Author: Chris Eilers

We are all waiting for Nokia come back to the smartphone market, with a hope for a brand new Android smartphone. Although recent leaks have been suggesting the same, we just spotted a Windows phone model that carries Nokia name on it: Nokia Lumia XI

Nokia Lumia XI: Windows phones are not all dead

If you are fed up with smartphones with monotonic design that all look similar: this is the time for something new and more out of the norm. Nokia Lumia XI shows up with a distinctive design, visually catchy thanks to its bright color and sporty looking. Nokia Lumia XI design was created by Darragh Hughes from Ireland, using 3D printer and other technology.

Looking at this Nokia phone appearance, you may easily relate to an ad campaign made for Nike or Adidas. There are 3 color options, all inspired by natural elements, said the designer. Here you can see red Nokia Lumia XI from dried peppers, blue from ice and yellow from bees and sunflowers. While most of the currently launched mobiles are racing towards the all-metal trend, this Nokia Windows phone has a rubber casing. Nokia doesn’t usually care much about the trend, does it?

Eye pleasing as it looks, the designer of Nokia Lumia XI didn’t come with any specific specs for his device. However, if you want to ask for our prediction, we think that this looks more like a handy budget ranging mobile rather a flagship killer category. Therefore, a 5 inch display, 2GB RAM and around 20MP camera Pureview would be very likely and suitable. Of course, from what we know about Nokia lately, this Lumia XI will also have a very affordable price, maybe around $200 or a bit higher.

Nokia phone 2016: Android or Windows?

We have heard for now that Windows phones are all dead, and that Nokia will be coming back with an Android phone. However, it is still a secret well kept, till the day we really see its official release. Who knows, maybe Nokia is planning to rebuild Windows phone, and this leak is a step of preparation?

BlackBerry Z40 is about to coming. The Z40 will be bigger than its younger brother-the Z30- in both display and hardware. This phone is expected to give this Canadian company a slot in the Android smartphone race.

BlackBerry Z40: an Android flagship

The Canadian brand- BlackBerry- has been struggling in the smartphone world which is dominated by Android and iOS. Last year, the company decided to be back to the game by releasing an Android smartphone – the BlackBerry Priv. And now it plans to bring back another Android smartphone – the BlackBerry Z40. This phone is gonna be the big brother of Z30. With this phone, BlackBerry is expected to compete with the big rivals like Samsung, LG,…

About the BlackBerry Z40 specs, it’s gonna feature a 5.5-inch Quad HD display. The phone will be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset and an Adreno 320 CPU. It will have a 3000mAh battery capacity and runs an Android N OS. For the memory, there might be a 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card). In terms of camera, the device will sport a 13MP cam on the back and 5MP selfie shooter.

Last year, BlackBerry earned its spotlight back with the first Android smartphone. Now, the company will bring its name to the higher position with this the Z40. This big brother of the Z30 is expected to be a flagship of Blackberry. It’s gonna compete with the other flagships in the same segment.

BlackBerry Z40: price and availability

This flagship BlackBerry Z40 release date might be by the end of next year. When this phone shows up, it’s gonna satisfy all the BlackBerry lovers. Being the Z30’s big brother, the Z40 will also have a higher price than the Z30. We’re expecting that the BlackBerry Z40 price is gonna be around $400 up to $530.

If you are Sony’s fan, here is a good news for you. Sony has officially confirmed to launch the Xperia series in India. As their plan, three variants of Sony Xperia including Sony Xperia X, Xperia XA, and Xperia X Ultra will come soon in June. 

Latest Sony phones: How do they satisfy Indian fan?

Firstly, let’s take a look at Sony Xperia X. The phone is one of the most desired devices in 2016 thanks to its design and features. In terms of Sony Xperia X specs, it comes with 3GB of RAM paired with 64 GB of ROM, SD 650 chipset. This Sony phone has an expert design with a 5.0-inch display which takes high-resolution (1920 x 1080p). As for Sony Xperia camera, it gets a 23 MP one on the rear pairing predictive focus capabilities. On the front, there is a 13MP snapper, which can satisfy any selfie lover. The Sony Xperia X sports 2620 mAh battery.

