Author: Chris Eilers

Let us bring out the latest update of HMD Global next flagship: Nokia Maze Max 2018 edition! In case you haven’t heard, this fantastic beast features a powerful 10GB RAM and dual 29MP rear cam. Let’s take a tour right below!

Nokia Maze Max 2018 specs

According to the latest report, 2018 seems to be a significant year for HMD Global. According to our sources, this Finnish brand is now working on their flagship Nokia 9, after the first ever Nokia handset with an 18:9 ratio, Nokia 7 Plus. Recently, we witnessed the first smartphone of the brand with a notch display: Nokia X6. In the meantime, HMD Global didn’t forget their premium flagships including Nokia Edge 2018, Nokia Vitech 2018.

However, our star of the day is Nokia Maze Max. If you remember, we already introduced you about Nokia projects on the Maze series. Previously, we have Nokia Maze 2018, with the Pro and Mini version. And today, the new member might come alongside the three siblings called Nokia Maze Max. In details, the Nokia new phone can be the next Nokia flagship to sport an 18:9 ratio screen.

For your interest, Nokia Maze Max 2018 specs sport a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED with 4K resolution. Under the hood, Nokia Maze 2018 takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, alongside 10GB RAM and 256GB/512GB ROM (expand to 512GB). Whereas, Nokia flagship runs on Android 8.1 and 6500mAh battery. Furthermore, Nokia Maze Max 2018 camera features a dual 29MP rear snapper and a 24MP selfie shooter. Also, this Nokia monster can even come with an on-screen fingerprint scanner.

Nokia Maze Max 2018 release date and price

For now, we expect this Nokia phone to appear next quarter with its brothers. As for the Nokia Maze Max 2018 price, it might be around $699 ~ Rs. 48112. For the price tag and crazy specs, Nokia Maze Max is undoubtedly a flagship you should look forward!

New update alert! As many people have noticed, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 start receiving July Android Security update now! Keep reading for more details!

Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 July Android Security update

With every new month, come latest Android Security updates for Nokia Android smartphones. It is the first week of July, and Nokia Mobile has rolled out the July Android Security update to their Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 smartphones. However, keep in mind these are for the 2017 models. In details, the update for Nokia 6 is 140.9 MB in size and the update for Nokia 5 is 145.1 MB in size. You can find more about Google’s June Security update at Android Security Bulletin.

If you haven’t received the update notification, we would suggest you to manually check for the update by going to Settings > System > System Updates. For those that are concerned, the July Android Security update brings fixes for a critical security vulnerability in Media framework that could enable a remote attacker. Next, let’s take a closer look at the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 specs. To be specific, these phones get power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset as the processor.

For the memory, Nokia 6 comes in different variants of 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, Nokia 5 sports 2GB/ 3GB RAM with 16GB ROM, both can be expandable up to 256GB. In addition, the two devices pack a non-removable 3000mAh juice box and an 8MP selfie cam up-front. Besides, you can check the remaining specs of these devices HERE.

Nokia’s monthly Android Security update

HMD has been quite consistent in terms of releasing Monthly Security updates and OS updates for Nokia smartphones. The company has also made it clear that all Nokia Android Phones will receive minimum two years of OS update support. Stay tuned with us for other news in the future!

Are you a fan of Huawei? Here comes the list of Best Huawei Phones To Buy at the moment! Some of them even offer 6GB RAM, triple cameras setup and more. Pick your favourite device below!

Huawei Mate 10 Pro is the next phone on the list of Best Huawei Phones To Buy today. It is another device from the high-end category. In details, Huawei Mate 10 Pro specs include a 6-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. On the other hand, Huawei Mate 10 Pro gets power from the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset. In addition, Huawei Mate 10 Pro comes in two variants of 128GB, 6GB RAM or 64GB, 4GB RAM (no card slot). Under the hood, Huawei Mate 10 Pro camera system equips a dual 12MP (f/1.6) + 20MP (f/1.6) snapper on the back and an 8MP selfie lens (f/2.0). Besides, Huawei Mate 10 Pro battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh juice box. On top of that, the handset runs on Android Oreo. Finally, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro price is $888 ~ Rs. 59, 999.

