Microsoft Surface CloudBook Running on Snapdragon 835 to Launch on May 2?

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Apr 14, 2017

The headquarters of the Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd located at the southern region of Seoul, South Korea has been evacuated following the reports of explosives planted inside its one of the three buildings. After a thorough investigation that lasted for over 2 hours, the South Korean police have confirmed that there were no explosives found in the building.

An unknown person made a warning phone call at 11:46 AM on April 14 after which Samsung began the immediate evacuation of the 19-storey Samsung Life Insurance Co. Ltd building situated at Seocho, Seoul. The caller had claimed that bombs were kept in the Building A of the complex. The confirmation from the South Korean police that revealed the presence of no explosives came at 1:38 PM.

The support center of the building confirmed that the sudden evacuation was not a drill. Samsung is yet to officially respond on the issue.

Samsung’s reputation has taken a hit since the news about explosions of Galaxy Note 7 phones started surfacing soon after its launch in August 2016. After recalling the phablet twice, Samsung had to discontinue the sales of the phablet completely by October 2016.

In January this year, Samsung’s heir Lee Jae-Yong was accused of bribery, embezzlement, and perjury and after a month of investigation, the 23-year-old acting vice chairman of Samsung Group was arrested in February. The South Korean company is speculated to have provided millions of dollars as bribe and favors to former South Korean President Park Geun-Hye who has been recently impeached.

Reports suggest that if Lee Jae-yong is found guilty, he may get up to life in imprisonment. Following his arrest, top Samsung Group executives such as Vice Chairman Choi Gee-sung and President Chang Choong-gi have offered to resign in the face of corruption and power abuse scandal.

The past few months have been quite eventful for Samsung. With the launch of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones that are scheduled to ship from April 21 and the upcoming Galaxy Note 8, the South Korean company is looking forward to rebuilding its reputation. However, the Samsung Group has a bigger task to deal with which involves reinstating its image after the recent corruption scandal.

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New Nokia 9 Concept Render With Bezel-less Design, Dual-Lens Camera Surfaces

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Apr 14, 2017

At a time talks of a Nokia 9 in the works are getting heated, a new concept design for the Nokia 9 designed by PhoneDesigner has appeared online. The render isn’t likely going to be the final one for the expected device but you never can tell anyway.

The major highlights of the design include the bezel-less design it features up front. The display curves at the two sides, eliminating the side bezels. Also, the device seems to feature a high screen-to-body ratio. There is also no physical home button at the front but the device uses onscreen buttons.

Another interesting feature on the render is the dual-lens camera at the rear. The dual cameras are aligned in a vertical plane and the LED flash is located under the second camera, still in the same plane. This just looks so real with the Nokia logo engraved under the camera setup. Unfortunately, it isn’t real.

Still talking about the design, this Nokia 9 concept render is said to be 6.2mm thick meaning it is a thin device. It also has a 2:1 aspect ratio on a 5.5-inch display. There are equally two front speakers on the device. The Nokia 9 is rumoured as coming in the third quarter of this year and is expected to sport a Snapdragon 835 processor, among other features.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition Unveiled

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Apr 14, 2017

Xiaomi has unveiled a new Mi Band 2 which is meant to commemorate the launch of the Mi 6 flagship. As you know, this year marks 7 years of Xiaomi’s existence but that may not be the only reason why the Mi 6 launch is being made to look so special. We expect the Mi 6 to come with a number of super stunning features other than packing a Snapdragon 835 chip. The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition was announced on Xiaomi’s Mi Band 2 official Weibo account today.

The new Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition comes with the same design as the regular Mi Band 2 but the number “6” is engraved on the touchpad. Apart from that, the words “Mi 6 Memorial” is printed on a part of the rubber straps. These are the two differences on the new band. It is believed the features are the same with the regular Mi Band 2.

The post did not state when the Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition would go up for sale but it is expected that it would be sold alongside the Mi 6. Perhaps it could be a mysterious gift which Xiaomi plans to give out as gifts to attendees of the launch event. You can check out more images of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Mi 6 Commemorative Edition from under.

