Author: Chris Eilers

It looks like Sony is investing in the gaming segment. A brand-new concept designed by Mladen Milic has just appeared on the internet, showing a wonderful Sony phone named Sony Shadow. Let’s take a look!

Sony Shadow: Specially designed for gamers!

First let’s check the distinctive design of Sony Shadow. According to the concept, the highlight of this phone is the dual display setup. One display is located on top of the other. Both of them measure 5.5-inch in size. They both support 16M colors as well! The one on the top is 1mm thin and can even be rotated 45 degree in order to offer more comfortable gaming experience. Moreover, there is a touchpad lying on the left side of the keyboard. On the other side, there is a zoom and enter buttons!

Now you see why Sony Shadow design is exclusively created for gaming? So let’s move on to the Sony Shadow specs. At the heart of the phone, we will find a Snapdragon 830 chipset – the upcoming and most powerful chipset in the smartphone industry. Located right beside is a 6GB RAM – another incomparable feature that many users dream of. Moreover, it’s not a gaming phone without a wonderful speakers right? According to the concept, there will be a dual front facing speaker!

Now with those high-end Sony Shadow specs, there must be a wealthy battery! Too bad the battery capacity is not mentioned, but we expect this phone should have a 4500mAh battery or above to power the whole system. Also based on the concept, there will be a small subsidiary battery with enough fuel to keep the phone running while you recharge the main cell. In addition, the phone will house a LED notification placed at an angle to inform whether it’s upside down or not. In case gamers are interested in photography, there will be a 8MP selfie shooter and a 16MP primary camera!

Sony Shadow: The return of the Japanese giant?

The last two quarters of 2016 has been an unsuccessful time for Sony. According to a research made by Canaccord Genuity, the Japanese giant has not gained any profit from the smartphone market. The concept of this phone shows a little hope for Sony fans who desperately expect the brand to get to a higher position in the industry. So far, Sony Shadow hasn’t been confirmed yet. Make sure to subscribe to our website to not miss any upcoming news about this beast.

Samsung Note 7 is the hottest name at the present. You can see it everywhere. Not only does it have such a great design but it also has so many interesting functions and cool tricks. Here are 8 of them for you to try out.

1. Changing the display content: Note 7 specialty

Android devices have different sizes of displays. But a bigger screen does not mean you will have more information showcased, yet only the font is bigger. This may be convenient for those who had bad eye sights. But to many others, we are not so sure that it would help. Now, with Samsung Note 7, users are now able to customize their display setting.

Samsung Note 7 allows users to change the amount of information on the screen. All you need to do is to go in your setting, then tap in display catalog. Choose the “Condensed” option after choosing Display Scaling. You can also change back by the “Standard” option staying the same place with “Condensed” option. So cool, huh?

2. Receiving gifts through Galaxy Gifts

Samsung phones tend to have a default app named Galaxy Gift. Through this app, you will know a lot of helpful information from Samsung’s partners. To be more specific, this app will send you information about discounts and promotions of hotels, fashion brands, movie theaters,etc.

3. Type-C connector and cable

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 packs with standard type-C USB, which is a latest and hottest trend at the moment. Unfortunately, not all accessories are made to adapt this very new trend. Understanding this, Samsung gives their buyers a free portal which will help to easily connect the tradition USB and the new Type-C USB.

4. “Always on” Mode: making it convenient always

Even though “Always on” Mode has been around for a while, it’s rated not excellent enough to win people’s hearts. Still, Samsung wants to bring this feature to a whole new level. Therefore, they have made a big improvement of “Always on” Mode. You now can draw, note faster and are supported by the third-party application. To use this, choose Setting>Display>Always On.

5. Blue light filter: keep your eyes safe

Blue light is really harmful to your eyes, especially when you use your phone often at night. In order to protect our eyes, Samsung now has the blue light filter on their phone. This function will protect your eyes and help you sleep easier. You can turn this mode on by access Setting>Display>Blue light filter. And Note 7 users won’t have to worry about their eyes being harmed anymore.

6. One Hand Mode: very portable trick

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has quite a big screen, which is a great advantage. But it’s really hard to use on one hand for people who have smaller hands. Samsung has programmed a one hand mode that allows you to decrease the display size and increase your convenience. Just choose Advanced Function in Setting. Then choose One-hand function.

7. Fast content delete: a unique Note 7 trick

If this is the first time that you use a Note variant, this function will be a cool trick for you. Notice your S-pen and you will see a long small button which plays as an eraser when you press it. It is super convenient and time-saving when you draw or write anything on the screen.

