Smartphones are no longer luxuries but everyday necessities for the common people in South Africa, nay Africa and one factor that plays a may role in determining which brand to go for is the price. Since price plays a big role, there has been a steady in-flow of substandard devices which lets users accept sub-standard devices. This situation is now set to change as Chinese phone maker Cubot collaborates with one of the largest retailer in South Africa, Arbalest. they were expecting for trendy smart phones with reasonable price.
The partnership makes Arbalest the exclusive importer of Cubot phones in the country and perhaps the region. Although Cubot phones are well known in ither regions like the EU, South America, Soudi Arabia, Russia and even Kenya, this is the first time the company is making an officil entry into the Africa market and South Africa. With this agreement, Arbalest has the right to bring the most favourable and trendy phones with different sizes ranging from 5 inches to 5.5 inches and with 13MP rear camera and selfie shooters ranging from 5MP to 8MP. The first batch of smartphones that would be landing South Africa will include Cubot Rainbow 2, Cubot Echo and Cubot Cheetah 2.
The Cubot Rainbow 2 is the company’s most popular smartphone is 2016 and its biggest feature was the ability of the camera to take clear photos with high resolution. The storages on all the models are also pretty good, with the smallest being 16GB and the biggest 32GB. All models will come with expandable storage to 128 or 256GB through SD cards.
Apart from the decent hardware, the Cubot models will also come with premium design and the prices would be their srongest selling point. The recommended prices would range from R1,599 ($119) to R3,499 ($261). In essence, Cubot’s entry into South Africa will be with budget phones but together with Arbalest, the Chinese company will further introduce mid-range models in the market and thus, gain acceptance from more customers.
Are you still using picture-enhancing apps to beautify your selfies? Elephone P8 Mini adds the beautify function into the front camera such that it can beautify your selfie at the very moment you click the shutter. Not that the front camera cannot hold its own, the P8 Mini packs a high definition 16MP front camera with F/2.0 Aperture which ensures the absorption of light and that it captures your wonderful face even in the low-light environment.
Apart from being able to snap clear selfies, the Elephone P8 Mini features a 5.0-inch FHD IPS display with a color gamut that can reach up to 95%. This ensures you are able to preview the amazing selfie effect. Immediately after the launch of Elephone P8 Mini, we compared the selfies shot by P8 Mini with those of the iPhone 6S and the Elephone model performed very well. This time around, the team at Elephone went out to different places and asked different people to get a feel of the selfie effect of Elephone P8 Mini and compare with those of their own phones.
Here are some of the compared pictures. The ones with a clearer and more distinct quality are those shot by the Elephone P8 Mini. Elephone has promised to hold a selfie competition for P8 Mini later and we’ll be expecting that.
Need a projector for some serious work? The Lightank W100 may be the right one for you. There are a bunch of smart projectors out there with WiFi connectivity for sharing content from your device. Some even come pre-installed with Android.
The Lightank W100 is different as it comes with genuine Windows 10 out of the box. You also get a genuine version of Office 365 and Skype for Business. All you need is connect a keyboard and mouse and you have a working computer.
The Lightank 100 is not one of the most attractive projectors out there. If you are familiar with Assassin’s Creed, you should have no difficulty telling where the inspiration for the design came from.
The projector has a 1000 ANSI lumens LED source with a 30,000 hours life span. It has 4GB of RAM, 32GB of eMMC storage and is powered by an Intel Apollo Lake N3350 CPU and a Gen9 LP12EU GPU.
For connectivity, there are two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, one HDMI port and an audio out port. It also comes with dual band WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. If you do not want to connect via any of these means, you can purchase a wireless dongle that plugs into your USB port and casts your screen to the projector in just 10 seconds. The dongle works with both Windows and Mac OS.
Huawei has officially announced the Enjoy 7 mid-range smartphone today in China. The Huawei Enjoy 7 is the latest model in the Huawei Enjoy series, a direct successor of the Enjoy 6 launched around December last year. The model is also a sibling of the Enjoy 7 Plus which made its grand entry barely three months back.
