Huawei may not be a big player in the low-end market, but the company does have a few decent options in the segment. Today, the company has added a new model in its Enjoy series, called the Huawei Enjoy 6.
The phone comes with a body that looks like metal, thanks to the choice of metallic colors, however, the back is actually made out of polycarbonate. There are a variety of color options available, including gold, gray, white, pink and blue. As for the specs, the Huawei Enjoy 6 comes with the modest MT6750 octa-core chip clocked at 1.5GHz along with 3GB RAM and 16GB of expandable (up to 128GB) storage. There’s a 5-inch 720p AMOLED display on board. At the back, the phone features 83-degree wide angle 13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture while up front there is a 5MP f/2.0 shooter. As for the software, the phone comes with Android Marshmallow based EMUI 4.1 OS.
Like the Redmi series, the Enjoy 6 boasts a very large battery. It features a 4100mAh battery which is reportedly good enough for 2.6 days of moderate usage, 2 days of heavy usage and up to 6 days with super power saving feature. You can also reverse charge using the large battery.
Other features of the phone include DIRAC sound, box integrated sound chamber, knuckle sense (if you remember, this feature has been available on Huawei’s smartphones for a while) and fingerprint ID.
The Huawei Enjoy 6 will go on sale on November 1 for 1299 Yuan ($192). Reservations have already started.
Ahead of its October 31 scheduled unveiling, the Meizu M5 has been certified by the Chinese Telecommunications Regulatory agency (TENAA). The Meizu M5 is likely to be launched on the day of the Meizu / Lynx concert in China on October 31.One notable specification listed on TENAA is that the M5 features 6GB of RAM on one of the versions. The TENAA certification data also revealed that there would be a total of three versions of the M5 each with different storage sizes. One of the versions comes with 2GB of RAM, the second with 3GB of RAM and the surprise of the pack is listed as packing a massive 6GB of RAM. The Meizu M5 is also listed as having up to five color variants namely; white, gold, green, blue and black.
According to the TENAA listing, the Meizu M5 sports a 5.2-inch IPS display with 720 pixel resolution and is powered by an Octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz which is likely the MediaTek MT6750 processor. The processor in theory doesn’t support up to a 6GB RAM, so the versions of the M5 are likely 2GB, 3GB and 4GB RAM sizes respectively.
Further, the M5 is listed with a dimension of 147.28 x 72.8 x 8.15 mm, weighing in at 138.87 g and is said to have a body made from Polycarbonate material. The Meizu M5 is also listed as having three storage sizes of 16GB, 32GB, andd 64GB. In addition, there is a 13MP rear camera on the device as well as a 5MP front-facing camera. The device is also listed as cramming a 3,000mAh and the device runs on Meizu’s custom YunOS.
While we were still waiting to see the actual renders of the Pro 6S, Meizu has surprised us with the release of what is said to be camera samples shot by the Pro 6S’ camera. The Meizu Pro 6S had been disclosed to use the same design as the Pro 6 with perhaps so pieces of engineering on the inside. For one, the Pro 6S has been revealed to still likely retain the Helio X25 chipset used on the Pro 6 but the device seems to have seen some bit of upgrade on the camera end and perhaps in some other hardware aspects as well.
Recent Weibo update by a Meizu Engineer reveals some very clear images said to have been shot be the Pro 6S and to clear doubts, the Meizu Engineer could be seen to be blogging using a Meizu Pro 6S smartphone. Some might have wanted the EXIF information but since it was shared on Weibo, that is not available. The photos were also compared to some shots from an iPhone 7 and curiously the photos said to have been shot by the Pro 6S came out better. Definitely, we’ll have to put that to test before believing any bit of it.
However, the launch of the pro 6S is not far off, as Meizu has scheduled a concert for October 31 where the Chinese company is also expected to unveil the Meizu M5. The Pro 6S is now rumored to launch on November 3 and very well, that isn’t far off. We’ll wait to see how that pans out.
We have repeatedly been saying that OnePlus 3 could be upgraded with a new model soon. Now, it is the popular leakster, Evan Blass aka evleaks who revealed some vital details about the OnePlus 3T pricing. If you remember, unlike earlier rumors, recent Weibo posts made by an unknown smartphone revealed that the upgraded OnePlus smartphone could be called as the OnePlus 3T.