Next, we’ll show you Sony Xperia XA in comparison with the first version above. The Sony Xperia XA has the same screen size (5.0 inch) but lower resolution(1280 x 720p). The phone has brilliant edge-less bezel display. In terms of Sony Xperia XA specs, it sports 2GB of RAM, 16GB ROM, and is powered by MidiaTek Helio 10, along with 2.0 GHz Octa-core. As for Sony Xperia XA camera, the machine sports a combo of 13MP rear cam+8MP selfie shooter. Especially, you’ll receive Sony SBH70 Wireless headphones as a gift from Sony if you place pre-orders

Last but not least, let’s see what will Sony Xperia XA Ultra look like? In the first look, the device comes with a bigger screen than its siblings. It packs 6.0-inch Full HD screen with 1920 x 1080p resolution. Other Sony Xperia XA Ultra specs include MediaTek MT6755 Helio 10, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM which can be expanded up to 200GB. The phone sports a 2700mAH battery. Especially, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra camera has a great front camera with 16MP shooter, along with 13MP on the rear.

Sony Xperia X line price and avalability

Sony Xperia X is latest Sony phone which is the most desired phone in 2016. For Xperia X series in general, they are expected to make a hit when coming to India in June, with more affordable price. As for Xperia X price, it costs Rs. 20990 and will be available for sale on 18th June. Besides, Sony Xperia XA price is lower with Rs. 19250 and Xperia XA Ultra price is higher with Rs. 23990.

Last year, Sony launched Xperia Z5 Premium and it became the first smartphone to ever have 4K display. However, after a while being the hit, these 4 signs are saying that, in 2016, full HD display is proving to be a more preferable choice…

Full HD VS 4K display: still has its own place

First of all, after a period of popularity, many users realized that, 4K display on a smartphone was not actually as fancy as they had imagined. Although it is said to offer a much better presentation of the images and color on the screen, the difference is not very obvious. Since the size of an average smartphone is around 5.5 inch, there is not enough space to distinguish clearly the advantage of a 4K density to a full HD one.

Secondly, as 4K display is a new technology, it costs way too much money compared to what we are willing to pay, making it a lot harder to sell. Thirdly, we are witnessing more and more recent flagships launched with full HD displays rather and a heavy 4K one. That gives users a wider range of choice, and more options to consider. Unlike 4K display smartphones, which usually comes with a heavy price tag, full HD mobiles fluctuate from budget to more expensive tags, making it more popular to the majority.

Forth and also last of all, some of the most awaited mobiles to launch in 2016 are said to come with full HD display, making such resolution an unbeatable trend. To name, there are Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro, iPhone 7, Xiaomi Mi Max. As people always love to have the most popular phone, this is a good sign to see more and more producers giving their flagships such display resolution

Full HD VS 4K display in 2016: on the way to grow

In short, though not as sharp and condensed as 4K display, a full HD one is more widely chosen for its convenience and economical issue. In 2016, despite already having 4K technology on mobile, these 4 signs are saying that full HD is still on its way to thrive and grow among users.

Recently, Samsung has just revealed its brand new smartphone display. The upcoming product has been confirmed to feature a “VR Ready” large display with the highest pixel density ever.

Samsung’s new large display: The future of smartphone display?

To be more specific, the upcoming screen display is a 5.5-inch one that offers a resolution 2160 x 3840, which is two times higher than the standard full HD. But what makes this new product stand out among other large display technologies is that it features the best pixel density ever: 806 ppi – 44.7% higher than any current devices. According to the reviews, the display was incredibly bright and clear, but at the same time, the frame rate was kinda slow, which is a big minus that Samsung needs to deal with before officially releasing the screen.

