Recently, Samsung has officially announced the Samsung Exynos 9610 Octa-core chipset, which is the world’s first 10nm mid-range chipset. Keep on reading for more details!
Samsung Exynos 9610 Is World’s First 10nm Mid-Range SoC
According to our sources, the Exynos 7 Series 9610 is Samsung’s latest mobile processor that delivers on added power and speed. More importantly, the chipset sets a new performance standard for high-end devices. Furthermore, the processor comes with deep learning vision-image processing solution and slow-motion video capabilities. In details, these few that change the way we engage with our mobile devices.
On the other hand, the Exynos 9610 uses ARM’s big.LITTLE architecture, which powers Samsung mid-tier devices. Moreover, the processor is also the world’s first 10nm FinFET architecture and AI neural engine. In details, this engine can detect various objects with the ability to produce real-time bokeh. Further, this chipset features a new image sensing processor (ISP) supports native 4K video recording up to 120fps or 1080p up to 480fps slo-mo videos.
Samsung Exynos 9610 chipset specs include four high-performance A-73 cores (2.45GHz), which handles CPU intensive tasks and applications. Meanwhile, the other four cores are based on A-53 clocked at 1.65GHz, and the graphics are Mali-G72MP3 GPU. Furthermore, the Exynos 9610 offers greater LTE upload and download speeds (up to 150Mbps and 600Mbps respectively). Additionally, the chipset has latest Bluetooth 5.0, FM Radio, GPS, A-GPS, and BeiDou.
Which smartphones featuring Samsung Exynos 9610 chipset?
As far as it concerns, the processor delivers an unprecedented level of performance and energy efficiency in the non-flagship devices. In details, the brand will most likely implement Exynos 9610 in its products aimed at competing in the upper mid-range price bracket. Thus, we expect to see the chipset in selected Galaxy A and Galaxy C-series handsets at the time that the mass production starts by the end of Q2 2o18.
Subway Surfers mobile game just becomes the world’s first game to reach 1 billion downloads on Google Play store. It is a great achievement for all of the developers and designers efforts. Scroll down to learn more about what we know so far about this!
Subway Surfers is world’s first game to reach 1 billion downloads on the Play Store
For some who feel vague, Subway Surfers is an endless runner mobile game co-developed by Kiloo and SYBO Games. Currently, the game is available on most of operating systems including Android, iOS, Kindle, and Windows Phone. In the gameplay, players are teenager being caught in the act of applying graffiti to a metro railway site. Further, the mission is to run down the tracks to escape from an Inspector and his dog, grab coins and avoid obstacles.
According to their representatives, they have achieved greatness by combining strengths at both developers. Besides, they believe in the continued growth of the game and brand, which is always their primary focus until now. Moreover, they hint about future releases as well as the animated short films coming out later this year. Hopefully, the players will have even more great content to consume.
Subway Surfers went official on 24 May 2012 with updates based on seasonal holidays. Based on the latest updates, the developers have announced that their Subway Surfers is the first game ever to reach 1 billion downloads on Google Play Store. According to developers, Subway Surfers was the most downloaded game of 2017. Apparently, the game broke through its annual download record last year. The game reaches more than 400 million mostly organic downloads on both Android and iOS platforms.
Subway surfers game and highlights
There are currently 79 world tour visits through the gameplay updates until now. Among them, the most popular destinations for Subway Surfers last year were Peru, Saint Petersburg, and Cairo. For those who never download this game, keep up with the store and try it. And for those who are fans, it seems like a great time to start playing it again. Tell us what you think in the comments below and stay tuned!
Android users, beware! It seems like up to 40 budget Android devices have found to arrive with harmful malware installed. Read on for more information on the news today.
40 Budget Android Devices Ship With Banking Trojan Malware!
Recently, a Russian-based security software company – Dr Web – has made a significant discovery. According to them, up to 40 different budget handsets from China have arrived with trojan malware. In details, this malware is the harmful Android.Triada.231 Trojan. It is a very powerful Android banking trojan discovered in 2016. This malware can root devices and then infect the Zygote, a core Android operating system process.
