Author: chris eilers

Xiaomi Mi4s is the newest product of the company while Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is a lot of people’s favorite smartphone. Then, which one is better? Check out the following comparison to find out the winner!

Xiaomi Mi4s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro: Spec and design comparison

Both of them were announced in early 2015 and able to draw a lot of people’s attention because Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is really an excellent affordable device while Xiaomi Mi4s is a new successor to the flagship Xiaomi Mi4. Design-wise, there is one important point you should note. The Mi4s comes with an elegant metal frame covering around and a glass back panel. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 3 Pro has an all-alloy unibody.

Basing on the above specification table, you can easily recognize their similarities, so we just want to focus on their differences in terms of hardware. As for the chip, the Mi4s uses a Snapdragon 808 chipset which is also used in the flagship LG G4 and the Pro opts for a Snapdragon 650 processor. With these chips, your phones are definitely able to deliver smooth performances. In terms of display, obviously the Pro owns a bigger screen, yet if you want a handier machine, the Mi4s will be perfect.

Apart from the those features, there are some points at which the Note 3 Pro is totally better than its competitor and vice versa. First of all, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro has options over the ROM and RAM capacity to offer, which also means they have different prices for people to choose. Secondly, it sports a greater 16MP camera and a larger 4,050mAh battery, making sure you have prettier pics and a longer time to use. However, for selfies, the Mi4s is surely more appealing due to packing an 8MP front sensor. And its OS is more modern for sure thanks to Android 6.0 Marshmallow its OS is less modern than the Android 6.0 Marshmallow of the Mi4s.

Xiaomi Mi4s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro: Price and availability

Last but not least, hope that prices can help us. For Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro price, the 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM version and 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM ver cost Rs 9999 or $150 and Rs 11,999 or $180, respectively. For Xiaomi Mi4s price, you have to pay 1699 Yuan or $260 to purchase one. No doubt even the 3GB Redmi Note 3 is cheaper than the Mi4s. But, well, each of them has their own advantages and disadvantages. It’s gonna be hard to pick out the champion. What do you think?

There are still days left before the offcial Huawei P9 launch. Though, details about it and other variants have been seen on the internet. Check out what they are really about!

Huawei P9, P9 Max and P9 Lite specs got revealed

Lately, Oppomart has published almost all details of the upcoming Huawei P9 and its siblings P9 Max and P9 Lite. First of all, the P9 will be made of metal and equipped with a 5.2-inch Full HD screen, a Kirin 950 chip, 32GB ROM, 3GB RAM, and special display RAM allowing static content on the screen to be rendered but with very little power. About photography, just like what we heard before, there will surely be a 12MP dual rear camera supporting Optical Image Stabilization plus Laser focus and a 5MP front-facing shooter. Under the hood, a 3,000mAh battery, a dual SIM, global LTE network, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI on top will also help run the whole machine.

As for Huawei P9 Max specs, it definitely will be bigger than the original P9. Specifically, its screen will measure 6.2 inches with Quad HD resolution. Besides, the handset will be powered by a Kirin 955 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and a 3,000mAh cell. For the camera, the 12MP dual snapper setup with OIS and Laser focus will be still remained, but the selfie one will be better with up to 8 megapixels.

Last but not least, it is Huawei P9 Lite, a smaller version of the P9. Huawei P9 Lite specs are about to boast a 5.0-inch Full HD screen, a set of 12MP dual cam with OIS plus 5MP secondary one, a Snapdragon 650 processor, 2GB RAM paired with 16GB ROM. Other than them, the Lite’s also got a dual SIM, LTE connectivity, and a 2,500mAh batt. Well, this is like a lower-end version of the Huawei P9, so we’re pretty sure it will be much more affordable.

Huawei P9 and variant prices and availability

Thanks to the source, now we not only know of their features but also prices. Accordingly, Huawei P9 price will be $500, Huawei P9 Max price $700 and Huawei P9 Lite price $300. However, please keep in mind that those have not been the final ones yet. Let’s wait until next month to get the manufacturer’s confirmation.

After Vivo Xplay Elite 6GB RAM, we are looking forward to the next smartphones coming with such huge RAM capacity. Check out the following ones which have been said to sport that amazing feature!

