Author: chris eilers

It seems like ZTE company is planning something wonderful for an awesome start of 2016. According to many sources, it is going to be a smartphone called ZTE Nubia Z11 equipped with so many TOP specs such as Quad HD, 4GB…

ZTE Nubia Z11: A premium design and package of specs

Lately some photos of ZTE Nubia Z11 have been spotted, revealing a beautiful border-less screen which is quite similar to its sibling ZTE Nubia Z9. It is likely that they have applied the Refractive Conduction technology from the Nubia Z9, which is using light refraction to conceal the handset’s side bezels. Moreover, it also enables the device to take advantage of some swipe gesture capabilities.

In terms of ZTE Nubia Z11 specs, it is said to sport a crystal clear 5.2-inch 2K display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor paired with an Adreno 530 graphics chip. And we just can’t stop feeling excited when knowing 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB ROM, a fingerprint scanner and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS out of the box are also on board. As for the camera, there are a 13 MP FRONT cam coming along with a 20.7 MP REAR one. Amazing, isn’t it?

Wow, ZTE Nubia Z11 is such a beast smartphone. We are sure it can be one of the strongest rivals to many flagships from big brands like Meizu, Xiaomi, Samsung, Sony, and so on, which are available on the market now and even to those which are coming next year. What do you think?

ZTE Nubia Z11 price and availability

The best time for ZTE Nubia Z11 launch can be some day early 2016 and we will probably hear more about its fuzzy features as well as price tag in the next weeks. Anyhow, we predict that Nubia Z11 price may be similar to the ZTE Nubia Z9 price released this year. But, what’s your guess? Tell us!

Recently we have heard and seen some awesome smartphones which are powerful and affordable at the same time. So, today, we would like to introduce one of them to you: LeTV X600. And also check out its hands-on pictures!

LeTV X600: What’s so special about it?

This year, more and more people have got to know LeTV smartphones better since they are able to meet a lot of consumers’ demands. And LeTV X600 is typical example. Talking about the design, X600 looks absolutely beautiful in white with its unibody and a thickness of 9.4 mm. The back is simple and made of plastic, and there are 4 rounded corners much like Xiaomi Mi4. In fact, they are all so good together.

In terms of LeTV X600 specs, it features a 5.5-inch FHD screen, a MediaTek Helio X10 octca-core 2.0GHz chip, 3GB of RAM paired with 16/32/64GB of internal storage. The whole phone is run by Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system and a 3,000mAh battery. As for the camera, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels with a Sony IMX214 sensor, and the front is 5 megapixels with 90° wide angle, which seems a very common set of shooters for smartphones now. Yet, it surely will bring you excellent shots!

Overall, this LeTV product owns what a strong machine should have. You can use LeTV X600 not only to call, text, and surf the Net but also to play many interesting games, take gorgeous photos and so on. Yet, you may wonder how much it cost, right?! Then, check the next part now!

LeTV X600 price and availability:

At the moment, LeTV X600 is available on shelves for about $190, which is kind of fantastic for a phone like that. So, in case of looking for a new device, you can totally take LeTV X600 into consideration. And don’t forget to share your experience with us!

(Source: genk)

Reliable sources are confirming that, a new Nokia smartphone is going to be released 2016 and running on both Windows and Android OS. This is, nothing strange but one of our favorite Nokia Models: Nokia C1

NOKIA C1 will have two versions: Android and Windows?

This piece of news really makes us excited. It shows a confirm for this long-awaited Android phone by Nokia. It is coming true and Nokia C1’s likely the first in the house. Moreover, a recent picture and a post have been seen on Twitter. They featured a Nokia smartphone said to be Nokia C1. However, the hidden surprise this time is that, it seems like Nokia C1 with not only feature Android OS (ideally Android 6.0 Marshmallow), but also Windows Phone OS (which we’re sure is the latest Windows 10).

On the other hand, Nokia still has not given out any official announcements about the Nokia C1 as well as other plans yet. Nonetheless, according to Nokia’s CEO Rajeev Suri, the smartphone legend will work with Foxconn to produce new mobile machines in 2016, once their agreement with Microsoft is over. For us, this piece of news is a powerful proposal and confirm that, All Nokia will comeback, with all that we love about Nokia smartphones.

