Author: Chris Eilers

Watch out! We have another exciting battle between two Chinese phones: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 vs Huawei Mate X taking place today! Notably, one of these smartphones arrives with 8GB RAM, Dual camera and more! Read on to discover the winner now!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 vs Huawei Mate X specs

Out of the two, the Redmi Note 6 is the upcoming premium device of the Chinese brand with great battery and camera setup. Meanwhile, Huawei Mate X can be the first smartphone to sport massive 512GB internal storage! Regarding the display, Huawei Mate X specs include a 5.9-inch IPS LCD with the resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Besides, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 specs sport a 6-inch Full HD display (1080 x 2160 pixels resolution). One point goes to the Huawei beast this round!

Under the hood, the Huawei handset can run on the Huawei Kirin 970 chipset. Furthermore, the Redmi Note 6 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset as the processor. Regarding the storage, Huawei Mate X beast also offers 6GB RAM and an impressive 512GB of storage (no card slot). On the other hand, the Xiaomi phone sports 8GB RAM with two ROM options: 64GB/ 128GB which is expandable up to 256GB. Thanks to the bigger RAM, the Xiaomi flagship wins back a point!

In term of the operating system, both Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 and Huawei Mate X come running on Android 8.0 Oreo. How about the photography system? Huawei Mate X camera sports a dual 12 MP (f/1.6, 27mm, OIS) +20 MP (f/1.6, 27mm) rear snapper system. On the front, there is also an 8MP selfie shooter. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 camera system packs a dual 12MP snapper on the back. Meanwhile, the selfie shooter sports 12MP. With a better selfie lens, the Xiaomi flagship moves up another point! Lastly, the Huawei phone rocks a non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh battery. Besides, the Redmi Note 6 battery packs a non-removable 4100mAh juice box. It seems like the Xiaomi phone wins our last round!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 vs Huawei Mate X release date and price

Huawei Mate X and Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 release date can fall in the third quarter of this year. For the cost, Huawei Mate X price can begin around $700 ~ Rs. 46,000. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 price starts at $403 ~ Rs. 26,990. With a lower price tag, the Xiaomi phone can be a good choice thanks to its powerful RAM and photography system!

Another week, another great handset’s appearance! Today, let’s check out the list of our top trending smartphones of week 18 2018! Notably, one of these devices arrives with an impressive triple-lens camera and 6GB RAM! Take a look!

1. Xiaomi Mi A2:

The first handset on our list is a Xiaomi device! Firstly, Xiaomi Mi A2 specs sport a 5.99-inch full HD+ screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, this Xiaomi handset runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. As for Xiaomi Mi A2 camera, this Xiaomi phone equips a dual 20MP + 12MP rear snapper and 20MP selfie shooter.

Regarding the storage, Xiaomi Mi A2 offers two options for storage: 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM with 64GB or 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Moreover, Xiaomi Mi A2 has a non-removable Li-Ion 3010mAh battery and runs MIUI 9.5 out of the box on top of Android 8.1 pre-installed operating system. Lastly, Xiaomi Mi A2 price begins at $300 ~ Rs. 20, 000.

2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro:

Surprisingly, another Xiaomi handset made it into our list of the top trending smartphones of week 18 2018! Let’s begin with the display! In details, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specs sport a 5.99-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Moreover, the Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. For the storage, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro offers 6GB RAM/64GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). Concerning the photography system, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro camera holds a 12MP + 5MP dual rear and a 20MP selfie lens. On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro owns a bigger non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh battery. Also, Redmi Note 5 Pro uses Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system. Finally, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price starts around $220 ~ Rs. 13,990.

3. Huawei P20 Pro:

Despite being released for weeks before, Huawei P20 Pro is still one of the popular handsets on our list of the top trending smartphones of week 18 2018! Huawei P20 Pro specs sport a 6.1-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 2240 pixels). Furthermore, the Huawei handset takes power from the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset. Regarding the storage, Huawei P20 Pro offers 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (non-expandable). Moreover, the Huawei device also runs on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. How about the photography system? Huawei P20 Pro camera rocks a triple 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP rear snapper and 24MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, Huawei phone owns a non-removable 4000mAh battery. Besides, Huawei P20 Pro price starts at $1,109 ~ Rs. 72, 088.

