Author: Chris Eilers

It looks like an HMD exec just hinted at the possibility of Nokia 5 2018! If so, this upgraded version of the Nokia 5 could arrive with 4GB RAM and dual 13MP cam! Keep reading for more!

Nokia 5 2018 specs and speculations

To recap, at the last MWC event in 2018, the Finnish giant has announced the Nokia 5 smartphone in the mid-range segment. By then, Nokia 5 2017 has been highly successful with a sleek and slim design and excellent performance. Recently, Juho Sarvikas – Chief Product Officer of HMD Global – while answering a question on Twitter, hinted that the upgraded version of Nokia 5 might come soon to the users.

Although the tweet though doesn’t give away much information, it surely does confirm that the company is working on creating such device. On a side note, the company is also reportedly working towards bringing the Nokia X line to a new level. Besides, Sarvikas fails to mention any specific details about the Nokia 5 2018 like what upgrades can we expect or when the smartphone will arrive. In the meantime, we have made some guesses and speculations about it.

Regarding Nokia 5 2018 specs, the device offers a 5.2-inch HD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio. Besides, the handset display packs HD resolutions of 1280 x 720 pixels. Under the hood, Nokia handset sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 CPU and Adreno 505 GPU inside, alongside 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM (expand to 128GB). Notably, Nokia 5 2018 camera packs a dual 13MP, instead of a single sensor as 2017 version and a 10MP selfie snapper. Also, there is a 3300mAh energy box, Android Oreo 8.0 and HiFi audio support along with the device.

Nokia 5 2018 release date and price

There is no official announcement about Nokia 5 2018 availability, but expect it to come out at the end of this year. As for the cost, we assume that this Nokia 5 2018 price tag would consist of $199 ~ Rs. 12,930.

Today, we are bringing with us the list of Huawei P20 Lite rivals. These competitors to the Huawei handset come to the battle with 6GB RAM, 4000mAh battery and more! Keep reading to see which smartphones are on the list!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro:

The first handset on the list today is Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Released in February 2018, the phone has been spotted as the best dual camera phone in the budget segment. In details, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro camera includes a 12MP primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a secondary 5MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture. Moreover, it has a 20MP front camera and a 4500k selfie-light, which can satisfy almost anyone with the selfie hobby.

Talking about Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specs, the phone features a 5.99-inch LCD touchscreen (1080 x 2160 pixels) with the 18:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, it takes power from the new Snapdragon 636 chipset. On top of that, the phone has 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB of storage. Concerning the operating system, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on Android 7.1 Nougat. Besides, it is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery that offers a full day usage. Lastly, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price is $253 ~ Rs. 16,999.

2. Motorola Moto X4

Motorola Moto X4 is on the second place of this list of Huawei P20 Lite rivals! Speaking of the display, Motorola Moto X4 specs include a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. In addition, its operating system, the Android 7.1 (Nougat), is upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo and Android One. Besides, Moto X4 processes on Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 chipset coming with 4/6 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM or 3 GB RAM and 32 GB of storage. Moreover, Moto X4 owns a dual 12 MP + 8 MP shooter with a 16 MP snapper and a 3000 mAh battery. Motorola Moto X4 price begins around $343 ~ Rs. 22,999.

3. Huawei Honor 7X:

Huawei Honor 7X, a successor to the Honor 6X, packs a 16MP primary lens with a f/1.29 aperture and a secondary 2MP lens. Its duo is also helpful for better low-light photography. In addition, the front Huawei Honor 7X camera combines an 8MP sensor with face detection which is popular recently. Huawei Honor 7X specs feature a 5.93-inch 18:9 Full HD IPS LCD display. Under the hood, it processes on HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset with 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage. Concerning the operating system, the phone runs on Android 8.0. Besides, it is equipped with a 3,340mAh battery. Lastly, Huawei Honor 7X price is $238 ~ Rs. 15,999. It is quite a beast in its price range.

4. Vivo V9

Next on the list of Huawei P20 Lite rivals is the Vivo V9. Regarding Vivo V9 specs, it possesses a 6.3-inch FHD+ touchscreen with the resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the handset will take power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 chipset, which is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Regarding the operating system, the smartphone will run FunTouch OS 4.0 on Android 8.1 Oreo. On top of that, similar to its brother – Vivo V7 Plus, Vivo V9 camera will sport a dual 16 MP + 5MP rear camera setup equipped with LED flash. Besides, it will come with a 24 MP front camera supported by AI Face Beauty. Moreover, this device owns a non-removable battery of 3260mAh which allows up to one-day usage. Finally, Vivo V9 price starts around $ ~ Rs. 22,999.

