xperia X series, coming with beautiful appearance and excellent hardware. Design-wise, it boasts 5.0-inch curved display (Full HD) and metallic body with “single, continuous color” (from the front to the back). Don’t you think it is very elegant?

Spec-wise, the Performance sports a Snapdragon 820 chipset, IP68 certification to be dust and water resistant over 1.5 meters and 30 minutes, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, 32GB ROM (expandable up to 200GB), and 3GB RAM. About photography, its camera combo is fantastic with a 23MP f/2.0 rear and a 13MP f/2.0 front snapper. Other Sony Xperia X Performance specs contain High-Res audio tech, a fingerprint scanner, and a 2,700mAh battery.

New Xiaomi smartphones are coming, promising to be super affordable but still strong to do any task you want. They are variants of Xiaomi Redmi 3…

Let’s welcome 4 new variants of Xiaomi Redmi 3!

Last time, we were informed that Xiaomi Redmi 3 would have a new version, but we thought it just would be one model coming. Now, we know for sure there will be up to four vers to be introduced since they all have appeared on TENAA lately. They were certified under the code names 2015810, 2015817, 2015818, and 2015819, and it is easy to notice that the 2015810 is different from the others; perhaps it’s gonna be Xiaomi Redmi 3A, a super cheap low-end device successor to Xiaomi Redmi 2A. Meanwhile, the other three can be Xiaomi Redmi 3S with minor differences in ROM capacity or so.

Those four models will all sport octa-core 1.5GHz processors and 13MP rear/5MP front camera combos. Though, there are some differences you need to note. Xiaomi Redmi 3A specs will include 2GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM, a big 4,000mAh battery, a dual SIM, but no fingerprint scanner. Design-wise, the 3A will lack the interesting plaid design of the Redmi 3, yet still elegant, right?!

For Xiaomi Redmi 3S specs, most features of the Redmi 3 are remained, except for some minor changes as the following: The 2015817 model will come with 2/3GB RAM and a 3,000mAh battery; the 2015818 with 2GB RAM and a 4,000mAh cell; and finally the 2015819 with 2GB RAM and full network connectivity.

Price and availability

It is said that the above 4 variants of Xiaomi Redmi 3 can be priced progressively with just 100 Yuan difference. Apparently, Xiaomi Redmi 3A price can be 599 Yuan ($92) and Xiaomi Redmi 3S price can be set at 699 Yuan ($108), 799 Yuan ($123) and 899 Yuan ($138) for the 2915817, 818, and 819, respectively. What do you think?

Have you even thought about using a non-Android smartphone? If yes, here are some great options for you to consider. We bet you will have interesting experience with those guys. 

1. Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu

It is considered as the most powerful Ubuntu smartphone now due to boasting many top specifications such as a Samsung Exynos 7420 chip (which is used for many Samsung flagships), large 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB), and a big 5.7-inch Full HD AMOLED display. Under the hood, a 3,050mAh battery is in charge of fueling the whole machine and can be charged fast thanks to mCharge 2.0 technology (65% in 30 minutes).

In addition to Meizu PRO 5 specs, there are a dual SIM, a fantastic 21MP rear camera with f/2.2, PDAF, laser autofocus, plus dual LED flash, a 5MP f/2.0 front snapper, Hi-Fi audio tech, a fingerprint scanner, and a Type-C 1.0 port. You see, besides Android devices, you still can find other excellent ones to use.

Recently, the smartphone with the highest Antutu score has been found. It earned about 180,000 points and has been “killing” many flagships. It is…

Champion of Antutu benchmark now is Xiaomi…

A lot of excellent flagships were introduced in the Q1 of 2016, making us feel like living in a modern gorgeous world. Specially, one of them was able to gain a very high score, or we can say it is the highest one for now. That strong device is Xiaomi Mi5, launched a few weeks ago. Specifically, there was a screenshot captured when Xiaomi Mi 5 was running Antutu V6 app. And the great thing is that it got up to 179,566 points, definitely higher than the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge’s.

To get such an awesome result, Xiaomi Mi5 specs play important parts. The best version features a very handy 5.15-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 820 quad-core 2.15GHz chip paired with Adreno 530 GPU, NFC + VoLTE support, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, there is a 3,000mAh battery to fuel the machine. Moreover, it can be charged fast thanks to Quick Charge 3.0 (83% in 30 min.).

About photography, the phone packs a 16MP Sony IMX298 main camera and a 4MP secondary snapper to assist you in taking photos. Well, those top specifications did help Xiaomi Mi5 to have 179,566 AnTuTu points. Isn’t it fantastic? For more information about Xiaomi Mi5 price, let’s check the next part.

Xiaomi Mi5 price and availability

Xiaomi Mi5 has up to 3 variants which are priced not the same. To purchase a 3GB/32GB Xiaomi Mi5, you will have to pay 1,999 Yuan or about $305, 2,299 Yuan ($350) for the 3GB/64GB ver and 2,699 Yuan ($415) for the 4GB/128GB ver. That is an affordable cost for an Antutu beast, don’t you think? At the moment, it is going on sale in China and will hit international markets later.

Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo and Lenovo Vibe S1 are made by the same manufacturer, but they have their own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s see which one is stronger!

Vibe S1 VS Vibe P1 Turbo: Same 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM but…

First of all, you need to know that Lenovo Vibe S1 launch happened in September 2015 while Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo was announced in February 2016. You may think the latter is definitely newer and somehow more modern than the former in terms of design and hardware. But wait a minute, we need to take a closer look at them, especially their specifications.

For similarities, each of them packs a dual SIM, Full HD display resolution, 32GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB), 3GB RAM, and a 13MP f/2.2 rear camera with PDAF plus dual LED flash. In general, they are good handsets, yet if we have to pick out the better, their differences will help. Specifically, Lenovo Vibe S1 specs contain a handy 5.0-inch screen, Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, a MediaTek MT6752 octa-core 1.7GHz chip, a 2,420mAh battery, and a dual front snapper consisting of an 8MP and a 2MP sensor.

Meanwhile, Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo specs include a larger screen measuring 5.5 inches, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS (which is a bit newer), a Snapdragon 615 processor (quad-core 1.5GHz + quad-core 1.1GHz, a bit less powerful than the S1), a massive 5,000mAh battery equipped with Quick Charge 2.0, a 5MP secondary shooter (less impressive and strong), and a fingerprint scanner making the machine more premium. Well, overall, Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo seems the winner here. However, in case of wanting a fantastic selfie-centric smartphone, Lenovo Vibe S1 will be a perfect choice.

Vibe S1 VS Vibe P1 Turbo: Price and Availability

You may agree with us that both machines are great devices and can perform any task well. Though, due to some different specs, they are also different in prices. Lenovo Vibe S1 price is about $299 and Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo price is about $295. At this point, the Turbo shows it is worth being the champion. What would you say?

For many concerned users, the chip set is an important factor when choosing a new smartphone to buy. And as we have observed so far, seems like Snapdragon chips by Qualcomm is being on the top of the list

1. Impressive Benchmark result

First of all, premium chip set Snapdragon 820 by Qualcomm has proven their capability by scoring impressive results in different Benchmark test. In a previous article, when we compared Samsung Galaxy S7 with Exynos 8890 chip and LG G5 with Snapdragon 820 chip, it was clear that Qualcomm lead the race.

Also, in another comparison, we put Samsung Galaxy S7 with Exynos 8890 next to Samsung Galaxy S7 with Snapdragon 820. And yes, you are thinking it right. The result is obvious: Snadragon 820 chip is stronger and boost smoother performance.

Sony Xperia Z5 camera has been known as the best among all smartphones. However, things just changed now, since Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was officially launched.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge camera: the new winner

DxOMark, the same Benchmark that did multiple test and ranked Sony Xperia Z5 camera as best in the world, has now given Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that title. Although Samsung sensor for their camera is definitely famous for its high quality and awesome color display, the company is still working on and raising the bar higher with their latest flagship. It appears to be surprising for many of us when Samsung downgraded the camera resolution from 16MP to “only” 12MP yet won the best camera tittle.

Despite the downsized resolution, Galaxy S7 Edge camera gets a brighter f/1.7 lens, larger pixels and faster focus. These appealing features are all thanks to the company’s new Dual-Pixel sensor. This explained why DxOMark, the famous camera benchmark, after thorough tests, has just announce Galaxy S7 Edge as the new “smartphone champion”. The device scored an overall result of 88 points, which is 1 point higher than the previous record-keeper Xperia Z5 by Sony.

The Benchmark gave out very detailed and careful testing result on each and every feature of the camera, from exposure to autofocus, from contrast to stabilization, both on photo and video mode.  DxOMark even emphazied that, the Galaxy S7 edge offers excellent image quality for both indoor and outdoor shots. Isn’t this a great piece of news for any photo-geek ?

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge camera: best among all smartphone

With the test result from DxOMark, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge camera has officially became the new winner among all smartphone in the market nowadays. The beast, with only 12MP rear camera, has proven that resolution is important, yet not the only that matters. In order to have the best image quality, it is the camera sensor that makes the difference.

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Apple iPhone 5se is coming and here are what you should know. It’s gonna sport capability of recording 4K videos, 12MP camera, and…

Apple iPhone 5se to come with 12MP cam that can records 4K videos, 16GB ROM and…

iPhone 5se is going to be a 4-inch smartphone of Apple. Recently, an alleged photo of its retail box has been spotted, showing that actually the handset will come with the name “iPhone SE” instead of “iPhone 5se”. Besides, we also notice it’s gonna feature 16GB ROM for sure, yet hopefully there will be a 64GB version as well. As for other Apple iPhone 5se specs, it is likely to get back to 1GB RAM after reaching 2GB RAM as we see in iPhone 6s line and an Apple A9 chipset.