1. Meizu Pro 6

Reportedly, Meizu Pro 6 – a successor to Meizu Pro 5 introduced in 2015, is likely to sport whooping 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, and 3D Touch feature. Additionally, the handset will also have another variant boasting 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Besides, in general, Meizu Pro 6 specs will include a Full HD curved display, an Exynos 8890 processor, Hi-Fi 3.0 sound tech, mCharge 3.0 for its battery, and Flyme 6.0 based on Android Marshmallow OS.

At the moment, there has been no word made for the official Meizu Pro 6 launch date. But, it is pretty sure that Meizu MX6 (Meizu MX5’s successor) will be released before the Pro, say, sometime in April or at least the Q2 of 2016. So, we can look forward to welcome the Pro 6 in the Q4 of 2016. Don’t you think?

For those who are looking for budget smartphones equipped with removable batteries, here are what you should take into consideration now! 

1 + 2 + 3. Lenovo: Lemon 3, Vibe K5 and K5 Plus

Those were budget products Lenovo released in early 2016. In terms of Lenovo Lemon 3 specs, there a handy 5.0-inch Full HD screen with 441 ppi, a Snapdragon 616 quad-core 64-bit chip, a dual SIM, Dolby audio tech, 4G LTE connectivity, 16GB of ROM (expandable up to 32GB) and 2GB of RAM. Besides, it is also run by Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a removable 2,750mAh battery, a 13MP Sony rear/5MP front camera combo. Specially, Lenovo Lemon 3 price is just 699 Yuan or $106.

The others machines are pretty good mid-rangers as well. Spec-wise, Lenovo Vibe K5 and K5 Plus have these things in common: 5.0-inch screen (though, the original K5 comes with HD resolution while the Plus ver with Full HD), dual SIM, Android 5.1, Dolby Audio, 13MP/5MP snapper set, two speakers, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 32GB), and removable 2,750mAh batt. Lenovo Vibe K5 price and Lenovo Vibe P5 Plus price are $129 and $149, respectively.

Recently, an iPhone has been spotted in a live photo with a dual camera on the back, claimed to be Apple iPhone 7 Plus this year. Check it out now!

iPhone 7 Plus – Dual camera and more!

While people are still waiting for the coming Apple iPhone 5SE, lately some information about has been seen on the internet. Specially, it appeared in a live photo, which makes everything even more reliable. Looking at the pic, we can see the handset sports a dual shooter on the rear, just like what was mentioned before. Besides, we notice that the camera hump is clearer compared to that of iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. And there will be no antenna lines crossing the machine’s back.

In general, this iPhone 7 Plus design is totally fine. Though, as for iPhone 7 Plus specs, no word has been made yet, but we know a little of its main snapper. The two-cam setup is said to create “zoomed-in pictures without the bulk of a mechanical zoom or the distortion that comes with inflating images digitally.” More specifically, one lens will take a standard wide-angle image and the other will get a closer one.

Apart from the above details, we got something new. It seems like the iPhone 7 Plus will boast a smart connector similar to the one on Apple iPad Pro. It helps interface with its keyboard and other accessories. Well, that is a good feature, right?! Hopefully we can get more infor of the device in the next days.

iPhone 7 Plus price and availability

As Apple’s tradition is to release flagship smartphones in September, we’re pretty sure iPhone 7 Plus launch will happen along with iPhone 7 in September 2016. For its cost, we guess the handset will be priced at around $900. What do you think? Is it reasonable enough?

Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge, LG G5, Sony Xperia X Performance, Xiaomi Mi5, Vivo Xplay 5, and Xplay 5 Elite are flagships we’ve got so far. So, what else should we be expecting for the rest of 2016? Check out the following ones!

1. Huawei P9

So far, Huawei P9 specs have been claimed to include a dual rear camera setup consisting of a pair of 12MP sensors and Leica lenses, a fingerprint scanner placed on the back, and USB-C. Its other features, according to some reliable sources, are likely to be a 5.2-inch Full HD display, a Kirin 950 chip, and a 3,900mAh battery.

Additionally, there can be 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS under the hood to run the whole machine. And the firm has already sent out a note reading “save the date”, promising to “Change the way you see the world” on April 6, 2016. So, let’s wait and see!

