Author: chris eilers

We are almost in the middle of November, which marks the year-end season coming soon. And we are so excited to introduce some very cool smartphones planned to be released this month to you. Now, let’s take a look! Maybe you will find a very suitable babe for yourself. 

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro or Xiaomi Mi5 or both

Recently, Xiaomi has released a teaser hinting that there will be two new smartphones to be launched on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. However, we do not know what the phones are but one of them is expected to be Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro (an advanced version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2) or Xiaomi Mi5, or maybe both of them are going  to be introduced on Nov 11.

As for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro specs, it is rumored to come with 2 variants: one with a fingerprint sensor on the back and the other without a fingerprint sensor. Apart from that, generally Redmi Note 2 Pro will be built with a metal body and equipped with a 5.5-inch Full HD display, an octa-core MediaTek MT6795 SoC 2.2GHz chip, 2GB RAM, a 13MP rear and a 5MP front camera, and a 3,060mAh battery.

Meanwhile, if it is Xiaomi Mi5, it will boast an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC or Snapdragon 820 SoC processor. However, a report claimed that because of a delay in producing SD 820 chipsets, the company may opt for MediaTek deca-core Helio X20 one, instead. Other Xiaomi Mi5 specs can include 4GB RAM, a 5.3-inch Quad HD screen with 554ppi, 16/64GB of internal storage (non-expandable), a 16MP main shooter with a dual LED flash, and a 3,030mAh battery.

2. QiKU Terra

QiKU Terra is a high-end smartphone priced at $314 (approximately RM1,380) that is going to launch in India this month. Specifically, there will be two versions QIKU Terra 808 and QIKU Terra 810 for your choice. Nonetheless, they will all feature a 6-inch QHD display, a Snapdragon 810 or Snapdragon 808 chip paired with 4GB (810 ver) or 3GB (808 ver) of RAM, 64GB (810 ver) or 16GB (808 ver) of ROM.

In terms of camera, the primary cam is capable of 13 megapixels with Sony’s IMX278 sensor and f/1.8 and the selfie one is capable of up to 8 megapixels. Other QiKU Terra specs include 360 OS (a variation of Android 5.1 Lollipop OS), a fingerprint scanner on the back and a 3,700mAh battery.

3. Micromax Canvas 5

Micromax Canvas 5 is a flagship smartphone powered by a 64-bit 1.5GHz MediaTek octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. Other Micromax Canvas specs contain a dual SIM, 4G LTE support, a 5.2-inch Full HD screen with 423ppi, a combo of a 13MP rear (supporting a dual LED flash and PDAF) and a 5MP front snapper.

4 + 5. Samsung Galaxy On7 and Galaxy On5

Specs wise, Samsung Galaxy On7 features a 5.5-inch HD screen, 13MP and 5MP cameras, and a decent 3,000 mAH. Moreover, it also packs a dual SIM, 4G LTE, a 1.2GHz Exynos 3475 quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM plus 8GB of storage (expandable up to 128GB). In addition, On7 brings you useful features such as Ultra Data Saving and Ultra Power Saving modes and 2 color options: Gold and Black.

In case of Samsung Galaxy On5, it is a lower-end variant with key differences being a smaller 5-inch display, 5MP secondary and 8MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2,600mAh battery. The rest are remained like the Samsung Galaxy On7 specs.

6. Huawei Mate 8

Huawei Mate 8 is having too much attention even though it has only been rumored to launch some time this Q4 2015, probably November. The beast became popular ever since Huawei claimed that, the Kirin 950 they developed for this flagship is even stronger than Exynos 7420 by Samsung and Snapdragon 820 by Qualcomm.

7. Doogee T6

Chinese smartphone producer is expecting to launch a battery beast in late November or early December this year, 2015. Before Doogee T6, there have been some other handsets equipped with big batteries such as Doogee Homtom HT6 (sporting a 6,250mAh batt) and Doogee S6000 (having a 6,000mAh one).

