Cubot S9 Is A High-End Flagship Which Comes in 6 Color Options

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May 27, 2016

Last week, we reported that Cubot was coming up with a high-end smartphone called simply as the Cubot S9. This will be the second major device from the company after announcing and releasing the Cubot Cheetah smartphone in partnership with Cheetah Mobiles. But unlike the Cheetah, the Cubot S9 is going to be a powerful flagship device, with real flagship specs. The company seems to be working on some powerful hardware for the device, and now, we have more details about the phone’s body and color options.

The Cubot S9 will reportedly come with a hard aluminum alloy coating (Al-Zn-Mg) which is usually used in industries like aerospace and military. Along with the strong surface coating, the company will also offer six color options for the upcoming device, namely, blue, gold, pink, red, silver and space gray. This will make sure you can find the perfect color for the device.

While we haven’t seen the device in real life, and most likely won’t for the next few months, the alleged specs of the device are going to be monstrous. The phone is said to feature the Snapdragon 823 chip which should succeed the existing SD820 chip. There will be 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The display is said to be from Sharp of 5.4-inches, but with unknown resolution. Cubot has a couple of slim handsets, and this will be an addition to the lineup with its thin 6.5mm body. Other features of the device include 2800mAh battery with Quick Charge, Android 6.0, semi-circular Touch ID, dual 16MP cameras and 8MP front facing one. What’s also interesting is that Cubot S9 probably will get rid of the 3.5mm headphone jack, in favor of a USB Type-C based headphone output.

These are some very powerful specs, which also means that you won’t probably see the Cubot S9 flagship anytime soon. Snapdragon 823 is still unannounced and there are some other features as well, which is yet to become mainstream. So, don’t keep you hopes too high thinking that you can get the device in the next couple of months.

Still, if Cubot is working on the S9, we would definitely like to see the company’s take on such high hardware. You can read more about this device from the official company page.

Huawei’s Honor 5A & 5A Plus Budget Devices Hits TENAA

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Joel Joseph

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May 27, 2016

Huawei had revealed a while back that the company is not really interested in competing aggressively in the low-end budget segment like other Chinese smartphone makers. Instead, the company is interested in fighting for the mid-range and top-end market with the likes of Apple and Samsung. But that doesn’t mean the company has abandoned the low-end segment, as we have seen pretty decent offerings in this segment as well. Now, it looks like the company is preparing to refresh its low-end Honor lineup with two new models Honor 5A and Honor 5A Plus. Both these smartphones were spotted on the TENAA certification agency in China.

Specs wise, the Honor 5A comes with a 5-inch display with 720p resolution and a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. Further, the phone will feature 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM. At the back, the device will feature a 13MP sensor, which is an upgrade from 8MP shooter on the Honor 4A released last year. But the front camera remains the same 2MP. Other features include Android 5.1 Lollipop, 2200mAh battery, and 4G LTE support.

Coming to the larger model, the Honor 5A Plus, the phone comes with a 5.5-inch 720p display with an octa-core chip clocked at 1.8GHz under the hood. Inside, you get 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, same as the Honor 5A variant, but the battery has been bumped up to 3000mAh. Also, the front gets an 8MP shooter, while the rear features the same 13MP sensor.

Since these two phones have hit TENAA, expect a launch to be soon. Pricing for Honor 5A should be on the same lines as the Honor 4A, i.e. around 699 Yuan which comes to just $106.

A brief introduction to different WiFi standards of today

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Alex Wang

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May 27, 2016

When you purchase a new phone, you probably take more time on studying the specs like SoC, memory, cameras etc. rather than WiFi Standards. However, WiFi standard of your next smartphone are crucial to your everyday smartphone usage.

