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At the Mobile World Congress 2018, HMD Global launches their flagships with some great specs such as dual cameras, an edge-to-edge display. Keep on reading for more details about Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco!
Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco are Nokia’s flagships at MWC 2018!
Nokia has launched five new phones at MWC 2018. They include Nokia 1, Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco and one new feature device Nokia 8810 4G. Today, we will talk about two of these handsets: Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco. In details, Nokia 7 Plus is the upgraded edition of the Nokia 7 which was launched last year. Besides that, Nokia 8 Sirocco is an upgraded variant of the Nokia 8 with the new design.
Next, let’s take a look at the Nokia 7 Plus specs. Nokia 7 Plus is the first smartphone of HMD to come with a tall 18:9 ratio. The new Nokia device sports a 6-inch LCD (1260 x 1080 pixels). The Nokia phone gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). Nokia 7 Plus camera system features a dual 12MP + 13MP rear sensor and a 16MP selfie shooter. In addition, Nokia 7 Plus works on Android 8.0 Oreo and packs a 3800mAh juice box.
How about the Nokia 8 Sirocco specs. The upcoming flagship offers a 5.5-inch P-OLED with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Regarding the hardware, Nokia 8 Sirocco runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). Additionally, Nokia 8 Sirocco camera comes with dual 12MP + 13MP cameras on the back and a 5MP front-facing shooter. Furthermore, Nokia 8 Sirocco runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. In addition, Nokia 8 Sirocco battery rocks a 3250mAh juice box.
Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco release date and price
Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus release date are in February 2018. Besides that, Nokia 7 Plus price is $489 ~ Rs. 31, 700; while Nokia 8 Sirocco price starts at $919 ~ Rs. 59, 600. Will you these flagships? Drop us your comment below!
Samsung Galaxy smartphones are among the most popular in the world, and with good reason. From the top S-series and similar Note series to the A-series, Samsung has a strong range of Galaxy phones for all tastes and budgets. We take a look at which are best in 2018.
1. Samsung Galaxy Note8
Alright, so the very first smartphone we would like to introduce to you is Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is powered by 2.3 GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 processor or (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835) and it comes with 6GB of RAM. The Super AMOLED 6.3-inch display is gorgeous and looks its best when you use it at its native resolution of (1440×2960). The phone also packs 64/128/256GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB (dual SIM model only). The Note 8 runs Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), and is powered by a Li-Ion 3300 mAH non removable battery.
Furthermore, it’s one of the best camera phones you can get. The camera hardware for the Galaxy Note 8 includes a dual rear camera, with a 12MP wide-angle sensor with (f/1.7) aperture lens combined with another 12MP sensor with (f/2.4) aperture lens. It also supports 2x optical zoom, dual-tone flash, Optical Image Stabilization, and phase-detection autofocus. It can take 4K video at 30 fps. The front facing camera on the Note 8 has an 8MP sensor that supports smart autofocus for better selfie images. The price for this phone is around $930.
2. Samsung Galaxy S8
Next on the list, comes the S series, and that’s Galaxy S8. The large, bezel-less display is truly iconic and beautiful, and the screen quality excellent. Spec-wise, the Galaxy S8 sport a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED screen, an octa-core processor (Snapdragon 835 – USA & China), 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB), and 4GB RAM. The Galaxy S8 runs Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). In terms of optics, the phone comes with a 12MP, rear camera with f/1.7 aperture with phase-detection autofocus, OIS & LED flash, while at front we have 8MP, f/1.7 optics for taking selfies. You also get Wi-Fi 802.11ac, the brand new Bluetooth 5.0 standard which improves speed and range, NFC, and GPS. With the powerful Li-Ion 3000 mAH battery S8 comes with the price of $660.
