Author: Chris Eilers

After the Galaxy A9 Star, another Samsung device has made its appearance with a single 24MP camera and nice 4GB RAM this week. Meet the watered-down version of Galaxy A9 Star – Samsung Galaxy A9 Lite today!

Samsung Galaxy A9 Lite resurfaces with 24 MP selfie camera, 4GB RAM!

Yesterday, we caught the news about one new Samsung Galaxy device appearing on TENAA website. According to our sources, this new Samsung phone can be the Lite version of the popular Galaxy S9 Plus, with some hardware adjustment. Notably, the new Samsung Galaxy A9 Star still retains the Infinity Display. However, the device is going to have slightly different dimensions, which means thinner but taller and wider. You can find out more details about this handset right HERE!

On the other hand, we spot many photos of Samsung’s upcoming release today. Firstly, we have the image of the new Samsung Galaxy A9 Star with two color options: Black and White. On the other, there is also a photo of one handset which we believe is the Samsung Galaxy A9 Lite. In terms of the design, there are not many changes between two Galaxy A9 variants. However, Samsung Galaxy A9 Lite camera seems to have a single rear lens, different than the dual system of its bigger brother.

Until now, here are what we can expect this handset to arrive with! Samsung Galaxy A9 Star specs sport a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen with the resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. Under the hood, the Samsung phone offers 3GB/4GB RAM with 64GB storage. Additionally, there is also a microSD card which can expand up to 256GB. Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A9 Lite can run on the Exynos 8895 Octa processor. How about the photography system? The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star camera setup includes a single 24MP rear sensors. Moreover, there is another 24MP selfie lens on the front. In terms of the operating system, the Samsung phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo OS. Finally, the Samsung handset offers a 3300mAh battery box!

Samsung Galaxy A9 Lite release date and price

We can expect this Samsung phone to arrive together with the Samsung Galaxy A9 Star in the summer. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy A9 Lite price can start at $450 ~ Rs. 30, 339. Are you excited about this Samsung phone’s release? Drop a comment to let us know!

Let’s begin the battle between two fantastic flagships: Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Vivo APEX today! Notably, one of these devices arrives with impressive 8GB RAM, Dual camera and more! Discover the winner below!

Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Vivo APEX specs

Between the two, Samsung Galaxy S9 is one of Samsung’s latest flagship which arrived in March this year. Meanwhile, Vivo APEX is going to be the next premium handset of the Chinese brand to hit the market this year. Now, let’s check out their display! In details, Samsung Galaxy S9 specs sport a 5.8-inch AMOLED touchscreen (1440 x 2960 resolution pixels). Besides, Vivo APEX specs include 5.99-inch OLED display with the resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Thanks to the higher resolution, the Samsung phone gains a point!

Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy S9 takes power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (USA & China) or Exynos 9810 Octa (EMEA). Besides, Vivo APEX is going to run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. On the other hand, Vivo APEX includes 4GB/6GB RAM with 64GB/128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Moreover, the Samsung flagship offers 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB ROM (expandable up to 400GB). The Vivo handset wins back a point with better RAM while Samsung gets one point for the bigger storage!

How about the photography system? Vivo APEX camera has a 24Megapixels with Dual-LED and AF Rear shooter coming with an 8MP snapper for the selfies. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 camera equips a single 12MP rear sensor and an 8MP front-facing shooter. One more point goes to the Vivo phone thanks to a better camera system. In terms of the operating system, both Samsung Galaxy S9 and Vivo APEX come running on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo version. Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy S9 packs a non-removable 3000mAh juice box. Additionally, Vivo APEX has a larger 4000mAh battery capacity. One final point goes to the Vivo handset!

Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Vivo APEX release date and price

As mentioned above, Samsung Galaxy S9 release date was in March 2018. Meanwhile, Vivo APEX can hit the market in summer. As for the cost, Vivo APEX price starts at $587 ~ Rs. 39, 990. Besides, Samsung Galaxy S9 price tag falls around $890 ~ Rs. 57, 900. With a lower price tag and better hardware and battery, the Vivo handset can be a great choice for you!

Are you ready for our next exciting competition between two Lite variants of Huawei and Samsung flagships: Huawei P20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Star?! Notably, both of them come with nice 4GB RAM and even dual camera system! Scroll down to find out the winner now!

