Author: Chris Eilers

Nokia and Sony are both world-famous smartphone producers we all love. This 2016, the companies are planning on 2 amazing smartphones to introduce: Nokia 1008 VS Sony Xperia Z6

Nokia 1008 VS Sony Xperia Z6: top camera smartphones 2016

Nokia 1008 is an exciting smartphone with a stylish twisting camera that features 38MP Pureview and a decent 2GB RAM. Meanwhile, Sony Xperia Z6 is the successor of Xperia Z5 series. The smartphone is said to come with 4GB RAM and 23MP camera. At first, 23MP sounds like nothing compared to 38MP Pureview. But if you have been following, I bet you remember that Sony Xperia Z5 was crowned the best smartphone camera among all. And Sony doesn’t seem to stop that reputation on their upcoming flagship.

Both smartphones that we are comparing, Nokia 1008 VS Sony Xperia Z6 stands out of the crowd thanks to their extraordinary camera modules. One has the reputed Pureview sensor from the Finnish legend. The other is the most potential applicant to win the crown for best camera smartphone in 2016 with Exmor sensor made by reputed Sony mobiles. However, to advance beyond others and become real flagships , both Nokia 1008 VS Sony Xperia Z6 also feature other impressive specs.

Nokia 1008 specs include a handy 4.5 inch display, Windows 8 Blue OS, a 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM and Snapdragon 600 to power the device. One more special thing is that, Nokia 1008 will have Double LED flash, one of which used as light notification. Sony Xperia Z6 specs is said to sport a Snapdragon 820 chip, 4GB RAM, and a beautiful Quad HD display for the basic variant.

Nokia 1008 VS Sony Xperia Z6: top flagship smartphones 2016

There is no official information about the release of Nokia 1008 VS Sony Xperia Z6 yet. However, for now, we have heard many interesting rumors about the two. With first class quality of camera sensors and a combination of good specs as well as the reputation of the brand, Nokia 1008 VS Sony Xperia Z6 will no doubt the top mobiles of this year

They have just been launched this month but able to impress many people due to their costs and good specifications compared to the prices. Check out this interesting comparison Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs Lenovo A7010 now!

Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs Lenovo A7010: Budget mid-ranger fight

We guess from now on, when mentioning big battery smartphones, people will think about Xiaomi besides Lenovo. Recent Xiaomi devices, including Xiaomi Redmi 3, have proved that they can be budget and powerful and last long at the same time. Meanwhile, Lenovo phones, including Lenovo A7010, are also able to keep their special features such as huge batts and Dolby Atmos audio tech. But, let’s see if Xiaomi Redmi 3 has to compete against Lenovo A7010, which one will be the winner.

In general, they are designed in different ways and each person will see it beautiful in not the same way. So, we just want to focus on their hardware and the first thing we notice is that the Xiaomi Redmi 3 is definitely smaller than the Lenovo A7010: 5.0-inch HD screen vs 5.5-inch Full HD screen. Besides, the Lenovo’s product sports a fingerprint scanner and Dolby Atmos technology while the Xiaomi’s does not, which makes the A7010 a bit more premium and excellent.

However, those who love Redmi 3 have to be very proud of its big 4,100mAh battery with fast charging tech, which is completely larger than the A7010’s 3,300mAh cell. Furthermore, its Snapdragon 616 chip (with quad-core 1.5GHz and quad-core 1.2GHz) is slightly stronger the Mediatek MT6753 octa-core 1.3GHz processor included in Lenovo A7010 specs. So, it’s like “you have what I don’t have and vice versa”. Then, who wins?

Xiaomi Redmi 3 vs Lenovo A7010: How budget are they?

Well, apart from the above differences, both of them also have a lot in common. Each packs a dual SIM, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM expandable up to 128GB (though Lenovo A7010 also has 8GB and 32GB version), a 13MP/5MP camera set and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. Such features are decent to bring you great experience in using, yet you will not have to pay much for them. Xiaomi Redmi 3 price is going to be 599 Yuan ($105) when available for sale while Lenovo A7010 price is expected to be around $180. Unless you care about fingerprint scanner and Dolby Atmos, Xiaomi Redmi 3 seems a better handsets overall.

