Author: Chris Eilers

After launching C5 and C7 smartphones, Samsung is allegedly preparing for the new member in C lineup: Samsung Galaxy C9. This phone could come with 4GB RAM, 6.0-inch and …  

Samsung Galaxy C9 specs unveiled: 4GB RAM, 6.0-inch

The report comes from SamMobile which points that Samsung is working on a new smartphone in 2016. This phone has codenamed ‘Amy’ and revealed a model number SM-C9000. Last year, Galaxy C7 has a model number C7000. Thus, we predict the new Samsung phone is Galaxy C9 which is a successor of Galaxy C7. Along with leaked images is a couple of  Galaxy C9 specs.

Like Samsung Galaxy C5 and C7, the C9 will also have a metallic unibody but with a bigger screen. As you know, the C7 gets a 5.7-inch fullHD AMOLED display. Each subsequently numbered phone gets a bigger screen. Because the other “9” smartphones like Galaxy A9 or A9 Pro, all have a 6.0-inch display, Galaxy C9 is likely to come with a 6.0-inch display. In terms of other Galaxy C9 specs, there will be a mid-range chipset with 4GB RAM. A 4GB LTE will be packed on board, as well as 32GB of internal storage.

Like C5 and C7, Galaxy C9 could bring users a combo of 16MP/8MP cameras. In addition, while Galaxy C5 has 2600mAH battery and Galaxy C7 has 3300 mAH battery, we expect Galaxy C9 battery reaches 4000mAH capacity. As you see, all Galaxy C9 specs make it a strong device. It could probably be even stronger than Galaxy Note 7!

Samsung Galaxy C9: price and availability

Firstly, let’s look back Galaxy C5 and Galaxy C7. Both phones offer nice prices when considering their specs. Specifically, Galaxy C5 price is $343 and Galaxy C7 price is $433. So, with a bigger screen, a bigger battery, and a stronger processor, Samsung Galaxy C9 price will definitely be higher than its sibling. A price tag of $480 could be a suitable number, do you agree?

After Moto Z and Z Force, Motorola is planning to add another member to this Z series – Moto Z Play. This will be a decent budget phone with 3GB RAM, an octa-core processor.

Moto Z Play: a budget member in Moto Z family

About two months ago, Lenovo or Motorola released its two products in the whole new Z series. They are Moto Z and Moto Z Force. And now this lineup is gonna welcome another member -Moto Z Play. This third member will be the affordable device in this Moto Z family. In the early of this month, Moto Z Play specs leaked online. Although being a reasonable device, the new Lenovo phone is still a decent handset.

Moto Z Play will be powered by a 2GHz octa-core processor. To ensure the performance, the company will add a 3GB of RAM paired with a 64GB of inbuilt storage. The phone will come with a 5.5-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 px. It is backed up with a 3510 mAh battery life. If you’re a photography lover, you won’t be disappointed with the camera: 16MP main cam and a 5MP selfie snapper. It will run on Android 6.0.1 OS.

Not only the specs, even Moto Z Play design is leaked. There have been some images of the phone showing up on the Internet. And it looks like its two predecessors: Moto Z and Z Force. There is not much change. This new phone sports a huge camera protruded on the back and a fingerprint sensor on the front. However, there is still a big difference between these phones. The rear panel of Z Play is made of plastic/glass, instead of aluminum like the others.

Moto Z Play: a mid-range modular phone

It seems like that the Chinese brand is focusing on the modular phones. Because this Lenovo new handset is also a modular phone. In the pictures, you can easily see 16 connector dots on the back. And of course, the company will support Moto Mod accessories to the phone. With this new device, Motorola is aiming at the mid-range segment. Moto Z Play price is expected to be about $300. And Moto Z Play release date could probably at the end of this year.

Galaxy Note 7 is now the hottest product in the market. Along with many powerful specs, this flagship also comes with a high price. So, if you can’t afford this phone, you can have these Note 7 alternatives. 

1. Galaxy S7 Edge

The number one alternative is from the same brand- S7 Edge. Right before Note 7 was born, this device was making a fever in the smartphone market. S7 Edge is just like the different line sibling of Galaxy Note 7. Because these two handsets have many things in common, from the design (dual-curved edge) to specs.

In terms of Galaxy S7 Edge specs, there is an octa-core Exynos 8890 processor along with an Android 6.0 OS. This phone packs a 4GB RAM paired with a 32/64GB ROM. Besides, it has a 5.5-inch super AMOLED display, a 3600mAh cell, and a combo of 5MP+12MP cameras. And, of course, Galaxy S7 Edge price is cheaper than Note 7 with $620 ~ Rs. 41669.