Next, Huawei P10 Lite specs deliver a 5.2-inch LTPS IPS LCD with 1080 x 1920 pixels. Huawei P10 Lite phone runs on HiSilicon Kirin 658 chipset with 4GB RAM. Also, Huawei P10 Lite storage is 32GB/ 64GB ROM that is expandable up to 256GB via microSD. Huawei P10 Lite camera offers 13MP on the back and 8MP selfie snapper on the front. Huawei P10 Lite smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with a 3000mAH battery box. Moreover, there is also a connectivity of LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. However, the Huawei P10 Lite price starts from Rs. 19,526 ~ $299.

Huawei P8 Lite is going to conclude the list of Best Huawei Phones To Buy today. This is an entry handset from Huawei. In details, Huawei P8 Lite specs include a handy 5.0-inch HD screen. Besides, it offers dual SIMs, Emotion 3.1 UI based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS. Under the hood, the phone runs on a HiSilicon Kirin 620 octa-core 1.2GHz chipset. Meanwhile, the core contains 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB). Besides, the handset is fueled by a 2,200mAh battery. For Huawei P8 Lite camera, it equipped with a 13MP rear and a 5MP front-facing lens. Last but not least, Huawei P8 Lite price is around 1,588 Yuan or $240.

After the OPPO A3 launch last month, the company has already rolled out an entry-level variant based on it. We introduce you, the OPPO A3s, coming with Snapdragon 450 and 13MP + 2MP dual cam. Keep reading for more details!

Entry-level OPPO A3s specs

Back in April this year, Oppo announced a mid-range smartphone goes by the name A3, with a notch on top. Then, it appeared on both TENAA and Geekbench listing, followed up by an official launch event in June 2018. After that, OPPO A3 has only been available in China and Taiwan so far. And now, the company has already rolled out a toned-down version of it – OPPO A3s! As for what the budget handset looks on paper, here’s a rundown.

The OPPO A3s specs will sport a 6.2-inch full-screen HD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels. It will definitely come with a notch, and the processor underneath the screen will be a Snapdragon 450 chipset. Optics-wise, OPPO A3s camera include a dual rear setup of a 13MP (f/2.2) + 2MP (f/2.4) sensor. Up-front, there will be a single 8MP snapper (f/2.2) coming with AI Beauty Technology 2.0 for the selfie lovers out there!

Regarding the software, the OPPO device should most likely run Color OS 5.1 with Android 8.1 Oreo. Besides, it takes power from a massive 4,230mAh battery as the power backup. While connectivity options range from 4G VoLTE, Micro USB, and the standard other options, there are two variants of the device – 2GB RAM with 16GB internal storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage.

Budget OPPO A3s release date and price

Oppo is undoubtedly going to launch the OPPO Find X in India on July 12 as planned. And according to our source, the entry-level handset OPPO A3s will make its debut in India soon after that. Besides, the handset will be available in Red and Dark Purple options, at a starting price of Rs 10,990 ~ $160.

Let’s start the battle of Nokia Beam 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy O Oxygen! One of these two smartphones joins the fight today with 6GB RAM, triple cameras and more. Find out the winner below!

Nokia Beam 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy O Oxygen specs

Recently, a new smartphone called the “Samsung Oxygen” impressed us with its unique design. Meanwhile, HMD Global is also preparing for the launch of a mid-range phone: Nokia Beam 2018. Interestingly, both Nokia Beam 2018 specs and Samsung Galaxy O Oxygen specs sport a 5.7-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. As a result, we score a draw in this first round.

Moreover, Samsung handset sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, while Nokia Beam 2018 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. In term of the storage, Beam 2018 offers 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM (expandable). On the other hand, Samsung phone packs 6GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM (expand to 256GB). Since both works on Android Oreo 8.0, Samsung phone is ahead thanks to the better core and storage.

As for the photography system, Nokia Beam 2018 camera system sports dual 16MP cameras on the rear and a single 16MP front-facing snapper. Whereas, Samsung Galaxy O Oxygen camera comes with a 20MP+13MP+5MP rear sensor and an 8MP selfie sensor. As a result, Samsung phone packs an impressive camera system while Nokia flagship comes with a better selfie camera. Furthermore, both Nokia Beam 2018 and Samsung Galaxy O Oxygen rocks a 5,000mAh battery.

