Author: chris eilers

Once again, we receive leaks about the new Xiaomi flagship duo: Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Plus. According to the Xiaomi’s roadmap 2015, this duo will debut in November; however, we can see that they have been drawing a lot of attention from phone users these days. People expect that Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Plus will own all the best technologies that will also be introduced at the end of the year.

Nevertheless, some current leaks say that Xiaomi Mi5 is going to sport a 5.2-inch 2K screen but not with Snapdragon 820. Instead, it will use Snapdragon 810 like the upcoming OnePlus 2. This news can cause some debates since SN810 is “famous” for overheating issue. Anyhow, we hope that at the time Xiaomi Mi5 is launched, the issue will have been solved successfully.

Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Plus

On the other hand, we are informed that Xiaomi Mi5 will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID. It is said that the tech can be used with some older Qualcomm processors, but at the moment, it is mainly introduced in the SN 810 and 425. Other than that, some Xiaomi Mi5 specs are revealed such as 16 mega-pixel rear camera, 13 mega-pixel front-facing shooter, 2K 5.2-inch panel and 3,000mAh battery.

As for Xiaomi Mi5 Plus, the machine is anticipated to have a 5.7-inch 2K screen, Snapdragon 820 chip, 23 mega-pixel primary cam and 12 mega-pixel secondary snapper. There could be a 3,500mAh batt that charges up to 100% in just 50 minutes to power the handset, and both devices will run on the new version of MIUI, MIUI 7.

To recap, Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Plus are two of the most expected products from Xiaomi in the second half of 2015. Though leaks are made every day about this duo, none of them gets official confirmation from the company. Hope that when Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Plus launch happens, they will go with reasonable prices, just like Xiaomi’s motto.

OPPO is going to lauch the two newest flagship OPPO R7 Lite and OPPO R7 Plus to Malaysia public.

The new R7 Series smartphones share the same design with the full unimetal body and 2.5D curved screen. The two hansets are equipped with  Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor, 13 megapixels PDAF rear camera, 8 megapixels front camera. They are pre-installed with ColorOS 2.1 based on Android 5.1

OPPO R7 Plus

On the device, it’s a 32GB on board storage and can be expanded  with microSD up to 128GB. The handset is dual-SIM 4G Lite,  microSD is doubled for the 2^nd sim. The Oppo R7 Plus battery capacity up to 4,100mAh, helps to support the VOOC Rapid Charging.

The phone capable of shooting Ultra HD pictures up to 52MP resolution. With dual-tone LED flash, we can have the natural illumination.

An other feature is extra fingerprint scanner at the back, and helps to unlock the phone when touching.

OPPO R7 Lite

Beside sharing some same feature with OPPO R7 Plus, R7 Lite memory storage has a slightly less. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage and be able to expanded to 128GB through micro SD card.

The device has dual SIM LTE. Instead of having 2 SIM slots, it will have the combo MicroSIM and NanoSIM come together.

R7 Lite display comes with 5.0 inch HD AMOLED, battery capacity is 2,320mAh with Fast Charge.

Products Be Available

The price will be RM1,988 for OPPO R7 Plus, and RM1,298 for OPPO R7 Lite. In Malaysisa, for pre-order OPPO R7 Plus will be available on July 11, and sales in early August. Then, OPPO R7 Lite will be available in later date.

Liquid metal will bring a flexible alloy material which is considered by Doogee for their new device. It is sure that smartphone manufacturers all over the world in general and in China in particular want to create a good-looking, strong and long-lasting products. They used plastic, stainless steel and now CNC alloy.

Speaking specifically, liquid metal alloys offer more than twice the strength of popular titanium alloys. Furthermore, it provides a corrosion resistant, light-weight, durable and moldable body. Maybe those are the reasons why Doogee takes this material into consideration and may become the first one to use it.

Doogee F2015

The phone is called Doogee F2015, expected to be launched in September. The handset is thin at 7.9 mm, owning a an octa-core 1.5Ghz MT6753 chip, 3GB RAM, and a 5.5-inch FHD 2.5D display. The whole machine will be powered by a 3,000mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop. As for the camera, Doogee F2015 features an 8 mega-pixel front and a 13 mega-pixel rear shooter.

