Author: Chris Eilers

If you want to play heavy games, maybe it is time to find a handset equipped with strong hardware like the following ones. They are all powered by 4GB RAM and…

1. Vivo V3 Max

Vivo V3 Max has just been launched together with its sibling Vivo V3. However, the Max version is higher-end and totally able to run heavy game apps you want. Spec-wise, the phone sports a Snapdragon 652 (quad-core 1.8GHz + quad-core 1.4GHz) processor, a fingerprint scanner, a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of ROM (expandable up to 128GB).

As for camera, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels and the selfie snapper is 8 megapixels. Under the hood, a 3,000mAh battery is in charge of fueling the whole machine. Vivo V3 Max price is 23,980 INR or $362. for those who feel like purchasing one.

HTC 10 launch is very close. As a result, more teasers as well as leaks of the flagship have been released recently, making us even more excited. And basing one what we’ve heard about it so far, here are 3 main reasons why HTC 10 can defeat other beast handsets!

1. Super high Antutu score 

HTC 10 specs will absolutely include many top specifications for smartphones nowadays such as a Snapdragon 820 chip paired with Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB RAM, a Quad HD screen, Android Marshmallow OS and a great combo of camera and sound. Therefore, its Antutu score is expected to be very high. Although there has been no official announcement for that, a source has posted an alleged result showing that HTC 10 scored 156,091 points on Antutu benchmark. It is even higher than Xiaomi Mi5, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, iPhone 6s, etc.

2. High-quality camera 

One of the newest HTC 10 teasers has shown that it’s gonna be “the best ever smartphone for shooting photos and videos”. Well, we guess its shooter can be something as special as or maybe more than Huawei P9’s. According to what has been said so far, HTC 10 will boast a 12MP snapper with f/1.9, OIS, laser autofocus, capability of recording 4K, and dual LED flash. Can’t wait to see real HTC 10 sample shots.

3. Best BOOM sound ever

Last but not least, another teaser video from the firm claims that they are about to bring users “the best BoomSound” with high fidelity audio as well as hi-res audio (which is “better than CD” quality audio and is usually found in dedicated audio devices). Then, HTC 10 is not only a camera-centric handset but also a sound-focused one. Actually it is not something totally new since the company has been working on smartphone audio for years, originally co-developing a powerful sound system with Beats Audio for HTC One (M7) and BoomSound for HTC One M8 and One M9.

So, those are three main reasons why HTC 10 will be likely to beat many other flagships once it has already been introduced on April 12. Let’s wait and see!

Have you ever wondered what ASUS devices are equipped with great 4G connectivity? So, here they are! Check them out and tell us your thinking.

ASUS ZenFone Max specs include a 5.5-inch HD IPS display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor paired with 2GB RAM and 8/16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 64GB). As for the camera combo, there is a 13MP f/2.0 rear shooter coming along with dual-tone LED lens and Laser AutoFocus. Moreover, Max also will satisfy those who like taking selfies with its 5MP f/2.0 front snapper. For other ASUS ZenFone Max specs, we notice that it supports 4G LTE network, dual SIM, and Android 5.0 with the latest ZenUI 2.0.

Those are decent features to help the machine perform tasks well. However, the most important selling point of ASUS ZenFone Max is the non-removable battery capable of 5,000mAh built inside! With such a massive cell, your phone can last for more than 3 days with just a single charge.

One new variant of the flagship Huawei P9 has just been launched: Huawei P9 Lite. It comes with decent specifications and can be the best affordable smartphone so far…

Huawei P9 Lite: Excellent mid-range smartphone

Although Huawei P9 Lite launch is not as big as the duo P9 and P9 Plus, it is still an excellent mid-ranger we should know. Talking about Huawei P9 Lite design, the machine looks similar to its siblings, but without a dual camera and a black strip on the back. Spec-wise, the P9 Lite packs the same 5.2-inch Full HD display as the standard version, yet there are some major differences which make this device more affordable.

