Author: Chris Eilers

Looking to buy a new smartphone with big screen for the new year? Let us help you. Here are the best 5.7 inch smartphones on the market right now.

1. HTC U Ultra

The U Ultra is HTC newest flagship and is considered one of the best 5.7 inch smartphones right now. The phone is mounted with a 12MP f/1.8 back camera with laser autofocus, capable of taking 2160p@30fps video. The front camera is 16MP, with auto HDR feature.

Other HTC U Ultra specs include a 5.7″ 2K display, a quad-core (2 x 2.15GHz + 2 x 1.6GHz) Snapdragon 821, along with 4GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB via SIM 2 slot. The phone is fueled by a non-removable 3000mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0. HTC U Ultra price is expected to be at $750 ~Rs.  51990.

HTC U Play has just been released and left many people wondering if it’s worth the asking price. So let’s pitch these two together in an HTC U Play vs Huawei Honor 8 battle and find out.

HTC U Play vs Huawei Honor 8: specs comparison

First, let’s see if HTC U Play could win against its opponent when it comes to hardware. In terms of HTC U Play specs, it is powered by an octa-core Helio P10 (4 x 2.0GHz + 4 x 1.1GHz) processor. The phone comes in two version: one with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, the other with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Meanwhile, Huawei Honor 8 comes with an octa-core Kirin 950 (4 x 2.3GHz & 4 x 1.8GHz), 4GB RAM and 32/64GB ROM. It seems like both phones are on equal terms for now.

Moving the HTC U Play vs Huawei Honor 8 battle to camera aspect, we find out some interesting facts about these two. HTC U Play has a combo of 2 x 16MP cameras with f/2.0 on the back and front. Huawei Honor 8 back has a dual 12MP f/2.2 cameras on the back, but the secondary camera is only 8MP f/2.4. With HTC U Play has just been released, we should wait a little longer for an in-depth HTC U Play vs Huawei Honor 8 image quality comparison to find out the winner.

HTC U Play runs Android 7.0, while Huawei Honor 8 is currently running Android 6.0 but will get an upgrade to Nougat this February. HTC U Play has a non-removable battery of 2500mAh while Huawei Honor 8 boast a non-removable 3000mAh battery.  Overall, in this HTC U Play vs Huawei Honor 8 battle, both phones have their pros and cons, but the Honor 8 seems to have a small advantage over its opponent.

HTC U Play vs Huawei Honor 8: price

HTC U Play price is around $440 ~ Rs. 29890. In the case of Huawei Honor 8, its price tag is about $400 ~ Rs. 26990. It seems that these two phones would be a tough choice for any tech lovers out there. If you love HTC and their devices, wait till the U Play is sold at your place and grab one. If not, you can go with the Honor 8 from Huawei right now.

Phones with no 3.5mm head jack seem to be the new standard of the industry. Love it or hate it, they will come eventually. Let’s take a closer look and see the phones that started it all.

1. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

No stranger to criticism and controversy, Apple finally decided to release its newest phones with no 3.5mm audio jack, including the iPhone 7 Plus. The new phone looks pretty similar to its predecessor, the iPhone 6s Plus, except for the dual rear cameras. Apple iPhone 7 Plus still looks good and feels great, especially with the new Jet Black color.

In terms of Apple iPhone 7 Plus specs, it features a 5.5″ Full HD display, protected by ion-strengthened glass with oleophobic coating. Under the hood, the phone sports a 2.34GHz quad-core A10 Fusion. It also offers 3GB RAM and up to 256GB of non-expandable ROM. Apple iPhone 7 Plus cameras are the reason the phone is popular among phone users. Boasting a dual 12MP (28mm, f/1.8, OIS & 56mm, f/2.8) cameras with quad LED flash on the back, capable of taking 2160p@30fps video. On the front is a 7MP f/2.2 shooter with many special features.  The phone is fueled by a non-removable 2900mAh battery. Apple iPhone 7 Plus price is available at around $1000 ~ Rs. 68999.