4. OPPO F7:

Without a doubt, OPPO “Selfie Expert” deserves a place on our list of the top trending smartphones of week 18 2018! For the OPPO F7 specs, the OPPO handset offers a large screen of 6.23-inch with the resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. Under the hood, OPPO F7 gets power from the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset. As for the storage, OPPO F7 comes with 64 GB, 4 GB RAM or 128 GB, 6 GB RAM (expandable up to 256GB). Regarding the camera, OPPO F7 camera includes a 16 MP rear snapper and another 25 MP selfie shooter. Additionally, OPPO F7 has a non-removable Li-Po 3400mAh battery box. How about the operating system? The OPPO device now runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo). Lastly, OPPO F7 price is $399 ~ Rs. 25, 990.

5. Huawei P20 lite:

The last handset on our list of the top trending smartphones of week 18 2018 is the watered-down variant of the Huawei P20. In term of the display, Huawei P20 Lite specs include a 5.84-inch LTPS IPS LCD (1080 x 2280 pixels). Under the hood, the Huawei P20 Lite runs on Hisilicon Kirin 659 processor and Android 8.0 Oreo operating system. Besides, Huawei P20 Lite has 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). How about the photography system? Huawei P20 Lite camera equips a dual 16MP + 2MP snapper on the rear with a 16MP front-facing shooter. On the other hand, Huawei P20 Lite battery packs 3000mAh capacity. Finally, Huawei P20 Lite price starts around $382 ~ Rs. 24, 999.

Top trending smartphones of week 18 2018!

There you have it, our list of the top trending smartphones of week 18 2018. In our opinion, the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro are great options for the midrange smartphone lovers with their nice hardware as well as the camera!

The LG G7 ThinQ is becoming hotter and hotter thanks to its big display, 6GB RAM and dual cam setup. However, it is not the only one who has all that. Check the LG G7 ThinQ rivals list below!

1. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

First, on the LG G7 ThinQ rivals list, we have the Galaxy S9 Plus. The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus specs feature a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED (1440 x 2960 pixels). On top of that, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Besides, this phone works on Android 8.0 Oreo with the Samsung Experience 9.0 user interface layered over. The phone also offers 6GB RAM paired with 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable up to 400GB) regarding the internal storage. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus camera provides a double 12MP snappers on the back and an 8MP front-facing cam. It draws a non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh capacity and has a price tag of $989 ~ Rs. 64,900.

2. Google Pixel 2 XL

We have another Google handset on our list of LG G7 ThinQ rivals! In term of the display, Google Pixel 2 XL specs feature a 6-inch P-OLED display with the resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. Moreover, the flagship comes with the Snapdragon 835 coupled with 4GB RAM and an Adreno 430 GPU. Furthermore, there are two variants for you to choose: 64GB ROM and 128GB ROM. Speaking of the optics department, the Google Pixel 2 XL camera system includes a single 12.2MP rear camera with a f/1.8 aperture. Additionally, there’s an 8MP selfie camera at the front panel of the phone. Also, the Google Pixel 2 XL battery is a 3520 mAh power bank, and the device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. Cost-wise, the Google Pixel 2 XL price starts at $849 ~ Rs. 55,351.

3. Huawei P20 Pro

Came in third place of LG G7 ThinQ rivals list is the Huawei P20 Pro. In details, Huawei P20 Pro specs sport a 6.1-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 2240 pixels). Regarding the processor, Huawei P20 Pro will get power from the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset. For the storage, Huawei P20 Pro offers 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM which is expandable up to 256GB. Coming to the battery, the Huawei phone owns a massive non-removable 4000 mAh juice box. Photography-wise, Huawei P20 Pro camera rocks a triple 40 MP + 20 MP + 8 MP rear snapper and 24MP selfie shooter. In terms of the operating system, Huawei P20 Pro runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. Lastly, the phone has a price tag of $1,109 ~ Rs. 72,088.

4. Apple iPhone X

Last but not least, we have the big Apple on the list of LG G7 ThinQ rivals. For the Apple iPhone X specs, it arrives with a 5.8-inch super AMOLED touchscreen with the resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels. The phone runs on Apple A11 Bionic chipset and iOS 11. For the storage, iPhone X comes with different variants of 3GB RAM with 64GB/ 216GB ROM. Furthermore, iPhone X battery is only 2716mAh compared to other names on the list, but it works just fine. Regarding the camera, Apple iPhone X camera features a dual 12MP snapper on the back and a single 7MP front-facing shooter. Apple iPhone X price tag falls around $1,230.

