Author: Chris Eilers

The battle between beasts among Nokia R10 2018 vs Nokia Maze 2018 featuring 8GB RAM and 42MP camera module. Find out the winner below!

Nokia R10 2018 vs Nokia Maze 2018 specs

Nokia Maze 2018 is coming with the design ideas of exploring different things on your own phone. Furthermore, Nokia R10 2018 is a smartphone in the R series of HMD Global with the bezel-less design and some interesting features. In details, Nokia Maze 2018 sports a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 2048×1080 pixels. Besides, Nokia R10 2018 specs offer 5.5-inch Super LCD, with 4K resolution and this Nokia R10 wins for the better resolution.

Under the hood, Nokia Maze 2018 specs feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset while Nokia R10 2018 takes power from the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Nokia Maze 2018 storage comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM (expand up to 256GB). Besides, Nokia R10 2018 shares 6GB/8GB RAM with 64GB/128GB ROM (expand up to 256GB/512GB). Thus, Nokia R10 2018 gains a point for the better chipset and bigger storage.

In term of optics, Nokia Maze 2018 cameras offer dual 24+24MP (f/1.7) on the back and a 20MP for selfies (f/2.0). Also, Nokia R10 variant camera consists of a 42MP PureView lens on the rear side dual 12MP snapper on the front side. Moreover, Nokia Maze 2018 owns a 7000mAh battery, and Nokia R10 2018 battery is 5000mAh. Since both handsets run on Android Oreo 8.0, Nokia Maze 2018 wins for the better camera and battery solutions.

Nokia R10 2018 vs Nokia Maze 2018 release date and price

We expect Nokia Maze 2018 release date falls around March 2018 and Nokia R10 2018 release date might fall around November 2018. Besides, Nokia R10 2018 price is around Rs. 25,990, which is about $406, and Nokia Maze 2018 price tag falls around $500 (~ Rs. 32023). In this case, we recommend Nokia Maze 2018 flagship with reasonable price and stronger specs. If you have different ideas, let us know in the comments and stay tuned!

After debuting in China and India, it looks like the Lava Red OnePlus 5T is going to have a global launch this month! Read on right below for more information about this upcoming handset!

Lava Red OnePlus 5T Global Launch: not limited to just China or India!

This February, OnePlus has unveiled a launching scheduled for today through a teaser poster on their official Twitter. From the first glance, the teaser only revealed to have a red theme. Moreover, there was also one more tweet following up. In details, the tweet includes an eleven-second video with a caption: “Bring the passion! What things should try on red next?”. You can see many items turning from White to Red colour. As a result, we have high hope on this being the announcement of Lava Red OnePlus 5T Global Launch!

Previously, we have brought you the news about one new gorgeous colour of the famous OnePlus 5T handset: Red Lava. OnePlus has first released this handset to mark their 4th year anniversary. With the initial announcement, the Lava Red OnePlus 5T was supposed to be limited to China market only. Moreover, they have completely sold out during the three flash sale events in January. Thanks to its surprising popularity, OnePlus has decided to launch this handset for India starting January 20th.

Regarding Lava Red OnePlus 5T specs, this handset sports a 6-inch Optic AMOLED Full HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels). Moreover, the new OnePlus phone takes power from the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset. Additionally, the OnePlus 5T Lava Red variant offers massive 6GB/ 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Besides that, this OnePlus phone packs a non-removable 3300mAh capacity with the Dash Charges fast charging technology. How about the photography? The Red OnePlus 5T camera includes a Dual 16MP (f/1.7, 27mm, 1/2.8″, 1.12 µm, gyro EIS) + 20MP (f/1.7, 27mm, 1/2.8″, 1 µm) rear snapper. Also, the OnePlus 5T device also has a 16MP (f/2.0, 20mm, 1.0 µm) secondary cam. There are also features like gyro EIS, Auto HDR and 1080p video recording.

Lava Red OnePlus 5T Global release date and price

For China and India, the Lava Red OnePlus 5T price starts at $595 ~ Rs. 37, 999. According to the media, OnePlus can launch the new Lava Red OnePlus 5T globally in March 2018. What do you think about this handset? Drop a comment to let us know!

There just a new teaser video introducing Samsung Galaxy S9 cases to come out with Clear View support and additional colour option. Keep on reading to learn more!

