Author: chris eilers

Do you love taking selfies? Or at least you want photos of yourself to look great? Then, you definitely have to check out the smartphones below which own 8MP secondary cameras and…

1. Elephone Vowney Lite

This is a lower-end version of the well-known Elephone Vowney. Speaking more specifically, Elephone Vowney Lite specs include a phablet’s screen size measuring 5.5 inches with Full HD resolution, a MediaTek MTK6795 octa-core chip, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. Specially, besides the super cool 8MP secondary cam, Vowney Lite’s got an awesome 20.7MP Sony IMX230 main camera, Touch ID tech, 5G Wi-Fi, and a big 3,800mAh battery.

Until now, there are still a lot of users who want to expand their phones’ internal memory via microSD card slots. If you are one of them, check out the following list to see if there’s a handset matching your favorite. 

1. Lenovo Vibe K4 Note: Around $245

In early 2016, Lenovo surprised many people by releasing quite many budget powerful handsets, including Lenovo Vibe K4 Note. Like most Lenovo products, the K4 Note is equipped with a microSD card slot to help expand its 16GB ROM up to 128GB. As a result, you can totally store a lot of things in this little cutie. Spec-wise, it’s got a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, 3GB of RAM, a 64-bit octa-core Mediatek MT6753 chip, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS plus Vibe UI on top, a 13MP/5MP camera combo and a 3,300mAh battery.

February is like a month of flagships. We heard a lot about Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5 and HTC One M10. Now, it is Xiaomi Mi5’s turn! Its specifications have been posted on GFXBench…

Xiaomi Mi5 specs: No more questions or doubts

Previously, we always knew that Xiaomi Mi5 would sport the new, powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip, 4GB of RAM, 32/64GB of internal storage, and a 16MP main camera. But, yes, that was before. Everything can change as time passes by, right?! Now, all of Xiaomi Mi5 specs have appeared on GFXBench and we are also a bit eager to look at it to see if there are any differences!

Accordingly, luckily Xiaomi Mi5 will still be equipped with a Snapdragon 820 paired with Adreno 530 GPU and a big 5.7-inch screen, yet supporting Full HD resolution, not the Quad HD we were always dreaming about. Even 4GB RAM will not be on board but 3GB RAM and there will only one option for the ROM capacity: 64GB. However, Android 6.0 Marshmallow is surely to run the handset, which makes us not so disappointed about the coming Xiaomi flagship.

Well, no words have been made for the cam, so there is still chance for the 16MP shooter. In general, those are excellent features for a smartphone; nonetheless, we have to admit that we were expecting more than them. Though, some sources said that there would be 2 versions of Mi5: Full HD + 3GB RAM and 2K + 4GB RAM. If so, the one on GFXBench is the first ver and the second will come later.

Xiaomi Mi5 price and availability

Again, we would like to remind you that Xiaomi Mi5 launch is getting closer, on February 24, 2016 to be specific. According to many sources, Xiaomi Mi5 price will be $440, but we guess it is for the high-end variant. For the Mi5 we know today, it may cost around $350. Do you agree? Share with us your opinions.

Removable batteries are still many people’s favorite. So, if you are looking for a smartphone sporting that feature, check out our list below!

1. Lava V5: 3,000mAh removable

We consider Lava V5 as the most powerful device here thanks to its 5,5-inch HD IPS LCD display, Mediatek MT6735 quad-core 1.3GHz CPU, 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 32GB), and 3GB of RAM. Additionally, Lava V5 specs boast Android 5.1 Lollipop OS (upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow soon), a standard 13MP primary cam (supporting f/2.0, PDAF plus dual LED flash), and an awesome 8MP selfie shooter (with LED flash). And its batt is pretty cool when not only being removable but also big enough for using – 3,000mAh to be specific.

If you love Nokia C9 and Nokia E1, check out the following comparison to see how they compete with each other and which one can become the best candidate representing budget handsets of Nokia this year?

Nokia C9 VS Nokia E1: Which one is the best smartphone for everyone?

Despite not having been released yet, both Nokia E1 and Nokia C9 are attracting tons of people, especially those who like budget, strong devices. Nokia E1 specs have been said to contain a handy 4.9-inch Full HD screen, 2GB of RAM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS and an awesome 20MP PureView rear camera. In general, it is a very decent machine to serve almost all kinds of tasks you want to do with a smartphone such as surfing the Net, watching movies, playing games, etc.

