Author: Chris Eilers

Nokia E1 and Lenovo Vibe X3 are obviously 2 of our all time favorite smartphones ever introduced. Both of them would make very successful flagships, because they have in common, these 5 secrets not everyone else does…

Nokia E1 and Lenovo Vibe X3: secrets for a success story

Now, I would want you to close your eyes for 30 seconds, think about 5 features you are looking for when buying a new phone. Then continue reading to see how much of what you want can be found in these 2 beasts. Ready? Set! Go! First of all, both Nokia E1 and Lenovo Vibe X3 are members of very famous smartphone producers: Legendary Nokia and Mighty Lenovo. Both smartphone OEMs have been in the industry for a decent time, and built up their brands through high-quality products before.

Secondly, to attract people at first sight, both smartphones come with a very distinctive and elegant design. What we noticed is that, both seem to feature an all-metal body with slim bezels and classy corners. Thirdly, to have an immediate answer for one of the first concern many people have: pricing, both Nokia E1 and Lenovo Vibe X3 prices are kept as affordable as possible, regardless of their much favorable specs: around $250 for Nokia E1 and $350 for Lenovo Vibe X3. Awesome!

Next, both Nokia E1 and Lenovo Vibe X3 specs feature very nice combinations compared to moderate price tags. You can refer to our previous articles for Nokia E1 specs and Lenovo Vibe X3 specs. Last but not least, both mobiles offer a super cool camera sensor, which is becoming more and more important criterion for smartphones nowadays: 20MP Pureview and 21MP respectively

Nokia E1 and Lenovo Vibe X3: worth every single penny

Back to the small test we had earlier, how many features you thought of matched these 5 success secrets Nokia E1 and Lenovo Vibe X3 share in common? Either way, don’t you agree with me that both of these latest smartphones are very qualified and competitive ones thanks to what they have to offer for such affordable price tags?

Smartphones with huge internal storage of 128GB ROM are becoming more and more appreciated. We show you the top flagship phones that come with the exact same capacity: a whooping 128GB and 4GB RAM for December…

1. Asus Zenfone Selfie Limited Edition design

Knowing that flagship smartphones with huge internal storage are being much appreciated, Asus just introduced a “limited edition” of the Asus Zenfone Selfie.Together with a huge leap in ROM, this variant also comes with 3GB RAM instead of 2GB RAM like the original unit. Besides that, other Zenfone Selfie specs are still kept: a 5.5” 1080p display, Snapdragon 615 chip set, 3000 mAH and beautiful dual 13MP cameras on both the front and the back! If you enjoy taking (a lot of) photos, and having a massive amount of space to store all your files and folders (pictures, videos and anything you want to keep in your phone), this is a perfect choice for you.

Lately, a lot of flagship smartphones have been introduced to our world, promising more and more options for those who are looking to buy a higher-end mobile devices. Here are some of the best ones we want to take a closer look at…

1. Asus Zenfone Selfie Limited Edition

Knowing that flagship smartphones with huge internal storage are being much appreciated, Asus just introduced a “limited edition” of the Asus Zenfone Selfie. Together with a huge leap in ROM, this variant also comes with 3GB RAM instead of 2GB RAM like the original unit. Besides that, other Zenfone Selfie specs are still kept: a 5.5” 1080p display, Snapdragon 615 chip set, 3000 mAH and beautiful dual 13MP cameras on both the front and the back! If you enjoy taking (a lot of) photos, and having a massive amount of space to store all your files and folders (pictures, videos and anything you want to keep in your phone), this is a perfect choice for you.

2. Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy S7 has been talked about quite frequently ever since first rumors about it started to flows. From what we hear so far, there are a bunch of good reasons why we should already get excited (and save money) for this upcoming flagship by Samsung. Some possible Galaxy S7 specs we know for now: 4K display, 14 cores, Exynos 8890 and an upgraded camera.

3. Syncphone: Powerful smartphone with 8GB RAM

Syncphone may look like a common smartphone with handy display, but its specs will impress you immediately, promising a performance of a PC. The handset will be coming in 3 RAM variants: 2GB/4GB and 8GB (yes, bigger than many PC nowadays). Also, the phone will run on Windows 10 PC operating system, allowing any Office or Photoshop software to work normally on the handset. Definitely become one of the best flagship smartphones at launch date.