Huawei P20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Star specs

Between the two, Huawei P20 Lite is the watered-down variant of the P20 Pro beast. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star is the lite version of Samsung popular flagship Galaxy S9 Plus. Now, let’s begin with their display! In details, Huawei P20 Lite specs come with a 5.84-inch touchscreen display (1080 x 2280 pixels). Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star specs sport a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen with the resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. In this round, two phones are quite similar.

Under the hood, Huawei P20 Lite takes power from the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset. Moreover, the Samsung device to sport an Exynos 8895 Octa or a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor. As for the storage, the Huawei handset offers 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Under the hood, the Samsung phone also arrives with 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. Since both devices equip microSD card slot which can expand up to 256GB, the Samsung phone wins thanks to a more powerful powerhouse.

In term of the operating system, both Huawei P20 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A9 Star come running on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo version. How about the photography system? Huawei P20 Lite camera rocks a dual 16 MP + 2 MP rear snapper and 16MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star camera setup includes a dual 24MP + 16MP rear sensors. Moreover, there is another 24MP selfie lens on the front. It looks like the Samsung phone gains another point in this round thanks to the greater setup! Finally, Huawei P20 Lite has the battery capacity of 3000mAh Meanwhile, the Samsung handset offers a 3700mAh battery box! One last point goes to the Samsung device today!

Huawei P20 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Star release date and price

Huawei P20 Lite release date was in March 2018. Meanwhile, we can expect to meet the Galaxy A9 Star in the third quarter of this year. As for the cost, Huawei P20 Lite price starts at $456 ~ Rs. 29,582. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy A9 Star price can start at $650 ~ Rs. 44,000. Despite the higher price, the Samsung phone can be a great choice with nice camera setup and big battery!

Up to now, there confirms the Xiaomi Mi 8  would be the official upcoming device of the brand to celebrate their anniversary. Today, we come up with some more news about the flagship regarding Xiaomi Mi 8 release date and design. Check out below for more information!

Xiaomi Mi 8 release date and design confirms

According to our sources, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is likely to work around the notch at the top of screen based on the leaked glass protector images. Furthermore, the glass seems to be the 2.5D bevel around the perimeter of the screen, which flows into the rounded metal sides. On the other hand, we can expect the handset comes with the tough glass and oleophobic coating.

Sadly, the images do not give us much more. However, the second images reveal us that there’s no 3.5 mm audio jack on the bottom. On the other hand, there might be one on top, but most of the recent leaks do not seem so. Additionally, we also know the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB storage to arrive (unexpandable). Of course, we hope that you do not miss a dual camera as well.

Xiaomi Mi 8 specs offer a large 6.2-inch IPS LCD touchscreen (1080 x 2280 pixels) and a tall 19:9 ratio. Besides, the Mi 8 works on MIUI 10 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Moreover, the Xiaomi Mi 8 camera system packs a dual 20MP (f/1.7) + 16MP (f/2.0) rear sensor with PDAF, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. Whereas, this phone sports a single 16MP front-facing shooter with an aperture of f/2.0. Also, the Xiaomi Mi 8 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3300mAh juice box with fast charging support.

Xiaomi Mi 8 release date and price

Furthermore, Xiaomi Mi 8 would arrive on May 31st, 2018 in Egypt, Spain, India, Italy, Thailand, Russia, France, and Vietnam first. Whereas, the Xiaomi Mi 8 price starts around $550 ~ Rs. 38, 000. How do you feel about the upcoming Xiaomi flagship? Share your opinion with us in the comment below!

Today’s list is all about the Top smartphones in India under Rs 10,000. One of them equips with 4GB RAM and Dual Cam setup, just like any other high-end smartphones. Keep scrolling to discover the list!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

There is no doubt that the budget smartphone market in India always serves up some great devices. Especially in the Rs 10,000 price range, it has a lot of options with some impressive smartphones launched in 2018 so far. First, on the list, we have the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. In terms of the display, the Redmi Note 5 offers a large 5.99-inch IPS LCD and a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Besides that, this phone comes with a tall 18:9 ratio.