Design & Specifications- Huawei Enjoy 7
The Huawei Enjoy 7 comes with a design which looks rather similar to that of it predecessor when viewed from the front but at the back, there is a slightly different design. The device comes with an all-metal body and is smooth and well-rounded edges. The body is also ultra-thin and has a smooth texture fabricated using sandblasting process. The Enjoy 7 comes with a rear fingerprint sensor which is touted to unlock the device in just 0.5 seconds. The device also comes with a unique rear camera design which could get you confused that it packs a dual rear camera. But no, there is only one camera up there but the camera and flash are aligned in a horizontal plane located at the left corner bordered just like is seen on dual camera phones.
Now let us take a look at the specifications of the Enjoy 7. The Huawei mid-range sports a 5.0-inch 720p display with 2.5D curved glass covering the display. The display comes with a special professional eye protection mode and can effectively filter Blu-ray. The Huawei Enjoy 7 is powered by a Snapdragon 425 processor backed by 3GB RAM with 32GB of storage. There is also a lower version with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage and both storages can be expanded up to 128GB. Apart from the hardware, the Enjoy 7 comes with Ultra Memory background memory compression technology which would provide more fluid experience. The mobile device also provides F2FS intelligent file management system, which would allow users sort the system trash and thus help save memory.
On the camera aspect, the Huawei Enjoy 7 sports a 13MP rear camera with PDAF support, slow motion, HDR, voice shutter, self-timer, and other functions. The Enjoy 7 also features a 5MP front-facing selfie camera. In addition, the Enjoy 7 gets its juice from a 3,020mAh battery and the device uses a smart electricity 5.0 technology which keeps the battery long lasting.
The Huawei Enjoy 7 comes in black, red, blue, streamer gold, champagne gold, and pink. As for the prices, the Huawei Enjoy 7 base version – 2GB + 16GB storage is priced at 899 yuan (~$132) while the higher version with 3GB +32GB storage is priced at 1099 yuan (~$161). The pre-sale for the device started today while the device will go on sale on July 15 at 10 AM via Huawei Mall (Vmall) and other authorised dealers. Check out more photos of the Enjoy 7 from below.
After launching the Nubia Z17 Mini in June, ZTE has recently released the Nubia N2 in India with a pricing of Rs. 15,999. The smartphone has as a successor for Nubia N1 that was released in India in December 2016. ZTE had released the Nubia N1 along with 2016 flagship, the Nubia Z11. Now, the Chinese smartphone is rumored to be getting ready to launch its most powerful flagship smartphone, the Nubia Z17, in India.
Latest information suggest that the Chinese firm is already testing the Nubia N17 in India. The Nubia Z17 flagship phone was released in China in the previous month. It is the first smartphone in the world to come with Quick Charge 4+. This feature makes it possible to charge zero to 50 percent in only 25 minutes by using a supported charger. The Nubia Z17 comes with a 3,200mAh battery.
The OnePlus 5 comes with Snapdragon 835 chipset and 8 GB of RAM. However, the Nubia Z17 was announced before the OnePlus 5 which makes it the first smartphone in the world to come with SD 835 and 8 GB of RAM. The Z17 comes with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD true bezeless display that supports a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
In China, the 2017 ZTE flagship phone is available in RAM and storage combinations of 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. OnePlus 5’s 8 GB RAM model is available in India. However, there is no confirmation on the Nubia Z17 models that will be available in India.
Another amazing feature of the ZTE Nubia Z17 is that it features a dual rear camera system featuring a 23-megapixel sensor and a 13-megapixel sensor. The dual camera support 2x optical zoom and 10x dynamic zoom. Its front-facing camera is of 16-megapixel. It sports a IP67 certified aluminum chassis.
As of this writing, there is no information available on the exact release timeframe of Nubia Z17 for India. The three variants of the Nubia Z17 are selling for 2,799 Yuan (~$410), 3,399 Yuan (~$497) and 3,999 Yuan (~$585) in China. Meanwhile, ZTE is also preparing on the launch of Nubia Z17 Lite in China as it has already received approval from TENAA certification body in China.
LG has officially confirmed through media invitation that it will be unveiling the LG Q6 in Poland on July 11. It is said to be a smaller edition of the LG G6. At the end of the previous month, Evan Blass, one of the most trusted leaksters, had the LG M-700 smartphone spotted at FCC is the LG Q6 phone. The same LG M-700 phone had appeared on Geekbench in March.
