Author: Chris Eilers

Today, we have the battle between Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 taking place on PricePony. Notably, one of these competitors offers dual cameras and 4GB RAM. Check out the final winner below!

Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 comparison

Between the two, Vivo Z1 is the new name in the market with dual camera and impressive AI gaming feature. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi S2 is the upcoming device of the Chinese brand. In details, Vivo Z1 specs receive a 6.3-inch (1080×2280 pixels) full-HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio. On the contrary, Xiaomi Redmi S2 specs include a smaller 5.99-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. With the higher resolution, the Vivo handset is ahead.

In addition, Vivo Z1 equips with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and the Xiaomi Redmi S2 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. In terms of the storage, Vivo handset comes in only one 4GB RAM variant and 64GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). Besides that, Xiaomi Redmi S2 offers 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB with 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB ROM. Needless to say, Xiaomi is taking the lead in this battle due to its memory variety.

Regarding the operating system, both Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 runs on Android Oreo out of the box. Furthermore, the Vivo owns a 3260mAh battery box, while Xiaomi Redmi S2 houses a bigger 3080mAh capacity. Vivo earns another point! Photography-wise, Vivo Z21 camera features a setup with 13MP+2MP rear snapper and LED flash. Also, there would be a 12MP camera at the front. In contrast, Xiaomi Redmi S2 camera packs a dual 12MP + 5MP rear shooter and a 16MP selfie lens. Xiaomi takes one point for better optics MP, thus making this battle a tie!

Vivo Z1 vs Xiaomi Redmi S2 release date and price

The two devices release dates are in the second quarter of this year. As for the cost, Xiaomi Redmi S2 price is $134 ~ Rs. 8,999. Meanwhile, Vivo Z1 price in India starts around Rs. 19,999 ~ $294. In the end, both of them are quite similar regarding the features and performance. Therefore, we suggest you buy the Xiaomi Redmi S2 due to its more affordable price tag.

A dream collaboration has happened! HTC has announced its multi-year partnership with McLaren F1 to create a new VR experience – Vive VR headset. Keep scrolling for more juicy news!

Recently, McLaren F1 team has signed a multi-year VR partnership with HTC that is going to bring new virtual reality (VR) experiences to the platform. In light of this occasion, the Taiwanese company will also launch a McLaren-themed Vive VR headset in the future. According to plan, McLaren will use the Vive Pro for the “world’s first VR esports competition integrated with a real sport.” The McLaren team already has some experience in organizing esports competitions before.

Like last year, the company held the World’s Fastest Gamer event, and the winner got a job as an official simulator driver. Sounds too good to be true right! So far, HTC has been delivering on the promise of VR with game-changing technology and high-quality content. Thus, bringing premium VR to consumers and enterprises all around the world. Now, together with McLaren, HTC will make premium VR accessible to a brand new audience helping drive greater adoption of this critical technology.

On a side note, let’s take a look at the latest HTC model – U12 Plus. In details, HTC U12 Plus specs come with a 6-inch Super LCD screen with the resolutions of 2880×1440 pixels and a tall 18:9 ratio. Under the hood, the HTC flagship sports an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and Android Oreo 8.1. Moreover, the storage provides 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM, which is expandable to 256GB. On top of that, HTC U12 Plus camera include a dual 12MP (f/1.75) +16MP (f/2.6) rear snapper and a double 8MP+8MP selfie shooter (f/2.0). Also, there would be a 3500mAh battery box and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Lastly, HTC U12 Plus price is around Rs. 62990 ~ $921 when launched on 23rd May 2018.

Will HTC and McLaren Vive VR headset be in the near picture?

Unfortunately, for now, there is no official statement regarding the so-called VR experiences. So don’t get your hopes up for 360-degree streaming on your Vive headset, though, as the motorsport series won’t give up easily broadcast rights and digital media.

After the controversial ban in April, US government has now reached an agreement with ZTE to lift it up, but with some conditions. Keep scrolling for more juicy news!

US lifts ZTE ban from buying Qualcomm chips.

For those that don’t know, back in April, The U.S. Department of Commerce banned American companies from selling components to telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp. The reason is that the company broke an agreement due to illegally shipping goods to Iran. The ban would prohibit ZTE from conducting business with American companies. And would ban all sales within the US for seven years.