You want the fastest WiFi experience for online movies, downloads and so on. By watching the short video below and you’ll get an idea of the current WiFi standards we’re using today and their different performance . Also, by the end of the video, there is a short comparison video of the smartphones with 802.11ac supported and those without the ac standard support.

https://youtu.be/2mEdrKTylMs

Doogee X5 Max With 4000mAh battery & Android 6 Available At $69.74

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Joel Joseph

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May 27, 2016

Doogee is kind of a known name in the Chinese smartphone market. The company has released some interesting smartphones in the past and recently announced the Doogee x5 Max. Doogee already has a couple of smartphones in the series, namely the Doogee X5 and X5 Pro, and this should sit between these two models. In case you are wondering, the company is calling this the X5 Max because it comes with a massive 4000mAh battery to keep the phone running for days. Another major highlight of the device is fingerprint ID at the back, which is a feature usually not found in smartphones which are this cheap.

Now, the Doogee X5 Max is available for a price of just $69.74 from the retailer lightinthebox which is a good deal considering the specs and the design of the device. Looks wise, the phone comes with polished arc edges with a slightly curved back that fits well in your hand. Owing to the large 4000mAh battery on board and the compact form factor because of its 5-inch display, the phone is thicker than other handsets, measuring over 10mm. But for the price you pay, this may not be a big let down. Also, the battery is removable, which is another plus point.

The X5 Max comes with a 5-inch IPS display with 720p HD resolution. Inside, you get the quad-core MT6580 processor clocked at 1.3GHz with 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage, further expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD. At the back as well as the front, the phone features 8MP cameras, but don’t expect too much since they are software interpolated from 5MP. Another thing to note here is that this is a dual SIM phone but comes with just 3G connectivity. So, no 4G LTE for this model.

Finally, you have a fingerprint sensor at the back, which is a big plus. Another highlight is that the phone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, unlike the other two X5 series models that are still on Lollipop.

Overall, at $69, the Doogee X5 Max is a pretty good handset with a super large battery, fingerprint ID and the new Android Marshmallow.

Buy Doogee X5 Max at $69.74

Xiaomi Unveils A New Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp for $26

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Joel Joseph

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May 26, 2016

Xiaomi announced a brand new Mi smart LED lamp alongside the new drone on May 25. This will be yet another addition to the company’s vast number of smart home products and the company is continuing the tradition of keeping the price cheap. The Mi Smart LED lamp is priced at just 169 Yuan which comes to around $26.

The new Mi lamp comes with four modes for different lighting needs — focus mode, read mode, child mode and computer mode. Further, you can set the temperature and brightness of the lamp via the connected Mi smart home app. This is definitely handy for all your lighting needs.

As for the design, the lamp has a very minimalistic design. You get a super thin stand and a thin tube, so it should be easy to place it anywhere you want without taking a lot of space.

You can check out more pictures of the new Mi Smart LED lamp from down below.

mi smart led lamp 05 — mi smart led lamp

Nubia Z11 Max To Feature NeoPower 2.0, Improves Battery Life

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Joel Joseph

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May 26, 2016

After announcing the ZTE Axon 7 flagship yesterday, ZTE’s Nubia smartphone division is now all set to release a new power flagship in the market, the Nubia Z11 Max on June 7. The company has been teasing some of the features of the device for the past few days, and now, Nubia’s GM reveals a few more details about the battery capacity and battery life of the upcoming device.

The Nubia Z11 Max is reportedly going to feature a new technology called as NeoPower 2.0 which will improve the battery life of the device, by optimizing a lot of components inside the device. So, the company won’t just increase the capacity of the battery inside, instead, it aims to optimize things inside like the camera, display etc which usually consume most of the battery life, thereby increasing the battery life of the device. With the use of the right components, like efficient Super AMOLED screen and camera modules, the battery life of the device is improved.

The company’s GM released a rather long article on his Weibo page explaining the NeoPower 2.0 battery technology used inside the Z11 Max. He further said that increasing the battery capacity is not the ideal solution since that translates into a heavier as well as a thicker phone. But the company has increased the density of the battery so that the thickness and weight of the phone are kept to a reasonable level without having to sacrifice on the battery life of the device.

Considering that the Nubia Z11 Max comes with a 4000mAh battery on board, we can expect pretty good overall battery life. The article further says that Nubia is using an advanced fast charging technology. It is said that fast charging will work with an ordinary charger as well.

