Asus Zenfone 2 is the fastest charging smartphone, Galaxy S6 ranked 2nd

Recently there is some news going around about full charging at only 6 minutes. That seems a very interesting and amazing technology, but we will not talk about that today. Since new technology will be on new smart phones, we focus more on already released devices. In a fast charging test conducted not too long ago, Asus Zenfone 2 and Samsung Galaxy S6 are tied on a 30 minute test. However, Asus Zenfone 2 stays the fastest charging smartphone if charging time at 15 minutes or lower.

Asus Zenfone 2 tops the list of fastest charging smartphones

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Percentage of battery charge in 5 minutes

15-minutes-new.png And 15 minutes

30-minutes-new.png Samsung Galaxy S6 catches up after 30 minutes

Asus Zenfone 2 battery is 3000mAh. With normal charging, it would take the device around 3 hours to be completely charged. However, with fast charging enabled, Asus Zenfone 2 only takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to be fully charged.

094111oqsumhs58j3h13wx.jpg.thumb It takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes for Zenfone 2 battery to charged from 1 to 100%

093321ayn378z2kv3ff489.jpg.thumb And around 47 minutes to charge from 1 to 67%

It seems Asus has proved the promised time for fast charging they has made before. With this, Asus Zenfone 2 stays a more favorable smart phone among its rivals.

80-percent-new.png On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S6 battery is only 2500mAh. Therefore, while it catches up with Zenfone 2 in the 30 minute test and gets a shorter fully charged time, the victory still goes to Zenfone 2. Hooray, Zenfone 2 users, now you even have the fastest charging smartphone in your hands.

Asus Zenfone 2 specs
4GB RAM

Device Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Display 5.5”, IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Thickness 10.9 mm
Weight 170g
Camera REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flashFRONT: 5MP
Processor Quad-core 2.3 GHz
RAM 4GB
Storage 16/32/64 (SD Card up to 64GB)
OS Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
Battery Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by, dual call)
Color Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red, Ceramic White

HTC O2 beast: 4GB RAM, 21MP & Snapdragon 820

As HTC smart phone sales drop dramatically, the company needs something to save their brand. Only a flagship that stands out and meets many requirements from users can do it. Therefore, just earlier today, HTC announces their next high end device – HTC O2. However, what makes this phone special?

According to many Chinese sources, HTC O2 display is a huge 2K. This means HTC O2 will join the QHD team upon release. The display is a 6’’ screen, thus the pixel density will be 490ppi. Moreover, with this device, HTC may change their flagship series name. Maybe the brand just does not think One series will make it.

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HTC One M9+ may be the last of the One series

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HTC O2 sounds fresher, since everyone needs O2 to live

The Taiwanese manufacturer also equips a lot of new, most powerful hardware for HTC O2 specs. HTC O2 will probably sport Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 & Hydra quad core, which will be shipped at the end of this year. However, as the device is rumored to be out in October, this might not be the most reliable specs. Additionally, HTC O2 will be equipped with an Adreno 530 for its GPU.

The phone also has a 4GB RAM with 64 or 128Gb internal storage. HTC O2 battery is 3500mAH, which is quite impressive.

HTC O2 camera is a massive 21MP sensor on the back. With this camera, HTC O2 can be on spar with the Xperia series or other high end flagships from bigger brands. However, the front sensor is only 5MP, which is not quite appealing to selfie lovers. Even mid range phones have at least 8MP for front camera.

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What’s even more interesting is that HTC O2 will have an IP certificate. This means there will be waterproof and dustproof features for the first time on an HTC phone.

This Taiwanese brand is quite popular even in Philippines. However, as their sales keep dropping, will HTC O2 save the entire brand name? Hopefully, when HTC O2 releases in Philippines, it will make a big boom. Since HTC One M9 costs around 27k right now, so HTC O2 price in Philippines will be likely around PHP 30k to 40k.

4 top popular phones that start with A: 13MP, 4GB RAM & 3500mAh

Follow the alphabet, Price Pony will give you a list of top smart phones with names starting with a letter of the alphabet each week. Starting today, Price Pony gives you a list of powerful, affordable, or even high end phones that starts with an A in its name. All these phones worth every penny you spend on, since their specs are all good within their price range. Therefore, let’s take a look at top popular phones that starts with A.

