Author: Chris Eilers

Windows doesn’t seem as popular as Android in the current smartphone market. However, the OS from Microsoft still spots a stable position. Here are the 4 reasons why Windows phones are still worth buying!

Windows phones: Strong performance and professional interface

First, Windows phones come with a great performance. There is no denying that with the same RAM, the Windows phone performs smoother than the Android phone. Mostly, an Android device has to feature at least 2GB RAM to offer a seamless performance. Meanwhile, only with 1GB of RAM, a Windows phone can offer the same thing! Nokia Lumia 925 is a perfect example! You don’t need any system-boosting apps or any cached-cleaning extensions!

Second, Windows phones have a professional interface. If you are confused by different icons and gadgets in Android phones, Windows will be a perfect choice for you. Every apps and features in Windows phone come with the same design called “tile”. You may say that it’s boring to have the same interface over and over, but actually this Microsoft OS is flexible as well! There are countless color themes for you to choose or you can even set your favorite photo as the background of the tiles. The tiles in particular are also very abundant. There are many apps for you to design the tiles you want instead of using the default tiles.

Third, Windows phones are very compatible with your PCs or laptops. Most PCs and laptops nowadays also run Windows . And that makes it easier to synchronize the files from your phone to your laptop, especially the documents. Windows phones also feature many useful apps for office tasks, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Onedrive and more!

Windows phone: better security!

One more thing that makes Windows phone a great choice is the security. Such smartphones RARELY encounter virus. On the other hand, we all know that this problem often happens to Android or iOs. So if you use Windows phone, it is less challenging for you to protect your phone from virus or hacker.

We have so much budget phone lists. So, have you ever wondered what is the highest price for a phone? And what makes it so expensive like that! Today, we’ll give you top 7 expensive phones in the world.

1. Diamond Rose iPhone 4

The most expensive smartphone in this list belongs to Diamond Rose iPhone 4. It has the price of about $8 million. The bezels of the phone are made of rose and about 500 perfect diamonds which are over 100ct. On the back, you will see the Apple logo added with 53 diamonds. On the front, the home button is made of platinum. In the middle of this button, the 8ct Flawless diamonds are housing in the center.

Now, you can understand why this phone is so expensive. This iPhone 4 is powered packs a 512MG RAM paired with a 32GB of inbuilt storage. It features a 3.5-inch display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. For the photography, the device is equipped with 5MP primary camera. It is backed with only a 1420mAh battery capacity. Well, it costs you on the look, not the specs.

As the plan, HTC will release an updated version of HTC Nexus, which is a famous phone last year. Especially, the processor of new HTC Nexus will be replaced by powerful SnapDragon 821 chipset.

New HTC Nexus will be more powerful

A lot of information point that the new Nexus device will be produced by HTC. This phone is believed to be an upgraded version of Nexus M1, which is released last year. The new HTC Nexus will sport the same features with HTC 10. However, it is expected to sport a new SnapDragon 821 chipset, which seems to be stronger than SnapDragon 820 in HTC 10. Besides, this new HTC Nexus names HTC Nexus 10. Whether HTC Nexus 10 can beat HTC 10?

That’s is difficult to make any judgement, but let’s look at new HTC Nexus 10 specs. Firstly, it could be stronger than its predecessors with 4GB RAM, along with 64GB of RAM. Besides a powerful  SnapDragon 821 chipset, it is powered by Dual-core 2.3GHz Denver. For photography, you have a combo of 16MP main camera paired with 8MP selfie shooter. Both of them is supported by dual-led flash and autofocus. Moreover, HTC Nexus 10 battery reaches 5400 mAH capacity.

As you know, SnapDragon 823 has been launched and it was packed on Asus Zenfone Deluxe. Other upcoming flagship such as Galaxy Note 7 and LeEco Le 2 Pro will be sported SND 823. So, SnapDragon 821 on new HTC Nexus 10 still can’t stand out from the crowd.

New HTC Nexus 10 price and availability

In last year, HTC Nexus 9 is priced at RM.200. So, we expect HTC Nexus 10 price is a drop at around $2300. That’s not too expensive for this new beast from HTC. As a reliable source, new HTC Nexus 10 release date is set on mid-September. So, if you want to hand on this device, you have to save your money from now.

Nokia Lumia 940 VS Microsoft Lumia Edge: two Lumias are against each other. One is from the ex-king of the smartphone world, one is the other’s ex-owner. Who will win the trophy? Let’s check it out!