However, this Doogee T6 does not only come with 6,000 mAH battery, but is also supported by Pump Express quick-charging technology. Other Doogee T6 specs include: 2GB RAM, MediaTek MT6735 chip, 8MP/2MP cameras.

CONCLUSION

Well, those are the Android smartphones to be launched this November, 2015! They all have good specifications and design, but which one do you like best? Share with us your opinions.

To be honest, OnePlus X is more attractive than OnePlus 2 in our opinion, especial its design. Moreover, the specs are also very good as well when we compare it with other mid-range phones. But whether it can survive in today’s fierce market is another thing. Why don’t we look at its hands-on pictures first and and then figure out the result? Let’s do it now!

OnePlus X hands-on pictures

Though the OnePlus 2 is a flagship smartphone, its design is not as impressive as the OnePlus X design. Somewhat the X reminds us of Apple iPhone 4 series with a smaller size (compared to phablets) which is ideal for female users to hold and use. Besides, we want to emphasize that OnePlus X is a glass and alloy phone, coming along with super slim bezels. The handset unboxed in this post is a white version; the front and rear panels are made of 2.5D glass and there is an gold alloy chassis placed between. So beautiful!

OnePlus X Specs recap

Summarizing a bit the OnePlus X specs, we have a 5-inch Full HD AMOLED display, a non-removable lithium-polymer 2,525mAh battery and a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor. In addition, 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage are on-board, but not NFC. And just like its bigger brother OnePlus 2, the X runs on OxygenOS based on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. More info about the OxygenOS is that it provides a handy Dark Mode for nighttime reading and some gestures designed to help you use the phone more easily.

As for the camera, there are a 13MP rear f/2.2 snapper with 0.2-second autofocus and phase detection autofocus, plus an up to 8MP front-facing shooter, perfect for selfies, right?! However, the lack of laser focus makes OP X slower and the F2.2 aperture is slightly noisy in low-light situations.

Overall, for a mid-range phone, OnePlus X specs are cool and we can say that it is a strong competitor in its kind!

CONCLUSION

Well, if you are about to buy a new smartphone for under RM1,100, OnePlus X is one of the best choices. It has the beauty; it has the power; it has a reasonable price. Therefore, don’t forget to put it in your list!

(Source: gizchina)

Nokia is coming back, which promises many good smartphones will be on shelves next year. Two potential ones are Nokia C1 and Nokia E1, so we want to put them into a comparison to sew which one can be more like the next legend of the firm: Nokia C1 VS Nokia E1.

They are both said to be Nokia Android-based smartphones when the Giant comes back in 2016 after years of absence and they seem to be mid-rangers helping Nokia to get closer to consumers who want affordable devices…

Let’s take a closer look at both device.

Nokia C1 VS Nokia E1: Specs and Prices

A render image of Nokia C1 smartphone was first spotted in early September 2015, which made Nokia fans more excited than ever. Nokia C1 is also mentioned as the first ever Nokia Android smartphone. Some Nokia C1 specs rumored by now include: a handy 5-inch display, 2GB RAM, and 16GB of storage. The Nokia C1 cameras will hopefully be 8MP and 5MP or higher.

We have been guessing that the Nokia C1 price in Philippines at launch date in 2016 will be in our most favorite category: sub PHP 15K.

In case of Nokia E1, its specs will probably include a 2.3GHz Intel 64-bit Atom processor, PowerVR G6430 graphics, and a 4.95-inch Full HD IPS display (which is the same as C1). In addition, 2GB of RAM (the same), 32GB of internal storage (bigger than C1), and a 2,700 mAh battery will be on-board, too. As for the camera, E1 may have a combo of a 20MP rear and 5MP front-facing shooter, which is definitely better than C1.

About the Nokia E1 price, we assume that with such Nokia E1 specs and look, E1 may be priced at around PHP 12K. If so, Nokia E1 can beat Nokia C1.

Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL: Different designs but beautiful

Looking at the leaked pic of Nokia C1, we are quite impressed with its design. Four corners are rounded but not too rounded. The bezels are super slim and maybe made of plastic, yet not for sure now. On the other hand, Nokia E1 comes with a metal body and some nice curved borders. They are surely different in the look, so you have more choices. Then, which one do you prefer?

