Author: Chris Eilers

For those who are looking for budget smartphones equipped with removable battery, here are what you should take into consideration now! 

1 + 2 + 3. Lenovo: Lemon 3, Vibe K5 and K5 Plus

Those were budget products Lenovo released in early 2016. In terms of Lenovo Lemon 3 specs, there a handy 5.0-inch Full HD screen with 441 ppi, a Snapdragon 616 quad-core 64-bit chip, a dual SIM, Dolby audio tech, 4G LTE connectivity, 16GB of ROM (expandable up to 32GB) and 2GB of RAM. Besides, it is also run by Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a removable 2,750mAh battery, a 13MP Sony rear/5MP front camera combo. Specially, Lenovo Lemon 3 price is just 699 Yuan or $106.

The others machines are pretty good mid-rangers as well. Spec-wise, Lenovo Vibe K5 and K5 Plus have these things in common: 5.0-inch screen (though, the original K5 comes with HD resolution while the Plus ver with Full HD), dual SIM, Android 5.1, Dolby Audio, 13MP/5MP snapper set, two speakers, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 32GB), and removable 2,750mAh batt. Lenovo Vibe K5 price and Lenovo Vibe P5 Plus price are $129 and $149, respectively.

There are still days left before the offcial Huawei P9 launch. Though, details about it and other variants have been seen on the internet. Check out what they are really about!

Huawei P9, P9 Max and P9 Lite specs got revealed

Lately, Oppomart has published almost all details of the upcoming Huawei P9 and its siblings P9 Max and P9 Lite. First of all, the P9 will be made of metal and equipped with a 5.2-inch Full HD screen, a Kirin 950 chip, 32GB ROM, 3GB RAM, and special display RAM allowing static content on the screen to be rendered but with very little power. About photography, just like what we heard before, there will surely be a 12MP dual rear camera supporting Optical Image Stabilization plus Laser focus and a 5MP front-facing shooter. Under the hood, a 3,000mAh battery, a dual SIM, global LTE network, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI on top will also help run the whole machine.

As for Huawei P9 Max specs, it definitely will be bigger than the original P9. Specifically, its screen will measure 6.2 inches with Quad HD resolution. Besides, the handset will be powered by a Kirin 955 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and a 3,000mAh cell. For the camera, the 12MP dual snapper setup with OIS and Laser focus will be still remained, but the selfie one will be better with up to 8 megapixels.

Last but not least, it is Huawei P9 Lite, a smaller version of the P9. Huawei P9 Lite specs are about to boast a 5.0-inch Full HD screen, a set of 12MP dual cam with OIS plus 5MP secondary one, a Snapdragon 650 processor, 2GB RAM paired with 16GB ROM. Other than them, the Lite’s also got a dual SIM, LTE connectivity, and a 2,500mAh batt. Well, this is like a lower-end version of the Huawei P9, so we’re pretty sure it will be much more affordable.

Huawei P9 and variant prices and availability

Thanks to the source, now we not only know of their features but also prices. Accordingly, Huawei P9 price will be $500, Huawei P9 Max price $700 and Huawei P9 Lite price $300. However, please keep in mind that those have not been the final ones yet. Let’s wait until next month to get the manufacturer’s confirmation.

Nokia will come back to the smartphone market this year is no longer a strange news to many of us. Although the company still keep their big secret about the upcoming smartphone, here are 5 features you can actually expect, based on the information we got till now

Nokia smartphone 2016: hints we got from the company

Nokia will launch a smartphone soon, right after their contract with Microsoft ends in H2 2016. To keep the internet curious, the Finnish Giant has yet to reveal any official information about the flagship they are planning. However, there are certain rumors the company know and doesn’t deny, as well as certain hints they deliberately shared with public, when participating in events like MWC and similar.

According to that, here are 5 features we predict the next Nokia smartphone to sport with it when launched. First of all, there will be and Android OS to meet up with the demand. And as Android 6.0 Marshmallow has been launched for a while now, we could see the first Nokia smartphone being pre-installed with the next generation Marshmallow N. Secondly, a good (if not impressive) camera with Pureview sensor is highly anticipated, with a resolution of at least 20 megapixels. Thirdly, there will be a premium design with alleged all-metal rears and a super slim body, which you will likely love at first sight.

Fourth of all, a long-lasting battery is what we mostly sure to have in a Nokia smartphone. Nokia has always been famous for their typically powerful battery that stands out from most of its rivals. Last but not least, the price of this upcoming Nokia smartphone will be very reasonable compared to what it has to offer. This way, Nokia makes sure their product will be as competitive as it can be.

