Author: Chris Eilers

If you are a smartphone fan, you would know by now that Sony Xperia Z5 camera with 23MP resolution has been entitled best smartphone camera after a technical test. However, users seem to have a different opinion considering real images

Blind camera shootout – the winner is…

Recently, Android Authority has conducted a blind camera poll. In this, they asked the readers to look at the photos taken by 4 different camera-centric phones : iPhone 6S, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, LG G4 and Sony Xperia Z5 and vote. Surprisingly as it may sound, most readers on the site picked… iPhone 6S camera as the best camera phone among the four.

In the article on Android Authority, they even published the detailed result. According to that, 38% readers who joined the vote picked iPhone 6S as the best camera. Following is Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with 34% of the vote. Don’t get shocked reading on, but seems like your favorite Sony Xperia Z5 camera only got 18% of the vote. Last on the list is LG G4 with only 10%.

iPhone 6S camera – best in all cases?

Please keep in mind that, this does not mean all pictures taken by iPhone 6S camera is better than those captured by others. For example, after considering different galleries taken under different lighting condition, Android Authority found out that “the iPhone 6S completely misjudges the white balance,”  in one nighttime photo of an Adidas shop with a B&W sign.

iPhone 6S camera – worth your money

iPhone 6S has been such a controversial device. Many Android users mock the device for low specs compared to the heavy price. Meanwhile, iPhone fans argue that figures and numbers don’t always say everything. And despite the high price tag, the dual iPhone 6S and 6S Plus sell extraordinarily well on first weekends and still counting! With this camera blind test result, I hope we can now find one more reason to be convinced into buying this beast (if you have the money, of course)

I find this blind camera shootout pretty interesting. For further details and various real life images, please refer to the article on Android Authority here.

Huawei Nexus 6P is a high-end mobile device made with the cooperation between Google and Huawei. The Nexus 6P price is absolutely not cheap at all, varying between USD 500 to USD 640 in different market. (Details here). Expensive as it is, shortly after arrival, the Nexus 6P started to have serious problems…

Huawei Nexus 6P: unexpected major problem

One user has recently shared on Reddit that, the rear class panel on his/her Nexus 6P just  “spontaneously” cracked. Following the complaint, several others started to shared their pictures showing the same problem with their shattered class on the rear camera. The problem is said to happen very “randomly” without any specific accident, to more than just one unlucky user.

“It was sat on a table next to me when I heard the glass snap, leaving a little snowfall of shavings on the table under it,” user Jonny_Rat wrote on Reddit last weekend, with an attached image as proof. To make the matter worse, “It’s now continuing to crack away to itself.”, he added.

I would have doubted that Jonny dropped his phone and made up the whole story in order to blame the producer. But many other users have jumped in the conversation, adding their own proof of the very same problem. Some even clarified it happened to them “less than 24 hours after buying the device”

Huawei Nexus 6P – glass breaking problem and the answer?

I am sure with the power of internet these days, both Huawei and Google will get to know about the issue happening to their Nexus 6P flagship soon. And they’d better provide us with a decent explanation plus practical solution. Anyhow, this breaking glass problem is surely an incident both companies dread people talking about.

Nexus 6P: all ruined up by Huawei?

When buying a high-end smartphone, we always hope to have a worthy device that does not only perform well, with favorable features, but also last for a decent period of time. It seems like Google made a wrong choice when choosing a Chinese manufacturer – Huawei to produce their premium Nexus 6P device, isn’t it?

Anyhow, we will all come to a conclusion that stuff “made in China” is not of that high quality? What do you have to explain, now, Google?

Sony Xperia Z5 family is the lastest high-end flagship smartphones by the Japanese company. The devices, enlisted Sony Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact and Z5 Premium comes with super high-class features like 23MP camera, 4K display etc. By now, Sony is even planning a new version for 2016, with the upcoming Snapdragon 820 chip set: Sony Xperia Z5 Plus. Let’s see what Sony Xperia Z5 Plus offers beyond what the other 3 already covered.