There is evidence that the upcoming product of Samsung – Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will not feature this large display, because according to many sources, Note 7 will feature a 5.8-inch screen, which is 0.3 higher. But users have the right to hope for another 5.8 variant of this technology featured in Note 7. Anyway, there is a higher possibility that Samsung Galaxy S8 will be the one that offers this large display technology, as this device is hinted to feature the same 5.5-inch screen display.

Talking about Samsung Galaxy S8 specs, besides the large display along with (possibly) the technology above, other features are also worth waiting for: a 3.5 GHz Octa-Core 5.X GHz processor, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of ROM, a 3000mAh battery, a 20MP main camera and a 10MP front snapper. Back on display, Samsung also revealed two other technologies: Sammy’s Lightfield screen that gives users a sense of depth; and Bio Blue that reduces 26% of blue light, which leads to less eye strain while viewing their devices.

Samsung’s new large display: Release date and price

Inferred from what we just mentioned above, Samsung’s new display release date could be the same as Samsung Galaxy S8 release date, which is expected to be in March 2017. About the price, of course, they will not sell the screen separately, but just in case our guess is true, Samsung Galaxy S7 price could be around $1000. Buy it and you will have the large display technology.

While Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro was released earlier this month, ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe has just been released this afternoon. As these devices both feature 6GB of RAM, we can’t help but make a comparison between Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro and ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe.

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe: specs and designs

About the similarities between Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs, these phones both come from famous Chinese smartphone brands and run on Android 6.0 . With 6GB of RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and Adreno 530, there is no doubt that these devices would offer a flawless lag-free multi-tasking performance. Besides, Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro specs and ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs both include 8MP front snappers, which will for sure satisfy every selfie lover. There is also a similarity in battery capacity: Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro battery comes at 3100mAh and ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe comes at 3000mAh, both non-removable. Moreover, they have some basic sensors in common, including Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Fingerprint.

About the differences between Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs, there are a lot to talk about. First, Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro front camera is 13 MP, along with 2160p video recording, while ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe is 23 MP, along with 4k video recording. Obviously, the Zenfone one would be a better choice for photography and filming. About the processor, ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe features a dual- core, 2.15 GHz, Kryo and a Quad core, 1.59 GHz, Kryo, while Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro packs a Dual-core 2.15 GHz, Kryo and a dual-core 1.6 GHz, Kryo. So again, Zenfone ASUS 3 Delux is the clear winner in term of performance. Next in the battle between Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro and ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe, ZUK Z2 Pro supports 128GB ROM, but it’s 256GB from Zenfone 3. ZUK Z2 Pro, in addition, offers a slightly smaller screen (5.2 inches) than Zenfone 3 Deluxe (5.7 inches).

So overall, talking about specs only, we can see that Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro offer incredible features, and both of them are clearly strong competitors in the high-end smartphone segment. But between Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe, of course, we pick Zenfone 3 Deluxe as the winner, due to its wonderful camera, massive storage, and flawless performance.

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro vs ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe: price comparison

Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro price is around $420, and ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe price comes at about $450. Both those prices are fairly affordable (and even competitive) considering all the spectacular specs they offer. You will not find any phone from Samsung or Apple that features the same specs but charges under 1000$. However, between Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro and ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe, the Zenfone is about $30 higher, but we think, according to the comparison above, it is worth paying $30 more to own an ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe. However, if you think those ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs are a little bit too much, you can still opt for Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro.

This year, Lenovo has continuously released various devices in order to secure its spot on Chinese and international smartphone market. Here are our top 5 Lenovo phones that you may never know.

1. Lenovo Vibe C

First up on this list is Lenovo Vibe C. The phone comes with a 5-inch 720×1280 touchscreen. Under the hood, this Lenovo phone is supported by a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM. Other Lenovo Vibe Specs include a 2300mAh removable battery, 8GB of intenal memory which can be enhanced to 32GB via a microSD card.

