Author: chris eilers

Lenovo-owned ZUK company launched their ZUK Z1 smartphone earlier this year and it turned out to be a good step for them to enter the mobile market. As a result, releasing a successor to the Z1 – Lenovo ZUK 2 – is what we know they will do.

Lenovo ZUK Z2: Another successful device is on the way?

Recently, the company’s CEO has confirmed that they would be launching ZUK Z2 next year. Though, the Lenovo ZUK Z2 release date has not been claimed yet. Of course, you would be curious about how it may look. So, Lenovo ZUK Z2 design may be similar to its predecessor but there is a thing that Z1 cannot do which is allowing you to rotating the phone’s top side. WOW, that’s so “weird” but in an interesting way, right?!

Unfortunately, the company has not officially announced the Lenovo ZUK Z2 specs yet. Maybe they want to give us a surprising present at the beginning of 2016. New year – new phone – new feature. What could be better than that? Anyhow, we can predict it can own some top specs like 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB), a metal frame with 2.5D glass for its front and back, a Snapdragon 820 chip, a 3,000mAh or bigger battery and a 5.5-inch Full HD or 2K screen.

Well, the above pictures have helped describe the mechanism of the Z2 more accurately. Specifically, this  ZUK’s second smartphone will sport a unique fully-rotating top, which means, yes, the handset will only have one camera to do everything you want. Despite not knowing its resolution, we’re quite sure your selfies will be absolutely beautiful.

Lenovo ZUK Z2 price and availability

It is not hard to figure out that the device is going to be available in China first and the ZUK Z2 launch date is some day in early 2016. As for the price, we guess it will be ranging from $300 to $400 since Lenovo Zuk Z1 price is 1799 Yuan ($285) with lower-end hardware. Then, what do you think about ZUK Z2?

A few days ago, Xiaomi officially launched their new products: Redmi Note 3 and Mi Pad 2. We know a lot about the phablet, but how about the tablet? We would say it is very affordable and powerful, especially its Antutu score: over 85K.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 specs: Even better than the Galaxy Note 5?

First, let’s talk about Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 design. As you know, this is the successor to Xiaomi Mi Pad and both of them seem to be inspired by Apple iPads in terms of look. However, the original Mi Pad has a colorful plastic casing while the newer has an all-alloy construction which is much more similar to Apple iPad mini. Despite being mad of metal, the Mi Pad 2 is lighter and thinner than the first-generation, which is considered as a plus for Xiaomi tablet this time.

Spec-wise, Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 owns a 7.9-inch display with 2.048×1.536 pixels and 326ppi. The whole machine is powered by an Intel Atom X5-Z8500 quad-core 2.24GHz chip paired with 2GB of RAM and 16/64GB ROM. As for the camera, the main one is capable of 8 megapixels and the wide-angle selfie snapper is of 5 megapixels. In addition, you will find a huge 6,190mAh battery to run the tablet, which also means you can have a whopping 648.8 hours of standby time. Amazing?

Interestingly, recently, Mi Pad 2 has been spotted on Antutu benchmark, scoring up to 85,101 points. The score is actually more than that of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in spite of sporting only 2GB RAM. Anyhow, we can understand since it has high display resolution, big batt and fast processor speed.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 price and availability

You have 2 choices: a Mi Pad running Windows 10 or one running Android OS. Yet, note that the Android ver with 16GB ROM is priced at $156 and the 64GB ver (either Android or Windows 10 operating system) is at $203. Well, what do you feel about those price tags? 

(Source: gizmochina)

A few days after being launched, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has become a hot topic on many Internet forums about smartphones. Then, today, you may feel excited to see Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 unboxing. Follow us now!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs and design are of a premium smartphone…

Talking about Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 design, we think you would agree with us it is beautiful despite seeming similar to some Chinese smartphones now, to be honest. However, it cannot stop the Note 3 from attracting people. Sporting a full aluminum unibody design with and curved edges, Redmi Note 3 back cannot get pulled apart. Moreover, the phone’s thickness measures 8.65 mm, which is pretty slim though the material and battery have been changed.

