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Unboxing Pictures of Meizu M3 Max

The Meizu M3 Max launched earlier today and although it doesn’t come with some of the specs leaked in previous weeks such as a Helio P20 processor and a stylus, it still has some impressive features.

The all metal M3 Max features a 6” FHD display, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of ROM, and has a 1.8 GHz Helio P10 under the hood. Its rear camera is a 13MP Sony IMX258 with PDAF and dual LED flash. For video calls and selfies, you get a 5MP sensor.

With a thickness of just 7.9 mm, Meizu has been able to fit in a 4100mAh battery which should get you over 9 hours of on-screen time based on the teaser from yesterday. They’ve also thrown in fast charge, VoLTE, an IR blaster, and a fingerprint sensor all for a price of 1699 Yuan ($255).

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The M3 Max comes in a white pack that slides out to reveal a blue box with the name of the phone engraved in silver. The packaging looks really nice and is sure to catch the eyes of lots of folks.

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Flip open the top of the box like a book and you are greeted by the large display staring at you. The unit above is the champagne gold variant with white front bezels.

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The M3 Max has it’s power button and volume rocker on the right which is the design employed by most manufacturers these days. However, the button placements seems to be too far up, so unless you have large hands/long fingers, reaching for those buttons will be a bit frustrating.

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The other items in the box include some paper work, the 24W fast charger, a USB Type-C cord, and a SIM ejection tool. There are no earbuds or additional accessories like a silicone case, but you might be lucky to find a re-seller that will throw in the latter as a free gift.

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The Meizu M3 Max is also available in gray (which looks more like blue in the picture above and comes with black front bexels), silver, and rose gold.

Huawei Mate 9 Will Have Dual Leica Lens With OIS

The expected launch date for the new Mate phones is still weeks away, but before then we should be getting details of the new phones in bits. The more anticipated device is the Huawei Mate 9 and we already know it will be coming with dual cameras but have been in the dark with respect to the setup until now.

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Industry analysts have been talking about the dual camera configuration for the Mate 9. One of them, Lihuai Bin Robin, says the camera setup will be similar to Apple’s dual cameras, which has optical image stabilisation + analog zoom. Lihuai says the only difference will be that the Mate 9 will have one of its lens capturing colour photographs while the other takes monochrome shots.

Another analyst, Sun Changxu, says to solve the magnetic interference of double OIS, there will also be Auto Focus.

To cap it, familiar analyst, Pan Jiutang said that while the Mate 9 or Mate S2 is expected to have dual cameras, he believes the cameras will be supplied by Leica.

So to simplify it, the Mate 9 will have dual cameras supplied by Leica with OIS + AF + Analog Zoom.

RELATED: Huawei P9 Now Availble in Red and Blue

Meizu M3 Max Specs: Helio P10, 3GB RAM & More

Meizu just unveiled its large screen phablet, the Meizu M3 Max a few minutes ago. The phone comes with a large 6-inch display and is here to take on rivals such as the Xiaomi Mi Max, which has received very good response from customers both in China and India. Unfortunately, there is no stylus with the device, unlike what previous rumors said.

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It’s a pretty good large screen smartphone and the entire Meizu M3 Max specs are listed below. The phone is already up for reservation in China and it will go on sale on September 15.

Also, you can check out our launch article from here.

 

Meizu M3 Max SPECS:

  • DIMENSIONS: 163.4 x 81.6 x 7.9mm 189 gms
  • DISPLAY: 6-inch IPS LCD, 1920 x 1080p, 368 ppi, 450nits
  • CHIPSET: Helio P10 (Cortex A53 x 1.8GHz + Cortex A53 x 1.0GHz), Mali T860
  • RAM: 3GB LPDDR3
  • STORAGE: 64GB (MicroSD Expandable: YES)
  • REAR CAMERA: 13MP f/2.2, 5P, 0.2s PDAF, Color Temp Flash (Burst, Panorama modes)
  • FRONT CAMERA: 5MP f/2.0, 4P, Adaptive Beauty Skin Algorithm
  • BATTERY: 4100mAh 24W mCharge Fast Charging (45% in 30min)
  • CONNECTIVITY: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (5GHz & 2.4GHz Support), BLE, Blutooth 4.1, Infrared
  • OS: Flyme Based on Android
  • PRICE: 1699 Yuan ($255)

 

 

iPhone 7 Launch: Here’s All What to Expect from Apple

Ahead of the September 7 launch of the iPhone 7, a new research report that detailed what to expect from Apple on the flagship iPhone 7, and 7 Plus has been outed. The report is the brain child of KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who is reputed as having a very strong track record when it comes to Apple product details. This happens to be his most detailed research report on the iPhone 7 which would be launched on Wednesday. The report features some earlier rumors about the iPhone 7 and also introduces some new titbits about the expected smartphone.