As for the specs, earlier TENAA listing had revealed that the Z11 Max will come with a full metal body and a 6-inch 1080p display. At the back, it will feature a 16MP sensor while up front an 8MP shooter. The phone comes with Snapdragon 652 inside with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. As for the battery, you get a 4000mAh capacity one inside.

If priced aggressively, the Z11 Max could be a real Mi Max killer. What do you think?

Top 5 Features Of UMi Super Aim To Enhance User Experience

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Shine Wong

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May 26, 2016

UMi Super is the most popular flagship phone latest in the internet, which is pack with flagship-grade CPU from MediaTek Helio P10, 4GB RAM from SAMSUNG support upto 256GB external memory, 4000mAh battery from SONY with latest PE+ Quick charging technology, USB Type-C by FOXCONN. Panasonic 13MP camera claim to be a speed camera. 5.5-inch SHARP display sunlight screen for better vistion in the sun. Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, while it’s expected to be on Android N in the future.

Yet, revealed by UMi website yesterday, there’re 4 interesting features of Super, aim to enhance user experience：

The most practical Sunlight display

UMi Super built-in Sung-light display by SHARP manufacture, which adjusts Pixel-level contrast for screen clarity in bring conditions. What’s remarkable about this technology is that it only adjusts the darker pixels, leaving the lighter pixels the same.

Custom button: Vitural or Physical button, Right or left all in one

UMi Super plays by your rules. Customize the functions of your device’s navigation buttons to build a smartphone experience tailored to you.

Personalized settings – Smart key：Short cut of your most used APP/ Mute your Super

Focus on what’s really important. Bringing new control to devices, our unique Smart key is a simple and intuitive solution. It allows you to set up any most used APP to this short-cut for your convenience. Or long press to mute all the sounds immediately for important meeting.

7 colors Skylight notification, Your way

UMi Super’s notification light is sitting along with the home button. It light up the home button to notify you. It allows you to customize different color of the light for any notification. For example, Missed call for Red, message for blue, what’sup for purple. You will notice excately

what is it coming from withtout lighting up screen as soon as you see the color

The Price Juggernaut

UMi has tasted success with its strategy, pack the phone to the brim with the latest top of the line hardware and price it half to the competition.

The affordability associated with the phone is something that makes the buyers chip in for the device and the fact that it shares most of its innards with say other premium flagships makes it a sweet deal. The $250 sticker price seems to be well justified for. Not to mention there’re a $70 off coupon you can get while it’s on presale period, we think there is very little that can go wrong.

You can find codes here: http://community.umidigi.com/thread-3169-1-1.html

Or subscribe at here to redeem one: http://umidigi.com/page-umi_super.html

ZTE Axon 7 vs Huawei P9: Two flagship Designs compared

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Joel Joseph

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May 26, 2016

Since we got our hands on the new ZTE Axon 7, we also got the opportunity to compare the design of the Axon 7 vs Huawei P9 to see if we could pick out which ones better looking.

As you can clearly see from the comparison down below, Axon 7 and Huawei P9 have two different design philosophies. The Axon 7 uses a curvier design, with round corners, and curved back which fits well in your hand. On the other hand, the Huawei P9 goes for a rectangular flat body with a simplistic design which is equally good looking. Both phones are built to attract the top-end market, featuring rich colors and an all metal body which feels premium.

In real life as well as on paper, the Huawei P9 is much thinner, coming with a 7mm body. On the other hand, the Axon 7 comes with a 7.9mm body. But its curvier back does help in the grip to a certain extent. Also, like the CEO revealed a few days back, the Axon 7 comes with a new design without any screws.

Since the Huawei P9 features a smaller 5.2-inch 1080p display (as compared to 5.5-inch 2K screen on the Axon 7), it is a bit more compact. The exact dimensions of the P9 are as follows: 145 x 70.9 x 7 mm. On the other hand, Axon 7 measures: 151.7 x 75 x 7.9mm.

