Author: Chris Eilers

Samsung Galaxy S8 has just been launched a couple of days ago. It comes with amazing specs and a beautiful look. Today, in this article, let’s check out some of best non-chinese rivals to Samsung Galaxy S8 in the market!

1. LG G6

LG G6 takes the first place on our list of best non-Chinese rivals to Samsung Galaxy S8. The device owns a 5.7-inch and LCD display with a high resolution of 1440×2880 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 and Adreno 530 with 4GB RAM. The phone packs an internal storage of 32/64GB of native storage which can also be expanded up to 256GB.

Also its cameras are amazing: it is equipped with a 13+13MP dual rear camera and laser autofocus LED flash with 5 MP front shooter for selfies. The phone also runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and has a battery power of 3300mAh which is non-removable. Price: $810~ RM 51999

2. Nokia 6

Moving on to Nokia 6, which specs deliver a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD capacitive. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430, Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 and Adreno 505 GPU. Furthermore, it runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and owns a 3000mAh non-removable battery. The Nokia 6 cameras sport 16MP on the back and 8 MP on the front. The Nokia 6 packs 4GB RAM and an expandable internal storage of 64GB. Price: $260 ~ Rs. 16990

3. Blackberry Aurora

Let’s meet the third rival- BlackBerry Aurora. At heart, Aurora owns a quad-Core Snapdragon 425 mobile processor, 4GB of RAM combined with 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card and is working on Android 7.0 Nougat. In terms of  power, the latest BlackBerry phone features a battery with the capacity of 3,000 mAh. As for cameras, the company equipped its latest BlackBerry with a 13MP rear sensor and an 8MP front snapper for nice selfies. Moreover, is has a 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1.280 x 720 pixels. Price: $280 ~ Rs. 17990

4. HTC U Ultra

Number 4 of best non-Chinese rivals to Samsung Galaxy S8 is a phone of HTC. The HTC U Ultra specs deliver a 5.7-inch Full HD with ( 1440 x 2560 pixels ). The device is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 and Adreno 530 with 4GB RAM. The handset comes with a has 64/128GB ROM that can be expanded up to 256GB. The HTC U Ultra cameras offer a 12MP primary on the rear and a 16MP selfie shooter. It runs Android 7.0 with a battery power of 3000mAh. Price: $800 ~ Rs. 51450

5. Google Pixel XL

The last on of best non-Chinese rivals to Samsung Galaxy S8 is Google Pixel XL. It specs include a Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor (2 x 2.15GHz + 2 x 1.6GHz). As for Google Pixel XL cameras, the phone boasts a 12.3MP f/2.0 back shooter and an 8MP f/2.4 camera on the front. The back camera will have phase detection and laser autofocus feature, along with dual-LED flash. Other specs include a 5.5-inch 2K AMOLED display, a 3450mAh battery cell, Android 7.1 OS and 4GB RAM paired with 32/128GB ROM. Price: $990 ~ Rs. 63650

Best non-Chinese rivals to Samsung Galaxy S8

Those are the best non-chinese rivals to Samsung Galaxy S8 in the market right now. So, which one is your favorite? Let us know in comments!

This device is one of the most awaited smartphones this year. It is coming with great specs at an affordable price. However, there are some smartphones that have the similar specs to Nokia 5 in the market. Let’s have a look at the article below to see 5 best Nokia 5 rivals!

1. Huawei P9 Lite

Firstly, let’s talk about Huawei P9 Lite, the number one of best Nokia 5 rivals. In terms of Huawei P9 Lite specs, it features a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD display screen. The P9 Lite comes in two versions: one with 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM, the other with 3GB RAM + 16GB ROM. Both are expandable up to 256GB using SIM 2 slot. The phone is powered by an  octa-core Kirin 650 SoC, along with Mali-T830MP2 GPU.

As for optics, the phone is mounted with a 13MP f/2.0 camera on the back and an 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera on the front. Moreover, Huawei P9 Lite runs on Android 6.0 with Emotion UI 4.1. However, an update has been released and you can now update the phone to Android 7.0 with Emotion UI 5.0. Price: $275 ~ Rs. 17500

2. Lenovo K6

Coming to Lenovo K6 that features a 5.0-inch Full HD display, a 3000mAh battery cell and Android Marshmallow. Under the hood, you can find an Octa-core 1.4 GHz Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 with Adreno 505 GPU and 2GB of RAM. In order to save data, Lenovo K6 offers 16GB and 32GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. About cameras, Lenovo K6 is equipped with an 8MP selfie snapper and a 13MP rear cam with autofocus and LED flash. Price: $125 ~ Rs. 7999

