Author: Chris Eilers

From what we learned so far, Xiaomi plans to announce its upcoming Xiaomi Redmi S2 mid-range handset featuring Face Unlock and dual cameras. Scroll down for more details!

Xiaomi Redmi S2 mid-range phone

According to our sources, Xiaomi will market the cameras heavily for its new device, Xiaomi Redmi S2. In details, Xiaomi is coming with its budget phone with an 18:9 screen and a dual camera. Moreover, Xiaomi Redmi S2 specs feature a 5.5-inch LCD screen with resolutions of 720 x 1440 pixels. One of the good news is that the handset would feature both a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and Face Unlock.

Under the hood, the Redmi S2 will take power from a Snapdragon 625 chipset (used in the Redmi Note 5) and run Android 8.1 Oreo. On the other hand, Redmi S2 shares 3GB RAM and 16GB of storage on board with a microSD slot to expand the memory to 128GB. Whereas, the Xiaomi handset would pack a 3080mAh battery box with the stable battery life of 1-2 days thanks to the 14nm SoC.

Also, the program optimisations of Android Oreo 8 also helped to improve the battery life by time. Thus, we do not meet any memory thrashing and avoid background services. On the other hand, the primary rear sensor would be 12MP Sony IMX486 or 12MP OmniVision OV12A10 lenses. Whereas, the secondary rear sensor would be a 5MP Samsung S5K5E8 one. Besides, the selfie camera sports alone 5MP Samsung S5K5E8 sensor. In details, the rear camera will feature portrait mode and EIS. Meanwhile, the front cam will handle face unlocking.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 release date and price

Based on the latest updates, the Redmi S2 will launch in India and China (at least at first). In details, Xiaomi has scheduled an event for April 25 (next Wednesday) that the Mi 6X would be the star. Unfortunately, the Redmi S2 might not get a launch event of its own, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled until then. If launched, Xiaomi Redmi S2 price would start from Rs. 6999 ~ $106. Keep updated with us!

The race of HTC U12 Plus vs OnePlus 6 is happening now with the dual 25MP camera and Snapdragon 845 chipset. Keep on reading to find out the winner!

HTC U12 Plus vs OnePlus 6 specs

Meanwhile, HTC U12 Plus is the successor of the popular U11 handset. On the other hand, OnePlus 6 is the OnePlus’ s upcoming flagship. Besides, HTC U12 Plus specs sport a 6-inch LCD touchscreen with the resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. Meanwhile, OnePlus 6 specs feature a larger 6-inch Optic AMOLED display (1080 x 2160 pixels). Since both devices run Android Oreo, HTC device gains our vote for better display.

Under the hood, OnePlus 6 run on the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Meanwhile, 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, OnePlus 6 comes in two variants 6GB RAM with 64GB ROM and 8GB RAM with 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Thus, HTC has the better chip and OnePlus gets bigger RAM.

On the other hand, OnePlus 6 camera system comes with a dual 25MP rear camera and a dual 16MP front-facing camera for taking selfies. On the contrary, HTC U12 Plus camera packs dual 16MP+12MP lenses and an 8MP + 8MP selfie sensors. Apparently, OnePlus 6 is better with their stunning optics department. Besides, HTC U12 Plus uses a non-removable Li-Ion 3930mAh battery while OnePlus 6 draws a smaller 3300mAh capacity.

HTC U12 Plus vs OnePlus 6 release date and price

OnePlus 6 release date is in March 2018. Meanwhile, HTC U12 Plus release date falls in the second half of 2018. Furthermore, HTC U12 Plus price tag falls around $969 ~ Rs. 62, 999, and OnePlus 6 price begins $589 ~ Rs. 37,846. OnePlus 6 seems a better choice with lower price but impressive camera system. Stay tuned with us for more updates!

If you are looking for a smartphone with a strong performance to play games, then you’re in luck! ZTE sub-brand Nubia has already entered the ‘gaming smartphone’ arena with its upcoming Red Magic. Scroll down for more details!

Nubia Red Magic gaming smartphone leaks

Razer started the trend of gaming phones that Xiaomi followed with the Black Shark. Then Nubia comes next and adds to the segment with the Red Magic (another translation could be Red Devil). Today the ZTE subsidiary announced the date of the phone debut – April 19 in Beijing. In the meantime, here are a couple of leaked pictures and videos showing a glimpse of the Nubia Red Magic. Although we couldn’t see much of the phone in the promo video, the teaser photos told us otherwise.

Blurry as the first image is, you can still picture out the handset’s unique design. That might be a multicolour LED strip on the back of the Nubia phone. The fingerprint sensor is under what looks like a single camera, and the whole body of the phone is angled so that it’s easier to hold in landscape when gaming. That’s a theme that Xiaomi’s recently unveiled Black Shark went with too.