The LGE LG-M700 smartphone is running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. It is driven by MSM8937 Qualcomm chipset that features an octa-core processor working at 1.4 GHz. The MSM8937 chip is the Snapdragon 430. The SD 430 is present under the hood of smartphones like Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Xiaomi Redmi 4, ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser and Motorola Moto G5.
The SoC of the LG Q6 is supported by 3 GB of RAM. On single-core test, it has recorded a score of 622 and on multi-core, it has scored 1777. The LG G6 marked the arrival of full-screen display in the mobile phone industry. It features a 5.7-inch Full Vision full-display that offers a resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 pixels that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9.
This will be known as the LG Q6 (recently hit FCC under model number M700) — also 18.5:9, but with a single 13MP camera & 3GB RAM. https://t.co/JdSJi8e4wL
According to Blass, the LQ Q6 would be coming with an 18:9 aspect ratio support display. This shows that the smartphone would be sporting a full-screen display like the LG G6. However, the exact size of its display is not known. However, it is speculated to either feature a 5.4-inch display. It won’t be featuring dual rear cameras like the LG G6. Blass had claimed that the LG Q6 will be equipped with a single camera of 13-megapixel and 3 GB of RAM. Speculations indicate that it may feature Sony IMX258 sensor for its main camera.
Still, there several other features like front camera configuration, inbuilt storage capacity and battery capacity are not known yet. Since it has received certification by FCC, it is expected to be arrive in the U.S. This budget phone may launch with a pricing that is less than $400. Since the smartphone is slated to launch next Tuesday, the rumor mill is likely to reveal more information on the phone in the coming weekend.
Buying an Android TV Box or set-top box can be a pretty difficult decision because there are a thousand and one of them out there in the market. In such situation making the right choice can be tough. We’ll try to make that choice easy for you by showcasing the top 5 Android TV box on GearBest’s ongoing mid-year sales. The cool thing is that Gearbest is running a promotion and you can get the TV box of your choice at a slightly reduced price using available coupons.
In case you don’t know what an Android TV box is, it’s a small set-top box that runs on Google’s Android operating system or a re-skinned version of it. These incredibly flexible devices allow you to stream content to your TV over the internet or from local storage on the device.
TOP 5 Android TV Box on GearBest
Scishion V88 Android TV Box
The Scishion V88 is one of the affordable but powerful TV boxes around and it is no wonder it sits at the first position. At just $23.99, the TV Box offers high-quality streaming, including at 4K. The TV Box packs 1GB of RAM, Rockchip 3229 Quad Core processor, runs Android 5.1 and support 4k video playback.
The V88 is certainly worth the money if you a looking for a cheaper, easy to use media player for playing your local media files and is a great option for the kids or if you are looking to take something on a holiday with you for entertainment.
There are lots of great Android TV boxes out there, however, a large number of them retail for around $100 or more and although those boxes are great sometimes we want something that is a little bit more friendly to our wallet. This is where the Xiaomi Mi TV Box comes in, offering a quality Android TV box for just $65.99 with coupon code – GBTVBOX1.
The Mi TV Box also supports 4K streaming and is powered by a Quad-core Cortex-A53 SoC as well as a Mali-450 GPU backed by 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. The Xiaomi TV Box supports Bluetooth voice remote control as well as Dolby and DTS encoding for a smooth surround sound. It features HDR 4K H.265 VP9 Profile-2 4K Decoding which provides users with a view in vivid contrast, color and clarity.
The Beeling GT1 Ultimate Android Box doesn’t skimp on the features just because it comes in at a low price point. It features an octa-core Amlogic S912 CPU which enables you to have a smooth entertainment experience. It also has a 3D noise reduction filter. The TV Box runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and has dual Dual Band WiFi 2.4G plus 5.8G which has the ability to improve the speed with which the device can implement multi-task. The TV Box supports KODI, but you need to install it by yourself.
The Beelink GT1 Ultimate is available on GearBest for $69.99 with Coupon- GBTVBOX2.
Sunvell T95Z Plus is available in 3GB DDR3 RAM + 32G eMMC ROM and 2GB DDR3 RAM + 16G eMMC ROM versions, both expandable up to an additional 64GB. The 2GB version of this TV Box is presently available for $54.99 with Coupon – GBTVBOX3.