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According to the trusted analyst, the iPhone 7 will feature quite a number of upgrades and changes from its predecessors but the design is similar to the iPhone 6s which might not be significantly noticed by most users. Here is a summary of all the expected changes the iPhone 7 is said to bring;

  • New A10 chip –  The iPhone 7 is said to feature new A10 chips manufactured by TSMC that could top out at 2.4-2.45 GHz, although Apple may clock it a bit lower due to heat and power consumption concerns. Already, a very recent GeekBench data of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus has revealed the power of the A10 chips even though the clock frequency posted is incorrect.
  • Five color options – This isn’t the first time we are getting rumors that the iPhone 7 will come with a fifth color variant which Kuo gave as Glossy Piano Black. this would be in addition to the usual silver, gold, and rose gold, along with a “dark black” replacing the usual Space Gray. A photo of SIM trays in those five color variants had made the rounds on the internet just recently.
  • Three Storage Memory Versions of 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB – The analyst also hinted that there will likely be three storage versions on both the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus will include 3 GB of DRAM to support the dual-lens camera, while the iPhone 7 will continue to include 2 GB.
  • Dual-lens rear camera on the iPhone 7 Plus – The iPhone 7 Plus is expected to be Apple’s first device to feature a dual rear camera setup and the analyst corroborated this claim. this would likely increase the iPhone’s cost by about $40, likely making the iPhone 7 Plus more expensive than the iPhone 6s Plus. Both lenses will be 12-megapixel, but one will be a wide-angle camera with larger pixel sizes, a 6P lens, and optical image stabilization, while the second will be a telephoto lens with smaller pixel sizes and a 5P lens.

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  • Improved IPX7 water resistance – matching that of the original Apple Watch and making the device suitable for splashes, showering, and even brief dips in water up to one meter deep.
  • No headphone jack, with Apple providing both Lightning EarPods and a Lightning to 3.5 mm jack adapter in the box. Removal of the headphone jack will allow for an upgraded speaker and a new sensor for improved Force Touch.
  • Earpiece receiver to become a speaker –  Instead of putting a second speaker at the bottom in place of the headphone jack, Apple is said to be upgrading the earpiece receiver at the top of the device to become a full speaker, with the addition of a new audio amplifier . The change would provide enough separation to allow for stereo sound when the device is held in landscape orientation. The closed up speaker grills shown in a leaked back casing of the iPhone 7 seem to confirm this rumor.

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  • Pressure-sensitive click-less home button –  The round custom home button will be pressure sensitive and click-less to aid the water resistance. However, Apple has included new haptics to mimic a clicking sensation when the button is pressed so you would know it is working.
  • Wide color displays – Although the iPhone 7 & 7 Plus come in the same sizes and resolutions as the current iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The wide color technology adopted from the 9.7-inch iPad Pro will offer better color quality.
  • Upgraded rear camera flash –  The rear camera flashlights are said to be upgraded to come with four LEDs (two cool and two warm LEDs) and a new ambient light sensor for better image quality.
  • Possible upgraded proximity sensor shifting from LED to laser for faster response and greater recognition distance, as well as potential gesture recognition.
  • FeliCa NFC support in models sold in Japan, as had been previously rumored for either the iPhone 7 or the 2017 iPhone.

Read More: New 4K Video featuring iPhone 7 and 7 Plus leaks

Furthermore, the Analyst projects that shipments for the iPhone 7 will be lower than that of the iPhone 6s posted last year. iPhone 6s shipped up to 82 million units between September and December last year but the analyst says the iPhone 7 might be lower than that with about 20 million units within the same period. This he attributes to the new water resistance feature which resulted in low assembly yield, thus pushing back the start of mass production until the second half of August. The units shipment between now and December is projected to come in at 60-65 million.

