Author: chris eilers

After Xiaomi Mi4s and Mi5, you may wonder what is coming up next. How about Xiaomi Mi Note 2 with a curved display? It’s a great idea, isn’t it?

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be a Chinese version of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge?

Those who love smartphones in general and Xiaomi products in particular are paying attention to the new Xiaomi Mi4s and Xiaomi Mi5. But perhaps they will get even more excited when knowing that the next Xiaomi flagship handset is on the way, and it can be Mi Note 2, according to a source in China. If so, it definitely the successor to the famous duo Mi Note and Mi Note Pro launched last year.

Apart from the above information, there is a special detail impressing us much. Apparently, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 display will be curved. In other words, the phone’s design is very similar to Samsung edge series, whose latest member is Samsung Galaxy S7 edge introduced at MWC 2016 last month. However, we’re not sure whether it will sport edge features like the S7 edge or not. Hopefully yes, so that consumers can have more options.

Spec-wise, the device is expected to boast a 5.2-inch Quad HD screen with up to 554 ppi, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip, a USB Type-C port, Android 6.0 OS, a fingerprint scanner, 4 GB of RAM paired with 16-64 GB of expandable ROM. Besides, the main camera will be capable of 16 megapixels while the selfie one is 6 megapixels, excellent enough for beautiful pictures, right?!

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price and availability

So, those are some info as well as expectations for the upcoming flagship of Xiaomi, and we really hope to see a useful curved display on this machine. As for Xiaomi Mi Note 2 release date, it has not been mentioned yet, but we guess it can be soon, say, in the Q2 or Q3 of 2016. In terms of price tag, since the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 specs will be more advanced, we’re sure the cost has to be more than $310, which is the current Xiaomi Mi Note price. Let’s wait and see!

The flagship duo OPPO R9 and R9 Plus are on the way. Check out what specifications they will offer us in this “mad” smartphone world!

OPPO R9 and R9 Plus to come with MANY TOP SPECS

We remember that few weeks ago, OPPO unveiled the first image of their premium OPPO R9 smartphone. Obviously it is a successor to OPPO R7 announced last year, yet expected to boast more advanced features. Now, we are glad to know that it won’t come alone as a variant called OPPO R9 Plus will also debut at the same time. Moreover, their launch seems to be near since both of them passed TENAA not long ago, showing some detailed features.

However, thanks to leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka @OnLeaks), we’ve got full sheets of their specifications. In terms of OPPO R9 specs, it will sport a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED screen, an octa-core chip (said to be Snapdragon 820), 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable ROM, a 2,850mAh battery and a 16MP rear/13MP front camera set. Wow, the shooters are just wonderful, especially for those who love taking photos.

As for OPPO R9 Plus specs, it will be larger with a 6.0-inch Full HD display, a Snapdragon 652 chipset, 4GB of RAM paired with 64/128GB of internal memory, more choices than its sibling. And you will be amazed by its snappers: 16 megapixels for both main and selfie cams, and battery capable of up to 4,120mAh and definitely equipped with the company’s own Super VOOC charging tech.

OPPO R9 and R9 Plus prices and availability

This OPPO flagship couple is awesome, to be honest. And you will not have to wait long to see them in person because their debut has been set to be next week, on March 17, 2016. Furthermore, OPPO R9 price and OPPO R9 Plus price are expected be 2,498 Yuan or around $385 and 2,998 Yuan or $460, respectively. Can’t wait to welcome you guys!

Maybe now we have to add a new handset into the list of Android 6.0 smartphones starting from $225. It is Alcatel Flash Plus 2, which has just appeared on the internet with full specifications.

Alcatel Flash Plus 2 specs: Modern OS, excellent selfie cam and…

At MWC 2016 held last month, Alcatel introduced IDOL 4 and IDOL 4S, getting people interested in. And now, they are about to announce another model belonging to the mid-range category called Flash Plus 2, obviously the successor to the Alcatel Flash Plus debuting in May 2015. We also predict that Alcatel Flash Plus 2 release date is kind of near since an almost full specification sheet of this smartphone showed up on GFXBench not long ago.

