Author: chris eilers

Have you watched one of the most important events in the technology world – IFA 2015 live stream? Many announcements were made, yes, and we are ready to introduce you some great news, with Acer’s brand new Gaming Phablet Acer Predator 6. 

It seems Acer, more popular for their awesome Acer Gaming Laptops will make a comeback with its new flagship killer Acer Predator 6. Aiming at gamers who want a powerful beast for their large games, Acer Predator 6 is a phablet with huge screen and great specs: deca-core processor and 4GB RAM.

Acer Predator 6 is an upcoming gaming phablet from the company

For now, Acer only unveils the device’s most basic Acer Predator 6 specs. As we have stated above, Acer Predator 6 display is a huge 6’’ screen, which means more viewing experience while gaming. Moreover, 4GB of RAM is really great, and it seems the other flagships will have to be aware of this phone’s power. Especially those from bigger companies like Samsung or Sony.

The Acer Predator 6 smartphone gets its power from a deca-core processor, which we guess is the Helio X20 from Mediatek. Acer Predator 6 camera is said to be a whooping 21MP sensor, which rivals that of Sony’s previous flagship –Sony Xperia Z3.

Announced together with Acer Predator 6 is a tablet for gaming, named Acer Predator 8 tablet. The name suggests that the tablet will feature 8’’ FHD screen. Moreover, this tablet sports 2GB RAM, and 32 or 64GB of internal storage. The tablet gets its power from Intel Atom X7-Z8700 processor. With only 2GB of RAM, the Acer Predator 8  will most likely be cheaper then the smartphone. The Predator 6 Release Date will be together with the tablet though.

Asides from the Acer Predator 6 Specs above , not many specs of the two gaming beasts are unveiled. However, as we know they will be in the market soon, the hype is very strong. At the moment, there is no information on availability and pricing of any of them. Price Pony will update Acer Predator 6 price in Malaysia as soon as we receive further news.

Gamers, are you excited? Will Acer Predator 6 Malaysia make you wow like these beasts have done? Leave us a comment to let us know more about your thoughts 🙂

Today we have the Sony news that so many of you waited for long – the Sony Xperia Z5 Smartphone Line. The Xperia Z5 Flagship is the Xperia Z5 Premium with 4K Display. The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is officially the first phone to reach the new realm of Smartphone Dreams – 4K Display on a smartphone. On Top Sony brings a really improved camera with the Z5!

Xperia Z5 Premium Display

Lets talk first about the most outstanding feature the Xperia Z5 Premium Display. The Xperia Z5 features a 5.5″ 4K Triluminos Screen with a fantastic 3,840 x 2,160px resolution. That is four times full HD 1080p, or Octa-HD. You can also just say it comes with a 8 Megapixel Display. The Xperia Z5 Screen Pixel Density is with 806ppi, the highest we have seen so far on a display as well.

Xperia Z5 Premium Camera

The next feature that Sony upgraded majorly is the Z5 Camera, the first real update since the Xperia Z1. The new Sony Flagship packs a 23MP Camera with a 1/2.3″ Exmor RS sensor. The Sensor sits after an Sony G Lens with f/2.0 aperture, and other tech from Sony’s high quality α edition of lenses.

The new Camera has of course 4K Video function and improved software like SteadyShot tech and highly improved Intelligent Active Mode. You get an ISO for pics of up too 12,800 and for videos of 3,200. The new upgraded sensor has also an auto-focus of just 0.03s for your action shoots and a 5x digital zoom. The Selfie Cam packs 5MP, also with an Exmor R sensor and you can record 1080p.

Xperia Z5 Premium Specs

The Xperia Z5 Premium is powered by a Snapdragon 810, combined with 3GB of RAM. Also you get 32GB of ROM, that you can extend via Micro-SD to up too 200 GB of RAM for all those 4K videos.

For Audio fans the Xperia Z5 feautues High Res Audio, and with the DSEE HX Sensor, Sony promises to take your normal sound and upscales it to “studio quality experience”. Probably you need to right headset to get that studio quality experience though. Also you get a double pair of speakers on the front, in case you want to share the awesome music quality with your buddies.

Xperia Z5 Premium Design

The Xperia Z5 comes with a stainless steel frame, while the other Z5s are produced by aluminum. You get three Xperia Z5 color options with Black, Gold or Chrome Option and mirror finishing. Of course the new Sony Xperia Z5 is IP65/68 rated, that means water proof and dust tight. On top of this sits a new fingerprint sensor, which will support online payment services. The new Sony phone will come in Dual Sim and Single Sim Version with Cat6 LTE.