Nokia Lumia 940 VS Microsoft Lumia Edge: Windows 10 battle

After the Nokia deal expired, Microsoft is no longer shows up with the name Lumia. Instead of that, they’re focusing on Surface Phone. However, a new render of its new phone along with the “Lumia” name- Microsoft Lumia Edge- appeared online. Microsoft Lumia Edge specs are very powerful with a SND 820 processor, 6GB RAM paired with 256GB ROM, a combo of 8+32MP cam, a 5.3-inch 4K display, and a 4200mAh battery as well. And of course, the phone will run on Windows 10 Mobile. Besides these impressive specs, this new phone also has a stunning look with a dual curved-screen and an all-in-metal unibody.

Nokia is the most expecting comeback brand. There have been so many phone renders of the company. Now, another phone render called Nokia Lumia 940 shows up again. This phone has an extraordinary design with transparent bezels. There may be a chance that the phone was made of glass or sort of transparent plastic. Under this gorgeous look is the strong specs. Under the hood, the phone will be powered by a SND 810 chipset and Windows 10 OS. In addition to Nokia Lumia 940 specs, it will come with a 4GB RAM along with 64GB ROM, a 5-inch Full HD screen, a battery capacity of 3500mAh, and a 8+16MP combo camera.

Nokia Lumia 940 VS Microsoft Lumia Edge: both are the neck-to-neck competitors. Nokia specs are not as strong as Microsoft’s. However, with the transparent design, it’s impressive enough to blow your mind. Microsoft’s Lumia is the total pack with beautiful design and powerful specs. The company may aim at the premium market with Edge. Meanwhile, with Lumia 940, Nokia could probably focus on the high- range segment.

Nokia Lumia 940 VS Microsoft Lumia Edge: dreaming phones

Both Lumias are gonna mark the comebacks of Nokia and Microsoft. Microsoft Lumia Edge release date is expected to be at the end of 2017. With the premium segment, this phone will have a high price. Microsoft Lumia Edge price may come at $890. On the other hand, Nokia Lumia 940 release date could be at the end of this year. And of course, this phone will be cheaper than the Lumia of Microsoft. Nokia Lumia 940 price may be about $499.

Smartphones with unibody have become more and more popular nowadays. So let’s see what are the good things about unibody smartphones AND the drawbacks as well!

Unibody smartphones: the drawbacks

First up, because they come with a unibody construction, the battery are NOT removable! So if there’s any problem with the battery or the battery is dead after long time use, there’s no way you could replace it with a new battery. In that case, the only thing you could do is to buy a brand-new smartphone! That also happens when there are some hardware problem.

Another bad thing that goes with unibody smartphones is that they often cost higher. This is easy to understand. It takes more effort to produce a unibody smartphones. Moreover, such smartphones are a big trend right now. And we already know that everything trendy is often more expensive than ordinary things! At this point, you may think why unibody smartphones are so popular while they feature such bad things?

Unibody smartphones: the good things

Well, we can’t deny that smartphones with unibody look more beautiful. I personally want my phone to have a seamless case. And I’m not the only one for sure! Unibody smartphones often come with a more luxurious and premium appearance, not to mention that the majority of them are metal! That is the reason why people tend to opt for a smartphone with unibody construction.

Another good feature we can have from unibody smartphones is the waterproof function! Obviously you cannot ask for that function from a non-smartphone! This function will save you a lot of money to repair your phone when you accidentally drop it into the water. So I would rather pay some extra money for that protection instead of spending that money on preparing my water damaged phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is said to be the direct successor of Galaxy Note 5, since the company will probably skip the Note 6 variant. Ever wonder how the flagship is going to look? Check out this stunning render by Techconfigurations.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: fancy yet realistic design

This 3D render of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is suggesting a glass and metal smartphone. The metallic frame sticks out and there are elegant curves on the sides. As a signature of the Galaxy Note series, the Galaxy Note 7 S Pen is also showcased. Visually, we are seeing a very slim bezels mobile that gives a premium feel. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is said to feature a huge 6.0 inch display whose scale is more square than the narrow S7 series.

Although for now, the Galaxy Note 7 design we are looking at is just render, it does look really realistic. Not only does this 3D render manage to maintain the signature feature of a Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone, it also feels very close to an upgraded version of the Galaxy Note 5. According to recent reports, we can totally expect this model to be unveiled on August 2nd. Stay tuned for the first Galaxy Note smartphone with curved edges that can be written on.

