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Note 7 explosion incidents caused Samsung to halt Note 7 production permanently. Following up such decision, why don’t we check out some of the very powerful alternatives of the flagship, yet will not explode while in use. 

1. Google Pixel XL

The first one in our list is Google Pixel XL. This is the tough rival to Note 7 phone. If Note 7 is a gorgeous beast, this Google mobile is such a powerhouse. The phone is powered by a quad-core SND 821 processor paired with 4GB RAM. It comes with 2 non-expandable ROM versions: 32GB and 128GB.

One of the most impressive Google Pixel XL specs is its camera. The 12.3MP main camera gets the highest scores on DoXMark camera benchmark. Besides, the device also owns a 5.5-inch 2K display, an 8MP selfie snapper, Android 7.1 Nougat, and a 3450mAh battery capacity. Google Pixel XL price for the higher model is about $907.

2. LG V20

The next Note 7 phone alternative is LG V20. This latest flagship of LG runs on a quad-core SND 820 processor and Android 7.0 OS. It packs 4GB of RAM paired with expandable 32/64GB of inbuilt storage (+256GB). The highlight of LG V20 specs is the dual rear camera with the resolution of 16MP and 8MP. On the front, there is a 5MP shooter. In addition, V20 features a 5.7-inch Quad HD display and a 3200mAh cell. LG V20 price will come at about $650.

3. Galaxy S7 Edge

If you’re a Samsung fan, Galaxy S7 Edge is a great Note 7 phone’s alternative for you. In terms of Galaxy S7 Edge specs, the phone is powered by a quad-core SND 820 and Android 6.0 OS. There is 4GB of RAM along with 32/64GB of ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB. For photography, you can use a 5MP front shooter or a 12MP rear cam with f/1.7. S7 Edge owns a 5.5-inch 2K display and a 3600mAh battery. Galaxy S7 Edge price costs you about $700.

4. ZTE Axon 7

ZTE Axon 7 is another option for you. This flagship is now one of the best devices in the market. Under the hood, the phone uses a quad-core SND 820 processor and Android Marshmallow. It has 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of ROM. This memory can be expanded up to 256GB. The other  ZTE Axon 7 specs include a 5.5-inch 2K display, a 3250mAh cell, and a combo of 8MP + 20MP cameras. ZTE Axon 7 price costs you about $500.

5. Xiaomi Mi 5s

Last but not least in our list of best Note 7 phone alternatives- is Xiaomi Mi 5s. This is the latest phone from one of the biggest Chinese brands – Xiaomi. Under the hood, you’ll find a quad-core NSD 821 processor and Android 6.0 OS. It comes with 2 versions: 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM. These models have no microSD card slot for expandable ROM. The other Xiaomi Mi 5s specs are a 5.15-inch FHD display, a 3200mAh cell, and a combo of 4MP + 12MP cameras. Xiaomi Mi 5s price is about $356.

Best Note 7 phone alternatives: 5.7-inch, 4GB RAM, 12MP cam

Those are the best alternatives for Galaxy Note 7 phone. They come with a strong chipset, huge RAM, awesome cameras, and lower price compared to the Samsung Note. So, if you’re looking a phone to replace Note 7, these handsets could be on top of your list.

Samsung Galaxy S8 phone has been leaked again with more interesting features! Let’s take a look to see what are the new updates about this Samsung next year’s flagship!

Samsung Galaxy S8 phone: dual camera and no home button

This is not the first time Samsung Galaxy S8 phone is leaked. At the end of last month, the device showed up on Weibo with incredible specs: 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 830, 4k display and a 30MP main camera! Now, there are new updates about Samsung Galaxy S8 specs and these updates are even more interesting! According to many sources, including phonearena.com, S8 won’t come with a home button. Reportedly, the reason for this new design is to make room for a large display.

Another leaked detail is that the fingerprint scanner of Samsung Galaxy S8 phone will be integrated into the display. This means users can tap anywhere on the screen to have their fingerprint recorded. Moreover, it is also reported that Samsung suppliers are receiving orders for producing cameras with dual set-up. This new camera technology is expected to be closer to the technology in DSLR cameras.