Spec-wise, as you know, there is a fingerprint scanner placed on the back and Xiaomi claims it helps unlock the phone in just 0.3 second. Other Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs include a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a 4,000mAh cell, a MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM or 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM for your choice. In terms of camera, you have a 13MP rear cam with phase detection autofocus, and a 5MP selfie one to take photos. Check out some samples taken by the Note 3:

Those pictures somehow show that the camera of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is good; white balance and color repeat is accurate, able to produce high quality pics. But what do you think about them as well as this new Xiaomi member of the Redmi Note series? Share with us!

… but Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price is so affordable!

There are 3 color options: Grey, White, and Gold available now. For the price tag, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 2GB RAM can be purchased in China at $150 while the 3GB version costs a bit more – $180 to be specific. Anyhow, we bet it is hard for you to find another better deal than this.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, with 5 reasons we mentioned before, is definitely one of the best smartphones for its price group – USD 200 and below. However, if you try to look carefully, there are a few beasts that can actually be a good alternative…

But first, let me wrap up about Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs here to make it easier for you to compare and contrast. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 comes with: 5.5” display, 2/3GB RAM with 16/32GB ROM respectively, strong Helio X10 chip set, a big 4,000 mAH battery and beautiful 13MP/5MP selfie cameras. Here are 4 competitive rivals to the Redmi Note 3:

1. Elephone M2: $170

Elephone is not a strange name for us anymore. Costing around $170, the Elephone M2 is a pretty qualified smartphone with the exact same screen size and camera sensors with Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The handset also come in 3GB RAM, which is strong enough for most users. However, the Elephone M2 runs on MediaTek MT6753 chip set instead of Helio X10 and its battery is quite smaller than that Note 3 battery: 2,600 mAH vs 4,000 mAH.

2. XOLO BLACK 1X: $150

The next device we want to introduce to you is not very familiar to many of us: XOLO Black 1X. This Chinese smartphone also share many features in common with the Note 3: screen size, 3GB RAM, camera sensors. Like the Elephone M2, this XOLO Black X1 differs in terms of chip set (a MediaTek MTK 6753) and a smaller battery: 2,400 mAH vs 4,000 mAH. The handset costs a humble price tag of $150.

3. iBerry Auxus Prime P8000: USD 200

So far, this iBerry smartphone is the one that share most specs in common with Redmi Note 3. The  iBerry Auxus Prime P8000 full specs include: 5.5 inch display, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 13MP/5MP cameras and 4160 mAH battery! However, this iBerry P8000 smartphone is slightly more expensive than our beast: costing USD 200 in comparison with USD 170 price tag.

4. Coolpad Dazen Note 3: USD 150

With $20 cheaper than the Redmi Note 3, this Coolpad Dazen Note 3 offer very similar specs and a pretty nice design. The Coolpad Note 3 is a dual SIM smartphone which is also capable of 4G LTE to some networks in India. Some Note 3 specs from Coolpad include: a 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, a MediaTek 6753 processor, 16GB internal storage that can be expandable up to 64GB with an extra micro SD card.

In conclusion, I am not here to deny that Redmi Note 3 by Xiaomi is a cool beast. However, if you want to try other options with the same price group, or simply looking for ideas about what such money can buy, these 4 are pretty good  choices for you.

We can easily figure out that Lenovo Vibe X3 has been the best smartphone made by Lenovo so far. So, today, we would like to show you some details about Lenovo Vibe X3 unboxing to see how beautiful it is.

Lenovo Vibe X3 desgin and specs: You will love it!

Lenovo Vibe X3 is the successor to Lenovo Vibe X2 launched last year, and it is also a Motorola-designed Lenovo smartphone. As a result, there have been some significant changes or we can say the new phablet takes on a totally different design. Specifically, while the company chose a flat rectangular three-layer design with rounded edges for the Vibe 2, they have opted for a curvier and more “palm-friendly” style for the Vibe X3 this time. However, some people still prefer the unique look of the X2. How about you?