Under the effect of the trojan, it is capable of executing a variety of attacks on the unsuspecting user. For now, the only option to get rid of it is to root your handsets and start installing a new operating system. So how did this situation happen? The malware discovery leads to a developer working with the Chinese brand Leagoo. The employee had proposed the smartphone manufacturer to include an extra application.
Moreover, they also include the instruction to add a third-party code to the system library in its release. Surprisingly, this request went through without any questions. On the other hand, the Leagoo brand isn’t the only one on the list. There are also other manufacturers such as Doogee, Zopo, Vertex, and Cherry. Moreover, we sport many mid-range smartphones from the smaller manufacturers as well. Earlier in 2016, there was also an outbreak of the similar certificate. Russia is now suspecting that the two situations are connected. Furthermore, the developer in this recent distribution is also responsible for the earlier campaign. Importantly, Dr Web also raised a big issue on the global security issue. “The malware is present not only in the devices sold in Russia but also globally,” a Dr. Web representative stated earlier today via email. “For instance, in Poland, Indonesia, China, the Checz Republic, Mexico, Kazakhstan, and Serbia.”
Who will be responsible for other malware campaigns?
For now, the investigation has led to a manufacturer in Shanghai, China. No further statement has been released yet on the problem. We are going to keep you update more on the situation once more information arrives. Stay tuned!
If you are one of millions Android users for years, you cannot skip our topic today. We are giving you a list of 4 must-change Android Settings to make your device become better. Scroll down to learn more!
1. Use Google services wisely
Most Android devices will feature Google services as built-in apps. For those who type fast, numbers line becomes a real issue. However, as a solution Gboard offers users to allow number row in the keyboard, users just need to go to Gboard settings -> Preferences -> Turn on the toggle for number row. Most browsers feature top address bar, which is inconvenient for big screen devices. To change, type “chrome://flags” into the address bar -> “Chrome Home Android” -> “Find in page”. Search “home” and select “Enabled”.
Another feature bothers users most is personalized-ads from Google. The solution is to go to Settings -> Google -> Ads -> Enable Opt out of Ads Personalization. Besides, users can choose to turn on instant apps by going to Settings -> Google -> Enable Instant Apps -> Yes to check-in apps without instalment. Moreover, Android users may also want to enable the Google Play Protect, security services for your handset. To enable this feature, simply go to Settings -> Google -> Security -> Google Play Protect -> Turn on.
2. Hide sensitive content
The lock screen is not always secured if you know that we can always interact with notifications. If users prefer some privacy for important data, it is better to hide those notifications. What you need to do is going to the Settings, scroll down for Notifications and select “Cog icon on the upper-right”. Next, close Settings apps and select “Hide sensitive notification content” right on your lock screen.
3. Enable instant auto-lock
Instant auto-lock is a very useful feature to prevents your information from mischievous people when they get their hands on your device. In this case, you can choose to lower your screen timeout by going to Settings, select Display and enable Sleep. Moreover, decreasing standby time and quickly putting your device to lock and screen off is a good solution to save your device battery.
4. Disable Doze-off mode
Finally, Doze-off mode is a feature since Marshmallow version of Android, which helps to save the battery of your Android devices. However, this feature can also do harm than good by delaying notifications from messaging apps, creating VPN issue… However, if you are not preferred to use this feature, you can disable it by going to Settings, find “Battery”, tap the three dots and select “Select Doze and app hibernation”. Finally, turn it off if you would like to exclude.
4 must-change Android Settings
That brings our list of 4 must-change Android Settings to an end. For now, these are the very good tricks for you to optimize your device. Android is a good OS if we use its features wisely. What else do you want to contribute to this list? Drop a comment to share with others and stay tuned for more tech goodness from us!
ANDROID users have been put on alert after a nasty new malware was discovered which can cause your phone to overload and burst open. Read on for more details!
A vicious type of new malware causing an Android phone to overload and bulge
Researchers at Kaspersky Lab deliberately infected an Android phone with a new Malware. After two days, that Android smartphone bulged and warped the phone. This virus uses the computing power of the smartphone to mine the virtual currencies, sending messaging spam and even bombards users with ads. However, the virus does not collect any private information or data from users.