Now, evleaks reveals that the OnePlus 3T could be priced $80 more than the current OnePlus 3 pricing. This puts the device close to the $480 mark, which sounds decent enough, provided there are some good upgrades. Also, the Chinese pricing could be lower, somewhere around 2999 Yuan ($442) sounds more realistic as the current gen OnePlus 3 retails for just around $369 in the domestic market.
First of all, we expect the OnePlus 3T to feature the faster Snapdragon 821 chipset. While the 6GB RAM is expected to be the same, we could see a 128GB ROM version. Another possible upgrade could be in the display department, with the company opting for better resolution LCD panels to combat the shortage faced by AMOLED panels used on the current OnePlus. However, it’s worth noting that OnePlus CEO said that the company plans to continue using AMOLED panels on its devices, so we will have to wait and see what happens.
Considering all these rumors and leaks, there is a good reason to believe that the OnePlus 3T model exists. So, it will probably be just a matter of time until the flagship is unveiled.
Xiaomi unveiled three new products yesterday, namely the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 flagship, the Mi Mix concept phone and the Mi VR headset. While these three are heavy products that should keep the company busy for the next few months, Xiaomi already seems to be working on the next generation model in the Mi series, the Xiaomi Mi 6.
The company, today, reportedly released a questionnaire to its fans, asking for their opinion about the possible specifications on the Xiaomi Mi 6. The company seems to be doing this in order to know consumer expectations as well as recommendations directly from its fans.
It looks like the Xiaomi Mi 6 will still be priced at 1999 Yuan ($300) and the display size will either 5.2-inches or 5.5-inches. The company has given its fans three preset smartphone specifications which they can choose.
PHONE A: Snapdragon 8xx chipset + 20MP camera + 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM + Light Metal Body
PHONE B: Snapdragon 65x chipset + Dual Cameras + OIS + 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM + Curved Glass Body
PHONE C: Snapdragon 65x + Dual Cameras + No OIS + 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM + Light Metal Body
All three are well-specced smartphones, but given that Mi 6 will probably be announced only around Feb-March 2017, will these specs be powerful enough at that time?
Which one would you choose among the above three options? Tell us below.
Google is trying to push more people to turn to G-Suite (formerly known as Google Apps for Work). The G-Suite which consists of Gmail, Drive, Docs, Hangouts, Slides, and Sheets to name a few, are supposed to help you get work done and replace the use of their Microsoft counterparts.
It appears that Google is not only competing with Microsoft in the software-for-work department but also in the hardware-for-work section. Google recently unveiled a 55” digital whiteboard called Jamboard to take on Microsoft’s Surface Hub.
The Jamboard is designed to help your team collaborate on ideas. The 55” pressure sensitive display has a 4K resolution, a HD camera and speakers for video conferencing with Hangouts (you see why they didn’t scrap Hangouts after releasing Duo?). The display also comes with 2 digital styluses for writing just like the S-Pen, and a microfiber eraser.
Jamboard ties in with G-Suite apps and has its own android and iOS app. So if there is a Jamboard session going on, you can invite people to join once they have the app installed on their device. Participants get a real-time feed of the session and can add images, sketches and texts, though there are limitations if you use a phone.
Jamboard is a beautifully designed display that you’ll be tempted to buy. It comes in Bleeding Red, Really Really Blue, and Slippery Silver colours and has a stand with wheels letting you move it from place to place. It also has some few tricks like handwriting-to-text which converts your scribbles into typed text and even helps straighten lines, shapes, and symbols. And when the meeting is over, you can switch to the built-in Chromecast for some Netflix or hook up a gaming console via its HDMI port.
ATL (Amperex Technology Limited) doesn’t ring a bell amongst most people but mention that they are the company that made the battery in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7……wait for it….the battery in Note 7 models sold in China that did not explode.
The Chinese company has unveiled a new battery that supports 40W quick charge and can be charged from 0 to 100% in just 34 minutes. The new battery will be available in 3 sizes. The 3000mAh capacity can be charged up to 80% in 17 minutes and fully charged in 34 minutes according to lab tests but due to safety concerns, it has been modified to take 25 minutes to get to 80% and about 40 to 50 minutes to fully charge when it becomes commercially available.