Xiaomi Mi 6 Leaked Photos Reveal USB Type-C, Curved Back But No 3.5mm Headphone Jack

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Apr 14, 2017

Xiaomi has started teasing the features of its upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship smartphone. The first teaser hinted the arrival of dual rear cameras on the Mi 6 and the following teaser has suggested that it may arrive with curved design at all four sides at the front and rear. It is also rumored that the Xiaomi Mi 6 would be coming with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner that will be embedded under the front glass. It is also said to function as a Home button. Weibo has now revealed several leaked photos of the Xiaomi Mi 6 which confirm all the aforementioned teasers and leaked information.

It can be clearly seen from the above image that the Xiaomi Mi 6 has a larger Home button compared to its predecessor. Rumors have it that does not press down. However, it is speculated to be equipped with a linear motor to deliver vibrational feedback.

The body of the Xiaomi Mi 6 appears to be made of ceramic to boast premium design. If you remember, the recent teaser suggested that the Mi 6 will have four curved design. Now, this could mean two things: curved display + curved back design or four curved design at the back (kind of like Honor Magic which had an eight curved design). Despite reports saying that the Mi 6’s display was going to be flat, this new teaser from the company kind of rekindled dual curved display rumors.

But seeing these renders and the fact that they are in line with previous leaks, it’s possible that Xiaomi’s teaser was talking about the four curved design at the back. Fresh information also suggests that the Xiaomi Mi 6 will be coming with IP67 certified dust and water resistant body.

Xiaomi Mi 6’s topside seems to feature an IR blaster. The right side of the phone features volume controllers and power button. The back panel is equipped with dual rear cameras coupled with dual LED flash. The bottom side of the phone features a USB Type-C port that separates the two external speakers. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack on the device.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 appears to be aesthetically beautiful in these leaked shots. It is a well-known fact that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 835. Recently, it was spotted on Geekbench with stellar performance scores.

With the arrival of features like IP67 rated body and iris scanner, it seems that the phone will be selling with a higher price tag. Leaked details have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6’s base model featuring 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage would be available for 2,199 Yuan ($319) whereas the starting price of Xiaomi Mi 6 Plus featuring 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage would be priced at 2,699 Yuan ($392).

Xiaomi Mi 6 Second Teaser Points at Four Curved Body Design

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Apr 14, 2017

Five days before the Mi 6 is launched, Xiaomi has continued its daily teasers of the features that would be on the device. The video teasers would likely be four episodes in total and the first which was released yesterday was the dual camera setup expected on the Mi 6. Now, the second video teases the Mi 6 as coming with a body design curved at four sides.

Xiaomi’s Mi 6 is expected to come with a curved design both at the front and the back. The curvature is likely going to be at the two sides on the front, and also at the two sides at the back making a total of four curves. From leaked images of the rear view of the Xiaomi flagship, we had seen the curved body on the back but we are yet to see a real image that goes beyond this and show the front view with its curvature. Earlier rumours had tipped the Mi 6 as coming with a flat screen but here is a new twist.

With two more teasers expected, the Mi 6 is promising to come with more surprises than we anticipated.We’ll keep you posted as more details emerge. You can check out the video from here.

OnePlus 5 Rumors: Leaked Case Reveals Arrival of Dual Rear Camera Feature

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Apr 14, 2017

Earlier today, we reported that the upcoming OnePlus flagship smartphone may carry a model number of A5000 as it has been spotted on the website of the Chinese State Radio Regulation Committee (SRRC). Now, some leaked images of the alleged OnePlus 5 case have appeared to reveal that the flagship phone may come with dual rear cameras.

Sources from China have claimed that the OnePlus 5 will indeed arrive with a dual rear camera setup and what we see here are the first images of its protective case. However, we advise our readers to take this rumor with a pinch of salt because the alleged OnePlus 5 case appears quite generic and there is no information available yet on the design of the OnePlus 5 smartphone.

Leading Chinese smartphone brands like Huawei, Vivo, and LeEco are now selling phones with dual rear cameras. Xiaomi too is expected to introduce dual rear camera on Xiaomi Mi 6. Having a twin rear camera feature would certainly allow the OnePlus to rival these brands in the camera department.