4. iPhone 7

iPhone 6 and 6S have been launched not long ago, yet iPhone 7 is already setting its first rumors. Expected to see a 2016 release, iPhone 7 has been leaking with many breath taking designs and rumored specs. According to what we know till now, seems like we can start looking forward to a waterproof Apple iPhone, with no headphone jack, 3GB RAM and an even slimmer body.

5. Nokia C1

Here comes our most awaited flagship smartphones to be released in 2016: Latest Nokia phone – Nokia C1. Earlier, it was known to be the first Android phone Nokia will produced on their grand comeback next year. Most recently, updated rumors are adding in with new renders that, this Nokia smartphone can actually come in 2 OS versions: Android and Windows 10. Other Nokia C1 specs we know for now include a 5.5-inch Full HD screen, powerful 4GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, and a 64-bit MediaTek CPU and 20MP/8MP camera sensors!

6. Comet smartphone

Comet smartphone is a unique mobile device that is not just waterproof but literally floats on the water surface thanks to its special design. Comet smartphone specs also make sure to impress you: a handy 4.7″ HD AMOLED, strong 4GB RAM with Snapdragon 810 and octa core under the hood. To be more appealing for most users, the Comet has beautiful 16MP dual cameras that come with super trendy modes and functions. Comet also packs a 2,800 mAH battery that lasts through your full day of work, party and excitement. The smartphone is expected to be launched soon in 2016, promising making super cool flagship smartphones for the year.

7. Asus Zenfone 3

Confirmed a 2016 release by Asus CEO earlier, Zenfone 3 is being strongly expected by many Asus lovers and smartphone users all around the world. Though the company did not say a word about the Zenfone 3 specs yet, rumors are spreading everywhere. Based on what we know about Asus, the company will keep their good name by packing their Zenfone 3 with amazing specs for a fairly affordable price. A 6GB RAM Asus Zenfone 3 with huge camera sensors are something you can totally expect.

Flagship smartphones to see a near-future release: impressive in their own ways

All of these 7 flagship smartphones are real cool beasts. However, each of them stands out from one another with very distinctive specs and features, to target different customers. Which of these are your favorite flagship smartphones that you think are worth saving for?

Lenovo P1 Mini will be the next budget smartphone from Lenovo to stir up the mid-range handset category. And recently, we have spotted some information about Lenovo P1 specs and design. Check them out now!

Lenovo P1 Mini Design: The first great member of a new line-up?

Some days ago, we welcomed a new device called Lenovo Vibe X3 to the smartphone world. But, a few days later, we were informed that Lenovo Vibe brand would be likely to disappear and replaced by Lemon or Motorola in the future, according to DigiTime. That is not good news to those who love Vibe products at all. In our point of view, we will feel sad if the rumor comes true since Lenovo Vibe X2, X3, P1 or Shot are interesting and excellent machines in their own ways.

Though Lenovo has not confirmed or announced anything yet, lately, a new Lenovo phone named Lenovo P1 Mini has appeared on the TENAA. That was just a few days after we heard about the possible disappearance of the Vibe series. We hope this is a coincidence, not an implicit confirmation of the Vibe’s death. Except for that, Lenovo P1 Mini seems a good smartphone for you to take into consideration.

Basing on what was shown on TENAA, Lenovo P1 Mini specs will probably include a 5-inch Full HD, an octa-core 1.5GHz chip, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. On the back, there is a 13MP camera and the front-facing one will be capable of 5 megapixels. The whole handset will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS.

Lenovo P1 Mini price – Super Affordable!

So, those are basic features we’ve known about Lenovo P1 Mini so far. Let’s wait for a fuller summary of the specifications in the next weeks. Yet how about Lenovo P1 Mini price? We predict that this smartphone will be super affordable as the hardware is of a mid-ranger and the company maybe will also want to compete with other Chinese makers like Xiaomi, Meizu, etc.

You go to a smartphone store and see a lot of things, but you do not know which one is excellent and worth your money. So, here we would like to suggest 5 handsets like that to you and if you are going to get one of them, don’t forget to share with us!