Nokia smartphone 2016: super competitive to its rivals

Nokia come back in 2016 is definitely a huge event each and every one of us is looking for. With the 5 features we predicted that the upcoming Nokia smartphone will feature, do you think it will be a capable device to keep on writing the good name of this Finnish Giant? Especially when they have disappeared for a while now and there are hundreds other options to choose from?

Sony Xperia X is a brand new series of the company this year, so we hope to see more products besides Xperia X, XA and X Performance. Perhaps the following Sony Xperia X1 is a very potential one…

Sony Xperia X1 – Wonderful design and specs

Sony released first 3 members of their new series called Sony Xperia X not long ago, and also claimed to end the Xperia Z era. In fact, the X smartphones look more beautiful and powerful, so many people really hope to see the next models soon. Lately, we have been able to spot one named Sony Xperia X1 by Babak Soren, a designer. Apparently, it is a device coming with absolutely rounded edges, somehow reminding us of Samsung Galaxy S7 edge style.

Moreover, the handset sports a dual speaker, a metallic back, and a dual main camera. Well, it seems like this X1 wants to take all the most modern features for smartphones nowadays and becomes an awesome flagship this year. However, to do that, it also needs a strong hardware to perform all kinds of tasks, right?! If the machine comes true, Sony Xperia X1 specs should offer an iris scanner, a 5.5-inch 2K display, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, 4GB RAM, and 128GB of expandable ROM.

As a Sony smartphone, of course, the X1 will surely be equipped with IP68 rating for being dust and water resistant over 1.5 meters and 30 minutes, and a remarkable camera combo consisting of a 23MP rear plus 13MP front-facing sensors. Under the hood, there should be Android 6.0.2 Marshmallow OS and a 3,000mAh battery supporting Fast charging tech on board to fuel the whole device.

Sony Xperia X1  price and availability

Sony Xperia X, XA, and X Performance were just launched in February, so we guess the manufacturer will wait a bit more before announcing a new flagship smartphone. Then, hopefully a great handset like Sony Xperia X1 will get introduced soon. Say, maybe around the Q3 of 2016 is perfect. As for Sony Xperia X1 price, with such an elegant appearance and excellent specifications, it can cost $800 or so. What do you think?

Vivo Xplay 5 Elite is the first 6GB RAM smartphone in the world. Then, can the following one be the second? Check out Vernee Apollo to see how it looks like and what it offers us!

Vernee Apollo – New beast coming with 6GB RAM, 21MP rear shooter and…

Vernee is a new Chinese smartphone manufacturer, so its name is kind of strange. Though, you may want to remember it for a long time after knowing that they are going to introduce a device named Apollo. Specially, it has been claimed to boast whooping 6GB of RAM, even much stronger than lotsa PCs. Some teasers of the phone were also released, showing an elegant, slim handset. However, to be honest, it is pretty similar to some other phones on the shelves, especially ones from HTC and Huawei. Do you agree?

Besides, Vernee Apollo specs are also unveiled. Specifically, it will own a 5.5-inch 2K screen, a 10-core Helio X20 processor, a USB Type-C port, 6GB RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage. Moreover, it will even pack a gorgeous camera set consisting of a 8MP selfie and a 21MP main sensors. Well, you will definitely have brilliant shots. Nonetheless, some other features such as battery and operating system have not been found. Perhaps Vernee will continue revealing in the next days.

In general, despite being a new firm, Vernee really knows how to get people’s attention. They decide to announce a 6GB RAM machine while some big brands like Samsung, Sony, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Lenovo, LG, etc. have not said anything. That can be a good start, yet we still need to see it to believe it.

Vernee Apollo price and availability

According to our sources, Vernee will join the world’s mobile market at the endn of April 2016 and Apollo will be their first model. Therefore, we totally can expect Vernee Apollo launch next month although its cost is still a secret. Furthermore, you can have a look at the Vernee.cc website to view more devices, including Vernee Thor as an entry-level phone and an unknown “new product”.

Recently, an iPhone has been spotted in a live photo with a dual camera on the back, claimed to be Apple iPhone 7 Plus this year. Check it out now!

iPhone 7 Plus – Dual camera and more!