Specs wise, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is said to feature powerful 6GB of RAM combined with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip set. The 6-inch curved display is equipped with 4K resolution. There is a fancy 30MP camera on the back going along with a 9MP selfie shooter. Last but not least, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery will be around 4,600 mAH capacity.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – not a budget type of smartphone

If you know Samsung, you will know that the Note 7 is definitely nowhere around “cheap”. .From what we know right now, Galaxy Note 7 price will be around 800$ for the 64GB version and 1400$ for the 128GB version. Less than 2 months to go and we will see this beast on the 2nd of August.

Smartphones have been running the mobile market for a long time! But I’m sure most people born in early 90s and late 80s will recognize these remarkable Nokia phones. Let’s have a throwback!

1. Nokia 8210

This phone made a great debut in 1999. It was the lightest device at that time. Besides, Nokia 8210 came with a very tough construction which helps the phone survive dropping. Moreover, this Nokia phone also made an appearance in many famous Hollywood movie (including Charlie’s Angels), making it one of the most desirable devices in late 90s and early 2000s!

Owning a Nokia 8210 at that time was a dream of everybody. I am sure everyone of you remembers how happy it was to hold this “antique” when you were young right? This phone came with removable case, which allows you to change its color whenever you want! There were even countless of color options like red, champagne, black, silver, green, etc. This Nokia phone is still available nowadays! Nokia 8210 price is only $20.

Huawei, the third largest smartphone OEM in the world, is drawing huge attention with their current project. Reports from reliable sources are suggesting that the company is working on an exclusive mobile OS in order to minimize their reliance on Google’s Android….

New Huawei mobile OS: having Apple and Nokia joining the game

Huawei is known as the biggest smartphone producer in China (despite ranking 2nd after Xiaomi sometimes) and the third-largest worldwide. They have impressive sales report with huge smartphone units shipped every year. And they don’t plan to stay just that. Huawei even targets to beat Apple and Samsung in the international competition. In order to get closer to that, the company needs to find a good way to enter bigger market outside China and Asia, like the US and other major EU markets.

For right now, Huawei flagships are operating mainly on the company’s hardware. However, they put some Android implementation and some Apple’s iOS inspiration on it. For example, Huawei P9, one of the most powerful smartphones to date, gets EMUI 4.1, which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow but also feels really close to Apple’s iOS. This doesn’t really satisfy many users as well as tech lovers. Therefore, Huawei is working to improve their EMUI Android skin. But more importantly, the company is also believed to be producing a new mobile OS of their own in order to rely as little on Google as possible.

In order to make the best OS possible for future Huawei flagships, rumors have it said that Huawei have hired Abagail Brody, former Apple designer. More interestingly, former Nokia engineers are also said to be part of the Huawei team that are taking responsibility for this new mobile OS.

Huawei + Nokia = best selling combination?

Nokia is surely remains as a best selling brand name in the world. By working together with Nokia former engineers, is it a business strategy of Huawei in order to attract public attention? Because after all, Huawei said that, further information about their proprietary new mobile OS is still a secret well kept up till now. (Source)

As you probably know, Vivo X7 is set to be launched soon on June 30. You may be curious about its design, features and more. As far as I know, some of Vivo X7 specs are tested in a promo video. Find it below!

Vivo X7: standard specs!

Vivo seems very busy releasing teasers, which provide us with necessary details. First is the 16MP front shooter teaser, that showed a big move of Vivo handset. The phone will have a home button on the front, instead of on the back like its predecessors related to Vivo X7 specs teaser. Our sources are suggesting the Vivo phone will run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset. It will have 2 versions of RAM and ROM, which are 4GB-64GB and 6GB-128GB. And Vivo X7 price is $409 and $499 respectively.

Vivo X7 design is said to flaunt an all metal body. The smartphone is expected to have a 5.2-inch Full HD display and a 21MP primary camera with LED flash. It will be backed up by a 3,000mAh battery as well. The highlight feature that along with all these specs above is fingerprint sensor for protection purpose. The security function is put in comparison with Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and iphone 6S Plus which is showed up in a promo video. Lets see it below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUKv-reA6Fc&feature=youtu.be

What happened in this video just proves that the result is definitely in Vivo X7′ favour. Vivo X7 turns out to be faster than both of the flagship smartphones when it comes to unlocked screen using fingerprint. The next scenes come up with an app load test whose content is continuously opening many apps, also renders Vivo X7 the winner.

Vivo X7: Is it worth buying?

However, Vivo X7 is going to be the latest smartphone hitting the market while Samsung smartphone and Iphone were launched for years. So obviously, Vivo has to upgrade its smartphone for targeting the high-range segment. This is all my point of view. Do you agree? What about yours? Share with us in the comment section.

Good news for gameholics! Because there are more and more smartphones for gaming. In the early of this year, we have Asus Z2 Poseidon. And now, Xbox phone shows up with  gaming features. Asus Z2 Poseidon VS Xbox phone: let’s have a look at them.

Asus Z2 Poseidon VS Xbox phone: desirable gaming smartphones

Poseidon is considered as one of the best gaming smartphones in the market. Under the hood of the phone, you’ll find an Intel chipset version 2017 and  Android N. In addition to Asus Z2 Poseidon specs, there’ll a 6GB RAM paired with 256GB ROM, a combo camera of 16MP and 5MP, a 6-inch screen and a massive 6000mAh battery. Of course for the gaming phone, besides the battery, a cooling system is also a matter. The phone is equipped with Fujitsu Loop heat pipe helping the processor run smoothly.

And now, we have Xbox phone – the newest smartphone for gaming. Showing up with powerful specs, the handset is gonna be the tough rival for Asus phone. Xbox phone will be powered by an octa-core processor with an Intel i9 chipset and run on Windows 10. The phone will pack an 8GB RAM/256GB ROM, a 12MP/8MP camera, a 6-inch display and a 4900mAh cell. It will come with gaming controllers. which are attachable to the top and bottom sides of the phone. This will make the users more convenient while playing action or adventure games.

Poseidon is a strong gaming smartphone with beautiful design. There are little neck-to-neck competitors of this Asus phone. However, now it has a heavy rival: Asus Z2 Poseidon VS Xbox phone. Xbox phone shows up with a stunning design and powerful specs. This new gaming phone also has an accessory which is the controllers. That is a plus for this Xbox.

Asus Z2 Poseidon VS Xbox phone: can they come true?

For now, both Z2 Poseidon and Xbox are still design renders. However, all gaming fans can hope that these two phone can step out of the renders and become real. If they are on shelves, you have to pay high prices for them. Asus Z2 Poseidon price will be around $400 to $500 while Xbox phone price will not be under $700.

Have you ever imagined a smartphone with 5000mAh battery that costs you lower than $100? Panasonic P75 is that one! And it’s NOT from China! Let’s check!

Panasonic P75: Super Affordable!

You must have heard about tons of budget smartphones from China, which come with impressive specs and very low price. But now, it seems like Panasonic, a famous Japanese brand, wants to “attack” the budget smartphone market too! And its latest product: Panasonic P75 will threaten other Chinese budget smartphones! This device comes with nice specs but charges you very little!

As for Panasonic P75 specs, there is a 1.3GHz Quad-core processor to take care of the performance. Along with it is an average RAM of 1GB. This phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. For storing purpose, Panasonic P75 supports 8GB of internal memory, and we can expand it up to 32GB via a microSD card. For photography, there is an 8MP on the back, featuring nice lens and LED flash. On the front, there is a 5MP snapper for selfie lovers.

As for the design, Panasonic P75 measures 127.3 x 66 x 9.65 mm and weighs 150 gram. This phone packs a 5.0-inch HD IPS display with the pixel density of 401ppi. Panasonic P75 also supports dual SIM (2G and 3G). And the biggest highlight of this phone is the massive 5000mAh battery that will keeps the phone running for days!

Panasonic P75: Price and Availability

Panasonic P75 is available in two color options: champagne gold and sand black. Up to now, there hasn’t been any information about Panasonic P75 release date yet, but we expect that it will hit the shelves in mid September this year. As for P75 price, the phone will cost you ONLY $90! You just need to save money within a couple days to buy it! So stay tuned to make sure you don’t miss any upcoming news about this phone!

Nokia is the name that we can never forget. It used to dominate the whole phone market for almost 20 years. Today, travel back to the past with us and have a look at the weirdest Nokia phones ever.

1. Nokia 7600

The first weirdest phone in our list of weirdest Nokia phones is Nokia 7600. This phone is very special with the leaf shape. Released at the end of 2003, this phone immediately catch everyone’s attention for its look. Despite the strange appearance, the device still has every function of the normal phone.

It features a 2-inch color screen with the resolution of 128 x 160p. The internal memory is quite small with 29MP. The phone is equipped with VGA 640 x 480p and about 850mAh battery phone. As for the connectivity, 7600 has Bluetooth, thermal, and even 3G UMTS 2100 which is still a new technology at this time.