As for the processor, as mentioned above, there will be a Snapdragon 830 chipset with the clock speed of 3.2GHz. There are also reports that an S8 version with Exynos 8895 chipset will also be available in the market. This Samsung-made chipset is speculated to support 3GHz maximum speed. Both chipsets will be produced on a 10nm process, which makes the chipsets much smaller and more battery saving.

Samsung Galaxy S8 phone: Availability

Samsung Galaxy S8 launch date is expected to be on 26th March next year, which is one day before the Mobile World Congress. As for Samsung Galaxy S8 price, currently, there is no information yet. However, we expect this phone will cost no lower than $1000! Now let’s be patient and we will keep you updated with the latest details about this phone!

Samsung has just officially put an end to Note 7 due to the non-fixable explosion incident. It obviously caused a huge financial loss to the Korean firm. But beyond that, the halt of Note 7 is even benefiting its rival – Apple –  considerably

Note 7 death: The consequences

The first recall of Note 7 has already made the Korean brand lose at least 5 billion USD. However, that number doesn’t stop there. After units of Note 7 replacement exploded, the brand decided to end up the production of Note 7. That shutdown has cost the brand a huge sum of money, reportedly more than 17 billion USD, according to analysists. Although the brand can totally afford that loss, it will be a big challenge for Samsung to win back customer trust, as well as to continue “fighting” against Apple in the smartphone industry.

Note 7 death does not only damage Samsung’s financial status. It also indirectly helps increase the sales of iPhone 7! Brian White – Drexel Hamilton analyst, has estimated that around 57% to 80% of expected Note 7 sales (which is from 10 million to 14 million) will now belong to iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. In other words, around 8 million more iPhone units will be purchased.

He also shared that even if there were no Note 7 death, iPhone 7 and 7 Plus would be still the best sellers in many markets, including China. White has conducted market researches with 30 retailers in Shenzhen, China and noticed that Apple iPhone is now the front runner in terms of sales.

Note 7 death: Samsung defeats itself

Back when Samsung announced that they would skip Note 6 and launch Note 7 instead, there were speculations that this is a marketing strategy of Samsung to compete with Apple iPhone 7. Now it looks like Samsung has defeated itself before entering the battle. Currently, the brand is about to launch a new product called Samsung Galaxy C9. Let’s wait and see whether this product could rebuild the reputation of Samsung or not.

In the most heated time of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosion scandal, the internet has been revealing an abortion plan for this flagship. Shockingly, the Korean company just confirmed to discontinue Note 7 permanently.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – the death of a flagship

Yesterday, we heard from a Korean News Agency that Galaxy Note 7 has been decided to be stopped, temporarily. Just a day later, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are reporting that; bitter as it may sound, Samsung has made their final decision to stop this flagship forever. And this announcement is valid as of right now. Yes, you are hearing it right, we are here to say a final goodbye to Note 7 – once upon a dream phone. “Taking our customer’s safety as our highest priority, we have decided to halt sales and production of the Galaxy Note 7,” said the Korean firm.

In retrospect, this decision is a result of a continuous series of reported explosion from Note 7 users all over the world. Even after the first attempt of recall, at least 5 other cases of the so call “safe” Note 7 replacement were still found catching fire. Apparently, it is impossible for Samsung, after that much effort, to gain back the trust from customers and the assurance for product safety.

Obviously, such discontinuation of the Note 7 will cause a huge impact on Samsung’s smartphone business. The company is suffering a $17 billion loss in sale revenue. Not to mention a considerable bad impression for the brand name and a lack in the Galaxy Note lineup. And if we look at a bigger picture, Samsung just lost a major market share to Apple, in the battle between Note 7 and iPhone in the global market.

Galaxy Note 7 discontinued – time to say goodbye

This is such a pity to witness all the bad lucks happening to Samsung and their most premium smartphone thus far. While many of us haven’t even got the chance to experience Note 7, the phone is already discontinued, for forever. This is absolutely a bitter lesson Samsung learnt, in the intense battle of the ever-growing smartphone industry. (Source)

Snapdragon 830 has just appeared in an India website with the code name of MSM8898. This new chipset is said to come with 10nm technology and support 8GB RAM.

