Author: chris eilers

Mi4i is latest smartphone brought to you by Xiaomi, and they have promised that Xiaomi Mi4i Malaysia release date will be within this month. It seems like Xiaomi is carrying out the promise. Some revelations claimed that the company will announce Xiaomi Mi4i prices in Malaysia next week. This news was seen at Mi Malaysia Instagram when Xiaomi Malaysia replied to questions asked by their followers. However, Mi4i release date is still a mystery.

Let’s take a quick view of Xiaomi Mi 4i Specs:

With a 5-inch Full HD display, an Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor, and 2GB RAM, it is considered that Xiaomi Mi4i is the successor of its predecessor Xiaomi Mi3. In addition, Mi4i includes 16GB storage, 13MP rear and 5MP front camera, and is equipped with dual-SIMs supporting 4G LTE. For those who want an all-day battery, they may feel satisfied with Mi4i 3,120mAh battery. One thing that should be noticed is the lack of microSD card slot. They decide that the removal of the slot from Mi4i will bring users better experience.

Xiaomi Mi4i Prices in Malaysia:

Basing on Mi4i prices that are listed as below for other markets like Singapore, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, we believe that this device will be priced at less than RM800 or around RM750.

India: Rs. 12,999 (about RM729)

Singapore: S$279 (about RM752)

Hong Kong: HK$1599 (about RM743)

Taiwan: NTD 6,449 (about RM762)

If what we predict turns out to be true, Mi4i price appears a bit higher than Redmi Note 4G price in Malaysia (RM625), yet not as much as Xiaomi Mi4 Malaysia 3G version only (RM1,199).

To recap, for less than RM800, Xiaomi Mi4i Malaysia, coming with a 5″ FHD screen, a large battery and supporting 4G LTE, can be one of great choices for consumers in general and Mi fans in particular. So, what do you think about Mi4i and its price?

Debates on expandable storage on mobiles seem like it will never end, especially when recently some big guys like Samsung Galaxy S6 and Xiaomi Mi4i have removed microSD card slots from their bodies. This somehow causes another heated discussion in the community of smartphone users. So, the question is: “Why are there so many people who want microSD card slots while smartphone manufacturers want to get rid of them?”

FOR THOSE WHO WANT MICROSD CARDS, IT’S BECAUSE…

The main reason for the existence of microSD cards is because of their COST and convenience. MicroSD cards appears along with feature phones and allows users to store their pictures, songs, contacts, themes, videos, etc. However, it does not cost much money for such a useful card. Moreover, a microSD card slot can connect with a computer or a smart device easily, so we can download or transfer files conveniently and store anything we like.

Another reason is that if a phone offers a small storage space with a microSD card slot, that phone’s price is not very expensive. These days, expandable storage cards are even cheaper than before, just from RM15 to several hundred ringgit, which means you can freely add a significant amount of storage to your smartphone without much concern over the card cost. Imagine that with just a small card worth about RM60 to RM70, you can increase the storage of a 32GB smartphone up to 64GB. Meanwhile, Apple asks for RM424 more for a 64GB iPhone 6 compared to a 32GB one. Of course, there are some differences in the technology between the native extra storage and the expanding one with a microSD, but to be honest, ordinary consumers do not tend to care about that.

Thirdly, microSD card slots is portable. There are still many people prefer a microSD card to cloud syncing nowadays because who knows when the Internet is going to be low or in some countries, the Internet is expensive, so it is far cheaper to have a microSD card to store internal data.

FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT WANT MICROSD CARDS, IT’S BECAUSE…

What did phone makers think when deciding to move the microSD card slot away? The answer mainly surrounds one word: PERFORMANCE. A slower-class card like Class 4 will have slower read or write speeds while a newer class like Class 10 microSD card is faster but more expensive. Thus, consumers who are not fully aware of the differences would be more likely to buy a slower one without understanding the results of using it. And why does smartphone maker concern about this matter? Let’s see how Xiaomi’s Hugo Barra explains:

“You think you’re buying like a Kingston or a SanDisk but you’re actually not, and they’re extremely poor quality, they’re slow, they sometimes just stop working, and it gives people huge number of issues, apps crashing all the time, users losing data, a lot of basically complaints and customer frustration. It’s gonna be a while before you finally accept that maybe the reason why it’s not performing is because you put in an SD card, right? You’re gonna blame the phone, you’re gonna blame the manufacturer, you’re gonna shout and scream and try to get it fixed, so many different ways until you say, ‘Actually, let me just take the SD card out and see what happens.’”