3. ZTE Blade V8 Pro

Number 3 of five best Nokia 5 rivals features a 5.5-inch FHD IPS LCD display screen, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. At heart, the ZTE Blade V8 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz octa-core, along with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB using SIM 2 slot). The phone mounts a dual 13MP cameras and dual-LED flash on the back, capable of recording 2160p@30fps or 1080p@30fps videos. The front camera is 8MP, also capable of taking 1080p videos. Other features include Android Nougat OS and a non-removable 3140mAh battery with fast battery charging technology. Price: $250 ~ Rs. 15990

4. LG U

Let us introduce you the entry-level phone LG U which was released in Novembe 2016. In terms of specs, it sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display. Under the hood, it is powered by a 1.14GHz octa-core procesoor together with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It is equipped with a 13MP dual rear shooter and on the front, there is a 8MP camera for nice selfies! In addition, the LG U is fueled by a non-removable 3000mAh battery and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Price: $375 ~ Rs. 23990

5. Lava V5

Finally, Lava V5 is the last device on our “Best Nokia 5 rivals” list. It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. Under the hood, it is backed up by a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6735 chipset and Mali-T720MP2 GPU. Other specs include Android Lollipop OS, 3GB RAM paired with expandable 16GB of internal storage, a non-removable 3000mAh battery and a camera duo of 13MP on the rear and 8MP on the front. Price: $170 ~ Rs. 10999

Best Nokia 5 rivals

So if you are looking for some smartphones that competitive to Nokia 5, then 5 handsets above would worth your consideration.

Let us offer another comparison between two Nokia devices, the Nokia 5 vs Nokia DC1, and they are said to offer great specs and cheap prices as well. So read the full article for more details. 

Nokia 5 vs Nokia DC1 specs?

The Nokia 5 vs Nokia DC1 phones comparison will be a good news for all Nokia fans, let’s see what these phones are built with. The Nokia 3 specs offer a 5.2-inch FHD with 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia DC1 specs will deliver the same 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a 720 x 1280 pixels. The Nokia 5 is powered by Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 and Adreno 505 with 2GB RAM. while the DC1 is said to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC and 3GB RAM. We can see that the Nokia DC1 may come with a better processor than the Nokia 5.

Both Nokia phones will come with an internal storage of 16GB and expandable up to 256GB via microSD.  The Nokia 5 cameras will come with 13MP primary with LED and 8MP selfie shooter. The Noia DC1 cameras feature a 13MP primary and 16MP front shooter for selfies, this means that you better buy wait for the Nokia DC1, but the phone is just rumored and not officially unveiled by Nokia. Both devices will debut with the Android 7.0 Nougat. The Nokia 5 will offer a battery 3000mAh, while the DC1 battery is not still announced.

Both devices (Nokia 5 vs Nokia DC1) will offer connectivity options of LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB OTG, FM, 3G, and 4G. These phones are definitely doing to give you a good Android Nougat experience when they launch, but the Nokia 5 is coming next month, and we have no idea yet about the DC1. So we recommend you to try the new upcoming Nokia 5 first and see what Nokia decided to offer to mark its comeback. We will come back to you once these phones officially launch for sale.

Nokia 5 vs Nokia DC1 prices and availability?

The Nokia 5 Price is actually defined to be Rs. 13,390, meanwhile, the Nokia DC1 price will be $200 (roughly Rs. 13,500) for the 3GB of RAM model. Which one do you think is best here? let us know.

The smartphone competition is getting very tight right now, ZTE just announced the ZTE Blade MAX 3 to show more love to fans. Let’s figure out what’s so hot about this.

ZTE Blade MAX 3 launched?

ZTE recently announced a new smartphone in order to let fans know that it will always provide the best. Since January 2017, so many smartphones were launched and may other are still rumored, we also know that many of them are premium and some of them are just mid-range smartphones. One of the best and top premium phone you can grab will surprise you, open this link and find out more about this beast. For the ZTE Blade MAX 3, we will brief about the details that leaked.

The Blade MAX 3 specs will come with a 6-inch display and a better resolution. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 platform 2GB RAM and 16GB for the internal storage. For the ZTE Blade MAX 3 cameras, the phone will have a dual rear camera setup in the US. The smartphone has been announced in a tie-up with US Cellular for $199.99 after a discount of around $100. We will also update you about more upcoming details, you can expect this phone as soon as possible.