2. Moto Z Force Droid

The next device in our “Note 7 alternatives” list is Moto Z Force Droid. The phone is powered by a quad-core SND 820 processor paired with a 4GB of RAM. It comes with 2 storage versions: 32GB and 64GB. There are a 5.5-inch Quad HD display and a 3500mAH battery life. One of the most highlight Moto Z Force Droid specs is its cameras. It sports a 21MP main cam and a 5MP selfie shooter. Moto phone runs on Android Marshmallow. Moto Z Force Droid price is quoted at $720 ~ Rs. 48391.

3. Huawei Mate 8

Speaking of best Note 7 alternatives, we can’t miss Mate 8 from Huawei. This is one of the best successful products of the Chinese company. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Kirin 950 processor and an Android Marshmallow. There are 2 variants of this phone: 3GB RAM +32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. In addition to  Huawei Mate 8 specs, the handset features a big 6-inch FHD display, a huge 4000mAh cell, and a combo of 8+16MP cameras.  Huawei Mate 8 price costs you about $440 ~ Rs. 29572.

4. OnePlus 3

Now, we come to the current king of Antutu best performance list – OnePlus 3. Comparing to Galaxy Note 7 specs, OnePlus 3 specs are neck-to-neck. The smartphone runs on a quad-core SND 820 processor and Android 6.0.1 OS. To ensure the performance, the company added a huge 6GB of RAM paired with a 64GB of ROM. Its 5.5-inch FHD display comes with a 3000mAh capacity. For photography, you can use either a 16MP primary cam or an 8MP front snapper. OnePlus 3 price comes at about $400 ~ Rs. 26884.

5. ZTE Axon 7

The last option is from ZTE- Axon 7. This phone is one of the best Note 7 alternatives. With this phone, you’ll find a quad-core SND 820 processor and an Android Marshmallow OS. There is a 4GB RAM along with a 64GB of expandable storage. The 5.5-inch screen is coated with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. About the camera, the phone is equipped with a 20MP rear shooter and an 8MP front cam. One more about ZTE Axon 7 specs is its 3250mAH battery life. Along with OnePlus phone, ZTE Axon 7 price is lowest on this list with $400 ~ Rs. 26884.

Best Galaxy Note 7 alternatives: 4000mAh, 4GB RAM…

Those are the best Note 7 alternatives right now in the market. They are the great devices with beautiful designs and strong specs. So, which phone is the best alternative for you?

Big screen smartphones are now becoming a trend. However, there are still some persons complaining about its big size. Here are 5 reasons why you should choose a phone with big screen.

Big screen smartphones: easier, faster and more convenient

The first reason is battery life. With a device with big screen size, the smartphone makers can add more battery capacity than an average 5-inch handset. If you notice, huge screen handsets usually come with large cell. Xiaomi Mi Max (6.44 inches- 4085mAh) and Huawei Honor Note 8 (6.6 inches – 4500mAh) are some typical examples. Secondly, it’s much easier for you to do things on smartphones. You can easily and quickly handle stuff, from shopping online, playing games to taking/editing pictures and typing.

The third reason is better hardware and software. Larger screen means larger space. Larger space means stronger silicon with higher clock speeds. Besides, with bigger space, the manufacturers can equip the phone some require-space features like optical image stabilization in cameras. Not only the better hardware, big screen smartphones will also have the better software. The company will optimize the big screen size to add more interesting features. The screen rotation mode is an example.

Fourthly, big screen smartphones usually come with better screen resolutions. And this resolution is very important. You’ll see the different when looking at the screen for a long time, especially when reading books. And a regular 5-inch phone will come with the resolution of Full HD. The bigger phones feature Quad HD or Ultra HD display.

Big screen smartphones offer better sound quality

After Mi Note 2 from Xiaomi, Meizu will be the next brand releasing a dual-curved screen smartphone – Meizu Pro 6 Plus. This phone has just been leaked online with 4GB RAM.

Meizu Pro 6 Plus leaked: dual-curved screen and 4GB RAM

Recently, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 renders have just been leaked online with dual-curved edge screen. With this phone, Xiaomi was the second Chinese brand to have Samsung’s iconic feature. And now, Meizu is the third company. A new smartphone from Meizu has just been leaked online with a stunning dual curved screen design. The device is reported to be Meizu Pro 6 Plus.

Under the gorgeous look, Meizu Pro 6 Plus specs are also very strong. The phone is powered by an Exynos 8890 chipset. The Chinese company could probably equip the phone with a quad-core CPU and Mali-T880 MP12 GPU. Pro 6 Plus will pack 4GB of RAM paired with a 32GB of expandable inbuilt storage. Meizu’s new phone will come with a 1440 x 2560 px display.

