Author: Chris Eilers

Samsung is having a great start of the year with their latest flagship! The Consumer Reports has crowned the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus as their number one, which they earned the highest rating! Let’s read on to check out Samsung’s great success!

Samsung Galaxy S9 tops Consumer Reports ratings with the highest rating!

In the first quarter of 2018, Samsung has stolen the show at the MWC 2018 event with the launch of their Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus flagships. Since their release, the Samsung Galaxy S9 duo has attracted the attention of various media. Moreover, they have received many compliments for their innovative camera and hardware improvements. And now, Consumer Reports have given these two Galaxy S9 handsets their highest recognition.

In details, they have placed the two Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphones at the top of their list. “…it was durability, speedier processing, and top-quality sound that nudged the S9 and S9 Plus (which start at $720 and $840, respectively) ahead of the competition in an exceptionally crowded field. Moreover, just six points separate our top 20 smartphones,” said an excerpt of the Consumer Reports review.

In term of the durability, the watchdog conducted a test of 100 drops in a tumbling machine. Previously, Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus displays were “badly broken and not functional” after a total of 50 drops. However, the Galaxy S9 broke through with just a few “minor scratches”. Additionally, the Samsung S9 Plus also survived the first 50 before cracking in the latter half. In the photography field, testers penalised the Galaxy S9 for over-sharpening pictures. “By doing this, we exaggerate the contrast between dark and light objects in the photos, potentially adding an unnatural-looking halo around the main subject,” the website elaborated. Moreover, it added that the difference in Galaxy S9 low light wasn’t noticeable in compared to its predecessor S8.

Samsung Galaxy S9 release date and price

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus release date was on March 16th. Moreover, you can now find them at your local retailers. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy S9 price is $891 ~ Rs. 57,909. Besides that, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus price starts around $999 ~ Rs. 64,928. What do you think about these Samsung flagships? Drop a comment to let us know!

According to the latest report, Samsung has finally finalised their Galaxy S9’s successor: Samsung Galaxy S10 design. Notably, this Samsung flagship is going to arrive with Infinity Display, new 3D sensing camera and more! Take a look!

Samsung Galaxy S10 design finalises Infinity Display, new 3D sensing camera!

It has been only a month after Samsung’s official announcement about the launch of their Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus flagship. However, the Korean brand has reportedly started the work on the next generation of the S series. Based on a recent industry report, Samsung has finally finalised the Samsung Galaxy S10 design, together with the S10 Plus. In term of the display, Samsung Galaxy S10 is going to retain the standard “Infinity Display” like the S9.

The good news here is that Samsung Galaxy S10 design doesn’t include a notch. Moreover, the Galaxy S10 is going to be slightly larger than the S9 series. The screen size of the Galaxy S10 is 5.8 inches. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus has a 6.3 inches screen. Furthermore, both Samsung flagship is going to slim down the top and bottom chins on the front of the device, in favour of more display real estate.

On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus are going to feature an in-display fingerprint reader. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy S10 camera also has a new 3D sensing lens. According to our sources, the photography system is now under joint development by Israeli 3D camera solution company Mantis Vision and camera maker Woodgate. Regarding internal memory, Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with 128GB/256GB ROM and 6GB RAM. Besides that, Samsung beast sports dual 13MP snappers (f/1.5, 26mm, 1/2.5″, 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) and 8 MP, f/1.6 secondary shooter. Finally, Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with a 4000mAh battery box and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo.

Samsung Galaxy S10 release date and price

We can expect the Samsung Galaxy S10 to make its debut at the MWC 2019 event. Besides, Samsung Galaxy S10 price can begin at least $916 ~ Rs. 58, 128. Are you looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy S10’s launch? Drop a comment to let us know!

Despite many reports about the declining of sales, Apple iPhone X flagship still archived fantastic result last year! Notably, the Apple iPhone has contributed up to 35% of the global smartphone industry’s profits in the last quarter of 2017! Scroll down for more information now!

Apple iPhone X flagship accounted for 35% of the smartphone industry’s profits!

Recently, Counterpoint Research has released some interesting information on the business channel CNBC. Notably, Apple witnessed a 1% increase in the profits of the last quarter in 2017. Moreover, the handset which was responsible for the most significant earnings of this US tech giant was the Apple iPhone X flagship! Additionally, the iPhone X accounts up to 35% of smartphone profits, despite being available for only two months in the fourth quarter.

On the other hand, Apple iPhone X flagship also accounted for 21% of global smartphone revenue for the three month period. Besides, the iPhone X gained five times the profits produced by 600 Android smartphone manufacturers in this period. Regarding the Apple iPhone X specs, the flagship arrives with a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED with 1125 x 2436 pixels resolution. Under the hood, there is Apple A11 Bionic chipset and iOS 11.3. You can read more information about the iPhone X HERE!