Moreover, experts say that this virus can be found in more than 20 ads advertising on the smartphones, anti-virus apps or even porn apps. This virus can hide anywhere. Furthermore, the malicious software lurks in the Google Play App store or the Apple App store. Once suffering from this malware, the infected phone becomes unusable. Therefore, users have to be very careful when they download things from the store and. Additionally, they should be alert to advertisements and spam messages.
Besides, whenever this virus grants administrative permission from users, this malware will prevent users from installing security apps that help to disinfect the phone. What is the solution? At the moment, there is almost no cure for the infected phone. However, you should shut down your device before it begins mining digital currencies, overload and eventually warps.
How can users identify the new malware in Google Play?
Now there are still no indications this virus has been available in the apps store. According to a Kaspersky Lab researchers:”We’ve never seen such a ‘jack of all trades’ before.” We are expecting the solution from experts to these problems as soon as possible. Stay tuned for the most updated information from us!
There are a large number of new-released smartphones which use the old operating system. Why do companies not adopt the latest Android OS? Figure it out in our article.
Why new phones coming with an outdated version of Android?
We recently saw three high-range smartphones launching in November: the Razer Phone, HTC U11+, and Oneplus 5T. These phones all have outstanding specs. However, excluding the HTC U11+, both OnePlus 5T and Razer Phone run on an old Android OS version. Android 8.0 Oreo was launched in August, and it has been three months since it was made available for all these big smartphone companies to adopt and install on their new phones. Why do companies not adopt the latest OS?
The main reason is the Android’s software licensing. Google only makes Android for the products they sell. On the other hand, they allow companies like Samsung and LG to build their operating system based on Android. However, it is expensive to build and test an operating system. Precisely, to make Android work on their hardware, device manufacturers must write Android device drives for their hardware. Therefore, some companies choose the old version of Android to save money.
Besides that, the time it would take to stop production and update the software before selling phones would directly affect the amount of money a company makes from selling phones. It is certain that nobody in Samsung or LG or anyone else wants you to use an old software on your device, but as they have to update the system themselves, it takes a lot of time. And for them, time is equal to money.
Would all phones be updated to the latest Android OS?
Android 8.0 Oreo is currently available on only 0.3% Android phones. For some medium or high-range smartphones, users can update the OS system in the future. However, there are still some low-budget Android phones that cannot be upgraded.
You want to buy a good phone but don’t know what to choose. Our list today can help you make up your mind. Let’s have a look at the 7 best Android smartphones 2017: from budget to flagship.
1. Samsung Galaxy S8+
Taking about the best Android smartphones in the market, Samsung Galaxy S8+ is the one we can’t miss. Coming to the market this summer, the Samsung handset quickly became the favorite phone with its gorgeous look and powerful performance. It is equipped with an infinity bezel-less design, you won’t find the home button on the front like the other Samsung smartphones because it’s embedded under the screen.
In terms of Samsung Galaxy S8+specs, the phone has 2 processor models: Exynos 8895 Octa and SND 835. It packs 4/6GB RAM paired with 64/128GB ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB. It has a 6.2-inch 1440 x 2960px display, Android Nougat OS, and a 3500mAh capacity. For those who love photography, Galaxy S8+ won’t let you down with an 8MP front cam and a 12MP primary shooter with f/1.7, OIS and LED flash. Samsung Galaxy S8+ price costs you about $1171.
2. Google Pixel 2 XL
Google also joins our list of best Android smartphones with its new product – Google Pixel 2 XL. The phone runs on an octa-core SND 835 processor and uses Android 8.0 Oreo. There is 4GB RAM along with 64/128GB of storage. It’s such a pity that this memory can’t be expanded. The predecessor – Google Pixel – last year was the best camera phone on the benchmark. So this Pixel 2 XL cameras will impress you with an 8MP selfie snapper and a 12.2MP main cam with f/1.8, OIS and dual LED flash. Google Pixel 2 XL specs also include a 6-inch 1440 x 2880px display and a 3520mAh cell. Google Pixel 2 XL price is set at about $849.
