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IFA 2015 official started yesterday. On the first day of the conference, we have seen many greatness and advancement in the technology world. We have seen the world’s first 4k display on a smart phone, a great phablet for gaming with deca-core, and many large battery, unique devices. However, what is the most wonderful among them? Do you know all of the best smartphones at IFA 2015 yet? Don’t worry, Price Pony will list them out for you.
Best smartphones at IFA 2015
1. Sony Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact & Z5 Premium
Sony’s flagship trio – Sony Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact and Z5 Premium – caught all the attention on the first day of IFA. Not only because of their unique camera, Sony Xperia Z5 Premium dispplay is also a reason why people are swooning over the phones.
Non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh battery (3430mAh for Premium)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
SIM
Nano SIM
Color options
White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
You can check out Sony Xperia Z5 camera’s unique features and camera samples here.
2. Lenovo Vibe P1 & P1m
The huge 5000mAh Lenovo Vibe P1 comes true at IFA. Lenovo Vibe P1 is announced together with Lenovo Vibe P1m, which has 4000mAh battery. Lenovo Vibe P1 battery shows that Lenovo is packing more good specs on their devices.
Lenovo Vibe P1 price in Philippines is around PHP 13k, while the P1m costs around PHP 7.5k.
3. Lenovo Vibe S1
Another handset from Lenovo, but this time the upgrade is on the camera. Lenovo Vibe S1 camera is an interesting feature, because it has two front snappers: an 8MP sensor and an extra 2MP one. A great need for selfie lovers.
4. Huawei Mate S & Huawei G8
Huawei trolls Apple by placing an Orange on its Huawei Mate S screen. Huawei Mate S is famous for the Incredible touch, which Huawei wants to compete with Apple for. Huawei Mate S sports 3GB of RAM and 2700mAh for its battery. Huawei Mate S camera is a 13MP sensor.
Huawei G8 is a metal frame device for mid range users. The phone sports nice specs : 5.5” display, 13MP camera and 3GB RAM. Huawei G8 battery is a 3000mAh one.
Huawei Mate S price in Philippines will be around PHP 30k, and Huawei G8 price in Philippines will be around PHP 20k
5. Acer Predator 6
A powerful device aimed at gamers, Acer Predator 6 sports great specs such as 4GB RAM, 10-core processor and huge 13MP camera. We hope Acer Predator 6 battery will be large enough to handle the power!
Sony Xperia Z5 is out! With three variants, yes. Whether you want it to be a 5.2’’ compact phone, or a 5.5’’ 4k display, you have it. However, we will not be talking about display size (or type) in this article. We will focus on Sony’s ace on every flagship it has released: the camera. So, what makes Sony Xperia Z5 camera different?
A huge 23MP sensor for great low light shooting
Sony equips its flagship – Sony Xperia Z5 – with a huge 23MP camera. The sensor is an Exmor RS, of course. With this high resolution, there will be no doubt that your photos will come out awesome and true to life. Moreover, the new sensor enhance the camera to shoot good photos even in low light conditions.
The fastest Autofocus
Sony claims that Sony Xperia Z5 camera has the fastest autofocus on any smart phone. The device takes only 0.3 seconds to focus, which is as fast as a blink of an eye (0.1 to 0.4 seconds). Save time for more high quality photos!
4k video recording
Yes, we do not only take photos, but also videos on smart phone as well. Sony Xperia Z5 camera gives you the option of 4k video recording, which is really a plus.
The ability to work underwater
Sony Xperia Z series always has an IP68 rating, and Sony Xperia Z5 is not some exception. Powered with waterproof feature, you can enjoy photo shooting experience even in the rain, in a pool, or at the beach. More fun, more great memories.
All the greatness of Sony Xperia Z5 cannot be listed down more, since we all have to experience the camera personally to see if it really is great for you. However, as Sony flagships are known for their camera, this is a given. Sony Xperia Z5 price in the Philippines is not known yet, since Sony has not unveiled pricing. We expect the normal variant would be around PHP 30k, with Sony Xperia Z5 Compact being cheaper, and Sony Xperia Z5 Premium price being a bit higher.
Did you watch IFA 2015 live stream? Many announcements were made, yes, and we are ready to introduce you some great news. It seems Acer Smartphones, after a hiatus period, will make a comeback with its new flagship killer. Aiming at gamers who want a powerful beast for their large games, Acer Predator 6 is a gaming phablet with huge 6″ screen and great specs: deca-core processor and 4GB RAM.