On the other hand, according to the company, Doogee F2015’s selling points will be its fingerprint id, double LED flash, super slim bezel of 1 mm and of course the liquid metal cover. Does it sound good for a new phone?

To conclude, we see that Doogee is trying to bring something great and special to phone consumers. Nonetheless, is liquid metal a wise choice for Doogee to compete with other brands’ flagships? We will know when it comes out! So, stay tuned! We will update you on Doogee F2015 launch date and price!

In this post, we will show you 10 most anticipated flagship smartphones in the second half 2015. They are the 10 BEST FLAGSHIP SMARTPHONES to be launched!

1. Apple iPhone 6s

As we know, Apple products with the affix “s” does not really refer to something completely new in design. Nonetheless, they bring us better specs compared to the formers.

Reportedly, iPhone 6s still has a 4.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD and the same resolution (750 x 1334 pixels, 326ppi). One new thing could be the Force Touch tech, which can enable the phone to distinguish between a light tap and a deep press. Besides, iPhone 6s will be equipped with Apple A9 chip, 2GB RAM and a 12MP rear camera that can record 4K videos.

In order to enhance the hardness of the handset, Apple is likely to use aluminum alloy 7000 Series, found in the Apple Watch Sport, for Apple iPhone 6s. It is said to be “60 percent stronger than most aluminum”.

So, whether iPhone 6s can create another hit chapter for Apple like its predecessors? Let’s wait until the Apple’s annual event in September!

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 5

As the Note 5 is getting more famous though it has not been confirmed for anything, recently some Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs have been revealed. Specifically, the screen size will be made up to 5.89 inches but with less thickness than Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (7.9mm vs 8.5mm). If you like a phablet, you may consider this one. Other than that, unfortunately, the rumored display with 4K resolution is not coming true, according to the sources.

The handset is likely to be powered by an Exynos 7422 chipset, which is a modified version of the 7420 built in Samsung Galaxy S6. It is also said that the speedy UFS 2.0 memory will appear on the larger model. Other specs include a 4,100mAh battery, a USB 3.1 Type C, an improved S-pen stylus and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop in charge.

3. LG G4 Pro

This is considered as a bigger version of the current LG G4 but with better upgrades. Beisdes, LG will use metal frame for LG G4 Pro instead plastic used for previous LG’s machines. That will make it look more premium.

LG G4 Pro specs include A 5.8-inch 2K (1440×2560 pixel) display, a Snapdragon 820 chip, 4GB RAM and 2 options for the internal storage: 32GB and 64GB. Impressively, G4 Pro rear camera is capable of up to 27MP, which can be the highest number among Android smartphones nowadays. And the front-facing snapper is 8MP, also a good choice for those who love taking selfies.

We can see that LG used to introduce many highe-end phablets such as LG G Pro 2 and Optimus G Pro. However, they did not get much success like phablets of Samsung or Apple. Hopefully, this time LG G4 Pro will be strong enough to compete with iPhone 6s Plus or Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in the H2.

4. OnePlus 2

OnePlus products are famous for eye-catching designs, good specs and prices. Last year, OnePlus One impressed phone consumers a lot, so that there is more expectation put on the second generation of OnePlus this year.

In terms of look, it is said that OPO 2 will not have many differences, yet the high-end mental material and strong specs will make OnePlus Two outstanding. According to news, it has a Snapdragon 810 chipset, a 5.5-inch Quad HD, 3GB RAM, a USB Type-C, and a 3,300mAh battery.

Right now, we are looking forward to seeing a good price coming along with this gorgeous flagship.

5. Xiaomi Mi 5

Recently, info about the new Xiaomi flagship of this year, Xiaomi Mi5, has been leaked. It will look similar to Mi Note. The main processor is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC paired with 4GB RAM, and 16GB or 64GB ROM. Mi5 will run on Android 5.1.1 with MIUI on top.

Talking about the cameras, the device will boast a 16MP rear and a 6MP front-facing shooter. Other specs consist of a 5.3-inch 2560 x 1440p display, a fingerprint scanner and a 3030mAh battery.

Some sources claimed that Xiaomi Mi5 will be released in November, a very choice since people tend to buy more at the end of the year. Unfortunately, Xiaomi Mi price has not been revealed.