Not only the SoC and the iconic look from Samsung will be equipped by Meizu on its phone, but also the same camera solution of Galaxy S7 Edge will be given to Pro 6 Plus as well. There will be a 12MP primary camera and a 5MP selfie shooter. This new handset will run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Flyme on top.

Meizu Pro 6 Plus: price

X5 Play Elite is the first shot starting the dual-curved edge screen trend in China. Xiaomi is the second company to follow this step. Meizu will be the third one. Is this the sign that there will be more Chinese manufacturers releasing smartphones like these? Let’s come back to Meizu Pro 6 Plus. The company will hold a media event to introduce its new flagship on 3rd September. About Meizu Pro 6 Plus price, we’ll know it at the launch event. However, it is expected to be about $500.

Iris scanner is a new feature on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and Lumia 950 XL. But Is it as wonderful as users have expected? Let’s have a look at “iris scanner review” to find out the answer!

Iris scanner review: Is is worth a premium feature?

As you know, Iris scanner is a secure function on the smartphone. It uses the laser to recognise the Iris of human eyes. Everyone has a very different high-resolution images of the iris. Therefore, Iris scanner is one of the perfect methods to protect your smartphone. However, it is not completely good as we expected. Let’s see how it work on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and Lumia 950 XL to see is it worth a premium feature?

Before appearing on Galaxy Note 7, iRis scanner is one of the nice features on Lumia 950 XL. But in both phones, Iris scanner gets some limitation. One of those is it can’t work well in strong light condition. It’s so annoying when you are outside and want to unlock your phone, but the Iris can’t recognise you. In this condition, Iris scanner on Lumia 950 XL works better than Iris scanner on Galaxy Note 7, but it still takes a long time in processing, about 5-6s. Besides, the next limitation of Iris scanner is that it is difficult to recognise Iris through glasses. You will get problems when wearing glasses because your phone will not recognise you.

Despite some limitations, Iris Scanner is still an interesting feature on smartphones. It is also the most secure function at present. In some situation, Iris may not recognise the ower’s iris, but it never mistakes your eyes for someone’s else!

Iris Scanner review: tips for using

Iris Scanner is a great feature if you know how to use it. Besides unlocking the smartphone, Iris Scanner can also do more than what you know. It can protect library, file, bank account, and other privacy data. Especially, It can also combine with Samsung Apps to check-in and transfer money.

Besides flagships, we also have budget handsets getting produced every year. So, this time, we would like to show you 10 of the best cheap smartphones you can buy now. They are from various brands and equipped with different designs and specs for your liking. Check them out now!

1. Moto G4: $199

We would like to vote for Moto G4 as a typical example of the best cheap smartphone. It has proved that a super affordable handset can be strong as well. Speaking specifically, Moto G4 specs include an octa-ore Snapdragon 617 processor, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS out of the box, a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, 16/32GB of expandable ROM, and 2GB of RAM.

Along with these features, there are a dual SIM, a 3,000mAh battery, fast charging tech, and a combo of 5MP front-facing (with f/2.2 and auto-HDR) + 13MP rear (with f/2.0, autofocus, and dual-LED flash) camera on board to help run the whole machine. Moto G4 price ranges from $149 to $199.

2. OnePlus X: $249

OnePlus X is the next budget device we want to talk about. It is equipped with a handy 5.0-inch Full HD AMOLED display (~441 ppi), a 2,525mAh batt, a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, and OxygenOS 2.2.2 based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS. In addition to OnePlus X specs, you will also find 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable), and a set of 13MP main + 8MP secondary snapper under the hood. Those specifications have made a strong smartphone but priced at just $249. What do you think?

3. Wileyfox Storm: ~$254

Thirdly, it is Wileyfox Storm. An impressive name, huh?! Spec-wise, it sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 32GB ROM coupled with 3GB RAM, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, and a Snapdragon 615 chip set. In terms of cameras, the primary one is capable of up to 20 megapixels and the selfie shooter is 8 megapixels. Awesome, rite?! Though, its cell is pretty humble with just 2,500mAh. Yet, that does not make the Storm less attractive, do you agree?

4. OPPO F1: ~$271

Next, we have OPPO F1. It’s definitely got whatever it takes to be one of the best cheap smartphones you should take into consideration. Price-wise, it cost $271 at launch, but that should be lower now. Spec-wise, the F1 boasts 16GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB), 3GB RAM, a handy 5.0-inch HD IPS display, a Snapdragon 616 octa-core 1.7GHz chipset, a dual SIM, LTE connectivity, a 2,500mAh cell, and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. To take photos, you can use its 13MP primary or 8MP secondary to capture the things you like.

