Author: Chris Eilers

Have you ever thought of a phone with nice specs that costs no more than $111? Let’s take a look at our top 7 best budget smartphones under $111.

1. Intex Cloud Crystal 2.5D

First up among our best budget smartphones is Intex Cloud Crystal 2.5D. This device packs a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels and a pixel density of 294ppi. The phone measures only 9mm thin and weighs only 150 grams. Intex Cloud Crystal 2.5D specs also include a 1.0GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor under the hood. Along with it is the powerful 3GB of RAM that guarantees a seamless performance. This Intex phone runs on Android v5.1 Lollipop.

Apple iPhone 7 is said to be coming soon this H2 21016. And recent reports are hinting another version to be released along: iPhone 7 Plus with 3GB RAM and…

iPhone 7 Plus: 3GB RAM and huge ROM

According to latest sources from China’s Weibo micro blogging site, Apple will keep equipping 2GB RAM for the base variant of iPhone 7. In addition to that, there seems to be an iPhone 7 Plus version with a bigger RAM, and of course, bigger ROM. That being said, the Plus smartphone by Apple will be a 5.5 inch phablet that is powered by 3GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

To wrap it up, iPhone 7 will offer 2GB RAM with 3 different ROM options: 16GB, 64GB and 128GB. iPhone 7 Plus 3GB RAM will also have 3 different built-in storage variants: 32GB, 128GB and 256GB. Of course, none of these is expandable, as Apple still says No to microSD card slot. There is also hints of an improvement for iPhone 7 camera sensors: with a bump from 12MP straight to 21MP on the rear.

Also on Weibo, other articles also mentioned that, Apple is working to enhance Wi-Fi connectivity for 2016’s iPhone models. This will enable faster internet connection and allow the phone to run 4K video streaming. Though there is no word about the battery yet, both versions of the new iPhone 7 will come with wireless charging feature.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: cheap is … out of the question

Best performance smartphones have just shown up on Antutu benchmark. All the phones are in AnTuTu’s top 10 for their own reasons: top-end specs. Let’s have a look and see how many phones on the list would you like to have?

Best performance smartphones: victory to Chinese phone

Antutu -a Chinese app used to benchmark phones and devices- has just posted a list of 10 best performance smartphones for May 2016. And the result can surprise you. The champion is not the flagships from big brands like Apple or Korea giant Samsung. And it’s not the other powerhouses from LG, HTC either. The trophy goes to a representative from Chinese smartphone brand- Vivo Xplay 5 Elite with 138706 points.

We’re gonna have a look at Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs again to see if this phone deserve the first spot. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 820 and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It packs a hefty 6GB of RAM and a 128GB of non-expandable ROM. For the photography, there is a 16MP rear cam paired coupled with an 8MP selfie shooter on this device. Elite sports a 5.43-inch display with a 3600mAh battery life .

Being placed at the second place is LeEco Max 2, and Zuk Z2 Pro takes the 3rd place. 3 top spots of this chart belong to the 6GB RAM smartphone. Meanwhile, Galaxy S7 Edge- come in the 5th position, right after Xiaomi Mi 5 in the 4th place. If you notice, you will see that the first 5 smartphones all have one thing in common: Snapdragon 820 processor. You might wonder where is the Apple phone. Then here they are, in the 6th and 7th spot with iPhone 6S and SE. In the 8th position is LG G5. After G5 is two last spot with critical dropping points occupied by Meizu Pro 6 and Honor V8 respectively.

Best performance smartphones: iPhone & Samsung are still in the game

As you can see that two third of the smartphones on this list are the Chinese smartphone with 4 of them keeping the top spots. It seems like that the Chinese smartphone producers are bringing their A games to this market. And even though these powerful and affordable “made in China” phones are superior, the iPhone and Galaxy flagships still have their certain positions.

iPhone 7 is the most expecting smartphone this year. That’s why there have been so many designers brought their ideas about this phone. This time, we brought you the top best of iPhone 7 concept so far. Let’s have a look at these renders!

