Author: Chris Eilers

According to the latest announcement, LG is now officially leaving the Chinese market in 2018. Scroll down for more information on this breaking news!

LG is officially leaving the Chinese smartphone market!

Just last week, LG has officially released their financial report of 2017. In details, the Korean brand reached $55.4 billion in revenue last year. Moreover, the Home Appliances and TVs generated the highest revenue in the company’s history. However, there was a significant loss of Mobile business. Their mobile division saw an operating loss of $192.33 million during the fourth quarter. This is a sad sign for this Korean brand, as LG only shown one profitable quarter in the last two years.

As a result, LG seems to have made a significant decision for 2018. The Korean brand is reportedly leaving the Chinese smartphone market. So what is the reason behind? Firstly, they only sold a total of 160,000 handsets in China during 2016. Moreover, the Korean brand now holds less than one percent of China’s smartphone market share. Secondly, they now faces many strong competitors, both Chinese and non-Chinese brand like Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo or even Apple and Samsung.

On the other hand, this Korean brand seemed to prepare for their departure a long time ago. Previously, the Korean manufacturer has decided not to launch their two flagships: G6 and V30 in China last year. Furthermore, the previous smartphone released in China was the G5 SE in 2016. On the other hand, their next flagship – G7 is now undergoing a revision on the order of the CEO Jo Seong-jin. At the CES 2018 event, he shared “We will unveil new smartphones when it is needed. But we will not launch it just because other rivals do.”

What is going to happen to LG in 2018?

This February, we now have confirmation from an LG official that the Korean brand is going to leave the China market starting this year. On the other hand, they can now focus on other important markets like Korean, US or European. We will keep update on LG’s plan once more details come out, stay tuned!

Recently, Samsung has officially announced that they are now making special chips for cryptocurrency mining hardware. Check out more details right below!

Samsung is making chips designed to mine cryptocurrencies!

In the latest reports on Wednesday, 31st January, Samsung has officially confirmed that they have begun manufacturing the application-specific integrated circuit hardware specialized for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining (ASIC). Their aim is to meet “a “growing demand for cryptocurrency mining chips”. Furthermore, Samsung is going to provide 8nm and 11nm processes to meet customers’ needs in 2018. Additionally, there is a high chance they can start a risk production of the 7-nano in this year.

To be specific, the application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) chip can be used to mine Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by using a number of computers to solve a series of complex math puzzles. According to South Korean news outlet The Bell, Samsung has started manufacturing the ASIC chips in January with Taiwan-based manufacturer TSMC. Previously, this company already supplied the chips to China-based bitcoin mining company Bitmain.

Samsung’s foundry business includes the manufacturing of cryptocurrency mining chips. However, we are unable to disclose further details regarding our customer”. Therefore, the details of this new project are still unavailable. They also shared that the planning is still “in the beginning stage”. As a result, the proportion of profit from the overall foundry business is small yet. Mining Bitcoin is a complicated process that requires supercomputers to solve complex mathematical problems to mine Bitcoin. Therefore, this process requires special hardware and chipsets. Samsung is the main manufacturers to provide the suitable hardware and chipset.

The future of cryptocurrency mining

Mining is a very profitable business. Undoubtedly, Samsung, one of the largest chip maker, has entered the game. At first, nearly anyone could mine Bitcoin using their home computer. However, since this digital currency became more popular, the mining difficulty automatically increased, at the moment, people can only seriously mine with ASICs. In 2018, Samsung has earned about $350-400 million in revenue in the last quarter from the crypto-mining business alone.

According to our sources, the US edition of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is now available. This phone comes with 6GB RAM, 4000mAh battery and more… Scroll down for more details!

Huawei releases the unlocked Mate 10 Pro in the US!

Huawei is known as one of the largest mobile manufacturers in the world. Currently, the Chinese brand has launched the unlocked version of the Mate 10 Pro in the US. In addition, you can pre-order this device from Amazon, Best Buy,… However, the US version of the Mate 10 Pro does not support a dual-SIM card slot. Next, let’s take a closer look at the unlocked Huawei Mate 10 Pro specs.

Regarding the display, the Mate 10 Pro comes with a large 6-inch AMOLED screen with a tall 18:9 ratio display. Besides that, the Huawei device sports a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. On the other hand, Huawei Mate 10 Pro gets power from the Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset as the processor, along with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. The storage cannot be expandable. In addition, the Mate 10 Pro battery packs a big non-removable Li-Po 4000mAh juice box.