5. LG X Screen: ~$193

This is a pretty interesting machine since it owns 2 displays on the front surface. The main one measures 4.93 inches with a IPS panel and HD resolution. Meanwhile, the secondary screen is smaller with 1.73 inches and 80 x 520 pixels, very useful to control notifications and save energy. Other LG X Screen specs are a Snapdragon 410 chip, 2GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable), a set of 13MP rear-facing + 8MP front cam, and a 2,300mAh battery. LG X Screen price is around $193.

6. BQ Aquaris M4.5 

Number 6 in our list is BQ Aquaris M4.5, kind of a strange name, right?! It was produced by a Spanish company, equipped with a handy, bright 4.5-inch 540 x 960p screen, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS, 1/2GB of RAM, 8/16GB of ROM (+ 64GB), a 64-bit MediaTek MT6735M quad-core processor, and Dolby sound technology. Besides, the phone has a package of 8MP rear (with f/2.0, autofocus, and dual LED flash) + 5MP frotn (with f/2.0 and LED flash) camera to take pictures and a 2,470mAh battery to fuel the entire device. BQ Aquaris M4.5 price starts at $124.

7. Vodafone Smart Prime 7: ~$130

Continuing the list is Vodafone Smart Prime 7, whose hardware is built with a 5.0-inch HD display, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, a Snapdragon 210 chipset, 8GB of internal memory (expandable), and 1GB RAM. Additionally, Vodafone Smart Prime 7 specs also contain a decent 8MP main (with autofocus and LED flash) + 5MP secondary snapper combo and a 2,540mAh battery. To purchase this guy, you will just have to pay less than $130 and enjoy its clear screen and smooth performances.

8. Moto E: ~$150

Coming up next is another Moto smartphone named “E”. It comes with 4G LTE connectivity, Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, a 4.5-inch qHD IPS LCD screen, a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 chip set, and Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. Besides, there are a 5MP sensor on the back that can record 720p videos, a VGA sensor on the front to take selfies, 8GB ROM (expandable), 1GB RAM, a 2,390mAh cell, and a water resistance coating on board to help run and protect the whole handset. Moto E price is $150.

9. Microsoft Lumia 650: $149

Well, here we’ve got a Window phone, and it is also the only Window phone in our list. So, what does it have to offer consumers? In terms of Microsoft Lumia 650 specs, it packs a 5.0-inch HD OLED screen, Microsoft Windows 10 OS, a Snapdragon 212 quad-core 1.3GHz processor, 16GB of expandable ROM, 1GB RAM, a 8MP rear + 5MP front cam set, and a removable 2,000mAh battery. Price-wise, the smartphone was launched with a price tag of $199, yet it is now available for $149.

10. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua: $149.99

Last but not least, it’s Sony Xperia M4 Aqua. We know the phone is not a new model in 2016, but its specifications and price are worth being considered. Specifically, Sony Xperia M4 Aqua specs have a 5.0-inch HD display protected by scratch-resistant glass, Android 5.0.1 Lollipop OS (upgradable Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow), a Snapdragon 615 octa-core chip, 8/16GB ROM (expandable), 2GB RAM, a set of 13MP primary (with f/2.0, autofocus, plus LED flash) + 5MP selfie shooter, and a 2,400mAh batt. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua price is $149.99 currently. Sounds good?

So, those are 10 of the best cheap smartphones we’d like to introduce to you today. What are your opinions about them? Share with us!

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There are lotsa smartphones nowadays coming with large internal storage. However, we can say that not many of them just have 128GB of non-expandable ROM. So, if you’re seeking one, take a look at the following machines now!

1. Xiaomi Mi5 Pro

Xiaomi Mi5 Pro is one of the latest smartphones from Xiaomi and equipped with many improvements from design to hardware. No doubt the phone looks absolutely stunning with a curved 3D ceramic back, yet it is also stronger than many others debuting at the same time.

Speaking specifically, Xiaomi Mi5 Pro specs include a 5.15-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 820 quad-core (2 x 2.15GHz + 2 x 1.6GHz) chip, MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a 3,000mAh battery, Quick Charge 3.0 tech, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of ROM (non-expandable). In terms of photography, you’ve got a 16MP Sony IMX298 rear cam with LED flash, PDAF, 4-axis OIS, sapphire glass protection lens plus capability of recording 4K videos, and a secondary snapper capable of 4 megapixels with 2 micron pixels to take pictures. Xiaomi Mi5 Pro price is 2,699 Yuan ($415).