The rumor mill has revealed that OnePlus may skip OnePlus 4 moniker for its upcoming flagship as the number 4 is a bad omen in the home country. Hence, the next flagship phone may launch as OnePlus 5. The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones have respective model numbers of A3000 and A3010. Since the A5000 model number has now been spotted, it seems that there won’t be any OnePlus 4 as the company may launch its next flagship as OnePlus 5.

The rumor mill has revealed that the OnePlus 5 would be coming with a 5.5-inch screen with reduced bezels. It could be the first OnePlus smartphone to come with support for quad HD resolution. The Snapdragon 835 is expected to give power to the OnePlus 5 along with a mammoth 8 GB RAM. It will be running on Android Nougat OS customized with OxygenOS UI from OnePlus

The OnePlus 3T is priced at $439 for 64 GB model and $479 for 128 GB model. Speculations surrounding OnePlus 5 hint that it may be priced under $500. The smartphone is pegged to debut in June or July this year.

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All Metal HTC One X10 Official in Russia: A Better Alternative to The U Play?

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Apr 14, 2017

HTC has a new phone, the HTC One X10 and its release could be termed as a silent one. News of the device first surfaced on Tuesday when an official poster was leaked. Now the device is live on HTC’s Russian website.

HTC One X10 Specs

The leaked poster teased one major feature, a large battery and HTC delivers on that. The HTC One X10 packs a 4000mAh battery under its all-metal back. The battery is said to last almost 2 days on a single charge.

The rest of the specs on the HTC One X10 are not outstanding. We have seen them in phones launched as far back as early 2016. There is a 5.5-inch FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass. You get 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage which can be expanded via a MicroSD slot that accepts up to 2TB cards.

The HTC One X10 is powered by the same Helio P10 processor in the HTC U Play. The P10 is old and its successor, the Helio P20 was announced at last year’s CES but HTC is still putting the Helio P10 in phones released in 2017.

There is a f/2.0 16MP rear camera on the X10 with a pixel size of 1 μm. The rear camera has a LED flash flanking it on the right and there is a fingerprint scanner below it. HTC says the rear camera will perform well under low-light. For the front camera, there is an 8MP 86° wide-angle sensor, that allows you fit all your friends in one frame.

Someone Almost Convinced Us OnePlus 3 Was Running iOS (Pictures)

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Apr 13, 2017

Apple’s iOS isn’t an open source software like Google’s Android OS and is specifically designed to run on Apple iPhones. Thus, we were very much surprised, almost falling for it, when some images of the OnePlus 3 running iOS was leaked online.

The images were spotted online and clearly, the interface is that of Apple’s iOS 10.1 with its cool wallpapers and crisp clear home screen. The device was said to run on iOS 10. However, on closer scrutiny, we noticed that despite the charger being plugged in, the battery icon was not indicating a charging device. This could be an indication that we are looking at a screenshot of iOS 10’s interface. In case you are not convinced this a screenshot, the dude later admitted it is.

Presently, it is difficult having the iOS running successfully on an Android phone. No matter how close the smartphone may look to an iPhone, there are chances of seeing random errors, system crash and missing features because of unmatched configuration of APIs within the apps.

We actually were hoping to bring you a tutorial on how to install iOS on the OP3 but turns out it was just a prank. But if you really would like to have the iOS interface on your Android phones, you can as well download the iLauncher app from Google PlayStore. At least it gives you the cool, clear and intuitive iOS interface.

OnePlus 5 “A5000” Seen Getting Chinese Radio Certification

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Apr 13, 2017

The first thing we learnt about the next flagship from OnePlus was the name. You might be wondering why that’s important. It is because virtually everyone expected the next phone to be named OnePlus 4, turns out we were wrong. Instead, it will be called the OnePlus 5. The reason is because the number 4 is considered unlucky in China. What about Xiaomi’s Redmi 4 series, Redmi Note 4 series and the Mi 4 series? Maybe Xiaomi doesn’t believe in superstitions.

Following the revelation of the new name albeit unofficially, there have been lots of renders and leaks regarding the design and specs of the device. However, today we have confirmation of the name.

A device listed as the OnePlus A5000 was seen on the website of the Chinese State Radio Regulation Committee (SRRC). A5000 is the model number for the device just as A3000 and A3010 is for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T respectively. This is the first official proof that confirms it will be called the OnePlus 5.

Meizu E2 Coming With a New Camera / Ring Flash Design?