Under terms of the ban, U.S. companies cannot export prohibited goods, such as chipsets, directly to ZTE or via another country. Apparently, this ban has the potential to impact the company’s business in a negative way. American firms are estimated to provide 25% to 30% of the components used in its equipment, ranging from networking gear to smartphones. However, the situation has changed ever since then.

One month later, a new report says that ZTE and the US government have come to terms to get it back in business. Trump has negotiated a $1.3 billion fine with the Chinese President over a phone call. The proposal goes against Congress, and most people believe that the Trump administration should not give into the pressure of easing up on ZTE; since the company broke sanctions against North Korea and Iran. In addition, the US will install US compliance officers to make sure things remain as they should. As promised by President Trump, the seven-year ban will be lifted and no longer valid. But the company will have to make a lot of changes in its management and pay even more fines.

The bright side of the ban lift

The positive action towards ZTE is part of the ending trade stand-off between the two biggest economies in the world. While Washington will allow the Chinese telecommunications company to keep its production going, Beijing will remove taxes on US farm products.

Until now, we all know about Xiaomi as a technology devices manufacturers with products like smartphones, TV or even household appliances. According to the latest report, the Chinese brand is now taking on a new challenge with their first every personal loan platform – Mi Credit! Read on for more details!

Mi Credit: Xiaomi Brand New Personal Loan Platform For MIUI Users!

Today, Xiaomi has announced a brand new service for their India market users. Notably, they introduce the Mi Credit, a new service that acts as a platform for users to initiate financial lendings. For now, the Chinese company has listed financial loan providers on Mi Credit. As a result, all users can log onto the platform to apply for quick loans. On the other hand, Xiaomi shared that Mi Credit is now available in partnership with KreditBee.

However, the Mi Credit is accessible for MIUI users. Unfortunately, the Xiaomi Mi A1 owners might miss out on the chance to take a look at this new program. So how does the Mi Credit work? According to KreditBee, they provide loans from Rs 1000 up to Rs 1,00,000. Moreover, the loan can be initiated within 10 minutes with a simple KYC verification. Besides, every verification and user information input is completed on partner platforms, with Mi Credit currently only listing all agents.

Previously, the Chinese brand has also introduced their Mi Music and Mi Video programs. In details, Mi Music similar to other music streaming services like Gaana, Amazon Prime Music and more. The application has an interesting Dynamic Lyrics feature; in which they can highlight the lyrics of the song that’s currently playing. Lastly, with the Mi Video, all users can connect to streaming services like SonyLIV, Hungama Play, Voot, AltBalaji, Zee5, Viu, TVF and more.

What will Xiaomi release next?

With the announcement of the Xiaomi Redmi S2 handset launching, it seems like Xiaomi has many plans in store for India fans! Which device or applicant would you like to see Xiaomi release? Drop a comment to let us know!

Today, we finally catch the LG V35 ThinQ first real image online. Based on the surfaced photo, LG next ThinQ handset is going to arrive with the fantastic bezel-less display and nice dual camera system! Read on to find out more information about this LG phone today!

LG V35 ThinQ first real image shows the dual rear camera, bezel-less display!

Previously, we had many reports about the rumored AT&T exclusive LG phone: V35 ThinQ. According to many reports, this LG handset is going to be the updated version of the LG V30S ThinQ with some additional changes. Furthermore, the LG device also appeared on the FCC website today. Notably, the LG phone arrives with the model number LM-V350EM. On the other hand, the LG V35 ThinQ also reads multi-band LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth (BDR, EDR, LE), NFC, and WPC.

Based on the LG V35 ThinQ first real image, the LG device is going to sport hardware you’d expect to find in a flagship on the market nowadays. However, there is not much change in term of the appearance from the photos. The only notable difference can be the upgrade feature in LG V35 ThinQ camera system! On the back, this LG smartphone equips a dual 16MP wide-angle lens with phase detection & laser autofocus, LED flash. Meanwhile, there is another 5MP (f/2.2, 1/5″, 1.12µm) selfie lens.

Besides, LG V35 ThinQ specs sport a 6-inch Full vision display with QHD+ resolution (1440 x 2880 pixels). Under the hood, the LG handset runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and Android 8.0 Oreo. As for the storage, the LG smartphone offers 6GB RAM with 128GB/256GB ROM. Additionally, there is also another microSD card which can expand up to 400GB. Furthermore, the V35 ThinQ rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3300mAh battery box. Besides, the LG phone has Google Lens support and Quad DAC audio. Finally, the LG phone comes with two colors options: New Platinum Gray and Black.