1+2. iPhone 7 concept by Hasan Kaymak

Hasan Kaymak is the most contributive iPhone 7 concept designer in this list when he has come up with 2 concepts. The first one is called iPhone 7 Plus. This name based on the dual camera concept of the phone. This dual camera sticks out a little bit. This dual camera will include LED flash and 2 sensors: one big, and one smaller. This concept reminds us of the one of iPhone 6s Plus.

Since Samsung released its dual curved screen smartphones, this screen has become a trend. And Apple is said to bring this technology to its newest phone. Hasan brings back his IP7 concept with a curved screen design. This concept called iPhone 7 Edge is gonna show up with a 5.2 inch Quad HD curved display. Not only the screen, but the entire panel is also curved. In addition, this phone will sport a special feature called  “Air fingerprint scan”, plus a dual rear camera with manual focus and OIS, and no audio jack.

There are many smartphone special editions that have been produced in limited number and could possible cost you a fortune! Take a look at some of the hottest smartphone editions here!

1. HUAWEI MATE 8 SIGNED BY LIONEL MESSI

Lately, Huawei has just announced a special edition of its latest flagship – Huawei Mate 8. This smartphone special edition features Lionel Messi’s signature on the back. This version shares the same specs as Huawei Mate 8 specs. This phone even has the same design as its original, aside from Messi’s signature. Mate 8 comes with a 6-inch full HD screen, laying upon a metal frame. This edition arrives in only one variant: 4GB of RAM and 128GB of ROM.

Under the hood, there is a Kirin 950 octa-core processor, sitting on the Mali-T880 MP4 GPU. As for this Huawei Mate 8 camera, there is a 16MP OIS shooter on the back and an 8MP selfie shooter the front. This smartphone special edition is pre-installed with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, along with its own Emotion UI 4.0. Besides, this edition is fueled by a 4000mAh battery. Huawei Mate 8 price for this Lionel Messi version is $670.

With the recent discount, Lenovo K5 Note has become trendy again. Because of that, we find it interesting to list 7 smartphone rivals that could compete with this Lenovo phone in the market.

1. Asus Zenfone Max

The first competitor is Asus Zenfone Max. Both this phone and Lenovo K5 Note are powered by 2GB of RAM and feature a 13MP on the back. However, some of Asus Zenfone Max specs are better than Lenovo K5 Note specs. Zenfone Max comes with 32GB of ROM, two times higher than that of the Lenovo phone. Besides, two quad-core processors of Zenfone Max are more flexible and battery-saving than an octa-core processor of K5 Note.

However, Zenfone Max’s pixel density comes at only 267ppi, while Lenovo K5 Note’s is 401ppi. The Asus phone features only 5MP front cam, 3MP lower than that of the Lenovo phone. But what makes Asus Zenfone Max a strong rival against Lenovo K5 Note is the 5000mAh battery, much more powerful than the 3500mAh battery of K5 Note. As for Asus Zenfone Max price, you will only have to pay $149, $45 less than Lenovo K5 Note price.

Are you searching for a new 4 GB RAM smartphone to buy? We have a list of the best 4GB RAM Smartphones for you to choose from!

1 . Asus Zenfone 3

Lets start our 4GB RAM Smartphone list with a Newcomer, the Asus Zenfone 3. Asus just launched three Zenfone 3 versions and the Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL is really impressive. Of the 3 versions it has the best design with 2.5D Gorilla Glas on both sides, and a very nice metal finish under the glas. Asus Zenfone 3 specs are also impressive: 5.5″ Full HD paired with a Snapdragon 625, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM.

It features Sony’s IMX298 16MP sensor, which you can also find on more expensive phones like Huawei Mate 8 or Oppo R9 Plus. You get f/2.0 aperture, laser autofocus OIS and more. On the front the Zenfone 3 comes with 8MP Shooter with 85-degree wide view. Further you get a 3000 mAH battery and Dual Sim. The Asus Zenfone 3 price starting at 249 USD makes the Zenfone 3 is definitely hot!

Cheapest 5-inch smartphone has just been released- Swipe Elite Plus. The phone is a product of Swipe- a California-based company. With an 8MP selfie shooter as well as the cheap price, this handset definitely stands out in the 5-inch smartphone segment.

Swipe Elite Plus: the cheapest 5-inch smartphone

Swipe Technologies- a California-based company- has just launched its cheapest 5.0-inch smartphone in the 5-inch smartphone segment. It is Swipe Elite Plus. The phone has contoured edges around the corners and a back made of polycarbonate. The 5-inch Full HD display is scratch- resistant thanks to Dragontrail Glass. If we notice, the Swipe specs are quite similar to those from Motorola Moto G4 Plus, but with a half price. And this probably the first smartphone sporting a full HD screen in such that low price.

Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon Octa – Core 615 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The phone runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Freedom-OS on top. As for the camera, an 8MP selfie snapper is housing on the front of the phone. While on the other smartphones, the front-facing camera is usually from 2MP to 8MP. This is one of the special features of this phone. You can also find a 13MP primary cam with auto-focus and LED flash on the back.

In addition to the memory, Plus packs a 16GB of internal storage. If you don’t think this ROM is enough, you can expand it to 64GB via a microSD card. Besides, it also offers a cloud storage up to 100 GB. In terms of Swipe Elite Plus battery, it’s backed with 3050 mAh capacity. One minus of the device is that it doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner.

Swipe Elite Plus price and release date

Swipe has always been very competitive in the price tag. Its two previous smartphones come with really low prices. Swipe Elite Note price is about $120, and Swipe Elite 2 has the price of $67. And now, with Swipe Elite Plus, the company continue bringing its cheapest 5-inch smartphone. The Swipe Elite Plus price comes at about $104. The handset will come in 2 versions:  Gold and Black. The Swipe Elite Plus release date was on June 6.

Forget big, bulky 4GB RAM smartphones that tend to cost you a great deal of money. 2GB RAM smartphones come up handy, affordable yet still strong enough for the majority of us. It would be best to get one, especially from the legendary Nokia – coming this 2016. And all of these cost around USD 250 price tags

1. Nokia Lumia XI: 2GB RAM Nokia smartphone

The name says it all. Nokia Lumia XI is not an Android mobile, yet runs over Windows OS. It is an appealing smartphones with catchy colors as well as handy shapes, comfortable sizes and popular specs. Although it has not been finalized, Nokia Lumia XI is said to feature 2GB RAM packed inside a 5 inch display (or even smaller). There will also be a 20MP Pureview camera on the rear to make sure it lives up to public expectation.

Nokia Lumia XI is targeted at the lower-end category smartphone that comes off affordable. At the time when we are all tired and overwhelmed with luxurious smartphones that cost a fortune, a more budget-friendly handset would be much appreciated. And this Lumia XI price, as predicted, is around USD 200 or just slightly higher. The question being asked: Will Nokia prioritize this Windows smartphone or switch to an Android one?

This June, we’re bringing you the top Top 6 inch smartphones. They not only have huge screens, but they also have big features like battery, chipset,..etc. This list of top 6 inch smartphones is gonna satisfy all big screen lovers.

1. Samsung Galaxy Mega 2

In 2013, Samsung released two big smartphones: Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Mega 5.8. One year later, Samsung came back with another big phone- Galaxy Mega 2. This phone is even larger than Galaxy Note 4 whose screen size is 5.7 inches. With 6-inch display with 720 x 1280p,  Mega 2 is not as “mega” sized as its predecessor. However, it’s a little easier to put it in your pocket and use with one hand. With the 6-inch display, the device is perfect for any and all multimedia. The phone comes with a leatherette design.