4 top popular phones that starts with A

  1. Apple iPhone 6

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    Apple iPhone 6 specs

    Device Apple iPhone 6
    Display 4.7”, 750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density), Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
    Thickness 6.9 mm
    Weight 129g
    Camera REAR: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash.
    FRONT: 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular
    Processor Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based)
    RAM 1GB
    Storage 16/64/128GB
    OS iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 8.4
    Battery Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh)
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
    SIM Nano-SIM
    Color Space Gray, Silver, Gold

    Apple iPhone 6 price in PH is around PHP 35k.

  2. Asus Zenfone 2

    ASUS ZenFone 3 To Feature A Fingerprint Recognition Sensor?


    Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) specs

    Device Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
    Display 5.5”, IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    Thickness 10.9 mm
    Weight 170g
    Camera REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flashFRONT: 5MP
    Processor Quad-core 2.3 GHz
    RAM 4GB
    Storage 16/32/64 (SD Card up to 64GB)
    OS Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
    Battery Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
    SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by, dual call)
    Color Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red, Ceramic White

    Asus Zenfone 2 price in the Philippines is around PHP 16k.

  3. Alcatel One Touch Plash Plus

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    Alcatel Onetouch Flash Plus specs

    Device Alcatel Onetouch Flash Plus
    Display 5.5”, Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
    Thickness 8 mm
    Weight 147g
    Camera REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash. FRONT: 8 MP, AF
    Processor Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
    RAM 2GB
    Storage 16GB (SD Card up to 32GB)
    OS Android OS, v4.4 (KitKat)
    Battery Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot. Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP
    SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
    Color Slate/ Gold

    Alcatel One Touch Plash Plus price in Philippines is around PHP 7k

  4. Acer Liquid X1

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    Acer Liquid X1 specs

    Device Acer Liquid X1
    Display 5.7”, Capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1280 pixels (~258 ppi pixel density), 16M colors
    Thickness 8.5 mm
    Weight 164g
    Camera REAR: 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
    FRONT: 2MP
    Processor Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7
    RAM 2GB
    Storage 16GB (SD Card up to 32GB)
    OS Android OS, v4.2 (KitKat)
    Battery Li-Ion 2700 mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot. Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP
    SIM Micro-SIM
    Color Graphite black, Wine red

    Acer Liquid X1 price in Philippines is around PHP 13k.

Xiaomi Mi 5 scores 73k Antutu: 4GB RAM, QHD & Helio X20 chipset?

Recently, the chipset war has been on a very large scale. You may have heard of Snapdragon 820, Helio X30, Kirin 950 or Samsung Exynos, … These chipset manufacturers always want to prove that they’re the best. However, Qualcomm seems to lose fans out there to Mediatek on the high end market. As Xiaomi Mi5 gets benchmark, many people guess that Snapdragon 820 will not be the choice on this handset anymore. Since Xiaomi Mi 5 scores more than 70k in the test, only a Helio X20 can help it reach that high. Therefore, Xiaomi Mi5will likely sport a Helio X20 instead of Qualcomm Snapdragon 820?

Even though we may have been expecting to see how Xiaomi Mi5 would perform as the first Snapdragon 820 device, the test may prove otherwise.

Xiaomi Mi 5 scores 73070 points on Antutu benchmark

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To reach this high score, Xiaomi Mi5 specs have to be very powerful. Many suggest that it sports a Mediatek Helio X20, since only a Helio X20 can help a device reach more than 70k scores. So Xiaomi is abandoning Snapdragons too?

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Xiaomi Mi5 might not sport a Snapdragon 820 like we have expected

Moreover, even Samsung, the biggest cooperator of Qualcomm, turned to use their own Exynos chipset. It seems luck is not on Qualcomm side thanks to the chipsets’ infamous heating issues.

About other Xiaomi Mi5 specs, it will have a 4GB RAM in addition with Helio X20 chipset. Xiaomi Mi5 display will be a 5.3’’ Quad HD with pixel density reaching 554 ppi. Its internal storage will vary from 16GB to 64Gb. Of course, a microSd slot is provided.

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Moreover, this high end handset will sport high quality camera. Xiaomi Mi5 camera will be a 16MP sensor, with a 6MP front one.

Xiaomi Mi5 battery will have a capacity of around 3030mAh. It will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

Another notable thing on this flagship is that it will feature a fingerprint scanner. Though this seems to be the norms nowadays, it helps us feel more secure that way.

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Xiaomi Mi 5 design will feature the metal body like that on Mi Note, but with a glass back cover.

