Author: Chris Eilers

Shout out to Nokia fans! We have much good news from this Finnish brand coming your way today! From Nokia 6 to Nokia 9, here are our top Nokia news of the day below!

Nokia news of the day: Nokia 6 release photos, a new Nokia phone?!

Previously, we shared with you the news about a new variant: Nokia 6 (2018). And today, Chinese media has released the first image of this upcoming midrange Nokia. Based on photos, we can see the Nokia 6 (2018) specs sport a display with 18:9 screen ratio. Moreover, HMD has moved the fingerprint scanner to the back of the handset. Additionally, Nokia 6 camera setup looks similar to the Nokia 5. Finally, this Nokia smartphone also sports a discreet antenna bands on the top and bottom and an orange accent around the camera.

On the front, there is room for the earpiece, selfie camera, and the official Nokia logo. Furthermore, the images also show us the side bezel of the tall display. We can expect this handset to come with an aluminum unibody. Moreover, this Nokia handset also includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset with 4GB RAM. Regarding the storage, this Nokia handset offers 32GB, which is expandable up to 256GB. In terms of the photography, Nokia 6 (2018) camera system features a dual 12MP camera on the back. Meanwhile, the front-facing snapper has 8MP for taking selfies.

On the other hand, we also have the news about the new Nokia handsets coming next year, other than Nokia 9. These two Nokia handsets appear under the code name TA-1062 and TA-1077. Furthermore, they have received certification in China market. They can be new feature HDM phones or variants of any of the existing smartphones – everything is up in the air at the moment. We will keep you update when further information is out!

Nokia 6 (2018) release date and price

HMD Global has officially announced that they are going to introduce the new Nokia 6 (2018) variant through an event on 19th January 2018. For the cost, Nokia 6 2018 price starts around $270 ~ Rs. 17,407. What do think about this Nokia handset? Drop a comment to let us know!

The upcoming flagship Huawei Honor View 10 is coming soon to India less than a month with gorgeous design and stunning specs including 6GB RAM and dual 20MP+16MP cameras. Scroll down to learn more about Huawei Honor View 10 first look and specs available.

Huawei Honor View 10 First Look

Huawei Honor View 10 expects to be the upcoming flagship coming out this year-end with an impressive slimming design. Soon, Huawei Honor View 10 comes out with different color variants including Navy Blue, Beach Gold, Aurora Blue, Midnight Black and Charm Red. In details, Huawei Honor View 10 fits in hand with a 5.99” fullscreen with resolutions of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Meanwhile, the fingerprint sensor sits at the bottom while Face ID is also available on this device.

Under the hood, Huawei Honor View 10 sports Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset along with AI interface. Meanwhile, the handset storage feature 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). Thus, Huawei Honor View 10 shows strong performance with quick and multitasking. Besides, Huawei Honor View 10 battery packs 3750mAh and fast-charging technology.

For the cameras, Huawei Honor View 10 specs include dual 20MP+16MP (f/1.8) rear cameras supporting AI assistant for portrait mode. Thus, the cameras provide better pictures with separated background. Also, the front camera gets 13MP (f/2.0) and offers pro features and night shots modes. This handset is the first smartphone supporting dual 4G and dual VolTE. Check for more Huawei Honor View 10 details here.

Huawei Honor View 10 release date and price

Huawei Honor View 10 is available on January 8, 2018, and Huawei Honor View 10 price tag comes at $496 (~ Rs. 32000). Huawei Honor View should become one of the most flagships this year for premium specs and future technology like AI and Face ID. Besides, the price tag is reasonable. What do you think? Share if you like this and stay tuned!

After the launch of full-screen OnePlus 5T, tech enthusiasts are looking forward to OnePlus 6 flagship. This OnePlus beast sports interesting features such as SND 845, dual 16MP+12MP cams. Check it out below!

