After nearly a year of waiting, Xiaomi has officially announced that it will launch the Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship on February 24. Thanks to the previous leaks, we have a fair idea as to what to expect regarding the Xiaomi Mi 5 specs. But earlier today, a new image has leaked out almost all of the specifications of the flagship in detail. There are no surprises here, as the leaked specs are almost the same as what rumors pointed out earlier.
The image reveals that the Xiaomi Mi 5 will come with a 5.15-inch FHD 1080p display and will be powered by the powerful Snapdragon 820 quad-core chipset clocked at 2.15GHz. At the back, the phone will feature a 16MP sensor with techs such as OIS and Laser Focus. Up front, you will get a 4MP Ultrapixel camera. Inside, there will be a decent 2910mAh battery. As for the connectivity features, the Mi 5 will come with USB Type-C and dual card dual standby as well as NFC (confirmed earlier). Finally, the image confirms there will be a fingerprint sensor too.
Overall, these Xiaomi Mi 5 specs are in line with what we have heard till now. The company has started to cut down the price tag of the previous flagships like the Xiaomi Mi Note in China. This could be an indication that the Xiaomi Mi 5 may start at just 1999 Yuan ($300) like its predecessor. However, we will have to wait for an official word from the company to confirm this price tag.
Anyways, Xiaomi is all set to release its flagship on February 24, which exactly a week away now. Expect more details about the device in the coming days.
We have already seen a couple of benchmarks of the Le Max Pro (x910) and they easily crossed the 130K mark on the AnTuTu app. But looks like there are going to be even faster smartphones in the market, as earlier today, we saw a new LeEco smartphone code-named Le X820 which broke all records by scoring more than 141K on AnTuTu.
To be precise, the Le X820 scored 141,457 on AnTuTu which is the best score from a smartphone that we have seen till date on the benchmarking app. While you may think that the score is just too good to be true, LeEco CEO Jia Yueting has just forwarded this score asking his fans to guess the Le smartphone. This means that the score posted by Le x820 could indeed be real.
Now, judging from the model number, this seems to be the next generation model of the Le One Pro flagship released last year. One Pro had the model number X800, so the Le X820 should most likely be its successor. It could be called as the Le 2 Pro, i.e. if the company follows the traditional naming scheme.
Another interesting thing revealed about the Le 2 Pro is that it could feature dual curved screen design. AnTuTu revealed a render of the phone which was further forwarded by the LeEco (LeTV) smartphone weibo account. If this turns out to be true, then we may see a bezelless smartphone from the company.
LeEco has an official event scheduled on February 22, i.e. on the first day of MWC 2016. However, we don’t expect to see a new model release next week since its most likely going to be for the international launch of the Le Max Pro. The company has strategically scheduled the event a couple of days before the Xiaomi Mi 5 with Snapdragon 820 launches in the market. LeEco may even make the Le Max Pro available for sale soon after Feb 22, but we can’t be sure of that at the moment.
Anyways, today’s leak confirms that LeEco has some great products in the pipeline which we hope to meet soon enough. Stay tuned to the gizmochina for more updates in the coming days.
In case you are looking for a cheap smartphone with a large battery, the OUKITEL K4000 Pro might just be perfect for you. The phone usually retails for $129.99, which is actually a pretty good price. However, lightinthebox is now offering the K4000 Pro at just $89.99 every Tuesday. The retailer has informed us that there will be limited units available, so if you are looking to purchase one, you might want to bag it early in the day.
The deal will start from February 23 and continue every Tuesday till March 23. The phone is actually a steal at this price, considering the large battery on board as well as the other hardware specs. While the deal is limited, we don’t know the exact number of units that will be made available for sale each sale day. The retailer also assures that the phone will be shipped within 24 hours of placing the order.
The OUKITEL K4000 Pro features a large 4600mAh battery with 5V.1.5A fast charging to ensure that it lasts at least a couple of days on a single charge. Moreover, with fast charge, the phone reportedly charges within 3 hours. It’s ideal for users who want a decent smartphone which keeps running for days. The phone sports a 5-inch HD 720p IPS display with 9H hardness. Under the hood, it is powered by the MT6735P chipset clocked at 1.0GHz and 2GB of RAM. There’s 16GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD.