Xiaomi Mi 5 release date is not announced yet, so there is nothing confirmed at the moment. We will announce Xiaomi Mi 5 price in the Philippines and availability soon when there are more official info.

Best devices that runs Mediatek Helio X10 chipsets

Helio X10 chip set, which was launched by MediaTek company earlier in March, is currently one of the most powerful smartphone processors available. The Helio X10 powers 64-bit octa-core SoC for mobile phones and is a direct rival to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 processor. As claimed by many sources, more and more companies now have the tendency to switch from Qualcomm to MediaTek. However, it is still a very controversial and personal argument to decide which is more optimal.

Since the Helio X10 chip set was just launched recently, only newly-launched devices are coming with it. Here are 4 of the best in them.

1. Sony Xperia M5

We assume that by now, you are quite familiar with the currently-famous Sony Xperia M5 for its high-end specs and beautiful gold color option, aren’t you? Here are the Sony Xperia M5 full specs in comparison with a competitive rival – the Meizu MX5 – both run on Helio X10 chip set.

Sony Xperia M5 vs Meizu MX5 specs

Sony Xperia M5 Meizu MX5
Dimensions 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm 149.9 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight 142.5g 149 g
Size 5” IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen,1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density),Scratch-resistant glass 5.5-inch, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
OS Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) Android OS, Flyme 4.5
Chipset Mediatek MT6795,Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53-Helio X10 chip Mediatek MT6795, Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53-Helio X10 chip
Card slot Up to 200GB No
Storage 16 GB 16/32/64 GB
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Camera REAR:21.5 MP, 5248 x 3936, phase detection autofocus, LED flash Rear: 20.7 MP, 5248 х 3936 pixels, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
FRONT: 13 MP, autofocus; 1080p@30fps video Front: 5 MP, 1080p@30fps
Battery Non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery Non-removable Li-Ion 3150 mAh
Colors Black, White, Gold Gray, Gold, Silver, Black

2. Meizu MX5

Meizu MX5 was introduced in July 2015 and already arrived locally with 16GB ROM version. The Meizu MX5 price in Philippines is PHP 17,288.

For Meizu MX5 specs, please see above

Helio X10 chipset

3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is one of August’s “vedettes”. The phone was released on August 13 but already attracted people’s attention, selling 800,000 units in the first 12 hours. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in PH should be 6K for 16GB version or slightly higher when it comes to our market.

Helio X10 chipset

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 specs

Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Display 5.5”, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Thickness 8.3 mm
Weight 160g
Camera REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, phase detection autofocus, LED flashFRONT: 5MP
Processor Mediatek MT6795, Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Helio X10 chip
RAM 2GB
Storage 16/32GB (with SD Card)
OS Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)MIUI 7.0
Battery Li-Po 3060 mAh battery
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
SIM Dual SIM
Color White, blue, yellow, pink, mint green

4. Bluboo X500 Dragon

Bluboo X500 Dragon may not be as well known as the other 3, but absolutely worth a look through. Bluboo is a very young and new company, and they are trying to build up their brand name. The X500 Dragon specs we know for now are not completed yet but already combine several premium features:

Helio X10 chipset

Bluboo X500 Dragon partial specs

– 5.0 inch display

– 5,300 mAH battery

4GB of RAM

– Mediatek Helio X10 chipset

 

Top 5 smartphones with highest Antutu scores, up to 85K

August is a month for flagships, yes. A lot of new phones coming out already and August 13, tomorrow, will be the unveiling of the ever trending Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. Let us see, with so many phones being released, which phones are still popular and still on top of Antutu benchmark list for August. Below is Price Pony’s recommended list of top Antutu benchmark smart phones for this month.

5 highest Antutu benchmark smart phones for August

1.. HTC One M9

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Though HTC seems to be in a crisis with its smart phone sales, HTC One M9 is still a top phone. Scoring 57900 on Antutu, HTC One M9 specs definitely prove its power.

HTC One M9 specs

Device HTC One M9
Display 5”, Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Thickness 9.6 mm
Weight 157g
Camera REAR: 20 MP, 5376 x 3752 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
FRONT: 5MP
Processor Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57
RAM 3GB
Storage 32GB (microsd up to 128GB)
OS Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to v5.1 (Lollipop)
Battery Non-removable Li-Po 2840 mAh battery
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot. Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP
SIM Nano SIM
Color Gunmetal Gray, Amber Gold, Silver/Rose gold, Gold/Pink

2. Oneplus 2

Released not too long ago, Oneplus 2 scores above 63k on Antutu, which is very amazing. You can check out Oneplus 2 price in the Philippines here.

