Removable batteries were, are, and will be here for some reasons. As higher end flagships nowadays usually go with a non-removable battery instead, removable batteries seem to lost its place. However, as a removable battery does some nice jobs to their phones, they will not be forgotten. Instead, some popular phones today still sport it, and the removable battery becomes something of a notable feature of the device. Therefore, Price Pony gives you a list of reasons why removable battery is still a good deal:
Hard reset: if your device freeze, and shows no sign of working again, a hard reset can be done by remove the battery.
Last longer, low cost of repairing: since a lot of phone problems associated with battery, you can prevent this by simple changing into a new one.
Versatile: when you travel and forget a charger, an extra battery is nice. Though this can be replaced by a power bank instead.
Price Pony readers, what are your all-time favorite smart phone? Is it Asus Zenfone 2, the real deal? Or is it Galaxy Note 5, the new handset from Samsung? Or for selfie lovers, is it the Sony Xperia M5 with hybrid autofocus? Whatever it is, it must be a very amazing handset. Either it is reasonably priced or has good specs, they are all appealing. Therefore, in this last week of August, Price Pony introduces you the list of your favorite smartphones in August.
Top favorite smartphones in August
1. Oneplus 2
Release at the end of July, Oneplus 2 awed users with its gorgeous design and powerful 4GB RAM.
Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl
5.Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Just recently released, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has sold out within minutes. Find out why they sell that much by looking at its specs and checking this article.
Xiaomi has released its new customized user interface for the Mi series. Xiaomi MIUI 7 is the name. Moreover, Xiaomi has announced a global release for this interface. It seems the Chinese mobile maker wants the world to get access to its interface as soon as possible. Since the more people use it, the more popular Xiaomi will be. However, is the MIUI 7 really a genuine product? Many people have claimed that the MIUI 6 looks like it has snatched some feature of iOS7. Therefore, we doubt that the MIUI will be something completely made from scratch. Let us find out more in this article.
When we place the interface of iOS7 alongside the famous MIUI 6, significantly similar features are spotted. Can you find out below?
After looking at the comparison photos, we can conclude that Xiaomi takes way too many features from iOS7 for their own muse. Even the icons are identical. Of course, inspiration is essential, but it seems not much innovation is there. It seems not only phone design, Xiaomi is following Apple in interface design too.
Note. A word that brings many feelings. For example, a note means it has to be fast, and always available. Moreover, it has to be an assistant to you on many aspects. And of course, in the mobile market, there are many Note devices that can bring you satisfaction. Apart from the normal Note meanings, the smart Notes bring experience. Price Pony brings you a list of top Note smartphones of 2015.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2is a newly-launched device yet already received quite huge flows of attention. Only in China – the device got800,000 preordersin just 12 hours after open. We found a combination of good specs as convincing reasons why the Redmi Note 2 is an appealing smartphone that many people want to grab.
On Xiaomi’s official fanpage, the company previously unveiled a quick album of their proud Redmi Note 2 hands on pictures to provide their fans with a closer and more detailed look at the new budget beast before signing up for preorders.
First, here is the wrap up of Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 specs that we want you to know
Now lets move to the Redmi Note 2 hands on pictures published by Xiaomi
Being featured is a yellow version of the Redmi Note 2 hands on
Being featured is a yellow version of the Redmi Note 2 hands on with a vibrant plastic cover look similar to the budget iPhone 5C or the Meizu Blue Charm.
Regardless of the price, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is equipped with a MediaTek MTK6795 and Helio X10 chip setand 3060 mAH battery that help the device scored up to an impressive 49,301 on Antutu Benchmark. Although we know that Antutu result is not everything to judge a smartphone, it has huge impact on proving the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 as one of the best friendly-budget smartphones produced by Xiaomi in particular and by other manufacturers in general.
Also contributing to make the Redmi Note 2 more desirable than ever is its beautiful 13MP rear camera. As smartphone photography is becoming more and more popular nowadays, having a high-end camera sensor is one of the key selling points of Redmi Note 2.
Here we also include some real-life testing pictures taken by the Redmi Note 2 hands on for you to enjoy.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2: price, release date and availability
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in Philippines is around PHP 6K. However, the device is only available in China for now. We are really excited to know when Xiaomi Philippines will bring this Redmi Note 2 to our local market. If you want to have this device, stay tuned for our next updates about the Redmi Note 2 Philippines release date and availability
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
Xiaomi is a known name in the mobile market with its mid range or affordable phone series. Xiaomi offers devices, which are good quality, lower price, and high specs for its target users. The Mi series has been gaining a lot of money and attention to this company. Recently, the Chinese company outs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, which is another affordable handset with beauty and power. What’s even more impressive is that it has sold 800,000 units in just 12 hour.
With these specs, no wonder the device can sell that fast. Moreover, Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price is very reasonable. The 2GB, 16GB internal storage variant only costs around $125, which is sub PHP 6k. The more powerful 32GB internal storage variant only costs around $160, which is PHP 7,4k. It seems this phone will even sell more and do better than its predecessor, the Xiaomi Redmi Note.
When this gorgeous phone comes to Philippines, we bet it can do well along other sub 10k smart phones as well. The more choices, the merrier. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in the Philippines will be around PHP 6k, so prepare your wallet if you want to buy one.