Sony Xperia Z5 Plus: first Snapdragon 820 smartphone

We all know that Qualcomm’s premium chip for high end smartphone, Snapdragon 820 will be out next year 2016. This Sony Xperia Z5 Plus is targeted to be one of the first mobile devices to try on that chip set. Sony Xperia Z5 Plus specs we know for now include: 5.3 inch FHD IPS Display, 4GB RAM, 23MP camera with the famous IMX 300 sensor that Samsung is trying to buy. To power the handset we have 3100 mAH battery and of course, Snapdragon 820 processor.

Sony Xperia Z5 Plus design

Sony Xperia Z5 Plus is actually a concept designed by Babak Soren. He is the same designer for Sony Xperia S5 concept that we all love. Sony Xperia Z5 Plus design comes with different color options to best fit a wider range of customers.

The idea of the Xperia Z5 Plus is definitely wise: it carries all of the best features proven to be loved from the predecessor Xperia Z5, plus one of the most expected chip sets to launch 2016. These things, all together, make Xperia Z5 Plus a desirable device that will surely be a Bomb in the market next year, if launched and priced properly.

Sony Xperia Z5 Plus release and pricing

Sony Xperia Z5 Plus is for now, still an inspiring concept smartphone. However, since it is very close to reality and has good connection with the already-launched Sony Xperia Z5 family, chances for it to be produced is very high.

Featuring Snapdragon 820, we hope Sony will set the Xperia Z5 Plus release in early 2016 to lead the trend. Sony Xperia Z5 Plus price should vary between Xperia Z5 price and Xperia Z5 Premium price.

We are excited to introduce the hottest Android smartphones for November to you. Do you want 2K Screen, 6GB RAM and 6000 maH Battery for a good price? Lets find the best Android Phone for you!

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro or Xiaomi Mi5 or both

Recently, Xiaomi has released a teaser hinting that there will be two new smartphones to be launched on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. However, we do not know what the phones are but one of them is expected to be Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro (an advanced version of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2) or Xiaomi Mi5, or maybe both of them are going  to be introduced on Nov 11.

As for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro specs, it is rumored to come with 2 variants: one with a fingerprint sensor on the back and the other without a fingerprint sensor. Apart from that, generally Redmi Note 2 Pro will be built with a metal body and equipped with a 5.5-inch Full HD display, an octa-core MediaTek MT6795 SoC 2.2GHz chip, 2GB RAM, a 13MP rear and a 5MP front camera, and a 3,060mAh battery.

Meanwhile, if it is Xiaomi Mi5, it will boast an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC or Snapdragon 820 SoC processor. However, a report claimed that because of a delay in producing SD 820 chipsets, the company may opt for MediaTek deca-core Helio X20 one, instead. Other Xiaomi Mi5 specs can include 4GB RAM, a 5.3-inch Quad HD screen with 554ppi, 16/64GB of internal storage (non-expandable), a 16MP main shooter with a dual LED flash, and a 3,030mAh battery.

2. QiKU Terra

QiKU Terra is a high-end smartphone priced at $314 that is going to launch in India this month. Specifically, there will be two versions QIKU Terra 808 and QIKU Terra 810 for your choice. Nonetheless, they will all feature a 6-inch QHD display, a Snapdragon 810 or Snapdragon 808 chip paired with 4GB (810 ver) or 3GB (808 ver) of RAM, 64GB (810 ver) or 16GB (808 ver) of ROM.

In terms of camera, the primary cam is capable of 13 megapixels with Sony’s IMX278 sensor and f/1.8 and the selfie one is capable of up to 8 megapixels. Other QiKU Terra specs include 360 OS (a variation of Android 5.1 Lollipop OS), a fingerprint scanner on the back and a 3,700mAh battery.

3. Micromax Canvas 5

Micromax Canvas 5 is a flagship smartphone powered by a 64-bit 1.5GHz MediaTek octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. Other Micromax Canvas specs contain a dual SIM, 4G LTE support, a 5.2-inch Full HD screen with 423ppi, a combo of a 13MP rear (supporting a dual LED flash and PDAF) and a 5MP front snapper.

4 + 5. Samsung Galaxy On7 and Galaxy On5

Specs wise, Samsung Galaxy On7 features a 5.5-inch HD screen, 13MP and 5MP cameras, and a decent 3,000 mAH. Moreover, it also packs a dual SIM, 4G LTE, a 1.2GHz Exynos 3475 quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM plus 8GB of storage (expandable up to 128GB). In addition, On7 brings you useful features such as Ultra Data Saving and Ultra Power Saving modes and 2 color options: Gold and Black.