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Oneplus 2 specs

Device Oneplus Two
Display 5.5”, Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Thickness 9.9 mm
Weight 175g
Camera REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, optical image stabilization, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash
FRONT: 5 MP, 1080p@30fps
Processor Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810
Quad-core Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57
RAM 3/4GB
Storage 16/64GB
OS Android OS, v4.4 (KitKat)
Battery Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot. Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Color Sandstone Black

3. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro

Xiaomi Mi Note Pro scores more than 63k on Antutu and is still in top ten. It seems Xiaomi will still do well with more and more flagships coming.

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Xiaomi Mi Note Pro specs

Dimensions 155.1 x 77.6 x 7mm
SIM Dual 4G SIM
Display 5.7 inches, 2K resolution, corning Gorilla Glass 3
OS Android 5.0 with MIUI on top
Processor Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz
Micro card slot No
Internal 16GB or 64GB of storage, 4GB RAM
Camera Main cam: 13MP (Sony IMX214 sensor) with OIS, optical image stabilization, autofocus, dual-LED flash
Front cam: 4MP, 1080p
Battery Non-removable Li-Ion 3,000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Colors Black and White

4.  Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+
One of the many Galaxy Note 5 renders

Scoring nearly 70k on Antutu has make this flagship from Samsung even hotter.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs

Dimensions
SIM Nano SIM
Display 5.7 inches, 2K resolution, corning Gorilla Glass 4
OS Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Processor Exynos 7420 octa core
Micro card slot No
Internal 32/64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
Camera Main cam: 16 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash
Front cam: 5MP, 1080p
Battery  Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
Colors  Various

5. LG Nexus 5

Some leaked info revealed that the Nexus 5 (2015) scores more than 85k on Antutu, what will Google have for us in store?

Huawei Nexus

Nexus 5 specs (partial)

Device Nexus 5 (2015)
Display 5.2” FHD
Thickness
Weight
Camera REAR: 16 MP, 2988 x 5312 pixels laser auto-focus and dual-tone LED Flash
FRONT: 5 MP
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 620, octa core
RAM 4GB
Storage 16/64/128GB
OS Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Battery 3180mAH
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot. Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP
SIM
Color

Nexus 5 2015 unveiled: 5.2” QHD, 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM that scores 85K Antutu

After experiencing the Google Nexus 6 with average to lower performance than expectation, Nexus is launching the 2015 version to save their brand’s reliability. The upcoming Nexus 5 2015 is highly awaited by Android geeks all around the world, including those in our country.

Nexus 5 2015 Antutu Benchmark beasts Galaxy Note 5

The first change Google have made to this Nexus 5 2015 to provoke curiosity from users is a smaller display and a more affordable price tag. To make it more appealing, Antutu also unveiled the first version of Nexus 5 2015 benchmark result. The device scored an impressive 85,000. This is way higher than the trendy Galaxy Note 5 Antutu scores. If the result is finalized, then we can totally anticipate an outstanding flagship coming up this year.

Nexus 5 2015

Nexus 5 2015 specs we know by now

According to trusty leakings, the Huawei Nexus 5 2015 will go with a handy 5.2” FHD IPS display and 3,180mAH battery or bigger. The device will be powered by strong 4GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 620 chipset. The Snapdragon 620, despite not being released yet, is already one of the most expected chip for future flagship killers, which include the Nexus 5 2015 version.

More interestingly, the Google Nexus 5 2015 will possibly come with several ROM options, from 16GB up to generous 128GB. If you haven’t heard of it yet, Asus just introduced their new babe: Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxed, also with 4GB RAM – 128GB ROM. The device is making great hits on tech forums, let’s see if this Nexus 5 2015 can creat the same effect when launch.

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Other Nexus 5 2015 specs we know for now include octa-core CPU, wireless charging receiver and Marvell Avastar 88W8897 connectivity chipset for Wi-fi and Blutooth 4.2. The device is also rumored to have stereo speakers.

Nexus 5 2015 cameras will be a 16MP with OIS as well as laser auto-focus and dual-tone LED Flash, and 5MP selfie shooter. A USB-Type C port with QuickCharge 2.0 and Finger-print sensor also come to make the Nexus 5 specs package more attractive and trendy than ever.