3. Samsung Galaxy S8+
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are mostly identical smartphones. The primary differences are battery capacity, dimensions, and screen size of the Infinity Display. It’s 6.2-inch display with the same resolution and display technology, which is a dual-edge curved QHD display with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio (1440 x 2960 pixels). The Exynos 8895 SoC on the Galaxy S8+ is coupled with 6GB of RAM, also comes with 128GB of internal storage (extendable up to 256GB), and support wireless charging as well as fast charging. The phone runs Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo). In terms of optics, the phone comes with a 12MP, rear camera with f/1.7 aperture (phase-detection autofocus, OIS & LED flash), while at front we have 8MP, f/1.7 optics for taking selfies. With the powerful Li-Ion 3500 mAH battery S8+ comes with the price of $770.
4. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)
The new Galaxy A8 (2018) is Samsung’s first non-flagship phone to be graced with an Infinity Display, so, Galaxy A8 features a 5.6-inch full-HD+ (2220×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with 18.5:9 aspect ratio. There is a curved glass protection on top of the Infinity Display panels, identical to the ones featured on the Galaxy S8. Under the hood, the phone has an octa-core Exynos 7885 chip, 4GB RAM, and the phone comes with 32GB or 64GB of space that is expandable up to 256GB. Samsung has provided two front-facing camera sensors on the Galaxy A8 (2018). There is a 16MP fixed focus, f/1.9 camera sensor and an 8MP f/1.9 sensor. The camera on the back comes with 16MP camera sensor with an f/1.7 lens. Besides, the Galaxy A8 (2018) packs a 3000 mAH battery, runs Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS, and comes at a price of $530.
5. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A5 comes with Super AMOLED full-HD screen of 5.2-inches with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels (424 ppi). In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features octa-core at 1.9 GHz with Mali-T830MP3 GPU and 3GB of RAM while Exynos 7880 processor dramatically increases performance of A5 models. Internal memory is 32GB or 64GB expandable up to 256GB and the phone comes with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat). Galaxy A5 cameras are very favorable with 16MP on both sides. The front-facing camera matches the rear for basic specs, with a 16MP sensor and f/1.9 aperture. There’s no autofocus but selfies are super-sharp. With a non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAH battery Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) costs about $330 and it is definitely justified to be on this list.
6. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Next on the list is a hit from 2016, a model that certainly needs to be mentioned and that is Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Samsung’s Super AMOLED screen of 5.5 inches and Quad-HD resolution (1440 x 2560) with 534 ppi, provides exceptional sharpness. Water resistant (IP68 certified) Galaxy S7 edge under the hood features a octa core Exynos 8890 with clock rate 2.3GHz while for the other markets is powered by Snapdragon 820 from Qualcomm. For brilliant graphics care Mali-T880 MP12. There is 4GB of RAM and (32/64/128GB) of internal memory. The memory is expandable with a microSD card to 256GB. Samsung has a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 3600 mAH, which supports Quick Charge 2.0. Main camera is 12MP, with aperture of f/1.7, while the frontal is 5MP. Price for this machine is about $550.
7. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
At the end of this list comes model of the C series, also from the end of 2016. The model is Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro and comes with a big Super AMOLED 6.0-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a density of (367 ppi). The SoC is a Qualcomm (MSM8976) Snapdragon 653 running at 1.44GHz, and integrated Adreno 510 graphics. One of this phone’s headline features is that it has 6GB of RAM. You get 64GB of built-in storage and microSD card compatibility goes up to 256GB, so you really shouldn’t be worried about running out of space. The main camera has a 16MP, f/1.9 aperature. How people love selfies, there is still one and the same camera on front. C9 Pro runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) OS upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat). With the powerful 4000 mAH battery C9 Pro comes with the price of $530.
In this list we have listed only some of Samsung models. The company is among the biggest players in the smartphone market, and we’ve taking the best for you in a bunch of good models. So, we believe that you will be able to find something for yourself.
So, this is our list of the HTC smartphones that you need to be aware of. These are the phone’s we’re most likely to be writing about, and the ones you’re most likely to want to consider. You can scroll down to learn more about these HTC mobiles along with their price and specifications.
1. HTC U11 Eyes
So, here’s everything we know about the HTC U11 Eyes. HTC has launched the U11 Eyes in Taiwan and China at a price slightly higher than $600. It sports a 6-inch full-HD+ (1080×2160 pixels) Super LCD3 display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 3 protection (402 ppi). The phone is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM. The phone comes with 64GB of inbuilt storage expandable via microSD card (up to 400GB). The smartphone runs HTC Sense based on Android 8.0 (Oreo).