LG V35 ThinQ release date and price

We can expect the new LG handset to arrive on AT&T this summer. As for the cost, LG V35 ThinQ price can start at $809 ~ Rs. 55, 000. What do you think about this LG phone? Drop a comment to let us know!

Save the date! On June 7, Xiaomi is going to launch its latest Xiaomi Redmi S2 in India under the name Xiaomi Redmi Y2. This phone comes with a 16MP selfie cam and two storage options. Keep scrolling for more details!

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 to arrive with 4GB RAM and Dual Cam

Earlier this month, the Chinese company posted a teaser video that indicates it will unveil a selfie-centric smartphone in New Delhi on June 7. Today, Xiaomi has also released another media invitation that contains an image of a camera lens. There is no clue as to what the company intends launching on the said date. But if our guess is right, the device might be the Xiaomi Redmi S2 which was introduced in China last week.

Besides, the chance that the handset will have a new name in India is high in this one. We introduce you, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2! In terms of the display, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 specs include a large 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and a tall 18:9 ratio. In addition, this phone comes with full-metal unibody and the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. On the other hand, the Redmi Y2 gets power from the Snapdragon 625 chipset clocked at 2.0GHz with Adreno 506 GPU.

Regarding the software department, this phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9 as the operating system. Besides that, the Redmi Y2 comes in different variants of 3GB RAM/ 32GB or 4GB RAM, 64GB. In addition, the storage can be expandable up to 256GB via a MicroSD card. Next, Redmi Y2 camera system offers a dual 12MP (f/2.2) + 5MP snapper on the rear and a 16MP selfie shooter with LED flash. Furthermore, the camera system also focuses on AI-based photography for both on the front and the rear camera. Lastly, the Redmi Y2 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3080mAh juice box.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 release date and price

As mentioned above, Redmi India has taken to Twitter to announce that the selfie-centric Xiaomi Redmi Y2 will launch in India on the 7th of June. About the cost, the Redmi Y2 price starts at $160 ~ Rs. 10, 781 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB and $204 ~ Rs. 13, 745 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB. Stay tuned for more update about the price in India!

Another Vivo flagship is under the development with the name Vivo NEX. Today we got some leaks of the device running SnD 845 chip at the core, screen-to-body ratio but there’s no sign of a notch. Keep reading for more details!

Vivo NEX specs and design

Recently, a grand smartphone from Vivo has surfaced online which indicates that the company is planning to announce a new flagship series. Goes by the name Vivo NEX, we expect the phone to be similar to the Vivo APEX model with a high screen to body ratio and hi-end hardware specifications. Besides, an image of Vivo NEX renders has appeared on a Weibo account, which reveals the basic hardware info of the alleged device.

For starter, the leaked image suggests that the handset features a nearly bezel-less screen but without any notch at the top. Moreover, Vivo NEX specs would come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM. Also, the phone runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) based operating system with Funtouch OS 4.0 on top. Other features include an on-screen fingerprint sensor on the front and a pop-up camera module similar to Vivo APEX.

In addition, the leak indicates a 4,000 Yuan of pricing. On a side note, this device looks identical to the Vivo APEX which will transfer from concept phone to official on June 12 in China. If the Vivo NEX turns out to be the Vivo APEX, it will have a 5.99-inch OLED display of FHD+ resolution, a pop-out selfie camera and an under the display fingerprint scanner. You can take a look at the Vivo APEX hands-on review HERE for comparison.

Vivo NEX release date and price

Unfortunately, there is no official statement on the possible launch of the flagship or even the existence of it at the moment. Regarding the cost, Vivo NEX price can begin at CNY 4,000 or about €550. As with any other leak, take this with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned with us for more details about this mysterious device soon!

Today, we have another great Sony we would like you to meet. Let’s check out the Sony Xperia 9 2018 edition with the dual 19MP camera and great 6GB RAM right below!

Sony Xperia 9 2018 beast: 4K Display, Dual 19MP camera and more!