The phone will be run on Android Marshmallow and upgradable to Nougat, it will also offer a 4000mAH battery power. The ZTE Blade MAX 3 cameras will come with a dual 13MP on the rear with one RGB sensor and another monochrome sensor. There will be a secondary 5MP front shooter with different beautification modes. There will also be a fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C port and supports WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2.

ZTE Blade MAX 3 launched availability?

ZTE had recently told Digit that it plans to launch 8 new smartphones in the first quarter of 2017. What do you think so far about this smartphone? let us know in the comment section.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 must be the most noted device of 2017. After the scandal, Samsung is still fixing it and now Galaxy Note 7R is coming as the refurbished Note 7.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7R specs and features?

Last year, Samsung released Galaxy Note 7 together with the S7 and S7 Edge. The three phones were almost going to win the mobile market when the Note 7 started to explode. This must be the worst luck ever for Samsung. The company stock price began to drop significantly. More rumors about the exploding Galaxy Note 7 battery were flying around. Orders and purchases were stopped. And Samsung was collecting all the Galaxy Note 7 back.

However, the Korean giant was said to be doing very well in fixing the problems and get fair customer satisfaction. More efforts were put into the tough journey. Samsung had to overcome the scandal of its unlucky Note 7 and work on the release of the Galaxy S8 S8+ at the same time. The refurbished version will be called Galaxy Note 7R. It is expected to come with updated software and a smaller battery.

According to Electronic Times, three Korean carriers will be handling orders for the dubbed Galaxy Note 7R. An article translated by Google Translate said: “a stock pool of 300,000 units will be spread among retailers”. A change in battery capacity is also a must. The battery may vary from 3,000mAh to 3,200mAh, compared to the original 3,500mAh. A survey conducted by tech retailer 3KH showed that 96% of respondents would buy the refurbished Galaxy Note 7R.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7R price and availability?

Samsung Note 7R will possibly come in June as a bridge between the recent Galaxy S8 and later Galaxy Note 8. Galaxy Note 7R price is expected to come at $620 ~ 39,700. This is 30% cheaper than the original Note 7. Will you consider buying a refurbished Note 7?

With 16MP on the back, it seems that Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro would be a tough rival to HTC U Play. So, why don’t we make a HTC U Play vs Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro comparison to see which phone is better…

HTC U Play vs Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro Specs Battle

Let’s start the HTC U Play vs Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro comparison by talking about their display. Both HTC U Play and Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro mount a 5.2-inch display with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. In terms of processor, HTC equips its device with Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 unit and an octa-core CPU while Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is packed with Octa-core Qualcomm MSM8953-Pro Snapdragon 626. In addition, the HTC U Play runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Meanwhile, the handset of Samsung uses Android 7.0 Nougat, which is more updating than that of the HTC’s phone.

At the heart of both phones, there is 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM that is expandable up to 256GB. In addition, the U Play also comes with a additional model which is 3GB of memory and 32GB of storage. To keep the light on, HTC’s device exploits its power from a 2500mAh battery whereas the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is fueled by a slightly bigger 2600mAh juice pack.

For photography, the mobile of HTC offers 16MP front-facing sensor and a 16MP rear camera, both with f/2.0 aperture. On the other hand, Galaxy C5 Pro features also a 16MP main shooter paired with a 16MP selfie snapper but with better f/2.0 aperture. As a result, in terms of HTC U Play vs Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro cameras, the South Korean phone wins this round.

HTC U Play vs Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro Price Battle

All in all, we can say that Galaxy C5 Pro wins the specs battle with a bigger battery cell, better performance and camera apertures. Moreover, this phone beats clearly its rival in the HTC U Play vs Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro price battle with $390 (Rs. 24990), while the HTC U Play is priced at $625 (Rs. 39990). As a result, if you need a mid-range device with good cameras, Galaxy C5 Pro is a proper choice

There are other smartphones that just leaked, they are ready to join the market and named the iVoomi Me 1 and the Me 1+. Let’s read the full article for more details.

iVoomi Me 1 and the Me 1+ specs?

Let’s start straight away by telling you more about the iVoomi Me 1 specs, The phone will have a 5-inch HD with 1280 x 720 pixels with 2.5D curved glass. It will be powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor. The Ivoomi Me 1 comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB of storage, the storage may also be expandable even if there are no rumors about that. The iVoomi Me 1 price is said to come around Rs. 3,999, it will start with Android Marshmallow Operating System.