Apart from those points, this 4-inch product of Apple will be built with a metallic body like iPhone 6, a physical home button on the front surface, containing a fingerprint scanner underneath, and a 12MP camera on the back which can record 4K videos. It is said that the company will probably demo a 4K video shot on their SE at the event happening on March 21, 2016.

Well, in general, Apple iPhone 5se seems a decent device though it lacks excellent features like 3D Touch. It is very handy and promising in terms of taking pictures. Moreover, it has been reported to be go on sale with an affordable price tag. Check out the next part for more information about this.

Apple iPhone 5se price and availability

You won’t have to wait long for the official Apple iPhone 5se launch since it’s gonna take place at Cupertino on March 21, as we mentioned above. However, at the moment, a lot of websites in China have been allowing pre-order for the iPhone 5se with prices ranging from $495 to $585. If this turns out to be true, do you think it is a good cost for the new Apple’s 4-inch smartphone? Share with us!

Here are the main five 4GB RAM smartphones which were launched or about to debut this month. They’re from good brands such as OPPO, Vivo, etc. Check out what they’ve got!

1 + 2. OPPO R9 + OPPO R9 Plus

Not long ago, OPPO R9 and R9 Plus were officially introduced to people in China. They look alike but sport different hardware. For OPPO R9 specs, it boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED screen, a Mediatek Helio P10 chip, a 2,850mAh battery, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM (+ 128GB). More interestingly, there are a 16MP secondary camera with f/2.0 plus 78.1-degree field of view for you to take selfies while the main one is capable of 13 megapixels with f/2.2 plus 80.6-degree FoV. OPPO R9 price is 2,799 Yuan or $430.

As for OPPO R9 Plus, it is a more advanced version with a big 6.0-inch Full HD AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 652 chipset, 4GB RAM paired with 64/128GB ROM (+ 128GB), and a huge 4,120mAh cell. In addition to OPPO R9 Plus specs, an awesome combo of 16MP rear plus 16MP front snapper is on board to help you capture everything in the best way. OPPO R9 Plus price is 3,299 Yuan or $510 for the 64GB version.

If you are a fan of selfie smartphones, here are what you should take into consideration. Moreover, they all come with LED flashes on the front, so you can still get excellent pictures of yourself in low-light conditions…

1 + 2. Huawei Mate S and Huawei Honor 7i

They are great smartphones from Huawei, not only giving you brilliant selfie cameras but also powerful hardware in general. First of all, let’s talk about Huawei Mate S. It carries a high-end metal design with a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED screen and Force Touch tech. Its other features contain a Kirin 935, 3GB RAM, 32/64/128GB ROM (+ 128GB), a 2,700mAh battery, and Emotion UI 3.1 based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS. Besides its cool 8MP secondary snapper supporting LED flash, the handset has a 13MP primary one with OIS, autofocus, plus dual LED flash to help you capture every moment of your life.

As for Huawei Honor 7i specs, there are a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display, a Snapdragon 616 chip, 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB ROM to be basic. The whole phone is run by Android 5.1 Lollipop with Emotion UI 3.1 on top plus a decent 3,000mAh battery. And the most important selling point is its flipping Sony 13MP f/2.0 shooter equipped with sapphire protection and dual LED flash. Yes, you can flip the cam 180 degrees to take selfies. Awesome, right?!

Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2 are 2 impressive smartphones that feature 4GB RAM and a combination of good specs. Let’s see how it is like when they stand next to one another.

Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2: Stunning design, amazing specs

The first thing you can notice about Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2 is that both mobiles appear to be very gorgeous in terms of design. According to the renders we got from our source, both smartphones feature an all metal rear with elegant edges and slim body, although Huawei Mate S2 has a more rounded border compared to its counterpart. A 5.5 inch screen with high quality 2K display is another thing the beasts share in common.

Specs-wise, besides a 4GB RAM, Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2 sport some different features to distinguish themselves from the other. Nokia N73 specs include a Snapdragon 820 chip, a 3,500mAh battery, a combo of 20MP PureView rear plus 8MP front-facing snapper, 5G network, and of course Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Huawei Mate S2 specs, on the other hand, contain Kirin 935 chip with 128GB of internal storage, 20MP camera on the back and a 4,000 mAH battery. The phone is also pre-installed with Android 6.0 OS.

Nokia N73 is a smartphone version of the legendary Nokia N73 phone Nokia produced in the past. Meanwhile, Huawei Mate S2 is a render made in inspiration of the famous Huawei Mate S, with some enhancement in specs and a more gorgeous design. With 4GB RAM and 20MP camera, both smartphones are very strong rivals to other handset in the market today.

Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2: competitive flagship smartphones

Although Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2 are just render designs by now, both of them are loved by users everywhere in the world, for the reputed brands they carry, and for all the good specs they feature. If both become real and launched at the same time, which among the two will you choose for yourself?