Let us introduce Top 7 smartphones with longest battery life for January 2016. They all offer big batts, 3,000mAh and above, and some other powerful features. Check them out!

1. MICROMAX CANVAS JUICE 3 – $140

Micromax Canvas Juice 3 specs include a 5-inch HD screen, a MediaTek MT6580 quad-core 1.3GHz processor, a dual SIM, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a 8MP/2MP camera set, 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage (expandable up to 32GB). In general, it is a mid-range handset, but the battery, which is also the Juice 3’s highlight, is kind of high-end when capbable of 4,000mAh paired with Android Lollipop’s ART engine to give standby back up of almost 3 days every single charge.

ASUS has produced many great ASUS ZenFone 4GB RAM smartphones such as ZenFone 2, ZenFone Zoom, and ZenFone Deluxe. We wonder what can happen if we put all of them in a comparison. Check it out now!

ZenFone Zoom VS ZenFone Deluxe VS ZenFone 2: Best selling 4GB RAM flagships

First of all, we want to praise them all for their designs. They have their own special appearances. For example, the Zoom has a big camera on the back, housing a 3x optical zoom mechanism, and a 13MP sensor; the Deluxe sports a unique diamond cut design with crisscross patterns and impressive color options such as White/Purple and Silver Polygon/Carbon Night; meanwhile, the original ZenFone 2 employs a rounded rear cover design (called Ergonomic Arc), a brush metal plastic back, and a volume rocker below the main camera. Well, pretty hard to pick out the most beautiful here, so we’ll let you decide!

In terms of specifications, it’s not difficult to recognize that each of them boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, 4GB RAM, a decent 3,000mAh battery equipped with fast charging tech (60% in 40 minutes), a 5MP f/2.0 front-facing camera and Android 5.0 Lollipop OS out of the box (but the Zen 2 and Deluxe are planned to be upgraded to Marshmallow in the near future). In fact, they have a lot in common and just with such features, they are already more powerful than many other handsets on the market now. Yet, how about their differences?

First of all, it is about processor. Deluxe has 2 variants: one run by Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core 2.3GHz and the other by Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core 1.8GHz. As for the ZenFone 2 4GB RAM, the Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core 2.3GHz is put in charge and for the Zoom, it is the Intel Atom Z3590 quad-core 2.5GHz. At this point, we can announce that ASUS ZenFone Zoom is the strongest in this battle. Moreover, the Zoom’s also got the most excellent rear shooter here: 13MP with f/2.7-4.8, 3x optical zoom, laser autofocus, OIS, plus dual LED flash. Nonetheless, in terms of ROM capacity, Zen 2 Deluxe is the winner since it packs 64/128/256GB (expandable up to 128GB).

And the winner is…

Well, in the end, it’s still hard to choose. Say, if you like a camera-centric phone, ASUS ZenFone Zoom is the right one. In case of wanting to own an “unusual” machine, ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe absolutely will satisfy you. But, if you just simply want a normally powerful smartphone to play games and run heavy apps, ASUS ZenFone 2 is enough. Then, what is your choice? Share with us~

Let’s look back at the best budget smartphones launched in 2015 that can be grabbed in this January 2016 for as low as USD 150 and below (which is equivalent to  PHP 7,200 or Rs 10,000).

1. Yu Yureka Plus

Yu Yureka Plus is a budget smartphone from another brand Micromax. To appear in this list of best 4G LTE smartphones of 2015, Yu Yureka Plus smartphone has very decent specs and a relatively low price tag of around USD 135. Yukera Plus specs can be listed as 2GB RAM, a 5.5 inch FHD display, 2GB RAM/16GB ROM, 2500 mAH battery and the popular pair 13MP and 5MP cameras.