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Apr 13, 2017

Meizu announced recently that it would be launching a new smartphone on April 26, its second smartphone product for the year after the M5s. In a rather strange manner, we know little or nothing about the upcoming smartphone said to be the Meizu E2.

While we are yet to piece together the likely specs of the E2, a fresh tip has appeared which suggests that the Meizu E2 may not come with the same hardware features as found on other Meizu smartphones. The E2 is likely a mid-budget smartphone so, we really don’t expect much on the smartphone but seems Meizu has other plans.

The surprise package may likely be on the design features of the Meizu smartphone. According to a Weibo post by Meizu teasing the launch event, the post asked readers which feature they think would not feature on the smartphone. Of course, whatever would be removed would likely be an external feature. It is impossible to remove hardware like the camera. Also, if not that Meizu’ mBack home button is Meizu’s pride, we’d have guessed perhaps the physical home button is giving way to a virtual one. Again, this is a budget smartphone and so such sophistication isn’t expected.

Rumours are rife that the change may likely be on the camera where the flash might not be the usual flash located under the camera. It may also not be the ring flash which Meizu featured on the Pro 6, Pro 6S and Pro 6 Plus recently. Instead, the device is suspected to come with a newly develop camera/flash system where the flash is integrated into the camera unlike that on the Pro 6 where the camera and ring flash are separate. Meizu recently patented that and we saw the sketches from the patent document. Also, a Meizu smartphone with this setup was leaked recently on Weibo but we are not so sure about this.

Aside from this, we can’t say what else Meizu would likely be taking off the E2. We’ll definitely get to find out when the device is launched on April 26.

LeEco Le Pro 3 AI Edition Promotional Images Features OnePlus 3T Wallpaper

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Apr 13, 2017

LeEco unveiled the Le Pro 3 AI Edition on Tuesday. The new flagship device is not much different from last year’s Le Pro 3 save for the LeLe AI Assistant, dual rear cameras, and the processor.

Yesterday promotional images of the black Le Pro 3 AI Edition were posted on Weibo by CEO Jia Yueting. The phone actually looks pretty nice but we couldn’t help but notice that the wallpaper on it is the same as that of the OnePlus 3T. Yes, that molten lava picture is actually the default wallpaper for the Midnight Black OP3T.

Seeing the same image on the Le Pro 3 leaves us wondering if the OnePlus CEO didn’t see this gaffe. We can’t deny it, the wallpaper definitely looks good on a black phone but LeEco could have hired someone to make one specifically for them instead of “borrowing” from OnePlus.

Insider Reveals Xiaomi Mi 6 Might Have A Home Key Problem

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Apr 13, 2017

If you are counting down to the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 6, then you we still havel 6 days to go. Xiaomi’s new flagship will bring a number of new features one of which is the new Snapdragon 835 processor. However, the focus of this post is on the home button which also doubles as a fingerprint scanner.

Analyst, Sun Changxu yesterday revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6 will feature an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner similar to that of the Huawei P10 or rather the Xiaomi Mi 5s. This scanner is embedded under the front glass and doesn’t need to have a hole cut into the phone, although manufacturers create a groove on the phone to allow users know where the scanner is.

Since the scanner also doubles as a home button and it doesn’t press down, a linear motor is needed to provide vibrational feedback. This is the same technology used in the iPhone 7.

Indian Smartphone Market: Chinese Brands Benefit in Short Term, Apple Gains in The Long Term

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Apr 13, 2017

A survey carried out by Counterpoint Research revealed that two out of three mobile phone users in India plans to change their phone in the next one year. The desire to upgrade to a new smartphone stems from wanting a device with 4G capabilities. The survey also revealed that one in every three persons wants a smartphone with a fingerprint scanner and a better front facing camera.

A research director at the firm, Neil Shah says that Chinese brands that offer phones which meet these standards in the sub-$200 category will benefit. However, bigger brands like Apple will have to wait a bit longer before they can benefit, probably post-2018. The reason is because by then, the user base would have matured, 4G network will be everywhere and people will want to upgrade to a better device.

“In the longer term you will have a bigger user base who will want to upgrade to a better phone. Apple will benefit post-2018 with a maturing user base and the 4G network will be available everywhere. People will be using more services. In the next two years it would be a good idea for Apple to roll out their retail footprint and invest in manufacturing.”