In the camera department, the U11 Eyes bears a 12MP rear sensor with features like phase detection-autofocus (PDAF), OIS, f/1.7 aperture, and dual-tone dual-LED flash. On the front is a dual camera setup that sports two 5MP sensors, with HDR enhancement, a f/2.2 aperture. It also has an IP67 certification when it comes to water and dust resistance. The biggest highlight of the smartphone is that it sports the biggest battery on an HTC smartphone yet, so, there is a 3930 mAH battery under the hood with Quick Charge 3.0.
2. HTC U11 Life
HTC U11 Life is the next one. The U11 Life comes in two variants, while its US version has HTC Sense on top of Android Nougat, the company also has an Android One model for global markets that runs stock Android Oreo out of the box. Both variants have same hardware specifications, including a 5.2-inch full-HD Super LCD panel and Snapdragon 630 SoC. Also, there’s IP67 waterproofing which adds a premium feature you won’t often find in the mid-range. The handset has a 16MP camera with BSI sensor and f/2.0 aperture on the back, while we have the same 16MP camera sensor available on the front. It has up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage and packs a 2600 mAH battery with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 support. The smartphone comes to the market with a price tag of $400.
3. HTC U11+
The last year’s flagship from the Taiwanese company is next on the list, and that’s HTC U11+. The HTC U11+ sports a 6-inch display with QuadHD+ resolution (1440 x 2880 pixels) putting out close to (537ppi). Powering the phone is the Snapdragon 835 SoC, an octa-core processor clocked at 2.45GHz, just like the HTC U11. There are two variants of the U11+, one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, while the other has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. HTC has also improved the water- and dust-resistance rating from IP67 on the U11 to IP68 on the U11+. HTC is known for its Sense UI skin and the U11+ runs it on top of Android Oreo. Speaking of optics, the primary camera is a 12MP sensor with a f/1.7 aperture at the back, while the front is 8MP, f/2.0. Otherwise, the battery is Li-Ion 3930 mAH. If you are looking for a flagship smartphone, U11+ is a solid option and the most expensive on the list, and its price is around $900.
4. HTC U Ultra
Next on the list of HTC smartphones is HTC U Ultra. The U Ultra comes with a 5.7 inch Super LCD5 QHD display with 1440 x 2560 pixels (513 ppi) and is protected by the new Corning 5 Gorilla Glass protection. The phone has one more screen, 2-inch strip that sits at the top right edge of the phone, next to the camera. The smartphone runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon excellent 821 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal memory expandable up to 256GB. The cameras are also interesting – the front is of 16MP and is great for the selfie photos, while the rear of the 12MP come with optical image stabilization (OIS) and can record 4K video. Battery capacity is 3000 mAH (with Quick Charge 3.0) which seems a bit low for a phone this size, but explains the relatively low weight. This HTC model comes at the price of $380.
5. HTC U Play
HTC U play is the last on the list of our HTC smartphones. A smaller “add-on” in the U series, U Play, is designed for a broader audience and is made in the same way as the U Ultra, but has customized features, lower market segment and favourable prices. Spec-wise, it packs a 5.2 inch super LCD capacitive touchscreen, MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755), 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage expandable up to 256GB. Both cameras have at 16MP. Main camera f/2.0, with OIS, phase-detection autofocus, while the front camera comes with wide angle and (HDR). The phone has a battery of 2500 mAH, and support fast charging using the bundled 10W adapter. The HTC U Play is a neat little device with striking looks and smooth all-around performance for which you will pay $230.
Best HTC smartphones of 2018
Alright, those are top 5 HTC smartphones that we would like to introduce to you today. At the moment this is the best that HTC offers on the market. What do you think about them? Share with us.
Are you ready for the upcoming beast battle between Nokia Maze 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 with 7000 mAh batt, 8GB RAM? Keep reading for more details!