About Lenovo Vibe C camera, the phone only supports a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front snapper. However, a bonus of Vibe C is that it accepts a micro-SIM. This Dual-SIM Lenovo phone also features important sensors including  Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope. Lenovo Vibe C release date was earlier this month. And with such fairly average specs, Lenovo Vibe C price comes at only around $105.

ASUS ZenFone 3 series has just been launched at Computex 2016, bringing us and others many interesting, surprising things. Check them out now to see how they look like and what they can offer!

ASUS ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Ultra and ZenFone 3 Deluxe got launched!

In general, it is easy to recognize that ASUS ZenFone 3 as well as its siblings is made of metal and each one is bigger than the next. Spec-wise, they are built with many top features that can do whatever task you want. First of all, let’s talk about ASUS ZenFone 3 specs. Accordingly, the handset is equipped with a Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of ROM, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a 16MP main cam, and a 3,000mAh battery.

Next, we have ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra whose front screen is super large with 6.8 inches and Full HD resolution. In addition to ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra specs, there are a Snapdragon 652 chip, 4GB RAM, 128GB of internal storage, a great 23MP primary snapper, and an impressive 4,600mAh cell with reverse charging capability. Sounds awesome, rite?! On the other hand, you need to note that the Ultra has a fingerprint sensor on the front, not rear like the other ASUS smartphones here.

Last but not least, we have ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe coming with a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED Full HD display with always-on mode, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, and whooping 6GB of RAM. Not stopping here, the company lets the machine sport Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, 256GB of internal memory (expandable), a 23MP main shooter, a 3,000mAh batt supported by Quick Charge 3.0, and a dual SIM. Wow, the package of ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe specs is perhaps the strongest one in the series and able to compete with other 6GB RAM smartphones out there.

ASUS ZenFone 3 price and availability

ASUS ZenFone 3 price is $249 and will be available in July while ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra price is higher, $479 to be specific, and will go on sale in some markets in the middle of June. For the beast ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe price, it costs $499 and will be on sale in the Q3 of 2016. Well, we can’t wait to see them in person. How about you? (Source)

To get a smartphone with an excellent camera and powerful processor is a dream of many people. Nonetheless, the most beautiful phones also make you happy. Let’s check our list for the best-looking smartphone under $300 in India.

1. Lenovo Vibe S1

In the smartphone market, the Vibe S1 is one of the most beautiful phones which have the price under $300. The phone comes in a cute design with curved glass and brush metal unibody. The Lenovo Vibe S1 Screen unveiled with 5.0-inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. The Lenovo Vibe S1 price is around 208 USD on Amazon.

Moreover, other Lenovo Vibe S1 specs are quite good with 3GB RAM paired with 32GB of internal storage and Mediatek MT6752. As for Lenovo Vibe S1 camera, it gets 13MP on the rear with phase detection autofocus +dual-LED flash. On the front, there is an 8MP selfies camera. In addition, with 2420 mAH, the Lenovo Vibe S1 battery gives you 26h talk time.

HTC 10 flagship has been launched earlier in April 2016. Almost 2 months later, the mobile is said to be on sale soon in India with more variants. Let’s take a look at what it has to offer…

HTC 10 beasts in India market: ready for the race

According recent reports, HTC 10 will hit the shelves in India together with another sibling – HTC 10 LifeStyle. With more than 1 mobile at the same time, it seems like HTC is targeting to compete with Apple and Samsung in this fast growing market. This article is about to cover details of the 2 HTC 10 variants launching in India, with finalized specs, color options as well as price and availability.

In terms of HTC 10 specs, the phone offer 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 820 and 64GB internal storage. HTC 10 LifeStyle specs are a bit lower, with 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 625 and 32GB internal. Both smartphones have a handy 5.2 inch display with super LCD screen of up to 2K resolution. Both smartphones are powered  by 3,000 mAH battery. For photography, HTC 10 and HTC 10 Lifestyle sport 12MP camera on the rear and a 5MP for selfie shooter. Autofocus and OIS are also equipped.