Apparently, the device will run on the latest Android operating system, Marshmallow. Besides, Alcatel Flash Plus 2 specs will include a pretty good camera set consisting of an 8 MP front and a 13 MP rear shooter. Though, its display will be smaller than the first generation, measuring 4.6 inches with Full HD resolution to be specific. But we guess that’s OK because the phone will fit your hand perfectly.

The rest contain an octa-core MediaTek MT6755BM 1.8 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM paired with 16 GB of internal storage. So, there are just its design, battery, microSD card slot, SIM, and fingerprint sensor left unknown. Hopefully the company will confirm everything in the next weeks. What are your expectations?

Alcatel Flash Plus 2 price and availability

As we mentioned above, Alcatel Flash Plus 2 launch seems to be around the corner. However, there has been no official word made for that yet, so let’s wait a bit more. In terms of price tag, we’re pretty sure it’s gonna be super affordable, just like its predecessor costing around $145. Then, $150 can be the right number for the Plus 2. What’s your opinions? Tell us!

Let’s check out the latest flagship smartphones coming with dual SIMS to serve your needs. You may be amazed by their appearances and other specifications as well! 

1. Xiaomi: Mi4s and Mi5

Xiaomi Mi4s and Mi5 are new products from one of giant Chinese smartphone makers this year. They all look elegant and carry strong hardware to perform any task you want. Speaking more specific, the Mi4s is a variant of Xiaomi Mi4 while the Mi5 is the Mi4’s successor. As for Xiaomi Mi4s specs, it’s got a 5.0-inch FHD screen, a Snapdragon 808 chip, a dual SIM, 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM (+ 128GB), a 13MP/5MP camera combo, MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and a 3,260mAh battery supporting Quick Charge 2.0.

In terms of Xiaomi Mi5 specs, it sports a 5.15-inch FHD screen, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a dual SIM, a 3,000mAh supporting Quick Charge 3.0 tech, 3/4GB RAM, and 32/64/128GB ROM. For photography, you can get beautiful pictures thanks to its 16MP Sony IMX298 rear and 4MP (with 2 micron pixels) front snapper.

Android 6.0 OS has been available for smartphones for a while, yet not many affordable devices come with it out of the box. Here are the best 4 for this month. Check them out now!

1. Xiaomi Mi5

Spec-wise, Xiaomi Mi5 packs a 5.15-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 820 chip, MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and three versions for RAM and ROM: 3GB/32GB (glass), 3GB/64GB (glass) and 4GB/128GB (ceramic). Nevertheless, you should also note that the first ver employs a Snapdragon 820 1.8GHz chip while the others use an SD820 2.15GHz one.

In terms of photography, a 16MP Sony IMX298 primary cam and a secondary snapper capable of 4 megapixels with 2 micron pixels will assist you in capturing things. Other Xiaomi Mi5 specs include USB Type-C, LTE connectivity, and a decent 3,000mAh supporting Quick Charge 3.0 tech. Xiaomi Mi5 price is $305 for the 3GB/32GB variant, $350 for the 3GB/64GB, and $415 for the 4GB/128GB.

In 2016, besides the flagship HTC 10, we also expect more interesting smartphones from HTC, perhaps including the following HTC Nexus. Check out what information related to this handset we’ve got so far!

HTC Nexus will come with 3D Touch tech, BoomSound and…

Last year, LG and Huawei were responsible for producing Google Nexus smartphones and in fact, they were not very successful as we expected. However, it does not stop us from anticipating a new Nexus model this year. According to some recent sources, it will be made by HTC, and we guess the company will feel stressed a bit when designing as well as building the machine’s hardware in order to make it stand out. Maybe a metallic, minimalistic, premium design like the one we’re looking at is already perfect. Do you agree?

Spec-wise, although no words have been made for HTC Nexus 2016 specs yet, it is said that there can be 3D Touch technology, BoomSound speakers, and virtual reality feature on board to bring users great experience in hearing and seeing. Besides, specifications such as 4GB RAM, 2K display, 4,000mAh battery, Android 6.0.2 Marshmallow OS, and a 20MP rear/8MP front camera combo should also be included in the device.