Nokia C1 specs we know for now include a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, powerful 4GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a 64-bit MediaTek CPU. As for the camera, it is expected to boast a 20MP Pureview cam combined with an up to 8MP selfie shooter. What can be greater than this package of specifications, right?!

Nokia C1 Price

C1 is supposedly going to be the first smartphone to bear the Nokia logo next year but previously the firm was always known and loved for their affordable products. Therefore, we predict Nokia C1 price will be pretty reasonable, ranging from $200 to $250. Let’s get excited already to welcome both Nokia C1 and other in the List of Nokia smartphones we have heard so far!

(Source: gsmarena)

Before the high-end smartphone of Huawei – Huawei Mate 8, gets launched, another product coded as Huawei ABC-UL00 has been leaked on the internet. Check out what it can do!

Huawei’s new smartphone is a gorgeous rival to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

We cannot tell you what its name for sure, but according to some of its information having appeared on GFXbench lately, it is likely to be Huawei Honor X5 Plus, the next smartphone of the company’s Honor line-up. Anyhow, no matter how they will call it, its specs are pretty impressive since they are similar to the Xiaomi’s latest handset – Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. 

To be specific, Huawei Honor X5 Plus specs include Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS, a 5.2-inch Full HD display, an octa-core 2.2 GHz HiSilicon Kirin 935 chip paired with Mali-T624 GPU, 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage (which is perhaps expandable up to 128 GB). As for the camera, the rear one is capable of 13 megapixels, which is usually seen on the market, but the front is fantastic due to its 8 megapixels.

So, basically, Huawei Honor X5 Plus seems a gorgeous rival to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which promises a thrilling battle ahead. Nonetheless, Huawei has not revealed everything officially. We still wonder how it looks and how long its battery life is. Maybe in the next days we will know more.

Huawei Honor X5 Plus price and availability

So, if it has been shown on GFXbench , we believe that the Huawei Honor X5 Plus release date is not very far-off. It is likely to be some day in December. And in terms of price, if Huawei wants to beat Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, their new smartphone had better cost around $170 (equivalent to RM720). Then, what do you think?  

(Source: gizmochina)

Nokia E1 VS Lenovo Vibe X3 are 2 awesome flagships from 2 of the biggest smartphone producers in the world, with super cool specs for surprisingly affordable price tags. Therefore, we now put them together in a comparison…

Nokia E1 VS Lenovo Vibe X3: Budget bugs from the giants

Both Nokia E1 VS Lenovo Vibe X3 are catching huge attention for what they have to offer despite the affordable prices. Nokia E1, costing around USD 250, goes with a handy 4.9 inch display, 2GB RAM, Android 6.0 OS and more amazingly, a 20MP Pureview camera! Meanwhile, for a price tag of around USD 350, Lenovo Vibe X3 features some of the most premium specs you can ask for: 5.5”, 3GB RAM, 3600 mAH and a whooping 23MP rear camera! Hmm, you are loving them, aren’t you?

Though both are among top choices in our market nowadays, Nokia E1 VS Lenovo Vibe X3 obviously stands out from one another as well as other competitors. Nokia E1 will sell super well for being one of the first Nokia Android phones in their comeback 2016. The smartphone is also a design winner, which I am sure everyone will love at first sight. Lenovo Vibe X3, on the other hand, remarks itself for covering all of the best stuff in just one machine. It even comes with a huge internal storage and Dual SIM.

Lenovo Vibe X3 is definitely leading in terms of specs, with a bigger RAM, bigger battery and bigger camera. However, the fact that Nokia E1 is from the greatest smartphone legend in the world – Nokia, is already a huge advantage. Moreover, it seems that Nokia E1 will be slightly cheaper in price, which also contributes to your vote of the winner!

Nokia E1 VS Lenovo Vibe X3: worth every penny

With what they are packing on board, both handsets are cool enough to be saving for and waiting for, don’t you agree? I have heard that a lot of people would buy the Nokia E1 because they are just in love with its Pureview camera. Meanwhile, it seems like many others are gathering money to grab the Lenovo Vibe X3 – for it is such a powerful beast with elegant design!

