Author: Chris Eilers

Good news for HTC fans: the HTC Desire 12 Series Pre-Order To Begin On 26 April with the price starts at $150! Wait no more and keep reading for more details on this fantastic series!

HTC Desire 12 Series with dual camera,3GB RAM to go on sale this month!

Recently, HTC Malaysia has announced that the company will kick off the pre-order program for the HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus smartphones on 26 April. Interesting enough, customers who order through this program (exclusively at Shoppe) will be able to get their hands on these devices for less than their regular retail price. Now let’s look into the HTC Desire 12 Series specs! In general, both handsets are in the mid-range segment with 18:9 HD+ display.

Despite having the same resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, the Desire 12 Plus has a slightly larger touchscreen at 6-inch as compared to Desire 12 which equips with 5.5-inch instead. The Desire 12 Plus also takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor. Furthermore, HTC Desire 15 camera comes with 13MP + 2MP dual camera on its back, alongside an 8MP front cam. Both of these offer a 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage and Android Oreo OS.

[tps_footer] On another hand, the Desire 12 runs on MediaTek MT6739 chipset and also features a 13MP rear camera together with 5MP selfie snapper. Lastly, HTC Desire 12 power pack is 2730mAh whereas the 12 Plus draws a 2965mAh juice box. Despite the variety of colours shown above, the first batch of Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus in Malaysia will only come in Warm Silver and Cool Black.

HTC Desire 12 Series release date and price

To be specific, the HTC Desire 12 price starts at $150 while the HTC Desire 12 Plus price begins around $186 through the program. As a comparison, these phones will instead go for RM 739 and RM 899 respectively once they launch into the market. Nevertheless, we suggest you take this chance and plan though as HTC Malaysia stated that only 1,000 units are available for this particular pre-order program.

Brace yourself! The next exciting battle about to take place between two beasts: BlackBerry Ghost Pro vs HTC U12! One of these smartphones arrives with 6GB RAM and dual 20MP rear camera! Discover the final winner right below!

BlackBerry Ghost Pro vs HTC U12 specs battle

Out of the two, HTC U12 is the successor of the popular HTC U11 handset, and BlackBerry Ghost Pro is one of the anticipated smartphones of the year. In details, HTC U12 specs sport a 5.99-inch QHD+ with the resolutions of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Meanwhile, BlackBerry Ghost Pro specs include a slightly smaller 5.8-inch touchscreen with the same resolution. Thus, HTC takes the first point! Moreover, as far as it concerns, the BlackBerry Ghost Pro will come with the DTEK security feature and BlackBerry Hub.

In addition, Optimus hopes to grab a 10%-12% market share in the price segments with its BlackBerry handsets. Under the hood, both BlackBerry Ghost Pro vs HTC U12 run on Android 8.0 Oreo and take power from the Snapdragon 845 chipset at the core. However, the BlackBerry handset offers 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM. On the other hand, HTC handset provides 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM. As both handsets storage are expandable up to 256GB, the HTC U12 wins another point thanks to the more powerful RAM and more prominent memories.

Coming to the battery, Blackberry Ghost Pro battery packs a 3800mAh juice box. Furthermore, HTC U12 equips a 3420mAh energy box. Blackberry finally gains its first point! How about the photography system? HTC U12 camera offers dual 12MP + 16MP primary sensor (one is Sony IMX3xx sensor) and an 8MP selfie snapper. Whereas, BlackBerry Ghost Pro camera includes a dual 20MP rear sensor and a 16MP selfie snapper. Another point goes to Blackberry. Thus, making the match a tie!

BlackBerry Ghost Pro vs HTC U12 release dates and price

Both phones are set to arrive soon this year with HTC U12 release date is in April, and BlackBerry Ghost Pro will hit the market in the third quarter of 2018. As for the cost, HTC U12 price starts at $754 ~ Rs. 48, 990 while BlackBerry Ghost Pro price begins at $613 ~ Rs. 39, 990. Out of the two above, we recommend you the Blackberry one since it has a more affordable price with similar features.

Here comes the fight between Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 running today with massive 8GB RAM and Android Oreo 8.0. Find out the winner below!

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs

Out of the two, Xiaomi Mi 6X is the successor of the Xiaomi Mi 5X. Whereas, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is the next monster to arrive in the market. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs include a more extensive 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with 2560 x 1440 pixels. On the contrary, Xiaomi Mi 6X specs include a 5.99-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels). Since both runs on Android Oreo 8.0, Samsung device is the better option with a better display.

Also, the Galaxy Note 9 can run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9610, while Xiaomi Mi 6X gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Besides, Xiaomi Mi 6x comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB RAM (not expandable). Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 sports 6GB/8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage (expandable to 512GB). As a result, Samsung handset is ahead thanks to bigger RAM and storage.