Nexus 5 2015 design leaks

A quick note about the Nexus 5 2015 design. Leakings have revealed that the device will pack an aluminum body with charming edges and matte plastic back cover.

Nexus 5 2015

Nexus 5 2015: release, pricing and availability

Last but not least, as Google targeted this new device for mid-price market, the Nexus 5 2015 is to priced between $300 to no more than $400. This means at the point of release, the Nexus 5 price in Philippines will be under PHP 18K, which is more affordable than a OnePlus 2 4GB RAM variant.

You can expect a launching event at the end of this year or in early 2016.

 

 

OnePlus 2 official price in PH unveiled, 2 variants arrived locally

OnePlus 2, the promising 2016 flagship killer – which have caught a lot of attention lately – has showed up on Lazada PH with a final retail price. Scroll down to know how much is the OnePlus 2 official price in Philippines.

Originally, OnePlus 2 price was set at $389 for the 4GB RAM variant. This means the 4GB RAM OnePlus 2 official price in the Philippines is equivalent to PHP 17,790 before taxes and VAT. And on Lazada PH, OnePlus 2 4GB RAM price tag is spotted at PHP 21,799, which is PHP 4,000 higher than the original price in their home land.

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Many people have shared their experience with OnePlus 1 and opinion about OnePlus 2. We have noticed that, while many are super excited about the device, others doubt its price will be a bit overwhelming compared to other flagships of the same category. But the high 60,000 Antutu benchmark the OnePlus 2 scored is surely great selling points.

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Now that we have already know the OnePlus 2 official price in Philippines, let’s take a closer look to its full specs and share with us what you think about this flagship killer.

OnePlus 2 3GB RAM           OnePlus 2 4GB RAM

OnePlus 2 full specs

Device OnePlus 2
Display 5.5” LTPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Thickness 9.9mm
Weight 175g
Camera REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, optical image stabilization, laser autofocus, dual-LED flashFRONT: 8MP
Processor Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810, Quad-core Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57
RAM 3GB/ 4GB
Storage 16GB/ 64GB
OS Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop)
Battery Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors Sandstone Black

 

Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser: newest Asus devices comparison

Asus made one of the biggest hits we’ve ever witness in the smartphone industry by being the first manufacturer to feature 4GB RAM for their Zenfone 2 smartphone. The movement has helped enhancing the Taiwanese company’s popularity in international markets as well as gaining them huge number of items sold worldwide.

Good thing is, Asus did not get satisfied with what they have achieved so far, either stop at the Zenfone 2 4GB RAM. In contrast, the company have launched even more devices and surprised the users times after times. We have seen Asus Zenfone Selfie with 13MP front-facing camera, the beautiful Asus Pegasus 2 Plus, budget phone Asus Zenfone 2E. In this August, we see even more coming. In this post, we give you a more general look about the 3 newest Asus smartphones in comparsion: Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser.

Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser

 

First, Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser and their signatures

What is the most outstanding feature from each of these 3 new devices that help people recognize them out of each other? It’s easy.

To be brief, Asus Zenfone Max carries a huge 5,000 mAH battery. Though you have known several Chinese smartphones with battery up to 6,000 mAH or even 6,200 mAH, we believe that a 5,000 mAH from Asus can win them over. Especially when it goes with 2GB RAM and a reasonable price.

Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe is basically a Zenfone 2 with 4GB RAM but with generous 128GB ROM and special 3D-cut casing. This is actually the 128GB RAM variants rumors have discussed about several months earlier. And here it comes!

Last but not least, the Zenfone 2 Laser, with 13MP/5MP caught attention by offering the high capturing speed enabled by the use of laser ray.

Asus Zenfone Max           Asus Zenfone Deluxe          Asus Zenfone Laser

Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser
Asus Zenfone Deluxe with beautiful 3D-cut casing

Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser and things in common

Obviously, the first and most obvious thing this triple Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser share in common is the company’s reputation. Positive reviews from users everywhere have proven the quality in Asus smartphones, We hope Asus keep their good name and do the same for these upcoming Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser.

Next, Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser were all introduced in August and very possibly will all be launched in October to prepare for the high sales season in November and December.

Third, all 3 newest Asus smartphones will support SD card slot for up to 128GB. Yes, even for the Zenfone Deluxe. So you can have up to genous 258GB memory space if you insert another 128GB card to the Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe.

Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser

Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser full specs in comparison

Asus Zenfone Max Asus Zenfone Deluxe Asus Zenfone Laser
Dimensions To be updated 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm 143.7 x 71.5 x 10.5 mm
Weight To be updated 170 g 140 g
Display 5.5 inches, IPS capacitive, 16M colors, 720 x 1280 pixels 5.5 inches,  IPS capacitive, 16M colors, 1080 x 1920 pixels

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

 

5.0 inches, 720 x 1280 pixelsCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
OS Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
Processor Snapdragon 410, Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 Intel Atom Z3580/ Z3560Quad-core 2.3 GHz/ 1.8 GHZ Snapdragon 410, Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Card slot microSD, up to 128Gb microSD, up to 128GB microSD, up to 128GB
ROM 8/16 GB 64/128 GB 8/ 16 GB
RAM 2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 2GB
Camera REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, laser autofocus REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus REAR:13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, laser autofocus
Front: 5MP Front: 5 MP Front: 5 MP
Battery Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery Li-Po 2400 mAh battery

Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser

Asus Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser pricing and release date

Third, based on our sources and prediction, the triple will be targeted as mid-range price category. Although there are no official announcement about Zenfone Max vs Zenfone Deluxe vs Zenfone Laser pricing yet, we can totally expect none of them to exceed Asus Zenfone 2 4GB RAM price in Philippines, which is PHP sub 15K.

 

4GB RAM Galaxy Note 5 scores 70,000 on Antutu, much higher than OnePlus Two

Although Samsung have made their announcement about a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge Plus official release in August, the dual are still too hot to be waiting for. Netizens and tech geeks still search on internet on a daily basis for further news about these upcoming beasts. Well, we would love to contribute some more to what you love to read. Here is the result of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 scores on Antutu benchmark.

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Galaxy Note 5 scores on Antutu – more desirable than EVER

A great news for Samsung lovers! Antutu just unveiled that Samsung Galaxy Note 5 scores appeared on their benchmark with a very good result: 69,702 points to be exact. This is much higher than the currently hot device OnePlus Two, which scored 63,700.

This reminds us of the time in June when Antutu announced a list of top 10 performance smartphones of Q1 2015, with Samsung Galaxy S6 topped the list at 67,520 points. Putting the devices in comparison, it is quite obvious and convincing for us that, with all the Galaxy Note 5 Specs we know for now, the 69,702 Antutu points is totally expected.

Quick review of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs

  • Display: 5.7-inch (2560 x 1440, 515 ppi). 2K display
  • Chip: Exynos 7420 SoC (some other sources mentioned that it will be the new Exynos 7422 chipset, featuring CPU, GPU, RAM, and ROM in just one unit)
  • RAM: 4GB of LPDDR4
  • ROM: 32GB
  • Camera: 16MP rear and 5MP front
  • SIM: Dual SIM
  • OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
  • Battery: 4,100 mAH (not finalized yet)
With 69,702 Antutu points the Galaxy Note 5 scores, it is very potential to compete with, and capable of beating many other flagships of this H2 2015 like the OnePlus Two.
Antutu also revealed Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus scores, which is 68,345. The device is said to be launched together with the Note 5 on August 13, 2015.
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Galaxy Note 5: controversies and assurance

We now that the Note 5 is still left with many mysterious specs and controversies. For example, the rumors that the smartphone is coming with no SD card slot made it look more like an imitation to iPhone 6 Plus. And it has not been finalized whether Samsung will feature Exynos 7420 or 7422 for the Note 5. However, the high Antutu Benchmark result that Samsung Galaxy Note 5 scores is making us more excited than ever.
Let’s wait for some more to know about the Galaxy Note 5 Philippines pricing and availability.

OnePlus Two vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5: here is the hottest smartphone battle

After the OnePlus Two launch event two days ago, there are a lot of articles about its features, comparing it and other flagship smart phones of 2015, and many other topics. We even wrote two articles about Oneplus Two design and Oneplus Two top features. However, it seems the hot trend Oneplus Two created is not over yet. Having 4GB RAM, elegant body design, 13MP camera sure keep Oneplus Two on top of any websites’ hottest topics. Today, we bring you a closer look about how Oneplus Two will fare when it is placed next to another flagship, Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

 

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Oneplus Two unveiled 2 days ago

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is expected to launch on August 13