Sony Xperia Z5 Official Price

 Source: SonyMobile Europe 

The Sony Xperia Z5 Release Date will be in November globally. The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Price in Malaysia and globally will be probably quite hefty. According to the Official Sony Xperia Europe Site the Xperia Z5 Premium will sell at 699 pound, which is approx RM4500, or 1070 USD.  The Sony Xperia Z5 with smaller 5.2″ FHD display will still sell at 649 Pound.  Lets hope that this price will go further down till Launch. Pics Source: TheVerge.com

After so many days of waiting, finally Sony has officially introduced their flagship Sony Xperia Z5 at the IFA 2015.

As what we expected, Sony has brought us up to 2 flagship smartphones this year. They are Sony Xperia Z3 Plus (aka Sony Xperia Z4 in Japan) and Sony Xperia Z5, which has just been launched at the beginning of September. Of course, Sony Xperia Z5 is the main character in this post, but since it also has other siblings such as Z5 Premium and Z5 Compact, we would like to talk about them later.

For the Sony Xperia Z5 design, the company still uses the “OmniBalance” design. In fact, Z5 does not really look different from its predecessors. The power button on a side of the Z5 is a bit bigger than usual to include the fingerprint sensor, which is something that we have been informed of before.

On the other hands, Sony Xperia Z5 specs are quite similar to what we heard. It sports a 5.2-inch Full HD screen with 423ppi, a Snapdragon 810 64-bit octa-core chip, 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. In addition, there are a 2,900mAh battery, and a combo of 23MP rear camera with Exmor RS 1/2.3″ sensor and a 5MP front snapper available on the handset. Interestingly, Z5 main shooter has the autofocus speed of just .03s, F2.0 G Lens tech, 5x clear image zoom and advanced processing software. And you don’t have to worry about taking photos in low-light condition since Sony equipped their new product with advancements to help capture clearer images.

https://youtu.be/PG2JLelx5qA

For more information about the Sony Xperia Z5 Specs, let’s have a look at the following table:

Like many other current Sony devices, Sony Xperia Z5 also has the waterproof ability IP65/68.

For the Sony Xperia Z5 price and availability, it will be on sale in October globally. Especially, the international version will be offered with both single and dual SIM. However, the price is still unveiled by the company. Then, what do you think about its cost as well as the Sony Xperia Z5 price in Malaysia when it gets here?

Lately, Huawei has just launched their new product known as Huawei Mate S. With this new machine, Huawei now has many screen sizes to offer consumers. If you need a 5.2-inch one, you can consider the flagship Huawei P8 or the mid-range Huawei Honor 7. If you want a phablet bigger than 6 inches, you may like Huawei P8 Max. And now, in case of looking for a common size like 5.5 inches, Huawei Mate S seems a good choice.

Huawei Mate S carries a high-end metal design like Huawei Mate 7 with a smaller FHD screen, 5.5 inches, plus Force Touch technology (which allows its 2.5D AMOLED panel to recognize a light tap and a hard press in order to respond appropriately) for selected markets. Moreover, the whole phone is powered by the newest chip of Huawei – Kirin 935, paired with 3GB RAM and a fingerprint sensor.

As for the camera, Huawei Mate S sports a 13MP rear shooter with OIS plus dual LED flash and an 8MP front snapper with LED flash also. Talking more specifically, we notice that there are also a full manual mode with ISO adjustments, exposure compensation, exposure time, etc. to help capture beautiful images.

https://youtu.be/i7pLyruHJDQ

Huawei Mate S Specs:

Nextbit Robin, a totally new name in the mobile market, is planned to be released in 2016. However, it has just appeared in a project promoted on Kickstarter page, “the world’s largest funding platform for creative projects”.

According to Nextbit, their product will be running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS paired with 32GB of non-expandable storage. Nextbit Robin also claims that everything on the machine will be backed up in the cloud, including multimedia, apps, and data. Interestingly, whenever it recognizes that you are no longer using any apps or photos, it will delete them all but you will always know that they are up in the cloud. However, one thing you should bear in mind is that the internet connection is necessary once you need to retrieve things you want. Besides, the Robin will come with 100GB of cloud space and won’t charge any money for additional space.

Apart from that outstanding feature, other Nextbit Robin specs are also worth considering. They include a 5.2-inch IPS Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 808 chip, 3GB RAM, USB Type-C port and fast charging function. As for the camera, the combo consists of a 13MP rear shooter with phase-detection AF and dual-tone flash and a 5MP front snapper. In addition, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac, 4G LTE support, a fingerprint scanner, front stereo speakers and a 2,680mAh battery are also available on the handset.