Vivo Xplay 5 Elite is the first 6GB RAM smartphone in the world. Then, can the following one be the second? Check out Vernee Apollo to see how it looks like and what it offers us!

Vernee Apollo – New beast coming with 6GB RAM, 21MP rear shooter and…

Vernee is a new Chinese smartphone manufacturer, so its name is kind of strange. Though, you may want to remember it for a long time after knowing that they are going to introduce a device named Apollo. Specially, it has been claimed to boast whooping 6GB of RAM, even much stronger than lotsa PCs. Some teasers of the phone were also released, showing an elegant, slim handset. However, to be honest, it is pretty similar to some other phones on the shelves, especially ones from HTC and Huawei. Do you agree?

Besides, Vernee Apollo specs are also unveiled. Specifically, it will own a 5.5-inch 2K screen, a 10-core Helio X20 processor, a USB Type-C port, 6GB RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, it will even pack a gorgeous camera set consisting of a 8MP selfie and a 21MP main sensors. Well, you will definitely have brilliant shots. Nonetheless, some other features such as battery and operating system have not been found. Perhaps Vernee will continue revealing in the next days.

In general, despite being a new firm, Vernee really knows how to get people’s attention. They decide to announce a 6GB RAM machine while some big brands like Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Lenovo, LG, etc. have not said anything. That can be a good start, yet we still need to see it to believe it.

Vernee Apollo price and availability

According to our sources, Vernee will join the world’s mobile market at the endn of April 2016 and Apollo will be their first model. Therefore, we totally can expect Vernee Apollo launch next month although its cost is still a secret. Furthermore, you can have a look at the Vernee.cc website to view more devices, including Vernee Thor as an entry-level phone and an unknown “new product”.

Sony Xperia X is a brand new series of the company this year, so we hope to see more products besides Xperia X, XA and X Performance. Perhaps the following Sony Xperia X1 is a very potential one…

Sony Xperia X1 – Wonderful design and specs

Sony released first 3 members of their new series called Sony Xperia X not long ago, and also claimed to end the Xperia Z era. In fact, the X smartphones look more beautiful and powerful, so many people really hope to see the next models soon. Lately, we have been able to spot one named Sony Xperia X1 by Babak Soren, a designer. Apparently, it is a device coming with absolutely rounded edges, somehow reminding us of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge style.

Moreover, the handset sports a dual speaker, a metallic back, and a dual main camera. Well, it seems like this X1 wants to take all the most modern features for smartphones nowadays and becomes an awesome flagship this year. However, to do that, it also needs a strong hardware to perform all kinds of tasks, right?! If the machine comes true, Sony Xperia X1 specs should offer an iris scanner, a 5.5-inch 2K display, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, 4GB RAM, and 128GB of expandable ROM.

As a Sony smartphone, of course, the X1 will surely be equipped with IP68 rating for being dust and water resistant over 1.5 meters and 30 minutes, and a remarkable camera combo consisting of a 23MP rear plus 13MP front-facing sensors. Under the hood, there should be Android 6.0.2 Marshmallow OS and a 3,000mAh battery supporting Fast charging tech on board to fuel the whole device.

Sony Xperia X1  price and availability

Sony Xperia X, XA, and X Performance were just launched in February, so we guess the manufacturer will wait a bit more before announcing a new flagship smartphone. Then, hopefully a great handset like Sony Xperia X1 will get introduced soon. Say, maybe around the Q3 of 2016 is perfect. As for Sony Xperia X1 price, with such an elegant appearance and excellent specifications, it can cost $800 or so. What do you think?

Chinese Android smartphones are pretty common nowadays and budgets ones are really attractive. Check out some of them in the following list and tell us the handset you like most!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: $190

Design-wise, it comes with a full aluminum unibody design with and curved edges on the back. No doubt Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is the first member of Xiaomi to be designed like that and even sport a rear fingerprint scanner, making it much more premium.

Spec-wise, the machine packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a 4,000mAh cell, a MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM or 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM for your choice. In terms of camera, you have a 13MP rear cam with PDAF and a 5MP selfie one to take photos. This is great deal you should not forget.

