Author: Chris Eilers

RAM (or Random Access Memory) is one of the most important components to run a smartphone. So how much RAM is enough for our handset to work smoothly? Maybe 6GB RAM?

Before discussing advantages and disadvantages 6GB RAM can bring us, we need to know what RAM is first. As we mentioned, it, together with CPU, GPU, and ROM, is the most essential part of a phone. If CPU processes instructions, GPU displays the information on your screen and ROM holds the apps and logic, RAM is the one that connects all of them together. In other words, everything running through the CPU will be loaded from the ROM and plopped into RAM. Then, if the RAM capacity is bigger, it’s gonna make things ready to be run or loaded much faster.

HTC One M10 XL would be the best partner to launch together with the flagship HTC One M10. Check out how it looks now!

HTC One M10 XL: 4GB RAM, 5.7-inch 2K display and…

It seems like the flagship smartphone HTC One M10 will come in the next months and many people hope that it will also come with a wonderful variant. This can make them a powerful couple to beat other strong duos on the market now. So, recently, we have been able to spotted a potential partner of the HTC One M10. It is called HTC One M10 XL. Some pictures of the phone as well some information related to its hardware have also been shown. It is a beast, indeed.

HTC One M10 XL is designed by a well-known designer Hasan Kaymak. Looking at the pics, the handset looks still pretty similar to most HTC products, but a bit more interesting with slim bezels and a place to store a stylus, which reminds us of Samsung Galaxy Note 5. We guess this can be considered as a Note version of HTC One M10, and the screen is likely to measure 5.7 inches with Quad HD resolution.

Other HTC One M10 XL specs will probably contain a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of ROM (expandable up to 200GB), Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and a huge 4,000mAh battery. As for the camera, the rear can be capable of 21 megapixels and the front-facing one can be 8 megapixels for selfies. A perfect combo for those who love taking photos, right?!

HTC One M10 XL price and availability

Thanks to Hasan Kaymak, we have a gorgeous HTC One M10 XL model and it will be the best if the device is able to be released with the HTC One M10. In case of coming to life, HTC One M10 XL price can range from $500 to $600. Then, what do you think? Is it a reasonable cost for a phablet like that? Share with us your opinions!

Nokia N2 VS Xperia Z6 by Sony are both high-end flagships expected to made it through initial debut in 2016. As both of them are loved and waited by many users worldwide, today we put them into a battle

Nokia N2 VS Xperia Z6: awesome phablets with amazing features

Nokia N2 has been rumored to feature an enormous 6 inch display – which never happened before among Nokia smartphones. Meanwhile, Sony Xperia Z6, following the mechanics of the Xperia Z5 family, is predicted to come with many display variants, one of which is as big as 6.4 inch. With such screen size, both Nokia N2 VS Xperia Z6 belong to the phablet category. What we also see in common between these beasts is that, both of them are equipped with very awesome specs.

Nokia N2 specs we know for now, except for the 6 inch display, include 4GB RAM, 21MP Pureview camera and 8MP selfie shooter, The phone has a Snapdragon 810 processor, OLED panel and FHD display. Sony Xperia Z6 specs are rumored to be powered by premium Snapdragon 820 processor, beautiful 4K display, and allegedly 27MP camera to beat its own record – winning over Xperia Z5 as best smartphone camera among all in our market.

Each of Nokia N2 VS Xperia Z6 has very different focused features to target different groups of customers. However, there are 2 things they share in common: b0th smartphones are from 2 of the biggest producers in the mobile industry, and both smartphones are highly expected for an early launch and become real flagship bombs of 2016.

Nokia N2 VS Xperia Z6: Best smartphone camera VS signature Pureview sensor

From what we know right now, Nokia N2 VS Xperia Z6 are both camera-centric smartphones. Sony already has the advantage by owning the current best smartphone camera of 2015. And with their beautiful Pureview sensor, will Nokia make history this time by “stealing” such title to their upcoming Nokia N2 beast?