In terms of cost, Nextbit Robin price is offered at $299 (RM1,261) for the first 1,000 backers. Otherwise, you can get it with $349 (RM1,472) as the Kickstarter price and $399 (RM1,683) as the retail price when it officially hits the shelves next year. As reported, the first batch of Nextbit Robin will be shipped in January, 2016 and the second one will be in February, 2016.

Well, looking at the pictures of this new smartphone, we have to say that the Nextbit Robin design is so lovely. Hopefully, the phone will soon arrive here in Malaysia!

ASUS ZenFone 2 or ZenFone Zoom?

ASUS ZenFone 2 và ZenFone Zoom are both from the same house and said to be the key products of their company this year. While ASUS ZenFone 2 has been receiving a lot of success and fame in the mobile industry, ZenFone Zoom seems to be a bit “quieter” than its sibling. However, it does not mean that the Zoom has no potential to be a hot machine. In fact, ASUS ZenFone Zoom specs, especially the camera, are really worth consideration. So, what should we choose between these quality handsets? Let’s find out the answer together 😉 !

ZenFone 2 is considered as a strong upgraded version of ASUS ZenFone 5 in terms of specs and design. One thing that has made Zen 2 so famous is its powerful 4GB RAM, which also brought it the “world’s first 4GB RAM phone” title. On the other hand, ASUS ZenFone Zoom is also able to sport the same fantastic RAM. Then, apart from that one, are there any differences?

Spec-wise, in order to show you a clearer view of these guys’ differences, we have created the following table:

 We can see that there is not many differences to state. The only one goes to the camera system. First, ASUS ZenFone 2 rear snapper is equipped with dual LED flash and PixelMaster function, helping capture photos in low light condition (brightness can increase up to 400%). In addition, there is a 5MP front cam with Beautification feature that will make your selfies even more gorgeous. Furthermore, it has Selfie Panorama mode for 140–degree wide images. In general, we cannot deny that the shooter system of Zen 2 is already good, but how about ZenFone Zoom?

ASUS ZenFone Zoom appears to be a smartphone for those who love taking pictures. Despite being capable of the same 13 megapixels, ASUS ZenFone Zoom rear camera boasts many advanced features such as laser autofocus, 3x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, and dual LED flash. Interestingly, the 3x optical zoom reminds us of Nokia 1020 but it is much slimmer at 11.95 mm, bringing us a feeling of holding a professional and fashionable camera.

Well, as for the cost, ASUS ZenFone 2 price ranges from RM600 to RM1,300. Meanwhile, ASUS ZenFone Zoom price has not been officially announced. As a result, you may have to wait. Yet, since ASUS smartphones are known as affordable ones, so we predict that Zen Zoom will also come with a good price tag.

In conclusion, we think that if you are looking for a device good at taking photos, you should choose ASUS ZenFone Zoom. Otherwise, ASUS ZenFone 2 would be enough for either normal or heavy use!

Besides the good package of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 specs and attractive price, lately Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has made people surprised by its impressive durability when examined in tests involving water and height ;). What are they and how is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 after such tough exams? Let’s check it out now!

As we know, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has been one of the most well-known smartphones currently. Consumers not only in China but also in other countries really fall for it since the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price of around RM500 and features are so good that they cannot resist it. But, of course, as it is getting more attention, Note 2 will have to face more challenges to prove its true value. And some of them have recently been shown on the internet. Interestingly, we found one that can reveal how long-lasting this Xiaomi’s product can be.

A Youtube user known as Sami Lou posted a video of testing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 durability. From our point of view, the exams seemed difficult for smartphones! Firstly, Redmi Note 2 had to be soaked in water for a short period of time. Then, it was dropped from the height of 1.5m and 1.8m to a hard surface. However, once the test finally finished, surprisingly, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 was still able to work normally without any serious damages. To be honest, it gave us a totally new impression about the quality of this mid-range handset. How about you?

In conclusion, no matter what the doer thought when doing it, the video has succeeded in highlighting the good side of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. And we have to say that it will not be strange at all if Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 can create a hit sale for the company in the near future. It has what a typical phone user usually looks for in terms of specs, price and durability.

