Author: chris eilers

As it is coming closer to the end of the year, more and more budget smartphones are introduced, stirring up the market these days. Huawei has also released many affordable handsets and one of them is Huawei Y6…

All the things you need to know about Huawei Y6 specs and design

Huawei Y6 is considered as a budget phone announced in this very last month of 2015. Design-wise, it has very slim bezels with rounded corners, helping consumers hold the device more comfortably. On the front surface, there is no physically home button but a Huawei logo, instead. Actually, we do not think the Huawei Y6 design is very special. Though, if you like something simple, Huawei Y6 will satisfy you easily.

Spec-wise, the device is equipped with a 5.0-inch screen with HD resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor, 4G support, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD card). Other Huawei Y6 specs include an 8MP rear camera plus a 2MP front-facing one for taking selfies. Besides, the Y6 is powered by a dual SIM, a 2,200mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS (hopefully it will be upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow next year).

Overall, Huawei Y6 seems a decent machine for you to use to perform basic tasks such as playing games, surfing the Net, taking notes, capturing thing, and so on. However, we have to admit its hardware is not super strong; therefore, the price will decide whether it is an attractive phone or not. Check out the next part for more information of Huawei Y6 price.

Huawei Y6 price and availability

Huawei Y6 launch occurred not long ago and now it is going on sale with a price of USD 140. That’s a very affordable cost for a Huawei product, but we’re afraid that it cannot compete well with others budget guys from Xiaomi or Lenovo. Do you agree? Share with us your think about Huawei Y6.

It’s been a good year for most smartphone manufacturers and Lenovo is also not an exception. They have introduced many handsets belonging to many price ranges, so let’s check out the top Lenovo budget smartphones launched this year…

1. LENOVO A6000 SHOT: ~$150

Lenovo A6000 Shot is said to be quite similar to Lenovo A6000 Plus. However, its rear and front camera are more advanced. Specifically, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels and the secondary is 5 megapixels while the A6000 Plus just has a combo of 8MP/2MP snapper. Other Lenovo A6000 Shot specs include a dual SIM, 4G LTE support, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 64-bit quad-core chip clocked at 1.3GHz, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM (expandable to 32GB), and a 5.0-inch HD display. You can choose among white, black and red colors with a Lenovo A6000 Shot price of about $150. It can totally compete well with others like Coolpad Note 3 and Micromax Yu Yureka Plus.

According to LG, the company has sold 450,000 units of their latest smartphone LG V10 in the first 45 days after the release. The Japanese company seems to be really proud of this achievement 

LG V10: 450,000 units sold in just 45 days

After the first debut, LG V10 doesn’t seem to got as much attention as it should have, comparing to other flagships by Samsung or Sony introduced at the same time. However, reports from LG have proved that, the V10 managed to sell 450,000 units in North America in 45 days, which is equivalent to around 10,000 units sold every day. And this is not at all a small number. Let’s take a look to see what LG V10 has to offer that make it so popular in such market.

In terms of LG V10 specs, we have a huge 5.7 inch display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and 4GB RAM to make it a powerful flagship. What is special about the LG V10 is that, it has a second display measured 2.1 inch to help display necessary information without needing to turn on the main display to help save battery. Other LG V10 specs include: a beautiful 16MP camera with 2MP on the front, 64GB interna, Snapdragon 808 chip set and 3000 mAH battery

Following the LG V10’s success, LG also revealed that, their US market share for phablet with 5.7” display or bigger has increased from 26.7% to 35.7% in November, giving credit to their latest flagship smartphone. They are saying the majority of LG V10 buyers are young American and white collar workers, who are quick in updating new technology trend.

LG V10 – proud flagship smartphone by LG

LG V10 comes in 5 different color options: Space Black, Luxe White, Modern Beige, Ocean Blue, Opal Blue. LG V10 price in North America starts from USD 600. Personally, what do you think about this price tag compare to those LG V10 specs we mentioned above? Will the fact that 450,000 people have bought the phone makes you feel tempted in buying the same unit?

Wanna know what budget smartphones are coming next year? Check out the best 5 in this list and tell us which one is the best in your opinion!

1. Lenovo K4 Note – Expected to be in January 2016

Lenovo K4 Note is expected to perform and look better Lenovo K3 Note in order to compete with many other budget smartphones, especially Xiaomi ones. According to Lenovo mobiles, the K4 Note will debut on Flipkart in January, 2016 and come with some update compared to the earlier version. For instance, the K4 Note will have an alloy unibody, a fingerprint sensor and 2 choices over the RAM: 2GB and 3GB. Besides, Lenovo K4 Note specs will probably include a powerful Helio X10 chipset, 4G LTE connectivity, a dual SIM, a set of 13MP/5MP camera and a decent 3,000mAh cell (but we’re pretty sure the company will make it bigger since in general, huge battery is one of their product’s well known feature).