A new Wi-Fi standard called Halow was introduced at CES 2016 not long ago, promising a more effective connection in the future…

Wi-Fi Halow to replace Bluetooth

At CES 2016, many modern products as well as technologies were announced and the Wi-Fi Alliance (a nonprofit international association that “promotes Wi-Fi technology and certifies Wi-Fi products if they conform to certain standards of interoperability”) made most people excited due to what they claimed. Accordingly, a new type of Wi-Fi was invented to work on low-power devices. It also will be able to travel further and better even through walls and waste less energy.

As we mentioned, its name is Wi-Fi HaLow, considered as an extension of the upcoming 802.11ah standard. In addition, the Wi-Fi Alliance added that they wanted to begin certifying HaLow products in 2018, yet the first one might be shipped earlier. One special thing we heard is that this Wi-Fi tech is likely to “kill” Bluetooth. As we understand, future devices will probably use Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth to connect with others.

Additionally, HaLow is said to “end up” inside of fitness trackers, home sensors, security cameras, and an assortment of other single-purpose home gadgets. Cameras with Wi-Fi may be not something strange but wearables and sensors with Wi-Fi can be new and not easy at all.

Wi-Fi Halow’s possible limitation

The possible downside of the Wi-Fi Halow technology is that it is not going to be good at transferring data as fast as Wi-Fi for browsing the web. In fact, it is only for transferring small bits of data on infrequent occasions. Though the device manufacturers can customize HaLow to some extent to get their quicker transfers, its battery life will be affected.

(Source: theverge)

Besides many brands we usually see such as Xiaomi, Samsung, Sony, Meizu, Huawei, etc. we still have other great ones. But, maybe you have never heard their names before. So, here they are!

1. THL 5000

Bad battery life is still a problem for many smartphones nowadays, but maybe not including THL 5000. It sports a huge 5,000mAh cell while the phone’s thickness is not affected much. Some other THL 5000 specs contain a 5.0-inch Full HD display, a octa-core MediaTek MTK6592 2.0GHz chip, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and Android 4.4 KitKat OS. Besides, there are a 5MP front-facing and a 13MP Sony rear camera to help you take photos.

2. IUNI U2

Producing a smartphone coming with a strong package of specifications and an affordable price seems a great strategy of many Chinese mobile manufacturers at the moment. And IUNI is not an exception. They have IUNI U2 priced at $180 and equipped with a Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz chipset, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, a 2,200mAh battery and a 4.7 Full HD screen. In terms of camera, the main one is capable of 16 megapixels and the secondary snapper is 4 megapixels, boasting UltraPixel tech.

3. LG Fx0

Besides premium handsets like LG G4 and LG V10, LG also manufactured an interesting device called LG Fx0, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka. Well, we have to say this is a very special machine thanks to its transparent look. Yes, the Fx0 lets you peek at its internals without taking off the cover. Spec-wise, LG Fx0 owns a Snapdragon 400 1.2GHz chip, 1.5GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB), a 4.7-inch HD screen, and a 2,370mAh battery. In addition, LG Fx0 specs also pack an 8MP primary and a 2.1MP selfie shooter.

4. Coolpad Magview 4

Coolpad Magview 4 specs include a Tegra 4 1.8GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 32GB), a dual SIM, and a big 5.9-inch Full HD screen. Additionally, the whole device is powered by a 3,000mAh battery and equipped with a combo of 13MP rear and 2MP front camera. Furthermore, the Magview 4 also features Dolby DS1, BBE voice reduction and 7.1 channel HiFi sound quality.

5. Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus

Spec-wise, the Plus is run by a 5.0-inch Full HD display, a Mediatek MT6592 octa-core chip, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 32GB) and a 2,000mAh battery. In general, this is a good phone, but the key feature of the camera Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus lies at its camera set, which consists of a 16MP rear cam with autofocus plus LED flash and an 8MP front snapper. Cool, right?! And to purchase a fantastic phone like Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus, you just need to pay $147. What a great deal for those who love taking photos!