The specifications include an Amlogic S912 Octa Core CPU as well as Dual band WiFi plus 1000M LAN which can improve the speed and the performance to a large extent. The large storage gives you more space to download your favourite apps to browse websites, play games, watch movies more smoothly.
The Alfawise A95X R1 Android TV Box is the cheapest among the lot at $21.99 but that does not make it less efficient. It comes with a high-performance quad-core Cortex A7 CPU which can play a wide range of games. The TV Box also supports 4K video streaming which gives you a high-quality video experience. 4K H.265 decoding can help you save 50 percent bandwidth resource, and deliver razor-sharp detail and vibrant images. It runs Android 6.0 which provides users with the benefit of using all the latest updates and having access to all the tools, games, and Apps at the play store smoothly. It also comes with a remote control, just like the others.
The Alfawise Android Box presently carries a price tag of $21.99 with Coupon code- GBTVBOX4.
Before the official announcement of OnePlus 5, OnePlus had already confirmed that the company is working with DxOLabs (well-known for benchmarking performance of various cameras) to improve the photography experience on the OnePlus 5. DxOLabs has done a review on the dual rear cameras of the OnePlus 5 and has awarded it a DxOMark score of 87.
The dual camera system present on the rear panel of the OnePlus includes a f/1.7 aperture 16-megapixel sensor and a f/2.6 aperture 20-megapixel sensor. Both the sensors work together to deliver 1.6x optical zoom which is advertised lossless digital zoom by the Chinese firm. These cameras can also shoot images with bokeh effect by focusing on the subject and blurring the background.
By testing the 16-megapixel sensor in default mode, OnePlus 5 managed to salvage a DxOMark score of 87 points which is an impressive score. How does it fare with its rival smartphones? According to DxOMark benchmarks, OnePlus 5’s camera prowess is on par with smartphones like Huawei P10, Moto Z Force Droid, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, Sony Xperia XZ and Xperia Z5. Smartphones that have scored 88 points on DxOMark benchmarks are HTC 10, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S7 Edge, and Sony Xperia X Performance. The Google Pixel has scored 89 points on DxoMark and the HTC U11 is leading the chart with 90 DxOMark points.
DxOLabs has revealed that the while shooting still images, OnePlus 5 can capture accurate white balance with rich details and fast and smooth autofocus. It can shoot impressive outdoor photos with precise color rendering and pleasant hues along with good noise reduction and detail preservation. There is some ghosting effect in outdoor photos.
When it comes to indoor photo shooting, its rear cameras are good at detail preservation when it is held on a tripod. However, there is some blurriness and loss of detail in photos shot by holding the phone by hand. White balance is accurate in dim light conditions with good color rendering like outdoors, but it struggles to capture very fine details.
OnePlus 5 can shoot 4K and 2K videos at 30 fps and full HD videos at 60 fps and 30 fps. It can shoot HD videos at 30 fps and 120 fps. It can shoot videos with fast and accurate autofocus along with effective stabilization. More information on the camera review of OnePlus is available in the source link.
Around two months, when Apple had said that it won’t be paying royalties of $1 billion to Qualcomm until the issue between them is resolved, Qualcomm demanded the ban on manufacturing of iPhones in the U.S. and Asia. Today, Qualcomm has officially registered a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) and Federal Court in the U.S. to import the ban of some iPhones claiming that Apple is unfairly using its technology.
According to the complaint filed by Qualcomm with ITC, iPhones that are manufactured in China should not be imported to the U.S. if they are infringing the patents of Qualcomm. The case filed with US District Court for Southern California seeks damages for patent infringement.
The U.S. based chip maker has accused of Apple of infringing six of its technological patents that belong to some of the important features of iPhones. Qualcomm claims that Apple is continuously using these patents without paying for them. As of this writing, there is no information on which iPhones are infringing Qualcomm’s patents. Hence, the chipset making company is gunning to various operations of Apple such as selling, advertising, importing, warehousing of the iPhone.
The six patents that Apple is said to be violating are related to optimized performance of battery, prolonging battery life while sending live video by creating data super-highway, network management and system performance. All the six patents were issued in the last four years. The images in this post are from Qualcomm which gives a breakdown of all the six patents along with details on each one of them that are being violated by Apple iPhones.