8. Note 7 trick: Radio FM

FM tuning ability is integrated on the chipset, since Note 7 is equipped with Snapdragon 820. However, there are no apps coming with the products to support this. So, those who love FM Radio may need to install third-party applications to use this function. One of the suggestions we have is NextRadio on Google Play.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: a worth buying smartphone flagship

Knowing all these cool tricks, you can utilize all the functions and potentials of Samsung Galaxy Note 7. It would be a waste when you spend a lot of money on something but never use or know all about their functions.

iPhone 7 is about to come out in this September. However, this phone can’t compete with Galaxy Note 7. Here are 7 features that Note 7 wins over Apple phones.

Galaxy Note 7 comes with many cool features

The first thing is iris scanner. While iPhone 7 still sticks with fingerprint scanner, Samsung Note surpasses with its iris scanner. This type of security is the most secure technology in the market. With this protection, your data will be safe and sound in the device. The second things is the dust+waterproof feature. With the certification of IPS68, this flagship can handle in water for 30 minutes. Not only the handset, even the S-pen is water resistant too. So, you can use S-pen to write something on the Note in the water.

Thirdly, on this Note 7, you will find a special folder called Secure Folder. This folder is the place to keep all your personal secrets like pictures or data. And you can only open this folder by using password, fingerprint or iris scanner. Fourthly, creating GIF has never been easier with Note 7. You just need to open a video, choose the mode on S-pen. And then choose the part in the video that you want to make GIF. That’s it, now you get a 15 second GIF.

The fifth feature is the microSD card. If you think 64GB of inbuilt storage is not enough for your need,  you can expand it up to 256GB via a microSd card. And if you don’t want more space, you can have another option: a second SIM. On iPhone 7, you won’t find this kind of card. The company doesn’t provide you any more space.

 Galaxy Note 7 wins over iPhone 7: price

With these stand out features, Galaxy Note 7 wins over iPhone 7 for sure. Not only those cool features, this flagship killer also comes with many strong specs. And more importantly, Galaxy Note 7 price is cheaper than iPhone 7 price. So, stronger specs and cheaper price, this handset is definitely the winner.

Are you tired of syncing files and documents from your mobile to other devices? Or being disturbed by the lack of storage while taking photos? Check out these smartphones with 2TB ROM expandable and solve the problem.

1. Moto Z Force

Moto Z Force is the first competent phone with Moto Mods technology. It is even better with a 64GB built-in memory and 2TB expanded via microSD card. For people who do not know how Moto Mods work, the technology snaps to the back of the device via magnets. Then the machine will transmit data and battery juice via these mods, instead of Bluetooth and other connectivity. Moto Z Force is a flagship smartphone, first and foremost. Because the screen is shatter-proof, from both in and outside, you will not be startled whenever you drop your handset. This Moto Z member also allows you to wave your hand to get a glimpse at the time and notifications, thanks to its proximity sensor placed near the fingerprint. Interesting? Moto Z Force release date will be sometime in September.

Focusing on Moto Z Force specs, it flaunts 5.5-inch QuadHD display with AMOLED screen, which will take you to the world of videos and photos easier than ever. The Moto handset only comes with a single model of Snapdragon 820 chipset and two dual-core Kryo processor, combining Adreno 530. A package of 4GB RAM and 32/64GB is decent as for a flagship like Moto Z Force. For your entertainment, there is a 21MP main camera and 5MP front-facing shooter as well as a 3500 mAh battery. Moto Z Force price ranges around $506 – $700 (Rs. 33990 – Rs.46990).

2. HP Elite X3

HP Elite X3 easily makes people fall in love with thanks to its gigantic 5.96-inch display and a good combination of specs. It boosts a package of 64GB memory onboard and becomes one of 2TB storage phones that mounts 4GB of RAM. Besides that, this beast already comes with Windows 10, the latest OS updated by Microsoft. It’s a device built for business, running on the most powerful Snapdragon 820 system chip. Similar to Moto Z Force, it also features quad-core Kryo including 2 clusters. However, HP Elite X3 specs are various due to its 2 models of SIM: dual and single one. Both versions pack the same combo of 16MP primary and 8MP selfie camera, which are powered by 4150 mAh battery. We have to save an amount of $793 (Rs. 53261) – HP Elite X3 price to grab it.

3. LG G5

LG G5 is redesigned to show up with a modern glass & metal body. This will not disappoint customers who love to maximize their storage, thanks to the microSD card slot that can be expanded up to 2TB storage phones. Not just for a larger memory, LG G5 specs are also upgraded with quadHD resolution display. However, with 5.3 inches, LG G5 display is smaller than LG G4 and G3, both featuring 5.5-inch screens. It seems that LG G5 specs are very similar with the previous 2 on this list. The package includes the same platform with quad-core, Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM as for memory. As long as photography is concerned, we have a 16MP/8MP cameras duo. However, LG G5 battery is the smallest with only 2800 mAh and removable. Not like the two flagships above, LG G5 price ranges at average price group with just $487 (Rs. 32718).