Snapdragon 830: 10nm chip with 8GB RAM

Snapdragon 821 is now the latest chipset of Qualcomm. This SoC is also one of the best chipsets in the market. Many flagships of some popular brands are already equipped with Snapdragon 821. LeEco Le Pro 3, Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, and Google Pixel XL are some examples. Although Snapdragon 821 was just released a few months ago, it’s now said that Snapdragon 830 will come out soon.

Lately, Snapdragon 830 has just shown on Zauba (an Indian company providing import/export info). The company has just posted on their website an import list where Snapdragon 830 comes with the code name of MSM8998. According to the website, this chipset was imported into India from America. This SoC is the same with the one used in a prototype with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM.

According to some sources, Snapdragon 830 is said to use 10nm technology with 200 Kryo cores. It is also believed to support 8GB RAM and Adreno 540 GPU. Moreover, SND 830 will also be more power saving. Samsung is reported to be the exclusive company to manufacture this new Snapdragon generation.

Snapdragon 830: big rival to A10X SoC

Snapdragon 821 brings devices a fast, smooth, and strong performance. So, with the SND 830, the performance is gonna be so much more than that. This chipset will be the tough rival to A10X SoC from Apple which is said to be worked on. So, which phone will be the first device to have this chipset? Galaxy S8 from Samsung? According to some recent leaks, S8 is believed to be the first one to used this chipset, along with Exynos 8895. So, if you want to know more about SND 830, as well as the first Snapdragon 830 handset, just keep following us!

While more and more phones are born worldwide everyday, the specifications and features of them seem to be unchanged. The smartphone users really look forward to revolutionary phones with outstanding characteristics such as Nokia 1020, Google Ara or bendable Lenovo CPlus. So let’s see 5 phones with super unique features that have been introduced to the world.

1. Nokia Lumia 1020: Unique phone with 41MP camera

After a series of information leaks, Nokia’s best camera phone – Lumia PureView 1020 was released in July 2013, which drew the whole world’s attention. The label feature of this product is the highest resolution camera ever – 41MP.  Although owning a resolution up to 41 megapixels, the Lumia 1020 lets users take pictures at 38MP resolution or 34MP photos at a rate of 4: 3 and 16: 9. However, if you just need small files with low resolution, you can also choose to shoot at 5MP. These photos are taken and  processed by Oversampling technique of Nokia. Oversampling process is capable of processing 1 billion pixels per second, both when taking pictures and shooting video.

It packs an AMOLED 4.5 inch HD screes coated by glass Gorilla Glass 3. In terms of other specs, Lumia 1020 owns dual-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space. At the time of launch, Nokia Lumia 1020 price is $475. Even though, it hasn’t been manufactured anymore, Lumia 1020 is still considered the last echo of Nokia empire before being taken over by Microsoft.

2. Samsung Galaxy Beam 2: Unique phone with projector

In July 2014, Samsung surprised  Sam-fans with a pico project integrated phone – Samsung Galaxy Beam. It is a special Android smartphone with a projector built-in on the top so you can beam photos and video from the phone onto walls after turning it on and off via a  button or launching the projector app. The app can help you adjust the focus, rotate the orientation and adjust the brightness. The projector has a resolution of SD 800×480 pixels with 15-lumen-brightness while most of home cinema projectors has Full HD resolution (1920×1080) and 700-2000 lumens lens. The original price is about $555, which is relatively high.

3. Oppo N3: Unique phone with Rotatable lens

This rotatable lens smartphone was first unveiled in October, 2015. The highlight of Oppo N3 is its motorized swivel 16GB camera that can track objects as they move, and can rotate up to 206 degrees. Oppo N3 is an improvement of Oppo N1, a 2-year-older phone with rotatable phone. However in N3, you just simply touch the screen instead of the lens to swivel and control the camera. As for other specs, Oppo owns Snapdragon 801 chipset, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, finger sensor on the back side and 3000 mAh. You can buy Oppo N3 now with about $615.

4. Google Ara: Unique phone with interchangeable parts

Google Ara is one of the most creatively designed phone in the world. There were a lot of rumors about this project. Google even had an official announcement for Ara phone, which held smartphone users’ breath. It has incredible interchangeable separated parts which can be connected to a main frame then we have a perfect phone. However, sadly, this project is considered to be DEAD. The hardware production issue, human resources loss and lack of component communication are 3 main reasons why Google decided to stop this promising project. Nevertheless, LG G5, Fairphone 2 and Motor Z are 3 available replacements for Ara.