The dual speakers on the Axon 7 are located up front beside the display, while P9 features a single speaker at the bottom. Both have USB Type-C ports. Also the fingerprint sensors are located at the back on both the models as well. While ZTE Axon 7 has just a single 20MP camera module, the Huawei P9 comes with a dual 12MP camera setup certified by Leica which captures pretty good pictures.

Another major difference betwen the devices is the target market. While ZTE is aiming the top-end crowd who would like an amazing VR experience with the Axon 7, Huawei is targeting business and premium users who want a better user experience. So, Huawei limited the resolution on the P9 to 1080p while, the Axon 7 has a 2K display.

In the camera department, the P9 should have an edge with dual cameras and Leica certification. But in the audio department, Axon 7 should come on top with dual Hi-Fi chips from AKM and Dolby Atmos surround sound.

You can check out the images below for the comparison between Axon 7 vs Huawei P9.

Official ZTE Axon 7 Camera Samples Revealed

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Joel Joseph

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May 26, 2016

The company released the new Axon 7 flagship, marketing it as a phone meant for audio and camera lovers. While we know, on paper, the phone features pretty good hardware, what matters end of the day is the real life performance. This is true especially in the case of the camera on board, as we have seen devices with large megapixels and aperture, but only to disappoint us in terms of real camera quality.

On paper, the ZTE Axon 7 camera is powerful, featuring a 20MP rear sensor with f/1.8 aperture, OIS and PDAF. The company says that the camera functions are similar to professional level SLRs. So, the camera is expected to be quite impressive.

Now, ZTE has released some official pictures taken from the ZTE Axon 7 and they look quite good. The color reproduction is excellent and there doesn’t seem to be any visible noise.

You can check the Axon 7 camera samples from down below.

A word of advice, these are official camera samples released by the company, and hence, we better wait for real life camera performance test to check out the actual quality of images taken from the phone.

We hope we can capture some sample images and videos from the phone soon. So stay tuned for more updates.

Axon 7 AnTuTu Score Reveals Impressive Performance

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Joel Joseph

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May 26, 2016

Like we mentioned previously, we were present at the Axon 7 unveiling and got some time to play around with the device. One of the first things that readers wants to know is the benchmark score of the device. Given that the Axon 7 comes with Snapdragon 820 chip inside, we knew that the benchmark scores would be amazing. So, we decided to run the AnTuTu benchmark test on the Axon 7 and like expected, the score that we got was pretty good.

In the Axon 7 AnTuTu test that we conducted, the phone got an impressive 134,861 points, which is just below the Xiaomi Mi 5 and Le Max 2 flagship models. This really shows that the phone has tremendous power inside and it even beats the Galaxy S6 Edge model, which is already a powerful device. To remind you, this is the 4GB RAM version of the phone and not the 6GB RAM version, which should score slightly better than this figure in the test. While Axon 7 AnTuTu scores reveal just one part of the picture, it is a good basic benchmark for the device’s performance capability.

To recap, the ZTE Axon 7 comes with the quad-core Snapdragon 820 chip inside with two memory options 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. The phone sports a 5.5-inch 2K Quad HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. At the back, there will be a 20MP sensor with OIS and PDAF while up front, you get an 8MP F/2.2 shooter. The battery is also decent, of 3250mAh capacity and comes with support for QC 3.0.

The phone is made for audio lovers and comes with dual Hi-Fi chips from AKM and Dolby Atmos surround sound technology.

You can read more about the Axon 7 flagship from our launch coverage. Or check out the hands on with the device from here.

ZTE Axon 7 Hands On: All Metal Power Flagship In Gold!

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Joel Joseph

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May 26, 2016

After a few months of silence, ZTE announced the brand new flagship, the ZTE Axon 7 today. The phone comes with a premium metal design, with dual speakers up front beside the 5.5-inch display. Overall, the design of the phone is built to give it a premium feel, and the gold color option surely adds to the posh feel of the device.