At the back, you get a 13MP sensor while up front, you have a 5MP shooter. It supports 4G LTE networks including many European carriers. As for the software, the phone comes with Android 5.1 Lollipop OS out of the box. Like most chinese phones these days, the K4000 Pro comes with dual SIM cards as well.
Even design-wise, the phone looks pretty well built with 2.5D glass on top and a metal frame. The company has reportedly used an anti-drop arc design frame to improve ergonomics along with a leather like crocodile back cover.
It’s a pretty good budget smartphone and at $89.99, worth your attention.
You can check out more details about the OUKITEL K4000 Pro from the link given below. Remember, check back on the link on February 23 or every following Tuesday to purchase the device at just $89.99.
New Elephone S3 with bezel-less screen coming soon
It looks like Elephone will be releasing another phone in the coming months, they have sent over images of the new Elephone S3 handset.
Very little is know about the new S3 handset, but from the images we can see a 2.5d bezel-less design and rear mounted finger print scanner.
The body appears to be a curved metal backed uni-body design with polished chamfered edges and should be available in a selection of three colours rose gold, gold and silver.
I hope to receive more information on the handsets specifications soon and will keep you updated.
Lets hope that the S3 will have a decent specification and the power to match the phones good looks. hopefully Elephone will ensure that its release will be quicker than the P9000 and Vowney it would be a shame to see the specifications become outdated before the handset arrives.
Please feel free to leave questions and comments below
We have been hearing about Meizu’s new compact device this year, most likely called as the Meizu Pro 5 Mini. Like the name suggests, the device will be a smaller version of the Pro 5 flagship that was announced last year. However, despite the “Mini” tag, specs wise, the phone is expected to compete with upper mid-range devices.
Earlier today, a new engineering Meizu Pro 5 prototype was leaked revealing a design similar to last year’s Pro 5. As you can see in the image above, the phone in hand is the Pro 5 flagship, while the one besides it is the Pro 5 Mini. You can even see the engineering model number of the device, which hints that this is possibly a prototype.
Today’s leak basically confirms that the Meizu Pro 5 Mini will come with almost the same design as its predecessor. However, there are a few subtle changes like the overall size is smaller, the rear camera flash is horizontal instead of vertical and there probably isn’t any laser autofocus on board the upcoming device. Rest of the design, like the shape and the body materials, seem to be identical, at least from this image.
As for the specs, the Meizu Pro 5 Mini is expected to feature the new Helio X20 deca-core processor with 3GB RAM. Like mentioned above, this will be a compact flagship, rumored to feature a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD 1920 x 1080p resolution. At the back, it is said that the phone will come with Sony IMX230 sensor, same as the Pro 5. Other features include a decent 3000mAh battery with fast charge and fingerprint recognition (most likely up front like the Pro 5).
As for the pricing, the Meizu Pro 5 Mini is expected to retail at just 2499 Yuan or $383 when launched. The release date is still unsure but according to earlier rumors, one can expect to meet the phone sometime in the April.
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Lenovo announced the incredibly affordable Lemon 3 smartphone in January. The budget smartphone was Lenovo’s answer to Xiaomi’s Redmi 3 and to be honest, the company did a great job incorporating mid-range specs inside the device. However, up till now, the Lemon 3 smartphone was only available in China.
But that’s going to change soon, as Lenovo India has just released a new teaser via its official twitter account which hints at the launch of the Lemon 3 International variant at MWC 2016. Given that Lenovo India is the first one to tease the release, we can be sure that the phone will be available for purchase in India sometime after MWC.
It’s not confirmed whether Lenovo will use the Chinese name, Lemon 3 for the international variant. So, we could expect some catchy name to suit the global market. Apart from India, the Lemon 3 international variant could also end up in some markets in Europe, since it’s being showcased at MWC in Barcelona, Spain.