Speaking specifically, Huawei P9 Lite specs conain a Kirin 650 processor, 4G LTE network, a fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port, 16GB of ROM (expandable up to 128GB), and 2/3GB of RAM. Besides, a 3,000mAh battery and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with EMUI 4.1 on top are also on board to power the handset. In terms of camera, despite not having the fantastic dual shooter setup, Huawei P9 Lite’s still got a pretty good combo consisting of a 13MP rear with dual tone LED flash plus an 8MP selfie snapper.

In general, the P9 Lite is a decent mid-range smartphone and absolutely able to help increase the firm’s sale, just like Huawei P8 Lite with over 10 million units shipped globally last year. To check Huawei P9 Lite release date and price, let’s move on to the next part!

Huawei P9 Lite price and availability

The P9 Lite has been claimed to go on sale from July 2016 in Russia (where it debuted) for sure and maybe some other international markets as well. About the pricing of the device, Huawei did not announce, but the phone is very likely to cost much less than its bros. So, how much should it be in your opinion? Share with us!

Xiaomi Mi5 Pro and Huawei P9 (4GB RAM version) are the latest flagships of their companies, which are also two of the biggest smartphone manufacturers in China. However, if you want us to pick out the best model, it will be…

Huawei or Xiaomi?

They’re flagships of their own companies, so no doubt they are equipped with gorgeous designs and high-end hardware. In today’s comparison, we would like to skip the appearance battle and look at their excellent specifications closely. First of all, let’s see what Xiaomi Mi5 Pro specs and Huawei P9 specs have in common. They’ve got very similar Full HD displays (though, in fact the P9’s is a bit bigger than the other’s – 5.2 inches and 5.15 inches, respectively), 4GB RAM, 3,000mAh batteries, dual SIMs, fingerprint scanners, USB Type C ports, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS (with different UIs on top – MIUI 7.0 and Emotion UI 4.1).

As for differences, there are some major points you need to note. The P9 is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 955 (quad-core 2.5GHz + quad-core 1.8GHz) chip, 64GB ROM (expandable up to 128GB), a dual 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing snapper. Meanwhile, the Mi5 Pro packs a Snapdragon 820 (dual-core 2.15GHz + dual-core 1.6GHz) processor, 128GB ROM (non-expandable), a combo of 16MP main plus 4MP selfie shooter, and Quick Charge 3.0 (83% in 30 minutes) which can help the machine get back on track much faster than its rival.

By looking at the above features, we think Huawei P9 has more advantages than the Xiaomi’s product when it comes to chipset, ROM capacity, primary cam, and maybe selfies. Therefore, we would like to vote Huawei P9 the winner. How about you?

Huawei P9 vs Xiaomi Mi5: Price and availability

At Xiaomi Mi5 launch, the Xiaomi Mi5 Pro price was announced to be 2,699 Yuan or $415. That is actually a pretty cost for such a strong device. On the other hand, Huawei P9 price for the 4GB RAM is about $740, kind of much higher than the Mi. Well, at this point, we have to admit that Xiaomi Mi5 Pro can be better for most consumers, especially those who want a smartphone with affordable price, beautiful design and powerful hardware. What do you think?

In some previous posts, we have mentioned that more curved-display devices will be coming this year. And the Xiaomi Mi5s below can be one of them…

Xiaomi Mi5s to come with curved display, 3D Touch, dual camera and…

Many pieces of news have informed us that Samsung will no longer be the only company to produce edge smartphones in 2016. Many Chinese firms will join the race and we also expect one from Xiaomi. According to some sources, the flagship Mi5 will have a new variant called Xiaomi Mi5s. Design-wise, according to MochaRQ,  an insider, the Mi5s will probably carry a curved display, but not on both sides. It can be more like Samsung Galaxy Note edge.

Besides that, the upcoming handset has also been claimed to sport a slightly different screen size compared to the original Xiaomi Mi5, perhaps 5.5 inches. Additionally, Xiaomi Mi5s specs will include some new features such as 3D Touch, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor and a dual-lens camera.Those specifications will surely bring users better experience, but we also hope to see some more advanced things like Quad HD resolution, 6GB RAM, and big battery.

So, they are the main points about Xiaomi Mi5s we’ve spotted recently. Though, the manufacturer has not confirmed anything yet. However, we assume that Xiaomi won’t miss a chance to impress people in general and their fans in particular. Do you agree?