Up front, the phone comes with a 5.5-inch 2K panel, which is bright and the 558 ppi resolution makes the images and videos on the display stand out. You will find black borders around the screen, but they are reasonably thin, so as to not interfere with the overall experience of the device. On top of the display you have an 8MP front camera.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT7biqcNzn4

Coming to the back, the phone features a 20MP sensor with dual LED flash and a fingerprint sensor. Also, you have the same “Designed in the USA” writing near the bottom of the metal back panel, like we saw in the Axon flagship last year. In fact, this year, the company worked with Designworks, a subsidiary of BMW group to design the Axon 7. You can read more about the specs and features of the device from our launch article.

But before that, check out our first Axon 7 hands on from below.

ZTE VR Announced, Will Support Google’s Daydream Platform

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Joel Joseph

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May 26, 2016

To complement the newly announced Axon 7 flagship, ZTE also announced a new VR device, called simply as the ZTE VR. Like expected, this will be just like the other VR headsets we have seen in the market that works with a smartphone.

The company had revealed earlier that the Axon 7 was also was going to be a great device for VR, and this is basically why it decided to use a 2K screen on the flagship instead of just 1080p. Further, the phone’s advanced audio capability with dual speakers will be one of the biggest highlights of the VR experience with the new phone.

The ZTE VR comes with built-in 9 axis gyro sensor and a lens with 38mm diameter and 96 degrees field of vision. It weighs about 255 grams. ZTE also reveals that it is one of the first companies to support Google’s Daydream platform for high-performance mobile VR with the new Axon 7 model.

The ZTE VR is priced at 518 Yuan which comes to around $79.

In fact you can check out the specs of the new VR device from down below. A few actual images of the headset are also added below.

ZTE VR Specs:

Dimensions	185.3×85.3×76.7mm
Sensor functionality	Built-in 9-axis gyro sensor
Viewing adjustments	Lens effect distance: 8mm Vision: 0-600 degrees Pupil Distance: Auto adaptive
Lens	Field of vision: 96 degrees Material: PMMA Diameter: 38 mm Parameter: Aspherical lens
Material	Body: PC + ABS Face mask: TPU + sponge Belt: Artificial leather + diving cloth
Weight	255 grams (Only headset)

ZTE Axon 7 Official With Snapdragon 820, Hi-Fi Audio & Powerful 20MP Rear Camera

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Joel Joseph

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May 26, 2016

ZTE has been teasing its upcoming ZTE Axon 7 flagship for the past few days. Now, this beast is official, which means we know the entire specs and features of the device, and they are quite impressive.

We were present at the unveiling and also got to play around with the device for some time which means we have our first impressions of the device as well. Here’s all the details about the Axon 7.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35TYn5bf2E

First of all, ZTE Axon 7 is built from the ground up for audio lovers. In fact, the company has made Lang Lang, a pianist famous in China as well as worldwide, the brand ambassador of the new Axon flagship. The company reportedly consulted with music professors and set up a dedicated lab to develop and perfect the phone’s audio quality. So, there’s no doubt that ZTE is targeting music lovers with its new device.

ZTE will continue with a similar design philosophy on the new Axon 7 as the previous generation flagships. So, you get the same dual speaker design up front, with a curvier back to ensure that the phone fits well in your hand. We got a good hands on with the gold version of the device and it looked attractive. Needless to say, you know this is an Axon flagship the moment you lay your eyes on it. The display looks good and the bezels are quite thin as well. You see thin black borders around the screen, but they blend well with the display. The company teamed up with Designworks, a subsidiary of BMW group to perfect the phone’s design.

The volume and power buttons are located on the right side of the device, while the dual nano SIM / MicroSD card tray lies on the left. The back feaures the 20MP sensor with dual LED flash and a fingerprint sensor. Down below, you have the USB Type-C port and on top, the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. You get dual microphones on the new device as well.

Coming to the specification, the ZTE Axon 7 comes with the powerful Snapdragon 820 quad-core chipset inside with two memory variants, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. Both the versions come with MicroSD expansion support up to 128GB. Up front, the phone features a beautiful 5.5-inch 2K AMOLED 2.5D glass display which is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 4 generation. This translates into a pixel density of 558 ppi, which is quite impressive and ideal for VR.