News of Xiaomi’s launch event held yesterday has been flooding the internet and the device getting the most coverage is not even the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 but the Mi MIX ”concept” phone.
The Mi MIX is popular not because of its design; Sharp is sort of the pioneer in that aspect. But because it was unexpected. Totally unexpected. Nobody had heard of it not until yesterday. It’s production process must have been really top secret and I won’t be surprised if all those who worked on the project were asked to take an oath of secrecy. And now that it has been unveiled, the internet is gushing over it.
Fitted with a 6.4” display that feels like you are holding a 5.5” device in your hand due to the non-existent bezels on three of its sides, a snapdragon 821 processor, 6GB of RAM, either 128GB or 256GB of storage and an affordable price that starts at $516, what’s there not to love about the phone?
During the launch, quite a number of important details were skipped such as the supplier for the display and the cameras. Those details have however been revealed now. The 6.4” display is made by……Sharp. Yes, it is a Sharp display which means, Xiaomi not only got inspired by the Sharp Aquos Crystal but also got them to provide the display, although the Mi MIX looks better than the Aquos Crystal.
Just fresh out of the N4A launch, 360 Mobile has once again launched another smartphone today in its expansive N4 series, this time around the Snapdragon-powered version of the 360 N4S. The company also used the event to disclose that it had achieved cumulative sales of up to 2 million units on Jingdong.
The 360 N4S was first released in July this year with an Helio X20 chipset firing things up but the latest version is coming with a Snapdragon 625 chip. This forms the main difference between this version and the previous one as well as an upgrade in the storage from 32GB to 64GB in this new version. Other than these, they both are similar on other specs.
The appearance doesn’t change either, sporting the same metal body with well chamfered, rounded edges for easier grip. The device also features a fingerprint sensor which an be use for fingerprint payment, to unlock the device, as well as to open the camera.
In terms of other hardware, the 360 N4S sports a 5.5-inch full fit In-Cell display with 1080 pixels resolution, powered by a 2.0GHz octa-ore Snapdragon 625 processor complemented by 4GB RAM. There is also 64GB internal storage on the device as against 32GB on the Helio X20 version.
Camera wise, the N4S packs a 16MP rear-facing camera with LED flash and up front, there is an 8MP selfie snapper. The smartphone also has a massive 5,000mAh built-in battery with support for Quick charge 3.0 for fast charging. The device is touted as being able to achieve full charge capacity in 150 minutes and lasts up to 3 days. The smartphone comes in three distinct color variants of gold, gray and pink. Also, there is full network support as well as dual SIM / dual standby support.
Coming to the price, the Snapdragon 625-powered 360 N4S starts at just 1299 Yuan ($192). That is just an 100 Yuan higher than the Helio X20 version with 32GB storage which is currently sold for 1199 Yuan ($177). Reservations for the device starts today by 4pm in China. The device will go on sale via 360 Mall and Jingdong on November 2 by 10am.
The last we heard of Lenovo’s Moto M code-named Kung-Fu was a leaked image showing it was going to feature 4GB of RAM and launch with Android Marshmallow. Other details gotten from that leak include the ROM (32GB) and the screen resolution (1920 x 1080). Today, an unknown source has revealed more photos of the device and leaked some important details.
When news of the Moto M first surfaced a few months ago, we learnt it was going to sport a Mediatek processor. The source says the processor in the phone may be recently announced Helio P15 chip. The Helio P15 is the successor to the P10, sporting the same octa-core setup but featuring a higher clocked CPU (2.2GHz) and GPU (800MHz). If this turns out to be true, Lenovo’s new device will be one of the first phones to sport the new chip.
A possible price point for the phone was disclosed too. The Moto M is expected to be priced at 1999 Yuan ($295) which is expensive. Apart from the near stock android experience Motorola phones are known for, there isn’t any special feature the Moto M is bringing to the table. Right now, a couple of Snapdragon 820 phones are even priced at less than $280.
Xiaomi’s surprising new addition yesterday was none other than the big bezel-less screen Xiaomi Mix / Mi Mix. This is the company’s most revolutionary smartphone yet and comes with the largest screen to body ratio on a smartphone yet — 91.3%. Yes, like you may have already seen in the hands-on images, the display takes up a majority of the phone’s front, and it looks beautiful.