5. Lenovo CPlus: Bendable unique phone

Lenovo Cplus must be the last-but-not-least in any top unique phones. In June 2016, Lenovo CPlus prototype was shown at Lenovo Tech World which is an evidence of Lenovo’s potential. It is the first wearable bendable phone in the world with 4.26-inch flexible Display. The CPlus is a combination of an Android phone and a slap bracelet – you just have to hit across your wrist and it would curl around. Nokia, Samsung, and LG also try to bring a bendable to the market, however, Lenovo newly introduced one is the most possible to be for commercial use.

There will be a lot of futuristic features that soon become reality. Do you have any ideas or recommendations? Tell us about them and wait for more dream-come-true phones in the future!

In the past few months, there have been many new products launched/released. This October, we introduce you the best latest phones in the market. 

1. Google Pixel XL

This year, Google brought their two new phones: Google Pixel and Pixel XL. These devices are two of the best latest phones in the market. Let’s have a look at Google Pixel XL specs. The phone runs on a quad-core SND 821 processor and uses the latest Android 7.1 Nougat OS. There is 4GB RAM along with 32/128GB of non-expandable inbuilt storage.

Cameras are the highlights of the device. Pixel is now having the highest scores (89) on DxOMark camera benchmark with an 8MP front cam and a 12MP rear shooter. This handset comes with a 5.5-inch AMOLED Quad HD display and a 3450mAh battery capacity. Google Pixel XL price for the higher version is about $770.

2. iPhone 7 Plus

Listing the best latest phones, we can’t miss  iPhone 7 Plus. This device is now holding the throne on Antutu list of the strongest smartphones. In terms of  iPhone 7 Plus specs, there is a 2.23Ghz quad-core A10 Fusion processor paired with 3GB RAM. 7 Plus comes with 3 versions: 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB ROM. One of the most impressive  iPhone 7 Plus specs is its 12MP dual camera on the back with quad-LED flash and f/1.8. Besides, it has a 5.5-inch FHD display and a 2900mAh cell.  iPhone 7 Plus price costs you about $969 for the highest model.

3. Galaxy S7 Edge

The next latest phone in our list is Galaxy S7 Edge. This phone is powered by an octa-core Exynos 8890 Octa processor and Android 6.0 OS. It packs 4GB RAM paired with 32/64GB of expandable storage (+256GB). The most highlights of Galaxy S7 Edge specs are its cameras. There is a 5MP selfie snapper and a 12MP main cam with f/1.7, OIS, and LED flash. This flagship owns a 5.5-inch 2K display and a 3600mAh cell. Galaxy S7 Edge price comes at about $750.

4. Sony Xperia XZ

One of the best latest phones this year is Sony Xperia XZ. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a quad-core SND 820 processor and runs on Android 6.0.1 OS. It has 3GB RAM paired with 32/64GB of ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. Cameras are the highlights of Sony Xperia XZ specs. It sports a 13MP selfie snapper and a 23MP rear shooter with f/2.0 and LED flash. There are a 5.2 -inch FHD display and a 2900mAh cell. Sony Xperia XZ price comes in the range of $700 to $800.

5. Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

Last but not least- Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus. This is the newest flagship of Xiaomi. With this phone, you’ll find a quad-core SND 821 processor and an Android 6.0 OS. The phone comes with 2 models: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM _ 128GB ROM. These versions have no microSD card slot for expandable ROM. The other Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus specs include a 5.6-inch FHD display, a 3800mAH battery, a dual 12MP rear camera, and a 4MP snapper. Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus price is quoted at about $400 for the 6GB RAM version.

Best latest phones for October: 4GB RAM, 23MP…

Those are the best latest phones for this October. They’re the new flagships of the famous brands in the market. They own powerful chipset, they come with awesome cameras, they have a beautiful design. So, which one is your favorite?

In the most recent reports Yonhap News Agency in South Korea, Samsung is about to give up the production of Galaxy Note 7. What’s the story behind this decision? 