OnePlus 6 specs

OnePlus 5T has just been launched recently. However, smartphone fans begin to speculate on the features of OnePlus 6 flagship. Although there is no official information about this beast, here are some specs of the OnePlus device that we expect. Firstly, for the design, the logo of the phone does not lie in the center anymore. The OnePlus logo moves lower than the original. Moreover, on the front side, the size of the bezels of this phone decrease.

When it comes to the display, OnePlus flagship offers 6-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. This OnePlus phone also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 to protect the phone from scratching. Furthermore, the OnePlus device runs on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo). Under the hood, OnePlus 6 flagship takes power from the most powerful Snapdragon 845 processor.

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Regarding the internal memory, OnePlus smartphone owns 3 options: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage with 6GB and 8GB RAM. As for photography features, the phone sports dual 16MP+12MP camera setup. On the front side, OnePlus 6 camera is f/1.6 aperture 16MP selfie camera. Moreover, OnePlus beast packs a 3,950mAh battery with Dash Charging function. In addition, OnePlus flagship also comes with USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack.

OnePlus 6 release date and price

The launch date of the OnePlus smartphone is still unclear now. We expect this phone will be available in May 2018. For OnePlus 6 price, it might cost around $600 ~ Rs. 38,659. What do you think about this phone? Share with us your ideas!

The next flagship battle between Nokia and Huawei is about to start! It’s Nokia McLaren vs Huawei P11! One of these beasts features impressive specs like 8GB RAM, three-camera set up! Read on to find out the final winner!

Nokia McLaren vs Huawei P11 specs

For 2018, Nokia McLaren is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated HMD Global’s handset with powerful specs! On the other hand, Huawei P11 is the Huawei’s first phone which features a unique setup of three cameras. Let’s begin their battle now! Regarding the display, Nokia McLaren specs sport a 5.5-inch 3D screen with 4K resolutions of 2160 × 3440 pixels. Furthermore, Huawei P11 specs feature a smaller 5.5-inch display (1080 x 1920 pixels). With the better resolutions, Nokia McLaren wins this round!

Under the hood, Nokia McLaren rocks an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. Meanwhile, Huawei P11 works on Kirin 970 chipset. The Nokia beast continues to move up with one more point! In term of the storage, Nokia McLaren offers a massive8GB RAM with 128GB/256GB ROM. Similarly, Huawei P11 provides a powerful 8GB RAM and two ROM options: 64GB/128GB. Both handsets’ storages are expandable up to 256GB. Additionally, both of these smartphones run on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.

For the photography, Nokia McLaren camera system has a dual 16MP primary camera with the aperture of f/1.8. On the contrary, Huawei P11 is coming with a mighty set up of three 40MP rear cameras. On the other hand, Nokia McLaren packs a 20MP selfie shooter (f/2.0). Huawei P11 dominates this round with its 24MP selfies snapper. Finally, Nokia McLaren battery packs 4500mAh. Its rival, Huawei P11 draws a smaller 3200mAh capacity.

Nokia McLaren vs Huawei P11 release date and price

For now, we expect Nokia McLaren release date to fall around March 2018, while Huawei P11 is coming in February 2018. Besides, Nokia McLaren price starts from $671 (~ Rs. 43899). Additionally, Huawei P11 price starts at $589 (~ Rs. 38,000). In our opinion, if you prefer a nice camera beast, then Huawei P11 is a better choice for your next purchase!

Let’s start the next battle between two budget-friendly smartphones from Nokia and Huawei. It’s Nokia 6 vs Huawei Enjoy 7S! One of these handsets comes with specs like 4GB RAM, Dual cam! Find out the final winner below!

Nokia 6 vs Huawei Enjoy 7S specs

In 2017, Nokia 6 was one of the first Android smartphones released by HMD Global. On the other hand, Huawei Enjoy 7S is the successor of Huawei Enjoy 7 Plus released earlier last year. Let’s check out the display of these two handsets! For Nokia 6 specs, this Nokia handset sports a 5.5-inch LCD (1080 x 1920 pixels). Meanwhile, Huawei Enjoy 7S packs a 5.7-inch full-screen display with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution. The Huawei handset wins with the better resolutions.