Acer Predator 6 Specs
For now, Acer only unveils the device’s most basic specs. As we have stated above, Acer Predator 6 display is a huge 6’’ screen, which means more viewing experience while gaming. Moreover, 4GB of RAM is really great, and it seems the other flagships will have to be aware of this phone’s power. Especially those from bigger companies like Samsung Note 5 or Sony Xperia Z5.
Acer Predator 6 phablet also gets its power from a deca-core processor, which we guess is the Helio X20 from Mediatek. Acer Predator 6 camera is said to be a whooping 21MP sensor, which rivals that of Sony’s previous flagship –Sony Xperia Z3+..Annnounced together with Acer Predator 6 is a tablet for gaming, named Acer Predator 8. The name suggests that the tablet will feature 8’’ FHD screen. Moreover, this tablet sports 2GB RAM, and 32 or 64GB of internal storage. The tablet gets its power from Intel Atom X7-Z8700 processor.
Acer Predator 6 Gaming Phablet Release Date in India ?
Asides from those information above, not many specs of the two Acer gaming beast phones are unveiled. However, as we know they will be in the market soon, the hype is very strong. At the moment, there is no information on availability and pricing of any of them. Price Pony will update Acer Predator 6 price in India as soon as we receive further news. Gamers, are you excited? Will Acer Predator 6 make you wow like these beasts have done?
Recently we heard a lot of stories and talks about our all time favorite – Jordan Clarkson- playing for our Philippines National Basketball team. The first Fillipino to play every for the NBA, has mentioned that he really wants to play for the National Team, but it should not interrupt his season with the Lakers.
According to news from the Philiipne Star, Jordan Clarkson, will not play this time for the national team, because he needs to ensure his commitment with the LA Lakers:
“In an email to US-based Philstar.com contributor Homer Sayson, Mike Clarkson, Jordan’s father, cited timing as a factor in his son’s decision to pass on the chance to don the country’s colors, emphasizing Jordan’s current commitment with the Lakers in the NBA.
Jordan is in town and has started working out with the nationals.”
Many of us expected Clarkson to play, after it was discovered tha the actually has a Fillipino Passport for quite some time now:
The state of the Philippine national basketball team took an unexpected turn on Monday, August 24, when it was revealed that Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson actually acquired a Philippine passport before turning 16-years-old, making him eligible to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas.
Sonny Barrios, the Director of the team, confirmed that Clarkson can actually play, because he is a “natural born” Filipino player.
While this might come as a disappointment to many of us, Clarkson will get ready for training camp with the lakers. The official Season will start on 4th of October against Utah Jazz. And then our first Fillipino Player in the NBA will play with stars like Kobe Bryant to show Fillipono Pride. Lets root for him!
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has been selling like hot cakes ever since its release in China. Although the phone has not reached the Philippines yet, we guess it will probably be sold out when users get their hands on it. However, as there are so many stores selling Xiaomi phones, many of you may wonder where to get the cheapest price of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in Philippines will be around PHP 6k, so you should get it as soon as it reaches here.
Stores that sells the cheapest Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
1. Online on Lazada
Yes, the no.1 online retailer in South East Asia – Lazada. When you want to save time and effort, just go to Lazada Philippines to get the best offer from both Xiaomi and Lazada.
2. Xiaomi retail stores in Philippines
You can get the list of Xiaomi retail stores in Philippines here. To find where is a nearest Xiaomi stores in your place, simple follow the instruction on the site.
So, Price Pony readers, do you have in mind where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 when it comes to the Philippines yet. We hope you have found the place. However, if you have any difficulties, let us know and we will be willing to help.
September’s arrival remarks the ending chapter of 2015 is coming close. We are going to have one big technology event this year, which is IFA 2015, going to happen from September 4th to September 9th in Berlin, Germany. Beside that, many big smartphone manufacturers have announced to launch some of our favorite devices this month. Here is a list of 6 of them, from non-Chinese smartphone companies.
Asus got 2 devices show up in the list. On the very last day of August, Asus officially launched their awaited devices to our Philippines market, including the Zenfone 2 Deluxe and Zenfone Selfie. Both of them are in the list because together with the company’s reputation, they carry very appealing and premium specs for relatively good prices. Check them out!
Of course we can not miss the Sony Xperia Z5 out of this list of best non-Chinese smartphones of September 2015. Why? The device has been the center of spotlight for the past weeks, and with a hands on videonewly leaked, this Xperia Z5 is a BOMB.
Sony Xperia Z5 specs we know for now include 4GB of RAM, 4,500 mAH, 4K display, fancy 23MP camera with super fast autofocus of only 0.1 second and a very premium design.