In case of Samsung Galaxy On5, it is a lower-end variant with key differences being a smaller 5-inch display, 5MP secondary and 8MP primary camera with LED flash and a 2,600mAh battery. The rest are remained like the Samsung Galaxy On7 specs.

6. Huawei Mate 8

Huawei Mate 8 is having too much attention even though it has only been rumored to launch some time this Q4 2015, probably November. The beast became popular ever since Huawei claimed that, the Kirin 950 they developed for this flagship is even stronger than Exynos 7420 by Samsung and Snapdragon 820 by Qualcomm.

7. Doogee T6

Chinese smartphone producer is expecting to launch a battery beast in late November or early December this year, 2015. Before Doogee T6, there have been some other handsets equipped with big batteries such as Doogee Homtom HT6 (sporting a 6,250mAh batt) and Doogee S6000 (having a 6,000mAh one).

However, this Doogee T6 does not only come with 6,000 mAH battery, but is also supported by Pump Express quick-charging technology. Other Doogee T6 specs include: 2GB RAM, MediaTek MT6735 chip, 8MP/2MP cameras.

Top Android smartphones to launch in November: 6GB RAM, 6K mah cell

Well, those are the Android smartphones to be launched this November, 2015! They all have good specifications and design, but which one do you like best? Share with us your opinions.

HTC just launched the One A9 last month, and received mixed feed backs about whether HTC or Apple copied the design from the other. Less than a month later, rumors are already leaking about the next HTC One-branded smartphone, with a model number of E56, allegedly named HTC One X9.

HTC One X9 – Price and specs

The HTC One X9, from what we know, will be targeted in the higher-end category. Some sources even suggest the HTC One X9 price could be around $470 (an equivalent to PHP 22,200). Now let’s read on to see what HTC offer this time to worth the price tag.

Planned to release in 2016, The HTC One X9 makes sure to equip some of the most promising features of the year. In terms of HTC One X9 specs, we will see either a premium Helio X20 or a powerful Snapdragon 820 chip set on board. We don’t know about the One X9 screen size yet (But hopefully between the most popular 5.0 and 5.5 inch), but it will be a QHD display that many users love thanks to the high quality of images.

In terms of storage, the HTC One X9 will sport 4GB RAM and 64/128GB internal memory. Also, as a way to provide more options, the handset may come with another 3GB RAM/ 32GB ROM variant to have a better price. Although we are very likely to have 6GB RAM smartphones by 2016, 4GB is strong and smooth enough for most users. Also there is a 3,500 mAH battery to run the whole handset.

HTC One X9: promising rival to Sony Xperia Z5 and Samsung Galaxy S7

Last but not least is a feature that has become more and more important when it comes to choosing a smartphone. Yes, it is the cameras! The HTC One X9 camera is said to have 23MP resolution on the back and 4MP on the front. For now, Sony Xperia Z5 camera is being the best in the whole smartphone market with 23MP and 0.03s autofocus. Let see if in 2016, HTC One X9 camera can beat the current King or not. Because it will need to compete with the rising Galaxy S7 camera by Samsung.

HTC One X9: a beast for 2016?

Please keep in mind that HTC has yet to confirmed any of the leaks above. But based on what we know so far, do you think the HTC One X9 has what it takes to be a strong competitor for high-end smartphone market in 2016?

Nokia is coming back, which promises many good Nokia smartphones will be on shelves next year. Two potential ones are Nokia C1 and Nokia E1, so read our Nokia C1 VS Nokia E1 Smartphones Comparison…

Nokia C1 VS Nokia E1: Specs and Prices

They are both said to be Nokia Android-based smartphones when the Giant comes back in 2016 after years of absence and they seem to be mid-rangers helping Nokia to get closer to consumers who want affordable device. A render image of Nokia C1 smartphone was first spotted in early September 2015, which made Nokia fans more excited than ever. Nokia C1 is also mentioned as the first ever Nokia Android smartphone. Some Nokia C1 specs rumored by now include: an awesome 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, and 16GB of storage. The Nokia C1 cameras will hopefully be 20MP Pureview and 5MP or higher.

