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.
As you may know, Vivo currently holds a title of having the thinnest device (just 4.75mm) on the planet in its portfolio – Vivo X5Max, which was released last December. However, it seems that the company has a bit more affordable version of the device in its pipeline, which is a Vivo X5Max+.
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As TENNA website suggests, the different version of the device will be a bit thicker – at 5.1 mm and a tad heavier – 153g (original Vivo X5Max is 146g). Also, the device is said to use a more energy-efficient eight-core MediaTek MT6752 processor, which can effectively enhance its 2000mAh battery life (will see if it works out in our review in the future).
As far as other specs go, Vivo X5Max+ will have pretty much identical specs as its thinner brother, which include 5.5 inches 1080P screen, built-in 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage (expandable up to 128 via Micro SD card slot). Moreover, there will be a 13 and 5mp camera modules on the back and front, respectively. The device will be run by the Funtouch OS 2.0, which is based on Android 4.4.4 and support both 3G and 4G networks. Last but not least, the smartphone will have Vivo’s signature Hi-Fi system (upgraded 2.0 version). Finally, the price point is said to be 2999 Yuan in China. We don’t have a word on international pricing or availability yet.
Oppo is one of the Chinese manufacturers that produces both great, yet not that expensive devices if we compare it to the rivals from South Korea or Cupertino company. At the end of the last year Oppo launched a few new products, which included Oppo N3 with a rotatable camera and crazy thin (4.85mm) Oppo R5. It seems that the company does not want to stop launching new device as they have quietly launched their new product – Oppo 3000.
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As far as design goes, we see a typical Oppo style with the corners being curved a bit on each side. Also, there are usual 3 capacitive buttons on the bottom, earphone along with the 5mp front facing shooter. What is more, the screen size is only 4.7 inches (720p variety), and the whole device is very compact at only 137 x 68.8 x 8.95mm.
Oppo 3000 seems to be a mid-ranger with a great camera. It has an 8mp Sony IMX179 sensor with a f / 2.0 aperture. In addition, there sensor has 5-element lens and has an addition blue glass filter, which should provide a great picture quality. On the front, there is a 5mp wide-angle shooter.
As far as other specs go, the device has a Snapdragon 410 64-bit quad-core processor , clocked at 1.2 gHz and it is backup up by Adreno 306 GPU. Also, there is a 1 GB of Ram for multitasking along with a 8 GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 128 GB with a Micro SD card.
What is more, the device will support China Unicom 4G / 3G / GSM network and have dual card slots with a dual standby capability. Also, there will be NFC along with all other usual connectivity packages. Moreover, there will be a Quick Charging 2.0 technology with an included proprietary charging brick. All of these internals will be powered by the 2000 mAh battery and Android 4.4 based custom Color OS 2.01.
Finally, the device can be already purchased in China for 1599 Yuan. There is no word of internationally availability and pricing though.
After the Chinese company Vivo did not have much success with its double-glassed Y29 smartphone, the company is ready to launch a new device – Y929, which targets mid range market.
According to the pictures and specifications, which were exposed in the Chinese certification agency – TENNA, the device will have 4G networking capabilities, will have Corning Gorilla glass 3 on the front and the back, metal frame with chamfered edges and will have a thinness of 6.67mm. Also, it will have the weights of just 128g.
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As you can see from the picture below, the device will have usual Vivo looks, which include 3 capacitive buttons on the bottom (which most likely do not light up).
Here is the summary of the specs of the vivo Y929 device:
5 inches 720P resolution screen
– Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.2GHz quad-core processor
– Front 5mp + 13mp rear camera
– Built-in 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM, supports SD memory card expansion up to 128 GB
– FunTouch OS 2.0 based on Android 4.4.4
– Support of 4G / 3G / 2G GSM network, with a dual SIM dual standby support
– 2000 mAh battery and the price of 2198 Yuan in China, which is quite expensive considering a lot of offerings in the industry.
It seems that manufacturers have been fighting for the slimmest device in the world planet for some time. The fight does not seem to come to an end as we have some fresh news that there might be a new thinness king in the industry!