As always, Gizmochina will keep you updated on latest rumors on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus until they drop. Also keep a date with us for live update of the September 7 launch event.

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Meizu M3 Max Official: 6-inch 1080p Display, Large Battery & More

Once again this year, phablets seem to be getting a lot of attention. In the Chinese market, we have already seen two great 6-inch+ smartphones, the Nubia Z11 Max and the Xiaomi Mi Max. Now, Meizu is here to join the party with its brand new Meizu M3 Max phablet.

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The Meizu M3 Max comes with a familiar Meizu design, which includes an all metal body with dual CNC processing. The design looks pretty decent (similar to the Meizu M3E) and the availability of four color option is definitely an added plus. You have the option to choose between Champagne Gold, Gray, Silver and Rose Gold colors. It’s pretty thin as well, measuring just 7.9mm in thickness (Full measurements: 163.4 x 81.6 x 7.94mm), however, the Mi Max is thinner with a 7.5mm body. All the ports seem to be located at the bottom of the device, including the USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack and speakers. Like always, the fingerprint sensor-enabled mBack button is located up front, below the display.

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Inside, the M3 Max comes with the Helio P10 octa-core chipset clocked at 1.8GHz. The display is a 6-inch IPS LCD panel with 1080p resolution. Unfortunately, no 2K resolution version available. As for the memory, there will be 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. You can further expand this up to 128GB via MicroSD.

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At the back, the Meizu M3 Max comes with a 13MP Sony IMX258 camera sensor with f/2.2 aperture, PDAF and dual LED flash. Up front, there is a 5MP shooter.

Inside, the Meizu M3 Max comes with a 4100mAh battery with 24W mCharge fast charging technology. This reportedly charges the phone up to 45% in half an hour. That’s pretty good considering the size of the battery on board. Other features of the device are pretty standard like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VoLTE, infrared etc. Fingerprint payment is also supported (Alipay and WeChat).

This new phablet from Meizu is priced at 1699 Yuan ($255) and at present, there seems to be just one version (3GB + 64GB). The phone will go on sale from September 15 and the reservations for the sale start today.

 

 

ZTE Nubia Z11 Black Gold Edition in Pictures: Black Bezel-less Beauty

ZTE announced a Black Gold Edition of its sleek Nubia Z11 bezel-less flagship, a few days back at IFA 2016 in Berlin. The Black Gold Edition posts almost similar features with the Silver and Grey versions that had hit the market months back but also comes in as a high-end variant with some minor tweaking on the specs.

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The Silver and Grey Standard editions come with 4GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB of Built-in storage, but the memory on the Nubia Z11 Black Gold Edition has been ramped up to a cool 6GB RAM and there’s 64GB of storage on board. Mind you, that has also slightly affected the price, Ouch.

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However, the main attraction of the Black beauty still remains the 5.5-inch 1080p bezel-less LCD display with 500 nit brightness, wide viewing angles and anti-reflective screen. The display comes with the new generation of FiT technology which adds various functions to the edge of the smartphone, like switching between apps, adjusting screen brightness or clearing up background apps just with several edge-based gestures.

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Other specs on the device include a Snapdragon 820 processor, a 16MP SonyIMX298 rear sensor, and an 8MP front selfie camera, as well as a 3,000mAh with Quick Charge 3.0 for fast charging and entire network support among others.

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The Nubia Z11 Black Gold Edition, as hinted earlier, comes with a higher price tag of 2,999 Yuan ($449) and would go on sale on September 4. You can also get in addition to the smartphone, other accessories like a colorful Nubia power pack, leather protective cover, and self-timer lever, all for 3199 Yuan ($479). Meanwhile, you can also check out a photo gallery of the Z11 Black beauty from down below.

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Meizu To Launch Flyme 6 Alongside Pro 7 Flagship On September 13?

Meizu has an event today for the launch of the Meizu M3 Max phablet, which is targeted at large screen lovers. However, after this event, the company reportedly has another event scheduled on September 13, where we expect the Meizu Pro 7 flagship to be unveiled. The company is said to go back to Samsung’s Exynos series, this time, Exynos 8890 for the Pro 7 flagship. Now, the latest information from China reveals that alongside the new flagship phone, the company could also release its Flyme 6 OS.

