After launching Xiaomi Mi Note, the Chinese company keeps bringing the users a new successor with a brand new technology: Xiaomi Mi Note 2. You will be satisfied with 6GB RAM and 3600mAH, etc.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2: three variants with gorgeous designs
From the recent reports, Xiaomi Mi Note will come in three variants, including one basic and two premium versions. The basic version presents a single primary camera module, together with Hi-Fi audio chip and quick charge technology. Meanwhile, besides the same specs as the basic version, two premium versions feature dual-camera and one of them has even an attractive screen with curved sides.
As for the processor, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 boasts 4GB RAM for the standard version while the higher versions is expected to be more powerful with 6GB RAM. Most of them will come at least 5.2-inch screen with 1080p resolution. The higher version is believed to present a curved 2K resolution display. So, this phone could be the first Xiaomi generation which supports a FullHD display. This new Xiaomi phone also arrives with greater battery: 3600mAH.
For photography, the phone is reported to pack a combo of 12MP on the rear and 5MP on the front. Both of them are assisted by dual LED flash and Autofocus. That isn’t groundbreaking in the current market, but Xiaomi Mi Note 2 camera is still great one in the mid-range segment.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price and availability
Up to now, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 price, as well as Xiaomi Mi Note 2 release date, hasn’t been finalised. However, when compared to its predecessor-Xiaomi Mi Note, we predict the device will cost at around Rs, 27,990. The company could launch this device later this year, probably in mid- September. So, will you wait for it?
Xiaomi Mi Max was just announced not long ago and has become one of the most trending phones in China. Let’s see the reasons why this phone is so popular!
Xiaomi Mi Max: Great specs and stunning design
First up, Xiaomi Mi Max comes with stunning design. Just like many other phones from this Chinese brand, Mi Max arrives with a metal unibody. The phone measures only 7.5mm thin, which is really really thin considering its giant battery. Although the phone packs a massive display, it is very comfortable to hold the phone in hand or in pocket, thanks to its minimized bezels. One more highlight is that the phone weighs only 203 gram.
Second, the display of Xiaomi Mi Max is excellent. The phone comes with a massive 6.4-inch full HD screen with the pixel density of 342ppi. The screen is also covered with 2.5D Gorilla Glass. The screen brightness can be adjusted up to 540 units, and that makes the display very clear even in intense sunlight. The massive screen also helps users enjoy playing games or watching movies.
Thirdly, Xiaomi Mi Max specs are great! It comes with a combo of two quad-core Cortex A53 processor, one clocked at 1.8GHz and the other clocked at 1.4GHz. Moreover, there is a Snapdragon 652 chipset to drive the system smoothly and Adreno 510 GPU to take a good care of the graphics. The phone also offers up tp 128GB of ROM and packs a massive battery of 4820mAh!
Xiaomi Mi Max: Great choice for photography
Last but not least, Xiaomi Mi Max comes with great camera combo. On the back, there is a 16MP main camera with Dual Flash. The aperture of the camera is clocked at f/2.0, which allows users to take photos very quickly. The front camera is clocked at 5MP with the same aperture as its brother. Reviews have shown that in good conditions, the camera of this phone clicks stunning photos at a high speed. With such great specs, Xiaomi Mi Max price comes at only $300.
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 both offer two variants: internal storages of 16/32GB along with 2/3GB RAM respectively. So lets find their differences!
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: specs twins?
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 together measure approximately 150 x 76 x 8.7 mm. Besides the similarity mentioned above, they both support an expandable memory via microSD card up to 256GB. For the selfieholics, Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 both share a nice combo of 13MP and 5MP cameras. Moreover, these two smartphone are equipped with fingerprint sensor for security.
It is likely hard to say they are twins. Firstly, Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 screen size is 5.2-inch with HD resolution while its opponent delivers a 5.5-inch full HD display. Despite packing the same MediaTek chipset, their processors are not alike. The Asus smartphone houses a Quad-core 1.3 GHz while the Chinese based device packs an Octa-core clocked at 2.0 GHz. So it is believed that Xiaomi may be the winner in specs competition.