As for the specs, Lenovo Lemon 3 is a value for money device, bringing mid-range hardware in the budget price segment. The metal body further improves the overall looks of the phone, giving it an edge over its plastic competitors. With Snapdragon 616 under the hood, $100 price tag and FHD display, the Lemon 3 International variant could turn out to be yet another popular smartphone for the company. The Lenovo K4 Note has got its fair share of attention in India, selling over 180,000 units in a matter of one month. Now, it could be the time for Lemon 3 to shine in the Indian market.
A couple of months back, Huawei had started beta testing the Honor 7 Marshmallow update in a few countries. Now, it looks like the update is all set to move from the beta stage to the final release. The company announced via its official European Honor account that all Honor 7 users will get the final version of Android 6 Marshmallow update in the next two weeks.
Back in December, the company invited users to sign for testing out the beta release. Now, two months later, you would be getting the Android 6 update before the end of February. This is definitely good news since there are still many flagships yet to be upgraded to the new OS.
After Beta testers, all other user will get the final version of Android 6 via OTA. We assume it will be within the next 2 weeks. #honor
As for those who are already participating in the beta program, Honor reveals that the final version should be released for them anytime soon via OTA update. As always, Honor says that the update will be rolling out in stages. So, you might have to wait for some time for the update to hit your smartphone. Nevertheless, in the next few days, you are sure to get the update, so keep checking your Honor 7 smartphone for an update notification.
Huawei has also confirmed Marshmallow update for it’s recently showcased (at MWC) Honor 5X mid-ranger. However, we still don’t know when users can expect to receive an official Android 6 update for the device.
Meanwhile, let us know if any of you have participated in the Honor 7 Marshmallow beta program.
The speaker is made by Archeer and I will leave Amazon link down below the video.
The device comes with the instruction manuals, USB and AUX cables, and carbine.
Archeer A210 Bluetooth Speaker Review: DESIGN and FEATURES
The Archeer speaker is mainly designed for outdoor use as it has IP44 rating meaning that it can survive water sprays from all directions and some minor drops.
It is made of rubberised plastic and it has multi-directional speakers meaning that the sound is coming out from all directions. Also, the device is really compact and portable, so you can simply drop it the bag.
On one side you have a flap and underneath it you can find your micro USB charging port, AUX input for non-Bluetooth devices and microSD card slot as this speaker supports playback directly from the memory cards. All you have to do is to insert the card and the music starts playing automatically.
On the other side you can find a really interesting volume rocker. You have to spin it a lot to adjust the volume and while it may be annoying for some, it is pretty fun to me. Also, the volume rocker doubles as play/pause button if you press it.
On the front there are skip tracks buttons, battery capacity indicator, which is actually a really neat feature, power on/off switch or mode button and a few notification LEDs.
Archeer A210 Bluetooth Speaker Review: SOUND QUALITY
You can listen to music either via Bluetooth from your phone or directly from the microSD card. The sound quality… it’s really good. To be honest, not all manufacturers succeed when trying to make a good sounding multi-directional speaker but Archeer did a pretty good job.
The sound is deep and clear, and I could hear a pretty good balance between lows, mids and highs.
Finally, this thing is loud for its size as it has 10w of total volume output and the bass is really punchy.
Archeer A210 Bluetooth Speaker Review: TEST NOTES
As for battery, the speaker sports a 1500mAh unit and I could get over 10 hours of continuous playback, which is a great result. As far as Bluetooth, I didn’t have any connection or range issues.
Archeer A210 Bluetooth Speaker Review: CONCLUSIONS
The Archeer A210 Bluetooth speaker costs $39 and I believe it is a pretty good offering considering the feature set it has.
The speaker sports a great build quality, it is splash-proof, shockproof and dust-proof, it has a lot of controls and indication LED lights, it supports the playback from the microSD cards, the battery life is great and the sound quality is really good.
However, a few shortcomings would be that the call quality is bad and it even has connection issues. Also, the flap that is covering the ports could stay more firmly as I always have to double check it before using it in the rain or shower.