Under the hood, Nokia 6 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset. On the other hand, Huawei Enjoy 7s takes power from an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset. Regarding the storage, Nokia 6 comes in different variants: 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Meanwhile, Huawei Enjoy 7S storage comes in two variants: 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM. With a bigger storage, Nokia 6 wins back a point!

Regarding the photography, Nokia 6 camera system features a 16MP rear camera (f/2.0) and an 8MP front-facing camera for taking selfies (f/2.0). On the contrary, Huawei Enjoy 7s cameras include a dual 13MP+2MP rear camera (f/2.2) and an 8MP selfie sensor (f/2.4). The Huawei handset moves on one point thanks to its better camera set up. Furthermore, both handsets are going to come with the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. Moreover, the Nokia phone packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery. Its rival, Huawei Enjoy 7s battery sports a 2900mAh juice box. There is not much difference between them.

Nokia 6 vs Huawei Enjoy 7S specs release date and price

While Nokia 6 release date fell in 2017, Nokia has announced a new variant of Nokia 6 to come in 2018. Moreover, Huawei Enjoy 7s is available since December 3rd, 2017. As for the cost, Nokia 6 price is around $232 ~ Rs. 14,999. Besides, Huawei Enjoy 7S price begins at $263 ~ Rs. 16990. With a similar price range, Huawei Enjoy 7S is a good choice for its camera system. Which phone is your choice? Share your opinion with us!

Besides premium smartphones, there are also many exciting entry-level and mid-range releases in 2017. Here is our list of the best budget smartphones in December 2017 with specs like 4GB RAM, Dual camera! Let’s check them out today!

1. Xiaomi Redmi 5A

The first smartphone on our list today belongs to a Chinese brand: Xiaomi. Regarding the display, Xiaomi Redmi 5A specs feature a 5-inch LCD with the resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Under the hood, Redmi 5A runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, 1.4GH.Z quad-core CPU. Furthermore, this Xiaomi handset runs on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)

In term of the storage, Xiaomi Redmi 5A comes in two variants: 2GB RAM with 16GB ROM, and bigger 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM. All are expandable up to 256GB. For photography, Xiaomi Redmi 5A camera system sports a single 13MP camera on the back (f/2.2) and 5MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper. Finally, this Xiaomi handset has 3000mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi 5A price starts around $77 ~ Rs. 4,999.

2. Huawei Honor 7X:

The next handset on our best budget smartphones in December 2017 list is from Huawei. Firstly, Huawei Honor 7X specs sport 5.93-inch with 1080 x 2160 pixels resolution. Secondly, Huawei Honor 7X takes power from a HiSilicon Kirin 659 chipset. Furthermore, this Huawei smartphone comes with three ROM options: 32GB/64GB/128GB with 4 GB RAM. In term of the photography, Huawei Honor 7X camera includes a dual 16 MP+2 MP rear snapper and an 8MP front-facing shooter. Additionally, this Huawei budget phone has Android 7.0 (Nougat) and a 3,340mAh juice box. Finally, Huawei Honor 7x price is $198 ~ Rs. 12,890.

3. Xiaomi Mi A1:

Xiaomi seems to dominate the budget smartphone segment with two handsets on our list today! Firstly, Xiaomi Mi A1 specs sport a 5.5-inch LCD with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Moreover, this Xiaomi smartphone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset with 4GB RAM. Regarding the storage, Xiaomi Mi A1 has 64GB ROM, which can be expandable up to 128GB. For photography, Xiaomi Mi A1 camera features a 12MP+12MP dual rear camera and 5MP front camera. Additionally, Xiaomi Mi A1 packs a 3,080 mAh capacity. Finally, Xiaomi Mi A1 has Android 7.1.2 Nougat as the OS. Xiaomi Mi A1 price starts around $232 ~ Rs. 14,999.