Everyone will have their own reasonable budget to buy a smartphone. So, from $150 to $350, we would like to introduce the best device of each price group to you to consider and hopefully you can get the most suitable one for yourself…

1. USD 150 – Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

This is the first Xiaomi product to feature a fingerprint scanner (able to unlocj the phone in just 0.3 second) placed on the back and a metal body. Other Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs include a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a huge 4,000mAh cell, and a powerful MediaTek Helio X10 processor. You can choose between 2 versions: one comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM and the other 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM. In terms of camera, both vers you have a 13MP rear cam with phase detection autofocus plus a 5MP selfie one to take photos. We are pretty sure this is the best one in its price range at the moment.

Though most smartphones have not been updated with Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, there is leaked news saying that Google will come back with Android 7.0 N…

Android 7.0 N: “N” for “Nut”?

As you know, Google has a great history of naming their operating systems after desserts such as Android Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb (but only for tablets), Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop and Marshmallow (the latest one). As a result, we will not be surprised if Google decides to do the same thing with their Android 7.0.

However, things can be changed. Some news sources have hinted that the company could go a different way and be… more open. Specifically, according to CEO Sundar Pichai, the official name of Android 7.0 OS can be decided by the public when they hold an online poll. This was revealed as a new plan of Google when Mr. Sundar Pichai was interviewed in India at the Shri Ram College of Commerce not long ago. “If all Indians vote, I think we can make it happen,” said he (via NDTV).

Though, most people seem to insist that the next OS will be called Android 7.0 N and perhaps the the online poll will be done with only names beginning with “N”. Well, we predict many participants will also consider names related to food such as Nut, Noodles, Nachos, etc. Honestly, we really like the idea of letting Android fans and users choose a name for their favorite OS.

Android 7.0 availability

In fact, there has not been much information about Android 7.0 to gather now. Yet, it’s said that split screen support will probably be added since in a recent Reddit AMA interview, Google mentioned that specific feature has already been “in the works”. And the fall of 2016 will be likely to see the arrival of Android 7.0. Well, you still have a lot of time to give it a name!

Acer Malaysia has just released their Acer Liquid Z630 here. The phone has many interesting features that you should not miss. Check out what it’s got now!

Acer Liquid Z630 battery capacity is even bigger than Galaxy Note 5

The Acer Liquid Z630 design is so interesting that you’ll notice it immediately among others on the shelves right away. Four corners are very rounded and its bezels around the display are wider than usual ones. Besides, on the front, we see the Acer logo without home physical button and all of the handset’s navigation keys are integrated within the display. Holding Acer Liquid Z630, you will not feel heavy or unmanageable at all due to its reasonable thickness of 9mm and weight of 145g.

Spec-wise, the Z630 owns a 1.3GHz Mediatek MT6735 chip, 2GB RAM, 16GB expandable ROM, a 5.5-inch HD screen, and Android 5.1. Moreover, Acer Liquid Z630 specs also include a huge 4,000mAh battery which is supported with USB OTG charging and able to act as a power bank to give other phones a quick top-up. In terms of camera, there are an 8MP rear and an 8MP front one. Well, the main shooter is not so attractive, but the secondary is, especially for those who love taking selfies.

From the above information about Acer Liquid Z630 specs and design, we realize that the manufacturer is trying to meet our demands for smartphone performance by focusing on battery life and entertainment. With the enormous 4,000mAh cell and 8MP selfie snapper, Liquid Z630 will bring you great using experience in a longer time.

Acer Liquid Z630 price and availability: Super affordable

As we mentioned, Acer company is aiming at those who need a budget machine coming with strong hardware compared to its price tag, and Acer Liquid Z630 is a handset like that. Specifically, it will only cost you RM659. Then, what do you think? Share with us your opinion about this guy!

If you are looking for a Lenovo product equipped with great cameras, here they are. Check them out now to find out the best one for yourself or your beloved people!

1. Lenovo Vibe X3

Lenovo Vibe X3 is a curvy and palm-friendly smartphone launched in this quarter of the year. It uses a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 808 hexa-core chip, a dual SIM, 3GB RAM and 32/64GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB) to power the whole handset. Besides, there are a 3,600mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS on board to run the X3. Specially, as it appears here in the list of “Top camera Lenovo smartphones launched in 2015″, it definitely sports a great cam combo. Specifically, the main one is capable of up to 21 megapixles with flashlight and auto focus, and selfie shooter is 8 megapixels. As a result, we consider Lenovo Vibe X3 as the best camera Lenovo product not only in this year but also in the entire history of Lenovo smartphones. Do you agree?

Lately, we have spotted two fabulous budget Lenovo smartphones: One is Lenovo A7010 (considered as a successor to Lenovo A7000) and the other is Lenovo K4 Note (a successor to Lenovo K3 Note). Check out the following comparison to find out the best upcoming budget handset!

