Author: Chris Eilers

Nokia fans, rejoice! We came across more details about the upcoming Nokia 9 cases, which reveal some important specs of this handset! Read on to find out right now!

Nokia 9 cases reveal curved sides, dual selfie camera!

After the Nokia 8 handset, many fans are now waiting for the next flagship from HMD Global to hit the market this year: Nokia 9. Firstly, the Nokia 9 is going to come with an impressive design. In details, this Nokia flagship has thin bezels and high display ratio. Furthermore, the recent information of Nokia 9 cases reveals that it is going to sport curves sides. Additionally, the fingerprint sensor is now below the dual-camera setup on the rear side of the smartphone.

According to our sources, Nokia 9 specs include a 5.5-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours. Moreover, the Nokia screen also has the resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and 16:9 ratio. Under the hood, Nokia 9 is going to take power from a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset. Regarding the storage, this Nokia handset comes with 4GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB and 128GB. There is also an expandable microSD storage up to 256GB.

How about the photography? In details, we can expect Nokia 9 camera system to sport two dual snappers. On the rear, this Nokia handset arrives with a dual 13MP (f/2.0, 1.12 µm) primary setup. Furthermore, there are phase-detection & laser autofocus, Carl Zeiss optics, OIS and dual-LED dual-tone flash. On the contrary, Nokia 9 equips a dual 5MP (f/2.0, AF, 1080p) + 5MP (f/2.4, no AF) selfie shooter. Additionally, this Nokia phone is going to have a 3.5mm jack with Nokia OZO audio. In addition, Nokia 9 runs on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. In term of the battery, Nokia 9 rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3250mAh juice box with fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0). Finally, HMD Global is going to launch the Nokia 9 in different colour options: Tempered Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, and Polished Copper.

Nokia 9 release date and price

We can expect HMD Global to release more information about this flagship at the upcoming MWC 2018 event. As for the cost, Nokia 9 price can begin at $920 (Rs. 59824). Are you exciting for this Nokia 9’s debut? Drop a comment to let us know!

According to recent updates, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S camera gets Sony firmware, 8GB RAM and so much more premium features. Check it out below!

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S camera gets Sony firmware

Based on the latest updates, an official-looking Xiaomi teaser of the Mi Mix 2S (codename “Polaris”) appeared on Weibo. In details, the video suggests a device with 6” tall screen, 18:9 ratio and Full HD resolution (2160 x 1080). On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S specs include Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB RAM and unexpandable 256GB ROM. Mi MIX 2S packs 3,400 mAh battery and runs Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box.

According to the new firmware files, the camera of the new Xiaomi phablet will have a Sony IMX363 sensor. As a result, the dual primary camera will be the first for the Mi Mix series with some AI features like scene recognition (thanks to MIUI camera app). You can find out scenes that Mi MIX 2S can identify here. Meanwhile, other features include object tracking, auto HDR and chroma flash might be disabled in this build of ROM.

As you can see, the only way for Xiaomi to fix the Mi Mix’s bottom bezel is to relocate the front-facing camera to the top right corner. Besides, the display of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S also supports with the AI-infused camera software. On the other hand, other features including dual-SIM support, IR blaster and LED for notifications are available in this upgraded version of Xiaomi Mi MIX.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S release date and price

For now, there is no official information about the debut of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S. However, the smartphone would be limited to China and India markets. At that time, Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S price tag costs around $627 ~ Rs. 39,999. Drop us any of your ideas in the comments below and stay tuned for more updates!

Let’s get ready for the next battle between two Korean flagships: LG V40 vs Samsung Galaxy S9! Both of these smartphones come with 4GB RAM and single camera setup! Which handset is going to be the final winner? Scroll down to find out!

LG V40 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 specs

Out of the two, LG V40 is the successor of LG famous handset V30. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S9 is one of the most anticipated flagships of 2018. First, let’s take a look at their display! In details, LG V40 specs include a 6.2-inch P-OLED screen (1440 x 2960 pixels). On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 specs offer a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED with an 18:5:9 ratio (1440 x 2960 pixels). With the similar resolution, the LG handset wins this round with bigger screen size.

Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy S9 and LG V40 are going to take power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. However, the Galaxy S9 offers one more variant with the Exynos 9810 Octa processor for better performance. As for the storage, the Samsung phone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Furthermore, LG V40 arrives with 4GB RAM with 128GB/256GB ROM. As both handsets’ storage are expandable up to 256GB, the LG phone moves up another point with larger capacity.