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 – it’s coming to an end

According to Yonhap News Agency, Samsung has decided to temporarily stop the production of Galaxy Note 7 for now. As Yonhap unveiled, this information was leaked by one of the partners of Samsung. This is no doubt the consequence of a series of unlucky reports involving the explosion of this pricey flagship. After various attempts of recalling and replacing the sold items turned out hopeless, at present, the South Korean government officially warns users not to charge or use Galaxy Note 7 on Airplanes.

The Galaxy Note 7, for such a long time before the incident, was one of the most expected phones in 2016. It was launched in early August with powerful assets, appealing features, expert cameras, and a distinctive design. At that time, this phone is believed to be a tough rival of iPhone 7 from Apple. However, as the phones kept exploding in different situations, all the anticipations bitterly became a huge disappointment.

After Note 7 scandal, people appreciated Samsung’s efforts to recall and replace ” fault” Note 7 in the global market, with the hope to save the company’s reputation. Bad luck Samsung, until now, there have been at least 4 more cases in which the “safe” Galaxy Note 7 got caught exploded again.

Galaxy Note 7 production stopped – a wise decision at last?

After a continuous accidents happened to the same flagship, Samsung is facing many problems, including a huge loss in their reputation. Is this temporary halt of the Note 7 production their last effort of stopping the situation to get worse? As the year-end season is coming soon, it’s time they shifted their focus in ensuring the quality of other products, like the upcoming Galaxy S8, don’t you think? S

4G VoLTE is now one of the necessary connectivities of smartphones. This October, we’ll give the best 4G VoLTE smartphones in each price group. Let’s check them out!

1. LeEco Le 2 (under 12K)

The first one in our list of best 4G VoLTE smartphones is from LeEco- Le 2. This is one of the most successful products of this brand. In terms of LeEco Le 2 specs, it comes with 2 variants: deca-core Helio X20 processor and an octa-core SND 652 processor. The company added to this phone 3GB RAM paired with 32GB ROM which can’t be expanded.

Le 2 has a 5.5-inch screen with the resolution of 1080 x 1920 display (Full HD). For photography, you can use an 8MP selfie snapper or a 16MP rear cam with f/2.0 and dual LED flash. It is backed up with a 3000mAh battery capacity and uses Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. LeEco Le 2 price for the SND model is about $180 ~ Rs. 11,999.

2. Lenovo Z2 Plus (under 20K)

Speaking of the best 4G VoLTE smartphones, we can’t miss Lenovo Z2 Plus. This phone is powered by a 2.15Ghz quad-core SND 820 processor and runs on Android 6.0.1 OS. It packs 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of non-expandable internal storage. For photography, you will find an 8MP snapper on the front and a 13MP primary cam with f/2.2 and LED flash. The other two Lenovo Z2 Plus specs are a 5-inch Full HD display and a 3500mAh battery capacity. Lenovo Z2 Plus will cost you about $300~ Rs. 19,999.

3. Xiaomi Mi 5 (under 25K)

Next is Xiaomi Mi 5. This phone comes with 3 versions: quad-core (2×1.8 GHz + 2×1.36 GHz) SND 820/3GB/32GB, (2×2.15 GHz + 2×1.6 GHz) SND 820/3GB/64GB, and (2×2.15 GHz + 2×1.6 GHz) SND 820/4GB/128GB. These models have no microSD card slot for expandable ROM. The other Xiaomi Mi 5 specs include a 5.15-inch Full HD display, a 3000mAh cell, Android 6.02 OS, and a combo of 4MP+16MP cameras. Xiaomi Mi 5 price for the standard version is about $296 ~ Rs. 19,699.

4. OnePlus 3 (25K-30K)

The OnePlus company also joins our list with their latest flagship- OnePlus 3. Under the hood, the phone is powered by a quad-core SND 820 processor and runs on Android 6.0.1 OS. It has hefty 6GB of RAM but non-expandable 64GB of inbuilt storage. One of the most impressive OnePlus 3 specs is its 16MP main cam with f/2.0, OIS, and LED flash. In addition, this handset also owns a 5.5-inchFHD display, a 3000mAh battery, and an 8MP front cam. OnePlus 3 price comes at about $399 ~ Rs. 26,563.