Lenovo A7010 VS Lenovo K4 Note:

Firstly, we would like to show you some similarities between the two phablets Leno vo A7010 and Lenovo K4 Note. Some official pictures of Lenovo A7010 have been released, so we know it will come with a metal frame covering around the phones and a fingerprint scanner placed on the back, which seems much affected by Motorola design and of course totally different from its predecessor Lenovo A7000. As for the Lenovo K4 Not, it is still on the way, so we cannot tell much about its appearance. Anyhow, we are pretty sure the Note will be also equipped with an alloy frame or back cover to bring a more premium feeling.

Secondly, in terms of specifications, each of them owns a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, a dual SIM, a combo of 13MP rear and a 5MP front-facing camera, and expandable ROM. However, for other features, there are some differences you need to know. First of all, Lenovo K4 Note specs are likely to include a MediaTek Helio X10 chip, 4G LTE connectivity, Dolby Atmos sound tech, two choices over the RAM capacity: 2GB and 3GB (with different price tags for each version), and perhaps a 4,000mAh battery (to make it a strong rival to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3).

Meanwhile, Lenovo A7010 specs contain a Mediatek MT6753 chipset, just 2GB RAM, and a 3,300mAh cell. In general, they have some things in common and some other things to create each device’s uniqueness. If Lenovo K4 Note is going to be a strong phablet with powerful hardware, Lenovo A7010 will probably be a super affordable new machine. Check out the next part for more information about their prices.

Lenovo A7010 VS Lenovo K4 Note: Price and availability

Although we have been fully informed of Lenovo A7010 price and Lenovo K4 Note price as well as their availability for now, from what we know about Lenovo, these two products will cost no more than $200. Let’s wait for the company’s official confirmation of the release date as well as other details.

2015 has been a successful year for Sony, with the release and positive sales of many Xperia smartphones. Let’s take a look at the best 5 Sony Xperia smartphones, as we are seeing off the year…

1. Sony Xperia Z5 Family

Sony Xperia Z5 Family is definitely the best products Sony ever produced, not to mention in 2015. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is no doubt one of the super stars of 2015-2016 period with beautiful 4K display to impress many users. Sony Xperia Z5 – original version also wins the title “best camera smartphone” with their gorgeous 23MP Sony sensor.

Samsung has just officially announced Galaxy A9 – the latest smartphone in their A series, in a current event in China. The smartphone sports a slim 7,4mm body and very decent battery capacity….

Samsung Galaxy A9 official release: first 6.0 inch phablet

Though we have known about the Galaxy A9 for a while now through different rumors and leaks, the release of it has confirmed to us official Samsung Galaxy A9 specs. According to that, this is the very first Samsung smartphone to feature such a huge display: 6 inch – to help maximize user’s experience when using the phone. The Galaxy A9 display resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixel, making sure to display the best image quality for your eye treat.

Though earlier rumor did hint that the Galaxy A9 would run on premium Snapdragon 620, the handset actually features a Snapdragon 652 chip set together with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. Samsung Galaxy A9 cameras sport a 13MP anti-vibration sensor on the back and a 8MP sensor on the front. However, the key selling Galaxy A9 feature is its battery – which is as big as 4000 mAH capacity coming together with QuickCharge.

On release date, Samsung Galaxy A9 is pre-installed with Android 5.1 and comes in 3 color options: rose gold, gold and white. (yes, no black). Samsung will start mass selling of their latest smartphone in January, first in Chinese market. Much curious as we are, we did not know any further about the Galaxy A9 price and plan for other markets yet.

Samsung Galaxy A9: reasonable price for favorable specs?

Together with a decent battery and nice camera shooters, Samsung also feature latest technology for this phablet, including fingerprint sensors, Samsung Pay, NFC, Wifi and Bluetooth. How much do you expect the Galaxy A9 price to be? Since some of our sources are suggesting that, Samsung plan to keep their product prices as reasonable as possible, we expect the Galaxy A9 price won’t go beyond USD 400 in international markets.

With $350, what Chinese Android smartphones 2015 should you buy? Check out the following ones to see if they are worth every penny of yours! Here they are:

1. OnePlus 2

This is a flagship smartphone of OnePlus and successor to the well-known OnePlus One launched in 2014. Specifically, OnePlus 2 specs include a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor (version 2.1, which is said to be less hot than the original ver), a dual SIM, a fingerprint sensor, a USB Type-C port and 4G LTE connectivity. Besides, there are two choices over the RAM and ROM (non-expandable): 3GB/16GB and 4GB/64GB. The whole machine is powered by a 3,300mAh battery. For taking photograph, its 13MP main camera with f/2.0, OIS, laser autofocus plus a dual LED flash, and 5MP front-facing one will assist you.