Best smartphones priced about $250 (RM1,055) for year end 2015

1. OnePlus X

OnePlus X is the third product of OnePlus team this year. Unlike OnePlus 2, the X is kind of loved by more people. Spec-wise, it has a 5-inch Full HD AMOLED display, a 2,525mAh battery and a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor. At first, those are already a good combination. Other OnePlus X specs can even make the phone stronger such as 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM, OxygenOS based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, a 13MP rear f/2.2 snapper with 0.2-second autofocus and phase detection autofocus, plus an up to8MP front-facing shooter.

2. ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini

Similar to OnePlus X in terms of screen size, ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini specs own a 5.0-inch FHD display with 441 ppi, a Snapdragon 615 chip, 2GB RAM, and 16GB ROM expandable up to 128GB. Furthermore, its camera set is great because of containing a 16MP rear and an 8MP front-facing shooter, and a 2,900mAh battery is responsible for powering the whole handset.

3. ASUS ZenFone Selfie

The device comes with a 5.5-inch FHD IPS screen, 2/3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, and a 3,000mAh battery. Specially, it has a 13MP front-facing camera along with a 13MP rear one as well, and they all have dual-tone LED Flash. We bet this smartphone is a good device for selfie lovers.

4. Huawei P8 Lite

This is a mid-range alternative of the flagship Huawei P8. Huawei P8 Lite specs mainly have a 5-inch HD display, a 64-bit Kirin 620 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 128GB). On the front, there is a 5MP camera for taking selfies and a 13MP camera on the back to capture higher quality photos. The whole phone is powered by a 2,200mAh battery.

5. Samsung Galaxy J7

As for the specifications, there is a 5.5-inch HD display, a Snarpdragon 615 64-bit octa-core chip paired with high-end Adreno 405 GPU, a 3,000mAh battery, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB ROM. Although the package of Samsung Galaxy J7’s features is not the best here, according to many people, it is totally able to deliver pretty good productivity, smoothness and speed. Besides, a 13MP rear and 5MP selfie camera are also on board to help you capture great pics even in low-light conditions.

So, they are the excellent and affordable smartphones you can take into consideration. What are your opinions? And if you want to add more devices into the list, feel free to contact us, okay?! 

Today we have a battle of two of the greatest smartphones for next year: Symetium VS ASUS ZenFone 3. You will find it very hard to pick out the winner. Anyhow, check them out first before you come up with the result. 

Symetium VS ASUS ZenFone 3: Hottets first 6GB RAM battle

First, we have Symetium smartphone display expected to be a handy 5-inch FHD OLED one. Besides, other the Symetium specs include a Snapdragon 820 chip and a huge 4,000mAH battery. Meanwhile, ASUS ZenFone 3 specs are said to have a phablet size with a 5.5-inch Quad HD display. Like many Zen phones, Zen 3 will probably use a chip from Intel – Intel Atom Z3590 2.5GHz or better, and a 3,500mAh cell.

In general, the differences are not enough to say which one is better. Due to smaller screen size, we’re sure Symetium’s FHD resolution is already so good. On the other hand, Symetium can be a bit stronger thanks to its batt. So, how about other features? They both boast 6GB RAM and big ROM capacity (there’ll be 128GB choice for you). In terms of cam, Zen 3 is said to pack a 16MP and 8MP (which is more fantastic than its competitor) combo while Symetium has a 24MP (absolutely better) and 5MP one.

So, those are some basic differences as well as similarities for you to compare Symetium and ASUS ZenFone 3. Then, now you know why we think this battle can finish in a tie. They are just two awesome smartphones to stir up the mobile market next year. What do you think? Tie or not tie?

Symetium VS ASUS ZenFone 3: Price and availability

Because ASUS was able to release the world’s first 4GB RAM at a very reasonable price tag once, they can do it again. ASUS ZenFone 3 price is predicted to range from $400 to $500 whereas Symetium price can be more a bit expensive, like $550 or above. Let’s wait and see!

A new month has begun and we guess a list of excellent 4GB RAM smartphones will be a good idea. You can check them out to see which one is the most awesome to purchase this December!

1. Vivo X6 and Vivo X6 Plus Design

Firstly, we would like to talk about Vivo X6 specs. A MediaTek MT6752 processor, a 5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, a 2,400mAh battery, 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 32GB ROM are in charge to run the phone. Besides, you have a 13MP rear and an 8MP front-facing camera to take photos.

