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Here we come to the BlackBerry’s first bezel-less handset: BlackBerry Ghost. This phone comes with stunning appearance. Read on for more details!
BlackBerry Ghost is coming!
According to a tweet by Evan Blass, BlackBerry is working on a new premium handset which has codename Ghost. “BlackBerry Ghost: a bezel-less, premium Android handset from licensee Optiemus; coming soon to India.” In details, the upcoming BlackBerry device is a premium phone with a bezel-less screen and a tall 18:9 ratio display. Besides that, the new BlackBerry phone has slightly rounded corners. In addition, based on the leaked images, there is a front-facing shooter on the top of the next BlackBerry device.
However, we don’t have much information about the BlackBerry Ghost specs. The company didn’t unveil any official details about this upcoming BlackBerry device. “With new BlackBerry smartphones from TCL Communication now available in over 50 countries around the world, we have a solid foundation to continue building upon our portfolio in the new year. This means customers can expect to see at least two new BlackBerry smartphones from us late this year”, said Alain Lejeune, Global General Manager for BlackBerry Mobile in a statement.
As we may know, the BlackBerry KeyOne, which was launched last year, gets power from the mid-range chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. We expect the BlackBerry Ghost might run on the similar chipset like the KeyOne and along with a modest amount of RAM.
BlackBerry Ghost release date and price
There is no exact information about the BlackBerry Ghost release. The upcoming BlackBerry device is expected to launch at the end of 2018. Besides that, for the cost, we don’t know the BlackBerry Ghost price until this phone hits the market. The price might start at $553 ~ Rs. 35, 799. Stay tuned and wait to get more update from us!
After a few days of the debut, today we get an Energizer Power Max P16K Pro hands-on with an impressive 16,000mAh battery and dual rear camera. Keep reading for more details!
Energizer Power Max P16K Pro hands-on: specs and designs
Energizer Power Max P16K Pro is announced to be a rugged and high battery-capacity device. This smartphone is about 300 grams and 15.2 thick. Therefore, you might feel a bit heavy when holding this handset. Besides that, the Power Max P16K Pro consists of a plenty of sharp angles which make the design of this beast look sturdy. However, the body of this smartphone is covered with plastic, which somehow reduces the weight of this device.
In addition, there is also a 3.5mm audio jack. Furthermore, Energizer Power Max P16K Pro specs offer a 16 MP + 13 MP dual primary camera with phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash on the back. There are also 13 MP + 5 MP front-facing snapper, 1080p. When it comes to the operating system, Power Max P16K smartphone runs on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo). Besides that, Energizer POWER MAX P16K Pro takes power from a MediaTek MT6763T Helio P23.
In terms of internal memory, the smartphone provides 128 GB ROM, 6 GB RAM (unexpandable). Additionally, the fingerprint scanner stays on the rear-mounted side of the handset. Regarding energy box, Power Max P16K Pro battery is a massive non-removable Li-Ion 16,000 mAh battery. Other connectivity options are also available such as Wi-Fi, hotspot, Bluetooth,…
Energizer Power Max P16K Pro release date and price
Energizer Power Max P16K smartphone is still not available on the market yet. We expect this beast might come in the 3rd quarter of 2018. Besides, Energizer Power Max P16K Pro price might fall around $700 ~ Rs. 45,000. What do you think about this handset? Share with us your ideas!
With the Galaxy S9 phones, the focus was on improving the camera. To that end, Samsung unveiled the Samsung ISOCELL Fast 2L3 sensor with the onboard DRAM and 960fps video recording. Learn more Samsung Galaxy S9 camera sensor below!
Samsung Galaxy S9 camera sensor: ISOCELL Fast 2L3
According to our sources, the new ISOCELL Fast 2L3 sensor has a 3-layer design. The first layer holds the pixels that capture light while the second layer converts that into a digital information. In addition, the chipset receives the information for processing and to the phone’s RAM. Besides, Samsung has added a third layer with 512MB DRAM, which can quickly read and store the data from the sensor and much faster (1/120th seconds) than the chipset.
In details, the pixel array layer (1st layer) that converts light information into an electric signal. Next, an analogue logic layer (2nd layer) that processes the electric signal into digital code. The digital code is then sent via MIPI interface (Galaxy S9 processor) for further image tuning. After that, the code is saved to the device’s DRAM. When finished, there would be zero-shutter lag and smooth super-slow-motion video (image readouts at a higher rate).