While HTC is still very busy with their upcoming flagship HTC 10, this piece of news has come and attracted consumers on general and those who love Nexus or HTC in particular. It seems like 2016 can be a good year for the firm since at the moment, we are paying attention to the HTC 10 and after that we will be looking forward to the HTC Nexus.

HTC Nexus Price and availability

HTC 10 launch is going to happen in April, so of course the maker has to focus on it first. As a result, if the HTC Nexus turns out to be true, it can be announced in the Q3 of 2016 and available for sale some weeks later. As for HTC Nexus price, it is predicted to cost around $400, yet do you think that’s a reasonable number? Share with us your opinions!

Lenovo has officially unveiled a new smartphone, the Lenovo A6020 Plus, aiming at those who love affordable phones and having fun with their handsets… 

Lenovo A6020 Plus comes with a 5.0-inch Full HD screen, Dolby Atmos tech and…

Lenovo A6020 Plus or also known as Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus was just released with some particular features to meet consumers’ demands of listening to music and entertainment, especially young people. Design-wise, it looks very handy and pretty in an all-aluminum back and four rounded corners. Besides the appearance, this mid-ranger also have decent hardware to bring you great experience in seeing and hearing.

Speaking more specifically, Lenovo A6020 Plus specs own a 5.0-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 octa-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of internal storage (expandable via a microSD card slot). Under the hood, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a 13 MP rear camera with autofocus plus LED flash, a 5 MP front-facing snapper, and a removable Li-Ion 2,750 mAh battery are on board to help run the whole machine.

Xiaomi Redmi 3 will be revived with a new premium feature: fingerprint scanner. Check out how it looks and whether the phone has other enhanced specifications!

New variant of Xiaomi Redmi 3: Besides the FS, what’s else to anticipate?

Do you remember Xiaomi Redmi 3 with a huge 4,100mAh battery and other good specifications? Though, it does not boast a fingerprint scanner which is considered as one of premium features a smartphone should have. Well, now you do not have to feel pity for it anymore because Xiaomi is going to release a more advanced Xiaomi Redmi 3 in the near future. Nonetheless, its official name has not been unveiled yet.

Not long ago, the machine was spotted on the Chinese certification site TENAA and unlike the original model, the upcoming Redmi 3 will own a fingerprint scanner placed on the back. Moreover, accordingly to what TENAA showed, the new Xiaomi Redmi 3 specs will contain a 5.0-inch HD display, a 1.5GHz octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

Those are not very different from what we know of the first Redmi 3. However, its battery a much smaller, capable of just 3,000mAh. What has happened to our favorite 4,100mAh cell, Xiaomi? Only at this point, we hope that there was something wrong and the final handset will surprise us. Do you agree?

Xiaomi Redmi 3 with FS: Price and availability

Our source suggest that the device is likely to debut this month and cost 799 Yuan or around $122, higher than the original Xiaomi Redmi 3 price which is 699 Yuan or $106. 100 Yuan more for a fingerprint sensor and a less strong batt? Do you think it is reasonable? Share with us.

2016 is predicted to be the year of curved display smartphones. And in fact, we are seeing this happening. Check out the following ones and you know why we said so!

1 + 2. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and S6 edge Plus

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is one of the best devices of Samsung in this kind. It gets bent on both sides and looks very spectacular and innovative. In terms of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge specs, there are a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED QHD screen, an Exynos 7420 chipset, 32/64/128GB of non-expandable ROM, 3GB of RAM, a 16MP/5MP camera set, and a 2,600mAh battery to be basic.

So, apart from the Galaxy S6 edge, the company also released its more advanced version in late 2015, called Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus. It is larger with a 5.7-inch 2K Super AMOLED display, 4GB RAM, and a 3,000mAh batt. Other Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus specs do not change much: 32/64GB ROM (non-expandable), an Exynos 7420 processor, and a 16MP/5MP shooter package.