5. Oppo F7

OPPO F7 is about to conclude the list of Huawei P20 Lite rivals today. In details, the device runs on MediaTek Helio P60. Besides, Oppo F7 specs feature a 6.2-inch FullHD+ display (2160×1080 pixels) with the aspect ratio of 19:9 and screen to body ratio of 89.09%. The F7 handset works on Color OS 4.0, based on Android Oreo 8.1, alongside 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). Also, OPPO F7 camera packs dual sensors 16MP+5MP and a whopping 25MP selfie snapper. The selfie camera packs AI features, AR stickers, better real-time HDR and beauty mode. Moreover, the battery box might come with 3500mAh capacity. Finally, OPPO F7 price is around $328 ~ Rs. 21,999.

Which Huawei P20 Lite rivals are the best choice?

We would recommend the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and OPPO F7 for fast processors and smooth experience. Which phone is your choice? Drop a comment below to share with us your ideas!

The latest in the G series, LG G7 ThinQ, brings an AI-enabled camera, a Google Assistant button with the gorgeous design. Let’s find out in LG G7 ThinQ video hands-on below!

LG G7 ThinQ video hands-on

According to our sources, the ThinQ name on the end of the official title for this phone is a connection to LG’s IoT platform. In general, the device has a tall screen with a notch and a glossy back that comes in four different colours. Furthermore, both the front and back of the device has been equipped with glass. Besides, the fingerprint reader is still in the same place as before.

Meanwhile, there is a new AI button found on the other side of the phone. Furthermore, LG tries to make the notch easier on the eyes through customisation. In details, the notch can be “turned off” by making the entire notification area black. Besides, the screen has also been tuned to retain the fidelity of colours and sharpness of text. That is an effective display experience.

Whereas, the upcoming LG flagship comes with a notch on the top with a large 6-inch Full Vision and a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. Regarding the hardware department, the G7 ThinQ phone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Moreover, the G7 ThinQ battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3000mAh juice box and Android Oreo 8.0. In addition, the LG handset comes in different variants of 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB of onboard storage (expand to 400GB). Besides, the LG G7 ThinQ camera features a dual 16MP rear sensor (f/1.5). Meanwhile, the selfie shooter has 8MP.

LG G7 ThinQ release date and price

As far as it concerns, the G7 ThinQ will launch in India on the 25th of May. Besides, LG G7 ThinQ price could be at Rs. 54999 for the 4GB RAM model. At the time of launching, the smartphone will available in Platinum Gray, Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue and Raspberry Red. Keep updated with us!

The upcoming member of the J series is coming this year with the entry-level specs. This phone has appeared through the NCC certification. Keep on reading for more details about Samsung Galaxy J4 2018!

Samsung Galaxy J4 2018 spotted on NCC in Taiwan!

According to our sources, Samsung plans to launch the cheapest device of the J series this year after the Galaxy J2 2018. This phone is Galaxy J4 2018. Currently, the new Samsung handset has received the NCC certification in Taiwan. Besides, based on the newest images, the Galaxy J4 2018 has a home button in the front of this device. In addition, the Samsung device might offer a fingerprint scanner for the security.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy J4 2018 specs might feature a 5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1080 pixels. This phone has a 16:9 display instead of a tall 18:9 aspect ratio. On the other hand, the Galaxy J4 2018 takes power from the 1.4GHz Exynos 7570 quad-core processor. Under the hood, the new device sports 2GB RAM with two ROM options: 8GB/ 16GB. Moreover, the storage can be expandable up to 64GB via a MicroSD card.

How about the optics? The Galaxy J4 2018 camera is going to pack a single 13MP rear sensor with an LED flash. Besides that, the front-facing shooter features 5MP for the selfies. For the battery box, this phone houses a removable 2800mAh capacity. In addition, this device has a removable back. Meanwhile, regarding the software, the Galaxy J4 2018 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system. In addition, the connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, WCDMA, GSM, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and ANT+.