The sensor reduces rolling shutter of the data moving process (the jello effect) and takes better photos. Moreover, the integrated DRAM supports a super-slow motion, low-light shooting, real-time HDR imaging while minimizing picture distortion. The sensor features motion detection enabling the faster slo-mo recording (960fps for a cool 32x slow down). In addition, you can snap several shots for 3D Noise Reduction in low-light or for better HDR in the daylight. The ISOCELL Fast 2L3 is a 12MP sensor with 1.4µm pixels working as a phase detection AF point (Dual Pixel autofocus).
Samsung ISOCELL plan?
The sensor is currently in mass production, which brings the smartphone camera ever closer to DSLR-grade photography. For now, Samsung has unveiled ISOCELL Dual as the camera solutions for mid-range devices. Stay tuned with us for more updates about Samsung latest tech and innovations!
Sony has announced two flagships with some new features such as a new design, the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset and more. Read on for more details about Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact!
Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact specs
Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are the upcoming flagship of Sony to come out this year with a new look. In details, these devices offer Ambient Flow design which sports a more rounded finish instead of the angular design. Besides that, both Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact include a Gorilla Glass 5 front panel with an anti-twist metal frame. Next, let’s take a look at the Sony Xperia and XZ2 Compact specs.
Under the hood, Sony Xperia XZ2 specs come with a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a tall 18:9 ratio and a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. On the other hand, Sony Xperia XZ2 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expanded to 400GB). Besides that, Sony Xperia XZ2 camera system features a single 19MP rear sensor and a 5MP selfie shooter. Besides that, Sony Xperia XZ2 rocks a 3180mAh juice box and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo.
How about the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact? Regarding the display, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact specs pack a 5-inch IPS LCD and an 18:9 screen. On the other hand, Sony Xperia XZ2 camera system sports a 19MP primary snapper and a 5MP secondary shooter. In addition, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (Expandable to 400GB). Additionally, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact battery packs a 2870mAh capacity. Besides that, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact works on Android 8.0 Oreo.
Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact release date and price
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and Sony Xperia XZ2 release date fall around April 2018. For the cost, Sony Xperia XZ2 price starts at $773 ~ Rs. 49, 990; while Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact price starts around $711 ~ Rs. 45, 999. Stay tuned and wait to get more update from us!
The new member of the Samsung Galaxy J series is coming with the latest Android 8.0 Oreo and some great features. Scroll down for more details about the Samsung Galaxy J6!
Samsung Galaxy J6 is coming!
According to the latest news, Samsung is working on the next generation of the J series. This device is the third phone of Samsung which has been spotted on the GeekBench site. In details, the Galaxy J6 comes with the model number SM-J600F. First of all, let’s talk about the display. Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy J6 specs might offer a 5.5-inch IPS with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.
On the other hand, the Galaxy J6 gets power from the Octa-core Exynos 7810 chipset as the processor. Besides that, the upcoming Samsung phone comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. In addition, there is a microSD card that can expand to 256GB. Regarding the operating system, the Galaxy J6 works on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box. Next, let’s move on to the photography.
There is no news about the camera system. However, we expect it to comes with a single 16MP snapper on the back with LED flash. Meanwhile, the front-facing snapper has 8MP for taking selfies. In addition, the connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, GPRS/ EDGE, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth, and fingerprint sensor. On the other hand, the Galaxy J6 battery rocks a non-removable 3500mAh juice box.
Samsung Galaxy J6 release date and price
Samsung Galaxy J6 release date falls in the quarter 1 of 2018. Besides that, for the cost, Samsung Galaxy J6 price starts at $154 ~ Rs. 9, 999. If you are searching for a budget phone with some great specs, the Galaxy J6 is worth saving. What do you think? Share your opinion with us!
Nokia 7 Plus is an enticing device with a big screen, good battery life with 3000 mAh capacity and an affordable price. Let’s take a look at our Nokia 7 Plus review below!
Nokia 7 Plus review: flagship features with the mid-range price!
Nokia 7 Plus is claimed to come with a big screen and its slender bezels allow the smartphone to use one-handed. In addition, the 6-inch full HD+ display makes the phone an ideal choice for gaming and movies. Furthermore, HMD Global seems to join the 18:9 aspect ratio screens trend to maximizing the phone’s display-to-body ratio. The fingerprint scanner now stays on the back of the smartphone, below the dual camera setup. Besides, the power/lock and volume keys are on the right side of the handset, which is comfortable for users to reach.