Closing note

Whether coming up or already available, both Nokia C1 and Nokia E1 are highly anticipated devices. They are loved and expected. No matter what strategies the company is having, we just want to say that please come soon!

Samsung Galaxy S7 is Samsung’s upcoming flagship planned for 2016, hopefully in January. From the name, we can easily guess it is the successor of the high-end Galaxy S6. The device, yet to launch, has been leaked by some rumors and started to receive positive attention.’

Have you been catching up with all rumors about this potential BOMB exploded in 2016? No worries, here I have for you the wrap up of everything.

Samsung Galaxy S7: 7 rumors features you can’t resist

1. Thinner body with Magnesium

One of the best things users like about Samsung Galaxy S6 is its premium design. And seems like Samsung will keep that feature going on for the next generation. The Galaxy S7, if nothing changes, will feature a magnesium alloy frame, covered by glass to have better protection and give better sense of overall design.

2. Larger display?

Well, if you have been following updates about the beast, you may realize the Galaxy S7 display is the most mysterious feature we have so far. However, knowing Samsung, rumors have it said that, the S7 may be coming with 2 options: either a 5.2” flat display or a 5.7” curved one. Does this remind you of anything? Yes, it is very possible that we will have another Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge variant!

3. Most powerful chip set ever

Yes, here comes the super star! We have heard and talked a lot about the Samsung Galaxy S7 chip set. On one hand, Samsung is working to launch the Exynos 8890, expected to be the most powerful ever found. On the other hand, sources are suggesting another variant with Snapdragon 820 – also a beast processor for most premium devices in 2016.

For detailed information about the chip sets Samsung Galaxy S7 will feature, please refer to our previous article here!

4. The new best camera sensor

It is nowhere to be confirmed, but we have heard that, Samsung was impressed by Sony IMX 300 camera sensor, and talking with the Japanese Giant to buy for their new beast. The title of best smartphone camera in the entire market today belongs to Sony Xperia Z5 family with 23MP sensor and 0.03s auto focus. If Samsung succeeds in dealing with Sony, who knows, the new crown would possibly becomes Galaxy S7. Either, one thing I can say for sure is the, the new S7 camera will be better in resolution than 16MP of the current S6.

5. Enhanced audio chip

Samsung is known for their dedication to quality when it comes to media functions, including the smartphone audio quality. For the time being, they have been using Wolfson audio DACs for their Samsung Galaxy smartphones quite often. But rumors are hinting that, this time, the Galaxy S7 will have an ESS audio chip. We don’t know which is the difference yet, But having a bit mystery is good to keep people curious and concerned about the device. Let’s see if it can provide us a new experience with music play !

6. Innovative screen technology

To make an easy comparison: Samsung Galaxy S7 will have a pressure-sensitive touchscreen, which is similar to Apple’s 3D Force Touch used in iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Why did we know that? Because Synaptics, the producers of touch screens, has just enlisted Samsung as one of their main partner for the upcoming ClearForce technology. Interesting!

7. USB Type C Port

I don’t think we need more explanation for this feature. USB Type C, with many of its advantages (faster transfer, higher power throughput, and most of all, the ability to connect on either side) is expected to be the next trending feature for smartphones launch in 2016. Of course, Samsung doesn’t want their high-end Galaxy S7 to stay off the track!

Samsung Galaxy S7: expectation is high

Yes! Like super high! Samsung has been successful with their business in 2015 with  many of new flagships like the Galaxy S6 – Galaxy S6 Edge and premium Galaxy Note 5. With rumors already flowing over the internet, Galaxy S7 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2016. Just a couple of months later, and we will see the official Samsung Galxy S7 specs and features! And you can start saving by now (blink!)

Samsung Galaxy J7 is considered as a smartphone owning many impressive features. Now, let’s review what it’s got for the design, specs and price to know why J7 is so attractive!