4. HTC 10

HTC 10 is a flagship for 2016, which draws attention from many users. It is expected to bring HTC back on its feet after years of losing market share. Thus, the company created a phone that’s big on design, strong on camera. Also, it’s a member of the immense 2TB storage phones. In terms of other HTC 10 specs, it shares a lot in common with LG G5 and other 2. In details, we have Quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 16/32GB ROM, 12MP/5MP cameras are all features that a flagship can pack in tow. To power the handset, HTC offers 3000 mAh battery sealed in a metal unibody. Furthermore, HTC 10 and its reinvented UltraPixel camera will wow us with its images and videos. The company offer HTC 10 price at $599 (Rs. 33493).

5. Blackberry Priv

Blackberry Priv is the first Blackberry phone to run Android. The phone has been claimed to be a secure handset thanks to an app provided by BlackBerry called DTEK, which ưill warn you whenever your privacy is at risk. In fact, the Priv is the most unique phone which has a sliding QWERTY keyboard under its 5.4-inch dual-curve Quad HD display. Other Blackberry Priv specs include a hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory expandable up to 2TB, and a 3410 mAh battery. As for photography, 18 MP rear camera with OIS and 4K video recording and 2 MP front-facing camera which is not so attractive to selfie lovers complete the specs list. Blackberry Priv price comes at $792 (Rs. 53154).

6. Asus Zenfone 3

Asus ZenFone 3 has a fabulous 5.5-inch display with 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution to show every detail, which results in 401 ppi pixel density. The phone design is exquisite and is described as diamond-like natural beauty which is created by the cooperation between Zen and Corning Gorilla Glass. The Zenfone 3 also runs on Snapdragon 625 chipset coupled with 8 Cortex A53 cores running at up to 2.0 GHz and an Adreno 506 GPU. The chip is backed up by 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD. Asus also brags with the 16MP main camera and 8MP selfie shooter on the Zenfone 3. You can get the elegant phone with just mid-range Asus Zenfone 3 price at $510 (Rs. 34228).

7. HTC One M9

The second HTC phone holds the ultimate bar of 2TB storage phones, HTC One M9. The beautiful One M9 also brings a high-end rear camera on an HTC finest – a 20 MP shooter. Meanwhile, the UltraPixel camera is moved at the front for perfect selfies. HTC One M9 specs added Snapdragon 810 chipset, octa-core processor, 3 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of storage out of the box. And of course, it is expandable up to 2TB. A 2840 mAh battery is sealed into HTC phone premium all-metal unibody. HTC One M9 price falls at $476 (Rs. 31946).

Top best 2TB storage phones for September 2016

These are the best 2TB storage phones that also sport high-end specs. Are you interested in them? Tell me in case you know other devices that pack the same features, so that the list will be updated.

We just passed July and it’s time to find out what smartphones have been able to make it as top 10 performance smartphones, according to Antutu. Check them out now!

1. OnePlus 3

We would like to announce that our top 3 here is not different to that of the Antutu report for the whole H1 of 2016. It means that OnePlus 3, Vivo Xplay 5 Elite, and LeEco Le Max 2 are still three of the best in terms of performance in this very first month of the H2.

So, at the first place, OP 3 has been able to convince us that it is super powerful with 140,288 Antutu points. And actually, we’re not surprised at all since we know OnePlus 3 specs are awesome: a Snapdragon 820 chip, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of non-expandable ROM, Oxygen OS based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, a 5.5-inch Full HD optic AMOLED screen, a 3,000mAh battery, Dash Charge tech (60% in 30 minutes), and a combo of 16MP rear + 8MP front camera.

2. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite

Number 2 is Vivo Xplay 5 Elite with 138,706 Antutu points. The handset is not only famous for being “the world’s first 6GB RAM smartphone” but also able to show that it has real strong hardware. Specifically, Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs include a dual-curved 5.43-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD screen which helps make it stand out among many others, a Snapdragon 820 processor, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, 128GB of non-expandable ROM, a set of 16MP main + 8MP secondary snapper, Hi-Fi 3.0 tech, and a 3,600mAh batt. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite price is about $655 for those who want to purchase it.