Apple CEO,Tim Cook said earlier this year that the company had an “all-time record revenue results” in India last year. The American company is planning to have an assembly plant in India which should help reduce the cost of their devices. The cheapest iPhone at the moment is the iPhone SE and it sells for Rs 27,000 ($420.50). That is higher than the cost of the Xiaomi Mi 5 which sells for Rs 22,999.

Xiaomi Mi 6 Already on Global Pre-order at GIZTOP.

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Apr 13, 2017

The Xiaomi Mi 6 is now available for global pre-order at GIZTOP.com, meaning you are free to pre-order this flagship from anywhere around the world. This is coming six days before the flagship is officially unveiled by Xiaomi in China.

GIZTOP is a reputable online shop where you can buy a wild range of smartphones, especially the top brands manufactured by Chinese OEMs. The cool thing about GIZTOP is that it ships orders Worldwide so it doesn’t matter if you are in the Americas, India, Europe or even in the Artics, GIZTOP will ship your order to you in record time! In addition, each product ordered from GIZTOP comes with 2 years warranty. The Mi 6 is listed with a $399 price tag but we don’t know if that price will reduce or increase when the device is finally unveiled. Nevertheless, be rest assured that you’ll be among the first to get the device whenever it goes on sale.

The Mi 6 is Xiaomi’s 2017 Mi-series flagship which is expected with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chipset. At the moment, only Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are available with Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip and they are super expensive but the Mi 6 promises to be super affordable in Xiaomi’s usual manner. The flagship device is also expected to sport a beautiful design with a dual-lens camera sitting at the rear. A big 3500mAh battery will keep the lights on and will come with Quick charge support.

The Xiaomi Mi 6 would be officially launched on April 19 in China thereafter GIZTOP will begin shipping out orders by the beginning of May 2017. Interested? You can check this out the pre-order page from here.

360 N5 Review: 6GB RAM Phone For $220 – Fast As An Airplane!

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Apr 13, 2017

You might have heard about the rising star in the Chinese smartphone arena, Qihoo 360 and if you haven’t, you should definitely keep an eye on them as they are dubbed “The New Xiaomi”. They’ve started off well this year, with the launch of the new phone model N5 with 6GB of RAM, the successor to last year’s 360 N4 model. Qihoo 360 is popular for their anti-malware business, browser and more recently, by entering the smartphone market. We know you guys have been wanting to see the 360 N5 Review for some time now and as promised, here it is!

Airplane and 360 N5 — Fast as an airplane 360 N5

We were so excited about the 6GB RAM that we took it to Thailand and made a 360 N5 video review titled ”Super Fast Phone 360 N5”. With 5.5 inch display, metal back case and availability in gold or black, the phone feels sturdy and well built. The screen is full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and supports multi-touch.

Buy 360 N5 on GIZTOP.

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360 N5 Review: Unboxing

The red box includes all the standard contents – product manual, warranty card, the plug, USB 2.0 charging cable. The available versions are 6GB of RAM with 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage. It has 2 card slots, 1 nano, and 1 micro slot, so you can either use 2 SIM cards or 1 SIM and 1 SD card.

360 N5 Review: Design & Display

The metal back case feels great in the hand and because it’s not sand blasted, you definitely have a better grip. The phone is available in 2 colours – gold, which is very discreet gold colour and black with some golden elements. The fingerprint sensor is at the back and runs pretty fast to unlock your phone. The 5.5-inch display is in Full HD IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Pixel density is 401 ppi, which gives pretty good colours in environments with less light. It is quite reflexive in full light, but scrolling the bar on your phone to full brightness will save you the trouble.

360 N5 Review: Specs

It is powered by Qualcomm’s 64-bit Snapdragon 653 MSM8976 Pro octa-core processor, which consists of four Cortex A72 cores, four Cortex A53 cores and Adreno 510 GPU. The 360’s N5 runs on OS UI base Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but you can update it to a newer version.