In addition to Galaxy Mega 2 specs, there is a 1.5 GB of RAM coupled with 16 GB of expandable ROM. You can use either a 2.1 MP selfie snapper or an  8 MP rear camera with LED flash to take pictures. This primary shooter can be also able for 1080p video recording. The phone is powered by Exynos 4415 chipset and runs on Android 4.4.3 KitKat. You don’t need to worry about its low battery (2800mAh). The phone has an Ultra Power Saving Mode allowing you to use your phone even when your battery is super low. The Galaxy Mega 2 price is about $464.

OnePlus 3 is a promising flagship to be launched in H2 2016. And current leaks are suggesting 6 different variants of the smartphone, one of which features the huge 6GB RAM

OnePlus 3 2016: 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM

OnePlus 3 is the successor of the well known OnePlus 1 and OnePlus 2. And our sources are hinting that, the new model will be coming with not 1, but 6 different variants for your choosing. First of all, a latest Geekbench listing shows that, at least 1 of the 6 variants will have 6GB RAM and be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC.  Next, a listing on Oppomart claimed that, there will be 3 different internal storage for this OnePlus 3: 32GB, 64GB and 128GB.

Apart from the 6GB RAM model, we have always been informed that OnePlus 3 will be a 4GB RAM beast. That being said, the total amount of 6 versions we are saying here include: 4GB RAM with 32, 64 or 128GB ROM and 6GB RAM with 32, 64 or 128GB ROM. To prove its worth, the device reached 2349 scores in single-core benchmark and 5635 points in the multi-core one on Geekbench.

Other OnePlus 3 specs we know for now cover: 5.5 inch display with 1080p resolution and Full HD AMOLED. There is a 3,000 mAH battery to power the whole device. For photography, OnePlus 3 camera feature a set of 16MP and 8MP modules with OIS and IMX 298 sensor by Sony. Although the company try to keep OnePlus 3 design as a secret, leaked renders are hinting that the device will have a premium look with all metal rear and shiny cover. We simply just can’t wait to hold this beast in our hand

OnePlus 3: available with invite-free

Unlike OnePlus 2, OnePlus 3 will be sold invite-free starting June 14, as said current reports. The 4GB RAM OnePlus 3 price is listed on some online retailers at $369 (approximately Rs 24,800 and PHP 17,000). Considering what the phone has to offer, this price is not surprisingly cheap, yet still very competitive compared to other flagships of its same kind.

It seems that 2016 is a busy year for Samsung, as this brand continuously reveals products after products. And Samsung Galaxy S7 Active is one of them! Let’s take a look at this beast!

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active: excellent specs insides military-standard design!

Samsung Galaxy S7 active is a rugged version of Samsung Galaxy S7. Just like its sibling – Galaxy S6 active, this new device is designed for active users who prefer an enduring smartphone. With an extra layer of polycarbonate and the added bulk in the phone’s design, S7 Active can prevent shattering, survive dropping. Moreover, the coat of the phone also makes it water-resistant. So don’t mind leaving this phone in pocket while swimming.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active specs are mostly the same as that of Galaxy S7. Under the hood, there is a SoC Exynos 820 chipset running with a quad-core processor. The phone is also supported by 4GB of RAM, which ensures a seamless performance, even under multi-tasking. The storage of the phone comes in two variants: 32GB and 64GB. Besides, Galaxy S7 Active also features a 12MP on the back and a 5MP on the front.

What makes this S7 Active different from its original, besides the rugged design, is the battery. Galaxy S7 Active battery comes at a massive 4000mAh capacity which will enormously prolong the time use between charges. However, this phone doesn’t go with fingerprint scanner. US will be the first market to welcome Galaxy S7 Active. AT&T will be the only distributer of this handset.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active: Price and Release Date

Samsung Galaxy S7 release date will be on June 10th, according to AT&T. Similar to the Galaxy S7 Edge, this phone will also be available for sale at monthly prices. There are two plans for you to choose: the carrier’s Next plan ($26.50 per month) and Next Every Year plan ($33.13 per month). But if you wanna pay at once, Samsung Galaxy S7 Active price will be $795. The phone will be available in 3 colors: Sandy Gold, Camo Green and Titanium Gray.