Samsung Galaxy J7 review

Samsung Galaxy J7 Design

Samsung Galaxy J7 belongs to the mid-range phone category. Though it looks pretty simple, J7 is still able to impress people with its Samsung traditional design, containing a physical Home button on the front surface but it does not take up too much space. We can hold the phone easily and comfortably. There are 4 rounded corners, a big screen on the front (with a size of a phablet) together with a secondary camera, a speaker and LED flash. However, the back of J7 looks not really as cool as we expected since the design of the main snapper is not attractive.

Well, if we had to grade the Samsung Galaxy J7 design, we would go with 7/10. Do you agree?

Samsung Galaxy J7 Specs

As for the specifications, there is a 5.5-inch HD display that can bring users high quality when they play games or watch movies. The whole machine is powered by a Snarpdragon 615 64-bit octa-core chip paired with high-end Adreno 405 GPU, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Although the package of Samsung Galaxy J7’s features is not the best once compared with others in its kind, J7 is able to deliver pretty good productivity, smoothness and speed.

For a mid-ranger like J7, it is not very surprising when it has a combo of a 13MP rear and 5MP selfie camera, but the fact that it is equipped with LED flashes for both shooters makes us excited. Then, we can take beautiful pictures even in low-light conditions.

Summary of Samsung Galaxy J7 specs:

OS: Android 5.1
Chip: Snapdragon 615
RAM: 1.5GB
Display: Super AMOLED 5.5″ HD
ROM: 16GB (expandable)
Camera: 13MP, AF, LED Flash, f/1.9 + 5 MP, LED Flash
Thickness: 7.5mm
Weight: 170g
Battery: 3,000mAh

Samsung Galaxy J7 Price in Malaysia

It is priced at RM999, which seems an OK amount of money for those who want to buy a Samsung smartphone. Yet, we have to say that with RM999 or perhaps less than RM999, we can buy another one which is stronger in terms of specs. Nonetheless, a truth which cannot be denied is that Samsung products are usually said to work well. Therefore, you do not have to worry about its quality.

CONCLUSION

We have been through the review of Samsung Galaxy J7 design, specs and price. In general, they are a good combination. J7 still has its own advantage such as the front-facing cam coming along with a LED flash. So, if you are looking for a new smartphone for under RM1000, you can totally take J7 into consideration.

(Source: tinhte)

The fact has been noticed that, many among us smartphone users are gamers and heavy gamers. That explains why we can find many mobile devices dedicated to run on game with hefty graphic figures. (Check out our Top smartphones for heavy gaming list)

In this article, I will give a bit more insights about 2 of the most talk-about gaming smartphones. You can say their names right now: Nokia Play VS Acer Predator 6

Nokia Play VS Acer Predator 6: first impression

Nokia Play, or Nokia Lumia Play, is a smartphone concept by designer Antonio Celestino, powered by Microsoft XBOX technology. It is actually  a gamepad with an XBOX 360 console, and a smartphone under the same hood.

Acer Predator 6, on the other hand, looks more like a smartphone with a unique rubik design. The smartphone does not run any special program or powered by any gaming technology. However, targeted for heavy gamers, the Acer Predator 6 features powerful specs of best fit their needs and help the device run smoothly.

Nokia Play VS Acer Predator 6: under the hood

Nokia Play specs include a quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM with 32GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB with a microSD card, large enough to store all the games you would like to). Nokia Play display comes in HD resolution and Gorilla Glass for protection. The Nokia smartphone + XBOX 360 hybrid has a 10MP /5MP pair of cameras. Also, as a signature of Nokia-Lumia smartphones, the Nokia Play has 5 different color options for you to choose.

Acer Predator 6 specs are powerful enough to easily impress anyone: 4GB RAM (well although 6GB RAM smartphones are coming 2016 but for now, 4GB smartphones are still the kings), 10 core processor (to maximize the device’s smooth performance on heavy games) and whooping 10,000 mAH battery (you don’t want to charge in the middle of your intense battle, right?)