The Nubia Red Magic seems to have a red button towards the top of the right side, above the volume and power keys. We assume that it will be related to gaming in some way. Furthermore, rumours in the past talked about the Red Magic sporting the Snapdragon 845 chipset at the helm. But now that the US has banned ZTE from selling components, we’re not sure what will happen. Maybe the Chinese company has already secured enough of those for the Nubia Red Magic, or perhaps it will swap out the SoC for another one. Either way, the handset should get 8GB of RAM.

Nubia Red Magic release date

As mentioned above, we’ll learn all the details about it on April 19 – the official launch date of the Nubia Red Magic gaming phone in Beijing.

Are you ready for the battle between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs LG V30S ThinQ? Which phone is the final winner with 6GB RAM, dual cameras? Check it out!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs LG V30S ThinQ specs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the latest flagships of the Chinese brand. Besides that, LG V30S ThinQ is the upgraded edition of the LG V30. In details, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro specs come with a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with minimal bezels, an 18:5:9 ratio and a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. Meanwhile, LG V30S ThinQ specs feature a 6-inch P-OLED display (1440 x 2880 pixels). LG V30S ThinQ is head in this round.

Regarding the processor, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, while LG V30S ThinQ gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The LG phone wins this round thanks to the better chipset. Besides that, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro sports 6GB RAM with 64GB ROM. On the contrary, LG V30S ThinQ has 6GB RAM with 128GB/ 256GB ROM. Both can be expandable up to 256GB. The LG gets another point.

On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro battery packs a non-removable 4000mAh juice box. Meanwhile, LG V30S ThinQ battery rocks a non-removable 3300mAh battery. Since both phones run on Android 8.0 Oreo, the Xiaomi device gets one point. Let’s move on to the camera system. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro camera sports a dual 12MP + 5MP rear sensor and a 20MP front-facing snapper. LG V30S ThinQ camera features a dual 16MP + 13MP primary snapper and a 5MP secondary shooter. Two phones are quite similar in this round.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs LG V30S ThinQ release date and price

Currently, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is only available in India, while LG V30S ThinQ is coming in Q2 of 2018. Besides that, for the cost, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro price is Rs. 13,999 ~ $214. LG V30S ThinQ price starts at $923 ~ Rs. 59, 990. If you prefer an affordable phone with fairly good specs, then the Xiaomi phone is a better choice. However, if you prefer a high-end smartphone with faster performance, we suggest the LG V30S ThinQ.

The South Korean brand has launched a special edition of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus in collaboration with Vodafone. The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus Red Bull Ring variant come with Android Oreo and more. Keep on reading for more details right below!

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus Red Bull Ring edition specs!

Samsung has cooperated with the Vodafone and launched the special limited edition of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. It is named after the “Red Bull ring” Formula One racing track in Austria. In details, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus Red Bull Ring Edition come the glossy back and a Red Bull branded case. In addition, this case uses NFC to change the theme when users put it on the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus Red Bull Ring variant offers Grand Prix and Red Bull Ring app icons, wallpapers, and screensavers on the Always on Display. Besides, there is a access to Grand Prix video content from Dutch sports channel Ziggo Sport. How about the specifications? These model remain the same specs as the origin Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus.

Both of these Samsung devices run on Android 8.0 Oreo and get power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus offer the 8MP selfie camera with an aperture of f/1.7. Moreover, the storage can be expandable up to 400GB via MicroSD card. You can check more information about both of these Samsung handsets HERE.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus Red Bull Ring release date and price

These new Samsung model might be available until April 27^th, 2018 in the Netherlands. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy S9 Red Bull Ring Edition price starts at $59, 29 ~ Rs. 3, 890 a month. Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Red Bull Ring variant has the price tag with a monthly of $67, 97 ~ Rs. 4, 460. Share your opinion with us!

We start the battle of Nokia Vitech Mini vs Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 starting today with massive 8GB RAM and 6000mAh battery box. Check out the winner below!

Nokia Vitech Mini vs Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 specs

According to our sources, Nokia Vitech Mini 2018 is known as the mini version of the great Nokia Vitech. Out of the two, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 is the upcoming phone with impressive specs in this year. Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 specs offer a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display (1080 x 1920 pixels). Nokia Vitech Mini 2018 specs feature a 5.3-inch with a resolution of 1080 x 2048 pixels. Thus, Nokia wins for better display.

Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 takes power from the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset while Nokia runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Regarding the memory, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 sports 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM. Regarding the storage, Nokia handset sports massive 8GB RAM with 128GB ROM. Since both devices are expandable to 256GB, Nokia handset wins for bigger storage.