Although it may not not be the only option available on the market, it can be definitely recommended.
After selling 109 million smartphones last year, Huawei is going to try and best their record this year. The company reportedly has a number of products in the pipeline, which includes a hybrid laptop as well as the Huawei P9 flagship. Now, four different variants of the P9 has just got 3C certification, which means the release date should be sometime soon.
The four Huawei P9 variants namely EAV-AL10-, EAV-AL00, VNS-AL00 and VNS-CL00 cropped up on the 3C certification website. We had recently heard that the flagship was supposed to come with multiple variants, and these four could be it. While 3C certification usually doesn’t reveal much about the specs of the device, except for the charging details, Chinese media seems to have gathered some more information about the Huawei P9.
It is said that the phone will be announced after MWC 2016 in a separate event. There will be a rose colored variant of the device as well. The pricing is said to be 2888 Yuan which comes to around $444.
As for the specs, the Huawei P9 will reportedly come with a faster version of the Kirin 950 chipset. The new version will be called as the Kirin 955 and will be clocked at 2.5GHz. The phone will have USB Type-C 2.0 port, 5V 2A fast charging with a 2900mAh battery. At the back, it will feature dual cameras with 12MP sensors with features such as depth of field while up front, it will sport an 8MP sensor. The display is said to be of 5.2-inches with 1080p resolution.
From the leaked information, the Huawei P9 seems like a powerful device. We can hope to get more information about the flagship in the coming days since it’s launch should be nearby.
Here’s Huawei P9 specs summary (rumored):
5.2-inch FHD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution
Kirin 955 octa-core chip clocked at 2.5GHz
4GB RAM
32GB/ 64GB storage options
12MP Dual rear cameras (one color, one black & white sensor, feature such as depth of field)
8MP Front facing camera
2900mAh battery with 5V 2A fast charging support
USB Type-C 2.0
Rose Gold (More color options should be available)
Meizu and Ubuntu have a long-standing relationship, with the Chinese manufacturer being one of the few smartphone makers to release Ubuntu editions of its flagships. Looks like this year too, we will see a Ubuntu based smartphone from Meizu, most likely the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition.
The company has released a new teaser which shows some kind of partnership between Meizu and Ubuntu. Considering the tradition of the company of releasing Ubuntu-powered smartphones at MWC, this teaser is most likely for the launch of the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition. Last year, we saw Meizu MX4 running Ubuntu at MWC 2015.
Leaked Pro 5 Ubuntu edition model
This isn’t the first time we are hearing about a Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu edition model. At the start of this month, a couple of pictures of the Pro 5 running on the Ubuntu OS were leaked, which kind of hinted at such a collaboration. Now, it looks like the company is going to make the Pro 5 Ubuntu version official at MWC 2015. Usually, the specs of the device remain the same as before. So, in this Ubuntu edition, we can expect only the software to be different.
Meizu Pro 5 was one of the most powerful flagships of 2015 and it would be interesting to see Ubuntu OS on top of this device. The teaser shows that the company will announce something on February 22, the first day of MWC.
So, could Pro 5 be the Ubuntu-powered smartphone that we were waiting for? Let me know your thoughts.
We know that Huawei will be present at MWC 2016, which is just a week away. Now, Huawei’s CEO, Yu Chengdong has just released a new teaser via his weibo page, which confirms that the company will launch a new product at the event in Barcelona, Spain.
The teaser reveals that the upcoming Huawei product will be targeted at business users. And thanks to the previous leaks, we may know what product to expect at the event next week.
Huawei could release the long rumored Huawei Matebook laptop hybrid at MWC 2016. The laptop is expected to be customized for business users and hence, the words on the teaser “The new style of business” kind of hints at this product launch. Moreover, the teaser confirms a stylus for the product, which once again the Matebook hybrid was rumored to come with. Seeing all these hints, it’s quite likely that the company will announce the Matebook laptop at the event.