5. Galaxy S7 Edge (40K and above)

Last but not least- Galaxy S7 Edge. This is one of the best 4G VoLTE smartphones in India. The phone runs on an octa-core Exynos 8890 Octa processor paired with 4GB RAM. There is also 32/64GB of ROM which is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. Cameras are the highlights of Galaxy S7 Edge specs. It sports a 5MP front camera and a 12MP main shooter with f/1.7, OIS, and LED flash. The Samsung features a 5.5-inch 2K display, Android 6.0, and a 3600mAh capacity. Galaxy S7 Edge price is quoted at about $727~ Rs. 48,499.

Best 4G VoLTE smartphones in each price group

Those are the best 4G VoLTE smartphones in the Indian market. Besides 4G VoLTE, they also come with many great specs like strong processor, huge RAM, or awesome cameras. So, which one is your favorite?

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – these phones come with the waterproof feature, which can survive and event work well underwater up to 30 mins at the maximum depth of 1 meter.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – The first one is Galaxy S7 Edge. This Samsung phone owns may top-end features. Among those, it comes with the iPS 68 certification. This allows the phone to survive underwater about 30 mins at 1.5 meters (maximum depth). Galaxy S7 Edge is also protected from dirt, dust, and sand.

Galaxy S7 Edge is also one of the most powerful smartphones the world. It comes with 4GB RAM and two options of the processors: SnapDragon 820 and Exynos 8890. Besides, the phone features a high-quality screen, with 5.5-inch in size, 2K resolution, and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. S7 Edge packs a 3600 mAH battery, a combo of 12MP+5MP cameras, and it is running on Android 6.0 OS. The phone is available in two options of ROM, including 32GB and 64GB. The 32GB version costs about $727 while the 64GB costs about $752.

2. Samsung Galaxy S7

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – Galaxy S7. Like its sibling-S7 Edge, Galaxy S7 also comes with iPS 68, which brings the phone waterproof and dustproof capability. It is also one of the top Samsung smartphones, with many appealing specs. Galaxy S7 comes with a 5.1 -inch Super AMOLED 2K screen, with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 as well. The phone comes in two versions with different processors: SnapDragon 820 and Exynos 8890. Both of them arrive with 4GB RAM, 3000 maH, and a combo of 12MP rear+5MP selfie shooter. As for Samsung Galaxy S7 price, it falls at $652 for 32GB ROM version and about $697 for 64GB ROM version.

3. HP Elite X3

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – HP Elite X3. From HP brand, we have another flagship smartphone with waterproof feature. HP Elite X3 comes with IPS 67, which allows it to survive underwater up to 30 mins at the maximum depth of 1 meter. Also, Other HP Elite X3 specs are huge. It sports a 5.96-inch 2K screen, with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The phone is running on SnapDragon 820 and Window 10 OS. It also comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable to 256GB). For photography, there is a 16MP main camera accompanied by an 8MP selfie shooter. You’ll also find a huge 4150 mAH battery on this phone. HP Elite X3 price is around $480.

4. Sony Xperia XZ

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – Sony Xperia XZ. Sony smartphones are famous for waterproof capability and Xperia XZ is not an exception. It features a IPS 68 certification, which allows the phone to work underwater at 1.5 meters (maximum depth) for about 30 mins. In terms of other Sony Xperia XZ specs, you’ll find a 5.2-inch LCD fullHD screen, a 2900 mAH battery with Quick Charge 3.0, and a combo of 23MP main + 13MP selfie shooter. Under the hood, it is powered by SnapDragon 820 and is running on Android 6.0 Os. It also packs a 3GB RAM and two ROM options: 32GB and 64GB. Sony Xperia XZ costs you about $746.

5. iPhone 7 Plus

Best waterproof Android phones 2016 – iPhone 7 Plus. This is a good new for Apple fans, the waterproof capability on iPhone 7 Plus is better than that of iPhone 6 series. It features IPS 67 certification, which allows the phone to survive underwater about 30 mins at the maximum depth of 1 meter. In terms of other iPhone 7 Plus specs, it comes with a 5.5-inch full HD screen with no Home button, a 2900 mAH battery, and 3GB RAM. One of the innovative features of iPhone 7 Plus is the camera, with a dual 12MP camera on the rear and 7MP selfie shooter. iPhone 7 Plus is working on A10 chipset and iOs 10 Os. About iPhone 7 Plus price, it comes at $769 (32GB), $869 (128GB), and $969 (256GB).