We have been guessing that the Nokia C1 price at launch date in 2016 will be in our most favorite category: sub  250 USD In case of Nokia E1, its specs will probably include a 2.3GHz Intel 64-bit Atom processor, PowerVR G6430 graphics, and a 4.95-inch Full HD IPS display. In addition, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage (bigger than C1), and a 2,700 mAh battery will be on-board, too. As for the camera, E1 may have a combo of a 20MP rear and 8MP front-facing shooter.. About the Nokia E1 price, we assume that with such Nokia E1 specs and look, E1 may be priced at around 200 USD. If so, Nokia E1 can beat Nokia C1 if you are very price conscious.

Nokia C1 VS Nokia E1: Different designs but beautiful Looking at the leaked pic of Nokia C1, we are quite impressed with its design. Four corners are rounded but not too rounded. The bezels are super slim and maybe made of plastic, yet not for sure now. On the other hand, Nokia E1 comes with a metal body and some nice curved borders. They are surely different in the look, so you have more choices. Then, which one do you prefer?

Nokia C1 VS Nokia E1 Prices and Availability: Nokia Budget Battle !

With those Nokia C1 and Nokia E1 prices, both are highly anticipated Nokia Smartphones and are targeting fans who want more affordable Nokia smartphones. At the price range of 200-250 USD, these two Nokia phones promise to sell as well as the old Nokia 3310! No matter what strategies the company is having we are very much looking forward to Nokia E1 and Nokia C1 Launch soon!

Two months after appearing at the IFA 2015, Lenovo Vibe P1 has been known more but some people are still not sure whether they should buy it instead of others. So, if you are interested in this handset but hesitant to take it home, here are 5 reasons why Lenovo Vibe P1 can be your best friend in future!

1. Beautiful and sturdy design

As time flies and technology is developing strongly, people do not have to worry much about the power of their phone. Instead, they care more about the look, so mobile manufacturers have to create more beautiful handsets to catch consumers’ eyes. And Lenovo is not an exception. With Vibe P1, they have shown the world that they can make pretty phones. Specifically, it comes with an aluminum unibody and a curved back which brings a premium feeling. Moreover, you will also feel sturdy when holding it in your hands due to the battery sporting a huge capacity.

2. Fingerprint scanner for a mid-ranger

This is not new at all but the feature is still limited. Most mid-range smartphones do not own a fingerprint scanner, so we guess Lenovo Vibe P1 is of of a few. Further more, the speed of recognizing a fingerprint is fast, less than 1 second, and you do not have to press the home button to unlock the machine because the sensor will always be working. Though, remember that you should not use it with a wet finger.

3. HUGE battery

P1 is not only a fashionable device but also a strong one thanks to its big battery of 5,000 mAh. You can totally use it in 2 days with heavy use, just like what the company announced. Besides, P1 boasts fast-charging tech, so that you will not have to wait long until the phone is full of energy again.

4. Highly evaluated Lenovo Vibe P1 specs

Apar from the batt, other Lenovo Vibe P1 specs are confident in giving you good using experience in playing games as it features a Snapdragon 615 chip, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM (expandable), and a 5.5-inch Full HD display. In addition, there are 2 nano SIM slots supporting 4G network. In general, it has everything you need for a smart smartphone.

5. Interesting software

Running on Android Lollipop (5.1.1) OS out of the box, P1 sports a lot of interesting features as well functions such as Guest Mode, managing connectivity right on the notification bar, etc. Its user interface is beautiful and can be changed into different themes. One thing that should mentioned immediately is its exclusive set of Doit apps usually seen on many Lenovo products, helping you to duplicate your previous phone’s data and share files more easily without network. Cool!

CONCLUSION

Those are the main 5 reasons why Lenovo Vibe P1 will not let you down. Overall, it meets our demands in terms of design and specs. So, if you decide to purchase one, don’t forget to share with us your experience. For those who don’t think the points are convincing enough, please tell us your opinions!

Samsung Galaxy S7 is Samsung’s upcoming flagship planned for 2016, hopefully in January. From the name, we can easily guess it is the successor of the high-end Galaxy S6. The device, yet to launch, has been leaked by some rumors and started to receive positive attention.

Have you been catching up with all rumors about this potential BOMB exploded in 2016? No worries, here I have for you the wrap up of everything.