Also from recent reports, both HTC 10 mobiles come with 2 color variants: Carbon Grey and Topaz Gold. Design-wise, they also boast trendy metal body and are targeted at camera-centric mobiles. Together with HTC 10 flagships, the company will also launch 3 other models: HTC One X9, HTC Desire 625 and HTC Desire 628

Since the release of Vivo Xplay 5 Elite earlier this year, smartphones with 6GB RAM has become such a trend. However, looks like 4GB RAM smartphones are still winning over the game in 2016, with these 5 signs we are going to list below

4GB RAM phone VS 6GB RAM phone: it’s the matter of time

First of all, many people are saying that, 6GB RAM is a bit more than enough for them when choosing a smartphone. While 4GB RAM is considered very powerful and ideal for heavy users, 2 more GB is a bit too much, and therefore, not what the majority is preferring at this moment. Secondly, a 6GB RAM smartphone tends to cost much more than one can afford. We can easily find a 4GB RAM smartphone in 2016 that costs no more than $350, but it doesn’t seem possible to find a 6GB RAM phone in such price range.

Thirdly, smartphones that come with 6GB RAM are still very new to the market. Up to the end of H1 2016, we have only seen around 5 models with such a memory, making it a limited variety for us to choose from. This is not to mention the fact that, not any one is willing to take the risk of being the first to try out a new technology, especially when it costs quite a deal. Next, since 4GB RAM phones have stayed in the market for a while now, and proved its benefits, most of the concerned users have their trust built, making its popularity growing faster and wider.

Last but not least, as June and H2 2016 is coming, many well-known producers are already revealing first leaks of their upcoming flagships. If you have been updated with the current news, you may also realized that, a lot of the awaited mobiles from renown brands are still equipping the popular 4GB RAM. This continues to give users a bigger variety, either in prices, designs or specs; making it more compelling and feasible to fall for a 4GB RAM phone over its 6GB RAM counterpart.

4GB RAM phone: still a popular choice of 2016

Maybe after a while, when 6GB RAM phones have successfully proved their advantages over the smaller RAMs, us users will start to have a change in our tendency of choice. However, as of now, it is undeniable, with the above 5 reasons and signs, that 4GB RAM phones are still the first choice when our budget is right to get.

Apple’s new iPhone has been expected to come with a totally different design from it siblings. How about an “all glass” machine with a metal frame around? That’s what Apple leak has spotted so far…

Apple’s new iPhone confirmed to come with “All Glass”

If you remember, there was news provided by the world’s most accurate Apple AAPL – 0.06% tipster saying that the company is preparing a handset built with an “all glass” appearance. Actually, it has been causing quite many kinds of feelings. If you’re excited, perhaps the following confirmation from a major Apple supplier will just make you happier. In case of still being doubting, you’ll probably be convinced.

Speaking specifically, at their annual shareholder meeting, Mr. Allen Horng, chairman and chief executive of Catcher Technology – a long-time iPhone chassis maker, said that Apple would introduce an “all glass” iPhone 2017. Yes, it’s gonna use a glass casing reinforced by a metal frame to look more elegant and premium. Moreover, an “advanced processing technology” will also be required.

This somehow reminds us of the Apple’s glass backed iPhone 4 and 4s as well as Samsung’s Galaxy S and Note devices. Though, as a future smartphone, the iPhone in 2017 will surely have to go far beyond them or maybe Apple will have to face many difficulties. Well, we can’t wait to see it in person.

New design means… new price?

Apart from the important announcement above, Mr. Horng also mentioned that “as far as I know, only one [iPhone] model will adopt glass casing next year”. And it has been anticipated to be iPhone 8 Plus or even iPhone Pro since the firm has been predicted to skip “iPhone 7s” moniker due to the iPhone’s 10th anniversary. Price-wise, we think the Apple’s new iPhone will cost a bit more but should not exceed $950. Do you agree?