Nokia Play VS Acer Predator 6: contribution of the brands

It is quite obvious that Nokia Lumia Play specs are not as preferable as those of Acer Predator 6. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the Nokia Lumia Play will sell less well than its counterpart. The brand names, no matter what the reasons are, do contribute considerably to customers’ decision.

Acer is no doubt a familiar smartphone producers in our market. However, aside from this outstanding Predator 6, Acer barely has any other beasts that are remembered. On the other hand, Nokia has always been the smartphone Giants with numerous signature mobile devices. With their Nokia comeback 2016, Nokia will surely receive a lot more attention. And so will their future flagships!

If you like taking photos by your own smartphones, you may be thinking about camera-centric handset with higher megapixel numbers high megapixel camera. In order to provide you with a general view of some smartphones like that, we would like to introduce 10 best machines sporting 20MP rear cams and above to you!

1. HTC One ME: 20MP

HTC One ME specs inherit many great things from its predecessors HTC One E9+ and One M9+ like the polycarbonate and metal frame that cover HTC One ME. However, we think One ME has more interesting color variants like Meteor Gray, Rose Gold, and Gold Sepia. Additionally, this handset also sports a 64-bit 2.2GHz octa-core Helio X10 chipset, a 5.2″ 2K screen, a fingerprint sensor, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM and a 2,840mAh battery.

One key selling point for One ME goes to its 20-megapixel primary camera with a dual LED flash, capable of taking 4K video. The 4MP UltraPixel secondary snapper will somehow satisfy selfie lovers. Moreover, for the front surface, the device will get a dual BoomSound speakers. In terms of OS, Sense 7 UI running on top of Android 5.0 Lollipop will power the whole phone.

2. Huawei Honor 7: 20MP

As for the design, Honor 7 owns an aluminium alloy cover with a 5.2″ Full HD display, the same as Huawei P8‘s. Kirin 935 64-bit octa-core processor is in charge of powering the whole phone, paired with 3GB RAM. You will have 2 choices over the ROM. One is 16GB and the other is 64GB of internal storage. Huawei Honor 7 also supports a dual SIM 4G LTE and microSD for further expansion up to 128GB.

Moving on, the Huawei Honor 7 specs also have a 20MP camera, which is absolutely excellent along with a Sony IMX230 Exmor RS sensor and fast Phase Detection Auto Focus. The front-facing snapper will make selfie lovers excited since it is capable of 8MP f/2.4 with 1.4micron pixel size, a 26 mm wide angle lens, a soft flash for better illumination and the latest version of Huawei’s auto “beautify” feature.

3. Samsung Galaxy K Zoom: 20.7MP

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom is a phone for you to “Kapture the moment”. It has a wonderful camera of 20.7 megapixels with BSI CMOS sensor, a 10xoptical zoom offering a focal range equivalent to 24-240mm, complete with optical image stabilisation. 

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom Specs:

– Display: 4.8″ HD SuperAMOLED
– Chip: Exynos 5260
– RAM: 2GB
– ROM: 8GB (expandable up to 64GB)
– Main camera: BSI-CMOS 20.7MP 1/2.3″, OIS, flash Xenon.
– Secomdary camera: 2MP
– Battery: 2.430mAh
– OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
– Thickness: 16.6mm.
– Weight: 200g

4. Elephone Vowney: 20.7MP

As for the basic Elephone Vowney specs, it sports a 5.5-inch Quad HD display plus nearly 535 ppi. The whole machine is powered by an octa-core 2.2GHz MediaTek MT6795 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

Besides, Elephone Vowney camera on the back is capable of up to 20.7 megapixels (using a Sony Exmor IMX230 sensor) with autofocus and 4K video recording capability. The front-facing shooter is super cool, especially for selfie lovers, since it is an 8-megapixel one, promising that you will have much pretty shots of yourself and your friends. Other Vowney features include a 4,200mAh battery, a dual SIM, and a fingerprint scanner. Sound great!