Nokia Beam 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy O Oxygen release date and price

Between the two, Nokia Beam 2018 release date falls at the end of the year when Samsung phone availability will be in early 2019. Besides, Samsung Galaxy O Oxygen price starts from $680 ~ Rs. 46684, and Nokia Beam 2018 price is around $400 ~ Rs. 25, 418. We recommend the Nokia phone for the better price and robust hardware inside. Do you agree?

After skipping the Honor Note 9 last year, the company is going to resurrect the lineup with the Honor Note 10. Today, according to Geekbench, it’s certain that the phone is going to ship with Kirin 970 chip. Keep reading for more details!

Huawei Honor Note 10 shows off Kirin 970 chip

The rumours revolving around the Huawei Note 10 are slowly turning into reality. On 9 July, Honor, a sub-brand of Chinese smartphone maker Huawei released a poster for the Honor Note 10 launch in Beijing. Since then, more details about the Huawei Honor Note 10 are starting to surface online as the launching date is near. This news was confirmed by Honor’s president. In details, Zhao Ming, Honor’s president, posted on Weibo about the device.

In the post, he revealed that the OEM has been working on this device for about two years now, which explains why they missed on the Note 9. Fast forward until today, a device with codename Ravel (HUAWEI RVL-AL09) has appeared on Geekbench marking website. And we have any reason to believe it is, in fact, the upcoming Huawei Note 10. The system information in the benchmark run reveals Android 8.1 software and total 6GB of RAM.

The processor listed has 8 cores and clocks at 1.84GHz which is definitely the Kirin 970 inside the previous Honor 10. For the remaining specs, we can expect that the handset may feature a massive 6.9-inch Super AMOLED 2K display from Samsung. Photography-wise, Huawei Honor Note 10 camera includes a dual 16MP rear snapper and a 13MP front shooter. Underhood, the device bears an impressive 4100mah juice box.

Huawei Honor Note 10 release date and price

There is no information regarding Huawei Honor Note 10 availability yet. However, we expect the company to launch it at the end of 2018 in China first. Besides, Huawei Honor Note 10 price starts from $650 ~ Rs. 44, 581. Do you like the new phone from Huawei? Let us know your ideas below!

Are you ready for the fight between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ2? One of them joins the battle with dual camera, 6GB RAM. Discover the final below!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ2 specs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the latest flagships of the Chinese brand. Besides that, Sony Xperia XZ2 is the latest flagship from this brand which hit the market last month. In details, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specs feature a 5.99-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. On the contrary, Sony Xperia XZ2 specs pack a 5.7-inch IPS LCD (2160 x 1080 pixels). In this round, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro wins with slightly better resolution.

On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, while Sony Xperia XZ2 runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. In addition, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro sports 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB ROM which is expandable up to 256GB. Sony Xperia XZ2 comes with 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 400GB). As a result, the Sony handset wins this round thanks to the better core.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro camera system offers a dual 12MP (f/2.2) + 5MP (f/2.2) primary snapper and a 20MP selfie (f/2.2). Besides that, Sony Xperia XZ2 camera equips a 19MP primary snapper and a 5MP front-facing shooter. With the better optics, Xiaomi Note 5 Pro gets one more point from us. Besides that, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh juice box, while Sony Xperia XZ2 battery packs a 3180mAh juice box. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Meanwhile, Sony Xperia XZ2 works on Android Oreo. Our last point belongs to the Xiaomi handset.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Sony Xperia XZ2 release date and price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro release date was in February, while Sony Xperia XZ2 release date was in March 2018. Besides that, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price is $214 ~ Rs. 13, 999. Sony Xperia XZ2 price starts around $799 ~ Rs. 52, 102. With the lower price tag, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro owns better specs and becomes our choice in this competition. How about you? Let us know!