3. LeEco Le Max 2

As we mentioned above, the third place went to LeEco Le Max 2, also a device that offers consumers a 6GB RAM variant. It scored 138,026 Antutu points, pretty high, huh?! Spec-wise, LeEco Le Max 2’s hardware is kind of similar to the Elite due to sporting 6GB RAM, a QHD display, a Snapdragon 820 chip set, and an 8MP selfie snapper. However, there are some major differences you need to note. LeEco Le Max 2 specs contain a bigger screen – 5.7 inches to be exact, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with EUI 5.5 on top, a 3,100mAh cell supported by Quick Charge 3.0 technology, a 21MP primary cam, and 2 choices over RAM and ROM capacity: 4GB + 32GB and 6GB + 64GB.

4. ZTE Nubia Z11

Next is ZTE Nubia Z11 with 137,685 points. It is run by a Snapdragon 820 chipset, a 5.5-inch Full HD border-less display, a 3,000mAh battery, Nubia UI 4.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS out of the box, a combo of 16MP rear-facing + 8MP front camera. As for RAM and ROM capacity, there are also 2 options for consumers to choose: 4GB + 64GB ($487.99) and 6GB + 128GB ($645.99).

5. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro

Coming up next is Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro with 136,853 Antutu points. In general, we think this Lenovo smartphone is not very different from the Nubia Z11 when it comes to specifications. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro specs have a Full HD screen which is just a bit smaller – 5.2 inches, a Snapdragon 820 processor, a slightly larger 3,100mAh cell supported by Quick Charge 3.0 tech, Android Marshmallow OS, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, and an 8MP front-facing camera. Yet, the rear-facing one is only capable of 13 megapixels, which perhaps made it less strong than the Z11. Anyway, fifth place is not too bad, rite?!

6. Xiaomi Mi5

Okay, Xiaomi Mi5 got the sixth place with 136,773 Antutu points. It somehow shows that this Xiaomi smartphone is a tough competitor in the market because the machine has been able to appear in the top 10 for so many times. So now, let’s have a look at Xiaomi Mi5 specs again: a 5.15-inch Full HD screen, a 16MP + 4MP shooter package, a 3,000mAh battery, Quick Charge 3.0, MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM + Snapdragon 820 1.8GHz (with curved 3D glass back), 3GB + 64GB + SD820 2.15GHz (glass), and 4GB + 128GB + SD820 2.15GHz (curved 3D ceramic back).

7. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Next, we’ve got Samsung Galaxy S7 edge with 134,599 Antutu points. Well, this beautiful handset is still very hot even when having to compete with lotsa flagships. Spec-wise, it features a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED 2K curved display with some interesting functions on the edges, a Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890 chipset, and a set of 12MP primary + 5MP secondary shooter. In addition to Samsung Galaxy S7 edge specs, there are 32/64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 200GB), 4GB RAM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and a 3,600mAh battery on board to help run the entire machine.

8. Apple iPhone 6S

Continuing our list is Apple iPhone 6S with 133,781 Antutu points. That’s pretty a high score for Apple iPhone 6S specs compared to the others. As we know, 6S is powered by a 4.7-inch 750 x 1334p screen with Force Touch tech, an Apple A9 chip, iOS 9 (upgradable to iOS 9.3), 16/64/128GB of internal memory (non-expandable), 2GB RAM, a 2,750mAh cell, a 12MP sensor on the back and a 5MP on the front surface to take photos. However, the phone has been succeeded in delivering great performances. Good job!

9. ZTE Axon 7

Here we have ZTE Axon 7 with 132,217 Antutu points. To be honest, ZTE Axon 7 specs are much better than the iPhone 6S in theory: a 5.5-inch 2K AMOLED display, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS with MiFavor UI 4.0 on top, a Snapdragon 820 chip set, a 20MP main (with f/1.8, PDAF, OIS, dual LED flash) + 8MP selfie camera set, 64/128GB of expandable ROM coupled with 4/6GB of RAM, Dolby Atmos tech, and a 3,140mAh cell with Quick Charge 3.0. Nonetheless, it seems like the device’s performance is not so good in real life, don’t you think?

10. Apple iPhone SE

Finally, Apple iPhone SE is still here in the top 10 with 131,401 Antutu points. Well done! SE may be tiny, but mighty. Talking about specifications, it carries a 4.0-inch 640 x 1136p screen, 2GB RAM, 16/64GB ROM (non-expandable), an Apple A9 chipset, iOS 9.3.2 (upgradable to iOS 10 soon), a 12MP + 1.2MP cam combo, and a 1,642mAh battery. So, if you like something handy and powerful, iPhone SE can totally be an ideal choice.

So, those are 10 of the best performance smartphones in July, the very first month of the H2 2016. We guess most of them are already familiar to people since they’re built with strong hardware and beautiful appearances.

This time, Nokia brought very exciting news for their fans around the world. A new CEO has been appointed, and the company even confirmed 4 news Android Nougat devices this year, as Nokia is to “rise again”.