6. Motorola Moto X (2015)

Moto X (2015) will debut soon. Some leaks say that this Moto X third generation will have more upgrades to catch up with common trends on the mobile market. The screen measures 5.2 inches with 2K resolution; there are also a Snapdragon 808 64-bit chip, 4GB RAM, 32GB or 64GB ROM, and a 3,280mAh battery. Last but not least, its camera combo will sport a 5-megapixel and a 16-megapixel with Clear Pixel tech.

7. Blackberry Venice

Rumors are suggesting that Blackberry is going to launch a new device this November 2015. The new flagship is a “slider” that Blackberry introduced earlier in MWC. It seems that the new machine will be called Blackberry Venice.

According to reports, BlackBerry Venice will come with a 5.4” Quad HD screen, 3GB RAM, and Snapdragon 808 SoC hexa-core 1.8GHz CPU, promising very smooth and fast performances. BlackBerry Venice cameras are not really new but impressive enough with 18MP rear and 5MP front-facing shooter.

8. Microsoft Lumia 940

Microsoft Lumia 940 has an aluminum unibody design with 5.2” FHD super AMOLED display. Lumia smartphones are usually famous for their Pureview cameras and so is Lumia 940. Its main camera sports 25MP sensor Zeiss lens with triple-tone LED flash, 3^rd-gen OIS capable of 4K video recording. Up front of the device is a super wide-angle 5MP shooter.

This phone will probably come in 3 versions with different capacities of ROM and processors. Specifically, 32GB Lumia 940 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808, while the 64GB and 128GB versions will be driven by a Snapdragon 815 SoC.

Some other specs are 3GB RAM, 3,250mAh battery, super-fast charging, Intel Realsense 3D and 3D-touch technology.

9. Sony Xperia Z5

Sony Xperia Z5 is going to be a masterpiece. It will adopt a new premium metallic design with a completely clean front end and a frosted glass effect, inspired by the recent BRAVIA television sets. Also, Z5 is going to have its iconic logo moved to one side, not on the front any more. It is said that the whole Sony Z5 will be prettier than the iPhone 6. As a result, people are really looking forward to its appearance.

Moreover, it is expected that Z5 will boast a QHD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, and pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM.

Unlike Z4, Sony Z5’s sides will be thicker and may use the previous smartphone Sony Ericsson mobile phone retro design, which Z5 Ultra and Z5 Compact will also take. Z5 body lock screen button will be integrated fingerprint recognition and the latest Sony camera featuring a 21-megapixel rear cam and a new IMX230 sensor with OIS.

10. Google Nexus 2015

Over the last months, we are informed of the new Google Nexus in 2015 produced by Huawei manufacturer. Though, there are not many details spotted for this flagship device. What we’ve got so far is some leaks mentioning that Huawei Nexus will own a 5.7-inch QHD screen and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. Some even says that Nexus is likely to draw its inspiration from Huawei P8.

Though, Huawei has not confirmed anything officially while Google refused to give any comments. So, we should be waiting!

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Leaked Info

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is one of the hottest devices to launch in the year 2015. According to @OnLeak serial leaker’s report, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 follows closely the layout style of Galaxy S6.

If the leak is accurate, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 seems to have a similar standard-size to the flagship Galaxy S6. Besides, it looks like Galaxy Note 5 will have a metal frame, along with a curved rear towards the side edges.

The Galaxy Note 5 interal storage might be available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB . Rumors suggest that the phablet’s battery maybe non-removable with the massive capacity 4,100mAh.

The renders show the Galaxy Note 5 Specs with a micro USB 2.0 port, which is contrary from the old rumors with Type-C USB port. The Note 5 smartphone’s dimensions are going to measure 153 x 77 x 10.2mm. The display appears in 5.9 inches 2K or 4K resolution Super AMOLED. S Pen on the bottom and will be auto-ejectable, which will slip in nice and neatly.

Leaked Case of Galaxy Note 5

There is an other notably point reveals that ‘leaked case’ of Galaxy Note 5 show these features of this phablet. Base on the case, we can see the layout of this handset with the back camera, the flash light placed directly by the side of the camera instead of under it.

To keep pace with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5’s rumors as well as its latest information,  make sure you follow up the full rundown of specs.