Nokia Maze 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 specs
Nokia Maze 2018 is one of the most anticipated beasts from HMD Global this year. On the contrary, Samsung Galaxy S9 is capturing the smartphone community attention for its stunning design and interesting specs. Let’s start the battle with Samsung beast. Samsung Galaxy S9 specs offer a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED with an 18:5:9 ratio (1440 x 2960 pixels). Meanwhile, Nokia Maze 2018 sports a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with resolutions of 2048 × 1080 pixels. With better resolution, Samsung smartphone is ahead in this round.
Under the hood, Nokia Maze 2018 specs feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. On the contrary, Samsung Galaxy S9 takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Samsung continues to get one point thanks to the better chipset. Moreover, Nokia Maze 2018 storage comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. However, Samsung Galaxy S9 comes with 4GB/ 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM that can expandable to 400GB ROM. Nokia Maze is the winner in this round with massive RAM.
In addition, both flagships run on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo). Additionally, Samsung Galaxy S9 camera system has a 12MP rear sensor (f/1.5-f/2.4) and an 8MP selfie snapper. Besides that, Nokia Maze 2018 camera offers dual 24MP + 24MP (f/1.7) on the back and a 20MP for selfies (f/2.0). With amazing dual camera setup, Nokia beast gains our vote. Nokia Maze 2018 battery packs a massive 7000mAh battery box while Samsung Galaxy S9 battery packs a smaller 3200mAh juice box. Undoubtedly, Nokia flagship is the winner in the last round.
Nokia Maze 2018 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 release date and price
According to the media, Samsung Galaxy S9 release date falls on this Sunday (February 25, 2018) while Nokia Maze 2018 release dates fall around March 2018. Furthermore, Nokia Maze 2018 price tag falls around $500 (~ Rs. 32,023) whereas Samsung Galaxy S9 price is around $930 ~ Rs.60,250. If you are a fan of photography, don’t miss out Nokia flagship with amazing camera setup and huge battery.
The flagship battle between Nokia 8 Pro vs Huawei P20 is coming today. One of the beast today offers 5500 mAh battery, 8GB RAM! Check out the winner today!
Nokia 8 Pro vs Huawei P20 specs
Nokia 8 Pro is one of the best flagships of HMD Global coming this year with amazing specs. On the other hand, Huawei P20 is the smartphone in high-end P-series of the Chinese brand. Let’s start the battle with Nokia 8 Pro. Firstly, Nokia 8 Pro specs come with a 5.5-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and an 18:9 ratio. On the other hand, Huawei P20 specs sport a 6-inch OLED display (1080 x 2160 pixels) with 18:9 of aspect ratio. Thanks to a better display, Nokia monster wins the first round.
Huawei flagship takes power from the powerful chipset Kirin 970 processor while Nokia 8 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Huawei is a bit better in the performance round with more powerful chipset. Let’s move on to the storage. Nokia 8 Pro sports 6GB RAM with 128GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). On the contrary, Huawei smartphone offers a massive 8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM, which is expandable up to 256GB. Huawei gets one more point from us!
When it comes to the OS, both flagships in the battle today run on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo). Furthermore, Huawei P20 battery is a non-removable 3200mAh juice box. On the other hand, Nokia 8 Pro battery packs a bigger 5500mAh juice box. As for the camera setup, Nokia 8 Pro camera system features a penta-lens 32MP sensor on the rear and a 16MP selfie shooter. Meanwhile, Huawei P20 camera includes a 40MP dual-lenses on the back with 5X hybrid zoom and 24MP lens for selfie fans. Undoubtedly, Huawei P20 wins the last round with amazing camera setup.
Nokia 8 Pro vs Huawei P20 release date and price
According to the media, Huawei P20 release date might be on March 27th, Paris. On the contrary, Nokia 8 Pro release date falls at the MWC 2018. Moreover, as for the cost, Huawei P20 price might start around $589 ~ Rs. 38,000 whereas Nokia 8 Pro price is $619 ~ Rs. 39, 990. With lower price tag and better camera setup, Huawei beast is a better choice. Which smartphone do you prefer? Share with us your idea!