On the other hand, both Xiaomi Mi 6X and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 camera features a dual 12MP snapper on the back and another 8MP selfie shooter. Lastly, the Galaxy Note 9 packs a 3950mAh battery box, and Xiaomi Mi 6X battery packs a smaller 3500mAh capacity.

Xiaomi Mi 6X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date and price

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date falls approximately around September 2018. Besides, Xiaomi Mi 6X can hit the market in April 2018. Regarding the cost, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 price starts at $1, 247 ~ Rs. 80, 000, and Xiaomi Mi 6X price starts at $236 ~ Rs. 15, 358. In our opinion, Samsung handset would be the better choice thanks to its stunning performance and storage. Let us know what you think below!

The fight of Huawei Honor 10 vs HTC U12 Plus is taking place today with huge 6GB RAM and 4500mAh battery box. Check out the winner now!

Huawei Honor 10 vs HTC U12 Plus specs

HTC U12 Plus is the successor of the popular U11 handset. Meanwhile, Huawei Honor 10 is one of the anticipated flagship phones to come out this month. Besides, HTC U12 Plus specs sport a 6-inch LCD touchscreen with the resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. On the other hand, Huawei Honor specs include a 5.8-inch screen (1440 x 2560 pixels). Since both runs on Android Oreo 8.0, HTC handset is ahead thanks to better screen resolutions.

On the other hand, Huawei Honor 10 runs on Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset, while the HTC handset takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. On the other hand, HTC U12 Plus includes 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expand up to 400GB). In addition, Huawei Honor 10 has 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expand to 256GB). As a result, HTC device is the winner this round thanks to the better core and bigger storage available.

On the contrary, HTC U12 Plus camera packs dual 16MP+12MP lenses and an 8MP + 8MP selfie sensors. Besides, Huawei Honor 10 camera packs a dual 21MP snapper on the rear and a 12MP selfie snapper. Thus, it is Huawei to feature the better camera. Notably, the HTC also gets dual sensors on front. Besides, HTC U12 Plus uses a non-removable Li-Ion 3930mAh battery while Huawei Honor 10 battery packs a bigger 4500mAh capacity.

Huawei Honor 10 vs HTC U12 Plus release date and price

HTC U12 Plus release date falls in the second half of 2018 while Huawei Honor 10 release date is coming on April 19th, 2018. At the time of launching, HTC U12 Plus price tag falls around $969 ~ Rs. 62, 999, and Huawei Honor 10 price starts around $466 ~ Rs. 29, 990. In our case, we choose the HTC for stunning specs that worth your extra saving. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below!

Today we come up a list of best smartphones with removable battery and dual cameras. Keep on reading to find out!

1. Nokia 1

HMD Global has been introducing lots of smartphones over the past year or so with the Nokia 1. In details, Nokia 1 specs include a 4.5-inch display with an 854 x 450 resolution. Under the hood, the device sports a quad-core 1.1GHz MediaTek MT6737 chipset. On the other hand, the Nokia handset storage provides 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable room, which is unexpandable, unfortunately.

On the other hand, Nokia 1 camera includes a 5MP primary camera with LED Flash. Meanwhile, there would be no selfie snappers on the front display. Also, there is a removable battery with the size of 2,150mAh. Meanwhile, this is the first Nokia branded phone to support the Android Go platform. As the time of launching, the mid-range Nokia 1 price is about $100 (US) ~ Rs. 6640.

2. LG V20

On the other hand, the LG V20 may be nearly two years old, but it’s still one heck of a device. Whereas, LG V20 specs include a big Quad HD display with unspecified resolutions. Under the hood, LG V20 sports the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 processor, alongside 4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB onboard storage (expand to 400GB). Also, LG V20 camera includes a dual 16 MP rear-facing camera and a 5MP selfie snapper, and a removable 3,200 mAh battery. Running Android 7.0 Nougat, LG V20 price is Rs. 28,790 ~ $432.

3. Motorola Moto E4

On the other hand, The Moto E4 is an Android 7.1 Nougat handset with a removable 2,800 mAh battery box. Meanwhile, the handset gets a 5-inch phone with a plastic body and a 1,280 x 720 resolution. Inside, it has the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, alongside 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expand to 128GB). Moreover, Motorola Moto E4 camera includes a front 5MP sensor. Meanwhile, the rear camera has 8MP featuring AF, a four-piece composite lens, and LED flash. Also, the device even has a fingerprint sensor, and Motorola Moto E4 price starts from $120 ~ Rs. 7968.