Who would want such bad press?

We know that Samsung Galaxy S6 features with a new UFS 2.0 flash memory that is said to be a lot faster than the standard flash one on smartphones, and closer in performance to solid-state drives (SSDs). Even a Class 10 memory card would appear slow with that kind of speed, which surely leads to complaints saying that the device is “slowing down”. Hence, to prevent those things beforehand, Samsung chose to remove one of the most practical features to maintain Samsung S6 premium performance.

Similarly, that is also the reason why Hugo Barra is against the presence of microSD card slot on their affordable Xiaomi Mi 4i smartphone. “For high performance the devices, we are fundamentally against an SD card slot,” he claimed.

Finally, in aspect of “portability”, smartphone makers argue that there are many types of cloud syncing like Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, etc., so smartphones do not need need microSD card slot anymore. Your phone can automatically syncs app data to your Google account, so in case of using a new device, your apps would be downloaded immediately. Why worry about a flimsy and tiny card when you have the power of the cloud?

KEPP MOVING FORWARD…

We do not know whether this surprises you or not, but years ago Google was going against cheap memory expansion. Specifically, in 2011, Google did begin to encourage phone makers to increase phone internal storage instead of relying on expandable memory. The feature that let apps be transferred to a memory card called Apps2SD and introduced in Android 2.2 Froyo, seems to be a temporary solution. However, consumers are not likely to forget the cheap microSD card, so maybe they still choose small internal storage and external storage.

To conclude, we have to admit that microSD card has its own pros and cons. So, whether people should keep and improve microSD cards or replace it with another better solution is still debated. How about you? What would you say? Are you FOR or AGAINST microSD card?

Meizu MX5 is around the corner! It is going to be introduced in a special event on June 30 this year if the rumors are to be believed. In the leaked render below, we can see that Meizu MX5 will dress a metal construction outfit and contain a fingerprint scanner embedded in its Home button, not what all of its predecessors did before.

So far people have heard a lot of things about how MX5 looks like, but nothing is assured because very few leaks of this phone have been seen. Well, today we would like to show you some renders that try to accurately portray Meizu next flagship. Take a look at the following pictures.

According to these renders, the MX5 will probably be another smartphone designed as borderless for its screen. If this is what going to happen, it shows that Meizu will join the “bezel-less” trend not only in China but also all over the world. Besides, some clues for Meizu MX5 specs have been mentioned like it would be powered by MediaTek MT6795 SoC and boast an octa-core CPU 2.2 GHz. Also as we wrote before it might come with a 41MP PureView Camera in Collaboration with Nokia.

Also read – > Meizu MX5 Leak with 41MP Camera

In the end, those are rumors and renders for Meizu MX5, which is not confirmed officially yet. As we get closer to Meizu MX5 release date, things surely will become clearer. Hopefully, Meizu will also bring us Meizu MX5 Malaysia with a reasonable MX5 price in Malaysia.

Recently, we have revealed the coming of Xiaomi Mi5 in the Xiaomi 2015 Raodmap. For Xiaomi Mi5 Specs, we know that it is going to sport a 5.2-inch 2K display, a 16MP snapper and a 3000mAh battery with 3GB or 4GB RAM.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi5 Plus version will come with a 6-inch borderless design 2K screen and a 4GB RAM plus 64GB of storage. Besides, it also has optical image stabilization and 1600w pixel camera.

In general, it is said that both Mi5 and Mi5 Plus will surely be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 with 64-bit computing and 8 CPU. However, though Snapdragon 810 is powerful and, it does overheat and contains some other problems regardless of how Qualcomm has explained this fact. Therefore, Xiaomi will probably reconsider whether to choose Snapdragon 810 or not.