2. Coolpad Dazen Note 3

Pricing exactly around USD 150, Coolpad Dazen Note 3 offers very similar specs and a pretty nice design. This makes the smartphone one of the most capable mobile in the budget price range. The Coolpad Note 3 is a dual SIM smartphone which is also capable of 4G LTE to some networks in India. Some Note 3 specs from Coolpad include: a 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, a MediaTek 6753 processor, 16GB internal storage that can be expandable up to 64GB with an extra micro SD card.

3. Lenovo A7010
Lenovo A7010 is one very attractive smartphone by many people’s favorite brand. Lenovo A7010 specs to make it easier for you to compare and contrast. Lenovo A7010 comes with a 5.5 inch IPS display, 2GB RAM with 3 variants of internal storage, all can be expandable to 128GB, a Mediatek MT6753 processor, 13MP/5MP camera, dual SIM capable and 3,300 mAH battery. So you know what the rivals to this beast are about to feature…

4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime was debuted earlier in August and launched recently in India. With the expected Redmi Note 2 Prime price as around USD 140 – USD 160, this latest Xiaomi smartphone is a 4G LTE competence and comes with powerful combination: 2GB RAM and Helio X10 chip set. For an approximately USD 140 – USD 160, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 scored up to 54,000 points on Antutu Benchmark, impressing many people. All of the above, together with the popular 13MP/5MP camera duo, Redmi Note 2 Prime 4G is definitely a threat to Lenovo A7010 if they are put into a race.

5. Samsung Galaxy J2 2016

If I have to vote, the Galaxy J2 is definitely one of the best budget smartphones by Samsung for January and the first quarter of 2016. Design-wise, Samsung Galaxy J2 doesn’t look like a USD 150 mobile but much more premium with slim body and elegant back cover. Samsung Galaxy J2 specs feature a handy 4.7 inch display, 1GB RAM with 8MP/5MP cameras and a decent 2000 mAH battery. Samsung Galaxy J2 is powered by Exynos 3475 chip set and a super AMOLED display

If you are planning on buying a new smartphone with a tight budget of around USD 150 or under, these 5 are just the perfect fits for you. Share with us if you like any of them more than others and the reason why

You will not believe what you are going to read, but it is true. Check out the champion of ANTUTU CHART in 2015!

ANTUTU CHART of 2015: The best one is not Huawei Mate 8!

As we know, 2015 saw remarkable development of Chinese smartphones, especially when Meizu Pro 5 became the number one of Antutu chart in the Q3. Then, many Chinese flagships, including Huawei Mate 8, with even stronger hardware came and were likely to replace the Pro 5. However, a new Antutu list for the whole year 2015 has been spotted and will show you the real champion. It is Apple iPhone 6S Plus in a test ranking phones according to their average benchmark scores.

You may feel surprised or shocked since iPhones are usually not highly evaluated in terms of specifications. Nonetheless, when it comes to performance, especially user interface, they are super powerful competitors and the AnTuTu list of smartphones from 2015 has proved that. Apple iPhone 6s Plus is the latest product of the company, and despite just packing a 5.5-inch Full HD screen and 401 ppi, it beat Huawei, Meizu and Samsung handsets with a very high score: 132,620.

Once again, Apple has shown consumers as well as other smartphone manufacturers that though their machines do not own extremely high-end features like 4GB RAM, 2K resolution, 20MP camera, etc., they still can bring users smooth and gorgeous experience in using. For more details about Apple iPhone 6S Plus specs and price, please take a look at the next part.

Apple iPhone 6S Plus specs and price

Basically, it is equipped with an Apple A9 chip, iOS 9 (upgradable to iOS 9.2), 16/64/128GB (non-expandable), 2GB RAM, a nano SIM, a fingerprint scanner, and a 2,750mAh battery. As for camera, there are a 12MP rear cam with f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, plus dual LED flash, and a 5MP front-facing shooter with f/2.2, face detection, HDR, and panorama. Apple iPhone 6S price is around $930 but it will vary, depending on the version you choose.