Meanwhile, not long ago, Nokia C9 was spotted on the internet with an estimated 5.0-inch Full HD display, a kickass camera sensor (with PureView resolution for sure), and a big battery. Speaking more specifically, from what we know about Nokia smartphones, if the C9 is really going to aim at mid-range market, we guess Nokia C9 specs will be likely to include 2GB of RAM, at least 16MP PureView rear shooter, and an at least 4,000mAh battery.

Overall, Nokia E1 and C9 are not very different from each other when it comes to strength comparison. Though, we have to admit that Nokia E1 may be a bit better than Nokia C9 in terms of taking photo. Yet, of course, we are also aware that better things usually come with higher prices. Let’s move on to the next part for more information!

Nokia C9 VS Nokia E1: Price and availability

Nokia E1 price will probably be set at around $250 while Nokia C9 price will be slightly cheaper, ranging from $170 to $220. Then, we would say E1 can a good choice for photography lovers and C9 is perfect for everyone. Well, what do you think? Nokia E1 or Nokia C9?

4G LTE network is very useful and popular at the moment. As a result, smartphones which support this feature will also be welcomed much. Check out such handsets priced under RM 560 in the following list!

1. Samsung Galaxy J2

Samsung Galaxy J2 is designed with a slim body and rounded corners, bringing absolutely comfortable feelings when you hold it in your hand. Spec-wise, apart from the 4G LTE connectivity, it sports a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with 540 x 960 pixels resolution, an Exynos 3475 quad-core 1.3GHz chipset, 1GB RAM, and 8GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB). Besides, the whole machine is run by Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS plus a 2,000mAh battery and available in 3 color options: White, Black, and Gold.

It’s been a very long time since we last saw a Samsung product running on Windows OS. According to the latest news, perhaps Samsung’s Windows Phone will come back this year under the name Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro…

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro offering Windows 10 Mobile is a great idea?

Recently, SamMobile has posted a model considered as the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro with code name SM-9100. Furthermore, the handset is also said to be brought to India for experts to test and it will come out soon this year. Obviously, SM-9100 can totally be an advanced variant of Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016), whose code name is SM-9000. But, we feel a bit strange about the “Pro” because most Samsung enhanced devices usually go with “Plus”.

As a result, many people deduce that Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro will be running on Windows 10 Mobile of Microsoft, just like Samsung Galaxy TabPro S tablet also named with “Pro” and it is equipped with Windows OS. Though, the manufacturer has not confirmed anything yet. What we’ve known so far is that Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro specs will be likely to pack a big 6.0-inch Full HD screen (similar to the Samsung Galaxy A9 display) plus a Snapdragon 652 (4 x 1.8GHz + 4 x 1.2GHz) chip to be basic.

Other specifications may include 3GB of RAM and a battery capable of at least 4,000mAh. Apart from them, there’s no word made for the rest. Actually, we think if Samsung decides to retain almost all of the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) specs, OS can be the main difference and help enrich consumers’ choice.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro price and availability

Basing on what we know of Samsung Galaxy A series in general and Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) in particular, the A9 Pro will probably also debut in China first with a price tag of about $500. And besides, there can be 2 version of the Pro: one with Android and the other with Windows. Yet, let’s wait a bit more for the firm’s officially announcement.

Huawei P8 Lite is not new, but the news is that million units of this model have been delivered so far, in its hometown China and a lot of countries around the world…

Huawei P8 Lite – Small device brings huge success to the company

The flagship Huawei P9 has been leaked for a while and attracting tons of people due to its anticipated powerful hardware and gorgeous design. However, the main reason for the P9’s fame is in fact originated from the success of its predecessor Huawei P8 and variants. Released last year, Huawei P8 series did and is still doing well no matter how hard it is to compete with other excellent smartphones on the shelves.

The evidence is that recently, Huawei’s announced they shipped over 10 million P8 Lite machines globally. This makes it account for about 60% of the whole Huawei P8 series shipments (which are over 16 million units of P8, P8 Lite, and P8 Max in total), and 10% of the firm’s 108 million smartphone shipments in 2015. Though “shipped” and “sold” are not the same thing, it’s a good sign showing that the demand for P8 Lite is definitely high, and Huawei will know more about their consumers’ favorites.

Let us recap a bit on Huawei P8 Lite specs. It sports a handy 5.0-inch HD screen, a dual SIM, Emotion 3.1 UI based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS, a HiSilicon Kirin 620 octa-core 1.2GHz chip, 16GB ROM (+ 128GB), and 2GB RAM. Besides, the handset is fueled by a 2,200mAh battery and equipped with a 13MP rear and a 5MP front-facing camera.

Huawei P8 Lite price and availability

At Huawei P8 Lite launch, Huawei P8 Lite price was 1,588 Yuan or $240. Nonetheless, it’s been months and lots of handsets have debuted. Therefore, we bet Huawei P8 Lite will cost less now and you can find one very easily in local stores. OK, now tell us what you feel and think about this Huawei’s new star!