For the cameras, LG V40 camera comes with a single 20MP rear sensor (f/1.9) and a 12MP front-facing snapper. On the contrary, Samsung Galaxy S9 camera system has a 12MP (f/1.5, 26mm, 1/2.5″, 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) primary sensor and an 8MP (f/1.6) secondary snapper. Notably, Samsung Galaxy S9 primary camera will be able to switch between f/1.5 down to f/2.4, depending on the situation. This system allows their users to record high frame rate videos or take better images in low-light. We will give Samsung a point for its impressive camera system in this round! Furthermore, both Samsung and LG flagships are going to have the latest Android 8.0 Oreo system. Lastly, Samsung Galaxy S9 battery packs a 3000mAh juice box. Besides, LG V40 rocks a more significant 4000mAh capacity. One last point to LG then!

LG V40 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 release date and price

For now, Samsung has confirmed that their Galaxy S9 duo is going to debut at their event taking place on February 25th. Meanwhile, LG V40 release date might appear at the MWC 2018 LG show. As for the cost, LG V40 price is $1100 ~ Rs. 70,805. Also, Samsung Galaxy S9 price starts at $916 ~ Rs. 58,161. With a lower price, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is a great flagship you wouldn’t want to miss thanks to its great photography and performance!

Nokia is likely to launch Nokia 4 this February among its mid-range series with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC and the latest Android Oreo 8.0. Check it out below!

Nokia 4 comes at MWC 2018!

A teardown of the Nokia Camera APK earlier this year had revealed its name. So far, Nokia 4 (TA-1048) seems to be the Nokia’s new mid-range smartphone offering replacing its current Nokia 3 (TA-1032). For Nokia 4 specs, this smartphone offers 5.2-inch display and 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. Besides, the Nokia device runs on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo). Regarding the battery box, this Nokia phone provides a 3000 mAh capacity.

Furthermore, the smartphone takes power from an octa-core Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 450 chipset, which passed through FCC certification. Besides, this is the same chipset equipped with Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Vivo V7+. Moreover, the Nokia handset comes with 16GB ROM, 2GB/3GB RAM (expandable via SDcard slot). On the other hand, Nokia 4 camera is a 13 MP (f/2.0, 1/3″, 1.12 µm) rear cam and an 8 MP (f/2.0, 1.12 µm) front snapper.

According to our sources, HMD Global didn’t launch either Nokia 3 or the Nokia 5 in China. Thus, there is a great chance that the company might not launch this Nokia in China as well due to the fact that “4” is not a lucky number in this country. Meanwhile, the device might come with a tag Made in India and a very competitive price tag in this country.

What else might Nokia bring to MWC 2018?

The Nokia 4 will be the newest addition to that list of smartphones that Nokia might launch at MWC 2018 (February 26, 2018). On Nokia 4 release date, it looks like Nokia will also launch at least 4 other smartphones. The list includes Nokia 10 with a rotating 5-camera setup, Nokia 7 Plus with dual Zeiss camera, affordable Nokia 1 with entry-level specs and Android Go, and Nokia 8 Sirocco with Android Oreo. For Nokia 4 price and other detailed specs, stay tuned with us until there are more official announcements.

We have more exciting news about Samsung Galaxy S9 duo today! Notably, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Geekbench scores have appeared online with impressive results! Take a look below for more information!

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Geekbench scores: the best Android phone ever!

Without a doubt, the duo Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are two of the most anticipated smartphones of 2018. Moreover, they all received impressive scores after the Geekbench test. Previously, Samsung Galaxy S9 Geekbench has a single-core score of 3,648 and a multi-core score of 8,894. Today, the big brother – Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus stole the spotlight with its dominant Geekbench scores. In details, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Geekbench scores a total of 3,773 and 9,024, respectively.

Last year, the Samsung Galaxy S8 pair both scored on average around 1,950 single-core and 6,400 multi-core. The most powerful result belongs to the Galaxy S8 Plus, with a 2,159 single-core and 7,235 multi-core. This year, Samsung has improved the performance of their Galaxy S line with the new Exynos 9810 SoC chipset. Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset variant only achieve a 2,422 single-core score and 8,351 multi-core score.