Spec-wise, Lenovo Vibe X3 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). The whole phone is run by a 3,600mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. Nonetheless, the selling point for the latest Lenovo product is its camera combo, including a 21MP rear snapper with flashlight and auto focus and an 8MP selfie one. Here are some of its camera samples:

Well, in general, the Lenovo Vibe X3 specs are powerful and the phone is beautiful. It can easily satisfy most consumers, but the last issue is the price tag. If that is a super affordable one, the X3 is definitely a great choice. Let’s check the next part to see if things happen that way!

Lenovo Vibe X3 price and availability

According to the company, Lenovo Vibe X3 32GB version is priced at 2,499 Yuan or $390 approximately, and 2,999 Yuan or $470 approximately for the 64GB ver. It is now available in China but no official word has been made for its availability outside China. Let’s wait and see!

(Source: boardsforphones)

If you have been impressed by Elephone Vowney before, maybe you will feel the same when knowing about Elephone M2. It is as powerful as high-end 3GB RAM smartphones but as affordable as mid-range ones. Sound good?

Elephone M2: How strong are you?

Elephone M2 specs include a 64-bit MTK6753 octa-core processor paired with ARM Mali720 GPU, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS and a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 pixels screen. And as we mentioned, this is a 3GB RAM handset, boasting 32GB of internal storage, 2,600mAh battery, 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi and bluetooth. In terms of camera, there are a 5MP front-facing cam and a 13MP main one, totally able to help you take many beautiful photos.

So, the M2’s specifications are fantastic, but how its design? Coming along with a metal unibody, a glossy back finish, and aluminum panels and frame going around, M2 looks absolutely premium. On the top and bottom of the rear surface, the Elephone M2 features black glass panels. However, many have said that the design is very similar to Huawei Nexus 6P launched this year. Yet, how about you? Do you think so?

Well, those are the main things about Elephone M2 we want to introduce to you today. We cannot deny that this device is pretty and strong at the same time and you will find it more impressive once knowing its price tag. Now, let’s check the next part for more information!

Elephone M2 price: How affordable are you?

Usually a 3GB RAM phone costs more than $200 but Elephone M2 3GB RAM will do the opposite. You just have to pay $169.90 to purchase an Elephone M2. See this is why we said it is as affordable as a mid-range machine. Then, what do you think? Share with us!

Huawei Mate 8 launch has finally occurred and it’s been surprising all of us. You will find it super awesome once knowing the Huawei Mate 8 can be charged in half an hour and use in…

Huawei Mate 8’s top specs revealed: A TRULY BEAST of the market

This afternoon, Huawei held a press conference in Shanghai, China to officially launch their new flagship Huawei Mate 8. In general, this is a stylish edge-to-edge phablet featuring the latest Kirin processor produced by the company. Yet, the more important point is that it is equipped with a set of many top features in the world at the moment. This is such a powerful gift from Huawei to consumers this Christmas.

So, everything is clear now. Huawei Mate 8 specs include EMUI 4.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a big 6-inch Full HD display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass, a Kirin 950 chip (featuring four Cortex-A72 and four Cortex A53 CPU cores), 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64/128GB of internal storage. As for the camera, a 16MP rear and an 8MP front snapper are in charge of producing beautiful pictures of you. So great, isn’t it? Moreover, the whole handset is powered by a 4,000mAh battery.

But do you know what shocked us most? It is the ability of the Huawei Mate 8’s fast-charging tech. According to Huawei, the device supports charging at 5V 2A and also at 9V 2A, which takes the maximum effective wattage up to 18W. Therefore, you just need 30 minutes to get your phone able to work all day long. Impressive?

Huawei Mate 8 price and availability

There will be three versions of the Huawei Mate 8 and of course with different price tags. The 3GB RAM/32GB ROM will cost 2,999 Yuan or $470, 4GB RAM/64GB ROM 3,699 Yuan or $580, and 4GB RAM/128GB ROM 4,399 Yuan or $690. Then, what do you think about this new guy? Share with us!