2. HTC U Ultra

The second one on our phones with no 3.5mm audio jack list today is the soon to be released HTC U Ultra. The phone will feature a 6″ 2K display, with an octa-core (4 x 2.45GHz & 4 x 1.9GHz) Snapdragon 835 and Adreno 540 under the hood. Other HTC U Ultra specs include 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB. As for HTC U Ultra cameras, the phone will have a dual 24MP + 13MP back cameras and a 16MP camera on the front. It will come with a non-removable 4000mAh battery. HTC U Ultra price tag is not yet available but will be announced soon.

3. HTC 10 Evo

Released in November 2016, HTC 10 Evo is one of the phones with no 3.5mm head jack that you can buy right now. The phone is packed with a 5.5″ 2K display, powered by Snapdragon 810 octa-core (4 x 1.5GHz & 4 x 2.0GHz). The phone comes with a 16MP f/2.0 camera on the back and another 8MP camera f/2.4 on the front. The main camera is capable of taking 2160p@30fps and 720p@120fps video. Other HTC 10 Evo specs include 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB using a dedicated slot. The phone is fueled by a non-removable 3200mAh battery. Available in Silver and Black, HTC 10 Evo price is about $590 ~ Rs. 39990.

4. Motorola Moto Z

Motorola decided to join our phones with no 3.5mm head jack list with the Moto Z. The phone has a 5.5″ 2K display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Motorola Moto Z has a 13MP f/1.8 snapper on the back with dual LED flash and a 5MP f/2.2 snapper on the front. Under the hood is a quad-core (2 x 1.8GHz & 2 x 1.6GHz) Snapdragon 820, along with 4GB RAM and 32/64GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated slot. The phone also has a non-removable 2600mAh battery. Motorola Moto Z price is around $590 ~ Rs. 39999 for the 64GB model.

5. LeEco Le 2

The number 5 position of phones with no 3.5mm head jack today is LeEco Le 2 released in April 2016. In terms of LeEco Le 2 specs, the phone comes with a 5.5″ Full HD display. It is powered by a deca-core Helio X20 (2 x 2.3GHz, 4 x 2GHz, 4 x 1.4GHz), 3GB RAM and 32/64GB of non-expandable ROM. The main camera is 16MP f/2.0 with dual LED flash and the secondary camera is 8MP f/2.2. The phone derived its power from a non-removable 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 technology. LeEco Le 2 price tag is around $175 ~ Rs. 11999, available in Rose Gold, Gold, Silver and Grey.

Phones with no 3.5mm head jack

Those are the most popular phones with no 3.5mm head jack available on the market right now. What is your opinion about them? Do you want to have phones with no 3.5mm head jack?

LG just released a video called “Ideal Smartphone” on their Youtube channel, hinting at the company newest flagship LG G6 expected to be announced at MWC 2017.

LG G6: Your “Ideal Smartphone”

In the video, people are asked for a wishlist of features that they want to see on their smartphones. The video finishes with an outline shape of a phone with a list of words like big screen and smaller body. According to rumors, the ideal smartphone LG G6 will have a 5.7″ QHD+ Super Wide LCD screen, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. LG G6 may have a bezel less display with high screen-to-body ratio.

Other LG G6 specs include 6GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage, expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated slot or SIM 2 slot depends on version. LG G6 cameras will boast a dual 16MP f/1.8 shooters on the back, while the front will have a 12MP camera. The cameras are expected to come with many premium features and capable of taking 2K video at 30fps. LG G6 will use a Snapdragon 830 processor, powered by a non-removable battery of unknown capacity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr-N5cZBcl0

LG G6 will run on Android 7.0 with LG Optimus UX 6.0 UI. Other features include waterproof, Quick Charge 3.0 technology for fast battery charging (83% in 30 minutes), a fingerprint scanner mounted on the back and a 3.5mm audio jack. Overall, the phone is a promising candidate for an ideal smartphone. The only thing left to worry about is LG G6 price tag.