2. LeEco Le Max 2

Next, let’s meet LeEco Le Max 2. Spec-wise, it packs a 5.7-inch 2K screen, a 3,000mAh batt with Quick Charge 3.0 tech, eUI 5.6 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Snapdragon 820 chip, under the hood coupled with whooping 6GB RAM and 64/128GB ROM (non-expandable). Yeah, it’s absolutely a powerful smartphone thanks to those excellent features. Besides, you also need to know that LeEco Le Max 2 specs even contain a fantastic combo of 21MP Sony IMX230 rear-facing + 8MP front shooter. As for LeEco Le Max 2 price, it costs 2,499 Yuan (~$375) for the 6GB + 64GB version and 2,799 Yuan (~$421) for the 6GB + 128GB.

3. Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro

This is also a 128GB ROM smartphone you may not want to miss. Price-wise, it costs you 2,699 Yuan (or around $416). Spec-wise, the device carries a 5.2-inch Full HD AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 820 chip set, a 3,100mAh battery supported by Quick Charge 3.0 technology (83% in 30 minutes), ZUI 2.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS out of the box, and package of 13MP main + 8MP selfie camera. Not stopping there, Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro specs even offer 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory (non-expandable) to perform any heavy task users want. Sounds good, huh?!

4. Vivo Xplay 5

Here we’ve got Vivo Xplay 5, boasting a 5.43-inch Super AMOLED 2K screen, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS with Funtouch OS 2.5.1 on top, a Snapdragon 652 processor, 128GB of non-expandable ROM paired with 4GB of RAM to be basic. Under the hood, there are a decent 3,600mAh cell in charge of fueling the entire phone, and a set of 16MP primary + 8MP secondary cam capturing things. Vivo Xplay 5 price is 3,698 Yuan or $565 for those who want to purchase it.

5. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite

Coming up next is the Xplay 5’s sibling called Xplay 5 Elite. Similarly, it also houses a dual-curved 5.43-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD display, 128GB ROM (non-expandable), a 16MP rear + 8MP front-facing camera combo, and a 3,600mAh batt. However, there are some significant differences you need to note. Vivo Xplay 5 Lite specs have a Snapdragon 820 chipset, and Funtouch OS 2.6 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite price is different as well. You will have to pay 4,288 Yuan or $655 to get it home.

6. LeEco Le Max

Last but not least, we would like to talk about LeEco Le Max. It is the latest device of the firm that comes with a 128GB ROM (non-expandable) version. On the front, you will immediately see a big 6.33-inch 2K screen, a 4MP f/2.0 sensor for taking selfies, and Android 5.1 Lollipop as the phone’s operating system. On the back, there are a gorgeous 21MP f/2.0 sensor supported by autofocus, OIS, plus dual LED flash, and a fingerprint scanner right beneath. And what you can’t see is a Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB RAM, Dolby & DTS technology, and a 3,400mAh cell with fast charging tech under the hood that also help run the whole machine.

Those are the newest handsets packing 128GB ROM (non-expandable). You will have a large internal memory to store everything and not need to buy a microSD card to expand it. So, what do you think?

There are phones that need hours to be fully charged and it can make you crazy because of waiting while you really need your handset to do important things. Yet, you won’t be in such a situation if you have the following machines. Just to let you know, they are “the fastest charging phones in 2016”, from zero to… 100%. 

1. LG V10 and LG G5: 1 hour 5 minutes and 1 hour 16 minutes

As we know, LG V10 was one of the most well-known smartphones of the company last year and is also the fastest charging device to date. Although its battery capacity (which is 3,000mAh) as well as battery life is not impressive at all, V10 can totally be proud of its fast charging tech, which allows a full charge in just about one hour. Other LG V10 specs are excellent, too. Please, click here for more information.

Right after LG V10 is LG G5, whose battery life and capacity (2,800mAh) are not very good, either. However, its cell is easily removable and able to be recharged fast. You just need to wait 1 hour and 16 minutes and the phone will be ready for any duty. That somehow makes up for the G5’s disadvantage as not lasting a full day with intense use, don’t you think?

2. Samsung Galaxy S6, Note 5 and S7: 1 hour 18 minutes, 1 hour 21 minutes, and 1 hour 28 minutes

The second place belongs to a group of Samsung flagships. This somehow shows that Samsung’s fast charging technology has been improved much these days. Galaxy S6, Note 5 and S7 have similarly fast charging speeds in spite of owning different battery capacities: 2,550mAh, 3,000mAh, and 3,000mAh, respectively. Besides, their other specifications are also great to perform any task you want. So, we guess they are ideal choices for those who are looking for strong flagships.