Samsung Galaxy J4 2018 release date and price

There is no information about the launch date of this device. We expect this phone might hit the market in the third quarter of 2018. Besides that, the Samsung Galaxy J4 2018 price might start around $126 ~ Rs. 8, 499. Stay tuned and wait for more updates from us about the cheapest Samsung phone!

Are you ready for the competition between ASUS Zenfone 5z vs Huawei P20 Pro? These two beasts are likely to arrive with 8GB RAM and Snapdragon 845 chipset. Pick your favourite one right below!

ASUS Zenfone 5Z vs Huawei P20 Pro specs battle

Huawei P20 Pro, the successor of Huawei P20, is the next flagship of the company. In details, Huawei P20 Pro specs sport a 6.1-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 2240 pixels). For the Asus Zenfone 5Z specs, it will arrive with a slightly larger 6.02-inch screen with 1080 x 2246 pixels resolution. Due to the bigger display and higher resolution, Asus gets one point for this round. In terms of the processor, Asus Zenfone 5Z gets power from the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset.

Meanwhile, the Huawei handset runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor. Regarding the storage, the Huawei P20 Pro offers 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). On the contrary, the Zenfone 5Z has three options: 4GB RAM/64GB ROM, 6GB RAM/128GB ROM and 8GB RAM/256GB ROM which are expandable up to up to 400GB via microSD. In this round, Asus team wins again!

Coming to the battery, the Zenfone 5Z owns a 3300mAh battery whereas Huawei P20 Pro draws a massive 4000mAh. Huawei sure takes back one point! Regarding the optics department, Asus Zenfone 5Z camera rocks a dual 12MP + 8MP rear snapper and 8MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, Huawei P20 Pro camera is famous for the triple 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP rear snappers and 24MP secondary shooter up-front. Undoubtedly, no one can beat Huawei triple cam setup when it comes to photography. For the operating system, both ASUS Zenfone 5z vs Huawei P20 Pro base on Android 8 Oreo. We have a tie situation here!

ASUS Zenfone 5z vs Huawei P20 Pro release date and price

Both AASUS Zenfone 5z vs Huawei P20 Pro is already available on the market. As for the cost, Asus Zenfone 5Z price can start at $590 ~ Rs. 39, 000. Meanwhile, Huawei P20 Pro price begins at $1,109 ~ Rs. 72, 088. In the end, we highly recommend the Asus handset more thanks to its affordable price and similar features to the Huawei brand.

After China, Taiwan is the next market for the OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition this month. These duos come to Taiwan with 6GB RAM, dual cameras and so much more. Keep reading for more details right below!

OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition specs

After the launch of OPPO R15 and R15 Plus in China, the Chinese manufacturer is going to introduce two variants of the OPPO R15: OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition in Taiwan. The Pro model also has another name which is R15 Pro. According to our sources, these handsets have higher prices compared to those launched in China. Meanwhile, the specifications are the same for both devices.

In details, OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition run on Color OS 5.0-flavored Android 8.1 Oreo as the operating system. On top of that, these devices offer a large 6.28-inch AMOLED Super View Full-Screen display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and a tall 19:9 ratio. In addition, for the memory, OPPO R15 and R15 Pro come with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card slot.

Next, let’s take a closer look at the differences between these phones. In terms of the camera system, the OPPO R15 camera features a dual 16MP + 5MP rear sensor. Meanwhile, the selfie shooter has 20MP. On the other hand, OPPO R15 Pro camera includes a 16MP sensor and a 20MP secondary sensor coming with a 20MP front shooter. Regarding the hardware, OPPO R15 gets power from the Helio P60 chipset, while OPPO R15 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. On the other hand, OPPO R15 battery box packs a non-removable 3450mAh juice box. Meanwhile OPPO R15 Plus draws a non-removable 3400mAh capacity. Additionally, both OPPO R15 and R15 Pro support OPPO’s VOOV super-fast charging feature. Finally, the OPPO R15 is available in Snow White, Star Purple, and Red colour. Whereas, the R15 Pro will be available in Red and Purple colours.

OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition release date and price

OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition release date fall on June 1, 2018. For the cost, OPPO R15 price is $534 ~ Rs. 35,814 and OPPO R15 Pro price starts around $644 ~ Rs. 43,191. Are these phone what you are looking for? Drop a comment to share with us your ideas!

Are you ready for the competition between Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Motorola Z3 Play? One of these two smartphones comes with 4GB RAM and dual camera system. Keep on reading to spot the winner right below!

Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Motorola Z3 Play specs

Out of the two, Xiaomi Redmi S2 is the new mid-range device to launch this year. Meanwhile, Motorola Moto Z3 Play is the new member of the Moto Z series. For Xiaomi Redmi S2 specs, it offers a large 6-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Whereas, Motorola Moto Z3 Play specs offer a 6.1-inch screen with a tall 18:9 ratio and a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Since both devices run Android Oreo, the Motorola handset wins for the better screen.

Under the hood, Motorola Moto Z3 Play runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset while Xiaomi Redmi S2 takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. On the contrary, Motorola Moto Z3 Play sports 4GB RAM and 32GB/ 64GB of onboard storage. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi S2 sports 2GB/ 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 16GB/ 32GB/ 64GB ROM. With the internal storage expandable up to 256GB, Moto Z3 Play gets one more point.

Regarding the camera, Xiaomi Redmi S2 camera equips a dual 12MP + 5MP rear sensor and a 16MP selfie shooter. Meanwhile, Motorola Moto Z3 Play camera system sports a dual 12MP + 8MP rear sensor and a 5MP front-facing shooter. Thus, the Redmi S2 thanks to its better camera system. In addition, both handsets pack a non-removable 3000mAh juice box.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 vs Motorola Z3 Play release date and price

Xiaomi Redmi S2 release date is going to be on May 10. Whereas, Motorola Moto Z3 Play release date is in quarter 2 of 2018. As for the cost, Xiaomi Redmi S2 price is $134 ~ Rs. 8, 999 , Motorola Moto Z3 Play price is between $450 – $500 ~ Rs. 29, 269 – Rs. 32, 522. In this case, Motorola is a better device today with better specifications. Which one do you choose? Drop a comment to share with us your ideas!

Samsung is set to unveil four new Samsung Galaxy J phones with Infinity Display in May in India. Keep on reading for more details right below!

Samsung launches Samsung Galaxy J phones!

Based on the latest report, Samsung plans to launch four new Samsung Galaxy J handsets this month. In addition, all of these devices sport Infinity Display. In details, these Samsung Galaxy J handsets offer the bezel-less screen which make an impressive viewing experience. On the other hand, four upcoming Galaxy J devices come with the affordable prices in the Indian market.

On the other hand, the new Galaxy J handsets might offer S bike mode which turns off the notifications when the user is riding a bike. Besides that, these devices also support Ultra Data Savings mode which can stop apps from running in the background except six different programs which an individual chooses. Moreover, the new Samsung phones offer Turbo Speed technology. With this feature, the apps open faster and enable a smoother multitasking encounter.

In April, Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy J7 duo with a dual rear camera setup and the budget price. In details, the Galaxy J7 duo gets power from the Exynos 7885 Octa chipset as the processor and works on Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system. Besides that, this phone rocks a non-removable 3000mAh battery box. On the other hand, the Galaxy J7 duo comes in Black, Gold, Rose Gold, and White colour options. You can check more details about the Samsung Galaxy J7 duo HERE.

Four new Samsung Galaxy J phones release date and price

These upcoming Samsung Galaxy phones might hit the market in the second quarter this year. Stay tuned and wait for more updates from us! Drop us your comment section below and share your opinion with us!

Featuring the brand’s first 2K display, the Nokia Kinetic 2018 Edition smartphone is a new beast. In details, this Nokia mobile has some impressive specs like 8GB RAM and so much more. Read the story to learn more!

Nokia Kinetic 2018 Edition

According to our sources, the Nokia Kinetic smartphone has a flexible design as you need to pull, twist or squeeze it to use. In details, the idea of Kinetic brand is not to replace the touchscreen, but rather to increase interactivity with the phone. Whereas, this design helps reduce the problems of scratched or broken screen significantly. Generally, you can use your phone without pulling it out or even when you are wearing gloves.

About the Nokia Kinetic specs, it offers a 5.8 inches Super AMOLED screen with 2K resolutions of 2048 x 1080 pixels. Thus, the Nokia Kinetic handset gets power from Snapdragon 845 and Adreno 540. Furthermore, the Nokia Kinetic memory comes with 8GB RAM, and 128GB or 256GB ROM. Unfortunately, it is likely that the Nokia Kinetic device may not support the external storage.