LG G7 ThinQ rivals list

Who could have guessed that LG G7 ThinQ rivals list even includes some major brand name like Samsung and Apple? LG is undoubtedly have grown and stepped up the game in the smartphone market a lot the past few years. What do you guys think? Please feel free to share your opinion with us!

It seems like LG has big plans in store for the next generation of their V series. According to the latest report, the upcoming LG V40 can sport many great features including the new OLED Panels and dual camera! Read on for more details about the LG V40 display today!

LG V40 display: innovative OLED Panels and more premium specs!

Just last week, LG finally unveiled their latest addition to their G series: LG G7 ThinQ. Notably, this new LG flagship arrives with a notch-screen and AI-featured camera system. However, the LG G7 ThinQ only port an LCD panel, instead of the OLED one like previous V30 series. According to the latest report, the Korean brand is planning to reserve the OLED for their “more innovative” series of smartphones, the V-series. While the G series belongs to the mainstream category, the LG V segment is more premium.

Furthermore, LG explains that despite being flagship series, the LG V generation belongs to the upper-tier of flagship smartphones line. As a result, we can expect to see the upcoming LG V40 display including the OLED panels. For now, here are what we can look forward to in the next member of the LG V series. Firstly, LG V40 specs include a large 6.2-inch P-OLED screen. Besides, the LG V40 display has the resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Protection equipped.

On the other hand, the LG flagship comes running on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Under the hood, this LG handset also runs on the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. As for the storage, the LG phone offers 6GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. There is also a microSD card which can expand up to 400GB. Meanwhile, LG V40 camera system provides a dual 20MP + 12MP camera on the rear with an aperture of f/1.9 and another 12MP front-facing shooter. Lastly, LG V40 arrives with a non-removable Li-ion 4000mAh juice box

LG V40 release date and price

Based on various sources, we can expect the LG V40 to hit the market in the last quarter of 2018. As for the cost, LG V40 price can start at $1, 100 ~ Rs. 72,621 What do you think about this LG phone? Drop a comment to let us know!

OPPO has launched the second generation of its OPPO A83 with more storage (4GB RAM and 64GB ROM) and some mid-range specs. Take a look below for more details about the new OPPO A83 2018!

The new OPPO A83 2018 specs

OPPO A83 2018 is one of the best mid-range devices with the full-screen display, Face Unlock feature. Now, the company has launched the new variant of this device with 4GB RAM and 64Gb of onboard storage in Pakistan. Besides that, the new generation still retains the same specs as its predecessor. In terms of the hardware department, this phone gets power from the MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23 processor.

On the other hand, OPPO A83 specs pack a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a tall 18:9 ratio and a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. Moreover, the OPPO A83 2018 camera system features a single 13MP rear sensor with an aperture of f/2.2. Also, the primary snapper supports autofocus and LED flash. Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter sports 8MP with an aperture of f/2.2. In addition, speaking of the capacity, the OPPO A83 2018 battery equips a non-removable Li-Ion 3180mAh juice box.

Under the hood, this new generation runs on Android 7.1 Nougat as the operating system. Moreover, there is a MicroSD card that can expand up to 256GB. In addition, the connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Besides that, this phone comes in Blue and Golden color options.

The new OPPO A83 2018 release date and price

The Chinese brand launched the second generation of OPPO A83 in May 2018. As for the cost, the 4GB RAM (64GB ROM) variant price is $258 ~ Rs. 17, 226 and the origin (3GB RAM/ 32GB ROM) model price starts at $173 ~ Rs. 11, 550. Share your opinion about the new variant of OPPO A83. Let us know!

Are you ready to figure out the winner of the battle today between Vivo V9 vs Nokia 9? One of these devices comes with substantial 6GB RAM and 24MP selfie snapper. Check it out!

Vivo V9 vs Nokia 9 specs

Out of the two, Nokia 9 is one of the upcoming beasts to launch later this year from HMD Global with stunning specs. Whereas, Vivo also plans to introduce the new Vivo V9 flagship in India. Moreover, Nokia 9 sports a 5.7-inch IPS LCD screen with QHD resolutions of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Besides, Vivo V9 sports a 6.3-inch Full-view display with a resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. Thus, Nokia handset is ahead thanks to better screen resolutions.

Under the hood, Nokia 9 is coming this year with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset while Vivo device gets the Snapdragon 626 SoC. Meanwhile, Nokia 9 specs include 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Besides, Vivo V9 provides a 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM. Since both are expandable to 256GB and work on Android Oreo 8.0, Nokia handset gains our vote for the better core and bigger storage options.