It is likely to happen since now many sources claim that Qualcomm’s MSM8996 (Snapdragon 820) is going to be released as a processor using Samsung‘s 14nm process. This can be another choice for Xiaomi, which is  is waiting for a new generation of processor and wanting to launch its products as soon as possible.

After all, Mi5 and Mi5 Plus release date are expected to be in July this year. Then, we will know which processor is suitable for Xiaomi Mi5 and Mi5 Plus. So, do you think that Mi5 and Mi5 Plus should adopt Snapdragon 820 processor?

Sudio Klang earphone

Good:

The look, the look and the look! Whatever your style, Sudio Klang earphone will give it a notch towards Swedish elegance with its leather pouch, golden lining and golden clip. And OK, the sound’s strong bass and warm clarity go here, too.

Bad:

Definitely chic, the leather pouch proves to be a little hard to handle – it takes real efforts to store the headphone in there without making it look like you don’t care.

Overview:

If you are in need of earphone, this one will make people go: “Where did you get that cool thing from?”

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All four colours of Sudio Klang earphone (white, black, brown, orange) come in solid white boxes. Opening the big box you’ll get three smaller flatter boxes that self-explanatory label ‘Klang’, ‘Case’, and ‘Owner’s manual warranty card’. The earphone itself ports a thicker cable, a gold-plated stereo mini plug, and a subtle three-button remote; altogether it feels more sophisticated than most in-ear peers at first glance. The right cord is longer than the left, suggesting that you could (should) circle it around the back of your head and clip it on your neckline with the golden looking clip.

Klang is best compatible with iPhone, iPad, and hopefully, all the next iThing. It is accompanied by four pairs of extra ear sleeves to really cater to your ergonomic comfort, also to guarantee it won’t fall out of your ears easily regardless of the position you use it with (they know you scroll in bed!) I fumbled a little at my first sleeve change but if you revert it, sliding the new sleeve in will be as smooth as pulling the old one out. Indeed a smart accessory to accompany my other smart devices.

Performance wise I was pleased with the fullness of the sound – Adele sounds like she’s singing just for me, and I think Beethoven wouldn’t complain of the symphonic effect this tiny thing retains for my entertainment. There’s a slight bias on basses though so you’ll be all set for Lorde but when switching to Rihanna you might need a little adjustment (for example a change of song). Sound balance is pleasant – try “Rewind” by Devlin ft. Diane Birch and you will be able to detect the rapper’s englishness even if you haven’t known him before. Intriguingly, the sound differs a little when I listen to the same songs on my phone – a more “live” component suddenly adds in, delivering a performance feel versus that from a studio record. I’m a fan of performing art so by all means, love it.

One thing I find strange with this otherwise near perfect earphone is the size of the pouch. I haven’t been successful in storing the whole earphone inside it – either the cord will pop up, or one of the earplugs dangle loosely around. But then I look at all the promo images of Sudio Klang earphone on the mighty web and find none with a closed pouch. Maybe it’s intended to never fully close so that at least one part of this slick thing can call out to you (and anyone near you) then. That’s ok with me. I come to like to flaunt it around now.

Conclusion: at just $60, free shipping worldwide, Sudio Klang is a good buy for its sonic clarity and elegant features. I like bass (though not all about it), and my fashion radar already tunes in. Enjoy yours!

ZenFone 2 is attracting many people these days. As we have mentioned before, ASUS Malaysia brings all 4 ZenFone 2 Variants to Malaysia. The ASUS ZenFone 2 Malaysia Prices will start at RM599 for the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE550CL 5″ Version and up to RM1,299 for the ASUS ZenFone 2 4GB RAM Version. And in this post today, we would like to look at ZenFone 2 in terms of our first impressions.

ASUS ZenFone 2 Looks:

In comparison with other phones belonging to ASUS family, ZenFone 2 is not very different. It is made with metallic back and general styling. It has 5.5” display Full HD; yet is a bit shorter than OnePlus One 5.5” (152.5mm as compared to 152.9mm, respectively), but totally wider (77.2mm to 75.9mm). ZenFone 2 comes with the thickness of 3.9mm at its thinnest point. This smartphone weighs 170 gram, not light but not too heavy. Somehow you can relate to the iPhone 6 Plus with the weight of 172 gram. It is solid enough and likely to fit most common palms partly thanks to its slightly curved back.