Nokia Phones is going to acquire Alcatel-Lucent as part of its revival to the mobile phone business. However, what benefits will the merge bring to both Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent? Recent news show that the CEO of Alcatel-Lucent will receive around 14 million from this merge. Although the deal is not closed yet, it seems this is a wise move for Alcatel-Lucent.
Ever since the announcement, Alcatel-Lucent only has a few months to complete leftover tradings before all the business is taken over by Nokia. And Alcatel-Lucent CEO, upon signing this contract, will receive around 14 millions in bonus for over three years.
However, as France is in crisis, the government calls up Combes (Alcatel-Lucent’s CEO) on this issue. The CEO said this amount is not only for his departure but also for the recovery plan of Alcatel-Lucent as well. The company also announced that Combes has saved it from bankruptcy. And that is what is the most important thing the merge has done for Alcatel-Lucent.

But as for Nokia, what benefits do the Finnish company get? As we all know, Nokia phones is coming back in 2016. However, Samsung phones is leading in this market. To get as much workforce and power back to their prime days the last decade, buying smaller companies is a good choice. Moreover, as Alcatel-Lucent already has cooperation with some Chinese firms, which is one of the largest markets, Nokia Phone Comeback is going to reserve some upper-hand moves.

Nokia Smartphone Comeback 2016

Whatever it is, Nokia coming back will make many other big names in the mobile world a bit uneasy. Let us wait until 2016 to see if any amazing flagship will be out, and if this merge proves fruitful for both companies. In the mean time, you can check out several articles about upcoming Nokia phone concepts here.

Smartphones that come with 4GB RAM have never stopped attracting attention from users and tech geeks all around the world and especially in Malaysia. As September has already arrived, we want to give you a glance of the best 4GB RAM smartphones of the month. Here is a list of 9 of the best 4GB RAM smartphones for September 😉

1. Xiaomi Mi Edge

We have to say that Xiaomi Mi Edge is one of the newest devices leaked on the internet these days. According to a Chinese source, Xiaomi Mi Edge will probably feature a 5.2-inch 2K screen provided by Sharp, a Snapdragon 808 processor, a fingerprint scanner, a 16MP main camera and 3 or 4GB RAM. We don’t know much yet about the device besides a leaked photo but it seems that Xiaomi will choose the top specs for this special machine.

2. Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe

Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe specs

3. Sony Xperia Z5

Of course we can not miss the Sony Xperia Z5 out of this list of best non-Chinese smartphones of September 2015. Why? The device has been the center of spotlight for the past weeks, and with a hands on video newly leaked, this Xperia Z5 is a BOMB.

4. HTC O2

from a Chinese leaks, HTC O2 will probably feature 6-inch 2K screen with 490 ppi, 4GB RAM and a combo of 20.7MP rear and 5MP front snapper. Other HTC O2 specs are a 3,500mAh battery and 64/128GB of internal storage. As for the design, HTC O2 will also have BoomSound stereo speakers like HTC One M9 together with the ability of water and dust resistance.

5. ZTE Axon Pro

ZTE Axon phone has the 5.5-inch QHD LCD touch screen, it runs Android 5.15.1, boasting 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 510 SoC. The smartphone is equiped with the 3,000 mAh removable battery with the ability to charge fastly. Moreover, it has the 4G LTE. The device supports 4GB of RAM, 32GB internal storage

6. Asus Zenfone Zoom

Asus Zenfone Zoom specs

7. Nexus 5 2015

According to trusty leakings, the Huawei Nexus 5 2015 will go with a handy 5.2” FHD IPS display and 3,180mAH battery or bigger. The device will be powered by strong 4GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 620 chipset. The Snapdragon 620, despite not being released yet, is already one of the most expected chip for future flagship killers, which include the Nexus 5 2015 version.

More interestingly, the Google Nexus 5 2015 will possibly come with several ROM options, from 16GB up to generous 128GB. If you haven’t heard of it yet, Asus just introduced their new babe: Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxed, also with 4GB RAM – 128GB ROM. The device is making great hits on tech forums, let’s see if this Nexus 5 2015 can creat the same effect when launch.

8. Elephone Vowney

9. Huawei Honor 7i

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has been selling like hot cakes ever since its release in China. Although the phone has not reached Malaysia yet, we guess it will probably be sold out when users get their hands on it. However, as there are so many stores selling Xiaomi phones, many of you may wonder where to get the cheapest price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in Malaysia will be around RM 538 , so you should get it as soon as it reaches here.

Stores that sells the cheapest Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 in Malaysia

1. Online on Lazada Malaysia

Yes, the no.1 online retailer in South East Asia – Lazada. When you want to save time and effort, just go to Lazada Malaysia to get the best offer from both Xiaomi and Lazada.