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It’s been almost a year since Flyme 5 was announced, so it’s about time we saw the next version of the Flyme UI. In case you are wondering, there is a possibility that the Pro 7 won’t come with Flyme 6 UI pre-installed, since last year, we saw that the Flyme 5 OS was announced alongside the Pro 5 flagship but was only available for the device after a few months.

READ MORE: Meizu Pro 7: First images leaked

As for the Pro 7, unlike the Pro 6 which came with only enough specs to be considered as a flagship device, it is expected to come with power packed features such as Exynos 8890, 4GB / 6GB RAM variants, curved display and 12MP rear camera.

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The pricing of the device was also leaked before. It is said that the Pro 7 with 4GB RAM would cost 2799 Yuan ($420) and the one with 6GB RAM would cost 3099 Yuan ($465). Of course, as of now, we can’t be sure of the pricing, but expect more details in the coming days.

 

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Xiaomi Mi Max Gets Price Cut, Now 1299 Yuan ($195) For Base Version

Four months after Xiaomi launched the Mi Max starting at 1499 Yuan ($225) for the base variant, the massive phablet is set to get a price cut. This is despite the fact that the Mi Max has performed marvelously well in the market, grossing over 1.5 million sales  in just two months.

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Xiaomi officially announced that beginning from September 6, all Mi Max variants will get a 200 Yuan (about $30) price cut. This means that the cheapest version with 3GB RAM and SD650 that was priced at 1499 Yuan ($225) will be available at 1299 Yuan ($195) on all Xiaomi official stores in China. The price cut is applicable from tomorrow.

In case you haven’t figured it out yet, cutting down Mi Max’s price will make the lineup more aggressive and better equipped to take on the Meizu M3 Max series that will be announced in the next few hours.

Related: Xiaomi Mi Max Teardown Reveals It’s Easy To Repair

Xiaomi Mi Max is a 6.44-inch flagship phablet designed for smartphone users who love them big.  The device was released in May this year with three versions, a base version with a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and powered by SD650 chip which started at 1499 Yuan ($225),  another with 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM, powered by SD652 chipset priced at 1699 Yuan ($255), and yet a third version with 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, powered by Snapdragon 652 SoC with a price tag of 1999 Yuan ($300).

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Launch Said To Be On September 14, 5.7-inch Curved Screen in Tow

Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 flagship has been making rounds on the internet for the past few weeks, but it looks like we might have a final release date of the device. According to the latest leak from Weibo, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is going to launch on September 14. That’s quite possible since we have been hearing that the phone’s launch is pretty close and September 14 is just around a week away, i.e. next Wednesday. However, let me remind you that Xiaomi is yet to confirm a release date for its new device.

There are also rumors about a September 24 release date for the device, however, it’s a Saturday. Chinese companies including Xiaomi usually never keep flagship launch conference on Saturdays, which is why September 24 release date is unlikely.

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So, what can we expect on the new flagship device? Well, earlier rumors have already painted a very thorough picture of the upcoming smartphone. It is said that the Mi Note 2 could come in two different versions, one powered by Snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM and the other powered by the even more powerful Snapdragon 821 with 6GB of RAM on board.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 In Pictures With Dual Cameras & Curved Display (Renders)

As for the display, there should be at least one version with a 5.7-inch 2K curved display. At the back, the flagship should get dual cameras as well, most likely a 13MP dual camera setup. Like the Mi5 and the Redmi Pro, expect the fingerprint sensor to be located on the front.

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Pricing won’t be cheap, at least that’s what we have heard from an analyst. But considering this is Xiaomi we are talking about, we can expect the phone to be priced around 2999 Yuan (~$450), which would be quite aggressive for its specs.

Pictures of Square Face Motorola Smartwatch Leaked

During IFA, ASUS launched the 3rd generation Zenwatch. The new watch is a big change from the previous models as it uses a circular display instead of square/rectangle like its predecessors. But it seems ASUS wasn’t the only company that thought square face watches were cool back then as leaked images from an unknown source shows a Motorola Smartwatch with a square display. The watch is most likely a prototype unit from the early days that was shelved in favour of t he better looking round face Moto 360.