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It seems that the Chinese manufacturer Gionee is ready to take the slimmest device on the planet crown as we have some actual photos of the device – Elife S7, which only has 4.6mm thinness taking the crown from the Vivo X5Max, which has the thinness of 4.75mm. Also, the Gionee is breaking its own thinness record, which was set by Elife S5.1, which measures at 5.1mm. However, 5mm does not sound impressive achievement for these companies anymore.
The device is expected to be released in the upcoming MWC 2015 in Barcelona. What is more, the leaks suggest that the device will have 2 GB of Ram and amazingly huge for its thinness 2800mAh battery capacity! That means that we may have not only thin, but also great battery life device. Last but not least, the device is said to have Amigo 3.0 skin on top of Android 5.0 system.
Are you excited about new king of thinness (or thickness?) ? Let us know in the comments below.
Back in December, we were one of the first ones to report that Serendipity was developing a smartphone called as the Serendipity S7 which will comes with almost zero bezels and a slim profile.
While we wait for the device to be available for sale, today the company offered more details on this ultra slim serendipity s7 bezel-less phone. Serendipity revealed that making a phone like the S7 was quite a big task and hence it was not possible for them to manufacture the phone in large quantities in the initial period.
So, the company managed to manufacture about 2000 units and they were available in the offline market in China (pricing still unknown). However, Serendipity adds that the second batch of units could be available just before the Spring Festival in China. After the festival, the company plans to increase the production. Maybe then, we’ll be able to see the device in real.
The Serendipity S7 is truly a revolutionary phone, as the company claims that the device has the narrowest bezels around 0.7mm. The phone also boasts of the best screen to body ratio. Moreover, the phone is super light, despite its large 5.5-inch screen and weighs only about 120 grams. That’s pretty impressive considering all the specs on board.
As for the design, the serendipity S7 bezel-less phone features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on both the sides. The company has used aircraft grade aluminum frame for the best possible built. On the front, you have a 5.5-inch Full HD 2.5 Arc display.
Inside, the phone features a quad-core Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB onboard storage. There is a 13MP camera at the back along with a 5MP shooter up front. The battery will be of 2600 mAh which is quite decent for a phone this big. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and TD-SCDMA / WCDMA / GSM support.
Unfortunately, the company has not revealed the pricing of the device. Expect more details after the upcoming Spring Festival in China.
Gionee is all set to announce the slimmest smartphone in the market on March 2nd. But if you don’t care about slimness, then you can get the company’s powerful Gionee E7 for a bargain this week.
We just spotted the Gionee E7 on Oppomart for just $199. Yes, the phone which usually retails for $400 is now available for sale from the retailer for the said price. This is a great price considering the specifications of the device and anyone who is looking for a smartphone under $200 should definitely consider the Elife E7. The reduced price is a part of the retailer’s clearance sale and we don’t know how much stock or till what time will the sale continue.
To recap, the Gionee Elife E7 comes with the powerful Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.2Ghz with Adreno 330 GPU for amazing graphics performance. There’s 3GB RAM onbaord with 32GB onboard storage. On the front, there is a beautiful 5.5-inch FULL HD 1080p IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The rear camera is of 16MP with LED flash and Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection while the front shooter is of 8MP.
The phone supports single SIM card with GSM, WCDMA, FDD-LTE compatibility. The OS is a bit old, Android 4.2 Jellybean, however users can easily root the device and install a custom ROM for the best expereicne.
Just two days back, we reported that ZOPO is all set to release a new device in the market. Now, we have received a lot of new photos that show off this upcoming device. We also have the ZOPO ZP530 full specifications, so all those readers who were asking for more information can finally relax and take a look at the specs given below.
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First of all, lets take a look at ZOPO ZP530’s design. There is no doubt that the phone takes its design inspiration from last year’s iPhone 6 model. And this is exactly why the device looks so good.
On the front, the ZOPO ZP530 sports a 5-inch 720p IPS ONCELL Full Lamination display. Above the display, on the left lies the 5MP camera, while on the right of the ear piece are the sensors. Below the display there’s a round home button similar to iPhone. The front features 2.5D arc glass, which makes it look even more premium.
Coming to the back, the phone has an IML Fashion Vein cover, which further enhances its looks. There’s an 8MP camera on the top with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash. Below, you’ll see the ZOPO logo along with the speaker grill.
The buttons are made of metal and so is the frame that runs around the device. On the right side, you have the volume rockers, while on the left, you get the power button.
Coming to the ZOPO ZP530 full specifications, the phone features the MT6732 quad-core 64-bit processor based on Cortex A53 architecture and clocked at 1.5GHz. For GPU, the phone has ARM’s Mali 760 MP2. The 8MP camera is capable of recording 1080p FULL HD resolution videos. Inside, there is 1GB of RAM along with 16GB internal storage further expandable up to 64GB via MicroSD.
Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GLONASS / GPS / A-GPS, and GSM+WCDMA+FDD-LTE support. The compatible frequencies are given below. As for battery, you get a decent 2100 Li-Polymer battery inside, which should last for a day with moderate usage.
ZOPO ZP530 full specifications are as given below:
You may have not heard of pocket Hi-Fi players, as its a very niche industry and only those who are hard core music lovers would even think of getting these costly high resolution music players.
Today, we take a look at the Luxury&Precision’s LP5 pocket Hi-Fi player which brings you the best music output in a beautiful metal body. This particular device is much similar to the Colorfly C4 Hi-Fi player which is kind of popular among music lovers. However, the C4 had a very retro feeling to it, which was loved by some but hated by others. Not everyone was a big fan of the Black Walnut wood finish from America. So, if you were one of those people who didn’t like the looks of the Colorfly C4, then check out this new age, metal bodied L5.
The Luxury&Precision L5 comes with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. While this isn’t the best display that we have seen in a device recently, its good enough for daily usage.
The front features a full brushed metal finish which looks premium. At the bottom, below the display, you’ll find the company name Luxury & Precision engraved.
The back too features this beautiful finish. The company notes that the music player is built using a 6 series magnesium aluminum alloy with integrated CNC machining and the surface is anodized and sandblasted to make it look premium. On top of the back, you have the beautiful LP logo and at the bottom, you have the company name.
The L&P L5 comes with three button on the top left corner, namely C1, C2 and a lock button. The first two buttons, i,e, C1 and C2 are function keys. C1 acts as the back button while the C2 acts as the PLAY/ OK button. The one with the lock symbol naturally is the lock/ unlock button.
On the right side, you will see a large knob. This is the ALPS professional volume slider.
On the right side of the L5, you’ll see three buttons. The first one allows you to play/ pause a track, the other two are next track and previous track buttons.
All the input / ouput ports are located at the bottom. From left to right are the 3.5mm headphone jack, 3.5mm line out port, microUSD slot and the SD card slot. The device can take up to 128GB SD cards.
Coming to the software, the L5 features a number of options to control the audio output (even DoP mode is supported). However, there are other options as well to adjust the touchscreen, keys, automatic shutdown, sleep time settings etc.
As you can see in the images, the L5 is pretty bulky. In fact, if you put it alongside the 7.1mm iPhone 6 Plus, you can see that its more than twice as large as the Apple device. The exact measurements of the L5 are 123 * 63 * 16.9mm. Also, it weighs about 217 grams.
The Luxury and Precision L5 outputs very high quality audio which is essential for any Hi-Fi player. Just connect a good pair of headphones to get the best out of the beautiful pocket Hi-Fi Player!
Full Tech Specs of the L5 are as given below:
Dimensions: 123mm * 63mm * 16.9mm. Display: 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 800 * 480 low-temperature polysilicon glass color number 16.7M colors. ONCELL touchscreen technology, protective glass and fit the whole screen. Body and keys Materials: 6 Series aluminum-magnesium alloy, CNC integrated molding process, anodized surface Lasi Jia sandblasted. Key: Play pause, forward / back, volume knob button, hold button, two custom function keys. Audio interface: 3.5mm gold-plated headphone jack with shielded, 3.5mm line-out (LO) interface /3.5mm coaxial digital output interface, USB DAC interface.