However, if you have been wondering why Xiaomi decided to call it the Mi Mix, today, we have got an answer. A few hours back, Xiaomi’s Director of Product Planning, Sun Peng, threw some light on why the company’s concept smartphone is called the Mix.
He came up with this name a while back for the company’s ecosystem products, but turns out, it suits better for the company’s futuristic smartphone.
MIX is an acronym for ‘Made In Xierqi’. The company seems to be moving its office in Xierqi after two years and naming it as the MIX hints that the phone is from the future.
We had earlier on served you the news of Huawei setting a November 3 launch date for the upcoming Mate 9 flagship. According to the press render, the Huawei Mate 9 would be going official globally on November 3 at a ceremony slated to hold in Munich, Germany.
As is customary with Huawei, a China launch would also take place where the company will unveil the Chinese version, price as well as when the device would go on sale in China. Feelers from China indicate that the Mate 9 could be launched a week after the global launch on November 3. Already the Mate 9 Chinese notice poster has been released and it talks about a November unveiling, which could mean the device would also be unveiled in China this November.
Huawei usually holds its events in China on Fridays but after the November 3 global launch, the following week Friday falls on November 11 which is already tied up with events. Because of this, the most likely date that a conference could be held to release the Mate 9 in China is said to be November 9 and co-incidentally, this corresponds with the Mate 9!
The Huawei Mate 9 is expected to come in two version, the topmost being a Pro version with a curved display. Both versions of the Mate 9 is said to feature a 64-bit HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, 5.9-inch display, dual Leica cameras similar to the Huawei P9’s but with f/2.0 and 20MP sensor, iris recognition, as well as 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM versions. The device is also expected in three storage versions of 64GB, 128GB and the top most with 256GB which would only be available on the 6GB RAM version.
The Huawei Mate 9 is also expected to set a new high for mobile phones with its rumored price tag siad to be around $1,300 ( about 8800 Yuan). We are not sure though, if Huawei is willing to pitch its neck on such a huge risk especially as it targets newer markets in Europe and US.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 was finally launched yesterday after a long wait spanning more than a year an now its time to look out for the spectacular features the Mi Note 2 was touted to come with. One of such features is the flexible OLED display that the device uses.
Long before the launch date of the Mi Note 2 was revealed, some set of renders of a flexible display were leaked online. It was thought that the display was actually the Mi Note 2 until it was revealed that the device would feature a flexible OLED display panel that bends in all directions. While we cannot feel the flexibility because the panel is under the glass display, the device indeed came with a flexible display. It was also rumored that the flagship’s display will be supplied by either Samsung or LG. LG was later on tipped to be the supplier of the flexible OLED.
That rumor seem to have gotten a confirmation that indeed the Mi Note 2’s flexible display was manufactured and supplied by LG and not Samsung. Although Xiaomi was mute about the details about who supplied the OLED like it did with the Redmi Pro, well-known industry analyst Sun Changxu has stated that in fact, the flexible OLED display is from LG.
The analyst also hinted that the production rate of the flexible OLED is not very high, so we might expected some shortage in supply for the device especially where the demand becomes very high as expected.
Xiaomi yesterday unveiled not one but three innovative devices, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, Xiaomi Mix, and VR glass. Of the three, the Xiaomi Mix came in as a spectacular device that stood out among the pack with its 6.4-inch display which accounted for up to 91.3% of the entire screen. Quite surprisingly, the Xiaomi Mix was referred to as a Concept phone despite the fact that the phone would actually go on sale on November 4.
Now the idea of a concept phone had all along being that of a creative machine not yet ready for production but Xiaomi seems to have redefined that. It has now emerged that the reason why the Mix was referred to as a concept phone is because production is actually limited by the Ceramic body it features. This was made bare by Kevin Wang, Director of research in China for IHS electronics via a Weibo post.
The Xiaomi Mix uses a 3D ceramic body which is similar to the Mi 5 Pro edition and it could be recalled that the ceramic body slows down production. In this regard, Xiaomi might not likely be producing more than 10,000 units of the device monthly. With the beauty on offer, it is certain production wouldn’t meet the demand that would crop up when the device goes on sale starting November 4. So if you’re interested in this concept phone that is actually going to be sold, get ready for the sales’ opening.