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The smartwatch which has the words ”Motorola Confidential Property” written boldly on the top bezel features a USB port at the back and a power button on the left side. The Moto 360 uses a Qi charging dock and has a dial in place of the power button. Since there is a rubber flap covering the port, it is possible the watch is waterproof.

RELATED: Huami Launches Amazfit Sports Smartwatch

Photos of Vernee Mars with Carbon Soot Metal Back Leaks

Vernee’s 6GB RAM phone called Vernee Mars is expected to launch in November which is still a good 2 months away, but the new manufacturer doesn’t want you to forget and has been releasing details of the phone in bits. Today we have images of the phone in Carbon Soot.

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We have reported pictures of the phone in champagne gold and we have seen pictures of a blue version as well (blue seems to be the new rose gold), these new pictures hints at the phone having 3 colour options.

READ MORE: Chinese Units of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 are Safe

Meizu Teases Long Battery Life for the M3 Max

Meizu has posted a new teaser for the Meizu M3 Max which is expected to launch tomorrow. The image which is also a clever play on the launch date shows the phone’s battery usage of 9 hours and 5 minutes. The battery indicator shows that there is still 29% battery left which should still offer close to 2 hours of on-screen time. We still don’t know the battery capacity but should be close to 5000mAh or even more to pull this off.

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The Meizu M3 Max is said to launch with a 6” screen, 3GB of RAM, and have a version with a stylus called the mPen. Earlier news mentioned it was going to be the first phone to launch with the Helio P20 SoC but what we saw on Geekbench a few days ago was the M3 Max with Helio P10.

READ MORE: Huawei Launches Nova and Nova Plus

Lenovo Launches (Vibe) P2 and Low-Range Lenovo A Plus

Lenovo had so much fun and lots of devices to showcase at IFA Berlin 2016 judging from a video uploaded on their twitter page. While the highlight of their launch was the Yoga Book, the company launched a bunch of new phones too albeit with little or no fanfare. Some of the phones launched include the Lenovo K6, Lenovo K6 Power, and Lenovo K6 Note. You should check them out if you haven’t. Two other phones the company launched are the (Lenovo Vibe) P2 and Lenovo A Plus.

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First spotted a month ago at a trade event in China, the Vibe P2 is the successor to last year’s Vibe P1 which launched with a large 5000mAh battery. The Lenovo Vibe P2  ups the battery game with an additional 100mAh (5100mAh). There’s a 5.5” full HD display, Android 6.0, 3GB of RAM, 32GB ROM, Snapdragon 625 SoC, a 13MP rear camera supplied by Sony, and a 5MP camera up front for selfies.

If you are a lover of fingerprint scanners placed in front, Lenovo has got you covered with the P2 but it doesn’t seem like it will double as a home button like you have it on the Vibe P1, since it now uses on-screen buttons.

RELATED: Lenovo’s Moto Z with 1.8GHz Octa-Core Processor Passes Through TENAA

Samsung Says Chinese Variant of Galaxy Note 7 is Safe

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 launched with much fanfare. With a nice ad starring Hollywood actor, Christoph Waltz, and lots of people drooling over the coral blue unit, it was having a lot of fun being the new android poster boy……until the first report of a unit exploding. Then other people started to report similar issues and things seemed to take a downward spiral from there.

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Now the company has issued a recall of all Galaxy Note 7 units except for the inventory for China which Samsung says are fitted with batteries from a different supplier. While some folks might still be sceptical about purchasing the phone, Samsung must have confirmed that the units are fine before issuing an official statement on the matter.

The company has to recall up to 2.5 million units and offer replacements to owners for a phone that was already struggling to meet demands. There are a total of 35 instances of the Galaxy Note 7 exploding which are too many for a phone released less than a month ago or for any phone for that matter.

Other phones that have been reported to have exploded this year includes the Xiaomi Mi 5 and the OnePlus 3.

RELATED: Xiaomi Mi 5 Explodes in China

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Images and Specs Appears on TENAA: FHD, 3GB RAM & 699 Yuan ($105) Price

The Redmi 4 was expected to launch alongside the Redmi Note 4 but it didn’t. It seems it’s launch is near as images have shown up on TENAA’s website.