Turing Phone, which has been attracting tons of people by sporting a fierce look and many advanced features, is now going on sale…

Turing Phone – An awesome secure Android handset or…

This was a model produced and announced by Turing Robotic Industries (TRI) last year. Yet, it has been postponed since December 2015 and is said to come back in the Q1 of 2016. Some say that the delay is due to the manufacturer’s decision of replacing the machine’s Android OS with Sailfish OS. We are not sure if it is a good idea since Android devices now are being loved a lot.

Though Sailfish OS is a unique, interesting system developed from Meego OS of Nokia, it seems to have many difficulties in getting close to users. Furthermore, it has a kind of poor app source, which can be one of the main reasons why we almost hardly see any new device running on Sailfish nowadays. Nonetheless, perhaps TRI has found out a way to solve all the problems, claiming that Sailfish OS will bring super smooth performances and new excellent experience to people. Besides, it can also run Android apps well.

If so, Turing Phone will probably become one of the most outstanding smartphones in 2016 thanks to such special hardware and appearance. As we know, Turing Phone design “LIQUIDMORPHIUM” material, even stronger than steel and titanium. Under the hood, there will be a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a MSM8974AC Quad Krait 2.5GHz processor, a 3,000mAh battery, 3GB RAM, 16/64/128GB ROM, and a 13MP/8MP camera combo to run the machine.

Turing Phone price and availability

In spite of going on pre-order, Turing Phone will be delivered and available for sale in the upcoming April. As for its price, Turing Phone 16GB version will cost $610, while the 64GB and 128GB ver will be $740 and $870, respectively. What do you think? A good price for a good phone?

The following are 5 smartphones with unique features we are looking forward in the Q1 of 2016. Check them out now to see what makes them so special and desirable…

1. Google Project Ara

First of all, we would like to mention Google Project Ara, which has been announced last year but not been launched yet. The concept is that users can modify what parts they want and put them into the phone themselves, literally. Google used to claim that the Project Ara was 90% complete, and would be out in the market in 2016 if the progress was good. So, we hope they will soon release such a wonderful device in this first quarter of the year.

Asus Z2 Poseidon VS Acer Predator 6 are 2 of the most impressive gaming smartphones every known in our market. That explains why, in this article, we are about to put them into a comparison

Asus Z2 Poseidon VS Acer Predator 6: 6GB RAM VS 10,000 mAH

Acer Predator 6 was a gaming beast launched in 2015 (which we even went hands-on) and wow many users for featuring very awesome specs. Asus Z2 Poseidon, on the other hand, is still a concept phone for now. The concept is the successor of a previous render called Asus Z1 Titan. Although there is no official words from the company about whether they will consider producing this phone or not, fans and gamers around the world are getting excited about what it has to offer.

Acer Predator 6 is powered by strong 4GB RAM in combination with 10 core processor. Other Acer Predator 6 specs include a huge 6 inch display, deca-core processor, 21MP camera, 10,000 mAH and an awesome design that makes sure to please any of the hardest users out there. Meanwhile, Asus Z2 Poseidon we know for now include up to 6GB RAM and 6,000 mAH (bigger RAM yet smaller battery compared to Acer Predator 6), also a 6 inch display and a massive 256GB internal storage.

To make the long story short, both Asus Z2 Poseidon VS Acer Predator 6 are awesome flagships that any gamer finds themselves dreaming of, despite the fact that one of them is nowhere near to be produced yet. Specs-wise, they both have their own strengths to compete with one another, and both feature a huge display to give maximum space for playing.

Asus Z2 Poseidon VS Acer Predator 6: dream flagships for any gamer

Gaming smartphone has always been a big thing in our industry. Many users seek for devices that both work well as a normal smartphone and as a gaming machine. If you are looking for one, then you may consider these 2 very qualifying choices.

Strong hardware is important to users but beautiful appearance is also one of the most decisive factors contributing to a handset’s success. Today, we will be introducing the prettiest smartphones of all time to you, including Android, iOS, etc. devices. 

1. Motorola Razr V3

Motorola Razr V3 was launched in 2004 and the slimmest flip phone in the market at the time. Furthermore, it was also the bestselling product of the company, about 130 million units sold out to be specific. In terms of Motorola Razr V3 specs, there are a 2.2-inch main screen with 176 x 220 pixels and 128 ppi, a second CSTN display with 96 x 80 pixels, 5.5MB of internal memory, a VGA camera, and a removable 680mAh battery.