360 N5 phone review — Sunburned box of 360 N5

360 N5 Review: User Interface

The first thing we’ve noticed is that the phone defaulted with a bunch of apps that are really useful for Asia. If you are not a big fan of them, most of them can be uninstalled and if you find any persistent ones, you can put them in the ‘Freezer’ to speed up your phone. There are also Themes that you can get for free or very small amounts to style up your interface – Manga, Panda, Space, Ink Painting and more.

themes on 360 N5 smartphone — Interface themes for 360 N5

There are also some pretty nice functions like the “FastZone” shortcutting you to your favorite apps. “Transform” that helps you multitask and “Infinity” that lets you clone apps as well as open up an infinite number of apps without any lag. Just as an example, you can clone WeChat app and log in with multiple accounts, which is an amazing feature for us living in China, as we are almost life-dependent on it.

360 N5 Review: Camera

Rear camera with 13MP is capable of taking some pretty good photos, with a lot of colors and texture to it. The Macro function takes photos close to the object, but not with much crisp and clear details, but still very good in comparison to the similar phones with that price tag. The 8MP selfie camera is doing a good job, especially with the beautify function that we’ve shown in the video.

Gold back case of 360 N5 — Gold version of 360 N5

The photo colours and contrasts are great, in full light or in almost complete darkness with the maximum resolution is 4160 x 3120 and supports HDR. The video is not so great, it doesn’t produce as much details as photos do. Overall, great performance of the camera if you are not looking for a great video recording performance.

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360 N5 Review: Battery

The battery is non-removable one with the capacity of 4,000 mAh, which will run a whole day for an average user. It supports Quick Charge 3.0 and it took us less than 85 minutes to fully charge the battery, which is fantastic!

The only downside with 360 phones is that they don’t support Global ROM yet, but the word is going around town that it will happen and that it will happen soon!

To find out more about the phone or purchase the 360 N5, head out to Giztop.

Manufacturer	360 Mobiles
Model	360 Mobile N5
Color	Black, Gold
OS	360 OS UI base on Android
Network	GSM, WCDMA, TD-LTE, LTE-FDD
Band	GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz, WCDMA: Bands: B1/2/5/8, LTE FDD: Bands: B1/3/5/7/8
Carrier	Unlocked
Language	English, Chinese
Google Play	Yes
Screen	5.5 inch full HD screen, 1920×1080 pixel
Processor	CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 653
RAM	6GB LPDDR3
ROM	32GB/64GB
Rear Camera	13 megapixel camera
Front Camera	8 megapixel camera
Battery	4000mAh
SIM Card	Dual SIM card slots, nano
Dimension	151mm x 76mm x 8.35mm
Weight	175g
In the box	Phone, USB Cable, Charger, Manual, EU/AU/UK Plug Adapter

Xiaomi Mi 6 Appears on Geekbench With Brilliant Scores

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Apr 13, 2017

The official announcement of Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus will happen on April 19. It has been confirmed that Mi 6 duo will be driven by Snapdragon 835 SoC which is the primary SoC that is speculated to be present under the hood of several flagship phones of this year.

According to Geekbench listing, the Xiaomi Mi 6 is powered by msm8998 which is nothing but the Snapdragon 835 chipset. The Mi 6 has recorded a score of 2006 points on single-core test and it has scored 6438 points on the multi-core test on Geekbench. Even though the Xiaomi Mi 6 used for Geekbench testing has recorded brilliant scores, the test unit was not running on the highest processing speed of the chipset.

According to the official page of Snapdragon 835, it can work at a maximum speed of up to 2.45 GHz. The Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus are expected to deliver impressive battery performance as they not only feature a power efficient chipset but also they are expected to come with full HD screens rather than using quad HD screens like flagships from other smartphone OEMs.

The Geekbench listing of Xiaomi Mi 6 reveals that the smartphone is running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. It will be skinned with the latest version of MIUI. The test unit has 6 GB of RAM onboard. It is also expected to be available in 4 GB RAM option.

Speculations are rife that the Xiaomi Mi 6 that features a 5.15-inch screen would be coming with 19-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel UltraPixel selfie camera. On the other side, the Mi 6 Plus featuring a 5.7-inch display is speculated to house a 12-megapixel dual rear camera and an 8-megapixel UltraPixel selfie snapper. Both phones are rumored to arrive in UFS 2.0 storage choices like 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. The Mi 6 may come with a 3,200 mAh battery and the Mi 6 Plus is pegged to house a 4,500 mAh battery. The Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus are speculated to be available with a respective starting price of 2,199 Yuan ($319) and 2,699 Yuan ($392).