4. Samsung Galaxy J7 LTE (2016)

Finally, Samsung Galaxy J7 LTE specs include a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen with 720 x 1280 pixel resolutions. Moreover, the device works on Android v6.0 Marshmallow and the Exynos 7870 Octa-core chipset. In details, the SoC speed can clock at 1.6 GHz with Cortex-A53 and Mali-T830MP2 GPU. Also, the Samsung Galaxy J7 LTE camera includes a 13MP rear sensor with f/1.9, 28mm, autofocus and LED flash. Moreover, there would be a 5MP front Camera with f/1.9 and LED Flash. Furthermore, there would be 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM, which is expandable to 256GB. Samsung Galaxy J7 LTE price is Rs. 11700 ~ $175.

Best smartphones with removable battery

That brings our list of best smartphones with removable battery to an end. From the record, we recommend the LG V20 and Samsung Galaxy J7 LTE to be the most exciting phones today with stunning camera and performance for such a low price tag. Do you agree? Let us know!

From Nokia 2’s latest update to the arrival of two new Nokia handsets, we have several exciting news for Nokia fans today! Catch our Nokia news of the day right below!

Nokia news of the day: two new Nokia handsets revealed, Nokia 2 update!

Previously, we have reported about a mysterious poster on Chinese media, which hints at the arrival of one new Nokia phone. In details, the sign revealed that the upcoming handset is going to have the name Nokia X 2018. Furthermore, HMD Global is now completing the required certifications to launch the phone. Today, more information regarding this Nokia phone has arrived. The Nokia X 2018 is going to come with a 10W.

One of the latest Nokia news today is the arrival of two new Nokia phones. For now, these two handsets carry the model number of TA-1099 and TA-1109. The listing doesn’t reveal much beyond TD-LTE (showing these are China Mobile handsets) and their charger. Notably, this is a 5V/2A charger. This information explains that they might be ordinary Nokia smartphones. Furthermore, we can believe that they can be the successor of the original X phone from 2014.

Another Nokia news of today involves the Nokia 2. Notably, a new Android update has rolled out to all the Nokia 2 units in India. It is a security update that brings along Android patch for April. On the other hand, most of current Nokia smartphones of HMD have already received this update. As usual, the Nokia 2 over the air update happens in phases, so you need to be patient if you have not received the notification yet. On another note, HMD Global has started their Nokia 6 (2018) pre-orders in the US market. The Finnish brand expects to ship their Nokia 6 (2018) tomorrow, April 24th.

Nokia news of the day: what’s hot?

There you have it, all of our Nokia updates of today. Which news caught your attention? Drop a comment to let us know today!

Vivo has finally jumped in India’s entry-level market with their latest smartphone: Vivo Y53i. Notably, the Vivo phone offers 2GB RAM and 2500mAh battery. Check out for more details right below!

VIVO Y53i: Entry-Level Phone with a super low price!

A few weeks ago, VIVO released the Y9 Youth edition for India market. And today, the Chinese brand has announced that they are going to introduce another entry-level handset with under the name VIVO Y53i. In details, the VIVO handset offers quite similar specifications like the Y53, which was launched a year ago. Regarding the design, the phone arrives with a single camera lens and 16:9 aspect ratio display.

Regarding the display, VIVO Y53i specs sport a 5.0-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. Moreover, the VIVO phone screen has the resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. Under the hood, the Y53i runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core SoC. In term of the storage, the VIVO phone offers 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Additionally, there is a microSD card which can expand up to 256GB.

How about the photography system? Firstly, VIVO Y53i camera equips an 8MP (f/2.0) lens with autofocus, LED flash. On the front, there is also another 5MP (f/2.2) selfie shooter. Regarding the operating system, VIVO Y53i comes running on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Additionally, this VIVO handset also features Face Unlock feature, but without the rear/front fingerprint scanner. Furthermore, the VIVO handset also has 4G LTE, VoLTE, Bluetooth, and a micro USB port. Lastly, the Y53i rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 2500mAh battery. Besides, the entry-level VIVO smartphone comes in two colours: Crown Gold, Matte Black.

VIVO Y53i release date and price

According to the latest report, the Y53i of VIVO company is going to hit the market this week in Mahesh Telecom offline. There is no info on online availability. As for the cost, VIVO Y53i price starts at $121 ~ Rs. 7,990. What do you think about this Vivo phone? Drop a comment to let us know!

Today, Meizu has officially announced the launch of their Meizu 15 series trio! Notably, these three new Meizu handsets arrive with 16:9 display, dual camera and more! Take a look right below!

Meizu 15 series unveils three Meizu handset with dual cams with a tele lens!

After a long time hinting about their next release, Meizu finally unveiled a trio of phones with an exciting selection of chipsets today. In details, we have the two top models Meizu 15 and 15 Plus. Moreover, we also get another Meizu 15 Lite, which is a lower variant of these two. First, let’s take a look at the two upper-level handsets: Meizu 15 and 15 Plus. Both Meizu phones arrive with Samsung-sourced Super AMOLED screens with 16:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, they also have dual cameras with OIS and 2x telephoto.