Another Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 difference should be pointed out is their battery. Both offer non-removable cells, which is used a lot in current smartphones. Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 is fueled by a 4100 mAh capacity. Meanwhile, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 battery is capable of 4000 mAh coupled with fast charging feature, which is more useful and able to help its owner get through the day easily.
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: price and release date!
Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 are not high-end handsets. Luckily, you dont need to pay for a wallet-busting price to get these handsets. Asus offers its smartphone with only RM 955 and Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 release date is expected to be in this June. Likewise, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 price is at RM 816, which is budget-friendly. With Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 specs, design and features, I personally choose it as my handset. So how about you? Which one is in your mind now? You can share with us via the comments!
Who says you have to pay a plenty of money for a good phone? Listed below are 9 best budget Android smartphones priced under Rs 10,0000 (approximately $150) which may meet your demand.
1. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro
Samsung has just updated its Galaxy J series with a new Galaxy J3 Pro. The Korean-based company unveiled that Galaxy J3 Pro is an entry-level smartphone. This Android smartphone will fit in your hand with 5.0-inch full HD display and a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. You will have two model options including: Grey and Gold colors. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro price is around $150 and according to many reports, Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro release date will later this month in China and its availability will not stop there for sure.
Under the hood, the Galaxy J3 successor houses a 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal memory which can be expanded via microSD card slot. Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro specs also include: a 5MP rear-facing camera, a 8MP main shooter and a 2650mAh removable battery.
Best performance smartphones have just shown up on Antutu benchmark. All the phones are in AnTuTu’s top 10 for their own reasons: top-end specs. Let’s have a look and see how many phones on the list would you like to have?
Best performance smartphones: victory to Chinese phone
Antutu -a Chinese app used to benchmark phones and devices- has just posted a list of 10 best performance smartphones for May 2016. And the result can surprise you. The champion is not the flagships from big brands like Apple or Korea giant Samsung. And it’s not the other powerhouses from LG, HTC either. The trophy goes to a representative from Chinese smartphone brand- Vivo Xplay 5 Elite with 138706 points.
We’re gonna have a look at Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs again to see if this phone deserve the first spot. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 820 and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It packs a hefty 6GB of RAM and a 128GB of non-expandable ROM. For the photography, there is a 16MP rear cam paired coupled with an 8MP selfie shooter on this device. Elite sports a 5.43-inch display with a 3600mAh battery life .
Being placed at the second place is LeEco Max 2, and Zuk Z2 Pro takes the 3rd place. 3 top spots of this chart belong to the 6GB RAM smartphone. Meanwhile, Galaxy S7 Edge- come in the 5th position, right after Xiaomi Mi 5 in the 4th place. If you notice, you will see that the first 5 smartphones all have one thing in common: Snapdragon 820 processor. You might wonder where is the Apple phone. Then here they are, in the 6th and 7th spot with iPhone 6S and SE. In the 8th position is LG G5. After G5 is two last spot with critical dropping points occupied by Meizu Pro 6 and Honor V8 respectively.
Best performance smartphones: iPhone & Samsung are still in the game
As you can see that two third of the smartphones on this list are the Chinese smartphone with 4 of them keeping the top spots. It seems like that the Chinese smartphone producers are bringing their A games to this market. And even though these powerful and affordable “made in China” phones are superior, the iPhone and Galaxy flagships still have their certain positions.
This June, we’re bringing you the top Top 6 inch smartphones. They not only have huge screens, but they also have big features like battery, chipset,..etc. This list of top 6 inch smartphones is gonna satisfy all big screen lovers.
1. Samsung Galaxy Mega 2
In 2013, Samsung released two big smartphones: Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Mega 5.8. One year later, Samsung came back with another big phone- Galaxy Mega 2. This phone is even larger than Galaxy Note 4 whose screen size is 5.7 inches. With 6-inch display with 720 x 1280p, Mega 2 is not as “mega” sized as its predecessor. However, it’s a little easier to put it in your pocket and use with one hand. With the 6-inch display, the device is perfect for any and all multimedia. The phone comes with a leatherette design.