Concerning optics department, Nokia 9 could have a best-in-class 32MP Penta-lens camera on the rear and a dual 5MP selfie snappers on the front. Meanwhile, Vivo V9 camera sports a dual 16MP + 5MP snapper on the back and a 24MP selfie snapper. As a result, Nokia owns better camera while Vivo starts with greater selfie shooter. Also, both handsets pack a 3260mAh battery.

Vivo V9 vs Nokia 9 release date and price

From what we learned so far, Nokia 9 may launch sometime in September – perhaps in time for IFA while Vivo V9 release date was in April 2018. As for the cost, Nokia 9 price is likely to start at least $900 ~ Rs. 58, 000, and Vivo V9 price starts at $354 ~ Rs. 22, 990. In this case, Vivo would be our choice thanks to better cost and stunning selfie snapper. Share your favourite with us below and keep updated!

Xiaomi Redmi S2 is the next device of the Chinese brand to launch this month with dual rear cameras, AI Beauty. Scroll down for more details about the Xiaomi Redmi S2 official posters and more!

Xiaomi released the Xiaomi Redmi S2 official posters!

Xiaomi Redmi S2 is one of the most anticipated budget phones to come out this month. A few days ago, the Chinese brand released the Xiaomi Redmi S2’s poster that confirmed its official launch. Now, the company has posted another poster that brings more information about the Redmi S2. According to the images, the Redmi S2 might equip a dual camera setup with an AI Portrait mode and AI Beauty feature.

In details, the Redmi S2 camera features a dual 12MP (f/2.2) + 5MP (f/2.0) rear sensor with phase detection autofocus and LED flash. Meanwhile, the selfie shooter has 16MP. The AI Beauty can recognize the makeup on the face of users and beautify the image while protecting the lip makeup and eye detail colors. In addition, there is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner below the rear snapper. Next, let’s talk about other specs.

Regarding the display, Xiaomi Redmi S2 specs pack a large 5.99-inch IPS LCD and an 18:9 ratio (720 x 1440 pixels). Besides that, this phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. Moreover, this phone sports 2GB RAM, 16GB or 3GB RAM, 32GB or 4GB RAM, 64GB (expandable up to 256GB). Meanwhile, the Redmi S2 battery rocks a non-removable Li-Po 3080mAh juice box.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 release date and price

Xiaomi plans to launch the Redmi S2 on May 10^th, 2018 in China. How about the cost? Xiaomi Redmi S2 price starts around $134 ~ Rs. 8, 999. Are you excited about the upcoming Xiaomi device? Let us know!

The battle between Nokia McLaren 2018 vs HTC U12 Plus is about to happen with one of them sporting massive 8GB RAM and 4500mAh battery box. Scroll down to figure out the winner!

Nokia McLaren 2018 vs HTC U12 Plus specs

HMD Global is about to introduce the next flagship, Nokia McLaren 2018. Meanwhile, HTC U12 Plus is the successor of the popular U11 handset. Besides, HTC U12 Plus specs sport a 6-inch LCD touchscreen with the lower resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. Furthermore, Nokia McLaren 2018 Edition specs include a 5.8-inch Full HD with 4K resolution (2160 x 3440 pixels) and wins this round for better screen resolutions.

Under the hood, both Nokia McLaren 2018 and the HTC U12 Plus handsets take power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. Additionally, Nokia McLaren 2018 comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM (expand up to 512GB ROM). On the other hand, HTC U12 Plus includes 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 400GB). Since both runs on Android Oreo 8.0, Nokia handset is ahead thanks to the bigger room.

Whereas, Nokia McLaren 2018 Edition battery packs a non-removable Li-Ion 4500mAh power box. Besides, HTC U12 Plus uses a smaller non-removable Li-Ion 3930mAh battery. Concerning the optics, Nokia McLaren 2018 Edition 2018 camera bears a dual 16MP sensor on the rear (f/1.8). Meanwhile, this Nokia beast also comes with a 20MP shooter up-front. On the contrary, HTC U12 Plus camera packs dual 16MP+12MP lenses and a dual 8MP + 8MP selfie sensors. As a result, Nokia device has dominated the battle today with the stunning camera at last.