Rumors about the upcoming iPhone 7 are spreading quite a lot lately. And for now, industry insiders are claiming that, this flagship by Apple – iPhone 7 is going to be an OLED display produced by Samsung

iPhone 7 display – beautiful OLED by Samsung

Reports are saying that, Apple has made a contract with Samsung to provide flexible OLED displays for their iPhone 7 flagship, expected to be launched later. Samsung Display is said to be contacting many display technology companies in South Korea to carry out the huge order from one of the biggest smartphone companies in the world – Apple. Production is for know, known to begin in Q1 2016 throughout 2017. It being said, we can start waiting to see iPhone 7 release some day in 2017.

Although no word has been revealed about the value of the deal Apple made with Samsng, it has been rumored that Samsung is about to invest a massive $7.47 billion and build up another factory and buy more facilities in order to meet up the demand. The targeted output for this flexible OLED panel will be no less than 30,000 up to 45,000 items every month. The figure itself is hinting for us a great amount of iPhone 7 being produced in the next 2 years. WOW

For now, in case you don’t remember, the iPhones we know are still using LCD Display. Apple Watch is the first Apple wearable and mobile device to feature an OLED screen. But putting it into an iPhone, and working with Samsung – the best display producers among all gonna be a great leap Apple makes for their future product.

Apple + Samsung = best iPhone 7 display quality?

Both Samsung and Apple are great legends of known by everyone in the smartphone industry. Also, both companies have been working together before, with Samsung supplying different components for iPhone, including A9 processor.

Big battery is never an old story for those who want their handsets to last more than 2 days. And here we are again, proudly introducing top battery smartphones to you! Check them out!

1. Oukitel K4000 Pro

Oukitel K4000 Pro launch has just happened recently. Specially, the device boasts a huge 4,600mAh battery and updated fast charging tech. Furthermore, it is claimed to last for up to 6 days of “normal use” and give up to 80.5 hours of talk time. Other Oukitel K4000 Pro specs include a 5.0-inch HD display, a quad-core MediaTek 6735P chipset, Android 5.1 Lollipop OS (which will be upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow in May), a dual SIM, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage (expandable). The main camera is capable of 13 megapixels while the secondary one is 5 megapixels.

2. Xiaomi Redmi 3

Xiaomi Redmi 3 specs contain 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB), an octa-core Snapdragon 616 processor, a dual SIM, and MIUI 7.0 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS. About its photography capability, there are a 13MP rear and a 5MP front-facing shooter on board to assist you. Those are kind of basic specifications for a smartphone, but Xiaomi Redmi 3 battery will blow you away due to its capacity of 4,100mAh.

3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Spec-wise, the machine packs a super generous 4,000mAh battery with fast charging tech, a big 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display, and a powerful MediaTek Helio X10 octa-core 2.0GHz processor. In addition, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs also have a dual SIM, MIUI 7.0 based on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS, and decent 2/3GB of RAM paired with 16/32GB of ROM (non-expandable). To take photos, you can use its 13MP f/2.2 primary cam with phase detection autofocus plus dual LED flash, or 5MP f/2.0 selfie one.

The new Nokia Anple is a Smartphone for those Nokia fans who love the combination of Apple iPhone, Android OS and Nokia smartphones. Check out how the Nokia Anple design and what amazing specs the Nokia Ample mobile has for this affordable price…

Nokia Anple: Luxurious design and Powerful hardware

Nowadays, Apple iPhones are receiving much love from many consumers for their elegant designs. Meanwhile, a lot of people prefer Android OS to iOS. And we all know, Nokia is coming back and it is thousands of people’s favorite brand due to its quality products and reasonable prices. Well, those are like three names to represent three important factors contributing to a device’s success. And perhaps, Nokia Smartphones took some inspiration and wants to create a successful handset like the Nokia Anple for 2016.