In April, Apple had filed a legal complaint against Qualcomm for unfairly charging patent licensing fees. The complaint stated that the U.S. chip maker is asking the Cupertino company to pay five times more money than it is collectively paying to cellular patent licensors. Apple has also said that the illegal business practices of Qualcomm are not negatively impacting it but also the entire industry. According to Apple, Qualcomm is only supplying it with a single connectivity component that does not belong to any of the innovations of Apple that it uses on its iPhones and still it is demanding a percentage of the collective cost of its products. At the same time, Qualcomm has also said that Apple is spreading false and misleading information to antitrust agencies in a bid to decrease the royalty amount that it is to pay to Qualcomm.
Lenovo has begun sending out press invites to its upcoming Moto launch event which it dubbed #HelloMotoWorld. The poster spotted shows the event will be held on July 25 in New York City, United States. The conference is expected to herald the birth of a couple of Moto smartphones and accessories.
One of the smartphones expected to be unveiled on that day is the Moto Z2 Force which has been the subject of several leaks. The Z2 Force is the next generation model of the Moto Z Force which was released last year. The Moto Z2 Force is actually bigger than last year’s model with a dimension of 156.32 x 76.36 mm as against the Z Force’s 155.9 x 75.8 mm. However, the Z2 Force is thinner at 5.9mm (8.50m adding the camera bump). The Moto Z2 Force is expected to come with a 5.5-inch 2K display, a Snapdragon 835 processor and probably a more compact battery due to the thinner size.
Also, a new Moto X4 was leaked by popular Twitter tipster Evan Bass (@evleaks) and could also be among the models that would be unveiled on July 25. Not much is known about the Moto X4 but the device is expected ill feature an aluminum body, dual rear cameras, and IP68 water resistance. The X4 will also come with a Snapdragon 630 chip backed by 4GB RAM and 64GB of native storage.
If you follow tech YouTubers you may have seen Unbox Therapy’s video of a really cool floating speaker last year. Well the company behind that crazy piece of gadgetry is back with a new set of truly wireless earphones that looks and sounds amazing. In fact, it sounds better than Apple’s AirPods.
Right out of the box the Air by Crazybaby feels and looks premium. The aluminum charging case feels very sturdy yet not heavy. Pop open the tray and the Air earphones present themselves in its full glory. Pairing with my smartphone took 30 seconds, and after that, the Air connects automatically every time thanks to the Bluetooth 4.2 technology. This is very important, as the Bragi Dash and Erato Apollo both suffered from dropped connections.
Crazybaby spent a year designing the Air, and it shows. The earphones fit very comfortably in the ear, and despite running and jumping, it never came close to falling out of my ear. If your ears are shaped differently, don’t worry — Crazybaby includes different sleeves for the Air, so it should fit everyone fine. This is the first wireless earphones to use carbon nanotube technology which explains why the Air feels so lightweight yet sturdy.
Crazybaby developed the Air with world-class acoustic labs and audio
engineers, and the result is immediately noticeable. The 5.2mm speaker driver stored inside pumped out super rich bass. In fact, this may be the best bass I’ve ever heard on an equipment this small. The highs and mids are crisp and clear too. Whether it was Beatles, K-Pop, or classical music, the Air pumped out uncanny sound that surpasses any other wireless earphones — Apple’s AirPod included. I think this has to do with the professional grade CSR chip that Crazybaby built into the Air.
Because of the Bluetooth 4.2 technology, the Air manage to stay connected to my iPhone during multiple listening sessions, both indoors and outdoors. Indoors, I can walk up to 20 feet away from the device before connection would break. There’s a microphone packed inside the Air with noise-isolation technology, and during test calls, the voice on the other end sounded loud and clear. I was told on the other end they could hear me fine too.
Battery life is also very good on the Air. A fully charged Air can play hi-fi music for four hours, and the charging case can add an additional two full charges.
Additionally, Crazybaby has developed its own app so you can customize the EQ on the fly. Overall, the Air by Crazybaby high quality and futuristic piece of equipment.