LG G6: price and availability

There is no confirmation about LG G6 release date, but it is expected to be announced at MWC this February. As for LG G6 price, many sources believed that it will have a price tag of $750 ~Rs. 51000. Let’s wait and see if LG G6 will deliver its promise and becomes the ideal smartphone.

It’s pretty uncomfortable to have a phone with insufficient storage. This time, we bring you some tips to deal with this obstacle. Let’s have a look!

Insufficient storage: It’s all about how to use your phone

The first tip to live with phones having insufficient storage as of 16GB or below is to frequently transfer your media files to your computer. The photos you have captured take more space than you thought! Moreover, if you often record full HD videos, it’s recommended that you move your media files to your computer on a regular basis. One similar way is to backup these files to the cloud. As for the music tracks, stream them as often as possible. In other cases, try to opt for standard 128kb/s tracks.

Secondly, select and keep only the necessary apps. Many of us tend to download new apps on stores to try. But after one or two visits, we then never turn to them again. These “neglected” apps, if now cleaned out, will take up the memory for no benefit. In other cases, there is a simple trick: do not install the apps that do the same thing your browser can do. For example, you can use connect to Chrome to get on youtube player, book reader, dictionary and even social networks. However, that requires you to connect to the internet regularly.

Last but not least, for phones with 16GB internal storage or smaller, frequent clean-up routine is necessary. Have you ever wondered why your phone gets slower after being used for a long time? That’s because of the cache created by the applications and web browsing activity. To get rid of it, you can download Clean Master from the AppStore. This application is now the best clean-up tool in the world. It helps you remove the cache and unnecessary files from your phone.

Insufficient storage: Round-up

Overall, a smartphone with insufficient storage is not really hard to live with. Don’t forget to transfer your media files to your laptop or to the cloud, try to use the browser as much as possible and remember to do regular smartphone clean-up. We hope these tips work well on your device. If you want to know more smartphone tips, just keep following our page!

While Surface Phone is still a mysterious, very little information about them. Today, we have a new leaked about a foldable Surface Phone. 

Foldable Surface Phone leaked

While Microsoft is yet confirm the name of its upcoming mobile device, we know it is not easy to develop a new product. There is a leak from MSPowerUser about Microsoft’s device, which also suggests possible design of their new phone. The patent first filed in October 2014, however, it is just made public recently. According to the patent details, there is a 2-in-1 devices which can act as both smartphone and tablet. The device could flexible fold in the middle to switch from a tablet to a phone.

Obviously, there is no guarantee that the patents will turn to be introduced in a consumer product. But as we can see, the current smartphone market is so competitive and once Microsoft wants to continue in this race, they have to stand out in an increasingly saturated mobile market so it makes sense for the firm to be considering such a novel approach. The device in the filings can be configured into various shapes, either folded out like tablets, or folded back inwards to create a smaller phone-like handset. There’s also the opportunity to place it in a tent-mode much like Lenovo’s range of Yoga hybrids which can be propped up to make it easier to watch media.

During an interview with the Australia Financial Review last year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said: “We will continue to be in the phone market, not as defined by today’s market leaders, but by what it is that we can uniquely do in what is the most ultimate mobile device.” Yes. They have taken an universal approach to Windows 10. Therefore, the phone could transform into another mobile products would make a lots of sense in terms of benefiting Windows 10’s capability.

Foldable Surface phone: Availability

Until now, there is no clue to ensure that we will see this technology in a retail-ready product from Microsoft. Though some version of the foldable device could well arrive, such as Samsung or LG. It seems like this new land – the foldable smartphone – is going to reach by the manufacturers giants. It will be an interesting race that we could not miss. Keep following us for the latest news!

Heating up is one of the most irritating things when you are using an Android phone. Moreover, it could harm your device if you let it happen frequently. So, knowing why your Android mobile gets overheated and how to avoid it are very important. Let’s check out together!