5. Motorola Moto Turbo: 21MP

Motorola Moto Turbo was launched in March 2015 with a 5.2-inch 2K display (~565 ppi). The whole machine is powered by a 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM, and 64GB ROM (non-expandable). In terms of camera, it owns a 21MP primary one, which is so cool for those who love taking photos. Nonetheless, the front snapper is just capable of 2 megapixels for selfies. Some other Motorola Moto Turbo specs include Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS and a 3900mAh non-removable battery.

4. Meizu PRO 5: 21MP

Meizu Pro 5 specs include a fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port and fast charging function allowing the handset’s battery to get 65% within 30 minutes. Moreover, this brand new Meizu machine owns an Exynos 7420 chip of Samsung. This processor is said to be one of the strongest smartphone chips in 2015 and used for 2 Samsung flagships: Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5.

On the other hand, Pro 5 sports a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, 3GB or 4GB RAM (2 versions for your choice), and a combo of 21 mega-pixel rear and 5 mega-pixel front camera. We can easily notice that Meizu has decided to make it big this time. Meizu Pro 5 is really equipped with most top features nowadays which can enable it to stand out on the mobile market.

7. Sony Xperia M5: 21.5MP

Sony Xperia M5 can be your perfect handset. It has a handy 5” with elegant body of 7.6 mm slim. Specs-wise, the Xperia M5 is powered by 3GB of RAM and powerful Helio X10 chip set.

For selfie lovers, this is more than the best smartphone you can find. We all know how reputed Sony cameras tend to be. Even with 2MP selfie from the Xperia Z2, no user ever complain about the image quality. Then with this Xperia M5 selfie camera spotting a 13MP sensor, any shoot you snap will surprise and satisfy you.

What is more amazing is its back cam coming wiht Exmor RS 21.5MP, phase detection autofocus, LED flash. You would find it hard to refuse such a powerful handset!

8. Sony Xperia Z5: 23MP

Not long ago, Sony Xperia Z5 camera was ranked as the number one smartphone in the list of devices capturing the most beautiful photos thanks to its 23 mega-pixel rear snapper whose sensor measures 1/2.3 inches and sports a maximum light sensitivity/ISO of12800 and 192 Autofocus Points. 

Sony Xperia Z5 Specs:

9. Gionee Elife E8: 24MP

The unique selling point of Gionee Elife E8 is its ability to take 120MP photos by its 24MP rear shooter cooperating with software. In other words, the sensor takes advantage of PDAF (phase detection autofocus) to have an extremely fast focus speed from 0.08 to 0.20 seconds, according to Gionee company. That’s really fast! As for the front cam, 8MP can make your selfies look great!

Looking closer to the Gionee Elife E8 Specs, we learn that the handset is powered by MediaTek MT6795 (aka Helio X10) octa-core 64-bit CPU and 3GB RAM. Additionally, there are 64GB of storage and a microSD card slot to expand to memory if you wish to. On the other hand, Elife E8 owns a 6″ 2K screen, fingerprint scanner, 3,520mAh battery and Amigo UI 3.1 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

10. Lumia 1020: 41MP

It’s gonna be a big mistake if we do not mention Lumia 1020. This beasts boasts a 41MP back cam supported by Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization, auto/manual focus, Xenon and LED flash.

Lumia 1020 Specs:

– Display: 4.5-inch 768 x 1280 pixels (~332 ppi pixel density) AMOLED
– OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradeable to v8.1
– Processor: Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
– RAM: 2GB
– ROM: 32/64 GB (Telefonica exclusive)
– Rear camera: 41MP (38 MP effective, 7152 x 5368 pixels), Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization, auto/manual focus, Xenon & LED flash
– Front camera: 1.2MP, 720p@30fps
– Battery: 2,000mAh

CONCLUSION

Well, those are the 10 great devices coming with high resolution rear cameras. Hope that you can find a perfect one for yourself to capture all the beautiful moments in life. If you want to suggest other options, please feel free to comments and share your opinions with us!

2015 has been a great year for Asus since their first 4GB RAM Asus Zenfone 2 entered the smartphone market. People literally went crazy for the device, thanks to it powerful RAM, decent build and surprisingly affordable price compared to the actual quality the company offer. However, Asus is not just about Zenfone 2. Here are other Top Asus smartphones and their inspiring secrets for success.