3. Google Nexus 6P: 1 hour 29 minutes

Number three is Google Nexus 6P, packing a 3,450mAh batt and quick charging capabilities such as a default USB-C charger and about 1.5 hours for fully replenishing the cell. Moreover, the Nexus 6P offers the advantage of “being first in the line for Android updates”, which means you will be the first to experience Android 7.0 one it is officially released. Cool, huh?!

4. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge: 1 hour 39 minutes

Next, we’ve got another Samsung smartphone: Galaxy S7 edge. It sports a much larger batt (3,600mAh) than its sibling Samsung Galaxy S7, which explains why the edge takes a bit more time to be recharged. Anyway, many people still consider 1 hour and 39 minutes an impressive amount of time for refueling such a battery. How about you?

5. HTC 10 and Google Nexus 5X: 1 hour 40 minutes (both)

To continue our “10 best phones with quick charge in 2016” list, we would like to introduce HTC 10 and Google Nexus 5X to you. Both of them can charge up fully in just an hour and 40 minutes. Though, speaking more specifically, HTC 10 seems better since it has to deal with a larger battery inside (3,000mAh vs 2,700mAh).

6. LG G4: 2 hours 7 minutes

Coming up next is LG G4, the predecessor of LG G5. Even though the handset does have fast charging tech to support its 3,000mAh battery, it still takes 2 hours and 7 minutes to replenish the cell from 0% to 100%. According to some reports, that is partly because the LG G4 uses a stock charger instead of a USB-C one.

7. Xiaomi Mi5: 2 hours 19 minutes

And the 7th place goes to Xiaomi Mi5, one of the best current flagships of the firm. As we know, Xiaomi Mi5 specs include a 3,000mAh cell with Quick Charge 3.0 technology (83% in 30 minutes). Nonetheless, reality has shown that it takes up to 2 hours and 19 minutes for the batt to be full, absolutely longer than the above machines.

8. Huawei P9: 2 hours 26 minutes

Right after Xiaomi is Huawei, the fastest growing phone maker in 2015. In 2016, they released a flagship series including Huawei P9. It houses a 3,000mAh battery under the hood to fuel the whole device. It is reported that P9 delivers good battery life in many tests and even better in daily use as efficient app management helps a lot. But, when it comes to fast charging speed, we think P9 is not very outstanding cause it needs up to 2 hours and 26 minutes to be fully replenished.

9. OnePlus 2: 2 hours 30 minutes

Just 4 minutes longer than the Huawei P9 and you’ve got a fully recharged OnePlus 2. And it’s worth noting that OnePlus 2 battery is bigger than the P9’s, capable of 3,300mAh and equipped with the modern USB-C stock charger. Yet, it does not seem to work well much as the OP 2 still needs more than 2 hours to get its fuel tank 100% full.

10. Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus: 2 hours 30 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes

Finally, Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus share the last spot with each other. Actually, we don’t know if Apple fans are happy to see them win many other machines and stand in the top 10, or unhappy to know that they take nearly 3 hours to be fully fueled. Anyhow, we have to praise them for stellar performances in terms of battery life, and hope that Apple will find a way to make battery longevity and quick charge speed a good balance.

So, those are 10 of the best phones coming with quick charge technology in 2016. The first five are super fast while the others are still able to give you excellent fast charging speeds compared to lots of devices out there. Then, what are your opinions about them? Share with us!

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A recent report has revealed the shares of brands in the smartphone market Q2 2016, with some really interesting results. The report was made by Gartner, a specialist in tech review.

Smartphone market Q2 2016: Total domination from Android and iOS

According to this report of smartphone market Q2 2016, in this year’s second quarter, a total of 296 million Android smartphones has been delivered, making up 86.2% of total market share. The number of iPhones lagged behind a lot, with about 44 million units delivered, taking 12.9%. So, both Android and iOS make up of 99.1% of the market! Meanwhile, only 0.6% goes to Windows only, 0.1% for BlackBerry. The rest belongs to other systems. A total domination of Android and iOS!

Gartner also noted in the smartphone Q2 2016 report that revenue of high-end smartphones has reduced in this quarter, due to user’s anticipation for new models released in the latter half of the year. And rightly so: there are a lot of new flagships coming towards the end of this year! About feature phones, there is a drop of 14% compared to last year. All of the big markets have a general drop of 4.9%, except for Japan. On the other hand, rising markets, except Latin America, have recorded growth of 9.9%.

Smartphone market Q2 2016: Samsung on top

In this smartphone market Q2 2016 report, Samsung has displayed dominance over their competition during the period. With market shares of 10% more than Apple, who is in second place, Samsung has firmly established the title of largest smartphone manufacturer. Thanks to the A and J series of smartphones, Samsung managed to compete with Chinese manufacturers with their strong but cheaper smartphones, even gain control of some lost markets.