Xiaomi Mi5s price and availability

Apart from Xiaomi Mi5s appearance and hardware, the source also gave us a hint on Xiaomi Mi5s release date. It can be some time in August, which means maybe the machine will compete directly with an Apple iPhone, or a Samsung Galaxy model (the Note), or both. In terms of Xiaomi Mi5s price, there is no word made for that, yet $400 can be an ideal tag. Do you agree?

Finally, Huawei P9 launch has happened after so many days of waiting. Its other variants were also unveiled with many interesting things. Check them out now!

Huawei P9 and P9 Plus: Beautiful and Powerful

So, the latest flagship Huawei P9 was officially introduced on April 6, but not in China. Actually, it was announced at a dedicated event in London together with the variant Huawei P9 Plus (not Huawei P9 Max we heard before). They share the same design language, only except for the size. Specifically, Huawei equips the phones with “diamond-cut edges”, curved-edge glass on the front and aerospace-class aluminum on the back. In general, both of them are stunning.

Spec-wise, Huawei P9 comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD screen, a 3,000mAh battery, a Kirin 955 octa-core (quad-core 2.5GHz + quad-core 1.8GHz) chipset, and two versions over RAM and ROM capacity: 3GB + 32GB (expandable) and 4GB + 64GB (expandable). And as we know, its key feature is the dual camera setup which is co-developed with German optics specialist Leica. There are two 12MP sensors on the back (“one capturing color, the other seeing only black and white”). Additionally, the P9’s secondary snapper is capable of 8 megapixels, also pretty good for selfies.

As for Huawei P9 Plus specs, there is a bigger display measuring 5.5 inches with an AMOLED panel, Full HD resolution, and Press Touch (like 3D Touch tech). Besides, the device has just one 4GB + 64GB option for consumers, a larger batt – 3,400mAh to be specific, supporting dual-IC Rapid Charge (providing 6 hours of talk time for a 10-minute charge), and stereo speakers. Apart from those major points, the rest are similar to Huawei P9 specs.

Huawei P9 and P9 Plus prices and availability

Costs are also revealed at the event. Huawei P9 price is €599 (~$683) for the 3GB RAM version and €649 (~$740) for the 4GB RAM ver, going on sale from April 16 in 29 countries in Europe and the Middle East first. Meanwhile, Huawei P9 Plus price is higher, €749 (~$855), and will hit the stores on May 20, 2016. Let’s wait and see!

Phones under 300 USD can give you excellent displays. Check out some of them in the following list. We bet they won’t let you down!

1. OnePlus X

The second one is OnePlus X. Many people say that its 5.0-inch AMOLED Full HD (441 ppi) display is pretty sharp and crisp. Moreover, it is very handy and able to give amazing touch performance. Compared to OnePlus X price (which is about $260), OnePlus X seems a great deal not only because of the screen but also because of other OnePlus X specs: a Snapdragon 801 chipset, 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM, a set of 13MP rear and 8MP front shooter, a 2,525mAh cell, and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS.

Maybe it is time for ASUS to release new smartphones, and of course, ASUS ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Deluxe should be in the list. Lately, some information about this handset has been spotted. Check it out now!

ASUS ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Deluxe to come with spectacular appearances and…

This is not the first time we heard about ASUS ZenFone 3. Back in January 2016, two GFXBench benchmark tests revealed two upcoming ASUS devices which were pretty sure to be ASUS ZenFone 3 and its variant. And today, those machines’ renders have been published, claimed to be the designs of ASUS ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Deluxe. As for the Zen 3, it looks great with curved aluminum frames and 2.5D glass on both front and back surfaces while the Zen 3 Deluxe is metal clad completely. Anyway, they still keep some typical features of ASUS smartphones such as distinctive “metallic spin” texture.

Spec-wise, both handsets are said to boast front-facing flashes and USB Type-C ports. Though, there are also some important differences you need to know. ASUS ZenFone 3 specs will probably have a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Snapdragon 650 chip, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM. About camera the main one will be capable of 12 megapixels with some special technology while the secondary snapper will be 8 megapixels.