Besides that, the US variant runs on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box as the operating system. Furthermore, Huawei Mate 10 Pro camera system features a dual 12MP + 20MP (f/1.6, 27mm) rear sensor. Meanwhile, the secondary snapper has 8MP for taking selfies (f/2.0). Additionally, the new edition is available in Midnight Blue and Titanium Gray options.

The unlocked Huawei Mate 10 Pro release date and price

The new variant of Huawei Mate 10 Pro release date is in February 2018. For the cost, the unlocked Huawei Mate 10 Pro price starts at $799 ~ Rs. 51, 198. Besides that, there is a $150 ~ Rs. 9, 611 Gift card for a limited time. Will you buy the Huawei phone? Let us know!

According to our sources, a new HTC mid-ranger just makes its appearance on Geekbench website with 3GB RAM and Android Oreo 8.0. Keep on reading to check it out!

New HTC mid-ranger appears on Geekbench

Based on the latest updates, a new HTC-made device showed up on a mobile benchmarking tool. In details, the device is known as the model number: HTC 2Q5W1. As far as it concerns, new HTC mid-ranger specs include an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset clocked at 1.8GHz. On the other hand, the score reveals that HTC device provides 3GB RAM and runs Android Oreo 8.0 out-of-the-box.

There is information that the new device comes as another variant in HTC U11 series released earlier last year-end. Meanwhile, some sources reveal that the new handset might be the successor of HTC One A9. However, the new handset seems to replace solid metal build with more fragile Liquid Glass design. Besides, the handset also becomes a tough rival to Samsung Galaxy C7, Huawei Nova Plus, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x, and the ZTE Blade V8 Pro.

With the given chipset and performance, the new HTC phone shows ten percent down its maximum effective operating frequency. Moreover, Android Oreo offers HTC new handset HTC Sense support. Therefore, HTC 2Q5W1 expects to feature EdgeSense, a pressure-sensitive frame that works as a physical shortcut mechanism. Besides, there is no more official information about HTC mid-ranger camera and other details till now.

New HTC mid-ranger release date and price

Since HTC confirms its appearance at MWC 2018 without any information of new flagship launching, HTC seems to bring a new handset in a different category. While the new HTC mid-ranger release date is obvious, new HTC mid-ranger price remains a mystery. In that case, we expect the new device should cost likely $349 (roughly Rs. 23,000). If you are interested, share us your ideas below and stay tuned for more updates!

Here comes the flagship battle between Xiaomi Mi 6 vs Razer Phone. One of these smartphones sports massive 2TB, dual cams. Scroll down to find out the winner today!

Xiaomi Mi 6 vs Razer Phone specs

Razer Phone is a gaming beast with powerful performance and stunning display. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 6 is one of the smartphones in the Mi-series of the Xiaomi brand. Which one will be the winner? Let’s start the combat today with Xiaomi Mi 6. Xiaomi Mi 6 specs include a 5.15-inch IPS LCD screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Meanwhile, Razer Phone specs include a 5.7-inch IGZO LCD screen with resolutions of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Undoubtedly, Razer Phone is the winner!

Under the hood, Razer Phone takes power from an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. On the contrary, Xiaomi smartphone also runs on the same Qualcomm chipset. It seems to be a fierce battle now. In terms of internal memory, Xiaomi Mi 6 comes in different versions: 64GB/128GB, 6 GB RAM or 64GB, 4GB RAM. Meanwhile, Razer Phone storage comes at 8GB RAM and 64GB ROM, which is expandable to 2TB. Thanks to a massive ROM and stronger RAM, Razer beast wins this round.

Regarding the OS, both smartphones run on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo). About the camera system, Xiaomi Mi 6 camera features a dual 12MP + 12MP primary snapper and an 8MP secondary shooter. On the contrary, Razer Phone offers dual 13MP+12MP primary cameras with apertures of f/1.75 and f/2.6, and selfie camera with 8MP dual-color LED Flash. Razer Phone gets one more point from us! Regarding the battery, the Razer beast comes with 4000mAh battery while Xiaomi Mi 6 comes with a non-removable Li-Po 3350mAh battery. In this last round, Razer flagship defeats Xiaomi smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi 6 vs Razer Phone release date and price

Both of the smartphones are available now. Xiaomi Mi 6 price is $412 ~ Rs. 26,386. On the other hand, Razer Phone price tag falls around $700 ~ Rs. 45,251. If you have a generous budget, Razer phone is an ideal choice with good specs and strong performance for gaming. On the other hand, with nearly half of the price, Xiaomi Mi 6 is worth considering with good features.