4. OPPO F5:

The famous “camera expert”, OPPO F5 specs offer a 6.0-inch screen with higher resolutions of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Under the hood, this OPPO smartphone takes power from a MediaTek Helio P23 chipset and 4GB/6GB RAM. In term of the storage, OPPO F5 offers two ROM options: 32GB/64GB, which are expandable up to 256GB. OPPO F5 camera includes a 16MP rear camera with the aperture of f/1.8. Furthermore, there is also a 20MP (f/2.0) selfie snapper. Additionally, OPPO F5 has Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) as the OS and a Li-Ion 3,200mAh battery. Finally, OPPO F5 price begins at $372 ~ Rs. 24,025.

5. Nokia 6:

The last handset on our list today belongs to the grand Finnish brand – Nokia! Regarding the display, Nokia 6 specs come with a 5.5-inch LCD (1080 x 1920 pixels). On the other hand, this Nokia handset runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset. Regarding the storage, Nokia 6 comes in different variants: 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Moreover, the Nokia phone packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery has Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) out of the box. For photography, Nokia 6 camera system features a 16MP rear camera (f/2.0) and an 8MP front-facing camera for taking selfies (f/2.0). Finally, Nokia 6 price is around $232 ~ Rs. 14,999.

Best budget smartphones in December 2017 for India

We hope that our list today is useful for your next purchase! If you prefer a nice 4GB RAM budget smartphone with a good camera system, we suggest getting the Huawei Honor 7X or OPPO F5!

Today, we are bringing you one more exciting revelation of Samsung Galaxy S9 flagship! Beside dual cam and 6GB RAM, we can expect to see Samsung Galaxy S9 new display ratio! Read on to find out more about it!

Samsung Galaxy S9 new display ratio: the first ever 21:9!

Previously, Samsung Galaxy S9 is said to come with a dual camera vertically on the back. Additionally, the next Samsung flagship will also sport a flash sensor places on the right side of the lens. And now, we have good news for the Samsung Galaxy S9 display! According to our sources, Samsung Galaxy S9 specs will feature a unique screen with the first ever 21:9 ratio. Furthermore, this Samsung flagship is going to sport a record-breaking 90% Screen-To-Body ratio Infinity screen! Without a doubt, this is going to be the best display to come in 2018!

Let’s talk more about the specifications next! Samsung Galaxy S9 specs feature a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED display. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S9+ specs sport a 6.2-inch display. Besides that, both Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus work on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy S9 runs on Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, paired with 6GB RAM. Besides that, the internal storage sports 64GB ROM that can be expandable up to 256GB. Also, Samsung Galaxy S9 camera system features a single 12MP rear camera and an 8MP selfies shooter. Moreover, the Samsung device has 3900mAh capacity.

On the other hand, we also receive the news about an advanced Iris scanner on the Samsung Galaxy S9. The next Samsung flagship will rock a 3MP iris scanner for improved iris recognition. “The iris camera lens will improve to 3 megapixels from 2 megapixels. As a result, this will help to capture clearer images. The scanner will recognize users’ irises even when they wear eyeglasses, move their eyeballs or are in a too dark or too light environment,” insiders familiar with the matter told Korea Herald.

Samsung Galaxy S9 release date and price

We can expect Samsung to release the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus in March 2018. For the cost, Samsung Galaxy S9 price begins at $970 (~ Rs. 62990), while Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus price starts from $1165 (~ Rs. 75999). Are you excited about the Samsung Galaxy S9 release? Leave a comment to let us know!

The battle of Nokia Vitech Mini vs Huawei Honor 7X is running today. Interestingly, one of these handset sports great features such as 8GB RAM and 6000mAh battery. Scroll down to find out the winner.