When it comes to the photography features, the 12MP + 13MP rear cameras enable you to take Bokeh effect photos. A Live Bokeh can help users to defocus the level of background before taking a shot. Furthermore, the 16MP selfie camera is promising for taking a good selfie. Additionally, the Nokia’s Bothie mode let you shoot photos and video with both the front and the rear cameras simultaneously. Regarding the battery, Nokia 7 Plus specs offer a 3000 mAh battery box. This energy capacity does not need to recharge up to 2 days.
About the OS, the smartphone runs on Android One – a clean version of Android without any annoying pre-installed apps in the way. Under the hood, 7 Plus takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip. This processor allows the smartphone run smoothly.
Nokia 7 Plus release date and price
Nokia 7 Plus release date are in February 2018. Besides that, Nokia 7 Plus price is $489 ~ Rs. 31, 700. We expect this smartphone might go on sale in April. If you are looking for a big screen smartphone, Nokia 7 Plus is worth keeping an eye on.
Sony brought some changes to its smartphone line at MWC 2018, adopting a more modern design for the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact. They finally give Sony Xperia XZ2 camera a dual sensor (and fingerprint sensors in the U.S). Learn more about it below!
Sony Xperia XZ2 camera
During a briefing on its new smartphones, Sony gave us some information on a future device and a new technology it’s working on, the Fusion Image Signal Processor. In details, the new Fusion Image Signal processor allows image capture in extremely dark conditions. To achieve this, Sony Xperia XZ2 camera will be capable of an as-yet unprecedented ISO 51200 for photos and ISO 12800 for video, (likely DSLR ISO levels).
On the other hand, the rear cameras not only shoot HDR video for even exposure and rich colours but do so at 4K resolution. Moreover, they shoot super slow motion footage with the resolution bumped from 720p to full HD. According to Sony, the camera firmware is in partnership with Qualcomm to optimise the images for better low light performance. Also, the 3D face-mapping of both cameras allows you to quickly create a 3D selfie.
Beyond the camera, Sony Xperia XZ2 specs received a much-needed design update. While previous Xperia had fat bezels, the new variant stretches the displays right to the edges of the phone. In US markets, Sony devices sport a fingerprint sensor below camera housing. Meanwhile, wireless charging finally showed up on a Sony Xperia XZ2, but not available on the Compact variant. Moreover, both handsets come with metal and glass with waterproof protection and no headphone jack (down to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes).
Sony Xperia XZ2 release date and price
As for the price, Sony Xperia XZ2 price can start at $699 ~ Rs. 45000 when it launches in this April. Besides, the XZ2 will be available in black, silver, green. Do you like the new Sony handset? Share with us your ideas in the comments below and stay tuned for more updates!
HMD’s recent release, Nokia 8 Sirocco is a great handset with impressive design and powerful specs like 6GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Take a look at our Nokia 8 Sirocco review today!
Nokia 8 Sirocco review hands-on
Nokia 8 Sirocco looks and feels fantastic with a curved display and a glass sandwich design. The phone is incredibly thin too at 7.5mm (Galaxy S9 at 7.6mm). On the front, we have an all-screen 5.5-inch pOLED display with significantly reduced side bezels. Moreover, Nokia 8 Sirocco features Android Oreo (Android One program). As a result, it gets faster updates than other Samsung 2018’s devices.
There’s one big problem with this “ultra-compact powerhouse” that’s supposed to go against the Galaxy S8. While most flagships this year feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 chip, this Nokia 8 version skips it and goes for Snapdragon 835. Besides, the phone packs 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Furthermore, the 3,260 mAh battery supports fast/Qi wireless charging (50% in 30 min). Also, the Nokia 8 Sirocco also features IP67 dust and water resistance.
On the back, there is a dual-lens Zeiss-branded camera sits, right above a fingerprint sensor. Also, the selfie shooter also features a Zeiss lens, and Dual-Sight, one of Nokia’s shooting modes (capturing by both cameras at a time). Meanwhile, other camera features include ISO, shutter speed and exposure.
Nokia 8 Sirocco release date and price
So far, it got an ambitious all-screen design and incredible build quality. As a result, it is undoubtedly one of the highlights of this year’s MWC, and one of the best Android phones you’ll be able to buy in the coming months. If you want a Nokia flagship with the powerful Snapdragon chipset, Nokia 8 Sirocco price might be around $923 ~ Rs. 59857 in April when it launches. Stay tuned with us for Nokia latest updates!