Samsung Galaxy S7: 7 rumors features you can’t resist

1. Thinner body with Magnesium

One of the best things users like about Samsung Galaxy S6 is its premium design. And seems like Samsung will keep that feature going on for the next generation. The Galaxy S7, if nothing changes, will feature a magnesium alloy frame, covered by glass to have better protection and give better sense of overall design.

2. Larger display?

Well, if you have been following updates about the beast, you may realize the Galaxy S7 display is the most mysterious feature we have so far. However, knowing Samsung, rumors have it said that, the S7 may be coming with 2 options: either a 5.2” flat display or a 5.7” curved one. Does this remind you of anything? Yes, it is very possible that we will have another Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge variant!

3. Most powerful chip set ever

Yes, here comes the super star! We have heard and talked a lot about the Samsung Galaxy S7 chip set. On one hand, Samsung is working to launch the Exynos 8890, expected to be the most powerful ever found. On the other hand, sources are suggesting another variant with Snapdragon 820 – also a beast processor for most premium devices in 2016.

For detailed information about the chip sets Samsung Galaxy S7 will feature, please refer to our previous article here!

4. The new best camera sensor

It is nowhere to be confirmed, but we have heard that, Samsung was impressed by Sony IMX 300 camera sensor, and talking with the Japanese Giant to buy for their new beast. The title of best smartphone camera in the entire market today belongs to Sony Xperia Z5 family with 23MP sensor and 0.03s auto focus.

If Samsung succeeds in dealing with Sony, who knows, the new crown would possibly becomes Galaxy S7. Either, one thing I can say for sure is the, the new S7 camera will be better in resolution than 16MP of the current S6.

5. Enhanced audio chip

Samsung is known for their dedication to quality when it comes to media functions, including the smartphone audio quality. For the time being, they have been using Wolfson audio DACs for their Samsung Galaxy smartphones quite often. But rumors are hinting that, this time, the Galaxy S7 will have an ESS audio chip. We don’t know which is the difference yet, But having a bit mystery is good to keep people curious and concerned about the device. Let’s see if it can provide us a new experience with music play !

6. Innovative screen technology

To make an easy comparison: Samsung Galaxy S7 will have a pressure-sensitive touchscreen, which is similar to Apple’s 3D Force Touch used in iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Why did we know that? Because Synaptics, the producers of touch screens, has just enlisted Samsung as one of their main partner for the upcoming ClearForce technology. Interesting!

7. USB Type C Port

I don’t think we need more explanation for this feature. USB Type C, with many of its advantages (faster transfer, higher power throughput, and most of all, the ability to connect on either side) is expected to be the next trending feature for smartphones launch in 2016. Of course, Samsung doesn’t want their high-end Galaxy S7 to stay off the track!

Samsung Galaxy S7: expectation is high

Yes! Like super high! Samsung has been successful with their business in 2015 with  many of new flagships like the Galaxy S6 – Galaxy S6 Edge and premium Galaxy Note 5. With rumors already flowing over the internet, Galaxy S7 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2016. Just a couple of months later, and we will see the official Samsung Galxy S7 specs and features! And you can start saving by now (blink!)

Samsung Galaxy J7 is considered as a smartphone owning some impressive features. Now, let’s review what it’s got for the design, specs and price to know why J7 is so attractive!

Samsung Galaxy J7 Design

Samsung Galaxy J7 belongs to the mid-range phone category. Though it looks pretty simple, J7 is still able to impress people with its Samsung traditional design, containing a physical Home button on the front surface but it does not take up too much space. We can hold the phone easily and comfortably. There are 4 rounded corners, a big screen on the front (with a size of a phablet) together with a secondary camera, a speaker and LED flash. However, the back of J7 looks not really as cool as we expected since the design of the main snapper is not attractive.

Well, if we had to grade the Samsung Galaxy J7 design, we would go with 7/10. Do you agree?

Samsung Galaxy J7 Specs

As for the specifications, there is a 5.5-inch HD display that can bring users high quality when they play games or watch movies. The whole machine is powered by a Snarpdragon 615 64-bit octa-core chip paired with high-end Adreno 405 GPU, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Although the package of Samsung Galaxy J7’s features is not the best once compared with others in its kind, J7 is able to deliver pretty good productivity, smoothness and speed.