ZUK Z1, a smartphone under a sub-branding company of Lenovo, is that one decent device for a very very budget price tag. After a long time being quiet, ZUK Z1 is now on sale again with a new design and…

Lenovo ZUK Z1 – sandalwood edition

Our reports in China has confirmed that, ZUK is offering some very nice saving for their first generation of smartphone, the ZUK Z1. The phone comes with a favorable (low) price and a new design. ZUK Z1 was initially launched in late 2015 with only 2 color options: White and Grey. This time, the company rolled out a limited edition with Sandalwood back cover of the phone in China. This version has a wood grain rear panel with a black face.

Together with a new design, ZUK Z1 2016 will have some updates to fit your interest too. The Sandalwood version is re-installed with Android 6.0.1 OS, which is matched with an enhanced version of ZUK’s ZUI system. Other ZUK Z1 specs remain the same as we know before. It means you will have a 5.5 inch display, 3GB RAM, 64GB internal storage and a huge 4,100 mAH battery. ZUK Z1 also packs a 8MP pixel front camera with a 13MP shooter on the back.

ZUK Z1 is an excellent representative for what Lenovo wants to be known about: a huge battery, favorable specs, decent design for a competitive price tag. ZUK Z1 smartphone is back on sale in China for only 1599 Yuan, which is around PHP 11,5K and Rs 16,5K equivalently. And you get up to 64GB for internal storage.

Lenovo ZUK Z1 – super affordable for a new design

With a new, limited design, a fast update to the latest Android OS, still the same package of good specs, still an attractive price tag, do you think ZUK Z1 will be selling well in the market this year? And we personally hope that Lenovo will also launch this mobile to other Asian and international markets in the near future.

In the mobile world, “note” smartphones are pretty popular. Some of them are even major flagships of their manufacturers. So, let’s see what are the 10 best “Notes” for 2016! Check out the list below now!

1. Xiaomi: Mi Note, Mi Note Pro, Redmi Note 2 and 3

First of all, we have to mention Xiaomi and they seem to have most modern, great notes here. If Mi Note and Mi Note Pro are two premium flagships of the company, the latter are are awesome affordable mid-rangers. As we know, Mi Note and Mi Note Pro have pretty similar deisgns and some specifications. Yet, the Pro is the strongest due to packing up to 4GB RAM, a 5.7-inch 2K display and powerful Snapdragon 810 chip. For more information about these guys, please click HERE for Xiaomi Mi Note and HERE for the Pro version. As for the Redmi models, they are different a lot in terms of appearances and hardware. Specifically, the Redmi Note 2 is still made of plastic while the 3 is more advanced with an all-alloy unibody and a fingerprint scanner placed on the back. Despite low prices, they can work very well and perform any kind of task you want. For more details, please click HERE.

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) was launched not long ago and has been become one of people’s most favorite handy smartphones in early 2016. Now, its mini version is coming to consumers’ hands…

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini (2016) comes with decent hardware and super affordable price

Right from the start of 2016, Samsung has introduced a lot of products including budget – premium, low-end – high-end, plus smartphone and phablet. So, what we’re going to talk about today is a budget, low-end, smartphone called Samsung Galaxy J1 mini (2016). Or, you can consider it as a mini version of Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016), launched in January 2016.

Just like the moniker, the device boasts a small screen measuring 4.0 inches with 480 x 800 pixels. Under the hood, there are Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a 5MP main/VGA 0.3MP secondary camera combo, and a Spreadtrum SC8830 quad-core 1.2GHz processor on board to run the whole machine. In addition, 8GB of ROM (expandable up to 128GB), 768MB of RAM, and a dual SIM are also included in the J1 mini.

And we cannot forget its battery and operating system. A removable 1,500mAh battery offering up to 8 hours of 3G talk time, 7 hours of browsing and 29 hours of audio playback, and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS are built in the handset. Unfortunately, J1 mini does not support 4G connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini (2016)

According to out sources, Samsung already let Galaxy J1 mini (2016) go on sale for just $88 in Bangladesh. Well, that’s a super cool price tag, rite? Nonetheless, there has been no word made for its international availability as well as cost. So, we’d better wait a bit more. Under $100 for a Samsung smartphone is good, huh?!