Here comes to the battle between two monsters Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 vs Razer Phone 2. Which phone is the final winner with amazing 10GB RAM, a huge 5500mAh battery? Check it out!
Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 vs Razer Phone 2 specs
Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 is one of the most anticipated devices to launch this year. Besides that, Razer Phone 2 is the great gaming device with the stunning performance. Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 specs offer a 6.99-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. On the contrary, Razer Phone 2 specs include a smaller 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. With the higher resolution, Razer Phone 2 wins this round. In addition, both run on Android 8.0 Oreo as the OS.
On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, while Razer Phone 2 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 gets one more point thanks to the better chipset. Besides that, Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 comes with 6GB RAM and different variants of ROM (Expandable to 256GB). Razer Phone 2 has giant 10GB RAM with 256GB ROM that can be expanded to 2TB. Razer Phone 2 takes back one point for its bigger storage.
Additionally, Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 battery packs a bigger 5500mAh juice box, while Razer Phone 2 battery rocks a smaller 5000mAh capacity. In terms of the camera system, Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 camera sports a dual 12MP rear sensor and a 5MP selfie shooter. Besides that, Razer Phone 2 comes with dual 16MP snappers on the back and a 16MP front-facing sensor. With the better camera system, Razer Phone 2 is the winner this round.
Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 vs Razer Phone 2 release date and price
Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 release date is coming in May 2018, while Razer Phone 2 release date falls around March 2018. Besides that, Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 price is $452 ~ Rs. 29, 400 and Razer Phone 2 price is $990 ~ Rs. 63, 641. If you want to buy a mid-range phone with some great specs, Xiaomi Mi MAX 3 is a great option. How about you? Lets us know!
Ready for the next flagship battle? We have today Huawei P20 vs LG V30S ThinQ! One of these smartphones features impressive 8GB RAM, tri-camera setup! Read on to find out the final winner!
Huawei P20 vs LG V30S ThinQ specs
Out of the two, Huawei P20 is one of the most anticipated Huawei phones of this year with a unique camera setup. Meanwhile, LG V30S ThinQ is the upgraded variant of the famous V30 handset with new camera features! Let’s take a look at their display! Huawei P20 specs sport a 6-inch IPS-NEO LCD with the resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Besides, LG V30S ThinQ specs offer a 6-inch P-OLED capacitive touchscreen (1440 x 2880 pixels). One first point belongs to the LG phone thanks to higher resolution!
Under the hood, Huawei P20 takes power from a Kirin 970 chipset. LG V30S ThinQ is going to run on a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor. For the storage, the Huawei beast offers 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB ROM (card slot). Besides, LG V30S ThinQ arrives with 6GB RAM and two ROM options: 128GB/256GB. The Huawei P20 moves up one point thanks to more powerful RAM. In term of the operating system, Huawei P20 and LG V30S ThinQ are going to run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.
Let’s take a look at their photography system. First, Huawei P20 camera sports triple setup 12MP + 16MP + 16MP with Optical Image Stabilizer enabled (f/1.8). There is also an 8MP selfie camera (f/2.0). On the contrary, the LG V30S ThinQ camera system features a dual 16MP + 13MP rear sensor (f/1.6, f/1.9). Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter is 5MP for taking selfies. The Huawei phone wins another point thanks to the impressive camera setup. Finally, LG V30S ThinQ battery rocks a non-removable 3300mAh capacity. Besides, Huawei P20 has a 4000mAh battery capacity. One last point to Huawei phone!
Huawei P20 vs LG V30S ThinQ release date and price
Out of the two, LG V30S ThinQ has appeared at the MWC 2018 this year and is going to be available from March. As for Huawei P20 release date, we can expect to see it at Huawei’s event on March 27th. As for the cost, Huawei P20 price falls around $870 ~ Rs.56, 341. Besides, LG V30S ThinQ price starts at $833 ~ Rs. 53, 999. With the similar price tag, the Huawei phone is a greater choice thanks to bigger RAM and impressive camera setup!
Exciting news for Windows Phone fans! The Microsoft Store is selling Lumia smartphones again starting today! Read on to find out which models are back on the market now!
Lumia smartphones are back on the market this 2018!
Previously, we witnessed the downfall of the once famous Windows Phone series. Notably, this unique smartphone came with a new user interface derived from Metro design language. However, with the lack of application developer, this series stopped its fame in 2016 with no more production as well as shipment. However, things are looking up again for Lumia smartphones this year with the return of some great Lumia smartphones!