Specifically speaking. the Nokia Anple specs combine the above famous elements of Apple, Android and Nokia into just one machine. If so, spec-wise, it is likely to own a 4.7-inch FHD screen with about 326 ppi, a dual SIM, 4G LTE, 3GB RAM paired with 16/64/128GB of internal storage and a set of 5MP front and 21 MP rear cam Pureview Camera. Besides, the whole device is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 820 chip, a 3,500mAh cell and Android 6.0. A perfect package for Nokia Anple specs, right?

Design-wise, it seems a reminder of Apple iPhone, but still keeps the classic answer plus end call buttons, and volume and camera keys. Additionally, there’s a Nokia logo on the front, and together with other icons, it uses LED lighting in various colors to help navigate, especially in unstable lighting conditions. Brushed metal will be also included in the sides to make the phone look more luxurious.

Nokia Anple price: Super affordable!

In general, this is quite an impressive model when gathering all the best things of Apple, Android and Nokia in only one Nokia smartphone. However, no word has been made for its availability as well as price yet, but we expect it with the Nokia Comeback 2016. But, in case of coming true, we predict the Nokia Anple price will be around $220. What do you think?

Android smartphones are now very well-known for their strong hardware and affordable prices. Their designs are also getting more and more premium. So, if you are looking for a handset like that, check out the following Best Android smartphones!

1. Bluboo X9 

You just have to pay $149.99 to get a Bluboo X9 which owns a 2.5D curved 5.0-inch Full HD display and a fingerprint scanner on the rear, right below a 13MP main camera. Other Bluboo X9 specs include a MediaTek MT6753 64-bit octa-core chipset, LTE support for bands 800/1800/2100/2600MHz, 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB of eMMC 5.0 internal storage and a 2,500mAh battery.

While Lenovo Vibe K4 Note’s heat has not cooled down yet, now we are getting excited because of a new budget product called Lenovo K5 Note, which has just appeared on TENAA with…

Lenovo K5 Note – A selfie-centric smartphone in 2016?

Yes, Lenovo K5 Note is a mid-range smartphone having been spotted on TENAA not long ago. Of course, many Lenovo K5 Note specs were also revealed, including a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable via a microSD card), 4G LTE connectivity and a Helio P10 octa-core 1.6GHz processor paired with Mali-T860 MP2 GPU. Besides, the whole machine is run by a 3,500mAh battery and Android 5.1 Lollipop OS.

In terms of camera, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels and the secondary snapper is 8 megapixels, perfect for taking selfies or wefies. Looking at the pictures, we can see that Lenovo K5 Note is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner placed under the cam on the back. In general, we feel that Lenovo K5 Note design is pretty similar to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and totally different from the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note.

Specifically, we notice that the shooter size plus its position, LED flash, round fingerprint reader, speaker grill, even the curve and front appearance are almost at the same places. Though, Lenovo K5 Note does look good and cause us excitement. How about you?

Lenovo K5 Note price and availability

At the moment, the company has not confirmed anything related to Lenovo K5 Note release date as well as Lenovo K5 Note price. Yet, usually when a device gets certified on TENAA, it will be coming soon. And basing on the phone’s specifications, we predict that the K5 Note will probably cost around $180. Do you think it is a reasonable price tag for this Lenovo smartphone?

Dual SIM smartphones are necessary for those who need to use two phone numbers on just one hansets. So, check out the following ones to see if you like any of them!

1. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) was announced not long ago. Spec-wise, this is the very first Samsung smartphone to feature a huge screen size: 6 inches with Full HD resolution – in order to maximize user’s experience when using the device. Other Samsung Galaxy A9 specs contain a dual SIM, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS (planned be upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow), a Snapdragon 652 chipset, 3GB RAM, and 32GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB). Besides, the A9 also sport a 13MP anti-vibration sensor on the back and a 8MP sensor on the front to take photos. And you must be absolutely satisfied once aware that the phone features a big 4,000mAh battery and QuickCharge tech. Cool!