More details have now emerged that the Xiaomi model is said to belong to a new Xiaomi X series and is known internally by the codename “Chiron”. The xiaomi model will utilise a full-screen design with a 6-inch inch LCD display panel from Japanese Display International (JDI). The display is said to have a resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels with ultra-thin bezels at the top and bottom edges.
The Xiaomi full screen phone is touted to come packing Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chip which will be backed by 8GB of RAM while there is 256GB of storage onboard. On the camera aspect, the Xiaomi model is said to feature a similar configuration as the Mi 6 flagship comprising a 12MP Sony IMX362 sensors while up front will be a 5MP selfie sensor with model number OV5675.
According to the source, the Xiaomi X series model with a full screen design is tipped to drop on July 25 along with the Xiaomi Redmi 6X. On its part, the Redmi 6X will feature a Snapdragon 660 chip, 6GB RAM, dual cameras (Sony IMX386 + Samsung S5k3m3). The device is also expected to feature a 5.46-inch JDI Incell screen with 1080pixels resolution.
We are not so sure about this latest leak so as is usually done in such cases, take this with a pinch of salt until Xiaomi goes official with the models.
Vivo finally unveiled the Vivo X9s and Vivo X9s Plus smartphones last night. Although both phones fit into the mid-range category, Vivo makes them stand out with their build quality and dual front facing cameras.
Vivo, like its sister company OPPO, focuses on the camera prowess of its phones and in the case of the X9s and X9s Plus it is the front cameras that get the attention.
The Vivo X9s and X9s Plus front cameras are a combination of a 20MP sensor and a 5MP sensor. Both are fixed focus and work together to shoot amazing photographs. Unfortunately, we don’t know the particular sensors used and Vivo didn’t mention them on the product page.
When you take a picture, the 20MP camera is what actually captures the image. The 5MP camera on the other hand adds the depth of field effect resulting in portrait mode images similar to what you will obtain on a DSLR.
Vivo has provided some photo samples showing the cameras in action. The color reproduction is impressive and the bokeh effect isn’t overdone. However, we will have to test it out to see if we can achieve the same result.
Vivo has finally taken the wraps off the X9S and X9S Plus smartphones that have been making the rounds on the internet for the past few days. The Vivo X9S comes with a smaller display size and a thin body which is just 6.99mm thick while the Plus-size Vivo X9S Plus features a larger display and a slightly thicker build coming in at 7.25 mm.
Both models are slight modifications of the X9 and X9Plus which made their debut last year and they still retain as their main highlight the dual selfie camera setup which we first saw on the X9 and X9 Plus. Seems the X9S and X9S Plus features the same design language as their predecessors except for the thinner body build.
Specs wise, the Vivo X9S packs a 5.5-inch display with Full HD resolution and keeping things coordinated is a Snapdragon 652 chip backed by 4GB of RAM and there is 64GB of storage onboard. The device comes with a new AK4376 audio chip which is less power hungry and won’t over task the 3200mAh battery crammed under the hood.
The Vivo X9S Plus, on the other hand, features a 5.85-inch display and is powered by a Snapdragon 653 chip. But the X9S Plus uses a 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. The battery capacity is also ramped up to 4,015mAh. Both models run Vivo’s FunTouch OS 3.1 based on Android 7.1 and equally pack a 16MP + 5MP front camera as well as 16MP rear sensor apiece with optical image stabilization.
Both the Vivo X9S and X9S Plus will be available in Gold, Rose gold, and Matte black and as for their prices, the X9S’ price is pegged at 2698 Yuan (∼$397) while the X9S Plus will be sold for 2998 Yuan (∼$441). Meanwhile check out more unboxing/ hands on photos from below.
Vivo, the number three smartphone maker in China has unveiled the Vivo X9S and Vivo X9S Plus at an event in Beijing. The new smartphones will succeed the Vivo X9 and X9 Plus released in Q4 2016.
Vivo X9S and X9S Plus Design: All About The Figures
Vivo says it has switched to a new design for the new phones but promotional images show they still look like their predecessors. One thing they have been able to achieve is making the phones thinner and fitting in slightly larger batteries.
The Vivo X9S is 6.99mm thin while the X9S Plus is 7.25mm thin. Compare that to the X9 which is 7.0mm thin and the X9 Plus that is 7.5mm thin and you will realize that Vivo is playing a game of numbers.