The hybrid laptop is said to feature a 12.9-inch detachable display and will run on Windows 10 platform. In fact, we have compiled a detailed feature list of the Matebook laptop in our previous article, which you can check out from here. The new product will be launched on February 21 at 2 pm.
Although Huawei’s Matebook hybrid laptop is our pick at the event, the company may also unveil the rumored Huawei P9 flagship there. We have been hearing a lot about this upcoming smartphone in the past few weeks, and it’s possible that the device is launched ahead of schedule. The phone is rumored to feature pretty high-end specs, like Kirin 955 processor clocked at 2.5GHz, 5.2-inch FHD 1080p display, 4GB RAM and $450 price tag.
Since it’s confirmed that Huawei will announce a new business oriented product at MWC 2016, we hope to see more information in the coming days. So, stay tuned.
ZOPO Speed 8 is turning out to be a powerful smartphone. The company has already confirmed a bunch of features on the flagship device and a few days back, it revealed the final design.
The ZOPO Speed 8 flagship is going to feature a similar design as its predecessor. The shape remains the same, and you get a metal frame as well. However, there are a few subtle changes, like the protruding camera sensor, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, and a fingerprint sensor below it. Further, the back is textured, unlike the smooth finish on the predecessor.
As for the specs, ZOPO has already confirmed most of the hardware details. The ZOPO Speed 8 will be one of the first smartphones in the market to come with the brand new Helio X20 deca-core processor. There will be 4GB of RAM on board, with a fingerprint scanner at the back, 3600mAh battery, USB Type-C and NFC. At the rear, you will find a powerful 21MP Sony IMX230 sensor while up front, there will be an 8MP selfie camera. The phone is also confirmed to feature a 5.5-inch display, but we are unsure about the resolution. Also, it will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS out of the box.
As you can see, it looks like ZOPO has really stepped up their game this year, as the Speed 8 is turning out to be quite a powerful flagship smartphone. The company will unveil the device at MWC 2016 in Barcelona on February 24 at 10.30 am. Further, the company’s brand ambassador and MotoGP World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo will be hosting the event.
Given that the phone is confirmed to feature such powerful specs, we just hope that ZOPO prices the Speed 8 aggressively. We would like to see an affordable Helio X20 powered device in the market, to take on other Snapdragon-based smartphones.
Stay tuned for more details in the coming days. Meanwhile, let us know what you think about the Speed 8 specs and design.
We are less than 10 days away from meeting the Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship, and details about the phone just keep coming. Yesterday, the company revealed a Xiaomi Mi 5 case on weibo, which gives us a fair idea about the dimensions of the upcoming smartphone.
From the image, we can see that the Mi 5 will be compact enough to be held in one hand. So, looks like the earlier rumors were right, as the phone will most likely come with a compact 5.2-inch display panel. We had seen a benchmark listing which revealed a 5.7-inch display on the Mi 5. Benchmark apps like GFXBench often detect the wrong screen size, so we were skeptical about the same. And now we can be sure that the phone will be compact.
Apart from the rough dimensions, Xiaomi also revealed that the silicon case will be a staggering 0.45mm thin. Now that’s really beyond our imagination, since at this thickness, the case would perfectly stick to the smartphone keeping it super thin.
However, these aren’t the only features that we can take from the case. After a few tweaks, we can see that the case reveals a lot more information than before. The tweaked image of the Xiaomi Mi 5 case reveals the camera slot, ports at the bottom as well as the button placements.
From the image, we can see that the Xiaomi Mi 5 will have a rear camera sensor as well as dual LED flash on the top left corner of the back shell. The power button and the volume buttons will be located on the right side of the phone. At the bottom, you will find the USB Type-C port as well as dual speakers. The screen size should be around 5.2-inches and the back is expected to be slightly curved as well.
Well, that’s all the information that we got from the teaser image. The biggest feature confirmed today was the compact screen size, which was something that we were confused for quite a while. Now that we know almost all of the specs of the device, here’s a Xiaomi Mi 5 specs summary (some are yet to be confirmed):
5.2-inch 1920 x 1080p display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
3GB / 4GB RAM
32GB / 64GB Internal Storage
16MP Rear Camera Sensor + dual LED Flash + OIS + Laser Focus
I came across this multi-colour LED projector light and it actually has a lot of features for the price and it looks really nice.