For a mid-ranger like J7, it is not very surprising when it has a combo of a 13MP rear and 5MP selfie camera, but the fact that it is equipped with LED flash for both shooters makes us excited. Then, we can take beautiful pictures even in low-light conditions.

Summary of Samsung Galaxy J7 specs:

OS: Android 5.1
Chip: Snapdragon 615
RAM: 1.5GB
Display: Super AMOLED 5.5″ HD
ROM: 16GB (expandable)
Camera: 13MP, AF, LED Flash, f/1.9 + 5 MP, LED Flash
Thickness: 7.5mm
Weight: 170g
Battery: 3,000mAh

Samsung Galaxy J7 Price in PH

It is priced at about PHP13,000, which seems an OK amount of money for those who want to buy a Samsung smartphone. Yet, we have to say that with PHP13,000 or perhaps less than PHP13,000, we can buy another one which is stronger in terms of specs. Nonetheless, a truth which cannot be denied is that Samsung products are usually said to work well. Therefore, you do not have to worry about its quality.

CONCLUSION

We have been through the review of Samsung Galaxy J7 design, specs and price. In general, they are a good combination. J7 still has its own advantage such as the front-facing cam coming along with a LED flash. So, if you are looking for a new smartphone for around PHP13,000, you can totally take J7 into consideration.

(Source: tinhte)

The fact has been noticed that, many among us smartphone users are gamers and heavy gamers. In this article, we will give a bit more insights about 2 of the most talk-about gaming smartphones: Nokia Play VS Acer Predator 6…

Nokia Play VS Acer Predator 6: Specs

Nokia Play, or Nokia Lumia Play, is a smartphone concept by designer Antonio Celestino, powered by Microsoft XBOX technology. It is actually  a gamepad with an XBOX 360 console, and a smartphone under the same hood. Acer Predator 6, on the other hand, looks more like a smartphone with a unique rubik design. The smartphone does not run any special program or powered by any gaming technology. However, targeted for heavy gamers, the Acer Predator 6 features powerful specs of best fit their needs and help the device run smoothly.

Nokia Play specs include a quad-core CPU, 2GB of RAM with 32GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB with a microSD card, large enough to store all the games you would like to). Nokia Play display comes in HD resolution and Gorilla Glass for protection. The Nokia smartphone + XBOX 360 hybrid has a 10MP /5MP pair of cameras. Also, as a signature of Nokia-Lumia smartphones, the Nokia Play has 5 different color options for you to choose.

Acer Predator 6 specs are powerful enough to easily impress anyone: 4GB RAM (well although 6GB RAM smartphones are coming 2016 but for now, 4GB samrtphones are still the kings), 10 core processor (to maximize the device’s smooth performance on heavy games) and whooping 10,000 mAH battery (you don’t want to charge in the middle of your intense battle, right?)

Nokia Play VS Acer Predator 6 Smartphone: contribution of the brands

It is quite obvious that Nokia Lumia Play specs are not as preferable as those of Acer Predator 6. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the Nokia Lumia Play will sell less well than its counterpart. The brand names, no matter what the reasons are, do contribute considerably to customers’ decision. Acer is no doubt a familiar smartphone producers in our market. However, aside from this outstanding Predator 6, Acer barely has any other beasts that are remembered. On the other hand, Nokia has always been the smartphone Giants with numerous signature mobile devices. With their Nokia comeback 2016, Nokia will surely receive a lot more attention. And so will their future flagships!

If you like taking photos by your own smartphones, you may be thinking about camera-centric handset with higher megapixel numbers high megapixel camera. In order to provide you with a general view of some smartphones like that, we would like to introduce 10 best machines sporting 20MP rear cams and above to you!

1. HTC One ME: 20MP

HTC One ME specs inherit many great things from its predecessors HTC One E9+ and One M9+ like the polycarbonate and metal frame that cover HTC One ME. However, we think One ME has more interesting color variants like Meteor Gray, Rose Gold, and Gold Sepia. Additionally, this handset also sports a 64-bit 2.2GHz octa-core Helio X10 chipset, a 5.2″ 2K screen, a fingerprint sensor, 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM and a 2,840mAh battery.