The U-design antenna lines are still present and the rear cameras are still positioned exactly the same way.
Vivo X9S Specs
The Vivo X9S has a 5.5-inch Full HD display. There is 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and a Snapdragon 652 under the hood. Vivo includes an AK4376 audio chip for Hi-Fi audio and manages to keep the audio jack even with the thinner body. This new audio chip consumes less power.
Where Vivo deserves a pat on the back is in the battery capacity. Even after cutting down the thickness by 0.01 mm, they were able to include a bigger 3320mAh battery under the aluminium body.
Vivo X9S Plus Specs
The X9S Plus comes with a 5.85” display but surprisingly ditches the 6GB of RAM from the X9 Plus for 4GB. Storage is still 64GB and there is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 653 mobile platform to power it.
The X9S Plus gets an ES9318 Hi-Fi audio chip and a slightly larger 4015mAh battery.
Both phones run Vivo’s FunTouch OS 3.1 based on Android 7.1.
Vivo X9S and X9S Plus Cameras
Like the X9 and X9 Plus, the highlight of the Vivo X9S and X9S Plus are the front facing cameras. Both devices pack dual front facing cameras like their predecessors.
There is a 20MP sensor up front paired with another 5MP sensor for providing the portrait mode effect when you take selfies. Software upgrade for the front camera is Beauty 3.5.
The main camera is a 16MP sensor with image stabilization. Vivo says the camera has a dedicated DSP image optimization chip and you can shoot in RAW format.
Bluetooth audio receivers have been available for a while. Connect them to your analog device and you can begin to stream your audio files. Xiaomi announced its own bluetooth audio receiver today for a ¥99 (~$15).
We should have seen this coming seeing as they removed the audio jack on their new flagship, the Mi 6. Although the Mi 6 ships with a USB-C to 3.5mm audio adapter and there is a new Xiaomi Type-C earphones which costs 299 Yuan (~$43), the new bluetooth audio adapter is a cheaper and more convenient alternative for those who have invested in a number of 3.5mm headphones.
Xiaomi says the bluetooth audio receiver support Bluetooth 4.2 and comes with a 97mAh battery. The battery should last between 4 to 5 hours on a single charge and can be recharged via a micro USB port t the bottom.
In case you don’t know, the OUKITEL K6000 Plus has got a massive 6080mAh battery with 12V/2A charger which is supposed to be fast and furious. One the other hand, iPhone 7 Plus has got a 2900mAh battery with 5V/1A charger. That means the battery size of the K6000 Plus and charger are twice those of the iPhone 7 Plus. When the battery capacity and charger output are about twice of another one, how about the charging speed?
The test shows that even though the iPhone 7 Plus battery is only 2900mAh, it took more than 3 hours to achieve a full charge. On the other hand, the Oukitel K6000 Plus only took just 84 minutes to get its 6080mAh battery fully charged. In essence, if we are to use the iPhone 7 Plus’ 5V/1A charger to charge the K6000 Plus battery, it would take more than 6 hours to fully charge the huge battery. Thus that highlights the difference between a quick charge charger and normal charger.
So, are you shopping for a device with enough battery power that can last for days? The OUKITEL K6000 Plus fits that description. The device is presently on flash sale on different reseller stores with various bonus offers for buyers. The K6000 Plus has been selected by Aliexpress again to join the July smartphone week at the price of $161.99. You can access the offer from here.
A report that was published earlier today revealed the pricing and color variants of the alleged Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact. The model numbers of these phones are speculated as G8341 and G8441. A UAProf (user agent profile) of Sony G8341 had revealed that the smartphone would be featuring a full HD display and Android 8.0. Rumors hint that this phone would be launching as Sony Xperia XZ1 flagship. The user agent profile and AnTuTu listing of Sony G8441 suggests that it may launch as Xperia XZ1 Compact.
Through UAProf it has been revealed that the Sony G8441 would be featuring a HD display and it would be coming with Android 8.0 and Bluetooth 5.0. However, the major revelation of the purported Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact comes through the listing of G8441 on AnTuTu.