Nokia to rise again: New CEO and Nokia Android Nougat devices

According to reports from the Finnish company, Ex-Rovio CEO – Pekka Rantala has been appointed to become the Chief of Marketing to contribute to Nokia’s mobile business. Before switching to Rovio – the developer of Angry Birds, Rantala used to work at Nokia for 17 years in its heyday. On receiving the new duty, Rantala told CNET at an interview: “I love Nokia, I love what it stands for and I’d love to see it rise again”.

Also very currently, it was confirmed that Nokia will be launching 4 new devices this year. These mobile devices will be made under the guidance of HMD, and produced and distributed by Foxconn (who took over Nokia feature phone business from Microsoft earlier this year). These HMD-made Nokia phones will get through branding, licensing and patent access before 2016 ends.

Among the 4 devices we mentioned above, it is said that there will be 3 smartphones and 1 tablets. All of them will be shipped with Android Nougat pre-installed – the latest OS from Google. As recent leaks are suggesting the model name Nokia P1, Nokia also claimed that they will take on newest Snapdragon processors for at least 2 of their upcoming mobiles. These devices will also pack a minimum of 4GB RAM, QHD AMOLED displays as well as water and dust resistant.

Nokia Android Nougat: a grand come back

Rantala is obviously excited to take on the new position and bring this giant Nokia back into life. And so are we, tech lovers who have been following up with the news, ever since the first rumors started to leak that Nokia will rise again and come back to the mobile market. (Source: 1 and 2)

A big screen is always a dream of many users. So, today, we’ll show you top 6 inch smartphones with 2GB RAM under the hood. They range at affordable prices but still get the high performance

1 . Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Sony Xperia Z Ultra is not a new phone, but it still gets more love from users. That comes from a big 6.44-inch screen on this phone, which is set at 1080 x 1920 resolution (344ppi). That’s why we see Xperia Z Ultra in budget 6 inch smartphones list. Besides an impressive screen, other Sony Xperia Z Ultra specs are also nice. Under the hood, there is a 2.2GHz quad-core CPU which is supported by 2GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB ROM that can be expanded up to 64GB via MicroSD card. For photography, you have an 8MP main camera and 2MP front shooter for selfies. The Sony phone runs Android 4.2 and is powered by 3000 mAH battery. Sony Xperia Z Ultra price is Rs. 19, 990 ($279).

2. ZTE Zmax Pro

The next one in ” budget 6-inch smartphones” list is ZTE ZMax Pro. This phone is a successor of ZTE Zmax 2, which was launched in July 2016. It is priced at only $99 (Rs. 6,652) and become the cheapest Chinese phone. Despite a low price, ZTE Zmax Pro still own nice features. One of those is a 6.0-inch display delivered at 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. Under the hood, The ZTE ZMax Pro is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 processor basing on 1.5GHz octa-core CPU. There is 2GB of RAM to ensure the performance and a 32GB Rom for saving purpose. For photography, the phone sports a 13MP main camera on the back and 5 front shooters for selfies. In addition, ZTE Zmax Pro runs Android 6.0 and offered 3400 mAH battery.

3. Lenovo Phab Plus

Lenovo Phab Plus comes with a huge 6.8-inch and becomes the biggest phone in our ” budget 6 inch smartphones” list. This screen offers 326 Ppi and 1080 x 1920 resolution. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm SnapDragon 615 processor sitting on 1.5GHz Octa-core. This processor is supported by 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM. For photography, you have 13MP main camera and 5MP front shooter for selfies. Other Lenovo Phab Plus specs include a 3000mAH battery, Android 5.0, a dual-SIm, and 4G LTE. Lenovo Phab Plus price falls at Rs. 14, 949 ($222).

4. Huawei Ascend Mate

In the first look, it flaunts a 6.10-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. Especially, Huawei Ascend Mate’s processor is different with other 6 inch smartphones from our list. Specifically, there is an Intel XMM6260 chipset basing on 1.5GHz quad-core CPU. This processor is supported by a 2GB RAM and 8GB ROM. Besides, there is an 8MP main camera plus 1MP selfie shooter on the front. Huawei Ascend Mate runs Android 4.1 and offers a 4050mAh battery. With all specs above, Huawei Ascend Mate price lands at $400 (Rs. 26,910).

5. LG G Flex

The last one in the 6 inch smartphones list we want to mention is LG G Flex. Like the other smartphones above, LG G Flex comes with a huge screen. Specifically, there is a 6.0-inch display delivered at 720 x 1280 pixels resolution and 245 Ppi. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 basing on 2.2GHz quad-core CPU. This processor is supported by 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM. As for LG G Flex camera, it presents a nice combination of 13MP main camera and 2,1 MP selfie shooter. LG G Flex runs Android 4.2 and offers 3500mAh battery. Last, LG G Flex price is Rs. 32, 000 ($476).