Both run on Android Oreo 8.0. On the other hand, Nokia Vitech Mini 2018 features a dual 24MP rear camera with an aperture of f/1.7 and a 22MP selfie sensor (f/1.9). Additionally, Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 camera sports a dual 16MP rear sensor and an 8MP selfie shooter. Thus, Nokia handset is ahead thanks to better optics department. Nokia Vitech Mini 2018 battery is 6000mAh while the Galaxy Beam 3 packs a smaller 4500mAh capacity.

Nokia Vitech Mini vs Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 release date and price

Further, Nokia Vitech Mini 2018 release date is in March 2018 while Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 release date is in January 2018. Besides, Nokia Vitech Mini 2018 price is $415 ~ Rs. 26,989, and Samsung Galaxy Beam 3 price starts around $421 ~ Rs. 26.990. In our opinion, Nokia seems to be the perfect choice with stronger hardware and camera while remains lower price tag. Stay tuned for more tech goodness!

A new Motorola Moto G6 Plus video teaser has rendered online with a 16MP selfie camera and Android Oreo 8.0. Keep on reading to learn more!

Motorola Moto G6 Plus official video teaser

A few hours ago, the Motorola UK Twitter account revealed an official teaser video showing the upcoming Motorola Moto G6 Plus. However, the post has already been deleted quickly after that, but the video has been saved more rapidly and uploaded to YouTube by third parties. According to the video, this smartphone comes with a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, just as it is in previous models.

Also, there seems to be a button to control the volume or notifications next to the on/off key, which is very similar to the slider on OnePlus devices. Apparently, nothing is specified in the video regarding its possible functions. However, the aesthetics of Moto G6 Plus do not seem to differ much from what we expect previously. Let’s take a look at what we learn so far about Motorola Moto G6 Plus specs below.

In details, the handset features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with the resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and the 18:9 ratio. Under the hood, the G6 Plus sports 3GB/4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB ROM, alongside with powerful chipset- the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. Also, there is a MicroSD card that can be expandable up to 256GB. Whereas, Motorola Moto G6 Plus camera systems feature a dual 12MP + 5MP rear sensor with PDAF and dual-Led dual-tone flash. Moreover, the selfie shooter has 16MP with LED flash. Finally, Motorola Moto G6 Plus variant owns 3200mAh juice box and Android 8.0 Oreo.

Motorola Moto G6 Plus release date and price

Besides, G6 Plus is likely to be available on April 19th, 2018. Meanwhile, the Motorola Moto G6 series price starts around $249 ~ Rs. 16, 000. Are you looking forward to this Pro variant? Drop a comment below to share with us your ideas!

Today we come with the list of best Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 smartphones in April with stunning specs including massive 8GB RAM and 20MP selfie cam! Find your favourite below!

1. Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9 is one of the latest flagships from the Korean brand. Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy S9 specs offer a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display (1440 x 2960 pixels). Besides that, the Galaxy S9 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chipset. In addition, Samsung Galaxy S9 comes with 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable to 400GB).

Whereas, Samsung Galaxy S9 packs a 3200mAh juice box and works on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy S9 camera system sports a single 12MP snapper on the back, while the front-facing shooter has 8MP for taking selfies. Overall, Samsung Galaxy S9 price starts at $930 ~ Rs. 60, 523.

2. Sony Xperia XZ2

Sony Xperia XZ2 specs offer a smaller 5.7-inch display (1080 x 1920 pixels). Besides, Sony Xperia XZ2 takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Furthermore, the device works on Android 8.0 Oreo. Meanwhile, Sony Xperia XZ2 sports 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expand up to 256GB). Besides that, Sony Xperia XZ2 camera offers 19MP (f/2.0) primary snappers and a 5MP (f/2.2) secondary shooter. On the other hand, Sony Xperia XZ2 battery packs a 3180mAh. Sony Xperia XZ2 price starts at $690 ~ Rs. 44, 471.

3. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S specs pack a 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a tall 18:9 aspect ratio and the resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, along with 6GB/ 8GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB ROM (no card slot). Also, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S battery rocks non-removable Li-Ion 3400mAh juice box. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S camera sports a dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 12MP (f/2.4) rear sensor and a 5MP selfie shooter (f/2.0). On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. Overall, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S price starts around $617 ~ Rs. 39, 999.

4. HTC U12

Regarding the display, HTC U12 specs offer a large 6-inch display with a 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels). Additionally, HTC U12 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and runs on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. Besides that, HTC U12 offers 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Also, HTC U12 camera system comes with a dual 13MP rear sensor and a 12MP selfie shooter. On the other hand, HTC U12 packs a non-removable 4000mAh juice box. Finally, HTC U12 price starts at $700 ~ Rs. 44,722.

