Author: Chris Eilers

Smartphone camera is that one cool feature we all love to experience. Lately, more and more newly-launched phones come with 21MP camera or even higher. Here are 5 reasons why people just can’t have enough of them

1. Higher resolution, higher image sharpness

Any smartphone user knows this logic. A smartphone with 21MP camera or higher will capture and produce pictures with better sharpness. You won’t have to view those with blurring lines and details with such a solution.

2. Better when zoom in and macro shots

Higher image sharpness leads to better zoom-in and macro shots. When taking photos, you don’t always happen to have the ideal distance with the subject. Some times it requires zooming in for better effect. Imagine if your phone camera is only 13MP in resolution, or lower, it will produce very bad quality pics when zooming in from afar.

3. More beautiful image color and quality

Many people say that (which is true) the general quality of an image does not base only on the resolution of the camera. It’s the camera sensor that helps to determine. However, the higher your camera quality is, the higher it contributes to the overall image color and quality.

4. Perfect for later retouch

There are more and more cool apps for retouching photo with multiple choices of colors. However, many of them will downsize the final product and your pictures won’t have as good resolution as the original ones. Having a camera of 21MP or higher will guarantee the final quality of after – retouch images.

5. Better under low light condition

This is the last but also considered the most important feature many users seek from a smartphone camera. The higher resolution the sensor have, the better pictures it takes under low light conditions. Therefore, if you buy a 21MP smartphone camera, you will have higher chance of capturing nice shoots at night or indoor.

Of course the general effect of an image taken by smartphone camera depends on many factors. However, a higher resolution cam is one of the major factors we want to mention about. This also explains why more and more smartphone producers are launching flagships with 21MP cameras, even on the front.

It’s been a good year for most smartphone manufacturers and Lenovo is also not an exception. They have introduced many handsets belonging to many price ranges, so let’s check out the top Lenovo budget smartphones launched this year…

1. LENOVO A6000 SHOT: ~$150

Lenovo A6000 Shot is said to be quite similar to Lenovo A6000 Plus. However, its rear and front camera are more advanced. Specifically, the main one is capable of 13 megapixels and the secondary is 5 megapixels while the A6000 Plus just has a combo of 8MP/2MP snapper. Other Lenovo A6000 Shot specs include a dual SIM, 4G LTE support, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 64-bit quad-core chip clocked at 1.3GHz, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM (expandable to 32GB), and a 5.0-inch HD display. You can choose among white, black and red colors with a Lenovo A6000 Shot price of about $150. It can totally compete well with others like Coolpad Note 3 and Micromax Yu Yureka Plus.

Though most smartphones have not been updated with Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, there is leaked news saying that Google will come back with Android 7.0 N…

Android 7.0 N: “N” for “Nut”?

As you know, Google has a great history of naming their operating systems after desserts such as Android Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb (but only for tablets), Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop and Marshmallow (the latest one). As a result, we will not be surprised if Google decides to do the same thing with their Android 7.0.

However, things can be changed. Some news sources have hinted that the company could go a different way and be… more open. Specifically, according to CEO Sundar Pichai, the official name of Android 7.0 OS can be decided by the public when they hold an online poll. This was revealed as a new plan of Google when Mr. Sundar Pichai was interviewed in India at the Shri Ram College of Commerce not long ago. “If all Indians vote, I think we can make it happen,” said he (via NDTV).

Though, most people seem to insist that the next OS will be called Android 7.0 N and perhaps the the online poll will be done with only names beginning with “N”. Well, we predict many participants will also consider names related to food such as Nut, Noodles, Nachos, etc. Honestly, we really like the idea of letting Android fans and users choose a name for their favorite OS.

Android 7.0 availability

In fact, there has not been much information about Android 7.0 to gather now. Yet, it’s said that split screen support will probably be added since in a recent Reddit AMA interview, Google mentioned that specific feature has already been “in the works”. And the fall of 2016 will be likely to see the arrival of Android 7.0. Well, you still have a lot of time to give it a name!

According to LG smartphones, the company has sold 450,000 phones of their latest smartphone LG V10 mobile in the first 45 days after the LG V10 release date. The Japanese company achieved this very high sales number for the LG V10 smartphone…

LG V10: 450,000 units sold in just 45 days

After the LG V10 Release Date, LG V10 doesn’t seem to got as much attention as it should have, comparing to other flagships by Samsung or the HTC ONE A9 introduced at the same time. However, reports from lg mobile have proved that, the LG V10 mobile managed to sell 450,000 units in North America in 45 days, which is equivalent to around 10,000 units sold every day. And this is not at all a small number. Let’s take a look to see what LG V10 has to offer that make it so popular in such market.