“The share of iPhone X is likely to grow as it advances further into its life-cycle. Furthermore, the longer shelf life of all iPhones ensured that Apple still has eight out of top 10 smartphones, including its three-year-old models, generating the most profits compared to current competing smartphones from other OEMs.”– Shared Karn Chauhan, research analyst, Counterpoint. On the contrary, other Chinese manufacturers scored a total of $1.3 billion profit in quarter 4. Notably, these brands started releasing mid-to-high-end handsets, which have raised their average selling prices. Overall, many smartphone makers were hurt by the ever-stretching upgrade cycle. While being affected by the situation, Apple was still responsible for 86% of all smartphone profits from October through December 2017.

Apple iPhone X release date and price

The iPhone X is now available in many global markets. Moreover, it seems like there is going to be one new colour of this flagship arriving in this year. As for the cost, Apple iPhone X price starts at $1,236 ~ Rs. 80, 807. What do you think about the Apple iPhone X flagship? Drop a comment to let us know!

Good news! Xiaomi Mi 6X is coming this month with five colour options, dual cameras, 6GB RAM and more. Take a look below for more details about the Xiaomi Mi 6X official confirmation!

Xiaomi Mi 6X official confirmation to arrive with five colors!

Xiaomi Mi 6X is the latest mid-range device of the Chinese brand to come out this month. Now, according to the news from Weibo, the Mi 6X might come with five color options, including Cherry Pink, Flame Red, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue, and Black. As a result, the Xiaomi Mi 6X is the first Xiaomi device to offer different colors. In addition, the Mi 6X is expected to launch globally under the name Xiaomi Mi A2.

Next, let’s take a look at the Xiaomi Mi 6X specs. In terms of the display, Xiaomi Mi 6X specs include a 5.99-inch LTPS IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and a tall 18:9 ratio. Meanwhile, regarding the hardware department, the Mi 6X gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 or 660 chipset, along with 4GB/ 6GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB ROM. Moreover, there is a MicroSD card that can be expandable up to 256GB. Moreover, the Mi 6X runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and Android One OS.

How about the optics? In details, the Xiaomi Mi 6X camera system features a dual 20MP (f/2.0) + 8MP (f/2.8) snapper on the rear with phase detection autofocus and dual-LED dual-tone flash. Besides, the front-facing shooter sports 20MP with an aperture of f/2.0. In addition, the Xiaomi Mi 6X battery rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 2910mAh juice box.

Xiaomi Mi 6X release date and price

Xiaomi Mi 6X can hit the market on April 25^th, 2018. Besides, Xiaomi Mi 6X price is $260 ~ Rs. 16, 999. Are you excited about the Xiaomi Mi 6X official confirmation? Let us know!

Let us introduce you the list of best non-Chinese Android phones with dual cameras, Android Oreo and more. Which phone is your option? Check it out!

1. Google Pixel 2XL

Let’s start the list of best non-Chinese Android phones with one of the latest Google device. This phone has a powerful processor. In details, Google Pixel 2XL specs offer a 6-inch P-OLED screen with a tall 18:9 ratio (1440 x 2880 pixels). In terms of the hardware, this phone gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB ROM (no card slot).

Besides, Google Pixel 2XL camera system features a single 12.2MP snapper on the rear (f/1.8) with phase detection and laser autofocus, dual-LED flash. Besides, the front-facing shooter has 8MP with an aperture of f/2.4. Meanwhile, this phone works on Android 8.0 Oreo as operating system and rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3520mAh juice box. Finally, Google Pixel 2XL price is $777 ~ Rs. 51, 000.

2. HTC U11 Life

HTC U11 Life specs pack a 5.2-inch Super LCD with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. On the other hand, this phone runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, works on Android 8.0 Oreo and Android One. Moreover, HTC U11 Life comes in two variants of 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Besides, HTC U11 Life camera sports a 16MP rear sensor (f/2.0), while the selfie shooter has 16MP (f/2.0). Regarding the battery box, this phone rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 2600mAh juice box. Overall, HTC U11 Life price starts at $594 ~ Rs. 38, 999.

3. LG V30

The third device of best non-Chinese Android phones in April is LG V30. In terms of the display, LG v30 specs feature a 6-inch P-OLED display with a tall 18:9 ratio and a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. On the other hand, LG V30 runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat and gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Besides, LG V30 camera system equips a dual 16MP + 13MP snapper on the rear (f/1.6, f/1.9) and a 5MP selfie snapper (f/2.2). On the other hand, LG V30 battery houses a non-removable Li-Po 3300mAh capacity. Finally, LG V30 price is $609 ~ Rs. 39, 990.

4. Samsung Galaxy S8

The last phone is Samsung Galaxy S8. In details, Samsung Galaxy S8 specs offer a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a tall 18:5:9 ratio and a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. Besides, Samsung Galaxy S8 runs on Exynos 8895 Octa/ Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S8 has 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM that can be expandable up to 256GB. In addition, Samsung Galaxy S8 camera system offers a 12MP rear sensor (f/1.7) and an 8MP selfie snapper (f/1.7). On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S8 works on Android 8.0 Oreo and packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh juice box. Overall, Samsung Galaxy S8 price is $609 ~ Rs. 39, 990.

Best non-Chinese Android phones in April: dual cameras and more>

With the powerful processor and battery, we recommend Google Pixel 2XL and LG V30. How about you? Drop us your comment below and let us know!

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!