Are you ready for the battle today? Which phone is the winner with 8GB RAM, penta cameras? Nokia 10 vs LG V40. Check it out!

Nokia 10 vs LG V40 specs

HMD Global is working on the new high-end smartphone which offers the powerful penta-lens snapper: Nokia 10. Besides that, LG V40 is one of the anticipated LG phones this year. First of all, let’s talk about the Nokia 10 specs. Nokia 10 features a large 5.7-inch screen with a tall 18:9 ratio display (1440 x 2560 pixels). On the contrary, LG V40 specs offer a larger 6.2-inch P-OLED display (1440 x 2960 pixels). With the higher resolution, LG V40 gets one point from us.

Regarding the hardware, both Nokia 10 and LG V40 get power from the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as the processor. Besides that, Nokia 10 comes with massive 8GB RAM and 256GB/ 512GB ROM (not expandable). LG V40 sports smaller 4GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM that can be expandable up to 256GB. One more point goes to the Nokia handset thanks to the bigger storage. Additionally, both run on the latest Android Oreo as the operating system.

Next, let’s move on to the photography. Nokia 10 camera system packs a penta 32MP camera setup on the back and a single 16MP selfie snapper. Meanwhile, LG V40 camera comes with a 20MP rear sensor and a 12MP front-facing shooter. Nokia 10 takes back one point for its better camera system. Regarding the battery, Nokia 10 rocks a massive non-removable 5500mAh juice box, while LG V40 battery rocks a smaller 4000mAh capacity. As a result, Nokia 10 wins this round.

Nokia 10 vs LG V40 release date and price

Nokia 10 release date is in August 2018, and Nokia 10 price starts around $800 ~ Rs. 51, 262. Besides that, LG V40 is coming in February. Also, LG V40 price begins $1100 ~ Rs. 70, 485. Nokia 10 is our choice for its lower price and massive storage. How about you? Drop us your comment!

A new month has started and we promise to bring you today the best February trending phones to come at week 5 of the year. In details, some handsets equip 6GB RAM and the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Check it out below!

1. Samsung Galaxy A8 2018

First of all, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 is a good choice option for a mid-range device. Regarding the display, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 specs a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display with an 18:5:9 ratio and the resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels. On the other hand, the Galaxy A8 2018 gets power from Exynos 7885 Octa, along with 4GB RAM with 32GB/ 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB).

Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 camera system sports a 16MP primary snapper with an aperture of f/1.6. Moreover, there is also a dual 16MP + 8MP front-facing shooter with an aperture of f/1.8. Besides that, the Galaxy A8 2018 battery packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mah capacity and works on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Finally, Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 price is $468 ~ Rs. 30,000.

2. Xiaomi Mi A1

Xiaomi Mi A1 specs sport a 5.5-inch IPS LCD (2080 x 1920 pixels). Additionally, Xiaomi Mi A1 takes power from Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB). Besides, Xiaomi Mi A1 camera features a dual 12MP camera on the back (f/2.2, f/2.6) and a 5MP selfie snapper. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi A1 draws a 3080mAh battery and works on Android 8.0 Oreo. Xiaomi Mi A1 price starts at $200 ~ Rs. 12,990.

3. Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9 specs sport a 5.8-inch screen (1440 x 2960 pixels). Besides, Samsung Galaxy S9 takes power from an Exynos 9810/Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with 4GB RAM. Also, this Samsung device also offers 64GB ROM (expand to 256GB) and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. Galaxy S9 camera includes a 12MP (f/1.5) rear snapper and an 8MP (f/1.6) selfie shooter. Also, Galaxy S9 rocks a 3000mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S9 price is $1,076 ~ Rs. 69,999.

4. Oppo F5

OPPO F5 specs include a big 6.0-inch LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Meanwhile, OPPO F5 uses the MediaTek Helio P23 chipset, alongside 4GB/6GB RAM with 32GB/64GB ROM (expand to 256GB). Besides, the OPPO F5 works on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and packs a 3200mAh capacity. In addition, OPPO F5 camera system features a single 16MP camera on the back (f/1.8) and a single 20MP front-facing camera (f/2.0). OPPO F5 price is $286 ~ Rs. 18,460.

February trending phones – week 1

That brings our list of February trending phones at week 1 to an end. From our perspective, Samsung Galaxy S9 is the most awaited flagship to come out this year while the other Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 also a good choice to consider. Besides, the other two Chinese handsets also include good specs and good price available. Do you love any of them or want to share some phones else with us? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned!

Razer Phone Gold Edition will be ready for the New Year tradition also in a special edition box. So far, the special edition still features the same hardware including powerful 8GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Scroll to check it out!