Android mobile gets overheated: 3 main reasons

Firstly, you are probably using an overcharged battery or a low-quality charger cable. If you usually charge your device while sleeping at night and take it out in the morning, this could be a reason why your mobile always heats up. Besides, charging by a low-quality charger can cause this problem as well. If this keeps repeating, your device could be exploded.

Secondly, maybe because you are using a suffocating case for your device. Some cases in the market recently are not good for your phone at all, especially for some metal finish phones. They can make your mobile heat up so badly. If you play games or watch movies, the situation will get worse. So, be careful when choosing a case, it could be more than just an accessory.

Finally, the most dangerous reason is because of the viruses. Some people doesn’t install any software or app to avoid being attacked by viruses. This could be a reason why your Android mobile gets overheated very regularly, even when not using any multitasking. To solve it, you can download some apps from reliable sources and scan your mobile for viruses with those apps.

Android mobile gets overheated: round-up

Above are 3 reasons why your Android mobile heats up. We know that there will be more causes. However, those are the main reasons that happen very usually and we sometimes don’t aware of them. We hope that after finish reading this article, you will find out a way to prevent your device front being overheated. Stay tuned to update more useful tips!

A new Xiaomi phone has just been leaked Geekbench – Xiaomi Mix Evo. This phone is said to come with SND 835, 4GB RAM, and more. 

Xiaomi Mix Evo: SND 835, 4GB RAM

2017, both Asus and HTC started their new year with 2 new smartphones. HTC introduced their HTC U Ultra and U Play while Asus announced their Zenfone AR and Zenfone 3 Zoom. These devices have created new hits lately. Now, it seems that Xiaomi is also about to bring to the market two new handsets. One of them is Xiaomi Mi 6 and the other is Xiaomi Mix Evo. The handset is said to be another version of Mi Mix last year.

This new Xiaomi phone has just been spotted on Geekbench benchmark. There’s not much information about this phone. On Geekbench, this device has the single-core score of 1918 and the multi-core score of 5689. In term of Xiaomi Mix Evo specs, the phone will be powered by the latest Qualcomm chipset- SND 835 along with octa cores. It will pack 4GB RAM and run on Android 6.0.1 OS out of the box.

Not only Xiaomi Mix Evo will come with huge specs, but Mi 6 also will. This phone is said to have 3 chipset versions. The first version will use Helio X30 chipset, the second model will run on the latest Qualcomm chip, and the third one will also own a SND 835 SoC but with a dual curved display.

Xiaomi Mix Evo: price and availability

Coming with SND 835 and 4GB RAM, this new phone from Xiaomi will create a big hit in the market. Together with Mi 6, Mix Evo will bring a huge success to the company. Xiaomi Mix Evo launch date is expected to be at MWC 2017. Xiaomi Mix Evo price will be announced there. About Xiaomi Mi 6 price, it will come in three: $290 (Helio X30), $360 (SND 835), and $434 (SND 835 + dual curved screen). So, stay tuned, we’ll keep updating more about these handsets.

In  smartphone market, there are many price-range. You also have various options in each price-range. This time, we bring you the best phones in each price category, which are already available in the market. Let’s have a look!

1. ZTE Zmax Pro ($100)

ZTE Zmax Pro is one of the best smartphones in the low-range segment. In terms of ZTE Zmax Pro specs, the phone comes with an octa-core Snapdragon 617 chipset with 4×1.5GHz and 4×1.0GHz clock speed. Along with it, there is 2GB RAM, which can offer a nice performance as long as users keep everything basic. These combination is overall quite suitable, even over expectation, for a smartphone with that price. The CPU of the phone cannot handle heavy games. Even if it can, there will be some lags. But on a base level, the hardware is enough to get by.

This ZTE phone packs 32GB of expandable ROM (+up to 256GB). As the display and battery, the phone sports a 6-inch Full HD display and 3,400mAh battery. It can keep the phone running for 2 days without charging. Moreover, with the USB Type-C charger, it only takes 125 minutes to fully refill the battery. In terms of cameras, ZTE Zmax Pro specs witha 13MP snapper with phase detection autofocus, and a 5MP selfie snapper. With lots of specs, it is ethe best budget smartphone with only $100.