One key selling point for One ME goes to its 20-megapixel primary camera with a dual LED flash, capable of taking 4K video. The 4MP UltraPixel secondary snapper will somehow satisfy selfie lovers. Moreover, for the front surface, the device will get a dual BoomSound speakers. In terms of OS, Sense 7 UI running on top of Android 5.0 Lollipop will power the whole phone.

2. Huawei Honor 7: 20MP

As for the design, Honor 7 owns an aluminium alloy cover with a 5.2″ Full HD display, the same as Huawei P8‘s. Kirin 935 64-bit octa-core processor is in charge of powering the whole phone, paired with 3GB RAM. You will have 2 choices over the ROM. One is 16GB and the other is 64GB of internal storage. Huawei Honor 7 also supports a dual SIM 4G LTE and microSD for further expansion up to 128GB.

Moving on, the Huawei Honor 7 specs also have a 20MP camera, which is absolutely excellent along with a Sony IMX230 Exmor RS sensor and fast Phase Detection Auto Focus. The front-facing snapper will make selfie lovers excited since it is capable of 8MP f/2.4 with 1.4micron pixel size, a 26 mm wide angle lens, a soft flash for better illumination and the latest version of Huawei’s auto “beautify” feature.

3. Samsung Galaxy K Zoom: 20.7MP

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom is a phone for you to “Kapture the moment”. It has a wonderful camera of 20.7 megapixels with BSI CMOS sensor, a 10xoptical zoom offering a focal range equivalent to 24-240mm, complete with optical image stabilisation. 

Samsung Galaxy K Zoom Specs:

– Display: 4.8″ HD SuperAMOLED
– Chip: Exynos 5260
– RAM: 2GB
– ROM: 8GB (expandable up to 64GB)
– Main camera: BSI-CMOS 20.7MP 1/2.3″, OIS, flash Xenon.
– Secomdary camera: 2MP
– Battery: 2.430mAh
– OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
– Thickness: 16.6mm.
– Weight: 200g

4. Elephone Vowney: 20.7MP

As for the basic Elephone Vowney specs, it sports a 5.5-inch Quad HD display plus nearly 535 ppi. The whole machine is powered by an octa-core 2.2GHz MediaTek MT6795 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

Besides, Elephone Vowney camera on the back is capable of up to 20.7 megapixels (using a Sony Exmor IMX230 sensor) with autofocus and 4K video recording capability. The front-facing shooter is super cool, especially for selfie lovers, since it is an 8-megapixel one, promising that you will have much pretty shots of yourself and your friends. Other Vowney features include a 4,200mAh battery, a dual SIM, and a fingerprint scanner. Sound great!

5. Motorola Moto Turbo: 21MP

Motorola Moto Turbo was launched in March 2015 with a 5.2-inch 2K display (~565 ppi). The whole machine is powered by a 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM, and 64GB ROM (non-expandable). In terms of camera, it owns a 21MP primary one, which is so cool for those who love taking photos. Nonetheless, the front snapper is just capable of 2 megapixels for selfies. Some other Motorola Moto Turbo specs include Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS and a 3900mAh non-removable battery.

4. Meizu PRO 5: 21MP

Meizu Pro 5 specs include a fingerprint scanner, a USB Type-C port and fast charging function allowing the handset’s battery to get 65% within 30 minutes. Moreover, this brand new Meizu machine owns an Exynos 7420 chip of Samsung. This processor is said to be one of the strongest smartphone chips in 2015 and used for 2 Samsung flagships: Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5.

On the other hand, Pro 5 sports a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, 3GB or 4GB RAM (2 versions for your choice), and a combo of 21 mega-pixel rear and 5 mega-pixel front camera. We can easily notice that Meizu has decided to make it big this time. Meizu Pro 5 is really equipped with most top features nowadays which can enable it to stand out on the mobile market.

7. Sony Xperia M5: 21.5MP

Sony Xperia M5 can be your perfect handset. It has a handy 5” with elegant body of 7.6 mm slim. Specs-wise, the Xperia M5 is powered by 3GB of RAM and powerful Helio X10 chip set.

For selfie lovers, this is more than the best smartphone you can find. We all know how reputed Sony cameras tend to be. Even with 2MP selfie from the Xperia Z2, no user ever complain about the image quality. Then with this Xperia M5 selfie camera spotting a 13MP sensor, any shoot you snap will surprise and satisfy you.