Interestingly, it is said that the camera app can open in just 0.6 second and focus on object in only 0.1 second. As for Vivo X6 Plus specs, there are not many differences. You just need to remember it sports a bigger 5.7-inch Full HD screen, 64GB ROM and two options over the batt: 3,000mAh and 4,000mAh.

Do you remember how we loved the Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe with huge 128GB internal storage? How about that much space comes together with your favorite 13MP selfie camera? Let’s meet Asus Zenfone Selfie Limited Edition…

Asus Zenfone Selfie Limited Edition: not just a bigger ROM

Customers nowadays seem to appreciate smartphone with huge internal storage rather than having to add in an extra micro SD card, which can be much easier to break or ruined by virus. Knowing, Asus smartphone introduced a limited version with an upgraded internal storage, for one of their best seller Zenfone 2 Selfie. It has been said that the Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Zoom will also have this update too. In this post, we want to focus on our “vedette” – the Asus Zenfone Selfie Limited Edition.

This special variant also comes with 3GB RAM instead of 2GB RAM like the original unit. Besides that and a whooping 128GB ROM, other Zenfone Selfie specs are still kept: a 5.5” 1080p display, Snapdragon 615 chip set, 3000 mAH and beautiful dual 13MP cameras on both the front and the back! If you enjoy taking (a lot of) photos, and having a massive amount of space to store all your files and folders (pictures, videos and anything you want to keep in your phone), this is a perfect choice for you.

Design-wise, the Limited Edition has quite some differences with the original counterpart. First of all, it will only come in PINK color option. Then, it has a 3-D crystal back cover that looks similar to the Zenfone 2 Deluxe. As the name suggest, this is totally not a target to most customer, as it is very specific and “limited” in both color and design!

Asus Zenfone Selfie Limited Edition – meant for “specific” customers

In case you don’t remember, Asus Zenfone Selfie is one of the few devices that support 4G LTE on both SIM. And the same goes with this Limited Edition. For now, no words have been heard about Zenfone Selfie Limited Edition price and availability yet, but with and update in both RAM and internal storage, we guess you will need to pay at least and extra $100-150!

Samsung Galaxy S7, expecting a 2016 launch, is said to be coming in many different variants. Among that, we have spotted a beautiful Galaxy S7 Premium, featuring the same Exynos 8890 chip set, and a beautiful 4K display…

Galaxy S7 Premium: catching up with 4K display trend

I bet this the name of this Galaxy S7 Premium is reminding you of the world-famous Xperia Z5 Premium, 1st in the world to feature 4K display? Seems like we are going to have an intense “Premium” smartphone competition some time soon in 2016, between this Korean beast and that Japanese monster! Let’s see what Samsung-made Galaxy S7 Premium has to offer and whether as a later comer, will it be able to beat its Sony-made counterpart.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Premium we are looking at right now is designed by famous designer Hasan Kaymak. At very first glance, the handset can already set good impression by its elegant and classy all metal body and slim rears. In this design, the physical Home button is taken care quite good, making it looks much prettier. We can aslo see a USB Type C port on the back of the phone. The rear camera is located flat on the back side, with a layer of protecting glass, keeping it from unwanted scratches.

Some Samsung Galaxy S7 Premium specs we know for now include: 5.2-inch, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, the same Exynos 8890 chip set, 24MP rear camera and beautiful 4K display. If these specs all come true, no wonder the Premium version of Galaxy S7 will be a true beast of the smartphone market 2016. Especially when their Exynos 8890 just scored an impressive 103K on Antutu Benchmark test.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Premium: what a true beast looks like

Currently, Samsung already confirmed getting ready for Exynos 8890 mass production, hinting a close release date for their proud flagship Galaxy S7. With 4K display becoming a new hot trend in the smartphone market, we can totally expect the Premium variant soon to come along!

There is a Windows phone which is likely to beat Surface Book and iPad Pro. It is called SyncPhone and what impresses us most is its power like a real PC. Check out how it look and what makes the smartphone so strong!

SyncPhone – Smartphone but as powerful as a PC

Nowadays, many big tech firms are following a trend of turning tablets into PCs. Recently, we’ve had Surface Book by Microsoft, which is said to be a potential typical device of such a trend. Somehow we can imagine how they do it: increasing the tablet’s productivity and equipping it with a physical keyboard. However, some people wonder assume bringing a big tablet and a keyboard like that just does not create any differences.