2. Xiaomi RedMi Note 4 ($180)

Next is Xiaomi RedMi Note 4. Although Xiaomi RedMi Note 4 price is very budget-friendly (about $180), this phone still give you a decent performance. The phone is powered by 2.1Ghz deca-core Helio X20 processor and runs on Android 6.0 OS. It packs 2/3GB RAM paired with 16/64GB of inbuilt storage which can be expanded up to 256GB. In addition, this Xiaomi phone also owns a 5.5-inch Full HD display coated with 2.5D curved screen and a huge 4100mAH battery. Besides, the Xiaomi phone sports a f/2.0 5MP selfie snapper on the front and a 13MP cam on the back with f/2.0 and dual LED flash. Xiaomi RedMi note 4 price for the 3GB RAM version comes at about $180 ~ Rs. 12294.

3. Nokia 6 ($250)

Nokia 6 is the next Best smartphones in each price category list. Under the hood, the new Nokia phone is powered by a 1.4Ghz octa-core SND 430 processor paired with a huge 4GB of RAM. There is also 64GB of ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB. Other Nokia 6 specs include a 5.5-inch FHD display with 403ppi and new Android 7.0 OS, a 3000mAh cell, a combo of f/2.0 16MP camera on the rear panel with dual LED flash and a f/2.0 8MP front shooter.

4. Moto M ($300)

The Lenovo subsidiary Motorola Mobility presented the Motorola Moto M, its first smartphone with a metal unibody design. In terms of Moto M specs, there is a Qualcomm processor, but by a 2.2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P15 chipset and it comes with 3GB of RAM paired with 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. About Moto M camera, the company added a 16-megapixel camera on the back which comes with a F/2.0 aperture, detection autofocus, a dual-LED flash and of course you can also record videos with full-HD resolution and a 8MP front shooter to the phone. In addition, there is a 5.5-inch super-AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, as well as a 3050mAh battery.

5. OnePlus 3 ($400)

If you’re looking for a small phone which is easy to handle, OnePlus 3 is one of the best choices for you as the best in its price category. The heart of the phone is a (2×2.15GHz + 2×1.6GHz) quad-core Snapdragon 820 chipset. Besides, they carry a massive 6GB RAM paired with  64GB of non-expandable inbuilt storage. This combination will result in seamless multi-tasking performance. In addition, it has a a 5.5-inch AMOLED Full HD display. For photography, there is a 16MP main camera with f/2.0 and 2K video recording, a 8MP snapper on the front. It is powered by a 3,000mAh capacity, and Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 OS.

Best smartphones in each price category: From camera to processor

Those are the best phones in each price category at this moment. They are good at its categories, from camera, music to processor. Do you agree with our list? Which one is your favorite? Share with us!

This is not the first time Galaxy S8 from Samsung leaked online but it still attracts a lot of smartphone fans attention. It means Samsung Galaxy S8 phone is always a hot topic to talk about. Let’s check out the new specs leaked of this new flagship!

Samsung Galaxy S8 phone leaked again: iris scanner, huge display

All we know so far about Samsung Galaxy S8 phone is there is going to have a 4K display featured on it and the cameras will be elevated to give users better photo quality than its predecessor, Galaxy S7. However, some other specs has been leaked these days in detail and prove that Galaxy S8 is really one of the most worth waiting flagships in this 2017.

The cameras on some new smartphones of Samsung in this year has been improved and this totally satisfies users requirements. Samsung Galaxy S8 phone is not an exception. It is said to sport a 16MP selfie snapper on the front just like Galaxy A5 2017. Furthermore, the iris scanner is probably integrated into this flagship and make it become one of the best security phones and compete directly with Blackberry devices.

One more interesting features of this upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 phone is the display. It is promised to mount a huge screen size so it can be enough for a 4K panel. The S7 display size is 5.7 inches, thus S8 display probably to be around 6.0 inches or more. Besides, the bezels are minimized as narrow as possible to bring this new phone a classy and premium outlook.