Underhood, the Redmi Note 5 takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset and runs on Android Nougat OS. Also, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 specs sport 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB). Besides, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 camera system packs a single 12MP (f/2.2) rear sensor and a 5MP selfie shooter. The Redmi Note 5 battery rocks a  4000mAh juice box. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 price costs $152 ~ Rs. 9, 999.

2. OPPO Realme 1

Come in second is the latest addition of Oppo sub-brand Realme. In details, the Oppo Realme 1 specs offer three variants of 3GB RAM/ 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM/ 64GB ROM, and 6GB RAM/ 128GB ROM. In terms of the display, this phone features a large 6-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a tall 18:9 ratio and a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Besides that, regarding the software department, the new OPPO device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with ColorOS 5.0 on top. Moreover, the Reame 1 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3410mAh juice box and gets power from the MediaTek Helio P60 processor. OPPO Realme 1 camera system equips a single 13MP snapper and an 8MP front-facing shooter (f/2.2). As for the cost, the OPPO Realme 1 price starts at $133 ~ Rs. 8, 990.

3. Huawei Honor 7A

The Huawei Honor 7A specs sport a 5.7-inch HD+ (720×1440 pixels) display, which looked pretty good with deep colors and good brightness levels. Besides, it takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, instead of in-house Kirin chips, coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Also, the Honor phone runs Android 8.0 Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 out-of-the-box. On top of that, Huawei Honor 7A camera includes a 13MP + 2MP rear sensor (LED Flash) and an 8MP front-facing snapper (tone light support). Moreover, the battery box comes with 3000mAh capacity and only costs $130 ~ Rs. 8, 477.

4. Xiaomi Redmi 5

Now, don’t get this mixed up with the Redmi Note 5 above. Xiaomi Redmi 5 specs come with a 5.7-inch capacitive touchscreen display (720 x 1440 pixels). Meanwhile, the rear camera sports a 12MP primary sensor (record videos in the 1080p 30fps and include HRD mode). Furthermore, the 5MP front camera gets decent quality and does not suffer any lag during its performance. Also, Xiaomi Redmi 5 gets power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, coupled with Adreno 506 GPU and 2GB RAM. Furthermore, there is 16GB storage expandable by up to 128GB. Besides, there would be Android Nougat 7.1.2 with stable MIUI 9, while it seems that Android Oreo update might come along soon. Also, the 3300mAh battery unit gives a day-use with basic usage. Xiaomi Redmi 5 price comes at Rs 7,999.

Top Smartphones In India Under Rs 10,000

There you have it, the list of Top Smartphones In India Under Rs 10,000. As you realize the pattern in the list, all of the models are from Chinese brands like Xiaomi and Oppo. It’s amazing that you can have a lot of good options to choose from with only that much amount of money.

After weeks of leaks and rumors, the Meizu M6T official has arrived in the market with 18:9 screen and dual cameras for the low price tag. Keep on reading to learn more!

Meizu M6T official

Earlier today, the Meizu M6T is finally official after weeks of teasers and leaks. According to most of what we learned about the new M6T, the handset turned out real after appearing on the Benchmark site weeks ago. In details, the Meizu handset scores 460 in the single core test and 1284 in the multi-core test. It is not the bad score for a mid-range as Meizu M6T. Keep on reading to learn more about it!

As far as it concerns, highlights of the Meizu M6T specs are a 5.7-inch LCD screen with resolutions of 1440×720 pixels and a tall-aspect 18:9. Besides, the Meizu device sports a MediaTek MT6750 chipset with quad-core CPU and Android Nougat 7.0. On the other hand, the storage comes with two variants including 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM or 4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB ROM.

Notably, the device storage allows being expandable to 128GB via microSD card using SIM 2 slot. Furthermore, Meizu M6T camera includes a dual camera with a main 13MP f/2.2 unit and a depth-sensing 2MP f/2.4 secondary module for portraits. Besides, the selfie camera is a single 8MP unit with a f/2.0 lens that also enables Face Unlock. Moreover, there is also a fingerprint scanner on the back with 0.2s response time. As your interest, Meizu calls the sensor mBack, which allows controlling the UI through swipe gestures. Also, there is a 3300mAh battery under the hood.