On the front surface, ZenFone 2 includes three button beneath: Back, Home, and Multi-tasking. There is also a new rear mounted control underneath the camera for users to take photos or adjust the volume. With that arrangement, the phone’s sides are completely bare. The power button is on the top of ZenFone 2. Some people do not think that is a good choice because of the size of the phone. Users may feel harder to reach the button on the top than on one side.

Well, until now, you can see that ZenFone 2 and its predecessor have many things in common, right?!

Let’s talk about ASUS ZenFone 2 Malaysia versions:

The first in ZenFone distinctive versions is Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) with a 5.5” full IPS screen, 4GB RAM (the world’s first smartphone with such spec), a quad-core 64-bit 2.3GHz Z3580 Atom processor, a 3,000mAh battery, and 32GB of storage. Rounding off the back is a 13MP f/2.0 camera with a dual LED flash and the front is a 5MP front snapper. Besides, if you want larger storage, you can choose 64GB version. Aside from such a crazy amount of RAM that would help it deal with high load apps, we also have a variant ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML) with 5.5″ FHD, 2GB RAM, 1.8GHz Z3560, and 32GB ROM.

Next is the ZenFone 2 (ZE550ML) with a 5.5” 720p IPS display, 2GB RAM, and a 1.8GHz Z3560 quad-core processor. Apart from those things, this version shares the rest of the phone’s qualities. Both ZE550ML and ZE551ML will be running Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI 2.0 on top and able to get an extra 5GB ASUS web storage.

For all ASUS ZenFone 2 Products, click HERE!

Last but not least, the model ZenFone 2 (ZE500CL) comes with a smaller screen of 5-inch HD 720p. It is equipped with an older 1.6GHz Z2560 processor, a 8MP rear – 2MP front cameras, and a smaller battery – 2,500mAh one.

ASUS ZenFone 2 Malaysia Prices:

The Zenfone 2 Malaysia has been officially launched not long ago and their prices are varied as the following:

ASUS ZenFone 2 Accessories:

Along with ZenFone 2, some new accessories for the phone are also produced. Three of them are two new camera accessories (ZenFlash and LolliFlash) and ZenPower 10050mAh powerbank.

ZenFlash, which is connected to the phone via the microUSB slot, is a rear mounted camera accessory that enable you to turn your ZenFone 2 into a high end DSLR-like camera. It also gives a huge boost to the details of photos taken in low lighting conditions. The ZenFlash price is about RM67.

LolliFlash, which reminds us of a colorful lollipop, affixes to the device’s headphone jack. It can be used as a dual-toned LED torch to get more natural photos or maybe as a protective cover for the phone. The LolliFlash price is about RM33.

ZenPower powerbank has a higher 2.4A output helping charge quicker than standard 2.1A based powerbanks. Unfortunately it is only available in Indonesia market now with a price of about RM75.

Those are first impressions for ZenFone 2. In general, it does well and looks well in relation to the ASUS ZenFone 2 Malaysia specs and prices. From our experience from the ZenFone 2 Event, it was for sure consistent and smooth, so in terms of performance, there will be no complaints. Nonetheless, we have to wait till it is tested in real life to see whether ZenFone 2 can beat other players or not. But let’s be honest, at a price of RM1099 for 4GB RAM – ASUS ZenFone 2 could be the Smartphone King 2015.

Recently, LeTV manufacturer has let consumers pre-order their borderless smartphone  LeTV Le1 X600 with amazing specs at an affordable price. Let’s check this out together!

LeTV Le1 X600 Specs:

Since LeTV is becoming more and more well-known, it helps draw quite much attention to LeTV Le1 X600. It is not only a brilliant borderless phone with a polycarbonate back, but also a strong one due to its specs. LeTV X600 is equipped with a 5.5-inch screen (1920×1080), 3GB RAM and the all-new MeidaTek Helio X10 (MT6759) octa-core 64-bit processor. Besides, this device includes a 13 mega-pixel rear camera and a 5 maga-pixel for the front. Additionally, it has 16GB of storage and a 3000mAh battery, running on Android 5.0 along with 4G LTE support. How wonderful!