Apple, on the other hand, has experienced three consecutive quarter of slowing down demands, as sales declined 7.7% in Q2 of 2016, even in North America, their biggest market, as well as China, Western Europe, and some Asia-Pacific areas. This is truly alarming for Apple; hopefully, their future products can do something about that! Overall, only 5 of the top 10 vendors showed growth, including South Korea’s Samsung and 4 Chinese manufacturers (Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi and BBK Communication Equipment), where Oppo had the biggest growth of 129%! That’s the whole smartphone market Q2 2016’s picture.

Iris scanner has started to appear in the smartphone industry. Today, we will present to you our top phones with iris scanner. They are not only wonderful for security, but also very powerful in specs.

1. Lyf Earth 2

The first device on this list of best phones with iris scanner is LyF Earth 2. This phone is not very well-known to Malaysian fans but it is one of the first handset to feature iris scanning technology. Besides, LyF Earth 2 specs are impressive. This phone houses a Snapdragon 615 chipset, octa-core 1.5GHz processor and an ample 3GB RAM. The device also packs a 5-inch display with full HD resolution.

Moreover, Lyg Earth 2 carries two powerful camera. Both the main and the secondary snapper of the phone supports 13MP resolution! This phone even has a fingerprint scanner, in case users are bored with unlocking their phones with their eyes. There is also 32GB of on-board storage. Users can add 64GB via a microSD card. The only drawback of this phone is the average 2500mAh battery. Lyf Earth 2 price is around RM 1200.

2. ZTE Grand S3

You must be surprised that ZTE also produce iris scanning smartphone right? ZTE Grand S3 is the next one on this list of best phones with iris scanner. Under the hood, there is a Snapdragon 801 chipset, 3GB RAM and quad-core 2.5GHZ processor, very powerful! Other ZTE Grand S3 specs include a nice combo of 16MP/8MP cameras, a 3500mAh battery, a 5.5-inch full HD display and 16GB ROM (64GB+). ZTE Grand S3 price is about RM 1800.

3. Microsoft Lumia 950

Another device on this list of best phones with iris scanner is Microsoft Lumia 950. This Windows phone comes with a very strong CPU including Snapdragon 808, 3GB RAM and hexa-core 1.8GHz processor. Another highlight of this handset is the 16MP PureView camera that shots life-like photos! Other Lumia 950 specs are also worth considering: 5.2-inch quad HD display, 32GB in-built, 200GB expandable and 3000mAh battery. Lumia 950 price reaches RM 2400.

4. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Another Windows device on this list of best phones with iris scanner is Lumia 950 XL. This phone boasts a Snapdragon 810 chipset, two quad-core processors clocked at 2GHz and 1.5GHz, and 3GB RAM. The 20MP PureView of this phone is even equipped with triple LED flash. One more highlight of this Lumia is the massive 5.7-inch display with 2k resolution. Other Lumia 950 XL specs include 32GB ROM (+200GB) and 3340mAh battery. Lumia 950 XL price ranges at RM 2800.

5. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

It will be a huge mistake if we talk about phones with iris scanner without mentioning Note 7. This brand-new phablet from Samsung is currently one of the best Android phone in the market: Snapdragon 820 chipset, 4/6GB RAM and iris scanner. The phone also houses a 5.7-inch screen with 2k resolution. The S-pen of Note 7 is even able to take note in the water! Note 7 also has the same camera combo as the S7/S7 Edge, which has just won the best smartphone camera at EISA awards this year! Samsung Galaxy Note 7 price is currently around RM 3600.

Best phones with iris scanner: Snapdragon 820, 4GB RAM and more!

So what do you think about these iris scanning smartphones? They are not only great options for security, but also come with wonderful hardwares! Which one is your pick?

Deca-core phones are not new to some people but they are not widely popular as well. Today, I’d like to introduce the list of some lucky phones that are equipped with this unique platform. 

1. Meizu MX6

Meizu MX6 is the first phone in Meizu MX-series to use a 10-core A72-based CPU to guarantee high performance and processing speeds. Thus, this Meizu phone runs on MediaTek Helio X20 chipset, which is the very first tri-cluster architecture. This deca-core includes two Cortex-A72 processor cores clocked at 2.5GHz for optimal performance, four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2GHz for striking a balance between performance and power consumption, and another four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.4GHz for power efficiency. This kind of processor comes with a Mali-T800 GPU. Not all deca-core phones on the list will show up with such processor.

