Author: chris eilers

ZUK, a sub-brand company of Lenovo, has just revealed some interesting news for us. Latest rumors are suggesting that they are working on a min smartphone with a handy display of 4.7 inch.

4.7 inch ZUK smartphone – direct rival to iPhone 5se

We don’t know yet about this handy ZUK smartphone. However, our sources are saying that, there will be 2 versions for users to choose: a 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage and a 3GB RAM with 32GB of built-in memory. This is a great news for those who consider over 5.0 inch smartphones rather big and bulky, as well as those who are a fan of Lenovo and ZUK smartphone.

Specs wise, the new Lenovo smartphone will run on a Helio X10 chip set by MediaTek, with 8 cores clocks at 2 GHz. There said to be a fingerprint scanner and inherit the design from best-selling ZUK Z1 smartphone. With the official news from Apple about their upcoming iPhone 5se – also packing a 4.7 inch display, is this ZUK phone meant to be a direct rival to the 5se? We will see soon 🙂

Apart from what we have written above, there is not much to be said about the phone. However, unlike ZUK Z1, which only went through China and some other near-by market, this time, we are expecting an international version of the phone, which runs Cyanogen OS.

4.7 inch ZUK smartphone – bringing back a trend?

After a while, seems like smartphones with rather small displays are coming back to be trendy, for its convenience as well as handiness. We can’t wait to know further about the new 4.7 inch ZUK phone, as well as its release date and price (which will absolutely be much more affordable than iPhone 5se). Personally, do you prefer a smartphone with a maximum display space, or a handy one that fit in and feels convenient to hold?

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If you are thinking of a smartphone that can be a great rival to the new flagship Vivo Xplay 5, equipped with 4GB RAM, here they are! You may find it very hard to choose between them.

1. OPPO R9

We all know Vivo Xplay 5 is a sibling of the world’s first 6GB RAM smartphone Vivo Xplay 5 Elite. So, what phones can be another great options if you do not choose the Xplay 5? OPPO R9 is one of them and recently, the company has unveiled the very first image of this premium handset. It will be built with an all-aluminium body and probably equipped with a 6.0-inch Quad HD screen, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Snapdragon 820 chip, 64GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB), and 4GB RAM. Other OPPO R9 specs are expected to include a dual SIM, a combo of 21MP rear plus 13MP front camera, and a 3,700mAh battery supporting fast charging (75% in 30 minutes). Though, OPPO has not confirmed any of those features yet. Then, let’s take it with a pinch of salt.

The flagship Samsung Galaxy S7 duo was launched a few days ago and has been going on pre-order lately. Though, you won’t believe how many pre-orders they’ve got!

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge created new record!

As we all know, Samsung showed up at MWC 2016 to introduce their new flagships called Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. It is not strange at all when they are able to attract thousands or even millions of people in the world. Yet, latest news informed t the handsets have been going on pre-order and reaching an amazing number.

Speaking more specifically, there were an unofficial report saying Samsung is having an explosion with the pre-orders of the duo and about to create a new record. In fact, the devices are up for pre-order in 60 markets, and according to Eldar Murtazin, a tech journalist in Russia, 64% of those who booked phones in advance went for the Galaxy S7 edge, the bigger version with dual-curved display.

Anyhow, we’d better wait a bit more for the official announcement from Samsung regarding the pre-order number. But, from now till March 11, 2016, which is Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge release date, we predict the firm will get a very high number and, reportedly, make a total of 17.2 million units of S7 and S7 edge units by April easily.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge specs and prices

In terms of Samsung Galaxy S7 specs, it packs a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED 2K screen, a 3,000mAh battery, Android 6.0 OS, a Snapdragon 820/Exynos 8890 chip, 32/64GB ROM (expandable up to 200GB) and 4GB RAM. As for photography, there are a 12MP main and a 5MP selfie camera on board to help you take pictures. And for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge specs, it boasts a larger 5.5-inch 2K display and a bigger cell capable of 3,600mAh. Other features are similar to its sibling Galaxy S7. Price-wise, we guess they will probably cost around $700, yet, let’s wait and see!

There are a lot of smartphones available on the shelve right now. Yet, which ones cost just about $250 and can bring you great experience? Six of them are here…

1. Samsung Galaxy A5

Design-wise, Samsung Galaxy A5 is built with a metal body, looking absolutely premium though it is a mid-range handset. Spec-wise, it is run by a quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 410 chip, a handy 5.0-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 64GB), and 2GB of RAM. Under the hood, there are Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS (upgradable to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop), 4G connection and a 2,300mAh battery in charge of powering the whole machine. As for photography, you can use its standard combo of 13MP rear and 5MP front camera to capture things. Specially, the A5 allows users to simply “ask the smartphone to take a picture, rather than touching the button” thanks to a modern technology installed in the phone. That sounds good!

After appearing on TENAA, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro continued to hit Antutu and revealed some of its detailed specifications. Check them out now!

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro specs appeared on Antutu with 16MP cam, 4GB RAM and…

Yes, after the flagship duo Samsung Galaxy S7 launched at MWC 2016 last month, the company will probably release a new model belonging to Samsung Galaxy A series to attract consumers. The one we want to mention is Galaxy A9 Pro, considered as a more advanced variant of the phablet Galaxy A9 announced in December 2015. Not long ago, it was certified on TENAA and now, it has shown up on Antutu benchmark with some specific features.

Specifically, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro specs will pack a 6-inch Full HD screen (which is different from what GFXBench told us previously), a Snapdragon 652 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. As for camera, the main one is capable of 16 megapixels instead of 13 megapixels found on the Galaxy A9 while the front-facing snapper for selfies is expected to be 8 megapixels.

In general, according to what we’ve got so far, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro seems an excellent handset after the flagship Galaxy S7 duo. Though, there are still some unknown features and we’d better wait for the manufacturer’s confirmation in the next days. For more information about its cost and availability, check out the next part!

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro Price and availability

The fact that the Pro visited TENAA and Antutu also hints Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro launch is near. Though the firm has not claimed the exact date, we hope it will happen this month or in the Q2 of 2016. In terms of Galaxy A9 Pro price, we predict it will rang from $650 to $700. Do you agree? Share with us your opinions!

It’s March and more top smartphones are coming! We’ve been able to collect information related to some of them. Check out what they are and you may be amazed!

1 + 2. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite and Xplay 5

As for Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs, it comes with a dual-curved 5.43-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD screen, a Snapdragon 820 chipset paired with Android 5.1 Lollipop, whooping 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (non-expandable). Additionally, the Elite also sports a great combo of 16MP Sony IMX298 main supporting PDAF plus dual-tone LED flash and 8MP secondary camera, a dual SIM, LTE network, Hi-Fi 3.0 tech, a 3,600mAh battery. The other phone is Vivo Xplay 5, which packs the same design and specifications, except for the processor and RAM capacity. To be specific, Vivo Xplay 5 specs include a Snapdragon 652 chip and 4GB of RAM, less strong than the 6GB RAM version but still a powerful competitor on the shelves, right?!

You may feel disappointed when Huawei P9 did not show up at MWC 2016. But don’t worry, it is said to be officially introduced this month…

Huawei P9 is ready? Check out what we’ve got so far!

As we know, Huawei did not introduce their flagship P9 at MWC 2016 perhaps because the company was not ready enough; they want a big event for their star. And since the handset is still a secret, we still see many leaks spread on the internet. The latest reliable one is that Huawei P9 will sport a metal frame, a dual rear camera setup, a USB Type-C port and a fingerprint scanner placed on the back.

Furthermore, not long ago, some renders were spotted, showing a device featuring a 2.5D curved screen on the front. The borders seem very slim and the power button and volume controls are built in the P9’s right side. Moreover, we’re pretty sure that the phone will be available in gold, white, pink and gray. Those are some main points about Huawei P9 design. How about its specifications?

Accordingly, Huawei P9 specs will include a Kirin 950 chip, 4GB of RAM and a 5.2-inch display to be basic. Besides, there are also rumors saying that the P9 will come with other variants such as a cheaper Huawei P9 Lite and a phablet Huawei P9 Max. Though, they have not been confirmed by the manufacturer yet. So, let’s wait and see!

Huawei P9 price and availability

A few days ago, Huawei released a new teaser, claiming that the maker has prepared a launch event held in Berlin, Germany on March 9, 2016. Unfortunately, we do not know what they will bring there exactly. Hopefully this Huawei flagship 2016 will debut this time with a reasonable price, say, around $400 or so. What do you think?

Finally, the first 6GB RAM smartphone in the world has been launched with detailed specifications and price. Check it out now!

Vivo Xplay 5 and Xplay 5 Elite launch: Best flagship duo ever!

In the very first day of March, Vivo released their superphones called Vivo Xplay 5 and Vivo Xplay 5 Elite at a special event in China. Actually, there are some changes compared to previous rumors. You need to note that there are two different models and the 6GB RAM device is not the Xplay 5, but Xplay 5 Elite. Anyway, it does not change the fact that Vivo is the one producing the world’s first 6GB RAM handset.

As for Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs, it comes with an all-alloy body protected by Gorilla Glass 4. On the front, you will see a dual-curved 5.43-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD screen which reminds us of Samsung Galaxy edge machines. Under the hood, a Snapdragon 820 chipset paired with Android 5.1 Lollipop, whooping 6GB of RAM and 128GB of non-expandable ROM. Besides, the Elite also sports a great 16MP Sony IMX298 rear camera with PDAF plus dual-tone LED flash, an excellent 8MP selfie snapper, a dual SIM, LTE network, Hi-Fi 3.0 tech, and a pretty good 3,600mAh battery.

The other phone is Vivo Xplay 5, equipped with the same design but lower-end hardware and more affordable cost. Specifically, Vivo Xplay 5 specs are not very different from the Elite, yet its chipset and RAM capacity are downgraded to Snapdragon 652 processor and 4GB of RAM. Though, the Xplay 5 is still a strong competitor on the shelves, right?!

Vivo Xplay 5 price and availability

According to the source, Vivo Xplay 5 Elite price will be 4,288 Yuan or $655 when it is launched in China on March 8, 2016 along with its sibling, Vivo Xplay 5. As we mentioned above, the 5 will cost less, 3,698 Yuan or $565 to be exactly; however, it’s kind of higher than some other 4GB RAM smartphones, huh?! What do you think about them? Share with us!

Nokia 809 PureView has a very outstanding design and super powerful camera. We bet it will become one of the most gorgeous smartphones by Nokia this year. Check it out now!

Nokia 809 will surprise lotsa people this year!

To make the comeback more special and impressive, we guess Nokia would need something like Nokia 809. It is not like any phones out there, especially the camera. Specifically, 809 has a glossy all-metal body with a big Nokia logo on the back and physical buttons for volume and photography on its sides. As for the main cam, it can be rotated to become a selfie shooter. So cool, isn’t it?

Spec-wise, Nokia 809 is said to sport Windows Mobile OS, a handy 4.3-inch AMOLED screen with ClearBlack Gorilla and 1280 x 768 pixels resolution, and a 1.5GHz chipset. Under the hood, there are 32/64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB), 3GB of RAM, and a 2,800mAh battery on board to help run the whole handset. In general, they are decent features that can do whatever task you want. But, the most important selling point of the 809 is its cam.

Yes! How can we forget such an amazing primary snapper included in Nokia 809 specs? It is capable of up to 41 megapixels and equipped with the famous PureView technology and 3x optical zoom. We’re sure your pictures will be absolutely fantastic. Furthermore, you can also twist the shooter to make it a front one. Well, 41MP PureView for selfies? Awesome!

Nokia 809 price and availability

About the Nokia 809 price, although no words have been made for that yet, we assume with those excellent specifications and design, $280-$350 can be reasonable and Nokia 809 can defeat many competitors from other big brands like Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi, Meizu, Huawei, etc. this year. Do you agree? Share with us your feelings and opinions about this model.

So far we’ve got Antutu scores of 4 best flagships in this quarter. What are they and how many points did they earn? Check out the following ones now!

1. Vivo Xplay 5: 162,610

Firstly, it is the first 6GB RAM smartphone in the world, also the one earning the highest score so far: 162,610 points to be exactly. Spec-wise, there are three features claimed to be on board: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip, 6GB RAM, and Hi-Fi 3.0 tech. Meanwhile, other Vivo Xplay 5 specs are still unknown for now. But, let’s wait just a bit more and you will be informed of a full sheet of its specifications.

3GB RAM smartphones with strong hardware and affordable prices are attracting many consumers this year. Check out what you can get this month!

1. Xiaomi Mi4s

Xiaomi Mi4s specs include a very handy 5.0-inch FHD display, a Snapdragon 808 hexa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable via a microSD card). As for camera, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels with PDAF plus dual LED flash and the secondary snapper is 5 megapixels. Additionally, the whole machine is run by MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a 3,260mAh battery supporting Quick Charge 2.0 tech, a dual SIM, and 4G+ network with VoLTE. In general, Xiaomi Mi4s is a good smartphone able to do any task you want, even some heavy games and apps.

Being the first smartphone to launch with a certain feature is such a great advantage to help that model sell well. Here are 6 recent smartphones that became the first of their own kinds…

1. Asus Zenfone 2: first 4GB RAM smartphone

Asus Zenfone 2 was launched and hit the shelves in the first half of 2015 and became world’s first mobile to be backed by powerful 4GB RAM. That made Asus Zenfone 2 such a huge hit back then (well, even until now to be very fair). Following their success, Asus have since launched many different variants of the phone. We could say that this is one of the most inspiring success stories in our smartphone industry.