At the back, the Axon 7 sports a large 20MP sensor with OIS and PDAF with f/1.8 aperture. The company claims that the camera comes with functions similar to SLR-quality camera to capture perfect pictures and videos. Up front, the phone comes with an 8MP shooter with f/2.2 aperture and smart beautification feature. Like we saw in the teasers, ZTE is focusing on the audio quality of its new Axon smartphone and it features built-in dual Hi-Fi (AK4961 + AK4490). Further, you get Dolby Atmos Suround Sound as well. So, expect the audio performance to be great. In fact, in the teaser, we got to hear the audio from the device, so check that out from here.

The phone runs on the Android Marshmallow version with Mifavor 4.0 on top. It has a fingerprint sensor located at the back and features NFC as well. What’s interesting is that ZTE has decided to add Force Touch feature on the top-end 6GB RAM + 128GB version of the flagship. Inside, the Axon 7 houses a 3250mAh battery which comes with QC 3.0 support. All this, inside a 7.9mm body.

As for the pricing, the ZTE Axon 7 starts at 2899 Yuan ($441) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM model. The 4GB + 128GB model retails at 3299 Yuan ($503) while the top-end 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM model retails at 4099 Yuan ($625).

The phone will be first released in China, followed by other regions like United States and Europe. You can pre-order the device in China starting May 26 from JD.com, and the phone goes on sale online and in person at stores from June 2. You have two color choices, gold and silver.

OnePlus 3 Visits TENAA, Confirms Metal Body Design & Snapdragon 820

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Joel Joseph

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May 25, 2016

Evleaks gave us a first good look at the OnePlus 3 flagship smartphone a few days back. To be honest, it looked like the design was inspired by HTC. Now, OnePlus 3 has just passed through the Chinese TENAA certification website and guess what, the design we saw back then is almost confirmed today. TENAA reveals that the new OnePlus flagship will be going with the market trend by using an all metal design, a first for the company. Up front, the phone will feature 2.5D glass.

Design wise, the OnePlus 3 has a bit of an HTC feel, but overall the looks are not bad at all. You have a large camera sensor on the top center of the back panel, which for your information is protruding. Then, there’s a single LED flash and no laser focus, which is really surprising given that the OnePlus 2 had this tech. The black antenna bars are a significant part of the design and lies on top as well as near the bottom of the metal back panel.

Coming to the specs, TENAA confirms that the OnePlus 3 will feature a 2.15GHz quad-core Snapdragon 820 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There’s no information about a 6GB RAM version, which we had heard about before. At the back, the phone comes with a 16MP camera while up front, there is an 8MP shooter. The screen size is also confirmed. It will sport a 5.5-inch panel with 1080p resolution. OnePlus 3 is quite thin as well and will measure just 7.3mm in thickness. In this body, the company has fitted a 3000mAh battery. This should be enough since previous 3C certification of the device had revealed that the phone could feature OPPO’s VOOC low voltage fast charging. The phone also supports dual SIM dual standby with 4G LTE.

While this particular model that hit TENAA was running on Android 6.0.1, it is said that the phone should be getting Android N version after it is officially released by the company.

Since the design of the OnePlus 3 is basically confirmed, what are your final thoughts about it?

Bluboo Xtouch vs Vernee Thor Hands-on Comparison

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Alex Wang

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May 25, 2016

We’re overwhelmed by the headlines of Galaxy S7, iPhone 6S, LG G5, Nexus 6P , but there are some well-made budget phones that serve your daily needs like communication, browsing, watching videos, positioning, photos and so on. Of course, you won’t get those cool features from the flagships, but do you really need all that? If you just want a decent smartphone for daily use without spending much cash, check out these two top cheap phones you can buy for around 125 dollars

You’ll get overall good performance, fast operation and comfortable design.