For the iVoomi Me 1+ specs will come with 2GB RAM and internal storage of 16GB storage that will also be expandable. For the iVoomi Me 1+ price, it will be a bit expensive that the first one, you will have to spend around Rs. 4,999. Both devices come with Android Marshmallow and the company says are upgradeable to Android Nougat. The two handsets will be equipped with a equipped with 3000 mAh battery power. The Me 1+ have the same processor which is the 1.2GHz quad-core processor.

This new Chinese electronic major OEM/ODM announced the launch of its two exclusive variants of Smartphones – Me 1and Me 1\+ under “ME” series to challenge some local competitors. But the real plan of the company is to conquer the Indian market, it really has a good bid dream to making success in the Indian smartphone industry. With the cheap price they offer, the company may have some opportunity and gain new customers a soon it launches these two mid-range phone.

iVoomi Me 1 and the Me 1+ availability?

These Products can be purchased online on ShopClues.com from 25th April ’17 midnight. The handsets are crafted in curvy and handy design, packed with amazing features in variant colors like Rose Gold and Black.

While every manufacturer is making bigger and bigger phones, Samsung vs LG are working on maximizing usable screen areas. Let’s see how practical this is…

Samsung vs LG reportedly working on displays with four curved edges?

Looking back when we were switching from feature phones to smartphones, touchscreens were just like a miracle. Then smartphones users started to ask for better and bigger displays. Recently, we have seen several phones with curved displays or edges. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge must be the first one coming to our mind. While the latest Galaxy S8 display is maximized with almost no bezel and physical home button area, Samsung together with LG are now working on a new display for their phones.

The unique screen is said to be curved on all and four sides. However, Samsung vs LG are facing some technical problems with the lamination process. Curving all the sides with the current lamination process “makes the corners unable to register touch”. So the new display will not come until next year. Samsung vs LG are still working to fix the problem. If any of them can produce a phone with curves and edges on four sides, the screen to body size ratio will go up to 98%.

In a recent report, Apple has placed an order of 70 million OLED displays from Samsung. This is very likely what you will see on the 10th anniversary iPhone. However, it is also noted that Apple chose flat OLED panels instead of the trendy curved displays. We are waiting to see if these displays would belong to iPhone 7s and 7s Plus or iPhone 8.

Samsung vs LG to make better displays?

Recently, a good news arrived for both Samsung and Apply when Samsung Galaxy S8 display was rated as the best among all. Samsung seems to never stop striving for better products when it is now joining hands with the Korean giant LG. When do think the new displays would come?

After the Samsung Galaxy S8 was revealed a few days ago, now we got the concept design of the Galaxy Note 8. Read the full news for more details about this beast.

Concept Design of the Galaxy Note 8?

The concept design of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is definitely amazing, if you take a close look at the first picture above, you will really understand that this phone gonna be a competition destroyer. The Galaxy Note 8 will take your understanding about smartphones to another level after the Note 7 failed to impress fans, Samsung assured that the next Note flagship will make you go crazy. If the concept design of the Galaxy Note is to be believed, we are also sure that it will be an eye-catching smartphone and also friendly users.

The concept video, posted to DBS Designing’s YouTube channel and highlighted at BGR, shows a phone that takes the S8’s Infinity Display and expands it even further. We do not actually have the full access to all the galaxy Note 8 specs, but some of it will come with a 6.4-inch Quad HD+ display screen wich stretches from one end to end. The phone will offer a 6GB RAM for that smooth performance and 128GB ROM for the internal storage.There will be an USB Type-C port, and the device will also be water and dust resistant with an improved IP.

All we can say is that we hope the design that just leaked turn true, it’s so beautiful and will definitely be loved. For the Galaxy Note 8 cameras, there will be a 16 MP primary shooter and 13MP for that amazing selfie. Samsung already confirmed a few months ago that it was going to revive the comeback of the Note, so you can expect an excellent phone that will not explode like the previous model ( Galaxy Note 7).

Concept Design of the Note 8…

For the availability of this beast, we expect it to come in August, as the company has been launching other Note phones in only August. The Galaxy Note 8 price is not revealed yet, and there is no rumor about it too, so we will keep you up to date when we hear more, thanks.

Meizu, dubbed the “Apple of Asia”, is known for phones with very good specs, and reasonable price. At the end of this month, it will reveal a new smartphone, Meizu E2!

Meizu E2 will be revealed end of April!