What is more amazing is its back cam coming wiht Exmor RS 21.5MP, phase detection autofocus, LED flash. You would find it hard to refuse such a powerful handset!

8. Sony Xperia Z5: 23MP

Not long ago, Sony Xperia Z5 camera was ranked as the number one smartphone in the list of devices capturing the most beautiful photos thanks to its 23 mega-pixel rear snapper whose sensor measures 1/2.3 inches and sports a maximum light sensitivity/ISO of12800 and 192 Autofocus Points. 

Sony Xperia Z5 Specs:

9. Gionee Elife E8: 24MP

The unique selling point of Gionee Elife E8 is its ability to take 120MP photos by its 24MP rear shooter cooperating with software. In other words, the sensor takes advantage of PDAF (phase detection autofocus) to have an extremely fast focus speed from 0.08 to 0.20 seconds, according to Gionee company. That’s really fast! As for the front cam, 8MP can make your selfies look great!

Looking closer to the Gionee Elife E8 Specs, we learn that the handset is powered by MediaTek MT6795 (aka Helio X10) octa-core 64-bit CPU and 3GB RAM. Additionally, there are 64GB of storage and a microSD card slot to expand to memory if you wish to. On the other hand, Elife E8 owns a 6″ 2K screen, fingerprint scanner, 3,520mAh battery and Amigo UI 3.1 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

10. Lumia 1020: 41MP

It’s gonna be a big mistake if we do not mention Lumia 1020. This beasts boasts a 41MP back cam supported by Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization, auto/manual focus, Xenon and LED flash.

Lumia 1020 Specs:

– Display: 4.5-inch 768 x 1280 pixels (~332 ppi pixel density) AMOLED
– OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradeable to v8.1
– Processor: Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
– RAM: 2GB
– ROM: 32/64 GB (Telefonica exclusive)
– Rear camera: 41MP (38 MP effective, 7152 x 5368 pixels), Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization, auto/manual focus, Xenon & LED flash
– Front camera: 1.2MP, 720p@30fps
– Battery: 2,000mAh

CONCLUSION

Well, those are the 10 great devices coming with high resolution rear cameras. Hope that you can find a perfect one for yourself to capture all the beautiful moments in life. If you want to suggest other options, please feel free to comments and share your opinions with us!

PuzzlePhone is a modular smartphone that has come true and been drawing a lot of attention from people, especially on Indiegogo, the largest global site for fundraisers. And immediately you may think PuzzlePhone will go head to head with Google Project Ara, also a smartphone that has modules.

PuzzlePhone – Project Ara’s rival!

It is expected that the very first modular smartphone in the world Fairphone 2 will be launched in the upcoming December but at the moment, we are not sure if the first place would be changed. Mobile market is going to welcome another similar modular handset called PuzzPhone.  Previously, there were some times we heard about it yet everything was not as clear as now when the prototype has been revealed.

Though Google is the first one to conduct the project of making a modular handset, they cannot be able to release their commercial product as well as a specific Project Ara launch date. Meanwhile, PuzzlePhone coming from a Finnish company is on the way and absolutely will be a direct competitor to the Ara.

As we know, a modular phone is made up with multiple pieces that can be upgraded, swapped or replaced when necessary. So is the PuzzlePhone. It has three pieces known as Brain, Spine, and Heart. The ‘brain’ part consists of a processor, a camera, RAM, and ROM; the ‘spine’ is the structure with a screen; the ‘heart’ power the whole machine with a battery and secondary electronics.

PuzzlePhone Specs

PuzzlePhone features a 5-inch Full HD display, an unidentified 64-bit octa-core processor, 3 GB of RAM, 16/32/64 GB ROM, and a 2,800mAh battery. In terms of camera, its rear one is capable of 12 megapixels while there is no detail for the front. Besides, Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be the operating system, which will make it one the first new phones available with this latest OS out of the box.

PuzzlePhone Price and Availability

At this point, things have not been confirmed yet. However, don’t worry. In the few next weeks, the team behind the PuzzlePhone will let the world know what they’ve got with the production.

CONCLUSION

The conclusion is that we are waiting to welcome all the creative smartphones as the modular PuzzlePhone. Hopefully, its price tag is also as attractive as the design!