Although the fact that Samsung Galaxy Note 5 goes with no microSD card slot disappointed many fans, there are more reasons to still love this smartphone. For instances, while the Galaxy Note 5 battery is only 3,000 mAH, real life test proved that it works much better than other devices of the same or even bigger capacity. Also, Galaxy Note 5 screen is testified as the best ever found in smartphones.
Do you still remember our hands on gallery of this beautiful Sony Xperia smartphone? If yes, we bet you can tell why the Xperia M5 is in this list 🙂 If not, check out the specs and you will see why it is one of the best non-Chinese smartphone of September 2015.
Released together with Sony Xperia C5 Ultra, Sony Xperia M5 camera is a huge 21MP sensor with your top hybrid autofocus technology.
Lumia 940 and 940 XL are Microsoft’s flagships for September 2015 and the end of the year. Both of the device sport very powerful hardware and beautiful display with a high density of up to 515 ppi. More interestingly, the Lumia 940 and 940 XL cameras feature Microsoft’s special Pureview with 13MP. For details about Lumia 940 and 940 XL, check our previous article about the dual.
As September comes, it brings many prominent devices with it. This month, we have IFA 2015, one of the biggest technology conference in the world. Many great handsets will be introduced, that is why people are so excited. We see that those handsets will sport amazing specs, such as large camera sensor, a new chipset, some innovated touch function, or higher battery capacity. Therefore, in this article, Price Pony gives you a list of best smartphones with large battery capacity to come in September.
Best smartphones with large battery capacity in September
1. Sony Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact & Z5 Premium
3 Sony flagships that will be out this IFA. All of them will sport 23MP camera, with Sony Xperia Z5 Premium display being a 4k screen.
Ulefone Power sports 6200mAh battery capacity. We also know that it will sport a 5.5” display. Ulefone Power specs also include 3GB RAM & 16GB internal storage. Ulefone Power camera is a 13MP sensor.
4. Huawei Mate S
This device will be announced at IFA tomorrow with multi-functional fingerprint sensor as its ace.
Huawei Mate S specs is not official yet. However, like in an article we wrote earlier, Huawei Mate S display is a 5.7” screen, while its camera is 20MP. Huawei Mate S battery is a huge 4500mAh one.
5. Asus Zenfone Max
Part of the duo with Zenfone Zoom, Asus Zenfone Max features 5000mAh and will be announced at IFA too.
Nowadays, you can see many smart phone brands in the market. Apple, Samsung, Sony, LG,… are the big brands. Smaller brands such as Huawei or Xiaomi are emerging every day, not to mention the brands you may never hear of. So, in a market with high competition, the devices need more and more unique features to catch the attention. One of them is smartphones with 4k display. However, the question is: Does 4k display make any difference?
Much to how attractive and appealing a smart phone with 4k display sounds, there are as many reasons you do not need it, yet.
Top 5 reasons why you don’t need 4k display on smartphones yet
1. You probably won’t notice the difference between FHD & 4k display
Yes, admit it. Everyone else does. Except if you have super eyes, you will not notice any difference between a FHD and a 4k display. Therefore, why bother?
2. 4k display consumes more power, while your phone battery is still not enough
4k display is a technology that eats away your battery. To run it efficiently, either your phone has to have large battery capacity (such as 6000mAh) or you do not use it at all.
3. Current processor might overwork
As stated above, since this is a new feature on smartphones, your current processor might have not been made for this yet. Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or even Samsung Exynos may not even handle 4k display probably.
4. Not much 4k content nowadays yet
Much of the content at the moment only support HD to Full HD resolution, 2k is rare, and 4k is super rare.
5. You don’t use a VR device
Most 4k display comes with support for VR devices, such as a VR headset. However, will you carry a VR headset around just to enjoy a limited amount of 4k content? Probably no.
With all 5 reasons above, you can now imagine why most people won’t focus on 4k display on a smartphone, yet. However, as technology is constantly changing, we do not know if 4k display will be the trend, or become just a normal specs on smartphones. Whatever, having a 4k display still seems great, and if mobile manufacturers can make money from a unique feature, then they will sport it on their devices.
Nokia is going to acquire Alcatel-Lucent as part of its revival to the mobile phone business. However, what benefits will the merge bring to both Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent? Recent news show that the CEO of Alcatel-Lucent will receive around 14 million from this merge. Although the deal is not closed yet, it seems this is a wise move for Alcatel-Lucent.
Ever since the announcement, Alcatel-Lucent only has a few months to complete leftover tradings before all the business is taken over by Nokia. And Alcatel-Lucent CEO, upon signing this contract, will receive around 14 millions in bonus for over three years.