After the Sony Xperia XZ series, it seems like the Japanese brand is preparing to unveil another handset. Meet the exciting beast Sony Xperia 9 2018 edition! In term of the design, this Sony phone is going to be the brand’s first smartphone to release with new concept design. In details, Sony Xperia 9 2018 specs sport a 5.5-inch edge-to-edge IPS LCD screen. Furthermore, the Sony device screen follows the bezel-less style and has an impressive 4K resolution.

On the other hand, the Sony Xperia 9 2018 handset is going to come running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. How about the storage? The Sony flagship comes with 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB or 128GB. Regarding the operating system, the Sony device has the latest Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. In term of the battery box, the Sony Xperia 9 2018 equips a nice non-removable 3350mAh juice box with fast charging support!

How about the photography system? On the front, Sony Xperia 9 2018 camera includes a dual system of two 19MP lenses (f/1.8, 26mm, OIS). As for the features, there are laser with phase detection autofocus, dual-LED and dual tone flash plus check quality. On the front, the HTC flagship has another 13MP (1/2.3” sensor size, 1.55µm pixel size) selfie shooter. Besides, the Sony phone also supports 1080p, Auto-HDR and 720p@120fps, check quality with face detection, Auto-HDR, panorama. Lastly, the Sony Xperia 9 2018 sports Sensors Fingerprint (Inside Display) with an accelerometer, gyro proximity, compass. Also, the HTC device supports Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).

Sony Xperia 9 2018 release date and price

We can look forward to more information from Sony about this handset to arrive in the next quarter. As for the cost, Sony Xperia 9 price falls around $739 (~Rs. 48129). What do you think about this Sony device? Drop a comment to let us know!

Vivo Z1 is the new name in the market with dual camera and impressive AI gaming feature. Keep on reading to learn more!

Vivo Z1 mid-range goes pre-sale tomorrow

Nowadays, the gaming smartphone market looks too attractive to many manufacturers. After seeing the success of the Xiaomi Black Shark and the Nubia Red Magic, there was a prediction we’ll see some more models with stunning gaming features to come. Based on the latest updates, VIVO announced a new handset in the face of the VIVO Z1. In details, the Vivo phone should come with an excellent configuration performance for gaming purpose.

As far as it concerns, this phone will inevitably bring you an intelligent and enjoyable speed experience. Moreover, the handset confirms to support AI game feature, which will overturn your understanding of mainstream smartphones. Under the hood, Vivo Z1 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE with AI camera as well. Furthermore, the full-screen notched display with a 24MP light-sensitive unit allows better gaming experience.

Regarding Vivo Z1 specs, the handset runs FunTouch OS on top of Android 8.1 Oreo. Moreover, the smartphone receives a 6.26-inch (1080×2280 pixels) full-HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio. Meanwhile, Vivo handset comes in only one 4GB RAM variant and 64GB inbuilt storage, expandable via microSD card (up to 256GB). Also, the Vivo device features a dual camera setup with a 13MP+2MP rear snapper and LED flash. Furthermore, there would be a 12MP camera at the front.

Vivo Z1 release date and price

Vivo Z1 price in India expects to be Rs. 19999 ~ $294 when it comes available on June 4th, 2018. As a mid-ranger with reasonable price, Vivo new handset is worth your payment and still look good in the hand with flagship-like design. What do you think about the Vivo upcoming handset? Drop comments below to let us know what you think and stay tuned!

Are you ready for the budget battle between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Huawei Honor Play 7 with 4GB RAM, dual cameras and so much more? Find out the winner below!

Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Huawei Honor Play 7 specs

Huawei announced a new budget smartphone dubbed as Honor Play 7 in the Chinese market. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi S2 is the new mid-range device to launch this year. Regarding the display, Huawei Honor Play 7 specs pack a 5.45-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Whereas, Xiaomi Redmi S2 specs offer a sizeable 5.99-inch touchscreen with the same resolution. Thus, both devices are equal this round.

Under the hood, the Honor Play 7 gets power from the MediaTek MT6739 chipset. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi S2 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. Thus, Xiaomi is ahead thanks to the better core. In addition, Xiaomi Redmi S2 sports 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB ROM. Besides that, Huawei phone sports 2GB RAM with 16GB of onboard storage, Since both expand to 256GB, Xiaomi is better with bigger storage.