3. HTC U11
The next device on our list is HTC U11. This phone is one of best handsets on Antutu list with 179883 scores. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core SND 835 processor and Android Nougat. It comes with 2 versions: 4/6GB RAM + 64/128GB of expandable inbuilt storage (+256GB). About the cameras, you’ll find a 16MP shooter on the front and a 12MP cam on the back. The other HTC U11 specs are a 5.5-inch QHD display and a 3000mAh cell. HTC U11 price is about $749 for the 6GB RAM variant.
4. Huawei Honor 8 Pro
Huawei Honor 8 Pro is one of the best Android smartphones you don’t want to miss. With this handset, you’ll have the best of both worlds: the look and specs. About Huawei Honor 8 Pro specs, there is an octa-core Kirin 960 processor along with Android 7.0 OS. It owns 4/6GB RAM + 64GB ROM expanded up to 256GB. Besides, the phone comes with a dual 12MP main cam with f/2.2 and dual LED flash, an 8MP shooter with f/2.0, a 5.7-inch Quad HD display, and a 4000mAh battery. Huawei Honor 8 Pro price comes at about $470.
5. LG G6
LG G6 is also one of the best Android smartphones this year. After the failure of LG G5 2016, LG G6 is much better. Let’s have a look at LG G6 specs to see what it has. The phone has a quad-core SND 821 processor and Android Nougat OS. It sports 4GB RAM along with 32/64/128GB of expandable ROM (+256GB). There is a 5.7-inch 1440 x 2880px display, a 5MP secondary cam, a dual 13MP primary shooter, a 3300mAh cell, and water-resistance feature. LG G6 price is cut down to $470.
6. Moto Z2 Play
The last one on our list is Moto Z2 Play. This device uses a 2.2Ghz octa-core SND 626 processor paired with Android 7.1.1 OS. It has 2 versions: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. Both models come with the expandable memory (+256GB). About the camera, you can use either a 5MP selfie snapper or a 12MP main shooter with f/1.7 and dual LED flash. Moto Z2 Play specs also include a 5.5-inch FHD display coated with Gorilla Glass 3 and a 3000mAh battery. Moto Z2 Play price costs you about $437.
7. Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Mi Max last year created a hot fever in the smartphone market. That’s the reason why this Chinese brand brought its successor to the game – Xiaomi Mi Max 2. Xiaomi equipped this handset with a 2.0Ghz octa-core SND 625 processor paired with 4GB RAM. There are 3 ROM versions for you to choose: 32/64/128GB. This memory can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. This “big baby” comes with a 6.44-inch Full HD display, a 5MP front snapper and a 12MP main shooter with f/2.2, dual LED flash. The highlight of Xiaomi Mi Max 2 specs is its huge 5300mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 price is quite affordable, about $295.
7 best Android smartphones 2017: from budget to flagship
Those are the best Android smartphones from flagship to budget. Each phone has its own strength depending on its price. Some have great cameras and strong performance, the others own huge battery and big screen. So, which handset can you afford?
Nokia is expected to release their Nokia 2 this month, and it is their cheapest Android smartphone to date. At first glance, it shows quite the performance considering the price! The Nokia 2 is right under the Nokia 3 in terms of both price and specs, and acts as the ‘entry point’ for the Nokia smartphones line. See with us below the 5 things we love about the Nokia 2.
1. Great battery life
As expected for a lower end device that the Nokia 2 is, the specs are quite humble. One example is the Snapdragon 212 processor. While it’s not a beast like the Snapdragon 385 we have been seeing in newer, high end releases, it’s perfect for the Nokia 2. Indeed, it is efficient, which helps with battery life. It sports a Li-Ion 4100 mAh battery, and while HMD Global has claimed that it delivers a 2 day battery life, this seems to depend on usage as some tests place the battery life at up to only 19 hours of talk time, but a solid up to 139 hours of music play, and a whooping up to 1340 hours in standby.