Additionally, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Geekbench scores are approaching iPhone territory. Notably, Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X reach all average around 4,200 single-core and 10,100 multi-core. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus specs sport a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED with the resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels (18.5:9 ratio). Under the hood, this Samsung phone takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 – USA & China/Exynos 9810 Octa – EMEA. Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus comes with two variants: 128GB, 6GB RAM or 64GB, 4GB RAM (expandable up to 256GB). As for the photography, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus camera includes a Dual: 12 MP (f/1.6) + 12MP (f/2.4) primary snapper. On the contrary, there is also an 8MP selfie shooter. Regarding the operating system, this Samsung flagship arrives with the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. Lastly, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus rocks a 3500mAh battery box.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus release date and price

For now, Samsung has officially announced the Samsung Galaxy S9 duo release date on February 25th. As for the cost, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus price might come around $1,169 (about Rs. 75,999). What do you think about this Samsung flagship? Drop a comment to let us know!

Here comes to the battle between Nokia 8 Pro vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro. One of these competitors comes with the powerful penta-lens camera, massive 6GB RAM. Scroll down to discover the winner today!

Nokia 8 Pro vs Huawei Mate 10 specs

Nokia 8 Pro is the next flagship of HMD Global with stunning appearance. Meanwhile, Huawei Mate 10 Pro is one of the most impressive phones of the Chinese brand. Let’s start the battle! 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. Besides that, Huawei Mate 10 Pro specs include a larger 6-inch AMOLED display with a tall 18:9 of aspect ratio (1080 x 2160 pixels). With the higher resolution, the Nokia 8 Pro is ahead.

On the other hand, Nokia 8 Pro runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Meanwhile, Huawei Mate 10 Pro takes power from the Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor. Let’s move on to the storage. Nokia 8 Pro sports 6GB RAM with 128GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). On the contrary, Huawei Mate 10 Pro comes in 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM (not expandable). Thus, one more point to the Nokia 8 Pro for its more powerful chipset and bigger storage.

Under the hood, Nokia 8 Pro camera system features a penta-lens 32MP sensor on the rear and a 16MP selfie shooter. Besides that, Huawei Mate 10 Pro camera has a dual 12MP + 20MP primary snapper and an 8MP secondary sensor. As a result, Nokia 8 Pro wins this round thanks to the better camera system. In addition, Nokia 8 Pro battery packs a 5500mAh juice box, while Huawei Mate 10 Pro rocks a smaller 4000mAh capacity. Since both run on Android 8.0 Oreo, Nokia 8 Pro gets one more point.

Nokia 8 Pro vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro release date and price

Nokia 8 Pro release date is in the quarter 3 of 2018, while Huawei Mate 10 Pro is available now. For the cost, Nokia 8 Pro price is $619 ~ Rs. 39, 990. Huawei Mate 10 Pro price starts at $929 ~ Rs. 59, 990. With the lower price tag and the better performance, Nokia 8 Pro is the final winner today. Which phone is your choice? Let us know!

The upcoming flagship of LG is coming this year with some impressive features such as the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, a tall 18:9 display and more… Read on for more details about the LG Judy!

LG Judy flagship arrives with some great specs!

Based on the latest report from VentureBeat’s Evan Blass, the next flagship from the Korean manufacturer might be launched with the codename “Judy”. Besides that, the LG Judy is expected to be the successor to the LG G6. First of all, let’s talk about the LG Judy specs. Regarding the display, the next LG flagship features a large 6.1-inch touchscreen with a tall 18:9 ratio and a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels.

Under the hood, the next LG device might take power from the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor with Adreno 630 GPU. Besides that, the new LG phone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can be expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. In addition, the LG camera system sports a dual 13MP snapper on the back with an aperture o f/1.6. Meanwhile, the front-facing shooter has 8MP for selfies.

Additionally, the next LG handset battery draws a non-removable 3300mAh capacity. On the other hand, the LG phone works on the Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system. Moreover, the LG device can support water and dust protection, Wi-Fi, voice recognition, A.I Technology, stereo speakers, digital assistant.

LG Judy release date and price

LG Judy release date falls around June 2018. Besides that, for the cost, LG Judy price starts around $774 ~ Rs. 49, 990. What do you think of the upcoming flagship smartphone from the Korean brand? Drop us your comment below and share your opinion with us! Besides that, stay tuned and wait for more details!