Motorola Moto G6 beast has appeared on Geekbench with some interesting features such as SND 625 chipset, Android 8.0 (Oreo). Check it out for more details!
Motorola Moto G6 specs surfaced online
In a couple of days, Motorola Moto G6 is very likely to debut with Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play. At the moment, we have already received some information about Moto G6 on Geekbench. According to the data on Geekbench, the upcoming Motorola smartphone might take power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor (MSM8953) chipset. Interestingly, in previous reports, Moto G6 was expected to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450.
When it comes to the internal memory, this Moto G6 smartphone offers 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB ROM). Moreover, about the performance, this Moto G6 has managed to obtain a score of 3,582 points in multi-core test and 709 in the single-core test. On the other hand, the Moto G6 Play variant scores only 1801 points in the multi-core and 472 in the single-core tests. If the scores on Geekbench are true, the performance of the Moto G6 is good.
Let’s take a closer look at the specs of this smartphone. Motorola Moto G6 specs come with a 5.7-inch Full-HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Furthermore, this Motorola flagship provides 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear camera and 16 MP selfie camera. Besides, regarding battery box, Moto G6 battery is a 3000 mAh juice box. In addition, Moto G6 will most likely be available in Black, Silver, Rose Gold colour options.
Motorola Moto G6 release date and price
As for the cost, Motorola Moto G6 price is around $240 (roughly Rs. 15,542). Motorola Moto G6 release date is at the MWC 2018. What do you think about this smartphone? Share with us your ideas by dropping us a comment!
Recently, we have received some latest images and specs of Sony Xperia XZ2 such as SND 845 chipset, 3180 mAh battery! Check it out for more details!
Sony Xperia XZ2 specs and images
According to the previously released information, smartphone community gets a chance to see the front and the rear view of this Sony beast. Prior to the unveiling of Sony Xperia XZ2 on Monday, today we receive some additional details about this smartphone. As for the display, Xperia XZ2 specs might offer a 5.7” screen with 1080p+ resolution according to the latest information from @evleaks. Furthermore, this beast runs on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo).
Under the hood, the Sony smartphone is one of the first devices to get Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Besides that, XZ2 smartphone is also the first to feature 18:9 ratio. In addition, the fingerprint scanner of the phone now stays on the back and the audio jack is missing in this flagship. As for the battery, the Sony handset offers 3,180mAh with wireless charging. Meanwhile, the Compact variant gets 2,870mAh without that feature.
For the waterproof feature to ship with the beast, there is no official announcement from the company yet. Moreover, Sony Xperia XZ2 camera includes 19 MP (f/1.8, 25mm, 1/2.3″) for the rear snapper and 13 MP (f/1.8, 22mm, 1/3″, 1.12 µm), 1080p for the selfie shooter. Check out for more details about this flagship in our previous post here.
Sony Xperia XZ2 release date and price
The new Sony phone is going to come to the MWC 2018 event next Monday (February 26, 2018). As for the cost, Sony Xperia XZ2 price can start at $690 ~ Rs. 44,471. Meanwhile, we expect its brothers as Xperia XZ2 Compact and XZ2 Pro to come as well. Stay tuned with us to get updates about other upcoming Sony smartphones and cool gadgets showing up at MWC 2018.
According to the latest news, it seems like the next OPPO flagship to hit the market this year is the OPPO R15 phone. This OPPO smartphone can feature a dual rear camera and 4000mAh battery! Read more about it right below!
OPPO R15 Arrives with Snapdragon 670 chipset, Dual cam!
Previously, we reported about the successor of OPPO R11s can be the duo OPPO R13 and R13 Plus. However, the latest rumour shows another option. There is a high chance that the next OPPO flagship to arrive in this year can be the OPPO R15 handset. One of the reasons behind is that the number 13 is considered a bad omen. Furthermore, this OPPO flagship is going to be the first smartphone to equip the Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset.
There is going to be two variants: R15 and R15 Plus! In terms of the display, OPPO R15 specs sport a 5.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. Additionally, OPPO R15 Plus specs include a 6.0-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. Both OPPO smartphones screen have the resolution has the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Regarding the OS, OPO R15 is going to run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.