Earlier, we introduced to you about 6 of the most beautiful iPhone 7 concepts, which are both creative and realistic. Recently, a brand new iPhone 7 concept design was spotted, with breathtaking body and physical keyboard

New iPhone 7 concept design: featuring sliding keyboard

In this concept design, iPhone 7 still features a very similar body to that of iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, but with a sliding physical keyboard attached to the machine. According to the designer, the iPhone 7 in this concept sport an exactly same body dimensions with iPhone 6S and 6S Plus duo. Spotted from a Youtube account named Curved/lab, the iPhone 7 reminds us of BlackBerry Priv with unique and practical sliding physical keyboard, which can be easily fold back when not in use.

iPhone 7 concept designs: beautiful and practical

Infinix Zero 2 seems a strange name on Price Pony but we bet you will find it interesting due to boasting pretty good specifications compared to the price. Check it out now!

Infinix Zero 2: From Zero to hero

Infinix Zero 2 is a mid-ranger owning an impressive look. It is made of a kind of material which is ultra flexible, highly resistant and 5 times lighter than steel yet 5 times stronger than steel. According to the company, the Zero 2 is not only ultra-resistant but also very good in your palm. In addition, the phone is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, offering screen surface quality for 0.55 mm thickness.

Spec-wise, Infinix Zero 2 features a MTK6592 Turbo octa-core 2GHz chip, a 5.0-inch HD Super AMOLED display (294 ppi), 2GB RAM, 16/32GB ROM, dual SIM and a 2,300mAh battery. As for the camera, the main cam is capable of 13MP and integrated with Samsung S5K3M2 CMOS sensor. Besides, there is a 5MP front-facing one supported by Infinix Smart gesture technology, which means you can take photos just by waving your hand. Kind of interesting, right?!

So, in general, this smartphone will be able to do whatever you want. Infinix Zero 2 design is pretty strange in an interesting way and the specs can also beat many handsets in its kind. Then, the last thing we need to know is the price. Let’s check it out in the next part!

Infinix Zero 2 price and availability

For those who are interested in this smartphone, you can totally find one for yourself on the market at $180 (equivalent to RM770). That is quite an affordable price for consumers. Do you agree with us? Now, it’s your turn to tell us your feelings and opinions about Infinix Zero 2!

November is going to end, so we would love to make a list of the best smartphones of this month. You can consider them carefully and pick out the most suitable one for you! We have Xiaomi Smartphones, Lenovo and more…

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is Xiaomi’s first smartphone to be built with metal and equipped with a fingerprint scanner and a huge 4,000mAh battery. Wow, there are so many first times and it really surprises a lot of people, especially the price the company offers compared to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs.

You have not only the above features but also a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, a Mediatek Helio X10 CPU, 2/3GB, 16/32GB ROM and a set of 13MP Sony rear and 5MP selfie snapper. Of course you will get Xiaomi MIUI 7 based on Android OS like other Xiaomi products.

In order to meet the needs of some people wanting own big smartphones, many producers have released phablets measuring more than 5.5 inches. So, if you’re also looking for them, let’s check out the following devices:

1. Lenovo Phab Plus: 6.8-inch screen

This is a phone Lenovo introduced at IFA 2015. Basically, Lenovo Phab Plus specs include a 6.8-inch Full HD display with 324 ppi, a Snapdragon 615 chip, 32 GB of internal storage and 2 GB of RAM. As for the camera, there is a set of a 13MP rear and a 5MP front cam to support you taking photos. Besides, the whole machine is run by a 3,500mAh battery and Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. In general, this is a good phablet for you to work and play since the screen is so big that you can see things more comfortably. Lenovo Phab Plus price is about $407 (RM1,725).

2. BLU Studio 7.0 LTE: 7.0-inch screen

This is even a bigger one when boasting an up to 7.0-inch HD display with 210 ppi. Also, it’s kind of new to consumers due to just being launched last month. You will find BLU Studio 7.0 LTE specs to contain a Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB), 3,700mAh batt and a combo of 8MP main and 2MP selfie shooter. BLU Studio 7.0 LTE price is about $200 (RM850).

