Last year’s NVIDIA Tegra K1 turned out to be a very powerful processor. In fact, in the single core test on GeekBench, the SoC managed a score of over 1900 points, making it the leader.
This year, at CES 2015, the company announced its latest processor, the NVIDIA Tegra X1 which is supposed to be a super powerful eight core beast all set to put SoC’s like Snapdragon 810 to shame. The processor is said to feature eight 64-bit cores along with 256 core GPU, increasing the performance to twice that of last year’s K1.
Now, we have spotted a device powered with this super powerful processor and as expected, the benchmark results are off the charts! According to AnTuTu’s benchmark entry of a device with Tegra X1, it managed to score over 70,000 points. To be specific, it scored 74,977 points! This makes it the first device to actually break the 70,000 points barrier, showing off the actual power of this beast.
The CPU performance score is over 10,000 points and the 3D performance score is over 21,000 points even with 4K resolution support. That’s pretty impressive for a mobile device!
Unfortunately, we still don’t know when we will finally see the Tegra X1 in action. Not many devices used the K1 processor but hopefully, if the SoC’s performance is as good as this entry, then we are all the more excited to see a device with Tegra X1 in action.
So what do you think about this benchmark result? Impressed?
We have spotted a new deal for our Indian readers. Amazon.in have started selling Samsung’s two year old flagship, Samsung Galaxy S4 at just Rs. 17,999. This is a great price for a device like the S4 which comes with flagship specs. While many would argue that the S4 is a two year old device, and you are right. But the specs are still enough to compete with any device that retails for under Rs. 20,000.
Another important thing to note is that the device is getting Android 5.0 Lollipop! So, even though this is almost two year’s old, you can enjoy the latest Android update on the device.
In the past few years, we have received plenty of requests from our readers to compile a list of the best Chinese stores to buy online. Today, there are hundreds of different options online when it comes to buying Chinese gadgets and electronics and most of the time, users are confused as to which one to select from these long list of e-stores.
Pricing is not the only thing that matters! You need genuine good quality products, fast shipping as well as an excellent support system to provide the best customer experience.
So, today, we decided to simplify things for you. After researching for a long time and getting feedback from our readers, we have compiled a list of the best Chinese stores to buy gadgets. These are reputed sites that have been in the market for a long time. So, they are well established and safe to buy your favorite products.
Lets not waste any more time and move to the list. This is the first such article which will focus on the best China stores. We have found two sites that have always been reliable all these years and hence, they have got our special first class status.
We have reviewed the two sites, namely lightinthebox.com and dx.com on a number of categories and you will know why they can be regarded as the first class Chinese stores that you can rely anytime.
The Light in the Box company and online store were created in 2006. The Light in the Box company is located in China, and the president of the Light in the Box company is Mr Kevin Wen.
Light in the Box contact information:
#56 Dong Si Huan Zhong Lu Ocean International Center A Building 2506-2507 Chao Yang District, Beijing, China
Phone Number: 8610 5908 0008
Lightinthebox is not just an electronics store. The company has a very wide variety of products on their website, all with free and fast shipping.
The website has been in the market for the past 9 years and has established itself as a reputed and reliable online store. Most of the customers who purchased from lightinthebox had positive things to say about the company. The fact that the company has been around for almost 10 years now is a good indicator of the reliability of the store.
The company has invested a lot of money to generate this kind of trust in the market and that’s why many of the listed products are costlier than other cheap websites. From our research, many of the electronic items on the store were about $10-$15 costlier than competitors.
However, the difference is not surprising given their reputation in the market.
SHIPPING OPTIONS:
Customers can choose from these three shipping options
Expedited Shipping: takes 3-5 business days to arrive
Standard Shipping: takes 6-30 business days to arrive
Super Saver Shipping: takes 10-20 business days to arrive
REVIEWS:
9/10
Lighinthebox has received majority of positive reviews. Most of the time, the items are as shown on the website and reviewers have particularly pointed this out. We found that a majority of the bad reviews were for the late shipping times and even for that we have seen the seller contact the reviewer for support.
Overall, we feel lighinthebox is a great website for online buying and hence, we give it a first class rating. This means you can buy the product without worrying too much about the quality or support for the product as in most cases, your orders will be shipped fine without any problems.
Unfortunately, even with hundreds of sellers in the market right now, reliability is hard to come by. As a result, we find it only fair to give it a first class status.
DX.com was founded in 2005 as a specialty gadget shop specializing in flashlights, flash carts, and lasers. Since then DX.com has exploded in growth, making every endeavor to find Extreme gadgets in the world and currently offers over 110,000 items from the world’s smallest microSD readers, big RC helicopters, to genuine Nokia phones. While our gadget collection has grown, our passion for gadgets has not. Here at DX you won’t feel like a stranger but rather, a fellow gadget fan!
DX Contact Information
Room 301, 3/F, Town Health Technology Centre, 10-12 Yuen Shun Circuit, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, N.T. Hong Kong.
Unlike lightinthebox.com, DealExtreme relies on ultra cheap pricing. In fact most of the customers shop on the website due to their cheap prices and free shipping. Also, you won’t have to worry about low quality products because the website has been in existence for a long time.
RANK
If you still aren’t convinced why dx.com is one of the top sellers in the country, let me tell you that the website has over 1.8 million fans on Facebook alone! Moreover, it has an alexa rank of 1064 and gets around a million visitors every single day!
SHIPPING OPTIONS:
DealExtreme.com ships anywhere in the world
DealExtreme.com offers free worldwide standard shipping on most orders.
Express shipping is available for an additional cost.
Any customs, taxes and/or duties is the customers responsibility.
REVIEWS:
8/10
Most of the buyers were satisfied with their purchases on the website, with only a few who experienced trouble. Most of the complaints about the website were about slow shipping and sometimes defective products. But according to our research, the customer service of the website is pretty good and majority of the time, the problems got solved quickly.
So, these were the two of the best china stores to buy online. I know there must be some users who like or dislike something about these companies, but we have to consider a general opinion and according to our research, these two are the best among others.
We’ll soon publish a second part of the best china stores article, where we will list out the next best stores to buy online from China. The haven’t been around for as long as these two, but have generated customer trust which makes them fairly reliable. We’ll release the article soon. So, stay Tuned.
A few weeks back, we reported about a new iPhone 6 clone called as the Dakele 3. The device was one of the best iPhone clones that we have seen till date, bringing high end specs along with a beautiful design.
Many readers asked us when the phone was going for sale. Now, we finally have some more information about the device.
The Dakele 3 is currently available for sale from a number of resellers on TMall.com. There are two different versions of the device, and the one we spotted on TMall was the high end Dakele 3. There’s another variant of the phone, the Dakele 3X which comes with less powerful specs and a cheaper price tag. However, this particular device retails for 1699 Yuan which comes to around $272. Unfortunately, we could only find the Chinese mainland edition of the phone.
To recap on the specs, the Dakele 3 comes with a titanium chassis and aircraft grade aluminum body. You get a Full HD 1080p 5-inch display up front with Sapphire glass protection. Inside, there’s an MT6752 octa-core 64-bit processor which powers the device along with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. For camera, you get a 13MP Sony IMX214 rear camera with an 8MP Sony IMX219 front shooter. It supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, TDD-LTE, TD-SCDMA/ GSM connectivity. Finally, for battery you get a 2500mAh one at the back.
The phone is priced at 1499 Yuan officially, but if you want to be ahead of others, you will have to shell out the above mentioned $270 to get hold of the device. Still, even with this pricing, it looks like a very good deal.
Anyways, we’ll keep you guys updated if we spot the phone on international resellers anytime soon. So, stay tuned!
Meanwhile you can check out the review of the device here.
Also, if you are looking for iPhone clones, check out the Blackview Ultra, which retails at a much cheaper price but with lower specs.
Huawei is slowly establishing itself as a reputed smartphone and tablet maker. We have seen some great phones from this Chinese company like the Huawei Ascend Mate 7 and event the Honor 6 Plus. Now, it looks like the company is all set to take things to the next level.
Huawei just released two teaser images with the title “NEXT IS HERE”. Now, we can take a guess of what the company means by NEXT in this image. Huawei had recently confirmed that the company was planning to release a Huawei smartwatch this year. We expected it to be sometime later in 2015, however looks like we may be able to see the device as early as MWC 2015.
In the teaser image, you can see a crescent shape with a star at the end. While the image fails to explain what it means, we think it could be hinting at a curved Huawei smartwatch. We have already seen Samsung’s Gear S watch with a curved screen and Huawei’s smartwatch too could feature something like that. The next here could mean the next version of its Huawei smartband released last year, and what better upgrade than a new smartwatch!
The second image could be for the next device which is due for an update. The Huawei X1 tablet! So, this year at MWC 2015, we could be seeing the next generation model of the Huawei tablet, the all new Huawei Mediapad X2. According to recent leaks, the device is said to come with a 7-inch 1920 x 1200 resolution display, Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 925 processor with 3GB RAM and 5500 mAh battery. The price is said to be around 1999 Yuan which comes to $320.
Another important information revealed is the presence of 4G LTE. Yes, the image has the ‘4G LTE’ words on the top left corner which possibly means that the watch could be a stand alone device, with support for the high speed 4G LTE networks. This would really take things to the next level. However, we hope that battery is big enough to support such high speed connections which consumes a lot of power. The second image too has the 4G LTE logo which means the tablet phone will support this network.
So could Huawei really “Make It Possible”? We still haven’t found the perfect smartwatch which is a blend of the best design, features, battery as well as affordability. We know Huawei has the ability as well as resources to unveil a great smartwatch and we do hope to see something different and better than current offerings in the market.
MWC 2015 is just a few days away, so stay tuned for more information.
Meanwhile, can you think of what the crescent shape and the star as well as the shape in the second image mean?
We are just a few days away from the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6. This is probably the most popular device expected at MWC this year and we are already hearing a lot of good things about the Samsung flagship.
Now, even before the launch of the S6, Oppomart has listed a number of Galaxy S6 cases on its website. Not one, but a total of 10 cases have been spotted. There are cases made of silicone for basic protection, flip covers and even ultra-durable shockproof TPU cases for the device.
This is not the first time we are hearing about cases for the upcoming Samsung flagship. There were several other listings in the past two weeks, showing off the possible size of the device.
Galaxy S6 Case from Verus
Samsung is yet to officially announce any details of the phone, but the company recently said that the camera on the S6 is going to be amazing. A recent benchmark result, showed of the true power of the Samsung Exynos 7420 octa-core SoC which now takes the lead in the multi-core test on GFXbench. S6 will come with this powerful processor, which will clearly make it one of the best devices in the market.
Another important thing highlighted by recent rumors is the shift from the boring traditional plastic design to the Galaxy Alpha like metal design. One of the most criticized areas of the company flagship is now expected to be its biggest plus point.
There are a lot of other features rumored like Samsung’s own payment service but we can’t be sure of those features until we hear an official word from the company.
For those who are wondering about the phone’s release day, a recent report said that the Galaxy S6 will release on March 22 this year.
Lenovo and Huawei are probably the two well known tech giants from China also trying out their luck in the smartphone market.
Huawei, has managed to create its own style with its beautiful looking Huawei Ascend Mate, P flagship series as well as the Huawei Honor series. On the hand, Lenovo has consistently struggled in carving out its own space in the market. The Lenovo Vibe Z as well as the Lenovo Vibe X did show some promise, but none have been highly successful.
In fact, the company had to resort to Apple for designing a new affordable smartphone. In case, you didn’t get it till now, we are talking about the recently announced Lenovo Sisley S90. Now it looks like the company’s latest favorite is Vivo as a new Lenovo smartphone has just hit TENAA showing off a design much similar to the Vivo X series phones.
The phone with the model number A6800 comes with a 5-inch 1080 x 720p display. Yes, this is a weird resolution for a 5-inch display, so for now, we think its a mistake. Further, the phone comes with MT6732 64-bit quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage which is further expandable. There is a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front shooter. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS and supports 4G LTE/ 3G and GSM networks. For colors, users can choose between, gold, silver and white.
The specs are nothing out of the ordinary and makes the Lenovo A6800 a mid-range device.
We still don’t know the battery, pricing or availability details of the device. But since this phone has made it to TENAA, expect more information in the next few weeks.
Full Lenovo A6800 Specs are as given below
Available colors silver, gold, white
body size 142.8 × 70.9 × 7.5 ( mm)
Weight 142.6 (g)
5-inch capacitive TFT display, 16m colors
MT6732 quad-core 1.5GHz
1GB RAM + 8GB ROM (MicroSD: Yes)
Connectivity features: GSM, TD-SCDMA, TD- LTE, LTE FDD
Network frequency : 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz, 2GHz, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40,1.9GHz
MT6595 was one of the best processors released by Mediatek in the past few months. However, we didn’t see many smartphones running this octa-core SoC. In fact, most smartphone these days are opting for a slightly slower but with a 64-bit architecture, MT6752. Mediatek’s MT6795 will reportedly bring the 64-bit architecture to the high end platform and now, we have a glimpse of what could be the first smartphone to use this processor.
A recent entry on GFXBench reveals some of the details of a device code named k6795v1_64. The entry is interesting because it shows that the phone runs on the MT6795 processor along with 3GB RAM. MT6795 is based on the ARM’s Cortex A53 architecture (not A57 which is a lot more powerful but battery consuming) with eight cores clocked at 1.9GHz. For GPU, the phone has PowerVR G6200. The listing also reveals that the phone features a 5MP camera and a 4.6-inch 2K display! Finally, it comes with 32GB internal storage and runs on the latest Android 5.0 OS.
The overall specifications of the phone are quite unusual, especially with a 2K display on a 4.6-inch screen as well as a low end 5MP shooter.
However, we think this might be a test unit and not a retail product. Companies are known to test their products on various benchmark sites before releasing it publicly and this just might be the case here. One more reason why we think this is the test unit is because of the naming. The phone is code named k6795v1_64, development board. So, this could just be a unit assembled for testing the capability of the processor.
We expect a lot of new high end affordable smartphones with 2K display and even 3GB RAM to feature this powerful 64-bit MT6795 processor. It could be even mainstream companies like HTC, which is rumored to release a Mediatek powered variant of its flagship device, HTC One M9 in the coming months.
Anyways, stay tuned to the website for more details. Also, check out the GFXBench link down below for more info.
We recently came to know that Gionee was planning to launch a new smartphone in the market which would most likely overthrow the Vivo X5 Max Ivvi K1 Mini as the thinnest smartphone in the world. The company is reportedly launching the device at one of the world’s top tech events of the year, the MWC 2015.
Now, a Gionee device has hit TENAA, revealing all the key specifications of the device. The Gionee GN-9006 model actually makes things a lot more interesting as if it turns out to be the device that the company will show off at MWC, then fans are definitely going to be disappointed. This is because, Gionee GN-9006 is reportedly coming with a 5.5mm body, which although is very slim, won’t make it the slimmest smartphone in the world. The previous rumors claimed that Gionee S7 will have a 4.6mm body.
While TENAA certifications doesn’t reveal the name of the device, there are certain reasons we believe this could be the one showcased at the event. First of all, the pictures uploaded on the TENAA page looks a lot similar to the ones that were leaked two days back — Gionee S7. Further, the company’s previous flagship super slim device, the Gionee S5.1 had the model number GN-9005, which means this new device directly succeeds the previous one. Also, the leak said that the phone will have a 2700 mAh battery which would be practically impossible to incorporate in a device with just 4.6mm thickness. So, there’s the Gionee S7 is not as thin as we expect.
Other tech specs of the Gionee GN9006 are high end. They are as follows:
5.2-inch 1080P resolution display
13MP rear camera + 8Mp front camera
Supports 4G LTE networks (China Unicom)
Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS version
Colors: Black, White and Blue
Measurements: 148.8 × 72.4 × 5.5 (mm)
Weight: 126.5 (g)
There’s a very slight possibility that the rumored Gionee S7 with 4.6mm body could be a totally different phone. But we can’t confirm that at the moment and hence, we will have to wait for an official word from the company, which will probably be directly at MWC 2015.
Meizu made a breakthrough in the market by announcing the two new affordable yet powerful smartphones, Meizu M1 Note and the 5-inch Meizu M1. Both the devices bring tremendous value in this once boring low end segment. Only a few other smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 2 and a handful of Chinese phones, can even come close to the value for money quotient that these devices bring to the table.
Since, both the devices are from the same family and even looks similar, we decided to review them together. So, lets take a look at the Meizu M1 Note vs Meizu M1 comparison.
Like always, we will take a look at a number of parameters such as the design, display, hardware, battery, camera and even software.
DESIGN
Well, both the Meizu M1 Note as well as the Meizu M1 have derived inspiration from the two smartphones in the Meizu’s top end lineup, the Meizu MX4 and the Meizu MX4 Pro. In fact, the design is a very good indicator of the phone’s brand. If you have ever seen the Meizu MX4, you’ll instantly recognize that both the M1 Note and the Meizu M1 come from the same family.
Meizu M1 Note, like the name suggests is the bigger model of the two. It comes with a 5.5-inch display, which makes it even bigger than the flagship MX4. The measurements of the M1 Note comes to 150.7 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm which is pretty decent for a phone with a 5.5-inch screen. On the other hand, the M1 comes with the measurements, 140.2 x 72.1 x 8.9 mm. As you can see, both the models have the exact same thickness, 8.9mm.
Since the M1 Note is larger, it feels as though the device is narrower than the M1. But as you can see from the measurements, the phone is indeed a bit more broad around 3.1mm. This makes the M1 Note look more like the MX4 Pro and the M1 like the Meizu MX4.
On top of both the device’s displays, you have the exact same components. So, there’s the receiver mesh and sensors and front camera on the right. One thing to note here is that the front camera on both the models are exactly the same – OV5670 5-megapixel sensor, F / 2.0 aperture and wide-angle 69 ° lens.
Even below the display, things are similar. So, you have the trademark Meizu round home button with a breathing notification light. The bezels on the phones are pretty thin considering their competitors. They are narrow and blend well with the display.
The sides are a bit protruding on both the phones which can actually save your display from directly hitting the ground if its falls. While this may cause some issue while using the touch screen display, we think its actually a better design especially when it can save the display.
The back cover is made of polycarbonate material on both the devices. This gives it a very appealing look, which is something that’s not usually found on phones in this price range. However, you will have to be careful while handling the device, especially if you have sweaty palms. Also, the Meizu M1 being the smaller model, is more comfortable to hold as compared to the M1 Note.
On top of both the devices lies the 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone opening as well as the power button. At the bottom, you have the speakers, microUSB and microphone.
On the left side, you have the volume keys while on the right, you have the slot for the SIM card slot(s). Now, here things get interesting. Meizu M1 Note comes with NO MicroSD card slot. Instead, the slot on the right will habor two SIM cards making it a dual SIM dual standby supported phone. On the other hand, the 5-inch Meizu M1 comes with a MicroSD card slot too (Yay!) but then supports only one SIM card. It was essential for M1 to come with a memory card slot since it features just 8GB of storage. On the other hand, the M1 Note comes with 16GB / 32GB storage options.
Overall, both the phones look well built and premium. However, if we had to change one thing from both the devices, it will have to be the power button on the top. It simply doesn’t feel natural to reach out to the top side just to power on the device. This is especially a big problem when the phone becomes larger like in the case of 5.5-inch M1 Note. But its not something we couldn’t manage and hence, we feel a few hours of use will make the action more natural.
DISPLAY
This time, we could analyze the display to a great extent on both the devices. First of all, we have two other top end flagship phones for comparison with these two Blue Charm devices namely the Meizu MX4 and the HTC One M8. This should give you guys a better idea as to how these budget phones compare with those two top end phones.
The Meizu M1 Note comes with a 5.5-inch IGZO display with a full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution. On the other hand, the Meizu M1 features a 5-inch 1280 x 768 resolution TFT capacitive LCD display. Both the displays are protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. The M1 Note features a screen to body ratio of 72.9% while the Meizu M1 sports a ratio of 69.9%. Interestingly, the Meizu M1 features dual domain pixel technology on its display which will help in improving the viewing angles of the phone.
Coming to the screen contrasts, the four models that we will be comparing use different display technologies. As a result, don’t expect similar results and any difference that you may see could be just because the phone uses a different panel.
Have a look at the images below. On top row there is the Meizu MX4 and the HTC One M8 on the right. At the bottom row, there is the Meizu M1 Note and then the Meizu M1 lying on its right.
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Here are some images displayed on these devices.
HARDWARE SPECS
Meizu M1 Note naturally comes with the better hardware of the two. The phablet features the recently announced MT6752 64-bit octa-core processor from Mediatek clocked at 1.7GHz. On the other hand, the Meizu M1 features the 64-bit MT6732 quad-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. Both the processors are based on ARM’s Cortex A53 architecture and comes with Mali T760 GPU.
M1 Note has an additional RAM module, which adds up to 2GB as compared to M1’s 1GB RAM. Also, the storage is much higher, 16GB / 32GB options as opposed to Meizu M1’s 8GB storage. However, as mentioned above, the for the slightly additional storage and Dual SIM support, you’ll have to live with whatevery storage that comes inbuilt on the Meizu M1 Note, as there’s no slot for a memory card.
Performance wise naturally Meizu M1 Note outdid the MT6732 quad-core processor on the M1 by a considerable margin. In the AnTuTu test we consistently got around 41,000 points on the M1 Note. On the other hand, the M1 could only score upto 30,000 in the same test.
You will experience some slight lag while using the M1, but its only when there are a lot of heavy duty applications opened. Under normal usage, the device performed pretty well. We could get a maximum of 568MB RAM free on the device at any time. This reduced to around 100-150MB when we opened up a new app. However, in practical usage, it doesn’t cause much issues. Like we mentioned above, just make sure you don’t open a lot of apps and things will be pretty smooth.
Coming to the MT6752 octa-core M1 Note, we had no issues with this device. Everything was butter smooth and apps too opened up very quickly.
Connectivity features are exactly the same, except for Dual SIM support on the Meizu M1 Note. The supported network bands are as follows:
Camera is one of the most important features that users look for in a smartphone these days. In this regard, both the phones does not disappoint. You will be happy with its camera if you are reasonable with your expectations. To be frank, you won’t get Galaxy Note 4 like picture quality and that’s acceptable. What you will get though is decent image quality especially when there’s enough light. There is noise prevalent on images captured on both the devices, but then Meizu is not really famous for its stellar camera phones and hence, it isn’t surprising.
Moreover, the rear camera module is the same on M1 Note as well as the M1. So, you get the Samsung’s 13 million-pixel CMOS sensor size of 1 / 3.06 inches with F / 2.2 aperture. So, camera performance under normal lighting conditions should be more or less the same. But it will differ a bit at night shooting as the M1 Note comes with dual LED Dual Tone flash as opposed to the single LED flash on the Meizu M1. The rear camera module is capable of recording 1080p videos at 30 fps. However at this resolution, the video files tend to be quite large, which will definitely be a concern on the 16GB Meizu Blue Charm Note without expansion slot!
We have already specified the details about the 5MP front camera, but in case you skipped that part, here are the specs: OV5670 5-megapixel sensor, F / 2.0 aperture and wide-angle 69 ° lens.
Here are some samples for you to see of both the devices.
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Macro shots on the Meizu M1 came out pretty good.
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BATTERY
Both the phones feature non-removable batteries. The Meizu M1 Note comes with a 3140 mAh battery which is actually pretty good for a device in its price range. On the other hand, the Meizu M1 features a 2500 mAh battery. The capacity was initially 2160 mAh but Meizu recently reduced it to 2500 mAh.
The battery life on both the phones are pretty good. You get a day’s usage with moderate usage. To give you a figure, expect around 4.5-5 hours of dscreen on time on the Meizu M1 Note and a slightly less figure on the Meizu M1.
Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to test out the battery, so this is all we could get from our initial tests.
SOFTWARE
Both the phones come with the company’s latest Flyme 4.2.0 version which is based on Android 4.4 KitKat OS. Meizu has improved the Flyme OS considerably in the past few months and you can instantly see the difference. The transition effects were pretty smooth and so were the other animations.
You also get a host of other gesture features, that were available on the company’s top end devices like the Meizu MX4 and MX4 Pro. The Flyme ROM also comes with its own power saving function which can limit the usage of the device to just phone calls and text once the battery falls below a certain level. In fact, in this mode, you can extract up to 24 hours of standby with just 10% battery.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
Due to the immense popularity of Meizu M1 Note and Meizu M1 its very hard to get hold of the device directly from the company. So, you will have to resort to various online resellers to purchase the device.
While we checked out the various resellers to find out the prices online, we found a website where there were many reputed resellers listed with their prices. So, its better you check out the the website link given below if you are interested in purchasing the device.
The cheapest price we could find for the Meizu M1 Note was on aliexpress, for $199.99. But if you are not sure about aliexpress, then you can also check out Pandawill, which is a reputed reseller where the phone is listed for $209 but you can get it for around $205 with a coupon from discountion.com.
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find any trusted resellers selling Meizu M1, but we expect them to stock up in the next few weeks. We’ll update you guys with more information at that time.
We think both the models offers great value for money! What do you think about both the devices? Would you pay up a little extra to get the M1 Note or will you be happy with the $112 Meizu M1?
As nowadays each device is getting smarter and smarter, a watch, which at first sounds like a classic thing, is in the process of changing itself. Well, thanks to the smart technologies and solutions implemented in it. Some of the smart watches have developed to that extent that it can even easily replace your smartphone. Other type of smart devices are more likely just smart wearables, which are mostly dependent on your smartphone, but still have some great standalone features such as pedometer and other goodies for sports enthusiasts. We will take a look at the latter type of smart watch.
Check out our full video review of a very affordable iMacwear i5:
As you can see from our full video review embedded above, the iMacwear i5 is not that feature packed as our previously reviewed M7 model. However, you should keep in mind that these products fall into different categories and iMacwear i5 is much cheaper device.
This device definitely gets its job done as your sports and smartphone companion. We loved its great battery life both in standby and operation modes. In addition, it is waterproof, so you can use it in any weather conditions.
Also, the pedometer feature works well and lets you achieve your sports goals. Other highlight features we liked that you can literally dial and answer the phone directly from the watch and the call quality was great on both ends.
Moreover, the watch can be connected to a smartphone despite the fact that it is already connected to other bluetooth device like bluetooth headphones. Thus, you can control the music from your wrist.
What is more, the remote camera shutter is a very useful feature especially if you need to take a picture of a group of people. Also, in case you usually forget your phone, the Anti-lost system may be useful for you.
All in all, for the price tag of just $20, this is a great bang for your buck if you need the job done in the features we just mentioned.
Back in December, Ulefone Be Pro smartphone made headlines because of its high-end specs and the latest Android 5.0 update which was promised by the manufacturer. As a result, many people bought this new device. In fact, the company reported last month that it sold over 10,000 units of the device in the past few weeks alone. While everyone marketed the device as Android 5.0 Lollipop smartphone, the phone actually shipped with the old Android 4.4 KitKat version.
However, a recent video uploaded online has revealed that the Ulefone Be Pro Android 5.0 update is almost completed. The timing is in line with what the company promised. It earlier said that the phone will get the update in February / March of 2015. So, its not surprising that the Android 5.0 update is almost ready.
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Ulefone official released a video of preview of Ulefone Be Pro equipped with Android 5.0. Ulefone take the leading position, become the first one to adapt to Android 5.0 among Chinese domestic brand manufacturer. In the past weeks, lots of manufacturers highly promote that their models adapt to Android 5.0, but there are not any actual photos or video released till now.
But Ulefone official state that this version Android 5.0 still exists several bugs, parts of functions still need to be tested. As per current progress, Android 5.0 is really coming soon. While users will be excited to hear the news, we expect the update to roll out only after a few days, since the existing bugs need to be fixed. Its always better to get an (almost) perfect update rather than a buggy one which will adversely affect the performance of the device.
After this news we are sure that the lollipop update will induce even more buyers to purchase this popular device.
You can check out the best prices at different retailers for ULEFONE BE PRO from the link below.
OnePlus is all set to announce more details on its recently unveiled OxygenOS later today. However, even before the announcement, a new image was found on Weibo which showed off the company’s OS for the Chinese market. The leak says that the new ROM in the home market will have a different name. The ROM will be called as the OnePlus HydrogenOS.
We don’t know whether this leak is real or not, but it does sound a bit surprising to name its OS something different like HydrogenOS in China. OnePlus has confirmed the name OxygenOS and it was actually recommended by one of the fellow forums fans of the company. So, we doubt that the company would go with a different name.
Anyways, we have added an image that was leaked along with the name.
Do you think OnePlus will have a different name for its ROM like hydrogenOS in China?
Xiaomi is not just a device manufacturer, the company also has its special MIUI operating system built on Android which comes pre-installed on all of its smartphones. In fact, the company makes some profit through the various apps and software provided in this OS.
Now, Xiaomi is all set to announce that it has crossed over 100 million MIUI users worldwide. That’s a very impressive feat and most of the growth probably happened in the past 15 months.
The company on its weibo page revealed that MIUI had hit 30 million in December 2013 and 50 million in May 2014. Then there’s a blank for the figure that’s going to be announced tomorrow, which will be 100 million users!
The company also has kept a special event in San Francisco later today. While its PR executives have denied any plans for a release of a new Xiaomi device in US at the event, it is said that the company will unveil the relatively unknown MIUI OS in the country. The timing couldn’t be more perfect as the event could be to celebrate this milestone as well as to expand its OS into newer markets to boost its growth.
Since all of Xiaomi smartphone comes with MIUI pre-installed, its actually a good idea to launch the OS first in a country and then maybe later launch the devices. People will have time to get used to the UI and considering that MIUI has been a hit in emerging markets such as India, its more than likely that many will start enjoying the new appearance.
Anyways, we’ll update you guys if anything concrete comes up in the next few hours. Stay tuned.
Almost every tech fan will have heard of the name DJI. This Chinese company based in Shenzhen has become one of the most advanced company manufacturing and selling UAVs. The company’s quadcopters such as the DJI Phantom as well as the DJI Inspire One have received positive reviews from users throughout the globe. In fact, anyone who is looking for a professional camera equipped drone will most likely end up buying one from DJI.
It looks like this Chinese company is all set to expand into another line of business. Several images were recently spotted online which showed off a new power bank with the brand name DJI. From the size of the accessory, we can expect the DJI powerbank to be quite high capacity.
As you can see in the image above, the DJI powerbank is charging up an iPhone 6 model.
While we don’t know whether this product is for real, if it does turn out to be true, it won’t be surprising given that DJI has a number of accessories which include batteries for its devices listed on its website. So, this would just be an expansion into the smartphone and other devices market.
DJI’s drones are regarded as the best in the market, which is why they cost hundreds and sometimes even thousands of dollars.
You can check out some of their popular drones from here.
Although Xiaomi had officially taken the wraps off the new MIUI 6 OS back in August, as of yet, there are plenty of Xiaomi users who have still not received the update.
For those who were patiently waiting for the update, we have some good news. The company has started rolling out the MIUI update to Redmi 1S users. The users will be able to download and install the new MIUI 6 beta system version this week. It is said in the next few weeks, more users will be upgraded to this new MIUI version.
Also, all the Xiaomi phones will soon be able to upgrade to MIUI 6 according to the report. So in case you are still on the old version, keep checking for an update in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, users who couldn’t wait for an official may have already downloaded the unofficial MIUI 6 ROM. You can check it out from here. But if you haven’t installed it already, its always better to wait for the official release of the update, which is just a few days away.
Ever wondered what will happen to the recently announced Xiaomi Mi Note flagship when you shoot at it? Well, you no longer have to imagine what happens next as some guys over from China took some time to shoot Xiaomi Mi Note and also show us what happens in a video.
They shot a bullet right through the Xiaomi Mi Note smartphone and well, the rest is history. Naturally, the phone didn’t survive the test. In fact, as soon as the bullet hit the device, the phone started falling apart due to the impact.
The video added above shows us exactly what happens when you shoot Xiaomi mi note, that too in slow motion. Its quite awesome to look at, so make sure you check it out at least once!
The competition in practically every segment of the smartphone market is becoming fierce. At first, manufacturers were obsessed with the slimness of their smartphones, hence we have seen super slim devices like the Vivo X5 Max, OPPO R5 and even the new Gionee Elife S7 4.6mm.
Now, looks like manufacturers are focusing on yet another area of a smartphone – bezels. Over the past two years, the bezel size on smartphones have reduced to a great extent. Just yesterday we received more details about the Serendipity S7 which claimed to feature the narrowest bezels (0.7mm) in the industry. Now, yet another smartphone manufacturer has come up with a phone with practically zero bezels. We don’t have much details about the phone maker but the Subor S3 ‘s listing has revealed some of its specs.
First of all, the Subor S3 will come with a 5-inch 720p display with ultra narrow bezels. Its so thin that we can say that the phone is nearly bezel-less. Inside, there will be Mediatek’s MT6732 quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 16GB of expandable memory. The phone features dual camera module, however the company has not yet revealed the resolution on both the front and the rear shooters. The Subot S3 will support the high speed 4G LTE networks along with standard 3G and GSM networks. It will run on Google’s Android 4.4 KitKat OS.
Also, the image on the website reveals that the phone will cost 1399 Yuan which comes to around $223.99. That’s a decent price for a phone with these features and super slim bezels.
Unfortunately, this is all we know about the device. No details on the battery, camera resolutions or even LTE frequencies are known at the moment. However, like the Serendipity S7, expect some more details in a few weeks time.
Today, we take a look at the two hot smartphones that’s currently available in the market (THL2015 is available for pre-order). Both the phones have very good specifications and are priced around the same price band. So, we decided to compare both the devices, picking out the pros and cons of each device to help you choose which one is best suited for you.
While we don’t have the device in our hands, we can take a look at the specifications as well as the features of the device to decide which one comes out as the winner.
For convenience and simplicity, we will be comparing ZTE Blade S6 vs THL2015 in a number of different categories. These include processor, RAM, display, camera, connectivity, special functions and so on.
So, lets not waste any more of your time and move on with the ZTE Blade S6 vs THL2015 comparison.
DESIGN:
We usually start off with the design in most of our reviews and comparisons. So, lets do the same in this article.
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If we had to choose a device just on the basis of its design, then there’s no doubt that the ZTE Blade S6 will be the clear winner in this category. The device takes its design inspiration from the Apple iPhone 6 which is regarded as one of the best looking smartphones that’s available in the market right now. So, its no surprise that the Blade S6 looks way better than the THL2015.
The ZTE device comes with a unibody design with a home button which looks similar to the one on the iPhone 6. Moreover, the button doubles as a notification light, which adds to the beauty of the device. The sides are round as are the corners giving it a smooth finish. There are two other keys located besides the home button, namely the back and menu keys. At the back, there is the ZTE logo, which is almost at the same place where you would find the Apple logo on the iPhone models.
The volume keys as well as the power button are located to the right of the device. On the left side, you have the MicroSD and SIM card slots. The Dual SIM Dual Standby slot supports one Micro and one Nano SIM. While the overall texture of the phone is made to look like a metal finish, don’t be fooled, since everything is pure plastic.
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As for the THL2015, the design is a bit more traditional. So, you have the rectangular block look that is found on most smartphones today. The back is made out of glossy plastic, which may attract some fingerprints. The frame is metal and so is the buttons on the device. Both the volume keys and the power button are located on the right side, just like the Blade S6. However, since the design is not unibody, the MicroSD slot and the Dual SIM card slots (1 standard SIM + 1 Micro SIM) are both located besides the removable battery.
Overall, the device looks well built and well designed. So, if you are looking for something different, you can go for the THL2015. However, if you like Apple’s design and want something that looks like it, then you can opt for the ZTE Blade S6. Its totally a personal choice. But in my opinion, the ZTE Blade S6 does feature better looks.
PROCESSOR
Although priced around the same figure, both the models feature processors from two different chipset makers. The ZTE Blade S6 comes with the new Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 1.5Ghz.
On the other hand, the THL2015 features an octa-core 64- bit MT6572L processor clocked at 1.7GHz.
Both the models feature one of the best recent releases from their respective chipmakers and hence, the performance should be amazing. If you are looking to pick out a winner in this category, you can’t really do that, because we expect both the processors to deliver stellar performance.
MEMORY
The memory configurations are exactly the same on both the devices. So, you get 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage on these devices. Although the storage is further expandable in the phones, the THL2015 takes only up to 32GB MicroSD while the Blade S6 takes cards up to 64GB in size. However, this shouldn’t make a big difference in your purchase decision. So, we are once again giving it a tie!
DISPLAY
Fortunately, in this category, we can pick out a clear winner. Both the models feature the same 5-inch capacitive multi-touch displays, however the resolutions are different. The THL2015 sports an impressive resolution of 1920 x 1080p, while the Blade S6 comes with just 720p resolution.
This definitely gives THL2015 an edge over the ZTE model. So, here the winner will be THL2015.
However, from our personal experience, 720p display on 5-inch phones looks quite good and even though THL2015 has a better pixel density figure, the Blade S6’s screen should be clear and bright enough for your daily usage.
CAMERA
Once again both the models feature similar camera specs. The ZTE Blade S6 comes with a 13MP Sony IMX214 with LED flash + AF + Multi-shot support. Even the THL2015 features a 13MP (unknown make). So rear camera performance shouldn’t differ much.
As for the front camera, the THL2015 comes with a larger resolution 8MP shooter while the Blade S6 just has a 5MP camera. But expect similar performance from both the camera units, since megapixels alone don’t tell the whole story.
So, we can’t really choose one as a clear winner in this category.
CONNECTIVITY
Connectivity is a place where you will have to make a choice. While both the models feature standard stuff like Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and GPS, the network support is a bit different. The ZTE Blade S6 supports both TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE networks which gives an edge over the THL2015 which only supports FDD-LTE networks. However, it all depends on where you want to use the device. So, if your country or carrier uses FDD-LTE, which will be the case in majority of countries, you will be happy with both the devices. However, if your carrier utilizes TDD-LTE only, then you will have to compulsorily purchase a TDD-LTE supported version. Thankfully, only a few countries support this technology.
With the additional support, we have to pick ZTE Blade S6 as the winner in this category.
FUNCTIONS
You get the same Gravity, distance and light sensors on these devices. As mentioned above, they support dual SIM dual standby as well as OTG connections.
However, the THL2015 has something extra. The device comes with a fingerprint sensor at the back, which makes it a very powerful package. While we have seen the sensor on cheaper phones like the Elephone P3000S, it is still a great feature on a device that retails for less than $230!
ZTE model does have a special feature called AliveShare which helps users transfer content between phones without internet connection or even Wi-Fi.
But, we would have to pick THL2015 as the winner in this category because of this premium sensor.
BATTERY
Battery is again an area where the lower priced THL2015 triumphs over ZTE device. The THL model comes with a 2700 mAh battery which is bigger than the 2400 mAh battery found on the Blade S6. Some even say that the THL battery will be of 3000 mAh but for the moment, lets be conservative and assume that its 2700.
As you can see, the battery on THL is bigger than that of ZTE device. However, we will have to consider other factors like a 1080p display on THL2015 instead of a 720p one on ZTE flagship. The larger resolution screen will take in more power than the 720p one and hence, if the battery capacity difference is this small, expect the battery life on both the devices to be more or less the same.
SOFTWARE
Here ZTE Blade S6 takes the lead since it comes with the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with the company’s own MIFavor 3.0 UI which is highly customizable. On the other hand, the THL2015 comes with the older Android 4.4 KitKat OS out of the box.
This makes the ZTE Blade S6 the winner in this category. But remember, you can anytime root the device to install your favorite OS, that is, if you know how to follow instructions perfectly (since there are many guides online to root and flash a new ROM).
PRICING
We decided to compare both the devices because it was priced similarly with very similar spec sheet.
So, all boils down to your preference. We feel both the devices are too similar to pick out a winner. The only few differences they have are not really drawbacks but rather a matter of choice.
If we had to choose one, we would probably go with the ZTE Blade S6, mainly because the company is quite big and well known. Otherwise, only comparing the specs and the pricing, both the devices stand equal!
Now that the ZTE Blade S6 is finally available for sale, you must be looking at the cheapest price to buy this amazing device. ZTE made sure that the device is available only through select reputed stores, so there aren’t many options available.
After some research, we have finally found out the best price to buy ZTE Blade S6. The device can be bought for as low as $219. Usually the same phone retails for around $249.
Just use this coupon during checkout and your total price in the cart price will reduce to $229.
To recap on the specs, the ZTE Blade S6 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 64-bit octa-core SoC along with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage.
There’s a 5-inch 720p display up front which translates into a pixel density of 326 ppi. At the back, there is a 13MP Sony IMX214 camera along with LED flash and up front you get a 5MP shooter.
The Blade S6 comes with Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box! The phone’s design looks beautiful, thanks to the iPhone 6’s design inspiration. Also, the phone is thin with measurements 144 x 70.7 x 7.7mm.
You can check out the tech specs before you buy ZTE Blade S6 from down below.
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