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The Redmi 4 appears to look more like a small sized Redmi Note 4, although it doesn’t seem to have that curve of the Note 4. It doesn’t seem like Xiaomi has any plans of changing the design of the capacitive buttons, so that remains the same. The speaker on the Redmi 4 has been removed from the back and will now be at the bottom flanking the charging port.

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At the back, there is a fingerprint scanner below the rear camera which has the LED flash sitting on the left. The Mi logo sits a few inches from the antenna line at the base. Volume rocker and power buttons are still on the right and the SIM tray is on the left.

RELATED: Redmi Note 4 Unboxing Pictures

Lenovo Refreshes K-Series with K6, K6 Power & K6 Note

”Is the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note a year old already? Nope. What about the Lenovo K5 Note? Not at all. And we already have the K6? Yes, that’s correct.”

That’ the conversation I had with a friend when I  first heard  Lenovo launched new K-series phones.

The K-Series are known to be mid-rangers and the K6 and it’s siblings are no different. What makes them special? Are they worth the upgrade from previous models? Let’s find out.

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The new K6 series all sport the same Snapdragon 430 processor which is an octa-core chip comprising of 4 Cortex A-53 cores clocked at 1.5GHz and another set of 4 cores clocked at 1.2GHz.

The K6 has a 5” FHD display and comes in 2 variants: a 2GB + 16GB version and a 2GB + 32GB model. There is a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP up front, SDcard slot of up to 256GB, a fingerprint scanner, dual-SIM slots and a 3000mAh battery.

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The K6 Power has the same 5” 1080p display, a 2GB RAM + 16GB variant and a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM version. The camera is the same as the K6 but like the power name, the battery is bumped up to 4000mAh which is the same you’ll find on many of the Redmi 3 series. There is a fingerprint scanner, SD card slot and dual-SIM slots as well.

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Lenovo K6 Note

The K6 Note is the biggest at 5.5” but sports the same 1080p resolution. The base version has 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. If you do want more RAM, Lenovo has another version with 4GB but storage remains at 32GB. Both versions have storage expansion slots. Another aspect where the K6 Note stands out is in the camera. It uses a 16MP rear camera with PDAF. You can even see the sensor looks very different as it doesn’t have that black circle around it like the K6 and K6 Power. The front-facing camera is still 8MP though. Since it has a larger screen, Lenovo has graced it with a 4000mAh battery.

READ MORE: Lenovo Moto Z Play Official

Mi Note 2 Rumored to Feature Two Versions: SD 820 + 4GB & SD 821 + 6GB RAM

The rumor mill is still active surrounding the expected Xiaomi Mi Note 2 with several leaks, renders and rumors cropping up consistently about the device. The latest rumor to hit our desk is that Xiaomi may be planning to release more than one version of the flagship Mi series device. This time around, a Snapdragon 820 chipset version with 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM is touted.

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The Mi Note had previously been tipped as coming with a Snapdragon 821 processor and 6GB RAM, not forgetting we had seen a screen shot alleged to be that of the Mi Note 2 showing a Snapdragon 820 chips and 6GB RAM combo as well.

Related: New Renders of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Surface online

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The latest rumor apparently emanated from a Weibo user, alleging that the Mi Note 2 will likely get two versions, one with Snapdragon 820 processor, combining with a 4GB RAM and 32GB of built-in storage. Then another version with Snapdragon 821 SoC alongside 6GB of RAM and 128GB ROM. How authentic the source of this rumor is, we cannot tell. The Mi Note 2 is expected anytime this September, and it is certain all these rumors will be put to rest when the device is launched and the specs unveiled.

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ASUS ZenPower Max Power Bank with 28,600mAh Capacity Unveiled

Taiwanese computer and smartphone maker ASUS has unveiled a new power pack in the ZenPower series with ramped up battery capacity and support for more devices, including laptops. The device is rightly dubbed ZenPower Max and it plays host to a massive 28,600mAh battery inside a compact size casing.

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ASUS had released the 9,600mAh ZenPower power bank sometime in November last year, this was followed this year by the ZenPower Pro and ZenPower Combo, both with 10,050mAh battery capacities and then the ZenPower Ultra with a 20,100mAh battery capacity.

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The ZenPower Max brings in not just more power but also charges mobile phones, tablets, laptops and a host of other devices and more than more device can be charged simultaneously. Despite the large battery capacity, the ZenPower Max packs a compact and smaller size than its predecessors, indicating an improved technology. The ZenPower Max is also touted to provide fast charge to mobile phones.