In addition to Galaxy Mega 2 specs, there is a 1.5 GB of RAM coupled with 16 GB of expandable ROM. You can use either a 2.1 MP selfie snapper or an 8 MP rear camera with LED flash to take pictures. This primary shooter can be also able for 1080p video recording. The phone is powered by Exynos 4415 chipset and runs on Android 4.4.3 KitKat. You don’t need to worry about its low battery (2800mAh). The phone has an Ultra Power Saving Mode allowing you to use your phone even when your battery is super low. The Galaxy Mega 2 price is about $464.
A couple days ago, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and iPhone 6s had the highest Antutu score. However, currently, there is another phone coming with impressive Antutu score that surpasses the rivals above. Do you know the phone we are talking about?
Asus Zenfone 3 – Highest Antutu scores ever!
We won’t let you wait anymore. We want to show you one representative from Asus Zenfone 3 family – the Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe. Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe made a hit in Antutu app. When checked by Antutu software, the device reaches 138,533 scores. With this impressive result, Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe becomes the highest Antutu score phone until now.
When checked by Antutu, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge comes at 134,599 scores. Next one is LG G5 with 128,232 scores. Besides, Asus Zenfone 3 still beats other flagships like Xiaomi Mi5, HTC 10,.. With Qualcomm SnapDragon 820 paired with 6GB RAM, the phone is outstanding among other strong rivals. This is the first time in the history of manufacturing, Zenfone model gives up Intel chipset. Probably, this change is one the reasons why this Asus phone got the highest Antutu score.
Taking about Antutu, it is a famous platform for testing phone’s benchmark. There are a lot of smartphone companies that choose to use Antutu for checking their devices. This app is also highly evaluated by almost every technical users. Besides, you can also download this app from Appstore to look for the phones with highest Antutu score.
Why Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs got highest Antutu score
Now, we’ll show you Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs. The phone comes with a 5.9-inch HD display. Besides 6GB RAM, you get a SnapDragon 820 chipset on board, along with 256GB of internal memory (expandable). For photography, it sports a 23MP main shooter. The Asus Zenfone 3 battery arrives at 3,000mAh and is supported by Quick Charge 3.0. Wow! With all the specs above, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe is definitely deserving the highest Antutu score. Other brands should be aware of this masterpiece!
On May 26th, Xiaomi has launched their first-ever drone named Mi Drone. The new Xiaomi Drone has powerful specs that can record video up to 4K resolution and its price is a nice surprise!
Mi Drone – powerful device in the sky!
Not too long ago, Xiaomi teased the drone prototype and it was leaked via some images. Well, recently, they have launched some of the new mobile devices including a Drone device named Mi Drone. As we know, Mi Drone is also the first-ever drone from this Chinese giant. The new Xiaomi Drone is expected to make a hit in the drone market thanks to its competitive specs and price tags. The Mi Drone comes in two versions: The first version can record 1080p resolution videos and is offered at an affordable price.
Besides the 1080p model, there is a slightly more expensive version, which is better than its sibling thanks to the ability to record 4K video. In terms of Mi Drone specs, it comes with a 5.100mAh battery which can work up to 27 minutes while it is flying. Both of the two Mi Drone variants are equipped with high-quality three-axis gimbal which can balance up to 2000 vibrations per second. More than that, the Xiaomi Drone is a swappable device which can swap its camera and rotors as well. Especially, Mi Drone can take off, land, and return automatically.
Moreover, the Mi Drone has some useful features. For examples, the Mi Drone can come back to its owner when it is low power or if it gets an accident. The Chinese company said that the Mi Drone has a “real-time location tracking” that could help it in moving and landing.
Xiaomi Mi Drone Price and availability
The Xiaomi are famous for its affordable and excellent devices and Xiaomi Drone is one of them. From the recent announcement, the Xiaomi Drone price is $380 for the 1080p version. That is a suitable number for those who are looking for the first drone. The 4K version has a slightly more expensive price at $457. The 1080p is available on 26th May in Malaysia while the 4K variant will be on sale in late July.
Xiaomi Mi Max has just been launched and now we would like to take it into a comparison with the current famous Lenovo smartphone – Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro. Let’s see which one is the better 4GB RAM handset this month!