In terms of LG V10 specs, we have a huge 5.7 inch display that is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and 4GB RAM to make it a powerful flagship. What is special is a LG v10 secondary display measured 2.1 inch to help display necessary information without needing to turn on the main display to help save battery. Other LG V10 specs include: a beautiful 16MP camera with 2MP on the front, 64GB internal, Snapdragon 808 chip set and 3000 mAH battery.

Following the LG V10’s and LG G3 success, LG phones company also revealed that, their US market share for phablet with 5.7” display or bigger has increased from 26.7% to 35.7% in November, giving credit to their latest flagship smartphone. They are saying the majority of LG V10 buyers are young American and white collar workers, who are quick in updating new technology trend.

LG V10 price – proud flagship smartphone by LG

LG V10 mobile comes in 5 different color options: Space Black, Luxe White, Modern Beige, Ocean Blue, Opal Blue. LG V10 price in North America starts from USD 600. Personally, what do you think about this price tag compare to those LG V10 specs we mentioned above? Will the fact that 450,000 people have bought the phone makes you feel tempted in buying the same unit?

Lately, we have spotted two fabulous budget Lenovo smartphones: One is Lenovo A7010 (considered as a successor to Lenovo A7000) and the other is Lenovo K4 Note (a successor to Lenovo K3 Note). Check out the following comparison to find out the best upcoming budget handset!

Lenovo A7010 VS Lenovo K4 Note:

Firstly, we would like to show you some similarities between the two phablets Leno vo A7010 and Lenovo K4 Note. Some official pictures of Lenovo A7010 have been released, so we know it will come with a metal frame covering around the phones and a fingerprint scanner placed on the back, which seems much affected by Motorola design and of course totally different from its predecessor Lenovo A7000. As for the Lenovo K4 Not, it is still on the way, so we cannot tell much about its appearance. Anyhow, we are pretty sure the Note will be also equipped with an alloy frame or back cover to bring a more premium feeling.

Secondly, in terms of specifications, each of them owns a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, a dual SIM, a combo of 13MP rear and a 5MP front-facing camera, and expandable ROM. However, for other features, there are some differences you need to know. First of all, Lenovo K4 Note specs are likely to include a MediaTek Helio X10 chip, 4G LTE connectivity, Dolby Atmos sound tech, two choices over the RAM capacity: 2GB and 3GB (with different price tags for each version), and perhaps a 4,000mAh battery (to make it a strong rival to Xiaomi Redmi Note 3).

Meanwhile, Lenovo A7010 specs contain a Mediatek MT6753 chipset, just 2GB RAM, and a 3,300mAh cell. In general, they have some things in common and some other things to create each device’s uniqueness. If Lenovo K4 Note is going to be a strong phablet with powerful hardware, Lenovo A7010 will probably be a super affordable new machine. Check out the next part for more information about their prices.

Lenovo A7010 VS Lenovo K4 Note: Price and availability

Although we have been fully informed of Lenovo A7010 price and Lenovo K4 Note price as well as their availability for now, from what we know about Lenovo, these two products will cost no more than $200. Let’s wait for the company’s official confirmation of the release date as well as other details.

With $350, what Chinese Android smartphones 2015 should you buy? Check out the following ones to see if they are worth every penny of yours! Here they are:

1. OnePlus 2

This is a flagship smartphone of OnePlus and successor to the well-known OnePlus One launched in 2014. Specifically, OnePlus 2 specs include a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor (version 2.1, which is said to be less hot than the original ver), a dual SIM, a fingerprint sensor, a USB Type-C port and 4G LTE connectivity. Besides, there are two choices over the RAM and ROM (non-expandable): 3GB/16GB and 4GB/64GB. The whole machine is powered by a 3,300mAh battery. For taking photograph, its 13MP main camera with f/2.0, OIS, laser autofocus plus a dual LED flash, and 5MP front-facing one will assist you.

Samsung has just officially announced Galaxy A9 – the latest smartphone in their A series, in a current event in China. The smartphone sports a slim 7,4mm body and very decent battery capacity….