You can change the colours, turn on/off the night light and even turn on the automatic rotation of the lamp.
The device can be powered up either using an included DC to USB cable or 4xAAA batteries.
Everything else is pretty much self-explanatory and it all depends on your creativity where and how you put the lamp, the lighting conditions you are in and so on.
All in all, this multi-colour projector light is a pretty cool yet cheap gift for almost any occasion.
Last year was the ‘Year of the Wearables’, and this year the main focus could be Virtual Reality as many manufacturers are said to be working on VR products. We have already seen pretty good VR headsets from companies like Sony and Samsung, but it looks like Google too might be interested in joining the VR industry too.
In case you remember, the company had launched a low cost VR product, called the Google Cardboard which uses your existing smartphone to provide a VR experience. However, according to the latest report from WSJ, Google is busy working on an independent Virtual Reality Headset which will be more advanced than Cardboard. So, it won’t be using a smartphone for display, rather it would come with its own components. The headset is said to feature its own processor, camera and display. The chips could be supplied by the startup, Movidius, adds the report.
While these features portray the upcoming Google VR headset as a high-end product, the report says that it aims to provide a ‘middle ground’ experience. The report further states that a release date of this Google VR headset is unsure, but one of the sources claim that the company could unveil it sometime later this year.
Given that all major tech companies like Sony, Samsung, HTC, Apple and now Google have either unveiled a Virtual Reality product or are rumored to release one real soon, we can expect the competition in the VR industry to intensify in the coming months.
But for those who are just not ready to shell out hundreds of dollars on a VR headset, the $20 Google Cardboard might just be enough.
OnePlus launched the OnePlus X handset as a mid-range offering late last year for fans who wanted a less costly option to the OnePlus 2. However, for those who consider the OnePlus X, which currently costs Rs. 16,999 ($250) as costly, you have an even cheaper option now.
Overcart will reportedly sell OnePlus X Refurbished and Unboxed units in India for a price tag of just Rs. 12,999 which comes to around $191. While these won’t be brand new devices, OnePlus is offering a warranty of six months, which to be honest is not too bad.
While the OnePlus X may have become invite free, the OnePlus X Refurbished units will be available via the flash sale method. For those who are interested to get hold of one of these units for Rs. 12,799, you can head over to the overcart website and register for the upcoming flash sale. The sale will happen at 2 pm on February 15.
OnePlus X was already a pretty good value for money smartphone. But at $191, its an even better deal. The phone comes with the quad-core Snapdragon 801 chipset with 3GB RAM, 5-inch FHD 1080p display and Android 5.1 with OxygenOS on top. You get a good 13MP camera at the back, with PDAF and LED flash and an 8MP front facing selfie camera. Other features include special hardware toggle button, 2525mAh battery and hybrid SIM slot.
So, what do you think about this deal? Will you consider buying a OnePlus X refurbished unit for just Rs. 12,799 ($191)? Or would you rather spend a little more and get a brand new unit?
A couple of days back, we saw Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin share some photos captured by the Xiaomi Mi 5 camera. Despite being compressed by the social networking website, Weibo, the images showed that the Mi 5 could have a pretty powerful rear camera sensor with fast focus.
Now, Xiaomi’s VP Hugo Barra has just revealed some new images which reveal the details captured by Xiaomi Mi 5 camera. This time around, Barra shared the photos on Facebook directly. Once again, the photos turned out to be impressive with rich color and a lot of details. What’s more, there’s even a zoomed picture of the original image which shows the level of details captured by Mi 5’s camera.
However, Hugo is aware that the photos are compressed on Facebook. Hence, he will most likely upload the original pictures directly on the MIUI Forums. So, we better watch out for those full resolution shots.