2. Good display
The display of the Nokia 2 also caters to its claims of battery life, as it sports a high contrast LTPS which according to HMD Global reduced the power consumption by 15%. This 5 inch HD display works well (depending on the viewing angle), and while it doesn’t have the brightest colors, does have natural looking ones. It’s also covered with Gorilla Glass 3 for protection as we could imagine users being less bothered with protecting their device at the lower end scale.
3. Good cameras
The Nokia 2 also comes with a 2 cameras: an 8MP main camera with LED flash, and a 5MP selfie camera. To be honest, these cameras are not groundbreaking cameras, however when looking at this price tag, the camera is pretty decent! Both cameras take photos with decent dynamic range, and decent detail. Also, while they are not amazing for photography, both cameras can take decent shots, and the front camera seems suitable for social media use – so what more could we ask for?
4. Great design and build quality
One of the greatest elements of the Nokia 2, is how HMD Global has managed to create a phone that is affordable, but doesn’t look cheap. Indeed the design is made with a removable polycarbonate back, with an aluminum frame which adds rigidity. It is also available in three colors: copper, white, and black. The white one even gives off a Star Wars Stormtrooper’s look! Also, the device is quite solid, keeping with the Nokia tradition and legend of “indestructible phones” (though we don’t recommend you try and break your Nokia phone to test this!)
5. The Price
Finally, let’s end with one of the most obvious features of the phone, and really what we think is the cherry on top of all of these specs: the price. Indeed, the design, massive battery, and overall specs of this phone come in at just $110, which is about Rs 7,000. HMD really want to emphasize that this new phone is for everyone. So much so, that they actually launched the phone in a metro station!
6. Great performance and design for a really really cheap phone!
On paper, the Nokia 2 is a modest device, with a gigabyte of RAM, 8GB of internal storage (expandable with a microSD card slot available), a Snapdragon 212 processor and 4G VoLTE support. However, looking past the specs on paper, this device looks like quite a competent budget smartphone, carrying over the positives of past Nokia phones and adding a killer price tag. We’ll see what reviews say after the phone is finally released, but we are optimistic about it. What about you? Tell us in the comments below!
Today, we have a comparison between of the OnePlus 5T and Samsung Galaxy J7. One of these smartphones features 8GB RAM and 20MP dual-camera and more… Keep reading for more details!
OnePlus 5T vs. Samsung Galaxy J7 specs
Let’s start the battle with the OnePlus 5T specs. This phone comes with a 6.0-inch AMOLED display with the resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy J7 specs feature a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 x 1920 pixels). For the display, we can see the 5T is better than the Samsung Galaxy J7. The OnePlus 5T runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo that is the latest Android, but the Samsung Galaxy J7 comes with Android 7.0 Nougat.
For the hardware, the 5T gets power from Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835. This phone sports two options: 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage, and 8GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage (no card slot). Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy J7 works on a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 chipset. The Galaxy J7 comes with 3GB RAM and 16GB ROM that can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD. Regarding the hardware, the 5T is ahead.
Let’s talk about the photography. This is an impressive spec of the OnePlus 5T. The 5T sports a dual-camera with 20MP sensor. Additionally, the front-facing camera has 16MP. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy J7 does not have dual cameras on the rear. The primary camera has 13MP (f/1.7) with autofocus and LED flash. The secondary camera has a 5MP. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy J7’s battery is bigger than the 5T. The Galaxy J7 has a non-removable Lion 3600 mAH battery, but the OnePlus’s battery has 3500 mAH capacity.
OnePlus 5T vs. Samsung Galaxy J7 release date and price
The OnePlus 5T release date is not official, but the OnePlus 5T price is expected around $554 ~ Rs. 35890. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy J7 is available now. The Galaxy J7 price starts $301 ~ Rs. 19,482. If you are searching for a new Android phone under $600 with a powerful camera? The OnePlus 5T is a perfect choice. What do you think? Share opinion with us.
You want to buy a good phone but don’t know what to choose. Our list today can help you make up your mind. Let’s have a look at the 7 best Android smartphones 2017: from budget to flagship.