Along the specs line, the Xiaomi Mix features a Snapdragon 821 chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB storage options. The device also comes with a 6.4-inch display along with other features such as SAP assisted GPS, HD audio processor (192 KHz / 24 bit) and a large 4400mAh battery. At the back, there will be a 16MP sensor.
Further, the exclusive 6GB + 128GB edition gets 18K gold plated rings around the camera and the fingerprint sensor. There’s a 299 Yuan gift included in the box — a premium leather cover. As for the price, the Xiaomi Mix 6GB RAM +128GB ROM will retail at 3499 Yuan ( around $516), while the 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM version would start at 3999 Yuan (approx. $590). The Xiaomi Mix 3499 Yuan edition will go on sale on November 4. Reservations for the sale have already started!
The 4GB + 64GB Black colored version is up for grabs at $479 while the 4GB + 128GB model is up for pre-order at $579. However, for most international users, you will have to opt for the $679 Mi Note 2 Global Edition with 37 LTE band support.
To recap, the Mi Note 2 comes with a 5.7-inch dual curved OLED display with 1080p resolution. At the back, the phone features a powerful 22.56MP camera from Sony. Inside, there is the Snapdragon 821 chipset with 4GB / 6GB RAM and 64GB / 128GB ROM options. The phone supports NFC as well as fingerprint payments. Just confirmed that the Mi Note 2 uses an FPC1245 sensor and not ultrasonic sensor.
Overall, the Mi Note 2 is a great flagship. You can check out the listing on OPPOMART from here.
The long wait is finally over, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has been unveiled and indeed the wait proved to be worth while. The device lived up to its billing as a unique one, different from all the amazing smartphones Xiaomi had gifted us in the past. We have got our hands on the unboxing / hands-on images of the Mi Note 2 courtesy of the guys at Phoenix Technology and yours sincerely just can’t get enough of this stunning beauty.
As expected, the Mi Note 2 features a double curved OLED display that comes in with some level of flexibility as well as with 3D glass cover at both the front and back. The smartphone comes in two cool colors but seems the black colored variant is the one available now and set to go on sale November 1 while the glacier silver version would be made available 3 weeks after the commencement of sales.
For a 2799 Yuan device, Xiaomi continues to amaze us with its marketing model that places less emphasis on huge price tag. The device lies in the same category as the Galaxy Note 7 with a colossal price difference. One may even confuse this for the Note 7 if careful observation isn’t done.
Standing tall at 5.7 inches, the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 display features a resolution of 1080 pixels and the display accounts for approximately 77.2% of the entire screen. The entire device’s internals are encased in a body made of 7-series aluminium alloy which is then encased in glass all round.
You also get a massive 22.56MP Sony IMX318 sensor at the rear with f/2.0 aperture and which is capable of shooting 4K video. There is also an 8MP front camera for perfect selfie shots. No other processor is best on the Mi Note 2 than the Snapragon 821 chipset clocked at a high frequency of 2.35GHz. There is also a large 4,070mAh battery under the hood which keeps the lights on.
There are two memory versions one with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM and another with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. The 6GB RAM version also has an edition dubbed Special Global Edition with 37 global LTE bands including 4G LTE. With this version, the mi Note 2 can be used in different parts of the world without worries of locked network or unlocking.
UNBOXING
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 comes in an elegant snow white paper box casing with the name crested on the side and the Mi logo at the top.
Inside the box there is the main content itself, the phone. There is also a charger and a data cable, a SIM ejector, a user manual as well as a transparent protective casing.
We heartily present to you the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 in all its glories. You can check out more unboxing photos of the device shot from all angles from down below. Delight yourself.
Xiaomi announced the Mi Note 2 a few hours ago and we are not going to pretend it doesn’t look like a number of devices from another company. Yes, the Mi Note 2 does look like Samsung’s S7 Edge and the Galaxy Note 7 (of blessed memory). But it is also different in a number of ways. Let’s examine how each of this device stands out from the others.
All three devices feature curved displays which is the major similarity they share. Samsung isn’t new to curved displays but this is Xiaomi’s first attempt at making one. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and Galaxy Note 7 both have dual-curved 5.7” displays but the S7 Edge is a tad smaller at 5.5”. The Mi Note 2′ screen is a 1080p flexible OLED display supplied by LG but Samsung’s phones sport 2K Super AMOLED displays.