Samsung Galaxy S8 phone release date and price!

The most curious detail of this new Samsung device is its official release date. The high number of viewers on every article about it prove that smartphone fans never get bored with this monster. It is reported that S8 will be announced on 26th February and on that day, Samsung Galaxy S8 phone price will be unveiled as well. Keep following us to update the latest information about it!

Antutu has just released their top performance smartphones in 2016. Apple iPhone 7 Plus continues to dominate the whole list.

Best Antutu phones 2017: iPhone 7 Plus rules

Antutu benchmark is a familiar name to us, especially to tech geeks. This benchmark has just posted on their website 3 ranking smartphone lists for last year – 2016. Those are the top 10 performance smartphone in 2016 lists for Android, iOS, and both. So, we’ll go to the general list for both operating systems. Now, let’s have a look at this list to see which phone is the most powerful last year on Antutu.

The first position belongs to iPhone 7 Plus. This phone continues to stand on top with the average score of 181316. With A10 Fusion chipset, this Apple device stands still on the throne. iPhone 7, of course, standing in the next spot with 172001 scores. Following after is OnePlus 3T. With SND 821 SoC, it is standing in the 3rd place with the average score of 163013. LeEco Le Pro3 is in the 4th place with 159911 scores.

Standing in the 5th spot is Moto Z with the score of 148820. The ex-Antutu King fell from the top to the 6th position with 147495 scores. The couple Xiaomi Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus take the 7th and 9th place respectively with 145093 and  143788 scores. It’s a little surprising when Mi 5s is ranked above Mi 5s Plus. The 8th position goes to Asus Zenfone 3. The last one is ZTE Axon 7 with the average score fo 143463.

Best performance Antutu phones in 2016: Samsung fail

As you can see on the Antutu list for 2016, iPhone 7 with A10 is still the most powerful smartphone on Antutu list. It’s quite hard to defeat this phone and take the 1st place. Can the latest SND 835 do that? We have to wait for a few more months to see! One more interesting about these lists is that there is no Samsung phone, even the flagship Galaxy S7 Edge. This is quite hard to understand. To be on these lists, each phone has to be tested at least 2000 times. It seems that this world’s largest phone company failed this time.

Both Nokia 6 and Galaxy C7 Pro are the new 4GB RAM phones in the market. So, Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro vs Nokia 6: which one will be the winner? Let’s find out together!

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro vs Nokia 6: 16MP cam phones

First, let’s go to the processor of Nokia 6 and Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro. Under the hood, the new Nokia phone is powered by a 1.4Ghz octa-core SND 430 processor. On the other hand, the new Samsung handset runs on a 2.2Ghz octa-core SND 625 processor. So, with Galaxy C7 Pro, you will have a stronger and faster performance.

About cameras, both Samsung and Nokia devices sport a 16MP camera on the rear panel with dual LED flash. However, the Samsung handset will offer you better photos in the low light condition with f/1.9. The aperture of Nokia 16MP main cam is f/2.0. The selfie snapper of C7 Pro is also better with 16MP and f/1.9. On Nokia 6, you’ll find a f/2.0 8MP front shooter.

In the exchange, this come-back Nokia phone beats its rival with a better 5.5-inch FHD display with 403ppi and newer Android 7.0 OS. These features on C7 Pro are a 5.7-inch Full HD display (386ppi) and Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 OS. The other Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro specs and Nokia 6 specs are similar. They all pack 4GB RAM paired with 64GB of ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB. Nokia 6 is backed up with a 3000mAh cell while the one from Samsung has a 3300mAh capacity.

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro vs Nokia 6: price battle

On the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro vs Nokia 6 specs battle, the new Samsung phone is better than its opponent. That’s the reason why Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro price is higher than Nokia 6’s. It will be about $405 while Nokia 6 price is lower with $250. So, if you want a phone with a stronger chipset and awesome cameras, you can pay more to have the new Samsung handset. And if you want to have a more budget phone, Nokia 6 is a proper choice.