1. Samsung Galaxy S8+
Taking about the best Android smartphones in the market, Samsung Galaxy S8+ is the one we can’t miss. Coming to the market this summer, the Samsung handset quickly became the favorite phone with its gorgeous look and powerful performance. It is equipped with an infinity bezel-less design, you won’t find the home button on the front like the other Samsung smartphones because it’s embedded under the screen.
In terms of Samsung Galaxy S8+specs, the phone has 2 processor models: Exynos 8895 Octa and SND 835. It packs 4/6GB RAM paired with 64/128GB ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB. It has a 6.2-inch 1440 x 2960px display, Android Nougat OS, and a 3500mAh capacity. For those who love photography, Galaxy S8+ won’t let you down with an 8MP front cam and a 12MP primary shooter with f/1.7, OIS and LED flash. Samsung Galaxy S8+ price costs you about $1171.
The world of mobile phones is basically divided into two main parts: Android users and iOS users. The iOS users can be pretty loyal fans to their device manufacturer. However, we have 5 reasons why an Android smartphone would be a smarter choice than that of an iOS.
1. Android smartphone over iPhone: A wider variety of choices
Apple sure offers a wide range of device with variations in terms of size, specs and also software updates. However, if at this moment, you suddenly feel like having a small, compact with classic look, there is no way you can purchase for a new iPhone SE. With Android smartphones, things are far easier. You can choose many devices from different manufacturers.
In case you need a large screen phone with a style, Samsung can give you a whole package in their Note series; while you have to buy a separate Apple Pencil. One more thing is that whenever the battery of your Android smartphone goes dead, you can easily replace it with a new one. For iPhone, there is no way you can open the back of the device to replace the battery without screw drivers and even x-acto knife; not even mention your official guarantee will be gone in this case.
2. Android smartphone over iPhone: Micro SD Card Support
Having an extra gigabyte of photos that you do not want to upload to the Cloud or online Drive? You can totally store them in the Micro SD Card, which is widely supported by almost every Android smartphones. Feel like adding up another 128 GB for offline video recording, photos and editing? Piece of cake for Android smartphones. However, things will not be that easy if you are using an iOS. Micro SD Card has never been supported on iPhone, which makes extending internal storage for an iPhone is near to impossible. If you need more storage, there are only two options: you can either purchase another device with larger internal storage or buy your online storage service.
3. Android smartphone over iPhone: Download Movies and Music from Anywhere
Remember the painful process of transferring your music, data and movies into your iPhone? iTunes sure offers great look, but that’s all about it. It will not help you converting all types of files to be readable on your iPhone; all have to be processed by another application and the quality of the files sure gets decreased. All of these can be solved with just copy and paste in Android smartphones. And how about choosing any of your favorite song to keep your ringtone in tune? Too simple for Android smartphone; while iPhone will you require you to cut the song to 30 seconds and convert to their supported extension.
4. Android smartphone over iPhone: 3.5 mm headphone jacks
Say goodbye to all of your beautiful, high-tech and audiophile headsets with iPhone 7; the 3.5 mm headphone jacks has been eliminated on iPhone 7 onward. Though at this moment, the package of iPhone 7 still includes a transferring jack, just to keep the market gradually familiar with the lightning jack, people still think that this is Apple’s obvious moment in developing a brand new generation for Bluetooth device. Luckily, all of your headsets are safe with the Android devices since this is still well supported, without purchasing another set of Airpods with the price of 159 USD.
5. Android smartphone over iPhone: Customization and widgets
Looking at different iPhone screen and what do you see? Home screen, arrangement and setting are the same. If you find this irritatingly boring, you sure can do a lot more for your device in Android. Not only does Android offers a wide range of launchers and appearance settings but it also supports widgets, which you can easily download from Google Play. Themes and colors are all available to customize without the needs of jailbreaking like iPhone.
5 reasons why Android smartphone is still a better choice
Android smartphones offer more freedom and customization for users. Even a regular user can interfere and alter the settings of the phone pretty easily. Android is currently the operation system used by most mobile device users and developers; hence, the applications are more various and convenient to download. You sure can have better experience in using the device with Android than iOS.