The basic hardware configuration:
Master: 1812C DAC chip: AKM latest generation VERITA 4490 (DAC supports sampling rates 32BIT 768KHZ, DAC supports up DSD256) Crystal: 1PPM TCXO Op amp: 1812O double crown amp: 1812A single crown coprocessor: 1812M supports up 32BIT decoding and hardware solutions of various power management chip DSD format: 1812P Professional volume chip: CS3310 PCB: 6 layer 3U Jinya Guang Shen black inductance: Taiyo Yuden closed electromagnetic inductance capacitor filter: ultra-low ESR MLCC Murata X7S 6.3V100UF Key: Alpine long life are the key built-in storage: 16GB / 32G, Micron long life dual channel FLASH, endurance of about 50 times the life time: about 12 hours charging voltage and current: the charging voltage 5V, the charge current must be greater than 500mA, 1.5A charging current recommended above, in order to obtain the fastest charge rate.
In the past few months, we have seen a number of interesting devices from LANDVO. We managed to review one of them and it turned out to be a pretty good device at an affordable price tag.
A few weeks back, we reported that LANDVO was all set to announce another product in the market, the LANDVO L600S which took design inspiration from the popular Huawei Ascend Mate 7 flagship device. The full metal back of the Huawei device is regarded as one of the best designs in recent times and the LANDVO L600S aimed to bring this built in a sub $150 segment.
Now, it looks like the company is all set to announce the upgraded version of the L600S. A product update on the company website shows off a brand new LANDVO L600 Pro. Unlike the L600S, which was a 5-inch device, this particular smartphone brings a 5.5-inch display and is aimed at those who love big screen phablets.
However, the large 5.5-inch 720p screen isn’t the highlight of the device. The L600 Pro is said to come with Mediatek’s 64-bit MT6752 octa-core processor clocked at 1.7Ghz which will make sure that the phone can handle anything that’s thrown at it. Further, it will have 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable (till 64GB) internal storage which will ensure smooth multi-tasking.
The LANDVO L600 Pro will skip Android 4.4 KitKat OS for the latest Android 5.0 version. So, you get this updated Android version right out of the box, no need to wait for an update like the Ulefone Be Pro. Other specs include 13MP rear camera, 5MP front shooter, 2500 mAh battery, dual SIM card support and FDD-LTE / WCDMA / GSM network support.
Overall, the LANDVO L600 Pro looks like a great smartphone, both in terms of design as well as specification. We still haven’t received any official information on the release date or pricing of the device, but we expect the company to announce those information soon.
Clones of famous smartphones are quite popular both in China and other parts of the world. So, it was not surprising to see Xiaomi Mi Note clones come up online via websites like Taobao. The clone looks so identical to the original model that its very hard to distinguish between the two just by looking at the two devices.
However, we are here to tell you how you can spot the fake Xiaomi Mi Note from the real one. So, anyone who is planning to buy a Mi Note make sure to note the points given below.
What to check when buying a new Xiaomi Mi Note?
1. First of all, check the build quality of the device. Although design wise, a fake one will look like the real one, the quality of workmanship is poorer in the fake Xiaomi Mi Note, so if you feel something is not at its right place, then its very likely that you are looking at a fake one.
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2. The recent Xiaomi Mi Note clones that have come up for sale are made out of plastic. On the other hand, the real Xiaomi Mi Note is made from solid glass. As a result, if the device feels like its made out of cheap plastic, then you’ve got the fake one in your hands. Return it immediately!
These were the things that helped you identify the device even before starting up the device. Now, lets look at what you can check after booting it up.
3. If you have been unsuccessful in spotting a clone by now, don’t worry. There are several things that you can check once the device has booted up to ensure that your Mi Note is real. Firstly, the cheap Mi Note clones have a blue tint on the display. This is due to the cheap display panel used inside the device. On the other hand, the original Mi Note’s display looks quite crisp and balanced. Also, the resolution will be too low for a device as good as a flagship device.
4. The next thing you can do is run some tests. Most benchmark tests will instantly reveal the actual performance of the device. The scores will be much lower than Xiaomi Mi Note’s 46000+ scores. Expect the clones to score about 18000 points, thanks to the modest 1GB RAM and MT6582 (probably) SoC inside. This is a sure indicator that your Mi Note is a fake, and you should instantly replace it or avoid purchasing it.