Apple iPhone 8 concept: A work of art in the future

Ever since Apple iPhone 6 was launched on the market, artists all over the world have started creating many gorgeous concepts for upcoming iPhone generations such as iPhone 7. However, a designer called Steel Drake from Kyrgyzstan has already taken one more step further and come up with a breathtakingly beautiful concept which he refers to iPhone 8.

Apple iPhone 8 concept: The apple of my eyes

His work of art was inspired from the current iPhone 6 with some changes and adjustments to make it even more “delicious”. Moreover, looking at the pictures, the iPhone 8 concept by Steel Drake features very meticulous curves and sophisticated triple layers of metal.

The gallery below will provide every detail and angle of the phone. Have a look and enjoy this gorgeously talented masterpiece!

UPDATED NEWS: OnePlus Two is coming with 4GB RAM!

The next OnePlus Two Spec has been revealed by OnePlus team lately. This time, it is about the RAM capacity of the machine. As what we have expected, the next Oneplus flagship is going to sport the most powerful RAM in the mobile market nowadays: 4GB LPDD4 RAM.

On OnePlus forums and some of their social media streams, Pete Lau, OnePlus CEO, claims that “Your RAM is what handles your device’s short-term actions, like apps that are currently running or those in the background. With LPDDR4, you’ll see faster loading times, smoother gameplay, and never-before-seen energy saving features.”

So, many phone consumers in general and OnePlus fans in particular may find this exciting and look forward to more details of OnePlus 2 in the next days.

What about your opinion about the choice of 4GB RAM? Does it make the price seem more reasonable? Share with us your thinking!

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CEO confirms OnePlus 2 Price

In this late July, OnePlus 2 will be expected to launched on July 27. OnePlus CEO Peter Lau promised that “OnePlus 2 will be priced under $450”. It can be assumed to see whether it will start at $499 or less.

We can understand that it will be more expensive than the OnePlus 1 . Compare to the starting price of the first one $299 (16GB storage model), the OnePlus 2 seems to have a premium price. So, what do you expect for the OnePlus Two Price in Malaysia?

OnePlus 2 Features

An other information given is OnePlus will feature an all-metal-made body (different from the first OnePlus smartphone with polycarbonate-made). The phone also has a USB – Type – C port as well as a fingerprint scanner. A display will be measured approximately 5.5 inches to 5.7 inches.

According to some leak sketches got by Business Insider, the phone will come with a dual camera on the back and 8MP front camera.

Anyhow, we cannot make sure all this information until authentic phones are exposed. At the current time, consumers are looking forward to what will come up with this new trend smartphone.

Oukitel U8 has just come out and here comes the Oukitel U9! It seems like the company wants to join the battle of flagship smartphones in this H2 of 2015. Recently, the Oukitel U9 specs and design have been revealed, showing some interesting things about this upcoming device.

New Oukitel U9

As for the display, Oukitel U9 will sport a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080p IPS screen, packing in a body measuring 153.4 x 73.4 x 7.1 mm. In terms of processor, MediaTek MT6753 will be in charge of powering the whole machine.

Besides, there are 3GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage built in the handset and the operating system will be Android 5.1 Lollipop. Though, Oukitel U9 battery is not really as large as other phones’, 2,600mAh to be specific, which can be a disadvantage when U9 competes with other flagships.

Oukitel U9 phablet has a quite impressive camera combo. The front surface contains a 8 mega-pixel fixed-focus snapper, which is an ideal choice for selfie lovers. On the back, there is a cam capable of 16 mega-pixels. However, according to its official page, U9 will feature a Sony IMX214 sensor, so it should be a 13 mega-pixel sensor. In case of 16MP, it has to use some other sensor, not the IMX214. But, which one would you like, 16MP or 13MP?

In conclusion, we are looking forward to seeing whether Oukitel U9 will release something special at its launch, which is predicted to happen in the next weeks. Then, we will also know the Oukitel U9 Price, which is expected to be affordable. Let’s save the best for the last!

We have just got the Sony Xperia Z3 Plus (aka Sony Xperia Z4 in Japan) available internationally, and now a new rumor about Sony Xperia Z5 flagship has started spreading. It says that the next flagship of Sony, Xperia Z5, will be released in Japan in September. Another new rumor is that Sony Xperia Z5 will debut along with its siblings: Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 Ultra.