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ASUS equipped the ZenPower Max with two Quick Charge 2.0 USB ports which can provide an output of  36W ( 5V2.4A / 9V2A / 12V1.5A) and there is also a USB Type-C port with an output of  5V3A / 12V3A / 20V3A. The power pack can be connected to laptops via the normal laptop conventional DC interface which is available in the market and is reputed to be able to deliver full battery capacity to the laptop in just 5.5 hours.

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Apart from charging functions, the ZenPower Max can also function as a LED flashlight which can last up to 12 days of continuous lighting on a full charge.  For all these features, you get to pay just $4,990 New Taiwan Dollars, ( about 1,054 Yuan, $158).

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Huawei P9 with Dual Leica Camera Gets Dark Red & Blue Color Variants

Aside announcing the Huawei Nova, Nova Plus, and Mediapad M3 yesterday at IFA 2016 in Berlin, Huawei also unveiled two crispy new color variants for the Huawei P9 flagship which feature the acclaimed dual Leica cameras at the rear. The two color variants, Red Agate (or dark red) and Blue Topaz add more color and vigor to the flagship smartphone which has sold several million units already since it was released.

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Before now, the P9 already has  an attractive array of color variants buyers have the opportunity to choose from. The Huawei P9 launched in Rose Gold, Gold, Porcelain White, Bright Moon Silver, Gold Silver and Titanium silver. Now two more color variants have now been added to the six attractive colors, making a total of eight color variants, enough to meet whatever taste you’re looking for.

Huawei P9

The specifications of the Red Agate and Blue Topaz color variants of the P9 doesn’t change from the others. The two variants still sports 5.2-inch display a piece with 1080pixel resolution, powered by the Kirin 955 processor as well as feature a 12MP dual Leica rear cameras, 8MP front camera, 3,000mAh battery, dual-SIM and full network support. The device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow based Emotion UI 4.1  (EMUI 4.1).

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Huawei P9 Blue Topaz

However, the Red Agate and Blue Topaz color variants of the Huawei P9 seem to have adopted a higher price tag. While the Huawei P9 with 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM in China costs 3,188 Yuan ($478), the two new color variants with 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM is announced clutching a price tag of 549 Euros which is about 4,086 Yuan ($612).

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Turing Phone Cadenza with Dual Snapdragon 830 Chips, 12GB RAM Teased

Little known Finnish phone company, Turing Robotic industries (TRI) has announced a new upcoming smartphone with spectacular specs line-up. The phone known as Turing Phone Cadenza is billed to be released in 2017 and the features might leave you gasping in surprise because it is nothing like you’ve probably seen before.

Turing phone Cadenza

The Cadenza is said to come powered by not one, but two Snapdragon 830 chipsets and we are even yet to see the 830 SoC from Qualcomm, the chipset is scheduled for release in early 2017. Aside the two processors, the Turing phone Cadenza will also feature a whopping 12GB RAM consisting of two 6GB RAMs, which explains why two chipsets are needed. Snapdragon 830 SoC will come with support for up to 8GB of RAM, so two processors are needed in order to make up for the monstrous RAM size. The smartphone is also said to feature up to 1 Terabyte of internal storage and in addition, there are two microSD slots for further expansion.

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The specs line-up for the Turing phone Cadenza also include a 5.8-inch display with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution. The Cadenza is said to have a dual camera set up on the front, both cameras having a combined pixel size of 20MP and at the rear, there is a monstrous 60MP “iMAX 6K Quad” Rear Camera, with Triplet Lens/T1.2.

The Turing phone Cadenza is also listed to come with four nanoSIM slots and WiGig and the battery doesn’t disappoint either, packing up to three batteries. There is a 2400mAh graphene superconductor battery, a 1600mAh lithium ion battery, and a hydrogen fuel cell all totaling up to 100wh in power output.

 On the software end, the Cadenza will run on Swordfish OS with deep learning (AI) features. The Swordfish OS is perhaps a variant of the Sailfish OS and even with all these heavy specs inside, the phone still boasts of a lightweight outer metal frame. We’ll have to wait till 2017 to see where this ends up.
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