6. Yota YotaPhone 2

Yota YotaPhone 2 is proud of being “the world’s first dual-screen always-on smartphone”! Specifically, it has a main 5.0-inch Full HD AMOLED display and a secondary always-on 4.7-inch 540 x 960 pixels screen. Other Yota YotaPhone 2 specs are a Snapdragon 801 processor, 32GB ROM, 2GB RAM, a 8MP/2.1MP camera set, Android 4.4.3 KitKat OS (upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop) and a 2,500mAh battery.

So, those are 6 strange, excellent smartphones we would like to introduce to you today. What are your feelings and opinions about them? Share with us!

OPPO is one of the remarkable smartphone manufacturers in the world and they are going to release a remarkable handset called OPPO Find 9 that will compete fiercely with Samsung Galaxy S7, Xiaomi Mi5 or LG G5…

OPPO Find 9: A REAL BEAST FLAGSHIP FOR 2016

There has been a lot of information of the flagship Samsung Galaxy S7, Xiaomi Mi5 and LG G5 released on the internet these days, and we almost heard nothing about the coming of an OPPO flagship device. That could be a strategy of the company and in fact, we were surprised and impressed by what we were informed of. The upcoming machine is OPPO Find 9 and its design and specifications have just been spotted on Weibo recently.

Spec-wise, it is said that OPPO Find 9 will pack a Snapdragon 820 chip and 6GB of RAM. They are two of the most modern and powerful features for smartphones in the near future. Of course, if OPPO Find 9 specs include them together with an amazing camera combo and a huge battery, it absolutely can become the King of the mobile market. However, other details about the Find 9’s hardware are still unknown. Hopefully more will come in the next days.

As we mentioned, some pictures of OPPO Find 9 also appeared, showing a beautiful phone with elegant curves and super slim screen bezels. On the other hand, some people think it looks a bit similar to OnePlus 2. Do you agree? Besides, it will probably come with many color options and they are all gorgeous as you can see in the pics.

OPPO Find 9 price and availability

At the moment, the firm has not made any words for the official OPPO Find 9 launch. But, the big event CES 2016 is approaching and we hope this excellent Find 9 will be a part of it. In terms of price, we predict with such a fantastic package of features, the phone will be likely to cost around $800. What are your opinions? Share with us!

Smartphones boasting 13MP rear cameras are very common now, so it’s not hard for you to find one now. However, in fact, to purchase a good handset equipped with 13MP shooter and priced under RM700 is not very easy. Here are our suggestions!

1. Coolpad Note 3

Coolpad Dazen Note 3 specs include a 5.5-inch HD screen, a Mediatek MT6753 octa-core 1.3GHz processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable to 64GB), a dual SIM and a fingerprint scanner. Besides, it is run by Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and a 3,000mAh battery. And of course, its camera combo consists of a 13MP rear and a 5MP front-facing one, and you just need to pay about $130 to own a Coolpad Note 3.

2. Lenovo K3 Note

It is a “Note”, so it is definitely a phablet with a 5.5-inch Full HD screen. In addition, there are 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 32GB), a 64-bit MediaTek MT6752 chip, 4G LTE connectivity, and a 3,000mAh battery on board to power the phone. As for the camera, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels and the front snapper is 5 megapixels, great enough to help you capture anything you like. With such a pretty good package of Lenovo K3 Note specs, Lenovo K3 Note price is awesome as well, $145 to be specific.

3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Spec-wise, there is a fingerprint scanner placed on the back to unlock the phone in just 0.3 second. Other Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs contain a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a huge 4,000mAh batt (able to be charge quickly), a strong MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM or 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM. In terms of taking pictures, you can use its 13MP primary cam with phase detection autofocus or 5MP selfie one.

4. Yu Yureka Plus

YU Yureka Plus specs have a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, a dual SIM, and a 2,500mAh battery. Talking about its cams, the rear one comes with 13 megapixels, Sony IMX214 sensor, 5 element Largan Blue lens and f/2.2 architecture. The front is kind of a basic 5MP shooter but still able to satisfy most selfie lovers. Furthermore, this lovely phone costs no more than $160. SO, what do you think?

5. ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser

Basically, ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chip, 3GB of RAM, 16/32GB of internal storage (which can be expanded up to 128 GB), and a 5.5-inch Full HD display. The whole machine is run by a decent 3,000mAh battery and ASUS ZenUI 2.0 based on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Moreover, we cannot forget its special 13MP rear camera able to focus 3 times faster than traditional focusing methods and performs absolutely well even in low-light conditions. Apart from that, the handset’s 5MP wide-angle front-facing snapper is also useful for you to take selfies or video chat with clarity.

6. Meizu M2 Note

Meizu M2 Note offers a 5.5 inch Full HD IGZO display, a physical “mBack” button “doubling as a back button and lock key”, a 3,100mAh battery, Android 5.0 Lollipop with Flyme 4.5 UI on top and a 1.3GHz Mediatek MT6753 octa-core processor. Not stopping there, Meizu M2 Note specs also sport 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, a dual nano SIM with a single 4G enabled slot, a 13MP main camera along with a 5MP selfie one.

The above 6 devices are the Top camera smartphones with 13MP for under RM700 you should take into consideration when wanting to by a new handset. Which one do you like most? Share with us!

Huawei Mate 8 and Lenovo Vibe X3 all new and hot items of their Smartphone brands at the moment. So, let’s see how they can compete with each other! This is like a great premium flagship smartphone battle to start 2016! Which one will be the winner, Lenovo or Huawei?

Huawei Mate 8 VS Lenovo Vibe X3: Huawei or Lenovo will win?

Firstly, we would like to take a look at their specs. In general they belong to high-end smartphone category due to boasting many strong, fantastic features. Talking about similarities, we recognize that each phone has 3GB RAM (though the Mate 8 also offers 4GB RAM option), an 8MP selfie camera, a microSD card slot to expand internal storage up to 128GB, a fingerprint scanner and fast charging tech. Well, those are some specifications they have in common. How about differences? Design-wise, it is easy to see Huawei Mate 8 is slimmer than Lenovo Vibe X3 and their appearances also cannot be mistaken.

Looking at the X3, we are immediately impressed by its dual-front-speaker set up and curved top and bottom edges. Meanwhile, all of the Mate 8’s edges are not curved at all. So, if you only base on the design, you can choose the one you think is more beautiful. If not, perhaps the spec and price comparison can help you decide.First of all, no doubt the Mate 8 with a 6.0-inch Full HD screen is bigger than its rival, whose display measures 5.5 inches with Full HD resolution. In terms of processor, the Huawei’s product is run by the “company-made” chip HiSilicon Kirin 950, which is more powerful than the Vibe X3’s Snapdragon 808 to be honest.

Furthermore, the Mate 8 is even equipped with Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS right out of the box, which definitely has more advantages than the X3’s Android 5.1 Lollipop. However, the Lenovo Vibe X3 also has its own weapons to beat the Huawei Mate 8. Though the X3 just owns a 3,600mAh battery, smaller than the 8’s 4,000mAh cell, the handset can be charged faster: “60% in 30 min” VS “37% in 30 min”. Moreover, it packs an awesome 21MP rear shooter, Dolby Atmos sound tech and Hi-Fi audio while Mate 8 sports a 16MP cam and no special technology to support its sound quality.

Huawei Mate 8 VS Lenovo Vibe X3: Price and availability

Both Huawei Mate 8 and Lenovo Vibe X3 were announced in November 2015, but the international version of the Mate 8 was just introduced at CES 2016 with no differences compared to the Chinese ver. Accordingly, Huawei Mate 8 price is about $645 for 3GB RAM/32GB ROM version. This is a bit more expensive than Lenovo Vibe X3 price since it costs about $390 for 32GB ver and $470 for 64GB. Well, price is also an important factor you should note. Then, which one do you prefer?