Nokia Vitech Mini vs Huawei Honor 7X specs

Nokia Vitech Mini is a tiny variant of the popular Nokia Vitech from HMD Global with stunning specs and creative design. On the other hand, Huawei Honor 7X is the ongoing smartphone just released weeks ago. In details, Nokia Vitech Mini comes with a 5.3-inch screen as well as resolutions of 2048 x 1080 pixels. Meanwhile, Huawei Honor 7X specs include a bigger 5.93-inch display with higher resolutions of 1080 x 2160 pixels to win this round.

Under the hood, Huawei Honor 7X specs include Hisilicon Kirin 659 chipset while Nokia Vitech Mini uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Besides, Nokia Vitech Mini storage provides 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Meanwhile, Huawei Honor 7X owns 3GB/4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB ROM. Since both devices are expandable to 256GB and drive Android Oreo 8.0, Nokia Vitech Mini wins this round with a stronger hardware.

For the cameras, Nokia Vitech Mini features dual 24MP rear cameras with an aperture of f/1.7. Meanwhile, Huawei Honor 7X packs dual 16MP+2MP cameras with apertures of f/1.8. On the other hand, Nokia Vitech Mini owns a 22MP (f/1.9) selfie camera, which is better than Huawei Honor 7X’s 8MP (f/2.0) selfie camera. Also, Nokia handset battery is 6000mAh, while Huawei handset battery is 3340mAh. Thus, Nokia Vitech Mini win this round for better cameras and battery.

Nokia Vitech Mini vs Huawei Honor 7X release date and price

Nokia Vitech Mini release date falls around March 2018 while Huawei Honor 7X is now available. Besides, Nokia Vitech Mini price starts from $415 (~ Rs. 26,989), and Huawei Honor 7X price is $201 (~ Rs. 12999). Nokia Vitech Mini seems a good option for most of the specs. What do you think? Comment below to share with us and stay tuned!

Here we come to the battle between Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 6. One of these handsets features a massive 6GB RAM, dual 12MP rear camera! Keep on reading to know who is the winner today!

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 6 specs

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro is one of the newest phones from the brand’s Galaxy J line. Besides that, Xiaomi Mi 6 is the Xiaomi’s flagship with a reasonable price. Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro specs feature a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display (1080 x 1920 pixels). On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 6 specs come with a smaller 5.15 LCD (1080 x 1920 pixels). Our point goes to the Samsung phone for its larger display. Besides, Samsung phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while Xiaomi Mi 6 works on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Furthermore, the Samsung phone runs on Exynos 7870 Octa, while the Xiaomi handset takes power from the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. One point to the Xiaomi phone for the better chipset. In terms of the battery, the Galaxy J7 Pro packs a 3600mAh capacity. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi device draws a 3350mAh battery. Xiaomi is ahead because of the bigger battery.

Speaking of the memory, Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro sports 3GB RAM with 32GB/64GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). Besides that, Xiaomi Mi 6 comes in two options: 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM, and 6GB RAM with 64/128GB ROM (no card slot). One more point to Xiaomi phone. Additionally, the Samsung phone has a 13MP rear camera (f/1.7) and a 13MP selfies snapper (f/1.9). On the other hand, the Xiaomi device sports a dual 12MP camera on the back (f/1.8, f/2.6) and an 8MP selfies snapper (1080p). As a result, Xiaomi phone wins this round.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 6 release date and price

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro release date was in July 2017. Besides, Xiaomi Mi 6 is available. For the price, Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro price begins $310 ~ Rs. 19,990. On the other hand, Xiaomi Mi 6 price starts at $399 ~ Rs. 25,680. In our opinion, the Xiaomi phone is a great phone with impressive features. Which phone is your choice? Drop us your comment!

Are you wondering whether the Nokia Beam is better than the legendary Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018? One of these beast offers dual 16 cams, 5000mAh. Read our article to see the battle between Nokia Beam vs Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018!