Nokia McLaren 2018 vs HTC U12 Plus release date

Nokia McLaren 2018 release date falls around July 2018 while HTC U12 Plus release date falls in the second half of 2018. As for the cost, Nokia McLaren 2018 price starts at $700 ~ Rs. 44,837, and HTC U12 Plus price tag falls around $969 ~ Rs. 62, 999. Nokia device comes with the better price and stunning specs. How do you feel about the two devices? Let us know!

The impressive battle between the OnePlus 6 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium is taking place today! Which device is the final winner with 8GB RAM, dual cameras? Check it out!

OnePlus 6 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium specs

It is only a couple days until the new flagship OnePlus 6 arrives with various outstanding specifications. Besides that, Sony Xperia XZ Premium is the great phone with impressive specs. Regarding the display, OnePlus 6 specs offer a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. Besides that, Sony Xperia XZ Premium specs include a 5.46-inch screen (3840 x 2160 pixels). The OnePlus device wins this round thanks to the bigger touchscreen. Under the hood, OnePlus 6 takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with Kryo 385 Gold and 4x 1.7 GHz Kryo Silver cores.

Meanwhile Sony Xperia XZ Premium runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. OnePlus takes another point for its better chipset. In addition, the OnePlus 6 goes with at least 6GB of RAM for the standard version and 8GB for the upgraded variant. Besides, the device equips 64GB or 256GB of internal storage with no card slot for expanding. On the other hand, Sony Xperia XZ Premium has 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Our point goes to OnePlus again due to the bigger RAM.

Optics-wise, OnePlus 6 camera equips a dual 16MP + 20MP rear snapper and a 16MP selfie lens. Besides that, Sony Xperia XZ Premium camera sports a 19MP snapper on the back and a 13MP front-facing shooter. Wow, OnePlus is taking the lead so far. Moreover, OnePlus 6 battery rocks a non-removable 3450mAh juice box, while Sony Xperia XZ Premium battery packs a smaller 3230mAh capacity. Since both run on Android 8.0 Oreo, OnePlus gets the last point.

OnePlus 6 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium release date and price

Between the two, OnePlus 6 release date falls on May 17 whereas the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is already available now. For the cost, OnePlus 6 price can start at $610 ~ Rs. 40, 000 and Sony Xperia XZ Premium price is around $518 ~ Rs. 33, 900. With better performance in general, OnePlus 6 is definitely our choice. How about you? Let us know!

Get ready to join the battle between two amazing beasts today: Nokia Swan S vs HTC R! Notably, one of these smartphones arrives with impressive 12GB RAM and 7800mAh battery! Scroll down to find the final winner now!

Nokia Swan S vs HTC R specs

Between the two, Nokia Swan S is the premium variant of the Nokia Swan beast. Meanwhile, HTC R is one of the most anticipated HTC handsets to arrive soon! Now, let’s start with their display! In details, Nokia Swan S specs include a 6.0-inch screen with the resolution of 2590 x 3780 pixels. Meanwhile, HTC R specs sport a similar size 6-inch IPS LCD screen (1080 x 2048 pixels resolution). With the higher resolution screen, the Nokia beast wins this round!

Under the hood, both Nokia Swan S and HTC R handsets are going to arrive with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Regarding the storage, the Nokia phone comes with massive 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB ROM (upgradable up to 256GB). Besides, HTC R comes with bigger 10GB RAM with 512GB ROM (expandable up to 512GB). The Nokia beast continues to move up another point thanks to its impressive hardware option!

In terms of the operating system, Nokia Swan S and HTC R are going to run on the latest Android 9 (or Android P version). How about the photography system? Nokia Swan S camera equips a 42MP PureView sensor on the rear with an aperture of f/1.8. Besides, there is a dual 27MP lenses system on the front. On the contrary, HTC R camera sports a 42MP Carl Zeiss rear sensor and a dual 16MP front-facing snapper. One more point goes to the Nokia beast in this round! Finally, Nokia Swan S flagship comes with 7800mAh battery box. Furthermore, the HTC device has a smaller 4000mAh juice box. It seems like the Nokia phone has dominated our battle today!

Nokia Swan S vs HTC R release date and price

Both HTC R and Nokia Swan S release date falls at the end of this year. As for the cost, Nokia Swan S price can start at Rs. 51, 013 ~ $799. Meanwhile, HTC R price begins at $1200 ~ Rs. 76, 504. With a lower price tag, the Nokia beast is a better choice thanks to its powerful hardware and photography system!