Smartphones are not usually equipped with huge cells, so they have kind of bad battery lives. As a result, those who can produce big battery phones can attract many people easily, and ASUS is one of them. Let’s welcome ZenFone Max!

ASUS ZenFone Max launch

ASUS ZenFone Max was announced in August 2015 but it is January, 2016 in which the phone will be released. Spec-wise, first of all, we have to mention its fantastic 5,000mAh battery. You can totally use the handset in 3 days to do basic tasks with just one charge. Specially, it can act as a power bank to help fuel other devices if needed. Cool! However, the big batt is also affect the machine’s thickness. It measures 10.55 mm to be specific, yet still acceptable, right?!

Other ASUS ZenFone Max specs contain a combo of a 13MP rear (with laser autofocus and dual LED flash) and a 5MP front-facing camera, a 5.5-inch HD screen, a dual SIM, 4G connectivity and ASUS ZenUI based on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Besides, the whole device is powered by a Snapdragon 410 quad-core 1.2GHz chip, 2GB of RAM and 8/16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB).

Design-wise, ZenFone Max sports a premium leather finish on the back and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protective covering on the front surface. Though, due to such a unique look, the smartphone cannot offer you many color choices, yet we’re sure that’s OK since the ASUS ZenFone Max is already gorgeous. Don’t you think?

ASUS ZenFone Max Price and Availability

Recently, official ASUS ZenFone Max launch has just occurred in India with a price tag of Rs. 9,999 (or $150). Wow, if so, this Zen Max is really a very great deal, especially for those who love big battery smartphones. How about you? What are your feelings and opinions? Share with us!

It is January and it is 2016! What smartphones are you waiting for? Check out the following ones to see if your favorite handsets are listed! Then share with us your feelings and opinions!

1. Lenovo K4 Note

Lenovo K4 Note has been launched with Lenovo K4 Note specs including a 5.5-inch Full HD display, an octa-core MediaTek MT6753 chip, Mali T720-MP3 GPU, a dual SIM, 3GB of RAM 3GB and 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB). In terms of camera, there are a 13MP rear cam with f/2.2, phase detection autofocus and a dual LED flash, and a 5MP front-facing one to take selfies. In addition, the whole machine is run by Android 5.1 Lollipop OS and a 3,300mAh battery.

2. Microsoft Lumia 850

According to a new report from NPU, Microsoft will release their first Windows 10 smartphone for 2016 on January 12. And it is likely to be Microsoft Lumia 850 boasting a massive 5.7-inch Full HD screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, a front LED flash or an iris scanner for Windows Hello feature, and of course Windows 10 Mobile OS out of the box. Well, it is easy to see that Lumia 850’s package of specifications has not been fully revealed yet. So, let’s wait for the company’s confirmation in the next weeks.

Huawei Phones seems to want to begin a new year with a flagship smartphone known as Huawei P9 Mobile. We think this is a great decision since the Huawei P9 sports amazing specs and more over up to 6GB RAM…

Huawei P9 Specs: Huawei’s First 6GB RAM Phone

As we know, CES 2016 (which is “a global consumer electronics and consumer technology tradeshow that takes place every January”) is going to occur on 6 January 2016. We are really looking forward to this date to see what awesome smartphones will get launched. Specially, it is said that Huawei P9 with up to 6GB of RAM will debut there as well. 4GB RAM smartphones are already perfect for users. but now it is 6GB RAM. Can you imagine how strong it is?

According to Pan Jiutang, a Chinese analyst, the Huawei P9 speccifications will be a real surprise for consumers in general and those who love Huawei mobiles in particular. Apart from the amazing RAM capacity, the P9 will pack a dual rear camera with a main one still capable of 13 megapixels and the other will help add more features or… magic to the original pics. Other Huawei P9 specs will basically contain a 5.2-inch Full HD screen and a Kirin 950 chip made by Huawei.