Actually, it makes sense. So, maybe Nurve Technologies, a research group, has seen this, so they have come up with an idea of releasing a smartphone smaller than a laptop, a computer and a tablet, for sure, but super strong like a PC. And in fact, it was just not a thought. Nurve Technologies has started a campaign known as Indiegogo to turn their dream smartphone named SyncPhone into real life. Are you excited?

SyncPhone specs will own a 5.4″ screen and an Atom 64-bit chip like a computer’s. Additionally, there will be 3 versions: standard, S and Pro with different specs such as 8/12/20MP rear cam, Atom x5-Z8300/x5-Z8500/x7-Z8700, 2/4/8GB RAM and 32/64/128GB ROM, but they all will be running on Windows 10 PC, allowing any Office or Photoshop software to work normally on the handset.

SyncPhone Price and availability

Well, this is a very interesting smartphone since it has a kickstand (so, no case is required), a stylus and a detachable physical keyboard. In general, the campaign has just begun on Indiegogo but some initial predictions said that SyncPhone price would be $280, $390 and $700 for 3 versions we mentioned above, respectively. Then, let’s wait and see! 

Acer is not a frequently talked-about subjects on many tech forums. However, some of their flagships like Predator 6 gaming beast definitely made strong impression. This time, they are introducing Acer Liquid X2 with 3 SIM card slots and…

Acer Liquid X2: defining their own color

Targeted as a mid-ranger mobile, the Liquid X2 stands out from the crowd by offering not 2, but 3 slots for SIM cards, making it as convenient and useful as possible. Compared to other smartphones as the same category, Acer Liquid X2 specs are pretty awesome, enough to knock out many competitors. Some Acer Liquid X2 specs are: 5.5 inch HD display (though we would much appreciate a FHD one), 3GB RAM together with 64 bit octa-core, and Snapdragon 615 chip set.

At first glance, many people have commented that, the Acer Liquid X2 looks somehow similar to Sony Xperia smartphone design. As you can see, slim body and slightly rounded corners really remind us of those elegant Japanese smartphones. However, this Acer Liquid X2 has a full alloy body, making it more premium visually, as well as more suitable for business people who are looking for a smartphone that can be a decent accessory also.

Together with the “core specs” we mentioned above, the new Liquid smartphone by Acer also sports some very trendy features. First of all, the phone is equipped with dual 13MP camera for best pictures and selfie possible.  One more thing I like about the handset is that, it has a big 4,000 mAH battery with Quick Charge 3.0 – all that a businessman look for in a smartphone.

Acer Liquid X2: Capable and affordable “business” flagship

Although Acer has said no word about the Liquid X2 price yet, it is expected to be around USD 250 – 300, which is quite reasonable and easy to reach many users. The Acer Liquid X2 release date is said to be some time in early 2016, probably January!

Rumors have it said about Xiaomi’s next non-smartphone product: Xiaomi Laptop for a while now. Recently, we heard that, the laptop will be released to our market some time around Q2 2016…

First Xiaomi Laptop: expecting a 2016 release!

Xiaomi is one young but inspiring Chinese producer that have been proving itself with many high-quality mobile devices, with the Redmi Note 3 seen most lately. The company is trying the best to expand their variety of products as much as possible. And for 2016, it seems like we will have the first Xiaomi Laptop ever, said to be produced under the mentor of an important ex- Lenovo employee – one of the most powerful laptop producers.

In terms of this new Xiaomi Laptop specs, we have heard no words from the Chinese company. However, our sources are suggesting that, it will sport a display between 12.5 inches to 13.3 inches, which lay among the most popular laptop displays. To catch up with new trend, the device will use a lot of metal, hopefully featuring a full metal body and run on Linux operating system, which is actually a bit surprising.

For Xiaomi Laptop price, we are pretty confident that, to keep their good name, Xiaomi will make it as affordable as possible, despite the use of metal. This competitive price tag has always been a good tactic used by Xiaomi, and one of the key selling points for their products. Hopefully we won’t see a major change in this.

First Xiaomi Laptop: maximizing performance

There is one month ahead until we meet 2016. Yet, the year already sounds very exciting for tech-geeks like we are, with the promising releases of many cool devices, including this Laptop by Xiaomi. In case you for got, earlier the laptop was expected to feature 16GB RAM and 500GB SSD to maximize the machine’s performance.