Samsung Galaxy J4 entry-level will be the additional device coming up at Samsung event this Sunday with Android Oreo 8.0 and 2GB RAM. Find out more details below!

Samsung Galaxy J4 specs

At the moment, everyone is looking forward to the grand unveiling of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in Barcelona this week. Meanwhile, Samsung is also busy working on other, lower-end smartphones. Notably, one of such handsets is the upcoming Galaxy J4 under the model number SM-J400, which recently appears on Geekbench database. Moreover, the benchmark runs a prototype, which helpfully tells us a couple of things about the phone.

According to our sources, the Samsung Galaxy J4 gets power from the (Cortex-A53) quad-core Exynos 7570 chipset clocked at 1.43GHz. In details, the chipset goes through the 14nm process, giving the device power efficient. Given what the SoC supports, Samsung Galaxy J4 seems to supports the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels alongside 5-inch screen size. Meanwhile, Galaxy J4 is the first lower-end Samsung phone to ship with Android Oreo 8.0.

Under the hood, the handset storage offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB of flash memory. Also, space is expandable via microSD card slot with unspecified capacity support. In term of optics, Samsung Galaxy J4 camera provides a 13MP primary sensors with apertures of f/2.0. Moreover, the selfie shooter gets 5MP and LED Flash available. Besides, Galaxy J4 packs a non-removable 2800mAh energy box.

Samsung Galaxy J4 release date and price

As far as it concerns, the Galaxy J4 might come along with the Samsung Galaxy S9 duo flagship this Sunday in Barcelona (February 25, 2018). If this happens, Samsung Galaxy J4 price might cost around Rs 8499 ~ $131. What do you think about Samsung effort on developing their low-end and mid-range devices? Drop us a comment and stay tuned!

A mysterious handset of HMD Global has been spotted on the FCC website: Nokia 1. Notably, this upcoming Nokia device features a 16:9 display, 4G LTE and some entry-level specs. Take a look below!

Nokia 1 is coming this month!

At the Mobile World Congress 2018, HMD Global plans to introduce many smartphones. One of these devices is Nokia 1 which has the codename Nokia TA-1071. Besides that, the Nokia TA-1071 is a member of the entry-level line. Firstly, let’s talk about the display. Nokia 1 specs sport a 5.35-inch display with HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. On the other hand, the new Nokia device might run on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 chipset as the Nokia 2.

Besides that, Nokia TA-1071 comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM that can be expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. In addition, the connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.0, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and more… Additionally, Nokia 1 battery rocks a 3000mAh juice box. Under the hood, the Nokia TA-1071 runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box as the operating system. As a result, Nokia 1 might be the world’s first Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone with entry-level hardware.

In addition, Nokia TA-1071 camera system features a single 8MP primary sensor on the rear with an LED flash. On the other hand, the secondary shooter has a 5MP front-facing snapper for taking selfies. Moreover, the Nokia TA-1071 will be available in three choices of color such as Back, Red, and Blue.

Nokia 1 (TA-1071) release date and price

Nokia TA-1071 release date is on February 25^th, 2018 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Besides that, for the cost, Nokia 1 price is lower than the Nokia 2 ($99 ~ Rs. 6, 388). It is expected to start at $95 ~ Rs. 6, 129. With the low-end price tag and the entry-level specs, we think the Nokia TA-1071 is worth saving. Stay tuned and wait to get more information about the mysterious Nokia device!

Sony just released more updates its upcoming smartphone this MWC 2018, which likely involves in Sony Xperia XZ2 first teaser. In details, the handset gets Snapdragon 845 chipset and 18:9 display. Find out more below!

Sony Xperia XZ2 first teaser

Based on the latest updates, Sony has announced new smartphone to come at an MWC event early next week along with its first teaser. In details, the teaser is a short video showing the wavy lines evoking the Xperia wallpapers while a hand is holding them up. For further consideration, the upcoming smartphone might be Sony H8266, which is likely to be Sony Xperia XZ2.

According to our sources, Sony Xperia XZ2 comes with OLED screen with 18:9 ratio display. In details, the display gets a 5.2-inch size and the resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Xperia XZ2 runs on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo) and seems to lack of a 3.5mm jack. Moreover, this Sony phone rocks a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh battery box. Also, Xperia XZ2 is going to one of the devices getting power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset at this MWC event.