On the official Microsoft Store website, we can now find the listing of four Lumia smartphones. Mainly, there are Lumia 950, 950 XL, 550 and 650 handset. We have previously thought that this was a random discovery since these Lumia phones do not appear under the “all phones” category. However, a Lumia sale representative has confirmed the good news: “They are recently back this early February. Specifically, on February 4th, 2018.”
One of the last Lumia handset to arrive at the marker was the Lumia 950 XL. In details, Lumia 950 XL specs sport a 5.7-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. Furthermore, the Lumia screen has the resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. Under the hood, Lumia 950 XL takes power from a Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 chipset and 3GB RAM. As for the storage, this Lumia phone offers 32GB, which is expandable up to 256GB. In term of the photography, Lumia 950 XL camera includes a 20 MP (f/1.9, 26mm, 1/2.4″, 1.12 µm) rear snapper and 5 MP (f/2.4) selfie shooter. Regarding the operating system, this Lumia phone runs on Microsoft Windows 10 OS. How about the battery? Lumia 950 XL rocks removable Li-Ion 3340 mAh battery. Finally, Lumia 950 XL has Iris scanner and is available in two colours option: Black and White.
Will this be the significant rise of Lumia smartphones?
As mentioned above, you can find a total of four handsets on Microsoft Store now. Firstly, Lumia 950 XL price is $499 (Rs. 32000), while Lumia 950 price starts at $399 (Rs. 26000). On the other hand, Lumia 650 price begins at $199 (Rs. 13000). Finally, the Lumia 550 price is $139 (Rs. 9000). Are you going to purchase one of these Lumia phones? Drop a comment to let us know!
Let’s start the next battle today with two “8” handsets: Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Huawei Enjoy 8! One of these smartphones arrives with 6GB RAM, Dual cam! Take a look at their competition today!
Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Huawei Enjoy 8 specs
Out of the two, Nokia 8 Sirocco is one of the latest flagship release from HMD Global this year. Meanwhile, Huawei Enjoy 8 is the next member of this Chinese Enjoy series. First, let’s check out their display! Nokia 8 Sirocco specs sport a 5.5-inch P-OLED display and QHD resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. Besides, Huawei Enjoy 8 specs include a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. One first point to Nokia handset thanks to its higher resolution screen!
Under the hood, Nokia 8 Sirocco runs on a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset. On the contrary, Huawei Enjoy 8 takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 processor. One more point to Nokia handset! Regarding the storage, Nokia 8 Sirocco offers 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Huawei Enjoy 8 arrives with two variants: 3GB RAM/32GB ROM, or 4GB RAM/64GB ROM. As both storages are expandable up to 256GB, Nokia smartphone wins this round with greater RAM!
How about the photography system? Nokia 8 Sirocco camera includes dual rear 12MP ZEISS optics sensor (f/1.75, f/2.6) + 13MP (f/2.6, 1.0 µm). As for the feature, it comes alongside 2x Telephoto, and Dual-tone LED flash. Besides, the selfie camera provides 5MP (f/2.0), along with 84-degree FOV and Display Flash. Meanwhile, Huawei Enjoy 8 camera features dual 20MP + 13MP primary sensor. Additionally, this Huawei phone also sports an 8MP secondary cam. The Nokia phone wins a point thanks to greater primary cam! In terms of the operating system, both Nokia 8 Sirocco and Huawei Enjoy 8 are going to run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. Finally, Huawei Enjoy 8 battery rocks a non-removable 2900mAh juice box. Besides, Nokia 8 Sirocco has a non-removable Li-Ion 3260 mAh battery. One last point to the Nokia phone!
Nokia 8 Sirocco vs Huawei Enjoy 8 release date and price
For now, Nokia has confirmed the Nokia 8 Sirocco release date falls in February 2018. As for Huawei Enjoy 8, we can expect to see this handset on Huawei special event in March 2018. As for the cost, Huawei Enjoy 8 price can start from $245 ~ Rs. 15, 990. Furthermore, Nokia 8 Sirocco price is $923 ~ Rs. 59,685. If you are looking for a great Nokia flagship, we’re sure the Nokia 8 Sirocco is a great choice for its powerful RAM. On the contrary, Huawei Enjoy 8 can be a good option for those who want a nice mid-range phone with the dual camera!
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