LeTV Le1 X600 Price:

MT6795 phones usually cost on the higher end of the spectrum, but in this case, the Le1 will not ask much from buyers. The phone is priced at about $380-400, but we can pre-book the phone for just $319, equivalent to RM1,145, using coupon code LETVX600 on GearBest’s listing of LeTV Le1 X600.

Anyhow, please notice that the phone is expected to come at the end of the month, which means it is not in stock for now. We will try to bring you new information of LeTV Le1 X600 in general and LeTV Le1 X600 Malaysia and its price in Malaysia also whenever possible.

To recap on the coming of Le1 X600, it is a borderless 5.5” 1920 x 1080p display and powered by MeidaTek (MT6759) processor with an affordable price of $319. What would you say about this phone? Tell us!

These days people have been talking a lot about Nubia Z9. ZTE Nubia Z9 release date was just a few days ago. It is a high-end smartphone inherited many features of the two formers Nubia Z9 Max and Nubia Z9 Mini along with a wonderful design. Let’s find out what it is like!

ZTE Nubia Z9

ZTE Nubia Z9 Specs:

Nubia Z9 owns a 5.2-inch Full HD using 2.5D high hardness glass and an octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, running on Android 5.0 Lollipop with a new Nubia UI 3.0. More specifically, Z9 includes an Adreno 420 GPU with two SIM slots, Bluetooth 4.1 and a 2,900mAh battery which will satisfy many people.

Besides, buyers have three choices: Nubia Z9 Elite (4GB RAM, 64GB storage, coming in gold), Z9 Classic (3GB RAM, 32GB storage, coming in black) and Z9 Exclusive (4GB RAM, 64GB storage, TiO fingerprint to unlock the entire network). It depends on each person’s purposes and favorite of using.

Like Nubia Z9 Max and Nubia Z9 Mini, this ZTE’s new product takes a 16-megapixel camera, 1/2.6″ Sony IMX234 (found in the LG G4) with f/2.0 aperture and 4K UHD video capture. The front camera is 8-megapixel Sony IMX179 sensor with f/2.4 and up to 80° field of view. People who like taking photos may take this phone into consideration.

About the sound quality, Nubia Z9 is equipped with the new NeoSound 4.0 – the top AKM4961 music chip, for Hi-Fi sound and Dolby 7.1 surround. You will easily adapt top headphone and experience high-speed smooth 4K video, 3D games and other kinds of entertainment. It sounds awesome, doesn’t it?

ZTE Nubia Z9 Design:

ZTE Nubia Z9 obviously comes with what they call ‘borderless’ design despite the frame that helps hold things together. However, we have to admit that it is really slim, especially with the left and right sides. Z9 body size is 147.38 × 68.34 × 8.94mm if you want some numbers to compare.

In addition, Z9 receives good comments on its FIT (Frame Interactive Technology). Users can slide over the arc edge as answering phones, adjust volume, start the application, etc. This seems like an interactive revolution for smartphone today.

ZTE Nubia Z9 Price:

So, the last but not least question is how much Nubia Z9 price is. Take a look at the following table for your reference:

To conclude, we would like to welcome ZTE Nubia Z9 to join the high-end smartphone family. It is a borderless smartphone with 5.2-inch Full HD screen, Snapdragon 810 processor and 2,900mAh battery. Hope its appearance will bring you more choice!

Finally the waiting is over. Asus has officially released the Asus Zenfone 2 Malaysia. As we reported earlier Zenfone 2 Malaysia will come in all available versions, including the Top Beast – Zenfone 2 4GB RAM and 64GB Memory.

Asus Zenfone 2 4GB RAM Price in Malaysia – WOW

At their Zenday Event, Asus launched the Zenfone 2 Malaysia for selected users today. These fans, who had to register before, were able to buy the Zenfone 2 on the Spot after of course trying them in detail. Asus Malaysia will bring all 4 Zenfone 2 Variants to Malaysia. The Asus Zenfone 2 Malayia Prices will start at RM599 for the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550CL 5″ Version, up to RM1299 for the Zenfone 2 4GB RAM and 4GB RAM Version.

