Author: chris eilers

Meizu has just announced Meizu PRO 5 Ubuntu version, which sports so many top specifications. It is also considered as the world’s strongest Ubuntu handset now…

Meizu PRO 5 Ubuntu edition comes with high-end chip, beast camera, massive RAM and…

As we know, “Ubuntu is an open source software platform that runs everywhere from the smartphone, the tablet and the PC to the server and the cloud.” Besides bringing such a good option to PCs and laptops, Canonical (company that produces Ubuntu) has also been able to transfer it into the mobile market. More specifically, recently, they have worked with Meizu to release a new Meizu PRO 5 running on Ubuntu OS.

No doubt that this Ubuntu phone will become the most powerful device so far because the original PRO 5 itself is already a beast. It packs an excellent Samsung Exynos 7420 chip (which is used for many Samsung flagships), large 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 64 GB of ROM (expandable up to 128 GB), and a big 5.7-inch Full HD AMOLED display. Under the hood, a decent 3,050mAh battery is put in charge of fueling the whole machine and equipped with mCharge 2.0 technology (65% in 30 min.).

In addition to Meizu PRO 5 specs, there are a dual SIM, a fantastic 21 MP rear camera supporting f/2.2, phase detection and laser autofocus, plus dual LED flash, a 5 MP f/2.0 front snapper, Hi-Fi audio tech, a fingerprint scanner built in its physical home button and a Type-C 1.0 port. Wow, those features will bring you great experience in using!

Well, we do not always look for premium smartphones, rite?! In fact, a sub-RM750 handset with decent hardware sometimes will just be good enough. Here are the best latest ones for under RM750!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: RM687

With no more than RM750, you can purchase the Xiaomi’s first smartphone equipped with a fingerprint scanner able to unlock the machine in just 0.3 second and a pretty all-alloy unibody. Other Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs include a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a big 4,000mAh cell, a strong MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 2/3GB RAM and 16/32GB ROM.

In terms of camera, you have a 13MP rear cam with phase detection autofocus, and a 5MP front-facing one to take selfies. At the moment Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is available with 3 color options: Grey, White, and Gold and priced at about $150 for its 2GB RAM version and $180 for 3GB RAM. What can be better than this?

LG G5 is coming! Everyone knows that but what does it really offer? Check out the following information to see what official LG G5 specs have been confirmed!

LG G5’s main chipset is Snapdragon 820?

Apart from Samsung Galaxy S7 and Xiaomi Mi5, we also have LG G5 as a famous flagship smartphone to come this month. People have been talking about it much and rumors flew all over the internet. You may question them, but now, at least you will not have to doubt the LG G5 processor which is Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip for sure.

Not long ago, Qualcomm posted on Twitter that they would work together with LG to show everyone something interesting on February 21, 2016. More specifically, the powerful SD 820 will come along with “LGUSAMobile”. Well, Feb 21 is the LG G5 release date, so definitely SD 820 is a part of LG G5 specs. Besides, lately, we have also spotted a reliable piece of news saying that this LG product will employ an impressive “Always on display” tech. It’s promising to make the phone stand out, don’t you think?

As for the rest of LG G5 hardware, it is expected to boast a 5.6-inch 2K screen, 64GB ROM (expandable up to 200GB), 4GB RAM, LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS and a 4,000mAh battery supporting Quick Charge 3.0. About camera, there will be a dual 20MP snapper on the back with laser autofocus, OIS, plus LED flash, and an 8MP front cam.

LG G5 price and availability

Just a few days are left before LG G5 launch happens at MWC 2016. Then, we’ll have a full view of LG G5 design, specifications and price. The most anticipated cost for the G5 when it goes on sale is around $500. What do you think? Is it a good tag for a flagship like LG G5? Share with us you opinions!

It is very near Xiaomi Mi5 launch, but perhaps before it happens, we can know everything about it. Check out the following information of Xiaomi Mi5 specs and…

Official Xiaomi Mi5 specs: 26MP main camera, 4GB RAM and…

Recently, some official slides of the Xiaomi Mi5 launch event have been spread on the internet, showing a full view of Xiaomi Mi5 specs. So, from now on, there is no need to question or care about leaks anymore. Speaking specifically, the next flagship of Xiaomi will come with two versions on Xiaomi Mi5 release date, just like what we have heard before.

Despite of being divided into 2 models, they have a lot of things in common. To be specific, both of them will sport 5.2-inch Full HD displays, Snapdragon 820 processors, USB Type-C ports, and Quick Charge 3.0. On the back, each variant will pack an up to 26MP camera with a super bright f/1.6 lens and a dual LED flash. In addition, the leaked slides also reveal that Mi5 will support NFC and awesome new Wi-Fi ad standard.

Those are the major similarities. How about differences? The main ones lie at ROM and RAM capacity: one will be equipped with 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM while the other will be more powerful with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Well, those are what we know officially so far. However, some other features such as selfie shooter and battery are still unknown. Maybe the company wants to surprise us!

Quick reminder of Xiaomi Mi5 price and availability

Remember that Xiaomi Mi5 is going to debut on 24 February 2016, which means there are just a few days left. According to the firm, it is a true flagship but not gonna cost an arm and a leg. Hopefully Xiaomi Mi5 price will be around $350 or so. Then, we’ll think about getting ourselves one.

Samsung is going to release a chip called Exynos 7870 used for mid-range smartphones. Upcoming products seem more powerful but still affordable…

Thanks to Samsung Exynos 7870, mid-range phones can have 16MP rear and front cams?

Samsung is not only a smartphone producer but also a processor manufacturer. Last year, they launched Exynos 7420, which is known as the company’s leading 14nm FinFET chip and used for high-end devices such as the flagship Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge Plus, etc. That was 2015. This year, the firm has announced a similar 14nm chipset, yet for mid-range handsets. It is named Samsung Exynos 7870.

Speaking more specifically, the Exynos 7870 consists of eight 1.6GHz Cortex-A53 CPU cores and acts as an energy efficient chip for the mid-rangers, according to Samsung. In other words, moving to 14nm manufacturing is to improve performance and power efficiency. Samsung reports that their 7870 processor consumes approximately 30 percent less power than other machines packing 28nm chipset based on High-k Metal Gate process tech.

In addition, the Exynos 7870 supports high-end modem, display and camera components. To be specific, Category 6 LTE modem with 2 band carrier aggregation and speeds at 300Mbps download, and capability of 1080p 60fps video playback on displays with up to 1920×1200 resolution are included. Moreover, 7870 can come with 16MP rear and front cameras or dual 8MP ones. Cool, huh?!

When will we get a handset run by Samsung Exynos 7870?

So, Samsung not only has Exynos 8890 for premium flagships but also gives mid-rangers a great Exynos 7870. Accordingly, Samsung Exynos 7870 will be available in the next months, and it is very likely that we will see mid-range smartphones launched with this chip in the H2 of 2016. Perhaps, Samsung products will be the first, yet, let’s wait and see! Now, share with us your opinions about this new processor by Samsung!

Today, let’s have a look at our two smartphone stars: ASUS Z1 Titan and Sony Xperia Play Ultra. They are all designed as gaming handsets with strong appearances and hardware. But, which one is the best? Check it out now!

ASUS Z1 Titan vs Sony Xperia Play Ultra: Perfect for playing games and…

First of all, you may want to look at their designs. The Play Ultra seems like a real games console with a unibody aluminum case and a sliding gamepad. Meanwhile, ASUS Z1 Titan comes with a metal frame reminding us of the gaming laptop series ASUS ROG. To be honest, the Titan is more attractive than the Ultra, yet, of course, it is hard to say since each person will have their own interest. We may see Titan as the king but it may be the Ultra to you. Though, specification comparison will  be different. ASUS Z1 Titan specs and Sony Xperia Play Ultra specs will show the real champion.

As you know, the Titan is very powerful, just like its name, thanks to boasting up to 6GB of RAM, 256GB of ROM, a Snapdragon 830 processor, and a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED 2K display. With just those basic features, this ASUS model has already shown it can do any task or run any game you want. For the rest, Titan also sports Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a 3,500mAh battery, and a combo of 16MP rear plus 5MP front camera. Well, despite not being the best specs, they are still decent to give you good experience in using.

As for the Sony Xperia Play Ultra, it packs 4GB of RAM, 128GB of ROM, a deca-core chip, and a 5.2-inch Ultra HD Super OLED 3D screen. Although the Ultra does not own 6GB RAM, but 4GB is also very strong for any heavy use. Besides, it’s got 5G LTE connectivity, Android 6.0 OS, a huge 4,000mAh battery, Xreality Pro, Motionflow XR, IP67 protection against water and dust, and a fantastic 21MP main/8MP selfie shooter set. So, except for the RAM capacity, the Ultra is in fact more powerful than the Titan.

ASUS Z1Titan vs Sony Xperia Play Ultra: Price and availability

According to our source, ASUS Z1 Titan price is likely to be around $400 while Sony Xperia Play Ultra price may range from $600 to $700. This is not strange at all because Sony products are usually considered as premium ones and ASUS devices are more affordable. Anyway, it’s still a tough choice to pick out the winner here. Can you help us?

If you are seeking for a premium smartphone boasting high specs and costing no more than RM1,600, here are your options! Their designs and hardware will not let you down!

1. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016): RM 1,588

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) specs include a 5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen with 424 ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass 4, a Snapdragon 615 (4 x 1.2GHz + 4 x 1.5GHz)/Exynos 7580 (8 x 1.6GHz) chip, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB), and 2GB RAM. Besides, the machine sports a standard 13MP/5MP camera combo, a fingerprint scanner, a 2,900mAh battery with fast charging tech and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS. In general, this A5 is not a very high-end device, yet it is well-known for great display and smooth performances. Worth your consideration for sure!

PPi pixel Density of more than 400 ppi will make a smartphone’s display look different to normal human eye vision when they read text, for example, and graphics or pictures will absolutely stand out much more clearly. Here are the 5 handsets sporting best display quality!

1. Lenovo Vibe K4 Note: 401 ppi

Firstly, it is a Lenovo product which was launched not long ago: Vibe K4 Note. As you know, this is an upper mid-range model with strong hardware and an affordable price. And you may also known it’s got Full HD resolution and pretty high ppi: 401, making its 5.5-inch screen look bright, sharp, and colorful. Other Lenovo Vibe K4 Note specs include 3GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM (expandable to 128GB), a 64-bit octa-core Mediatek MT6753 chip, a 3,300mAh cell, a 13MP/5MP cam duo, and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS plus Vibe UI on top.

Sony has just announced a new Exmor R sensor for smartphone’s camera called IMX318. It will enable the handset to get up to 22.5 megapixels. And Sony Xperia Z6 camera is very likely to own that one!

Sony’s new camera sensor for smartphones: 22.5MP and more

When there has been a lot of information related to other flagship phones such as Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5, HTC One M10, etc. released these days, Sony said just a few about theirs. Well, but when they reveal something, it’s amazing. Lately, the company has unveiled a new phone camera sensor which is more advanced than what we’ve known. It will be smaller than current versions, but produce better images with less motion blur, and much faster and more accurate autofocusing.

Speaking more specifically, it is a new Exmor RS sensor named IMX318) with 22.5 megapixels. Furthermore, it is said to be the first one “equipped with built-in high-speed autofocus”, which is that it can lock focus in just 0.03 second, and enhance video capture thanks to a built-in 3-axis electronic image stabilization enabling handheld shots to remain steady. Say, we bet upcoming products of Sony will be more and more powerful thanks to this tech.

Besides, new super-fast autofocus was also mentioned. The firm introduced a new “Hybrid AF” system whose function is to combine PDAF with contrast detection autofocus. It helps the sensor to lock focus at only 0.017s even while shooting videos at 60 frames-per-second. That is COOL!

When will this high tech come to life?