Samsung’s curved edges are designed to work independently off the main screen, allowing users to customise its use. You can put your favourite apps, custom tasks, contacts, and news feed which can all be accessed from any app just by swiping from the edges.
Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 does something similar. Swiping from the left edge lets you access a list of wallpapers and theme customisation while a swipe from the right gives you access to preset contacts, calendar schedules, and the compass app.
It’s important to mention display protection. The Galaxy Note 7 has Gorilla Glass 5 while the S7 Edge and Mi Note 2 have Gorilla Glass 4.
Camera
When the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 leaks were pouring in, we all thought it was going to come with dual-rear cameras, but not until a few days before the launch did we get to see leaked images of the phone with a single camera. The main camera on the Mi Note 2 is a 22.56MP f/2.0 Sony IMX 318 sensor with EIS and 4K recording.
The Note 7 and S7 Edge both use a 12MP f/1.7 sensor with OIS and support for 4K recording. It’s going to be hard to tell which camera sensor is best until there is a comparison of all the three cameras but Samsung’s S7 Edge has one of the best cameras on a phone right now.
The front camera on the Xiaomi is an 8MP IMX268 shooter with a f/2.0 aperture, and Beautify 3.0. The S7 Edge and Note 7 both have 5MP front cameras with f/1.7 apertures and Auto HDR.
RAM/ROM/Processor
The Mi Note 2 comes in a variety of RAM and ROM storage. There is a 4GB RAM+64GB variant and a 6GB RAM+128GB variant. The Note 7 and S7 Edge comes with only 4GB of RAM. The Note 7 only has 64GB of storage but the S7 Edge offers 32GB and 64GB variants. The large storage option of the Xiaomi comes with sacrificing the SD card slot but Samsung allows you to use up to a 256GB SD card in any of both phones.
The Mi Note 2 uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 SoC clocked at 2.35GHz. The Note 7 uses Samsung’s own Exynos 8890 chip while the S7 Edge which was released before the SD 821 was announced sports a SD820 processor. All three chips are more than enough but the SD 821 offers a little more performance.
Bells and Whistles
The Galaxy Note 7 was one of the best phones released this year. It followed the already laid down pattern of the Note series: featuring a new and improved S-Pen which no other company has been able to replicate. It was also the first note phone to be waterproof, a feature present in the S7 Edge too. The S7 Edge and Note 7 also support wireless charging.
Xiaomi on the other hand have never made a waterproof phone neither does any of their phone have support for wireless charging. So if these features are what you want in a phone, the S7 Edge is your go to device.
All three devices have NFC for payments and fingerprint scanners. Unfortunately, no ultrasonic sensor on the Mi Note 2.
The Mi Note 2 comes with a dedicated audio processor that provides 24bit Hi-Fi sound quality. Starting to become a permanent feature for Xiaomi flagships, the Mi Note 2 features an IR blaster as well.
Battery and Price
Battery life is an important factor when it comes to buying phones. The Mi Note 2 has a 4070mAh battery, the S7 Edge has a 3600mAh battery, and the Note 7 has a 3500mAh battery and all three phones support QC 3.0. Xiaomi’s battery is larger and should have a longer battery life but real life tests are still necessary to find out how it holds up.
The Mi Note 2 starts at $413 for the standard edition with 4GB + 64GB, and moves up to $487 for the 6GB+128GB variant. A third variant called the Global Edition that can work with tons of carriers including CDMA networks in the US sports 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM and is priced at $516.
Samsung’s Note 7 has been discontinued but was priced at $850 which is way more expensive than even the global variant of the Mi Note 2. The S7 Edge is not cheap either. It starts at around $600 for the 32GB version and over $700 for the 32GB variant.
It’s not every day we review cameras but we came across the Andoer G1. At the first glance, it is hard to believe that it is a camera due to its very small footprint. On the other hand, it can shoot videos in 1080p and it has some other nice features. Learn more in our full review.
The camera ships with quite a few accessories that include 4 different mounting cradles: the one with a suction cup, with a magnet, sticker and a clip.
