Author: Chris Eilers

Zuk Z2 vs Huawei Honor V8: a battle between two latest smartphones from Huawei and Lenovo. With same 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 3500mAh battery capacity, who will be the winner?

Zuk Z2 vs Huawei Honor V8: more than one common

Zuk Z2 is a lite version of the flagship Z2 Pro. Honor V8 is another dual camera from Huawei. Zuk Z2 vs Huawei Honor V8- another 4GB RAM battle between the two latest phones from Lenovo and Huawei. This time, the battle is gonna be tougher because these two phones have more than one common. They share the same memory, same 3500mAh battery life, same USB Type-C port and even same 2.5 curved glass coated the screen. In terms of memory, they both own hefty memory with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage. They even have the same 8MP front-facing cameras for selfie.

Now, we come to the difference between Zuk Z2 specs and Huawei Honor V8 specs. Z2 is powered by Snapdragon 820 chipset, while V8 runs on Kirin 950 SoC. Despite the same memory, Huawei phone is better with the ability to expand ROM up to 128GB; while in Z2, this memory is non-expandable. Honor V8 totally defeats Z2 Pro’s sibling with a 5.7- inch Quad HD display and a dual 12MP primary camera. In Z2, they’re 5-inch LTPS Full HD display as well as 13MP rear cam. However, in the exchange, Lenovo product uses Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. A lite version-Android 6.0 Marshmallow is used in dual cam phone.

As we can see that the scale down flagship Z2 can not keep peace with Huawei representative. With better camera, better screen, better memory, and the neck-to-neck processor; Honor V8 is the champion of this battle. However, sometimes, it all comes down to the price. You might want to change your minds when considering to their prices.

Zuk Z2 vs Huawei Honor V8: it all comes down to the price

Being the scale down variant flagship, Zuk Z2 is still powerful. And yet, its price is also very affordable. The Zuk Z2 price is about Rs 18500, or $274. Meanwhile, V8 has a higher price for this top-end version. The Huawei Honor V8 price comes at $439. So, if you want a powerful yet affordable smartphone, Z2 is a proper choice for you. Otherwise, you can pick Honor V8 with dual camera.

Next Lenovo devices are coming! Lenovo and Google are cooperating to launch Lenovo PHAB2 Pro. With a 6.4-inch display and powerful processor, the next great Lenovo device is coming in 2016. Let’s take a look right now.

Lenovo PHAB2 Pro – stands out from the crowd!

Earlier this year, Lenovo cooperated with Google to bring the Project Tango in 2016. This Project will produce the next Lenovo product, which is paired with latest Google technology. The Project Tango combines 3D motion tracking from Google with depth sensing from Lenovo. So, your mobile device will have the ability to know where it is and how it moves through space. They are planning to apply the technology to Lenovo phone in 2016. PHAB2 Pro is expected to be one of them.

Until now, PHAB2 Pro specs haven’t been finalized, but the PHAB2 Pro screen size was revealed. PHAB2 Pro will come with a massive 6.4 -inch Quad HD display (1440-2560 pixels). That is the biggest Lenovo phone until now. For more details, it is said to be powered by a SND 820 chipset, 4GB RAM and 128GB of ROM. An Adreno 530 GPU also be packed on the device. The PHAB2 Pro camera is powerful as well.

Especially, PHAB2 pro camera was packed the latest technology from Google. You can use the camera to map the way in the real time. It can also measure the size of the room and detect the location of the furniture insides. Besides, the new technology could be used to create 3D maps of indoor locations.

Lenovo PHAB2 pro price and release date

As Lenovo plan, they’re gonna release more information about Lenovo PHAB2 Pro in the Lenovo Tech World 2016. The event will happen on 11th June. The PHAB2 Pro price has not been confirmed, but we know that it’ll cost under $500. So, what do you think about the upcoming Lenovo smartphone?

Lenovo always brings its A game to this RAM segment, even with 1GB. This time, we’re gonna bring you top Lenovo smartphones from 1 to 6GB RAM.

1. Lenovo Vibe C

Lenovo started its Vibe series with Vibe X and Vibe Z in 2013. And in 2016, it continues bringing another phone of this lineup- Vice C. This newest phone from the Vibe series aims at the lower-end segment. The Vibe C could replace A2010 as one of the most affordable 4G smartphones in the market at this time. The Lenovo Vice C price is around $105. The phone shows up in a polycarbonate body with white and black color.

Being one of the most affordable 4G phones, Lenovo Vibe C specs are not so strong. It’s powered by Snapdragon 210 quad-core processor and Android 5.0 Lollipop. It packs only 1GB of RAM and 8/16GB of ROM. If you think it’s not enough, you can expand it to 32GB via a microSD card. You can use either a 2MP front cam and 5MP rear shooter to photograph. Besides, Vice C also sports  a 5-inch display with a 2,300mAh battery.

It’s been a while since 23MP camera phones ran the smartphone market. But now, it seems that they are no longer the top choice compared to other less-megapixel camera phones. Here are 4 signs that 2016 is NOT the year for 23MP camera phones.

23MP camera phones: a good choice for photography?

First of all, last year, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium was awarded The Best Phone Camera due to its excellent 23MP camera phone, but this year, the title has belonged to Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, which features only a 12MP main camera. That has proven that a great camera doesn’t have to always offer a massive resolution. Let’s talk about another example: iPhone 6 (and its siblings). The phone only supports a 8MP main camera and 1.2 front snapper, but as we all know, iPhone is ALWAYS popular because of its excellent camera lens that captures flawlessly stunning photos.