Oneplus Two vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs

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Dimensions 151.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.98 x 2.95 x 0.39 in) – to be confirmed
Weight 175 g – to be confirmed
Size 5.5 inch, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
5.7 inches, 1440 x 2560 pixels (~515 ppi pixel density)
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
OS Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, Quad-core Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A57 Exynos 7422 octa core
Card slot no no
Storage 16/64 GB 32/64 GB
RAM 4 GB RAM 4GB RAM
Camera 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, dual LED flashGeo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR 16 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash
Dual Shot, Simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
Front: 5MP Front: 5 MP
Battery Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery

Oneplus Two vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Design

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As we stated in the article here, Oneplus Two has a beautiful design. The metal frame around its body and stainless steel gives a more luxury touch and feeling to Oneplus Two design. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 also sports aluminum edges.
Oneplus Two display is a 5.5 inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density), which is a bit smaller than that of Samsung Galaxy Note 5. On Note 5 screen, the resolution is a Quad HD :1440 x 2560 pixels (~515 ppi pixel density). It seems that Note 5 wins this display battle.

Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+
One of the many Galaxy Note 5 renders

Moreover, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 is on both devices. Android Lollipop is the base OS, with the TouchWiz UI on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Oxygen UI on Oneplus Two.

Oneplus Two vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Hardware

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This is rather an amusing battle. If you look at the table above, Oneplus 2 specs shows that it sports a Snapdragon 810 octa core 1.8Ghz processor and 4GB, while Samsung Galaxy Note 5 shows that it will be equipped with Exynos 7422 and 4GB RAM. Both devices have large 4GB RAM, however, it seems that the new Exynos from Samsung will help the phone execute high speed performance. Therefore, this battle is almost a tie right now.

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Talking about OnePlus 2 internal storage, it comes in 16GB and 64Gb variants. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, in a tested version, seems to have a 32GB variant and another 64GB one. There is no microSD slot on Oneplus 2 though, while rumors say that Note 5 will support one.

Oneplus Two vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Camera

As cameras on smart phones get updated time after time, 13MP seems not very amazing for Oneplus Two camera. With Samsung Galaxy Note 5, the camera is 16MP main. However, with dual led flash, it seems Oneplus two camera still gets some attention. Both devices sports a 5MP front camera.

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For Oneplus Two vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5 battery life, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 battery is 4100mAh. Oneplus Two battery is a bit smaller, 3300mAh. With this specs, Note 5 beats Oneplus Two in terms of endurance.

Oneplus Two Price is $329 for the 16Gb version and $389 for the 64Gb version. We still do not know Samsung Galaxy Note 5 price yet, but we should know soon since August 13 is coming.

4GB RAM & Quad HD display on one smartphone: what can you see more?

With the unleash of Oneplus Two and soon to be Samsung Galaxy Note 5, we can find that higher end smart phones are more likely to be equipped with larger RAM. Moreover, nowadays it seems that more and more smart phones are likely to sport a QHD display. For example, even Sony unveiled its Sony Xperia Z4v on a Quad HD screen. Below we introduce our list of smart phones that have both 4GB RAM and a Quad HD screen for your preference.

Popular phones that sports a 4GB RAM & Quad HD display

1. Xiaomi mi Note pro

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This 5.7 inch smart phone is a product from Xiaomi. Xiaomi Mi Note Pro display is a Quad HD with the resolution of
1440 x 2560 pixels ( which is around 515 ppi pixel density). Apart from that, Xiaomi Mi Note Pro specs are awesome with not only its 4GB RAM, but an amazing 64GB internal memory. No microSD card slot though.

2. ZTE Axon

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ZTE has just announced the Axon recently and it is a good phone considering its specs. ZTE Axon display is 5.5 inch Quad HD, and it has great statistics for its hardware. The Pro version has Snapdragon 810 chipset, 32GB internal storage along with 4GB RAM.

3. Samsung Galaxy Note 5

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And here comes the big Note 5. Creating a lot of hot discussion recently, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 runs on a new Exynos 7422 chipset and sport 4GB RAM. Together with its 5.7 inch Quad HD, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs can help it be on top of any list.

4. LG G4 Pro

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Another rumoured smart phone that is expected to be announced this Q3, LG G4 Pro display is said to be a Quad HD 5.8 inch screen. Moreover, information circulating the internet suggests that it will sport 4GB RAM on two variants : 32/64 GB. However, the most interesting specs may be LG G4 Pro camera, since it is said to be 27MP.

Price Pony readers, these are all great phones with good specs. Which one will you choose?