2. Xiaomi service stores in Malaysia & Xiaomi online site

You can find Xiaomi products on Xiaomi site in Malaysia here. To find where is a nearest Xiaomi service stores in your place for any repairing, simple follow the instruction on the site.

However, as Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is not officially launched in Malaysia yet, you cannot get it through official sources . Therefore, you can check out other options below:

3. Local stores at Malaysia

These stores are not Xiaomi’s direct retailers in Malaysia, but they do offer you Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 right on the bat. All these, at the moment, are imported devices.

DirectD

DirectD offers the phone at the price of RM 750, which is higher than Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in Malaysia should be (RM 538). Therefore, you should consider before buying.

Satu Gadget 

Like DirectD, Satu Gadget offers the device at RM 740, which is higher than what it should be.

Lelong online store

Lelong offers the phone at RM 700, which is cheaper than the other two, but still a little pricey.

4. International stores

Aliexpress

Aliexpress offer the phone at $157 with free shipping to Malaysia (via Singapore Post). It means your Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price is around RM 665, which is nicer than some local choices above.

Gizchina shop

Gizchina offers Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 at $196, which is RM 828. This is costly, and we do not suggest you from buying unless you’re desperate.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 specs

So, Price Pony readers, do you have in mind where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 yet? We hope you have found the place. However, if you have any difficulties, let us know and we will be willing to help. In the mean time, you can check out Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 specs above to get more information about it. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 release date may be around mid-September, so you should consider where to buy it now.

Sony Xperia Z5: Leaking has already spreading

An Instagram user has recently leaked a picture of the upcoming flagship in gold version. Many claim that this is what the Xperia Z5 Premium will look like. The leaking images also show Sony’s new fingerprint sensor that they they feature for these expected beasts.

Attached in this article is a 3-minute French hands-on video that shows you some close-up looks with different angles of the trio Sony Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 Premium. The video is supposed to be officially launched next Wednesday for the announcement of Sony’s biggest flagships of the year.

Although the video is spoken in French and the resolution is not the best (since this is just a leaking version), we still enjoy what is provided: real Xperia Z5 hands on pictures! If anyone of our PricePony readers can understand the conversation, please share with us so everyone can enjoy 🙂

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x33qlz1_sony-xperia-z5-premium_tech

Sony Xperia Z5 trio – What to be expected

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, the most “high-end” version among the three, is expected to feature 5.5” screen with 4K display and amazing 23MP front camera. From the Sony Xperia Z5 hands on that we see, the device has an elegant and classy gold color with typical Sony design.  

Sony Xperia Z5 may be the most talked-about among the three. If nothing changes, the Sony Xperia Z5 hands on will come with 4GB of RAM, 4,5000 mAH and 4K video support and 23MP camera.

For now, we don’t know much about the Sony Xperia Z5 compact, yet. But as usual, a “compact” version of a flagship tends to be slightly smaller in size, less premium specs and of course, in return, a more affordable price. So we won’t be surprised if the Xperia Z5 compact will have 3GB of RAM and 3,500 mAH or so.

Sony Xperia Z5 hands on: Price and availability

Sony is preparing to launch the Xperia series at IFA 2015, which will take place from September 4 to 9 in Berlin, Germany. Hopefully we will know about the Xperia Z5 price by then.

HTC Aero has been said to be the next flagship smartphone of HTC and will be launched sometime later this year. Moreover, it will be one of the world’s first devices to sport the powerful deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor.

And recently, a new piece of info mentioned that HTC Aero will probably be called HTC One A9 9 (is that “A” for Aero?), according to @evleaks. Though the source’s news has not been confirmed yet but it is highly possible that it will be the case since HTC One is one of the most important, premium brand of the company. As a result, it is not strange at all if the next HTC flagship comes from the One series.

Besides the deca-core processor, there can be a Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) display, 4GB RAM and an interesting rear camera supporting RAW photography. With such hing-end features, HTC One A9 price can reach around $500 – $600 (RM2,086 – RM2,503).

Despite the claimed info that HTC One A9 (or HTC Aero) will be released at the end of this year, we are quite unclear about its availability since the MediaTek has announced that devices powered by their MediaTek Helio X20 processor would not be available before the early 2016. Then, maybe the One A9 will hit the shelves at the beginning of 2016. Let’s see what will happen.

In conclusion, this amazing smartphone with so many top features will bring great experience to consumers, which can help HTC get back on track. In the following gallery, let’s have a look at some alleged pictures of HTC One A9 (aka HTC Aero), then, share with us your opinions about it 😀 !