According to our sources, HMD Global is planning to beat up the Samsung Galaxy Note9 with the Nokia Edge X 2018. Notably, the Nokia phone offers huge 8GB RAM, dual 42MP + 20MP Cam and so much more. Take a look below for more details!

Nokia Edge X 2018 specs

Today, let us introduce to you a new Nokia monster with the gorgeous design and the Android killer specs: Nokia Edge X 2018. The new Nokia phone comes with a 2.5D curved edge screen. Now, let’s talk about the Nokia Edge X 2018 specs. Speaking of the display, Nokia Edge X 2018 features a large 6-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 4K resolution. On the other hand, the Nokia monster runs on the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor.

Whereas, Nokia Edge X comes in two variants of 6GB/ 8GB RAM with 128GB/ 256GB of onboard storage. However, the Nokia handset does not support the external memory. Meanwhile, speaking of the software department, Nokia Edge X works on Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system. In addition, Nokia Edge X battery rocks a massive non-removable 6000mAh juice box with fast charging support.

For the Nokia Edge X camera system, the Nokia phone offers a dual 42MP + 20MP snapper on the back. Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter has a single 20MP lens for the selfies and video calling. Moreover, there is a fingerprint scanner and Face Unlock.

Nokia Edge X 2018 release date and price

At the moment, there is no official news about the availability of the Nokia monster. However, we expect the company to launch this phone at the end of 2018. Besides that, Nokia Edge X 2018 price starts at $800 ~ Rs. 54, 925. What is your thought about the new Nokia phone? Drop us a comment section below!

Only 24 hours left until the Nokia X5 official launch happens on July 11. The phone is coming with a notch display, MediaTek chipset and 6GB RAM. Keep reading for more details!

Nokia X5 official specs

Last May, HMD Global has caught the attention of many smartphone fans with the release of their Nokia X6 handset. Notably, the Nokia X6 is the first Nokia smartphone to come with a notch display, which has been a hot trend this year. Today, the company confirmed on Weibo that its next-generation Nokia 5.1 Plus aka Nokia X5 is coming tomorrow! In details, this Nokia handset belongs to the mid-range segment.

For Nokia X5 specs, they include a 5.86-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels. Besides, this phone screen sports a tall 19:9 ratio. It also gets power from the 2.0GHz MediaTek’s Helio P-series octa-core processor. Regarding the storage, this phone comes in different variants of 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB ROM. On top of that, there is a microSD card which is expandable up to 256GB.

Furthermore, the Nokia phone comes running on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Optics-wise, the Nokia X5 camera system equips a dual camera setup of 13MP + 5MP. As for the features, there are Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama. Meanwhile, the front-facing lens offers 8MP for the selfies. Underhood, this phone carries a non-removable 3000mAh juice box. Additionally, the Nokia X5 is going to be available in Copper, Tempered Blue, Black colour options.

Nokia X5 official release date and price

As mentioned above, the new Nokia phone is going to hit the market on July 11, and the Nokia X5 price can begin at $294 ~ Rs. 19, 990. What do you think about this Nokia smartphone? Let us know with a comment!

Samsung Galaxy J7 is the next phone on the list of Top 5 Best-Selling Smartphones India today. In details, Samsung Galaxy J7 specs include a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) takes power from an Exynos 7870 Octa chipset with Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53. In terms of memory, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) offers 3GB of RAM and 16GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB via microSD. For the photography, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) camera systems sport a 13MP primary camera and a 13MP selfies snapper. Besides, Samsung Galaxy J7 has a non-removable Li-Ion 3600 mAh battery. Finally, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) price begins at Rs. 15990 ($245).

Next, Samsung Galaxy J2 2017 specs pack a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. Meanwhile, the Samsung device gets power from the Exynos 3475 Quad chipset, along with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Whereas, this device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and a non-removable Li-Ion 2000mAh juice box. Also, the Samsung Galaxy J2 2017 camera equips a 5MP rear snapper and a single 2MP selfie lens. Samsung Galaxy J2 2017 price starts at $141 ~ Rs. 9,695.

Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 is going to conclude the list of Top 5 Best-Selling Smartphones India today. In details, Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 specs sport a 5.0-inch touchscreen with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Under the hood, the handset runs on the Spreadtrum SC8830 chipset. Furthermore, the handset offers 1.5 GB RAM with 8GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB). Besides, the phone runs on Android 6.0 and owns a removable 2600mAh battery box. Regarding optics department, this Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 camera sports an 8MP primary snapper with a 5MP front shooter. Last but not least, Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 price starts around $176 ~ INR 12,104.

The periscope camera inaugurated by the Vivo NEX seems to appear on the next LG X8 flagship. In details, you can expect for the pop-up camera, in-display fingerprint scanner and so much more on this smartphone. Let’s check it out below!

LG X8 flagship arrives with the pop-up camera, in-display fingerprint scanner

The good news today is from Gurpreet Singh, a pretty prolific Indian designer. Coming with the press for our fans in India, the LG X series may well replace the G series in some ways. However, that doesn’t seem to catch the eye of the public anymore. As we learned, the LG device, LG X8, feels more like an Oppo or Vivo rather than LG. In details, the new flagship goes full screen with zero visible bezels and the fingerprint scanner within the display.

On the other hand, there is a dual back camera and a Power button that feels a tad too small. Meanwhile, this may well be a huge phablet, considering how small the dual back camera is compared to the back panel. Whereas, the pop-up camera may seem stylish and sleek, plus a good idea. However, it’s also prone to breakage, getting torn off and other similar problems like getting sand in its mechanism, or water or dust.

Regarding LG X8 specs, the handset sports a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen with the resolutions of 3840 x 1920 pixels and 98% screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, the LG smartphone works on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, alongside 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expand to 256GB). Furthermore, LG X8 camera includes a dual 24MP rear sensors and 12MP front snapper enabling lifting up. Whereas, the LG mobile works on Android Oreo 8.0 and a 4400mAh battery box. We also witness there apparently arrives the in-display fingerprint scanner due to the screen ratio.

LG X8 release date and price

For now, we should know that the LG phone would not be available until October 2018. Whereas, LG X8 price costs around $899 ~ Rs. 61820. As we know, the LG phone is a very stunning flagship with amazing specs and design. Let us know in the comments section below!

Let’s begin another exciting battle between two great mid-range devices: Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Motorola Moto G6! Notably, both smartphones come with the nice dual cameras, latest Android Oreo version! Read on to discover the winner now!

Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Motorola Moto G6 specs

Between the two, Samsung Galaxy J8 is one of the newest members of their affordable series Galaxy J. Meanwhile, Motorola Moto G6 is this US brand’s latest release for the mid-range segment. Now, let’s begin with their display! Samsung Galaxy J8 specs sport a 6-inch Super AMOLED screen (720 x 1480 pixels). Meanwhile, Motorola Moto G6 specs pack a 5.7-inch IPS LCD (1080 x 2160 pixels). With a higher resolution, the Motorola phone wins this round!

Under the hood, the Samsung phone gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor. Besides, Motorola Moto G6 also runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset. Speaking of the memory, the Samsung phone sports 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Moreover, the Motorola device offers 64GB/ 4GB RAM or 32GB/ 3GB RAM. Both of these phones expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card and run on Android Oreo as the operating system. A tight match!

How about the photography system? Samsung Galaxy J8 camera system equips a dual 16MP (f/1.7) + 5MP (f/1.9) rear sensor and a single 16MP selfie lens (f/1.9). Besides, Motorola Moto G6 camera comes with a dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 5MP (f/2.2) snapper on the back and an 8MP front-facing shooter (f/2.2). Thanks to the better system, the Samsung handset gains back a point this time. Finally, the Samsung device rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh juice box. Meanwhile, Motorola Moto G6 battery has a smaller 3000mAh capacity. One last point goes to the Samsung phone!

Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Motorola Moto G6 release date and price

Both Motorola Moto G6 and Samsung Galaxy J8 release date fell in the last quarter. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy J8 price is around $277 ~ Rs. 18, 990. Besides, Motorola Moto G6 price starts at $221 ~ Rs. 14, 999. Despite the slightly higher price tag, the Samsung phone has a nicer photography system and larger battery! We suggest getting the Samsung Galaxy J8 if you have more to spend!