We have been hearing many things about the flagship Samsung Galaxy S6‘s successor – Galaxy S7 – coming next year. And today, we’ve just got some more news about it to share with you: MicroSD card and Keyboard – will we see them on the S7 2016?

MicroSD card will come back and Physical keyboard will get on board?

To be honest, we think Samsung has a very good strategy of marketing for their product. Though Samsung Galaxy S7 launch has not occurred yet, most people have already been so familiar with this smartphone, including us. We are pretty sure that S7 will be the most gorgeous high-end handset to start 2016 and probably compensate for what Galaxy S6 and S6 edge could not give you this year. We mean the microSD card slot for memory expansion. Furthermore, some sources claim that Samsung Galaxy S7 edge will also come along with a 5.7-inch curved edge display and a microSD card slot as well. That can be a plus for both of them!

The second news is related to a keyboard, like the one we see accompanying Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus. It is likely that Samsung will bring this feature to their new products S7 and S7 edge to help people use the phones more comfortably, especially in typing. However, note that the keyboard is not fixed on the handset. It is actually an accessory that you can take off or put on anytime. Do you like the idea?

In general, it is pretty sure that Samsung Galaxy S7 launch will occur in the first quarter of 2016, or in February to be specific. We are looking forward to this powerful beautiful duo together with a microSD card slot and a physical keyboard. How about you?

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge price

How much is this real beast couple of 2016: huge cores, strong unique processor, leading technology and beautiful camera sensor by Sony IMX 300? Since they are flagships, their prices can start from $900. Anyhow, let’s wait for the firm’s official announcements in the next weeks!

On November 24th, Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 3, the company’s latest budget flagship. The device soon caught everyone’s attention. Here are 5 reasons why buying this handset could be a great choice…

5 reasons why Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is the best choice for its money

Costing only a humble $140, the freshly-launched Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 comes with very convincing reasons for you to just go and grab it. Firstly, the handset features full metal casing, giving it a classy and much more premium appearance than its price group. Secondly, apart from the metal element, Redmi Note 3 has a great design in general: popular 5.5” FHD, beautiful 8.7 mm slim body. You will just love it from the moment you see it on your hand, I bet!

Thirdly, Redmi Note 3 by Xiaomi has very strong built-in specs to power the whole handset: 2/3GB RAM, powerful Helio X10 chip set and a big 4000 mAH battery. Too good for a $140 handset, don’t you agree with me? Next, there is always that one key feature that guarantees the sales of a device. For Redmi Note 3, it is definitely the camera sensor: 13MP main camera with Sony sensor and a decent 5MP selfie. Smartphone camera is becoming more and more important, and Xiaomi just got it right!

Last but not least, with $140, you can already buy the latest MIUI 7 operating system – signature of Xiaomi smartphones, installed together with Android 5.0 OS. If this can be later updated into Android 6.0, it would be just more than awesome for any Mi lover! Are you convinced by the 5 reasons I just mentioned above? Is there any other you would love to add in?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 – beating its competitors for quality

$140 is absolutely not a huge amount of money. It is interesting that for now, with that budget, we can already buy smartphones as good as this Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 beast. With all it has to offer, the Redmi Note 3 is there to beat its competitors of the same price group and is expected to be a new hit in the smartphone market of 2015-2016.

We have to say that 2015 is a great year for smartphones and these final months are the best time for us. It is because so many powerful but super affordable devices have been released such as Redmi Note 3, OnePlus X, Le1S and Mi4c. So, what should we choose?

Redmi Note 3 vs OP X vs Le1S vs Mi4c: Budget phone market has never been so fine like now!

To be honest, they are good handsets in terms of specifications and costs, but of course each one has to have its own strengths and weaknesses, right?! In general, all of them have 3GB RAM, Full HD display, a dual SIM, and Android OS (despite coming along with different UIs). However, for other specs, the differences are clearer, which somehow can help us choose the most suitable one.