Like mentioned above, this is the second set of camera samples that we have seen from the Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship. Lin Bin’s samples showed that the phone will come with super fast focus which could capture a flying bird without any visible blur. This is possible probably because of the Laser Autofocus that the Mi 5 is rumored to come with. As for the sensor, it is said that the phone will have a 16MP camera at the back. Unfortunately, the camera specs are yet to be confirmed.
What we do know is that the phone will feature the fast quad-core Snapdragon 820 chipset with Kryo cores, NFC, Dual SIM card slots and 1080p FHD display. Rumored specs include a 5.2-inch panel, 3GB / 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB storage options, 8MP front-facing shooter, and a large 3600mAh battery.
Given that the executives are keen to share details about the Xiaomi Mi 5 before the launch, we can expect more specs related information until February 24.
We know Lenovo K4 Note has been selling well in India, since it first went on sale back in January. Now, the company has shed some light as to how many units have been sold till now.
In a tweet, Lenovo revealed that it has sold more than 180,000 units of the Lenovo K4 Note smartphone till now. This is a great achievement considering that the phone went on sale just last month via the flash sale model. Further, the company adds that it has received more than 1.1 million registrations for the device.
Lenovo has also revealed that the phone will go on open sale from this Monday i.e. 15 February 2016. So, anyone who missed a chance to get hold of the device previously can finally purchase one. However, in the tweet announcing these details, Lenovo has mentioned that the stocks are limited, so you might want to hurry up on your purchase this Monday.
Another update is the availability of a new color, Pearl White. Up till now, the K4 Note was only available in black, so white color lovers should finally be happy to see this new option.
As for the specs, the Lenovo K4 Note comes with the MT6753 octa-core processor with 3GB of DDR3 RAM. You get a 5.5-inch FHD 1080p display up front with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. At the back, there’s a 13MP camera with PDAF, dual LED flash, and f/2.2 aperture while up front, you have a 5MP shooter. Other features include 16GB of expandable storage, dual SIM 4G support, Android 5.1 with Vibe UI and 3300mAh battery with fast charging.
Lenovo has just sliently announced a new smartphone for the Indonesian market, namely the Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo. This is a slightly better version of the Lenovo Vibe P1 that was announced last year.
Despite the name, Vibe P1 Turbo, there aren’t many differences between this and the standard model. One major upgrade in this new model is the camera at the back. Instead of a traditional 13MP rear sensor, Lenovo has used a slightly larger 16MP sensor with dual LED flash. The Lenovo website also mentions an upgrade in the memory department, with 3GB RAM, however, in another page on the official website, the RAM is mentioned as just 2GB. So, we will have to confirm from the company whether there’s an upgrade in this department.
Rest of the specs are the same as the P1. So, you get a large 5000mAh battery on board with 24W Quick Charge technology. There’s a 5.5-inch FHD 1920 x 1080p display. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 615 octa-core chipset clocked at 1.5GHz. There’s 32GB internal storage which is further expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD card. Given the large battery, the phone is a bit thick, featuring a 9.9mm body. It weighs 187 grams, which is once again on the higher side.
Despite being announced in Indonesia, the phone could be launched in other countries as well as it supports a range of LTE networks including FDD Bands 1/3/7/20 and TDD Band 40. Other connectivity features include Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, A-GPS, Radio and dual SIM dual standby support. Finally for software, you get Android 5.1 with Vibe UI on top.
The Lenovo Vibe P1 Turbo is currently available for pre-order at approximately $300 from various retailers in Indonesia. The company is yet to announce any details about a possible international release.
So, here are the specs summary:
5.5-inch FHD 1920 x 1080p Display (401ppi)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core chip clocked at 1.5GHz
2GB / 3GB RAM (yet to be confirmed)
32GB Internal Storage with MicroSD expansion slot (up to 128GB)
16MP Rear Camera With Dual LED flash
5MP Front Camera
LTE FDD: Bands 1/3/7/20
TDD: Band 20
Android 5.1 With Vibe UI
Fingerprint Sensor, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, FM Radio, Dual SIM
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