Lets do a quick recap for you. The Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 4GB RAM Version come with the strongest CPU Intel Atom Z3580, with whopping 4GB RAM. You also get a 5.5″ Full HD Display and either 32GB or 64GB internal memory. The Asus Zenfone 2 4GB RAM Price in Malaysia is either RM1099 for the 32GB Version or RM1299 for the 64GB Version.

Now here is where it gets a bit confusing. The lower tier version of the Asus Zenfone 2, is called also Zenfone 2 Ze551ML, comes only with 2GB of RAM and a less powerful 1.8GHz Intel Atom CPU. The rest of the specs is the same.If you can we recommend you to spend a bit more for the Zenfone 2 4GB RAM Version. Batter is big enough at 3000mah.

There is also a third 5.5″ Version, the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, with a HD Display instead of Full HD. It comes with 1.8Ghz Intel Atom CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of Memory. The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550M Price in Malaysia is RM899. And of course you get the Zenfone 2 ZE500CL with 5″ HD display, Intel Atom 1.6GHz, 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory.

Check our Asus Zenfone 2 Malaysia Hands on Pictures

For the Camera department all top variants of the Zenfone 2 come with a 13MP Main Camera and 5MP selfie Cam with Asus’s Pixel Master Technology. The smaller Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL comes with 8MP/2MP combination. All Top Versions of the Zenfone 2 come with LTE of course you might say – but have a look at the Xiaomi Mi4 3G.

Here again the Asus Zenfone 2 Malaysia Prices in Overview

“ZE500CL (5″ HD, 1.6GHz Z2560, 2GB RAM, 8GB ROM) – RM599
ZE550ML (5.5″ HD, 1.8GHz Z3560, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM) – RM749
ZE551ML (5.5″ FHD, 1.8GHz Z3560, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM) – RM899
ZE551ML (5.5″ FHD, 2.3GHz Z3580, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM) – RM1,099
ZE551ML (5.5″ FHD, 2.3GHz Z3580, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM) – RM1,299”

Let us say right here – for the price of RM1099 in Malaysia the Asus Zenfone 2 4GB RAM and 32GB internal memory might just be the best phone in terms of price/performance in Malaysia at the moment. If you disagree – let us know in the comments please!

Further Reads

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80: 4GB RAM RACE

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Note 4

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 

Asus Zenfone 2 vs S6 Camera Comparison

At the beginning of this year, many rumors said that Huawei is going to create a new Google Nexus device together with LG. A lot of people are getting more excited due to some recent revelations from a Chinese analyst named Pan Jiutang about the upcoming Nexus specs by Huawei.

Huawei-made Nexus Specs: It is said that the Huawei-made Nexus will use Samsung’s 5.7-inch 2K AMOLED screen. Besides, it also will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor.

However, this is quite different from what we expected. Many people thought that Huawei would make the new Nexus with its own SoC. Even Huawei’s decision of featuring a 2K screen surprises people since it will harm the battery life. Additionally, Huawei Nexus maker’s executive used to say that 1080p was good enough for a compact phone. If the news on Huawei Nexus turns out to be true, it somehow proves that Google must have insisted on Huawei using Qualcomm chipset and 2K screen for the next Nexus phone.

On the other hand, some claims that the new Nexus will feel less attractive. Nonetheless, for a flagship phone produced by a well-known Chinese manufacturer in terms of hardware, it probably will not change people’s eagerness much.

To wrap up, it is likely that the Nexus Huawei is going to produce will feature a 2K screen and Snapdragon 810 processor. It could be because of some strict rules made by Google, which seems to go against what Huawei has planned. Anyways, we haven’t heard any official confirmation from Google or Huawei for the above information yet. Therefore, we still can help suggest good things for the coming smartphone.

So, if you are about to give your suggestions to Huawei Nexus maker, what would you say for the specs and price Malaysia?

After the top-end Xiaomi Mi Note Pro flagship, Xiaomi is planning something new, specifically Xiaomi Mi4s, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi5. This can be found in Xiaomi’s Product Roadmap for 2015, which has been leaked recently. It looks like those new members will be on stage in the next half of this year.