Razer Phone Gold Edition

The gaming company Razer is now offering a special limited edition of its Razer Phone to celebrate the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. This version of the Razer phone looks much the same as its predecessor. In details, there is a golden triple-headed snake logo appearing on the phone’s back panel, the red sleeve box, and red envelopes. Notably, Razer Phone Gold Edition specs feature the same inside, but only different on the outside.

Meanwhile, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan gave the explanation why Razer is making a special version of its Phone for the upcoming event in China. In details, the Spring Festival model also comes in a red Spring Festival box. In addition, it comes with red envelopes that are used to gift money during the Festival. Thus, the of the red envelopes also contains collectable Razer zVault coins, the company’s own digital currency.

The retail box gets a different design, with generous splashes of red and a Chinese New Year logo of Razer’s famous snake. In addition, there is a letter of authenticity and premium packaging. Also, if you want some wallpapers of Year of the Dog, it is likely that Razer has something ready sooner rather than later. In the downloads of RazerZone dot com slash, you have more wallpapers than you can shake a stick.

Razer Phone Gold Edition release date and price

Razer Phone Gold Edition goes on sale from February 2, 2018, and available now online. Besides, Razer Phone Gold Edition price tag remains $699.99 ~ Rs. 44899 as the standard variant. The limited edition Razer Phone is now up for sale in the US and China for Chinese New Year Celebration. What are you waiting for? Share with us your ideas and stay tuned for more updates!

Let’s start the battle between two mid-range phones Nokia 8 Sirocco vs OnePlus 5T. One of these competitors comes with 8GB RAM and dual cam. Which phone is the winner today? Take a look below!

Nokia 8 Sirocco vs OnePlus 5T specs

Besides the Nokia 3310 4G variant, Nokia 8 Sirocco is the next phone to announce at MWC 2018. Meanwhile, OnePlus 5T is the flagship with the affordable price. Firstly, let’s talk about the display. Nokia 8 Sirocco specs offer a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. On the contrary, OnePlus 5T specs come with a larger 6-inch Optic AMOLED screen (1080 x 2160 pixels). Nokia 8 Sirocco gets one point from us for its higher resolution.

Furthermore, both Nokia 8 Sirocco and OnePlus 5T run on the latest Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset as the processor. On the other hand, Nokia 8 Sirocco comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB/ 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Besides that, OnePlus 5T sports 6GB/ 8GB RAM with 64GB/ 128GB ROM (no card slot). With the bigger storage, OnePlus 5T takes back one point.

Under the hood, Nokia 8 Sirocco camera system features quad-camera setup: a dual 13MP rear sensor (f/2.0) and a dual 5MP selfie snapper (f/2.0, f/2.4). Besides that, the OnePlus 5T camera comes with a dual 16MP + 20MP snapper on the back (f/1.7, 27mm) and a single 16MP selfie snapper (f/2.0). As a result, our point goes to OnePlus 5T. In addition, Nokia 8 Sirocco battery packs a non-removable 3250mAh juice box, while OnePlus 5T battery rocks a bigger 3300mAh capacity. Since both run on the Android 8.0 Oreo, OnePlus 5T is ahead.

Nokia 8 Sirocco vs OnePlus 5T release date and price

Nokia 8 Sirocco release date is in February 2018, while OnePlus 5T is available now. For the cost, Nokia 8 Sirocco price starts at $560 ~ Rs. 35, 883. Besides that, OnePlus 5T price begins $593 ~ Rs. 37, 999. OnePlus 5T is the winner today because of the better performance. Which phone is your choice? Drop us your comment below!

The battle of LG G7 vs Vivo Xplay7 is taking place today on PricePony. One of these flagships features massive 10GB RAM and 4000mAh battery. Keep on reading to find out the winner.

LG G7 vs Vivo Xplay7 specs

According to our sources, LG G7 expects to be the successor of LG G6 released earlier in 2017. Meanwhile, Vivo is also planning to introduce the next flagship this year, Vivo Xplay7. In details, Vivo Xplay7 specs offer a large 6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Besides, LG G7 specs include a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with resolutions of 1440×2880 pixels and wins this round for better display.

Under the hood, both LG G7 and the next Vivo handset get power from the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Besides, the next Vivo flagship comes with giant 10GB RAM with 512GB ROM (expand to 512GB). On the other hand, LG G7 packs 4GB/6GB RAM with 128GB/256GB ROM (expand to 256GB). Vivo handset, thus, gains a point for stronger hardware. Also, Vivo Xplay7 runs Android Nougat 7.1 and LG G7 runs Android Oreo 8.0.