UHANS Previews The Beautiful UHANS S1 In A New Video

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Joel Joseph

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May 25, 2016

UHANS S1 is the new smartphone in town that aims to bring good looks and decent specs at a budget price tag. The phone is currently on pre-sale via various retailers for a price tag of $139.99 which is competitive considering the features of the device. Now, UHANS has just released a preview video of the S1, to showcase the design as well as the features of the device. You can check out the video from down below.

Many loved the design of the UHANS S1, especially because of its simple looks and smart color combination. The white and the rose gold frame seems to be the consumer favorites at the moment and this model is showcased in the video above.

To recap, the UHANS S1 comes with the tried and tested MT6753 octa-core processor inside with ample 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. The company informs us that out of the 32GB inbuilt, 25GB will be available to the user. The phone sports a 5-inch oncell display with 720p resolution and 2.5D glass on top. You get a 13MP f/2.2 camera at the back and a 5MP front facing shooter with Fotonation technology. At the back, the phone features a Goodix GF5118M 360 degree fingerprint sensor. As for software, UHANS has decided to use Freemee OS 6.0.1 which will be based on Android 6.0. The company has reportedly cleaned up the ROM to ensure that the look and feel of the UI is close to stock. The battery is a bit small, of 2200mAh capacity that’s packed inside a 7.3mm body.

Overall, the UHANS S1 is a decent looking smartphone with good specs. The phone is currently available for pre-order at various retailers. The first batch of orders will start shipping soon.

Meanwhile, you can check out the creative unboxing pictures of the UHANS S1 from here.

$70 OFF UMi Super Flagship Featuring Helio P10 & Aluminum Design

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Joel Joseph

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May 25, 2016

UMi announced a couple of interesting smartphones this year, which includes the new UMi Super flagship. This will be the top-end offering from the company, featuring good looks and powerful specs to entice the affordable flagship lovers. While the phone is listed on some retailers for above $200, the UMi Super flagship can now be bought for just $179.99. Banggood has just provided us with a coupon which will get $70 OFF the original price tag, taking down the purchase price this low. Just use the coupon: bg70$super and the price should reduce to just $179.99. You can check out the listing from here.

To recap, the UMi Super is a capable flagship, coming with the octa-core Helio P10 chipset inside. While this isn’t the fastest chip in the market, we have seen that it performs pretty well and is even used in the flagship OPPO R9 model. Like the recent UMi smartphones, the Super comes with an all metal build made out of light weight aerospace class unibody aluminum. 3D polishing and 0.02mm spraying make sure the phone’s surface is durable as well as smooth.

Up front, the phone features a 5.5-inch 1080p display from Sharp with thin bezels, with 2.5D glass on top. It comes with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 256GB. At the back, the UMi Super comes with a 13MP Panasonic sensor with dual LED light, while up front, you get a 5MP shooter. The phone comes with a 8.5mm body which houses a massive 4000mAh built-in battery. Other features of the phone include a fast fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C port, and 4G LTE support with dual SIM card slots. Supported bands include: FDD-LTE 800/ 1800/ 2100/ 2600 (B20/B3/B1/B7).

You can check out more details and videos of the phone from the phone’s listing. Just hit the button below for details.

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ZUK Z2 Passes TENAA, Features SD820 & 5-inch Display

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Joel Joseph

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May 25, 2016

ZUK CEO Chang Chen had revealed a few days back that the company was going to release a new flagship in the month of May, which would be called as the ZUK Z2. A surprise feature of the new ZUK handset was expected to be the Samsung Exynos 8890 chipset inside. However, after seeing the first teaser for the upcoming handset, we were all disappointed. The teaser showed that the phone was going to come with a Snapdragon chip inside. Then, we speculated that there could be a version which runs on Exynos 8890. But that’s probably not going to happen, given that ZUK Z2 has just passed through the TENAA certification website and it basically confirms the presence of Snapdragon 820 on board.

Before we move on to the specs, let’s take a look at the design of the handset. Not much will be different than the ZUK Z2 Pro version, except for the screen size, which is now reduced to 5-inches, instead of 5.2-inch on the Pro and the camera placement at the back, which is now on the top left corner instead of the center.