Samsung Galaxy A9 official release: first 6.0 inch phablet

We have known about the Galaxy A9 for a while now through different rumors and leaks. And recently, the release in China confirmed to us official Samsung Galaxy A9 specs. According to that, this is the very first Samsung smartphone to feature such huge display: 6 inch – promise to maximize user’s experience when using the phone. The Galaxy A9 display resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixel, ensuring the best image quality for your eye treat.

Though earlier rumors did hint that the Galaxy A9 will run on premium Snapdragon 620, the handset actually features a Snapdragon 652 chip set together with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. Samsung Galaxy A9 cameras sport a 13MP anti-vibration sensor on the back and a 8MP sensor on the front. However, the key selling Galaxy A9 feature is its battery – which is as big as 4000 mAH capacity coming together with QuickCharge.

On release date, Samsung Galaxy A9 is pre-installed with Android 5.1 and comes in 3 color options: rose gold, gold and white. (yes, no black). Samsung will start mass selling of their latest smartphone in January, first in Chinese market. Much curious as we are, we did not know any further about the Galaxy A9 price and plan for other markets yet.

Samsung Galaxy A9: reasonable price for favorable specs?

Together with a decent battery and nice camera shooters, Samsung also feature latest technology for this phablet, including fingerprint sensors, Samsung Pay, NFC, Wifi and Bluetooth. How much do you expect the Galaxy A9 price to be? Since some of our sources are suggesting that, Samsung plan to keep their product prices as reasonable as possible, we expect the Galaxy A9 price won’t go beyond USD 400 in international markets.

2015 has been a successful year for Sony, with the release and positive sales of many Xperia smartphones. Let’s take a look at the best 5 Sony Xperia smartphones, as we are seeing off the year…

1. Sony Xperia Z5 Family

Sony Xperia Z5 Family is definitely the best products Sony ever produced, not to mention in 2015. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is no doubt one of the super stars of 2015-2016 period with beautiful 4K display to impress many users. Sony Xperia Z5 – original version also wins the title “best camera smartphone” with their gorgeous 23MP Sony sensor

2. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra – First Sony Xperia phablet

The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is remembered for being the first Sony smartphone to have a big screen, making it suitable to stay in the phablet category. The Xperia C5 Ultra screen is 6-inch, and still the only machine Sony gives such a size so far. Coming together with the maximum display, the C5 Ultra also features very favorable specs. Here are 9 Best and worst things about the phablet that we featured recently.

3. Sony Xpreia M5: most impressive Xperia smartphone

If I have to vote, Sony Xperia M5 has all it takes to be one of the best smartphones of the year, compared to all other brands. First of all, it features 21.5MP camera on the back, and 13MP on the front. This makes Xperia M5 rear camera bigger than the selfie-centric Xperia C5 Dual, and Xperia M5 front camera better than the premium Xperia Z5. Not only that, the Xperia M5 is powered by strong Helio X10 chip set, new waterproof technology IP65/IP68, a decent 3GB RAM and beautiful 4K video. If you are still not impressed, the M5 is also the first Xperia smartphone to have unique and classy gold color option.

4. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua: best budget smartphone for

With a price tag of USD 300, the M4 Aqua is worth considered Sony’s best budget smartphone, compared to what it has to offer. The Xperia M4 Aqua comes in handy 5.0 inch display and a signature slim, classy body by Sony. This budget Xperia smartphone looks good and builds good with 2GB RAM, 64 bit, Dual SIM etc. The device also offer very appealing features: 13MP/5MP cameras, waterproof and scratch resistant.

5. Sony Xperia Z3: strong processor for heavy gamers

Sony Xperia Z3, targeted as the higher-end category, is also one of the best selling Xperia smartphones of the year. The handset comes in different versions with small changes either in the processor or display size. Talking about the original Xperia Z3, the smartphone features 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, which can be expandable. Xperia Z3 cameras are 21MP and 2.2MP together with a decent 3100 mAH battery. A quad-core and Snapdragon 801 in combination makes this a very strong device for heavy gaming.

Have you ever thought about using a smartphone with up to 3 operating systems? If yes, maybe you would like to check out the following Nokia N10 which is able to boot into Android, MeeGo and…

Nokia N10 – The best triple boot smartphone with a special look

Do you remember Nokia N9? It was a smartphone running on MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan OS, totally different from common Windows devices of Nokia. And its successor will even be more outstanding thanks to being equipped with a unique ability to boot into whatever you want: Android, MeeGo or Windows Phone operating system. Wow, that is fantastic! So, let’s check out Nokia N10 design and specifications now!