To be more specific, Meizu 15 specs sport a 5.46-inch AMOLED screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Under the hood, this Meizu phone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. Furthermore, the Meizu 15 offers 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB (expandable up to 256GB). Regarding the photography, Meizu 15 camera sport a dual 12MP + 20MP with 2x telephoto lens. There is also another 20MP selfie lens on the front. Lastly, the Meizu handset rocks a 3000mAh battery box and the 24W charger.

On the other hand, Meizu 15 Plus specs include a 5.95-inch screen with QHD resolution. As for the processor, the Meizu phone runs on the Exynos 8895 chipset and 6GB RAM. Additionally, the Meizu 15 Plus also offers 64GB/128GB (expandable up to 256GB). On the other hand, Meizu 15 Plus camera is quite similar to the Meizu 15. However, the system is said to feature multi-frame noise reduction and HDR algorithm at Huawei P20 level. Furthermore, this handset arrives with a 3,500mAh battery box. On top of that, the Meizu 15 Lite comes with little difference from the Meizu 15. However, Meizu 15 Lite camera only has a single 12MP rear snapper with 20MP (f/2.0), 1080p selfie.

Meizu 15 series release date and price

Out of the three, Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus release date falls on April 29th. On the other hand, Meizu 15 Lite release date can be later. As for the cost, Meizu 15 price starts at $400 ~ Rs. 26,566. Besides, Meizu 15 Plus price can begin at $475 ~ Rs. 32,000. What do you think about these Meizu phones? Drop a comment to let us know!

According to our sources, a mystery Xiaomi Redmi X device appears on TENAA with a 5.99-inch display and interesting dual cameras. Check it out!

Xiaomi Redmi X mystery device appears on TENAA

Based on the latest updates, Xiaomi’s model lineup is looking more confusing by the day, particularly in the lower end. As far as it concerns, the company has introduced their flagship Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, which gains a significant number of fans. Lately, a new device has been revealed on TENAA with the model designation M1803E6E. However, the hinted specs do not come up with the segment of the device to be.

In details, the device got a Redmi-grade display resolution 1440 x 720 pixels, but a Redmi Note diagonal – 5.99 inches. Besides, the display comes with an LCD panel in an 18:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, the number pointing the handset to be a non-Note is the battery capacity field, which is 3,000mAh since Redmi Notes typically come with 4,000mAh worth of juice. Interestingly, there would be a total of 9 colour options are listed too.

Moreover, the Redmi X measures 160.7 x 77.3 x 8.1mm and weighs individually at 170g. Under the hood, Xiaomi Redmi X specs include the unspecified chipset with an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.0GHz. Moreover, the storage comes with three RAM/storage versions including 2GB RAM/16GB ROM, 3GB RAM/32GB ROM, and 4GB RAM/64GB ROM. Whereas, the TENAA filing quotes a 12MP+5MP rear sensor which comes from the Note 5 Pro. Furthermore, the Xiaomi Redmi X camera might pack an 8MP selfie lens.

Xiaomi Redmi X release date and price

As far as it concerns, Redmi X would be available around June 2018, and Xiaomi Redmi X price starts from $425 ~ Rs. 28239. Are you excited about this new Mi device? Let us know your ideas and stay tuned!

If you are waiting to buy the latest One Plus 6, then you have to read this news! The registration page of the alleged product has already gone live in India. Scroll down for more details!

One Plus 6 registration page goes live in India: 8GB RAM, dual 25MP cam

We may not know the proper launch date for the OnePlus 6, but here’s a registration page. Amazon India announced today that a pre-launch website would be going live on its portal at 12 am tonight. Although a recent rumour said the launch was on May 18, this registration page would suggest the timeline would be a lot closer than that. Here is how it works. Interested buyers will be able to visit the page and subscribe to it via a ‘Notify Me’ button.

Any official updates regarding the OnePlus 6 after that will hit their phones right away. Recently, the company has teased water-resistant feature for the device. This is an option that very few phones have in the mid-range segment. However, we’re not sure whether the company means IP67 grade or IP68 grade water resistance. Obviously, the latter would be preferred, but the former would do as well.

Now let’s take a look at the phone specs and design. In details, OnePlus 6 specs offer a 6-inch Optic AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Regarding the chipset, it gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. On top of that, OnePlus 6 comes in two variants of 6GB/ 8GB RAM with 128GB ROM and can be expandable to 256GB. Concerning the photography system, One Plus 6 camera sports a dual 25MP rear sensor and a dual 16MP selfie shooter. Lastly, its battery rocks a 3300mAh juice box, and the handset operates on Android 8 Oreo.

One Plus 6 release date and price

One Plus 6 would hit the market in the second quarter of 2018, possibly soon. As for the cost, OnePlus 6 price may start from $589 ~ Rs. 37, 846.