Meizu M6T release date and price

Furthermore, the Meizu handset will go on sale in China with Black, Gold and Red color options. Besides, the Meizu M6T price depends on the configuration it offers. In details, the base 3GB+32GB model costs Rs. 8563 ($127), the 4GB+32GB is priced at Rs. 10586 ($157), and the top of the line 4GB+64GB model costs Rs. 11732 ($174).

The special edition smartphone of the Chinese brand is going to unveil at its event with 6GB RAM, Android Oreo, and some great specs. Keep on reading for more details about Xiaomi Mi 8 SE!

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE specs

At its Shenzhen event, Xiaomi is expected to launch some new products, including the Mi 8 flagship, the Mi Band 3, MIUI 10 software. Now, according to our sources, the Mi 8 SE is one of the handsets to be launched at the Shenzhen event. The Mi 8 SE could be the special edition of Xiaomi. Besides that, in terms of the memory, the Mi 8 SE sports 6GB RAM with three ROM options: 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB. The storage cannot be expandable.

On the other hand, the Mi 8 might get power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset instead of the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip as the processor. Besides that, the Mi 8 SE camera system packs a dual camera setup with a dual 16MP lens. In addition, the rear sensor features Xiaomi’s AI technology. Meanwhile, the front-facing lens sports a single 20MP shooter for the selfies.

On the other hand, this phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, alongside the MIUI 10. Moreover, the Mi 8 SE battery equips a non-removable Li-Po 3300mAh juice box with fast charging support. Speaking of the display, the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE specs pack a 6.2-inch IPS LCD (1080 x 2280 pixels). Besides, this phone sports a tall 19:9 ratio.

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE release date and price

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE release date might fall on May 31^st, 2018. There is no word about the Xiaomi Mi 8SE price. We expect the price to start at $442 ~ Rs. 29, 999. What do you think of this device? Stay tuned and share your ideas with us!

According to GDPR, Facebook, Google, and other tech giants have already violated its terms. They were accused of engaging in “forced consent”. Keep reading for more juicy news!

Are Facebook and Google breaking the law?

This is how things went south. To recap, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) just came into effect yesterday, and other US tech giants are already being accused of breaking the law. Last Friday, non-profit noyb.eu filed complaints against Google, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp in four different countries (to be clear, Facebook owns Instagram and WhatsApp). The reason is that those companies appear to force consumers to agree to their terms of service.

Since the effective date of the regulation, many electronic services have been displaying pop-up messages to notify users about new data policies and asking for their permission. For instance, Facebook has been guiding consumers through a series of policy updates about the type of data it collects in user profiles, how it can use data collected from outside websites. While doing that, the company also lets users decline to enroll in certain features like face recognition.

Thus, it forces them to accept the overall terms of service in order to proceed to the social network. Then, Google offers a similarly compulsory notice on their Android phones. As a result, those that don’t accept the terms of service are not able to use the devices. However, in theory, GDPR does allow companies to collect and use data if it is essential to the business operation. And that will likely be the counter-argument that Facebook and Google will make.

Facebook and Google’s action towards the GDPR complaint

Facebook declined further comment on the specifics of the complaint. Google was not immediately available for comment. It seems like both companies will remain silent on the matter. What do you guys think about this controversial? Is it worth worrying or not? Leave your opinion below!

Are you ready for the competition between Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs OPPO R15? One of these two beasts joins the battle with 6GB RAM and dual camera setup. Pick your favorite one right below!

Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs OPPO R15 specs

Undoubtedly, Motorola Moto G6 Plus is the Plus model of the Motorola Moto G6. Meanwhile, OPPO R15 is one of the most awaited flagship phones to launch this year. In details, In details, OPPO R15 specs offer a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a 1080 x 1920p resolution. For the Motorola Moto G6 Plus specs, it arrives with a bigger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with an 18:9 ratio and the resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Due to the higher resolutions, Motorola team gets one point for this round.

In terms of the processor, OPPO R15 runs on MediaTel Helio P60 chipset and the G6 Plus gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. For the storage, OPPO R15 comes with 4GB or 6GB RAM with 64GB or 128GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). Meanwhile, Motorola Moto G6 Plus sports 4GB or 6GB RAM with 32GB or 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). In this round, OPPO team snatches back one point for bigger memory space.