As for the Nokia Kinetic camera, we can expect a 24MP rear shooter and a 20MP snapper on the front. Whereas, the device gets a non-removable 4,500mAh cell with Quick Charge 3.0. Moreover, some leaks say that this Nokia Kinetic mobile runs on Android 8.0 operating system, and is upgradable to Android 9. Furthermore, the Nokia beast also shares the 4G and LTE connection, alongside Bluetooth 5.0.

Nokia Kinetic 2018 release date and price

Here is the bad news, Nokia company still hasn’t confirmed the Nokia Kinetic launching date, expect to see it well around the end of 2018. For the Nokia Kinetic 2018 price, it might come around Rs. 45,132 (roughly $700). What do you think about the idea of this Nokia beast? Share us what you think below!

Today, let us introduce you to another beast of HMD Global and Nokia’s premium smartphone series! Meet the Nokia Infinity Premium beast with massive 10GB RAM and 6000mAh battery box today!

Nokia Infinity Premium beast: 10GB RAM, 6000mAh battery!

For the first quarter of 2018, HMD Global has released many Nokia handsets with some great features. Notably, we have the first Nokia smartphone with 18:9 ratio display: Nokia 7 Plus. Furthermore, the Finnish brand also launched a special Nokia 8 variant: Sirocco. On the other hand, there is also a high chance that HMD Global is going to jump into the premium segment with their Nokia beasts. Now, let’s take a look at one of their smartphones with fantastic design: Nokia Infinity Premium!

In terms of the outlook, Nokia Infinity Premium comes with a metal body with the super thin frame. Moreover, this Nokia handset comes with a bezel-less display, but no notch. On the back, we can see the iconic Nokia logo as well as a fingerprint scanner. As for the size, Nokia Infinity Premium specs sport a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen. Furthermore, the Nokia phone screen also has the resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Additionally, there is also Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

Under the hood, this Nokia beast is going to take power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. As for the storage, the Nokia smartphone offers 10GB RAM, with 256GB/515GB of ROM (no card slot). How about the photography system? Nokia Infinity Premium camera equips a dual 24MP rear snapper setup. Additionally, there are other features such as phase detection & laser autofocus, Carl Zeiss optics, OIS, dual-LED and dual-tone flash. On the front, this Nokia device also has dual 16MP+8MP selfie shooter. Moreover, the Nokia handset comes with a large 6000mAh non-removable battery life and have fast charging support (Quick Charge 3.0). Lastly, the Nokia Infinity Premium beast runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system.

Nokia Infinity Premium release date and price

We can expect HMD Global to unveil more information about this Nokia phone at the end of 2018. For the Nokia Infinity Premium price, it can start from Rs 57, 990 ~ $899. Do you feel excited about this Nokia Infinity beast release? Drop a comment to let us know!

The fight between Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro is taking place today. Notably, one of them arrives with great 6GB RAM and 4000mAh battery box. Check out the winner here!

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro specs

Without a doubt, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is the latest flagship from Japan. Meanwhile, Huawei Mate 10 Pro is the latest member of the Huawei Mate series with impressive specs. Besides, Huawei Mate 10 Pro specs include a 6” AMOLED display with resolutions of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Whereas, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium specs sport a 5.8” TRILUMINOS display with the resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K HDR) and win for better display.

Meanwhile, Huawei Mate 10 Pro runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor. Whereas, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. As for the storage, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium offers 6GB RAM and 64GB RAM (expandable up to 256GB). On the other hand, Huawei Mate 10 Pro comes in 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM (not expandable). Thus, Sony is slightly better with the better core.

Furthermore, Huawei Mate 10 Pro camera has a dual 12MP + 20MP primary snapper and an 8MP secondary sensor. Notably, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium camera setup includes a dual rear snapper of 19MP + 2MP and a 13MP selfie lens. As a result, Huawei comes with the better camera in general. Moreover, the Xperia XZ2 Premium comes with a 3540mAh battery while Huawei Mate 10 Pro rocks a more significant 4000mAh capacity. Besides, both devices run on Android Oreo 8.0.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro release date and price

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium release date was April 16, 2018, while Huawei Mate 10 Pro is also available on the market now. Regarding the cost, Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium price can start at $986 ~ Rs. 64,354, Huawei Mate 10 Pro price starts at $929 ~ Rs. 59, 990. In this case, we vote for the Huawei handset with the better camera and battery. Do you have another idea? Share with us below!