Sony Xperia Z5 flagship will come in September?

We can claim that Sony Xperia Z5 flagship is one of the most anticipated device in this H2 of 2015 since it sports so many good specs. Specifically, Z5 is expected to boast the new Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4GB RAM, and 4,500mAh battery. Besides, it can also include a fingerprint scanner and a 21MP Sony Exmor RS IMX230 CMOS sensor, which is able to record 4K videos and capable of HDR function.

To conclude, while we are waiting for Sony Xperia Z5 flagship, the news informing that it probably will appear in September makes us excited. However, there has been no confirmation about those pieces of info, so take it with a pinch of salt.

When do you think that Sony Xperia Z5 Malaysia will come and how much does it cost?

A strange black Xiaomi new smartphone has been leaked on the internet. Interestingly, the phone includes a dual rear camera and a glossy black chassis. Many questions have been made, whether it is the rumored Xiaom Mi5 or it would be a totally new machine from Xiaomi in this H2 of 2015.

Xiaomi new smartphone

Looking at the picture, we can see that the cover of the Xiaomi new smartphone is quite glossy and maybe made of plastic or glass. It seems that there is a metal frame surrounding the handset. On the other hand, Mi logo and USB port are placed in the bottom part of the back. In the upper part, there is a dual camera as we mentioned above. This could become one of the key selling points for this product. However, we still have no idea about what it is as well other specs.

In conclusion, we are in July and according to the Xiaomi’s roadmap in 2015, in the middle of the month, we will see the launch of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Note 2 Pro. As a result, there is a possibility that the leaked picture wants to imply something about those upcoming phones.

How about you? What do you think about the picture?

RAM stands for random access memory, which allow the writing and reading data process occur almost at the same time despite the accessing of the order. Along with the processor and GPU, RAM is also the smartphone’s critical component. It plays an important role in your phones, the smartphones could lag intensively without RAM and even the basic performance can make the users irritate. RAM is a connection between CPU and the file system. The critical files ranging from application data, game files to OS files are stored in RAM for the easy accessibility.

RAM Smartphone & Its Size

Presently, DRAM is used for smartphones which stands for dynamic. The improvement of being dynamic is that the storage can be refreshed to handle the smartphones’ performing tasks . The dowloaded Apps are remained in the RAM and they will be readily available retrieval for the next usage. Therefore, RAM size does have a significant impact, the larger capacity of the RAM, the more info that can be stored and approached by the system.

Does RAM affect Phone’s Speed & Battery ?

Speed is an other concerned feature of phones’ performance. For running the apps, the clock speed running of house RAM should be between 300-500 Mhz. More RAM means that more apps will lie in it, but that is not the matter for your battery. However, your phone will consumes more power because of some performance boost.

Future RAM Smartphone Potential

Currently, it is rare to see 3GB  RAM smartphone,  except some high end smartphones such as Samsung Galaxy Note 3 . However,  we will reach more phones with 4GB and higher RAM in the new futrure with the arrival of 64 chipsets.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the world’s best Android smartphone?

In short, bigger RAM smartphone will help to boost performance. However, the adequate size for most trending apps in present time is considered as 2GB. We are waiting for the future Android versions with the effective resource similar to Windows Phone and iOS. Google has already prepared for this step by creating Android Kitkat with efficient resource and companionable 512MB RAM .

Meizu MX5 pre-order is available now!

Good news for phone consumers in general and Meizu fans in particular! Though it’s just been a few days since the Meizu MX5 launch date, MX5 is now internationally available for pre-order online. You can find it on Gearbest, an online retailer and probably get it on the first days of August, 2015.

However, there is just Meizu MX5 16GB version with all color options on pre-order and the price is also different. Specifically, MX5 price for pre-order is set at $398 (RM1 508 for Meizu MX5 price in Malaysia), which makes it $108 (around RM409) more expensive than the original price. Nonetheless, if you order one, you will get free shipping.

So, to recap, Meizu MX5 has started its availability on the market, beginning with the pre-order at $398 for international purchase.

Meizu MX5 Specs: