Yesterday, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had released a few pictures of the OnePlus 2 which were directly compared with the iPhone 6. The photos specifically focused on the night time camera performance of both the handsets and in most cases, OnePlus 2 did a pretty good job of capturing more light, less noise and clicking better pictures. This was basically done to show off the impressive low light performance of the new OnePlus flagship.
OP2 vs iP6: Night Time Performance
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OP2 (left) & iPhone 6 (right)
Now, a new set of OnePlus 2 camera samples have been posted on the Chinese OnePlus forums. These images been directly compared with the Samsung Galaxy S6. This time, the company has focused on the macro shooting capability of both the devices.
When we compare both the images, you can see that the OnePlus 2 manages to take better macro shots. The colors look a lot brighter and realistic and the images turned out to be less blurry too. In the end, the macro shots of the OnePlus 2 (on the left) come with more detail and sharpness as compared to the S6.
OP2 vs SG6: Macro Shots
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OP2 (left) vs GS6 (right)
So, it looks like the company may have put a lot of efforts in upgrading the camera on the new OnePlus 2. The low light images turned out to be impressive and so did the macro shots that were released today. As for the actual camera specs, we are still not quite sure. Some say that the OP2 comes with a 13MP sensor and PDAF, while others say that there will be a 16MP rear camera. Whatever the case maybe, it looks like the camera performance will be much better than the current generation OnePlus One.
We hope to receive more details pretty soon, so stay tuned to the website.
However, earlier today, we came across another AnTuTu benchmark of the same OnePlus 2 A2001 model. This time it managed to score over 63,700 points! Yes, finally, we can see some powerful scores posted by the octa-core Snapdragon 810 chipset, which is even above the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro top version.
But what does this mean? One possibility is that the 51K score was posted by a prototype model, which was throttled to a great extent. Even though 51K on AnTuTu is not a bad score, Snapdragon 801 was powerful enough to post the same score. So, a new generation chip like Snapdragon 810 is expected to at least beat this score by a nominal margin.
What we can take from this score is the performance capacity of the new Snapdragon 810 chipset. However, this does bring back the issue about overheating. Given that OnePlus has promised that it won’t happen, we will have to wait and see whether the chip inside OnePlus 2 is throttled to a great extent or not.
UPDATE I have just received a newer version of the rom to install S2_20150704 this is said to improve the stability of the camera.
Once I have got this installed and had a good play I will add more information.
I have been using a pre-production model of the S2 for several weeks, the phone is still undergoing optimisations to both the hardware and software.
The phone comes in a nice box with a slide out tray that contains the phone and accessories.
These include a spare screen protector (plastic not temperd glass), a silicone case, USB lead and 2 pin usb charger block.
The first thing you will notice when taking the phone out of the box is the diamond pattern to the rear, it has a nice deep luster and as Elephone have said when the light hits from different angles it is refracted differently looking like a cut gem stone.
The HD screen is bright and clear with great viewing angles, whilst I would have preferred an FHD display, this screen has more than enough resolution to fill its 5” screen, the front screen is covered with 2.5D glass as is the rear giving a smooth stylish feel.
Speaking of 5” screens, to me this is an optimum size for most users, it feels good and is easy to reach all corners of the screen one handed, but for those of you that prefer a larger phone the S2 Plus will also be available.
The phones Alu-Alloy chassis feels sturdy (without exerting a large amount of force on the phone), and does not bend or flex, the fact that it has 2.5D tempered glass front and back probably helps the phones overall rigidity.
To help keep the overall width of the phone down, Elephone have decided to go with a fixed rear cover, this does mean that the battery is non removable.
Measuring in at just 6.8mm thick and weighing 130g, the phone is pocket friendly and looks very premium.
On the left side of the chassis you will find the sim/sd tray.
The right hand side has the volume up and down rocker as well as the power button, the buttons all appear to be made from the same Alu-alloy as the chassis.
at the top of the phone you will find a 3.5mm headphone jack and a small hole that I assume is for noise cancelation.
The bottom of the phone is where you will find the micro USB port and also the hole for the microphone.
The front glass of the phone has three capacitive buttons, these are not illuminated but I think we all know where to find the home and back buttons etc by now.
At the top of the screen you will find the front facing camera, earpiece and proximity sensor.
On the rear you will find the 13mp camera, led flash as well as the speaker at the bottom of the glass.
The phone is dual sim LTE enabled and takes the sims in a tray that pops out of the phone’s side and is accessed using the ejection tool provided in the box.
The tray can also be used to house a micro SD card, but this will leave you with space for just 1 sim card.
The phone features a 13mp rear camera (actual make and model not known), with an f2.2 aperture, the camera is fairly consistent across colour ranges and works fairly well in low light conditions.
The LED flash unit to the rear is unfortunately not dual tone, but does a fairly good job of lighting a scene.
Hopefully before the phones release there will be further optimisations and tweaks to the software.
The S2 unit that I have received is pre-production and does not have functioning GPS, so I was unable to test it.
But the fact that Mediatek have now picked up their game with GPS on their latest SOC’s leaves me thinking this will not be an issue (Elephone have also confirmed that with the newer production ready S2 units GPS is fully functional).
The phone is powered by the popular (for low to mid range phones) Mediatec MT6735 quad core processor and comes with 2gb ram and a 16gb rom.
This is a combination that gives a fluid feel to the phones operation and will handle most games and apps well.
I have run Antutu on the phone but the results were fairly low (around 22k), this is down to the early non optimised nature of the OS that my phone is running and should increase significantly once the software engineers work their magic.
The phone comes with Android 5.1 installed, this brings lots of advantages and fixes over 5.0 and once optimised should help to keep the phone running smoothly and for longer.
The phone also works well with gesture controls
In general usage the phone feels smooth, menus can be flicked through without visible lags, apps launch fairly quickly and the phone does not seem to lag down when a few apps are running in the background.
I am looking forward to getting hands on time with a release model soon and have high hopes that this stylish handset will be a winner for the fashion and style conscious buyers out there.
Please feel free to leave comments and questions below
CoolPad’s sub-brand Dazen has just announced an affordable smartphone in the market called as the Dazen Note 3. This will be the first smartphone in the range to feature a fingerprint sensor.
The Coolpad Dazen Note 3 comes with modest specs, but is affordable as well. It features a 5.5-inch 720p display with octa-core 64-bit MT6753 which supports more LTE bands as compared to MT6752. There will be 2GB RAM on board with 16GB of internal storage. At the back, it comes with 13MP camera sensor, while up front, you will find a 5MP shooter. The battery is also pretty decent at 3000mAh capacity and can reportedly last for more than a day. Finally, as for the software, the Dazen Note 3 comes with Android 5.1 out of the box.
As you can see, the specs are nothing out of the ordinary. But the company did focus a bit on the looks. The Note 3 features a plastic body, but looks quite sturdy and well built. The overall design gives it a premium feel, especially due to the slim black bezels on the sides of the display. The back shell is replaceable, with three additional shells colors like blue, yellow and green.
Another important highlight of the Dazen Note 3 is the fingerprint sensor at the back. This sensor, made by FPC supports 360 degree finger rotation capability, fast response time and industry leading 3D image quality. Overall, its an important feature on the device, especially considering its cheap pricing.
The Dazen Note 3 will be available on sale in China for 899 Yuan ($144). This makes it one of the best devices in the market at this price range, especially with a fingerprint sensor on board.
You can check out some of the pictures of the device from down below.
Xiaomi has been been known not only for its affordable yet great smartphones but also for a lot of different accessories. In addition, many of these accessories are actually independent gadgets and one of them is a super affordable aluminium Bluetooth speaker. I have just received it from the post office and wanted to share my first impressions.
Xiaomi Aluminum Bluetooth Speaker: UNBOXING
The device comes in a plain box and the contents include just the speaker itself and Chinese instruction manual.
Xiaomi Aluminum Bluetooth Speaker: DESIGN
There very first impressions you are going to get is how small the speaker is that you can carry it with two fingers. In addition, a high quality aluminum frame goes around the device but the front speaker grill and the back are made out of plastic.
On the right side you can find just a power on/off button, Bluetooth LED light and the micro USB charging port.
Other sides of the speaker are clean except the bottom part where you can find silicone pads, which prevent speaker from sliding. That is a little but neat feature that not every manufacturer understands as a must. I have reviewed a few Bluetooth speakers, which did not have these pads and it was a nightmare to use it. They kept sliding on the table when played at high volumes, so I could not leave them without taking care of. Otherwise, they would simply fall off the table because of low frequency sound.
Xiaomi Aluminum Bluetooth Speaker: FIRST IMPRESSIONS
The first impressions are that Xiaomi Aluminum Bluetooth Speaker is very compact and it should be very convenient for travelling. You may even squeeze it to your pocket unless you wear skinny jeans.
What is more, the device seems to be very well-made and has a great choice of materials. A combo of aluminium and quality plastic makes this device a looker.
Also, I tested a sound quality and it seems that it has quite a lot to offer for a small footprint. The sound is clear and it is loud for such a compact speaker. However, I’m keeping the final judgment for a full review.
Finally, for the price of under $20, the Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker is an absolute steal! Of course you may find some cheaper knock-offs but I doubt that you would get a great overall combo of build quality, materials used, sound quality and output. These are at least my first impressions. Stay tuned for a full review.
I have this morning received a video showing an engineering sample of the P6000 Pro in action, it still needs some optimisation on the software front, but looks to be fairly stable.
For those of you that have become obsessed with bezels, I can confirm that yes the phone does have them, not that this really should make a great deal of difference but I know some of you care more about this than most.
A couple of days back, we had teased our readers about a new giveaway. We had asked everyone to guess which would phone we were going to giveaway and we saw a lot of responses on that post. There were a number of suggestions made, starting from Meizu MX5 to even LeTV One Pro. But, a majority of the comments managed to pick the right phone, the OnePlus 2.
Yes, we are going to Giveaway a brand new OnePlus 2 flagship killer smartphone. And like we said, you are definitely going to love it! We decided to giveaway OnePlus 2 for a number of reasons. First of all, it is the smartphone that we all have been waiting for the past few months. Secondly, its going to be revolutionary in terms of design as well as specs. And finally, it won’t be that easy to purchase the device (unfortunately, you still need an invite to buy OnePlus 2).
So, OnePlus 2 turns out to be the best smartphone that we can giveaway to our readers. And as promised, today is the 20th, and we are announcing the contest officially. The GizmoChina GiveAway contest starts today in just two hours and will go on till August 10. There are a number of ways you can participate in the giveaway. And there are entries that you can make to earn extra points every day too.
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We are all excited for the new OnePlus Two Launch, which is going to happen in just a week’s time. However, at the same time we are also interested in the processor that’s running under the new flagship, the Snapdragon 810 v2.1. The company has assured us that the chip won’t face overheating problem like its previous versions, but still we would like to the see the device in action to make the judgement.
Underclocking the chip could be one way the company managed to solve the overheating issue and today’s OnePlus Two benchmark leak kind of hints at the same. In an image leaked on Weibo, the Snapdragon 801 on OnePlus One was directly compared with the Snapdragon 810 on the OnePlus 2. Given that 810 is the next generation version from Qualcomm, we expected it to be an unfair competition.
However, the new Snapdragon 810 scored almost the same as the more than an year old Snapdragon 801 on OnePlus One. You can see that the One A2001 (OnePlus 2 model) scored just 51460 as compared to a slightly lower 51011 scored by OnePlus One. On the other hand, we have seen that the Snapdragon 810 v2.1 running on Xiaomi Mi Note Pro broke the 60,000 barrier a few months back. If it was the same chip underneath the OnePlus 2, we should have seen significantly better results.
Snapdragon 810 Powered Smartphones
So, it looks like the company may have underclocked the Snapdragon 810 inside the new OnePlus 2. However, let me remind you that this is may not be the final version. The company could have been experimenting with its flagship before finalizing things and this could be one of those versions. If that’s the case, the final Snapdragon 810 chip on the OnePlus 2 should be a lot more faster.
Anyways, we have almost a week for the official launch, after which we can confirm the score on AnTuTu. Till then, all we can do is wait patiently for more details.
We all have been waiting patiently to see the upcoming ZUK Z1 flagship. This will be the first smartphone from the Lenovo subsidiary, which will reportedly focus a lot on the software and UI. However, that doesn’t mean the phone is going to be just average, as recent teasers have confirmed high-end specs for the Z1.
Earlier today, the company officially confirmed via Weibo that they will be keeping a press conference on August 8. The conference will be held to unveil the new ZUK Z1 flagship. From what we have heard, the phone has pretty good specs.
We already know for sure that it will be the first smartphone to feature USB Type-C 3.0 port. This not only increases transfer speeds to a whole new level, but also makes fast charge possible at 3A. So, even though its not the first to boast of the reversible USB Type-C port, its going to be the first one to use the advanced USB 3.0 specification.
Other specs are also high-end. The phone will come with a special fingerprint sensor called as the U-Touch integrated directly into the home button. So, users can unlock the phone, just by pressing the button up front.
ZUK Z1 is expected to come with a 4000mAh+ battery, which will make it one of the few big battery flagship phones from an established manufacturer. Further, under the hood, we expect at least 3GB of RAM and Snapdragon 810 octa-core chipset.
The company has already established a strategic partnership with JD.com, one of the biggest e-commerce sites in China. So, the phone will be sold via JD.com in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, we still have no clue about its pricing. However, since Lenovo is known to price its products aggressively, we hope the upcoming ZUK Z1 turns out to be affordable.
Elephone are set to launch the upgrade to their successful P6000, the P6000 Pro.
The new updated phone will come with several improvements over the original, including a Mediatek MT6753 SOC and choice of 2gb or 3gb ram models.
Apart from the ram differences, the two model choices will also come with different rear cameras a Samsung 13mp and a Sony 13mp, it is as yet unknown which modules will be used in which variant.
P6000 Pro will ship with Android 5.1 installed and hopefully will have a good degree of custom rom support.
Elephone will be holding a time limited flash sale on 25th July, with the phone priced at $119.99 (£77)
The Ausdom M04 Bluetooth headphones have inbuilt microphone to make it possible to receive Bluetooth calls. It can be used within a range of 10M /25 feet and is compatible with NFC technology. The device can also be connected to a non-Bluetooth device through the 1.2m long cable and is shipped together with a USB charging cable. Like many other modern headphones, no carry case is provided to customers, but that offers them a chance to choose a suitable case out of the endless options available in the market.
On the overall, the low cost wireless headphones provide a satisfactory sound quality, but do not afford a flashy look. The excellent receive/reject/redial call functionality makes it much more worth at $55.
Design
The frame is made from a combination of plastic and synthetic leather material. The ear cups are matte black and the outer edges have turtle shell details. The vertical adjustment mechanism on both sides of the arm makes it possible to stretch (lengthen or shorten the size of) the arm as desired. Ausdom places the control buttons at the bottom of each ear cup, with the right side featuring the play/pause and track selection buttons while the power/pairing and volume buttons are placed on the left. The micro-USB charging port is on the right side ear cup next to the control buttons, while the microphone is inbuilt in the left side ear cup.
Differentiating the control buttons on the MO4 wireless stereo headphones comes in hardy since it makes them practical to use. It is a little bit harder to unplug the music source device because the power button is not raised like other buttons. Again, already the whole set of buttons is grouped into two, so you don’t have to reach the buttons on the left side ear cup to adjust the volume. However, you might need some time to master this arrangement. The manufacturer also packs in a user manual written in a variety of languages: English, German, Spanish and French languages, which buyers can quickly use to learn how to operate the device.
Comfort
The soft cushioning on both ear cups and the headband makes the device very comfortable to use. In fact, they are so soft that you can expect no discomfort after using the headphones all day long. The headset is also rotatable. The device is 210 grams only; not so much weight on your head.
Isolation of outside noise sources from the device’s sound output is a plus in regard to comfort of use in crowded places. This is because the ear pads afford a good seal over the ears – and although the lack of ventilation means that some heat is trapped in so you feel a little warmth after a long duration of usage, still the overall comfort is not affected. Again, if you live in cold climate regions, that won’t be a problem at all.
M04 also works with a variety of mobile devices including iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
Sound quality
The manufacturer labels the device as capable of providing a “Deep Bass and High Sensitivity” and yes it does, given the price range of $55. The device can be used to play HD sound on Smartphones, Tablets, PCs, Macs and Laptops in addition to affording a CD Quality talking.
It is a great choice considering that many wireless Bluetooth headphones cost much higher than that, although they can provide better sound quality than M04. The audio is clear even at the highest volume level, and the device works well for those who need a loud volume. Besides, you can connect the device with non-Bluetooth hardware through a 3.5mm audio jack which is standard for many today.
Battery
Next to the Bluetooth symbol on your phone screen is a battery status symbol for the Ausdom M04, so you can track the amount of charge left before the device switches off. This is because the latest M04S model uses Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity technology. The manufacturer claims the device’s battery can run for 18 hours of music playback and talking. In addition, the battery takes only 2 hours to charge using the adapter – with the USB port, this comes up to 3 hours.
Receiving calls
Not only does it allow receiving or rejecting hands free call, but also does it provide a loud volume level for better communication. It also has a double tap redial function, meaning you can quickly redial the last numbers on your phone without taking the phone out of the pocket. In this regard, it is much better than other low cost wireless headphones.
Verdict
Good audio quality (with noise canceling effects), excellent comfort of use, and a call functionality make the device to stand out as a low cost Bluetooth headphone at only $40. Besides, it can be used for listening music on non-Bluetooth devices. It is not a fancy item though.
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Everyone knows Meizu, a Chinese manufacturer, which makes affordable, yet great smartphones but it does not have a huge market share like Xiaomi or Huawei neither in its homeland nor internationally. Still, this smartphone maker produces some really great phones and this time around we are looking at the Meizu M2 Note.
We wanted to say thank you for Giztop.com for providing Meizu M2 Note for a review.
16GB (expandable via microSD card slot up to 128GB)
Meizu M2 Note Review: UNBOXING
a nice packaging with all the contents packed neatly
The box is quite a nice looking and all the items are packed neatly. The contents include the instruction manuals, charging plug (2A), USB cable and a fancy SIM ejector pin with Flyme logo on it.
Meizu M2 Note Review: DESIGN and DISPLAY
a good display. great build quality and design. If you do not care that it looks like a bigger iphone 5c
This time I want to talk about design starting from the back side of the device. The reason may be clear for the majority of users but if you still don’t know why, the Meizu M2 Note has a very similar design to the iPhone 5C.
Other than that the back is made out of glossy unibody plastic material and it naturally attracts fingerprints and smudges. However, since my review unit is in white colour, they are not that visible.
On the back side you can find 13MP camera with dual tone dual LED flash and the Meizu logo on the bottom side.
On the front side you can find a 5.5″ 1080p display, which has 403PPI.
The display is pleasing to the eye. It is sharp, vivid and the colours look natural but just a tad on the colder side, which I actually prefer. Anyway, you can easily adjust the colour temperature in the settings menu to suit your personal taste. In addition, the panel is bright enough to be visible outdoors under direct sunlight. Also, it has great viewing angles, which is typical to the majority of LCD panels. Overall, you would not think that you are looking at the display of a budget device from China.
On the front top there is a non-customizable notification LED, earpiece and 5MP front facing camera.
On the bottom side there is only a physical home button, which is very clicky and responsive. Also, if you just tap the key, it serves as a back button. I got used to it immediately and I can say it is very convenient and you can basically do a lot of thing with just one finger.
The glossy plastic continues to each side of the device and on the left you can find a volume rocker along with the power button. Honestly, I prefer at least a power key on the right side. Anyway, there is a double tap to wake gesture, which works fine, so you may not even need to use this button a lot.
On the right there is tray, which can be removed with the included PIN ejector. The tray takes a nano SIM card and the microSD card slot up to 128GB for storage expansion. Finally, a Meizu device with the ability to expand storage on the cheap!
On the top left corner you can find a headset jack along with the noise cancelling mic.
Finally, on the bottom side there is a main microphone, micro USB charging port and a single speaker grill.
To sum up, the device is very well built, feels great in the hand despite its 5.5″ display. Honestly, the overall construction, look and feel may be even better than some devices that cost over $300. The only complaints I have is that the power key is on the left side and the fact that the device is made out of glossy plastic (some people like it though), which attracts fingerprints and smudges. I suggest you getting a white or any other light colour since all the dirt is not that visible.
Meizu M2 Note Review: UI
a nice looking, sleek and fast ui with lots of unique gestures that work great
As usual to the Chinese smartphones, there is no app drawer, so all the apps sit on the home screens.
The Meizu M2 Note runs the FlymeOS 4.5.1 on top of Android 5.0 Lolipop. It is a highly customised ROM and it is pretty hard to tell that it is Android. It has a lot of inspiration from iOS but I guess that’s ok.
Still, you can easily download a third party launched like Nova if you don’t like the Flyme OS UI. However, I could not make Google Launcher work on this device. It may be possible to do it after rooting it but this is what you have to deal without rooting.
I love the gesture controls on this device. You have to swipe from the bottom to access your recent apps. You can choose to either open it up or swipe up to close. However, you cannot just clean all the running apps.
Swiping down anywhere on the screen brings a quick access menu along with the notifications window. I found it very convenient to use.
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There are tons of different apps and customisation options like themes and wallpapers. In addition, all the apps are running smoothly and have a nice flat design. However, the Chinese version of the ROM has some Chinese apps, so you may want to remove it.
The smartphone has tons of gesture controls and they work like a charm. These features are one of the best implementations I’ve seen on any smartphone (including high-end flagships). E.g. Double-tap to wake or swipe up to unlock the display are the features that I use most and they are faster that on majority of smartphones.
In addition, the SmarTouch feature provides you with even more gesture controls. It takes time to remember all the gestures but once you do it, it is a great way to control your device.
Overall, I really enjoy the Flyme OS and how fast and fluid it is almost all the time. In addition, I love the design and overall look and feel of it. The variety of features, settings, tons of gesture controls and customisation options makes this device stand out from the crowd of budget devices. Finally, if you don’t like the Flyme OS you can just simply install a third party launcher.
Meizu M2 Note Review: PERFORMANCE
not a bencmarks champion but performs good in reality
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Meizu M2 Note does not impress on benchmarks but it is not the worst either.
Graphically intensive tasks like 3D gaming work fine but there are some skipped frames and graphics don’t look that stunning like on the flagship devices. Still, there are no hiccups or lags and you can still enjoy gaming without paying for the top of the line flagship smartphone.
However, you have to make sure you go to settings and switch from a balanced to a performance mode to avoid a bit laggy experience.
As far as heat dispersion goes, I have no complaints. Just a normal rise of a temperature, nothing out of ordinary or uncomfortable.
Meizu M2 Note Review: MULTIMEDIA
a great device for multimedia consumption. Stock video and music player apps are a pleasure to use
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All the multimedia options like 1080p video playback, music player etc. work fine. In addition, I love the design and feel of both music and video players.
Moreover, the loudspeaker quality is actually pretty good for a budget device. It lacks a bit of depth to the sound but it can play music quite loud.
Meizu M2 Note Review: CAMERA
A great and responsive camera app that has taken a bit of inspiration from ios
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The camera app is a bit iOS inspired as you have to swipe to choose from different a shooting modes like auto, manual, beauty, panorama, slow-mo, scan and so on. In addition, there are some settings to play with.
The shutter speed is fast and overall using this camera app is just a blast.
Meizu M2 Note Review: IMAGE QUALITY
awesome camera for a budget smartphone
Meizu M2 Note has a 13MP camera, which is capable of producing some awesome looking images in the daylight. There is plenty of detail, colours look natural (although sometimes they may look a bit colder). In addition, even the dynamic range was quite good most of the times.
Once you take camera indoors it can still produce some good looking images. When there is no enough light, a bit more noise kicks in. Still, these are good looking images. In addition, the shutter speed remains fast indoors.
These are the night pictures but the objects I took pictures of were well lit. Naturally, the low light shots have much more noise and the level of details goes down. Still, these are great results for the budget device.
The 5MP front facing snapper is also a decent performer both indoors and outdoors. However, the colour reproduction is not consistent or it’s just my skin looking different inside and outside the house.
The video quality is just average. The level of details could be definitely better and the whole footage could look sharper. On the other hand, colours look natural and auto-exposure seems to be working okay. However, there is no continuous auto-focus on board. Anyway, I haven’t seen anything better in this price range of smartphones.
Meizu M2 Note Review: CONNECTIVITY
connectivity options work fine but wifi range could be better
Call quality is good and GPS lock speed is very fast. Also, Wifi connectivity is great but it could have a bit better range. Nothing major but it is just simply not on par with top of the line devices I have reviewed.
Meizu M2 Note Review: BATTERY LIFE
good but not great
The battery life is great. It will get you through the day if you are a heavy user but won’t play 3d games all the time. If you are an average user, the device will last you a few days.
However, the standby time is for some reason poor. There were 10% less juice in 8 hours of standby time and there was no Wifi or any other battery consuming apps left in the background. Something is squeezing out the battery and it may be due to software.
On the other hand, I ran a Geekbench 3 battery test and it was impressive. I got over 10 hours of screen-on time with auto brightness and dim screen featured turned off in the test. However, the test results did not save and therefore I could not provide a screenshot but I will update this section soon (do I really need to run the test again to prove it?).
UPDATE 07.20:
As promised, I ran Geekbench 3 test again and this time I could save the results as usual. However, I made it a bit more tricky for the battery but closer to the real life: I left the Wifi on, left a phone where signal reception was not the best (3 out of 4 signal bars), apps, which are always syncing like Gmail and Facebook. Also, the the brightness was set to auto and dim screen feature was set to off on the test. Finally, the Meizu M2 Note still managed to get almost 8 hours of screen on time, which is really impressing for a budget device!
Meizu M2 Note Review: CONCLUSIONS
A GREAT SMARTPHONE THAT IS DEFINITELY WORTH EVERY PENNY
So there you have it, Meizu M2 Note. It is an outstanding budget device overall. I really admired the design (once you forget about the looks of the iPhone 5C) and the built quality. Also, it feels great in the hand despite the fact that it has a 5.5″ display. Speaking of which, it is a brilliant panel to look at.
The smartphone carries a really great specs sheet, which delivers in reality. Well, it is not a benchmarks champion but you are not going to be using the device for benchmarks on daily basis either.
One of the key features is the camera, which I believe is one of the best in class. You can definitely take it for your holiday trip to shoot stunning daylight images and even good looking photos indoors. The low-light shots are still possible if you don’t mind extra noise and a reduced amount of details.
Overall, Meizu M2 Note is a great choice if you are looking for a budget device, which is built well, has a great design and awesome camera but you don’t want to spend a pretty penny.
We wanted to thank Giztop for sending Meizu M2 Note for a review.
Zopo seems to be renewing its smartphones portfolio lately. They have just announced their new flagship smartphones – the Speed 7 and the Speed 7 Plus along with a smartwatch. Still, the manufacturer did not forget about its budget line of smartphones and this time around we are looking at a very affordable Zopo ZP330 Color C. Let’s see what we’ve got.
Zopo ZP330 Color C Unboxing
The device comes in a very compact box, where you can find all the items squeezed in tightly.
The device comes with a usual set of accessories, which include a power plug, USB cable, instruction manuals. In addition, you are getting a pair of cheap headphones.
Zopo ZP330 Color C Unboxing: DESIGN
The device has a very compact 4.5 inch IPS Screen, which makes the whole device a very tiny smartphone.
The device is made completely out of plastic but the build quality is actually good. All the parts like a back cover, a plastic frame etc. sit tight and do not make any wobbling noises.
I have this device for a fews weeks actually but I did not have time to review it. Still, I played with it for some time it seems that the overall UI performance is good (although I did not install a usual bunch of apps I usually do).
As far as overall look and feel of the device, well, it sells for more than $100, so I would love to see a metal frame instead of plastic. In addition, the power key does not have a great tactile response and it feels mushy.
On the other hand, I’m keeping a final judgment on this device for a full review treatment.
Oneplus had a fantastic debut year and now, we all are excited for its second generation OnePlus 2 flagship. However, it looks like this year the company is going to release more than one smartphone.
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau while talking to a Romanian website, Adevarul.ro revealed some details about the company’s plans. When asked whether there was any chance that there would be more smartphone launches this year, he replied by saying that yes, the company was indeed planning to release another device. However, he didn’t reveal any specific details about the said smartphone.
This is not the first time we are hearing about a second OnePlus device. There are already rumors going around about a OnePlus Mini and even the company co-founder, Carl Pei had earlier suggested that OnePlus will release a device later in the year with special focus on aesthetics.
Unfortunately, that is all that we know about the new OnePlus device for now. But now that its almost confirmed, we hope to receive more details in the coming weeks.
We know you guys love giveaways. Over the past few years, we have given out a few smartphones, accessories and even wearables, but now its time to take it big.
In the coming week, we will be announcing a big giveaway for our loyal readers from all around the world. Anyone can participate in this giveaway with a few simple steps, and the prize is going to be something that you will definitely like!
We have decided to giveaway ____. Well, we are not going to reveal what its going to be right now, so please be patient for a few more days. But I am sure that you will love the prize. Its one of the most wanted products of this year, and you have a chance to win it for free. Yes, one lucky winner will get this amazing product for free!
So, any guesses what it could be? Okay, here’s one hint: Its a mainstream flagship smartphone! It can be a recently launched one, or even an upcoming one.
Before the contest starts, we would like to see if anyone can guess the prize correctly. But one thing’s for sure, you are going to LOVE IT!
We would like to hear your guesses via the comments section below.
BTW:We Will Announce The GiveAway Contest On July 20, So Mark Your Calendar.
For $50, Ausdom’s M-06 Bluetooth headphones could be one of the cheapest wireless headset at it’s level.
The obvious assumption for everyone would be that a lot of money is needed to afford high quality wireless headphones given the average market price today. In fact, most of these valuable gadgets go for $150. When Audsom M06 was first mentioned, many would not have expected a lot from it, given that the brand is relatively new. No so today because recent tests on these Bluetooth headphones have revealed otherwise. Not only do they meet expectations in regard to sound quality and price balance, but also do they feel comfortable to use for long periods. Having fulfilled minimum expectations on sound quality, we give it a pass as an acceptable low-cost option for those looking for Bluetooth headphones.
Out of the Box
The device is light in weight and comes with only a fewer accessories: a 3.5mm cable for connection and a micro USB charging cable. You get relieved from having to carry a case, adapter and carry sack. The M06 is certainly worth the price given that the sound quality is acceptably reasonable and the rigid plastic frame lasts for longer.
While many companies are trying to impress on appearance and fashion, Audsom doesn’t: so the M06 will not impress those obsessed with fashionable items. Or rather, the company is not trying too hard to. However, those who understand the benefits of not having too much attention such as when commuting,will find the device worthwhile.
Comfort
The M06 feels comfortable over the ear even when used for a long period. You will not experience any fatigue after a long period of listening music. The ear cups, which are almost equal in size to those of Bose QC25, fit on most ears. The device exerts a relatively slight clamping force on ears and you can easily forget that it is even there, thanks to the nicely crafted padding on the ear cups. However, since the slight force means that the headband must cover a wider space in order to clamp on the head; those with narrow heads might experience some soreness after using the device for some time.
The only bad side with the M06 is its adjustability and fit. The headband is slightly hard to fit in and initially feels a bit sticky and clunky to move. You will require some additional effort to find the right fit.
Hardware/wireless
Audsom M06 incorporates all the control buttons on the bottom of the two ear cups. You can easily access the power, volume, play/pause, and skip track buttons, but the challenge is it is hard to differentiate them as they feel the same on fingers. It means you might have to remove the headphone to make sure you press the correct button, but that might unplug the music source device. However, one can memorize the location of each button with continued use. The buttons are thus hard to use, and it will be easier to control the music from the source device.
M06 comes with a 400mAh Lithium-ion battery that lasts for 20 hours according to the manufacturer. The battery lifetime, however, goes down to 16 hours when the music volume is higher. The battery status will show on an iPhone 6 thanks to the use of the latest Bluetooth chip iteration.
Sound
Although the treble sparkles slightly, it does not make the overall sound quality offensive on ears. Vocals are clear, although the midrange is a bit low. The bass is not deep but can still be heard. The sound quality is just sufficient on the dynamic range.
Some people will raise a concern with the “one-note” quality experience on the upper bass/low midrange, which makes the bass a little bit “punchy” on ears. The experience comes on almost all music genre played, although again, it does not make the overall sound quality offensive on ears. Others will find it fine given the device is only 50 bucks worth!
M06 works pretty fine on albums such as Home by Garrels, and you can hear many plucking of strings.
The device however falls short on noise isolation because the ear cups do not afford a good seal around the ears. Since some sound waves can get in and out through this seal, you can hear people’s voices when using the device in crowded places – the M06 Bluetooth headphone does not do well on sound dampening. However, they are nice to use on quiet environments – the sound is clearly audible.
Conclusion
The device exceeds expectations in regard to matching quality and sound – you get a good sound quality for as low price as 50 bucks, and getting a light weight wireless gadget at that price is even more of a bonus. Bad noise isolation and poor looks is all you have to bear with when using this device. However, it fits those looking for a low cost wireless headphone that is not offensive on ears and doesn’t attract much attention.
We all know for sure that OnePlus will announce its new flagship, the OnePlus 2 on July 27 (July 28 in China). While the phone comes with pretty good specs, enough to compete with any other smartphone in the market right now, the company is apparently marketing the phone as the 2016 Flagship Killer.
Yes, it looks like the company is too enthusiastic about its upcoming flagship, enough to be calling it the flagship killer of 2016. Given that we already know a lot about the new OnePlus 2, thanks to the teasers and confirmations from the company, the specs aren’t good enough to compete with 2016 flagships. In fact, in a few months time, even Snapdragon 810 would be replaced by a much faster and efficient (hopefully) Snapdragon 820.
So, why would the company be calling it a 2016 Flagship killer? Well, either we still don’t know a lot about the OnePlus 2 (a high-end edition?) or its all a hype to get fans excited. But then, the phone is going to cost less than $450, so what all high-end features could they have incorporated in such a limited price tag? I guess, we will have to wait for the official launch day to get these answers.
What the company did reveal is a bunch of partners who have supplied components for the new flagship. The list of brand names include Texas Instruments, Samsung, Qualcomm, JDI, Toshiba, Mitsumi etc.
Whatever the case maybe, we just have to wait for a couple of weeks more to get official details. Until then, stay tuned for more updates.
Huawei has been aggressively expanding its affordable Honor lineup this year. Its just been around two weeks since the company unveiled its brand new all metal Honor 7 flagship in China. Now, it looks like there will be yet another launch, this time, the Honor 4A on July 21.
The unveiling will take place at the Beijing Galaxy Soho in China, during the Huawei Summer Whirlwind festival. The Festival starts on 21 and goes on till July 23rd. Apparently, a couple of Chinese artists will also be present at the event. Plus, we can see a some musical instruments too on the Honor 4A teaser, which could mean that the phone may have some music-centric features.
During the Festival period, the company will be offering a number of discounts on its existing products. Huawei has not revealed exactly what offers and discounts you’ll get, but it might be a good time to buy your favorite Huawei device from China.
As for the Honor 4A, we have no idea about its specs or pricing. But, given the naming scheme, could it be a direct competitor to the Redmi 2A? If that’s the case, expect at least a 5-inch 720p display, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage and an 8MP camera on the device. Pricing should be around 599 Yuan.
Well, since the unveiling is next week, we don’t have to wait too long to get official details. We will keep you guys updated if we come across more info.
For the past few months, we have seen plenty of smart products from Xiaomi. Just a few weeks back, the company unveiled a trio of smart products like a bedside lamp, Wi-Fi Amplifier etc. Now its back expanding the smart products lineup with a brand new Mi Water Purifier.
Coming to the actual Mi Water Purifier, the design language is synonymous with the recent smart home products from the company. Its simple, elegant and looks great in white. Xiaomi has paid special care to reduce its overall size, to make it more compact and user friendly. In fact, its a great device to have even for renters as you don’t have to make any permanent changes in your room for using it. Just connect the pipe to your traditional tap and you are good to go. Moreover, you can track the water quality, directly from the companion smartphone app.
The Mi Water Purifier uses reverse osmosis to clean the tap water. It can reportedly filter sediments, rust and other particles, thanks to the four different filters inside namely PP Cotton filter, 2 x activated coconut carbon filter and a RO membrane. The RO membrane removes metal, bacteria and other organic substances from the water. Finally, in the post filter stage, the activated coconut carbon fiber reportedly improves the taste of water.
The Xiaomi Mi Water Purifier will be available in China from July 28 for 1399 Yuan ($225).
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