The release of iPhone X celebrates the 10th anniversary of iPhone, and is undoubtedly a beautiful and powerful device. However, it is famous of iPhone to cost a lot (up to $999). That’s why there are many other worthy iPhone X rivals with more affordable prices you can consider
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes to our mind firstly, when talking about iPhone X rivals. For a start, it was released before the iPhone X, and got the chance to make its debut one step earlier. Granted, users still have to pay a staggering amount to dish out for one unit, but the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 also out-does the iPhone X on specs. It has a larger screen (6.3 inches vs. 5.8 inches), a microSD slot (which is always absent from an iPhone), and a superior front camera (8MP vs 7MP). It also comes with a stylus, and for the fashionable, has more color options.
The full Samsung Galaxy Note 8 specs make sure to impress even the pickiest user. This Samsung flagship sports a 6GB RAM instead of the 3GB RAM on iPhone X, together with powerful Exynos 8895 chipset. The phone is packed with 12MP camera on the back, and a decent 8MP on the front. Galaxy Note 8 is powered by a 3,300 mAH battery that supports fast-charge for your convenience. Display has always been one of the greats selling points for Samsung mobile. And this Note 8 offers a 6.3 inch Super AMOLED screen with Always-on mode for maximum enjoyment. Galaxy Note 8 price costs you a considerable 950$, but still 50$ cheaper than its rival.
2. OnePlus 5: a cheap and high-end device
The OnePlus 5 has a solid design which has evolved since the first member of the OnePlus line. While it has a slightly smaller screen (5.5 inches vs 5.8 inches) and lower resolution (401 ppi density vs. 458 ppi density), it beats the iPhone X in storage, with the possibility of getting either a 6GB or even 8GB RAM model. The OnePlus 5 also easily beats the iPhone X in price, starting at only $479. The only drawback here is the lack of waterproofing. However, for those not intending on taking their phones for a swim, it seems worth the price difference. Other OnePlus 5 specs include a dual 16MP on the rear, another 16MP for selfie, and a 3300 mAH battery.
3. Samsung Galaxy S8: one of the best handsets, one price bracket down.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the best handsets available in its price range, at $725. This still puts it in the higher price range of phones, without going as far as the iPhone X’s $999 price tag. The Samsung Galaxy S8 has the exact same screen size (5.8 inches), but with a slightly higher screen to body ratio and resolution). It also has more ram, with 4GB (instead of 3GB); although it only comes with 64GB internal memory, it can be expanded with a microSD slot (up to 256GB), and unlike the iPhone X you can choose a dual sim model. Another point to keep in mind is that the S8 comes with Gear VR.
4. Apple iPhone 7: one year older, still a solid contender.
The Apple iPhone 7 may not have that extra punch the iPhone X provides, but it’s still a solid older sibling to the Apple iPhone range. The iPhone 7’s processor speed is twice as fast as the iPhone 6’s, and its graphics speed is three times as fast as the iPhone 6’s. All the specs are slightly lower than the iPhone X’s, with 2GB ram instead of 3GB, and a 4.7 inch screen instead of a 5.8, however its cameras are both on similar levels (12MP primary camera and 7MP selfie camera). All of this of course means the iPhone 7 also comes in at a much lower price, almost half of the iPhone X at $549.
5. Apple iPhone SE: Staying in the Apple Ecosystem without breaking the bank
The Apple iPhone SE is still an amazing device, even after a year on the market. It goes back to the roots of the iPhone range with a manageable size departing from the phablet trend — meaning you can use it with one hand. It’s also available with up to 128GB storage space. While this phone is far from the specs of the iPhone X, it stays in the Apple ecosystem, an important aspect for users used to it. It also balances power, storage, an excellent set of cameras, and affordability: being the cheapest member of the iPhone family at $349, about a third of the price of the iPhone X.
5 strong rivals to the iPhone X: premium experience for cheaper price
The Apple iPhone X offers a premium experience without a doubt; some would even argue it is the best phone money can buy. However, it’s hard to justify that high a price tag for features that other phones are able to either match, or even top, at similar or lower prices. For those tempted by the iPhone X, these strong alternatives might be a better match for your needs.
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