Xiaomi Mi Max vs Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro: Spec comparison
As we know, Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro is the first 6GB RAM device of the company. However, today, we will be only looking at its 4GB RAM variant in order to make it a fair comparison. So, first of all, talking about design, both Max and Pro are beautiful, stylish and premium with sleek metal unibodies, so we do not worry much about their appearances. As a result, we would like to dig deeper into the machines’ hardware to figure out the stronger one.
Differences will make it easier to choose the winner. Though, before coming to that part, let’s check their similarities together. Obviously, they are run by 4GB RAM, Android Marshmallow OS (although the ZUK Z2 Pro is a bit more modern with Android 6.0.1 version while the Mi Max’s only got Android 6.0), a dual SIM, Full HD display resolution, a fingerprint scanner, and Quick Charge 3.0 technology (83% in 30 minutes). In general, those are pretty good features for a smartphone to do tasks users want. Anyway, to pick out the better, we have to find their key different specifications.
Speaking specifically, no doubt the new Xiaomi’s product is bigger due to sporting a 6.44-inch IPS LCD screen while the Lenovo phone has a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED one. Moreover, the Max even packs up to 128GB ROM (expandable up to 200GB), a 16MP rear shooter, and a massive 4,850mAh battery. So… “max”, huh?! Therefore, if you’re seeking an excellent huge phablet, Xiaomi Mi Max can be a great option. Nonetheless, the smaller display with the same FHD resolution has helped the Z2 Pro get higher ppi – 424ppi, which means everything shown on its screen is cooler. Furthermore, Lenovo ZUK Z2 specs include a Snapdragon 820 (dual-core 2.15GHz + dual-core 1.6GHz) chip, an 8MP secondary camera and a USB Type-C port, making it definitely more powerful than the Mi Max’s SD650/652 (quad-core 1.4GHz + dual-core 1.8GHz) processor plus a 5MP front snapper. Well, it seems like Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro will be a fantastic choice for those who love selfies and strong devices to do heavy stuff.
Xiaomi Mi Max vs Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro: Price and availability
Xiaomi Mi Max will be available for sale in China from May 17, 2016. Its 128GB ROM + 4GB RAM version cost 1,999 Yuan (or about $306). Meanwhile, Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro price for the 4GB RAM ver has not been confirmed yet, but surely it will be less than $415 (which is the price of the 6GB Z2 Pro). Overall, it looks like Xiaomi Mi Max price and specs are a batter combination. What do you think? Tell us about your hero!
Xiaomi Mi Max release date is May 10, 2016. As its name, this smartphone has joined the smartphone line with a huge impressive screen which is between 6 and 7 inches.
Xiaomi Mi Max with huge display and big battery
Xiaomi is back with the new product which is even bigger than its other phablet products – Mi Note and Mi Note Pro– in size. They’re 5.7 inches display, while this Mi Max show up with the massive 6.44-inch full-HD (1080×1920) 342ppi display. The all-in-one metal body with the Mi logo etched on the back make it look stunning on all three colors: silver, gold and light grey. Xiaomi Mi Max also features the fingerprint scanner on the rear for security.
The Mi Max will be available in three variants. The top version is the one uses Snapdragon 652 chipset, 4GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. The other model is with hexa-core Snapdragon 652 chipset as well, but with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage instead. The most affordable Mi Max has Snapdragon 650 chipset, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. With an enormous battery- 4,850 mAh, you can play games, use apps and do the other stuff all day on this smarphone.
Xiao’s new smartphone uses the system MIUI 8. One special thing about MIUI 8 is that you can create multiple different accounts of the same app with separated logins. This makes it possible for more than one person to use it. And you easily change logins using cloning app or the home screen. The Xiaomi Mi Max has a 16-megapixel camera on the back with an f/2.0 aperture, come along with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and LED flash. While the front- facing camera is 5-megapixel with 85-degree wide-angle view, and a f/2.0 aperture.