Nokia Beam vs Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018 specs

According to “Science and Knowledge” channel on Youtube, Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018 offers some exciting features and modern designs. On the other hand, Nokia Beam is one of the upcoming mid-range phones from HMD Global. Would Nokia Beam defeat Samsung smartphone? Let’s begin our battle now! When it comes to the display, Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018 specs sport a 5.8-inch QHD Super AMOLED screen and 2K resolution. Meanwhile, Nokia Beam specs come with a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1780 x 2790 pixels. Nokia phone gets one point from us!

Speaking of the OS, both phones operates on Android 8.0 (Oreo). Besides that, under the hood, Galaxy X Edge 2018 takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 832 chipset. Nokia Beam processor is a Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset. Once again, Nokia device wins this round for a better performance. Regarding internal memory, Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018 offers two variants: 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB ROM (expanded). Besides that, Nokia phone sports 4GB RAM with 64GB/128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB). Samsung seems to offer more options for users.

Speaking of the photography, Nokia Beam sports a dual 16MP (f/1.8) rear snapper and a 16MP selfies shooter. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018 comes with dual 16MP primary snappers (f/1.7). Furthermore, this Samsung handset also features a 16MP (f/1.7 ) front-facing shooter. Both phones offer similar camera setup. Lastly, Galaxy X Edge 2018packs a 4,150mAh non-removable battery. Whereas Nokia Beam provides a massive 5000mAh capacity. Out vote goes to Nokia Beam this round!

Nokia Beam vs Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018 release date and price

The official launch date for both phones is still unclear. We expect that Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018 release date might be in May 2018. For Nokia Beam release date, it might be around March 2018. As for Samsung Galaxy X Edge 2018 price, it might fall around $800 ~ Rs. 51,588. Nokia Beam price starts $400 ~ Rs. 25,568. With half of the price, Nokia phone is a better option for its nice camera setup and performance!

It has been a year since several smartphones were released such as iPhone X or Samsung Galaxy S8. One of them sports AMAZING dual 13MP cam, SND 835. Which device is the best smartphones to buy in Christmas? Scroll down for more information!

1. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

The first handset in the list of “the best smartphone to buy this Christmas” is Apple iPhone 7 Plus. For the powerhouse, Apple iPhone 7 Plus takes power on an Apple A10 Fusion chipset with 3GB RAM. Regarding Apple iPhone 7 Plus camera setup, this phone sports a dual 12 MP (f/1.8, 28mm, 1/3″, OIS) + 12MP (f/2.8, 56mm, 1/3.6″) rear snappers. Furthermore, iPhone 7 Plus also has a 7MP (f/2.2, 32mm) selfie snapper.

Next, let’s move to the display, Apple iPhone 7 Plus specs offer a 5.5 inches LED-backlit IPS LCD with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Additionally, the Apple handset also offers a non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh battery. Moreover, regarding OS, Apple iPhone 7 Plus runs on iOS 10.0.1. This phone provides three ROM options: 32GB/128GB/256G (non-expandable). For Apple iPhone 7 Plus price, it falls around $790 (Rs. 50,903).

2. Nokia 8

Nokia 8 specs feature a 5.3-inch LCD with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. Besides that, the Nokia device is graced by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. On the other hand, Nokia 8 gets power from the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 processor. Moreover, this phone works on Android 7.1.1 Nougat system. Meanwhile, the Nokia phone packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3090 battery capacity. Let’s move on to the photography department. Nokia 8 camera setup comes with dual 13MP cameras on the rear (f/1.0) and a 13MP selfies shooter (f/2.0, 2160p). Furthermore, the Nokia flagship provides an internal memory with 4GB RAM/64GB ROM, 6GB RAM/128GB of internal storage. Besides that, there is a microSD that can expand up to 256GB. Eventually, Nokia 8 price is approximately $527 ~ (Rs. 33,999).