1. Most-awaited Asus smartphone: Asus Zenfone 3

2016 is coming near, with the Nokia comeback making big hit in the smartphone market. Not wanting to be forgotten, Asus CEO has officially spoken up that the company is working to launch the next generation – Asus Zenfone 3, also in early 2016.

Ever since, the device, yet to appear, has received huge attention from Asus fans and users all around the world. This could be the most anticipated Asus Zenfone ever. The smartphone is said to feature a whooping 6GB RAM and trendy USB Type C on board. But I bet there are even more to come!

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is one of the latest devices by the Japanese Giant that attracted huge attention from the public. This is the first Sony smartphone ever that has a 6.0 inch display, making it falling into the phablet category. The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra price in Malaysia is also very favorable too, compared to the brand name and specs, costing around RM 1,4K

In this article, we would like to analyze some of the most outstanding features as well a some drawbacks of this Xperia C5 Ultra. At the end, we hope you have enough data to consider whether this beast can win over other good flagships in the market.

6 Best things about Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

1. Maximum display space

Thanks to the maximum screen-to-body ratio, the Xperia C5 Ultra has a maximum display screen for your browsing. Everything would look good on this screen, especially media files like movies, games, pictures etc.

2. Best selfie camera sensor

The Xperia C5 selfie camera, as well as that of its predecessor Xperia C4 features beautiful 13MP resolution. If you have used an Xperia smartphone, you would know what I mean by how good it can be. Especially when the previous high-end Xperia Z2 only has a 2MP front camera but already produced very nice pictures.

3. High quality build

Although the device has a plastic body, it is carefully made and looks firmly decent on your hands. Physical button offer the best it could, contributing to the device premium feels.

4. Multiple window display

Thanks to the big display space, you can actually operate many apps the same time. For example, you can surf on the internet, and watch your favorite movie at the same time, isn’t it cool?

5. Decent battery capacity

A battery test conducted by GSMArena has proved that the Xperia C5 Ultra can work continuously 7h 15 minutes when surfing on the internet or watching movies. It is pretty good for a 2930 mAh capacity.

6. Beautiful design with thin bezel

With very slim bezels on the rears, the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra looks visually premium and classy, making it feel great on your hand and suitable to be a business-like accessory.

However, like most things, beside their good points, the Sony Xperia C5 clearly has its weaknesses. They are there because nothing is perfect, and they contribute to the factors that decide whether it is a suitable smartphone for you or not. 

3 drawbacks to be improved about Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

1. Over heating caused by camera

Though not powered by Snapdragon 810, the successor of C4 selfie does encounter over heating problem. This is especially clear when you use camera or other media apps like gaming, movie, internet surfing by 3G for a while.

2. Lack of double tapping function

Attractive as it may seem, the Xperia C5 does lack some basic functions that many users love. For instances, it doesn’t support double tapping to light up the screen.

3. Finger print on the back

While the lower-end smartphone Xperia M4 Aqua has a protecting glass on the back, the C5 does not. With a plastic cover, it is quite easy for the C5 Ultra to show your fingerprint on it. It is also easy to be scratched if not carefully protected by extra casing.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra: considering what it has

Above are some bonuses and minuses I find necessary to share with you. In general, the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is a favorable smartphone to have, considering its specs and price. I hope the drawbacks will be improved and help you know what to visualize to make the best out of it.

In early August, ASUS unveiled a new variant for their ASUS Zenfone 2 collection. It is called ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe, beautiful and powerful. Recently, we have spotted an even more special edition of this handset. Check it out!

ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition means special design!

This time the new Deluxe version has a smooth carbon fiber box with the ZenFone 2 Deluxe logo placed on the top plus “Special Edition” on one angled corner. Interestingly, the Special Edition offers TWO exclusive back covers to consumers! One is with a sleek carbon-fiber style and the other is with a faceted style together with a smooth and shiny metallic silver color. It looks stunning and impressive to be honest! However, we think this style is more for man than women. Do you agree?

ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition specs and price

The Special Edition features 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 64GB), which can enable you to store up to an extra 45,000 pictures. OMG! About the OS, ZenUI has been changed. A notification menu is added, including icons outlined in red against a 3D-looking black disk. Nonetheless, the specs of this special edition are not very different from the original ASUS ZenFone 2. Have a look at them in the following table:

CONCLUSION

ASUS ZenFone 2 is never going to stop being hot and its variants, including ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe, are welcome. Here we have a special version of the Deluxe priced at a quite good price. So, hope it comes to our market soon!

PuzzlePhone is a modular smartphone that has come true and been drawing a lot of attention from people, especially on Indiegogo, the largest global site for fundraisers. And immediately you may think PuzzlePhone will go head to head with Google Project Ara, also a smartphone that has modules.

PuzzlePhone – Project Ara‘s rival!

It is expected that the very first modular smartphone in the world Fairphone 2 will be launched in the upcoming December but at the moment, we are not sure if the first place would be changed. Mobile market is going to welcome another similar modular handset called PuzzPhone.  Previously, there were some times we heard about it yet everything was not as clear as now when the prototype has been revealed.

Though Google is the first one to conduct the project of making a modular handset, they cannot be able to release their commercial product as well as a specific Project Ara launch date. Meanwhile, PuzzlePhone coming from a Finnish company is on the way and absolutely will be a direct competitor to the Ara.

As we know, a modular phone is made up with multiple pieces that can be upgraded, swapped or replaced when necessary. So is the PuzzlePhone. It has three pieces known as Brain, Spine, and Heart. The ‘brain’ part consists of a processor, a camera, RAM, and ROM; the ‘spine’ is the structure with a screen; the ‘heart’ power the whole machine with a battery and secondary electronics.

PuzzlePhone Specs

PuzzlePhone features a 5-inch Full HD display, an unidentified 64-bit octa-core processor, 3 GB of RAM, 16/32/64 GB ROM, and a 2,800mAh battery. In terms of camera, its rear one is capable of 12 megapixels while there is no detail for the front. Besides, Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be the operating system, which will make it one the first new phones available with this latest OS out of the box.

PuzzlePhone Price and Availability

At this point, things have not been confirmed yet. However, don’t worry. In the few next weeks, the team behind the PuzzlePhone will let the world know what they’ve got with the production.

CONCLUSION

The conclusion is that we are waiting to welcome all the creative smartphones as the modular PuzzlePhone. Hopefully, its price tag is also as attractive as the design!

12 years ago, in late 2003, Nokia 1100 launch occurred, introducing a basic phone that had no camera or touch screen but was a legend. And next year, Nokia 1100 may return also yet in a totally new shape, body, and with new features: Nokia 110 smartphone!

Yes, we are really saying that. The Nokia 1100 smartphone we would like to introduce to you today is made by a designer called Jermaine Smit, based on the legendary basic phone Nokia 1100.

Nokia 1100 Specs

Accordingly, the new version will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system, but we hope it will be updated to the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Besides, the handset will be likely to sport a MediaTek processor, which is absolutely a good choice since Snapdragon chips are often complained about heating issue, especially the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset. Apart from those details, some sources mentioned that other Nokia 1100 smartphone specs may include a Quad HD or at least Full HD display, 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM, and 3,500 – 4,000 mAh battery. They are all the coolest features for a smartphone on the market now!

Nokia 1100 Design

As for the look, Jermaine Smit’s Nokia 1100 smartphone ver has a stylized back cover from the original Nokia 1100. In general, it is beautiful with super slim bezels and no physical home button on the front surface. And the Android OS seems pretty good on the phone, too. Can’t wait to see it in 2016!

Nokia 1100 price and availability

Well, we are in the last months of 2015 and 2016 is coming, which means the time Nokia comes back is also very close. A lot of Nokia smartphones have been suggested and they are so great, including Nokia 1100 smartphone. Though the its design and some specifications have been revealed, Nokia 1100 price and availability are still unknown for now. We hope to hear more about it soon in the next months!

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