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Nubia Z17 Mini: Sold Out In A Minute, Sales Exceed 100 Million Yuan

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Apr 13, 2017

ZTE’s elite brand Nubia officially launched the Nubia Z17 Mini last week in China but the smartphone went up for its first sale today after reservations have been closed. Reports coming out from the first flash sale is that the Z17 Mini was sold out in just a minute. The sales within the period was also a record figure with the total exceeding 100 million Yuan across all channels. The device went on sale simultaneously on Jingdong (JD.com), Tmall, Suning and on Nubia’s official website.

The Nubia Z17 Mini isn’t a flagship device but it packs a design and specs lineup that makes it look like a flagship device. The smartphone comes in four different colours which include champagne gold, black gold, red and elegant black. The design is complement by a slim metal build and the absence of a physical home button.However, there is an attractive red ring marking at the front where the virtual home button lies.

The Z17 Mini doesn’t disappoint in the specs angle either, packing a Snapdragon 653 processor which is backed by 6GB of RAM. There is also a Snapdragon 652-powered version with 4GB of RAM. Perhaps, the most stand-out feature on the Nubia Z17 Mini is the dual camera setup at the rear, as well as the large pixel selfie shooter. The main camera is a powerful 13MP Sony IMX258 sensor and the secondary sensor is a black and white camera which is a depth of field camera. The dual camera supports 0.1s mixed focus and also 4K ultra-high definition video recording. It can also capture in slow motion and has time lapse feature.

LeEco Le Pro 3 AI vs. LeEco Le Pro 3: Dual Cameras Or Snapdragon Chip, Which One Will You Pick?

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Apr 13, 2017

In September 2016, LeEco had released Le Pro 3 smartphone powered with Snapdragon 821. Now, the Chinese firm has announced Le Pro 3 AI Edition which is its first dual rear camera phone that is equipped with Artificial Intelligence and its two models are driven by MediaTek Helio X23 and X27 chipsets. Both smartphones have been compared here to know the distinguishing features on the new Le Pro 3 AI Edition.

LeEco Le Pro 3 AI vs. LeEco Le Pro 3: Design

The Le Pro 3 has a full metal-clad body that measures 151.4 x 73.9 x 7.5 mm and weight 174 grams. It is available in colors like rose gold, gold, silver and gray. The Le Pro 3 AI also sports a metal unibody design and its dimensions are 152.4 x 75.1 x 7.5 mm and its weight is 168 grams. It comes in color choices such as rose gold, gold, and black.

One of the most striking changes that can be seen on the Le Pro 3 AI Edition is the presence of dual rear cameras on the back panel. Both phones also feature rear-mounted fingerprint scanners and they do not feature the standard 3.5mm audio jack.

LeEco Le Pro 3 AI vs. LeEco Le Pro 3: Display

The Le Pro 3 and its newer AI edition are both packed with IPS LCD screens of 5.5 inches. Both screens offer a full HD screen resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The Le Pro 3 offers 80% NTSC color gamut and 500nit brightness whereas the Pro 3 AI edition produces 85% NTSC color gamut and 600nit brightness. Both the displays are flanked with 2.5D curved glass. The Le Pro 3 offers a screen-to-body ratio of 73.8 percent whereas the Le Pro 3 AI Edition delivers 72.69 percent screen-to-body ratio.

LeEco Le Pro 3 AI vs. LeEco Le Pro 3: Specs

CPU

The Le Pro 3 is fueled by Snapdragon 821 SoC that includes a 2.35 GHz quad-core processor and Adreno 530 graphics. The Le Pro 3 AI Edition Standard model is powered by MediaTek Helio X23 chipset that includes a 2.3 GHz deca-core processor and Mali-T880 MP4 graphics The Eco variant of the phone has Helio X27 chipset inside it that is comprised of a 2.6 GHz ten-core processor and Mali-T880 MP4 graphics.

RAM, ROM, and Storage

The Le Pro 3 has 6 GB of RAM for its 128 GB storage model. Another 6 RAM variant with 64 GB storage is also available. Its 32 GB and 64 GB variants include 4 GB of RAM.