In term of the display, the R15 phone sports a full-screen design like the iPhone X. Moreover, there is also the unique notch on the front which holds the selfie camera, sensor an earpiece. Regarding the photography system, this R15 camera equips a dual 16 MP (f/1.7, 1/2.8″, 1.12 µm, PDAF) + 20 MP (f/2.6, 1/2.8″, 1 µm, AF) primary snapper. Moreover, there is also a 20 MP (f/2.0) selfie shooter. On the other hand, this OPPO phone offers two storage variants: 128 GB, 6 GB RAM or 64 GB, 4 GB RAM. Finally, this OPPO handset is going to rock a non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh battery.
OPPO R15 release date and price
For now, there is no official news about OPPO R15’s availability. As for the cost, OPPO R15 price can start at $600 ~ Rs. 39,000. Are you excited for this OPPO release? Drop a comment to let us know!
Let’s start the battle between LG G7 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 today. One of these competitors comes with 6GB RAM and 5500mAh juice box. Take a look below for more details!
LG G7 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specs
LG G7 is one of the most anticipated flagship smartphones of this Korean manufacturer in 2018. Besides, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is the great phone with the stunning appearance. Regarding the display, LG G7 specs offer a 5.7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. On the contrary, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 specs include a larger 6.99-inch IPS LCD (2160 x 1080 pixels). With the higher resolution, LG G7 wins this round.
On the other hand, LG G7 has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset. One more point to the LG G7 for its better chipset. Besides that, LG G7 has 4GB/ 6GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB ROM. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 offers 6GB RAM with different variants ROM. Both can be expandable up to 256GB.
Regarding the battery, LG G7 packs a non-removable 4000mAh juice box, while Xiaomi Mi Max 3 battery rocks a bigger 5500mAh capacity. Since both handsets run on Android 8.0 Oreo, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 takes back one point thanks to the giant battery capacity. In addition, LG G7 camera system sports a 19MP rear sensor and a 13MP selfie shooter. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 camera dual 12MP snappers on the back and a 5MP front-facing shooter. As a result, LG G7 is ahead for its better camera system.
LG G7 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 release date and price
LG G7 release date is in March 2018, while Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is coming in May 2018. Besides that, LG G7 price is $951 ~ Rs. 61, 858. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 price starts at $452 ~ Rs. 29, 400. We recommend the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 for its big battery and the lower price tag. How about you? Let us know!
Are you ready for the list of best Nokia 8 Pro rivals? Some of these devices come with massive 8GB RAM, dual-camera setup. Scroll down to find out your phone!
1. Xiaomi Mi 7
The first phone on the list is Xiaomi Mi 7. The Mi 7 is the great phone with the stunning performance to come out this year. Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi 7 specs offer a 5.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 2180 x 1080 pixels. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 7 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset.
In addition, the Mi 7 has massive 8GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB ROM (not expandable). Besides that, Xiaomi Mi 7 camera system features a dual 16MP rear sensor and an 8MP selfie shooter. Furthermore, Xiaomi Mi 7 battery packs a 3170mAh juice box. Xiaomi Mi 7 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. Overall, Xiaomi Mi 7 price is $414 ~ Rs. 26, 990.
2. Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9 specs feature a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED with a tall 18:6:9 ratio (1440 x 2560 pixels). On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and works on Android 8.0 Oreo. In addition, Samsung Galaxy S9 battery draws a 3200mAh capacity. Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy S9 comes with 4GB/ 6GB RAM (expandable up to 400GB). Regarding the operating system, Samsung Galaxy S9 packs a 12MP rear sensor and an 8MP front-facing shooter. Finally, Samsung Galaxy S9 price starts at $1130 ~ Rs. 73, 186.
3. Sony Xperia XZ2
The third device of best Nokia 8 Pro Rivals is Sony Xperia XZ2. In terms of the display, Sony Xperia XZ2 specs come with a 5.2-inch OLED display with 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 ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Furthermore, Sony Xperia XZ2 runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh juice box. Regarding the photography, Sony Xperia XZ2 camera system sports a dual 12MP snapper on the back and a 15MP selfie shooter. Overall, Sony Xperia XZ2 price is $690 ~ Rs. 44, 881.