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On the other hand, the Sony Xperia XZ2 specs offer 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). Meanwhile, his Sony handset is going to equip a dual 12MP rear snapper. As for other features, we can expect the setup to include Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama and HDR. Besides, Sony Xperia XZ2 also sports a 15MP (f/2.0, 22mm, 1/3″) secondary shooter for selfie fans.

Sony Xperia XZ2 release date and price

As far as it concerns, we expect that Sony is going to bring their new Sony phone 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. Stay tuned with us to get updates about this Sony smartphone and other cool gadgets showing up at soon-coming MWC event.

We are now less than a week away until Samsung Galaxy S9 duo launch! So far, Samsung Galaxy S9 leaks more information about pricing and specs including Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6GB RAM. Scroll down for more details.

Samsung Galaxy S9 leaks

Based on the latest updates, the Samsung Galaxy S9 duo is revealing all the key specs of the Samsung flagship today. In details, the Galaxy S9 is the first with (2.6GHz) Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset in the US market. Meanwhile, other markets get the (2.9GHz) Exynos 9810-powered device. Moreover, Samsung will present two RAM options: 4GB RAM (S9) and 6GB RAM (S9+). Both will have 64 GB storage and microSD slot that could add 400GB more.

At the same place, there lies single primary camera module for Galaxy S9 while the Galaxy S9+ features dual cameras, as previously reported. Furthermore, the 12 MP camera of Galaxy S9 has the biggest and most variable aperture that goes from f/1.5 to f/2.4. The dual setup of the Galaxy S9+ will have the same primary sensor with 12 MP secondary cam with f/2.4 aperture.  This system allows their users to record high frame rate videos or take better images in low-light environments.

Samsung Galaxy S9 comes with the same Infinity Display as the Galaxy S8 while the fingerprint scanner occupies the back in a vertical setup. The leaked specs reveal 5.8” AMOLED display (2960 x 1440p) for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ panel is 6.2”. Samsung keeps the same 3,000/3,500 mAh batteries, which still last longer due to the power efficiency of the new chipsets.

Samsung Galaxy S9 release date and price

Here’s hoping Samsung still has a few surprises for us at the debut of the Galaxy S9 duo this Sunday, February 25, 2018. Unconfirmed pricing info suggests that Samsung Galaxy S9 price will cost £740 ~ Rs. 67028. However, the Norwegian price for the Galaxy S9 is equivalent to $1,130/€910 (~ Rs. 73186). Meanwhile, in Norway, the pricing for the S9 is NOK 8,790, and for the Samsung Galaxy S9+ price, it’s NOK 9,790. Besides, the country is getting the Midnight Black, Coral Blue and Lilac Purple colour variants. Stay tuned with us for more updates about this couple soon.

The Pro version of the Nokia 8 is going to be launched this year with impressive features such as penta-lens camera setup, the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset: Nokia 8 Pro. Scroll down for more details!

Nokia 8 Pro might be releasing this year!

According to some sources, the Finnish company might launch the Nokia 10 flagship with Penta-lens Camera. However, based on the latest information, the Nokia 10 is not in works. Besides that, HMD Global is working on the high-end edition of the Nokia 8. Under the hood, the new Nokia comes with a 3D glass on the back and front and a tall 18:9 of aspect ratio display. In addition, the Nokia phone might feature a similar design to the Nokia 9 with a 5.5-inch OLED screen (1440 x 2560 pixels).

Regarding the hardware, the new Nokia 8 takes power from the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor, along with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Next, let’s talk about the highlight of the pro edition of Nokia 8. Nokia 8 Pro camera system sports a penta-lens rear sensor. There is no exact news about the rest of the camera specs. We expect it to feature a 32MP snapper on the back and a single 16MP selfie shooter.

Besides that, Nokia 8 Pro battery might pack a massive non-removable 5500mAh juice box. On the other hand, the new Nokia handset runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo as the operating system. In addition, the Nokia device also has a fingerprint scanner below the circular setup at the back of the phone.

Nokia 8 Pro release date and price

Nokia 8 Pro release date falls around August or September 2019. For the cost, Nokia 8 Pro price starts at $619 ~ Rs. 39, 990. Stay tuned and wait to update more news from us!