6 inch smartphones powered by 2GB RAM

They are wonderful smartphones with huge displays from 6.0 to 6.8 inch! Besides, all of them are powered by 2GB RAM which is strong enough to ensure the performance. In those 6 inch smartphones, we think ZTE Zmax Pro is the best choice because it has a big 6.0-inch fullHD display, a nice 3400mAH battery, SND 617 and more importantly, ZTE Zmax Pro price is only $99! What about you?

iPhone 2016 with many interesting features is about to come out soon. This makes the prices of the previous iPhone generation reduce. And if you have an attention of buying iPhone at this time, it’s not a good idea. Here are why!

Buying iPhone: new is always better

Firstly, iPhone 2016 will be available in the market soon. Although there is no confirmation of Apple, iPhone 7 is still believed to be launched in this September. And of course, new iPhone is always better than the old one. Especially, iPhone 7 this year will come with many great features like Lightning or optical zoom features.

Though this phone is said to have no difference comparing to its predecessor and it’s not worth waiting for, it is still one of the most awaited devices this year. So, instead of buying iPhone this time, why don’t you wait a little longer. And then after the launch date, you can decide which line of iPhone you want to buy.

The second reason is the price. After iPhone this year is launched, the company will discount the previous iPhone models. Even though this amount is not much, it still helps you save your money. This means if you buy an iPhone before iPhone 7 launch date, you will have to pay more than buying iPhone after this day. So, be patient and you will get a good deal.

Buying iPhone: why must hurry?

Lastly, there are more and more Android smartphones in the market. And those devices are very powerful. For instance, Samsung has just released its new flagship Note 7 to the market. In the near future, more great handsets will come out: LG V20, new Nexus, Xperia X2, etc. And those phones have the similar prices to iPhone, even cheaper. So, why must you hurry to buy an iPhone?

LG V20 will sport Android Nougat according to the recent leak. So, besides the wonderful specs it offered, LG V20 also become the first Android Nougat smartphone. 

LG V20-the first Android Nougat smartphone!

For the past few years, each new Android Os have been launched along with the release of a new Nexus phone. We also expected Android N would be launched on Nexus Marlin and Nexus Saifish which are two new Nexus phone. But that could be changed this year. From the recent statement, Google has confirmed that LG V20 is the first Android N smartphone when it is out of box.

When deciding to release Android N on LG V20, Google must have seen the potential of this LG phone. This new LG phone, with strong internals and gorgeous design, becomes the new LG flagship. Under the hood, there is a powerful SnapDragon 820 chipset which is supported by 4GB RAM. In terms of other LG V20 specs, it flaunts an 5.7-inch display delivered at impressive 2K resolution. The LG V20 battery is also nice with 4000mAH capacity. LG V20 camera is premium feature as well, with an 8MP selfie camera and a whopping 20MP main shooter a on the back.

With all specs above, LG V20 is definitely big rival of Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Now, it is more wonderful when supporting  the latest Android N on board. Thus, LG V20 could be the most attractive smartphone in terms of both hardware and software.

LG V20 price and release date

With all specs it offered, LG V20 price is set at $550. (Rs. 36, 956) which is more affordable than Samsung Note 7. LG V20 release date is after IFA event in San Francisco on September 6. At the same time, Apple will also release its latest iPhone: Apple iPhone 7. Will  LG V20 be blured behind iPhone 7 or on the opposite? Will it make a huge hit with Android N? Let’s wait and see!

Okay, this post is dedicated for those who need, want, or like smartphones equipped with huge batteries, say, 6,000mAh and above. Most of them are available for sale now and we hope you will be able to find out the most suitable one for yourself after reading. 

1. Oukitel K6000 Pro

Oukitel K6000 Pro price is $195, very affordable, right?! But you know what, you can get a lot of things with just $195. Speaking specifically, Oukitel K6000 Pro is a phablet featuring a 5.5-inch Full HD display and thin bezels. Moreover, Oukitel K6000 Pro specs also include a MediaTek M6753 1.3 GHz octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of ROM, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

In terms of camera, the front one is capable of 5 megapixels and the rear snapper is 13 megapixels, good enough for you to capture everything, huh?! And of course, the Pro definitely sports a great battery which is 6,000mAh and able to offer 10 days of normal usage, 40 days of standby time and 46 hours of continuous music playback. Specially, charging the machine in just 5 minutes can give you a talk time of up to 2 hours. Isn’t it so cool?