Meizu E2 will be launched end of this month. Meizu has confirmed that fact, and also has sent out invitations to the company’s event, which is the introduction of the new phone. Meizu VP Li Nan has not revealed much, but he stated that there would be a new design language, and the phone will be a break from the usual M-series. However, the image in the invitations looks just like the Meizu M5s, so we will have to wait and see what is in store for us.

Right before the event, there are already some leaks of the back of the phone. It will feature four LEDs, which will alternate between cool and warm colors in a straight line. For now, we do not know the purpose of this arrangement, but those LEDs stay very neatly on top antenna line, right next to the camera lens. The rest of the Meizu E2’s back is similar to what the company has produced, with the exception of the camera (Meizu’s camera is usually at the center, not at one corner).

Previous reports also suggested that this device has already been certified by TENAA already, under the code M612C. If that is indeed the same phone, Meizu E2 specs will include a 5.5″ Full HD screen with a mTouch fingerprint scanner. There will also be an octa-core processor (brand unknown) with 4GB of RAM to back it up. The already seen back camera will still have 13MP lens. Also, it is expected to have a USB-C port and the headphone jack.

Meizu E2: Coming very soon!

Meizu E2 launch date is inching very close, on the 26 of this month. The expected Meizu E2 price is CNY 1,700 (under $250, or Rs. 16,090). Do you want to buy the phone?

This year is going to be special for Apple, as it is the 10-year anniversary for the iPhone. A lot has been supposedly leaked about the new iPhone 8, and has been put together in this amazing iPhone 8 render!

iPhone 8 render looks amazing!

iPhone has always been a hot topic, but this year it has become more so. This year marks the 10 years iPhone has been in the industry, and people expect the next iPhone (called iPhone 8) to be amazing. DBS Designing Team has come up with a new iPhone 8 design based on what details could be on the new device so far. The general big catch is that it will have an immersive screen, like many other flagships are doing now. There are obviously some hints of its competitor, the Galaxy S8, in this concept.

This iPhone will have a 5.5″ Quad HD screen. For the frame, the rounded corner corners are similar to the recent iPhones, which make it stand out more. For the intro video, it is executed really well, with the right music being used, and the background is really excellent, making the phone look amazing. The phone colors shown in the video are red, black, gray and pink. Also, the phone looks to be very slim, and it is hard to make out whether the phone is all metal or sports a glass back.

However, something is clear: this iPhone 8 render will have dual back camera, and will also be waterproof. As expected, there will be no physical home button at the front. At its original will be an Apple logo, right below the screen area. It is thought that the same position may be the fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint sensor is placed beneath the glass, so it may use ultrasonic technology. Both front and back camera would have great improvement, with both having f/1.7 aperture. There is also wireless charging!

iPhone 8 render: An amazing phone

Although it is just a concept, the iPhone 8 render is truly amazing. Hopefully, when the phone launches, it will be as amazing as this design. Do you look forward to the new iPhone?

There have been a lot of words about the Nokia 9, the supposedly flagship from the Finnish company. However, Nokia 8 is also gathering attention, with the recent Nokia 8 intro video having been leaked!

Nokia 8 intro video leaked!

After all the hype about Nokia 9 (there were leaked render and concepts based on that), now is the time for news about Nokia 8. This time it is a whole Nokia 8 intro video being leaked! It is about a new Nokia 8 render. The author of this one is Concept Creator, and the design stays true to what we have known so far about the phone. With Nokia 9, it felt like a rectangular Galaxy S8, but this Nokia 8 will be a bit different from that.

First is the camera area. We can see that the flash and fingerprint scanner is grouped together in a module, and are covered with glass. The phone shape is still rectangular, made of mostly glass metal. However, this design does not follow recent trends, as there is still a physical home button at the front. At the back, there is a dual lens camera. The screen is what we expected, very immersive and almost bezel-less. The phone looks quite thin, and the back seems to be covered with plastic, not metal. You can see the Nokia 8 intro video below.

The designer did not mention any specs. However, with what we know so far, Nokia 8 specs would be like those of the upper mid-range phones. Many people confuse this with Nokia 9, which has SND 835 processor. In reality, it may only have the latest SND 6xx chipset, or maybe SND 820/821. It is expected to have 4 to 6GB RAM, plua a huge battery and, of course, Carl Zeiss camera. Regardless of that, the specs are still quite impressive.

Nokia 8: Another trump card of Nokia

With all that said, Nokia 8 could be another trump card from the Finnish company this year. Hopefully when it is released, it will manage to awed everyone of us. Are you excited for the phone?