3. LeTV Le Max: 6.33-inch screen

We can say Le Max is the best handset here in terms of display resolution thanks to its 6.33-inch 2K screen with 464 ppi. Other LeTV Le Max specs are also amazing. It has 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, a 21MP primary snapper plus a 4 ultrapixel one and a 3,400mAh cell.

4. Gionee Elife E8: 6-inch screen

Well, if LeTV Le Mas is most powerful here, then Gionee Elife E8 is its “scary” competitor. Gionee Elife E8 specs have whatever it takes to be a wonderful flagship: a 6-inch 2K AMOLED screen with 490 ppi, 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB) and a 3,500mAh battery. Its cameras are even better than the Max’s. The rear one is capable of 24 megapixels and the front is 8 megapixels. Those who love selfie may fall for this phone as well.

5. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra: 6-inch screen

Spec-wise, the front screen measures 6 inches with IPS LCD FHD display. Impressively, C5 Ultra has a borderless design which makes it look pretty cool. Other Sony Xperia C5 Ultra specs include a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek MTK6752 SoC chipset, a 2,930mAh battery, 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage (which can be expanded up to 200GB via a microSD card). The whole smartphone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. Unluckily, some outstanding features like water resistance and stereo speakers are not built in the handset. But, it has a remarkable 13MP front-facing cam (the same resolution as the back one) to compensate for them.

Well, those are the first 5 smartphones coming along with big screens we want to introduce to you today! Which one do you like most? Share with us!

Samsung is one of the most well-known smartphone producers in the entire world. In the period of year end 2015 – 2016, Samsung has already launched, and is going to release more cool Galaxy mobile phones. Check out some of them here 

1. Samsung Galaxy A9

Samsung Galaxy A9 was spotted on Geekbench in late November with 3GB RAM and an affordable price tag of around USD 250 – USD 300. Some other Galaxy A9 specs include: 5.5 inch, FHD Super AMOLED display (best of Samsung, yes), 32GB internal storage, a Snapdragon 620 processor, Android 5.1 OS and at least 16MP rear camera. From the leaking we have had so far, Samsung Galaxy A9 to sport a very nice design with slim bezels. Samsung Galaxy A9 release is expected to be later this year or early 2016

2. Samsung W2016 flip phone

The name says it all: this is an old-school flip phone by Samsung, and is set for a 2016 debut. Although only sporting a 3.9 display, Samsung W2016 is stronger than many smartphones in the market nowadays. Some of this smart Samsung flip phone specs are: 3GB RAM, powerful Exynos 7420 chip set, 64GB ROM, 16MP/5MP camera and a 2,000 mAH battery.

3. Samsung Galaxy J7

Galaxy J7 is a selfie-centric smartphone Samsung introduced in late 2015, expected to sell well in 2016. The handset sports a 13MP/5MP camera duo. Although Galaxy J7 is not a specs beast, it is targeted as for the lower-end market with affordable price. Galaxy J7 specs include: 5.5 inch display, 1,5GB RAM, 3000 mAH battery, 13MP/5MP camera with LED flashes on both sensors.

4. Samsung Galaxy S7

Yes, how can we forget this “noisy” beast. The Galaxy S7 by Samsung has been dominating tech forums all over the world recently just with flowing rumors about the possible Galaxy S7 specs, which will see an official launch in 2016. Some awesome features we know about the Galaxy S6’s successor for now are: 4GB RAM with powerful Exynos 8890 chip set, 14 cores, possible 4K display, an enhanced camera with BRITCELL image sensor by Samsung. Also, the high-end mobile is said to bring back microSD card slot, which we miss from many smartphones to date.

Samsung Galaxy smartphones 2016: never stop improving

One fact can not be unseen about Samsung is that, the company has always made it to the top lists when it comes to sale reports and rankings. However, Samsung doesn’t seem to be satisfied with where they are. 2016 is coming, and we can already see their promise for better and better products.