Also, Xiaomi Redmi S2 battery packs a non-removable 3000mAh juice box while the Honor Play 7 battery rocks a non-removable 3020mAh. There is no difference between two devices energy box. Under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi S2 camera equips a dual 12MP + 5MP rear sensor and a 16MP selfie shooter. Besides, Huawei Honor Play 7 camera system features a single 13MP primary snapper and a 24MP selfie lens. As a result, Xiaomi gains our vote for its dual camera. Notably, Huawei handset impressed us with its stunning selfie sensor. Both work smoothly on Android Oreo 8.0.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Huawei Honor Play 7 release date and price

In conclusion, Huawei Honor Play 7 release date is in May 2018, and Xiaomi Redmi S2 release date was on May 10, 2018. Regarding the price, Xiaomi Redmi S2 price is $134 ~ Rs. 8, 999, and Huawei Honor Play 7 price starts around $95 ~ Rs. 6, 444. In this case, Xiaomi handset would be the better choice with more storage and better camera that worth your extra saving. Let us know what you think and stay tuned for more tech goodness!

Blackberry finally released a teaser video for its upcoming flagship. In the clip, this Blackberry Key2 shows off dual cam setup and a mysterious button. Keep scrolling for more details!

Blackberry Key2 to arrive with 4GB RAM and Dual Cam

Ahead of the launching date June 7, the company has released a video teaser that showcases some of the Blackberry Key2 specs. (Click HERE to watch). The teaser starts with the company’s logo and a new soft-grip pattern on the rear. It appears that this grippy decoration will be embellished all over the back of the phone as we see the same pattern around a dual camera goes along with a dual-LED flash. Next, we can see a full arrangement of physical buttons on the right side of the phone. From there, we see a closeup of the keyboard, which features a new button whose function we haven’t figured out yet.

It includes a 3 x 3 grid of dots symbol, which leads us to think of various functions. Perhaps a single press of the key can show you the App drawer; while a long-press might work for a shortcut to the BlackBerry Hub. Besides, this device preview is very much in line with the TENAA filing we saw a few weeks ago of the BlackBerry Athena. If that’s what the case, we already got hold of its specs for you. Regarding the display, BlackBerry Athena specs include a 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1620 x 1080 pixels.

Meanwhile, as per the listing, this phone gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset with Adreno 512 GPU, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Besides that, the upcoming BlackBerry handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system. Moreover, in terms of the optics, the BlackBerry Athena camera system packs a dual 12MP + 8MP snapper on the back with phase detection autofocus and dual-LED dual-tone flash. Besides that, the front-facing shooter sports 8MP with an aperture of f/2.0. Lastly, this device rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3360mAh battery box.

BlackBerry Key2 release date and price

Blackberry Athena (or Blackberry Key2) release date is set on June 7, in just two weeks time. As for the cost, BlackBerry Key2 price starts around $639 ~ Rs. 42, 999. Are you excited about this launch event? Drop a comment to let us know!

After the confirmation about the availability, some specs of the Xiaomi Mi 8 have been revealed with a 19:9 ratio, in-display fingerprint scanner and so much more. Keep scrolling down for more details about the Xiaomi Mi 8 specs!

Xiaomi Mi 8 specs!

Xiaomi Mi 8 is the latest flagship of the Chinese manufacturer to celebrate the 8th-anniversary edition of Xiaomi Mi smartphones. Besides that, based on the previous, the company might debut the Mi 8 at its Shenzhen event in China. Now, there is an image that includes the Xiaomi Mi 8 specs ahead of the official release date.On the other hand, there is an under-display fingerprint sensor for the security. Take a look below for more details!

According to the leaked photo, the Mi 8 offers a large 6.2-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and a tall 19:9 ratio. In addition, the Mi 8 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor. Besides, this phone comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. However, the Xiaomi handset doesn’t feature a MicroSD card. Besides that, the Mi 8 works on MIUI 10 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system.

Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Mi 8 camera system packs a dual 20MP (f/1.7) + 16MP (f/2.0) rear sensor with phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. How about the selfie lens? This phone sports a single 16MP front-facing shooter with an aperture of f/2.0. Moreover, regarding the capacity, 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

Xiaomi Mi 8 release date might fall on May 31st, 2018. Besides, the Xiaomi Mi 8 price starts around $550 ~ Rs. 38, 000. Are you excited about the upcoming Xiaomi flagship? Drop us a comment to let us know!