5. Xiaomi BlackShark:

Xiaomi BlackShark specs sport a 5.99” 18:9 IPS LCD with Full HD+ resolution and 97% DCI-P3 coverage. Besides, the gaming smartphone expects to come with the latest Snapdragon 845 and a massive 4,000 mAh battery. Moreover, the memory would be available in 6GB/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM (unexpandable). Whereas, the phone has Android Oreo, topped with JOY UI. Besides, Xiaomi BlackShark camera includes a dual rear camera 12 MP f/1.75 + 20 MP f/1.75 with 6P lens and a dual-LED flash. Meanwhile, the selfie camera has an identical 20MP sensor but the slower f/2.2 lens. Xiaomi BlackShark price is $477 ~ Rs. 31196

Best Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 smartphones in April!

That brings our list of best Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 smartphones in April to an end. In our opinion, we prefer the two Xiaomi phones the most for their massive RAM and battery. Do you have another choice to add to this list? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned!

Nokia 6 2018 handset might hit the US market with Android 8.1 Oreo, 4GB RAM and so much more. This phone has started its pre-orders in the US. Scroll down for more details!

Nokia 6 2018 handset specs

The second generation of the Nokia 6 2017 is coming in the US market. In details, the pre-orders are set to begin now. Besides that, the Nokia 6 2018 handset might start shipping on Tuesday, April 24^th, 2018. On the other hand, the Nokia device is going to launch in the Netherlands next month. As we may know, the Nokia 6 2018 is the upgraded variant of the Nokia 6 2017 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset instead of the Snapdragon 430 processor.

In addition, for the security, there is a fingerprint scanner on the back of this device. Meanwhile, in terms of the display, Nokia 6 2018 specs pack a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Besides that, this phone comes in different variants of 3GB/ 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB of onboard storage. Moreover, the internal storage can be expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD card. How about the battery box? The Nokia 6 2018 battery packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh juice box.

On the other hand, coming to the optics, the Nokia 6 2018 camera features a single 16MP snapper on the back with an aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. Besides, the front-facing shooter has 8MP with an aperture of f/2.0 and autofocus. In addition, this phone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

Nokia 6 2018 handset release date and price

The US variant of the Nokia 6 2018 is available now. As for the cost, Nokia 6 2018 price is $259 ~ Rs. 16, 999. What do you think about this phone? Drop us a comment below!

Are you ready for the battle between ASUS Zenfone Max Pro vs OPPO F7? One of them comes with 21MP cam and the other offers 5000mAh energy. Continue reading to find out who is the winner below!

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro vs OPPO F7 comparison

Out of the two, OPPO F7 is the upcoming selfie expert from the brand. Undoubtedly, ASUS Zenfone Max Pro is an upgraded version of the Zenfone Max. In details, OPPO F7 specs offer a large screen of 6.23-inch with the resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. ASUS Zenfone Max Pro specs include a smaller 5.5-inch display coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Notably, OPPO F7 is ahead due to a bigger screen and higher pixels. Regarding the processor, Oppo F7 takes power from the Snapdragon 835, while the Max Pro runs on Snapdragon 410 processor.

In addition, Zenfone Max Pro offers only 2GB of RAM paired with a 32GB of inbuilt storage. On the contrary, Oppo F7 Plus carries with two variants of 6GB RAM with 64/128GB ROM and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. Oppo scores more point for its more significant memory space! In terms of optics, ASUS Zenfone Max Pro camera packs a 5MP front shooter along with a 13MP primary cam with f/2.0 aperture and a dual-LED flash. On the other hand, Oppo F7 camera equips with a 21MP main shooter on the back, along with a Dual 12MP + 8MP lens up-front. Sorry, Asus but we’re afraid that OPPO is leading!

Furthermore, the Zenfone Max Pro owns an impressive 5000mAh battery while OPPO F7 only draws a Li-Po 3400mAh juice box. Asus finally takes back one point! Regarding the operating system, the F7 handset runs on Android 8 Oreo while the Max Pro operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop. OPPP is clearly taking the win due to faster OS.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro vs OPPO F7 release dates and price

Both ASUS Zenfone Max Pro vs OPPO F7 are already available in stores. As for the cost, OPPO F7 price falls at $399 ~ Rs. 25, 990. Besides, ASUS Zenfone Max Pro price starts between $140 to $167. In conclusion, we think Asus Zenfone Max Pro is not really up-to-par with the OPPO in terms of specs and performance. However, if your budget is limited, the Zenfone Max Pro is a safer and wiser choice.