Though Huawei Phones has not confirmed anything, there are just a few days left before the CES 2016. And we will know the exact answer soon. So, what do you think about the idea of a 6GB RAM smartphone? Will it become a hot trend this year just like the 4GB RAM one?

Huawei P9 price and availability

Since Samsung announced 6GB RAM for smartphones in 2016, we have heard about many devices like that to be release in 2016. Huawei P9 is one of them and hope that we will not have to wait too long. As for the Huawei P9 Price, it may cost around $600 or $680 because its hardware is so beast. Yet, in your opinion, is it a reasonable price tag for 6GB RAM? Share with us~~

Besides many brands we usually see such as Xiaomi, Samsung, Sony, Meizu, Huawei, etc. we still have other great budget smartphones. Maybe you have never hear of their names before, but what they offer are…

1. THL 5000

Bad battery life is still a problem for many smartphones nowadays, but maybe not including THL 5000. It sports a huge 5,000mAh cell while the phone’s thickness is not affected much. Some other THL 5000 specs contain a 5.0-inch Full HD display, a octa-core MediaTek MTK6592 2.0GHz chip, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and Android 4.4 KitKat OS. Besides, there are a 5MP front-facing and a 13MP Sony rear camera to help you take photos.

2. IUNI U2

Producing a smartphone coming with a strong package of specifications and an affordable price seems a great strategy of many Chinese mobile manufacturers at the moment. And IUNI is not an exception. They have IUNI U2 priced at $180 and equipped with a Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz chipset, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM, a 2,200mAh battery and a 4.7 Full HD screen. In terms of camera, the main one is capable of 16 megapixels and the secondary snapper is 4 megapixels, boasting UltraPixel tech.

3. LG Fx0

Besides premium handsets like LG G4 and LG V10, LG also manufactured an interesting device called LG Fx0, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka. Well, we have to say this is a very special machine thanks to its transparent look. Yes, the Fx0 lets you peek at its internals without taking off the cover. Spec-wise, LG Fx0 owns a Snapdragon 400 1.2GHz chip, 1.5GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB), a 4.7-inch HD screen, and a 2,370mAh battery. In addition, LG Fx0 specs also pack an 8MP primary and a 2.1MP selfie shooter.

4. Coolpad Magview 4

Coolpad Magview 4 specs include a Tegra 4 1.8GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 32GB), a dual SIM, and a big 5.9-inch Full HD screen. Additionally, the whole device is powered by a 3,000mAh battery and equipped with a combo of 13MP rear and 2MP front camera. Furthermore, the Magview 4 also features Dolby DS1, BBE voice reduction and 7.1 channel HiFi sound quality.

5. Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus

Spec-wise, the Plus is run by a 5.0-inch Full HD display, a Mediatek MT6592 octa-core chip, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM (expandable up to 32GB) and a 2,000mAh battery. In general, this is a good phone, but the key feature of the camera Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus lies at its camera set, which consists of a 16MP rear cam with autofocus plus LED flash and an 8MP front snapper. Cool, right?! And to purchase a fantastic phone like Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus, you just need to pay $147. What a great deal for those who love taking photos!

6. Yota YotaPhone 2

Yota YotaPhone 2 is proud of being “the world’s first dual-screen always-on smartphone”! Specifically, it has a main 5.0-inch Full HD AMOLED display and a secondary always-on 4.7-inch 540 x 960 pixels screen. Other Yota YotaPhone 2 specs are a Snapdragon 801 processor, 32GB ROM, 2GB RAM, a 8MP/2.1MP camera set, Android 4.4.3 KitKat OS (upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop) and a 2,500mAh battery.

So, those are 6 strange, excellent smartphones we would like to introduce to you today. What are your feelings and opinions about them? Share with us!