2. Oukitel K7000

Number 2 is another Oukitel smartphone called K7000. You can infer that it has a 7,000mAh cell just like other company’s products. And in fact, it does have the ability to give you 7,000mAh, yet in an interesting way. The phone itself carries only a 2,000mAh batt, but there is an external Matrix charger/case/power bank coming along with the handset which will provide 5,000mAh more. Besides that key feature, Oukitel K7000 specs also contain a 5.0-inch screen, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable ROM, a MediaTek MT6737 quad-core chip, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and a 13MP main shooter. The estimated Oukitel K7000 price with the Matrix is $109.99.

3. Ulefone Power

Next, we have Ulefone Power equipped with a common 5.5 inch Full HD screen, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB) together with a Mediatek MT6753 chip set. In addition to Ulefone Power specs, there are Android 5.1 Lollipop OS (upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow), a combo of 13MP Sony IMX214 main + 5MP secondary cam, a fingerprint scanner, and a massive 6,050mAh batt on board to help power the whole machine. Ulefone Power price is lower than $200, which makes it a great deal, rite?!

4. Gionee Marathon M5

Here we’ve got Gionee Marathon M5. This manufacturer is also well-known for producing many huge battery smartphones, and the M5 is one of them. It packs not just one but two 3,010mAh batts, which makes a whopping 6,020mAh in total. Therefore, you completely can use the device for 4 days with only a single charge. Furthermore, there is an extreme mode able to boost standby time (when you’ve just got 5 percent left) to 62 hours. Other Gionee Marathon M5 specs are a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 chip set, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB), Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a 13MP rear + 5MP front-facing camera combo, and a 5.5-inch HD screen. Gionee Marathon M5 price is $271.

5. Gionee M6 Plus

Continuing the list is another Gionee M6 Plus, which just launched not long ago. On the front surface, you’re gonna find a big 6.0-inch Full HD AMOLED display and an 8MP sensor for taking selfies. On the back, there is an excellent 16MP sensor with f/1.8, PDAF, and dual LED flash for capturing things. Under the hood, an impressive 6,020mAh battery supported by fast charging technology, a Helio P10 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB of internal storage (expandable), and Amigo 3.5 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS are included to make the M6 Plus a super powerful device. Gionee M6 Plus price is 2,999 Yuan ($450) for the 64GB version and 3,199 Yuan ($480) for the 128GB for those who want to purchase it.

6. Allview P8 Energy

In terms of Allview P8 Energy specs, it offers a 5.5-inch HD AMOLED screen, a MediaTek MT6735 octa-core 1.3GHz chipset, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS out of the box, DTS sound technology, 16GB of internal memory (+ 32GB) coupled with 2GB of RAM. To take photos, you can use either its 13MP primary or 5MP secondary camera. And here is its most important selling point: 6,000mAh battery with fast charging tech. With a single charge, you can enjoy the phone for up to 4 days, and 10 minutes of charging will deliver up to 75 hours in stand-by and 5 hours talking time. Sounds good?

7. Posh Volt Max LTE L640

Coming up next in our “10 of the best huge battery smartphones” is Posh Volt Max LTE L640, boasting a large 6.44-inch Full HD screen, 32/64GB of ROM (non-expandable), 3GB of RAM, and a MediaTek MT6753 octa-core 1.3GHz processor to be basic. Additionally, it is also run by Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a set of 13MP rear-facing + 8MP front shooter, a dual SIM, and a huge 6,000mAh cell supported by fast charging technology.

8. Innos D6000

Number 8 is Innos D6000, packing Double Cell Structure i.e. two batteries in one (2,480mAh + 3,520mAh). The firm has claimed that D6000 can last for 3 – 4 days even when you use the phone heavily. Besides such an astonishing specification, Innos D6000 specs also offer a 5.2-inch LCD Gull HD screen, a 1.8GHz Snapdragon 615 chip, 3GB RAM paired with 32GB ROM, and a combo of 16MP primary + 5MP seflie cam. Innos D6000 price ranges $282 to $339.

9. Oukitel K10000

Oukitel K1000’s battery capacity is the largest here: 10,000mAh to be exact. With moderate usage, this device will be able to stay with for 10 days. It’s like a beast, isn’t it? Even the design somehow tells us that it’s a real tough competitor in the market. Though, other Oukitel K10000 specs are not very outstanding: a 5.5 IPS HD display, 1.0GHz quad-core chip, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (+ 32GB), a dual SIM, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, and a 13MP + 5MP snapper package. Yet, don’t worry! They are still decent to perform all the common tasks.

10. Doogee Homtom HT6

Last but not least, we would like to introduce Doogee Homtom HT6 ($116.99 – $139.99) to you. According to many people, the HT6 can allow a fast operation speed despite having humble specifications such as a MediaTek MTK6735P 64-bit quad-core 1.0GHz CPU, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, a 5.5-inch HD screen, and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. About photography, there is a standard package of 5MP front + 13MP rear camera to assist users in taking pictures. Finally, we can’t forget its fantastic 6,250mAh cell which claims 7-day ‘average use’ battery life. Wow!