As for the specs, the ZUK Z2 model will feature the Snapdragon 820 chip clocked at 2.15GHz with two memory variants, 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB. The display will be of 5-inches with 1080p resolution. At the back, the phone will have a 13MP sensor while up front, you will find an 8MP shooter. The battery is decent, with a capacity of 3500mAh. The phone seems to be running on Android 6.0.1 version out of the box and comes with 4G LTE and dual-SIM dual standby support.

There is no mention of Exynos 8890 anywhere on TENAA, and we wonder why CEO mentioned this chip while talking about this new device. Another important question will be, how many of the unique features of the ZUK Z2 Pro will be retained by this model, which is expected to be cheaper. It is said that the phone will start at 1799 Yuan ($274).

ZUK Z2 will be officially unveiled on May 31. Stay tuned for details.

Huawei Mate 8 Special Edition Signed By Messi Released, Limited To 5000 Units

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Joel Joseph

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May 25, 2016

As Chinese smartphone makers are trying to expand their reach to international markets, they often sign up big names to promote their brand. We saw Huawei signing the popular Lionel Messi as the global brand ambassador and just recently, Nubia made its move by signing Messi’s equally popular rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. These two footballers are not just highly popular in Europe but also worldwide, which means associating their name with the brand would be a big leap for these companies.

Now that Huawei’s ambassador is Messi, the company has released the Mate 8 Messi Limited Edition model which will be signed by the footballer. This customized version will feature Messi’s signature at the back. Rest of the features of the phone as well as appearance, seem to be similar as the regular model.

However, Huawei has released just 5000 limited edition models, each coming with a unique number etched on the back. So, each limited edition model will feature a number at the back, starting from No. 0000 till No. 5000. This will be the top-end version of the Mate 8 flagship and comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage. Also, it is priced at 4399 Yuan which comes to around $670. And guess what, it is said that this limited edition model is already sold out in China! Hard luck, if you even thought of getting this Messi signed version.

To recap, the Huawei Mate 8 comes with a 6-inch 1080p display along with the company’s own Kirin 950 octa-core chipset. At the back, the phone features a 16MP rear camera with OIS while up front, there is an 8MP shooter. The phone features a massive 4000mAh battery, a rear placed fingerprint sensor and comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.0 on top.

Although this limited edition doesn’t come with its own theme like that we saw on the FC Barcelona Edition of the OPPO R9, Messi’s signature seems to be enough to get this phone out of stock already.

OPPO’s Foldable Smartphone Leaked In Video, Details Inside

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Joel Joseph

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May 25, 2016

We know OPPO has been doing well when it comes to the sales of its smartphones. The company’s monthly production of the OPPO R9 is close to an impressive 2 million and it has already overtaken Xiaomi in terms of the sales in the first quarter of 2015. Now, the company’s top secret project has been leaked and its a working foldable smartphone.

We have heard about foldable smartphone from Samsung, but this is the first time we are seeing one from the Chinese company, OPPO. The leak gives us a good look at the device through clear pictures as well as a video. But it is said that the OPPO’s foldable smartphone is still in the prototype stage, and the actual market release of the device has not been finalised yet.

The new foldable smartphone was reportedly in development since August 2015 from OPPO, and the first prototype was completed in February 2016. Now, this version that we see in the images and video runs on Android and even supports the company’s VOOC flash charging technology. We know VOOC is fast and it is said that this foldable smartphone charged from 3% to 57% in a matter of just 5 minutes!

You can check out the video from here.

So, foldable smartphones may not be too far away from launch. If OPPO has a working prototype with Android and VOOC on board, we can expect a retail version, maybe in 2017? Of course, OPPO won’t be confirming any of these information but since this prototype has surfaced, it is safe to assume that we can expect a lot more information about the device in the coming months.

Meanwhile, you can check out the bezel-less and beautiful OPPO smartphone which was leaked last year but never saw the light of the day. Maybe we’ll see the device this year. You can read more about this phone from here.