Coming to the battery, OPPO R15 owns a 3300mAh juice box while the Moto G6 Plus bears a 3200mAh. Such a close call in this round but the winning point still goes to OPPO again. Regarding the camera, Motorola Moto G6 Plus camera systems feature a dual 12MP + 5MP rear sensor with phase detection autofocus, and dual-Led dual-tone flash. Meanwhile, the selfie shooter has 16MP. On the other hand, OPPO R15 camera has a dual 16MP + 20MP rear sensor and a 20MP selfie shooter. Therefore, OPPO R15 gets another point. Lastly, both handsets are going to run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.

Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs OPPO R15 release date and price

Between the two, the OPPO handset is already available online and in stores with $600 ~ Rs. 39, 000. Whereas we will have to wait until June 6 for the Motorola device release date. As for the cost, Motorola Moto G6 Plus price might be around $356 ~ Rs. 24,241. In our opinion, if you have the budget, then go for the OPPO R15 due to its impressive features. If not, the Moto G6 Plus is not a bad choice either.

Recently, OnePlus has decided to change its roadmap and strategy plan. To be specific, the news brought out that the company will not launch any mid-range smartphone until the year of 2021. Keep reading for more juicy news!

The new era of OnePlus

After sticking to the company’s path for quite a while now, CEO Pete Lau has confirmed that this new plan will be valid until at least 2021; mostly due to cost efficiency. Ultimately, this strategy equals OnePlus has no current plans for a follow up to the mid-range OnePlus X in 2015. From our understanding, it appears the company will also stick to selling just one device at a time.

That way, they can make sure stocks of previous models sell out entirely ahead of launches. According to one rep, this allows the company to always gain maximum exposure from its marketing strategies and efforts. Additionally, since OnePlus currently operates on very minimal profit margins, this new plan will also advocate any price cuts that are necessary. And the main reason is to reduce overall loss.

On a different note, the customer base of OnePlus wants the latest hardware at all times. So it’s reasonable for the company to do that. Speaking of hardware, one of many Pete Lau’s vision is to decrease the notch size in the next smartphone generations, while bezels design will also be in a decline. The purpose of this is to reach the ultimate goal of providing a full-screen experience.

Is this new strategy a smart move of OnePlus?

By sticking to just one device release at a time, the company’s growth is obviously limited but the overall strategy certainly seems to be paying off. After all, not only is the brand relatively successful in the unlocked smartphone segment over in the US, but it also had the best-selling premium smartphone in India during the first quarter of 2018. Thus, putting OnePlus in second place in terms of flagship shipments behind only Samsung.

According to the latest news, the company won’t ship the HTC U12 Plus with a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter. The latest HTC flagship comes with 6GB RAM, dual camera. Keep on reading for more details!

HTC U12 Plus won’t offer USB-C to headphone adaptor!

The U12 Plus is the great flagship with the gorgeous design and the strong processor. Now, HTC has confirmed that the U12 Plus doesn’t include a USB-C to 3.5mm adaptor for using traditional headphones. Besides that, this device also comes with a charge, a clear case, and a pair of wired USB-C USonic headphones. How about the HTC U12 Plus specs? Take a look below for more details!

In terms of the display, the HTC phone packs a 6-inch Super LCD6 and a tall 18:9 ratio (1440 x 2280 pixels). Meanwhile, this phone gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB/ 128GB. Besides that, there is a MicroSD card that can expand the storage up to 400GB. In addition, this device comes in Blue, Black an Red color options.

Moreover, regarding the optics, the U12 Plus camera system features a dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 16MP (f/2.6) rear sensor with phase detection and laser autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash. How about the front-facing lens? The selfie shooter sports a dual 8MP with an aperture of f/2.0 with HDR and panorama. Under the hood, the U12 Plus battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh juice box with  Quick Charge 3.0 support. On the other hand, speaking of the software department, this phone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system.

HTC U12 Plus release date and price

HTC U12 Plus release date might fall in June. Besides that, the U12 Plus price starts around $799 ~ Rs. 54, 188. Stay tuned and share your ideas with us!