Andoer G1 Review: DESIGN
The very first thing you are going to notice is that the camera is very small and it easily fits even into the smallest pockets. We have an 8MP sensor that can also shoot videos up to 1080p.
There are just a couple of buttons – the on/off switch and the shutter key.
There is a micro USB port for charging and the microSD card slot (takes cards up to 128GB).
I like the design and build quality of this camera but the glossy back panel not only attracts fingerprints easily but it is prone to scratches.
Andoer G1 Review: IMAGE QUALITY
The Andoer G1 takes decent-quality daylight images for such a tiny camera. However, most of shots have inaccurate-looking colors and the pictures look overexposed.
The quality decreases dramatically in low-light and the photos look grainy and there is lots of noise.
I would say that the 1080p video quality looks pretty good and it kind of exceeded my expectations. However, the video quality suffers from inaccurate color rendition, there is quite a bit of jelly effect. The worst thing about the video is that the sound recording quality is poor.
You can connect the Andoer G1 camera to your phone using Wifi and the NeoMe app. I didn’t have any connectivity issues. The best thing about the app is that you can use your phone as a viewfinder to frame the shot. However, the app is pretty slow to respond once you switch between different camera modes. Also, it crashed a few times once I wanted to open up the gallery.
Andoer G1 Review: BATTERY LIFE
The camera ships with the 400mAh battery and I could get just over 1 hour of video recording out of it, which is a decent result considering the size of the camera.
Andoer G1 Review: CONCLUSIONS
Andoer G1 is the tiniest camera I have ever had and I had a lot of fun using it.
It is so compact that you can basically put it wherever you want thanks to the supplied different mounting brackets.
Also, the image and video quality is pretty good in daylight and the battery life is okay.
However, you have to know that the low-light camera performance is not so great, the video suffers from the jello effect and the sound recording quality is poor. Finally, the back panel of the camera is prone to scratches.
At the end of the day, the Andoer G1 is still the little camera I’m going to use for fun as it does most of the things right but hopefully, it may improve with the future firmware updates.
Xiaomi surprised everyone today, not with the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, but with a new concept smartphone, the Xiaomi Mix. While initially, we thought that this was just a concept device that we may never get to see in real life, the company soon revealed that the phone is real and will be up for sale as well.
Till now, we have seen a few amazing renders of this full screen (except for a small portion at the bottom) smartphone, but the company also seems to have showcased the device at the event location. We have got some hands on images of the Xiaomi Mix, and it looks like a great smartphone.
We have already mentioned all of the specs and features of the Mix in detail, which you can check out from our launch article. To recap, the Mix comes with Snapdragon 821, 6GB RAM, a huge 6.4-inch display and a 16MP rear camera.
Below, you can check out the Xiaomi Mix hands on images.
There are so many ways to start this article and while it is unfair to be partial to certain manufacturers, I can’t help but say I am impressed with Xiaomi’s event today. They have blown our minds with the Mi Note 2. Even though it took nearly 2 years to get a successor to the original Mi Note, the wait was worth it. Not stopping there, the company announced its own VR headset, the Mi VR. And we are pretty excited about it.
Back in August, when Xiaomi announced the Mi VR Play, they informed us they were working on a more sophisticated version. That version was released today and from the details released, it does look good.
The Mi VR is like a mash up of an Oculus Rift and Google’s DayDream View. But it isn’t a rip off of either of both devices. The Mi VR has a built-in motion sensor and comes with its own motion controller.
Xiaomi says the Mi VR has a 16-millisecond ultra-low latency rate. It is also 16x more sensitive and has a system-level optimization which reduces significantly motion sickness when paired with a high performance smartphone.
The Mi VR’s remote comes with a built-in 9-axis sensor, has 2 physical buttons and also has support for touch controls.
The Mi VR headset has been designed to be comfortable even when worn for an extensive period. There is an adjustable strap and the parts that come in contact with your eyes, forehead, and back of the head are fitted with cashmere and covered in a sweat absorbent velvety material.
The headset has a 103° viewing angle, the lens are adjustable, and it can be worn by those suffering from myopia and hyperopia.
The company has a bunch of content available which includes games, movies, and an outer space 360° panorama content called Hello Mars. There are over 500 panoramic videos, 30 VR apps, and over 200 registered developers providing content for the headset.
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