Xiaomi 2015 Roadmap

The first one would be Mi4s to be launched in June.

Xiaomi Mi4s Specs:

Xiaomi Mi4s is considered as an Mi4 updated version. This handset will feature a 5-inch FHD display and 13 mega-pixel main camera with OIS together with the front camera that is a 4MP ultrapixel. Besides, the Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994) processor will run this device.

It seems very close to the Xiaomi Mi4s release date, so we guess that in weeks ahead, we can know Xiaomi Mi4s price. Hopefully we will get a good one.

According to the roadmap, the later month which is July 2015 will welcome two new Xiaomi Redmi models: Redmi Note 2 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro. Let’s see what their specs are like:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Pro Specs:

Redmi Note 2 will include a 5.5-inch 720p display, 13-megapixel rear-facing and 5megapixel front-facing shooter. The MSM8919 Snapdragon 410 chipset will power on this device. On the other hand, Redmi Note 2 Pro is likely to boast a 1080p display and a powerful Snapdragon 615 with the same camera sensors.

Next in the line is the Xiaomi Mi5 to be introduced in November 2015.

Xiaomi Mi5 Specs:

It is going to sport a 5.2-inch 2K display along with 20 mega-pixel for the main camera and 2 mega-pixel for the front one. Mi5 will be powered by the MSM8996 chipset which is rumored to be the unreleased Snapdragon 820.

They are really wonderful smartphones and knowing that they are coming makes us unable to stand still. Nonetheless, it should be noticed that these timeframes might vary. The release date, price and other details of these smartphones are also undetected yet, but it cannot stop us from suggesting what we hope to see on these next Xiaomi models.

So, how about you? Do you have a desire for Mi4s, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi5 Malaysia? Then, tell me what Mi4s, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi5 price in Malaysia you want them to be!

Famous people are also like us, wanting to get the most suitable phone for themselves and using it for various purposes such as surfing the internet, savings documents, calling, texting, and taking selfie. By the way, do you remember this photo?

Yes, it was not very long ago. So, the question is what phone did they use to take this wonderful photo?

Here is the answer:

These A-List celebrities were posing with a Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

On the mobile market now, there are a lot of choices, so celebrities all over the world also use different kinds of smartphones. If you’re curious, let’s take a look at the following pictures to see which phone or brand your favorite famous persons use:

1. U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton: 

She was on a plane checking her Blackberry.

2. “Diamonds” Rihanna:

Pop star Rihanna is also an iPhone user.

3. Katy Perry, queen of the jungle (“Roar”):

Maybe she was tweeting with her BlackBerry.

4. U.S. President Barack Obama:

Do you remember that the President of the United States Barack Obama fought to keep his trusty BlackBerry when he became the president? There is no doubt that he is one of the BlackBerry’s most special fans, right?!

5. North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un:

Once North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un appeared in Techweb’s report, people noticed that he was using a HTC phone, HTC Butterfly to be specific.

6. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra:

Looking closer, we can see that Thailand’s First Female Prime Ninister Yingluck Shinawatra does not use only one phone. It is easy to recognize that one of the five is a white Lumia 920.

Can you guess the other ones?

7. Russian President Vladimir Putin:

As we know, in 2010, Russian President Vladimir Putin told us that he did not have any mobile phone. Nonetheless, it seems like he finally managed to have one in 2012 and has been using Russian smartphone MTS-Glonass 945 from then on.

8. Britain’s Royal Family:

Across Asia to Europe, the British Royal Family are apparently Apple lovers. A lot of people saw Prince William using an iPhone at the Summer Olympics, and Prince Harry was as well.

By the way, congratulate Britain’s Royal Family on their new princess. Maybe Prince William will use his own phone to take more pictures of their cute little princess to show us someday.

9. German Chancellor Angela Merkel:

To wrap up this post, we would like to talk about German Chancellor and her smartphone. In this picture, she is perhaps introducing her BlackBerry Z10.

Well, these are some of the phones used by famous people in the world. Do you know anybody else?