On the other hand, ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe specs will offer a larger display with HD resolution and 5.9 inches in size, a Snapdragon chipset (but model is unknown for now) paired with 3GB of RAM. Apart from them, no words are made for the rest of the Zen 3 Deluxe as well as Zen 3 spec package.

ASUS ZenFone 3 and Zenfone 3 Deluxe

Previously, some sources suggested ASUS would launch their ZenFone 3 and its variants in May or June 2016. Yet now, it seems to be more certain that the devices, especially the Zen 3 and Zen 3 Deluxe, will be unveiled at the trade show Computex 2016 starting from May 31 to June 4. Moreover, if the phones also come with affordable prices, like around $230, they will draw much people’s attention this year. Let’s wait and see!

Nokia CEO recently confirmed that they are planning on a premium mobile for their come back. How about these 4GB RAM beasts, both featuring a very nice camera on board: Nokia A1 VS Nokia C1?

Nokia A1 VS Nokia C1: perfect for Nokia comeback

First of all, let’s take a look at what Nokia A1 VS Nokia C1 have in common. Both smartphones are said to be powered by powerful 4GB RAM. Such capacity is strong enough to make these machine fit in the premium category of smartphones. However, from what we know, the first Nokia smartphone to launch will not cost a heavy price tag. Instead, the giant will keep it pretty affordable compare to what it has to offer. This is a nice strategy to compete after a long time of absence.

In terms of features, besides 4GB RAM, Nokia A1 specs are said to have a 5.5 inch display with full HD resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chip set and 64GB internal storage. These will work together to maintain a smooth and strong performance. Nokia A1 battery will pack at least 3,000 mAH capacity. Seems like the smartphone will go with 13MP camera on the back and 5MP camera on the front. There is no further mention, but we do hope they are both Pureview sensor.

Talking about Nokia C1 specs, first thing is also a powerful 4GB RAM. Other than that, we have 16GB built-in memory, a 64 bit processor,  5.5 inch display also with full HD resolution. Nokia C1 cameras are very favorable with 20MP Pureview on the back and 8MP on the front. One special thing about this smartphone is that, there will be 2 different variants, running both Android and Windows OS.

Nokia A1 VS Nokia C1: the battle is tough

4GB RAM is not the only similarity Nokia A1 VS Nokia C1 share with one another. Both smartphone are rumored to cost no more than USD 250, and are the most likely to be mass produced when Nokia ends the contract with Microsoft at the end of this year.

Since Samsung launched their first Galaxy S6 Edge with curved display, it has become an increasing trend. Especially when it is in 2016, such trend is growing fast with these 4 signs…

1. Samsung launched the next smartphone with curved display

After Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, which is the first trial for curved display, Samsung received quite positive response. That explains why the company keeps producing smartphone with such feature. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge launched recently is the proof for this. With a gorgeous appearance, interesting benefit and unique experience, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with a curved screen keeps up the popularity its predecessor had.

2. More and more smartphone are following

Until this point, the beginning of Q2 2016, we have seen more than just Samsung smartphones that are launched with a curved display. Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu and more are lining up for their upcoming mobiles to adapt this cool feature. This is a perfect follow up after we got the information that Samsung would be selling their curved display technique to other OEMs instead of keeping that for only themselves. A wider variety means more choices for users to make when they are considering buying a new handset.

Until now, there are a lot of Android phones available on the shelves. But, if you want to know which ones are truly good in terms of designs, hardware, and fame, check out the following list! 

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

Showing up at MWC 2016, Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge received much positive feedback from the crowd. Spec-wise, the Galaxy S7 owns a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED QHD screen, TouchWiz UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a Snapdragon 820/Exynos 8890 chip, 32/64GB ROM (+ 200GB), and 4GB RAM. In addition to Samsung Galaxy S7 specs, there are a combo of 12MP primary plus 5MP secondary shooter to take picture and a 3,000mAh battery to fuel the handset.

For Samsung Galaxy S7 edge specs, there are not many differences, but you should note that the edge version comes with a larger display measuring 5.5 inches and curved edges for sure. Besides, its batt is also bigger when capable of 3,600mAh. Other its features are the same as the Galaxy S7.