In term of optics, LG G7 camera sports dual 19MP primary sensors with an aperture of f/2.0. Besides, LG G7 front-facing camera stands with 13MP (f/2.0). On the contrary, Vivo Xplay 7 camera features a dual 12MP main snapper and a 16MP front-facing camera. No doubt that LG G7 wins for the better shooter. On the other hand, both LG G7 and Vivo Xplay 7 battery comes at 4000mAh juice box.

LG G7 vs Vivo Xplay7 release date and price

Vivo Xplay7 release date falls on Q1 2018 while LG G7 release date falls on March 2018. Besides, Vivo Xplay7 price starts at $471 ~ Rs. 29, 990, and LG G7 price falls at $951 (~ Rs. 61000). In our opinion, Vivo Xplay7 should be a good choice with stronger performance and lower price tag. If you like these handsets, drop us a comment and stay tuned!

Today, we are bringing out the latest update of HMD Global next flagship: Nokia Maze 2018 edition! This fantastic beast features a powerful 8GB RAM and dual 24MP rear cam for a shocking price! Take a look right below!

Nokia Maze 2018 edition: premium features for a shocking price!

From the latest report, 2018 seems to be a significant year for HMD Global. This Finnish brand is now ready to launch their flagship Nokia 9, together with the first ever Nokia handset with 18:9 ratio, Nokia 7 Plus. On the other hand, HMD Global didn’t forget their premium flagships. Some of these beasts include the Nokia Edge 2018, Nokia Vitech 2018 and our star of the day: Nokia Maze 2018. In details, the Nokia Maze 2018 can be the next Nokia flagship to sport an 18:9 ratio screen.

Nokia Maze 2018 specs sport a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED with 4K resolution. Additionally, there is also a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and IP68 certification. Under the hood, Nokia Maze 2018 takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8GB RAM. As for the storage, this Nokia flagship includes two variants: 128GB and 256GB, which is expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. On the other hand, Nokia Maze 2018 is going to run on the latest Android 8.1 operating system.

Let’s move on to the photography system. Firstly, Nokia Maze 2018 camera features a dual 24MP rear snapper. Besides, the setup includes other features such as phase detection, laser autofocus, Carl Zeiss optics, OIS, and dual-LED dual-tone flash. Furthermore, the Nokia handset also comes with a 24MP selfie shooter. Besides, Nokia Maze 2018 offers a massive 7000mAh battery box, together with Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0). Nokia Maze 2018 is going to be available in different colours: Black, Silver, and Dark Blue. According to our sources, this Nokia flagship can also come with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Nokia Maze 2018 edition release date and price

For now, there is no official news yet about the Nokia Maze 2018’s availability. However, we can expect more information to appear at HMD Global’s show at the MWC 2018 event. As for the cost, Nokia Maze price, it might be around $500 ~ Rs. 31,805. With this price tag and amazing specs, Nokia Maze 2018 edition is undoubtedly a flagship you should look forward to in this year!

Based on the latest news, Xiaomi has planned to launch the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 this year. The upcoming Xiaomi device offers a large screen, a huge 4100mAh battery and some mid-range specs. Keep on reading for more details!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 specs

After Xiaomi Mi 7, the Chinese manufacturer is going to release the Redmi Note 5 by early 2018. According to the leaked concept video, the Redmi Note 5 might offer a tall 18:9 ratio display with thin bezels. Additionally, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 specs come with a large 5.99-inch IPS LCD with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Regarding the hardware, the Remi Note 5 gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset.

On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 comes in two variants of 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM. Moreover, the storage can be expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. Besides that, the Redmi Note 5 camera system features dual 16MP + 5MP rear cameras with phase detection autofocus and dual-LED dual-tone flash. The primary snapper is above a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, the front-facing snapper sports 8MP for taking selfies.

Regarding the battery, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 battery rocks a huge non-removable Li-Po 4100mAh juice box. Besides that, the Xiaomi handset works on the Android 7.1 Nougat. Additionally, the Remi Note 5 is available in three colour options: Gray, Black and Blue. Also, the Xiaomi phone supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, GPS, and more…

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 release date and price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 release date falls at the end of February 2018 at Mobile World Congress. In terms of the cost, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 price starts at $237 ~ Rs. 15,186 for the standard variant. Besides that, the higher variant price begins $284 ~ Rs. 18, 198. With the affordable price and stunning appearance, the Redmi Note 5 is a great phone. What is your opinion? Let us know!