We just went through 10 of the best huge battery smartphones from various brands that you may want to consider when it comes to buying a new handset. Now, it’s your turn to tell us what you think about them!

Both iPhone 6s and Galaxy Note 7 are among the fastest smartphones at present. But which could be the winner when putting under a comparison. Let’s have a look at Apple iPhone 6 vs Galaxy Note 7 speed test

Apple iPhone 6s vs Galaxy Note 7: Which is the faster phone?

First, let’s see how strong they are. To be the latest Apple device, iPhone 6s owns dual-core processor, which is supported by 2GB RAM and runs iOS 9.0. Meanwhile, Galaxy Note 7 brings a powerful processor, with SND 820 processor, Octa-core CPU, and 4GB RAM. So, you can see that the Galaxy Note 7 specs are more favorable than iPhone 6s. However, can Dual-core beat Octa-core in term of performance speed?. As the test from Phonebuff, both phones put in the test of opening Asphalt, Angry birth, and the camera.

The test will make you surprised. The Samsung phone begin the test and it takes 2 minutes and 5 seconds to open all applications. On the other hands, Apple iPhone 6s need just 1 minutes plus 51 seconds to complete that test.  Wow! With dual-core and 2GB RAM, Apple iPhone 6s makes a surprise when winning Galaxy Note 7, with more powerful processor.

Why can Apple iPhone 6s do the fabulous thing when beating Samsung Galaxy Note 7? One of the reason, Apple has the nice combination of 2BG RAM, dual-core, and iOS. 9.0. They are not the top feature but when they combine with the other, Apple iPhone 6 present an amazing speed. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has a strong asset, but the hardware and software of this phone can’t combine together perfectly.

Apple iPhone 6s vs Galaxy Note 7: Price comparison

Talking about Apple iPhone 6s VS Galaxy Note 7 prices, the iPhone 6s costs $857 (Rs. 57,599) for a 32GB version. Meanwhile, with the same internal storage, Galaxy Note 7 price is $892 (Rs. %9.900). So, the Apple iPhone 6s continues being the winner in the price battle, with a cheaper price. In the end, Apple is still the strongest rival of Samsung.

Note 7 from Samsung has been the hype recently. OnePlus 3 has also been labeled “flagship-killer” since its launch back in June. So today, let’s have a Galaxy Note 7 vs OnePlus 3 battle, to see if the giant or giant-killer comes out as the winner!

Galaxy Note 7 vs OnePlus 3: Similarities and differences

To kick off this Galaxy Note 7 vs OnePlus 3 battle, let’s have a look at what they have in common.First of all, they both have fingerprint sensor, a feature which has appeared in many flagship smartphones recently. And the special edition of Galaxy Note 7 also has 6GB RAM to match with that of OnePlus 3 (the normal version of Note 7 only has 4GB RAM).

Next on the Galaxy Note 7 vs OnePlus 3 comparison, let’s see the differences. Note sports a 5.7″ Super AMOLED screen with 2K resolution, while OnePlus 3 has a 5.5″ Optic AMOLED with Full HD resolution. Note 7 uses Samsung’s own Exynos 8890 chipset (8893 for the special edition), and OnePlus 3 uses Snapdragon 820. The internal storage of Note 7 is 64GB, while OnePlus 3 has 32GB. OnePlus 3 has a 16MP/8MP back and front camera combo, while that of Samsung is 12MP/5MP. Battery of Samsung’s device is 3,500mAh, and OnePlus 3’s is 3,000mAh.

In this Galaxy Note 7 vs OnePlus 3 battle, we can see clearly that Samsung has the better display from those specs. Also, because the chipset is made by Samsung, they integrate better to enhance performance, even with less RAM than OnePlus 3 (for the normal version). Battery and storage of Samsung’s device is also better, plus Samsung also has dust and water resistance, and iris scanner. Although the camera specs of OnePlus 3 seems higher, Samsung has OIS and phase detection, compared to OnePlus 3’s phase detection only. Pics taken by Note 7 are praised to be the best. So overall, Samsung takes the win here.

Galaxy Note 7 vs OnePlus 3: How much do they cost?

Price is the only area where OnePlus 3 has the advantage over Note 7 in this Galaxy Note 7 vs OnePlus 3 comparison. OnePlus3 is priced at P20,000 ($450), while Note 7 is much higher: P39,990 ($800). So if you can afford it, go for Note 7. Otherwise, get OnePlus 3, it’s not that far off from Note 7.