It has been revealed that Sony G8441 would be driven by Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It will be coming with a native storage of 32 GB. Its rear camera will be of 8-megapixel and its front camera will be also of 8-megapixel. It will be coming preinstalled with Android 8.0. Since its screen supports an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, it seems it will be sporting a smaller display.
Previous rumors have revealed that the Sony Xperia X1 Compact would be coming with a 4.6-inch display. It is also speculated to house a 2,800mAh battery. As far as the Sony Xperia XZ1 is concerned, it is rumored to come with a 5.2-inch full HD display, Snapdragon 835 chipset, 4 GB RAM, and a 3,000mAh battery.
There is another smartphone called Xperia X1 that is rumored to debut this year. It features 5-inch full HD screen, Snapdragon 660 chipset,4 GB RAM and 2,800mAh battery. Lastly, there is another rumor about Sony Xperia X Ultra that is rumored to house a 6.4-inch screen with 21:9 aspect ratio and Snapdragon 660. Sony will be holding a press conference on Aug. 31 to unveil its new phones.
Update: Sascha Köesch from Engadget Germany has conveyed to us that these images are concept design created by Hasan Kamayak. More details on the concept phone is available here. Thanks Sascha!
A report published around six months ago revealed that HTC would be releasing only 6 to 7 smartphones this year. In this year, it has already released the HTC U Ultra, HTC U Play, HTC X10 and HTC U11 flagship phone. It seems that the Taiwanese company will be releasing 2 to 3 smartphones in the remaining half of this year. On Weibo, couple of leaked photos of a new HTC flagship featuring bezeless display have surfaced.
As of this writing, there is no way to confirm whether these images are real or fake. As it can be seen in the images, the mysterious HTC flagship seems to be featuring a borderless display with no bezels on its right and left sides. The top bezel features have an OCEAN logo and is thick enough to house dual front cameras.
The dialer app and other Google apps can be seen at the upper part of the screen. The smartphone has rounded corners and its rear seems to feature a pair of vertically arranged cameras along with dual-LED flash. There is no information available on the specifications of this mysterious phone. Since this mysterious phone is packed with some impressive features, there is a possibility that it would be equipped with a pressure sensitive Edge Sense technology enabled frame.
There is a possibility that these images could belong to the rumored HTC Ocean Life phone. The probable reason behind it is that the Ocean Life smartphone is speculated to come with 16-megapixel dual cameras at the front and rear. It is speculated to feature a 5.2-inch display that will produce full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. It is speculated to launch as the first Snapdragon 660 chipset smartphone from HTC.
It will be borrowing some features from the HTC U11 flagship phone such as Edge Sense pressure sensitive frame and USonic audio capabilities. It will be running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS and Sense 9.0 UI. Other features of the HTC Ocean Life include Bluetooth v5.0 and 2,600mAh battery.
Elephone P8 Mini made its official debut about a month ago as a mid-range device with low-end specs and that sure did a great job in propelling its sales. A lot of units have been sold by Elephone and more are still being sold so, there is no doubt a number of buyers will be curious about what lies inside the device. The P8 Mini comes with a non-removable back which makes it practically impossible for just anyone to flip the device open except those with the technical know-how. The sealed enclosure ensures a better sound experience.
Elephone has created a video of the Elephone P8 Mini being disassembled, revealing the internal components the device comes with. From the video, we can see that the structure of P8 mini is very simple and orderly which is an assurance of the smartphone quality.
The device features a 16MP Samsung front camera with f/2.0 aperture which can help capture the satisfied pictures in low light environment. The P8 Mini also features a dual camera setup at the rear with the cameras capable of snapping shots with Bokeh effect. Elephone is shown to have included a flexible natural graphite flake conductive thread on the battery and a CPU silica gel plate on the shield cover to radiate the heat. This could, in turn, lead to better performance and longer battery usage. Most importantly, the video shows the Elephone P8 Mini was produced with a lot of attention to details in a bid to improve the user experience. You can watch the video from below. We must warn, though, do not try this at home as disassembling the phone without the right expertise could lead to damage aside from voiding the warranty.
You can watch the video from below. We must warn, though, do not try this at home as disassembling the phone without the right expertise could lead to damage aside from voiding the warranty. The Elephone P8 Mini is available to buy for just $139.99 from Elephone’s website.
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