You can read more about Xiaomi phones such as Xiaomi Redmi 1s here, or check out the recently out Xiaomi Mi 4i price in the Philippines for sub PHP 10k.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 official release: all you need to know
What just happened this afternoon? Xiaomi finally launched their awaited babe to the public, making a huge BOMB in Chinese smartphone market: the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
At the same time they released the new beast, Xiaomi also revealed the Redmi Note 2 Antutu Benchmark result, which reached up to nearly 50,000. This Antutu score is very high for a mid-end flagship like the Note 2. Wow, we believe by now, it is hot enough for you to crave for more details about the handset. Not to keep you waiting any longer, here are the Redmi Note 2 specs at release:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 scored 48,983 on Antutu Benchmark
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 specs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 features a 5.5” IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Both the size and the resolution are quite popular in the market nowadays. The handset is powered by 2GB of RAM and powerful Helio X10 chipset from MediaTek. If you need confirmation, yes, Helio X10 is one of the strongest chips found in smartphones recently, which is also used in the popular Meizu MX5 – which is nearly tripled in price (PHP 17K vs PHP 6K)
Other Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 specs include 16GB/32GB ROM, 13MP/5MP camera and 3,060 mAH battery. Despite of the price, the Redmi Note 2 battery is even slightly bigger than the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, debuted not long before. The phone supports 4G LTE connectivity too.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 special feature
The Redmi Note 2 camera goes with phase-detection auto-focus that captures the subject even faster than other camera flagships. Xiaomi claimed that the best focus speed of this camera is under 0.1 second, while average speed found in other phones is 0.3 second.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 design
In terms of Redmi Note 2 design, as a signature feature from Xiaomi, the handset comes with colorful plastic body, giving a fun and bright look. In general, the Redmi Note 2 looks elegant with slim rear of only 8.25 mm thick.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price and availability
The basic 16GB ROM version of the Redmi Note 2 is priced at 799 Yuan in China. This means when it comes to our local market, the Redmi Note 2 price in Philippines could be around PHP 5,800 or slightly higher after tax and VAT. Well, with 2GB RAM, 13MP, 3000 mAH battery, a sub PHP 6K price tag is quite a great deal, don’t you think so?
For now, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 can be found only in China first. We are expecting this budget flagship Asian and international launch in the near future.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price announced at release event
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 gallery
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price announced at release event
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
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.
Along Asus Zenfone 2, of course there are other smart phones in the same price range that house nearly the same power. Therefore, in order to show you a longer list of smart phones to buy, Price Pony compares Zenfone 2 and other smart phones in its range. Let us see with just around 15k and under 10k, which phone is considered powerful to be a competitor against Zenfone 2. Whether the same camera, chipset, or RAM, these phones will satisfy you almost the same way Asus Zenfone 2 does.
Top 4 smart phones that can be Asus Zenfone 2 rivals:
Among the top chipsets nowadays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and Helio X30 are not on a rivalry with each other. On another article, we wrote about some kind of chipset that uses FinFet technology for Apple iPhone series too. It seems manufacturers are focusing more and more on power for their devices. Recently, the big name from China, Xiaomi, has reported that they will be making a new chipset also. The new chipset will be used on their next device, an affordable handset named Xiaomi Redmi 2A.
Xiaomi is going to expand to the chipset market too?
According to the news, this chipset will have the same power as Qualcomm Snapdragon 401. With the name of Leadcore LC1860C, this chipset will cost with a lower price than its Qualcomm counterpart. Thus, the price for the device sporting it will also be lowered. Therefore, we can expect a very nice Xiaomi Redmi 2A price.
It seems Qualcomm will have a new rival apart from Mediatek.
XIaomi stated that Xiaomi Redmi 2A price will be around 499 yuan, which is around PHP 3.7k. Xiaomi will equip this chipset on their affordable series – Redmi. However, since the Chinese manufacturer is still new in this field, their higher end handset such as Xiaomi Mi5 will still be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon.
It seems this is the trend for smart phone manufacturers nowadays to produce their own chipset. Samsung, Apple, and Huawei are the leading names, so their rivals will, of course, compete with them in this field too.
Xiaomi Redmi 2A will be the first smart phone to sport a new kind of chipset.
Xiaomi Redmi 2A release date is August 8, which is very near. Xiaomi Redmi 2A price will be cut down to 499 yuan , around PHP 3.6k upon release. It will sport a Leadcore LC1860C quad core 1.5GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 4.7’’ display, and 2200mAH battery.
Leaked photos are revealing some design details of the alleged Xiaomi Mi 5. From what we see, it is very possible that the new flagship will feature very sleek, bezel-free design that allows the screen to stretch from the left edge to the right edge. Some sources even say that the Mi 5 will have no bezels at all and have an edge-to-edge display. Such design is very trendy and styling and makes the smartphone look much more premium and artsy.
Besides, in the leaked images, the Mi 5 seems to have a pair of openings at the bottom. And tech geeks are concerning whether the device will support USB Type-C port and loudspeaker or not.
Xiaomi Mi5 to pack flagship features
In terms of Xiaomi Mi5 specs, the flagship offers a combination of very good features. For instances, it will be a beautiful 5.3” QHD display powered by 4GB RAM, 16GB storage and Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor. Also, to catch up with the camera phenomenon from latest smartphone, Xiaomi Mi5 camera is expected to pack a 20MP or at least 16MP for rear sensor.
Being on the level with OnePlus 2, the Mi 5 is said to make the smartphone competition more interesting. Though Xiaomi has not confirmed yet, tech forums are predicting Xiaomi Mi5 price to come at 1999 Yuan, which is PHP 14,700 in our currency. To make it easier for you to compare, the 16GB ROM OnePlus 2 is priced at around PHP 16K. We are excited to know official announcement from this young Chinese company.
Xiaomi Mi5 specs
Device
Xiaomi Mi5
Display
5.3” QHD, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors with 1440 x 2560 pixels
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