That is for Meizu MX6 deca-core, now let’s see why Meizu MX6 specs are good. The phone flaunts a 5.5-inch display with full HD resolution and 4GB RAM for gaming users. Along with it is a 32GB of internal storage to save all of your photos, videos and data, the only draw-back is that there is no microSD card slot to expand its memory. In terms of Meizu MX6 cameras, it sports a combo of 12MP rear camera and 5MP front shooter coupled with 3060 mAh battery for power. To have this handset in your pocket, you need to prepare for $299, which is Meizu MX6 price.

2. Xiaomi Redmi Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Pro is the first Xiaomi phone that boasts a 10-core processor sitting on the MediaTek Helio X20 chipset. The handset appears with 5.5-inch full HD display and an unique dual rear camera setup, with 13MP sensor produced by Sony accompanied a 5-len module along with 5MP sensor for main shooter and 5MP snapper for selfie and video chat on the front. The other highlight of the Xiaomi Redmi Pro specs 3GB RAM plus 64GB ROM. One more important thing is that the Xiaomi Redmi Pro is available on another model of 4GB RAM, 128GB storage and 2.5 GHz deca-core Helio X25 processor. Both versions are powered by 4050 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi Pro price is around $285.

3. LeEco Le 2

LeEco Le 2 has been the most successful device of LeEco. The phone comes with 5.5-inch full HD display, which is similar to other deca-core phones on the list. There are variant choices for users who want to have LeEco handset, the company offers 2 options of platform with deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor and octa-core Snapdragon 652 one. Other LeEco Le 2 specs are not separated with 3GB RAM, 32GB inbuilt memory, which is not expandable and 3000 mAh battery. For photography lovers, they can also be satisfied with a couple of 16MP main camera and 8MP selfie snapper from LeEco Le 2. If you are worried about LeEco Le 2 price, you really do not need to cause it cost only $179 to get it. Interesting?

4. LeEco Le 2 Pro

The successor of LeEco Le 2 is truly “Pro” as its name with deca-core processor along with MediaTek Helio X25 chipset. Rather than that, LeEco Le 2 Pro also supports a combo of expert cameras with 21MP main camera on the rear which has a Sony IMX230 ultra-big image sensor and on the front of the handset there is an 8MP secondary shooter for selfie. Similar to its sibling above, the phone mounts 5.5-inch full HD display and runs on Android Marshmallow. On the other hand, there is no Snapdragon version for LeEco fans who also love Snapdragon chipset. But do not worry, a powerful 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM may ease your sadness. A 3000 mAh battery is also sealed in the LeEco Le 2 Pro unibody, which is thin thanks to such power pack. You can grab this device right now with $224, which is also LeEco Le 2 Pro price.

5. Elephone P9000

It is surprising since a phone comes from mid-range segment like Elephone P9000 was the first one that sports deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor. Elephone P9000 will feature a 5.5-inch 1080p display, which leads to a pixel density of 401ppi. This Elephone handset flaunts a premium looking as well with bezel-less screen for more lively feeling and immense display to watch movies. This phone also carry some high-end features such as 4GB of RAM, 32GB of built-in storage with memory card slot. As for the cameras, there is an 8MP front camera along with 20.7MP rear snapper, which is good compared to other camera configuration. All such Elephone P9000 specs are powered by a 3100 mAh battery. Elephone P9000 price comes at $238.

6. Meizu Pro 6

We have Meizu MX6 at the beginning, now it is another Meizu handset, but it is the smallest one on the list of deca-core phones with only 5.2-inch full HD super AMOLED display resulting in a pixel density of 424ppi. The Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protects the screen from damage. This is also a deca-core phone but it comes with MediaTek Helio X25 chipset, which is high and exclusive. This is also a strong Meizu device since 4GB RAM and Mali-T880 MP4 graphics card are supported. The Fingerprint sensor comes in handy for the ones who love to keep their phone secure. Other Meizu Pro 6 specs are 21MP main shooter, 5MP front-facing snapper and 2560 mAh battery. Meizu Pro 6 price ranges at $433.

7. Zopo Speed 8

Although Zopo Speed 8 sounds so strange, the phone is the last one that I want to introduce on the list of deca-core phones. The Zopo phone flaunts a 5.5-inch full HD IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 401ppi which makes the display vibrant and works best even under direct sunlight. It runs on a 2.3GHz deca-core processor united with massive 4GB RAM and Mali- T880 MP4 seated on Mediatek chipset in order for users to do what ever they want including playing hard games without lag. Other Zopo Speed 8 specs range at high level with a combo of 21MP camera for photo shots and 8MP front shooter for selfie coupled with 3600 mAh battery. If you want to have it, just save your money for $448, which is Zopo Speed 8 price.

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These are deca-core phones with standard 5.5-inch full HD display running on MediaTek chipset. Are they attractive? Do you know any other phone that is equipped with deca-core processor?