Firstly, we will take a deeper look at the screen. There are 2 machines measuring 5 inches and the others 5.5 inches, yet the smaller are better in terms of ppi and lighter than their bigger competitors. Moreover, we notice that OP X and Mi4c use the same kind of processors made by Qualcomm (SD801 and SD808, respectively) while Redmi Note 3 and Le1S employ the same MediaTek Helio X10. In fact, they are all pretty powerful chips, so you do not have to worry about this point. About the ROM, the X is the only smartphone able to be expanded up to 128GB, so you can store as many cool things as you want. Furthermore, this OnePlus handset also wins others the best selfie cam title thanks to its 8MP secondary snapper. Nonetheless, it is the worst when coming to the battery. The champion is Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with a 4,000mAh cell. 

So those are some main points about the phones’ insidea. How about the outsides? If Redmi Note 3 and Le1S are representatives of machines equipped with premium all-alloy bodies, Mi4c is a rep of polycarbonate unibody design with many sweet colors, and OP X has 2 versions: one is of the glass-backed “Onyx” and the “Ceramic” model made from ceramic. As a result, there are many interesting options for you to consider.

Redmi Note 3 vs OP X vs Le1S vs Mi4c: Prices can decide everything?

Again, we have 2 trends here: Redmi Note 3 and Le1S seem to more budget when priced under $200 than the others, which range from $200 to $250. So, according to you, which one is winner of this comparison. Share with us!

In these final weeks of the year, Xiaomi still wants to make people surprised by their new product – Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Let’s see how it really looks in close-up…

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 – 3 in 1: Beautiful, powerful and affordable

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 launch occurred not long ago and people were truly wowed by what the phone could do and its price. Yeah, maybe it is not the flagship Xiaomi Mi5 we have been waiting for, but to be honest we are so into the Note 3. It can give us what we thought was impossible: a powerful package of specs but a super affordable cost.

Basically, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 design is an all-alloy handset with 3 color options: Gold, Silver, and Dark Grey, bringing a feeling totally different from the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. On the back, you can see there is a fingerprint scanner placed right below the LED flash. Moreover, it enables you to unlock the smartphone very fast, in just 0.3s to be specific. However, the Note 3’s bezels and rounded corners are somewhat similar to many Chinese devices nowadays. Don’t you think?

In terms of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs, let us do a quick recap for you. It is powered by  a MediaTek Helio X10 64-bit octa-core chip, 2/3GB of RAM, 16/32GB of internal storage, a set of 13MP main and 5MP selfie camera. Besides, one of its key selling points is the battery capable of 4,000mAh coming along with quick-charging tech allowing your machine to reach 50% in about 1 hour.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price: Nothing can beat it for now!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 costs you 899 Yuan (about $140 or RM590) for the 2GB plus 16GB version and 1,099 Yuan (about $170 or RM720) for the 3GB plus 32GB ver. In fact, no one could imagine there would be strong budget smartphone like that. You can buy it as a Christmas present for your beloved people.

Lenovo Vibe X3 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 are the newest smartphones of their manufacturers to be released this month. So, which one is better? Let’s find out the result together!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Lenovo Vibe X3: Things you need to know

Both of them were launched in November, 2015 and have been drawing a lot of people’s attention. Besides, they also have the same 5.5-inch Full HD screen and 3GB RAM, but other specifications are pretty different. Specifically, we will look at the chip, camera and battery. However, firstly, we can easily see that Lenovo Vibe X3 is a bit thicker and heavier than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Anyhow, it won’t affect much the strength inside.

As for the chip, the Lenovo product uses a Snapdragon 808 processor which is also used in the flagship LG G4. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 equips their machine with a MediaTek Helio X10 one which is usually chosen for many powerful handsets such as Meizu MX5, Elephone Vowney, etc. With these chipsets, your phones are definitely able to deliver smooth performances.