Smartphones with 16MP rear cameras will bring you great shots. So, do we have such handsets to consider? The answer is yes and you’d better check out the following list now!

1 + 2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro and Mi5

First of all, we have 2 excellent candidates from Xiaomi: the awesome budget Redmi Note 3 Pro and the premium flagship Mi5. In terms of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro specs, it boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a huge 4,050mAh cell, a Snapdragon 650 processor, a fingerprint scanner, 4G+ network, Voice over LTE (VoLTE), 2/3GB of RAM and 16/32GB of ROM. About camera, you have a 16MP rear shooter with 0.1s ultra-fast PDAF and a standard 5MP front-facing one to take photos.

Next, it is the Xiaomi Mi5, which was released some days ago. Spec-wise, the handset features a 5.15-inch Full HD screen, MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and a fingerprint scanner as well. Furthermore, you’ve got 3 choices over chip, RAM and ROM capacity: SD820 1.8GHz/3GB/32GB (glass), SD820 2.15GHz/3GB/64GB (glass) and SD820 2.15GHz/4GB/128GB (ceramic).

Not long ago, we posted some information of the next Meizu flagship – Pro 6 . Now, there is more interesting news related to this beast you need to know. Probably the phone will be a 6GB RAM beast…

Meizu Pro 6 to debut with 6GB RAM, 3D Touch and…

A few days ago, we welcomed the first 6GB RAM smartphone in the world called Vivo Xplay 5 Elite. After that, some other handsets have been mentioned to be the next ones, now including Meizu Pro 6 – a successor to Meizu Pro 5 introduced in 2015. Speaking more specifically, info from the Chinese website MyDrivers claimed that Meizu is preparing a device which not only sports whooping 6GB of RAM but also 3D Touch feature. If so, that’s super cool, right?!

In addition, the phone will have another variant coming with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage while the 6GB RAM version will be equipped with up to 128GB ROM. Besides, other Meizu Pro 6 specs can include a Full HD curved screen, a Samsung’s own Exynos 8890 processor, Hi-Fi 3.0 sound tech, mCharge 3.0 for its battery, and Flyme 6.0 based on Android Marshmallow OS.

In general, we are not surprised at all if those specifications are coming true since Meizu does have ability to create a flagship like the Pro 6. So, others should be careful! Nonetheless, because the company has not confirmed anything yet, we’d better take them with a pinch of salt.

Meizu Pro 6 price and availability

According to the source, although Meizu Pro 6 launch date has not been unveiled, it is pretty sure that Meizu MX6 (Meizu MX5’s successor) will be released before the Pro, say, sometime in April or at least the Q2 of 2016. As for the cost, due to being such a premium machine, we predict its price tag will range from $600 to $850. What do you think?

For those who are owing Sony Xperia smartphones, especially the following handsets, you will feel excited when knowing that Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS is ready to be use!

What Sony Xperia smartphones will receive Android 6.0.1?

Back in October 2015, we received Xperia Marshmallow beta program which was for an experimental Marshmallow concept, not real pre-release software. Now, another new beta version for Sony Xperia smartphones is coming, but unlike before, it is the early stages of the software which will soon roll out to people. That sounds good!

Speaking more specifically, this time, the beta is Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for Sony Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact plus Z2. After all the bugs have been gotten rid of and everything seems steady, everyone can start upgrade their machines to Android 6.0.1. Besides, you should also note that Sony has already rolled out Android 6.0 OS to their Xperia Z5 series as well as Z3 Plus. And the new beta firmware (23.5.A.0.486) brings an increasing upgrade over the latest already available update.

So, in general, Sony Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, and Xperia Z2 are getting Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow beta and soon the same ver will reach all Xperia owners. Hopefully more devices not only from Sony but also other brands will be improved in the next days.

What Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is about?

The new Marshmallow firmware has new features coming from the latest iteration of Google’s mobile OS, including Doze mode (able to make the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z2 sleep deep to protect their battery lives. Apart from that, an interesting mode called Do Not Disturb is also on board, allowing the owners to choose the apps and contacts that can pop notifications. And the well-known Google Now on Tap is also complete, able to display important info based on the user’s emails, apps and other activities.