According to the source, Sony wants their new Exmor RS sensor to officially work from May, 2016. No doubt Sony’s next flagship smartphones, including Sony Xperia Z6, as well as other manufacturers’ devices will be able to employ this high tech soon. And we – the users, will have chance to gain greater experience in taking photos while the Japanese giant “puts its stamp on the mobile photography market this year”.

(Source: 9to5google)

LeEco (or LeTV) is going to release a “superphone” called Le 2 Pro this month, promising to blow everyone away and threaten other flagships…

LeEco Le 2 Pro got 141K Antutu points because it has…

Back in January, the company used to announce Le Max Pro smartphone to be the world’s first Snapdragon 820-powered handset in January. Now, they are about to introduce another powerful model called Le 2 Pro and coded as Le X820. Obviously, we recognize it is the successor to Le 1 Pro (X800), launched last year and even much stronger and more beautiful thanks to its dual curved screen design.

Spec-wise, it is said to run by a MediaTek Helio X20 deca-core chip, a 5.5-inch Quad HD screen, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (though, we do not know if the machine will feature a microSD card or not). Besides, the cameras are also mentioned. The main one will be capable of 23 megapixels while the selfie snapper is still unknown. In addition, LeEco Le 2 Pro specs will contain a fingerprint scanner and fast charging tech, which makes us believe that the device’s battery is gonna be huge.

Although the full view of Le 2 Pro’s hardware has not been revealed yet, we were able to spot its Antutu score not long ago – 141,457 points, higher than 130K Antutu points of the Le Max Pro (X910). Well, no doubt LeEco Le 2 Pro will become the strongest smartphone in the house.

LeEco Le 2 Pro price and availability

According to our source, LeEco will hold an event on February 22, 2016, the first day of MWC 2016 and hopefully LeEco Le 2 Pro launch will also happen there. As for LeEco Le 2 Pro price, there is no word made for that at the moment, but some suggest that $230 can be a good tag. What do you think?

Besides smartphones, people also like tablets which are usually bigger and better to perform tasks related to entertainment. So, if you are looking for an excellent one, you can check out the following machines!

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0

This is a pretty portable device thanks to its 5.6mm thickness and 265g in weight. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 specs include an 8.0-inch Super AMOLED display with 1536 x 2048 pixels, a 1.9GHz octa-core Exynos 5433 processor, up to 3GB of RAM paired with 32/64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB). As for camera, the main one is capable of 8 megapixels and the secondary snapper is 2.1 megapixels, good enough to take photos, rite?! Besides, the whole tablet is run by a non-removable 4,000mAh battery and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS.

Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Z2 Poseidon are 2 gaming beasts by one of our favorite smartphone producers of all time. Both of them feature very impressive specs together with unique designs, which no gamer could resist…

Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Z2 Poseidon features

The first thing we can notice about these 2 gaming beasts is that, both of them represent the best reputation of Asus by coming with a combination of powerful 6GB RAM and gigantic 256GB internal storage. This makes these handsets ideal choices for any heavy gamer, for providing huge space of storage and an amazing RAM to boost the smoothest performance possible. One more thing Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Z2 Poseidon share in common is their cameras: a decent 16MP/5MP duo

Besides some similarities, Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Z2 Poseidon make sure to stand out from one another. Why Z1 Titan is said to feature only 3,500 mAH battery, the Z2 Poseidon impressed with enormous 6,000 mAH capacity. In exchange, Z1 Titan plans to take up the Snapdragon 830 chip set to make them even more premium, while Z2 Poseidon will be working on a new Intel chip set. Display size is another difference between the 2, with a 5.5 inch and 6.0 inch display respectively.

Exciting as they seem to be, both Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Z2 Poseidon are still now concept designs. However, according to reports on many tech forums, it is very likely that the company may consider producing these beasts, hopefully in 2017. Meanwhile, many gamers and Asus fans still can’t get enough of these amazing monster smartphones.

Asus Z1 Titan VS Asus Z2 Poseidon: the future is here

Gaming devices in general, or gaming smartphones specifically are becoming more and more of a trend in recently-launched devices. That being said, with the growing demands and huge interests users have been showing, we can start expecting a debut for these 2 beasts one day in the near future, hopefully late 2016 or 2017.