Xiaomi Mi Max price
Mi Max is expected to be successful product of Xiaomi. All three version with be on sale May 17th. The S650-3GB-32GB one will cost $230, the S652-3GB-64GB one is $260 and the last one with S652-4GB-128GB will be $306. With the good look, massive screen, huge battery life, and those fine specs, the price of Xiaomi Mi Max is pretty good.
Vivo V3 Max and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro are two of the hottest Chinese smartphones nowadays. But let’s see which one is the real winner in the following comparison!
Vivo V3 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro: Phone with the best performance is…
Desgin-wise, both come with a beautiful all-metal unibody design and sport a fingerprint scanner on the back. As for Vivo V3 Max specs and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro specs, there are also many similarities we need to note. First of all, each of them boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD screen, a dual SIM, Android Lollipop OS (with different UI on top: Funtouch OS 2.5 for the V3 Max and MIUI 7.0 for the Note 3 Pro), and a microSD card slot to expand the ROM up to 128GB. Basically, they are good models you can take into consideration when it comes to buying a new device.
In terms of differences, the V3 Max seems a flagship with 4GB RAM, Hi-Fi tech, and an 8MP selfie camera. However, apart from them, the rest of its hardware, including 32GB ROM, an SD652 (4 x 1.8GHz + 4 x 1.4GHz) chip, a 13MP main snapper (with PDAF plus LED flash), and a 3,000mAh battery without fast charging tech, are not really outstanding.
For Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, it’s got an SD650 (4 x 1.4GHz + 2 x 1.8GHz) which is not very different from the V3 Max’s processor in terms of strength, according to many analyses. The secondary shooter is a bit less strong due to being capable of just 5 megapixels, yet its 16MP primary (supporting f/2.0, PDAF, plus dual LED flash) cam is definitely better than the Max’s. Moreover, the Pro’s cell is also larger with 4,000mAh cell and fast charging tech. So cool, right?! But, wait! We can’t forget to compare the RAM. Xiaomi gives consumers 2 choices: 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM and 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM. Obviously, neither of them can be as good as the Vivo V3 Max 4GB RAM. This is really a hard question to solve. To get more useful information to decide the winner, let’s check out the next part for the machines’ costs and availability.
Vivo V3 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro: Phone with the best price is…
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro price is around $180 while Vivo V3 Max price is about $360, nearly double. Xiaomi Redmi 3 Note Pro has been famous for being an excellent, budget smartphone, and now it’s still able to prove that. Then, we’d like to say Vivo may get better performance, but Xiaomi gets both: performance and price.
Finally, Xiaomi Mi Max launch date has been decided to be May 10, 2016. Moreover, it will debut along with MIUI 8 and Mi Band 2. Check them out now!
Xiaomi Mi Max phablet: 6.4-inch, 16MP cam, Android 6.0.1
Xiaomi Mi Max can be a start of a brand new sub-brand of Xiaomi. If so, we guess it will be a series of phablets since according to recent reports, Xiaomi Mi Max specs will include a big display. You can put it in your jean pocket with a little room left to spare. As for Xiaomi Mi Max hardware, there will be a 6.4-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 650 hexa-core 1.8GHz chip, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM on board, according to GFXBench benchmark.
Apart from those basic features, it’s worth noting that the Max will also run on new MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. And in terms of camera, the main one will be capable of 16 megapixels and the selfie snapper is 5 megapixels. They absolutely can produce great shots for you. Though, the rest of the Max’s specifications are still unknown.
Anyway, the above details have not been confirmed by the company yet. So, let’s wait a bit more to see if the handset will appear on another benchmark (like TENAA) with further information. In the meantime, let’s move on to the next part to get to know MIUI 8 and Mi Band 2, which will be released on the same day.
Xiaomi MIUI 8 and Mi Band 2
The firm has announced that “on May 10, we will introduce you MIUI 8, with the features you always wanted and new designs beyond your imagination. New design, with new experience.” Actually, they wanted to refer to the MIUI 8 notification bar which allows faster access to Wi-Fi, Torch, Bluetooth and more. About the smartwatch Mi Band 2, it will sport an LCD display and a physical button. We’ll update its price and other details in the next post.