The Le Pro 3 AI Edition comes with 4 GB of RAM for both Standard and Elite models. However, the Standard variant features 32 GB of storage and its Eco edition has 64 GB of storage. Neither the original Le Pro 3 nor its AI Edition feature a microSD card slot.

Battery

A 4,070 mAh battery is present under the hood of the Le Pro 3. The Le Pro 3 AI Edition has a slightly smaller battery of 4,000 mAh capacity. These phones carry support for fast charging through USB Type-C port.

LeEco Le Pro 3 AI vs. LeEco Le Pro 3: Software

The Le Pro 3 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS overlaid with EUI 5.8 interface. The new AI Edition phone has the same OS but it is customized with a newer EUI 5.9 interface. The Le Eco Pro 3 AI Edition is the first phone from the company to arrive with its LeLe AI assistant that is integrated with LeEco apps and some third-party apps. It can be activated even through the display is turned off and carries support for several voice driven functions. It is smart enough to learn users’ interest over time and thereby provide better results with more usage.

The Lele AI assistant is not present on Le Pro 3.

LeEco Le Pro 3 AI vs. LeEco Le Pro 3: Camera

A 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture is present on Le Pro 3. For shooting selfies, it is packed with an 8-megapixel f/2.2 aperture frontal camera.

Apart from Lele virtual assistant, the other USP of the phone is its dual rear camera setup that includes a pair of 13-megapixel camera sensors with one sensor for shooting in monochrome format and the other one for capturing in color. The twin camera supports features like f/2.0 aperture and dual-LED flash. An 8-megapixel f/2.2 aperture shooter is present on the front side of the phone for snapping selfies.

LeEco Le Pro 3 AI vs. LeEco Le Pro 3: Pricing & Availability

The 4 GB + 32 GB and 4 GB + 64 GB of Le Pro 3 respectively cost, 1,799 Yuan ($261) and 2,499 Yuan ($362). Its 6 GB + 64 GB and 6 GB + 128, are respectively priced at 1,999 Yuan (290) and 2,999 Yuan ($434). The Le Eco Pro AI Edition Standard and Eco models are respectively tagged at 1,799 Yuan ($261) and 2,399 Yuan ($348). As far as availability is concerned, the Le Pro 3 AI Edition will be available for purchase from April 14.

Full Le Pro 3 AI vs. LeEco Le Pro 3 SD version Specs Comparison Below

	Le Pro 3 AI Edition	Le Pro 3 Snapdragon Edition
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT	152.4 x 75.1 x 7.5mm 168 grams	151.4 x 73.9 x 7.5 mm 175 g
DISPLAY	5.5-inch 1920 x 1080p 403 ppi 600nit Max Brightness	5.5-inch 1920 x 1080p 403 ppi
CPU	Standard: Helio X23@ 2.3GHz Eco Edition: Helio [email protected]	Snapdragon 821 @2.35GHz
MEMORY	Standard: 4GB + 32GB Eco Edition: 4GB + 64GB	4GB + 32GB / 64GB 6GB + 64GB / 128GB
CAMERAS: REAR	13MP + 13MP (B/W + Color) Dual Cameras f/2.0, PDAF, dual LED flash, 4K/ 1080p @ 30 fps video recording 720p@120 fps slo-mo	16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF, dual-tone flash 2160p / 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
CAMERA: FRONT	8MP 1.4um pixel f/2.2, 76.5 degree wide angle lens	8 MP, f/2.2
BATTERY	4000mAh	4070mAh
OS	eUI 5.9 (Android M)	eUI 5.8 (Android M)
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 ac Bluetooth 4.2 NFC Infrared Sensor Dual SIM (two Nano SIMs)	Wi-Fi 802.11 ac Bluetooth 4.2 NFC Infrared Sensor Dual SIM (two Nano SIMs)
4G LTE Bands	FDD LTE: B1/ 3 / 7 TDD LTE: B38 / 39 / 40 / 41	Depends on region
PRICE / Release	Standard: 1799 Yuan ($260) Eco: 2399 Yuan ($350) APRIL 14 Release	4GB + 32GB 1799 Yuan ($260) 6GB + 64GB 1999 Yuan ($290)

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