Second, as DSLR cameras are getting cheaper and cheaper, they are often a more preferable option for those users who want to take high-resolution photos. You may say that a DSLR camera will cost you a lot of money, but let us remind you that a 23MP camera phone will not charge less, also. So normally, people tend to opt for the DSLR because it is undoubtedly a much better camera.

Besides, it is not really necessary to take a massive-resolution photo. With the current trend of social network that seems to last forever, people tend to take smaller photos as it is faster to filter and to upload them. On the other hand, 23MP pictures take you more effort and time (and even money) to get them uploaded. They also occupy lots of space in you internal memory, cause each one takes at least 8MB of storage.

23MP camera phone: lens matters!

Finally, back to the example of iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, neither of them features a camera with more than 20 megapixels. The latest masterpiece of HTC – HTC 10 only comes with a 12MP camera. Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro has just a 13MP camera on the rear. Xiaomi Mi Max features a 16MP snapper only. Even the upcoming iPhone 7 is reported to support only 12MP primary shooter. Thus, we can see that 23MP camera phone is no longer a desirable feature among current flagships. Even Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe, with 23MP main cam, has never been highly evaluated as an excellent camera phone. Actually, the thing that counts the most in smartphone photography is the lens, which is the strong advantage of Apple and Samsung.

First announced in October last year, OnePlus X – the newest device from Chinese smartphone brand, has just been officially released. So now we have a OnePlus X unbox. Let’s take a look!

OnePlus X Unboxing: impressive specs and great design

After Oneplus X unboxing, there are many things that draw my attention. First up is the design of the box. It was beautifully made (as in the photo above). The layers are carefully arranged just like what you can see from a high-end smartphone. The charging cable is a tangle-free one. There are no earphones attached inside the box, but Oneplus X goes with a plastic case. It doesn’t have a great design but you know, it’s free!  The charger comes at 5V/2A, which allows users to fully charge the phone in a short time. Other props from Oneplus X unboxing include an instruction note and a SIM eject tool. Everything in the box, except the phone, was designed in two colors: white and orange. The cable is my favorite. Besides, OnePlus X has been already covered with a screen protector.

As for OnePlus X design, this phone is among the prettiest we’ve ever seen this year. OnePlus X comes with a metal frame whose corners are slightly curved to make it more comfortable in your hand or in your pocket. Sandwiching the phone are two pieces of glass, which are both Corning Gorilla Glass 3s. The model in our hands is the onyx black. There is also a ceramic model but that is a limited edition that costs much more money. Another highlight in OnePlus X is that there is a notification switcher on the side of the phone. This feature is rarely offered in an Android device, but iPhone users would find it familiar. There are 3 modes available: all noti, chosen noti and no noti for you to switch between.

Let’s talk about OnePlus X specs! This OnePlus phone comes with an AMOLED, 5″ 1080p, 441 ppi screen display. Under the hood, there are a 2.3 GHz quad-core processor sitting on Adreno 330 GPU and a Snapdragon 801 chipset. The phone is also powered by 3GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM (expandable). OnePlus X battery, however, is not really remarkable. It comes at only 2500mAh. About OnePlus X camera, there are a 13MP on the back and a 8MP on the front.

OnePlus X Unboxing: Personal Review and Price

Our first impression of the phone is that it performs REALLY smoothly with absolutely no lag. The startup takes much shorter time than most Android phones. All functions react immediately, just like I’m using a Google Nexus. When I updated the current apps, the phone got a little bit warmer. That also happens when the phone is under multi-tasking, but it doesn’t bother me at all. In normal use, the phone feels really cool and comfortable. OnePlus X camera is fine, compared to other mid-range smartphones. With such performance, OnePlus X price comes at only $250 and is currently available at retailer stores.

HTC 10 flagship is no doubt one of the most worthy launched to our market thus far. If you have been wondering, here are 5 things you need to know about the smartphone

HTC 10 flagship – don’t miss it out

First off, HTC 10 mobile falls into the higher-end category for having 4GB RAM on board in combination with Snapdragon 820 chip set. And we will be straight: HTC 10 price is not very affordable to many users – it costs around USD 780. However, together with the monster price, HTC 10 makes sure to offer monster specs and quality. That’s also the second thing you need to know: HTC 10 is confident enough in its quality when coming with such a price tag

Thirdly, keep in mind that HTC 10 is a camera-centric smartphone. It has a 12MP rear shooter that comes with Autofocus and OIS to maximize the image quality taken by the phone. For selfie lovers, there is 5MP front snapper to be equipped. Forth thing we want you to know is that, HTC 10 design has a very premium look with all metal body and a handy 5.2 inch display that feels great on your hand.

Last but not least, HTC 10 is not going to be launch alone. There is a slightly lower version of the phone coming up, named HTC 10 Lifestyle. The variant has 3GB RAM, same 3,000 mAH battery, same screen size and camera modules. However, the phone offers a much better price : only USD 515 comparing to the USD 780 tag of HTC 10.

HTC 10 – is it worth the money?

Knowing 5 of the HTC 10 features, do you think it is worth paying such a price for this beast? HTC has been well known for their good premium products which last long and perform smoothly. And over all, regardless of the price, many love HTC 10 for its gorgeous design and outstanding camera quality.

Dual camera smartphone will help you take the high-quality photos. Besides, you can easily adjust the depth of field. Sounds great, right?! So let’s find out such best dual camera phones on our list!

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

The recent report from China’s Zol showed that Galaxy Note 7 Edge camera will pack the dual-lens technology. The new dual-camera technology is being developed in one of Samsung brand-SEMCO. The Galaxy Note7 Edge camera is said to use the sensor from Samsung’s action camera. It is said to come with a massive dual 30MP camera. With this new technology, the Samsung Note 7 Edge camera could get a great optical zoom capability. That makes the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to be one of the best dual camera phones.