Speaking more specifically, Nokia N10 is a model having been designed by Mohammed Shihuzaan with an interesting appearance. It is said that the handset resembles a sail. As a result, Nokia N10 lacks symmetry but still look beautiful in a white anodized aluminum casing plus a curved Gorilla Glass for protection. Besides, on the front, we notice a 3.9-inch AMOLED HD display and LED bottom buttons for changing different OSes. Impressive enough?

Spec-wise, Nokia N10 can switched to use MeeGo, Windows or Android OS and perform tasks pretty well due to a 1.2GHz chip, 1GB of RAM, 16/32GB of ROM, and a battery providing 450 hours of 3G standby time. In addition, there are an 8MP rear cam with Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus and a dual LED flash, and a 5MP front one to assist you in taking photos.

Nokia N10 price and availability

In general, Nokia N10 seems a mid-range smartphone, which means it is likely to be priced at a super affordable cost. We will not be surprised if this product goes on sale at $150 some day. How about you? Tell us your opinions and feelings about this “curved tothe left side” machine.

The wait is coming to an end for those who are looking forward to Samsung Galaxy S7 launch. Lately, China Mobile has leaked information related to the Samsung Galaxy S7 release date to be in…

Samsung Galaxy S7 release date has been revealed – You will see the beast soon…

After the flagship Samsung Galaxy S6 and its great variants were released this year, we are excited to look forward to the S6’s successor – Samsung Galaxy S7. Like many upcoming flagships, Samsung Galaxy S7 design and specifications make us feel curious and just want to hear from the company. And perhaps that day is coming closer as a according to China Mobile, Samsung Galaxy S7 is going to debut in February.

It was said that S7 would be seen at MWC 2016 and go on sale one month later, but Samsung did not confirm anything. Though, recently, China Mobile, which is a leading mobile operator with the largest network and subscriber base in the world, has claimed Samsung will announce their Galaxy S7 on 21 February, 2016 and start selling it from 18 March, 2016. Wow, then, just a few months to go!

So, we would like to recap a bit on the Samsung Galaxy S7 specs. It is likely to be powered by a Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890 chip, a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED 2K screen, and a 20MP rear with BRITECELL sensor camera basically. We will know more clearly about the handset’s hardware when February is getting nearer.

What price is it for a new, strong flagship as Samsung Galaxy S7?

Besides the date, the source also mention the Samsung Galaxy S7 price to be about $469. If so, we guess S7 can be one of the most affordable flagships of Samsung, but in fact, we also find it hard to believe, especially when it used to be rumored to sport up to 6GB RAM. As a result, $650 would sound more reasonable, right?!

Lumia 550 is considered as one of the most beautiful budget smartphones coming in the next weeks. Check out how it really looks in some currently leaked pictures…

Lumia 650 – Budget with a premium design

Last week, some information about the upcoming Lumia 650 was firstly spotted on the internet and it has been attracting many people recently. And now you may even get more excited since this week has seen some details as well as pictures of Lumia 650 design and specs. Firstly, about the appearance, the mid-ranger Lumia 650 is likely to own a metal frame covering around the handset. And there’s gonna be 2 color options for consumers: Black and White.

Secondly, in terms of Lumia 650 specs, it is said to sport a 5.0-inch screen with HD resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor (with quad-core Cortex A7 1.3GHz), Adreno 304 GPU, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable internal storage. As for the camera, there are an 8MP main one with LED flash and a 5MP front-facing shooter for you to capture anything you want. Besides, we’re pretty sure that the 650 will run on Windows 10 Mobile OS.

Well, those are some basic features we’ve got for the Lumia 650’s hardware. Though, some others such as battery capacity, SIM, connectivity, etc. are still unknown for now. So, let’s wait for the company’s official confirmation. Yet, looking at the pics, what do you think about this new Lumia product?

Lumia 650 price and availability

According to many news sources, Lumia 650 release date is some day in January or February, 2016 and of course the price will be revealed on that day, too. However, we predict that the device will probably cost around $200 like its predecessor Lumia 640 price. If so, in your opinion, is it a good deal?

2016 is coming and what Android smartphones are you waiting for in the first half of the year? Check out the following ones to see if they match your expectations!

Before discovering what smartphones are coming in early 2016, we would like to inform you that there will be two important events most people loving smartphones are waiting for: CES 2016 (which is held in January, 2016) and MWC 2016 (which is held in February, 2016). You will see many handsets from various brands get introduced and most of them, if not all of them, will be Android devices. So, click next now to find out the most outstanding ones!