As you can see, once you boot up the device and run some tests, its quite easy to identify the fake one from a real Xiaomi Mi Note. Don’t just go by the design and the built, looks can be deceiving. So, its always better to go for trusted resellers while purchasing a new smartphone.
There has been a surge of Intel Core M processors in tablet devices in recent times, and Livefan is here to offer what could possibly be the best Windows tablet that you can buy right now.
The company has announced its new Livefan S10 Windows tablet with 10.1-inch IPS display. The great thing about the display is that its resolution is 2K, making it the first Windows tablet device on the market to come with a display of such high resolution.
It packs a 14n Intel Broadwell Core-M CPU with that is clocked at 2.0 GHz. Broadwell is the update to Intel’s last generation processors, Haswell. The fifth generation processor comes with a 2 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD on Livefan S10 tablet. Users can, however, choose between 64 GB or 128 GB SSD when they purchase the device if they want to reduce the cost.
Other specification of the new Windows tablet includes a USB 3.0 port, Intel HD 5300 graphics processor, and Windows 8.1. The company said that the operating system can be upgraded to Windows 10 once Microsoft releases the new version. Moreover, the future version of the tablet may come pre-installed with Windows 10.
Livefan said that the tablet will retail for 3,000 Yuan which is about $479 in US currency. While Livefan is not widely popular or even known in other parts of the world, in China, they are rated above average for making premium quality products. So anyone interested in getting a Windows tablet that boasts a 2K display may want to give the Livefan S10 a serious thought.
Xiaomi fans were a bit disappointed as its Redmi smartphone had only 1 GB of RAM. Apparently, the company has listened to the user demand and is coming up with a 2GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 2 today. The 2GB version of Xiaomi Redmi 2 will reportedly go on sale starting February 13.
According to sources, Xiaomi engineers believed that the the second generation of Xiaomi Redmi could do fine with 1 GB of RAM. But in order to avoid disappointing users once again, the Chinese brand chose to upgrade the phone from 1GB RAM to 2GB RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
Xiaomi might call the new Redmi with 2 GB RAM an Enhanced Edition, and it is set to go on sale for 799 Yuan (about $128). The phone will show up for sale during Xiaomi Spring Festival which is set to take place from February 13 through February 25, just ahead of Chinese New Year.
While Xiaomi expects all shipment to be made in normal schedule, phones purchased on February 18 and 19 might be delayed due to holiday. However, the company says that it will finish delivering all orders before the end of the month.
Xiaomi Redmi will retain all the other specifications from its original model. In case you need a reminder, Xiaomi Redmi packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8916 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz which is also a 64-bit processor. It has a 4.7-inch 720p HD display, 8 MP rear and 2 MP front camera.
Fans across the world have expressed their frustration over the fact that Xiaomi Redmi only has 1 GB of RAM. With the new 2GB model of Redmi around, the Chinese manufacturer is likely to see tons of sales during its upcoming Spring Festival.
Samsung has officially unveiled a new smartphone called Samsung Galaxy E7 today. The Korean company took the stage at China Samsung Forum 2015 to announce the new phone.
According to Samsung, the new phone in its Galaxy series will be aimed at mid-range smartphone market. In fact, the company is placing the new phone below the recently-released Galaxy A series smartphones. The phone’s targeted market will be mostly Asia.
Like most Samsung Galaxy series smartphone, Galaxy E7 has the average Samsung design. It focuses on an ultra-thin design philosophy and the body is more rounded when compared to A series, which is already on sale in the market.
The Samsung Galaxy E7, the first of Galaxy E series, packs a 5.5-inch screen with 720p HD display. Under the hood, it sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. It has microSD card slot so users can increase the device storage according to their needs.
Galaxy E7 also has a 13 MP camera on the back and 5 MP camera on the front. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box, no words on whether it will receive update to the latest version of Android, though.
With a 2950mAh capacity battery, Samsung Galaxy E7 will support dual SIM cards. In addition to that, the phone will work on FDD 4G LTE network and will be priced at around 2000 Yuan (roughtly $320).
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Samsung, however, didn’t announce the availability of the device at the Hong Kong event.
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