Best waterproof Android phones 2016

It seems that waterproof is gradually becoming an important feature on smartphones nowadays. Now, tell us which is your favorite smartphone from our list of best waterproof Android phones 2016?

Antutu, sometimes, is able to evaluate unannounced smartphones. That’s the case we are going to mention today! According to its latest updates, one secret prototype phone has got a record-breaking score: 203,737!

Secret prototype phone: more than 200.000 Antutu score!

We all know that iPhone 7 Plus is currently the official Antutu king with 172,644 scores. Its brother, iPhone 7 lands at no.2 with 170,124. However, it looks like this pair of Apple smartphones will not stay on top for so long. A new unknown phone has shown up on Antutu with 203.737 score, which is 30.000 higher. There are also hints that this new phone will be launched in Q1 of 2017.

After considering all the leaks and reports about smartphones that will hit the market in 2017, we expect that Samsung Galaxy S8 is the most likely to be this secret prototype phone. Samsung Galaxy S8 launch day is reported to be before next year’s Mobile World Congress – which will take place on 27th February. Previous leaks have shown that there will be two S8 variants in terms of chipset: one with Exynos 8895 and the other with 3.2GHz Snapdragon.

Moreover, Samsung Galaxy S8 is reported to house the Mali-G71 GPU – which is expected to be two times faster than the Mali-T880 GPU, which is available in recent Samsung flagships. Moreover, according to latest leaks on Weibo, there will be a 6GB RAM to assist the system. Other Samsung Galaxy S8 specs will include 64GB/128GB storage, 5.2-inch 4k display, 4200mAh battery and especially 30MP/9MP camera combo.

Prototype phone: The game-changing flagship of 2017?

So based on the leaked information, Samsung Galaxy S8 totally deserves more than 200.000 Antutu score right? However, up to now, nothing has been confirmed and S8 is just the most potential one. There are other possibilities such as Oppo Find 9, Microsoft Surface Phone and especially, the comeback Nokia smartphone! No matter which one is the mysterious prototype phone, 2017 will be a year to wait for!

Galaxy S7 vs Google Pixel – the battle between two 4GB RAM flagship phones. Both phones are claimed to sport the world’s top cameras. They also come with powerful processors. So, which one will be the winner? 

Google Pixel vs Galaxy S7 :4GB RAM flagships battle

If you are photo lover, both smartphones are ideal choices. Anyway, Google Pixel is rated higher than its rival. According to DxOMark – the famous camera benchmark website, Google Pixel camera scored at 89 while the Galaxy S7 scored at 88. Going to detail, Google Pixel sports a 12.3MP rear camera while on Galaxy S7, you’ll find a 12MP camera. The selfie shooter of Google Pixel is also better, with 8MP resolution, compared to 5MP camera on Galaxy S7.

Besides a better camera, Google Pixel is working on a newer OS – Android 7.1. Galaxy S7 is running on Android 6.0. In contrast, Galaxy S7 comes with a better screen. It has a 5.1-inch screen, with 2K resolution and Super AMOLED technology. On the other hand, Google Pixel has a 5.0-inch screen, with full HD resolution and AMOLED technology. Additionally, Galaxy S7 sports a 3000 mAH battery, which is 230 mAH bigger than Google Pixel’s battery (2770 mAH).

As for the internal assets, both phones come with the same amount of RAM: 4GB. However, Google Pixel seems to be stronger than it rival. Under the hood, it is powered by the newest processor from Qualcomm – SnapDragon 821. On the other hand, Galaxy S7 is working on Exynos 8890/SnapDragon 820 processor. The Google phone also offers a bigger ROM option of 128GB, compared to 64GB ROM on Galaxy S7.

Google Pixel vs Galaxy S7 : Price

The prices of two smartphones are quite similar. Google Pixel price starts at $649 ( for 32GB ROM version) and $749 (128GB version). Meanwhile, Galaxy S7 price is about $648 for 32GB ROM and $750 for 128GB version. As you can see, Google Pixel comes to this battle with a stronger processor and a likely better camera. In the mean time, Galaxy S7 specs are not too far from Google Pixel’s. Especially, it sports a bigger battery. So, which phone is the winner as you think?