3. Google Pixel 2 XL

The third flagship on “the best smartphone to buy this Christmas” list is Google Pixel 2 XL. Google Pixel 2 XL camera system includes a 12.2MP sensor (f/1.8, 27mm, 1/2.6″, 1.4 µm) on the back and an 8MP (f/2.4, 27mm, 1/3.2″ sensor size, 1.4 µm) selfie camera. In addition, Google Pixel 2 XL specs feature a 6-inch P-OLED display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels. Additionally, this Google handset offers two ROM options: 64GB and 128GB (unexpandable). For the powerhouse, Google Pixel 2 XL runs on a Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB RAM. Google Pixel 2XL owns the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo) as the operating system. Moreover, this Google smartphone comes with a non-removable Li-Ion 3520 mAh battery. Finally, Google Pixel 2 XL price starts at $849 (about Rs. 55,211).

4. Apple iPhone X

Apple iPhone X is the latest flagship from Apple with the most innovative technology such as 3D touch, Face ID, etc. Regarding iPhone X specs, this beast runs on a 2.39Ghz hexa-core Apple A11 Bionic chipset and iOS 11.1.1 operating system. This flagship also packs 3GB RAM along with non-expandable 64GB/256GB. About cameras, Apple iPhone X owns a dual 12MP main snapper with OIS, 2x optical zoom and quad LED flash dual toned flash. Besides, this phone offers 7 MP (f/2.2, 32mm), 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR for the front-facing snapper. This new Apple beast is backed by a 2716 mAh battery and owns a 5.8-inch screen with the resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels. Apple iPhone X price starts around $1000 ~ (Rs. 64,425).

5. OnePlus 5T

Lastly on our best smartphones list, OnePlus 5T owns a 6.01-inch Optic AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Under the hood, OnePlus 5T specs own Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Furthermore, this OnePlus phone runs on Android Oreo 8.0. Besides, OnePlus 5T storage has two options: 6GB/8GB RAM with unexpandable 64GB/128GB ROM. Moreover, OnePlus 5T drives dual 20MP+16MP rear cameras (f/1.7) and a 16MP selfie snapper (f/2.0). Also, OnePlus 5T battery sports a 3300mAh juice box and fast-charging technology. OnePlus 5T price begins from $588 (~ Rs. 37,999).

The best smartphones to buy in Christmas: dual 13MP cam, SND 835

All phones on our best smartphones list offer different prices and varied features. Therefore, you might easily find a phone that suits your budget. OnePlus 5T is a good option if you keep an eye on photography features. Besides, at the moment, iPhone X offers one of the most security systems.

HTC is expected to announce their new flagship in the first half of 2018: HTC U12 flagship with some outstanding specs: three cameras, SND 845. Read our articles for more details!

HTC U12 specs

According to our sources, HTC U12 is going to arrive in a couple of months. According to the image, HTC U12 beast is made of metal and glass. Moreover, the HTC U12 specs come with the thin bezel around the phone. Furthermore, it is obvious that this HTC phone supports round corner. In addition, the logo lies on the back of the device, right below the camera setup. What’s more, the fingerprint scanner is not available on the back of on the front of the phone. This security system stays on the right side of the beast.

Let’s move to the specific features of HTC monster. Firstly, HTC smartphone specs offer a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with 4K resolution. Furthermore, the U12 handset is also IP68 certified that provides the phone water and dust resistance. Moreover, speaking of the processor, this HTC flagship might run on the most powerful Snapdragon 845 SoC. As for internal memory, HTC beast offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Besides, there is a microSD card which can expand memory up to 256 GB ROM.

One of the most exciting things about HTC phone is that this beast sports three cameras on the rear of the phone. HTC does not announce any more information about the camera. However, we expect that this HTC monster might feature 12MP + 12MP + 8MP rear snappers. Besides, there is also a 16MP front-facing camera for selfie fans. Speaking of the battery box, the HTC smartphone packs a 5600mAh capacity. Lastly, this HTC phone runs on the latest Android 8.0 (Oreo).

HTC U12 release date and specs

At the moment, there is no official announcement about the HTC U12 release date. We expect this phone will be available in May 2018. For the cost, HTC U12 price might fall around Rs 45,616 ~ $ 700. Let’s wait for more information from HTC about this phone. Stay tuned!