However, as France is in crisis, the government calls up Combes (Alcatel-Lucent’s CEO) on this issue. The CEO said this amount is not only for his departure but also for the recovery plan of Alcatel-Lucent as well. The company also announced that Combes has saved it from bankruptcy. And that is what is the most important thing the merge has done for Alcatel-Lucent.
But as for Nokia, what benefits do the Finnish company get? As we all know, Nokia is coming back in 2016. However, Samsung is leading in this market. To get as much workforce and power back to their prime days the last decade, buying smaller companies is a good choice. Moreover, as Alcatel-Lucent already has cooperation with some Chinese firms, which is one of the largest markets, Nokia is going to reserve some upper-hand moves.
Do you know that the new company after Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent’s merge will be based in China?
Whatever it is, Nokia coming back will make many other big names in the mobile world a bit uneasy. Let us wait until 2016 to see if any amazing flagship will be out, and if this merge proves fruitful for both companies. In the mean time, you can check out several articles about upcoming Nokia phone concepts here.
Huawei, the 3rd largest phone manufacturer in the world right now, has been continually unveiling details of Huawei Mate S – its next device. We have heard about things like Force Touch or a curved screen, but it seems Huawei wants to emphasize the function of the fingerprint sensor.
Force Touch on iPhone series now available on Huawei Mate S
Huawei Mate S’s “Incredible Touch” feature will also play an important role on this smart phone. As we have heard, this “Incredible Touch” feature will let users draw on the screen. The shape or letter drawn will execute a command for an app. Though we have seen this kind of “shortcut command” from some Android phones, this is the first time this become a unique feature.
Many people guess 5 fingers mean 5 different and unique functions
Apart from that, Huawei seems to want to compete with Apple on Force Touch. By integrating a fingerprint sensor, which can allows up to 5 functions on a 1cm square point. People guess unlocking phone, payment and many more for these five functions, but nothing is really confirmed yet.
For other specs, Huawei Mate S display may be a 5.7” screen. Moreover, the device will sport 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Huawei Mate S camera is said to be a huge 20MP sensor. Huawei Mate S battery is expected to be a 4500mAh one.
Let us see what kind of technology Huawei is going to show at IFA this year
However, as those are just leaked info and rumors, we do not know if any of them is the truth. IFA 2015 is coming in 2 days, so let us see how much Huawei Mate S can do with its fingerprint sensor. Let us hope that Huawei will unveil more info, so that we can know Huawei Mate S price in the Philippines and its availability soon.
August is the month of information. Moreover, many devices have been announced, released, and launch in the Philippines. As the end of the month is here, we introduce you the best smartphones launch in PH this August. They are all amazing, high end or affordable. We hope this list helps you choose a good deal. Find your favorite smartphones in Philippines this August!
If you are a fan of Sony smartphones, we bet you are already updated that the company will launch three new Xperia smartphones next week, at IFA 2015. The upcoming handsets include: Sony Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 Premium.
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Sony Xperia Z5 hands on: leakings already started spreading
A Instagram user has recently leaked a picture of the upcoming flagship in gold version. Many claim that this is what the Xperia Z5 Premium will look like. The leaking images also show Sony’s new fingerprint sensor that they they feature for these expected beasts.
Attached in this article is a 3-minute French hands-on video that shows you some close-up looks with different angles of the trio Sony Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 Premium. The video is supposed to be officially launched next Wednesday for the announcement of Sony’s biggest flagships of the year.
Although the video is spoken in French and the resolution is not the best (since this is just a leaking version), we still enjoy what is provided: real Xperia Z5 hands on pictures! If anyone of our PricePony readers can understand the conversation, please share with us so everyone can enjoy 🙂
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, the most “high-end” version among the three, is expected to feature 5.5” screen with 4K display and amazing 23MP front camera. From the Sony Xperia Z5 hands on that we see, the device has an elegant and classy gold color with typical Sony design.
Sony Xperia Z5 may be the most talked-about among the three. If nothing changes, the Sony Xperia Z5 hands on will come with 4GB of RAM, 4,5000 mAH and 4K video support and 23MP camera.
For now, we don’t know much about the Sony Xperia Z5 compact, yet. But as usual, a “compact” version of a flagship tends to be slightly smaller in size, less premium specs and of course, in return, a more affordable price. So we won’t be surprised if the Xperia Z5 compact will have 3GB of RAM and 3,500 mAH or so.
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Sony Xperia Z5 hands on: Price and availability
Sony is preparing to launch the Xperia series at IFA 2015, which will take place from September 4 to 9 in Berlin, Germany. Hopefully we will know about the Xperia Z5 price by then.
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