4. Huawei P20
The last phone is Huawei P20. Under the hood, Huawei P20 specs offer a 6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Besides that, Huawei P20 gets power from the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset, coupled with 8GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). On the other hand, Huawei P20 camera system sport a triple 40MP snapper on the back and a 24MP selfie shooter. In addition, Huawei P20 battery rocks a non-removable 3200mAh capacity. Furthermore, Huawei P20 works on Android 8.0 Oreo. Finally, Huawei P20 price starts at $589 ~ Rs. 38, 311.
Best Nokia 8 Pro Rivals: MASSIVE 8GB RAM, dual cameras!
We recommend Xiaomi Mi 7 and Huawei P20 for their affordable price and massive RAM. Which phone is your choice? Drop your comment and share your opinion with us!
The new flagship of Xiaomi might come out this year with some impressive features such as dual-camera setup, OLED panel. Keep on reading to get more news about Xiaomi Mi 7!
Xiaomi Mi 7 specs
According to the latest report, some new specs of the Mi have been unveiled. Unde the hood, the upcoming Xiaomi flagship might sport an OLED display panel with a 5.6-inch screen and a resolution of 2180 x 1080 pixels. The Mi 7 might be the first Xiaomi device to offer Always On Display feature. With this new spec, the Xiaomi handset will show “time, date, battery level, and up to three notification badges.”
On the other hand, the Mi 7 gets power from the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor, along with massive 8GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB ROM (not expandable). Besides that, Xiaomi Mi 7 camera system comes with a dual 16MP snapper on the back with an aperture of f/1.8. Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter packs an 8MP camera for taking selfies. In addition, the Mi 7 battery rocks a non-removable 3170mAh juice box.
Regarding the operating system, the Mi 7 works on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo with MIUI 9. Additionally, the next Xiaomi flagship also offers some specs such as IR blaster, Dirac audio technology, aptX HD Bluetooth audio, NFC supports, Electronic Image Stabilization.
Xiaomi Mi 7 release date and price
There is no official news about the Xiaomi Mi 7 release date. We expect the Chinese brand to launch the next flagship in February at MWC in Barcelona. For the cost, Xiaomi Mi 7 price starts at $414 ~ Rs. 26, 990. What do you think of the upcoming Xiaomi device? Drop us your comment and share your opinion with us! Stay tuned and wait for more update from us!
Google announced to bring Android Oreo Go Edition official to MWC 2018 with optimizations for entry-level smartphones. Check it out in the article below!
Android Oreo Go Edition official
According to our sources, Google has confirmed that the first smartphones running Android Oreo (Go edition) will become official at MWC next week. However, the company hasn’t named any of the upcoming products, but some of them will sell for less than $50. Regarding the OS, Android Oreo (Go edition) is the cheap version of Android Oreo 8.0 (specially optimized for low-end hardware).
The OS should optimize default apps and provide an optimized variant of the Play Store for lightweight apps. Moreover, Google claims to offer 15% faster app performance on handsets with entry-level specs. Meanwhile, there includes twice the free storage while built-in apps take up to 50% less space. So far, the handsets will have 1GB RAM or less, and 8GB ROM while remains “a high-quality experience”. Also, there is a greater focus on saving mobile data.
On the other hand, the Android One program (focused on the mid-range segment) has been running for a while now. In details, Android One handsets get “faster” access to OS updates for two years. The updates include the latest AI innovations from Google”, and “regular” security updates for three years.
Which smartphones to get Android Oreo Go Edition?
Google just announced that the first phones rocking the Go Edition of Android Oreo will come to the halls of Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Based on recent rumours, Nokia seems to be leading the charge on both fronts. A rumoured Nokia 7 Plus looks to be the company’s first Android One phone while the Nokia 1 would likely be the headlining Android Oreo (Go edition) handset. Also, Xiaomi’s Mi A1 perhaps to be one of its most popular representative (Android Oreo Go Edition).
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