Samsung Galaxy S9 cases official

Samsung upcoming Galaxy S9 duo flagships are definitely the most concerned handsets at the moment. While there remain only a few weeks away from Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ curtain-raiser, a new video showing their official cases for S9 series posted online. According to our sources, the video origins from the channel Mobile Fun, who have been consistent with leaks about Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone.

In details, Samsung Galaxy S9 case shows the first batch of clear view, which is known as S-View standing covers. Based on the given information, users can see the clock, notifications and answer incoming calls right on the front of the flip case. Also, users can refold the case into a kick-stand when watching videos. Moreover, the case looks similar to its predecessor without any changes in terms of design and functionality.

Besides, the case fits the dimensions of Galaxy S8 couple, which means S9 handsets to remain the same size. Also, the cutout at the back of the flip case confirms rumours of the camera and fingerprint placement. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S9 cases surely come in traditional colour, Black. Meanwhile, the additional Purple or Burgundy colour are also available on the market.

When are Samsung Galaxy S9 cases available?

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus confirm to appears at the MWC 2018 on February 25th, 2018 in Barcelona. So far, we expect other accessories of these flagships and previous handsets to go on sale from then. As far as it concerns, coral blue Galaxy S7 or the Deep Sea Blue Galaxy Note 8 might show up at the event. Stay tuned for more updates about this!

Recently, many iPhone X users have reported about a problem on their handsets when taking calls. Scroll down to read more about Apple iPhone X incoming calls problem today!

Apple iPhone X incoming calls problem: what happened?

Just last week, a growing number of iPhone X users have left their complaints on various sites about their handset’s malfunction. In details, they cannot answer incoming calls on their iPhone X. This issue happens due to the long wake up time of the iPhone X. The handsets sometimes take up to 6 or 10 seconds to wake up when there is an incoming call. As a result, Apple iPhone X owners cannot access the Accept and Decline buttons.

Until yesterday, we have recorded a total of 800 iPhone X consumers having the problem. They have now logged in and left a comment about Apple iPhone X incoming calls issue on the official support forum. According to the media, the first incoming call issue took place last December. Moreover, you cannot fix the problem by resetting the software. Based on the latest news from The Financial Times, Apple is investigating this matter to find out the solution.

This is not the first time Apple iPhone X users have faced such issue. Previously, there was the problem of a “green line of death” appearing on display. Furthermore, Apple was also under the fire for intentionally slowing down their iPhone with old batteries. On the other hand, this US tech giant is now offering a full free repair to fix a serious problem on a “small portion” of iPhone 7 models. For each country, you need to track if your handset is on the list: China-Model numbers A1660, A1780; Hong Kong-Model number A1660. There are also Macao-Model number A1660; U.S. (includes Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)-Model number A 1660 and Japan-Model number A1779.

What is the resolution for iPhone X incoming calls problem?

It might take a while for Apple to figure out the final fix for their iPhone X’s malfunction. As this flagship costs up to $1000, many Apple users are not happy with this problems. We are going to keep you update once more information comes out. Stay tuned!

HMD Global seems to announce its first full-screen smartphone this year. This phone comes with a large screen and a dual-camera setup. Keep on reading to get more information about the Nokia 7 Plus!

Nokia 7 Plus to come with 6-inch full-screen display!

Besides Nokia 9 and Nokia 1, Nokia 7 Plus is one of the most awaited phones from HMD Global to come out at MWC 2018. In addition, some specs have been spotted on Geekbench website. First of all, let’s talk about the display. Nokia 7 Plus specs feature a large 6-inch Full HD+ with a tall 18:9 ratio display and a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. On the other hand, the Nokia device gets power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset.

On the other hand, the Nokia camera system sports a dual 12MP + 13MP rear sensor with Carl Zeiss and 2X optical zoom. Meanwhile, the front-facing snapper has a single 16MP Carl Zeiss selfie snapper. Besides that, the upcoming Nokia phone runs on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box (planned upgrade to Android 8.1). Additionally, the handset comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Moreover, the storage can be expandable up to 256GB via micro SD card.

Under the hood, the Nokia battery packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3500mAh juice box with Quick-charging support and a USB-Type C port. Also, the connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPRS, and more… Additionally, the device has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Nokia 7 Plus release date and price

So far, Nokia 7 Plus release date falls around February 2018 at Mobile World Congress. Besides that, Nokia 7 Plus price starts at $350 ~ Rs. 22, 427. What do you think of the upcoming Nokia handset? Drop us your comment and share your opinion with us! Stay tuned for more update!

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!