In terms of camera, we have to say Lenovo Vibe X3 is stronger than its competitor since it sports a combo of an up to 21MP rear and an 8MP front-facing snapper. Those who love taking photos will fall in love with the X3. On the other hand, the Note 3 has a common set of shooters including a 13MP and a 5MP cam, which seem good enough capture pics. Nonetheless, the Note 3’s battery is totally the winner. It is capable of 4,000mAh while the X3’s just has 3,600mAh (yet it is also a great number when compared with other smartphones on the market).

So, overall, each device has its own advantages, so you base on your need to pick out the most suitable one. Of course you also should consider the prices which are presented in the next part! Check them out now!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs Lenovo Vibe X3: Price and Availability

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price is 899 Yuan (RM600) for the 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM verion and 1,099 Yuan (RM730) for the 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM ver. For the Lenovo Vibe X3 price, you have 2 options as well: 2,499 Yuan (RM1,660) for the 32GB and 2,999 Yuan (RM1,990) for the 64GB. Which one do you think is more reasonable? Tell us your champion!

Xiaomi Officially Launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Smartphone today. The 5.5″ Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is super affordable and comes with a HUGE 4000mAH battery….

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Specs and Design

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is Xiaomi’s first all metal smartphone, and is including a fingerprint sensor as well. While being all metal, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is just 4 gram heavier then the Redmi Note 2 and slightly thicker 0.4mm. While the design is very beautiful,  the biggest change though is in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Specs. Xiaomi’s latest Smartphone boasts a HUGE 4000 mAH Battery.

Compared to the Redmi Note 2 with 3060mAh, 4000 mAH is really a very good improvement. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Specs include a 5.5″ FHD screen and Mediatek’s Helio X10 CPU. The Redmi Note 3 comes in 2 Versions with 2GB and 16GB ROM or 3GB RAM and up to 32GB ROM. Both versions get a 13MP Sony Rear Camera with PDAF and a 5MP Selfie Shooter. Of course you get Xiaomi’s MIUI 7 Android Operating System.

Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 today officially, so lets hope the Redmi Note 3 will come to India and other markets fast. 5.5″ FHD, 3GB RAM, 13MP and 4000 mAH are surely a great deal at this price…

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Price in Malaysia – Surprisingly Affordable

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Price is very competitive at just 140 USD for the 2GB RAM and 16GB Version. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Price with 3GB RAM and 32 GB is 172 USD. Lets see how this translates to Malaysian prices but should still be very affordable!  Overall they come with very great specs and affordable price, what do you think?

Today, we would like to compare 2 hottest items of the budget phone category: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 3. One has been already famous and the other was just launched a few hours ago.

Redmi Note 2 vs Redmi Note 3: Differences you need to know

Firstly, we want to emphasize that Redmi Note 3 is the successor to Redmi Note 2 (which was launched just some months ago). As a result, the Note 3 has greater updates if compared to its elder brother, so we think this is more a comparison to see how the latter has been developed from the former.

In general, both of them are slim and light, but the Note 3 is slightly thicker and heavier maybe partly due to the material it is made of. As we heard before, the new Xiaomi product is the very first smartphone in the house to sport a metal body and a fingerprint scanner. It somehow shows that the company is now following the world’s trends (is it a bit late?) and in fact, the Note 3 looks more premium and modern than the Note 2.

Besides, some important improvement we need to mention is the RAM and battery capacity. Xiaomi really makes it big this time. Redmi Note 3 has 2 versions: one is with 2GB RAM and the other with up to 3GB RAM, but the key point is that they are all very budget-friendly. In addition, the Note 3’s battery is capable of 4,000 mAh. O-M-G! It really shocked us at the first time. Xiaomi might not focus much on their phones’ battery life before, yet now, things have changed.

So, those are some essential differences we want to inform you of in this post. Among other mid-rangers, we can say that they are two of the strongest, yet Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is the best here. Moreover, its prices can beat a lot of competitors in its own kind. Check them out in the next part!

Price and Availability

The official Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in Malaysia has been announced at RM649 and you can easily find one on the market now. However, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 was released today and we will have to wait for it some weeks or months, yet it is worth since you only have to pay 899 Yuan (RM600) for the 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM verion and 1,099 Yuan (RM730) for the 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM ver. OK, it’s your turn. What do you think about them? Share with us!