While people are still waiting for the coming Apple iPhone 5SE, lately some information about has been seen on the internet. Specially, it appeared in a live photo, which makes everything even more reliable. Looking at the pic, we can see the handset sports a dual shooter on the rear, just like what was mentioned before. Besides, we notice that the camera hump is clearer compared to that of iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. And there will be no antenna lines crossing the machine’s back.

In general, this iPhone 7 Plus design is totally fine. Though, as for iPhone 7 Plus specs, no word has been made yet, but we know a little of its main snapper. The two-cam setup is said to create “zoomed-in pictures without the bulk of a mechanical zoom or the distortion that comes with inflating images digitally.” More specifically, one lens will take a standard wide-angle image and the other will get a closer one.

Apart from the above details, we got something new. It seems like the iPhone 7 Plus will boast a smart connector similar to the one on Apple iPad Pro. It helps interface with its keyboard and other accessories. Well, that is a good feature, right?! Hopefully we can get more infor of the device in the next days.

iPhone 7 Plus price and availability

As Apple’s tradition is to release flagship smartphones in September, we’re pretty sure iPhone 7 Plus launch will happen along with iPhone 7 in September 2016. For its cost, we guess the handset will be priced at around $900. What do you think? Is it reasonable enough?

In the mobile world, Note smartphones are pretty popular. Some of them are even major flagships of their manufacturers. So, let’s see what are the 10 best “Notes” for 2016! Check out the list below now!

1 + 2 + 3 + 4. Xiaomi: Mi Note, Mi Note Pro, Redmi Note 2 and 3

First of all, we have to mention Xiaomi and they seem to have most modern, great notes here. If Mi Note and Mi Note Pro are two premium flagships of the company, the latter are are awesome affordable mid-rangers. As we know, Mi Note and Mi Note Pro have pretty similar deisgns and some specifications. Yet, the Pro is the strongest due to packing up to 4GB RAM, a 5.7-inch 2K display and powerful Snapdragon 810 chip. For more information about these guys, please click HERE for Xiaomi Mi Note and HERE for the Pro version.

As for the Redmi models, they are different a lot in terms of appearances and hardware. Specifically, the Redmi Note 2 is still made of plastic while the 3 is more advanced with an all-alloy unibody and a fingerprint scanner placed on the back. Despite low prices, they can work very well and perform any kind of task you want. For more details, please click HERE.

2016 is predicted to be the year of curved display smartphones. And in fact, we are seeing this happening. Check out the following ones and you know why we said so!

1 + 2. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and S6 edge Plus

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is one of the best devices of Samsung in this kind. It gets bent on both sides and looks very spectacular and innovative. In terms of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge specs, there are a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED QHD screen, an Exynos 7420 chipset, 32/64/128GB of non-expandable ROM, 3GB of RAM, a 16MP/5MP camera set, and a 2,600mAh battery to be basic.

So, apart from the Galaxy S6 edge, the company also released its more advanced version in late 2015, called Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus. It is larger with a 5.7-inch 2K Super AMOLED display, 4GB RAM, and a 3,000mAh batt. Other Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus specs do not change much: 32/64GB ROM (non-expandable), an Exynos 7420 processor, and a 16MP/5MP shooter package.

After a long time of expectation and a week of pre-orders, Samsung’s latest flagships, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were finally available to buy in store, globally. Here are the details you may need to know

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge launched globally

When Samsung first opened pre-order for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, they expected a lower number than last year’s Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. However, the result turned out to be much more impressive. Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge actually exploded with their pre-orders, which even surprised the company. Following the positive signal, on March 11, Samsung officially started to launched the duo on sale, starting with the US, Europe, Australia, Singapore and South Korea and will come to other markets later.

In terms of specs, Samsung Galaxy S7 features a handy 5.1 inch screen with super AMOLED display of up to 577 ppi density, 4GB RAM together with Snapdragon 820 chip set. The phone has 32/64GB ROM variants, 12MP/5MP camera duo and 3,000 mAH battery. Samsung Galaxy S7 also supports Dual SIM, MicroSD card of up to 200GB, as well as water and dust resistant. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge specs are almost similar to its sibling, except for a 5.5 inch screen, signature curved display and a bigger battery of 3,600 mAH capacity.

The official Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge price starting March 11 are $699 and $799 respectively. This is obviously not a small amount of money and doesn’t fit in the budget category of smartphone. However, with all the specs these beasts have to offer, such price is worth giving a try, if you are looking to buy a premium smartphones that really stands out from the rest.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge price: worth for its value

Samsung Galaxy S7 price, as USD 699 is around PHP 32,600 and Rs 47,000 for waterproof, a new camera experience and powerful processor. What do you think about the price, compared to current flagships launched from the beginning of 2016? Are you planning to grab one and share with us your experience?

Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2 are 2 impressive smartphones that feature 4GB RAM and a combination of good specs. Let’s see how it is like when they stand next to one another.

Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2: Stunning design, amazing specs

The first thing you can notice about Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2 is that both mobiles appear to be very gorgeous in terms of design. According to the renders we got from our source, both smartphones feature an all metal rear with elegant edges and slim body, although Huawei Mate S2 has a more rounded border compared to its counterpart. A 5.5 inch screen with high quality 2K display is another thing the beasts share in common.

Specs-wise, besides a 4GB RAM, Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2 sport some different features to distinguish themselves from the other. Nokia N73 specs include a Snapdragon 820 chip, a 3,500mAh battery, a combo of 20MP PureView rear plus 8MP front-facing snapper, 5G network, and of course Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Huawei Mate S2 specs, on the other hand, contain Kirin 935 chip with 128GB of internal storage, 20MP camera on the back and a 4,000 mAH battery. The phone is also pre-installed with Android 6.0 OS.

Nokia N73 is a smartphone version of the legendary Nokia N73 phone Nokia produced in the past. Meanwhile, Huawei Mate S2 is a render made in inspiration of the famous Huawei Mate S, with some enhancement in specs and a more gorgeous design. With 4GB RAM and 20MP camera, both smartphones are very strong rivals to other handset in the market today.

Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2: competitive flagship smartphones

Although Nokia N73 VS Huawei Mate S2 are just render designs by now, both of them are loved by users everywhere in the world, for the reputed brands they carry, and for all the good specs they feature. If both become real and launched at the same time, which among the two will you choose for yourself?

The flagship duo OPPO R9 and R9 Plus are on the way. Check out what specifications they will offer us in this “mad” smartphone world!

OPPO R9 and R9 Plus to come with MANY TOP SPECS

We remember that few weeks ago, OPPO unveiled the first image of their premium OPPO R9 smartphone. Obviously it is a successor to OPPO R7 announced last year, yet expected to boast more advanced features. Now, we are glad to know that it won’t come alone as a variant called OPPO R9 Plus will also debut at the same time. Moreover, their launch seems to be near since both of them passed TENAA not long ago, showing some detailed features.

However, thanks to leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka @OnLeaks), we’ve got full sheets of their specifications. In terms of OPPO R9 specs, it will sport a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED screen, an octa-core chip (said to be Snapdragon 820), 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable ROM, a 2,850mAh battery and a 16MP rear/13MP front camera set. Wow, the shooters are just wonderful, especially for those who love taking photos.

As for OPPO R9 Plus specs, it will be larger with a 6.0-inch Full HD display, a Snapdragon 652 chipset, 4GB of RAM paired with 64/128GB of internal memory, more choices than its sibling. And you will be amazed by its snappers: 16 megapixels for both main and selfie cams, and battery capable of up to 4,120mAh and definitely equipped with the company’s own Super VOOC charging tech.

OPPO R9 and R9 Plus prices and availability

This OPPO flagship couple is awesome, to be honest. And you will not have to wait long to see them in person because their debut has been set to be next week, on March 17, 2016. Furthermore, OPPO R9 price and OPPO R9 Plus price are expected be 2,498 Yuan or around $385 and 2,998 Yuan or $460, respectively. Can’t wait to welcome you guys!

Android 6.0 OS has been available for smartphones for a while, yet not many affordable devices come with it out of the box. Here are the best 4 for this month. Check them out now!

1. Xiaomi Mi5

Spec-wise, Xiaomi Mi5 packs a 5.15-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 820 chip, MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and three versions for RAM and ROM: 3GB/32GB (glass), 3GB/64GB (glass) and 4GB/128GB (ceramic). Nevertheless, you should also note that the first ver employs a Snapdragon 820 1.8GHz chip while the others use an SD820 2.15GHz one.

In terms of photography, a 16MP Sony IMX298 primary cam and a secondary snapper capable of 4 megapixels with 2 micron pixels will assist you in capturing things. Other Xiaomi Mi5 specs include USB Type-C, LTE connectivity, and a decent 3,000mAh supporting Quick Charge 3.0 tech. Xiaomi Mi5 price is $305 for the 3GB/32GB variant, $350 for the 3GB/64GB, and $415 for the 4GB/128GB.